Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy Company
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with a variety of guests to discuss waterfowl hunting and how it relates to culture and our guests' unique experience. Enjoy the laughs when our guests bring their expertise and experience to the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio.
Episodes
42 episodes
Episode #42: The Life of a Great Lakes Boat Captain with Karl Hardesty
Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Great Lakes boat captain and avid waterfowler Karl Hardesty.Growing up around the Great Lakes, the sight of a freighter on the horizon of the big lak...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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1:47:48
Episode #41: Turkey Tour Hangout, 4SZNS, and Camoretro with Cam Williams and Logan Webster
Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird travel up to northern Michigan with friends Cam Williams of 4SZNS and Logan Webster of Camoretro to chase turkeys, enjoy the northern woods, and talk business.Cam shares about his upbringing and ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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2:23:19
Episode #40: Duck Dynasty, Turkey Hunting, and the Vintage Clothing Industry with Jacob Mayo
Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jacob Mayo, the owner of General Vintage and cast member of Duck Dynasty The Revival.The fellas spent the past few days turkey hunting with Jacob...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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1:45:48
Episode #39: Gunfights, Tragedy, and a Warrior's Spirit with Jack Zimmerman
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with combat veteran and motivational speaker Jack Zimmerman.The guys discuss Jack's upbringing and early days of working in construction ...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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Episode #38: The Law, Conservation, and Life Skills with Chris Tracy
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with lawyer Chris Tracy, partner at the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd.The guys discuss Chris' idyllic childhood in northern Mich...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:35:34
Episode #37: Building the "Pinnacle" of Duck Boats with Jordan Erickson
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jordan Erickson, founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Boat Co., specializing in custom fishing and duck boats made right here in southwest Mich...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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1:25:47
Episode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava Larson
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting.Hear ...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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1:27:49
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Episode #35: Duck Hunting, Outdoor Dream Foundation, and Finding a Purpose with Leroy & Jan Martin
Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down at a Hampton Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina with Leroy and Jan Martin to hear about a lifetime of events filled with purpose.Leroy and Jan share their stories of adoption, sickness...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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1:45:04
Episode #34: Hurler Syndrome, Hunting, and Turkey Tracks with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch
Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch to learn more about their inspiring story of overcoming extreme physical obstacles to pursue their passion for turkey...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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1:52:09
Episode #33: A Heart for People and Upland Hunting with Pastor Jason Zimmer
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jason Zimmer lead pastor at North Point Church in Plainwell, Michigan and avid upland hunter.Jason leads a growing church in southwest Michigan where he never stops seeki...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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1:31:58
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Episode #32: Jack Waterway and the Spirit Led Life of a Police Officer
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jack Waterway a retired Michigan state police officer and avid waterfowler.Jack takes us through his life story growing up with humble beginnings in Holland, Michigan to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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2:05:05
Episode #31: "The Prince of Wildlife" with Chris Stewart
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Chris Stewart, conservationist, avid hunter, and host of the YouTube "Prince of Wildlife" series.Chris has an interesting story in that he has navigated a life with paren...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:22:25
Episode #30: Outdoor Writing and "Never Trust a Fart" with Jason Herbert
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Jason Herbert, author, teacher, and newly crowned Cedar Run Decoy Company staff writer.Jason has an interesting journey into success in the outdoor industry through the t...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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54:56
Episode #29: Old School Hunting Clothes and Camoretro with Logan Webster
Corey Lucas and Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Logan Webster, the founder and owner of Camoretro. We talked about his journey that's led him to a passion for preserving iconic hunting clothing, and making it availa...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:36:15
Episode #28: The Stuedemann Duck Camp Legacy
Corey Lucas swung through Iowa and Illinois on his way back from waterfowling with buddies in North Dakota to spend time with the Stuedemann family at their duck camp on the Upper Mississippi River. Drake (third generation), Dave (second genera...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:01:13
Episode #27: Voyager Dog Food with Dr. Pete and Molly VanVranken
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back with by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete brings his veterinary expertise to the dog food industry, and we cover a suite of questions about dog ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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2:03:05
Episode #26: Waterfowling Tradition and Fine Furniture with Drake Stuedemann
Corey Lucas and Clayton Beaird hit the road to the idyllic town of Seneca, Illinois to talk with Drake Stuedemann about the finer things in life... waterfowling tradition and high-end craftsmanship.We talk about how an interest and pass...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:29:17
Episode #25: Ducks, Turkeys, and Supercars with Heath Hoogerhyde
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Heath Hoogerhyde to talk about something seemingly unrelated to waterfowl...supercars. Listen as we connect the two topics as they make up a large part of "Hoogs" life outside of his family.Hoog...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:57:29
Episode #24: Super Retriever Series, Southern Oak Kennels, and Dog Training with Mike Clements and Wally Schalau
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Mike Clements and Wally Schalau to talk dog training and the Super Retriever Series. These guys are working hard to provide an awesome experience for trainers and their dogs to test their retrievi...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:58:25
Episode #23: Optics & Band Life with Vanguard's Jay Hathaway
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Jay Hathaway from Vanguard to talk about optics. Jay gives us the skinny on the optics industry, and as usual Corey and Kaj take him down a rabbit hole to talk "the band life" and the reputation punk ro...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:26:53
Episode #22: What's The Scoop on Dog Food with Dr. Pete and Molly VanVranken
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss all things dogs. Dr. Pete talks about how he established the Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic, what motivates him to continue to practice vet m...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:59:31
Episode #21: Videography and Loaded Timber Waterfowl with Zack Bouzas
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Clayton Beaird and Zack Bouzas after a day filming the new Cedar Run Decoy Company micro-doc here in Michigan. Zack has an incredible talent for captivating an audience through video content and talks u...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:17:06
Episode #20: Talking Turkey with Steve Sharp
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with recently retired National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) R3 Coordinator and Regional Director Steve Sharp to kickoff the spring turkey season. Steve's stories are always entertaining and we take the oppo...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:08:46
Episode #19: "Wild" Mallard Research with Ben Luukkonen
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Michigan State University waterfowl research scientist Ben Luukkonen to discuss new research being conducted on the "movement, survival, habitat selection, and productivity of Great Lakes mallards". Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:29:30
Episode #18: Airlifted, Baptism, Greenheads, ....and NWTF with Zachary Brawley
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson, and Clayton Beaird sit down with Zach Brawley to recap his year of adventures. The conversation covers Zach's near death experience, in-depth philosophical discussion on churches, baptisms, and the purpose for what we ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:56:49