DENVER (October 22, 2025) – In the latest episode of The Michael Waddell Podcast, presented by Spandau Arms and in partnership with Spartan Precision and Folds of Honor, Waddell sits down with members of the Hayden Alabama Podcast. The group discusses growing up in the south, how hunting and the outdoors have shaped them today, and the impact of storytelling on the hunting community. The Michael Waddell Podcast is produced by Outdoor Sportsman Group and is available widely on Outdoor Channel YouTube, MyOutdoorTV, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and OutdoorChannel.com, to name a few.
This latest episode provides an in-depth look at the Hayden Alabama Podcast Storytellers’ journey, from their origins to becoming a respected voice in outdoor media. Listeners will hear about memorable hunts and the valuable lessons learned from them (including one incident with a Red Ryder BB gun!)
“What the Hayden crew is doing is special. They’re committed to telling the real, unvarnished stories of their world and mentoring the next generation to do the same,” said Michael Waddell. “We talked about how we were brought up hunting in the south – and how we are cherishing these same rites of passage with our own children. We are lucky to be able to pass along our love of the outdoors to them, and to the rest of the world.”
The Michael Waddell Podcast releases new episodes every other week.
Waddell’s story began in the backwoods of Booger Bottom, Georgia, where he grew up surrounded by nature, family, and a love for the outdoors. A self-proclaimed “rowdy redneck,” his passion for hunting and storytelling led him to win a Realtree turkey-calling contest, which launched his career in the outdoor industry. From guiding and filming hunts to creating hit shows like Realtree Road Trips and Bone Collector, Waddell has become a beloved figure in the outdoor world.
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