Raised in Wisco

At long last, Danielle returns to the group! And thank goodness for that, we’ve been a little off track (do we ever really have one of those though?…) In addition, Shotgun Sarah Engel joins us, with Cheferee Ellie Lawton-Smoller rounding the ranks for the day. Sarah is the current President and a cofounder of Wisconsin’s […]

Guest: Sarah Ingel

Sat Jan 25, 2025

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Bonjour, Wisconsin! Danielle is still out this week, so Ellie Lawton-Smoller and Mike Kretschmer fill out the ranks. This week, it’s all about treating Producer Jess, with two surprises from Joel! One of those surprises helps answer the question: what do you do with the non-meat part of a hunted animal? Also this week, we’re […]

Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Mike Kretschmer

Sat Jan 18, 2025

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Wisconsin, winter is truly upon us as the fall turkey season ended this past Sunday. However, there’s plenty more hunting to be done this season and so much more to come in spring. This week, Danielle’s off enjoying some well-earned vacation, so Ellie Lawton-Smoller is here to fill in. Joining us as well is Marty […]

Sat Jan 11, 2025

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Happy New Year, Wisconsin! We start off this new year of 2025 just like we finished t2024- talking about all the great things Wisconsin offers in her beautiful outdoors. A few days ago Joel, Danielle, and our friend Ellie Lawton-Smoller went turkey hunting. Now that’s not surprising. But one thing was different- who secured the […]

Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Megan Salazar, Mike Kretschmer

Sat Jan 4, 2025

47:07

Happy Holidays, Wisconsin! This week, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past few months. First, highlights from our star-studded November 23rd episode with The Fowl Life crew. What brings together this disparate ragtag group? A love of the great outdoors and authenticity. Then, from October 26th, learn about the Gold Star Shoot […]

Guests: Chad Belding, Cody Stamann, Denny Reid, Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Jeremy Walker, Matt Johnson, Tuffy Stone

Sat Dec 28, 2024

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Wisconsin, we’ve got another packed house for you for this episode! We’ve got First Hunt Wisconsin‘s state director Alex Ezell and deputy state director Megan Salazar. Also along for the ride is friend of the show, Gator Gal, and First Hunt Wisconsin’s Share the HERitage representative Ellie Lawton-Smoller. From the shadows, friend of the show […]

Guests: Alex Ezell, Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Megan Salazar, Rob Brennecke

Sat Dec 21, 2024

47:07

Helloooo Wisconsin! This week, Raised in Wisco takes a southern turn as Joel, Danielle, and Ellie Lawton-Smoller share their tales of hunting in central Florida. The team primarily journeyed south to hunt alligators. However while there, they figured they’d do their level best to help with the wild hog problem as well. Tune in for […]

Guest: Ellie Lawton-Smoller

Sat Dec 14, 2024

47:07

Wisconsin, we are currently spoiled for choice when it comes to hunting. Whatever species you’re choosing to hunt or fish this week, bring us along for the ride! This week, Ellie Lawton-Smoller joins Joel and Danielle to talk about what it means to bring a new hunter (Producer Jess) into the fold. In just a […]

Guest: Ellie Lawton-Smoller

Sat Dec 7, 2024

47:08

Wisconsin, it’s gun deer season and that’s enough to keep Joel running on about 3 hours of sleep a night. He’s been busy, so tune in for even more Joel tangents than usual, and try to keep up. He hosted some serious outdoor and culinary celebrities for the past week. Joel also interviewed Green Bay […]

Guest: Jack Klobucar

Sat Nov 30, 2024

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What do a 6 time World Barbecue Grand Champion, a watermelon farming social media platform creator, a UFC Featherweight, and our two Raised in Wisco hosts have in common? A friendship with Chad Belding, national host of The Fowl Life tv series and a great love for the outdoors! Wisconsin, this is a jam-packed episode […]

Guests: Chad Belding, Cody Stamann, Denny Reid, Tuffy Stone

Sat Nov 23, 2024

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