Jon and Robert run through sponsor spots, hunting updates and regulation changes while prepping for duck season.

They mix practical tips with personal stories — rice-farming challenges, bow-fishing mishaps, neighborhood rescues — and outline upcoming trips from fly-fishing to the Northeast opener.

Join Jon on this episode of the Filthy Spoon podcast on the Sacramento River at Slough House Social, Aaron Visger of Sky Chief Waterfowl shares old-school duck-hunting memories, hard-won gear advice, community stories from Sutter and Grey Lodge, and the inspiration behind his practical hunting products.

On this solo episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast, Jon sits down with John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. They discuss Stallone’s background—from growing up hunting in New York to guiding and podcasting across the West—and the founding of Howl for Wildlife to push back on policies like plans to study reintroducing grizzly bears in California.

They cover grassroots organizing, membership and fundraising challenges, upcoming events including a May 30 banquet, hunting stories, and Stallone’s favorite cooking and gear tips. The episode highlights the need for hunters to be united and active in wildlife policy.

Recorded live at the East Bay Delta Waterfowl Chapter dinner, this episode features sponsors, local outfitters, and club leaders as they discuss fundraising, blind builds, and regional conservation efforts.

Guests share hunting stories, highlight youth involvement, and celebrate the community spirit that supports habitat projects and future generations of waterfowlers.

Jon sits down with Frank Alves — prescribed-fire specialist, lifelong goose hunter and veteran volunteer — to discuss marsh burns at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, rice- and dry-field goose tactics, veteran's hunts, striper fishing reports, and highlights from recent Delta Waterfowl dinners.

They cover gear and setups, memorable hunts and the role of prescribed fire in habitat management, plus quick updates from sponsors and local outdoors events.

Jon and Robert run through sponsor shoutouts, hunting and fishing adventures, gear updates, and upcoming events including the Delta Waterfowl dinner. They share stories about turkey and striper outings, boat and motor shopping, jerky recipes, and community happenings in a relaxed, conversational episode.

On this episode Jon hosts Jamie Johansson candidate for California Assembly District 3 for a candid conversation about the challenges facing Northern California: farming and its rising costs, water and reservoir solutions, wildfire and forest policy, energy regulation, and preserving hunting and rural lifestyle.

The show also highlights local sponsors and conservation partners, campaign updates from Jamie, and a call for community engagement to protect the North State's resources and way of life. we also hear from one of Jamie's biggest supporters Donna Baylee who hosted us at the historic and beautiful Lavender Ranch.

The Filthy Spoon podcast goes live from the Escalon Sportsman's Club at the Tri-Counties Delta Waterfowl dinner, capturing a rowdy, hometown vibe and interviews with chapter leaders, volunteers, and sponsors.

Listeners hear local stories about duck hunting, conservation projects, sponsor shout-outs, and the community's efforts to support Delta Waterfowl California while raising funds for local habitat and access projects.