Bayou Dragons Podcast

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A group of friends who share a driven passion for the outdoors. Good times and good stories.

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Shane Chesson
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#4
Yesterday at 10:33 PM

We sit down with local guide and crawfish farmer Shane chesson and talk about the hunting in southeast Texas as well as the crawfish industry.


Gary Saurage (Gator Country)
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#3
06/08/2026

We sit down with Gary Saurage the owner of gator country for great stories and good conversation.


Brackish Customs
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#2
05/24/2026

We sit down with a great group of guys who restore old Jon boats. Great time and good conversation per usual.


We're Back!
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#1
05/06/2026

We sit down with sureshot outdoors, the new home for the bayou dragon podcast to talk about the future of sureshot and what big plans we have in store!


EP. 61 Money Talks
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08/10/2025

Sit down with seasoned financial advisor Kurtis Bell as he breaks down the path to financial freedom. In this episode, Kurtis shares practical tips for young people on how to start investing early, grow wealth over time, and make smart money moves that can lead to an early retirement. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to level up your financial game, you'll learn how small decisions today can create big rewards for tomorrow.


Ep. 60 (Bass Talk)
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#60
06/01/2025

We sit down with Captain Ryan Warhola and his son Brooks Warhola and talk about different bass tournaments/clubs we will be starting in the SETX area this episode. We are super pumped to get the word out about some different outdoor activities coming soon to get the general public involved. Great conversation and good times like always.


EP.59 (Back With The Boyz)
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#59
05/13/2025

Finally got to put out another episode. Mitch Porter and Tanner Catch up on recent events and Talk about what's been going on with the Bayou Dragons.


Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 58 (Taj Mahal Post Game)
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#58
11/15/2024

We kicked off our first hunt of big duck season at Jenkin's Farm right here in Winnie Texas. Today's guest is our host and close friend Justin Jenkins, who brought us out to the "Taj Mahal" a new blind built by himself and the guys at webfoot addiction. After failing to record a podcast in the blind due to the rain we are back at the shop to talk all things waterfowl and farming with Justin and the boys!


Episode 57 (Cable Smith)
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#57
10/11/2024

We sit down with the host of the lone star outdoor show cable smith. Cable is truly passionate about hunting and the outdoors and he's got some really cool stories. Great conversation and good times per usual.


Ep.56 (Kajun Labz)
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#56
08/01/2024

We sit down with owner of Louisiana supplement company Kajun Labz for good conversation and a great inside look into what the supplement industry is all about. Alex, owner of Kajun Labz, prides himself in being an avid outdoorsman as well as producing a quality product that they can stand behind.


EP. 55 (Capt. Colby Denbow)
#55
06/27/2024

We sit down with local outdoorsman and owner of Sabine Lake Lodge Capt. Colby Denbow. We talk about a little fishing and hunting per usual and also go into what Capt. Colby has going on at his fishing guide service and lodge. Good times and great conversation per usual.


Episode 54. South Pole Cuisine
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#54
05/28/2024

The Bayou Dragons sat down with professional chef Zeke Mills on today's episode. We talked about all his travels, along with all the time he has spent in Antartica. The stories he told about living in the harshest environment on earth is something to hear.


Episode 53. Pro Angler Andrew Upshaw
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#53
05/07/2024

The Bayou Dragons sat down with Pro Angler Andrew Upshaw on todays episode. We talked about Andrew's professional bass fishing career, and some awesome bass fishing stories. We also go into depth on his T.V show Let's Fish T.V. It's definitely worth the listen, some great stories and conversation throughout the whole episode.


Ep. 52 (JT Reserve)
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#52
04/29/2024

We sit down with JT reserve, a new upcoming band from southeast Texas, Big things coming from these guys had great conversation. We looking forward to seeing what these guys do in the future!


Episode 51 (The Amazon Forest)
#51
04/15/2024

We sit down with good friend Andrew Austin and talk about to two weeks he spend in the Amazon forest Catching anacondas and other fascinating animals. Great time and conversation per usual


Ep. 50- Sarge Customs
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#50
03/21/2024

We sit down with the owner of Sarge custom rods and have great conversation about the outdoors. We learned a lot about fishing rods as well as how big of a difference they can make. Mr. Sarge also owns Marshland which is a mosquito repellent that is well known here in southeast Texas. Great conversation and great time per usual.


Ep 49 (The Whisky Trip)
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#49
02/12/2024

We sit down with Big Chief, host of the Whisky Trip podcast for some great stories and conversation. Join us for some great whisky and good times


Ep. 48 (Food Truck King)
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#48
01/16/2024

In this episode we sit down with local food truck owner Just Rabalais. Great food and great conversation. We discuss the upcoming SETX BBQ festival as well as share some old stories. Dude makes some of the best burgers we've ever had.


Episode 47 (Roewe Outfitters) with Ricky Jessup and Cole Holt
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#47
12/15/2023

On this episode Matt is up in north Texas with the guys at Roewe Outfitters breaking down the weekend of crane and goose hunting and sharing some stories with Ricky, Cole, Tyler, and Ben. Come hang out and listen along as we drink a few cold beers at the lodge and have a good time!


Ep 46 (Mid-Season Mashup)
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#46
12/03/2023

In this episode we are joined once again by good friend Ryan Warhola. Duck season has been good to us this season. We talk about our trip up north as well as hunting ducks in southeast Texas. Good times and great conversation per usual.


Ep 45- American Sharpshooter
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#45
10/25/2023

In this episode we are joined by sharpshooter and sniper instructor Brian Said, This has to be one of our most interesting episodes as we dive into the mind of a sniper. Great stories and great conversation per usual we look forward to talking more with Brian in the future.


Ep. 44 (Big George)
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10/05/2023

We are joined by Aaron George and Andrew Austin on this episode. We discuss Current events, hunting season, SETX rice festival, and great stories per usual.


Bayou Dragon's Podcast Ep.43 (Teal Season is Here.)
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#43
09/12/2023

Today Matt is hosting solo alongside a revolving door of guests including Coastal Fowl Co. guide Colby Revia, steer wrestling extraordinaire Daryl Elliot, and many other exciting friends who have shared a blind with us in the opening days of teal season. Join us for a more non formal episode as we discuss our opening day experiences and watch some Sunday Night Football with the boys!


Ep. 42 (money on my mind)
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#42
09/07/2023

We sit Down With Sarah Otto, a good friend of ours. She shares how she has had great success in the jewelry industry. great conversation and a great time as usual.


Episode 41- About Time
#41
08/30/2023

n this episode we sit down with Rance May and are delightfully treated to being the first to witness some songs off his new album dropping this November. We had a few drinks at Pipkin ranch in beautiful southeast Texas and just had a good ole time listening to some good music and taking about some interesting topics. Thank you everyone for the support, we truly enjoy doing what we do!


Ep 40-Texas State
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#40
08/23/2023

We sat down with Texas State's Trophy Hunters Association this past weekend and had some great conversation. This organization does a lot of great things in the hunting community. We get to hear some great hunting stories and also what its like from the woman's perspective in the hunting community. Great time hanging with these guys and we look forward to hanging out in the near future.


Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep.39 (What a HOOT)
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#39
08/14/2023

On today's episode we are once again live on Sunday morning at Texas Trophy Hunter's Extravaganza with our good friends in the outdoor industry Robson and Stephen of Hoot Camo. Hoot has supported the Bayou Dragon's and we have battle tested their gear for a year now and made a great friendship along the way. They have a full range of gear all the way from light to heavy weight and everything in between. Find them at https://www.hunthoot.com/shop if you want some sweet gear!


Episode 38 (The Animator)
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#38
08/08/2023

We sat down with Bluebird Waterfowl where they share with us their product that is going to change the way you hunt waterfowl. They have invented the animator which is basically an attachment that is used with the spinning wing decoy to create water motion and water sound. These guys are super passionate about their product and we believe this will be the next big thing in duck hunting.


Ep. 37- The Procedure
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#37
08/02/2023

We sit down with good friend Jacob Blackshear. Jacob is a local outdoorsman and musician who is very talented and has some very interesting stories. We've had some great hunts together. Jacob walks us through his vasectomy which is very comical. As always we had a great time.


Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 36 (African Safari Chronicles)
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#36
07/01/2023

On today's episode Pmay has returned home from California and we are once again joined by Capt. Ryan Warhola to catch up with him on his recent trip to Africa where he had an exciting safari adventure!


Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep.35 (Lions, Tigers and....Monkeys?)
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#35
06/02/2023

On today's episode we sit down with good friend and owner of Gator Country in Beaumont Texas, Gary Saurage. We have known Gary since we were knee high to a grasshopper and he has been a great friend and role model for all of us at the Bayou Dragons. Part of our upbringing and most of our alligator experience we have Gary to thank for. Alongside Gary we welcome Damon back for another episode to share some stories and have a few good laughs!


Bayou Dragons Podcast Episode 34 (Return of the Matt)
#34
05/24/2023

On today's episode we welcome Matthew back to the fold. He and his wife recently had a baby boy which led to him taking some time away from the brand but we are happy to have him back on the podcast and shooting content again!


EP. 33 - Locker Room Talk
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#33
05/03/2023

in this episode we get together with a few buddies for a good time. Good conversation and a couple stories told between a group of friends.


Episode 32: Froggin' in Southeast Texas
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#32
04/08/2023

In this episode we sit down with captain Ryan Warhola to recap the frogging competition we competed in last week. Ryan talks about his upcoming hunting trip to Africa as well as upcoming summer offshore fishing tournaments. Great conversation as usual and we look forward to our future adventures with Warhola.


#31 - The Texas Alligator man
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03/22/2023

The guys sit down today with Southeast Texas alligator legend Mark Porter. They discuss his upbringing from small town trapping to becoming one of the most successful alligator processors in the state of Texas. Mark defiantly has some very interesting stories from his past that we truly enjoyed listening to.


Ep. 30 (1701 barbecue)
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#30
03/11/2023

In this episode we sit down with the Pitt masters of one of the top 50 Texas monthly bbq joints, 1701 barbecue. These guys know a thing or two when it comes to preparing and smoking some of the most mouth watering and delicious barbecue we've ever tasted. We discuss what goes into preparing and cooking a top 50 Texas brisket. These guys have an awesome restaurant to eat lunch, a great hangout and awesome environment. If you want to eat here, you better get here when they open because they sell out quick!


Bayou Dragons Podcast episode 29 (Mind of a Criminal)
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#29
02/22/2023

In this episode we welcome longtime friend and law enforcement officer Damon Bailey. We talk about everything from jail stories to catching wild alligators. We also discuss what it was like for Damon to be on national television for a television show he was apart of called Gator911. Great stories were told and we look forward to having Damon back in the future.


Bayou Dragons Podcast episode 28 (Give em a good hot shave)
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#28
02/06/2023

in this episode we sit down with waterfowl guide and friend Colton Castilaw to recap on our northern trip we took this past November. we get in to hunting dynamics and also talk about hunting in southeast Texas. Colton has become a good friend and we look forward to making many more hunting adventures with him.


Episode 27 (Crawfish season is here!)
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#27
01/28/2023

In this episode of the bayou dragons podcast, we sit down with the owners of the crawfish hideaway located in Anahuac TX. Crawfish season is here and the Crawfish hideaway is the place to be. In this episode we just talk strait up crawfish. These guys have a special place and we truly enjoyed hanging out at the crawfish hideway.


Bayou Dragons Podcast Episode 26 (Southeast Texas Duck hunting)
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#26
01/21/2023

In this episode of the Bayou Dragon's Podcast we sit down with local waterfowl guide Colton Bresee and talk about everything from guiding waterfowl hunts in the southeast Texas rice fields to battling it out in the public marsh. Colton is the host of his own podcast called Big Texas Outdoors. We really enjoyed visiting with Colton and look forwarding to shooting some ducks with him in the future.