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• Episode 82 - When the Mountains Flooded: Andy Buchanan on Loss, Faith, and Appalachia

  A mountain sportsman loses everything to floodwaters, and finds purpose, faith, and resilience in the aftermath. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Country Outdoors Podcast, host Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with North Carolina mountain native Andy Buchanan, bowhunter, father, and founder of Thorn Broadheads, to share a story that reaches far beyond the hunt. Andy grew up hunting these Appalachian ridges, learning woodsmanship through squirrel hunting, whitetail deer seasons, and a lifelong connection to the land. But when Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, those same mountain creeks turned violent, wiping out his home, his business, and nearly everything he owned in a matter of hours. This conversation isn’t just about disaster, it’s about what comes after. Andy walks listeners through surviving catastrophic flooding, navigating isolation with no communication, and facing the mental and emotional weight that follows losing your livelihood and sense of place. For hunters and anglers who understand the bond between people and landscapes, this episode hits close to home. You’ll hear how faith, family, and the outdoor community carried Andy forward, and how Appalachia’s self-reliant spirit showed up when government help fell short. The episode also explores how Andy balanced rebuilding a life with helping neighbors, managing disaster relief efforts, and slowly bringing his broadhead company back to life ahead of bow season. This is a reminder that the outdoors don’t just shape how we hunt, they shape how we endure, protect one another, and rebuild when everything familiar is gone. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing and country music conversations conversations. Presented by: Field & Stream Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Mary O’Neill Phillips: https://www.countryoutdoors.com              Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Episode 81 - Finding Faith, Country Roots, and the Outdoors in Baylee Littrell’s Journey

  A young country artist reveals how faith, family, and the outdoors shaped his unexpected path forward. Country artist Baylee Littrell sits down for an open, grounded conversation about country music, family legacy, and how time outdoors has shaped his story. Raised between tour buses and rural Georgia, Baylee shares what it was really like growing up as the son of a Backstreet Boy while still finding his own identity in music, sports, and the outdoors. Listeners will hear how bass fishing on his family land, four-wheeler days, and time with his grandparents built his earliest outdoor foundation. Baylee talks candidly about his first bowhunting experience, why he’s drawn to shotgun sports, and why turkey hunting is at the top of his list for next season. The conversation also digs into the power of conservation, the importance of responsible harvest, and why reconnecting with nature matters more than ever. Baylee also opens up about the moment on American Idol that reignited his love for songwriting and deepened his faith—ultimately changing his creative direction. From country influences and gospel roots to his sports management studies at LSU, this is an insider look at an emerging artist who isn’t afraid to blend worlds, chase truth, and lean into the outdoors lifestyle that grounds him. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Presented by: Field & Stream Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Mary O’Neill Phillips: https://www.countryoutdoors.com              Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Episode 80 - Bird Dogs, Faith, and Family Lessons from the Field with Mo Pitney

  A powerful conversation on hunting traditions, bird dogs, and the faith that carries us through loss. Country music artist and lifelong outdoorsman Mo Pitney returns to the podcast for a deep, wide-ranging conversation that weaves together the heart of the sporting life; upland hunting, bird dogs, family, faith, and the outdoors traditions that shape us. Recorded in Nashville, Mo opens up about growing up in Illinois as a pheasant hunter, learning bluegrass in church, and the family roots that built his love for music and the wild places he still seeks out today. Listeners will hear Mo’s incredible story of the Brittany Spaniels that shaped his childhood, including an unforgettable final hunt from his dog Duchess—one of the most emotional working-dog stories ever shared on this show. Mo also dives into how becoming a father changed his relationship with the land, why he’s passionate about conservation, and how hunting in Tennessee pushed him to rediscover quail habitat close to home. The conversation takes a heartfelt turn into faith, grief, and the powerful bond between people and their animals, with Mo sharing how the outdoors helped his family navigate the loss of a pet and the promise of hope during hard seasons. This is an insider conversation every upland hunter, dog handler, and outdoors-minded parent will connect with—raw, honest, and deeply grounded in the sporting life. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Presented by: Field & Stream Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Mary O’Neill Phillips: https://www.countryoutdoors.com              Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Episode 79 - Michael Ray on Finding Purpose Again Through Family, Faith, and the Outdoors Journey

  A country artist opens up about healing, hunting roots, and rediscovering purpose far beyond the spotlight. In this deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Michael Ray to explore the outdoor heritage, family legacy, and hard-earned perspective that shaped his life long before Nashville knew his name. Raised in central Florida’s hardwoods, cypress swamps, and bass lakes, Michael grew up running cable with his grandfather, learning harmony in living rooms, and chasing gobblers, gators, and early-morning largemouths across Lake County. But after years of nonstop touring, personal loss, and the noise of the entertainment machine, Michael found himself off the road for the first time since he was seventeen—facing the weight he’d carried for decades. Here, he opens up about the spiritual and mental reset that followed, including ayahuasca therapy, reconnecting to faith, and using time in the woods and on the water to rebuild joy, clarity, and direction. Listeners will hear how stepping away helped him fall back in love with music, how hunting and fishing played a grounding role throughout his life, and what he’s learned about navigating pressure, comparison, and identity in a world driven by algorithms instead of authenticity. Whether you’re a lifelong hunter or a weekend angler, this episode offers a rare, inside look at growth, grit, and finding your compass again. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Presented by: Field & Stream Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Mary O’Neill Phillips: https://www.countryoutdoors.com              Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Episode 78 - Faith, Fishing, and Finding Freedom: Andrew Green on Sobriety and the Outdoors

  From the chaos of addiction to peace on the water—Andrew Greene’s story shows how faith and fishing can save a life. In this powerful episode of Country Outdoors, host Mary O’Neill Phillips sits down with Andrew Greene, Field & Stream’s Andrew Green Fishing host, for an unfiltered conversation about sobriety, redemption, and rediscovering purpose through the outdoors. Andrew grew up in Tennessee dreaming of life on the water, flipping through Field & Stream magazines and chasing bass long before social media glamorized it. But his story took dark turns—addiction, failure, and loss of direction—before faith and fishing brought him back to life. He opens up about the moment that changed everything, the community that helped him stay sober, and how time on the water became both therapy and testimony. Listeners will hear a raw look at addiction recovery through outdoor purpose, learn how daily discipline and prayer built his foundation for long-term sobriety, and gain insight into how Field & Stream’s rebirth is inspiring a new generation of outdoorsmen. Whether you’ve battled your own demons or just need a reminder of why time outside heals, this one’s for you. Presented by: Field & Stream Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ Get to know your host, Mary O’Neill Phillips: https://www.countryoutdoors.com              Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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