CHAPTERS
- 0:00 – 3:48
Arrowheads, artifacts, and the “mojo” of ancient tools
Joe shows Ted a Native American-style arrowhead, sparking a conversation about the feeling of holding historical objects. Ted shares childhood stories of finding arrowheads and using traditional bows and arrows, framing it as a spiritual connection to the past.
- 3:48 – 6:30
Ted arrives loaded with gifts: flags, hats, and practical hunting gear
Ted presents Joe with several “Come and take it” and “I will not comply” items, plus a surprisingly powerful tiny flashlight. The exchange sets the tone: Ted’s high-energy personality, love of hunting culture, and pro-2A symbolism.
- 6:30 – 8:52
Hunters for the Hungry and the ethics of harvesting surplus animals
Ted describes an exceptional hunting season and his habit of donating venison to soup kitchens and shelters. They discuss the Hunters for the Hungry model and the scale of venison donation programs nationwide.
- 8:52 – 13:44
Helicopter hog hunts: invasive species control turned into policy and charity
Joe brings up Ted’s viral helicopter hog-hunting footage, and they argue it’s necessary for invasive species management. Ted claims he helped change Texas rules to legalize paid helicopter hog hunts and ties it to environmental, agricultural, and charitable outcomes.
- 13:44 – 23:47
Veganism vs. monocrop reality: ‘How many things die for a salad?’
Ted revisits his argument that industrial crop production kills large numbers of animals, and claims Yellowstone echoed his point. Joe agrees monocrop agriculture displaces and kills wildlife, while both condemn factory farming and argue for ethical sourcing or hunting.
- 23:47 – 33:01
Conservation hunting in Africa: rhinos, elephants, and funding anti-poaching
They explore why hunting endangered or dangerous animals can be tied to conservation funding. Joe references Corey Knowlton’s black rhino controversy; Ted adds his own stories of hunting a rogue white rhino and an elephant, claiming fees funded protection efforts.
- 33:01 – 42:09
Ticks, alpha-gal meat allergy, Lyme disease, and wild disease reservoirs
The conversation shifts into outdoors health risks: Lone Star ticks causing alpha-gal syndrome, Lyme complications, and prevention tactics. They also discuss reports of COVID antibodies in deer and what animal reservoirs mean for virus containment and mutation over time.
- 42:09 – 51:51
COVID policy, lockdown skepticism, and ‘health-first’ prevention (vitamin D, weight, lifestyle)
Joe and Ted criticize pandemic messaging that emphasized mandates while downplaying basic health measures. They discuss vitamin D deficiency, obesity risk, and the idea that lifestyle changes should be front-and-center in public health communication.
- 51:51 – 1:20:45
Stranglehold and the roots of Ted’s guitar style: Bo Diddley, Detroit, and Hendrix
The podcast pivots hard into music, with Ted demonstrating riffs and tracing his playing to early influences and live experiences. He tells stories of opening for major acts as a teenager, jamming with legends, and developing the signature right-hand rhythm approach.
- 1:20:45 – 1:27:07
When the label wanted to cut Stranglehold: industry risk vs. audience instinct
Ted recalls a pivotal studio meeting where executives argued Stranglehold shouldn’t be recorded because it lacks a chorus. He frames the moment as trusting the live audience and his own artistic conviction over industry formulas.
- 1:27:07 – 1:47:33
Fred Bear, Ishi, and the history of modern bowhunting as a spiritual practice
Ted delivers a long, detailed history lesson on Fred Bear’s life and influence, connecting it to Saxton Pope/Art Young and the Ishi story. He explains how bowhunting evolved from primitive tradition to modern sport, and why it’s spiritual as well as practical.
- 1:47:33 – 2:13:02
Archery as meditation and martial art: form, compounds, target panic, and shot sequence
Joe and Ted go deep on why archery is mentally demanding, how compound setups changed the sport, and how to train consistency anywhere—even in a hotel room. Ted shares why he switched to sights/releases with age and admits to managing target panic with intentional mental cues.
- 2:13:02 – 2:23:34
Horsepower detour: Hellcats, Broncos, muscle car nostalgia, and Tesla acceleration
They shift into cars—classic muscle, modern high-horsepower builds, and the appeal of engine sound. Joe argues EVs outperform in acceleration; Ted counters with love of V8 character and skepticism about the supply chain and environmental costs of batteries.
- 2:23:34 – 3:32:35
Censorship, crime policy, borders, and distrust of institutions—ending with a riff
The final stretch becomes a wide political discussion: social media censorship, COVID data transparency, crime and prosecution policies, and open borders—plus high distrust of federal agencies like the ATF. They close by acknowledging the intensity of the conversation, praising enthusiasm, and Ted plays the show out on guitar.
