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.
- •Joe and Ted examine an arrowhead and discuss what it might be made of
- •Ted recounts hunting as a child with traditional gear and a found arrowhead
- •Debate about whether artifacts should be left in place or passed hand-to-hand
- •Respect for Native American history and the emotional impact of finding artifacts
- 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.
- •Signed flag and multiple themed hats as gifts
- •Mini Browning flashlight demo (brightness, USB charging, clip)
- •Joe reacts to the range culture references in Austin
- •Ted’s playful framing: gifts as an opening “volley”
- 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.
- •Ted’s emphasis on organic, renewable meat and charitable donation
- •Hunters for the Hungry/Sportsmen Against Hunger explained
- •Claim of ~250 million venison meals per year discussed
- •Joe and Ted note the contrast with how hard it is for shelters to get meat
- 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.
- •Why feral hogs are destructive to habitat, waterways, and agriculture
- •Ted’s story: legal barrier was paying for the helicopter; he lobbied Perry/Abbott
- •Hogs-for-a-cause style framing: processing meat to feed shelters
- •Economic ripple effects: guides, ammo, hotels, travel, helicopter industry
- 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.
- •Ted’s claim: plowing/poisoning makes plant-based industrial food highly lethal to wildlife
- •Yellowstone allegedly quotes the argument nearly verbatim
- •Joe’s take: monocrops are unnatural; rabbits, birds, and ground-nesters die in farming
- •Shared condemnation of factory farming and support for ethical ranching/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.
- •Public confusion: paying to hunt vs. conservation incentives
- •Knowlton black rhino example: non-breeding ‘problem’ animal and conservation funding
- •Ted’s account: rogue rhino and elephant as threats to people/wildlife/agriculture
- •Argument: controlled hunting can finance anti-poaching and habitat management
- 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.
- •Alpha-gal syndrome explained (tick bite leading to red meat allergy)
- •Lyme disease severity and contrasting treatment anecdotes
- •Advice: frequent tick checks, especially after outdoor hunts
- •COVID antibodies in deer and the broader concept of animal reservoirs
- 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.
- •Critique of lockdowns and unintended harms (business loss, depression, overdoses)
- •Vitamin D deficiency stats in ICU patients; supplements vs. sunlight
- •Obesity and immune response research mentioned
- •Ted’s broader lifestyle focus: diet, sugar reduction, chemical exposure skepticism
- 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.
- •Stranglehold’s riff and why fighters/military gravitate to it
- •Ted’s early gigs (opening for major Motown-era acts) and Detroit scene lineage
- •Influence map: Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jimmy McCarty
- •Ted’s claim of jamming with Jimi Hendrix and late-night NYC jam culture
- 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.
- •Epic Records-era meeting: ‘no chorus’ and ‘no long jams’ objections
- •Ted’s stance: the crowd response is the real vote
- •Artistic autonomy vs. record-company gatekeeping
- •Stranglehold’s enduring status as a defining track
- 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.
- •Fred Bear’s path: Ford Motor Company to Bear Archery in Grayling, Michigan
- •Ishi, Saxton Pope, and Art Young as catalysts for modern bowhunting interest
- •Technical talk: early bows, Port Orford cedar arrows, broadheads, ‘cast’
- •Ted’s personal mentorship with Bear and the emotional meaning behind the song ‘Fred Bear’
- 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.
- •Archery framed as meditation/martial art requiring total focus
- •Traditional vs. compound accuracy and the importance of graceful draw weight
- •Target panic: symptoms, coping strategy (orange tape mental anchor), shot execution discipline
- •Training philosophy: repetition and shot sequence practice in small spaces
- 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.
- •Ted’s Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye and high-horsepower Broncos
- •Joe’s Chevelle, TRX, and Tesla Model S Plaid ‘time machine’ acceleration
- •Discussion of manufacturers moving toward EV-only lineups
- •Lithium mining, conflict minerals, and battery lifecycle concerns
- 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.
- •Examples of platform moderation: vitamin D posts, Unity 2020, laptop story references
- •Debate around prosecution, recidivism, and high-profile cases (Rittenhouse, Waukesha)
- •Border policy and ideological shifts, including Bernie Sanders’ past anti-open-borders clip
- •Wrap-up: gratitude, life philosophy, and Ted’s closing guitar riff/outro music
