{"podcast":{"title":"Midwest Flyways Podcast","slug":"midwest-flyways-podcast-256443","podcast_index_feed_id":256443,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/mwf/feed.xml","website_url":"https://mwf.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6318974/MWF_POD_LOGO_1-2_a92bik.png","author":"Midwest Flyways","episode_count":526,"summary":"The Midwest Flyways Podcast is an authentic take on waterfowl hunting from Midwest Flyways. Duck and goose hunting has continued to evolve throughout the years and we aim to connect duck hunting traditions with the future of waterfowling. If you’re passionate about ducks and geese then come hang with Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness as they talk duck hunting, goose hunting and everything else in between.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T22:18:05.416959+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midwest-flyways-podcast-256443"},"episode":{"title":"Looking Back, Looking Ahead","slug":"looking-back-looking-ahead","published_at":"2026-04-30T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midwest-flyways-podcast-256443/looking-back-looking-ahead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midwest-flyways-podcast-256443","url":"https://mwf.podbean.com/e/4-22a/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4yw7ywy5zktsqqyh/4-22FullAudio.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Cal, Joey, and Carter dive deep into waterfowl culture, breaking down the truth about goose calls, why gear matters (and when it doesn’t), and how different regions shape the way hunters hunt. But this one goes way beyond hunting. The guys get real about chasing passions, building Midwest Flyways over the past decade, and what it actually takes to balance family, work, and an obsession with the outdoors. From hilarious stories and industry insights to a raw conversation about dream lifestyles—owning land out west, building cabins by hand, and refusing to give up the things that make life worth living—this episode hits on what it means to build a life you’re proud of. If you’ve ever felt the pull to hunt more, create more, or just live differently… this one’s for you. Plus: gear talk, giveaways, and why a $20 goose call might be holding you back. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying \"Huh?\" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP","meta_description":"In this episode, Cal, Joey, and Carter dive deep into waterfowl culture, breaking down the truth about goose calls, why gear matters (and when it doesn’t)…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2892,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/midwest-flyways-podcast-256443/episodes/looking-back-looking-ahead/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midwest-flyways-podcast-256443/looking-back-looking-ahead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}