In Vulnerable EP 31, Cory and Joel sit down with longtime hunter Mike Barry for one of the most wide-open deer camp conversations yet.

Mike has been hunting with Joel Snow and 5 Star Outfitters since around 2007 or 2008, and he brings years of stories from chasing mature Ohio bucks, shed hunting, southern Ohio deer hunting, and some giant buck encounters that almost came together.

This episode also dives into the serious EHD outbreak in southern Ohio, how it impacted deer numbers, what hunters were seeing, and how it changed the season in certain areas.

But this one is not just hunting.

Mike also shares stories from his career with the Army Corps of Engineers, including underwater welding, lock and dam work, zero-visibility diving, scary underwater moments, NASA training, and disaster cleanup work in Maui after the wildfires.

We talk about:

Ohio whitetail hunting
Southern Ohio EHD
Mature buck movement
Rut timing and weather
Shed hunting giant deer
180-inch eight-point encounters
Late-season deer hunting
Underwater welding
Army Corps diving
Hunting with Joel Snow and 5 Star Outfitters

This episode is a true deer camp conversation — hunting stories, work stories, laughs, close calls, and real talk.

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Vulnerable EP 31: Underwater Welding, EHD, and Giant Ohio Buck Stories with Mike Barry

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In Vulnerable EP 31, Cory and Joel sit down with longtime hunter Mike Barry.

Mike has been hunting with Joel Snow and 5 Star Outfitters since around 2007 or 2008, and he shares stories from years of chasing mature Ohio bucks, shed hunting, late-season hunting, and southern Ohio deer hunting.

The crew also talks about the EHD outbreak in southern Ohio, how it impacted deer numbers, rut timing, weather, giant buck encounters, and what makes hunting with Joel different.

Mike also brings a completely different side to the conversation with stories from his career with the Army Corps of Engineers, including underwater welding, lock and dam work, zero-visibility diving, NASA training, and disaster cleanup work in Maui.

This one is part hunting podcast, part deer camp, part wild work stories — and packed with real conversation.

In Episode 31 of the Vulnerable Podcast, Cory and Joel sit down with longtime hunter and hunting-industry veteran Rob Gerard.

Rob shares stories from his time working with major outdoor brands like Horton Archery, Carbon Express, Leupold, SIG Sauer, Benelli, and Beretta, plus his history hunting with Joel Snow and 5 Star Outfitters.

The crew talks mature Ohio bucks, outfitter relationships, old-school hunting camps, Cabela’s and Bass Pro, crossbows, compound bows, trail cameras, and Rob’s wild story of killing a heavy 170-class Ohio buck after a last-minute ground blind setup and a second-chance shot.

A great episode for anyone who loves whitetail hunting, the outdoor industry, and real deer camp stories.

The Laws boys are back for round two on the Vulnerable Podcast, and this one is packed with real hunting stories, turkey strategy, and the kind of campfire conversation that makes this crew so much fun to have on.In Episode 30, Cory Arbogast and Joel Snow sit down with Trevor, Tracy, and Landon Laws to talk about their Ohio turkey trip, hunting through cold rain, longbeards shutting down, calling tactics, coyotes messing with roosted birds, and what really happens when a hunt does not go as planned.Trevor also breaks down his wild turkey season chasing birds across multiple states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Kansas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Mexico. The crew gets into Gould’s turkeys, ocellated turkeys, the World Slam, hunting pressure, public vs. private ground, door knocking, trapping, snapping turtles, deer hunting culture, and a whole lot more.This episode is honest, funny, raw, and full of real-world hunting experience from guys who flat-out love chasing turkeys.Hosted by Cory Arbogast and Joel Snow of 5 Star Outfitters.

Happy Father’s Day from the Vulnerable Podcast!

This special episode is all about family, legacy, and the men who shaped us. Join hosts Cory Arbogast and Joel Snow as they welcome their dads — Ken Arbogast and Paul Snow — for a deep, hilarious, and heartwarming conversation about:

Building businesses and raising kids

Life lessons from decades in construction, Honda, and entrepreneurship

Whitetail hunting, duck dogs, deer camps, and wild youth hunts

The roots of 5 Star Outfitters.

Family traditions, small-town Ohio, and what it means to pass it on

From laugh-out-loud stories about trapping foxes and broken down dirt bikes to insightful talk about deer management and duck dog competitions, this episode hits different. Whether you're a hunter, a dad, or just someone who loves a good story — this one’s for you.

👨‍👦 To all the dads out there: we see you, we respect you, and we thank you.

In Episode 29 of Vulnerable, Cory, Joel, and Chris break down an unforgettable start to Ohio turkey season.

Chris gets his first turkey, and the morning turns into one of those hunts you never forget — gobblers hammering from the roost, birds hitting the ground fast, decoys getting worked, and multiple longbeards putting on a show after the shot.

Joel walks through the setup, the calling, why the birds came in the way they did, and what hunters can learn from the hunt. The guys also talk about Ohio’s early spring, turkeys breeding, jakes, fawns dropping early, Michigan possibly moving to a one-buck rule, Illinois tags, old-school turkey hunting, Waffle House, Grandpa Tom, and the infamous turkey gizzard situation.

This episode is part hunting strategy, part campfire story, and part pure chaos — exactly what turkey season is supposed to be.

Subscribe to Vulnerable for real hunting stories, whitetail talk, turkey season breakdowns, and raw conversations from the woods.

This might be our best episode yet.

On this episode of Vulnerable, Cory, Joel, and Chris sit down with JD Piet, the man behind Bustin Fur Audio / BFA and a sound producer and hunter connected with FoxPro. JD records real coyote vocals, pup distress, coyote fights, prey distress, fawn sounds, and other predator sounds used by serious coyote hunters across the country.

This episode goes deep into the world of predator hunting, coyote behavior, night hunting, thermal scopes, calling strategy, and what coyotes are actually doing throughout the year.

We talk about:

How JD went from concrete work to recording coyotes for a living

BFA, FoxPro, and how real predator sounds are made

Raising and recording live coyotes

Why coyotes respond differently in spring, summer, fall, and winter

Pup distress, fawn distress, coyote fights, howls, and prey sounds

Thermal hunting and how it changed the coyote game

Whether coyotes really hurt deer and turkey populations

Fawns, turkeys, raccoons, foxes, and predator impact

Calling coyotes in Ohio versus out west

Giant coyotes, crazy night hunting stories, and real predator behavior

If you deer hunt, turkey hunt, predator hunt, manage land, or just love learning how wild animals actually operate, this is one you do not want to miss.

Coyotes are smarter, more vocal, more territorial, and more complex than most hunters realize. JD breaks it down from years of firsthand experience hunting them, recording them, raising them, and studying how they react.

This episode is packed with real information, real stories, and the kind of hunting knowledge you do not hear every day.

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In Episode 27 of Vulnerable, the crew sits down for another unfiltered round of real hunter talk — recorded April 8th while juggling softball/baseball coaching and life.

Topics include:

Beaver takeover: Massive tree destruction along a creek (entire field edge wiped out), starting 4 dams, and plans for Conibear 330s + drowning sets

Mole trapping stories: One guy catching moles in yards like it's nothing — how far they dig in a night, their "excavator paws," and why they're wrecking lawns

Coyote & predator control: $600/coyote nuisance work in suburbs, late-term pups debate, and switching from coyotes to moles

Trail camera upgrades: Tactacam 3.0 Pro trade-in program review, outfitter features (request photos), vs. Moultrie/Spartan issues, and ideas for a real camera trigger speed test

Deer management: 37 mineral sites done, zinc supplementation for fighting EHD, urban deer explosions in Columbus suburbs, and why land prices in Ohio have ZERO to do with baiting

Stand strategy: The "funnel" spot that changed everything (houses on both sides, deer forced through a narrow strip at 1 PM during the rut)

Turkey & predator talk: Exploding raccoon populations, low poult survival, and more

Bonus laughs: Rollercoaster fails, old trapping dorm room stories, high winds & deer movement myths busted, and life updates (new baby on the way, coaching chaos)

Raw opinions, zero filter, and plenty of "that's exactly how it is" moments. If you love honest deer hunting, predator control, and property management talk — hit play and drop your wildest nuisance animal story in the comments!

Timestamps available soon. New episodes drop when life (and ball seasons) allow.

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In this raw, late-night podcast episode (recorded March 22), we dive deep into an epic coyote hunting adventure that had the woods lighting up for miles! One hunter shares his first thermal night hunt experiences — howling responses from every direction, watching coyotes wrestle and interact on thermal, triple-team setups in open fields, and the mind-blowing moment a pair winded the crew at over 550 yards and bolted.

We break down:

Why bolt-action suppressed rifles are dominating semi-autos for coyotes right now

Pipe dream sets that survived 60-70 mph winds, snow, rain, and still caught coyotes after 11-12 days untouched

Trapping lessons: doubles/triples, dirt holes vs. pipe dreams, dealing with coons and deer

How coyotes are protecting turkeys on the properties (and why it's time for war on predators)

Bonus: Post-season deer mineral site updates, walking properties before green-up, shed finds, old-school bowhunting stories behind the house, and why baiting isn't driving Ohio land prices

Plus plenty of laughs about sleep deprivation, March Madness, coyote "late-term abortions," red fox sightings, and more.

If you're into whitetail deer management, predator control, or just love real hunter talk — this one's for you. Drop your best coyote story in the comments!

Timestamps coming soon...

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