Go Flush Yourself

In this episode, we look into the history of the English Cocker Spaniel. 

While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, but it’s for entertainment purposes only and there’s no guarantees it’s 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we’ll issue a retraction or correction.

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In this episode, Jared and Matt sit down with Chris Luis of the YouTube channel, taters_flyway! Chris and his cocker, Tater, hunt the many species available in Oregon from ducks on the green and wet west side of the state to chukar in the canyons and dry uplands in the east. You can find Chris on his aforementioned YouTube channel and on his Instagram.

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In this episode, Jared and Matt put together a 2025 gift guide! Links to our recommendations are below.

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Matt and Jared about the highs and lows of this bird-hunting season so far — great days with the dogs, the constant juggle of work and family, gear that actually delivered, a perfect morning that hooked a brand-new hunter for life, and the surprising story of using AI to diagnose and treat one of his springers.

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Matt brings you the history of the Duck Stamp! 

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Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flu...

In this episode, Jared and Matt talk about their exploits in the field as upland seasons open in Washington. They also got to interview some Pheasants Forever members about their opening days and plans for the season.

Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give back to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl at no extra expense to the customer.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing do...

In this episode, we look into the history of the Browning Superposed and Citori over-under shotguns. 

While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, it’s for entertainment purposes only and there’s no guarantees it’s 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we’ll issue a retraction or correction.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general...

In this episode, Jared and Matt talk about their 2025 dove season openers, a first youth hunt for pheasants, forest grouse hopes, a potential live podcast, and a Bird Dog Portrait auction for a good cause.

To view or bid on the Bird Dog Portraits auction, click here. It ends on Sep. 30th!

The potential live podcast will be on October 18th at Wheat Head Brewing Co. in Kennewick, WA, at around 7:00pm. This will be at a PF pint night on the evening of pheasant opener. Pay attention to our social media for more info.<...

In this episode, we look into the history of the Labrador Retriever. 

While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, but it’s for entertainment purposes only and there’s no guarantees it’s 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we’ll issue a retraction or correction.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you wa...

Jared and Matt are joined by Jon Nguyen and have a preseason discussion that covers hunting season plans, AI chatbots, professional dog training, cheatgrass, and our ideas for next dog breeds.

You can find Jon on his YouTube channel, Jon Hoan and on Instagram.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds c...

Jared and Matt talk about their springers, boots, shotguns, dove hunting, and more as they get closer to the 2025-26 hunting season.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

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Public lands are at risk again! Here's another quick update on public lands and the Senate's current plans to liquidate them. Please call your Senator at (202) 224-3121. It's easy and takes less than a minute! 

Jared and Matt talked with Jordan Horak and went deep into bird dog training focusing on Jordan's unique approach to training.

Check out Jordan's Cato Boards and follow along on Instagram. You can also follow Jordan onJuggernaut Gundog's Facebook and Instagram pages.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us...

Matt interviewed Patrick Berry about his experience with and passion for English springer spaniels. You may know Patrick best from his role as President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and we do get into public lands at the end of episode, but we spend most of the time chatting about our springers.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers...

Matt hops on the show for a quick minute to ask you to please reach out to your representatives in Washington D.C. and ask them to save our public lands from being sold off! You can use the Pheasants Forever link below or call (202) 224-3121. It's easy and takes less than a minute!

pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/standforpubliclands2025

In this episode, Jared and Matt chat with Chris Midgette. Chris is a lifelong Boykin Spaniel guy. He gets the most out of the breed, hunting waterfowl and upland birds over his Boykins. Chris is an outdoor writer who has been published in a variety of publications including Gun Dog and Wildfowl. You can find more about Chris on his website, The Hunting Traveller, and on Instagram.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in...

In this episode, Jared and Matt are joined by Jeff Lusk! Jeff runs his cocker spaniels in field trials and hunts them mostly the Pacific Northwest. Jeff has his own podcast, Cocker Chronicles, where he talks all things field bred English Cocker Spaniels with guests from the cocker community.  

You can find Cocker Chronicles wherever you find podcasts including on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, a...

Jared and Matt sit back down with Josh Riddle of Rockey's Kennels.  They discuss hunting grouse with spaniels, upcoming cocker and springer litters, pheasant release programs, thinking about your place in the food web, and more.

Josh was first on Go Flush Yourself in October 2024 on Episode 17.  If you want to hear more about Josh's background and Rockey's Kennels, you may want to go back to that episode before you listen to this one.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living wi...

Jared and Matt are joined by Rex Sherburn.  Rex is the Habitat Coordinator for the Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever Chapter and an avid upland hunter in Eastern Washington over his Bringer (Sprittney?).

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by o...

In this episode, Jared and Matt discuss what they have been doing the off season so far, their favorite pieces of gear, and more.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support...

Jared and Matt sit back down with Jon Nguyen!

You can find Jon on:

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free p...

Jared and Matt discuss their 2024-25 upland seasons and their plans for the off season. They also discuss Matt's distaste of side-by-sides, Jared's new vest, and drones.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want...

Jared and Matt learn talk with Chris Maurer and learn about Boykin Spaniels.

For more information on Boykin Spaniels, check out the Boykin Spaniel Society at http://boykinspaniel.org.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds (including Boykins!) check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely...

Jared and Matt sat down with Hannah Hayes from Prairie Fauna Kennels and got some spaniel talk in. We talked about training house dogs that go hunting, cockers versus springers, cockers and their big personalities, and more!

You can find Hannah and Prairie Fauna Kennels on Instagram at @prairiefaunakennels and on Facebook.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens...

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

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Jared and Matt discuss their recent hunts, grouse hunting in the Pacific Northwest, gun weights, and rescuing bird dogs.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a...

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.

In this episode, Jared and Matt discuss their recent upland hunts and some thoughts that emanated from them. They get into the role nostalgia plays in upland hunt and eventually veer into hunting vehicles that results in a lot of Subaru talk.

Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers...

In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, Jared and Matt sit down with Josh Riddle. Josh is of Rockey’s Kennels in northern Utah where he and his dad breed and train cocker and springer spaniels.  Their spaniels have various titles and championships and, as Jared and I can personally attest, produce some great bird dogs.

Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hun...

Matt and Jared's pheasant opener led to some scenarios that needed some discussion.  Listen to them recap their hunt which covers shotgun and shell selection, wild birds versus pen-raised birds, dog management, and more.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported p...

In this episode, Jared and Matt are joined by Julie and Bob Wickwire of Creswick Clumbers where we talk about the rare flushing breed, the Clumber Spaniel.  

You can find Julie and Bob on Facebook and Instagram at @creswickclumbers.

You can also contact them by email at riwick@comcast.net

They are also on Good Dog and gundogbreeders.com.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on bird hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, a...

This week, Jared and Matt sit down with Chad Harvey.  Chad is a regional representative for Pheasants Forever and he is here to talk Golden Retrievers!  

You can find Chad on Instagram at @gundogarms

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In this episode, Matt and Jared chat with Jon Nguyen.  Jon has a YouTube channel called Jon Hoan where he posts videos of his hunts over his lab in Southern California where he mainly chases California quail.  Go Flush Yourself is an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

You can find Jon on:

- Instagram at @jonhoannguyen

- YouTube

- Hack Outdoors

Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Jared and Matt discuss what they've been up to so far during dove season, the youth hunt, and Jared's plans for the upcoming grouse opener.  They somehow (but not surprisingly) get on the topic of shotguns.  They also talk about the upcoming valley quail, pheasant, and chukar seasons.  Lastly, they tease upcoming interviews and talk about what flushing breeds they want and want to know more about. Go Flush Yourself is an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

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Jared and Matt talk about their fledgling 2024 hunting seasons, first-aid kits for dogs, pointing labs and where they fit into the flushing world, and how OnX has changed how they hunt.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our...

This episode starts with Matt going through his dove bucket and getting ready for the upcoming upland season in general.  The second half of the episode contains a midday conversation between Jared and Matt discussing their dove opener activities.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an a...

Jared and Matt discuss the upcoming dove season. They dabble in doodles. But most of the episode is a deep dive rabbit hole in shotguns.  As always, Jared gives a Bones update. Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also a...

On this week's episode, join hosts Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer as they interview Will Such. Will shares his experiences with flushing dogs from doodles to  springers.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want t...

Jared and Matt talk about talk about dog goggles and dog vests.  Jared makes a plea for frozen birds.  Matt talks about his Bird Dog Portraits endeavor.  Matt and Jared touch on the hot topic of dog food.  And as always, Jared gives a Bones update.  

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check...

Jared and Matt interview fellow springer spaniel owner, Steve Dunsmore.  We talk about dog goggles, hunting in the northeast versus northwest, and, of course, flushing dogs.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to h...

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.

In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, you’re treated to an interview with spaniel trainer, Todd Agnew. 

Todd Agnew is of Craney Hill Kennels and spanieltraining.com. Check out Todd and Craney Hill Kennels out on Facebook and Instagram.  Also check out Craney Hill’s Dog Training Forum and their Training Courses.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, golden...

In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, you’re treated to an interview with spaniel trainer, Todd Agnew. 

Todd Agnew is of Craney Hill Kennels and spanieltraining.com. Check out Todd and Craney Hill Kennels out on Facebook and Instagram.  Also check out Craney Hill’s Dog Training Forum and their Training Courses.

Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in gen...

Jared and Matt talk about how they like to approach a day of hunting, how it contrasts and how they deal with it as friends.  They also give a Bones update and how they try to deal with the dog days of summer and missing hunting season.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing b...

Matt and Jared talk about why they currently have springer spaniels, finding a breeder, theories on bird dog breeder websites, and plans for the upcoming hunting season.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want...

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.

Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Browse and purchase Go Fl...