Vulnerable Podcast

Vulnerable EP 31: 170-Class Ohio Buck Story + Hunting Industry Secrets w/ Rob Girard

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.

Vulnerable EP 30: The Laws Boys Are Back: Turkey Hunts, Mexico Gould’s & Wild Road 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.

Vulnerable - HAPPY FATHERS DAY! - Special Guest: Paul Snow & Ken Arbogast

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.

Vulnerable EP 29: Chris’s First Turkey Hunt Turned Into Absolute Chaos!

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.

Vulnerable EP 28: Master Coyote Hunter JD Piet | World Champion Coyote Caller & FoxPro Calls! A MUST

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. Thanks for watching Vulnerable. Like, comment, subscribe, and let us know what part of this episode surprised you the most.