Eastmans' Elevated

Brian Barney talks hunting every single episode, and he has done it over 500 times now. Eastmans' Elevated is the podcast arm of the Eastmans' media empire — the same folks behind Eastmans' Hunting Journal and Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal, publications that have been guiding western big game hunters since the early 1990s. That institutional knowledge shows up in every conversation. The format is interview-driven, with Barney bringing on a rotating cast of experienced hunters who share detailed accounts of specific hunts, the tactics that worked, and the ones that did not. Episodes typically run 50 minutes to over an hour, covering elk, mule deer, and occasionally sheep, moose, and antelope. You will hear detailed discussions about shot placement on steep angles, how to pack out a bull elk solo, and the mental game of sitting on a glassing point for eight hours straight. Barney also gets into practical matters that other shows skip — photography and videography tips for self-filming hunts, late-season strategy adjustments when the weather turns nasty, and fitness advice tailored to week-long solo backpack hunts. The show carries a 4.7 rating from over 550 reviews. Some listeners wish the audio quality matched the content quality, but the substance is consistently strong. For hunters focused specifically on western big game species and the tactical side of pursuing them, this is one of the most dedicated shows in the space.