Gritty Podcast

Brian Call is a predator hunting specialist and elk calling expert who turned his Gritty brand into one of the bigger names in western hunting media. With 946 episodes and a 4.7 rating from nearly 2,800 listeners, the podcast has been running for years and shows no signs of slowing down. Call's energy is infectious — he brings a gritty (yes, the name fits) enthusiasm to every episode that makes even a discussion about bear bait placement feel genuinely exciting. The show covers a wide range of topics. There is heavy predator hunting content — coyote calling, bear hunting, mountain lion management — alongside elk hunting tactics, archery setup discussions, and wilderness survival skills. Call has also ventured into some unexpected territory, including a 26-part historical series on Daniel Boone called Dueling Pistols and extended conversations about the carnivore diet. What keeps the audience engaged is Call's personality. He is loud, opinionated, and funny in a way that does not feel manufactured. Guest episodes feature hunters, outfitters, and outdoor industry figures, but the solo shows where Call riffs on a topic he is passionate about are often the best. The show runs on YouTube as well for those who prefer video. Some listeners note the audio quality varies between episodes, and the content can meander, but if you want a hunting podcast with real personality and an enormous back catalog to dig through, Gritty Podcast is hard to beat.