Review Your Gear Radio

Chris Hustad and Jason Renner host Review Your Gear Radio, a conversational show focused on hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear from a distinctly Midwestern perspective. The two co-hosts invite listeners to "jump in the seat" with them as they cover everything from ice fishing techniques to waterfowl hunting strategy, always with gear recommendations woven throughout. Episodes run 50 minutes to just over an hour, releasing monthly, which gives the hosts time to actually use the equipment they're discussing between recordings. The show follows a seasonal rhythm: ice fishing reports and walleye gear in winter, turkey hunting setups in spring, boat electronics and trolling motor reviews in summer, deer hunting optics and firearms in fall. This isn't abstract gear speculation — Chris and Jason are actively using fish finders, testing rods, and hunting with the equipment they recommend. With 100 episodes and a 4.4-star rating from 17 reviews, Review Your Gear Radio has built a loyal following among Midwestern outdoor enthusiasts who want gear advice from people who deal with the same conditions they do. The tone is casual and friendly — like sitting in a fishing shack with buddies who happen to know a lot about equipment. Conservation headlines and regional conditions reports add practical value beyond just product reviews. If your gear interests lean toward rod holders, ice augers, and duck decoy spreads rather than smartphones and laptops, this is one of the few podcasts speaking directly to that audience with genuine field-tested credibility.