Episode Description
Four years ago, the Son of a Blitch Podcast was launched and today I’m celebrating a few major milestones: 140+ episodes, listeners in 115+ Countries and Territories, millions of downloads, listens and views from the podcast and related social media content.
This anniversary update also provides a preview of what’s coming up in year five, with a mix that reflects the show’s identity: meaningful interviews, and curiosity-driven storytelling.
One of the highlights for year five is a conversation with Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and a Spiritual Leader of the Lakota people. The discussion centers on the 30th anniversary of World Peace and Prayer Day, an initiative begun in 1996 that brings people together at sacred sites around the world on June 21st. Alongside the history of the White Buffalo Teachings, the episode points toward themes that resonate beyond any one tradition: honoring sacred places, remembering lineage, and treating prayer as a lived practice rather than a slogan. For anyone searching for Indigenous wisdom, Lakota spirituality, or the deeper story behind modern peace gatherings, this upcoming interview stands out as a rare chance to hear context from a living steward of tradition.
The show also previews a conservation-focused conversation with Bob St. Pierre from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, highlighting habitat work and how people get involved in organizations that actually put resources into the field. This is a useful reminder that conservation is not just policy talk; it’s membership, volunteering, land access, and long-term habitat projects that protect wildlife and upland birds.
Along the same practical line, a forthcoming interview with Dr. John McCall of Stealth Vision moves into hunting and shooting gear innovation, including an anti-cant level built into a rifle scope reticle that illuminates green when the rifle is truly level. It’s a small design detail with big implications for long-distance accuracy, and an episode that is rich for listeners interested in optics, rifle scopes, marksmanship, and precision performance. We also discuss Dr. McCall's tenure as a Texas Wildlife Commissioner, appointed directly by his friend, Texas Gov. Abbott.
Another exciting conversation coming up is one with The Boxmasters, including founders J.D. Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton, focusing on their 22nd album, 20 years together as a band, and a fast-selling run of live dates on the upcoming tour. Learn more and get tickets for The Morro Rock Tour at TheBoxmasters.com
The episode also tees up more author conversations, including New York Times bestselling writer M.P. Woodward, continuing from work connected to The Fourth Option with Jack Carr and branching into upcoming book releases, and gear collaborations (with Mike Irwin) around his brand, Motu Truck Caps, for vehicles like the Toyota Tacoma and Jeep Gladiator.
Although I've been teasing it for a while now, I will be working on getting up to the Headquarters of Vortex Optics to record a podcast with the CEO, Joe Hamilton. We'll talk about the history of Vortex Optics and some of their incredible product line (read my review, here), but will spend a lot of the time covering the C.A.R.E. Movement, which stands for Create A Rare Experience, something his time does time and time again. I also suggest you check out the CARE Movement Podcast, and sign up for the newsletters on the website.
Another exciting interview on the horizon is one I will be hosting with Kent Yoshimura, the CEO and Co-Founder of Neuro Gum & Mints, providing clean energy and focus, calm and clarity, memory and focus, or recharging through better sleep, depending on the product and your personal needs. We'll also talk about the company's focus on philanthropy, and their partnership with Beast Philanthropy (Mr. Beast), of which 100% of proceeds from this tin are donated to help improve lives and drive meaningful change around the world. Their origin story and development is incredible and I can't wait to chat with Kent about it. Fun fact: I take Neuro Mints before every single podcast.
This upcoming year of the podcast promises some exciting new interviews, as well as more written articles and product and book reviews on website, Sonofablitch.com
Speaking of, here are some of the recent product reviews that I have put together for some of my Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates (PSA's):
Decked
Seekins Precision
Vortex Optics
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-George Blitch
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