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Empower Outdoors

By Ali Juten and Phil Stepp

Join Ali Juten and Phil Stepp while they share their passion for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Ali brings a unique female perspective to the outdoor world, while Phil shares his years of knowledge in DIY hunting and fishing. They also interview a variety of outdoor personalities and experts in the field!
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Ep. 4: Making Maple Syrup

Empower OutdoorsMar 22, 2018

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Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C Ellis

Ep. 24: Talkin' Turkeys with Scott C Ellis

We love talkin' Turkey! Especially when we can talk turkey calling and tactics with Scott C. Ellis, a 3X Grand National Turkey calling Champ. Scott also has his own show, Hunt Quest, and was an integral part in developing a turkey calling app, "Turkey Tech with Scott Ellis".

In this episode, you'll find that turkey hunting is more than just great woodsmanship, it is about combining that knowledge with proficient calling. When it all comes together, you will be able to be successful wherever you go.  Scott also touches on factors like daylight and weather that trigger testosterone in Toms. This knowledge can help hunters understand when they will likely start to breed. 

Have you ever wondered what you should do when turkey's just aren't answering to calls? Or what a good calling method would be for folks unable to use mouth calls? 

Listen to the episode to find out!

Apr 24, 201941:02
Ep. 23: Empower Outdoors 1 Year Anniversary!

Ep. 23: Empower Outdoors 1 Year Anniversary!

Empower Outdoors co-host, Phil Stepp is back on the show to help recap our fall hunting seasons and celebrate Empower Outdoors' 1 year mark! We talk everything from deer season, our lack of ice fishing time, thoughts about shooting small bucks, our thoughts about shed hunting and upcoming turkey hunts! Lots of laughter included!

Mar 21, 201940:36
Ep 22: GoWild - An App Created for Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Ep 22: GoWild - An App Created for Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts

In this episode, Ali Juten speaks with GoWild App Chief Marketing Officer, Jenn Callahan.  GoWild is one of the fastest growing social media and activity tracking platforms for outdoors enthusiasts and truly is a space for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to share their experiences, expertise, learn, and track their activity.  Jenn shares a little about the type of community you'll find in the app, as well as functionality, why it was started, and their partnerships with Garmin and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). 

Music by Steven James and the Revival

Song: Lover of the Silver Moon 

Mar 06, 201947:08
Ep 21: Ladies Midwest Meetup - Benefits of an All Female Fishing Trip

Ep 21: Ladies Midwest Meetup - Benefits of an All Female Fishing Trip

If you’ve ever been curious about what it would be like to attend an all ladies fishing or hunting trip, this episode will give you a pretty good idea. Even if you’re a guy, you’ll find value in this conversation and be able to to share with your wife/girlfriend or daughter why they should be on the lookout for ladies trips, too. And, let me tell you, the benefits of an all ladies trip is more than just a full pan of fish…enjoy the episode!

Music by Steven James & The Revival

Song: Lover of the Silver Moon

Feb 13, 201939:09
Ep 20: Hunting, Conservation, and Getting Involved - with Special Guest, Allison Rauscher

Ep 20: Hunting, Conservation, and Getting Involved - with Special Guest, Allison Rauscher

If you’re a hunter, without even knowing it, you’re contributing to conservation. Each year, equipment, ammunition, licenses, tags and fees that are purchased in order to hunt contribute to conservation efforts. Sportsmen and women have contributed more than $14 billion to conservation since 1937. In this episode, Allison Rauscher joins the show to discuss how hunting is conservation and how to get involved in local conservation chapters.

Music by Steven James & the Revival

Song: Lover of the Silver Moon

Jan 30, 201921:52
Ep. 19: Living a Hunter's Dream, Meet Cara Harper
Jan 16, 201931:35
Ep. 18: Antelope Hunting and Accessibility to the Outdoors

Ep. 18: Antelope Hunting and Accessibility to the Outdoors

Motivational Speaker, author, and outdoorswoman, Ashlee Lundvall joins the show! Ashlee shares some of the hunting knowledge she has learned over the years, specifically about antelope hunting. She's also a woman who is passionate about accessibility to the outdoors. After a ranch accident in 1999 left her paralyzed, she has made it her mission to redefine her life by helping others who may have similar circumstances. Ashlee shares her perspective of hunting in an action-track chair and how she preps for a hunting trip. In May 2018 she was also appointed by Pres. Trump for a two-year term to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. It's an episode you won't want to miss! For more about Ashlee and the resources she has put together to help others access the outdoors, visit her website www.ashleelundvall.com. Music by Steven James and the Revival Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Oct 02, 201823:19
Ep: 17 - The Woman Angler and Adventurer

Ep: 17 - The Woman Angler and Adventurer

Ali and Phil chat with Angie Scott, host of the Woman Angler and Adventurer Podcast. Angie discusses finding her way to fish in Tennessee as well as her passion for the sport. She also discusses her podcast mission and how she hopes to inspire women to get out fishing and experience the outdoors.
Music by Steven James and the Revival
Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Sep 28, 201817:40
Ep. 16: Creating Hunting Memories Lasting Generations, with Duluth Pack President, Tom Sega

Ep. 16: Creating Hunting Memories Lasting Generations, with Duluth Pack President, Tom Sega

In this episode, Duluth Pack President, Tom Sega joins the show to share the Duluth Pack story and their legacy of outdoor and hunting products. Sega and Duluth Pack are not newbies in the hunting world, in fact at 136 years old, the brand is the oldest, hand-crafted canvas and leather bag and pack maker in the USA. As an avid outdoorsman, hunter and family man, Sega also shares some of his favorite hunting memories including: prepping for a hunt, the harvest, and creating excellent table fare. Read the full blog post here --> aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/ep16-creating-hunting-memories-duluth-pack Music by Steven James and the Revival Song title: Lover of the Silver Moon
Aug 23, 201840:53
Ep. 15: WhitetailDNA with Alex Comstock

Ep. 15: WhitetailDNA with Alex Comstock

Founder of WhitetailDNA.com, Alex Comstock, joins the show to talk about whitetail hunting! WhitetailDNA is a deer hunting blog for people who are whitetail obsessed. From prepping for season to planning for out of state hunts on a budget, WhitetailDNA has covered it. Alex is also an outdoor writer published in Bowhunter, QDMA, and North American Whitetail magazine. In this episode, Alex shares how he is personally prepping for season, finding great spots on public land, and how he has been successful in gaining access to private land. He also shares the story of his massive North Dakota buck as well as his goals within the outdoor industry. You won't want to miss this one! . Read the blog post here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/ep15-whitetaildna-alex-comstock . Music by Steven James and the Revival (used with permission) Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Aug 09, 201844:20
Ep. 14: Women of the Wild Midwest

Ep. 14: Women of the Wild Midwest

In this episode, Lindsey Mitchell of Women of the Wild Midwest joins the show to talk about an all-women's event coming up this September 2018 near La Crosse, WI. Learn all about the event and how to attend or get involved! . Read the full blog here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/7/18/ep-14-wow-midwest . Music by Steven James and the Revival Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Aug 03, 201816:09
Ep. 13: Media Strategist & Outdoorswoman, Gabriella Hoffman

Ep. 13: Media Strategist & Outdoorswoman, Gabriella Hoffman

Growing up in southern California and then relocating to the DC metro area, Gabriella Hoffman shares how she got started fishing and, most recently, hunting. Coming from the perspective of someone living in a metro area, she gives tips on how to get involved in the outdoors. She also explains why hunters and anglers are so important to conservation due to the Pittman-Robertson act. . Read the full blog here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/7/18/ep-13-gabriella-hoffman . Music by Steven James and the Revival Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Jul 26, 201840:07
Ep 12: Scott Einsmann, Digital Manager for the ATA

Ep 12: Scott Einsmann, Digital Manager for the ATA

In this episode, we chat with Scott Einsmann, Digital Manager for the Archery Trade Association. Scott shares tips for getting started in archery, working through target panic, how to avoid bad habits, and much more. Scott is an avid traditional and compound bowhunter, competitive archer, and was previously an archery coach. . Read the full blog here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/7/18/ep-12-scott-einsmann . Music by Steven James and the Revival Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Jul 19, 201843:44
Ep. 11: Meet Outdoorswoman, Katie Van Slyke

Ep. 11: Meet Outdoorswoman, Katie Van Slyke

In this episode we chat with outdoorswoman, Katie Van Slyke about her background with hunting, horses, and farming as well as her passion for makeup. With her massive social media following, Katie explains a little bit about her life in the spotlight and how she embraces with the positive and negative that comes along with it. . Read the blog post here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/katievanslyke . Music by Steven James and the Revival Song title: Lover of the Silver Moon
Jul 11, 201834:53
Ep 10: Hunting & Fishing with Wounded Warriors Guide Service

Ep 10: Hunting & Fishing with Wounded Warriors Guide Service

In episode 10, we meet Paul Pederson, a veteran and volunteer for the Wounded Warrior's Guide Service. WWGD is a non-profit hunting and fishing guide service for wounded veterans, at no cost to them. Paul explains the camaraderie that forms between service men and women during the trips and how to get involved. . Read the blog post here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/6/26/ep-10-hunting-fishing-with-wounded-warriors
Jun 27, 201832:41
Ep. 9: Planer Boards, Spring Recap, and What's ahead

Ep. 9: Planer Boards, Spring Recap, and What's ahead

Ali Juten & Phil Stepp recap on their turkey season successes. Ali shares about her first turkey and about the MN Governor's fishing opener. Phil talks fishing methods with Planer boards and his company called Superior Trolling Equipment. . Link to blog post here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/6/20/episode-9-using-planer-boards-spring-recap-and-whats-ahead . Music by Steven James and the Revival Song title: Lover of the Silver Moon
Jun 19, 201833:27
Ep. 8: Bowfishing with Kaitlin Woodward

Ep. 8: Bowfishing with Kaitlin Woodward

Ali Juten & Phil Stepp chat with avid hunter and angler, Kaitlin Woodward about bowfishing. Covering everything from her first bowfishing setup and what she's using now, to methods in finding fish. If you are at all curious about bowfishing, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Kaitlin is a Bass Pro Ambassador, a member of the Hobie Fishing Team, Bear Archery, and Cajun Bowfishing. . Read the full blog post here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/5/10/beginning-kayak-bowfishing-tips-from-kaitlin-woodward
May 10, 201855:40
Ep. 7: Meet Lady Angler, Nicole Stone

Ep. 7: Meet Lady Angler, Nicole Stone

Ali and Phil talk with Nicole Stone Outdoors about her transition to becoming an outdoor writer and multi-media specialist. She also shares tips for new anglers as well as advanced anglers trying to bring their fishing to the next level. Learn how she utilizes social media to make fishing friendships and share her passion for fishing. She also introduces her newest project, ladiesofangling.com. . Read the full blog post here --> https://aliupnorth.com/empower-outdoors-blog/2018/5/4/meet-lady-angler-nicole-stone . Music by Steven James and the Revival Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
May 04, 201834:43
Ep. 6: Beyond the Harvest - Why hunt?

Ep. 6: Beyond the Harvest - Why hunt?

Ali and Phil talk about the true reasons why they hunt. Hint: it's not just about harvesting an animal. Hear about how hunting has helped their physical and emotional health and why there is a strong tie between hunting and conservation. Ali also shares how she has dealt with anti-hunters and bullying on social media.
Music by Steven James and the Revival
Song: Lover of the Silver Moon
Apr 05, 201843:51
Ep. 5: Spring Steelhead Fishing / Guest - Parker Bambenek

Ep. 5: Spring Steelhead Fishing / Guest - Parker Bambenek

Ali & Phil chat with charter fishing Captain Parker Bambenek of Superior Pursuits. Parker shares the story about why he chose to turn his passion for fishing into a career. He also gives a few tips for catching steelhead, river etiquette, and safe handling of fish. Music used with permission from artist, Steven James and the Revival. Song: Lover of the Silver Moon.
Mar 30, 201834:27
Ep. 4: Making Maple Syrup

Ep. 4: Making Maple Syrup

In this episode of Empower Outdoors Podcast, Ali explains the materials needed to make maple syrup and her family's method in northern Minnesota. Special guest: Ali's dad, Jim. Theme song used with permission from artist. Song Title: Lover of the Silver Moon Artist: Steven James & the Revival
Mar 22, 201821:38
Ep. 3: Turkey Hunting Basics

Ep. 3: Turkey Hunting Basics

In this episode of Empower Outdoors, learn the basics of turkey hunting from Phil Stepp and Ali Juten.

Theme song used with permission.
Song Title: Lover of a Silver Moon
Artist: Steven James and the Revival
Mar 21, 201823:30
Ep 2: Turkey Hunting - Public or Private Land

Ep 2: Turkey Hunting - Public or Private Land

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Episode 2: Phil shares some of is turkey hunting knowledge in which seasons to hunt and why, how to locate public land and how to gain access to private land.
Mar 15, 201814:16
Ep 1: Why Empower Outdoors?

Ep 1: Why Empower Outdoors?

Meet #empoweroutdoors show host Ali Juten and Phil Stepp as they share why their passion for the outdoors turned into a podcast.
Mar 14, 201814:46