About this podcast
The Houndsman XP Podcast is the original podcast for the hunting houndsman. Lifelong Houndsman and host Chris Powell is joined by a an All Star cast every week to bring a you a podcast that represents the true lifestyle of the complete Houndsman. From leopard hunting in South Africa to catching mountain lions in the rocky mountains to raccoon hunting in the midwest Houndsman XP takes you to the wildest places on earth and introduces you to the men and women who partner with their hounds and represent our lifestyle of Xtreme Performance.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 200 episodes
- Social Media Done Right w/ George Lambert · 1 h 39 min · Episode 679There is a lot of content being produced by Houndsmen but none better than that being cranked out by George Lambert. His message is clear and his motives pure as he produces top…
- Bounties for Wolf Hunters · 1 h 19 min · Episode 678Have you heard there is a bounty for wolf hunters who are legally hunting wolves? That’s right, an actual bounty has been offered by animal welfare advocates and is being widely…
- Caring For Hounds on a Budget pt 2 · 1 h 40 min · Episode 677Part 2 of a timeless episode. As Houndsmen we are all looking for ways to keep our hounds performing at the highest standards while being conscious of our budgets. Shorty and…
- The Roar that Shakes Your Soul · 1 h 19 min · Episode 676Gavin Lipjes is no stranger to the Houndsman XP audience or extreme hunting adventures in the bush of southern Africa. Operating his outfitting business, Panther Trackers, Gavin…
- Blood Tracking Big Game w/ Longspur Tracking and Outfitting · 1 h 19 min · Episode 675You’ve been anticipating this moment your entire life. You’ve scouted this buck, placed your stands, planned your entry and exit routes. You’ve spent hour upon hour honing your…
- Let's Go Hunting! · 2 h 17 min · Episode 674Title: Let’s Go Hunting!!! Release Date: 06-08-26 Show notes: Listeners will ride along on an Idaho bear hunt with Chris and Michael Richie of Steel Creek/Richie Outfitters…
- Don’t Shoot my Dog Part 3: Justice · 1 h 12 min · Episode 673Chris is joined by Former State of Indiana Chief Deputy Attorney General Aaron Negengard. Aaron is a hunter and has raised his sons to hunt. Aaron will walk listeners through…
- Don’t Shoot my Dog: Part 2 · 1 h 9 min · Episode 672The Houndsman XP Podcast brings you expert advice on how to deal with this tragedy and real expectations for what will transpire in a real world criminal investigation. In Part…
- DON’T SHOOT MY DOG part 1 · 1 h 28 min · Episode 671The first of a three part series; the Houndsman XP Podcast dives deep into the criminal act of shooting a hunting dog. In Don’t Shoot My Dog; Part 1, Chris interviews a victim of…
- Clue Anderson: Yella Dogs and Plotts · 1 h 25 min · Episode 670From the vault; The Dog Men Podcast, hosted by Ed Barnes, Tanner Herr and Cody Jenkins created this epic episode with legendary Dog Man - Clue Anderson for Houndsman XP. We sit…
- Line by Line H.R.5017 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 669H.R. 5017 is a Trojan Horse anti hunting, anti working dog bill that is threatening the entire working dog world in the United States. Chris is joined by Seth Hall, long time…
- A Breed Apart w/ Mr John Jackson · 1 h 12 min · Episode 668John Jackson was an original founder of the American Plott Association. He is a life long Plott fancier, hunter and the foremost authority on Plott history. Chris traveled to…
- How to Represent w/ Nate Lopez · 1 h 23 min · Episode 667Nate Lopez is a Houndsman from Rigby, ID, a strong supporter of the Eastern Idaho Houndsmen Association and member of several other state organizations and outspoken about how…
- Steve Biggerstaff and Clayton Black: SCI 2026 · 54 min · Episode 666Steve Biggerstaff and Clayton Black join us in this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. This episode was recorded live on the show floor from the Safari Club International 2026…
- For the Love of Hunting with Randy Smith and Steve Fielder · 1 h 14 min · Episode 663Randy Smith and Steve Fielder join Chris for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to discuss their life long journey and pursuit of excellence in hunting and the outdoor…
- Cajun Lights Hits the Road · 1 h 3 min · Episode 661LW Nixon of Cajun Lights-Cajun Outdoors is headed to the Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi. LW and Chris catch up and discuss the upcoming Winter Classic, hunting the…
- Tree Problems: Identifying and Correcting Issues · 55 min · Episode 659Chris dives deeper into the causes and corrections of common problems at the tree with our hounds and curs. We are looking for dogs that tree game with good manners consistently…
- Slick Trees: Genetic or Man Made · 1 h 23 min · Episode 657Slick Treeing is a common term in the hound world because it is a common problem. No one wants to make a hike into a dog that can’t trail and locate game in the right tree. Jerry…
- 2026 New Goals Rooted in the Past · 44 min · Episode 655With every new year comes new goals. Houndsman XP is setting new goals that are set on timeless tradition. In this Episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris lays out what he has…
- For the Love of Hunting · 1 h 10 min · Episode 651Do you remember the feeling you had when you first started hunting? Maybe it was the first time you were able to hunt on your own with no supervision. If you were born before…







