Go Flush Yourself

Episode 43: Chris Luis Interview

In this episode, Jared and Matt sit down with Chris Luis of the YouTube channel, taters_flyway! Chris and his cocker, Tater, hunt the many species available in Oregon from ducks on the green and wet west side of the state to chukar in the canyons and dry uplands in the east. You can find Chris on his aforementioned YouTube channel and on his Instagram.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
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Episode 42: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

In this episode, Jared and Matt put together a 2025 gift guide! Links to our recommendations are below.
Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Gift Guide Links:
Final Rise vests: https://birdhuntersupply.com/collections/upland-vest
Cato Placeboards: https://birdhuntersupply.com/collections/cato-outdoors
Valley Quail Call: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1832519057/?ref=share_ios_native_control
Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-crocodile-gaiters-322480
Dokken Dummies: https://birdhuntersupply.com/collections/dokken
Nonstop Dogwear Protector Shirt:  https://www.nonstopdogwear.com
Walmart’s Ozark Trail Slide Lock Folder: https://www.walmart.com/ip/5420562258?sid=5f56f173-b5c7-42b3-8810-2724d6ee3016
Swiss Army Knife: https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife™-and-Tools/c/SAK/
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
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Episode 41: Midseason already?!

Matt and Jared about the highs and lows of this bird-hunting season so far — great days with the dogs, the constant juggle of work and family, gear that actually delivered, a perfect morning that hooked a brand-new hunter for life, and the surprising story of using AI to diagnose and treat one of his springers.
Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
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Episode 40: The History of the Duck Stamp

Matt brings you the history of the Duck Stamp! 
Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
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Episode 39: Pheasant Opener 2025

In this episode, Jared and Matt talk about their exploits in the field as upland seasons open in Washington. They also got to interview some Pheasants Forever members about their opening days and plans for the season.
Brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give back to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl at no extra expense to the customer.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
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Episode 38: The History of the Browning Superposed & Citori

In this episode, we look into the history of the Browning Superposed and Citori over-under shotguns. 
While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, it’s for entertainment purposes only and there’s no guarantees it’s 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we’ll issue a retraction or correction.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.
This is an independent podcast, not affiliated with any organization related to the subject matter. All information is based on public sources and opinions; it’s not professional advice. Some content may be used under fair use for commentary. 

Episode 37: Dove Opener and a First Rooster

In this episode, Jared and Matt talk about their 2025 dove season openers, a first youth hunt for pheasants, forest grouse hopes, a potential live podcast, and a Bird Dog Portrait auction for a good cause.
To view or bid on the Bird Dog Portraits auction, click here. It ends on Sep. 30th!
The potential live podcast will be on October 18th at Wheat Head Brewing Co. in Kennewick, WA, at around 7:00pm. This will be at a PF pint night on the evening of pheasant opener. Pay attention to our social media for more info.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Episode 36: The History of the Labrador Retriever

In this episode, we look into the history of the Labrador Retriever. 
While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, but it’s for entertainment purposes only and there’s no guarantees it’s 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we’ll issue a retraction or correction.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.
This is an independent podcast, not affiliated with any organization related to the subject matter. All information is based on public sources and opinions; it’s not professional advice. Some content may be used under fair use for commentary. 

Episode 35: Cheatgrass & Chatbots with Jon Nguyen

Jared and Matt are joined by Jon Nguyen and have a preseason discussion that covers hunting season plans, AI chatbots, professional dog training, cheatgrass, and our ideas for next dog breeds.
You can find Jon on his YouTube channel, Jon Hoan and on Instagram.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.

Episode 34: Winding down the off-season

Jared and Matt talk about their springers, boots, shotguns, dove hunting, and more as they get closer to the 2025-26 hunting season.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.