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Green Top Sporting Goods has been helping generations access the outdoors in Richmond, Va since 1947. Now, we're bringing the expertise of our Green Top Pros and vendors right to you with the Green Top Podcast. From hunting to fishing, boating to cooking, let's find your way outdoors.

  1. 12/19/2025

    Just Send It: Inside the 2nd Annual Virginia DWR Archery Open

    What does it take to build an archery event that welcomes first-timers, seasoned competitors, bowhunters, kids, families — and everyone in between? In this episode of the Green Top Outdoors Podcast, Hunter and Todd sit down in the Green Top podcast studio with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to talk about the 2nd Annual Virginia DWR Archery Open, coming up January 10th at Richmond Raceway. You’ll hear from: Ben Fairbanks, Archery Education Coordinator for DWRKelsey Steinberg, Community Engagement & External RelationsShelby, Public Information Officer

    14 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    Inside The Preserve at Dundee: History, Hunting, and Hospitality

    The Green Top Outdoors Podcast connects listeners with the heart of Virginia’s outdoor heritage. In this episode, Hunter and Todd sit down with owner Ted Barrett and Director of Operations Chloe Altaffer to explore Dundee’s history, its explosive growth since 2020, what makes their upland program so elite, the tradition of dog work, the unforgettable English theme days, corporate retreats, weddings, hospitality, and why this place has become a true Virginia treasure. If you’ve ever wanted to experience upland hunting, classic Southern hospitality, or a sporting event straight out of the English countryside — this episode is for you. Our mission is simple: celebrate the people, places, and traditions that make outdoor life unforgettable.

    28 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    From Garage Loads to Goose Fields: The Migra Story

    From Mom’s garage hand-loads to becoming one of the most recognized shells in waterfowl—this episode dives into the Migra story through the voices who lived it. Hunter Brooks and Andrew Napier from GTOP sit down with Mark Regalbuto (CEO of Migra) and the one-and-only Q-Tip to talk about the 2025 Boat Ramp Tour, culture, customer connection, the wild life on the road, and what it takes to build a brand hunters actually trust. From stories about public-land encounters, customer service done the right way, decoy-spread coaching, the rise of 28-gauge obsession, and teasing brand-new ammo development, this is an inside look at the authenticity behind Migra’s meteoric rise. If you’re a waterfowler, a gear nut, or someone who appreciates real people doing things the right way… this episode is pure gold.

    20 min

  4. 11/10/2025

    “Virginia Is the New West: With Guide Wes Hodges”

    Wes Hodges of Wes Hodges Fly Fishing & Bird Hunting joins us to talk why “Virginia is the new West,” Your host Hunter Brooks along with Todd Sadler learn how his guide service became experience-first, and why getting people—kids, veterans, families—outside still matters more than numbers. From smallmouth on the James and the New River to world-class muskie, to grouse dogs and glamping on the river, Wes breaks down what makes Virginia crazy underrated for hunting and fishing.

    39 min

  5. 10/31/2025

    Surprise Drop-In: Sons of Liberty at Green Top — Mark One, QC, and the Future of Small Arms

    Sons of Liberty Gun Works pulled a surprise visit to Green Top, so we flipped the mics on. Your host Hunter Brooks along with Justin Boyd returns with Mike Mihalski, Sean Murphy (VP of Sales & Marketing), and Scott Peterson (Director of Special Projects) to talk origin stories (from a garage to 50 states and 14 countries), winning major contracts, why brick-and-mortar still matters, and the “Mark One” family built for visual augmentation systems. We also dig into QC at scale, LE growth, calibers with staying power, and what makes a sub-MOA SOLGW SBR feel… unfair. Highlights: From garage builds to global footprintFanatical end-user support (and why it matters)Mark One: built around optics/thermal/NVLE agencies adopting fast (and why)Calibers: 5.56 purist takes & 6mm notesShot Show: where handshake capitalism still works

    20 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    “Run-and-Gun or Sit-and-Wait? Realtree’s David Blanton on Patience in the Woods”

    Hunter Brooks and Andrew Clay talk with David Blanton of Realtree during the Green Top Outdoor Expo and it sets the tone for everything that makes outdoor culture special. David jumped right in with stories spanning 40 years of Realtree history, turkey woods wisdom, elk hunts gone sideways, patience-tested tactics, and even a deep dive into rifle calibers (spoiler: he’s a 6.5 PRC man these days). It’s half hunt camp, half life lesson — filled with laughs, faith, nostalgia, and real-talk about what keeps us going back into the woods, season after season. If you’re an aspiring hunter, a veteran outdoorsman, or someone who just likes good storytelling… you’ll feel right at home in this one.

    25 min

  7. 10/03/2025

    Virginia Deer, Bear & Turkey Update: What’s New for Hunters This Season

    This week Hunter Brooks sat down with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Guests with DWR include; Justin Folks (deer), Carl Tugend (bears), and Michael Dye (turkeys/grouse). Join us to unpack youth weekend numbers, deer regulation changes, bear mange and season shifts, the new turkey plan, and how your surveys/trail cams help manage wildlife. Smart, simple, and Virginia-specific.

    1h 3m

  8. 09/26/2025

    From Field to Table: Feeding Families with Hunters for the Hungry

    In this episode of the Green Top Outdoors Podcast, we sit down with Gary Arrington with Hunters for the Hungry, a life-changing program that turns a passion for hunting into a mission to fight hunger across Virginia. We dig into how donated venison feeds thousands of families each year, how hunters can get involved, and the ripple effect this has on local communities. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or just love hearing how people are making a difference, this story will hit home.

    49 min
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Green Top Sporting Goods has been helping generations access the outdoors in Richmond, Va since 1947. Now, we're bringing the expertise of our Green Top Pros and vendors right to you with the Green Top Podcast. From hunting to fishing, boating to cooking, let's find your way outdoors.

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  • Creator
    Green Top Sporting Goods
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Green Top Sporting Goods
  • Show Website
    Green Top Outdoors