Keefer Brother's Wilder Minds

Casey Keefer and Chris Keefer

The Keefer Brothers have spent over 20 years mastering the art of survival- not just in the wild, but in the world of storytelling, business and life. Now, these pioneers make Wilder Minds their new home. Each episode, epic stories collide with unfiltered truth and personal evolution- to uncover what it takes to live life against the grain. Awake your soul with Wilder Minds.

  1. 17h ago

    Kid Rock, Awkward Handshakes, The Winchester Axe and Matching Pike Tattoos

    Episode 63 is a full-blown summertime collision of wild stories, big personalities, family memories, and the kind of off-the-rails conversations only Wilder Minds can deliver. The guys kick things off breaking down viral bison attacks, world-record runners, the Enhanced Games, Bobby Bonilla’s never-ending payday, and why some people are simply built to run while the Keefer Brothers were clearly built to throw hay bales and climb mountains. From there, they revisit a few legendary road stories...including the infamous “in the process” turkey hunt, awkward handshakes, and the phrases that have somehow stayed alive inside the crew for decades. Then the episode shifts to a memorable Northern Michigan weekend. The guys share the story of meeting Kid Rock at Gypsy Distillery in Petoskey alongside John James, what Bob Ritchie was really like in person, and how the conversation may have moved them one step closer to getting Kid Rock into the Alaskan wilderness. They also talk Michigan’s outdoor community, the importance of sportsmen staying involved, and the responsibility of protecting the traditions that matter. The summer concert run continues with The Lumineers at Soaring Eagle, a surprise meeting with rising country artist Shane Profitt, Luke Bryan’s 50th birthday celebration, and a backstage bathroom search that quickly turned into one of the most awkward introductions imaginable. Throw in questionable golf scramble scores, new Tracker boats, matching father-daughter northern pike tattoos, childhood adventure relics, Lego prodigies, Winchester’s USA 250 collection, antique decoys, a late-1800s Winchester hewing axe, and the dangerous rabbit hole known as Facebook Marketplace, and you’ve got one beautifully random episode. Hunting season is coming fast. For now, the boys are soaking up the calm before the storm...concerts, golf, fishing, family time, and one last stretch of summer before they’re back on a gravel bar in Alaska. Welcome to Episode 63 of Wilder Minds, presented by ALP.

  2. Jul 18

    Alaska Predator Control, The ESPY's, Wildfire Wisdom & Doug Strikes Back

    This week on Wilder Minds, the guys somehow connect kidney stones, wildfire smoke, grizzly bears, Lionel Messi, UFC knockouts, Mike Tyson, and golf... and honestly, it all works. The episode kicks off with smoke-filled skies across Michigan that feel more like the end of the world than the middle of summer, before taking a hard left turn into the unfortunate return of another kidney stone...because apparently Darryl wasn't enough and now his brother Doug has entered the chat. If you've ever wondered how much pain one grown man can joke through, you're about to find out. From there, the conversation shifts north to Alaska, where the crew dives into one of the biggest conservation discussions in modern hunting. Drawing from years spent filming Dropped in the backcountry, they unpack predator management, exploding grizzly populations, shrinking caribou numbers, and what happens when biology, public land, and politics all collide. It's an honest conversation rooted in firsthand experience, not headlines. Of course, no Wilder Minds episode stays serious for long. The guys break down why Lionel Messi sees the game differently than everyone else, why elite athletes all seem to share the same instincts regardless of the sport, relive another lightning-fast UFC finish, reminisce about the Mike Tyson era when pay-per-view fights lasted about as long as a microwave burrito, and somehow find their way back onto the golf course before it's all over. As always, it's equal parts campfire conversation, outdoor storytelling, questionable medical advice, and the kind of laughs that usually happen after the cameras were supposed to stop rolling.

  3. Jul 11

    Hunting Rights and Ballot Box Biology, AI Meets the Wild, 250 Years of Freedom and Fireworks

    The boys are back, healed up, and coming in hot after a Fourth of July weekend full of fireworks, Busch Light logic, up-north Michigan energy, and one legendary kidney stone exit.Episode 61 starts with Casey officially surviving two weeks of pure hell, then rolls straight into Roman candle chaos, sketchy neighborhood fireworks, Jelly Roll ticket scalping dreams, and the strange beauty of America’s 250th celebration. From there, the conversation takes a turn into the future: hunting rights, ballot box biology, AI, flying taxis, robot doctors, trail cams, digital scopes, and the question every hunter should be asking...what parts of the outdoor life will still be here 250years from now? It’s classic Wilder Minds: part comedy, part campfire philosophy, part Fourth of July hangover, and all bite.

  4. Jul 4

    Texas License Data Breach, Drinking Jacket Science & The Kidney Stone Chronicles

    The boys are back on Wilder Minds, presented by ALP, and this one starts exactly where it should…with kidney stones, blown-out backs, aging bodies, and the beautiful disaster of getting older. From there, the conversation rolls into a Fourth of July sports-and-outdoors grab bag: World Cup soccer confusion, Messi and Ronaldo greatness, Scotty Scheffler’s mindset, John Daly being John Daly, and why every kid in hockey is trying to pull off the drag-toe. The guys also dig into Michigan elk tag heartbreak, the massive Texas hunting and fishing license data breach, water rights and crowding in Alaska, and a wild new “drinking jacket” that pulls water straight from the air. It’s pain, patriotism, Busch Lights, soccer flops, hex hatches, sheep camp memories, and a hard look at how access to the wild is changing everywhere.

  5. Jun 20

    Freedom, Fights & Fish Stories, White House Bloodsport, Stanley Cup Glory, Musk Math, The Story of Rip & Whopper Ploppers

    This week on Wilder Minds, the boys come in hot after one of the wildest sports weekends in recent memory. UFC at the White House, Stanley Cup tears, the Knicks finally climbing the mountain, World Cup chaos, LPGA in Midland, and a whole lot of America packed into one episode. The boys break down the spectacle, the pageantry, the fights, the fighters, the flags, the flyovers, and why sometimes people just need to let a great American moment be exactly that. From Justin Gaethje’s iron will to Rod Brind’Amour’s blue-collar Cup story, this episode leans hard into the stuff we love most: grit,discipline, sports, patriotism, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. There’s also talk on Elon Musk hitting trillionaire status, SpaceX, Starlink, the difference between millions, billions and trillions, plus summer smallmouth fishing, whopper ploppers, The Story of RIP, and what’s coming next in the hunting world. Nobody else is bouncing from UFC bloodsport to Stanley Cup emotion to topwater smallmouth and whitetail films like Wilder Minds. That’s the lane. Hunting, outdoors, sports, and the kind of conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Presented by ALP Nicotine Pouches.

  6. Jun 10

    Proposed Oregon Hunt Ban, The Windy City HOF Scramble and Stories from the CMA's

    The boys are back after a wild weekend that had everyone scattered across the country. Casey recaps his trip to CMA Fest in Nashville, including Busch Light’s Flavor Showdown, surprise performances, celebrity sightings, and a crowd that nearly tore down the fences during Waka Flocka Flame’s unforgettable set. Meanwhile, Chris heads to Chicago for the first-ever Hall of Fame Challenge, spending a day on the golf course with sports legends Brian Urlacher, Jeremy Roenick, Dennis Savard, Toni Kukoč, and Harold Baines. The stories, competitiveness, and personalities of some of Chicago’s greatest athletes prove one thing: Hall of Famers never stop competing. The conversation then shifts to a topic that struck a nerve across the outdoor community. After a social media post sparked thousands of shares and comments, the guys revisit Oregon’s controversial IP 28 proposal and discuss why hunters, anglers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts need to pay attention to what’s happening beyond their own backyard. Plus, NHL and NBA playoff talk, LPGA stars arriving in Midland, a new golf gambling game called Snake-Fish-Camel, and plenty of laughs along the way. From Nashville stages to Chicago fairways to the issues shaping the future of the outdoors, this episode covers it all.

  7. Jun 6

    The Big Miss, Gobbler Season Recap, Pouch Pushers, The CMA’s & Nicotine 101

    Wilder Minds is officially presented by ALP Nicotine Pouches, and the guys kick off Episode 57 with the big announcement before rolling into the final stories of turkey season. From Jason’s shocking last-day miss at seven yards to Gibson’s river-bottom roost hunt before heading off to summer baseball in New York, this episode wraps the spring woods with a mix of laughs, lessons, and the kind of mornings that make the season worth it. The crew also looks back on a strong year of turkey hunts, including youth hunts, first-timers, and the unforgettable Herman Moore and Scott Mitchell hunt now available on the Keefer Brothers app. From there, the conversation shifts into current outdoor issues, proposed hunting and fishing regulations, and the importance of staying aware as sportsmen. To close it out, the guys talk summer plans, CMA Fest with Busch Light, TAC events in Michigan, old Jeeps, trout rivers, and the simple pull of getting back outside when the weather finally turns.

  8. May 30

    Babe's Bed, Waterfowl Stories, Pouch Potency, Raising Labs & Snow Geese Tornadoes

    This week, the boys cover a little bit of everything...and somehow it all makes perfect sense. What starts as a debate over Busch Light's next flavor quickly spirals into stories from the glory days, complete with beer holsters, potato guns, snow goose camps, and a legendary encounter with a bed allegedly covered in Babe Winkelman hair. Along the way, they revisit some unforgettable hunting memories, from conservation-order snow goose tornadoes in Missouri to waterfowl adventures across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. But at the heart of this episode is a conversation every dog owner will appreciate. The crew dives deep into the world of Labradors, discussing bloodlines, breeding, training, and the unique bond between hunters and their dogs. From Annie's early development as a driven young American Lab to stories of Kenai, Blue, Grizz, and the next generation of hunting companions, it's an honest look at what makes a great dog…and why they become such an important part of our lives. As turkey season winds down, the guys also share a few fresh stories from the field and look ahead to the final days of chasing gobblers before spring comes to a close. It's a mix of hunting stories, dog talk, old memories, and the kind of conversation that happens when friends sit down with no agenda and let the stories take over.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
11 Ratings

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The Keefer Brothers have spent over 20 years mastering the art of survival- not just in the wild, but in the world of storytelling, business and life. Now, these pioneers make Wilder Minds their new home. Each episode, epic stories collide with unfiltered truth and personal evolution- to uncover what it takes to live life against the grain. Awake your soul with Wilder Minds.

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  • Creator
    Casey Keefer and Chris Keefer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Casey Keefer and Chris Keefer
  • Show Website
    Keefer Brother's Wilder Minds

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