100 episodes

Discover how a visionary young man

decided from an early age

that his career would not be restricted

by the established expectations of a society.



Know how this decision

led to the creation of The Sporting Life Notebook;

the Georgia-based organization continuously engaging in

a rich collection of sporting initiatives;

all with the hopes of creating curiosity

amongst unexplored, nontraditional markets

and welcoming them to the outdoors.

Understand how today,

these newly arrived enthusiasts

believe had it not been for The Sporting Life Notebooks’ commitment

to expose them to the invaluable experiences

found in a sporting life,

they may have never lived the outdoor activities

they are devotedly engaging in today.



By doing so, The Sporting Life Notebook

is bringing new generations & participants to the industry.

In turn, this new blood is enjoying activities

they never knew possible,

while bringing in fresh perspectives;

perspectives ensuring our sporting traditions,

wildlife, & habitat will be here tomorrow.

And in the end,

The Sporting Life Notebook’s belief

of never allowing deeply rooted stereotypes

to dictate what one will become or enjoy,

is inspiring thousands to learn more about & be part of,

our outdoor community;

a community whose richness will always be directly linked

to the diversity found in its members,

ideas, & opinions.

The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast Durrell Smith

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    • 4.1 • 187 Ratings

Discover how a visionary young man

decided from an early age

that his career would not be restricted

by the established expectations of a society.



Know how this decision

led to the creation of The Sporting Life Notebook;

the Georgia-based organization continuously engaging in

a rich collection of sporting initiatives;

all with the hopes of creating curiosity

amongst unexplored, nontraditional markets

and welcoming them to the outdoors.

Understand how today,

these newly arrived enthusiasts

believe had it not been for The Sporting Life Notebooks’ commitment

to expose them to the invaluable experiences

found in a sporting life,

they may have never lived the outdoor activities

they are devotedly engaging in today.



By doing so, The Sporting Life Notebook

is bringing new generations & participants to the industry.

In turn, this new blood is enjoying activities

they never knew possible,

while bringing in fresh perspectives;

perspectives ensuring our sporting traditions,

wildlife, & habitat will be here tomorrow.

And in the end,

The Sporting Life Notebook’s belief

of never allowing deeply rooted stereotypes

to dictate what one will become or enjoy,

is inspiring thousands to learn more about & be part of,

our outdoor community;

a community whose richness will always be directly linked

to the diversity found in its members,

ideas, & opinions.

    TSLNREAD EP194 | "Lightning in a Bottle" with Paul Cook of Alder Fork English Setters

    TSLNREAD EP194 | "Lightning in a Bottle" with Paul Cook of Alder Fork English Setters

    “…the “art” of breeding better bird dogs… it’s like lightning in a bottle - complex and quick in your hands yet you’ll never see the beginning or the end… because it’s never quite finished. And it comes complete with every setback that accompanies life… as well as moments of pure joy and promise such as the one captured in the photo…” -Paul Cook of @alderforkenglishsetters 
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    • 1 hr 41 min
    TSLNREAD EP193 | RED HILLS REMINSICINCES & THE 2024 GA-FLA SHOOTING DOG HANDLERS CLUB RECAP

    TSLNREAD EP193 | RED HILLS REMINSICINCES & THE 2024 GA-FLA SHOOTING DOG HANDLERS CLUB RECAP

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    Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance 
    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited 
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    • 53 min
    TSLN EP192 | Chasing Chukar and Cross Cultural Connections: The Owyhee Story with Michael O’Casey and Sav Sankaran

    TSLN EP192 | Chasing Chukar and Cross Cultural Connections: The Owyhee Story with Michael O’Casey and Sav Sankaran

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    Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this year's Learn to Hunt Upland Experience.
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    Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith
     
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    WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador
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    TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS:
    View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below
    https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc
    Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance 
    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s

    • 1 hr 34 min
    TSLNREAD EP191 | Profile of a Dogman: Mike Hester of Foxwoods Plantation | written for Project Upland Summer 2022

    TSLNREAD EP191 | Profile of a Dogman: Mike Hester of Foxwoods Plantation | written for Project Upland Summer 2022

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    Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this year's Learn to Hunt Upland Experience.
     ORVIS ADVENTURES
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    BERETTA USA 
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    Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith
     
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    WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador
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    THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP
    https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/
     
    TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS:
    View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below
    https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc
    Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance 
    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s

    • 24 min
    TSLN EP190 | Be Consumptive with Gilbert Randolph

    TSLN EP190 | Be Consumptive with Gilbert Randolph

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    Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this year's Learn to Hunt Upland Experience.
     ORVIS ADVENTURES
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    Check out Durrell’s latest interview on the Beretta Blog
    https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith 
    Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith
     
    BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY
    Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder 
    WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI


    STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA
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    Dakota283 Kennels
    D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate
     
    THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP
    https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/
     
    TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS:
    View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below
    https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc
    Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance 
    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s

    • 2 hr 4 min
    TSLNREAD EP189 | A Guiding Light in the Great Outdoors | Bitter Southerner 2021 | Narrated by Ashley Smith | Words & Photos by Matt Odom

    TSLNREAD EP189 | A Guiding Light in the Great Outdoors | Bitter Southerner 2021 | Narrated by Ashley Smith | Words & Photos by Matt Odom

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    Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!  
    Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this year's Learn to Hunt Upland Experience.
     ORVIS ADVENTURES
    https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html
    BERETTA USA 
    Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15
    https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027
    Check out Durrell’s latest interview on the Beretta Blog
    https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith 
    Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith
     
    BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY
    Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder 
    WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI


    STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA
    https://stubbennorthamerica.com/ 
     
    Dakota283 Kennels
    D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate
     
    THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP
    https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/
     
    TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS:
    View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below
    https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc
    Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance 
    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
187 Ratings

187 Ratings

MMPopeye23 ,

Has definitely improved

I have always liked the format of the podcast. The on site interviews are entertaining and informative. As mentioned in many other reviews, the early audio needed help. I usually listen to podcasts while I work. For the longest time I couldn’t hear the episodes. Over the last few months, the audio has definitely gotten better. I can hear the episodes enough to enjoy them.

Red River Scout ,

Episode 170

Thank you for the thoughtful and eloquent thoughts on episode 170. Love the deep dive into purpose and why we pursue the passions we pursue, and maintain the relationships we have with people and dogs alike.

RiskMgr141 ,

Great podcast

Durrell is just a real guy living with and learning from his dogs. For a guy like me who is training his first dog with aspirations of building his own kennel of retrievers (not even pointers) I learn something from EVERY podcast. His is must listening for me.

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