An outdoor writer and a radio show host walk into a bar…yeah, we do that on occasion. Usually after a long day on the water or in the woods, but that’s not the point of this release. The point here is to celebrate a bit. Because in its first year of production, the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast was awarded two first place Awards in Craft from the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers in the Radio/Podcast category.

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod co-host Driftwood Outdoors, which is based in Missouri, but covers topics relevant to outdoors enthusiasts across the country.

“Missouri provides Shags and I endless opportunities to talk hunting, fishing and so much more with some of the most passionate and dedicated conservationists in the country. We hope to use this new platform to support our state, the surrounding Midwest, and all the natural resources we are both so passionate about,” Butler said.

The steady growth of the audience proves there is a base of listeners seeking information about conservation and outdoor recreation in Missouri and surrounding Midwest states. Butler and Shags deliver engaging interviews with an impressive lineup of guests. The duo’s entertaining style hooks listeners and makes the podcast fun and easy to listen to.

“Butler and I love telling stories, and no stories are better than hunting and fishing stories. If you care about the outdoors, we hope you’ll give Driftwood Outdoors a listen. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share the podcast with your family and friends,” McLeod said.

AGLOW awards first through third place in three categories for Radio/Podcast: Hunting, Fishing and Open. Driftwood Outdoors took first place in Hunting and Open.

First Place: "Missouri's First Ever Elk Hunting Season: Aaron Hildreth"

"The hosts are very comfortable with each other and that makes them more listenable than most. No big gaps, great professionalism. The knowledgeable guest made for an excellent show."

- Anonymous judge

First Place: "Former Missouri State Parks Director: Bill Bryan

“The guest was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about their subject/story, which kept me engaged through the entire show. The hosts were knowledgeable about the guest’s topic and expertise, asking open ended questions that enabled the guest to control the direction of the conversation. The co-hosts had chemistry with one another and with the guest, which enhanced the conversation. Although a long podcast, the time flew by." - Anonymous judge

The Driftwood Outdoors Podcast is proud to partner with Fisher Space Pen, CZ-USA and Hunting Works for Missouri.

For more Driftwood Outdoors, check out the podcast on www.driftwoodoutdoors.com or anywhere podcasts are streamed.

Contact:

Brandon Butler – bbutler@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Nathan McLeod – nmcleod@driftwoodoutdoors.com