BRANDON "EASY" THOMPSON | Ep100 | Off The Clock with B Scott

Send us Fan MailSomebody can learn lawn care without a degree, without perfect conditions, and without spending all day outside, but it takes commitment to the process. We sit down with Zach Henry and Darrell Moore to talk about how a simple need to get outdoors turns into a full blown obsession with Bermuda grass, reel mowing, and building a lawn that looks like it belongs on a golf course. Zach shares what he learned the hard way: Bermuda is resilient, mowing low only works when you mow often, and consistency beats any magic product.Then we zoom out to the bigger story behind the stripes. We talk about how content grows when it’s honest, why followers can smell clout chasing from a mile away, and how Zach and his wife turn “his thing” into “their thing” while keeping their relationship dynamic real. We also get into the weird side of internet attention, including privacy concerns when people start showing up just to look at your yard.Hunting season ties it all together. We dig into time management, why the process of scouting ducks or chasing deer is the reward, and what’s driving the rise in conflict over duck holes. You’ll hear our take on etiquette, the new reality of crowded woods, and why respect and a plan B save a lot of mornings. If you like lawn care, hunting stories, boat talk, and straight shooting opinions, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a comment so more people can find the show.GUEST SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/southernlawndaddy/OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailOne wrong storm offshore and you find out fast what you actually know and what your electronics were doing for you. We sit down with Nate Rushnell and Alibeth Thigpen to talk about life on the water and in the woods, from Florida inshore roots to bluewater runs out of Pensacola chasing swordfish, tuna, and blue marlin. Nate breaks down what offshore fishing really demands: boat choice, fuel range, weather calls, backup navigation, and the kind of “small problems” that get big when you are 100 miles from land.The stories go from hilarious to intense, including losing power during a storm, learning the offshore language (ballyhoo, rips, weed lines, sargassum, greyhounding), and the eye-opening price tag of tournament style fishing. We also dig into seasickness mind games, how waves are measured, and why preparation matters more than who actually cranks the reel.Then we shift to hunting and the learning curve of mobile deer hunting with a saddle. We talk public land constraints, getting efficient and quiet, trimming pack weight, and why duck hunting stays fun even on slow days. Ali adds her lifelong hunting perspective, and we get real about duck dogs, training expectations, and the work behind filming hunts and fishing trips without turning your favourite hobby into a grind.If you like offshore fishing, duck hunting, saddle hunting, spearfishing, and honest talk about risk, logistics, and obsession-level passion, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a buddy who lives for the outdoors, and leave a review with your biggest “weather lied to me” story.GUEST SOCIALS: @naterushnell  @alibeth.thigpenOUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.com                            HAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailA velvet buck in August sounds like a cheat code until you’re sweating in a tree, watching the wind, and praying for one clean angle with a bow. We sit down with Fred Hill and start where every good deer story starts: access, timing, and the little decisions that pile up fast. Fred walks us through Tennessee’s early velvet deer hunt, baiting corn where it’s legal, patterning deer on a consistent food source, and what it feels like when the moment finally shows up and your heart is racing before the buck is even in sight. From there, we get real about the stuff hunters don’t always post. Getting “blown at” again and again, deer circling downwind of bait, does blowing at birds for no logical reason, and how pressure seems to change year to year. We also talk travel hunting and tag strategy, how trophy expectations shift when you go north, and why South Arkansas hunting culture still values meat on the table over internet approval. If you’ve ever felt pulled between “shoot” and “let him grow,” you’ll hear yourself in this conversation. Then we slide into fishing, where the obsession is the same. Fred’s crappie bite stories turn into a full discussion on Garmin LiveScope and forward-facing sonar: how it helps you learn faster, how it can make you stubborn on one brush pile, and why some anglers think tournaments should limit it. We wrap with gear talk, boat setups, and the bigger question underneath all of it: how do we keep the outdoors fun when tech gets louder? Subscribe, share this with a hunting or fishing buddy, and leave a review with your take on bait and LiveScope.GUEST SOCIAL: @fredth45 OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailEpisode 100 hits right where a lot of us live: that restless feeling when hunting season is close, the weather is wrong, and you still convince yourself it could be legendary if you just go. Easy joins us to talk bow hunting, deer hunting adrenaline, fly fishing strategy, and the real-world lessons you only learn after enough sketchy mornings, missed shots, and hard-earned wins.We get into Easy’s path into the outdoors, starting without the classic hunting upbringing and building his way in through small opportunities, grit, and a serious desire to be “complete” outside. He shares the moment he decides he can’t just work until 65 and hope life starts later, then walks through the practical pivot from HVAC to barber school, business ownership, and building a schedule that supports the life he actually wants.The conversation turns into a full-circle look at foundation: staying safe with saddle hunting systems, learning patience through scouting and shot discipline, and using a barbershop as a community hub that reflects who you are. His shop feels like a hunting lodge, he gives back with free back-to-school haircuts, and he keeps coming back to men’s mental health and the need to take care of yourself while you provide for others.If you’ve ever felt torn between responsibility and the call of the woods or the water, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a hunting or fishing buddy, leave a review, and tell us: what would you chase harder if you stopped waiting for “someday”?GUEST SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/eazylivin11/#OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailMature bucks do not care about your schedule, but they absolutely respond to comfort, calories, and consistency. We sit down with Scott Robnett, the original Nut Grub and Legacy Feeders, to talk about what changes deer movement before the first cold front and what keeps a herd healthier when the woods run out of groceries. Along the way, we swap real hunting-season stories, from brutal early heat to the small decisions that create big daylight opportunities.We get into the HerdMax Plus line and why the “tick problem” is not just gross, it is a herd health issue. Scott explains how stress from ticks and biting insects can shorten feeding time, push deer to constant scratching, and potentially raise disease risk. We also talk through the nutrition side: performance-level minerals and vitamins, rumen support, and why the off-season feeding window from late fall into spring can be the best time to make measurable gains in body condition, recovery after the rut, and overall consistency on camera.Then we go practical with what hunters actually need: powder vs pellets vs blocks, how peanut flavoring changes preference, and why some bucks will touch Nutgrub when they ignore corn. We also break down Legacy Feeders, including timed feeding, solar power, bear-proof features, anchoring systems, and why building one feeder that can handle multiple feed types can save money and headaches long term.If you like deer management, whitetail nutrition, tick control strategies, and gear that is built to last, you will get a lot out of this one. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.GUEST WEBSITE: https://nutgrub.comOUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailYou can watch deer from a distance with modern gear, or you can choose the hard path and learn what it means to truly hunt them. We’re joined by Jonathan Morlin to talk deer season, traditional bowhunting, and the kind of close-range discipline that puts you inside 20 yards of mature Arkansas bucks. He breaks down how he went from compound bow success to a recurve and longbow, why his “pie plate at 15 yards” practice standard works, and how confidence changes everything when the moment finally happens.We also dig into preseason deer scouting with trail cameras, why “target buck” plans can backfire, and how hunting pressure and local genetics make every “good deer” relative. Jonathan tells the full story behind a giant buck that grossed 186, including the missed opportunities, the adjustments that followed, and the emotional surge that comes with finally sealing the deal. If you care about ethical shot choice, traditional archery realism, and public land problem-solving, there’s a lot here to steal for your own season.Then we get practical: filming your own hunts without blowing the setup, when to move midday, and how to hunt early season food sources like persimmon and honey locust trees. We even go straight at the wind and scent control debate with the kind of honesty that’ll spark arguments in deer camp. Finish it off with out-of-state rut stories from Illinois and Kansas plus a wild bear encounter that proves the woods always have one more surprise.If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more deer hunters can find the show. What’s one rule you refuse to break when you’re chasing a mature buck?OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe internet will argue about anything, but a boat still has to run when the ramp is slick, the water is skinny, and the decoys are heavy. We sit down with Lucas Haygood, Darryl Moore, Tim Scott, and Michael Shocklee and get real about duck hunting season, the grind behind social media, and why “opinions” in the comments rarely match what happens on the water.We talk duck hunting in Arkansas, traveling for hunts, and how tools like OnX, better waders, modern mud motors, and more capable shallow-water boats have changed access and crowding. That leads to the bigger question: what does all this technology mean for waterfowl pressure, duck limits, and the long-term health of the migration? We also touch on Canada hunting pressure and why breeding grounds matter as much as what happens down south.Then we go deep on boat setup: the new HB22 talk, why jack plates exist, what clean water pressure and leverage actually do, and how a rig behaves from zero to wide open throttle. Lucas shares real-world feedback on running a Freedom-style hybrid setup versus a true surface drive, including scouting range, noise, torque, and what holds up when you “run it like you hunt it.” We close with the stuff most brands avoid saying out loud: warranty, honesty, fixing problems fast, and how taking care of customers beats any boat show booth.Subscribe for more hunting and boat rigging conversations, share this with your best boat-rig buddy, and leave a review with the one setup mistake you learned the hard way.GUEST SOCIAL: @haygood84 OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailYour boat can have plenty of motor and still feel slow, unstable, and hard to drive and the culprit is often the water, not the horsepower. We pull up Tim Scott’s Facebook clips and walk through what we’re seeing behind the transom: how water leaves the hull, when a jack plate starts dragging, and why “clean water to the prop” is the difference between a boat that fights you and a boat that runs like it’s on rails. We dig into H22 and HB22 jack plate design, transom angle, and trim range, using real examples from duck boats and bass boats. If the bottom of the jack plate interferes with the flow, it creates turbulence, adds air to the water, and spikes prop slip. That leads to over-trimming, RPM loss, and that sketchy feeling when the boat hits chop or starts walking. We also talk through why the TikTok tilt looks dramatic but can be inefficient, loud, and abusive on the hull when you’re forcing lift instead of earning it with balance and clean release. From there we get practical: setback as leverage, four-stroke weight realities, counterweight limits, and why swapping AGM batteries for lithium batteries can help you shift the balance point and improve holeshot and midrange. We call out common hidden drags like power pole and anchor brackets sitting too low, and we explain what a tight, low rooster tail says about bite and efficiency. If you want more speed and a safer, easier drive, listen through, then subscribe, share this with a buddy who’s chasing setup issues, and leave us a review. What boat, motor, and prop slip number are you running right now?OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailSticking your hand into a dark hole underwater and waiting for something to bite is the kind of idea that splits anglers into two camps fast. We’re joined by Andrew Greene from Field & Stream, and he explains why noodling for catfish is his most addictive form of fishing, how he finds the right holes on rivers like the Tennessee, and what that first fish of the year does to your nerves. We get into the details people actually want: gloves vs bare hands, using a stick to confirm a fish is there, boxes versus natural holes, and why the real fear isn’t a snapping turtle but getting stuck and running out of breath.From there, we widen the lens into bass fishing and the mental side of catching fish consistently. Andrew shares what he believes separates professional anglers from the rest of us: time on the water, pattern recognition, and the kind of confidence that keeps you making the right casts even when you’re frustrated. We also talk tackle culture, from bait shop “organized chaos” to rare glide baits that can cost hundreds and the very real moment of getting stopped at TSA because you forgot one was in your bag.Canada trips, muskie obsession, smallmouth fishing up north, and a brutal Mille Lacs rough-water story lead us into the modern debate: LiveScope and forward-facing sonar. We talk pros and cons, why it’s not an instant win button, and how tournament rules can change who benefits most. If you love fishing stories and honest gear talk, you’ll have a lot to argue with us about. Subscribe, share this with a fishing buddy, and leave a review so more anglers can find the show.GUEST WEBSITE: https://fieldandstream.comOUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to misunderstand 24.7 HUNT is to assume it happened overnight. We sit down with the guys to tell the real origin story: growing up hunting in different states, chasing mallards and greenheads beyond what home could offer, and starting to film hunts with whatever camera they could get their hands on. The result is a crew that feels genuine on screen because it was built the same way most good hunting partnerships are built: time, miles, and a lot of early mornings.We get into the gritty details of Arkansas river duck hunting and why “flooded timber” isn’t a cheat code. They talk about fog, no phone service, broken motors, public land pressure, and the trial-and-error grind of building a notebook full of reliable holes. We also unpack the double-edged sword of social media for hunting content creators: how fast growth changes expectations, why comment wars are a trap, and how easy it is to let filming turn a passion into a job.Then we zoom out to what really moves ducks: weather windows, food, water levels, changing farm practices, and the never-ending flooded corn debate. With families and day jobs in the mix, mobility and timing become strategy, not hype. We wrap with what they’re building off the water too: youth outreach, a kids’ fishing derby, and a Georgia sporting clays event with serious prizes.Subscribe for more real hunting conversations, share this with a buddy who lives for greenheads, and leave a review with your take: what’s the biggest change you’ve seen in duck hunting over the last few years?GUEST WEBSITE: https://247huntco.comOUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760Support the show