Join Hank as he discusses his love for raking leaves, severed heads in Florida, bear suit fraud, Thanksgiving traditions and many of the things Hank finds himself thankful for. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is alone in an empty bathtub drinking whiskey. Hank and Kevin will be chatting about Peanut the Squirrel, an interesting jogging app fundraiser and the importance of remaining friends in a time of clear division. That sounds HEAVY. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week we've taken nonsense to a whole new level. I listenend twice and still have no idea what anyone was talking about. Something about pasta, Boston, murder, bears... Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson & Kevin Nielsen

On this weeks train wreck, Hank and Kevin chat about Arkansas squirrels, feeding racoons, fishing with 6 year old Benton, The Ramones, how to handle NY's rat problem and so much more. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

On this episode Hank will bore you to tears with his thoughts on parking tickets and paid parking before embarking on a lively conversation with Kevin about some weird taxidermy and a lost cat in Yellowstone. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's another award worthy episode that tackles all the hard hitting topics like... Chow Chow Pandas, severe side effects of magic mushrooms, first class travel and a whole new fad diet from Hank. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This weeks grab bag of nonsense is a rousing conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin about a whole host of ridiculousness including Bali monkey thieves, Thailand pythons, Milwaukee convenience stores and so much more. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Kevin and Hank are talking the effects of cigar smoke on a cockroach, an Amish town in Pennsylvania, coffee pellets, porch pooping and so much more! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

The title says it all on this one. Join Hank and Kevin as they chat about Kevin's Disney Cruise, football season, loving and hating teams, whale spies, Hank's Backcountry Hunters And Anglers presentation and much much more! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

In this episode that maybe should never have been recorded, Hank is freestylin' about a plethora of nonsense... Fishing house flies and the disgusting habits of ancient Romans are the main topics in this meandering mess. You've been warned! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's another focused and always on point conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin about all sorts of nonsense. Buckle up and prepare to hear all you ever wanted about Hank's relationship with sugar, flour storage and a bunch of ramblings on how water made it to earth and other inhabitable planets in the universe. You're guaranteed to learn absolutely …

After a check in on more crazy headlines from the python and cocaine state of Florida, Hank and Kevin chat about the hell folks go through to survive tragedy and whether or not they've got what it takes to survive. Spoiler Alert - They probably don't. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

On this weeks exciting episode Hank and Kevin are chatting and chatting and chatting about nothing, practically nothing, bodies on Mt. Everest, climbing Mt. Everest, huckleberries, Gordon Ramsey and more nonsense. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank and Kevin are chatting about Hank's casting Master Class from a drift boat, Hank's buddy Keegan, the heat, the smoke, the summer, the heat, the smoke, the crowds, the heat, the smoke and the summer. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is rambling on and on about fishing with friends, getting to the mountains, helmets, safety, relaxing and smuggling snakes in your pants. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

In this episode Hank and Kevin are talkin' about some Tennessee kids fishin' a neighborhood pond, how not to behave as an adult, spottin' beers at the 7-11, Florida shark drug mules and what we're really after when fishing. Enjoy.Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

In this episode Kevin and Hank are talking about just what in the bleeeeep is happening in Florida, crack bears, sausage, sneezing your guts out and Hank's failed trip to Missoula. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank's is talkin' pie, Kevin's good decisions, road trips, sing-a-longs, fly fishing, bears, rats, boars and so much more. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Buckle up, this one's a doozy. This week Hank and Kevin are talking about the not so freebies on airlines, bizarre animal defense mechanisms and fake ID's. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hey! This week Hank is joined by the long lost Kevin to chat about a long lost, then found WW2 B24 co-pilot. They're also chatting about fake button up shirts, tires, Hank's trip to New Orleans and much much more nonsense. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a little ditty with Hank's favorite musicians Travis Ward and Ali Ward of Hillfolk Noir! We feature their music on the show quite often so it's high time we have 'em around for a conversation about bear meat, music, gardening and much much more nonsense. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's back from a two week hiatus to share his thoughts on taking care of each other, the importance of mental health and what makes a local fly shop a GREAT local fly shop. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

In this episode Hank is joined by fishing guide and author Ryan Johnston to chat about where to keep your cell phone and Ryan's books "A Reel Job" and "Reelly". Put your thinking cap away and give it a listen! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is joined by his friend Erik to chat about non profit dinners, the effects of barometric pressure on fishing (YAWN) and the joys and threats of mushroom hunting. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Once you get through a whole lot of craziness, you'll find Hank and Kevin discussing the top five lies that fishing folks tell on a very regular basis. This one's got fish, canibalism, two star generals and a whole lot more. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's buddy Chris GerOnO returns for another rousing conversation about fly fishing, fishing high water, not fishing high water, essential gear to get started fly fishing and a bunch of other nonsense. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

On this weeks episode Hank is flying solo and talking weather, the downsides of spring, taxes and some fun facts about cicadas! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This one's a doozy! Joing Hank and Kevin for an episode all about butterflies and birds. You'll learn some surprising facts about the habits of birds and some scientists who study them. You'll soon know where the term "Birds and the Bees" comes from. This one's not for the kids... trust us. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is joined by his friend Jake to discuss the thousands of lessons every single child should be learning before they're allowed to watch tv, play video games, own a cell phone, learn algebra or go to school. It's a never ending list, here's the beginning of it. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is joined by a couple of Reel Recovery buddies, Nick Dokken and Tim Sickles! It's a conversation that meanders like a good carp stream. Why fly fishing? Why carp? What's amazing about Reel Recovery? And sooooo much more! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is joined by his good friend Artist Ed Anderson to chat about Alaska Edventures, Florida Edventures, All Hands coctail beverages, FOMO and the ElkCamino project. Also chiming in are Hank's friends Nate and Rachel. This one's a dooozy. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Join Hank and Kevin for a rousing conversation about being sick, Hank's first cars and the public lands "corner crossing" debate. As usual, anything coming out of their mouths is debatable but it's a dang funny debate. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This weeks randomness is all about lighting pilot lights, horse hair worms, coffee shops, coffee, running marathons, chain smoking and so much more. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson & Kevin Nielsen

On this weeks episode Hank is joined by his good friend and fellow guide Chris Gerono -JER-O-NO to talk about fly fishing, guiding, nonsense, not much, a lot, too much and so much more. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Season 6 is finally here! Can you believe it? Who woulda thought this nonsense would last so long? On this episode, Hank is joined by his friend Jake to discuss surgery in Turkey, working out, Wonka, Kevin, campers, tents and why we go camping. Lots of pointlessness and many laughs. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

In this, our Seaon 5 Finale, Hank and Kevin are rambling on and on about Stanley Cups, Taylor Swift, In and Out Burger, nude swimming at Bass Pro Shops and finally onto Aron Ralston and the fine line between bad luck and really bad luck. It's a hot mess. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Brought to you by The Hank Patterson Pro Staff Patreon Patrons. On this episode Hank and Kevin are talking all about celebrating the new year, crushing it in the new year, new year resolutions, new year new you and all the other junk we tell ourselves to begin each year. Give it a listen. Enjoy!…

Happy Holidaze and Merry Christmas everyone! Join Hank and Kevin for a rousing conversation about dolphins taking over the world, re-gifting, It's A Wonderful Life and making the most of the worst Christmas ever. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Join Hank for a rousing conversation about smuggling prairie dogs, d-bag poachers in Montana and the incredible history of the fastest growing "sport" or "game" in the U.S.... Pickleball! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank and Kevin are chatting about seasonal treats, how Hank's Dad pays a power bill and plenty more nonsense. Kevin also shares the story of Donald Crowhurst's failed sail or failed fake sail or failure to lose a race around the world. It's a doozy. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson & Kevin Nielsen

Here's an episode that reminds us all that this show is practically about nothing at all. Join Hank and Kevin as they discuss tacos, worm flies, astronauts, food and so much more of nothing at all. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This one's a doozey! From cattle to cats and dogs to grizzlies, this is as random and weird as these episodes gets. Join Hank and his buddy Jake as they discuss the difference between reactionary and precautionary and the lessons the National Parks learned from a 1967 tragedy in Glacier. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank has some thoughts on his upcoming trip to Disneyland and Jake joins the show to tell us all about his successful elk hunt and how he smashed up his face! Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank and Kevin and chatting about acceptable Halloween candy, Elm street jello shots, Hank's broken ankle, Kindergarten Cop and the planet earth. It's a mixed bag. Always is. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson & Kevin Nielsen

Here's an episode alllll about Sasquatch, Aliens, Pythons, Giraffe attacks and so much more and so much less. It's a dandy! Hambone! Enjoy.Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is talking about some recent experiences working with super cool organizations that use Fly Fishing to help others. Hank attended the Crazy Reese Hopper Dropper Derby to support Reel Recovery and spent some time in Arkansas with The Mayfly Project and he'll tell you all about it. Plus, the utter joys of being an Otter! Enjoy!…

This week Hank shares a snake story from a trailer park in Oklahoma and his thoughts on getting lucky. Then Kevin has prepared an spooky unsolved mystery about a group of young hikers, deep in the wilderness of Siberia. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson & Kevin Nielsen

This week Hank is joined by Kevin and Jake to talk about a whole lot of nonsense. Getting trapped in the campground crapper, Hunting in Idaho's units 14 and 15, head barrels and the etiquette of who pays for the gas on a camping, hunting or fishing trip. Recorded on video for the first time in many years. This one's a hot mess. Enjoy!…

Here's a random little ditty all about weddings, pooping in a bucket, living off the grid, living on the grid, high cost of rent and leaving ALL THAT GARBAGE behind so you can truly enjoy the great outdoors. Everyone, not matter your politics, is invited to enjoy this lovely episode. Hambone! Snap It!…

Hank's got some amazing life advice, stories from his previous life as a bad sales person, examples of how the outdoors is going to kill us all and a whole lot of talk about winning, losing and football. Enjoy!Af Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson