The Legends of the Black and Tan Coonhound podcast is dedicated to honoring and preserving the voices of the past while raising awareness of our beloved breed; the American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. While our main goal is interviewing the past legends, we will also cover current events and their winners as well.
The podcast is hosted by Chad Smith and Ray Conrad, past breed presidents.
#19 Jeff, Junebug, and Charlie - A Tale of Two Hall of Famer's
As I was sitting at the Joe Smith Memorial Hunt and Show, I thought of our next podcast. Jeff Brown, Jordan Brown, Charlie, and Katelyn McPherson have been putting thousands of miles on their trucks in the last several years campaigning their dogs in the nite hunts. Cousin Charlie and Double Deuce are no strangers to winning, and it seems logical to highlight the owners and their dogs. Hope y'all enjoy. God Bless and Go Black!
3 Nov 2025
# 18 Bruce Gilliam and Elbert Short - Origins of the Dark Hollow
Hello friends, sorry it has been a spell since we have had a podcast but better a little late than never and boy howdy do we have a treat for y'all. Bruce Gilliam and Elbert Short dive into the beginnings of the Dark Hollow Strain with some way back information that few have ever heard. I had a blast visiting with them and I hope y'all enjoy as well. To become a member of the Black and Tan Association, go to ABTCHA.net and become a member. God Bless and Go Black.
20 May 2025
#17 Queen of Black and Tan Days - GrNiteCh. LA Punkins Black Gold and Chooch Laroux
Fellow Houndsmen, Listen in as we talk with Kenneth "Chooch" Laroux on his and Goldie's big win at this year's Black and Tan Days. We go through the Sabine River, the Tennessee River, and the Toledo Bend to see how Chooch ended up with the Queen of Hunt on the other end of his chain. God Bless and Go Black.
30 Dec 2024
#16 Jeff Nelson and Nelson Northern Black and Tans
Folks, we have one of the best to ever slip on a pair of boots recorded today with Jeff Nelson. A man who is responsible for our only 2 UKC World Coonhound Nite Champions. Listen in as we start at the origins and finish at the present with one of the breeds best dogmen. God Bless and Go Black.
3 Dec 2024
#15 Blaise Bauer and the Kansas Black and Tans
Blaise Bauer shares his wealth of knowledge on the Kansas Black and Tans, covering iconic hounds like Jewell and Junior and Top Notch, and what makes them stand out.
8 Nov 2024
#14 Ed Hillenbrand and Black River Tex
Sorry folks, been super busy but we got the National Grand Nite Champion Black and Tan 2024 Ed Hillenbrand and Black River Tex. Listen and Enjoy. If you enjoy the podcast, considering becoming a member of the American Black and Tan Association. God Bless and Go Black
9 Jul 2024
#13 Queen of Hunt - Bo Stafford with Tree Singin Screaming Stitch
We are swinging into the Carolinas to interview Bo Stafford on his big win at Black and Tan Days this year with GrNiteCh. Tree Singn Screaming Stitch. Tune in as we find out a little more about Stitch and Bo. God Bless and Go Black.
21 Jun 2024
Episode 12 King of Hunt Kentucky River Nitro - Aaron Flop Gray and Jimmy Reece
Listen in as Flop takes us under the hood of the origins of the Kentucky River line and how Nitro won the 2024 King of Hunt at Black and Tan Days. Jimmy also gives us some background on how he and Flop got partnered up on Black Dogs. Thanks for listening and if you are not, please consider becoming a member of the American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. God Bless and Go Black.
28 Mar 2024
#11 Lawton Robinson - Robinson's Ark Black and Tans
Could not be more proud of how this episode turned out. Join in as Lawton and Ron Cooper dive into the origins of the Robinson line and the expectations of the dogs that followed. This one is dear to my heart as it has two of my favorite people discussing the dogs that got me to part of the lines that Corey and I hunt today. Thanks for listening. Happy Easter, God Bless and Go Black.
22 Mar 2024
#10 Donnie Egli - Egli's Black and Tans
Heading up North to Iowa on this one. Donnie Egli has hunted Black and Tans for over 60 years. Donnie has bred and promoted some of the best our breed has to offer. Listen in as we cover a wide range of topics in this one.
And as always, God Bless and Go Black.
1 Mar 2024
#9 Phillip Butch Herron and the Who's Who of the Black and Tan World
Welcome back friends, today we have a Lifetime Member who will share stories of the past legends with a Bear Creek dog scattered in at the end. If you find this information of some interest and are not already a member of the association. please sign up to become one. ABTCHA.net
God Bless and Go Black
26 Jan 2024
#8 Randy Scaggs - Scaggs Black and Tans Part 2
Listen in as we wrap up a terrific podcast interview with the 4-time top 20 winner, Randy Scaggs. In this episode, we bring in the males of the program into the light and talk about the bloodlines that live on today through what Randy accomplished.
18 Jan 2024
#7 Randy Scaggs - Scaggs Black and Tans Part 1
An exciting episode is in store as we visit with another legend of the breed, Randy Scaggs. We cover Randy's early days as well as his time in the 1980s when he placed in the top 20 of the UKC World Hunt 4 consecutive years in a row, a feat that by my account has not been done since.
12 Jan 2024
#6 Flippo and KittyCat Part 2
As stated in the intro, Hall of Famer, Carl D Minehart passed away on January 9, 2024. He will be sorely missed. This is the conclusion of my short talk with Flippo and Cat as we discussed more in-depth the dogs they have worked, trained, and campaigned.
4 Jan 2024
#5 Flippo and KittyCat Part 1
Flying solo for this 2-part interview with Jerry Flippo and Steve FatCat Holloway as we dig into 2 of the most prominent lines of Black and Tans being hunted today. I hope y'all enjoy the podcast with me and two of my closest friends talk black dogs. God Bless and Go Black!
29 Dec 2023
#4 Inky, Umphers, and Gentlemen Jim Part 3
We are wrapping up the last segment with Wendell, starting with the dream cast of coondogs and ending with the unknown songbird. We appreciate everyone listening, if you have not already, consider becoming a member of the ABTCHA. God Bless and Go Black.
21 Dec 2023
#3 Inky, Umphers, and Gentlemen Jim Part 2
Part 2 with Wendell starts with the purchase of Gentlemen Jim and ends with the birth of Ragin Black Hoss; there is history that abounds in this episode. Part 3 will be released the week between Christmas and New Years. Merry Christmas, God Bless, and Go Black.
15 Dec 2023
#2 Inky, Umphers, and Gentlemen Jim Part 1
Part 1 of a 3-part podcast conversation with my friend and mentor Wendell "Inky" Perry. We discuss all things Black and Tan with Episode 1 ending in the purchase of Gentlemen Jim. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 which will drop in the coming days. Go Black.
18 Oct 2023
#1 Introduction to the Legends of the Black and Tan Podcast
Introduction to the podcast world of our new project; Legends of the Black and Tan Podcast. Brief introduction of Chad and Ray and how we became involved in the Black and Tan Breed. Also explained a little about the goals of the podcast and who is our first legend to be interviewed. Finally, a brief rundown of recent winners in some of the big hunts and shows throughout the country.
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