Reckoning

About Reckoning

Welcome to RECKONING—A podcast for those who live wild and love hard. This is for the ones who get their hands dirty, crave honest conversations, and want more from life than just survival. Whether you're a mom, a dad, or somewhere in between—if you care about the outdoors, your health, your people, and your self—you're in the right place. Hosted by a woman who's raising kids in the mountains, building a brand from the ground up, and redefining what strength looks like in and out of the field—this show is where real life meets the wild life. We stoke a campfire and get raw—with old friends, new voices, pros, and those chasing big, bold dreams. We talk bowhunting, camping, business, beauty, motherhood, wellness, food, and everything in between. Sometimes we're learning from experts. Sometimes we're just shooting the shit. But always? It's real, it's raw, and it's here to remind you: you're not alone. We are the RECKONING. Let's light the fire.

Publisher

Brittney Long

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2020

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Rivers' First Deer: Kansas Whitetail | The Hunt for Chainsaw + His Story

   #110: Rivers is 10 years old, a hunter, and a kid who refused to give up on the buck he wanted. In this episode of Reckoning, Rivers tells the story of his Kansas whitetail hunt — from why he was given the opportunity to hunt Kansas as a burn survivor with the R.A.W. Foundation, to meeting the buck he named "Chainsaw," missing his first opportunity, and ultimately getting another chance at his first Kansas whitetail. Before getting into the hunt, Rivers shares a little of his own story, including his accident and how hunting became such an important part of his life. He takes us through the hunt from his perspective: arriving in Kansas, long days in the blind, finding Chainsaw, the anticipation of another opportunity, and finally harvesting his first Kansas whitetail. He also talks about carrying his great-grandpa's knife throughout the hunt and why using it on his first deer was so meaningful to him. Add in Rawkee's hunt, family, kids being kids, and all the unexpected moments in between, and this Kansas deer hunt became a memory none of us will forget. This is Rivers' story — told in his own words. Watch Rivers RAW Challenge Video here! Get our FAVORITE links, codes & more here! (https://thereckoningpodcast.com/links)EPISODE MENTIONS: Watch the show on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/@brittneylong) Submit your favorites at thereckoningpodcast.com/submit OLLIN for the best digiscoping systems out there use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE FIRST LITE for the best hunting pants, shirts, jackets, coats and more use code: RECKONING15 for 15% OFF HERE SHEEPFEET for custom orthotics, the best hunting shoe and the hideout hoodie use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE MTN OPS (https://rstr.co/mtnops/britt) for the best supplements and gear. Use code BRITT for 20% OFF your order! RUGGED ROAD COOLER GET 10% OFF your lightweight and organized cooler here or USE CODE: LONG Have Reckoning create content for your brand, learn more HERE! Follow Us on Social: Brittney Long IG Reckoning IG Chapters 0:00 - Opening and why this hunt story matters 1:21 - Rivers' first big game hunt in Kansas 2:05 - Rivers' burn story and why this moment means so much 3:01 - Rivers joins the show in person 9:11 - Why Rivers gave up his tag to hunt with Rocky 11:09 - What Rivers felt going into his first whitetail hunt 12:25 - Shooting concerns and building confidence before the trip 15:27 - Traveling from Utah to Kansas 18:33 - First impressions of Kansas and arriving in town 20:44 - Meeting Rocky and the Raw Foundation crew 22:57 - Settling into camp and the first blind sit 25:23 - The spider, the bugs, and the first night in the blind 28:21 - First raccoon and first deer sightings 32:34 - Learning the hunt plan from Randy 36:35 - Rocky and Rivers build the habitat box 39:37 - Seeing the buck they want to hunt 41:33 - A quiet morning sit and the first big deer encounter 46:39 - Reviewing the sighting and resetting for the next hunt 50:41 - First look at Chainsaw and the owl-infested blind 52:40 - Chainsaw appears and the family shifts for a shot 56:26 - Rivers decides not to force the shot 58:25 - Going back to the same spot for another chance 61:58 - Hot weather, more patience, and the final evening sit 64:01 - Chainsaw comes back and Rivers takes the shot 66:41 - Finding the deer and celebrating 71:11 - Gutting the deer with great grandpa's knife 72:05 - Showing Rocky the deer and celebrating together 74:32 - Butchering the deer and wrapping up camp 79:04 - Favorite part, hardest part, and biggest surprise 82:03 - Advice for parents who take kids hunting 83:38 - Advice for kids who want to hunt 85:13 - Thanks to the Raw Foundation and final thoughts Affiliate Disclaimer.  Show Notes may contain affiliate links. If you click through my referral link, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.  Thank you for supporting RECKONING LLC.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Rewind: Utah Archery Bison Hunt | Britt's Once-in-a-Lifetime Hunt

   #109: Taking it back to 2024 for a Reckoning Rewind. Join me and some of my favorite people for the story of my Utah archery bison hunt—a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with hunting, friendship, campfire stories, and moments I'll never forget. If you missed this episode the first time around, this is one you'll want to hear. 00:00 INTRO 03:23 Start: Scouting and Expectations 06:41 The Hunt Begins 09:35 Unexpected Encounters 12:29 Capturing the Experience 15:24 Shifting Strategies 18:19 Finding Buffalo 21:39 The First Stock 24:31 The Chase 27:25 The Final Day 30:44 The Buffalo Encounter 45:49 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Hunting 51:40 Building Friendships Through Shared Experiences 59:18 The Challenges of Tracking Buffalo 01:05:29 Surviving the Elements: A Night to Remember 01:13:39 The Importance of Timing in Hunting 01:20:14 The Elusive Nature of Buffalo Hunting 01:32:46 The Challenges of Hunting Herd Animals 01:42:08 Lessons Learned from Close Encounters 01:56:58 The Emotional Journey of Solo Hunting 02:11:11 Reflections on the Hunt and Future Aspirations Get our FAVORITE links, codes & more here! (https://thereckoningpodcast.com/links)EPISODE MENTIONS: Watch the show on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/@brittneylong) Submit your favorites at thereckoningpodcast.com/submit OLLIN for the best digiscoping systems out there use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE FIRST LITE for the best hunting pants, shirts, jackets, coats and more use code: RECKONING15 for 15% OFF HERE SHEEPFEET for custom orthotics, the best hunting shoe and the hideout hoodie use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE MTN OPS (https://rstr.co/mtnops/britt) for the best supplements and gear. Use code BRITT for 20% OFF your order! RUGGED ROAD COOLER GET 10% OFF your lightweight and organized cooler here or USE CODE: LONG Have Reckoning create content for your brand, learn more HERE! Follow Us on Social: Brittney Long IG Reckoning IG

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Hunting Camp Meals: Easy Make-Ahead Recipes & Food Prep Tips

   #108: Hunting camp meals don't need to mean spending an hour cooking dinner after you've been hunting all day. In this solo episode of Reckoning, Brittney shares her favorite hunting camp meal ideas, make-ahead camping recipes, easy no-cook meals, breakfasts, snacks, and food prep tips to make feeding hunting camp a whole lot easier. The way we eat at hunting camp has changed over the years. When my boys were little and I sometimes stayed back at camp, I had time for big Dutch oven meals and dinners waiting when everyone got back from hunting. Now? I'm usually one of the hunters—and after being gone from before daylight until dark, the last thing I want to do is spend an hour making dinner. So we're talking about both. From Dutch oven Million Dollar Spaghetti, Blackstone picanha, and teriyaki chicken bowls to bacon-wrapped meatloaf prepped at home, chicken cordon bleu, build-your-own Italian subs, and hunting camp charcuterie, I'm sharing meal ideas for the nights you want to cook AND the nights you absolutely do not. We also get into make-ahead hunting camp breakfasts, including my tried-and-true breakfast burritos and sandwiches, apple-spice baked oatmeal, easy pack and truck snacks, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, caramel popcorn, and some of the things I've learned after years of feeding our family at hunting camp. In this episode: How I plan meals differently when I'm hunting vs. staying back at camp Easy hunting camp meals for busy hunting days Make-ahead meals you can prep before leaving home Dutch oven and Blackstone hunting camp dinner ideas No-cook meals for hot early-season hunts Hunting camp charcuterie—or adult Lunchables Make-ahead breakfast ideas for early mornings Pack and truck food for long days in the field Hunting camp snacks and treats Food prep and cooler tips that make camp easier How to intentionally use leftovers for another meal The biggest lesson? The harder I'm hunting, the less I want to cook. Whether you're planning elk camp, deer camp, a family hunting trip, or simply looking for easy camping meals you can prep ahead of time, this episode is packed with realistic ideas for eating well without making food another chore. Because some nights hunting camp means a big Dutch oven dinner around the fire—and some nights it means meat, cheese, crackers, and shooting the shit with your favorite people before crawling into bed. Both count. Be the Reckoning—in your life and in the woods. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: solo episode + hunting season catch-up 09:53 How to plan meals for hunting camp 10:57 Questions to ask before building your meal plan 15:16 Prep-ahead tips to make camp cooking easier 18:16 Crowd-pleaser dinner: Dutch oven million-dollar spaghetti 22:50 Quick camp dinner: picanha on the Blackstone 26:24 Teriyaki chicken bowls 30:11 Prep-ahead comfort meal: bacon-wrapped meatloaf 34:29 Chicken cordon bleu + easy no-cook dinner ideas 39:38 Breakfast ideas for camp 42:51 Truck, cooler, and backpack snack ideas 45:27 Camp desserts and treats 51:29 A simple hunting-camp meal-planning formula 54:06 Rapid-fire camp food and cooler tips 57:46 Final reminders + where to find more recipes Get our FAVORITE links, codes & more here! (https://thereckoningpodcast.com/links) EPISODE MENTIONS: Watch the show on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/@brittneylong) Submit your favorites at thereckoningpodcast.com/submit OLLIN for the best digiscoping systems out there use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE FIRST LITE for the best hunting pants, shirts, jackets, coats and more use code: RECKONING15 for 15% OFF HERE SHEEPFEET for custom orthotics, the best hunting shoe and the hideout hoodie use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE MTN OPS (https://rstr.co/mtnops/britt) for the best supplements and gear. Use code BRITT for 20% OFF your order! RUGGED ROAD COOLER GET 10% OFF your lightweight and organized cooler here or USE CODE: LONG Have Reckoning create content for your brand, learn more HERE! Follow Us on Social: Brittney Long IG Reckoning IG Affiliate Disclaimer.  Show Notes may contain affiliate links. If you click through my referral link, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.  Thank you for supporting RECKONING LLC.

Who has been a guest on Reckoning

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• Mike Pritchett
• Heather Kelly
• Kayla Olson
• Jeremey Black
• Waylon Pritchett

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YouTube views

30,067

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

94

YouTube

72

Engagement

77

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