The Alpha Outside Podcast is for hunters who take their craft seriously—especially when the sun goes down. Alpha Outside Owner and Host Chad Annon brings you honest conversations with seasoned outdoorsmen, in-the-field gear reviews, and real stories from the world of predator hunting with thermal optics.
Whether you're chasing coyotes at night or just looking to sharpen your edge, this podcast offers insight, experience, and a community of hunters who live for the pursuit.
No hype. No shortcuts. Just hunting the way it’s meant to be.
Ep.10 Shotgunning Coyotes & Night Hunting in Mississippi | Cameron Mast
We're back with Episode 10 of the Alpha Outside Podcast! This time, Chad sits down with Mississippi predator hunter Cameron Mast to talk all things coyote hunting.
We get into shotgunning coyotes, hunting at night, calling tactics, and what it takes to put more coyotes on the ground. Cameron also shares some deer and turkey hunting stories, tips from the field, and his passion for the outdoors.
Whether you're an experienced predator hunter or just getting started, there's plenty of good hunting talk in this one!
🔥 Looking for thermal optics or predator hunting gear? Contact Chad at Alpha Outside for all your thermal needs! We offer a large selection of new and used thermals, trade-ins, and free shipping to the lower 48!
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25 May 2026
Ep. 9 Night Hunting, Day Calling & Tournament Tactics w/ Isaac Smith | Alpha Outside Podcast
On this episode of the Alpha Outside Podcast, Chad sits down with Isaac Smith from Kentucky for an hour-long conversation covering predator hunting from every angle.
We dive into:
Night hunting coyotes
Daytime calling tactics
Tournament strategy and pressure
Mistakes hunters make
Turkey and deer hunting
Stories from the field and lessons learned over years of hunting
This one is packed with real-world experience, honest conversation, and practical hunting knowledge from guys that actually spend time in the field.
No fluff. No internet experts. Just real hunting talk.
#AlphaOutside #PredatorHunting #CoyoteHunting #NightHunting #DayCalling #HuntingPodcast
12 May 2026
Ep. 8 – Nick & Chase Gibson: Coyote Hunting, Mountain Lions, Bear Dogs & a State Record Musky
In Episode 8 of the Alpha Outside Podcast, Chad sits down with Nick and Chase Gibson for one of the most entertaining and wide-ranging conversations yet.
Nick is an experienced woodsman and former bear dog hunter who now spends plenty of time chasing coyotes, while Chase is a fishing guide and accomplished outdoorsman with a state record musky to his name.
In this episode, we cover:
Daytime coyote hunting tactics
Hunting setups and strategies
Mountain lion hunting stories
Bear hunting with dogs
Coyote hunting with dogs
Tournament strategy and lessons learned
Musky fishing and Chase’s state record catch
Wild stories from the field
This episode is packed with knowledge, laughs, and real-world hunting experience from two guys who’ve spent a lifetime in the outdoors.
If you enjoy predator hunting, dog hunting, fishing, and good stories, this is one you don’t want to miss.
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#CoyoteHunting #PredatorHunting #NightHunting #BearDogs #MountainLionHunting #MuskyFishing #HuntingPodcast #AlphaOutsidePodcast #ThermalHunting #AlphaOutside
14 Apr 2026
🎙️ Ep.7.B Stories From the Night Shift | Sun Up Boyz (Part B) | Alpha Outside Podcast Ep. 7
Part B with the Sun Up Boyz — this one’s all stories.
No script, no filter. Just real hunts, close calls, and the kind of stuff that only happens when you’re out there long enough. We get into their crew, how they hunt, and some stories that’ll sound familiar if you’ve ever chased predators after dark.
If you watched Part A, you already know how they operate. This is where it gets loose.
👉 Follow Alpha Outside for more real hunting talk, gear, and stories from the field.
👉 New episodes dropping regularly.
11 Apr 2026
🎙️Ep. 7 Is Hunter Etiquette Dead? | Sun Up Boyz (Part A) | Alpha Outside Podcast
Hunter etiquette… is it slipping, or just changing with the times?
In Part A of Episode 7, I sit down with Derek Sevier and Patrick Kelly of the Sun Up Boyz out of West Virginia. We get into who they are, how they came up in the hunting world, and dive straight into one of the most talked-about topics right now—respect, pressure, and what’s really going on in the woods.
From permission ground to social media exposure, we break down what’s helping the hunting community… and what’s hurting it.
This is Part A of a two-part episode. Part B gets into more stories, real hunts, and unfiltered conversation.
16 Mar 2026
Ep. 6 – Talking Coyote Hunting, Thermals & Pro Staffs with Hunter Simmons
In this episode of the Alpha Outside Podcast, Chad Annon sits down with West Virginia night hunter Hunter Simmons to talk predator hunting, calling strategies, and lessons learned from years of chasing coyotes.
Hunter shares stories from his early days hunting, his approach to stand setups and calling styles, and his experience running Pulsar thermals. The conversation also touches on pro staff partnerships and the realities behind them.
If you’re into coyote hunting, thermals, and night hunting tactics, this episode is packed with good conversation and real hunting experience.
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6 Mar 2026
The Season That Changed How I Hunt Coyotes
In Episode 5 of the Alpha Outside Podcast, Chad Annon sits down with experienced hunter Jeremiah Austin to talk about a season that changed the way he hunts.
They dive into the lessons that only come from time in the field—mistakes, adapting to pressured coyotes, and figuring out what actually works when the easy stands stop producing. Jeremiah also shares stories from the season, thoughts on what new hunters should focus on, and how experience reshapes your approach to predator hunting.
It’s an honest conversation about what hunting seasons really look like behind the highlights.
25 Nov 2025
🎙️ EP. 4 — Cody LaRoche: Building a brand in the dark
Cody LaRoche didn’t wait on a trend — he built Ohio Valley Predator Pros from the ground up, running aggressive sets, burning boot leather, and proving kills before anyone knew his name.
In this episode, Cody breaks down:🔥 How OVPP started from zero🐺 Why aggressive stands produce more Coyotes🌑 How he grew into thermal hunting💥 His go-to caliber + thermal setups🎯 How OVPP is different and where its headed
Cody’s a full-send hunter with a kill-first mindset, and the dogs don’t get a chance to breathe when he hits a stand.
If you hunt coyotes, run thermal, or want the edge that separates killers from callers… you won't want to miss this!
🎧 Kill the night. Own the hunt.
Only on the Alpha Outside Podcast with Chad Annon.
3 Aug 2025
Ep. 3 – Building Night Works llc - 3D printing and Fox Hunting Roots & w/ Tate Myers
In Episode 3 of The Alpha Outside Podcast, host Chad Annon sits down with Tate Myers, the founder of Night Works — a Pennsylvania-based company making custom 3D-printed gear for predator hunters.
We dive into Tate’s early days chasing foxes around his area of PA, and how those hunts sparked a passion that eventually led him to design and build his own gear. From trial-and-error in the garage to running a growing brand, this one’s all about staying hands-on, solving problems, and keeping things real.
Whether you're deep into predator hunting or just curious how a small company gets off the ground, this episode brings good stories and solid insight.
🔍 Topics Covered:
Fox hunting stories from rural Pennsylvania
How Tate got started in predator hunting
The early days of Night Works
3D printing gear for thermal hunters
Designing products that solve real problems
Where Night Works is headed next
24 Jun 2025
Ep.2 Craig Costello: Raw Stories, Hunt Strategy & Gear Breakdown
Chad interviews predator hunter Craig Costello, who shares raw stories, effective hunting strategies, and trusted gear recommendations for successful hunts.
23 May 2025
EP. 1 "Launch Season: Alpha Roots, Night Hunts, and the AGM Adder V2 LRF"
Host Chad Annon and co-host Jeremiah Austin discuss the origins of Alpha Outside, predator hunting strategies, and provide a hunter's perspective on the AGM Adder V2 LRF in this interview episode.
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