In this episode, we sit down with Cody Idol to dive into his new documentary Antler Craze, a film centered around one of the most legendary whitetails ever known — “The General,” the largest typical shed buck ever found.

Cody shares the story behind the film, what drew him to this once-in-a-lifetime deer, and the deeper meaning behind the obsession with antlers that continues to shape hunting culture today. We explore the history and mystique surrounding The General, as well as the impact stories like this have on hunters across generations.

Beyond the documentary, the conversation shifts into the future of deer storytelling — where it’s headed, how it’s evolving, and why these stories matter more than ever. From tradition to modern media, we break down how chasing deer and sharing those experiences has influenced who we are and continues to shape the hunting community.

This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about whitetails, storytelling, and the legacy behind the chase.

Podcast brought to you by:

Sportsmen’s empire

LWCG https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com

Asio : SEBH for 15% off https://asiogear.com/

Bowtique: SEBHP https://thebowtiquellc.com/

G5 Outdoors https://www.g5outdoors.com/

Prime Archery https://www.g5prime.com/

Dialed Archery https://dialedarchery.com/

Moultrie https://www.moultrie.com/

BHL https://bowhuntingleague.com

Whitetail Champion Whitetail Champion | Join the Bowhunting Challenge Today

Scrape doctor SEBH15 for 15% https://scrapedoctor.com/

Victory Archery https://www.victoryarchery.com/

Catalyst archery https://catalystarchery.com SEBH10

Unbound Archery SEBH10 for 10% off https://www.unboundarchery.com

Check out Troll Co. Clothing at trollco.com/hunting and enter EMPIRE25 for an awesome discount.

Check Out www.outdoorsy.com and enter EMPIRE to have your service fees removed.

Underbrush Remineralizing Gum from Nathan and Sons https://nathanandsons.com/products/remineralizing-gum

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com
* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code EMPIRE for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com
* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy