The Hail Call

The Hail Call is your Go-To Source for leading edge information and education for all things Competition Calling and Waterfowl Hunting. Your host Mike Benjamin will have different guests to help further the sport of Contest calling.
Podcast Description
The Hail Call is your Go-To Source for leading edge information and education for all things Competition Calling and Waterfowl Hunting. Your host Mike Benjamin will have different guests to help further the sport of Contest calling.
Episodes
Episodes
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
1hr 54 min
EPISODE 93 is live with Seth Fields 🎙️
We’re diving into recent calling contests, breaking down contest judging, and debating the ultimate Mt. Rushmore of Fast Food 🍔🍟
Calling, controversy, and carbs — what more could you want?
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Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
48 min
🎙️ EPISODE 92 of The Hail Call is live!
We’re breaking down the Round 1 results of the Live Goose Calcutta Contest, recapping an epic weekend at Divebomb SquadFest, and wrapping it all up with a fizzy debate: the Mount Rushmore of Sodas. It’s contests, community, and carbonation—all in one episode.
🔥 Topics Covered:
Live Goose Calcutta Round 1: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s next
Divebomb SquadFest Recap: Highlights and everything in between
Mt. Rushmore of Sodas: Our top 4 all-time favorites in the cooler
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📲 Hashtags:#TheHailCall #LiveGooseCalcutta #GooseCalling #CallingContests #SquadFest #DivebombSquadFest #WaterfowlPodcast #DuckCalls #GooseCalls #WaterfowlHunting #MountRushmoreOfSodas #Top4Sodas #GooseSeason #DuckSeason #CallingBreakdown #SodaRanking #OutdoorPodcast
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
57 min
🎙️ EPISODE 91 of The Hail Call is here!
We’re recapping an action-packed weekend at the USA Waterfowl Calling World Championships, giving you a full preview of the Divebomb Calling Contest, and diving into one of the most heated debates in the blind—the Mt. Rushmore of Blind Snacks. Whether you’re a contest caller, die-hard hunter, or just here for the snack rankings, this one’s for you.
🔥 Topics Covered:
USA WCWC Recap: Results, winners
Divebomb Calling Contest Preview: Who to watch and what to expect
Mt. Rushmore of Blind Snacks: Our top 4 must-haves in the duck blind
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Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
52 min
This week, Mike, Teddy, Cory and Matt talk about some updates with the online calcutta goose calling contest, we also do a spur of the moment Mt. Rushmore of condiments. We close out by talking about some previews for the Louisiana contest as well as the Divebomb contest.Â
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Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
41 min
Join Mike, Cory and Matt as they talk about their 4th of July plans, Divebomb Contest, and the Live Goose Calcutta Contest.Â
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Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
1hr 7 min
Join us this week as we talk about what we really think contest calling needs. What are some good changes? Bad ones? Everything in between. Stay tuned for the end of the episode to hear info on the Live Goose w/Calcutta Online Contest.Â
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Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
1hr 42 min
This week, Mike, Teddy and Matt are joined by owners of Flying V Solutions and Flying V Ranches Matt McCormick and Brady Davis to talk about this past weekend's Western Waterfowl Roundup in Bozeman Montana. This contest had a unique twist and the guys share their thoughts on how it went and where contest calling can benefit from it.
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Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
1hr 25 min
We are back after a long break! This week we have Mr. Bill Daniels, owner of Riceland Custom Calls on the show. He talks about his upcoming contest in Lake Charles, LA, and his company. The guys wrap up talking about the legacy and unfortunate passing of Phil Robertson, the upcoming Montana contest, and how to enter our ICA Online Goose Calling Contest.Â
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Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.Â
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Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.Â
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Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

Why We're Here
 "A duck call in the hands of the unskilled is one of conservation's greatest assets" - Nash Buckingham
The Hail Call in Partnership with the International Callers Association knows just how important it is to have as many tools in your bucket as possible to have a more successful hunt. Calling is the ONE tool you CANNOT BUY....Â
This Podcast was designed to help not only those who are looking to step on stage, but also to educate those who are looking for new ways to make the most of their time spent outdoors.Â




