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
Aug 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
2hr 4 min
We have a packed house for this week! Hunter Grounds joins us for part two, along with some friends in Robbie Iverson and Altie Lannom. Hear their perspectives on the contest scene and what they have to say in this week's episode!
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
1hr 2 min
This week we take it back to an episode we recorded a few weeks back with Pro Angler Seth Feider. He talks about what he's been through to get to the level he competes at and his love and passion for the outdoors.
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
1hr 29 min
This week, one of, if not the GOAT of Goose Calling, Hunter Grounds joins the guys to talk about his new duck club, his experience with competitive calling, his future in it, and how business is going.
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
1hr 36 min
This week the guys recap the three contests from the weekend of July 19-21 which included DB Squadfest, USA Waterfowl Calling World Championship (Louisiana), and the Delaware State Contest. It was a great weekend for competitive calling and many more to come this summer!
We wrap up the show with a few hot takes and a top 3 of unwritten contest rules. Be sure to share your hot takes and unwritten rules with us on Instagram and Facebook!
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Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:
Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Jul 18, 2024
Jul 18, 2024
1hr 42 min
Owner of Beckman Game Calls, Chris Beckman, joins us in this week's episode. We talk about everything from cutting/modifying duck calls, to Chris eventually starting his own call company and even a crazy hunting accident that may have cost him spot on an NFL roster. This is one you wont want to miss!
Follow Chris and check out his calls @beckmangamecalls and beckmangamecalls.com
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Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:
Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Jul 11, 2024
Jul 11, 2024
1hr 19 min
This week the guys talk about the upcoming contest season and throw out some picks for their predicted winners. We wrap it up by talking about some of our favorite contests we've attended over the years.
Seth Fields, if you're reading this, we didn't know which contest you'd be at.
Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:
Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.
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This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Jun 20, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
1hr 9 min
Thank you all for your support! Episode 50 is here and we couldn't have done it without the overwhelming support. Genuinely, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening!
This week, Mike, Cory and Matt jumped on the show and talked some old stories, and how we can try and keep contest calling alive, along with the friendships you'll likely gain along the way.
Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:
Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.
Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling
Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing
This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com
Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
1hr 17 min
This week the guys talk about some upcoming contests for the summer, as well as go over some advice and talk about taking criticism when it comes to getting calling advice. We close it out with a trip down memory lane and our favorite hunting DVDs. We hope you enjoy!
Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:
Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.
Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling
Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing
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....
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.




