How Sydnie Wells Became the Face of Barstool Outdoors | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 436

How Sydnie Wells Became the Face of Barstool Outdoors | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 436 On this episode of the 100% Wild Podcast, hosts Matt and Tim are joined in studio by Barstool Outdoors host Sydnie Wells, daughter of legendary hunter Tim Wells. Sydnie shares her unlikely path from nursing school to spotlight host at Barstool, and what it’s like growing up in a family where deer hunting is a way of life. She opens up about building her own brand outside of her dad’s shadow, introduces us to the never-ending legend of “Big Louie,” and breaks down how she’s helping a new audience understand the hunting lifestyle—from licenses to limits. There’s also plenty of bowfishing chaos, behind-the-scenes stories, and Midwest pride to go around. Topics Covered: Why Barstool Sports took a chance on Sydnie Breaking misconceptions about hunters in mainstream media Spot-and-stalk whitetail hunting with Tim Wells The family tradition of naming every deer “Big Louie” Bowfishing buffalo in Wisconsin and snapping bowstrings in the dark Her advice for women navigating male-dominated outdoor spaces ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Dive Bomb event and the Midwest whitetail effect 02:30 – Welcome Sydnie Wells to the podcast 05:00 – Fighting stereotypes at Barstool as a female hunter 06:11 – Educating non-hunters: “They thought we could shoot 10 deer!” 07:15 – Life lessons from Tim Wells and growing up on the farm 09:45 – Leaving nursing behind to work for her family 12:00 – The “Big Louie” tradition and mega-buck memories 15:00 – Tim’s spontaneous 200-class spot-and-stalk buck 18:00 – Bowfishing, blood, and buffalo ribs 22:30 – Matt admits he’s the world’s worst fisherman 26:00 – The instinct of bowfishing vs. aiming in archery 31:00 – Sydnie’s path to becoming the face of Barstool Outdoors 35:00 – Behind the scenes of the Barstool Chicago office 38:00 – Tim Wells' most embarrassing public moments 41:00 – Social media mishaps and “Dad, don’t click that!” 44:00 – Wrap-up and future collabs Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/n73gskJT7BfB2Ngc/ Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deercast/id1425879996 Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.druryoutdoors.deercast.app Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks-15ct?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1-bar-15ct?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-phorm-energy?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydration-sticks?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentWild?fbclid=IwY2xjawHG5cpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS-OqetdhlMV6LGrV5KfUBO7fjYcduyut_LzgxrQnEgBbe_vPXGCMgF1Sw_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialDruryOutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors Twitter: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/