Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show. Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 20 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 37 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show.
Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
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Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton & Friends
Join Luke Clayton and friends for another entertaining trip through the outdoors, featuring campfire conversation, fall fishing knowledge, and practical ideas for turning wild pork into memorable meals.
This week’s episode blends the experience of seasoned outdoorsmen with the relaxed storytelling that makes Catfish Radio feel like a visit among friends. Luke opens the show around the campfire before welcoming Jeff Rice for a conversation about cooking wild pork. Fishing guide Chris Webb then shares timely insight into fall crappie fishing, and Luke closes the episode with more of his favorite wild-pork cooking tips.
Whether you enjoy fishing, hunting, outdoor cooking, or simply hearing stories from people who live the outdoor lifestyle, this episode has plenty to take back to the lake, the woods, and the kitchen.
Segment 1: Campfire Talk with Luke Clayton
Luke begins the show with his signature Campfire Talk, reflecting on the changing season and the outdoor opportunities that arrive as summer gives way to fall.
It is the kind of easygoing conversation that sets the tone for the entire episode—part outdoor update, part storytelling, and part invitation to slow down and appreciate time spent outside.
Segment 2: Jeff Rice and Luke Discuss Cooking Wild Pork
Outdoor writer and photographer Jeff Rice joins Luke for a field-to-table conversation centered on wild pork.
Jeff and Luke discuss ways hunters and outdoor cooks can make better use of wild hog meat and turn it into flavorful meals. Their conversation highlights the importance of proper preparation, thoughtful cooking methods, and approaching wild pork as a valuable food resource rather than simply the result of a hunt.
Listeners interested in game cooking will enjoy hearing two experienced outdoorsmen exchange practical ideas, personal experiences, and lessons learned around the kitchen and camp.
Segment 3: Chris Webb’s Fall Crappie Fishing Report
Fishing guide Chris Webb joins the program to discuss one of the most productive and enjoyable fishing opportunities of the season: fall crappie fishing.
Chris shares guidance for locating and catching crappie as water temperatures begin to change and fish adjust their seasonal patterns. The conversation offers useful perspective for anglers preparing to spend time on the water during the cooler fall months.
From understanding fish movement to adapting presentations and paying attention to changing conditions, this segment provides timely information that can help anglers approach their next crappie trip with greater confidence.
Segment 4: Luke’s Wild-Pork Cooking Tips
Luke closes the program by returning to the field-to-table theme and sharing more of his own experience preparing wild pork.
He offers practical cooking advice designed to help listeners get the most flavor and enjoyment from this abundant game meat. Luke’s approach reflects years of hunting, camp cooking, and experimenting with recipes that transform wild pork into satisfying meals for family and friends.
It is a fitting conclusion to an episode that celebrates the complete outdoor experience—from spending time in the field and on the water to enjoying the harvest at the dinner table.
In This Episode
Luke Clayton’s weekly Campfire Talk
Jeff Rice and Luke discuss preparing and cooking wild pork
Field-to-table ideas for making better use of wild hog meat
Chris Webb shares timely fall crappie fishing insight
Seasonal fishing patterns and changing fall conditions
Luke offers additional wild-pork cooking tips
Outdoor stories, practical advice, and good conversation
About Catfish Radio
Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends celebrates fishing, hunting, outdoor cooking, conservation, and the people who keep the outdoor tradition alive.
Each episode brings listeners informative interviews, useful tips, campfire stories, and conversations with guides, writers, cooks, hunters, anglers, and other experienced outdoor personalities.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join Luke and his friends for another week in the great outdoors.
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