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  Holland & Holland: Keeping The Heritage Alive - John Henderson 19.08.2026 13мин

  Charlie is joined by John Henderson, General Manager of Holland & Holland.Holland & Holland Limited is a British gunmaker and clothing retailer based in London, England, which sells handmade rifles and shotguns. The company holds two royal warrants. Find out more here: https://www.hollandandholland.com/
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  The Man Who INSPIRED Mordor Gundogs 26.07.2026 51мин

  Charlie is joined by his old friend, Ollie Routledge, whose early shooting trips with Blaze the Cocker helped spark Charlie's passion for dogs and, ultimately, led to the creation of Mordor Gundogs.Join them as they take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their university days, their first dogs, and the shooting trips that started it all.0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - University Days17:43 - Ollie’s & Charlie’s Early Dogs34:43 - Growing Up42:43 - What Ollie Does Now
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  Running The Most FAMOUS Shoot In The World 12.07.2026 42мин

  Charlie is joined by John Duncan who owns Newlands estate in Dumfries, and along with Roxtons Sporting which runs the shooting at Drumlanrig Castle.0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - Newlands House History10:20 - Evolution of Shooting17:54 - Taking on Drumlanrig24:30 - Impact on Community 31:00 - Roxtons Sporting Agency34:39 - John’s Dogs
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  Charlie Gets POLITICAL! Shooting Critics, Habitat & Breeding Ethics 25.06.2026 1ч 2мин

  Charlie is featured on the American Hunting Dog Podcast - "Go Flush Yourself". They talk about a host of topic across the shooting spectrum from habitat management, temperament vs ability, and how to choose the right breeder.Listen to the original episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZiWbiaKkArutsFlB1poEK 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Do U.K. Dogs Adapt To US? 6:29 - Habitat Management? 15:46 - Temperament vs. Looks vs. Ability24:46 - Nature vs. Nurture?39:30 - Choosing The Right Breeder50:10 - U.K. vs US Training
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  Novice To The British Championships In A Few Years - Kim Stewart 29.05.2026 46мин

  Charlie sits down with Kim Stewart who in a few short years went from novice to the British Championships. Local to Charlie, they met recently on a shoot and sit down to talk about Kim’s background, common mistakes with dogs, the perils of training other people, and how to encourage the next generation to get into Gundogs. 0:00 - Introduction3:25 - Getting Into Dogs11:11 - Getting Into Trialling22:25 - The Stop Button26:40 - Training Other People37:45 - Encouraging The Next Generation
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  Germany Banned Working Cockers? Buying A Puppy From Mordor & Breeding Standards — Charlie Gets Quizzed 15.05.2026 46мин

  Charlie is interviewed by Veronica of the Gundog Congress, and then delve into a host of different topics.  0:00 - Introduction0:49 - What Has Charlie Been Up To?7:30 - The Dog Ranch 14:05 - Fixing A Dog’s Lack of Enthusiasm 27:30 - German Cocker Spaniels 32:49 - Buying A Puppy From Mordor39:45 - What Charlie Looks For In Breeding
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  “Springers Are Spaniels, But Cockers Are Little People” — Charlie vs. Edward Martin 28.04.2026 57мин

  Charlie is joined by Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs for part two of their conversation. They discuss how the two met, how Edward filmed his early training videos, and go on to debate Springers vs. Cockers, as well as how a Labrador should look.0:00 - Introduction2:00 - How Charlie & Edward Met10:20 - Working Dogs vs. Trailling Dogs19:40 - Patience In A Dog22:25 - Edward’s Training Videos32:25 - Flex The Cocker36:39 - Aftermath of the Videos42:49 - Springer vs. Cocker47:30 - Good Looking Labradors53:35 - How Do You Become A Gundog Trainer?
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  The Original DogFather? Edward Martin's 6 Decades Training Dogs 11.04.2026 1ч

  Charlie sits down with his original mentor, Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs. Edward created a training "masterclass" series on VHS - later released on DVD - which a young, impressionable Charlie watched on repeat.They later met and became friends, and now, two decades into that friendship, they sit down for a conversation.This first episode explores Edward’s early life and how he got into dogs. A following episode will cover his relationship with Charlie.0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Background11:45 - Getting Into Gundogs17:49 - Starting Trialling29:17 - The Sealpin Prefix34:02 - Buying Lanton Hill36:02 - Crufts40:45 - Labradors vs. Spaniels54:01 - Competing For Scotland
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  Charlie Gets Grilled: E-Collars, Forced Fetch, Long Lines & Grouse Shooting 20.03.2026 1ч 31мин

  Charlie is interviewed by Ron of the Hunting Dog Podcast. Listen to the original podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zjCGIgi1EEEpQPgAapXQ5?si=QkLQTD7MSG-io3qkbxEOow Check out their website: http://www.thehuntingdogpodcast.com
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  How Shooting Transformed This Local Community: Primrose Hill 26.02.2026 30мин

  Charlie is joined by James Robson who runs Primrosehill shoot in the Scottish Borders. What started as a passion, Primrosehill grew into an ecosystem of businesses which all service one another and the community at large. James shares the journey of buying the farm, starting a shoot, refurbishing the local pub, opening a pizzeria, and how fieldsports as a whole has a positive impact on the local community. They close by talking about dogs and James runs through his eclectic group of labradors, lurchers, and terriers. Images & Thumbnail Image Courtesy of Jason BaxterWatch a video on Primrose Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nnMYr25l8 0:00 - Introduction0:40 - Buying Primrosehill Farm4:36 - Starting The Shoot 8:40 - Integrating The Businesses15:25 - Benefitting The Local Economy22:00 - The Day Job 25:10 - The Dogs
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  Why I Started YouTube (And What’s Coming Next) 05.02.2026 40мин

  Charlie and Joe are back to discuss the next instalment of Charlie’s journey. We pick up where we left off in the mid-2010s, exploring the growth of the business, navigating lockdown, and why Charlie decided to start a YouTube channel.Charlie shares why he shows his mistakes on YouTube, why he values the honesty of presenting things warts and all, and why he doesn’t mind the criticism that often comes his way.He goes on to discuss the next big project and reveals a few long-kept secrets.0:00 - Intro0:40 - Picking Up Where We Left Off3:10 - Building the Log Cabin6:55 - Navigating COVID15:53 - Mordor Pedigrees22:10 - Why Charlie Started YouTube30:00 - Showing Mistakes32:45 - Increasing Demand34:40 - The New Project
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  This American Family Have Bred Gundogs For 136 Years: Setters, Brittanys & Labradors 24.01.2026 50мин

  Charlie is joined by Dane Maltsberger of Lebncroft Labradors. Dane’s family farm in Indiana has been breeding gundogs since 1888, with the vocation passed down through the generations.The programme began with Setters, then moved on to Brittany Spaniels, before settling on Labradors in the 1980s. Together, Charlie and Dane discuss the optimal Labrador, how Dane introduced U.K. bloodlines into his established U.S. lines, why he felt the need to bring British genetics into the programme, and much more.0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Early Days 4:00 - Creating The Mordor Aesthetic 10:20 - Pioneering The Fox Red Labrador12:15 - Breaking Into The America Market22:30 - Does Charlie Have An Agent? 25:35 - Delivering Dogs 28:20 - Employing Staff37:30 - Gaining Momentum45:20 - Lots of Demos
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  How Mordor Gundogs Went Global: Selling Dogs Across the World 13.01.2026 47мин

  Charlie is joined by Joe as they chart the next instalment of the Mordor journey. In the podcast’s very first episode, Charlie shared how he went from school, to dogs, to founding Mordor. In this episode, he explains how Mordor went international.How does he have so many dogs spread across multiple states in America and in countries around the world? How does he build these connections—and, crucially, maintain strong client relationships? He shares all this and more in the episode.
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  U.K. vs. U.S. Labradors: How They’re Worked & Bred Differently 12.12.2025 41мин

  Charlie is joined by John Carpenter at Orvis Sandanona in New York State.John is the upland manager of the club and speaks in detail with Charlie about U.K. and U.S. Labradors. John breeds Labradors in the States but is well-versed in British practices, while Charlie breeds Labradors in the U.K. but knows the U.S. scene well.The pair discuss the breeding process, selling puppies, field trials, the types of work each line of Labrador performs, and much more.Check out Orvis Sandanona - https://www.orvis.com/sandanona-shooting-grounds.html Follow John on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glynevian_gundogs 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - What Is Orvis Sandanona?3:00 - 6:30 - How Did John Get Into Dogs?6:30 - 18:40 - U.K. vs U.S Labrador 18:40 - 20:12 - Breeding Dogs 20:12 - 23:30 Artificial Insemination 23:30 - 28:45 - American Field Trials 28:45 - 32:50 - Selling Puppies 32:50 - 41:20 - Types Of US Work For US Dogs
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  The Man Behind The Most Loved Hunting Store In America - Kevin Kelly 01.12.2025 46мин

  Charlie sits down with Kevin Kelly from “Kevin’s” Store in Thomasville. Having known each other for nearly a decade—thanks to Charlie’s frequent dog deliveries in the area—the two cover a wide range of topics.Kevin shares how he launched his store, why it has gained global appeal, and what the future holds for the business. They discuss how to move their respective ventures forward and reflect on the importance of having great employees.Naturally, they also swap stories and anecdotes about dogs in the field, with Kevin offering a few touching remarks about his canine companions.The episode wraps up with Kevin giving Charlie a tour of his gun room.0:00 - Intro0:41 - Start of Kevin’s6:50 - The Day-to-Day In Kevin’s11:30 - The Future Of Kevin’s17:41 - Early Days Of Working22:05 - Kevin’s Dogs29:38 - Kevin’s Gun Room
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  "Fresh Dog Food Makes Your Dog Live 3 Years Longer On Average" - Harry Bremner of Tuggs 16.11.2025 35мин

  Harry Bremner, founder of Tuggs dog food, joins Charlie to share his journey, the unique approach behind Tuggs, Charlie’s investment and the early days of product testing, the future of the industry, and much more.Click To Get 50% Off Your First Tuggs Order: https://tuggs.uk/mordor50 0:00 - Introduction 0:47 - Insect Based Protein 5:20 - Early Days Testing12:40 - Starting The Brand15:20 - Bringing Production To The UK19:10 - Improving & Expanding The Product28:10 - Expanding Into Retail 30:10 - Subscription Model32:55 - The Future
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  EYE SPECIAL: Can Dogs See Colour? Can They See In The Dark? Sight vs. Scent & More! 08.11.2025 46мин

  Charlie and Neil are back, and in this episode, they’re discussing dogs’ eyes - what they can and can’t see, whether they perceive colour, how well they see in the dark, what kinds of objects they can recognise, and whether they’re short- or long-sighted.Neil is a leading ophthalmologist (eye specialist), and Charlie has trained thousands of dogs, so their combined experience makes for a truly fascinating conversation. Join the team with your own Mordor merchandise: https://mordorgundogs.myshopify.com/
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  Charlie’s First American Client On His Journey With Dogs - Including 9 Mordor Dogs! 01.11.2025 35мин

  Sheldon “Shelly” Steinmetz sits down with Charlie after a day’s shooting at Logiealmond to reflect on their long-standing friendship and the many stories they’ve shared. Originally from America, Shelly came to Scotland to study veterinary medicine at Glasgow University — a move that sparked his passion for terriers and field sports.Fast forward a few years, and Shelly became the first person across the Atlantic to take delivery of a fully trained Mordor dog — and the rest, as they say, is history.0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - How Shelly Found Scotland 5:45 - Working With Terriers 9:05 - Frisbee Dog 13:35 - Setting Up In Connecticut 20:03 - Getting His First Mordor Dog28:40 - Creating The Mordor Gundogs Model34:00 - How Many Mordor Dogs?
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  They Ship Dogs All Around The World: But How Do They Do It? - Airpets 25.10.2025 50мин

  Charlie sits down with the owners of Airpets to discuss all aspects of their business: from it's history, how they pivoted from kennels to pet travel, how they actually ship the dogs, runway number 5 and so much more. Mordor Gundogs use Airpets for all their international travel and couldn't recommend them enough.See more here: https://airpets.com/
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  From An Ecological Desert To Award Winning Estate - Philip Blount 18.10.2025 32мин

  Philip is the estate manager of the Logiealmond Sporting Estate, based in Perthshire. In this episode, they discuss the owner’s remarkable journey in transforming the estate from an ecological desert into the thriving, award-winning haven it is today.If you’d like to join or host your own Mordor shooting party with our dogs—either this season or next—please feel free to email Charlie at [email protected]:00 - Introduction0:46 - Charlie & Logiealmond4:15 - Logiealmond’s Redevelopment 9:25 - Philip’s Golden Retrievers 14:55 - Taking On Logiealmond20:05 - All About Dogs24:05 - International Clients28:20 - Rough Shooting With Mordor