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Hillbilly hard work meets Major League dreams. 18-year-old Brady Smith joins American Roots Outdoors fresh off being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 MLB Draft. Alongside his parents Brad and Erica and younger brother Bryn, Brady shares the emotional story of draft day, the years of grinding that got him there, and why he chose the pros over college ball at Wichita State. The Smith family also opens up about their Ozarks roots, faith, and love of hunting and fishing on the Current River — plus a full breakdown of how to clean and fry up a mess of suckers.

Chapters:

• 0:00 — Intro & Sponsor Messages
• 0:59 — Show Open: Cardinals & Brewers Talk
• 2:18 — Meet Brady Smith and Family
• 3:26 — Draft Day Story
• 6:08 — Brady's Baseball Journey
• 9:56 — Who Is Brady Smith
• 18:14 — College Path & Cardinals Snub
• 19:20 — Hunting and Fishing with the Smiths
• 27:39 — Faith, Family, and the Future
• 35:07 — College vs. Pro Debate
• 37:06 — Closing Thoughts
• 38:36 — Bonus Segment: Cooking Suckers
• 42:40 — Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

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