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Skillist

Brad Salon and Matt Corradino

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 30

Two experienced wilderness skills practitioners and instructors pick fights and talk shop on topics from long term wilderness living skills and ancient technologies to modern survival skills. Occasional guests will spice things up. With Brad Salon of Roots School in Vermont and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills in St Croix.

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Skillist Podcast EP 22 Navigation for Survival (Dont Get Lost!) Tips, Tricks, Myths

Episode 22

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 01:08:56

In this episode of the Skillist Podcast, hosts Matt Corradino and Brad Salon delve into the essential skill of navigation, discussing its importance for safety in the wilderness and how it intertwines with naturalist knowledge. They explore various techniques for improving navigation skills, including understanding maps, terrain association, and the significance of cardinal directions. The conversation emphasizes the need for practical navigation tools, the role of memory in navigation, and the benefits of exploration and wandering as methods for enhancing navigational abilities. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of navigation, exploring various methods and skills essential for traversing landscapes. They discuss the evolution of direction-giving, the importance of tracking animal trails, and the art of wandering without a destination. The conversation also highlights the significance of celestial navigation and practical techniques for improving navigational skills, emphasizing the need for practice and awareness in outdoor settings.

Navigation is a crucial skill for safety in the wilderness.
Understanding maps and terrain is essential for effective navigation.
Practicing cardinal direction awareness can significantly improve navigation skills.
Using a compass is a fundamental tool for navigation.
Terrain association helps in understanding the landscape better.
People often rely too much on technology for navigation.
Exploration and getting lost can enhance navigational skills.
Memory plays a vital role in effective navigation.
Learning to navigate based on terrain features is more practical than strict map following.
Wandering can lead to discovering new and interesting places. The age of direction giving has changed with technology.
Navigating without GPS can enhance awareness of the landscape.
Tracking animal trails can lead to unexpected discoveries.
Celestial navigation is a reliable method for finding direction.
Practicing navigation skills is essential for outdoor enthusiasts.
Understanding the environment can improve navigation accuracy.
Wandering without a destination can lead to unique experiences.
Using sound can aid in navigating unfamiliar areas.
Basic orienteering skills are widely available and easy to learn.
Sharing knowledge about navigation can benefit others.
titles
Mastering Navigation Skills for Wilderness Survival
The Art of Navigation: Techniques and Tips
Exploring the Landscape: A Guide to Navigation
From Maps to Memory: Navigational Skills Uncovered
Navigating the Wilderness: Essential Skills for Safety
The Importance of Terrain Association in Navigation

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00:00
Introduction to Navigation Skills
03:10
The Importance of Navigation for Safety
08:43
Understanding Maps and Terrain Association
13:18
Developing Cardinal Direction Awareness
17:40
Practical Navigation Tools and Techniques
21:43
Exploring Navigation Beyond Maps
27:43
The Role of Memory in Navigation
34:18
Wandering and Exploration as Learning Tools
35:23
Navigating the Landscape of Directions
39:40
The Art of Wandering and Exploration
43:50
Tracking and Animal Trails
49:24
Navigational Skills and Techniques
51:38
Celestial Navigation and the Night Sky
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Skillist Podcast EP 20 Flint Knapping History (What does knapping say about humans and how we learn)

Episode 20

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 01:15:03

In this episode of the Skillist Podcast, hosts Matt Corradino and Brad Salon delve into the fascinating world of flint knapping, exploring its historical significance, the challenges of archaeological dating, and the complexity of techniques involved. They discuss the evolution of human intelligence in relation to stone tools, the differences in learning processes between past and present, and the spiritual aspects of craftsmanship. The conversation highlights the intricate relationship between intuition and systematic learning in developing skills, ultimately reflecting on how these ancient practices inform our understanding of human evolution and creativity. This conversation delves into the evolution of tool making, particularly focusing on flint knapping and its cultural significance. The speakers discuss how historical contexts, practical experiences, and the interplay of creation and use shape our understanding of primitive skills. They emphasize the importance of hands-on experience in mastering these skills and critique modern perspectives that often overlook the practical aspects of tool making. The discussion also touches on the risks associated with flint knapping and the collective creativity involved in crafting tools.

Flint knapping has a rich history intertwined with human evolution.
The oldest known flake tools date back millions of years.
Stone tools have significantly influenced human intelligence and development.
Archaeological dating is complex and often uncertain.
Replicating ancient flint knapping techniques is a challenging task.
Intuition plays a crucial role in learning and mastering skills.
The learning process in ancient times was likely more fluid and spiritual.
Modern perspectives on learning may not fully capture ancient practices.
The evolution of skills can be seen as a circular process rather than linear.
Understanding the past requires acknowledging the depth of human experience. The evolution of tool making reflects cultural changes.
Practical experience is crucial for understanding tool effectiveness.
Historical contexts influence the craftsmanship of tools.
The interplay of creation and use enhances learning.
Experimental archaeology provides insights into ancient practices.Modern perspectives often overlook the importance of primitive skills.Material choice significantly impacts tool functionality.Injury risks in flint knapping are often underestimated.Collective creativity can lead to unexpected designs in tool making.Understanding the history of tools requires a balance of intuition and analysis.

Skillist Podcast EP 10 Caretaking The Land (Stewardship and Why Leave No Trace Doesn't Make Sense)

Episode 10

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:10:32

In our 10th Episode Matt and Brad talk about caretaking, or stewarding the landscape. We talk about engaging with the landscape through harvesting and collecting, selective cutting and clearing, planting and more. Expect to learn about having long term relationships with the landscape, our failures and successes, and our opinions on how to build biodiversity, for the sake of human survival as well as the landscapes own benefit.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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EP 9 Scout Skills- The What and Why (No, NOT Boyscouts) Awareness, Stealth, Self Defense, Survival

Episode 9

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:20:05

In our 9th Episode Brad Salon of Roots School and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills discuss their experiences learning, practicing, and teaching "scout skills" . These skills include but are not limited to situational and sensory awareness, threat detection, stealth movement, team work and leadership, self defense martial arts, and a host of other skills people have used to protect themselves and their communities.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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Skillist Podcast EP 8 Wilderness Survival Fire Skills (Friction Fire, Fire Building, Survival Uses)

Episode 8

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:08:47

In our eighth episode Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills and Brad Salon of Roots School talk all things fire. In this general look at all things fire skills we talk about preferences and tips for making , learning, and teaching bow drill fire and other friction fire techniques. We also talk about the value of fire building skills and pushing the one match fire. Also expect to learn about the many uses of fire in survival and primitive skills as we discuss some of our favorite applications and uses.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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Skillist Podcast EP 7 Primitive Arrow Making Rants (Tips and Tricks)

Episode 7

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:16:30

In our 7th episode Brad Salon of Roots School and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills talk about making primitive arrows. Whether for traditional archery, traditional hunting, or for survival skills, we talk about our preferences and mistakes for making arrows from scratch out of natural materials. Expect to learn about selecting and straightening arrow shafts from the wild, hafting the arrowhead, pitch glue, fletching with feathers and sinew, spining the arrow, cutting nocks, broadheads, and more.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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Skillist Podcast EP 6 Teaching Wilderness Skills to Kids (Your Own and Other Peoples')

Episode 6

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:34:13

In our 6th episode Brad Salon of Roots School and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills talk about their experience teaching kids wilderness skills. Expect to learn what Matt and Brad do with their own kids to foster the skills from a very early age and keep them engaged with them as well as working in groups with other peoples children over the years. We talk about teaching kids to carve and use knives and saws, archery, bow drill, and a spectrum of survival skills and primitive skills. We do an okay job of not bragging about our kids too much.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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Skillist Podcast EP 5 Wilderness Survival Priorities (Is the "Sacred Order" sacrosanct?)

Episode 5

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:07:12

In our fifth episode Brad Salon of Roots School and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills talk about their opinions regarding survival priorities, or what to do in what order in order to stay alive. Expect to learn about survival mindset, shelter building, fire making, water purification, hunting and foraging as well as some other nooks and crannies of survival we get into. A good general primer for survival skills and primitive survival.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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Skillist Podcast EP 4 Bow Making Fails and Tips

Episode 4

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:09:19

In our fourth episode Brad Salon of Roots School and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills talk about their own their students worst failure points with bow building. We also cover tips and tricks, our favorite cheat codes, and generally talk smack about bows.
Yes my autofocus failed until 18 minutes in! Such is life, there's nothing to see by my ugly mu until then anyways. Clearly we're still working out the kinks.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/
Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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Skillist Podcast EP 3 Survival Skills and Fitness

Episode 3

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:01:52

In our third episode Brad Salon of Roots School and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills talk about their experiences and opinions surrounding fitness and survival skills. We talk which skills are hardest on the body, which exercise is applicable to survival, and why fitness is important to pushing these skills.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or future topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

Check out Matt at https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/
Check out Brad at https://rootsvt.com/

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