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EP74: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Bowhunting Antelope ↣ Fred Hammer & Robin Gratz10 Nov 202501:30:29

In this episode, Robin, Fred Hammer, and Robin Gratz spend three action-packed days trying to land an African monster. This is no small feat. Historically South Africa has always been packed with high caliber apex predators: Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, hyenas, packs of African wild dogs etc. As a result antelope have developed an incredible skill-set that helps to keep them alive. So, getting close with a bow in hand is sometimes laughably difficult. Nevertheless they manage to close the distance, and let arrows fly. 

A big thanks to Fred Hammer from Bowhunting Africa for his fantastic guiding services, and Robin Gratz from Daggaboy films for capturing the adventure. 

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EP73: The Dick Proenneke Pancakes Episode ↣ Remembering an Icon with K & Monroe 03 Nov 202501:41:48

To this day, the legend of Dick Proenneke continues through his journals and wonderful footage. However, we were surprised to discover that Dick’s sourdough starter also lives on! What better way to celebrate a life-lived-wild than with sourdough pancakes made with the trusty sourdough jar from his cabin? In this episode, Robin and his wife Hanneke sit down with the cabin’s previous caretakers for 19 years: K Schubeck and Monroe Robinson. They share some of their fondest memories of Dick, while we enjoy his pancake recipe, even topped with wild blueberry jam picked at Twin Lakes, Alaska. Once again, a huge thank you to K and Monroe for such a treat on so many different levels.

You can find Monroe's fantastic book, 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' at Lost Art Press 

Find more conversations featuring Monroe and Dick Proenneke in EP43, EP51 and EP73 

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EP64: Living With Lions, Elephants and Guerilla Fighters ↣ Lyn and Mike Methley in Namibia21 Jul 202502:01:52

Today We are traveling across the world and back in time to Namibia in the South West of Africa... 300 miles from the nearest grocery store, Lyn and Mike Methley raised their family while helping to build the first road through the area in the 1960’s. They lived side by side with the lions, impala, crocodiles and the enormous, but sadly extinct, desert elephants. Living close to the Northern border with Angola, they also had more than a few encounters with guerrilla fighters during a particularly turbulent time. This one’s got a bunch of bonkers stories folks so buckle up and never let off the accelerator.

A huge thank-you to Lyn and Mike for their time and stories today!

And thanks again to Callum from @kuduhunt for the introduction.

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EP63: Ejler & The Wild-Boar Headcheese ↣ A New Culinary Adventure07 Jul 202501:48:12

Back in Episode 11 Ejler shared some memories of farm life on the rural island of Bonholm, Denmark. One story that really struck a chord was the existence of a food called Head-cheese, a magical substance created from the boiled remains of whatever comes out of the head of a pig. Never one to turn down a challenge, Robin provided the head of a wild boar the very next chance he had to harvest one. In this Episode Robin and Ejler reminisce about the sequence of events that brought them to the mysterious flavors of Danish Wild-Boar head cheese. While eating this magical dish they also catch up over their recent adventures in South Africa and Northern California.

A huge thank you to Ejler for the great conversation - and for remembering his mother's old recipe.

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EP62: World Record Explorer Riaan Manser ↣ Facing Kidnappers, Landmines & Angry Oceans23 Jun 202502:15:21

Today we are sitting down with writer and modern day explorer Riaan Manser. His adventurous journey began the day he decided to quit his job and go for a bike ride... around the entire continent of Africa. This was done without backup, and before personal gps and smartphones were in public circulation. Riaan has since become the holder of numerous world records: first to ride 42000km around Africa, first to lap the islands of Madagascar and Iceland in his kayak, and first to row from Morocco to New York in a 18ft row boat. All this to say having survived through landmines, multiple kidnappings, wild ocean storms, starvation and extreme dehydration — Riaan has a story or two to share with us today.

Once again a huge thankyou to Riaan for sharing his time with us!

Check out his books and adventures at Riaanmanser.com

And give him a follow on Instagram and Facebook!

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EP61: The Dick Proenneke Story Continues ↣ Sourdough & Survival with Monroe Robinson²09 Jun 202501:59:10

In this Episode Robin takes a seat with Monroe Robinson - author of 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' to chat all things wilderness living in Alaska: The relentless nature of maintaining a homestead and your gear in such a harsh environment, building a greater connection with nature and the sometimes tragic consequences that come with it. 

A big thankyou again to Monroe for sharing his time today. You can hear more of Monroe's personal story in EP43.

You can also find Monroe's fantastic book - 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' at Lost Art Press.

If you'd like to get hold of a signed copy, you can shoot an email to monroe@mcn.org with the title: The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke.

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EP60: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | The Fallow Deer Rut ↣ William, Callum & Robin26 May 202501:28:23

The fallow deer rut is an all-bows-blazing non-stop action-packed month that’s firmly marked in every South African bowhunter’s calendar. It’s a magical time that testosterone in the fallow population bubbles over and the thickets of the Eastern Cape descend into mating season mayhem. This episode we follow Robin from @thewilddispatch @williamdonian from Wellington Farms and Callum Methley from @kudu_hunt as he experiences the fallow rut for the very first time.

There are also many surprise appearances from previous guests on the podcast, see if you can pick them all out.

A big thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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EP59: Jandre Strydom ↣ Chasing Protein and Dopamine in the African Mountains12 May 202502:01:01

An immensely talented bowhunter-spearfisherman from South Africa –Jandre has been honing his skills since the age of 5.

Wherever you're from, when it comes to sourcing protein, there’s an easy way, and there’s hard way… Then there’s Jandre’s way.

An anomaly in the South African hunting community, Jandre hikes many kilometers deep into the mountains to areas with no roads, and no backup. Although he’s harvested many African animals with his bow that would make a talented rifle-hunter blush, it’s the non-native fallow deer that gets Jandre properly fired up.

Robin managed to sit down with Jandre just a few days before the beginning of the fallow deer rut.

A big thank you again to Jandre for fitting us in before a three week mega-trip chasing giant croaking bucks in the mountains.

Give Jandre a follow on Instagram

Check out his YouTube too - lots of new content coming soon.

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EP58: Lama Nasser-Gammett ↣ Embracing the Fungiculture: Mushroom Production & Other Stories28 Apr 202501:47:04

Lama Nasser-Gammett and her husband Matthew are owners of The Forest People, and supply a large area of the Mendocino coast with cultivated mushrooms. 

Building their business from the ground up at a time when there was very little information available, they taught themselves exactly how to make mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment. Chefs and natural grocery stores appreciate their attention to details, knowing it’s the little things that make a great looking and better tasting mushroom.

In this episode Lama shares her story, along with many essential tips on how to cultivate delicious mushrooms for yourself too.

Thanks again Lama for the stories and wisdom today!

Be sure to give The Forest People a follow on Instagram and check out their website too!

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EP57: The Evacuee ↣ Escaping WWII With Ray & Violet Warman²21 Apr 202501:26:22

This week it is Violet Warman's 97th Birthday. She was born in 1928 — Rather a lot of wild stuff happened since that day... 

In this episode Robin was lucky enough to hear some of Vi and Ray's memories from the past: The moment WW2 was declared, being evacuated, watching dog fights in the skies above... and trading bike rides to American soldiers for enormous amounts of pocket money. 

In this episode takes a leap from the urban world of East London, and escape to the English countryside.

Happy Birthday Violet! And thank you both for sharing your time and stories today.

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EP56: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | The Braai Experience ↣ Banter & Backstraps with Fred, James, & the Two Robins07 Apr 202501:35:00

In this episode we break from a week-long adventure in the Eastern Cape to celebrate a successful bow hunt. The jokes roll thick as backstraps and wild game sausage sizzle on a flat-stone locally called an Yster Klip, which literally translates to 'Iron Stone'. 

— sound quality took a bit of beating early on in this episode, if you’re over the sound of sizzling meat then jump to about 35 mins in —

Cooking over fire is a huge part of South African culture, this episode gives an lighthearted insight into a backbone activity of the nation. Two professional hunters and a game farm manager share hunting memories and stories about life in the Eastern Cape, with an extra helping of banter too.

A big thank you again to Fred Hammer, Robin Gertz and James the farm manager for sharing their stories and outdoor cooking skills with us today.

You can find Fred Hammer on Instagram

Check out Robin's Gertz's videography work on Instagram 

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EP55: William Arthur Sprague IV ↣ Deeper Into the Mushroomverse: Psilocybin, Amanita Muscaria & Stoned Ape Theory²24 Mar 202501:52:00

In EP55 Robin and William Arthur Sprague IV continue on their two-part myco-nautical adventure. Many topics are discussed, including but not limited to: how mushrooms make you make better music, the real reason humans evolved to have such big brains, and what Amanita Muscaria does, and how to get the most out of this medicine.

All the music you hear in this episode was created by William Arthur Sprague IV. A big thank you to William for sharing his knowledge, time and tunes with us today!

You can find his music, along with a whole variety of mycelium based treats at his online store Born Free Natural Mystic

The game-changing Lone Wolf Mushroom Knife can be found here

Also be sure to give William a Follow on Instagram and Facebook

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EP72: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Spearfishing in NorCal ↣ Larry Knowles20 Oct 202500:42:01

In this episode, Robin and Larry take advantage of the year's calmest ocean and go for an adventure underwater. A big thank you to Larry for sharing his time, patience, and knowledge about these parts of the Pacific ocean. 

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EP54: Adam Brennan ↣ Hunting Mountain Sheep the Hardest Way You Can17 Mar 202502:23:00

Adam Brennan has been shooting a traditional bow for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in the Yukon, It was here he learned what it takes to thrive in the Canadian wilderness. 

It's his life-long honed skill-set, dogged perseverance and willingness to suffer that’s made him the successful outdoorsman he is today. In this episode we enjoy a smorgasbord of Adam’s wild stories, including a recent successful hunt closing the distance on a 10 year old Dall sheep in the high mountains... not just once, but twice. 

He also shares a few handy nuggets of advice for anyone curious about getting into the world of traditional archery.

A big thank you again to Adam for sharing his stories and wisdom with us today!

Be sure to give Adam a follow on Instagram

And check out his article about that very same sheep hunt published in Traditional Bowhunter Magazine.

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EP53: Eugenia Bone ↣ How to Have A Good Trip: The Science Behind Psylocibin 03 Mar 202501:56:45

Our journey through mycelium universe continues today with Eugenia Bone. A food and nature writer, her work has appeared in many anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across the world. 

Eugenia is also the author of nine books on food and biology, including: Well-Preserved, Mycophilia, and most recently, Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience.

As usual we have plenty of informative rabbit-holes, but the meat of our conservation centers around psylocibin —what it is, how it works, and how to have a positive experience. We cover stories, tips and psychedelic revelations, both through her extensive research and personal experiences.

A big thank you again to Eugenia for sharing her knowledge and time with us today!

Visit Eugenia’s site

Find all her books here, including Have A Good Trip, Mycophila, and Well-Preserved –her book about canning.

Be sure to also subscribe to Eugenia’s Substack 

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EP52: Entering the Mushroomverse ↣ William Arthur Sprague IV¹17 Feb 202501:39:06

In EP52 Robin and William Arthur Sprague IV don their helmets, detach from the Mother-ship and set off on a two-part myco-nautical adventure. 

But first they couldn't resist catching up on the highs and lows of the NorCal mushroom season before jumping deep into the world of psilocybin. They cover micro doses, heroic doses... personal experiences,  how taking mushrooms can help you find more mushrooms, make music, move through nature with more ease and much more. Buckle up –we've been excited about making this one for a long time.

All the music you hear in this episode was created by William Arthur Sprague IV. A big thank you to William for sharing his knowledge, time and tunes with us today!

You can find his music, along with a whole variety of mycelium based treats at his online store Born Free Natural Mystic

The game-changing Lone Wolf Mushroom Knife can be found here

Also be sure to give William a Follow on Instagram and Facebook

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EP51: Monroe Robinson & The Dick Proenneke Story ↣ A Legend of the Alaskan Wilderness¹03 Feb 202501:58:58

----- The second part of this story continues with EP61 -----

Having spent 30 years homesteading at Twin Lakes, Alaska, building an incredible cabin (and entire lifestyle) with nothing but hand tools –Dick Proenneke fast became a legend of the Alaskan Wilderness. Author Monroe Robinson and his wife K spent 19 summers caring for Dick Proenneke's cabin after he left in 1999. A master craftsman in his own right, Monroe spent that time restoring and replicating the amazing tools and objects Dick created.

Through Dick's extensive journals, the nuanced way he created and repaired objects, and Monroe's own memories of their friendship –We are able to paint a picture of the truly wild way this man lived.

A big thank you again to Monroe for sharing his time, knowledge and entertaining stories with us today. You can hear Monroe's story in EP43.

You can find Monroe's fantastic book - 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' at Lost Art Press.

If you'd like to get hold of a signed copy, you can shoot an email to monroe@mcn.org with the title: The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke

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EP50: Kiefer Dugenske ↣ The Wandering Backwoodsman20 Jan 202502:11:30

In England there's an expression "all talk and no trouser" Kiefer is the opposite of this saying. An all-out and all-round outdoorsman based in Michigan, Kiefer is constantly trying to squeeze that elusive 25th hour out of his day. From trapping to chasing ducks to downing enormous herd bulls with his bow - this guy gets after everything in his free roaming converted schoolbus.

Give Kiefer a follow at his Substack and Instagram. And keep an eye out for new beaver trapping and other adventurous content on YouTube and TikTok too.

Also mentioned at the end of this episode are William Sprague's Lone Wolf Mushroom Knives found on his website Born Free Natural Mystic.

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EP49: Remembering WW2 at the age of 96 ↣ Ray & Violet Warman¹06 Jan 202501:43:12

Raymond and Violet Warman, aka Ray n' Vi... aka Robin's Nana and Gramps were born in England in the 1930s. Raised in both the English countryside and East London—their experiences growing up were very different. But life changed for everyone on the arrival of World War 2. Here are a few of their stories.

From memories of evacuations to hunting rabbits with self-made bows, from D-Day preparations to dog-fights in the skies above – even kids jerry-rigging their own fireworks from live ammunition... This one's packed with wild stories from a completely different era.

Thanks again to Ray and Vi for sharing their time and wisdom!

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EP48: The Wild Dispatch Redux ↣ A Year to Remember 23 Dec 202400:32:37

That's (almost) a wrap on 2024. Thank you to everyone who's been part of this adventure! To the guests sharing their time and knowledge, the listeners tuning in from all over the world, and the friends and family who've put up with my wild babblings on a variety of topics... Thank you and Merry Christmas!

05:00 — EP21: Renias and Alex -Tracking leopards for the president
10:30 — EP17: Surviving with Dennis Mckiver
15:01 — EP20: Mastering African Mushrooms with Justin Williams
20:02 — EP24: Hunting Gourmet Ingredients with Chef Tiffany Friedman
23:44 — EP01: Fred Hammer - South African Bowhunter
29:38 — YouTube evidence: catching The 28lb Gopher Ling with no hook

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EP47: Henry Shires ↣ The Past, Present and Future of Ultralight Backpacking09 Dec 202401:40:00

Henry Shires is the joint founder of Tarptent - an ultralight tent company based out of Nevada City California. A tinkerer by nature, when the world didn’t provide the ultralight gear Henry wanted, he just bought a sewing machine and made it himself. Little did he know this would be the beginning of an almost 25 year business…

This Episode’s got coming of age stories, adventures, learnings and some fascinating technical stuff about all the decisions behind that almost impossibly thin fabric we shelter under while adventuring out in the boonies.

A big thanks for Henry for sharing his time and knowledge with us today!

Check out the Tarptent website

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram

If you're curious, check the instruction guide for the first ever design of a Tarptent that Henry published before starting the company.

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EP46: Dave Holder ↣ Lead survival consultant of the Alone show26 Nov 202401:32:48

Dave Holder has dedicated most his life to thriving in wild places. The Englishman now lives in Canada running expeditions and survival courses with his wife Brenda. He also spends four months of the year consulting for the TV show Alone, keeping it's participants and staff safe and informed in a variety of potentially dangerous environments. In this episode we hear how Dave fell in love with the outdoors and learned his skill-set from a variety of deeply knowledgeable people.

A big thanks again to Dave Holder for sharing his time with us today!

Be sure to check out Mahikan Trails
Watch the show Alone on the History channel 

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EP45: Dennis McKiver ↣ Stories & Tips From a Serial Survivor 11 Nov 202401:20:41

In this episode Dennis Mckiver, retired Pararescue specialist and fish and game warden shares even more wild stories along with a bunch of useful survival tips that might just help you save your own skin.

This podcast went live on Veterans Day, one day after Rememberance Day over in the United Kingdom and many other countries too — Thank you Dennis, and all veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country.

Given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-saving ex-military life-saving human... and listeners should always take time to get officially educated on the best emergency practices for each situation.

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Dennis' knots-to-know list

One handed bowline
Figure 8 knot
Sheet bend
Prusick knot
Clove hitch

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EP71: Nathan Olsen Wins Alone S12 ↣ Encountering Baboons & Child-Eating Catfish13 Oct 202501:52:13

In this Episode, Robin and Nathan dive deep into everything Alone Season 12 in South Africa. This one has a bunch of entertaining and sometimes emotional stories: From memories of growing up under Larry Dean Olsen, a legendary figure in the wilderness arena, to applying his lessons in the semi-deserts of Alone, South Africa... From extremely close encounters with exotic animals, to the heavily documented benefits of wilderness therapy (And the way it helped Nathan win Alone). This one is a real treat for anybody with even an ounce of curiosity for the outdoors. More links at the bottom. 

Once again, a huge thank you to Nathan for allowing us into his circle for this episode. It's been an honor hearing your story.

Links:

Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare

Anasazi Foundation

Books: Outdoor Survival Skills & Wilderness Survival  - by Larry Dean Olsen (support your local bookstore if you can!)

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EP44: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Chasing Giants in Colorado ↣ Michael, Jared, Jason, Lucas, Kiefer, Ryan & Robin29 Oct 202402:45:08

Another in the field episode capturing the highs, lows, and everything-in-betweens over a month spent chasing beasties with a bow in Colorado. Robin and a handful of different friends go after Moose, Elk and antelope... there will be big successes, crushing failures and some surprise new friendships in the mountains sparked by a common love of adventure and prolonged suffering...

Thanks to everyone involved!

Be sure to also check out The Hunting Stories Podcast and Catamount Outdoor Gear

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EP43: The Wild-Crafted Life of Monroe Robinson14 Oct 202402:22:39

Monroe Robinson is a truly fascinating individual. An avid student of the wild and meticulous craftsman and maker – his combined passion for the outdoors and attention to detail has gotten him into all kinds of interesting adventures. From salvaging ancient abandoned redwoods in California to care taking Proenneke's historic cabin at Twin Lakes, Alaska for almost 20 years.

Monroe also wrote a book about care-taking and restoring the cabin at Twin Lakes: 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' is available through Lost Art Press.

If you'd like to get hold of a signed copy then you can shoot an email to monroe@mcn.org with the title: The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke

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EP42: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | The Art of the Fillet ↣ Ejler's Fish Shack01 Oct 202400:46:56

Hello everyone, Just a quicky this episode. Here's a great little chat with Ejler while processing the traditional small mountain of fish back at his fish shack earlier in the Summer. Normal programming will return on return from chasing elk and Moose in Colorado!

Thanks again to Ejler for the nuggets of wisdom and entertaining stories.

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EP41: Harmony Cronin ↣ A Punk-Rocker’s Guide to Nature17 Sep 202402:07:43

Harmony Cronin's path has taken many fascinating turns. From urban roots, to hopping trains, balancing in a societal nook called the 'slip space' and fighting the system with punk-rock: ultimately all roads have led her to nature.

A human with a love for all beings, she honors the lives she takes by making full use of the resources they provide. Developing her own ancient skills and sharing this knowledge with a community of friends and students around her.

Thanks again Harmony for the amazing stories!

You can find Harmony on Instagram and her website
Explore classes at gatheringways.com
Learn about Buffalo Bridge
And be sure to check out Harmony's content at The Raven's Cottage on Substack

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EP40: Cayden Marquis ↣ Hunting for a chocolate milkshake03 Sep 202401:21:24

This episode Robin and Cayden Marquis (from ep 05) take a trip down memory lane, recounting a savagely long, hot, but ultimately successful day spent hunting together under the African sun. Gotta earn that milkshake.

A big thanks to Cayden for all the adventures and memories!

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EP39: Kielyn Marrone ↣ Finding Joy in an Arctic Playground20 Aug 202401:53:38

Kielyn Marrone is back from the Wild Wild North!

Despite covering a ton of good-n-deep stuff in our last episode… Robin and Kie barely scratched the surface on her career as an expedition guide in Canada. So, thankfully she's agreed to gear up, slap on her snowshoes and dive deep into life as an extreme winter-wilderness expert.

This one’s got a bunch of fantastic stories, all told with her trademark: let’s-make-lemonade-from-lemons attitude, best enjoyed with lots of ice.

Thanks again to Kielyn for all the entertainment!

The schedule for their winter expeditions is now live - check em out at LureoftheNorth.com

Follow Kie and LOTN on Instagram and Facebook

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EP38: Save Your Own Skin ↣ Stories From Dennis McKiver, A Pararescue Specialist¹06 Aug 202401:31:22

Dennis McKiver is back! This time with more tales of close-calls and near-misses.

Along with the usual smorgasbord of stories, we have underlying theme of Self-Rescue tips too... It's perhaps obvious but pushing a rescue button might not always be the best or quickest way to get yourself out of trouble. Some training, skills and smart thinking could help save your skin.

given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-saving ex-military life-saving human... and listeners should always take time to get officially educated on best emergency practices for each situation.

Give Dennis a follow on Instagram

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EP37: Michael Scrogan ↣ The pursuit of hunting stories 22 Jul 202402:00:21

Michael is the host of The Hunting Stories Podcast. While he's not busy hearing other people's hunting stories from around the world. Michael's heading off to the mountains to make some of his own — and he's got some great ones too.

In this dual release with The Hunting Stories Podcast we hear some of Robin and Michael's stories: The steep learning curve of the early years all the way through to recent experiences chasing Elk and Axis deer in Colorado and Hawaii. Robin also shares a couple of stories about his recent adventures in South Africa and Northern California.

Thanks again to Michael for the collab episode!

Be sure to give The Hunting Stories Podcast a follow for your weekly top up of outdoorsy stories - and check him out on Instagram too. 

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EP36: A Quick Check-in Between Adventures ↣ Robin Warman16 Jul 202400:04:05

Just a quick check-in from the woods of Northern California. Archery deer season has arrived, so this week I'm putting down my to-do-list and picking up my bow.

We have a fantastic full-length episode next week, be sure to follow me at the Instagram link below, I'll also keep you updated with my adventures, both in the woods, and out on the ocean chasing fish too.

Thanks to everyone who keeps listening every week. Enjoy the American summer, and Australian/South African hunting season through winter... see you next week!

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EP035: More Aquatic Encounters ↣ Ejler Hjorth-Westh²09 Jul 202401:45:15

Another smattering of aquatic wisdom from our resident expert Ejler Hjorth-Westh. The continuation of our chat includes many tales from the ocean: close encounters with whales, 12ft long Mola Mola, a record breaking great white shark, and many more…

Thanks again to Ejler for sharing all the amazing stories, and for dropping a few top tips too.

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EP70: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Chasing Tuna ↣ Dennis, Jim, Jordan & Robin29 Sep 202501:36:36

In this episode, Robin and regular guest Dennis McKiver head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of Tuna... They catch up on recent Stories and test their mettle against some rough seas... but who will crack first?

As promised, there will be an extra sprinkling of 'Field Notes' episodes over the coming months. Far too many adventures, both big and small, are clogging up The Wild Dispatch HQ's hard drives, so in an effort to avoid taking a mountain of untold tales to the grave, there will be roughly one extra release like this per month. 

What do you think of this episode? Let us know your thoughts with an Insta message

A big thanks to Dennis, Jim, and Jordan for putting up with the extra recording gear.

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EP034: Matty Turner ↣ Becoming a Bowhunter in the Australian Outback02 Jul 202401:41:50

Matty Turner is and host of the podcast ‘Becoming a Bowhunter’.

A self confessed late-onset hunter, Matty’s been making up for it over the past six years. Which is why you’ll often find him out in the bush, armed with a bow in one hand and a microphone in the other...

Chasing wild adventures and mind-opening conversations in equal measure, the expert info he's gathered has helped new hunters accelerate their learning curve both in Oz and the rest of the world.

In this episode Robin and Matty chat through his story: bow-hunting in Australia, the power of sharing knowledge, and how modern approaches to mental health and physical strength can increase your odds of success (and happiness in general). There might even be some wild speculation on how hunting could get a PR makeover, and what ‘the normies’ really think about wild sourced meat.

 A huge thank-you to Matty for sharing his time and stories with us today!

Follow Matty on Instagram @becomingabowhunter.podcast, YouTube and Facebook

And check out Becoming a Bowhunter anywhere you get your pods!

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EP033: Kielyn Marrone ↣ Surviving Alone for 80 days in sub-arctic winter25 Jun 202402:00:58

When offered a spot on the hit survival show Alone, Kielyn Marrone was actually excited to take a break from her regular life. This statement might sound pretty close to a Chuck Norris joke — But it's the truth...
All this to say Kie is made for the wild. Not the friendly, fruit hanging on trees, animals jumping in the pot kind of wild either. She and her husband Dave Marrone run Lure of the North - an outfitting service specializing in arctic style snow shoe adventures lasting a week or more.
Robin and Kie talk about her story: homesteading in the middle of nowhere, guiding people through inhospitable places,  our need for wilderness, making your own traditional clothes, training, teamwork, and the life events that made her harder than a concrete box of nails.... along with a bunch of surprising realities about the show Alone of course.

Thanks again Kielyn for being such an open book!

Check out future trips and merchandise on LureoftheNorth.com

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EP032: Mountains, muscle & mindset ↣ making it count w/ Dr. Preston Ward18 Jun 202401:27:51

Dr. Preston Ward  is back with big news!
In EP032 Robin and Preston talk about adventures, successful hunts, unsuccessful hunts, mental health, masculinity and quitting the day job to chase your dreams.
Preston also spills his guts about launching the first ever full-bells-and-whistles health app for folks who love the outdoors. And what it's like to specifically create something designed to keep folks strong for the mountains well into their 80's.
Thanks again to Preston for another great chat...

Check out the new mtnphysioacademy.com & mtnphysio.com
Follow MTN Physio on Insta , Facebook and YouTube

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EP031: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | The Hounds of Africa ↣ Themba & Gogo11 Jun 202400:38:54

This episode is recorded live, as the action unfolds, on one of many vast ranches in the mountains of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is completely unscripted and unplanned.

Much like many parts of the USA— farmers in South Africa use trained hounds to help control local predator populations. They do this to reduce predation on their far roaming-livestock and new-born animals. Despite this training, hound success rates tend to be low, but help keep the cats and jackals a safer distance. We learned this from two local hound hunters named Themba and Gogo, who we interviewed spontaneously on the side of a mountain. This is their story.

(Robin and his bow-hunting buddy Callum Methley of @kudu_hunt are asking questions)

A big thank-you again to Themba and Gogo, to Callum for all the guidance (and catering!) and to Fred Hammer for the heads-up that morning.

Don't forget to follow Fred and @kuduhunt on Instagram.

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EP030: Dr. Brian Hauck ↣ Being a more ethical hunter (while chasing mountain sheep and goats around the world)04 Jun 202401:45:12

Through his 30+ years as a doctor, many months spent chasing animals in the mountains, and more than 17,000 surgeries under his belt. This professional knows not only exactly where to place a projectile, but why.

In this episode Dr. Brian Hauck shares his extensive knowledge, along with a bunch of fantastic stories set in different mountains around the world. There's a couple of diagrams Brian uses to explain best practices and anatomy on my Instagram.

Thanks again Dr. Hauck for all his time and energy!

Brian isn't active on social media, but he plays a big role in the Grand Slam Club Ovis community. All info at the link above.

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EP029: Ejler's Ocean ↣ tales from the sea¹28 May 202401:54:56

The homesteading, veggie growing, fish-slaying artist known as Ejler is back! 

Fishing season is just around the corner — not one to hold his cards close to his chest, in this episode Ejler casually throws down a killer-hand of stories and tactics from the ocean. This is hard-earned knowledge from over 40 years spent fishing local waters in a wooden row-boat, designed and constructed by his own fair hand. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to his earlier episodes, then we we highly recommend you circle back and hear the many adventures that made Ejler the man he is today.

A big thanks again to Ejler for being such an open (and entertaining) book!

And thanks to everyone listening. If you want to hear more, then be sure to give The Wild Dispatch a follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.

If you want to send Ejler a message then the simplest thing to do would be to send me the message on Insta, I’ll call him on his landline and pass it along. Leave a 60s voice message and it might even make its way into a future episode!

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EP028: Steve Rogers ↣ Wingshooting on Orkney Island, Scotland21 May 202401:32:46

Steve Rogers is the owner of Orkney Shooting Holidays - North East of the Scottish mainland. Although he's been chasing birds with a shotgun since he was a young nipper... it wasn't until an extremely close-call changed his life, shifting his priorities back to the feathered creatures he always loved to chase. It's here on the beautiful island of Orkney Island that Steve spends as many days as he can getting his clients under the geese.

Thanks again Steve for being so open with his stories, and for all the tips and tricks around everything wingshooting!

Follow Steve and Orkney shooting holidays on Facebook and Instagram...

Check out everything they have to offer and get in touch at Orkneyshootingholidays.com.

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Ep027: Cole Wilks ↣ Arrowing a 900lb antelope on Naked & Afraid (+ other wilderness stories)14 May 202402:13:19

Cole Wilks has been putting wild meat on the table (and in the freezer) since he was a kid. Spending months of each year hunting with a bow, it's unsurprising that he's an absolute pro at wilderness survival.

Cole has featured as a coach on Hunt Warz, made the final 22 in Season 7 of Alone, and emerged triumphant from a 21-day challenge in the latest season of Discovery channel's Naked and Afraid. On top of that he runs workshops, online classes, hosts a new podcast and has a successful channel on YouTube. Suffice to say if there's a wilderness flavored pie, Cole's got his finger in it.

Thanks again Cole for the great chat today!

Follow Cole on Instagram  facebook

Find his Flatlander channel on YouTube

Check out In the Bush podcast with Cole + Joel

learn hunting skills from Cole at Learnhuntharvest.com





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Ep:026 Larry Knowles ↣ Edible Seaweed, Spear-Fishing & The Life Aquatic07 May 202402:15:21

For decades Larry has been fishing and foraging for the tastiest ocean snacks Northern California has to offer. Not only feeding himself and the people he cares about, but also selling healthy products through his environmentally conscious seaweed snack company  — Rising Tide Sea Vegetables.

Larry has a deep understanding of coastal habitats in Northern California. Through his stories we hear the events that shaped his perspective on our place in the eco system, the problems with mass scale food production, and the common misconceptions of human impact. We also learn some tips and tricks on the best way to approach harvesting sea veggies and fish for ourselves.

Thanks again to Larry for sharing his time with us today!

You can find his foods at Rising tide sea vegetables

Learn a bunch more info about coastal ecosystems at Bullkelp.info

And you can meet Larry and experience his take on the ocean by visiting the  North Coast Kelp Festival on the Mendocino coast between May 18 and June 16. There will also be a huge number of other creative and informative events happening in the area over that 5 week period. 


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Ep025: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Warthogs and Double-Bearded Turkeys30 Apr 202401:00:14

Today we're doing things a little different: '𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆' is a shorter format recorded out in the wild, capturing moments, as they happen. The Wild Dispatch will continue to churn out its 'normal programming' but every few weeks one of these experiential nuggets will pop up in the feed.

In this Episode Robin narrates a turkey bow-hunt live, as it happens. Then takes a break to reflect on the first 25 episodes of TWD, the importance of work/life balance, and how much fun it is chasing warthogs in South Africa. Note one story about pursuing a particularly large warthog back in the Eastern Cape who we dubbed Sir. Tuskalot.  Video evidence on Instagram.

We'd love your thoughts on this new format. Send us a message on the Insta link below👇 

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EP69: Naude Dreyer ↣ Wrestling Seals in the Name of Ocean Conservation22 Sep 202501:25:41

In this episode, Robin chats with Naude Dreyer – co founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia. Naude shares some incredible stories from the rugged Namibian coastline, seal rescues, rabies shots, and many other animal encounters from the ocean. From the adrenaline-pumping chases across sandy beaches to the innovative techniques he helped develop to save entangled marine life, Naude's journey is one of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a healthier ocean. Get ready to be captivated with tales of resilience, innovation, and the wild beauty of nature, all wrapped up with Naude's sharp Namibian sense of humor.

Once again, a huge thank you to Naude for his time today. Be sure to give him a follow, and show some support at the links below:

Ocean conservation Namibia - Donate Here

Watch the action on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

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EP024: Hunting Gourmet Ingredients ↣ Chef Tiffany Friedman (Wild Child of the NYC Cuisine Scene)23 Apr 202401:43:45

Chef Tiffany Friedman creates culinary dishes packed with delicious wild ingredients.

Having been part of the industry most her life, it's safe to assume she's comfortable rubbing shoulders with her fine dining clientele. She also happens to be just as happy hanging in a duck-blind with her buds.

A winner of multiple awards, a guest on many cooking shows, and the creator of her own cuisine company: butterroot — Tiffany dishes up some crazy stories, wild food tips and a big helping of her snappy wit in this episode of The Wild Dispatch Podcast.

A big thank-you to Tiffany for sharing her skills and stories with us today!

Be sure to check out her amazing food on Instagram and her website butterroot.com

New Update: be sure to check out her new mushroom salt blends HERE

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Ep023: Dr. Adrian de Villiers ↣ A legendary bowhunter from South Africa16 Apr 202402:02:24

Dr. Adrian de Villiers goes by many names, but perhaps the most notorious is Dr. Death. 

—A nickname coined after becoming the first South African to ever harvest the big 6 on foot, with nothing but a bow and arrows. (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and hippo)

Despite his ominous title, ‘the Doc’ has been sharing nuggets of wisdom with outdoor enthusiasts for decades. For over thirty years he’s written multiple books and over a thousand articles about hunting in South Africa and around the world. Unsurprisingly this guy has amazing stories and close-calls by the bucket load…

A very big thank you to the Doc for sharing his skills and stories with us today!

You can reach Dr. Adrian de Villers via his email sarc@icon.com 

You can purchase any his books: Bowhunting in Southern Africa, Whatever it Takes, The way I see it, and Bowhunting Dangerous Game by reaching out to him at the same email.



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Ep022: Hans & Adrienne Olufs ↣ The hunting family unit (Owners of West Coast Archery Shop) 09 Apr 202401:47:28

Today we’re excited to introduce two new guests to The Wild Dispatch Podcast.

Hans and Adrienne Olufs began their journey as high-school sweethearts with a mutual love of wild places... they’ve since become two halves of a backwoods power-couple.

Creators and owners of West Coast Archery Shop north of San Francisco, together they’ve helped build and support a community of archers, hunters, and likeminded adventure-lovers from the wider area. They’ve also achieved all this while raising a kid, who we should add has successfully chased more big game with a bow than most grown-ups!

Thanks again to Hans and Adrienne for all their great stories, tips, and for continuing to inspire us to get outside with our family!

You can visit the West Coast Archery Shop website or follow them on Instagram and Facebook

And be sure to sign up to the Last Chance Broadhead Shoot and Pack Race weekend too!

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EP021: Tracking Leopards for the President ↣ Renias Mhlongo & Alex Van Den Heever02 Apr 202401:59:34

The art of tracking an animal has been called one of the earliest forms of science. The first deductive thinking of our distant ancestors, in search of food.

Together Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo are helping to ensure these ancient techniques survive. Their books about tracking and their very own Tracker Academy continue to enhance tourism and conservation in South Africa — where they both live. While also educating a wider audience about the importance of diversity, the power of relationships in the workplace and how thinking like a tracker is essential for modern businesses all over the world.

Not only are they some of the most skilled trackers in the world, but they also happen to be fantastic story tellers too. Once again a big thank you to Renias and Alex for sharing their time and expertise!

You can visit their main website at alexandren.com or visit their Facebook page.
You can follow Alex on Instagram
Find the tracker academy at trackeracademy.co.za and follow on Instagram + Facebook
Also be sure to check out their 'Tracker Manual' and their biography 'Changing a Leopards spots'











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