Muttering Pines

In this episode of Muttering Pines, I sit down with Chef Paul Rogalski—co-owner of Calgary's acclaimed Rouge Restaurant and co-host of "Wild Harvest" alongside Les Stroud. Over tequila old fashioneds, we delve into Paul's culinary journey, his passion for foraging, and his adventures with Survivorman himself. We also chat about the wonders of rose hips, the versatility of Galium, the allure of stinky cheese, crafting the perfect charcuterie board for the wild, campfire cooking tips, the charm of tinned fish, and even sprinkle in some trivia. It's a flavourful mix of stories and insights you won't want to miss.Connect with Chef Paul Rogalski:Website: chefpaulrogalski.comInstagram: @chefrogalskiWatch "Wild Harvest" on YouTube: Wild Harvest | Season 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode with chat with Jeremy Barham, a psychologist and therapist about the mental health benefits of doing things with your hands, we also drink a wild Negroni and fire off some trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we talk about the big changes taking place in the world of Muttering Pines, I recount some hunting mistakes that led to this seasons whitetail bust, and we talk about building a fold-down murphy bar! What are you waiting for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going out on a win this season! We get the chance to sit down with none other than one of Canada's most iconic country singer-songwriters... Corb Lund. We chat about his new album El Viejo, the Alberta coal mining situation, and his good, late friend, the legend Ian Tyson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down for beers with the Low Water Bridge Band and chat about their music, their start, turkey hunting, whitetails, and whiskey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your hunting pack and strap in, we chat with Dylan Eyers from EatWild about Elk Hunting, sitting still, and of course... trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first short story, we recount the experience of a lone hunter on the tail of a herd of elk. After an unexpected turn of events, the horns on his wall are different than he expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we ramble on about mental health in men, the stigmas behind it, and what we personally do to cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎧 Get ready for this week's podcast episode featuring the incredible singer-songwriter, Del Barber, straight out of Manitoba! 🌟 We're diving deep into his world of unique characters, storytelling, deer hunting, and top it off with some rapid-fire trivia! 🎸🎙️Join us as we unravel Del Barber's creative process and discover the magic behind his character-driven, no-bullshit lyrics and soul-stirring melodies. 🎶✨ We'll also get a glimpse into his obsession with the outdoors as he shares tales from his deer hunting escapades and his love of fishing. 🌲🦌#DelBarber #SingerSongwriter #ManitobaMusic #InspirationOverload #StorytellingMagic #DeerHuntingAdventures #RapidFireTrivia #PodcastFun #MusicLoversUnite #podcast #deerhunting #hunting #fishing #countrymusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with Jay Nichol aka The Mindful Hunter. We pick his brain about everything from the mental fortitude it takes to do a 15 day solo hunt, how to get hunting tags in the US, what makes a good product review, and how his foray into bodybuilding both compliments and conflicts with his passion for big hunts. Get your head on straight and get in shape, it’s the Mindful Hunter.Follow The Mindful HunterWatch Him on YouTubeMindful ReviewsShop Muttering Pines Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we chat with West Virginia natives Chris and Donnie Davisson of the Davisson Brothers Band! We dive into the generations old history behind their Appalachian Country Music, how their latest album Home Is Where The Heart Is came to be, their centuries old family farm, hunting, fishing, beer and yes… even trivia! We even learn that they’ve been on a show with Canada’s very own Shania Twain!Their new album Home Is Where The Heart Is debuts on April 28th 2023, and you can check out their new singles below. Remember, keep on choochin’!Davissonbrothersband.com@davissonbrothersbandSingles on Spotify and wherever you listen to your favourite music, check out their video for mountain high below:Mountain HighFollow us on YouTube and check out mutteringpines.com for more episodes and merch!#countrymusic #westvirginia #podcast #country #interview #davissonbrothers #hunting #fishing #farming #beer #georgestraight #colterwall #corblund #gordonlightfoot #shaniatwain #alwaysontour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we chat with Nathan Gareau of Knifewear about the types, uses, and caring for Japanese Knives and blades in general. We also submit him to some hard trivia, which he slices through easily. As always, keep on choochin'.Don't forgot to subscribe and check out http://mutterinpines.com for apparel and our other episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we chat about the various types of power options for homesteading. We weigh the benefits and costs of grid power, solar, and generator power and what types of activities take the most power. If you like wattage, this episode will really shed some rays on your electricity options out in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we chat with Adam Thompson, founder of Friday Sock Co., about his journey from starting a small sock company to growing it into a wholesale empire. We'll also discuss what machines he should buy for his farmhouse in rural Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our first episode back, we chat with agriculture journalist Trevor Bacque about the cost of entry to agriculture in Alberta, the razor thin margins ranchers have to deal with, and the brand loyalty when it comes to John Deer, New Holland and other machines. We also premiere our new ‘Guest To Know You’ segment where we put Trevor on the spot with a little rural trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up our 2022 season by sitting in the shop and drinking. We also talk about what we liked this year, what we want for 2023 (looking at you @colterwall, @jeremyclarkson1, @corblund, @prideofgypsies), ATVs, bees, mead, the farm, and for some reason flat Earthers... but mostly we just ramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iHunter! The must-have app for any hunter, or landowner, or... anybody traversing the outdoors. We sat down and had a chat with Mark Stenroos, the creator of iHunter and got his take on new features, the origin of the business, getting land permission, and much more. We also talk about docking for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we chat with Cabin Brewing's Haydon Dewes about home-brew equipment, yeast, temperature control and... diaper beer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we chat with Rob Sawchuk of Turkey & Pistols on what it's like to strike out on your own and turn your hobby into a venture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we ramble on about how to field dress all sorts of wild game from deer to a wet hot Canadian Goose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.