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Cole and Joel talk bushcraft, wilderness survival, hunting, nature connection, philosophy, spirituality and so much more. We get deep with our guests, ranging from accomplished experts to the most interesting people you have never heard of.
Host: Cole Wilks
Cohost: Joel van der Loon
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Jacks has backpacked hundreds of miles solo in a variety of locations around the world. She took part in a year long bushcraft course in Scotland which led her toward teaching outdoor skills. Jacks started Wildcard Wilderness Survival School after working for other schools for years. Jacks has taught people from all walks of life but now focuses mainly on women only classes. She will be one of the contributing instructors for the new survival mastery program. https://www.wildcardwildern...
In this opening Episode Joel and I introduce ourselves. We talk about how we met, what we do for a living and just have a fun first podcast with each other while out hog hunting in some remote Texas country. FIRST 50 SUBSCRIBERS THAT LEAVE A REVIEW GET A FREE ONLINE SURVIVAL COURSE! Simply subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 STAR review. Then send me a message at the link below to get your FREE SURVIVAL COURSE! https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/contact-survival-school-bend Joel van der...
Darren Silver, MA, is a rite of passage guide, Nature-Connected Coach, ceremonialist, and innovative educator. He has nearly two decades of experience working with ritual, wilderness living skills, and guiding transformational experiences residentially and internationally. A gifted storyteller and apprentice to the old myths, Darren weaves the power of the natural world, vision, and community in devotion to the remembrance of regenerative culture. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Vi...
Cole and Joel talk talk about a variety of subjects including hunting with a traditional bow and things to consider with your setup. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Justin Egliskis is a unique individual with a desire to help people align their energy and feel fulfillment in their lives. His perspective is refreshing and certainly promotes contemplation around how to live life as a better man. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Jessica Carew Kraft, an urban wife and mom of two, was firmly rooted in the modern world, complete with a high-powered career in tech and the sneaking suspicion that her lifestyle was preventing her and her family from truly thriving. Determined to find a better way, Jessica quit her job and set out to learn about "rewilding" from people who reject the comforts and convenience of civilization by using ancient tools and skills to survive. Along the way, she learned how to turn sticks into fire...
Ryder Redfield is a close friend and ranch manager in Central Oregon. Ryder talks about his connection to the land, wildlife and his struggles with finding purpose and understanding in life. Joel and Ryder talk about their friendship and the spiritual growth they have experienced together through community and psychedelics. https://www.ryderredfield.com/ https://jimgreenfootwear.com/ https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout t...
Joel and Cole update the listeners with their hunting and fishing adventures over this spring season. Check out http://jimgreenfootwear.com/ for barefoot style boots. Made durable and comfortable. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Aaron Bott is the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wolf Biologist. Joel and Aaron discuss the complexities of managing wolves on a landscape and the controversy that wolves cause. Aaron talks to the history, behavior, and characteristics of wolves and the ungulates they prey on. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Gary is a Naked and Afraid survival legend. He is a larger than life character that has a passion for the planet and reducing consumption. He is renowned for eating almost anything and tells us all about it and why he does it. We laugh hard on this one! Enjoy https://garygolding.com/ https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Ray Livingston was a participant on Alone season 6 and the co-host of the show Mud, Sweat & Beards. Ray is a hunting guide and primitive skills enthusiast with a particular interest in conservation and predator hunting. He was formerly a police officer, an experience he views as very valuable in his spiritual development. Cole & Joel dive into his spirituality and philosophy as well as his hunting endeavors. They talk about hunting bullfrogs, predators, and so much more. https:/...
Jeremy Coburn has a PhD in Linguistics with a concentration on African languages and linguistics. He has focused his research on the Hadzabe Hunter gatherers of Tanzania, East Africa. Cole and Joel dive into the unique click like language of the Hadza as well as all the challenges they face with the decline of their historical hunting grounds. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass f...
Kielyn and her husband Dave are professional winter travel and wilderness living guides. Together they run a company called Lure of North offering winter expeditions. They live off grid in Espanola, Ontario which is also the base camp for their expeditions. Cole and Joel dive into the off grid lifestyle, being isolated, her marriage, and her experiences on Alone season 7. Visit https://lureofthenorth.com/ to sign up for an incredible winter expedition. https://bushsurviv...
As an avid adventurer, seasoned photographer, and survival expert, Sunny Mia has dedicated a life to capturing the essence of the great outdoors while equipping others with the skills needed to thrive in nature's embrace. Having completed Discovery Channel’s 21-day survival challenge on *Naked and Afraid*, and serving as a first aid instructor for three years, along with six additional years in the medical field as a patient clinician and medical instructor, Sunny's expertise goes far beyond...
David Story is the executive producer for Discovery channels Naked and Afraid show. Cole and Joel talk to him about his role, the camera crew, the editing process, scouting locations and how to find participants. David talks to the challenges of producing a survival show and shares his experiences through some great stories. Think you have what it takes to be a participant on the show? Apply at www.metalflowersmedia.com https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com...
Captain Dean Thomas is a life long saltwater fisherman. He is the co-host of the Bite Me podcast and has been a professional fishing guide for over 20 years. Cole and Dean talk about the beauty of being on the water and fishing from a kayak. https://www.fishingtackleunlimited.com/meet-the-team https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support u...
Cole and Joel talk about the importance of having good woodsmanship skills. Bowhunters need to get close to the animals they pursue and to do it they need to study the animal, predict where it may be and then get very close for a shot. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Yana Robertson is a friend and a well accomplished traditional bowhunter. She is the daughter of Master Bowyer Dick Robertson the owner and founder of Robertson Stykbows. We talk about her childhood, hunting whitetails and Elk, and her approach to hunting. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us.
Zach Henry is an outdoor educator and teacher at the forge school in Bend Oregon. Zach has a very unique and refreshing perspective on educating young men in this modern and domesticated world. Cole and Joel explore his perspective and reflect on the experience of having three teenage boys attend the annual hunting course in Texas. Visit Forge school here: https://www.forge.school/ https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on c...
Cole, Joel, and great friend Keith Syers share stories and thoughts at pig hunting camp in Texas. Conversation revolves around the trad bow vs compounds, hunting ethics and stalking wild pigs. Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discou...
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