In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're catching up with Joel Yukich, a hunter, fisherman, and content creator who is living a truly unique life on the remote Chatham Islands.Joel shares what it's really like to live and work in one of New Zealand's most isolated communities. We talk about his job on a commercial crayfishing boat, the incredible hunting and gathering opportunities (including the local delicacy, Weka!), and his passion for cooking and sharing wild food through his platform, "Blokes Can Cook Too."In this episode, we discuss:[02:53 ] Moving to the Chatham Islands and the unique lifestyle.[06:28 ] Hunting Weka: What do they taste like?[18:33 ] The intense reality of working as a commercial crayfisherman.[30:35 ] Joel's upbringing in Tokoroa and the challenges he faced.[52:52 ] The story behind his cooking platform, "Bles Can Cook Too."[01:21:08 ] His role as the community gardener.[01:42:29 ] A raw and honest conversation about parenting and life's challenges.This is a story about forging your own path and living off the land in one of the wildest corners of New Zealand.#ChathamIslands #HuntingNZ #Crayfishing #Podcast #NewZealandCheck Joels content out at the links below:https://www.instagram.com/blokescancooktoo/https://www.facebook.com/Blokescancooktoohttps://www.youtube.com/@blokescancooktooDon't forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy these yarns and also follow The Big Yarn on instagram too:https://www.instagram.com/thebigyarnpodcast/