Join Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen on The Crux True Survival Story Podcast as they dive into the extraordinary journey of Tony Peniche, Founder of the Pacific Northwest Survival Games. Discover how a backyard BBQ among friends evolved into a viral survival competition, attracting contestants and survival celebrities from popular TV shows. Tony shares his transition from a serial entrepreneur to a key figure in the survival community, the challenges and excitement of organizing survival events, and the importance of problem-solving and realistic survival training. This episode is packed with thrilling tales, insights into survival skills, and the spirit of camaraderie and competition.

00:00  Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast

00:30  Meet Tony Panish: Founder of the Pacific Northwest Survival Games

01:42  The Accidental Viral Event

03:57  From Marketing Consultant to Survival Event Creator

05:12  Personal Journey: Sobriety and New Beginnings

06:33  Inspiration from Family and Community

08:58  The Power of Seizing Opportunities

09:37  Connecting with the Survival Community

10:38  What Makes the Pacific Northwest Survival Games Unique?

15:08  Challenges and Competitions: Testing Real-World Skills

23:37  Transformations in Confidence and Skills

23:54  A Memorable Example: Joel's Journey

25:37  The Importance of Problem Solving in Survival

26:36  Essential Survival Gear

27:11  The Role of Signaling Devices

28:37  Logistical Challenges of Survival Events

29:21  Expanding Survival Games: Future Plans

32:34  Memorable Moments from Past Events

35:25  Casting and Celebrity Involvement

41:26  Final Thoughts and Farewell