Episode-307- An interview with David Wendell [61:31m]:
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David Wendell of Bushcraft on Fire joins us today, so while I am at my BOL today you guys still get a show. I met Dave at Dirttime09 and we struck up a friendship so I asked him to appear on TSP.
Join us today as we discuss…
- Why bushcraft skills are important and how they build confidence
- The close link between “urban prepping” and primitive skills
- Why Dave is so passionate about sharing his knowledge
- Thoughts on being a vegetarian and getting adequate protein
- How gardening, permaculture and attracting wildlife to your property don’t just provide you food but an education as well
- Why people are communal and will always from communities and societies
- How you can learn more about plants in your area and find edibles anywhere
- The joy of rural living and leaving the city behind
- Why debt has no place in the life of a survivalist
- Why people need to be prepared and should learn many of the once common skills we have lost
- Thoughts on bugging in vs. bugging out there is a right answer
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Episode-294- An Interview With Ron Hood [62:34m]:
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Today the legendary Ron Hood joins us on TSP to wrap up a week of discussing the application of primative skills in urban environments during emergencies and other situations.
Ron Developed his early wilderness interests as a member of the Military Intelligence Community while in the Army Security Agency (ASA). After training, Ron spent a year in the Middle East and nearly 18 months in Vietnam. Since the military Ron taught accredited classes in Wilderness Skills at two Universities for over 20 years, authored numerous articles for National magazines, published a Guidebook to the Sierra as well as appearing on many TV and Radio Programs. Ron spends much of his time learning, practicing and studying wilderness and survival skills with native populations around the world.
Ron has organized and led month long expeditions to the Andean Cordillera of Chile in search of ancient Inca sites, as well as two long term expeditions to reach, research and film the isolated Chapra/Candoshi tribes of Peru. You can learn more about the Peruvian expeditions in our Woodsmaster video series. Ron was also the Team Captain of “Team Johnny G” during the hyper endurance “Race Across America” (RAAM).
Ron has been featured in dozens of TV programs including special 30 minute programs with Backpacker Magazines “Anyplace Wild”, Myth Busters, Ultimate Survival, Nickelodeon and Japanese Televisions NHK network as well as many others. Ron is also writes a survival column for SWAT magazine.
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Episode-291- An Interview with Dave Canterbury [42:13m]:
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Today we have Dave Canterbury on The Survival Podcast. Dave is most widely known for his amazing videos on YouTube where he has about 250 videos posted. Watching his youtube videos is like getting a college degree is like getting a college degree in bush craft with both primitive and modern methods. In fact he will soon be appearing in series on The Discovery Channel about wilderness survival thanks to all his hard work.
Dave is also the owner of Wilderness Outfitters Archery and “The Pathfinder School” He is an amazing resource and has worked tirelessly to help people learn to reconnect with their roots by spending quality time in the wilderness.
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Episode-290- An Interview with John McCann [44:16m]:
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Today on The Survival Podcast I have the privilege of interviewing John McCann, owner of Survival Resources and the author of, “Build the Perfect Survival Kit”. John has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show and been published in the New York Times.
John has a long history in the survival industry and you talk to him and read his work you quickly realize that he really loves what he does for a living. He has spent years in the bush out of a pure passion for the outdoors and over those years experimented with various components, configuration and construction techniques for making survival kits. He continues to this day to refine the process and personally train students.
Resources for today’s show…
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You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.
Episode-164- Assembling and Using a Survival Fishing Kit [43:27m]:
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Today I decided to so something more in the realm of “traditional survival skills” or the more typical “wilderness survival skills” that many popular survival shows are based on. Today we discuss assembling both a very basic bare bones fishing kit and a more advanced better equipped version with complete survival fishing gear included.
Tune in today to hear…
- Why caring a fishing kit makes so much sense
- Can you find fish anywhere, well as long as you can find reasonable water supplies, yes
- Why you need an air/water tight container for your tackle
- Advice on hook sizes
- How to make a “frog gig” using large hooks
- How the spin fishermen can effectively use even the tiniest of dry flys
- How to find bait in survival situations
- Bait or food, the choice is yours, a new version of “a bird in the hand”
- How to make a “hobo reel”
- Advice on a collapsible fishing rod, get one, carry it, it beats a hobo reel or improvised can pool
- Why you should carry netting
- Minnow soup? It might be “what’s for dinner”
- Advice on carrying more fishing line then you think you will need
Resources for Today’s Show
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You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.
Episode-140- Dealing with Venomous Snakes [44:58m]:
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I am a reptile enthusiast and have always both loved and respected snakes. Today’s show discusses identification of venomous snakes, avoiding bites and basic first aid. I also am continuing to tell you what our stimulus bill could have been spent on. Don’t forget what these clowns have done, don’t go back to sleep!
Tune in to hear…
- How the new number of 790 Billion could buy a 2KWh Solar System for every owner occupied single family home in America
- The 4 Types of Venomous Snakes Native to North America
- Identifying the coral snake vs king snakes and scarlet snakes
- The story of my Copperhead bite and what it taught me about the “least” dangerous of North America’s venomous snakes
- Why 90% of more of venomous snake bites are completely preventable and not the snakes fault
- How harmless snakes are killed via identification
- What to do when a dangerous snake is in an area where it is not acceptable to leave it alone
- Why making noise won’t scare a snake at all but walking heavily will
- The basic first aid that can be helpful when you get bitten
- When you have to break the rules a bit to save your own life
- A plea to “cure your ignorance” if you believe the only good snake is a dead snake
Resources for Today’s Show
Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.
You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.
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