Joel Talks about some of his favorite plants and trees for bushcraft purposes. Medicine, food, and utility usage makes these the powerhouses of plants that every outdoors person should know. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

Bush Telegraph have an exclusive interview with Stewart Avon Arnold, Kate’s longtime dance collaborator. Stewart chats with Paul and Darrell about his first experience with Kate on the Tour of Life in 1979, where he and Gary Hurst danced with Kate for many of her songs from ‘The Kick Inside’, ‘Lionheart’ and ‘Never For Ever’. Stewart’s work with Ka…

Cole and Joel talk about the upcoming hunting course that they will be running, the ethics of hunting wild pigs, and the 10 steps to follow as a hunter for greater success! https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

Seán hosts a shorter mini episode all about Kate’s beautiful and unexpected short animation, Little Shrew! Apologies for the sound quality on this one - I was away from usual set up! With thanks to Tristan for production support!

Friction fire making is hard but very rewarding. This is an ancient technique of creating fire by rubbing 2 sticks together and was used by our ancestors. This is a skill that should be learned and not forgotten. Joel talks the listener through the process of making a kit and using the correct technique to spark an ember into flame. https://bushsur…

This podcast recounts the story of one man’s heart incident that proved almost fatal. We’ll hear from that man, Kirk Fessenbeck as well as the cardiologist who first saw him in the ER and the interventional cardiologist who performed his heart cath. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in …

George Bumann is a professional sculptor living with his wife, young son, and black Labrador Hobbes, at Yellowstone Park’s northern entrance in Gardiner, Montana. George has been a life-long observer of nature and was raised in his mother’s New York sculpture studio. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in wildlife ecology and has worked i…

Aaron Schmaus is a U.S. Air Force, combat veteran, writer, podcast host and outdoor media professional that has a passion for conservation and the outdoors. He has built a life around educating others about sustainable utilization, conservation, fitness and a better way of living life. His goal is to bridge the gap between hunters and non hunters. …

Dana Anderson, the self professed “professional hugger” is a larger than life character who is full of passion and love. Despite his age he has kept a youthful mindset and healthy body. Dana is a primitive skills enthusiast and a master flintknapper. He has lived a wild life and raised 6 kids off-grid. Cole and Joel dive into his lifestyle, mindset…

A key to success after a knee or hip replacement is physical and occupational therapy. In this podcast Physical Therapist Beth Jensen and Occupational Therapist Molly Bailey talk about how they help people pre- and post-surgery get back on their feet, living without joint pain. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regio…

Dub was a participant of season 11 of the ALONE SHOW. He spent 80 days in the Arctic Alone battling his mind. We dive deep into the physical, spiritual, and mental battles and how he overcame them. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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Seán celebrates 10 years since Kate's incredible Before The Dawn concerts by introducing audio memories sent in by fans from all over the world who were lucky enough to attend.

In this episode Joel runs Elk Hunting scenarios past Cole to help understand what and when to do certain things in different scenarios while elk hunting. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

Cole and Joel talk about how to get kids excited about being outdoors. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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 ma…

Paul and Darrell talk all things related to Kate's videos. They reminisce about the first time they saw these videos, glued to their TV sets, hoping that she would appear. What were their first impressions and what set Kate apart from other artists promoting their music at that time? They still stand the test of time today. Let's delve in to the ye…

Joined by Joel this episode and we Help a new Elk Hunter Drew Clement with scenarios and advice. Recalling events from the previous season and breaking them down to maybe Beter understand what went wrong and how to improve. Learning how to use hunting pressure to your advantage and what to do when another hunter is coming to your calling setup. htt…

Amos Rodriguez was a participant on Alone S7, Alone the skills challenge, and Alone frozen. He is a hunter and primitive skills practitioner. He teaches these skills to youth and adults. Amos talks about his first Elk harvest and the delicious pepperoni he made. He tells the tale of surviving the civil war in El Salvador when he was a child and how…

Cole and Joel talk about survival scenarios that occur in the backcountry. They talk about how and when to make good decisions If you get lost, injured or experience bad weather. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

In this episode Cole unpacks his backpack and goes through everything you need not want on a backcountry hunt https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

Donny is a former marine and master primitive skills practitioner. He has featured on shows such as Alone S6, Alone the Beast and Mud, Sweat & Beards. Donny has authored 3 books, of which we discuss his newest book Wild wisdom. Donny talked to his time with tribes in Africa, caves he has slept in, the core 4 survival skills, the sacred experience o…

Jamie is a good friend of Cole and Joel’s. They met at the annual hunting course that Joel and Cole run in Texas. Jamie has since then been bitten by the Elk bug and opens up about that in the discussion. They talk trials and tribulations of chasing Elk with a recurve bow. Jamie was a sailing boat captain for years and talks to being at sea for lon…

Luke tells stories from previous hunts along with tons of great advise for beginner elk hunters. Luke goes into his Tactics for hunting solo and how he is so successful so often using out of the box techniques all on public land with over the counter tags. Luke has about an 85% success rate in the elk wood and for a flatlander that's nothing to sha…

Luke Nichols is the host and founder of the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel. His videos feature him and his three sons as they explore the world camping, fishing, hunting, foraging and more. Joel has hosted Luke and his sons for a couple of videos including his recent trip with the Hadza bushmen. Joel and Cole get behind the scenes questions answered …

Joe Flowers is a knife designer for Condor and Tops knives. He also runs jungle expeditions through his business Bushcraft Global. He has spent years visiting and learning from indigenous tribes in the Amazon. We talk about dangerous snakes and insects in the jungle, survival tactics, and gear required to survive in the rainforest. Joe describes in…

On our debut episode of Flatlander Friday, Cole and his guests Eric and Ben talk archery elk hunting. Covering topics like backpacking into the backcountry, as well as covering ground in a vehicle, different calling scenarios, and so much more. Subscribe to the Flatlander YouTube Channel, or tune in LIVE every other Thursday for new episodes! Click…

Joel and Cole introduce a new hunting series exclusively for hunters, fisherman, scavengers, and foragers. “Flatlander Friday” will be hosted by Cole Wilks ever second Friday of the month live on his YouTube channel @flatlander. Listeners can ask questions live! This is a wonderful opportunity for new hunters however experienced hunters will benefi…

Joe Flowers is a knife designer for Condor and Tops knives. He also runs jungle expeditions through his business Bushcraft Global. He has spent years visiting and learning from indigenous tribes in the Amazon. We learn all about the issues these people face and the traditional skills that they have mastered to survive such a harsh environment. http…

The grief that comes from the loss of someone close to us can impact us in different ways. SBL Hospice Bereavement Counselor Dakota Jones addresses the questions we all have about dealing with grief and offers a variety of coping strategies. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Cen…

Since 2010, Callie has been living outside under trees, tarps, canvas and caves. She lives nomadically with a herd of pack goats that she raised, which allows her to be sustained directly from the land. Callie talks about defending the goats from predators, how they sustain her diet, and processing road kill deer. Callie was the runner up on Season…

Joel and Cole discuss Joel’s recent visit with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. Joel leads full immersion group trips with the Hadza every year. Joel talks about the incredible survival skills of the Hadza. The Hadza are genetically the oldest Hunter gatherers alive and still subsist off hunting and foraging. They live in the Yaeda valley in Tanzania, …

In today's episode, Cole sits down with his wife Kaycee after their 8-day road trip from Oregon to Texas. They discuss the evolution of their road-trips together over the past 10 years - different equipment and gear, types of travel, and even how to pick a campsite on various types of public land, including boondocking to established campsites. The…

Keith Syers from the History Channel’s Alone Season 7 joins us for today’s show. Keith and his wife, Jen, are homesteaders in Kentucky where they raise livestock, harvest wildlife, and wild edibles from the land like mushrooms & wild greens. Keith is an avid traditional bow hunter, as well as a very talented black powder rifle builder. He uses his …

EJ Snyder is a former combat veteran and well known as a Naked and Afraid legend. He has been a participant on several seasons of the show and was also co-host on Discovery channels Dual Survival. He is tough as nails, has a no bullshit attitude and is loaded with passion. He is a motivational speaker, outdoor skills teacher, and is involved in sev…

James Van Lanen is an anthropologist with expertise in human ecology and hunter-gatherer studies. He previously spent thirteen years working as a Subsistence Resource Specialist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, where he worked on projects with several Yukon River communities. James has also worked on conservation issues with indigenous c…

Cole and Joel talk about Joel’s upcoming trip back to Tanzania to visit the Hadza. Cole asks questions about the travel logistics and the Hadza culture. The Hadza still live a traditional hunter gatherer lifestyle relying on the survival skills that were passed down over thousands of years. They hunt and forage for wild fruits, honey, and roots for…

Correy Hawke is a friend and fellow participant from ALONE season 7. He was also the winner of the show The Ultimate marksman. Correy is a former US marine and currently a professional bow builder for his company Organic archery. He has shifted into teaching the ancient art to others. We dive deep into spirituality and how Psilocybin has greatly im…

Jon Young is a master storyteller, tracker, and mentor. He is the author of “What the Robin knows” and “Coyotes guide to connecting with nature”. Jon was mentored by Tom Brown Jr after meeting him at the age of ten years old. He has also spent time learning from the San bushmen. He has taught wilderness survival, tracking, and bird language profess…

Joel interviews Cole Wilks and Shell Armogida, the participants of Discovery channels Naked and Afraid show (Season 17, episode 1). They spent 21 days in the African bush surviving off the land. We talk about the mental strength required, foraging, hunting, and how effective good partnership is. Shell is a farmer in Florida and such a badass women.…

Matt Graham has featured on several survival TV shows such as Discovery channels Dual Survival. He is an author, runner, and primitive skills instructor. He opens up about his recent and past desert walkabout adventures, his commitment to a hunter-gatherer diet, and the profound joy he finds in connecting with a wild place. Ever wondered how the pr…

Cole and Joel talk about shelters and cover the following: How to construct a long term wilderness shelter How to use a fire for warmth and cooking inside and outside a shelter How to make a bed in your shelter How to use tarps, trash bags, or emergency blankets as improvised cover How to make an effective tarp & hammock camp setup Various aspects …

Paul and Darrell interview the iconic dancer and choreographer, Anthony van Laast. Anthony was the choreographer for the Tour of Life in 1979, after having featured opposite Kate in the 'Hammer Horror' video and European TV appearances. His incredible work with Kate on tour, and subsequent work on the BBC 'Kate Show' are discussed in this interview…

Joel Turner is the founder of shot IQ and a 2 time world Elk calling champion. He is a very accomplished trad bow hunter and natural teacher. Cole and Joel pick his brain about controlling target panic, elk calling, and hunting blacktail deer. #wilderness survival #bushcraft #hunting #nature https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/…

Cole and Joel discuss the fundamental principles of building an emergency survival shelter to stay warm and dry. We cover the when, why, where, what, and how to do it. #wilderness survival #bushcraft #hunting #nature https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/โดย Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon