LIMBITLESS Podcast

The LIMBITLESS  Podcast -- Men's Alliance Mondays series is hosting John "MacGyver" Martin, hailing out of Calvary Tribe, Syracuse, New York. I met MacGyver when he reached out to notify me he was planning to visit my tribe, Shore Tribe, and planning to lead the Devo the night of his visit. The connection continued from there. Following MacGyver's visit at Shore Tribe, I was ab...

Have you ever considered writing a book? If so, have you struggled with the questions of where or how to start, how to publish, and potentially put your work on the market? In Episode 46, I host fellow author, outdoorsman, and man of faith, Michael Birky. Michael is a self-published author, a growing presence in the outdoor industry, and a strong Christian man. Listen in as we share how we met, ou...

LIMBITLESS Outdoors and the LIMBITLESS Podcast is all about overcoming obstacles. The major contributor to overcoming said obstacles and being LIMBITLESS is being FAITHFUL to God. My journey in faith has led me to the fastest growing men's group in America (...and currently in 5 different countries), Men's Alliance. Simply put, Men's Alliance is, "Sharpening men to be the husba...

In Episode 44 we dive into the world of faith-based outdoor hunting and fishing ministries, specifically Ironman Outdoors. Patrick Tyndall founded Ironman Outdoors 19 years ago, and the organization has grown and prospered since day one. The mission -- Provide outdoor hunting and fishing adventures centered around growing God's kingdom. BRILLIANT!!! I pray this episode will lead many of you t...

When I think of quality game calls, I do not think of diagrams named after has-been riverboat gamblers.... No, when I think of quality game calls, I think of none other than Jason Phelps and Phelps Game Calls. Episode 43 is far more than just game calls, though. In fact, Jason and I spend more time sharing thoughts about the lush fragrance of western Washington's springtime nasal indulgences,...

A stick above all sticks! A Climbing stick to be more precise. Mike Melgaard, owner of Versa Outdoors, joins us on this episode to discuss his new, and innovative, Shadow climbing stick. What makes this stick so unique? Well, pretty much everything about it. What you should know before hitting the listen button on whatever platform you choose -- Watch the YouTube version to see the Shadow stick an...

What is Barbarian Deer Camp? The simple answer is 3 barbarians sharing deer camp together. The details are in the episode... Episode 41 has three outdoorsmen gathered around a fire, sharing a host of commonalities, including fishing, hunting, their love of Jesus, and men's ministry. This episode is filled with laughter, technical edits, chatter about fishing and hunting, volume changes, and t...

What does it mean to be a "man" in this modern day? Is it physical strength? Tattoos or how many guns you own? Is it your perceived status by the vehicle you drive or the career you hold? Joby Martin, founder of the Church of Eleven22, author, spiritual leader, and avid outdoorsman, shares with us how God designed and intended us to act like men, and what masculinity looks like through C...

How are you making a difference in the outdoors?  In this episode, we venture into a new topic for the LIMBITLESS Podcast, conservation and propagation of a species. Tanner Tripp, founder of Wild Giants, shares his vision and plans to establish a conservation program in eastern Europe.  This is an awesome episode capturing the vision and focus of this young hunter, and how he plans to save diminis...

Episode 38 of the LIMBITLESS Podcast is about HHA USA Mission 38! If you're a 70's or 80"s kid, you might say this episode is 38 Special. LOL One of my best friends, and non-profit business partner, Michael Sims, and I recorded this event recap while sitting in the Madison, WI airport after spending several days of archery, fellowship and supporting the HHA USA Mission 38 event. We...

Episode 37: Brad Brooks - Owner of Argali Outdoors. Argali Outdoors is one of my favorite companies in the outdoor industry. Since being introduced to the brand in 2022, I have relied on Argali shelters ever since. Additionally, the men and women behind the scenes are avid wilderness adventurers and we share similar passions. This is one of the shortest recordings the LIMBITLESS Podcast has produc...

Episode 36 breaks into some new content and the first of a certain kind of profession, Michael Mancl, co-owner of Breaking Point TV. This episode looks through the lens of a professional videographer in the outdoor world, but that is not all of what we discuss. Download or navigate to YouTune, and enjoy a conversation about the journey of Breaking Point TV, professional videography, Michael's...

Episode 35 is one of rare opportunity for me.  I had the pleasure of hosting and engaging with another amputee outdoor enthusiast. Being on the end of the mic asking Nate to share his story and struggles as an amputee and cancer survivor was emotional and invigorating. Husband. Father. Amputee. Cancer survivor. Small business owner. Endurance runner. Fitness fanatic. Outdoor enthusiast. Hunter. Ba...

Episode 34 is filled with several shared interests.  The show hosted Bob Barteck, hailing from the State of Wisconsin. Bob is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic, avid backcountry hunter, and a passionate man of faith. When I hit the record button the morning or our recording, I had only one concern, "How long will this episode end up being?" I knew the two of us could potentially sit and ta...

It is turkey season, and one of my favorite times of the year. Turkey hunting, more specifically backcountry turkey hunting, is rapidly rising to the top of list of my favorite things to do. In this Waypoint, I wanted to share a fond memory and the reasoning behind the title, "Code Word: "Sesame Street". In celebration of the topic, I decided to share a few pages from my recently pu...

This episode is powerful!  Please welcome Phil Kepple, owner of 4 Arrows Outdoors to the LIMBITLESS Podcast. I met Phil Kepple at the Archery Trade Association show in 2022 and we have become great friends and brothers in Christ. The first half of this episode is about how we met, Phil's life and family and his archery shop, 4 Arrows Outdoors. It is my pleasure as a podcast host to share the...

The sport of archery, bowhunting, and venturing into the wilderness has become a popular form of therapy, especially for veterans of the military and the first responder community. Focusing on the topic of archery, modern studies have validated the therapeutic benefits of the stick and string in relation to the mind and body. I personally have found great improvements in mental health, and my pass...

If you are listening to the audio podcast version, you are missing the meat and potatoes of this Waypoint Episode. Nothing like receiving a care package from one of your favorite outdoor companies, this particular package being from Badlands Gear, only to find a soon-to-be-released item meant to challenge my LIMBITLESS garment preference. For those who know me, I rely heavily on the Badlands Varia...

Episode 31: Joe Rhodes and the Kniedstedt Foundation LIMBITLESS Podcast listenters! This episode is about service. - Service to those who served our nation - Service to an organization honoring those who served - Service to our brothers and sisters - Service to our faith in Jesus Christ I had the honor and privilege of hosting Joe Rhodes to discuss his role with the Kniestedt Foundation, the 5 W&a...

Outdoor and athletic nutrition has become one of the fastest growing and saturated markets in the "anything sports-related" world. Running, bodybuilding, functional fitness, cycling, hunting... The list goes on and on. I remember back in the 90's, while stationed in Naples, Italy as a young US Navy sailor, I spent half a months pay on the Cybergenics Muscle-building stack. At $140 a...

After a wonderful holiday break, the LIMBITLESS Podcast returns (for how long I do not know) with a guest who is near and dear to my heart, Chris Hamm of HHA Sports and HHA USA. Chris and I spend an hour chatting about the future of the LIMBITLESS Podcast, new products from the HHA Sports line-up and dive deep into the purpose and activities revolving around HHA USA, its purpose, and upcoming even...

I have been looking forward to scheduling and recording with Henry Ferguson for at least 2 years. I initially encountered Henry through our mutual admiration of Badlands Gear. Our shared passion for hunting and the outdoor industry continued to bring us closer together. That path has finally led us to recording an episode together. If you love archery and mule deer hunting you will enjoy this epis...

Fish or Die, founded on the premise of our nations forefathers and their "Join or Die" mentality and love of fishing (even they knew better than to eat large mouth bass). Founder and CEO of "Fish or Die Bait Company", Taylor Magditch, is a veteran, LEO and proud resident of Pennsylvania. With a passion for pursuing small mouth bass and quality soft-plastic baits, Taylor embarke...

Episode 26: Making Holsters Great Again with Venandi Holsters has been named after #47, releasd on the day of his election announcement and in celebration of another 4 years of our right as Americans to own and bear arms. This recording is all about Venandi Holsters, weapon retainment and of course several rabbit holes. I connected with Brian early in his custom retainment selling days, and we swi...

As listeners, you might not realize it, but I will jump at a chance to discuss backcountry hunting at a moments notice. Especially when it is with another party who is as passionate about the endeavor as I am. With that said, Episode 25 host's a buddy of mine currently out of Virgnia Beach, Virginia, who experienced his first backcountry hunt this past September (circa 2024). Not a stranger t...