WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien

On this episode of WOODSIDE, Ben details where he's been and what's happening next for WOODSIDE. A special thanks to all the people who have supported the podcast over the years. Love you guys. For premium subscribers, you can cancel your subscription at the https://woodside.supercast.com/ . Scroll down to the bottom of the page select the dropdown "How do I cancel my subscription?" and follow the...

In the first installment in Season 2 of WALLOW, Ben O'Brien, Sam Lungren, and Mike Kmon kick things off with some reflection on the realities of nonresident versus resident hunting, laugh at an insane article by a Bozeman influencer, and introduce some new segments for the season. Enjoy. Want more WOODSIDE content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com  to support what we do.

On the 73 rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Diana Rodgers, RD, a real food "nutritionist and sustainability advocate to talk about the reality of the meat wars, and the movement to disconnect us from our food.    

On the 72nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by the founder of North Bridger Bison, Matt Skoglund, to learn about how and why Matt went from a lawyer in Chicago to rancher in Montana. It's an inspiring story of love for wild places and risking it all to chase your dream.

On the 71 st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by editor and journalist Andrew McKean to dive into a recent survey on how our society views hunting, the issues with our sometimes rigid worldview, and how to find new hunters in new places. Enjoy.

In the 70th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is author and journalist Hal Herring to talk about some of the history of public lands advocacy in the US, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. It's a long one. Enjoy.  

In the 69th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined MeatEater's Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan to talk about the first time he felt the need to fight for an issue, his version of advocacy, and what's going on with corner crossing these days.

In the 68th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by author Ben Long to discuss his new book, what being a true advocate looks like, and how to navigate the politics of the outdoors. Enjoy. 

In the 67th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt, Sam Lungren, Mike Kmon, and RECOIL magazine editor Iain Harrison live from their wall tent bear camp in Montana. Enjoy!

In the 66th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his favorite duck guy Sean Weaver to talk about how to live a balanced life, the personal impacts of a hunting obsession, and what hunting demographics tell us about the future of our community. Enjoy.

In the 65th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by king of the sauces and griller of meats Andy Moeckel, AKA The Flip Flop Guy. The guys chat about the time Ben drank "pig liquor", talk about what it means to be a sheep hunter and go deep into Andy's story of overcoming alcohol addiction.

In the 64th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Nathan and Thomas Krick, the twin brothers that make up Identical Draw. The guys cover NewHunter.org, being an outdoor dad, and appreciating your place in the hunting industry. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 63rd episode of WOODSIDE, Miles Nolte joins to the show from the WOODSIDE south offices in New Zealand to talk about his move to a new country, hunting stags, and the gun culture in his adopted home. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 62nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John Snow to talk about whether consumers can trust gun reviews, how budget rifles became a big deal, and the real definition of gun culture.   Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 61 st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by former outfitter and guide Mike Kmon to talk about why he joined the WOODSIDE team and his brand spanking new title. The guys cover flow states in hunting, what it means to truly impart your knowledge, and much more. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 60 th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by U.S. Special Operations instructor John Barklow to dive into the state of hunting media today, the keys to a good mentorship, passing down traditional knowledge in the new media age, and being proficient in the backcountry. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 59th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by biologist, adventurer, and filmmaker Donnie Vincent to catch up about life and dig into how we define modern naturalism, the responsibility of hunting story tellers, and revisiting Donnie's viral video "Who We Are." Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 58th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by local cat hunters Brice Suhay and Scott Koelzer to talk about their season hunting mountain lions together. The guys also talk about the bond they share with each other and their hounds, plus tell some stories of up-close encounters with cats. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com  for weekly premium W...

In the 57th episode of WOODSIDE, marketing professional and all-around badass Bill Roden joins Ben to talk about the roadblocks that are keeping us from bringing together the broader outdoor community with the hunting world. The guys also talk about how to market hunting to everyone else. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium...

In the 56th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Remi Warren, Gregg Ring and Marshall Seedorff from aoudad camp in West Texas. The guys talk about the history and future of Texas exotics and hear the story of Remi's first aoudad. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 55th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Charles "The Rabbit Man" Rodney and his group of rabbit hunters from Maryland's eastern shore. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 54th of WOODSIDE, Ben is back East for Squirrel Camp 2023. A few days running around the woods with his dad, son, and good friend Bill Miller, who taught him all the best redneck things when he was a boy. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to  woodside.supercast. com  for weekly premium Woodside extra. 

In the 53rd episode of WOODSIDE, we're previewing this Spring's journey with our show ROOST, and the state of the wild turkey union. Enjoy! Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to  woodside.supercast. com  for weekly premium Woodside extra. 

In the 52nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life's Andrew McKean to talk about the motivations of hunters and the problems with fair chase. Andrew also helps Ben figure out the true path to being a hunting advocate. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 51 st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by MeatEater's Ryan "Cal" Callaghan to catch up on the early days of their friendship, why the show Yellowstone sucks, Kevin Costner's fake ass cowboy voice, owning failure in the woods, and a whole lot more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.