Fieldcraft Survival

In this week's podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela is joined by Tactical Games Athlete and Fieldcraft Ambassador Collyn Currie to discuss training, fitness, life in the desert, goal setting, and more. Collyn is a sponsored athlete who has a background of overcoming a physical health challenge to become a personal trainer. She is constantly seeking to "do big thi...

Jason Day, Vice President of Business Development for UNIT Solutions, has extensive military and law enforcement background. Jason served over 12 years in the Active Duty Army, including leadership roles in the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, with 12 deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. His awards include the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge. Beyond the military,...

Owen performed over 10 minutes of chest compressions on James who had a major cardiac event and survived. James had passed out after a martial arts seminar and a combination of CPR, AED, and first responder care brought him back from the dead. In this week's podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela interviews the rescuer and then the  patient in this episode. James is cur...

Jon Jackson of Comfort Farms and Stag Vets Inc joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Jackson shares his interest in farming and tracing food back through his ancestral roots from the trans Atlantic slave trade. Jackson runs an organization providing veterans with a healthy outlet raising animals, humane butchering, and providing meals from the farm. Estela and Jackson discuss the importan...

Director of Survival Kevin Estela is joined by President of Battle Horse Knives Alicia Coppins McQuain in this week's podcast. The two have a long history as friends going back to the Wilderness Learning Center where Estela was the Lead Survival Instructor and Coppins McQuain was a frequent guest with her family. In the podcast, she shares her role at the custom knife company that can build on...

Kevin Estela and Gerry Young recently attended the Georgia Bushcraft Fall Gathering. In this podcast, they share some of their experiences at the event as well as some key tips if you plan on attending any trade show or similar event. The two provide some of the lessons learned for cold weather camping, building a network in the outdoor community, what to pack, the camp kitchen setup, and getting...

Patrick York Ma of Prometheus Design Werx joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Both Ma and Estela have worked together for years and the two discuss the outdoor industry in the 80s and 90s, adventure travel and movies, and friends in the blast and cast industry and camping/overland community. Ma shares his interest in early land rovers, his opinion on Luke Skywalker vs Rey's journey...

In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela is joined by "the Glock Whisperer", Johnny Glocks. Jack Schmitt is the owner and mastermind behind Johnny Glocks and he shares his history learning how to modify Glocks, build a small business, and overcome criticism common in the firearms industry. Johnny Glocks also provides insight into a new product releasing soon that has been tested to extre...

In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Nate Kouhana, a former Green Beret and the founder of Anthem Snacks, a premium meat snack company. Nate's journey takes us from his military service to his move to Montana where we'll explore his passion for the outdoors and his mission as an entrepreneur. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠BioProtein Technology⁠ : Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off...

Join Doc Jones, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Med, as he hosts this episode featuring Greg Lapin, Fieldcraft Survival's Head Professor of Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg shares insights into his background and extensive experience in law enforcement, unveiling the unique journey that led him to embrace a lifestyle centered around Jiu-Jitsu. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠BioProtein Technol...

This week's podcast is a recap of the Advanced Survival Experience held in Ware Shoals, SC. This is the first time the course has been offered through Fieldcraft Survival and the host, Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives, joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela, to share important lessons learned and more. Eastland assumed the role of "Chief Dogwood" and the ev...

Join Bryan Ray, a former Special Forces veteran with 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, as he discusses his journey from military life to his current role as the Institutional and Government Sales lead at H.V.M.N. - Health Via Modern Nutrition. In this podcast, Bryan shares his insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving excellence, drawing from his vast global experiences and pas...

Lt. Col. Freddie Blish has an incredible history of military service and involvement in the firearms community. Coming from a family of fighting men dating back to the 17 century, Blish served in the USMC for 24 years. He has worked for Aimpoint, Robar, and GUNSITE academy. Blish joins Kevin Estela who he recommended for the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation scholarship and the two discuss flag etique...

Dr. Ian Reight returns in this week's podcast with Kevin Estela. Reight is a trauma surgeon in Maine who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. The two discuss common injuries from outdoor activities that include cold exposure, venomous bites, "minor surgery", and more. Dr. Reight's first podcast generated many follow up questions that are presented in this one. Sponsors and A...

In this week's podcast, retired LEO, Tactical Driving Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Trainer David Blalock joins Kevin Estela in studio. Blalock served as a police officer before joining Gryphon Group in Maxton, NC. He is currently working on starting up a new company for LEO training called the Toa Group. The two discuss Blalock's career, the nuances of technical driving, training gaps...

Dr. Jason Piccolo is a foremost expert in international and domestic human trafficking. He has a career spanning decades in various law enforcement and military service. In this podcast, Kevin Estela and Piccolo discuss the crisis at the southern border as well as the issues the entire country faces. They go over the steps the average person can take if they suspect criminal activity in their neig...

In this episode, Greg Lapin, Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Head Professor of Fieldcraft Survival, sits down with Black Belt Professor and Owner of Electric North Jiu Jitsu academy, Greg Anderson, to discuss all things jiu jitsu. They delve into its significance in fostering mental resilience, as well as exclusive insights into the exciting developments at Fieldcraft Survival's new Jiu Jitsu academy and...

Mary Forgues joins Kevin Estela for this podcast about surviving violent crime. In November 2019, Mary was assaulted in her own home and fought off her attacker. She provides detailed analysis of the event along with lessons learned and how she used the event to propel her into becoming a scenario-based training instructor for Where Our Families Train and am emergency dispatcher. Mary can be reach...

Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that inspires youth through adventure learning and participation in expeditions. Despit...

Rich Barnes, CEO and founder of Slumber Sleep Inc, discusses the realm of hemp-infused sleep aids and wellness solutions. Join this dialogue as Mike Glover and Rich unveil the synergy between advanced science and consumer products, revolutionizing natural sleep enhancements through minor cannabinoids. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠ : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠ : at...

Ernest Langdon is best known for his company's custom work on Beretta shotguns and pistols. He is a world-class shooter and custom gunsmith who finds ways to improve the performance of some of the most popular firearm platforms. On this podcast, @estelawilded and Ernest discuss modifications to the Beretta 92 series of pistols, Ernest's background as a Marine Scout Sniper Instructor, the s...

Jim A-10 Miller has the most wins in the UFC and he joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Miller is a BJJ Blackbelt, hunter, homesteader, and MMA legend. The two discuss the path from amateur to professional fighter, their connection with Montana Knife Company, some of Miller's greatest wins in the octagon, hunting in the mid-Atlantic, and Miller's cookbook. Sponsors and Affiliat...

Rob Gearing is the Owner of Spartan Precision Incorporated. Gearing is an avid hunter, fisherman, and world traveler. He has a background in engineering, mountaineering, and he has combined his technical knowledge to create the lightest, most versatile, and most functional bipods around. Gearing and Estela discuss hunting in the US as well as the UK, common friends, essential gear, and more in thi...

Major General Ed Mechenbier served 44 years in the USAF. He was imprisoned in the Hanoi Hilton and was a prisoner of war for 5 years 8 months and 4 days. He was an Air Force Academy Graduate and one of the "Kissinger 20". He is featured in the book "Life on a 5 Dollar Bet". Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠ : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠ : athleticgr...

Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the Ranger Regiment for 15 and a half years where he deployed to...