Fieldcraft Survival

Bob Certain, a former B-52 Navigator-Bombardier and Vietnam War POW, recounts his 101 days of incarceration as a prisoner of war. Discover how he survived enemy capture and his transition to becoming an Air Force Chaplain, inspiring others through faith and resilience. Link to full bio: Veteran Tributes Colonel Bill Austin II, a former U.S. Air Force Capt. fighter pilot recounts surviving 80 comba...

Erick Gelhaus is Kevin Estela's guest on the podcast this week. Erick is a former law enforcement officer of 29 years and Army veteran. He was Kevin's primary instructor and rangemaster at GUNSITE and he is the man behind Cougar Mountain Solutions training. Erick is a red dot pistol instructor, shotgun afficionado, and instructor of instructors. The two share memories from training togethe...

Maggie Fisher is the wife of former prisoner of war Ken Fisher. Maggie is a military veteran and one of the women who fought for better treatment of American P.O.W.s in Vietnam while holding down the homestead. Maggie shares her memories of life without her husband, being resilent, and tackling problems one day at a time. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠ : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠A...

Founder and Owner of Range Meal Bars, Zach Hein, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Hein started Range Meal Bars when he wanted to create a calorie dense food for backpacking and outdoor pursuits. Estela has used these bars as emergency food rations in various conditions and swears by them. The two discuss the process of building a business from a small cottag...

Colonel Leon "Lee" Ellis is a retired USAF pilot and former prisoner of war in Vietnam at the Hanoi Hilton. Ellis is the author of multiple books on leadership and overcoming hardship. In this podcast, Ellis describes punching out over Vietnam, the conditions in prison, and life after his release. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠ : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠...

Survival Instructor and adventurer Reuben Bolieu and Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela discuss their common backgrounds, training, and travel. Reuben has been an instructor with Randall's Adventure Training, a knife designer, and a professional writer and photographer. He has traveled to over 60 countries and explored many ecosystems. The two discuss wilderness travel, foreign travel, pho...

Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina for a podcast about traditional gear, travel, the great outdoors and the classics. Polaski is a US Army Veteran, Overlander, fan of 80s movies, and a bushcrafter. He runs a business specializing in everyday carry accessories made from bridle leather, 1000 Denier Cordura nylon, and with field-tested de...

Jordan Jonas of ALONE fame joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival in this week's podcast. Jonas describes his background living with an indigenous tribe in Russia  as well as the process of learning skills that ultimately helped him win the $500,000 grand prize. On the show, Jonas hunted a 900 pound moose, caught fish under the ice with a net, killed a wolverine with his bare hands, and sho...

"BC" & "Ski" are two former law enforcement officers who join Fieldcraft Survival's Gerry Young and Kevin Estela at the Fieldcraft Survival NC podcast studio. BC & Ski have an extensive background in studying gang activity as well as organized crime. They share insight into the criminal underground, how to recognize gang/drug activity in your neighborhood, and how g...

Father and Son, Dr. Jose Estela and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela, discuss survival in the Philippines during WW2, strong habits for success, and coming of age in this podcast. Dr. Estela immigrated to the United States in 1965 with few possessions and built a career spanning 58 years, married the woman of his dreams, and raised a family in New England. Estela overcame many...

CEO of EXOTAC Rob Falkenhayn and Fieldcraft Survival’s Kevin Estela sit down at the Fieldcraft Survival NC Firebase podcast studio in this week’s podcast. Falkenhayn shares his experience in motorcross/supercross and enduro motorcycle riding as well as the history of his company and the tools he makes. He also provides some early pre-release information about his new company, Lionheart Industries,...

Jerry Saunders, Owner of Corvus Knife and Tool, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Training Kevin Estela. He is a former USMC Scout Sniper and the Chief Survival Instructor of the Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center. He served 6 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and has traveled the world training survival skills. Saunders is a knifemaker who resides in the Upper Peninsula of...

SIG Sauer competitive  shooter Lena Miculek speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela in this week’s podcast. Miculek is an 8x world champion shooter and 3 gun competitor who was literally born into the firearms community.  Lena recently collaborated with SIG Sauer to bring the Rose program for female shooters of all ages and levels. The two discuss her firearm preferences,...

In this episode of Coffee and Questions with Kevin Estela, Kevin discusses everything from items carried on a castaway scenario, favorite pistols, LPVOs, upcoming training at the SIG Sauer Academy, prepping vs. hoarding, how to create stress in training, classes offered in NC and more. Coffee and Questions is an ongoing series where the host answers your questions from social media online. To subm...

Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina Fire Base instructors Kevin Estela and Gerry Young discuss the lessons learned from training over Memorial Day Weekend. Estela shares lessons from the two-day Civilian Survival School and Young provides insight into the 2 back-to-back Personal Security classes. Both explain the classes they look forward to as well as some of the hints toward future training inclu...

Sean Grogan from Street Cop Training speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela in this podcast about human behavior, detecting dishonesty, and pre-attack indicators. Grogan is a former Special Investigations Detective who trains law enforcement internationally on facial expressions and other biolanguage. Grogan offers suggestions on personal safety and security. Sponsors an...

In this episode, Mike Glover is joined by Josh Nass of "Ham Radio Crash Course". Josh Nass is an engineering manager based in Southern California. His passion for ham radio led him to share his expertise on YouTube, where he has gained a substantial following and now hosts multiple shows on the topic. With his ARRL 2020 Bill Leonard W2SKE Professional Media Award, appearances as a radio...

Street Cop Training Lifesaving Medical Tactics for Law Enforcement Instructor Sean and Kevin discuss Sean's recommendations for gear staging and best practices, fentanyl exposure, and more in this week's podcast. Sean's background includes work as a tactical paramedic, deputy sheriff, and reserve police officer. The two took a break from the conference to record this podcast at the Fie...

In this podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela is joined by Fieldcraft Survival Instructor Gerry Young to discuss shotgun training, the new range medical kit, and advanced survival training. Young explains lessons learned from the sold-out shotgun course, what he thinks of the new medical kit, and how students should prepare themselves for the Advanced Survival Experience c...

Amber Elle, Fieldcraft's Director of Family Preparedness and Amy Cordy, A Fieldcraft Training Instructor discuss the Women's Personal Security Course and how mindset plays a fundamental role in the course curriculum. The ladies have a transparent discussion about what to expect at this course, and define why it has been one of the most popular courses in our training department from its in...

Primitive Skills Expert Doug Meyer joins Fieldcraft's Kevin Estela in the podcast studio for a discussion around traditional living skills. Doug describes ancient technology including flintknapping, blowguns, and his lineage. Doug has been hired by museums to proof their exhibits and make artifacts for display. He also explains some of the water issues with modern treatment methods. Sponsors a...

Join Nate Jones, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Medicine, as he sits down with Robbie Kroger, founder and Executive Director at Blood Origins. Blood Origins is a non-profit organization with a global reach, dedicated to promoting conservation efforts and revealing the truth about hunting. In this episode, Nate and Robbie delve into Robbie's personal hunting journey that led to the found...

Amber Elle, Fieldcraft's Director of Family Preparedness and Nate Jones, Fieldcraft's Director of Medicine discuss Fieldcraft's upcoming summer courses being held at The Julian Ranch in Southern California. They describe their curriculum for training students at a Women's Warrior Hunt Retreat in how to survive an unexpected night out, and reveal the launch of Fieldcraft's first...

Brady Pesola of the Gray Man Project @gray.man.project joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela @estelawilded, to discuss their common outlook on survival as well as Pesola's service in the Marine Corps, as an Executive Protection Specialist, and stoic voice behind the Gray Man Project. The two joke about the survival industry and then shift focus to discuss more important...

Ron and Theresa Miskin from the Buffalo Wool Company join Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela to discuss their line of products made from the American Buffalo. Estela has used the BWC products since 2015 and swears by them for warmth. The Miskins took their passion for producing thread and turned it into their company that has become the standard for Iditarod racers, explorers, h...