IN THE BUSH Podcast

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, East Africa.  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Vi...

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. They talk about ways to keep your partner comfor...

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 rifles and trad bow equipment to harvest most...

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 several business ventures including survival mastery....

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 communities in Southeast Asia, South America, and A...

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 subsistence.  #wilderness survival #bushcraft #h...

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 improved his life. We talk a bit about his experienc...

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 professionally for decades and was featured on TED Talks....

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. She also features in the upcoming Naked and Afrai...

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 practices of our ancestors can influence modern lif...

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 to consider when backpacking your camp in wit...

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/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to r...

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/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support th...

James Nash is a Rancher, Hunting guide, Smoked meat master, retired Marine Corp Captain and the host of the 6 ranch podcast. We dive deep into discussion about the physical requirements of packing an elk out of the back country, black bear biology and hunting tactics, conservation, aging wild game and so much more. James is a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic speaker and teacher.  #wilderness su...

Nicole Apelian is a good friend and a previous contestant on Season 2&5 of History channels ALONE. She is an expert in herbal medicine and wild food and has written several books on the subject. Nicole has lived a wild life with a close connection to nature. She was a game warden in Africa and has taught wilderness survival skills for a living. She owns her own Apothecary and also teaches and...

In this opening Episode Joel and I introduce ourselves. We talk about how we met, what we do for a living and just have a fun first podcast with each other while out hog hunting in some remote Texas country. FIRST 50 SUBSCRIBERS THAT LEAVE A REVIEW GET A FREE ONLINE SURVIVAL COURSE! Simply subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 STAR review. Then send me a message at the link below to get your FRE...