On Step Alaska

Abby and I talk about our gear fixes, needs and considerations as we recap our first deer scouting trip of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Gottschling and I talk about hunt opportunities in Alaska, talking to biologists, hunting mindset, building homes and preview his sheep hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby and I talk about the food, camping and fishing during our trip to Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley/Denali last week. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the book release party at Double Shovel Cider Co. in Anchorage and to Double Shovel for hosting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Endicott is back to talk about muskegs, habitat, habits, hypothermia, making films, adjusting to hunting pressure, hunting new spots and how he defines his contribution to the hunting creative community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode I talk about the physically and mentally demanding nature of summers in Alaska. I also talk about my fishing history with my brother, how his career in the military has necessitated sacrifice on his part and that of his wife, and getting to the point when you start appreciating family, health and experiences more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juneau resident Matt Boline and I talk about trout, salmon, steelhead, fly fishing and the importance of habitat to ensure Alaska doesn't suffer the same fate as many once-legendary coastal rivers of the Lower 48. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode I talk about scouting tidal flats, anchoring logistics, gauging tides and gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Gottschling and I talk about manifesting dreams, building homes, spring black bear, internet trolls and fishing in Belize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter McWaters grew up hunting back east but it wasn't until he hunted Alaska a few years ago that he caught a serious western hunting bug. In this episode we talk about traveling to hunt, being guests in other states, hunter recruitment and how Alaska gets into you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby and I talk about steelhead appreciation after two straight weekends of chasing them. We also talk about the potentially dire future for fish in general, valuing experiences and do a little previewing of spring black bear season which is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Boughton is a filmmaker for Stone Glacier. His latest film Rain Likely about an Alaska caribou hunt was released last month. In this episode we talk about that hunt, but also getting started in the content industry, editing, handling criticism, growth and staying true to yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Warrenchuk is a fisheries scientist and advocate for oceanic habitat preservation. In this episode we talk about the devastating efficiency of the Pacific trawl fleet in comparison to other commercial fishing methods such as trollers and seiners. We discuss the bycatch impact on halibut, cod and Chinook salmon, what it means going forward and what we can do, if anything, at this point.    

Nathan Endicott hunts all across the west and has a growing YouTube presence. In this episode we talk about foundational hunting lessons, filming hunts, using manual settings on cameras, telling good stories and what's coming up next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Argali founder Brad Brooks and I talk about producing a hunting film. Rather than just gear and shots, we dive into storytelling, style, influences, background, length authenticity and the difference between a person and a host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Castle is back to talk about her latest adventure - earning her pilots license. In this episode we talk about aviation, flying in floatplanes for sports growing up, deer hunts, elk hunts, mountain goat hunts and floating rivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fairbanks resident Harrison Gottschling and I discuss morning routines, the 40-mile caribou herd, family vacations and what constitutes oversharing as it pertains to hunting spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Burgert is the host of Fish Untamed, a podcast about all things fishing. In this episode we talk about fly fishing, podcasting, keeping things secret, hunting ducks and fishing styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Collins is a canoeing fanatic and the host of the Buffalo Roamer Podcast. In this episode we talk about fishing, boats, podcasting, education and the farm life in Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Closed on the house so this episode is a brief recap of key areas to help keep costs down, unique challenges of building in Southeast Alaska, the ridiculously common breakdown of phones and computers and why brand new gear on hunting films isn't a good selling point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode I think about what makes podcasts, films and writing work. Often times we oversimplify the recipe and end up creating content for the purpose of talking about ourselves rather than telling an interesting story. The best stuff is done by people who expose themselves to high-achievers and prolific creators rather than achieve a comfortable level and coast. Learn more about your...

Travis Thomas is a 4th grade teacher and artist in Utah. In this episode we talk about having a rewarding career, buying gear, the weird world of online promotion, favorite hunts and positively impacting students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Loofbourrow is founder of Alpine Fit, a gear brand based in Anchorage. In this episode we talk about the technology behind (and development of) good gear, kayak adventures, skiing and the importance of finding active groups to make winter fun.    

Danny Lehr is co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos, a weightlifting and coffee lifestyle brand. In this episode we talk about having a voice in an industry, defining standards, priorities and authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Jackson is the author of the new book It's Only Fishing which was released in January. In this episode we talk about fly fishing, content inspiration, getting published and storytelling for an audience vs. telling inside jokes to buddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode my wife and I discuss the show Alone. We cover the types of strategies, performative filming, starvation and why she thinks I'd burn down the shelter after only a few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices