Outdoor Ruhls

Episode 41: Joeski, Part 2 – What Doesn’t Kill You Guest: Joe Skorupski Host: Mike Ruhl Description: In Part 2 of this conversation, the story continues from the Alaskan wilderness... but quickly turns in an unexpected and deeply personal direction. Not long after returning from one of the greatest hunts of his life, Joe began a battle that nearly cost him everything. What follows is a raw and emo...

Episode 40: Joeski, Part 1 – From Fly Rods to Float Planes Guest: Joe Skorupski Host: Mike Ruhl Description: In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Mike sits down with longtime friend and fisheries biologist Joe Skorupski for a conversation that spans decades of friendship, public lands work, and unforgettable hunts. From their first meeting in Yellowstone National Park to shared river time in Montan...

Episode 37: A Pair of Bassholes Guest: Bob Bridges Hosts: Mark & Matt Ruhl Theme: Bass fishing stories, unforgettable trips, and a lifetime of laughs In this episode, longtime friend and die-hard bass angler Bob Bridges joins Matt and Mark Ruhl to share decades of stories from the water. From childhood fishing memories in Texas to legendary boat trips across Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada,...

🎣 Episode 37 – “The Bass Bug: From Snitz Creek to the Bassmaster Open” Mark, Matt, & Mike Special guest: Matt Goudie (@mgoudie1756) Overview: In this special bass-centric episode, Mark introduces his oldest fishing friend, Matt Goudie, for a deep dive into lifelong fishing memories, bass boat obsessions, and tournament prep. From catching sunfish with cigarette butts to prepping for the Bassm...

🎣 Outdoor Ruhls Podcast – Episode 36: “From Pickled Pike to Po' Boys” Guests: Rachel, Mark, Caitlin Host: Mike Ruhl Summary: In this deliciously detailed episode, Mike is joined by Rachel, Mark, and Caitlin to talk about one of the Ruhls’ favorite topics: fish and food. The crew recaps rainy days at deer camp, trout fishing adventures with their kids, and plans for their upcoming trip to Cape Cha...

🎙️ Episode 35: For Better or For Worse? Description: On the eve of their 13th wedding anniversary, Mike and Caitlin sit down for a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about what they've learned from marriage—especially in the context of outdoor adventures. From backcountry days in Yellowstone to an epic (and slightly disastrous) fishing trip for golden dorado in Argentina, they reflect on ho...

Episode 34: Why Did the Beaver Cross the Road? Guest: Ben Goldfarb, award-winning environmental journalist and author Hosts: Mike and Caitlin Ruhl Duration: ~1 hour 10 minutes 🦫 Episode Summary: This week’s episode of Outdoor Ruhls brings together old friends for a heartfelt and fascinating conversation about fish, fieldwork, writing, and the creatures that shape our landscapes. Mike and Caitlin...

Episode Summary: Mike sits down with his brothers Mark and Matt for a spring catch-up covering all things Outdoor Ruhls. They swap stories about this year’s turkey season—Mike’s morning in the woods with Caitlin, close calls with Poppy, and the joys and struggles of chasing thunder chickens. Mark breaks down his spring bass trips to North Carolina and northern PA, shares thoughts on lure selection...

Title: Mid-Mike; a middle brother in middle age Release Date: June 2025 Length: ~1 hour 17 minutes Guests: Mark Ruhl (Host), Mike Ruhl (Guest) Description: In a special birthday edition of the Outdoor Ruhls Podcast, Mark turns the tables and interviews Mike on the occasion of his 45th birthday. This in-depth conversation traces Mike’s journey from growing up the middle Ruhl brother in Pennsylvania...

Outdoor Ruhls Podcast — Episode 31: “Kids Ruhl” 📍 Released: May 27, 2025 Show Notes: This heartwarming and adventurous episode of the Outdoor Ruhls Podcast is all about the kids who make our outdoor lives even more meaningful. Titled “Kids Ruhl,” it’s a multi-chapter celebration of the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts—recorded over the past several months and released just after Memorial Da...

Episode 30: From Potato Punishment to Poultry Fraud Description: Recorded at deer camp, this unforgettable conversation brings together Poppy, Mark, and the last two living brothers of a remarkable generation—Uncle Sim and Uncle Dick. They recount stories of growing up on a sharecropping farm in Rexmont, Pennsylvania during the Great Depression, raising chickens, canning vegetables, share-farming...

Episode 29 – Third Time’s a Charm Guest: Hunter Ruhl Host: Mike Ruhl Location: Outdoor Ruhls West Studio, Santa Fe, NM 🔍 Episode Summary: In this family-packed episode, Mike sits down with his nephew Hunter Ruhl—Matt’s youngest son—for a wide-ranging conversation about college, fisheries work, and a wild three-day turkey hunting adventure that truly lives up to the episode’s name: Third Time’s a...

Summary: In this episode, Mike sits down with his son Robert—along with Poppy and GT—to share the story behind their upcoming multi-generational fishing trip to Norway. What started as a father-son moment watching Outdoor Boys on YouTube turned into a once-in-a-lifetime halibut fishing expedition to far northern Norway’s Camp Halibut, just above the Arctic Circle. The crew discusses past halibut t...

🔥 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Mike, Mark, and Matt are joined by their "other brother" — lifelong friend and extended family member Davey Schultz . Growing up side-by-side, Davey was practically a Ruhl brother, and today we finally bring him onto the show to talk about childhood adventures, outdoor traditions, and a lifetime of brotherhood . We dig into early memories of fishing t...

🔥 Episode Summary: We made it to Episode 26 , and that means six months of weekly storytelling from the Ruhl crew! In this milestone episode, all four Ruhl siblings — Matt, Mike, Mark, and Kate — sit down together for the first time to reflect on what this podcast has become, why it matters, and where it's going. This episode is part celebration, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of heartfe...

Episode 25: Voices from the Past Host: Mike Ruhl Guests: Jane Shultz, Lana, and Randy This heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of Outdoor Ruhls is a family treasure trove, capturing memories, stories, and recipes passed down through generations. Mike is joined by cousins Jane and Lana—daughters of Sarah and Bobby—and Randy, who shares travel stories and fond memories of their time with Sarah and...

Summary: In this special episode, recorded back home in Quentin, PA, Mike explores his personal and family connections to one of America's most iconic conservation figures—Theodore Roosevelt. With Meemaw, Poppy, and Mark joining in, the family unpacks the town’s renaming from Bismarck to Quentin, honoring Roosevelt’s youngest son, who was killed in WWI. They reflect on Roosevelt’s larger-than-life...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Mike returns to the Ruhl family home in Quentin, Pennsylvania, for a special gathering with his brothers Mark and Matt, and their dad, Poppy. Together, they dive deep into a lifetime of freshwater fishing memories—from tiny backyard creeks to legendary family fishing spots on the Susquehanna River and Lake Ontario. Poppy kicks things off with an idea to revisit th...

🎙️ Outdoor Ruhls Podcast - Episode 22: Scatterguns! It’s the brothers this time—Mike, Mark, and Matt—talking all things shotguns in a wide-ranging, nostalgic, and occasionally geeky episode. With turkey season around the corner and some newly discovered family recordings of small game hunting stories, the guys dive deep into the family history, tech, traditions, and tales that have shaped their li...

Episode 21: On the Mark 🎙 Hosts: Mike Ruhl & Mark Ruhl 📍 Website: OutdoorRuhls.com 📧 Email: OutdoorRuhls@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @OutdoorRuhls Episode Summary In this episode, Mike sits down with his youngest brother, Mark, for a deep dive into their outdoor experiences growing up, the highs and lows of hunting and fishing, and the ways their bond as brothers has been shaped by time spent in the...

Outdoor Ruhls Podcast – Episode 20: The Water Thief Guest: GT (Caitlin’s Dad, Tim) Hosts: Mike Ruhl & Caitlin Ruhl Episode Highlights: * New Territory for Outdoor Ruhls – This episode marks a milestone: the first attempt at video recording for the podcast, expanding to YouTube while maintaining releases on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. * Meet GT – Finally introducing a long-anticipated guest, Caitli...

Episode Summary In this episode of Outdoor Ruhls, we dive into a collection of blooper moments and mishaps from our time in the outdoors. From tree stand incidents to horseback hunting gone wrong and the infamous Fort Peck boat beaching, these "unscheduled landings" will have you laughing, shaking your head, and hopefully learning a lesson or two about outdoor safety. Topics Covered 🦌 Tree Stand...

Episode Overview In this nostalgic episode of the Outdoor Rules Podcast, Poppy, Mark, Matt, and Mike Ruhl take a deep dive into their early fishing adventures and family memories at Broadkill Beach, Delaware. The conversation weaves through a mix of fishing tales, gear talk, humorous mishaps, and reflections on how this beloved spot shaped their childhood and family traditions. Key Topics & Se...

In this special episode, Mike sits down with his sister, Kate , her husband Jed , and their newborn daughter Anne , to explore the theme of travel and family. While much of the podcast revolves around hunting and fishing, this conversation takes a different turn—highlighting adventure, international travel, and a unique relationship with the outdoors. From childhood family vacations filled with fi...

Outdoor Ruhls Podcast - Episode 16: Grants Ruhl Introduction All the Grants! This episode is a deep dive into the Grant legacy within the Ruhl family. From the origin of their name to the five generations of Grants, this episode takes a historical journey through family stories, Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, and a rich tradition of hunting and fishing. Guests * Mike Ruhl (Host) * "Poppy" Grant Ruhl...