Primitive Republic Podcast

If you are like me, you are hopelessly addicted to energy drinks. The problem is that they are so bad for you! Squatch Nut CEO, Brandon Hoffhines noticed the problem and came up with a solution.  He came up with Squatch Juice, an all natural energy drink without all of the horrible additives. Listen to this podcast and find a better way forward for your energy drink selection.  You can use Promo c...

Host, Aaron Schmaus talks to one of the founders of Howl for Wildlife, John Stallone about the Colorado anti-cat hunting initiative that was proposed, Howl for Wildlife and how it is structured and spends their money and much more!

In this episode Primitive Republic Podcast host Aaron Schmaus talks to Max Fenton. Max is a founder of True Blue Broadheads and has developed a design that is lights out for anything it hits! From Australian water buffalo to North American Elk, this broached takes the cake when it comes to shear devastation. Besides talking about True Blue, Aaron and Max cover a wide array of topics which will be...

Primitive Republic host, Aaron Schmaus sits down with the author Sue Tidwell to talk about her book, Cries of the Savannah. Sue talks about her and her husband's experiences in Tanzania and Mozambique. Through hunting, Sue learned that conservation in Africa intricately relies on the hunting industry. She tells a story about how hunting changes the lives of the native people by providing food, mon...

In this episode Aaron Schmaus sits down with Paige Shipe, the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for Hawke Optics. They talk about issues with sensorship, Paige's shirt company, Raised Wild Co www.raisedwildco.com and the Professional Outdoor Media Association conference. www. Instagram.com/paigeshipe www. Instagram.com/raisedwildco www.instagram.com/hawke.life www.facebook.com/hawkelife www.hawkeopt...

Our guests talk about their mountain climbing goat, Younghoe.  There is a surprise twist about one of the guests that takes this podcast on an unsuspecting turn. 

Carrie Zylka is on The Primitive Republic Podcast talking about podcasting tips, women in the outdoors and how she got her start.  Sit back and listen as we talk about her several podcasts such as the Bowcast Podcast and more where she teaches new archers and bowhunters the technical aspects of archery.  You can follow her on Instagram or Facebook by searching: Bowcast Podcast or Carrie Zylka

In this episode I get the opportunity to talk to my long time military buddy Dylan Josephson.  We reminisce about the old times in training and share some laughs and a bottle of Whiskey from Montana Whiskey Company.  Caution this episode contains foul language.

In this episode I have the pleasure to record a conversation with my grandpa, Henry Barron, as we talk about his life as an outfitter.  He talks about everything, from when and how he started as a guide to hunting in Africa. 

Dr Brooks Tiller is a doctor of sports medicine.  With all of us experiencing aches and pains in our joints, Dr. Brooks tells us how to rehab those injuries so that we can enjoy the outdoors.  You can find out more information about Dr Brooks at his website www.drbrookstiller.com Follow him on his podcast "Healthy Hunter" on Facebook and Instagram @drbrookstiller

In this episode we talk about the reverence for animals, governmental influences in hunting and the inequality that women face as it pertains to anti hunting protesters.  Like and follow Olivia and Tom on Instagram and Facebook @shepherdsofwildlife and wildlifeconservationproject  www.shepherdsofwildlife.com You can follow The Primitive Republic Podcast on Instagram and facebook at @theprimitivere...

When you eat like crap you feel like crap.  Dr Brooks Tiller talks about a proper diet and how it affects your body.   www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller www.facebook.com/drbrookstiller www.drbrookstiller.com  

In this episode Tom and Olivia Opre talk about the coronavirus (COVID-19), hunter's reverence for the animals, black market and poachers, and self sustainability.   You can find them at:  www.instagram.com/shepherdsofwildlife www.facebook.com/shepherdsofwildlife www.shepherdsofwildlife.org  

Captain James Nash is a retired 2 time purple heart Marine with a passion for the outdoors and wants nothing more than to share it with others.  From outfitting for hunters and fishermen (or women) to his philanthropy with children and veterans, Nash has built a business around s haring experiences in the outdoors. Sit back and listen to us talk about healing that comes from the outdoors as well a...

Rockie Jacobsen and Aaron Schmaus talk about the changes that are needed in the outdoor media industry.  They talk about ethics, etiquette and wildlife management.   

In this podcast we talk about the FHF bino harnesses and attachments, Razco universal pistol holsters for different bino harnesses, and the Outdoor Creations, the best bow sling I have ever used.   www.instagram.com/montanabowsling www.instagram.com/fhfgear www.instagram.com/Razcogear www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com www.fhfgear.com www.razcogear.com  

True Conservation was written to express the separational gap that we experience as conservationists.  We fight amongst ourselves by saying this style of hunting is bad, that style is unethical, and so forth. We fight amongst ourselves so much that we lose sight of the end goal and that is to maintain the preservation and conservation of our natural habitats and wildlife.  Sit back and enjoy the r...

In Episode #24 I talk with Dan McAlindin from Northern Ireland about the differences in hunting and weapon laws between Ireland and the United States.  This episode should serve as a reminder of what we have here in the US and we should cherish it. 

As a backpack hunter we are constantly searching for the lightest weight and durable.  VI AM Outdoors has the answer.  Tristian has a whole host of lightweight and durable gear that we can now carry on our hikes, hunts and fishing trips. www.viamoutdoors.com  

Hunting with birds of prey has been going on for thousands of years.  Travis Ulbrich has been working hard to grow the numbers of falconers in the United States by educating as many as possible about the history of falconry and the birds themselves.  Sit back and enjoy.  You can reach Travis at yappybeeman@gmail.com. Also you can follow him on facebook and Instagram.  www.instagram.com/yappythebee...

Are you interested in keeping bees? In this episode, I talk with Travis Ulbrich AKA Yappy the Beeman AKA Yappy the Birdman about keeping bees and the benefits of bees.  We also talk about removing bees from people's houses or any other unwanted places and the issues around bees. We had such a great conversation that we had to break it into 2 parts. 

McKenzie Peterson is a financial and credit anaylist for a major bank and has decided to take the lessons that he has learned through his schooling and life to help others reach their financial and mental goals.  We talk about being mentally tough and concentrating on the aspect that you can achieve financial wellbeing just like anyone else.  He is developing a process and company ingulfed in thes...

Jonathan Alexander, founder of Kong Valley Collective, has been living and breathing a concept that I have been echoing time and time again.  Bridging the gap is a concept that screams "We all have more in common that you think!" In this episode we start really getting into what it really means to bridge the gap from one recreational activity to another. 

In this episode, Billy Hill and I continue to talk about the litany of issues that he has had to face since 1983 from the government and their benevolent agenda.  In this episode we unravel the true nature of their attacks. 

In this episode we delve into more of the situation that Billy Hill has had to deal with since 1983. He has dealt with so many different attacks from governmental agencies because of what seems, just because they want his land. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Episode 15) than you need to.