Raise The Flag Podcast

This Week on Raise the Flag...Join us for the (un)True story of Heather's involvement in a secret underground black market fabric ring and the unfortunate circumstances around her neighbors untimely demise when the stumbled upon a wool deal gone wrong! Also we talk about other stuff like PNWBUSHCRAFT at CANCON Arizona, BLADE SHOW Atlanta, Tom being mad at a tree, and a scavenger hunt giveaway...

Is mosts a word? Probably not but I said it any way! This week on Raise the Flag...Catch up with the Raise the Flag Crew and their assorted adventure in maker/writer land. Lots of updates, event announcements, and Tactical Gnomes Oh and Nick's computer explodes in the middle of the podcast! Tune in for all the shenanigans!

This Week on Raise the Flag we have Mat (yes, Mat with one t) from Georgia Bushcraft on talking all about Georgia Bushcraft and their upcoming events! He also shares the story of how a hobby led to The Walking Dead and eventually to Georgia Bushcraft! You Want the Links? We got the Links! Georgia Bushcraft: https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/ Our brand new intro and outro music by the Bearded Burton...

This Week on Raise The Flag...The Return of Joe Flowers! If you don't know Joe, you won't want to miss the opportunity to learn more about this passionate knife designer, jungle guide, and entomologist. If You do know Joe, you are already aware you don't want to miss his stories! We talk knives, the IWA convention in Europe, Godzillia and Blade Show Texas! and if you're at Blade Sh...

After a few attempts to get Adam from AA Forge on here we finally did it. We did had an epic battle with the evils of technology, but through perseverance we made it happen! Take that Skynet! Beyond all that we have great conversations about knives, upcoming Blade Show Events, and Adam shows off a new model...but wait I can't see anything through my ears?!?! You'll Just have to check out t...

It was a cold brisk day in New England, We recorded a podcast and I was planning on uploading as usual and bam! Ice Storm! Sorry it's late, mother nature really didn't want you to listen to this one but in scrappy raise the flag fashion we made it work! In this episode Tom is remarkably cheerful, Blade Show happenings, new publications, terrible sleeping bags, and much more!

We are back...well mostly back, Tom lost some finger mass and red water! This week we discuss injuries while working and recreating in the outdoors. Watch Heather almost pass out from the gory details! Matt Williams is a talented writer and content creator that Nick has the pleasure of working with. While his journey may have started in the tactical space he is making moves to follow his passion f...

This week on Raise The Flag...some one brought up Star Wars which leads to an nerdy rant by Nick and Tom. We also discuss some the importance of layering and cold weather protection, business updates, and of course, the nonsense! Check out your hosts: Nick: https://blackflagsurvival.com/ and https://www.offgridweb.com/ Tom: https://www.knivesbynuge.com/ Heather: https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/ Check...

Did you know cornhole is a competitive sport? It is and we are launching the first official competitive hook and loop extreme sports patch league! Ok we aren't actually doing that but we do have a great conversation with John over at Badger Claw Outfitters and talk about some of the products he has coming this year, events coming up...and in typical Raise the Flag fashion shenanigans ensue! -C...

what do all the things in the title have in common? We talk about them on the podcast, plus a bunch of other stuff!

woah it's 2025 and the Raise The Flag Crew has made a resolution to curse less, be more organized, and just be as positive as Heather always is...Just kidding! We are up to the same shenanigans and there are some cool announcements for new stuff coming in 2025!

PD is back for his third appearance on Raise The Flag, and he's got a really cool hat! We talk about all the new and exciting things going on at OFFGRID Magazine including the OFFGRID Podcast, new adventure columns, and upcoming events! Tom goes to the hospital and Heather actually tells us about how she got her black eye! Check out all the cool things Patrick and Nick are working on over at RECOI...

This Week Mike from Auxiliary Manufacturing joins us, we talk about things that are pokey, pickle packages, and Heather gets a black eye...want to find out what happened? Tune in! See Mike's new Coffin Series https://www.auxmfg.com/

In this episode of the Raise the Flag Podcast, host Nick Italiano and guests Heather, Tom, and Jordan Danz discuss the journey of knife making, the balance between custom orders and production, and the challenges faced by knife makers. Jordan shares his personal story of getting into knife making, the importance of creativity in his work, and the business side of running JD Custom Knives. The conv...

In this episode of the Raise the Flag podcast, the hosts discuss their recent experiences at Georgia Bushcraft, sharing humorous anecdotes about fire ants, porta potty innovations, and the vibrant community atmosphere. They delve into the significance of a women's panel, the fun of creating 'Hot Todd' buttons, and the various classes and networking opportunities available at the event. The convers...

In this episode of the Raise the Flag Podcast, hosts Nick Italiano, Happy Heather, and Mr. Nuge discuss their current projects and experiences in the outdoor and knife-making communities. They share exciting news about product launches, community support, and the challenges of running a small business. The conversation transitions to the journey of knife maker Adam from AA Forge, who shares his un...

In this episode of the Raise the Flag podcast, host Nick Italiano engages with co-hosts Heather and Tom and Special Guests Nick and Dustin of Wazoo Gear! They discuss their current challenges in the knife-making and outdoor gear industry, recent successes at events like Blade Show West, and the viral marketing of products. The conversation transitions to the introduction of Wazoo, its mission to c...

In this episode of the Raise the Flag podcast, host Nick Italiano and co-host Happy Heather welcome Jacks Genega from Wildcard Wilderness. They discuss Jacks' journey into the outdoors, her experiences teaching women survival skills, and the importance of building a supportive community in the outdoor space. The conversation highlights the healing power of nature, the significance of relatability...

Are trees real? Is the earth flat? or is it all a matter of perspective? Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen, founder of Foraging Texas talks to us about Foraging, botany, evolutionary genetics, and much more! while this all sound real serious, we also have our usual run of fun and nonsense, so join us to learn something and laugh a bit while doing it! Get you some more Merriwether! Outdoors Advent...

This week on Raise the Flag...Stu Shank, Co-founder of Reiff Knives joins us to talk about things and stuff! We have history, we have rants and raves, some laughs, and a whole bunch of comfy knife handles!

This week on Raise The Flag...Amy Valerious, Knife Maker, Leather Worker, and owner of Warlander Enterprises joins us for shop talk and the usual non-sense! All Amy The Links

This Week on Raise The Flag...Joe Flowers, Wilderness Skills instructor and knife designer joins us to discuss his experiences with rainforests, tribal people, frogs, and bugs! Tom is down a finger, Heather is still happy, Hot Todd is heavily sedated, and Nick is happy to have a fellow science nerd on!

This Week on Raise The Flag...Jonathan Burton, AKA The Bearded Burton joins us for a great conversation about the wonderful outdoor community as well as some of the negativity we sometimes see...Also he brought a spork. Heather is traveling to fight in the arena, Tom is secretly positive, and more! find more Burton! www.thebeardedburton.com all social media platforms @thebeardedburton

This Week on Raise the Flag...Our friend LT. Mike joins us to discuss every survival course ever! Also some knife talk, Heather is actually an assassin working for a major social media company and probably sacrificed Todd, somebody brought a spork, maybe things explode...who knows, stranger things have happened.

This Week on Raise the Flag...Nick is sick, but he's still here, Tom wrestles problem bears, Heather may have beat Todd up, and we talk about the importance of work life balance!