The Josh Smith Show

Guest: Dustin Diefenderfer IG : @mtntough_fitness WEBSITE : https://mtntough.com/ APP : MTNTOUGH Dustin Diefenderfer helps individuals reach their specific personal and professional goals by pushing them to become more mentally tough. An ultramarathoner and backcountry hunter, Dustin focuses on mountain and hunting conditioning to achieve success in all aspects of life. A National Academy of Sport...

Guest : Jordan Jonas Instagram : @hobojordo Jordan won season 6 of History Channel's Alone show, spending 77 days in the Arctic while also successfully hunting a bull moose, a wolverine, dozens of rabbits, squirrels, grouse and numerous fish. They dive into what it takes to survive Alone, as well as how he became so adaptable in the outdoors. Enjoy the episode! Want more information about Mont...

GUEST: Brett Benton Instagram : @brettbenton_ The Campfire Fund Instagram: @thecapfirefund Brett Benton returns to talk everything BEAR MEAT, why it's his all time favorite meat, and different ways to prepare it. While some shy away from bear meat, Brett does everything he can to make sure that bear is a staple in his household. Brett and Josh talk the dangers of bear meat when not prepared co...

GUEST: Tommy Meredith https://www.dirtybandanaworkingdogs.com/ Tommy is a professional pilot and a combat veteran with almost 15 years of military service. He flies Blackhawk helicopters for the Montana Army National Guard as a Maintenance Test Pilot and Operations Officer. When he is not flying broken helicopters, Tommy enjoys training with working K9’s, focusing largely on the disciplines of pro...

GUEST: Andrew Oliver IG: @adrwolvr Andrew and Josh discuss what it means to build the American Dream in Montana, and what success means to them. Part 2 with Andrew Oliver, a native Montanan, MKC’s Chief Operating Officer, Army Veteran, and former Amazon operations expert, talks with Josh about growing up, combat, and making the hard choices with family and service. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : h...

GUEST: Andrew Oliver IG: @adrwolvr Part 1 with Andrew Oliver, a native Montanan, MKC’s Chief Operating Officer, Army Veteran, and former Amazon operations expert, talks with Josh about growing up, combat, and making the hard choices with family and service. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/montanaknifecompany/ https://www.facebook.com/Mo...

GUEST: James Martishius James Martishius is known for his work on Iron Man 3 (2013), The Black Phone (2021) and Scream (2022). But more than that, he's an amazing individual who's overcame more hurdles than most and has kept a great attitude along the way. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/montanaknifecompany/ https://www.facebook...

GUEST: Greg Putnam WEBSITE: www.littlebeltcattleco.com INSTAGRAM: @littlebeltcattleco Little Belt Cattle Company is a family owned and operated American brand founded by combat veterans. They care about raising high quality beef that improves the land we all love in the process. Nestled into the foothills of the Little Belt Mountains, Little Belt Ranch consists of over 20,000 contiguous managed ac...

GUEST : Francesca Ritchie INSTAGRAM: @francescathemaker @tetonleathercompany WEBSITE: www.tetonleather.com Francesca is an avid outdoorswoman, from gardening, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, to snowboarding in the winter or surfing, she loves the outdoors and nature. "When I'm not working on leather and designing... I'm outside doing something that is inspiring me to go back home a...

GUEST : Harvey Dean Harvey has been handcrafting knives since 1981 and began hand-forging blades in 1986. As a member of the American Bladesmith Society he received his Mastersmith rating in 1992. In the summer of 2004, Harvey was selected to serve on the American Bladesmith Society Board and served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 through 2019. In 2007 Harvey was honored to be selected as one o...

GUEST : Micah Fink INSTAGRAM: @heroesandhorses WEBSITE: www.heroesandhorses.org YOUTUBE: Heroes and Horses Micah Fink is the CEO and Founder of Heroes and Horses. Heroes and Horses provides a 360-degree model of experiences necessary to create the environment for this shift to happen. Today, solutions are failing and that is an undeniable fact. We need to rethink human development to focus on the...

GUEST : Ryan Watson INSTAGRAM: @ryanunderbigsky @mtntough_fitness YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@mtntoughfitnesslab Ryan Watson, MTNTOUGH’s new Chief Marketing Officer, was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, on a steady diet of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. An avid martial artist, Watson has competed nationally in Olympic-style Taekwondo in high school and as a college athlete at the U...

GUEST : Wade Sankey and Matt Scharping INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK: @sankeyprorodeo – @phenomgenetics YOUTUBE: @sankeyprorodeoandphenomgen4535 TIKTOK: @sankeyprorodeo Sankey Pro Rodeo raises world class bucking horses in Joliet MT. Started by Ike Sankey in the ‘70s now with over 40 years of bucking horse genetics it is owned by Wade Sankey and Matt Scharping. Headlining their set of horses is current W...

GUEST : Tim Montana INSTAGRAM: @timmontana WEBSITE: timmontana.com Raised in the wilds near Butte, Montana, Tim Montana (yes, it’s his real name), entered the world as an off-the-grid thrill-seeker. He and his buddies would take to the nearby mountains to fish, hunt and raise hell as an escape from their rustic home lives — Montana grew up without electricity. Soon, however, he sought out a differ...

GUEST : John Dudley INSTAGRAM: @nockontv WEBSITE: nockonarchery.com John Dudley is a leading professional archery and one of the highest respected archery coaches worldwide. He was introduced to archery over 30 years ago as a way to harvest organic wild game for his family. He is the face of Nock On Archery and runs the business with his wife Sharon. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.mont...

GUEST : John Hayes INSTAGRAM: @hayestaxidermystudio John Hayes sits down with Josh to discuss the art behind taxidermy. He's been practicing professionally for 22 years, and owns Hayes Taxidermy in Libby, Montana. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/montanaknifecompany/ https://www.facebook.com/MontanaKnifeCo #montanaknifecompany #madei...

GUEST : Remi Warren INSTAGRAM: @remiwarren Remi sits down with Josh to discuss how he started guiding, and how he's made a career out of hunting. He is a TV host, husband, dad, hunter, guide, writer, video game character, and nomad. Living off wild meat & documenting his trips with a camera #livewildhunthard FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ https://www.in...

GUEST : Andrew Jones INSTAGRAM: @somecallmejoe @YETI Andrew works for YETI as the Community Marketing Manager. He sits down with Josh for a deep dive into what his job entails and what lead him to pursuing his passions. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/montanaknifecompany/ https://www.facebook.com/MontanaKnifeCo #montanaknifecompany #mad...

GUEST : John & Madi Woodward INSTAGRAM: @NOSLERINC @MADIIIWOODWARD Nosler, Inc. is an American manufacturing company based in Bend, Oregon, known for producing ammunition and handloading components and specializing in high-performance hollow-point and soft-point hunting bullets. FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY : https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/montanaknifecompany/ h...

GUEST : BERT SORIN INSTAGRAM: @bertsorin @sorinex @sorinex_outdoors Bert is currently the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, a very successful family run business founded by his father, another big name in the iron game, Richard Sorin. Bert pushes each day to find the best in people, and to assist in their exploration of their potential and maximize their value to the cause. FOL...

GUEST : Nick Merrick Instagram: @green_beret_racing_ Nick claims Colorado Springs as home and is a member of 10th Special Forces Group. Nick's passion and drive show in his daily desire to push Green Beret Racing forward. He has a passion to see GBs finish both life and races in the best place they can. He believes that competition is the best way to get those hurting in our Regiment back on t...

Danny Bolton is truly a Jack of All Trades, but to say he's a master of none would be misleading. He is an athlete, bow hunter, fisherman, spear fisherman, diver, skateboarder, BMX rider, surfer, cook, off road driving instructor, knife maker, and that is only to name a few. Danny grew up in Hawaii and now travels around the world connecting with great humans, setting out on epic adventures, a...

Mike Glover is a former US Army Special Forces member renowned for his expertise in tactical training and preparedness. With a commanding presence and sharp intellect, he passionately shares his knowledge with Josh through engaging teaching methods. Through his company, Field Craft Survival, he offers comprehensive training programs and resources for military personnel and civilians, empowering th...

Gerome has been making knives since 1982. Born in the middle of the Great Depression, grit and hard work are ingrained in Gerome. Following a career in the construction industry, Gerome has taught himself much of the skills necessary to build quality custom knives. He is a founding member of the Montana Knifemakers Association, and his advice has been sought by numerous knifemakers from around the...

Jana Waller is a well-known outdoor enthusiast, hunter, and television personality. She is best known for her network TV show Skull Bound, and her digital series Skull Bound Chronicles now exclusively on CarbonTV. Jana founded the Skull Bound brand, which encompasses a hunting lifestyle, conservation, and showcasing the beauty of wildlife through skull artistry. On "Skull Bound TV," Jana...