The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

Jay Jordan treats every child recovery case like the child is his own and will stop at nothing to find them. From daring cross border extractions to enlisting the Cypriot mafia, Jay is getting the job done where others are unable.   https://pegasus-ops.com https://www.tiktok.com/@pegasusops https://www.instagram.com/pegasus_ops/   Order Jay's Book: https://steelcitypress.co.uk/product/angel-in-the...

Travis chats with the host of The Hunting Dog Podcast, recurring guest on MeatEater, passionate upland game hunter, dog handler and all around cool guy, Ron Boehme.   If you are interested in hunting with dogs, this podcast is for you.  If you want to learn to train your dog like a pro, Ron has collaborated with Justin McGrail to create a fantastic online course.    Make sure to check out Ron and...

Ex. Special Forces Commando of SixSight.co recounts his gruelling special forces selection where all SAS (Special Air Service) and SBS (Special Boat Service) soldiers are separated from the rest of the potential applicants. Sonny has a wide array of knowledge and interests from bare knuckle boxing, high tech espionage and the use of alternative modalities to assist soldiers and others deal with tr...

Nick Bicanic, producer of the award winning documentary Shadow Company, and Vice's War Against Boko Haram, lives his life on the cutting edge of innovation. Nick is a talented inventor and one of the founders of the revolutionary fighter pilot training company Red 6 which utilizes high fidelity / high speed / extreme low latency augmented reality.   Shadow Company trailer: https://www.youtube.com/...

Travis Bader and April Vokey catch up and discuss podcasting, social media, ADHD, "toxic masculinity", and click bait for a cause.   Follow April Vokey: https://anchoredoutdoors.com https://www.instagram.com/anchored_outdoors/ https://www.instagram.com/aprilvokey/     Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4   Online Training  -  https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U   Other Training...

From working in the stock room to owning a firearms business, Matt Mendel of Wanstalls details what it takes to grow a thriving firearms business during adverse times. This is a unique opportunity to get the inside scoop, the good and the bad, of what it is like to work in Canada's firearms industry. If you have ever wanted to, create a side hustle, start your own business, or are specifically loo...

Sonny is a recently retired special forces commando with the British Military, professional bodyguard and corporate spy who is currently training to be a contender in the UFC. Sonny has been sharing his knowledge of personal safety and protection through his social media accounts and has just released a FREE self defence without fighting course.     https://www.sixsight.co https://www.instagram.co...

Content creator, innovator and business owner. Brad Brooks talks about how he started Argali and he how manages to innovate, grow and balance home life, work and his passion for the wilderness. Brad is a seriously talented entrepreneur and outdoorsman who humbly credits his success to his family, friends and a lot of hard work. Make sure to check out Argali's fantastic YouTube channel: https://www...

If you have an interest in mountain hunting, you need to listen to this podcast.  Jeff Agostinho is a knowledgeable and passionate hunter as well as the first regional representative with the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. Jeff provides insight into what the RMGA does and paints a picture of joys and realities on mountain hunting. Jeff outlines exactly how he prepares for a hunt, how he keeps his p...

Driven, passionate, professional and insightful. Recently retired Emergency Response Team Leader Sgt. Major Seb Lavoie talks with Travis Bader about what it takes to live an extraordinary and meaningful life and what it takes to be a leader.  Follow Seb Lavoie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/slavccmdr Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4   Online Training  -  ht...

After being asked countless times, "what's the best calibre for hunting", or "how powerful of a cartridge do I need" or any variation thereof, we decided to take some time to discuss this in detail.  Travis Bader and Paul Ballard provide a 101 education for those looking at getting into firearms and hunting in a user friendly and non-intimidating way.   This podcast has an accompanying blog post t...

Canadian lawyer Ian Runkle of the popular YouTube channel "Runkle of the Bailey", answers questions posed by Silvercore Club members. This is a remarkable opportunity to hear an extremely well versed lawyers thoughts and opinions on matters of particular interest to Canadian firearms owners.    Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4   Online Training  -  https://bit.l...

This is part 3 of the popular Urban Awareness series where Travis Bader speaks with retired 35 year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department about dealing with situations of violence.   In this episode, we explore the realities of what to expect after the incident.  Avoiding and surviving the incident is important and dealing with with aftermath can mean the difference between winning the battle...

Kevin Kossowan and Paul Rogalski talk about their hit TV series "Wild Harvest" where together with Survivorman Les Stroud they explore the culinary potential of wild ingredients in locations across Canada and the United States.   Kevin is a filmmaker and avid outdoorsman who's series "From the Wild" was twice nominated for the prestigious James Beard award.  Paul is a renowned gastronomic leader a...

This is part two of our three part series where Travis Bader and Paul Ballard discuss situational awareness in an urban environment. This episode centres around what to expect when you are in condition red and the fight is on.   Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4   Online Training  -  https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U   Other Training & Services  - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU...

A patrol gone wrong and being attacked by the Taliban! Travis Bader talks with his long time friend Jason Budd to discuss lessons learned while serving in the British Army.  This episode builds upon Silvercore Podcast Ep. 34 "SAS Selection and Other Stories" and looks at key lessons learned from adverse situations which can be employed in any aspect of ones life.     Learn More about Silvercore Si...

After multiple violent attacks in the lower mainland of British Columbia, retired 35 year Vancouver Police Officer Paul Ballard speaks with Travis Bader about techniques that an average person can use to keep themselves safe. The concept has been broken down into three parts, Before, During and After. There are literal tomes that can be written on the subject, but the information in this podcast c...

Travis speaks with Nikki van Schyndel from the hit TV series, ALONE where she spent 51 days isolated in the Arctic. Nikki is a the bestselling author of “Becoming Wild”, Ted Talk alumni, former sponsored snowboarder and all around cool person. Tune in to listen to near death experiences, Sasquatch stories and inspiration on what drives a person to endure such extremes. This is a podcast you don’t...

Grizzly bear hunting was banned in BC and now there are efforts in place to ban the wolf hunt.  Will it stop there, or is all hunting under attack?  Predator hunting, trophy hunting, and “the social licence to operate” is what this episode is all about.    Travis speaks with Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and the Talk is Sheep Podcast about this emotionally charge...

Brief Summary of Show:   Travis speaks with Hank Shaw who is a James Beard Award-winning author and chef who focuses all his energies on wild foods: foraging, fishing and hunting.    Travis and Hank discuss a wide array of topics including what causes some meats to taste gamey, strategies or game care, tips for the new hunter, angler and forager and how Covid has affected the landscape of wild foo...

Travis speaks with Shane Mahoney from the Wild Harvest Initiative.  Shane is an international authority on wildlife conservation and is a rare combination of scientist, historian and philosopher. Shane is a gifted orator and insightful thinker with a profound commitment to wild nature, rural societies, and to the sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. If you have a story that would be o...

Travis speaks with Ian Runkle, Canadian Criminal Defence Lawyer with a keen interest in firearms law. They discuss what might be considered dangerous questions when speaking with the police and how sometimes it’s better to say nothing.     They talk about Bill C-21, the air soft ban and the negative impact it will have, storage of non-restricted firearms when out hunting or for predator control an...

What started as a discussion of Bill C-21 and the banning of Airsoft guns and municipal handgun bans evolved into a podcast that can only be described as absolutely essential listening for every firearms owner. Please listen and if you agree, share widely so others can hear as well. This highly informative episode of the Silvercore Podcast details exactly how firearms owners can shift the narrativ...

Date: February 18 2021 Episode: 41 Title:  Finding a Hunting Mentor with the First Hunt Foundation Guest(s): Rick Brazell Show Link: Watch YouTube Video Here or Listen to the Podcast Here . Blog Link: You can find our Blog post for this Episode Here Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Rick Brazell, founder of First Hunt Foundation in Idaho USA. Braz...

Travis Bader speaks with Gillian Steele of Highwater Tackle, Catherine Laflamme of Michael and Young Fly Shop and new angler Tiffany Bader about how someone can fish every day of the year, particularly in the lower mainland of BC. Cat and Gill outline a detailed calendar of what to fish and where so that an interested angler could fish every day of the year should they be so inclined.    To downlo...