The Wild Dispatch

A fantastic full-length-interview episode is currently sitting in the torpedo tube, ready to go, unfortunately a small technological whoopsy, courtesy of the hosting platform is keeping the hatch firmly shut. The bookies have high odds on EP 88 with Amy Siewe will be out before Monday's end, so keep an eye out! Apologies for the disruption - here's some quality waffling as consolation.

For some, the Urushiol oil found in Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Sumac can be completely debilitating. Given that it doesn't exist in England at all, Robin quickly built up a pretty decent sensitivity to this irritating member of the wilderness family. In this episode he shares some of the most effective techniques for mitigating Poison Oak while out in the field. Here is the mentioned youtube video...

In this Field Notes Episode, Robin follows Jason through day 1 of bowhunting elk in the Colorado mountains. Amongst the many miles and close encounters, they find time to share stories over a few snacks. Warning: some snacks may come with a very unsavory nickname. All food in this episode came prepared by podcasting legend and well-loved ‘Camp Mom’ Michael Scrogan of The Hunting Stories Podcast ....

Dana Anderson is a hugger, but that's not the only way he's kept life's bubbles from ever going flat. Arguably the funnest person to know, Wild Mountain Man Dan got his nickname for a reason, and we're going to find out here today. From wilderness techniques, lessons about community, and even a run-in or two with the law, Dana shares some truly wild stories in this episode. A huge thank you to Dan...

In this episode, Robin shares how square breathing helped him successfully arrow two fallow deer in just sixty seconds. The technique he demonstrates in this episode is one of the tools that helped him swing that day's result from failure to double-success.

From the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the arid environment of Lincoln County, Nevada, John Anderson has spent his life completely immersed in nature. Awarded Nevada Game Warden of the year – Unsurprisingly, John has a bunch of great stories for us today. While many involve him chasing down the bad guys, you might be surprised to learn he wasn't always exactly on the right side of the la...

Part 1) A brief explanation of this quick breathing exercise and its benefits before the actual exercise in the next episode. Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays. Subscribe to us to always be up to date. Even better - share us with a friend who loves the outdoors. Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram , T...

Part 2) A 2-minute exercise that reduces stress, calms nerves, and increases focus at times when you need it most. That might be on a mountain or ocean, in the bush...even if you hate your boss at work. Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays. Subscribe to us to always be up to date. Even better - share us with a friend...

This is the setup before a two-parter coming out midweek (out Thursday Jan 1st) Happy New Year everybody! In this episode, Robin takes a break from simultaneously seeking both bears and mushrooms to give a quick update. The TLDR is: On top of the normal programming involving chats with the world's wildest people, on occasional Thursdays, there will be a series of mini-episodes offering tools and e...

Happy holidays everyone! In this festive episode, we turn the tables on our normal format and let two of The Wild Dispatch's biggest (and youngest) fans Interview Robin . Joel and Harry finally get to ask everything they've ever wondered about for the past couple of years. But will they be able to remember their questions with excitement bubbling faster than a Mentos & Diet Coke fountain. A bi...

After adventuring through his Viking homeland of Denmark, Ejler Hjorth-Westh returned to Northern California with a backpack full of interesting stories. One of those stories chimed with Robin like a cowbell in a cement mixer. During his travels, Ejler tasted the finest artisanal salt of a maker in Denmark... and was left underwhelmed. Which begs the question: If Pacific sea salt really is better,...

Many people would shudder at the thought of living in complete isolation through sub-arctic winter. But for Wyatt Black , it's how he finally managed to accept the darkest corners of his past. In this episode, Wyatt spills all about his time on season 10 of the Alone show. All the while maintaining his trademark positive and often laugh-out-loud attitude towards addiction, recovery, and mental hea...

In this episode, Robin talks with Stephen Klinger , an Alaskan at his happiest when perched on the jagged edge of self-annihilation. He tests these boundaries aboard his inflatable jet boat, which is capable of maneuvering its way UP raging rapids. Sometimes this is to gain access to incredible hunting grounds; other times it’s simply being the first human to ever reach a river’s glacial lake by b...

In this episode, Robin takes a pit stop mid mushroom/turkey hunt to say an enormous thank you for joining us on this podcasting adventure. Thank you to all the amazing guests and listeners! Thank you for every download, for every good review, and for every recommendation to a friend you've given... And for every guest who's shown up with their wild stories. The Wild Dispatch continues to grow beca...

In this episode, Robin , Fred Hammer , and Robin Gratz spend three action-packed days trying to land an African monster. This is no small feat. Historically South Africa has always been packed with high caliber apex predators: Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, hyenas, packs of African wild dogs etc. As a result antelope have developed an incredible skill-set that helps to keep them alive. So, getting clo...

To this day, the legend of Dick Proenneke continues through his journals and wonderful footage. However, we were surprised to discover that Dick’s sourdough starter also lives on! What better way to celebrate a life-lived-wild than with sourdough pancakes made with the trusty sourdough jar from his cabin? In this episode, Robin and his wife Hanneke sit down with the cabin’s previous caretakers for...

In this episode, Robin and Larry take advantage of the year's calmest ocean and go for an adventure underwater. A big thank you to Larry for sharing his time, patience, and knowledge about these parts of the Pacific ocean.  ----------------- Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share us with a friend who loves the outdoors. Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on In...

In this Episode, Robin and Nathan dive deep into everything Alone Season 12 in South Africa. This one has a bunch of entertaining and sometimes emotional stories: From memories of growing up under Larry Dean Olsen, a legendary figure in the wilderness arena, to applying his lessons in the semi-deserts of Alone, South Africa... From extremely close encounters with exotic animals, to the heavily doc...

In this episode, Robin and regular guest Dennis McKiver head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of Tuna... They catch up on recent Stories and test their mettle against some rough seas... but who will crack first? As promised, there will be an extra sprinkling of 'Field Notes' episodes over the coming months. Far too many adventures, both big and small, are clogging up The Wild Dispatch HQ's har...

In this episode, Robin chats with Naude Dreyer – co founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia. Naude shares some incredible stories from the rugged Namibian coastline, seal rescues, rabies shots, and many other animal encounters from the ocean. From the adrenaline-pumping chases across sandy beaches to the innovative techniques he helped develop to save entangled marine life, Naude's journey is one of...

Right now in the US it's that magical time of year when the elk mating season descends into a full-bore rut-mode. It's also a time when (some would say) foolish individuals pick up their bows and arrows and do their best to challenge 900lb animals to a close quarters fight. This is an episode of The Hunting Stories Podcast –Robin and friends take a minute to reminisce about the bowhunting adventur...

Jermaine Hodge is an athlete on multiple levels. Part of the elite military Greco-Roman world class wrestling program, his tournament winning talent brought him to Colorado over 20 years ago, where his passion for chasing elk really took hold. With the same focus for excellence Jermaine has found success both in the mountains and on stage, where he became RMEF elk calling world champ in 2019.  In...

In this episode Robin chats with Dug North about his experiences on the latest season of The Alone Show - the first time ever in Africa. (Final is live on History Channel this Thursday Aug 21st 2025).  Dug is a person of a great many talents, blessed with laser focus and the wild enthusiasm it takes to become skilled at something very quickly. A creative and maker on many levels, and armed with a...

Today we dive deep into the world of ancient culture with Tony Fair —A guy obsessed with figuring out how our ancestors managed to both scrape a living and create a bunch of rock art at the same time. In this episode, we explore the intricate connections between nature, history, and art as Tony shares his experiences of discovering ancient petroglyphs (plus the occasional mushroom) and the stories...

Today We are traveling across the world and back in time to Namibia in the South West of Africa... 300 miles from the nearest grocery store, Lyn and Mike Methley raised their family while helping to build the first road through the area in the 1960’s. They lived side by side with the lions, impala, crocodiles and the enormous, but sadly extinct, desert elephants. Living close to the Northern borde...