WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien

In the 50th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Doug Duren, conservationist and founder of Sharing the Land. The guys recap talk about the different types of access to private ground and how they add value to lands owners and access seekers…plus a whole lot more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 49th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by waterfowl hunter, chef, teacher, and all-around wonderful human Jonathan Wilkins for a shared recording known to podcast geeks as a "Swapcast." The guys recap their hunt in Arkansas, gush over how delicious ducks and geese can be, and get all excited about turkey hunting. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside...

In the 48th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt to look ahead to 2023 and their turkey hunting plans. It's time to get hyped for spring turkey!  Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 47th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben hosts Dr. Matt Rinella, research ecologist and the host of the Hunt Quietly podcast, to dig into his stance on R3, why he sometimes trolls celebrity hunters, and his campaign to demonetize hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 46th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is hanging in duck camp with Ed, Casey, and Sean talking about preconceived notions about how different subspecies of ducks taste, waterfowl conservation, and more.   Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 44th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with filmmaker Branlin Shockey on his mother's battle with cancer, being raised a Shockey, his respect for his dad, and the evolving art of storytelling in the hunting space. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 44th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Brandon Dale, an ambassador for Hunter of Color and medical student in NYC, about his upbringing as a hunter and the challenges and joys of mentoring new folks from the big city. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 43 rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Jason Matzinger, host of Into the High Country on Sportsman's Channel, about everything from his ongoing debate with Matt Rinella about hunting media to the idea of selective hunting instead of trophy hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 42 nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Brandon Evans, GOHUNT's head of research, to talk about how to approach applying for your western hunting tags this year and the top states to hunt elk in 2023. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 41st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with butcher and founder of ForageFed Anna Borgman on her journey into hunting, vegans eating roadkill and so much more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 40th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with artist, hunting guide and elk killer Lydia Smith about her journey into hunting and how she pushed through barriers to chase her passion. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 39th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his former co-host MeatEater's Phil "The Engineer" Taylor. That's all you need to know. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 38th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben has Casey and Matt for Hushin in studio for a wide ranging and fun as hell conversation on everything from male thongs to the future of virtual reality hunting, and our conservation legacy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 37th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben breaks out a new segment that takes you through his political views, his voting priorities, and some of the historical and current events that shed light on how to go forward. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 36th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben sits down in studio with his 6-year-old son and 69-year-old dad to talk about their Wyoming pronghorn hunt. We hear the story of Ben's first hunt and how it compares to this adventure.  Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In episode 35, Ben catches up with Wes Siler from Outside Magazine to dig into some touchy topics like why hunting gear is so expensive, partisan politics in the outdoors, and bringing together the Cabelas and REI crowds.  Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to  woodside.supercast.com  for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 33 rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up GoHunt Cofounder Lorenzo Sartini to talk about how he shirked a college football career to go hunting and eventually turned that passion into a successful hunting company. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 33 rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up Ryan Bassham, longtime marketing executive in the hunting industry and international hunting consultant, to dive into his opinion on community-based conservation and the role of organizations like SCI. The guys also talk about what it means to pursue hunting as a craft and why Ben has a bone to pick with Joe Rogan. Enjoy.   Want more Woodside conten...

In the 32 nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up Cable Smith, the longtime host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show, to dive into his opinion on the debate around mountain lion management in Texas and his claim that "Texans for Mountain Lions" is an anti-hunting organization. The guys also talk about how most people are self-censoring politic beliefs these days. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your...

In the 31 st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with filmmaker and conservationist Ben Masters to find out how in the hell he got Matthew McConaughey to narrate his documentary, the insane work it takes to pull off a wildlife film, and the critical wildlife management debate on mountain lions in Texas. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly...

In the 30th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with famed grizzly attack survivor Todd Orr and former Navy SEAL and combat trainer Chris Forrest to talk about preparedness and grizzly attacks. The guys cover how to train, how to manage stress, and what gear might save your life. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 29th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Josh Crumpton the Chief Executive Outdoorsman at his company, Spoke Hollow Outfitters, out of Wimberley, Texas. The guys talk about how Josh became a hunter later in life and how being bi-racial has affected the way he sees the outdoor world. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium...

In the 28th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with hunting legend Jim Shockey to talk about his decades-long career in the hunting world and how it all started. The guys also talk about Louise Shockey's battle with cancer and the life-changing perspective the family has gained through the turmoil. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly pre...

In the 27th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Modern Huntsman Editor in Chief Tyler Sharp on his history in the hunting industry, how hunters and other outdoor user groups can come together, and how to message around trophy hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 26th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with the winner of Season 8 of ALONE, Clay Hayes, for a conversation about how the show changed him and what he learned along the way. The guys also cover how his family sacrificed to keep him out there long enough to win.   Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra...