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00:00:00 The Rivet’s Spring Bear Season & Baiting Bear

00:05:51 Rivet’s Bear Hunts: Why Hunting Big Boar is Important

00:09:36 Hunting Bear Out-of-State: First Time Hunters

00:11:48 Bear Appearance & Color Phases - Sows VS Boars

00:16:13 You Get What You Pay For

00:17:21 Shooting the right bear

00:19:09 The Rivet’s Business Success: John’s Struggles of the Past

00:24:43 Serving God Through Work

00:27:40 Ad Break (LMNT & Ketone)

00:29:49 Advice for People Who Want to Hunt with the Rivets

00:36:27 Stories & Connections from Bear Camp

00:39:13 Advice to Other Outfitters

00:43:59 Waiting for the Perfect Shot - Be Patient

00:45:47 Tactacam Reveal Trail Cameras

00:48:27 Managing Bears: Success for the Rivet’s Clients

00:50:54 If You Want to be a Guide - You Better Love People

00:54:26 The Kawasaki Side by Side

00:56:24 How the Story Ends: Getting Cam’s Giant

01:01:44 Grand Kids & Passing on Traditions

01:07:03 Outro
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KHC 142 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 8 Aug 06, 2025

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Join Cam and Gideon (James Williams) for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! On this episode they cover Cam’s recent trip to Washougal Motocross and Salt Lake City, running with Truett, the Sydney Sweeney controversy and more!

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00:00:00 James Haircut, Sydney Sweeney, & Coldplay’s Kiss Cam Moment 00:06:57 James Blood Test 00:10:17 The Epstein Files 00:11:04 The Liver King Terrorist Threats 00:13:49 James'4 Worst Wilderness Shit 00:17:47 Washougal Motocross Race Recap 00:21:26 Spreading Bowhunting to New Audiences 00:25:03 Ad Break (Hoyt & Black Rifle Coffee) 00:27:38 Salt Lake City: Cam’s Value with Sponsors 00:38:51 Running the Deseret News 10K with Truett 00:42:20 James Attempt to Run with Cam & Truett 00:48:49 Black Rifle Coffee & Evan Hafer 00:50:55 Sh*t Talkers Weekly Edits 00:53:11 STFU: Influencers on Social Media 00:56:22 Upcoming Race - Leadville Trail 100 00:58:36 Utah’s Genetics Statistics 01:00:08 A Missing Connection for Larry 01:02:36 Passing the Torch at Leadville with Truett 01:03:40 Outro & Wombat Poop

KHC 141 - Brian Deegan Jul 22, 2025

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Brian Deegan - American freestyle motocross rider, X Games medalist, and off-road racer. Brian’s known for founding Metal Mulisha, landing the first 360 in FMX competition, and later winning championships in off-road and rallycross racing. He’s also the father of professional racers Hailie and Haiden Deegan.

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00:00:00 Business and Social Media Presence

00:06:29 Credibility on Social Media

00:09:33 Taking Risks to Build the Deegan Empire

00:13:53 Forks in the Road: How Brian Almost Died

00:17:48 Any Regrets on the Edge of Death?

00:20:33 Brian’s Crash that Almost Killed Him

00:23:41 Being a Supportive Dad Through Kids Growth

00:36:52 An Avenue Out of Being Average

00:38:32 14 Years Old & Finding a Place to Train Year-Round

0041:44 Taking Risks as a Kid

00:47:55 Pressure from Travis Pastrana

00:50:48 Crusty Demons of Dirt

00:52:57 Metal Mullisha

00:56:11 Action Sports Vibe in the 90’s

00:57:25 Action Sports to Truck Racing

01:02:31 Providing Through Marketing & Licensing

01:04:58 Documentaries - Are the Deegans Bigger than Motocross?

01:06:54 Navigating Deals & Sponsors

01:10:34 Navigating Partnerships

01:18:44 Behind the Scenes - The Side You Don’t See

01:23:07 The Dangers of Motocross

01:29:19 Long Term Healthcare in Motocross & Supercross

01:34:47 What Makes the Best Riders, the Best

01:41:10 Raising Tough Kids

01:45:20 The Effect of Bodyweight in Racing

01:50:14 Difficulty of Riding Through Shadows

01:51:59 Is Haiden Deegan Ready to Race 450?

01:53:20 Training Motocross Kids to be the Best

01:59:22 The Secret to Success: Having Goals

02:02:42 F#$k, Marry, Kill: Motocross, Freestyle, & Truck Racing

02:06:03 Outro

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KHC 140 - Conner Mantz Jul 08, 2025

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Conner Mantz - an American long-distance runner, who specializes in the marathon. Conner ran collegiately for Brigham Young University and won the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. He was also the winner of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.

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00:00:00 Conner’s Backstory with Running

00:05:04 Embracing for Hard Times

00:10:29 Tickets to Conner’s Race

00:12:44 The Benefit of a Sports Psychologist

00:15:44 The Olympic Trials & Running Weather

00:18:08 Conner’s Favorite Event

00:19:01 Gratitude During Running

00:20:48 Trail Running, Sponsorships, & Prize Money

00:23:12 What Stood Out About Western States to Conner

00:25:06 Altitude & Climbing as a Stimulus for Running

00:26:11 Training & Thinking Less to do More

00:35:15 Ad Break (Grizzly Coolers & Black Rifle Coffee)

00:37:59 Western States: Adam Peterman

00:40:12 Failure in Running

00:42:31 American Record in the Half-Marathon

00:47:15 Conner’s Motivation as a Kid to Run

00:51:18 Truett’s Running Success Over the Years

00:53:11 Conner’s First Marathon & Coach Ed Eyestone

00:57:21 Testing Blood Lactate Level, Training, & Recovery

01:02:50 Conner’s Mission in Ghana - Only Training for 30 Minutes

01:05:25 Lessons from Ghana & Training Less01:13:17 Having a Plan for Podcasts

01:14:50 QA: Challenges in Switching from College Running to Professional Running?

01:19:08 QA: Do You Have a Routine or Ritual Before Big Races?

01:22:40 Lessons from Losing Races

01:26:22 QA: How Do You Balance the Comradery of Running While Running to Win?

01:31:44 Outro

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KHC 139 - Ryan Callaghan Jul 01, 2025

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Ryan Callaghan - MeatEater's Director of Conservation and a national board member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Ryan grew up out West hunting, fishing and, guiding and has been passionate about the outdoor community ever since.

Join us for a conversation about our public lands and why selling them would take away from more than just bowhunters. Ryan talks about how he got connected with MeatEater, his experiences with conservation, and more!

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00:00:00 Why People Call Ryan “Ol Cal”

00:01:53 Ryan’s Education

00:08:26 How Ryan Got Connected with MeatEater

00:18:37 Steve Rinella: Wild Within TV Show

00:23:31 Missouri Breaks: Joe Rogan’s First Buck

00:26:10 Conversation as a Tool

00:27:21 Conservation in Clothing Lines

00:32:18 Ad Break (Ketone IQ & MUD\WTR)

00:34:36 First Elk Hunters Ryan Guided

00:37:06 First Lite’s Correlation with Public Land

00:41:00 The Threat of Selling Public Lands

00:52:36 Speculations Behind Senator Mike Lee’s Motivation

00:55:21 The Appreciation of the Outdoors

00:57:55 The Volume of Calls to the Senator

01:09:01 “Hidden” Threats to Public Lands

01:14:12 Land Biden Attempted to Sell

01:16:54 The Government's Intentions Behind “Affordable” Housing

01:21:13 Spreading the Word with Social Media

01:22:59 Takeaways from the Recent Public Land Dispute

01:26:34 Consumers in the City VS Independent People in the West

01:31:11 Trusted 3rd Party People & Resources

01:34:36 Sons of Smokey Non-Profit

01:39:10 Animal Migration in Value Land Segments

01:42:33 Lack of Early Engagement in Selling Public Lands

01:51:16 The Negatives that Come with Politics

01:53:17 Weighing in to Make a Difference

01:59:53 Shared Passion for the Mountains

02:02:37 Outro

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Elite, Unrivaled Performance in the Mountains | How does Sitka do it? Jun 23, 2025

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Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Follow John Barklow: https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/ Follow Sitka: https://www.instagram.com/sitkagear/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro & Cam’s Journey with Camo 00:05:46 Base Layers 00:08:02 Pants 00:11:12 Active Insulation 00:13:34 Windstop Layer 00:16:36 Puffy Jackets: Synthetic & Down Insulation 00:21:52 Rain Gear 00:24:29 Developing the Best Gear 00:26:13 The 8-Piece System 00:29:17 Underwear Design 00:30:22 Outro

KHC 138 - John Barklow Jun 17, 2025

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John Barklow - a seasoned outdoorsman and 26-year U.S. Navy veteran. A diver by trade, he spent most of his career supporting Navy Special Warfare, often working with elite SEAL teams. Much of his time was spent in Kodiak, Alaska, training SEALs in cold-weather survival and night movement through technical terrain, known as Cliff Assault. After his service, John joined SITKA Gear, applying his military expertise to develop advanced clothing systems for hunters and outdoorsmen.

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00:04:28 John’s Background (the NAVY & Teaching Survival Skills)

00:11:17 Understanding the Concepts in Gear

00:16:12 The Great Equalizers: Testing Guys in the Field

00:22:20 Survival Exercises

00:27:09 Finishing School for BUDS

00:29:07 Peer Reviews

00:31:56 Ad Break (Ketone IQ & Sig Sauer)

00:33:56 Diving & Getting into Hunting

00:36:18 When John got into Hunting

00:38:56 John’s Most Memorable Hunt

00:45:52 Hunting Mountain Goats

00:48:53 John’s Brown Bear Hunt

00:54:59 High Stakes in Hunting & Memories from the Hunt

00:59:31 John’s Buffalo Hunt

01:08:48 Takeaways from John’s Hunting Stories

01:13:10 John’s Best Elk Hunt Story

01:18:35 Hunters John Looked up to

01:22:03 How Much the Hunting Industry has Changed

01:29:03 Failure: The Foundation that Built Cam’s Hunting Career

01:30:51 Celebrating Success in Hunting

01:32:29 Measuring Success in Hunting

01:33:47 The Succession of Hunting Gear & Clothing (Down)

01:37:10 What’s Next for GORE-TEX Gear

01:42:29 Small Adjustments in Gear Make a Big Difference

01:44:44 Nobody Likes Being Cold

01:45:40 QA: F#$k, Marry, Kill: Backcountry Bowhunting, Diving, or Mountaineering?

01:46:48 QA: For Sitka - is Mountaineering a Good Place for Inspiration?

01:50:34 QA: If you had to Choose 1 Material or Textile to Use, What Would You Choose?

01:52:06 QA: How Would You Use High Pressure Situations to Help Develop Your Career Path?

01:54:21 QA: What’s One Non Negotiable for Your Daily Routine?

01:57:06 Outro

KHC 137 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 7 Jun 12, 2025

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In this episode of Sh*t Talkers Weekly 7, Cam sits down with James Gideon Williams for a conversation that dives deep into Cam’s recent bear hunt with John and Jenn Rivet in Alberta. Cam also covers his recent trip to California for filming for the upcoming movie DREAM and more!

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