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Episode 374: Journey of Adventurers with Reuben Bolieu Jul 27, 2023

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Survival Instructor and adventurer Reuben Bolieu and Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela discuss their common backgrounds, training, and travel. Reuben has been an instructor with Randall's Adventure Training, a knife designer, and a professional writer and photographer. He has traveled to over 60 countries and explored many ecosystems. The two discuss wilderness travel, foreign travel, photography tips and how to become an industry writer.

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Episode 373: Into the Wild with Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters Jul 25, 2023

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Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina for a podcast about traditional gear, travel, the great outdoors and the classics. Polaski is a US Army Veteran, Overlander, fan of 80s movies, and a bushcrafter. He runs a business specializing in everyday carry accessories made from bridle leather, 1000 Denier Cordura nylon, and with field-tested designs. Polaski has helped Estela with teaching land navigation classes as an assistant instructor and he built the exclusive leather patches for Estela's 48 hour survival challenge students.

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Episode 372: Tales of Adventure and Survival with Jordan Jonas from ALONE Jul 20, 2023

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Jordan Jonas of ALONE fame joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival in this week's podcast. Jonas describes his background living with an indigenous tribe in Russia as well as the process of learning skills that ultimately helped him win the $500,000 grand prize. On the show, Jonas hunted a 900 pound moose, caught fish under the ice with a net, killed a wolverine with his bare hands, and showcased bushcraft skills in expert fashion. Jonas currently provides extended wilderness learning experiences through his company and shares his passion for the outdoors. He can be found at www.jordanjonas.com and @hobojordo on Instagram.

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Episode 371: Inside the Criminal Underground: BC and Ski on Gangs and Organized Crime Jul 18, 2023

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"BC" & "Ski" are two former law enforcement officers who join Fieldcraft Survival's Gerry Young and Kevin Estela at the Fieldcraft Survival NC podcast studio. BC & Ski have an extensive background in studying gang activity as well as organized crime. They share insight into the criminal underground, how to recognize gang/drug activity in your neighborhood, and how gang activity has evolved over time. Follow them on Instagram at @the_disruptors_podcast

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Episode 370: A Father's Wisdom: Dr. Jose Estela's Life Lessons and Kevin Estela's Reflections Jul 11, 2023

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Father and Son, Dr. Jose Estela and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela, discuss survival in the Philippines during WW2, strong habits for success, and coming of age in this podcast. Dr. Estela immigrated to the United States in 1965 with few possessions and built a career spanning 58 years, married the woman of his dreams, and raised a family in New England. Estela overcame many obstacles in life and his son asks questions about work, love, and life. "Kevin's dad" inspired the best-selling book, 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods and continues to inspire him to this day.

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Episode 369: A Conversation with Kevin Estela and Exotac CEO Rob Falkenhayn Jul 06, 2023

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CEO of EXOTAC Rob Falkenhayn and Fieldcraft Survival’s Kevin Estela sit down at the Fieldcraft Survival NC Firebase podcast studio in this week’s podcast. Falkenhayn shares his experience in motorcross/supercross and enduro motorcycle riding as well as the history of his company and the tools he makes. He also provides some early pre-release information about his new company, Lionheart Industries, that makes a unique Double Action Plus pistol.

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Episode 368: From Scout Sniper to Survival Skills: Jerry Saunders' Journey with Corvus Knife and Tool Jul 04, 2023

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Jerry Saunders, Owner of Corvus Knife and Tool, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Training Kevin Estela. He is a former USMC Scout Sniper and the Chief Survival Instructor of the Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center. He served 6 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and has traveled the world training survival skills. Saunders is a knifemaker who resides in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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Episode 367: Inside the Mind of a World Champion Shooter: Lena Miculek Jun 27, 2023

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SIG Sauer competitive shooter Lena Miculek speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela in this week’s podcast. Miculek is an 8x world champion shooter and 3 gun competitor who was literally born into the firearms community. Lena recently collaborated with SIG Sauer to bring the Rose program for female shooters of all ages and levels. The two discuss her firearm preferences, travel in her overland rig, social media, and training.

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Episode 366: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions (Part 9) Jun 20, 2023

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In this episode of Coffee and Questions with Kevin Estela, Kevin discusses everything from items carried on a castaway scenario, favorite pistols, LPVOs, upcoming training at the SIG Sauer Academy, prepping vs. hoarding, how to create stress in training, classes offered in NC and more. Coffee and Questions is an ongoing series where the host answers your questions from social media online. To submit more questions for consideration on the next episode, email estela@fieldcraftsurvival.com

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Episode 365: Lessons Learned from Training with Gerry Young and Kevin Estela Jun 15, 2023

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Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina Fire Base instructors Kevin Estela and Gerry Young discuss the lessons learned from training over Memorial Day Weekend. Estela shares lessons from the two-day Civilian Survival School and Young provides insight into the 2 back-to-back Personal Security classes. Both explain the classes they look forward to as well as some of the hints toward future training including more defensive shotgun course, guest instructor series, and others coming to NC.

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