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The Hiatus Dec 08, 2023

On this episode of WOODSIDE, Ben details where he’s been and what’s happening next for WOODSIDE. A special thanks to all the people who have supported the podcast over the years. Love you guys.

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WALLOW Swapcast: Kicking Off Elk Season Plus the Hot New Segment “Sex or Elk Hunting?” Aug 24, 2023

In the first installment in Season 2 of WALLOW, Ben O’Brien, Sam Lungren, and Mike Kmon kick things off with some reflection on the realities of nonresident versus resident hunting, laugh at an insane article by a Bozeman influencer, and introduce some new segments for the season. Enjoy.

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Ep. 73: Diana Rodgers on Fake Meat, Lab Meat, and the Future of Food Connection Aug 09, 2023

On the 73rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Diana Rodgers, RD, a real food “nutritionist and sustainability advocate to talk about the reality of the meat wars, and the movement to disconnect us from our food.

Ep. 72: North Bridger Bison’s Matt Skogland on Craving Connection to the Land and his Journey from Chicago Lawyer to Montana Rancher Aug 03, 2023

On the 72nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by the founder of North Bridger Bison, Matt Skoglund, to learn about how and why Matt went from a lawyer in Chicago to rancher in Montana. It’s an inspiring story of love for wild places and risking it all to chase your dream.

Ep. 71: Andrew McKean on the Reality of Hunting’s Public Approval Problem Jul 25, 2023

On the 71st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by editor and journalist Andrew McKean to dive into a recent survey on how our society views hunting, the issues with our sometimes rigid worldview, and how to find new hunters in new places. Enjoy.

Ep. 70: Hal Herring on Public Lands Advocacy and our Foundational Outdoor Rights Jul 13, 2023

In the 70th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is author and journalist Hal Herring to talk about some of the history of public lands advocacy in the US, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. It’s a long one. Enjoy.

Ep. 69: Ryan Callaghan on Showing Up for the Cause and the Past, Present, and Future of Corner Crossing Jul 04, 2023

In the 69th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined MeatEater’s Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan to talk about the first time he felt the need to fight for an issue, his version of advocacy, and what’s going on with corner crossing these days.

Ep. 68: A Hunter’s Field Guide to Raising Hell with Ben Long Jun 27, 2023

In the 68th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by author Ben Long to discuss his new book, what being a true advocate looks like, and how to navigate the politics of the outdoors. Enjoy.

Ep. 67: Wall Tent Bear Camp with the Crew Jun 20, 2023

In the 67th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt, Sam Lungren, Mike Kmon, and RECOIL magazine editor Iain Harrison live from their wall tent bear camp in Montana. Enjoy!

Ep. 66: Sean Weaver on Hunting Demographics, Living Your Legacy, and Balancing Real Life and Your Hunting Obsession Jun 13, 2023

In the 66th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his favorite duck guy Sean Weaver to talk about how to live a balanced life, the personal impacts of a hunting obsession, and what hunting demographics tell us about the future of our community. Enjoy.

Ep. 65: Andy Moeckel on Becoming the Flip Flop Guy, Overcoming Addiction, and Sheep Hunting Aspirations Jun 06, 2023

In the 65th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by king of the sauces and griller of meats Andy Moeckel, AKA The Flip Flop Guy. The guys chat about the time Ben drank “pig liquor”, talk about what it means to be a sheep hunter and go deep into Andy’s story of overcoming alcohol addiction.

Ep. 64: The Identical Draw Guys on Hunting Mentorship Season, Outdoor Dad Speed, and Making It in the Industry May 23, 2023

In the 64th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Nathan and Thomas Krick, the twin brothers that make up Identical Draw. The guys cover NewHunter.org, being an outdoor dad, and appreciating your place in the hunting industry.

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Ep. 63: The Great Miles Nolte on Life, Hunting, and Gun Culture in New Zealand May 09, 2023

In the 63rd episode of WOODSIDE, Miles Nolte joins to the show from the WOODSIDE south offices in New Zealand to talk about his move to a new country, hunting stags, and the gun culture in his adopted home.

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Ep. 62: Outdoor Life’s John Snow on Whether We Can Trust Gun Reviews, Breaking Down Budget Rifles, and Defining Gun Culture May 02, 2023

In the 62nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John Snow to talk about whether consumers can trust gun reviews, how budget rifles became a big deal, and the real definition of gun culture.

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Ep. 61: Introducing Mike Kmon: WOODSIDE’s Fun Sh*t Coordinator Apr 18, 2023

In the 61st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by former outfitter and guide Mike Kmon to talk about why he joined the WOODSIDE team and his brand spanking new title. The guys cover flow states in hunting, what it means to truly impart your knowledge, and much more. Enjoy.

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Ep. 60: John Barklow on the Joy in Hunting Failure and the Freedom of Backcountry Preparedness Apr 11, 2023

In the 60th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by U.S. Special Operations instructor John Barklow to dive into the state of hunting media today, the keys to a good mentorship, passing down traditional knowledge in the new media age, and being proficient in the backcountry.

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Ep. 59: Donnie Vincent on Becoming a True Naturalist and Redefining Who Hunters Are Apr 06, 2023

In the 59th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by biologist, adventurer, and filmmaker Donnie Vincent to catch up about life and dig into how we define modern naturalism, the responsibility of hunting story tellers, and revisiting Donnie’s viral video “Who We Are.”

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Ep. 58: Mountain Lion Season: Up Close Cats, a Houndsman’s Dedication and What Ranchers Need with Brice Suhay and Scott Koelzer Apr 01, 2023

In the 58th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by local cat hunters Brice Suhay and Scott Koelzer to talk about their season hunting mountain lions together. The guys also talk about the bond they share with each other and their hounds, plus tell some stories of up-close encounters with cats.

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Ep. 57: Bill Roden on How to Tell the Hunting Story to Everyone Else and Building a Bridge to the Rest of the Outdoor World Mar 14, 2023

In the 57th episode of WOODSIDE, marketing professional and all-around badass Bill Roden joins Ben to talk about the roadblocks that are keeping us from bringing together the broader outdoor community with the hunting world. The guys also talk about how to market hunting to everyone else. Enjoy.

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Ep. 56: Remi Warren’s First Aoudad Ram and the Wild World of Texas Exotics Mar 07, 2023

In the 56th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Remi Warren, Gregg Ring and Marshall Seedorff from aoudad camp in West Texas. The guys talk about the history and future of Texas exotics and hear the story of Remi’s first aoudad. Enjoy.

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Ep. 55: Charles Rodney and the Rabbit Mentees Feb 28, 2023

In the 55th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Charles “The Rabbit Man” Rodney and his group of rabbit hunters from Maryland’s eastern shore. Enjoy.

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Ep. 54: Squirrel Camp, The Shit Log, and How We Become Hunters Feb 21, 2023

In the 54th of WOODSIDE, Ben is back East for Squirrel Camp 2023. A few days running around the woods with his dad, son, and good friend Bill Miller, who taught him all the best redneck things when he was a boy. Enjoy.

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Ep. 53: Turkey Season is Here, ROOST is Back, and NWTF’s Fred Bird on the State of the Turkey Union Feb 14, 2023

In the 53rd episode of WOODSIDE, we’re previewing this Spring’s journey with our show ROOST, and the state of the wild turkey union. Enjoy!

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Ep. 52: Andrew McKean, Access Credits, and the Fair Chaise Therapy Session Feb 07, 2023

In the 52nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life’s Andrew McKean to talk about the motivations of hunters and the problems with fair chase. Andrew also helps Ben figure out the true path to being a hunting advocate.

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Ep. 51: Ryan Callaghan on How to Own Hunting Failure and What Sucks About the TV Hit “Yellowstone” Jan 31, 2023

In the 51st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by MeatEater’s Ryan “Cal” Callaghan to catch up on the early days of their friendship, why the show Yellowstone sucks, Kevin Costner’s fake ass cowboy voice, owning failure in the woods, and a whole lot more.

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Ep. 50: Doug Duren on How Public Access to Private Land Can Add Value Jan 24, 2023

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.

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Ep. 49: Swapcast with Jonathan Wilkins of Black Duck Revival Live from Brinkley, Arkansas Jan 17, 2023

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.

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Ep. 48: Best of 2023 with Sam Soholt: Turkey Season Hype, Raccoons Occasionally, and Matt Rinella Reaction Jan 10, 2023

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!

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Ep. 47: Matt Rinella on Trolling Hunting Celebrities, the Perils of Overcrowding, and How to Hunt Quietly Jan 03, 2023

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.

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Ep. 46: Duck Camp with the Boys Featuring Ed Anderson, Casey Butler, and Sean Weaver Dec 27, 2022

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.

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Ep. 45: Branlin Shockey on the Family Legacy, Learning from His Dad, and Telling Hunting Stories Beyond the Kill Dec 20, 2022

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.

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Ep. 44: Brandon Dale on Mentoring Hunters from NYC and Butchering a Turkey in a 14th Floor Apartment Dec 13, 2022

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.

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Ep. 43: Jason Matzinger on Selective Versus Trophy Hunting Plus the Good and Bad of Hunting Media Dec 06, 2022

In the 43rd 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.

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Ep. 42: GOHUNT’s Brandon Evans on the Joys of Application Season and 2023’s Top Elk States Nov 29, 2022

In the 42nd 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.

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Ep. 41: Breakthrough Stories: Anna Borgman on Eating Roadkill, the Life of a Lady Butcher, and Shooting her First Deer Nov 22, 2022

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.

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Ep. 40: Breakthrough Stories: Lydia Smith’s Journey from Self-Taught Hunter to Elk Guide Nov 15, 2022

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.

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Ep. 39: Phil “The Engineer” Taylor Returns: Ballard of a New Hunter Nov 08, 2022

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.

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Ep. 38: The Hushin Crew Balancing Hunting and Family, the Virtual Reality Takeover, and the Future of Hunting Shows Nov 01, 2022

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.

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Ep. 37: Here in the Middle: The Radical Centrist’s Guide to Conservation Oct 26, 2022

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.

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Ep. 36: Three Generations: Hunting Pronghorn with My Dad and My Son Oct 18, 2022

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.

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Ep. 35: Outside Magazine’s Wes Siler on the Hunting Apparel that’s Worth the Price and Uniting Hikers and Hunters Oct 04, 2022

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.

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Ep. 34: Lorenzo Sartini on Building a Brand, the Path to Better Hunting Content, and Leaving Football Behind to Chase Elk Sep 27, 2022

In the 33rd 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.

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Ep. 33: Ryan Bassham on the Commerce of International Hunting and Defining the Trophy Mentality Sep 20, 2022

In the 33rd 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.

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Ep. 32: Lone Star Outdoor Show Host Cable Smith on the Definition of Anti-Hunting and the Critical Mountain Lion Debate in Texas Sep 13, 2022

In the 32nd 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.

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Ep. 31: Filmmaker Ben Masters on Making Deep in the Heart and the Critical Mountain Lion Debate in Texas Sep 06, 2022

In the 31st 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.

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Ep. 30: Todd Orr & Navy SEAL Chris Forrest on Being Prepared for a Grizzly Attack and What it Takes to Survive Aug 30, 2022

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.

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Ep. 29: Josh Crumpton on His Emergent Hunter Story, Race, Virtue Signaling, and Achieving Real Diversity in the Outdoors Aug 23, 2022

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.

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Ep. 28: Jim Shockey on the Future of the Hunting Industry, His Wife’s Battle with Cancer, and His Outdoor Legacy Aug 16, 2022

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.

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Ep. 27: Modern Huntsman’s Tyler Sharp on Trophy Hunting, Industry Hate, and Bridging the Gap Between Hunters and Everyone Else Aug 02, 2022

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.

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Ep. 26: Clay Hayes on winning ALONE, the Strength of His Family, and How Wild Places Can Change Our Perspectives Jul 26, 2022

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.

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Ep. 25: Tyson Running Wolf on the Blackfeet Nation’s Connection with the Buffalo and What We Can Learn from Their Culture Jul 19, 2022

In the 25th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Tyson Running Wolf, a member of the Blackfeet Nation and the Montana House of Representatives, to discuss the foundations of the Blackfeet culture, their connection to the buffalo throughout history, and the current efforts to restore populations to their land.

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Ep. 24: Mark Kenyon on his Hunting Industry Success Story, Leaving His Google Gig, and Being a Cover Model Jul 12, 2022

In the 24th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Mark Kenyon, MeatEater’s whitetail guru and the founder of Wired to Hunt, to talk about the chances he took that led to his success in the industry and his struggles and big breaks along the way.

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Ep. 23: More Time Equals More Skill, Learning the Hunting Industry Ropes, and Overcoming Depression with David Brinker Jul 07, 2022

In the 23rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with musician, entrepreneur, and hunting industry veteran David Brinker to talk about his battles with depression, how to make it in the hunting industry, and more.

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Ep. 22: A Big Announcement & Ask Me Anything Jun 28, 2022

In the 22nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben gives some details on the new podcast network, Hunter & Vegan, and answers your questions. Enjoy!

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Ep. 21: Zen and the Art of Hunting with Aubrey Marcus Jun 21, 2022

In the 21st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with author, experimentalist, unconventional fitness junkie, and founder of Onnit Aubrey Marcus to dive into the real values of hunting and why there is Zen and art baked into the pursuit.

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Ep. 20: Travis “T-Bone” Turner on His Battle with Cancer, Alpha Gal Syndrome and Reaping Turkeys Jun 15, 2022

In the 20th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Travis “T-Bone” Turner from the Bone Collector crew to talk about his recent battle with cancer, losing his leg, and what it will take to come back. The guys also talk about T-Bone’s brush with Alpha Gal syndrome and his thoughts on reaping turkeys. Enjoy.

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Ep. 19: On the Reaping Turkeys Controversy with Cornell Ethicist Dr. James Tantillo (Part 2) Jun 07, 2022

In the nineteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Dr. James Tantillo to dive into the ethics of reaping turkeys and the fair chase principles that surround the conversation. We also jump into listener reactions from Part 1. Enjoy.

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Ep. 18: Saagar Enjeti on the Gun Control Debate, our Growing Cultural Divide, Why Americans Value Guns, and the Lack Trust in Our Government May 31, 2022

In the eighteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with co-Host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast, Saagar Enjeti to talk about the tragedy in Uvalde, the current gun control debate, and America’s lack of trust in government and each other.

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Ep. 17: On the Reaping Turkeys Controversy with Cameron Weddington and Dr. Mike Chamberlain (Part 1) May 24, 2022

In the seventeenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Cameron Weddington, a diehard turkey hunter from Tennessee, to ask him about his recent campaign to ban the reaping or fanning of wild turkeys in his home state. That interview is followed by a chat with famed turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain covering the issue from a biologist’s standpoint. Enjoy.

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Ep. 16: Dr. Jeffery M. Wilson on the Danger of Ticks and the Mysterious Meat Allergy Known as Alpha Gal Syndrome May 17, 2022

In the sixteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Jeffrey M. Wilson, MD, an allergist, and immunologist who cares for patients at UVA Asthma, Allergy and Immunology. Wilson’s research interests focus on the tick-acquired red meat allergy, alpha-gal syndrome.

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Ep. 15: Shane Mahoney on the Morality of Biodiversity, Animal Rights, and Our Innate Desire to Share Our Wild Meat May 10, 2022

In the fifteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with conservationist Shane Mahoney to talk about the modern animal rights movement, this moment in our hunting culture, the morality of biodiversity, and the trend of hunters sharing their wild harvest.

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Ep. 14: Jason Tarwater and Fred Bird of the NWTF on Turkey Population Trends, the Heart of a Volunteer, and the O’Brien Montana Turkey Curse May 03, 2022

In the fourteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Jason Tarwater and Fred Bird of the NWTF to talk about the time that turkeys kicked their asses in Montana. The guys also discussed Ben’s Montana curse, his poor decision making on a miss, the controversial turkey kill photo from the Bowmars, turkey population trends, and more.

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Ep. 13: A Field to Table Experience Apr 26, 2022

In the thirteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Greg Ray, Eddie Ray, and Mike Peterson to talk about their unbelievable field to table experience in Texas. The guys talk about Mike’s big win in the first ever WOODSIDE Premium giveaway, shooting steel at 1000 yards, Mike’s first hog, not eating big boars, the art of butchering, and the full circle feeling of plating a meal with fresh wild game.

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Ep. 12: Jesse Griffiths on the Legend of the Turkey Foot Pipe and the Turkey Failure Equation Apr 19, 2022

In the twelfth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with chef, author and restauranter Jesse Griffiths to talk about their Texas turkey hunt and the equation for success or failure. The guys also cover the legend of the turkey foot pipe and the origins of the best gift Ben has ever received.

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Ep. 11: Ryan Michler on Raising Young Men, Building a Company from Scratch, and His Emergent Hunter Story Apr 12, 2022

In the eleventh episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with podcaster, author, and motivator Ryan Michler to talk about raising young men, building a family alongside your career, and the fallacy of imposter syndrome. The guys also cover how Ryan discovered hunting later in life and how it has shaped his family.

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Ep. 10: Ben “ShedCrazy” Dettamanti on Trail Camera Bans, Ditching his Normal Life, and Matt Rinella’s Critique of Social Media Hunters Apr 05, 2022

In the tenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with janitor turned full-time content creator Ben “ShedCrazy” Dettamanti to dive into his journey to hunting success and what he risked along the way. The guys also talk about trail camera bans in Utah, the entanglements of ethics and technology, and play the “Matt Rinella Wheel of Social Media Hunters.”

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Ep. 9: Ryan Busse on his book “GunFight: My Battle with the Industry that Radicalized America” Mar 29, 2022

In the ninth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with former gun industry executive Ryan Busse to talk about his book GunFight. The guys talk about cancel culture in the Second Amendment word, gun bans, the NRA, and more.

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Ep. 8: Chad Mendes on Bareknuckle Knockouts and Building his Hunting Empire Mar 22, 2022

In the eighth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with fighter, entrepreneur, and all-around bad dude Chad Mendes. The guys talk about Chad taking his daughter on his first turkey hunt, the pitfalls of promoting hunting as a well-known athlete, and building his hunting empire companies from the ground up.

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Ep. 7: Eduardo Garcia on Inspirations in Nature, Dinner on an Active Volcano, and Intentional Food Mar 15, 2022

In the seventh episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with a chef, outdoor enthusiast, storyteller, creator, and athlete Eduardo Garcia to talk about life, eating well, and his unique approach to connecting with nature. The guys also discuss his time serving as a private chef and a dinner on an active volcano that didn’t go exactly as planned.

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Ep. 6: Robb Wolf on Meatless Mondays, Sacred Cow Conspiracies, and Making Meat Local Again Mar 08, 2022

In the six episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He also co-authored the book Sacred Cow with Diana Rodgers which is a must read if you care about the future of our connection to meat. The guys discuss whether meatless Mondays should be tolerated, how Sacred Cow was controversial, the need to go local, and so much more.

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Ep. 5: Robert C. Jones on Vegan Sex and Our Dependence on Food Systems Mar 01, 2022

In the fifth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Robert C. Jones, animal rights ethicist and cohost of the show Hunter & Vegan on WOODSIDE Premium. They discuss whether vegans have better sex, our dependence on food systems, and how those systems use our best intentions against us.

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Ep. 4: Robbie Kroger on Combating Anti-Hunting Tactics Feb 22, 2022

In the fourth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Robbie Kroger, native South African and founder of the hunting advocacy nonprofit Blood Origins. Robbie came to the United States decades ago and settled in Mississippi looking to his past to learn more about what hunting meant to him and his family for generations. Now, he’s an up-and-coming figure in the hunting space looking to rewrite the narrative and bring attention to the most important issues of our time. The guys sit down over some cocktails for a late-night conversation about everything from buying billboards to combat anti-hunting narratives to the Matt Rinella controversy. Enjoy.

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WOODSIDE Premium: A Hunter & Vegan Preview Feb 17, 2022

This week we’re giving you an exclusive preview of Hunter & Vegan. Animal Ethicist and Vegan Robert C. Jones joins Ben O'Brien for a friendly debate on the animal rights movement and what it means for our society. We'll tackle these topics in eight chapters to find the answer to what the future holds for these two distinct ideologies.

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Ep. 3: Byron Pace and the Wildlife-Human Interface Feb 15, 2022

In the third episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with conservationist, writer, and all-around story-teller Byron Pace of Modern Huntsman. Byron talks about his family to Africa, the best way to tell our story, our massive problem relating to wildlife, and how exploring Africa has inspired his conservation ethic.

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Ep. 2: Remi Warren and the Definition of Hardcore Feb 08, 2022

In the second episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with guide, writer, and all-around outdoorsman Remi Warren for a conversation about fatherhood, balancing our passions with family, and what it means to be hardcore. Here’s a hint: Remi has routinely been in the field over 300 days a year. Also, you’ll get a sneak preview of Remi’s next content venture.

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Ep. 1: Randy Newberg on What it Takes to be a Hunting Advocate Feb 01, 2022

In the very first episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O’Brien sits down with Randy Newberg in his Bozeman offices. Randy has been a tireless voice for the public land hunter in America over the years and has taught us so much about how to be a true advocate for wildlife. This episode has some one-of-a-kind insights on the real costs of fighting for your beliefs and the relentlessness it takes to hold elected officials accountable. You can find Randy’s work on the Hunt Talk Podcast, Fresh Tracks show on YouTube, and his new subscription platform Fresh Tracks+.

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Subscribe now and get some sweet, sweet hunting conversation in your earholes every week starting Feb. 1. Ben O’Brien is your host, and nobody is sure what the hell is going to happen. How’s that for a tease?

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