Fieldcraft Survival
433 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsThe guys from Fieldcraft Survival host this informative series in survival, tactics, defense, gear, fitness, overlanding, mobility, military, and more. All things preparedness and survival from Fieldcraft Survival.
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Episode 421: Mastering the Ride with Kyle Cooper of Backcountry Adv Moto
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBKyle Cooper, also known as Backcountry Adv Moto, is a respected expert in adventure motorcycling. With a background in the military and law enforcement, he founded Backcountry Adv Moto in 2016 to share his passion for outdoor exploration on motorcycles. Through his company and social media presence, Kyle offers valuable resources such as "how to" guides, ride videos, and gear reviews, earning the trust of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts. His expertise in living off a motorcycle in the backc...
Episode 420: Tactical Insights with Dan Brokos from Lead Faucet Tactical
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBDan Brokos from Lead Faucet Tactical and Beretta USA joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Retired as a Sgt. Major from the U.S. Army after 27 years with considerable time in special operations including the Commanders In-Extremis Force, Brokos went on to run Range 37 at Ft. Bragg and become a leading CQB instructor. The two discuss his military career, physical fitness, advice for dating/relationships, and the current state of affairs in the US. Follow Dan at @...
Episode 419: Mastering the Shot: Insights from IPDA and IPSC World Champion JJ Racaza
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIPDA and IPSC Competitive Pistol Shooting Grand Master and World Champion Simon "JJ" Racaza joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Racaza "grew up with firearms" and is now a Beretta-sponsored athlete. He is a former federal law enforcement officer and has appeared on the History Channel's Top Shot series. The two discuss tips on becoming efficient as a shooter, favorite firearms, and current interests. Follow JJ at @jjracaza on Instagram and www.jjracazatraining.co...
Episode 418: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions #12
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThis is the 12th episode of Coffee and Questions hosted by Kevin Estela. In this episode, he addresses how to store firearms at home, good rifles for east-coast deer hunting, the bear attack scene in the Revenant, preferred red dots for pistols, camping in national parks, folding saws, meth gators and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 - Code "FCS20...
Episode 417: “Hidden War” with Game Warden Lt. John Nores, Jr.
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBFormer Game Warden Lt. John Nores, Jr. joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. The two discuss his book, Hidden War, as well as Marijuana Enforcement Teams, what to do when you encounter a grow site, the extent of drug operations in the lower 48, and more. This is the 2nd appearance of Nores on the podcast. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 - Code "FCS20...
Epiesode 416: 2x Cancer Survivor to Endurance Athlete | Amanda Kimiko
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAmanda Kimiko boasts a background as a veteran, endurance athlete, and two-time cancer survivor. Following her seven-year military tenure, marked by surgeries and a grueling 16 months of chemotherapy, she achieved feats like conquering 30 of Washington’s tallest peaks and taking on Ironman and ultramarathon challenges. Currently, she's earned a spot in the Ironman World Championships and is preparing to race in the Leadville 100 to support First Descents, a charity assisting young adults aff...
Episode 415: 10 Essential Needs and Backpack Loadout
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn this week's podcast, Kevin Estela describes the 10 essential needs and why you should pack to them instead of loading out 10 essential items. He breaks down the contents of his backpack and explains how the items carried for courses tie into the 10 essential needs he wrote about in his book, 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21...
Episode 414: From Navy SEAL to Survival with Todd Peters
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBTodd Peters spent 26 years as a Navy SEAL and was a survival instructor on Kodiak Island, Alaska for part of his career. In this week's podcast, Kevin Estela connects with him and the two discuss Peters' early life, his career with the SEAL teams, lessons learned from the Alaskan winter, the key to a healthy marriage, and most importantly, faith in God. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ...
Episode 413: Traveler Tips with Kevin Estela
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis episode of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast revolves around the concept of traveling and Kevin Estela gives his take on everything from checking firearms to preplanning taxi routes to travel hacks and many points in between. Since many of you will travel with family, for adventure, and for work, this podcast is designed to help you find ways to make that life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $...
Episode 412: Apogee Triangle NC with Mike Trybulski
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn this week's podcast, Kevin Estela is joined by Mike Trybulski Owner of the Apogee Triangle NC Education Campus. Mike, a former LEO and corporate security specialist, started the Apogee school under the mentorship of Matt Beaudreau. Find out more about the Apogee program at @apogeestrong Links: Apogeetriangle.org and Apogeeschools.org Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21...
Episode 411: Tactical Chat: Matt Shay on Policing and Survival with Kevin Estela
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIn this week's podcast, Kevin Estela speaks with Matt Shay from the Fieldcraft Survival Colorado fire base. Shay is a veteran Law Enforcement Officer and a regular instructor out of the Denver area. Estela and Shay talk about training, police work, long-range shooting, gear, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 - Code "FCS20" for 20% off DiamondBack Truck Cov...
Episode 410: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions #11
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode of coffee and questions, Kevin Estela answers questions about how to select a martial arts school, plans for 2024 at Fieldcraft Survival, R&D for outdoor companies, favorite backpacking shelters, becoming a cat person, thoughts on veganism, hunting in the UK, and school safety. Coffee and questions is "fueled" by coffee and the questions sent in via social media platforms, email, and in person classes. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "...
Episode 409: Cold Weather Vehicle Emergency Kit
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this week's podcast, Kevin Estela provides an overview of what items should be carried in a cold weather vehicle survival kit. This list is based on one assembled by his late mentor at the Wilderness Learning Center. He includes additional items he has added over the years and provides explanations why they should be included. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 DiamondBack ...
Episode 408: Lessons Learned from Stories of Survival with Mike Glover: Uruguayan Flight 571
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBJoin Mike Glover in this episode as he delves into the lessons learned from the Uruguayan flight 571 crash in 1972 in the Andes. Explore the timeline of the incident and discover the remarkable details of how the survivors endured the 72 days they were stranded in the harsh Andes environment. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker F...
Episode 408: Lessons Learned with Mike Glover: Uruguayan Flight 571
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBJoin Mike Glover in this episode as he delves into the lessons learned from the Uruguayan flight 571 crash in 1972 in the Andes. Explore the timeline of the incident and discover the remarkable details of how the survivors endured the 72 days they were stranded in the harsh Andes environment. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker F...
Episode 407: The Art of Carrying: Karen Hunter's Firearms Philosophy
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBKaren Hunter joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Karen is a multi-faceted firearms instructor, media personality, and in charge of business development for SecureIT. Kevin and Karen discuss life with a psychotic puppy, her upbringing in your all-American gun-owning home, the most common story of learning the why behind carrying a firearm, writing for national magazines, the female voice in the firearms industry, decentralized gun storage and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: Bio...
Episode 406: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions #10
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn Coffee and Questions #10, Kevin Estela answers questions from Instagram and offers his perspective gear, training, and life. There were many questions about shotguns, EDC items, venison, water filters, dad jokes, Rambo, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker Farm: Code “Fieldcraft” for 15% off first order Babbel:...
Episode 405: New Year Reflections: Optimizing Health and Wellness with Mike Glover & Greg Lapin
January 02, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJoin Greg Lapin, Fieldcraft Survival’s Head Jiu-Jitsu Professor, and Mike Glover, CEO and founder of Fieldcraft Survival, in a special New Year's episode as they discuss highlights of the past year, delve into their personal journey of health and wellness, and share their outlook and expectations for the new year. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product Wolf21 DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker ...
Episode 404: Beyond Limits: Training, Fitness, and Empowerment with Collyn Currie
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIn this week's podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela is joined by Tactical Games Athlete and Fieldcraft Ambassador Collyn Currie to discuss training, fitness, life in the desert, goal setting, and more. Collyn is a sponsored athlete who has a background of overcoming a physical health challenge to become a personal trainer. She is constantly seeking to "do big things" and has a message of empowerment you all should follow. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Tec...
Episode 403: Leadership Lessons with Mike Glover and Jason Day of UNIT Solutions
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBJason Day, Vice President of Business Development for UNIT Solutions, has extensive military and law enforcement background. Jason served over 12 years in the Active Duty Army, including leadership roles in the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, with 12 deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. His awards include the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge. Beyond the military, Jason has worked as a police officer and held key roles in business development, and is now residing...
Episode 402: Code Blue: A Story of a Cardiac Revival
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBOwen performed over 10 minutes of chest compressions on James who had a major cardiac event and survived. James had passed out after a martial arts seminar and a combination of CPR, AED, and first responder care brought him back from the dead. In this week's podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela interviews the rescuer and then the patient in this episode. James is currently recovering and his family is dealing with significant medical bills. To help his cause, pleas...
Episode 401: Harvesting Hope: Veterans and Farming with Jon Jackson
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBJon Jackson of Comfort Farms and Stag Vets Inc joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Jackson shares his interest in farming and tracing food back through his ancestral roots from the trans Atlantic slave trade. Jackson runs an organization providing veterans with a healthy outlet raising animals, humane butchering, and providing meals from the farm. Estela and Jackson discuss the importance of protecting the food supply, why you should not eat sterile foods, and comfort foods made from ...
Episode 400: Forged Friendship with Kevin Estela & Alicia Coppins McQuain of Battle Horse Knives
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBDirector of Survival Kevin Estela is joined by President of Battle Horse Knives Alicia Coppins McQuain in this week's podcast. The two have a long history as friends going back to the Wilderness Learning Center where Estela was the Lead Survival Instructor and Coppins McQuain was a frequent guest with her family. In the podcast, she shares her role at the custom knife company that can build one-off designs for customers in under 90 days for a reasonable fee, her interest and experience in ov...
Episode 399: Georgia Bushcraft Fall Gathering: Insights from Kevin Estela and Gerry Young
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBKevin Estela and Gerry Young recently attended the Georgia Bushcraft Fall Gathering. In this podcast, they share some of their experiences at the event as well as some key tips if you plan on attending any trade show or similar event. The two provide some of the lessons learned for cold weather camping, building a network in the outdoor community, what to pack, the camp kitchen setup, and getting the most out of the event. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraf...
Episode 398: Trail Talk with Patrick York Ma of PDW
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBPatrick York Ma of Prometheus Design Werx joins Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Both Ma and Estela have worked together for years and the two discuss the outdoor industry in the 80s and 90s, adventure travel and movies, and friends in the blast and cast industry and camping/overland community. Ma shares his interest in early land rovers, his opinion on Luke Skywalker vs Rey's journey and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ ...
Episode 397: Glock Mastery Unleashed with Johnny Glocks
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this week's podcast, Kevin Estela is joined by "the Glock Whisperer", Johnny Glocks. Jack Schmitt is the owner and mastermind behind Johnny Glocks and he shares his history learning how to modify Glocks, build a small business, and overcome criticism common in the firearms industry. Johnny Glocks also provides insight into a new product releasing soon that has been tested to extremes and will revolutionize the Glock 43/43X/48 platform. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: C...
Episode 396: From Green Beret to Entrepreneurship with Nate Kouhana, CEO of Anthem Snacks
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Nate Kouhana, a former Green Beret and the founder of Anthem Snacks, a premium meat snack company. Nate's journey takes us from his military service to his move to Montana where we'll explore his passion for the outdoors and his mission as an entrepreneur. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker Farm: Code “Fieldcraft” for 15% off first ...
Episode 395: Blue to Black: Greg Lapin's Journey from Law Enforcement to Jiu-Jitsu Leadership
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBJoin Doc Jones, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Med, as he hosts this episode featuring Greg Lapin, Fieldcraft Survival's Head Professor of Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg shares insights into his background and extensive experience in law enforcement, unveiling the unique journey that led him to embrace a lifestyle centered around Jiu-Jitsu. Sponsors and Affiliates: BioProtein Technology: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecrac...
Episode 394: Advanced Survival Experience Recap with Dan Eastland
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week's podcast is a recap of the Advanced Survival Experience held in Ware Shoals, SC. This is the first time the course has been offered through Fieldcraft Survival and the host, Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives, joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela, to share important lessons learned and more. Eastland assumed the role of "Chief Dogwood" and the event was driven by an eco-tourism scenario. The two discuss group dynamics, leadership, the evolution of traini...
Episode 393: Elite Leadership and Excellence with Bryan Ray from HVMN
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBJoin Bryan Ray, a former Special Forces veteran with 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, as he discusses his journey from military life to his current role as the Institutional and Government Sales lead at H.V.M.N. - Health Via Modern Nutrition. In this podcast, Bryan shares his insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving excellence, drawing from his vast global experiences and passion for improving performance. Sponsors and Affiliates: DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecrac...
Episode 392: Firearms, Friendship, and More with Lt. Col. Freddie Blish
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBLt. Col. Freddie Blish has an incredible history of military service and involvement in the firearms community. Coming from a family of fighting men dating back to the 17 century, Blish served in the USMC for 24 years. He has worked for Aimpoint, Robar, and GUNSITE academy. Blish joins Kevin Estela who he recommended for the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation scholarship and the two discuss flag etiquette, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation firearms trainers, firearms, as well as their ongoing friendsh...
Episode 391: Outdoor Adventures and Medical Emergencies with Dr. Ian Reight
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Ian Reight returns in this week's podcast with Kevin Estela. Reight is a trauma surgeon in Maine who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. The two discuss common injuries from outdoor activities that include cold exposure, venomous bites, "minor surgery", and more. Dr. Reight's first podcast generated many follow up questions that are presented in this one. Sponsors and Affiliates: DiamondBack Truck Covers: 10% off for all first-responders & military & 0% financing Firecracker Far...
Episode 390: Revving Up Law Enforcement Training with David Blalock
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBIn this week's podcast, retired LEO, Tactical Driving Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Trainer David Blalock joins Kevin Estela in studio. Blalock served as a police officer before joining Gryphon Group in Maxton, NC. He is currently working on starting up a new company for LEO training called the Toa Group. The two discuss Blalock's career, the nuances of technical driving, training gaps and potential new training opportunities with mobility as the focus. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel...
Episode 389: Tackling Trafficking: Insights from Expert Dr. Jason Piccolo
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBDr. Jason Piccolo is a foremost expert in international and domestic human trafficking. He has a career spanning decades in various law enforcement and military service. In this podcast, Kevin Estela and Piccolo discuss the crisis at the southern border as well as the issues the entire country faces. They go over the steps the average person can take if they suspect criminal activity in their neighborhood. Piccolo and Estela also discuss the problems with groomers and how they can manipulate...
Episode 388: From Mats to Mindset with Greg Lapin and Greg Anderson
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode, Greg Lapin, Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Head Professor of Fieldcraft Survival, sits down with Black Belt Professor and Owner of Electric North Jiu Jitsu academy, Greg Anderson, to discuss all things jiu jitsu. They delve into its significance in fostering mental resilience, as well as exclusive insights into the exciting developments at Fieldcraft Survival's new Jiu Jitsu academy and a sneak peek into the curriculum meticulously crafted by Greg Anderson for Electric North. Greg La...
Episode 387: Surviving Violence: Mary Forgues' Story of Resilience
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBMary Forgues joins Kevin Estela for this podcast about surviving violent crime. In November 2019, Mary was assaulted in her own home and fought off her attacker. She provides detailed analysis of the event along with lessons learned and how she used the event to propel her into becoming a scenario-based training instructor for Where Our Families Train and am emergency dispatcher. Mary can be reached at [email protected] and on instagram @everythingabout.mary Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: ...
Episode 386: Endurance Beyond Limits: Ray Zahab's Extraordinary Journey
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBRay Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that inspires youth through adventure learning and participation in expeditions. Despite facing personal challenges, including a lymphoma diagnosis in 2022, he continues to embark on extreme ...
Episode 385: Enhancing Wellness with Rich Barnes, CEO and Founder of SSI
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBRich Barnes, CEO and founder of Slumber Sleep Inc, discusses the realm of hemp-infused sleep aids and wellness solutions. Join this dialogue as Mike Glover and Rich unveil the synergy between advanced science and consumer products, revolutionizing natural sleep enhancements through minor cannabinoids. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first pu...
Episode 384: Beretta 92 Mods and Shooting Tips with Ernest Langdon
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBErnest Langdon is best known for his company's custom work on Beretta shotguns and pistols. He is a world-class shooter and custom gunsmith who finds ways to improve the performance of some of the most popular firearm platforms. On this podcast, @estelawilded and Ernest discuss modifications to the Beretta 92 series of pistols, Ernest's background as a Marine Scout Sniper Instructor, the semi-auto shotgun and how to use it with red dot sights and ammunition carriers. Sponsors and Affiliates...
Episode 383: Surviving and Thriving: Jim Miller's UFC Legacy and Beyond
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBJim A-10 Miller has the most wins in the UFC and he joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Miller is a BJJ Blackbelt, hunter, homesteader, and MMA legend. The two discuss the path from amateur to professional fighter, their connection with Montana Knife Company, some of Miller's greatest wins in the octagon, hunting in the mid-Atlantic, and Miller's cookbook. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for...
Episode 382: Gear Up for Success with Rob Gearing of Spartan Precision
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBRob Gearing is the Owner of Spartan Precision Incorporated. Gearing is an avid hunter, fisherman, and world traveler. He has a background in engineering, mountaineering, and he has combined his technical knowledge to create the lightest, most versatile, and most functional bipods around. Gearing and Estela discuss hunting in the US as well as the UK, common friends, essential gear, and more in this podcast. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic...
Episode 381: 5 years 8 months and 4 days in Captivity | Prisoners of War
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBMajor General Ed Mechenbier served 44 years in the USAF. He was imprisoned in the Hanoi Hilton and was a prisoner of war for 5 years 8 months and 4 days. He was an Air Force Academy Graduate and one of the "Kissinger 20". He is featured in the book "Life on a 5 Dollar Bet". Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchase Vertx: Code fiel...
Episode 380: Mission Resilience with Jariko Denman (Part 2)
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBJariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the Ranger Regiment for 15 and a half years where he deployed to combat 15 times in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2002-2012 as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Plato...
Episode 379: From 35,000ft to 101 Days in Captivity | Prisoners of War
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBBob Certain, a former B-52 Navigator-Bombardier and Vietnam War POW, recounts his 101 days of incarceration as a prisoner of war. Discover how he survived enemy capture and his transition to becoming an Air Force Chaplain, inspiring others through faith and resilience. Link to full bio: Veteran Tributes Colonel Bill Austin II, a former U.S. Air Force Capt. fighter pilot recounts surviving 80 combat missions in North Vietnam, and spending 5 years as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton. Le...
Episode 378: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Cougar Mountain Solutions Founder, Erick Gelhaus
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBErick Gelhaus is Kevin Estela's guest on the podcast this week. Erick is a former law enforcement officer of 29 years and Army veteran. He was Kevin's primary instructor and rangemaster at GUNSITE and he is the man behind Cougar Mountain Solutions training. Erick is a red dot pistol instructor, shotgun afficionado, and instructor of instructors. The two share memories from training together, discuss firearms history and use, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription...
Episode 377: Your Husband is a POW… Now what? | Prisoners of War
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBMaggie Fisher is the wife of former prisoner of war Ken Fisher. Maggie is a military veteran and one of the women who fought for better treatment of American P.O.W.s in Vietnam while holding down the homestead. Maggie shares her memories of life without her husband, being resilent, and tackling problems one day at a time. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Trave...
Episode 376: Fueling the Outdoors with Range Meal Bars Founder and Owner, Zach Hein
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBFounder and Owner of Range Meal Bars, Zach Hein, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Hein started Range Meal Bars when he wanted to create a calorie dense food for backpacking and outdoor pursuits. Estela has used these bars as emergency food rations in various conditions and swears by them. The two discuss the process of building a business from a small cottage industry to a nation-wide business. Hein explains how to add calories to your backcountry meals, his b...
Episode 375: Lee’s Unbreakable Spirit | Prisoners of War
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBColonel Leon "Lee" Ellis is a retired USAF pilot and former prisoner of war in Vietnam at the Hanoi Hilton. Ellis is the author of multiple books on leadership and overcoming hardship. In this podcast, Ellis describes punching out over Vietnam, the conditions in prison, and life after his release. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purcha...
Episode 374: Journey of Adventurers with Reuben Bolieu
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBSurvival 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. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel: 55% off subscri...
Episode 373: Into the Wild with Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJason 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 instructo...