Publicly Challenged
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsA podcast about the hosts quest for knowledge to become a better hunter, angler, and forager on public land.
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EPISODE#52-KEITH NAYLOR
December 08, 2020 03:03 - 1 hourIn this episode I talk to Keith Naylor about his name on instagram and how his recent caribou hunt became a reality and how it all came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#51-KYLE KAMP
December 01, 2020 10:52 - 46 minutesIn this episode I talk to Kyle Kamp of V2P Nutrition to talk about what foods to intake while hunting and what type of calories are needed for what type of hunting you are doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#50-ANDY TECHMANSKI
November 16, 2020 02:46 - 1 hourIn this episode I talk to Andy Techmanski creator and owner of FORLOH hunting clothing. FORLOH (For the Love Of Hunting) is a highly technical hunting apparel company that has 100% of their product made over here. www.forloh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#49-KEVIN ESTELLA
November 09, 2020 00:40 - 55 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Kevin Estella. Kevin is a full time survival instructor at Fieldcraft Survival. He and I talk abut everything from our love of knives and Rambo to figuring out if you have the right mindset and how to develop it.
EPISODE#49-KEVIN ESTELA
November 09, 2020 00:40 - 56 minutesIn this episode, I talk to Kevin Estela. Kevin is a full time survival instructor at Fieldcraft Survival. He and I talk abut everything from our love of knives and Rambo to figuring out if you have the right mindset and how to develop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#48-GARY BLESSING
November 02, 2020 01:48 - 50 minutesIn this episode I talk to Gary Blessing. Gary has a dog named Diesel and together they help people find their deer. We talk about the steps you should take after the shot and what you can do to help increase the odds of finding that deer. There is also my first hand account of how a deer tracking dog works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#47-YANA ROBERTSON
October 26, 2020 01:23 - 55 minutesIn this episode, I talk to Yana Robertson of Pure Venatic a clothing company that she runs. Her clothes are inspired by her experiences in nature. Yana was pretty much born with a traditional bow in her hand. She hunts big and small game exclusively with a traditional bow. If you're interested in her products, go check them out and use the Promo Code PC2020 for a 20% discount at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#46-ED GRAMZA
October 19, 2020 02:30 - 49 minutesIn this episode, I talk to Ed Gramza of Basemap. We talk about the features and the questions I had about the app and how it all works. We also talk about how Ed's season has been going and a little about mine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#45-NATE SELLERS
October 12, 2020 21:34 - 1 hourIn this episode I sit down to talk to Nate Sellers of the YouTube channel Average Jack Archery. Nate has tons of knowledge on how to work on and tune archery equipment. He has an uncanny ability to simplify and teach the viewer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#44-SETH PORTER
October 05, 2020 01:05 - 1 hourIn this episode, I talk to Seth Porter (The Bearded Nomad) of the Nomad Project Podcast. We talk about our favorite thing to do...hunting whitetails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#43-CARLA BRAUER
September 28, 2020 01:11 - 1 hourIn this episode I talk to Carla Brauer about her life and the moments that led her to leave her vegan lifestyle and start hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#42-CLAY BOWERS
September 23, 2020 04:48 - 59 minutesIn this episode I talk to Clay Bowers of The NoMi forager. Clay is a self taught forager that one day decided to teach others. He is also a trapper, hunter and angler. He found himself with a desire to procure as much of his own food as possible and decided to try to make that happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#41-JOHNNY MACK
September 14, 2020 03:10 - 57 minutesOn this episode I talk to Jonny Mack of the Soulful Hunter Podcast and of Washington Backcountry. We talk about the obstacles of getting started hunting and finding out what it is you truly want so you can find it and be successful and satisfied in life. After all, what is drive without purpose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#40-BEAU MARTONIK
September 09, 2020 02:27 - 1 hourOn this episode I talk to Beau Martonik of East Meets West podcast to talk about him killing his first bull elk and what led him to his success and what he learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#39-CHRISTIAN LAZARIDES
August 31, 2020 01:50 - 52 minutesLuke sits down to talk to Christian Lazarides to talk about his hunting product her makes for his company Western Binds. We also talk about western hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#38-ARLANDO CHILES
August 25, 2020 01:51 - 1 hourWARNING! EXPLICIT CONTENT! In this episode I talk to Arlando Chiles about how he was inspired to start hunting. We also talk about what he learned and how he is now obsessed with hunting from now on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#37-CLAY HAYES
August 17, 2020 02:02 - 38 minutesIn this episode I get a chance to talk to Clay Hayes of Twisted Stave. Clay is a self bow builder and shares his knowledge with his students as well as the YouTube community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#36-DAN STATON
August 10, 2020 02:28 - 42 minutesLuke sits down to talk to Dan Staton of Elk Shape to talk about fitness and why you should get in shape and stay in shape. We also talk about elk hunting and finding motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#35-RICK SPICER
August 03, 2020 02:53 - 58 minutesLuke sits down to talk to Rick Spicer of Pack Rat Outdoor Center about learning wilderness skills. We discuss everything from foraging and land navigation to flint knapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#34-MARK LIVESAY
July 27, 2020 03:10 - 1 hourIn this episode Mark and I dive into what we make and how we make it. We talk about all things we have learned along the way and what we want to make in the future. Snacks and entrées are covered on this show. The carrot cake macaroon recipe is on the publicly challenged website as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#33 MARK LIVESAY
July 20, 2020 02:45 - 1 hourMark and Luke sit down and totally nerd out about doing your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry. This is episode 1 of 2. In this episode we talk about all of the gear needed to do the job right. There is definitely some other funny tidbits in three too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#32-JASON REDD
July 13, 2020 14:10 - 50 minutesLuke sits down to talk to Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors about their one of a kind and truly innovative products. Jason has designed and sells a carbon fiber climbing stick. They are also in the development of a carbon fiber hang on tree stand. We also talk about our love of trad bows and the Alaskan dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#31-JOSH KIRCHNER
July 06, 2020 01:53 - 1 hourLuke sits down to talk to Josh Kirchner about backpack hunting. How to get started doing it, meal preparation, and glassing are just a few things that are discussed in the episode. Josh recently had a book released-Becoming a Backpack Hunter. He documents his journey as well as addresses the most common questions that he found himself answering to other new hunters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#30-AUSTIN KANTOLA
June 29, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutesAustin Kantola is a saddle hunter who uses his engineering background to design parts to help aid his saddle hunting needs. If you are new to saddle hunting or are always looking to improve your gear setup then this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#29-TROY POTTENGER
June 21, 2020 22:00 - 1 hourLuke sits down to talk Whitetail with Troy Pottenger. Troy has almost a half a decade of experience hunting big mature mountain bucks. He consistently kills mature bucks on public dirt every year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#28-MOUNTAIN ARCHERY FEST
June 15, 2020 12:34 - 53 minutesLuke paid a visit to Wisconsin to check out the assembly of 29 Pope and Young world record trophy 3d targets that were being built for Mountain Archery Fest. Had a great time learning how the concept went from an idea to a reality and met all of the guys who made it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EDPISODE#27-RON WHITE
June 08, 2020 03:04 - 1 hourLuke sits down and talks to Ron White the owner of D.R. Long Range Concepts, which is a long range shooting school. Ron has led and interesting life. In his younger years he shoed horses and helped guide hunters for the man who battled the last grizzly in the state of Colorado. In his military career he went to sniper school and became an instructor. When he retired from the military he decide he wasn't done teaching and decided to continue to educate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
EPISODE#25-LINDSEY BROWNE DAVIS
June 01, 2020 21:46 - 55 minutesLuke sits down and talks to Lindsey Browne Davis who works for The Outdoor Alliance. We talk about her work in permaculture projects, citizen wildlife research projects, and her journey as an adult onset hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#25-GINA SHIVELY
May 26, 2020 02:35 - 37 minutesLuke sits down and talks to Gina Shively about dehydrating your own backcountry meals and why high fat is better than carbs. We also talk about Alaskan sheep hunting and hunting the haul road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#24-AUSTIN ADDUCI
May 18, 2020 18:32 - 32 minutesLuke sits down to learn about fly fishing for smallmouth in the Kankakee river from local fly fishing guide Austin Adduci. Austin owns and operates Grab your Fly Charters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#23-TYLER KATH
May 11, 2020 16:01 - 59 minutesLuke sits down and talks to Tyler Kath of T&K hunting gear. T&K is a company focused on quality American sourced and made products. Their gear is of superb quality and made to last a lifetime. Their customer service is second to none and all gear comes with a no B.S. warranty for life. The marketing for T&K is definitely a no holds barred approach, so if you are sensitive or easily offended it may not be for you. However, if you are not the sensitive type and want a good laugh give them a fol...
EPISODE#22-DAVID ROSS
May 04, 2020 02:06 - 42 minutesLuke sits down and talks to David Ross about his adult onset hunting and the dishes he creates with his wild game and foraged items. He is pretty modest about his creations, but they are truly an epicurean creation. David tries to give the game he hunts the respect it deserves by making epic dishes to honor it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#21-JOSH PROFITT
April 27, 2020 03:08 - 45 minutesLuke sits down with Josh Profitt and talks about deer and turkey hunting the big woods of Kentucky and Tennessee. Josh is known in the hunting community for shooting his trad bow and killing big deer on public dirt. He puts the work in and puts lots on miles on his boots while running an enormous amount of cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#20-DAYNA MONROE
April 20, 2020 02:28 - 54 minutesLuke sits down to talk to Dayna Monroe about her experiences as a new hunter and what it is like to work at Kifaru International. Dayna give her insights into becoming a better hunter. What a good hunting partner is and how important it is that you are on the same page. She also talks about what to do when looking to get a hunting pack and how it should properly be worn and fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#19-LINDSAY PERSICO
April 12, 2020 20:17 - 49 minutesLuke sits down and talks to Lindsay Persico. Lindsay was recently on the television show Alone: The Beast, where she survived in the wilds of the arctic with nothing but the clothes on her back. She has a blogging site called www.huntfiber.com Where you can read about her family and the amazing adventures in the wild and find inspiration in her workouts. There are also some truly amazing wild game recipes on there too. She is an avid outdoors woman and hunter too! Learn more about your ad cho...
EPISODE#18-CHAD RYKER
April 06, 2020 03:19 - 1 hourLuke sits down with Chad Ryker of Backcountry Rookies Podcast and talks about podcasting and expectations vs. reality. They also talk about hunting and why he started his podcast. Chad shares his hunting experiences thus far and his most recent course deer hunt in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#17-STAN TEKIELA
March 29, 2020 20:27 - 57 minutesLuke sits down with Stan Tekiela of "Nature Smart" to discuss ways to combat quarantine boredom from inside and outside the home. Stan is the author of over 200+ books including some great nature books for kids. He is also the host of a radio show and column for The Outdoor News publications and hosts nature photography clinics. This episode is full of knowledge from a serious lover of the outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode#16-SAM SOHOLT
March 22, 2020 23:06 - 43 minutesLuke sits down to talk with Sam Soholt to talk about hunting, conservation, the iconic Public Lands Bus, the van, and future plans for him and his ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE#15-CLAY NEWCOMB
March 09, 2020 01:47 - 50 minutesLuke sits down and talks to bear hunter Clay Newcomb of Bear Hunting Magazine. Clay has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting bears on public ground all around the country. He breaks down buying a tag and getting on bears across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode#14 Adam Haritan of Learn Your Land
March 02, 2020 02:55 - 54 minutesLuke sits down and talks to Adam Haritan of Learn Your Land to talk about foraging and hunting. Adam has built a brand around his knowledge of foraging and hunting mushrooms. Adam also talks about his experiences in adult onset hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode#13 Jordan Barnes -Turkey Tips and Tactics
February 23, 2020 21:20 - 1 hourLuke sits down to talk to Jordan Barnes of Close Proximity TV to talk about turkey hunting. Jordan is probably one of the most passionate turkey hunters on the planet and has years of experience. Jordan shares his knowledge and walks us through his turkey hunting toolbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode#12 BHA-Land Tawney
February 17, 2020 01:53 - 52 minutesLuke sits down with Land Tawney to talk about the current issues surrounding our public lands and waters. They talk about finding common ground when you don't always agree about everything, but can find ways to come together to solve problems that affect all of us as hunters and anglers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #11- Tony J. Peterson
February 09, 2020 22:41 - 50 minutesLuke sits down to talk to Tony J. Peterson outdoor writer and host of Hunt for Real Podcast. Chances are if you have read articles in Bowhunting magazine or on The Meateater website you have read one of his articles. Tony has years of experience hunting on public land and killing mature animals. He is known for going against the grain of the mainstream hunting industry and has found success in doing things others said couldn't be done. If you haven't heard of his podcasts give them a listen t...
Episode#10 Kayak Bass Fishing-Chad hoover
February 02, 2020 22:52 - 1 hourLuke sits down with Chad Hoover television show host and president and CEO of Kayak Bass Fishing to talk about the development of the sport and its future as well as fishing tactics. They also talk about the use of kayaks for hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #09 Shane Simpson- Calling All Turkeys
January 26, 2020 22:29 - 1 hourLuke sits down to talk all things turkey hunting with the turkey calling master Shane Simpson. Shane Simpson is a NWTF national champion turkey caller and turkey hunting fanatic. He has hours of excellent content on YouTube and lots of years of experience. You can visit his website and purchase calls made by him and also check out all of the info he shares and all of the audio content he has on there. If you've ever wondered how the pros are looking for birds or scenario based calling you'll ...
Episode #7 llamas, llama poo, and E-Scouting-Mark Livesay
January 12, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 152 MBLuke sits down to talk with Mark Livesay about moving to Montana, llamas and E-Scouting. Mark breaks down in detail how formulating a strategic hunt plan will greatly increase your odds of success without ever putting boots on the ground. He talks about the feeling of contentment knowing that you can fall back on your hunt plan when things aren't working out. There are also some laughs to be had when we talk about those loveable llamas.
Episode #6 Some water fowling wisdom
January 05, 2020 23:25 - 43 minutes - 61.3 MBLuke sits down with his buddy Tom Humenik and talks about calling, wind, weather, decoy spread, and various other things. Luke tries to get answers to the waterfowl puzzles he has been trying to figure out.
Episode #5 - Elk and Mulies with Brandon Waddell
December 30, 2019 04:06 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBLuke sits down to talk with Brandon Waddell of Wilderness Attitude Podcast and owner of Mountain Archery Fest. Brandon a Colorado resident and avid hunter is an amazing guest with a ton of knowledge to share.
Episode 04 Andrew Toigo
December 22, 2019 21:05 - 49 minutes - 69.6 MBLuke sits down to talk whitetail tactics and strategy with Andrew Toigo. Luke and Andrew met through Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and have talked quite a few times but never had time to have an in-depth conversation about deer hunting. Andrew has figured out public parcels and consistently takes mature deer off of them. So give it a listen and you might learn something too!
Backyard Forager- Ellen Zachos
December 15, 2019 21:05 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode Luke sits down to talk to a woman who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to foraging. Ellen Zachos is an author and also teaches classes on the subject of foraging. If you haven't been to her website you need to check it out. https://www.backyardforager.com