Nature Reliance Podcast

Nature Reliance Podcast

Author: Nature Reliance Media Language: English Episodes: 140
The Nature Reliance Podcast from Nature Reliance Media is for anyone whose curiosity is sparked by a forest trail or a star-filled sky. It moves beyond simple how-to guides, though you’ll certainly hear practical wisdom on bushcraft and finding your way without a GPS. The conversations here weave together the hands-on skills of wilderness living with a deeper, scientific understanding of the natural world. You might find yourself learning about animal behavior one week and the principles of sustainable outdoor ethics the next. This podcast sits at a unique crossroads, appealing to the hobbyist angler, the weekend hiker, the dedicated survivalist, and the amateur naturalist all at once. It’s built on the idea that true reliance comes from knowledge-not just knowing how to make a fire, but understanding the ecosystem that provides the tinder. Episodes feature voices with real dirt-under-the-fingernails experience, offering stories and insights that make the wilderness feel less like a challenge to conquer and more like a complex, fascinating home to comprehend. Listening feels like a thoughtful conversation after a long day on the trail, one that leaves you better prepared and more connected to the landscape around you.
Episodes
#98:  Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 1 (Mindset) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense. He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear. Suffice it to say, as the title implies,…
#96 Urban Survival Interview with Tony Torre of Urban Survival Craft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:35
Craig takes a much-needed right turn towards Urban Survival in this podcast. With natural and man-made disasters happening quite frequently, there are varied needs for those in large cities. Mr. Tony Torre is uniquely po…
#95 ESEE/Randall Adventure Training Interview with Shane Adams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:33
ESEE Knives and Randall Adventure Training are synonymous with serious blades and training. Craig was pleased to sit down and talk to Marketing Director/Utility Player, Mr. Shane Adams. Shane is uniquely positioned to ta…
#94 My Top 7 Classified Disaster Preps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:37
Craig has been fortunate to train a significant number of first responders on the federal, state, and local levels. Considering the recent tornado event that happened in Kentucky, he shares 7 simple, yet critical things…
#93 Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk, Grouse and Mountain Lions in KY! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:02
Craig sat down with Mr. Joe Lacefield, Regional Wildlife Biologist, for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss science and myth surrounding several species of wildlife. Lots to take in but in summary, we…
#92 Hacks Hacks and More Hacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:43
Today's episode has Craig and Tracy discussing survival hacks. Why people are attracted to them and should they be used. Let us know what you think by sending us a message: podcast@naturereliance.org =====Follow us at ww…
#91 All Hail the Survival Acronyms! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:10
Craig recently taught some material to a large military unit. If you have ever been around military personnel, you know they love acronyms. In this podcast, he goes over some acronyms that NRS uses in our teaching and on…
#90 Survivorman - Les Stroud Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:51
Craig is more than pleased to interview Mr. Les Stroud. There is no one like him. Filmmaker, musician, survival teacher he is these things and so much more. In this interview, Les talks about the differences in shooting…