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
#79 Instinct Survivalist - Bill Reese Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:24
In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Bill Reese, aka Instinct Survivalist. Bill teaches outdoor skills and has a fantastic web and social media presence where he shares information. He has a "help others" mindset in a…
#78 Jack Hinson - The Civil War's Deadliest Sniper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:45
Taking some time away from the interviews to dig into some of our listener's favorite topics - history! This one is about ole Jack Hinson. Jack Hinson created a reckoning and for good reason. Listen in. If you want to le…
# 77 Campfire with a Green Beret - Adam Smith Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:22
There is only one Adam Smith and Craig sat down with him to interview him about what he is doing. Adam spent a career in the US Army, most of those years as a Green Beret. Adam has now gone on to do fantastic work with F…
#76 Fieldcraft Survival - Kevin Estela Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:16
Craig interviews Kevin Estela, Director of Training for Fieldcraft Survival for this podcast. They discuss Fieldcraft's past, present, and future. Kevin also shares great insight into his 72-hour survival training trek.…
#74 When Lightning Strikes! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:37
In this podcast, Tracy shares some fantastic research that he gathered on lightning, storms, and similar situations as it relates to being in the great outdoors. Craig is along for the ride and sharing stories (including…
#73 Woodmanship and Pizza Delivery - Jamie Burleigh Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:20
In this podcast, Craig sits down with Jamie Burleigh from the Old World Alliance to discuss his thoughts on his journey to Old World Alliance. Along the way, he hits upon his most enjoyable, funniest, and humbling moment…
#72 Jungle Expeditions, Bee Keeping and More - Joe Flowers Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:37
Craig Interviews, not really, its more like a fantastic campfire chat with Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global. The convo takes twists and turns from beekeeping, Crocodile Dundee, knife designs, baby opossums, and jungle exp…
#71 The Real Patriots of Camden - Not Mel Gibson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
Mel Gibson's movie, The Patriot, is a great movie BUT the real history is even greater. On a recent trip, Craig traveled through South Carolina and stopped at Historic Camden where incredibly important revolutionary war…
#70 How to avoid ticks, mosquitoes, and chiggers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:36
In this incredibly but very short podcast Craig goes over the simplistic methods that he uses to keep problematic insects off of him in terrible conditions. You will want these products to avoid them (mentioned in the po…