
On Our Mark: The Weatherby Podcast
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Ep 46On Our Mark: Episode 46 - New 3 inch Chamber 18is
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with about upcoming changes to the 18i Shotgun lineup. In this episode we discuss: - The new 3 inch versions of the 18i - Why we're offering a 3 inch chamber - How the 18is have been fairing in Canada - Past and upcoming waterfowl hunts - New cam patterns available for the 18i
Ep 45On Our Mark: Episode 45 - Ibex Hunting in Kyrgyzstan
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with about Weatherby VP Luke Thorkildsen's mid asian ibex hunt. In this episode we discuss: - 1 > Club - Wild Sheep Foundation - Why you should go to Wild Sheep Week - Your odds in the less than 1 drawing - Luke winning the Ibex drawing - COVID complications to international hunts - How long it takes to reach Kyrgyzstan by plane and car - Harvesting a once in a lifetime Ibex - Heartbreak and why you need to be wary of international outfitting businesses
Ep 44On Our Mark: Episode 44 - MTN Tough Fitness Labs Visits WBY
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with the MTN TOUGH FITNESS LABS crew. In this episode we discuss: - MTN Tough - WBY and MTN Tough team up - 6 free weeks of workouts - A giveaway - Training backcountry athletes - How MTN Tough started
Ep 43On Our Mark: Episode 43 - The New 338 WBY RPM
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about the all new 338 WBY RPM. In this episode we discuss: - The idea behind the 338 WBY RPM - Combining the RPM's with the Backcountry 2.0's - Comparable cartridges - Challenges and why we delayed the launch - Hunts and animals taken so far during testing
Ep 42On Our Mark: Episode 42 - Adam's first ever African Safari with special guest Joseph Von Benedikt
The Weatherby Team sits down with Joseph Von Benedikt to talk about their recent trip– Adam’s first ever African Safari. In this episode we discuss: - Getting to Africa - The guns chosen for Africa - Why Adam hasn't been to Africa yet and why he decided to go now - Heartbreak to start the trip - Amateur gunsmithing - Hunting and killing multiple big Kudu - Various plains game taken throughout the trip - The 338 WBY RPM - Spartan Precision equipment - Hunting Cape Buffalo - All things Africa
Ep 41On Our Mark: Episode 41 - Hammer Bullets
The Weatherby Team sits down with Bryan and Steve of Hammer Bullets to talk about the performance and what makes Hammer bullets different from similar projectiles. In this episode we discuss: - How Hammer Bullets are made - How Weatherby and Hammer ended up finding each other - Terminal performance of Hammer bullets - The "Hammer Trail" - Cost of manufacturing and why our Hammer loaded ammo costs more - Animals taken with Hammer Bullets - How a Hammer Bullet is meant to function and why it is designed the way it is
Ep 40On Our Mark: Episode 40 - Infinite Outdoors with Guest Sam Seeton
The Weatherby Team sits down with Sam Seeton to talk a new digital hunting app called Infinite Outdoors. In this episode we discuss: - How Sam got his start - What Infinite Outdoors' mission is - How the app works - Blacktooth beers
Ep 39On Our Mark: Episode 39 - Wyoming Bear Hunt with HUSH and special guests Scott Knap and Dan Towsley
The Weatherby Team sits down with the HUSH crew as well as a couple special guests to discuss a very special spring bear hunt. This episode of On Our Mark is dedicated to Scott, his wife, daughter, and their young son Redding who tragically passed away at only 14 months old. Nothing can ever overcome the feeling of such a loss but as a sign of support in the community Stone Mountain Outfitters, HUSH, and Weatherby banded together to try and do something good for the Knap family. Stone Mountain Outfitters provided the hunt, Weatherby donated the rifle, and HUSH offered to document Scott's hunt and his story because it was his hope that his story could help anyone else who has experienced a similar tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Knap family during this incredibly difficult time.
Ep 38On Our Mark: Episode 38 - Interview with Wby ballistician Keaton Lyons
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about the legendary 300 Weatherby Magnum. In this episode we discuss: - Weatherby's ammo testing set up - What a ballistician does daily at Weatherby - How we test our ammo - Powder stability in varying temperatures -Difficulty of proofing loads for multiple rifles - A Weatherby ballistician's favorite Weatherby cartridge - Hammer Bullets
Ep 37On Our Mark: Episode 37 - The 300 Weatherby
The Weatherby Team invites sits down to talk about the legendary 300 Weatherby Magnum. In this episode we discuss: - The history of the 300 WBY - Comparable loads at the time of its creation - The reliability of the 300 WBY - New loads in the 300 WBY - The rise of Hammer Bullets
Ep 36On Our Mark: Episode 36 - Weatherby Collectors Association with Special Guest Jamie Biermann
The Weatherby Team invites sits down with Jamie Bierman of the Weatherby Collector's Association. In this episode we discuss: - What the WCA is - How the WCA started - What the WCA does - A Mark V muzzleloader - A Mark V converted to a .410 shotgun - Some news on upcoming products and releases
Ep 35On Our Mark: Episode 35 - Hunting Waterfowl with Final Approach
The Weatherby Team invites sits down with Mario Friendy of Final Approach Waterfowl (FA) to talk about an upcoming waterfowl hunt as well as the story behind Final Approach's new look. In this episode we discuss: - Duck and geese hunting - The art of making decoys - How Mario started out in the business - Th love waterfowl's have for what they do - Some fun hunting stories - New products and ideas FA has and what the future looks like - Duck carving contests
Ep 34On Our Mark: Episode 34 -The 257 Weatherby Magnum
The Weatherby Team sit down and talk about the much beloved 257 Weatherby Mag in a short cartridge focused podcast. In this episode we discuss: - The history of the 257 WBY Mag - Tech and specs - Best game animals to chase with this round - Comparable .25 caliber rounds - A Cape buffalo brought down by a 257 - Adam's favorite hunts with the 257 WBY Mag
Ep 33On Our Mark: Episode 33 - 2021 Year in Review and Looking Forward
The Weatherby Team sit down to discuss things that were, things that are, and some things that have not yet come to pass. In this episode we discuss: - The highs and lows of 2021 - The continued struggle to find parts and components - What we're doing to battle shortages - The changes to the Mark V line - Why we believe we're continuing our legacy, instead of getting away from it - Brief look back on some highlight hunts - Looking forward to next year - Hunts we're looking forward to - Growing our workforce and manufacturing by leaps and bounds in the last 2 years
Ep 32On Our Mark: Episode 32 - Testing the New 3D Hex Recoil Pad
The Weatherby Team sit down to discuss the newest version of the 3D Hex recoil pad, designed to fit the Peak 44 Blacktooth Stocks. In this episode we discuss: - The new 3D Hex Recoil Pad - Peak 44 stocks - How these pads fair against recoil vs other pads - Empirical data that shows the 3D Hex works - How we tested the recoil impulse
Ep 31On Our Mark: Episode 31 - 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Weatherby Team sit down with Captain Travis Womack, United States Army Logistics Officer and former company commander of Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" to discuss the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Veterans Day. In this episode we discuss: - What the Old Guard is - History of the Tomb - What it means to be a guard - How the guards' schedules work and the difficulty of the post - Where the tomb guards' pistols come from - Ceremonies for the 100th anniversary
Ep 30On Our Mark: Episode 30 - Hunting Elk as a Couple with Adam & Brenda Weatherby
The Weatherby Team sit down with Adam and Brenda to discuss their recent elk and mule deer hunt. In this episode we discuss: - What it's like to hunt with camera crews all the time - Hunting as a married couple - Things you learn about your spouse in the field - How all hunting is a learning experience - What it's like to hunt elk in a new environment - Brenda's 2021 mule deer - Missing by seconds on chances at big bulls - Taking the shot when everything comes together perfectly
Ep 29On Our Mark: Episode 29 - New Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Launch
The Weatherby Team sit down to discuss a recent Idaho bear trip. In this episode we discuss: - New Mark V Backcountry 2.0's - Updates to the whole Mark V Line - Backcountry 2.0 Carbon Series - The new 3DHEX recoil pad - Changing to a Peak44 Stock - The new 20 gauge Orion
Ep 28On Our Mark: Episode 28 - Preseason Scouting Strategies, Increased Tag Prices, and Gear We Love
The Weatherby Team sit down to discuss a recent Idaho bear trip. In this episode we discuss: - Preseason scouting techniques - Scouting off a motorcycle - E scouting - Going off trail vs on trail - Difficulties of hunting a general unit - Is hunting becoming an elitist sport? - Will increased barriers to entry mean less hunters - Federal excise tax: what it is, where it comes from, and where it's going - Two pieces of gear we can't live without
Ep 27On Our Mark: Episode 27 - Wyoming Bear Hunt with Ben O' Brien, Casey Lavere, & Dom Draper
Coming to you live (at the time of recording) from bear camp! In this episode we are joined by Ben O' Brien of Meateater, Casey Lavere of GetHushin, and Dom Draper of Peterson's Hunting Magazine for a backcountry, Wyoming, spring bear hunt. In this episode we discuss - Bear camp - Hunting over bait vs spot and stalk - The new hit game Pringle Cone - Shooting two beautiful black bears - What you look for in a black bear - Stone Mountain Outfitters - Horseback hunting - Cooking bear meat in bear grease - Why we as industry vets can fail to appreciate some of the cool things we get to see and do
Ep 26On Our Mark: Episode 26 - Adam Weatherby's Idaho Bear Hunt
The Weatherby Team sit down to discuss Adam Weatherby's recent bear hunt in Idaho with Brian Call and Ryan Lampers. In this episode we discuss: - The brutality of the Idaho backcountry - How Brian Call and Ryan Lampers prepare for a backcountry hunt - Why Adam will not be skipping leg day anymore - Shooting a wolf - Shooting a color phase bear - Teasing new products - The toughness of two guys who go above and beyond for bears (and other critters)
Ep 25On Our Mark: Episode 25 - Employee Bear Hunting in Idaho
The Weatherby Team sit down to discuss a recent Idaho bear trip. In this episode we discuss: - Why we hunt bears - Backcountry landing strips - What kind of country bears live in - The brutality of off trial miles - Taking a cinnamon colored black bear - Sidehilling and the steep, rough country of Idaho - Seeing a mother bear with triplets - Why you should always pack water
Ep 24On Our Mark: Episode 24 - Wyoming Supertag and Rifle Giveaway
The Weatherby Team sits down to discuss the Wyoming Supertag with Glen Pauley of the Wyoming Game and Fish. In this episode we discuss: - What the supertag is - How to apply - Why you should apply for the supertag in May - Why the Backcountry Ti is the ultimate gun for the supertag - Why supertag applications increase in May Apply here! https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Super-Tag/Ultimate-Hunting-Adventure
Ep 23On Our Mark: Episode 23 - GetHushin Inception Story
The Weatherby Team sits down with the Hush guys during a spring turkey hunt. In this episode we discuss: Weatherby and Hush's relationship From vlogging daily life to making hunt films How Casey started HUSH The full timeline from inception to present day Adding Brian, Eric, and Logan to the team full time What it means and what it's like to be a hunter/influencer You can follow GetHushin on Youtube or website in the links below! https://www.youtube.com/user/hushinwithlavere https://gethushin.com
Ep 22On Our Mark: Episode 22 - Adam and Brenda's 2020 Elk Hunt
The Weatherby Team sits down to discuss Adam and Brenda's 2020 elk hunt. In this episode we discuss: - Preseason scouting - Pack llamas - The alertness of llamas - Why it pays to get away from other hunters - Splitting up and almost losing Adam - Recovering Adam's bull - Brenda's toughness - Brenda's longest shot on a bull - Hills too steep for llamas - Packing out takes good friends (and llamas)
Ep 21On Our Mark: Episode 21 - National Forest Law Enforcement Officers
The Weatherby team sits down with National Forest Service LEO Jeremy Mack. In this episode we discuss: - Forest fires and hotshot crews - What a NF LEO does - How we as hunters and recreational outdoorsmen can assist LEOs - Jurisdiction between NF, G&F, and local authorities - The impacts foot or motorized traffic has on our National Forests If you liked this podcast and have a question you'd like to ask Jeremy, email [email protected] with a question and we'll pick the best ones for Jeremy to answer on another podcast!
Ep 20On Our Mark: Episode 20 - 35 Years with Weatherby: Teresa Wright
The Weatherby Team sit down and talk with Teresa Wright. A customer service representative who has worked for Weatherby for the last 35 years and is the only employee to ever work in every Weatherby location with the exception of the Long Beach store.
Ep 19On Our Mark: Episode 19 - Tag Application Season
The Weatherby Team sits down to discuss tag application season and some of our personal strategies. In this episode we discuss: - What animals we're applying for - Draw odds and harvest rates - Applying solo or as a party - How WGFD divides units - Picking units and varying seasons - Outside tools to help narrow down your choices - Our personal styles of applying - How intimidating applying for western tags can be compared to eastern and midwestern states
Ep 17On Our Mark: Episode 18 - Moose Hunting in Alaska
The Weatherby Team discusses a recent moose hunting trip to Alaska! In this podcast we cover: - COVID Travel restrictions to Alaska - Adam's prior moose hunts - Difficulties of judging the size of moose - How moose hunting varies from something like Elk - Alaska's natural beauty - Tagging out
Ep 18On Our Mark: Episode 17 - State of the Business
Welcome to the Weatherby Podcast! In this episode we cover: - 2020 -How COVID affected and is still effecting business - What we're doing about it - Backorders and component shortages - The plans for 2021
Ep 16On Our Mark: Episode 16 - Making of the 75th Film and Book
The Weatherby Team sits down to discuss some behind the scenes on our 75th Anniversary Film and Book. In this video we cover: - Historical moments that didn't make it in the film - Researching and categorizing 75 years of history - The iconic images found in the book and film - How to find yourself in outdoor photography and filming - Battling the time crunch to get the book out for the holiday season
Ep 15On Our Mark: Episode 15 - 75th Anniversary
The Weatherby Team celebrates 75 Years of history! In this episode we cover: - How the business started - Roy as a businessman and an individual - The idea behind Weatherby ammunition - Where we've come from and where we are headed - A new film and book - Some of the madness of 2020
Ep 14On Our Mark: Episode 14 - Falconry with Brian Mutch
The Weatherby Team invites senior Biologist Brian Mitch and his Peregrin Falcon, Raven, onto the Weatherby Podcast. In this episode we cover: - Hunting with a falcon - The process of becoming a falconer - The Peregrin Fund - How Peregrin Falcons were brought back from the edge of extinction - The time involved with trapping and training birds of prey - The Peregrin's incredible speed - The different methods of hunting and the way certain birds of prey are used to match each style Find out more about the Peregrin Fund here! https://peregrinefund.org
Ep 13On Our Mark: Episode 13 - Bear Hunting in the Bighorns
The Weatherby team is joined by friend and outfitter Ben Rogers of Stone Mountain Outfitters as well as Conner Weatherby to discuss their spring bear hunt. In this episode we cover: - Testing a new Weatherby Cartridge - How to hunt bears in Wyoming - Conner Weatherby taking his first bear - Hunting from horseback - Hunting predators - What is a quota hunt and how it affects seasons
Ep 12On Our Mark: Episode 12 - Caribou Hunting the Dalton Highway
Join the Weatherby Team and podcast guest Thor Tingey, CEO of Alpacka Rafts as we discuss our recent DIY Alaskan Caribou Trip along the Dalton Highway / Haul Road. In this podcast we cover: - How & What we planned for on the adventure - Hiking on Tundra - How we changed those plans after a 15-minute conversation at Sportsman's Warehouse - Riding Airboats with a man named "Hook" - Visiting Fairbanks' very unique gun range - Pack rafting out 19 miles through 3 river systems - Rafting past Musk Ox and other AK animals - Thor Answers the Weatherby Top 5 Questions
Ep 11On Our Mark: Episode 11 - Barrel Break-In & Accuracy Expectations
- Join the Weatherby team as they discuss barrel break-in procedures and testing done within the Weatherby engineering department. - We break down the Weatherby break-in procedure and talk about every aspect. - Should you break-in your barrel or not? We discuss the benefits of the process. - We discuss how many shots it takes before a barrel is "broken-in" and the theories behind it. - Accuracy Expectations and what you should see as you break-in your barrel. - When is the barrel too hot to continue shooting? - Discussing cleaning options during shooting and storage of your rifle. - Bullet selection and load requirements and what they mean and what your rifles performance means for each load.
Ep 10On Our Mark: Episode 10 - Stone Glacier Crew Visits WBY HQ
- Colby, Lyle, and Zack from Stone Glacier visit the Weatherby HQ - Discussing new Stone Glacier Apparel Line, and Backpacking gear - How to stay temperature regulated while hunting - Reviewing 2020 Show Circuit for Weatherby and Stone Glacier - The Weatherby Top 10 introduces some new answers at Minute 18:00 - We discuss Colby's pug Beartooth, who runs an Instagram page - Yahtzee games in the Backcountry
Ep 9On Our Mark: Episode 9 - Backcountry Hunting with Pack Goats
- First Podcast that will be audio-only and not uploaded to YouTube. - Live from Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City Kevin brings on guests Ken and Casey Byers. - Casey Byers is a passionate DIY public land hunter that is learning about raising and managing pack goats. - Ken Byers has been DIY hunting on public lands for 25+ years. When something goes unexpected on a hunt with Ken, it's known as the "Byers Shuffle". - Reminisce about the numerous adventures completed with pack goats in tow. - Weatherby Top 10 Segment to learn more about Ken & Casey.
Ep 8On Our Mark: Episode 8 - Merry Customs & 6.5 WBY RPM Hunting
- Adam Weatherby starts Episode 8 with a strong rendition of Twelve Days of Christmas. - Discussions about the Custom Shop Configurator on weatherby.com - Descriptions of animals harvested in 2019 with the 6.5 WBY RPM cartridge. - Roundtable hunting stories from the 2019 season. - Adam Weatherby creates some new soundbites. - Luke tells about his recent "mountain lion" attack. - Adam Weatherby reads Christmas Cards from Industry Friends. - Adam W explains his Cartridge Wars poster that looks a lot like a Star Wars poster.
Ep 7On Our Mark: Episode 7 - Women's Antelope Hunt with Leupold
Welcome to Episode 7 of On Our Mark the Weatherby Podcast! Listen in as we're joined by Sereena Thompson, Taren Weigandt, Jess DeLorenzo, Christine Schlenker of Weatherby, Riza Lesser of Leupold, and Brenda Weatherby. All of the hunters were carrying Weatherby Camilla rifles with Leupold Scopes and all of them went home with great antelope bucks. Hear how they took down 6 antelope in less than 24 hours and all the stories and bonds that were created along the way.
Ep 6On Our Mark: Episode 6 - Backcountry Ti & 6.5 WBY RPM
- Adam Weatherby talks about the idea behind the Backcountry Ti and 6.5 WBY RPM products. - Decriptions about the difference in the 6-Lug and 9-Lug Mark V Action. - The group talks about the New Mark V Line released in September, including Backcountry, Accumarks, Carbonmarks, Weathermarks, etc.. - Details about the first animal harvested with the 6.5 WBY RPM.
Ep 5On Our Mark: Episode 5 - Ammunition Price Reduction
- Weatherby announces the NEW PRICING on all Select Plus Ammunition for Weatherby Cartridges. NOT A SALE, we have adjusted our ammunition pricing and are excited to make Weatherby Cartridges more accessible for all consumers. - Adam Weatherby walks through the Weatherby Cartridges from smallest to largest and all the information between. - We talk comparable cartridges to the Weatherby Cartridges in velocity and energy.
Ep 4On Our Mark: Episode 4 - Dean Rumbaugh
- Dean Rumbaugh is a legend throughout the Weatherby Office and Weatherby Family, began working for Roy Weatherby at age 18 and worked continuously for 57 years. - An encyclopedia on Weatherby history, Dean tells us about all the buildings the Weatherby business transitioned to throughout the years. - Dean tells us why he started collecting the Serial #5 for Weatherby Rifles during his tenure at Weatherby - We learn about all the job titles and responsibilities Dean held while working at Weatherby - Dean discussed favorite memories of Roy Weatherby and Ed Weatherby - Dean describes showing Ed Weatherby the ropes during his first introductions to the business and directed Ed to load ammo boxes in the warehouse.
Ep 3On Our Mark: Episode 3.5 - Ty Stubblefield / BHA
- Ty describes why Weatherby and BHA partnership fits together so well. - Reminisce on Wednesday Storytelling in Sheridan, WY. - Snow Goose hunting on Public Lands in South Dakota. - The Weatherby Top 5 gives us insight into Ty Stubblefield.
Ep 3On Our Mark: Episode 3.4 - MeatEater - Janis Putelis and Ben O’Brien - Grand Opening Guest List
- Kevin welcomes Janis Putelis and Ben O’Brien from MeatEater - Ben give us info on having one of the first 6.5-300 rifles available a few years ago. - The crew talks hunting tags for Fall 2019. - Discusses turkey hunting struggles in different regions. - The Weatherby Top 5 is so good...we run it back Twice! - MeatEater crew talks backcountry snacks like Chips and Salsa, Snickers, Sour Patch Kids, and Milk. - Ben O’Brien would like to take Genghis Con on a hunting adventure. - Janis and Ben describe their favorite experience with a Weatherby rifle.
Ep 3On Our Mark: Episode 3.3 - Stone Glacier - Grand Opening Guest List
- Kevin Wilkerson welcomes Jeff Sposito & Lyle Hebel from Stone Glacier in Bozeman, MT. - Lyle describes growing up in Sheridan, WY before moving to Montana and how it feels to have a company like Weatherby move to his hometown. - The group talks about Weatherby moving the employees to Sheridan, WY - Discussing Montana bear hunting. - Jeff describes some of the new categories Stone Glacier is moving into. - Lyle gives us insight on some tags the Stone Glacier crew has for Fall 2019. - The Weatherby Top 5 gets some interesting answers from Jeff & Lyle.
Ep 3On Our Mark: Episode 3.2 - Jason Matzinger - Grand Opening Guest List
- Episode 3 Part 2 - Grand Opening Guest List: Podcast Short Segment - Kevin and Michael welcome Jason Matzinger from Into High Country at the Weatherby Grand Opening in Sheridan, WY. - Jason Matzinger partners with conservation groups to raise awareness for groups like Wild Sheep Foundation, RMEF, and Mule Deer Foundation. - Jason lets us know what hunts he has on the books for Fall 2019. - Jason gives us insight into his life with the Weatherby Top 10 Segment.
Ep 3On Our Mark: Episode 3.1 - HUSHIN - Grand Opening Guest List
- Episode 3 Part 1 - Grand Opening Guest List: Podcast Short Segment - Kevin welcomes Casey, Brian, and Eric from HUSH to the Sheridan, Wyoming Grand Opening. - HUSH was so impressed with Grand Opening crowd, they assumed Adam, Luke, and Kevin created a boy band "The Weatherby Boys" and were performing live. - The crew discusses tag drawing and fall hunting plans, including Chesser's devotion to shed hunting and scouting. - Kevin describes his contact lenses freezing in solution while tent camping on a backcountry mule deer hunt. - The Weatherby Top 5 Segment gets the HUSH guys talking backcountry snacks and favorite Weatherby moments while afield.
Ep 2On Our Mark: Episode 2 - Adam & Brenda Weatherby
- Kevin & Luke sit down with Adam & Brenda to discuss the move to Wyoming. - The team talks facility Grand Opening on June 13th, 2019. - Adam & Brenda tell details of how they decided on Wyoming, and how the idea came into existence. - Brenda details the complicated details of moving a workforce across the country. - Brenda talks about how she was introduced to hunting and the shooting sports. - Adam & Brenda give details of their first date over 20 years ago. - The Weatherby Top 10 makes a strong case to be in every episode. - The team explains the "Shout Out" and "Nope" sounds.
Ep 1On Our Mark: Episode 1 - Ed & Adam Weatherby
- Ed visits the Sheridan, Wyoming facility for the first time since its completion. - The team talks facility Grand Opening on June 13th, 2019. - Ed gives us insight on growing up with Roy Weatherby as a father and business owner. - History is discovered live on the podcast that Dean Rumbaugh is the longest standing Weatherby employee at 57 years of service. - Adam and Ed have opinions on "Weatherby Top 10" segment. - The team talks dream hunts and reminisces on past fall antelope and elk hunts. - Adam is excited for Kevin to shed some tears live on the Podcast. He does not shed tears. - Kevin describes a backcountry situation in which his father accidentally cuts his wrists while cleaning an animal 7 miles from the vehicle.