WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien

On this episode of WOODSIDE, Ben details where he's been and what's happening next for WOODSIDE. A special thanks to all the people who have supported the podcast over the years. Love you guys. For premium subscribers, you can cancel your subscription at the https://woodside.supercast.com/. Scroll down to the bottom of the page select the dropdown "How do I cancel my subscription?" and follow the prompts.

In the first installment in Season 2 of WALLOW, Ben O'Brien, Sam Lungren, and Mike Kmon kick things off with some reflection on the realities of nonresident versus resident hunting, laugh at an insane article by a Bozeman influencer, and introduce some new segments for the season. Enjoy. Want more WOODSIDE content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com to support what we do.

On the 73rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Diana Rodgers, RD, a real food "nutritionist and sustainability advocate to talk about the reality of the meat wars, and the movement to disconnect us from our food.

On the 72nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by the founder of North Bridger Bison, Matt Skoglund, to learn about how and why Matt went from a lawyer in Chicago to rancher in Montana. It's an inspiring story of love for wild places and risking it all to chase your dream.

On the 71st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by editor and journalist Andrew McKean to dive into a recent survey on how our society views hunting, the issues with our sometimes rigid worldview, and how to find new hunters in new places. Enjoy.

In the 70th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is author and journalist Hal Herring to talk about some of the history of public lands advocacy in the US, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. It's a long one. Enjoy.

In the 69th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined MeatEater's Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan to talk about the first time he felt the need to fight for an issue, his version of advocacy, and what's going on with corner crossing these days.

In the 68th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by author Ben Long to discuss his new book, what being a true advocate looks like, and how to navigate the politics of the outdoors. Enjoy.

In the 67th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt, Sam Lungren, Mike Kmon, and RECOIL magazine editor Iain Harrison live from their wall tent bear camp in Montana. Enjoy!

In the 66th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his favorite duck guy Sean Weaver to talk about how to live a balanced life, the personal impacts of a hunting obsession, and what hunting demographics tell us about the future of our community. Enjoy.

In the 65th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by king of the sauces and griller of meats Andy Moeckel, AKA The Flip Flop Guy. The guys chat about the time Ben drank "pig liquor", talk about what it means to be a sheep hunter and go deep into Andy's story of overcoming alcohol addiction.

In the 64th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Nathan and Thomas Krick, the twin brothers that make up Identical Draw. The guys cover NewHunter.org, being an outdoor dad, and appreciating your place in the hunting industry. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 63rd episode of WOODSIDE, Miles Nolte joins to the show from the WOODSIDE south offices in New Zealand to talk about his move to a new country, hunting stags, and the gun culture in his adopted home. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 62nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John Snow to talk about whether consumers can trust gun reviews, how budget rifles became a big deal, and the real definition of gun culture. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.comfor weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 61st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by former outfitter and guide Mike Kmon to talk about why he joined the WOODSIDE team and his brand spanking new title. The guys cover flow states in hunting, what it means to truly impart your knowledge, and much more. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 60th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by U.S. Special Operations instructor John Barklow to dive into the state of hunting media today, the keys to a good mentorship, passing down traditional knowledge in the new media age, and being proficient in the backcountry. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

In the 59th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by biologist, adventurer, and filmmaker Donnie Vincent to catch up about life and dig into how we define modern naturalism, the responsibility of hunting story tellers, and revisiting Donnie's viral video "Who We Are." Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 58th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by local cat hunters Brice Suhay and Scott Koelzer to talk about their season hunting mountain lions together. The guys also talk about the bond they share with each other and their hounds, plus tell some stories of up-close encounters with cats. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 57th episode of WOODSIDE, marketing professional and all-around badass Bill Roden joins Ben to talk about the roadblocks that are keeping us from bringing together the broader outdoor community with the hunting world. The guys also talk about how to market hunting to everyone else. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 56th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Remi Warren, Gregg Ring and Marshall Seedorff from aoudad camp in West Texas. The guys talk about the history and future of Texas exotics and hear the story of Remi's first aoudad. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 55th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Charles "The Rabbit Man" Rodney and his group of rabbit hunters from Maryland's eastern shore. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 54th of WOODSIDE, Ben is back East for Squirrel Camp 2023. A few days running around the woods with his dad, son, and good friend Bill Miller, who taught him all the best redneck things when he was a boy. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 53rd episode of WOODSIDE, we're previewing this Spring's journey with our show ROOST, and the state of the wild turkey union. Enjoy! Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 52nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life's Andrew McKean to talk about the motivations of hunters and the problems with fair chase. Andrew also helps Ben figure out the true path to being a hunting advocate. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 51st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by MeatEater's Ryan "Cal" Callaghan to catch up on the early days of their friendship, why the show Yellowstone sucks, Kevin Costner's fake ass cowboy voice, owning failure in the woods, and a whole lot more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 50th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Doug Duren, conservationist and founder of Sharing the Land. The guys recap talk about the different types of access to private ground and how they add value to lands owners and access seekers…plus a whole lot more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 49th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by waterfowl hunter, chef, teacher, and all-around wonderful human Jonathan Wilkins for a shared recording known to podcast geeks as a "Swapcast." The guys recap their hunt in Arkansas, gush over how delicious ducks and geese can be, and get all excited about turkey hunting. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 48th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt to look ahead to 2023 and their turkey hunting plans. It's time to get hyped for spring turkey! Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 47th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben hosts Dr. Matt Rinella, research ecologist and the host of the Hunt Quietly podcast, to dig into his stance on R3, why he sometimes trolls celebrity hunters, and his campaign to demonetize hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.comfor weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 46th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is hanging in duck camp with Ed, Casey, and Sean talking about preconceived notions about how different subspecies of ducks taste, waterfowl conservation, and more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 44th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with filmmaker Branlin Shockey on his mother's battle with cancer, being raised a Shockey, his respect for his dad, and the evolving art of storytelling in the hunting space. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 44th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Brandon Dale, an ambassador for Hunter of Color and medical student in NYC, about his upbringing as a hunter and the challenges and joys of mentoring new folks from the big city. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 43rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Jason Matzinger, host of Into the High Country on Sportsman's Channel, about everything from his ongoing debate with Matt Rinella about hunting media to the idea of selective hunting instead of trophy hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.comfor weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 42nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Brandon Evans, GOHUNT's head of research, to talk about how to approach applying for your western hunting tags this year and the top states to hunt elk in 2023. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 41st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with butcher and founder of ForageFed Anna Borgman on her journey into hunting, vegans eating roadkill and so much more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 40th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with artist, hunting guide and elk killer Lydia Smith about her journey into hunting and how she pushed through barriers to chase her passion. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 39th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his former co-host MeatEater's Phil "The Engineer" Taylor. That's all you need to know. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 38th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben has Casey and Matt for Hushin in studio for a wide ranging and fun as hell conversation on everything from male thongs to the future of virtual reality hunting, and our conservation legacy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 37th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben breaks out a new segment that takes you through his political views, his voting priorities, and some of the historical and current events that shed light on how to go forward. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 36th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben sits down in studio with his 6-year-old son and 69-year-old dad to talk about their Wyoming pronghorn hunt. We hear the story of Ben's first hunt and how it compares to this adventure. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In episode 35, Ben catches up with Wes Siler from Outside Magazine to dig into some touchy topics like why hunting gear is so expensive, partisan politics in the outdoors, and bringing together the Cabelas and REI crowds. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 33rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up GoHunt Cofounder Lorenzo Sartini to talk about how he shirked a college football career to go hunting and eventually turned that passion into a successful hunting company. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 33rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up Ryan Bassham, longtime marketing executive in the hunting industry and international hunting consultant, to dive into his opinion on community-based conservation and the role of organizations like SCI. The guys also talk about what it means to pursue hunting as a craft and why Ben has a bone to pick with Joe Rogan. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 32nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up Cable Smith, the longtime host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show, to dive into his opinion on the debate around mountain lion management in Texas and his claim that "Texans for Mountain Lions" is an anti-hunting organization. The guys also talk about how most people are self-censoring politic beliefs these days. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 31st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with filmmaker and conservationist Ben Masters to find out how in the hell he got Matthew McConaughey to narrate his documentary, the insane work it takes to pull off a wildlife film, and the critical wildlife management debate on mountain lions in Texas. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 30th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with famed grizzly attack survivor Todd Orr and former Navy SEAL and combat trainer Chris Forrest to talk about preparedness and grizzly attacks. The guys cover how to train, how to manage stress, and what gear might save your life. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 29th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Josh Crumpton the Chief Executive Outdoorsman at his company, Spoke Hollow Outfitters, out of Wimberley, Texas. The guys talk about how Josh became a hunter later in life and how being bi-racial has affected the way he sees the outdoor world. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 28th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with hunting legend Jim Shockey to talk about his decades-long career in the hunting world and how it all started. The guys also talk about Louise Shockey's battle with cancer and the life-changing perspective the family has gained through the turmoil. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 27th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Modern Huntsman Editor in Chief Tyler Sharp on his history in the hunting industry, how hunters and other outdoor user groups can come together, and how to message around trophy hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

In the 26th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with the winner of Season 8 of ALONE, Clay Hayes, for a conversation about how the show changed him and what he learned along the way. The guys also cover how his family sacrificed to keep him out there long enough to win. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra.