
WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien
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Ep. 25: Tyson Running Wolf on the Blackfeet Nation's Connection with the Buffalo and What We Can Learn from Their Culture
In the 25th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Tyson Running Wolf, a member of the Blackfeet Nation and the Montana House of Representatives, to discuss the foundations of the Blackfeet culture, their connection to the buffalo throughout history, and the current efforts to restore populations to their land. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts.
Ep. 24: Mark Kenyon on his Hunting Industry Success Story, Leaving His Google Gig, and Being a Cover Model
EIn the 24th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Mark Kenyon, MeatEater's whitetail guru and the founder of Wired to Hunt, to talk about the chances he took that led to his success in the industry and his struggles and big breaks along the way. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts.
Ep. 23: More Time Equals More Skill, Learning the Hunting Industry Ropes, and Overcoming Depression with David Brinker
EIn the 23rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with musician, entrepreneur, and hunting industry veteran David Brinker to talk about his battles with depression, how to make it in the hunting industry, and more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts.
Ep. 22: A Big Announcement & Ask Me Anything
EIn the 22nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben gives some details on the new podcast network, Hunter & Vegan, and answers your questions. Enjoy! Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts.
Ep. 21: Zen and the Art of Hunting with Aubrey Marcus
EIn the 21st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with author, experimentalist, unconventional fitness junkie, and founder of Onnit Aubrey Marcus to dive into the real values of hunting and why there is Zen and art baked into the pursuit. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 20: Travis "T-Bone" Turner on His Battle with Cancer, Alpha Gal Syndrome and Reaping Turkeys
EIn the 20th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Travis "T-Bone" Turner from the Bone Collector crew to talk about his recent battle with cancer, losing his leg, and what it will take to come back. The guys also talk about T-Bone's brush with Alpha Gal syndrome and his thoughts on reaping turkeys. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 19: On the Reaping Turkeys Controversy with Cornell Ethicist Dr. James Tantillo (Part 2)
In the nineteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Dr. James Tantillo to dive into the ethics of reaping turkeys and the fair chase principles that surround the conversation. We also jump into listener reactions from Part 1. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 18: Saagar Enjeti on the Gun Control Debate, our Growing Cultural Divide, Why Americans Value Guns, and the Lack Trust in Our Government
In the eighteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with co-Host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast, Saagar Enjeti to talk about the tragedy in Uvalde, the current gun control debate, and America's lack of trust in government and each other. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 17: On the Reaping Turkeys Controversy with Cameron Weddington and Dr. Mike Chamberlain (Part 1)
EIn the seventeenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Cameron Weddington, a diehard turkey hunter from Tennessee, to ask him about his recent campaign to ban the reaping or fanning of wild turkeys in his home state. That interview is followed by a chat with famed turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain covering the issue from a biologist's standpoint. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 16: Dr. Jeffery M. Wilson on the Danger of Ticks and the Mysterious Meat Allergy Known as Alpha Gal Syndrome
In the sixteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Jeffrey M. Wilson, MD, an allergist, and immunologist who cares for patients at UVA Asthma, Allergy and Immunology. Wilson's research interests focus on the tick-acquired red meat allergy, alpha-gal syndrome. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 15: Shane Mahoney on the Morality of Biodiversity, Animal Rights, and Our Innate Desire to Share Our Wild Meat
In the fifteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with conservationist Shane Mahoney to talk about the modern animal rights movement, this moment in our hunting culture, the morality of biodiversity, and the trend of hunters sharing their wild harvest. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 14: Jason Tarwater and Fred Bird of the NWTF on Turkey Population Trends, the Heart of a Volunteer, and the O'Brien Montana Turkey Curse
EIn the fourteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Jason Tarwater and Fred Bird of the NWTF to talk about the time that turkeys kicked their asses in Montana. The guys also discussed Ben's Montana curse, his poor decision making on a miss, the controversial turkey kill photo from the Bowmars, turkey population trends, and more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 13: A Field to Table Experience
EIn the thirteenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Greg Ray, Eddie Ray, and Mike Peterson to talk about their unbelievable field to table experience in Texas. The guys talk about Mike's big win in the first ever WOODSIDE Premium giveaway, shooting steel at 1000 yards, Mike's first hog, not eating big boars, the art of butchering, and the full circle feeling of plating a meal with fresh wild game. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 12: Jesse Griffiths on the Legend of the Turkey Foot Pipe and the Turkey Failure Equation
EIn the twelfth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with chef, author and restauranter Jesse Griffiths to talk about their Texas turkey hunt and the equation for success or failure. The guys also cover the legend of the turkey foot pipe and the origins of the best gift Ben has ever received. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 11: Ryan Michler on Raising Young Men, Building a Company from Scratch, and His Emergent Hunter Story
In the eleventh episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with podcaster, author, and motivator Ryan Michler to talk about raising young men, building a family alongside your career, and the fallacy of imposter syndrome. The guys also cover how Ryan discovered hunting later in life and how it has shaped his family. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 10: Ben "ShedCrazy" Dettamanti on Trail Camera Bans, Ditching his Normal Life, and Matt Rinella's Critique of Social Media Hunters
EIn the tenth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with janitor turned full-time content creator Ben "ShedCrazy" Dettamanti to dive into his journey to hunting success and what he risked along the way. The guys also talk about trail camera bans in Utah, the entanglements of ethics and technology, and play the "Matt Rinella Wheel of Social Media Hunters." Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 9: Ryan Busse on his book "GunFight: My Battle with the Industry that Radicalized America"
EIn the ninth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with former gun industry executive Ryan Busse to talk about his book GunFight. The guys talk about cancel culture in the Second Amendment word, gun bans, the NRA, and more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 8: Chad Mendes on Bareknuckle Knockouts and Building his Hunting Empire
EIn the eighth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with fighter, entrepreneur, and all-around bad dude Chad Mendes. The guys talk about Chad taking his daughter on his first turkey hunt, the pitfalls of promoting hunting as a well-known athlete, and building his hunting empire companies from the ground up. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.comfor weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 7: Eduardo Garcia on Inspirations in Nature, Dinner on an Active Volcano, and Intentional Food
EIn the seventh episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with a chef, outdoor enthusiast, storyteller, creator, and athlete Eduardo Garcia to talk about life, eating well, and his unique approach to connecting with nature. The guys also discuss his time serving as a private chef and a dinner on an active volcano that didn't go exactly as planned. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 6: Robb Wolf on Meatless Mondays, Sacred Cow Conspiracies, and Making Meat Local Again
EIn the six episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He also co-authored the book Sacred Cow with Diana Rodgers which is a must read if you care about the future of our connection to meat. The guys discuss whether meatless Mondays should be tolerated, how Sacred Cow was controversial, the need to go local, and so much more. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 5: Robert C. Jones on Vegan Sex and Our Dependence on Food Systems
EIn the fifth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Robert C. Jones, animal rights ethicist and cohost of the show Hunter & Vegan on WOODSIDE Premium. They discuss whether vegans have better sex, our dependence on food systems, and how those systems use our best intentions against us. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 4: Robbie Kroger on Combating Anti-Hunting Tactics
EIn the fourth episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Robbie Kroger, native South African and founder of the hunting advocacy nonprofit Blood Origins. Robbie came to the United States decades ago and settled in Mississippi looking to his past to learn more about what hunting meant to him and his family for generations. Now, he's an up-and-coming figure in the hunting space looking to rewrite the narrative and bring attention to the most important issues of our time. The guys sit down over some cocktails for a late-night conversation about everything from buying billboards to combat anti-hunting narratives to the Matt Rinella controversy. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
WOODSIDE Premium: A Hunter & Vegan Preview
bonusEThis week we're giving you an exclusive preview of Hunter & Vegan. Animal Ethicist and Vegan Robert C. Jones joins Ben O'Brien for a friendly debate on the animal rights movement and what it means for our society. We'll tackle these topics in eight chapters to find the answer to what the future holds for these two distinct ideologies. If you love our show and our mission, there's no better way to support us than by becoming a member. Paid memberships are the most critical investments in our work and ultimately your stake in the final product. Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 3: Byron Pace and the Wildlife-Human Interface
EIn the third episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with conservationist, writer, and all-around story-teller Byron Pace of Modern Huntsman. Byron talks about his family to Africa, the best way to tell our story, our massive problem relating to wildlife, and how exploring Africa has inspired his conservation ethic. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 2: Remi Warren and the Definition of Hardcore
EIn the second episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with guide, writer, and all-around outdoorsman Remi Warren for a conversation about fatherhood, balancing our passions with family, and what it means to be hardcore. Here's a hint: Remi has routinely been in the field over 300 days a year. Also, you'll get a sneak preview of Remi's next content venture. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
Ep. 1: Randy Newberg on What it Takes to be a Hunting Advocate
EIn the very first episode of WOODSIDE, Ben O'Brien sits down with Randy Newberg in his Bozeman offices. Randy has been a tireless voice for the public land hunter in America over the years and has taught us so much about how to be a true advocate for wildlife. This episode has some one-of-a-kind insights on the real costs of fighting for your beliefs and the relentlessness it takes to hold elected officials accountable. You can find Randy's work on the Hunt Talk Podcast, Fresh Tracks show on YouTube, and his new subscription platform Fresh Tracks+. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters.
WOODSIDE is Coming
ESubscribe now and get some sweet, sweet hunting conversation in your earholes every week starting Feb. 1. Ben O'Brien is your host, and nobody is sure what the hell is going to happen. How's that for a tease?