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Publicly Challenged

Publicly Challenged Podcastpubliclychallenged.com
A podcast about the hosts quest for knowledge to become a better hunter, angler, and forager on public land.

Episodes

EXISTENTIAL DISCOVERY OF SELF

We talk to Sarah Barnett of naked and afraid about overcoming addiction and fears, to face new ones and overcome those. From discovering who she was and where she needed to be by spending time in nature and learning survival skills to eventually teaching others and ultimately ending up on Naked and Afraid. Foraging and hunting all while naked and battling lions, crocodiles, and crazy thunderstorms for twenty one days.

Jun 06, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 220

ACORN WEEVILS AND TICKS

In this episode we welcome back Sean Rowe to the show and discuss his recent Lyme disease diagnosis and the road to recovery. Sean is a singer, songwriter, forager, foraging instructor and star of his foraging show on YouTube called " Can I Eat This" which he invites musician friends to go on a foraging journey and then prepares a meal with the foraged ingredients and wraps it up with some wonderful music. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend checking it out after listening to this episode...

May 29, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 219

NIXTAMALIZE EVERYTHING

In this episode we talk to friend of the Pod Michael Baker about foraging, fishing, and life. There are definitely some gems of knowledge mixed with lots of laughs.

May 22, 202559 minEp. 218

BRINGING WILD FOODS INTO THE CLASSROOM

In this episode Luke talks to Crystal Brown a Wisconsin native and wild foods educator. She has been teaching wild food to students in the classroom as well as educating her local community and participating in food sovereignty programs and advocating for clean waters through an action committee.

May 15, 20251 hr 16 min

LETS TALK ABOUT WHATEVER COMES UP!

In this episode we talk to Danny Pejsa. Danny is a forager and chef from the wonderful state of Michigan.

Apr 17, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 215

SPEARFISHING LAKE MICHIGAN

In this episode we get to talk to Jonathan Durtka of the Michigan Spearfishing Association. Johnathan is an adventurous spearfisher that has helped change the the regulations and fish available to take with a spear. if you've been on social media lately and seen some guys spearing walleyes in Lake Michigan, you've probably come arcoss his social media page.

Mar 28, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 214

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS AND ACORN JELLY

Bryan Bramlett is one of the most influential foragers in the country with a breadth of knowledge from acorns to mushroom mycology. In this fun filled conversation Bryan and Clay discuss a wide variety of topics that are sure to make you chuckle.

Mar 18, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 213

CRUELLA DEVILLE COATS

We talk to Kate Small an Idaho resident who teaches others how to trap and hunt wolves. Her and her husband host a YouTube channel where they show their hunts and help others learn how to hunt and trap wolves.

Feb 12, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 212

GO WILD GET HEALTHY

Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen is a foraging teacher, professional caveman and PHD chemist that has a very interesting story of how he came to the world of plants and plant medicines. Join us for a very interesting and informative conversation.

Jan 29, 202557 minEp. 211

INVASION OF THE INVASIVES

Ben Falk is probably one of the most unique and trusted voices in the world of permaculture. Ben’s distrust of dogma has led him to some amazing feats on his farm. Listen to this amazingly informative episode on all things invasion biology.

Jan 22, 202559 minEp. 210

BOXCAR BISON HUNTERS AND DEER DRIVES

In this episode Clay talks about his recent participation in a deer drive and how he might have just found the best way to deer hunt. Luke covers his recent bison hunt and the dissatisfaction that came from it even though the freezer was filled.

Jan 08, 202535 minEp. 209

EPISODE#208-TREE SHRINKAGE AND BEAR DENS

In this episode we talk to Linden Loren of KuduPoint Broadheads about personal experiences and the affordability, durability, and quality of their product as well as have a few good laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 208

EPISODE#207-PEACH SCHNAPPS AND THAT TOULOU TWIST

In this episode we talk to Trevor Anderson and Jake Anderson from Toulou Broadheads about their design and why it works, why it costs what it does, and what sets their broached apart from the rest. We talk about family, tradition, keeping the passion alive for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 207

EPISODE#206-FOREST GUMP AND HUMAN TACOS

In this episode we talk to Jenna Rozelle. Jenna is a writer, homesteader, forager, hunter, angler, wild foods educator and outdoors person. She enjoys a teaching and writing about getting people comfortable and familiar on their landscapes. You can find what she shares on her website jennarozelle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 206

EPISODE#205-WEB WORMS AND HUFFING ETHER

In this episode we talk to friend of the podcast and Illinois native Jed Arkels. This one is full of laughs and wisdom and covers topics like nuts, nut oils, persimmons and rice porridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 205

EPISODE#204-MALLORN ARCHERY

We talk to Rick Spicer of Mallorn Archery and Packrat Bushcraft. Rick has a background in primitive skills and bushcraft and a love of archery. We talk about his new company and his desire to create a high quality quiver for all of your hunting adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 204

EPISODE#203-PLAYING TAG FIVE MILES DEEP

In this episode we talk to Joe Elliston of Initial Ascent packs. In the past we have talked about the packs and how great they are (No Joke) so this time around we talk a little about the packs and share some laughs and hunting stories. Anything from hunting squirrels and ducks in flooded timber to the great salt lake and deer, elk, and bears this episode has it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 203

EPISODE#202-OTTERS OVER COOTS

In this episode Clay and Luke talk about bowsmithing and learning from your mistakes. The mental frame work for morality that a father provides for his children and how coots taste terrible and what they would rather eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 202442 minEp. 202

EPISODE#201-MOUTH TABS AND PLAIN STEAKS

In this episode we talk to public land hunter Greg Litzinger. Greg has found some serious success on public and shares some of his knowledge as well as some fun stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 201

EPISODE#200-FROM AZTECS TO EATING PEOPLE

Welcome to the 200th episode of the show! we chat with David Ian Howe of Ethnocynology. We chat it up about all sorts of things with some truly amazing nuggets of knowledge buried in there like a hidden Aztec treasure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 200

EPISODE#199-THAT QUERCUS BOOTY

In this episode we talk to friend of the podcast Chef Lorenzo Tavani of @lorenzo_cooks on instagram. We talk about fat bottomed oaks and paw paw mania, paw paw related dementia and many other quirky foraging related topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 199

EPISODE#198-SUMERIAN LITTLE CESARS

Clay and Luke talk to Tim Clemens of Ironwood Foraging about a multitude of things from vomitus mushrooms and making the Sumerians angry by changing their wheat and using it to make fast food pizza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 198

EPISODE#197-A SHOW ABOUT NOTHING

In this episode Clay and Luke talk about eating bugs, why geese aren't on his radar, how pastrami is made, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 202444 minEp. 197

EPISODE#196-EATING MUSKRATS

We talk to friend of the podcast Chris Gavin. We talk about eating muskrats and plants. How testosterone affects our decisions and so much more. From fishing to hunting and methods of take this episode has it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 196

EPISODE#195-THE SAUCE KEEPS THEM FROM CRAWLING OUT OF THE PAN

In this episode we talk to Junayd Juman and Fjolla Sheholli of Honey Badger a wild to table restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. A truly unique boutique dining experience where all of the ingredients are fresh and sustainably harvested and brought to life in an amazing dish right before your eyes. From glacial water or tree sap in your glass to mushrooms or weevils that were in the forest that morning it is truly an experience you won't ever forget. listen to us go into great detail about the exper...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 195

EPISODE#194-BANANA PEELED BARRELS

In this episode Clay and Luke talk to Nate and Canyon of The Ridge Hunter Outdoors Podcast. Hearing conservation is discussed along with when not to fire your shotgun. Lots of talk about catfishing and bank poles. There is a ton of laughs and hidden gems throughout this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 194

EPISODE#193-EDUCATION IS A PRISON

In this episode Clay talks to George Hedgepeth about dogs, education, and thinking outside the norms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 193

EPISODE#192-A CHRISTMAS DINNER FISH???

Clay talks about his recent trip to a foragers gathering and Luke talks about his recent catfishing adventures. They also debate the palatability of carp and why people fish for it in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 04, 202432 minEp. 192

EPISODE#191-FORAGING THE MOUNTAINS AND PRISON FOOD

Clay talks to Orion Aon of Foage Colorado. In this episode they talk about Clay's cooking and the wonderful and creative things Orion makes and how one video blew up his social media feed. Various foraging species are covered as well as Colorados most deadly mushroom species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 191
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