This week's podcast is a recap of the Advanced Survival Experience held in Ware Shoals, SC. This is the first time the course has been offered through Fieldcraft Survival and the host, Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives, joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela, to share important lessons learned and more. Eastland assumed the role of "Chief Dogwood" and the event was driven by an eco-tourism scenario. The two discuss group dynamics, leadership, the evolution of training, ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Join Bryan Ray, a former Special Forces veteran with 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, as he discusses his journey from military life to his current role as the Institutional and Government Sales lead at H.V.M.N. - Health Via Modern Nutrition. In this podcast, Bryan shares his insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving excellence, drawing from his vast global experiences and passion for improving performance. Sponsors and Affiliates: DiamondBack Truck Covers Firecracker Far...
Oct 31, 2023•44 min
Lt. Col. Freddie Blish has an incredible history of military service and involvement in the firearms community. Coming from a family of fighting men dating back to the 17 century, Blish served in the USMC for 24 years. He has worked for Aimpoint, Robar, and GUNSITE academy. Blish joins Kevin Estela who he recommended for the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation scholarship and the two discuss flag etiquette, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation firearms trainers, firearms, as well as their ongoing friendship a...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Dr. Ian Reight returns in this week's podcast with Kevin Estela. Reight is a trauma surgeon in Maine who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. The two discuss common injuries from outdoor activities that include cold exposure, venomous bites, "minor surgery", and more. Dr. Reight's first podcast generated many follow up questions that are presented in this one. Sponsors and Affiliates: DiamondBack Truck Covers : 10% off for all first-responders & military & 0% financing Firecracker F...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this week's podcast, retired LEO, Tactical Driving Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Trainer David Blalock joins Kevin Estela in studio. Blalock served as a police officer before joining Gryphon Group in Maxton, NC. He is currently working on starting up a new company for LEO training called the Toa Group. The two discuss Blalock's career, the nuances of technical driving, training gaps and potential new training opportunities with mobility as the focus. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Dr. Jason Piccolo is a foremost expert in international and domestic human trafficking. He has a career spanning decades in various law enforcement and military service. In this podcast, Kevin Estela and Piccolo discuss the crisis at the southern border as well as the issues the entire country faces. They go over the steps the average person can take if they suspect criminal activity in their neighborhood. Piccolo and Estela also discuss the problems with groomers and how they can manipulate the...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Greg Lapin, Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Head Professor of Fieldcraft Survival, sits down with Black Belt Professor and Owner of Electric North Jiu Jitsu academy, Greg Anderson, to discuss all things jiu jitsu. They delve into its significance in fostering mental resilience, as well as exclusive insights into the exciting developments at Fieldcraft Survival's new Jiu Jitsu academy and a sneak peek into the curriculum meticulously crafted by Greg Anderson for Electric North. Greg Lapin I...
Oct 03, 2023•54 min
Mary Forgues joins Kevin Estela for this podcast about surviving violent crime. In November 2019, Mary was assaulted in her own home and fought off her attacker. She provides detailed analysis of the event along with lessons learned and how she used the event to propel her into becoming a scenario-based training instructor for Where Our Families Train and am emergency dispatcher. Mary can be reached at mary@woft.com and on instagram @everythingabout.mary Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% o...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that inspires youth through adventure learning and participation in expeditions. Despite facing personal challenges, including a lymphoma diagnosis in 2022, he continues to embark on extreme jour...
Sep 19, 2023•58 min
Rich Barnes, CEO and founder of Slumber Sleep Inc, discusses the realm of hemp-infused sleep aids and wellness solutions. Join this dialogue as Mike Glover and Rich unveil the synergy between advanced science and consumer products, revolutionizing natural sleep enhancements through minor cannabinoids. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens : athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchas...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min
Ernest Langdon is best known for his company's custom work on Beretta shotguns and pistols. He is a world-class shooter and custom gunsmith who finds ways to improve the performance of some of the most popular firearm platforms. On this podcast, @estelawilded and Ernest discuss modifications to the Beretta 92 series of pistols, Ernest's background as a Marine Scout Sniper Instructor, the semi-auto shotgun and how to use it with red dot sights and ammunition carriers. Sponsors and Affiliates: Ba...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Jim A-10 Miller has the most wins in the UFC and he joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Miller is a BJJ Blackbelt, hunter, homesteader, and MMA legend. The two discuss the path from amateur to professional fighter, their connection with Montana Knife Company, some of Miller's greatest wins in the octagon, hunting in the mid-Atlantic, and Miller's cookbook. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens : athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Rob Gearing is the Owner of Spartan Precision Incorporated. Gearing is an avid hunter, fisherman, and world traveler. He has a background in engineering, mountaineering, and he has combined his technical knowledge to create the lightest, most versatile, and most functional bipods around. Gearing and Estela discuss hunting in the US as well as the UK, common friends, essential gear, and more in this podcast. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Green...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Major General Ed Mechenbier served 44 years in the USAF. He was imprisoned in the Hanoi Hilton and was a prisoner of war for 5 years 8 months and 4 days. He was an Air Force Academy Graduate and one of the "Kissinger 20". He is featured in the book "Life on a 5 Dollar Bet". Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens : athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchase Vertx : Code fieldcraf...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the Ranger Regiment for 15 and a half years where he deployed to combat 15 times in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2002-2012 as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Platoon Ser...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Bob Certain, a former B-52 Navigator-Bombardier and Vietnam War POW, recounts his 101 days of incarceration as a prisoner of war. Discover how he survived enemy capture and his transition to becoming an Air Force Chaplain, inspiring others through faith and resilience. Link to full bio: Veteran Tributes Colonel Bill Austin II, a former U.S. Air Force Capt. fighter pilot recounts surviving 80 combat missions in North Vietnam, and spending 5 years as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton. Learn ho...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Erick Gelhaus is Kevin Estela's guest on the podcast this week. Erick is a former law enforcement officer of 29 years and Army veteran. He was Kevin's primary instructor and rangemaster at GUNSITE and he is the man behind Cougar Mountain Solutions training. Erick is a red dot pistol instructor, shotgun afficionado, and instructor of instructors. The two share memories from training together, discuss firearms history and use, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Maggie Fisher is the wife of former prisoner of war Ken Fisher. Maggie is a military veteran and one of the women who fought for better treatment of American P.O.W.s in Vietnam while holding down the homestead. Maggie shares her memories of life without her husband, being resilent, and tackling problems one day at a time. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens : athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Pac...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Founder and Owner of Range Meal Bars, Zach Hein, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Hein started Range Meal Bars when he wanted to create a calorie dense food for backpacking and outdoor pursuits. Estela has used these bars as emergency food rations in various conditions and swears by them. The two discuss the process of building a business from a small cottage industry to a nation-wide business. Hein explains how to add calories to your backcountry meals, his backg...
Aug 03, 2023•54 min
Colonel Leon "Lee" Ellis is a retired USAF pilot and former prisoner of war in Vietnam at the Hanoi Hilton. Ellis is the author of multiple books on leadership and overcoming hardship. In this podcast, Ellis describes punching out over Vietnam, the conditions in prison, and life after his release. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens : athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchase ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Survival Instructor and adventurer Reuben Bolieu and Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela discuss their common backgrounds, training, and travel. Reuben has been an instructor with Randall's Adventure Training, a knife designer, and a professional writer and photographer. He has traveled to over 60 countries and explored many ecosystems. The two discuss wilderness travel, foreign travel, photography tips and how to become an industry writer. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina for a podcast about traditional gear, travel, the great outdoors and the classics. Polaski is a US Army Veteran, Overlander, fan of 80s movies, and a bushcrafter. He runs a business specializing in everyday carry accessories made from bridle leather, 1000 Denier Cordura nylon, and with field-tested designs. Polaski has helped Estela with teaching land navigation classes as an assistant instructor an...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Jordan Jonas of ALONE fame joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival in this week's podcast. Jonas describes his background living with an indigenous tribe in Russia as well as the process of learning skills that ultimately helped him win the $500,000 grand prize. On the show, Jonas hunted a 900 pound moose, caught fish under the ice with a net, killed a wolverine with his bare hands, and showcased bushcraft skills in expert fashion. Jonas currently provides extended wilderness learning experien...
Jul 20, 2023•56 min
"BC" & "Ski" are two former law enforcement officers who join Fieldcraft Survival's Gerry Young and Kevin Estela at the Fieldcraft Survival NC podcast studio. BC & Ski have an extensive background in studying gang activity as well as organized crime. They share insight into the criminal underground, how to recognize gang/drug activity in your neighborhood, and how gang activity has evolved over time. Follow them on Instagram at @the_disruptors_podcast Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : ...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Father and Son, Dr. Jose Estela and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela, discuss survival in the Philippines during WW2, strong habits for success, and coming of age in this podcast. Dr. Estela immigrated to the United States in 1965 with few possessions and built a career spanning 58 years, married the woman of his dreams, and raised a family in New England. Estela overcame many obstacles in life and his son asks questions about work, love, and life. "Kevin's dad" inspired the...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 46 min
CEO of EXOTAC Rob Falkenhayn and Fieldcraft Survival’s Kevin Estela sit down at the Fieldcraft Survival NC Firebase podcast studio in this week’s podcast. Falkenhayn shares his experience in motorcross/supercross and enduro motorcycle riding as well as the history of his company and the tools he makes. He also provides some early pre-release information about his new company, Lionheart Industries, that makes a unique Double Action Plus pistol. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscrip...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Jerry Saunders, Owner of Corvus Knife and Tool, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Training Kevin Estela. He is a former USMC Scout Sniper and the Chief Survival Instructor of the Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center. He served 6 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and has traveled the world training survival skills. Saunders is a knifemaker who resides in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT Athletic Greens ...
Jul 04, 2023•59 min
SIG Sauer competitive shooter Lena Miculek speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela in this week’s podcast. Miculek is an 8x world champion shooter and 3 gun competitor who was literally born into the firearms community. Lena recently collaborated with SIG Sauer to bring the Rose program for female shooters of all ages and levels. The two discuss her firearm preferences, travel in her overland rig, social media, and training. Sponsors and Affiliates: Babbel : 55% off s...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Coffee and Questions with Kevin Estela, Kevin discusses everything from items carried on a castaway scenario, favorite pistols, LPVOs, upcoming training at the SIG Sauer Academy, prepping vs. hoarding, how to create stress in training, classes offered in NC and more. Coffee and Questions is an ongoing series where the host answers your questions from social media online. To submit more questions for consideration on the next episode, email estela@fieldcraftsurvival.com Sponsor...
Jun 20, 2023•58 min
Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina Fire Base instructors Kevin Estela and Gerry Young discuss the lessons learned from training over Memorial Day Weekend. Estela shares lessons from the two-day Civilian Survival School and Young provides insight into the 2 back-to-back Personal Security classes. Both explain the classes they look forward to as well as some of the hints toward future training including more defensive shotgun course, guest instructor series, and others coming to NC. Sponsors and A...
Jun 15, 2023•59 min
