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Publicly Challenged

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

Episodes

EPISODE#190-GRIZZLY BEAR GARDENERS AND HOMESTEAD ADJACENT

We are joined by friend Poldi Wieland of The Year of Plenty Podcast to talk about recent plant obsessions and hunting adventures. Poldi is alway in the pursuit of reconnecting to the lost ways of food culture and preservation. As always there is a wide range of topics with plenty of nuggets of wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 190

EPISODE#189-MSG, FISH, AND THEE AMISH

We talk to Frank Giglio a professional chef, forager, trapper, hunter, angler, and all around Maine outdoorsman. Frank is an amazing person who ties everything he does to food and the thrill of finding cooking and sharing it with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 20241 hr 38 min

EPISODE#188-OUR GUEST APPEARANCE

Clay and Luke were recently guests on Ridge Hunter Outdoors Podcast and had a blast with Canyon Clark and his cohosts. We told stories and laughed till our faces hurt. Amongst all the fun there was some great fishing and foraging knowledge dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 188

EPISODE#187-BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS AND INTERNET TROLLS

We talk to Pierson Willhite a person on social media who had a reel that blew up and went viral. In that reel he goes on a run trying to spread seeds and love and grow food for people throughout his town. Everything was great and the reel was trending until the foraging community decided to turn on him and turn him into a martyr. So naturally Clay and Luke wanted to have him on the show and hear his side of the story and get to know him as a person rather than jump on the bandwagon to trash and ...

May 29, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 187

EPISODE#186-KNOTWEED AND NOT LETTING HATERS STOP US

In this episode we talk to Bryan Bramlett of Healing Ecosystems. Bryan is a hunter forager and is extensively studying knotweed and utilizing it to slow the spread rather than spraying poison on it. From chasing groundhogs with a recurve and chasing turkeys to talking about the useful ways to use knotweed and slow the spread this episode has it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 186

EPISODE#185-HEDGEROWS AND SQUIRREL POT PIES

Clay and Luke talk to Matthew Normansell of Wisconsin and England. He joins us and talks the similarities and differences of foraging and hunting in England vs. in Wisconsin. Matthew is also the creator of the Facebook group Wild Food Wisconsin which is the largest and most active foraging group around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 185

EPISODE#184-TWO OLD FUDDIES

Clay and Luke talk about social media and its impact on peoples behavior towards others online. There is also discussion of how people are changing and we want to cling to the old ways and still pick up a phone and stop by someones house for a visit. Why do allium have phallus like names and what we are doing with our ramps right now. Lactic fermentation is amazing and ramps make it taste so good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 07, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 184

EPISODE#183-NEW ENGLAND NATURALS

In this episode we talk to Jake DeBow of New England Naturals. Jake is one extremely passionate trapper and hunter set out to educate others and elevate the awareness around this dying art form. Jake is a wildlife biologist with a passion for the outdoors and keeping a healthy and sustainable population of animals. When he isn't trapping or working his day job he is trying to educate others and eliminate the negative connotations associated with trapping. He and his wife utilize every part of th...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 183

EPISODE#182-MERLIN COOKING WITH A HOOF

Join Clay and Luke as the talk to guest Eduardo Garcia. Chef Eduardo Garcia is a chef, outdoor enthusiast, storyteller, creator, and athlete who inspires people to savor the adventure of the human experience. Cofounder of Montana Mex a food and seasoning company. He also stars in the wonderful cooking show Big Sky Kitchen on the Magnolia Network where he combines the art of a story, food, friends and family into an experience that is a delicious celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 182

EPISODE#181-RECOILING FROM CRAWFISH EGGS

Clay and Luke talk to Judd McCullum. Judd is an avid lover of the outdoors and loves to look at things through a scientific lens. we talk about everything from eating crawfish eggs to restoring native plant diversity in the landscape and how Judd spends his free time collecting seeds and moderating the Working Class Bowhunter Facebook forum. We also talk about Judd's discovery of a mammoth tusk while doing fieldwork in college and learning the in-depth preservation methods associated with such a...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 181

EPISODE#180-THE DREADED ARCHER

In this episode Luke talks to Deandre Reed of The Dreaded Archer Podcast about his journey as an adult onset archer to hunter and podcaster. From struggling with finding a new place in this world after college sports and feeling lost and depressed to finding a passion and purpose in archery. Another redemption story is made through nature and the love of archery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 180

Episode#179-SQUIRREL SLAMS

In this episode Clay and Luke talk about a whole bunch of things related to spring and even dive down a few rabbit holes too! Even though it was just the two hosts talking you're going to enjoy this one for sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 179

EPISODE#178-THE PEOPLES HERBALIST

In this episode Clay talks to Danny Parrott also known as The Peoples Herbalist. Danny is an adaptogen herb specialist: product creator, researcher, educator, creator of super supplement MOVERs Elixirs; co-founder herbal infusions kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 178

EPISODE#177-THE WILD GROCERY

In this episode Clay and Luke talk to JB Douglas of The Wild Grocery where he tries to educate and inspire people to bring wild food into their dishes and daily life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 177

EPISODE#176 FOREST FORENSICS

In this episode of The Publicly Challenged podcast Clay talks to Tom Wessels of Antioch University. Tom is an esteemed ecologist that has spent the last 40 years perfecting the art of reading the forested landscape. This is a must listen to episode if you want to learn how forest shifts can impact your hunting or foraging! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 176

Episode#175-INVASIVES AND OPEN MINDS

In this episode Clay and Luke dive deep into the weeds (pun intended) and talk about his recent sub stack article about invasive. We also talk our way into and back out of a few rabbit holes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 175

EPISODE#174-GROUND NUTS, AUTUMN OLIVE, AND PERSIMMONS

In this episode we talk to Ken Asmus of Oikos Tree Crops. For years Ken has been breeding and selling rare and interesting plants and trees. There are many interesting plants that attract deer on Kens property that we talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 174

EPISODE#173-CONQUERING YOUR FEARS

In this episode we talk to Jana Waller Bair of Skullbound Chronicles. Jana is an avid hunter and TV personality. She recently went on a sheep hunt where there was no choice but to confront her fear of heights and power through it to fill her tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 173

EPISODE#172-CONSUMING LIVES AND INULIN

In this episode of Publicly Challenged we talk to the one and only Arthur Haines. Arthur is the author of multiple books, a renowned foraging instructor, and a hunting guide with an approach to being a part of the land that many people completely forego in todays world. You don’t want to miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 172

EPISODE#171-MAGIC SWAMPS AND SQUIRREL GUTS

On this episode of Publicly Challenged we get a chance to talk with Sam Thayer from The Foragers Harvest. Widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable foragers in the country we had him on to talk about another passion of his: Hunting. Not widely regarded as a hunter but listen in as he schools you in all manner of critter catching. An episode not to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 20241 hr 21 min

EPISODE#170-OSAGE AND NAKED BUG BITES

Join us for another exciting episode where we talk to Luke McLaughlin of Holistic Survival School. Luke is a primitive survival skills instructor and three time Naked and Afraid contestant. We talk about osage wood and it being the best source for making bows. Luke also talks about his use of herbs and tinctures to lessen the amount of bug bites he got during the filming of Naked and Afraid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 170

EPISODE#169-DEER MAKE PEOPLE DUMB

On this episode we feature the famed hunting writer Pat Durkin. Pat lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is an award-winning outdoor writer, freelance newspaper columnist, and general outdoors reporter. We talk about wolves, mountain lions and how geese are a nuisance! You will love this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 09, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 169

EPISODE#168-BOARDERS, BOONE, AND BIG PERSIMMONS

Join us for another fun filled, and extraordinarily informative episode as we interview George Barnett of The Hungry Forager. George is a forester, an expert forager, and a Kentucky resident that formerly kick flipped through his younger years right on into a love of the outdoors. George has a Kentucky field guide coming out soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 168

EPISODE#167- DIRE WOLVES AND BROKEN BACULUMS

The boys talk to David Ian Howe, anthropologist, archeologist, podcast host, comedian, and ethnocynologist. David loves to focus his studies on the relationship between ancient man and dogs. You can find his content on social media and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 167

EPISODE#166-BUSH CALAMARI AND BATHING IN ELEPHANTS

In this episode, we talk to Donny Dust. Donny is a writer, survival and primitive skills instructor, podcast host, and Alone contestant. We talked to him about his recent trip to Africa and what it was like to live with the Maasai tribe. This episode dives deep into talking about how to use and make stone tools and starting fires as well tracking game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 166

WEEKLY UPDATE

In this update Clay and Luke talk about new products that are coming out and Clays sub-stack articles. We also read some listener feedback mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 202320 min

EPISODE#165-AREPAS, BEAVERS FISHING, AND SWEATY SAUNAS

In this episode we talk to Lorenzo Tavani. Lorenzo is a chef, personal trainer, forager, and social media personality. We talk about all sorts of things related to foraging and preparing wild foraged items and incorporating them into daily life. There is also quite a bit of laughs strewn throughout the episode as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 165

EPISODE#164- REALLY REALLY KINDA TALL CACTI AND ACORN SOMALIER

In this episode, Clay and Luke talk to Jess Starwood. Jess is an amazing person and forager from California. She specializes in studying mushrooms and leads trips Mexico to help people heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 20231 hrEp. 164

WEEKLY UPDATE

Clay and Luke talk about their recent deer harvests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202326 min

EPISODE#163-MUSHROOMS, MUCK, AND GOOEY DUCK

In this episode Clay and Luke talk to Langdon Cook. Langdon is an author and has written a few books including his latest book The Mushroom Hunters. He lives in the Pacific Northwest and teaches foraging and enjoys fly fishing for salmon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 163
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