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WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien

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On Woodside, Ben O'Brien seeks out the most important figures in the hunting world today to dig deep on conservation, politics, wildlife management, and everything in between. Through each conversation we discover different perspectives on hunting and begin to build a better collective vision of who we are and why we love these pursuits.
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Episodes

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....

May 10, 20221 hr 31 min

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

In 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 Roos...

May 03, 20221 hr 47 min

Ep. 13: A Field to Table Experience

In 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 ...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 25 min

Ep. 12: Jesse Griffiths on the Legend of the Turkey Foot Pipe and the Turkey Failure Equation

In 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....

Apr 19, 20221 hr 23 min

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....

Apr 12, 20221 hr 22 min

Ep. 10: Ben “ShedCrazy” Dettamanti on Trail Camera Bans, Ditching his Normal Life, and Matt Rinella’s Critique of Social Media Hunters

In 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 &amp...

Apr 05, 20221 hr 38 min

Ep. 9: Ryan Busse on his book “GunFight: My Battle with the Industry that Radicalized America”

In 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.

Mar 29, 20221 hr 58 min

Ep. 8: Chad Mendes on Bareknuckle Knockouts and Building his Hunting Empire

In 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.com for weekly premium Woodside podcasts like Hunter & Vegan, and Roost: For Turkey Hunters....

Mar 22, 20221 hr 14 min

Ep. 7: Eduardo Garcia on Inspirations in Nature, Dinner on an Active Volcano, and Intentional Food

In 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...

Mar 15, 20221 hr 20 min

Ep. 6: Robb Wolf on Meatless Mondays, Sacred Cow Conspiracies, and Making Meat Local Again

In 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 podc...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep. 5: Robert C. Jones on Vegan Sex and Our Dependence on Food Systems

In 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.

Mar 01, 20221 hr 11 min

Ep. 4: Robbie Kroger on Combating Anti-Hunting Tactics

In 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 ove...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 29 min

WOODSIDE Premium: A Hunter & Vegan Preview

This 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 ...

Feb 17, 202228 min

Ep. 3: Byron Pace and the Wildlife-Human Interface

In 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....

Feb 15, 20221 hr 29 min

Ep. 2: Remi Warren and the Definition of Hardcore

In 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 Hu...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 21 min

Ep. 1: Randy Newberg on What it Takes to be a Hunting Advocate

In 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 You...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 39 min

WOODSIDE is Coming

Subscribe 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?

Jan 17, 20222 min
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