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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. 43: Jason Matzinger on Selective Versus Trophy Hunting Plus the Good and Bad of Hunting Media

In the 43rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Jason Matzinger, host of Into the High Country on Sportsman’s Channel, about everything from his ongoing debate with Matt Rinella about hunting media to the idea of selective hunting instead of trophy hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Dec 06, 20221 hr 49 min

Ep. 39: Phil “The Engineer” Taylor Returns: Ballard of a New Hunter

In the 39th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his former co-host MeatEater’s Phil “The Engineer” Taylor. That’s all you need to know. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Nov 08, 20221 hr 24 min

Ep. 37: Here in the Middle: The Radical Centrist’s Guide to Conservation

In the 37th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben breaks out a new segment that takes you through his political views, his voting priorities, and some of the historical and current events that shed light on how to go forward. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Oct 26, 202232 min

Ep. 36: Three Generations: Hunting Pronghorn with My Dad and My Son

In the 36th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben sits down in studio with his 6-year-old son and 69-year-old dad to talk about their Wyoming pronghorn hunt. We hear the story of Ben’s first hunt and how it compares to this adventure. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Oct 18, 20221 hr 20 min

Ep. 33: Ryan Bassham on the Commerce of International Hunting and Defining the Trophy Mentality

In the 33rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up Ryan Bassham, longtime marketing executive in the hunting industry and international hunting consultant, to dive into his opinion on community-based conservation and the role of organizations like SCI. The guys also talk about what it means to pursue hunting as a craft and why Ben has a bone to pick with Joe Rogan. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra....

Sep 20, 20221 hr 39 min

Ep. 32: Lone Star Outdoor Show Host Cable Smith on the Definition of Anti-Hunting and the Critical Mountain Lion Debate in Texas

In the 32nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up Cable Smith, the longtime host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show, to dive into his opinion on the debate around mountain lion management in Texas and his claim that “Texans for Mountain Lions” is an anti-hunting organization. The guys also talk about how most people are self-censoring politic beliefs these days. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra....

Sep 13, 20222 hr 4 min

Ep. 31: Filmmaker Ben Masters on Making Deep in the Heart and the Critical Mountain Lion Debate in Texas

In the 31st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with filmmaker and conservationist Ben Masters to find out how in the hell he got Matthew McConaughey to narrate his documentary, the insane work it takes to pull off a wildlife film, and the critical wildlife management debate on mountain lions in Texas. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Sep 06, 20221 hr 27 min

Ep. 30: Todd Orr & Navy SEAL Chris Forrest on Being Prepared for a Grizzly Attack and What it Takes to Survive

In the 30th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with famed grizzly attack survivor Todd Orr and former Navy SEAL and combat trainer Chris Forrest to talk about preparedness and grizzly attacks. The guys cover how to train, how to manage stress, and what gear might save your life. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Aug 30, 20221 hr 35 min

Ep. 29: Josh Crumpton on His Emergent Hunter Story, Race, Virtue Signaling, and Achieving Real Diversity in the Outdoors

In the 29th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Josh Crumpton the Chief Executive Outdoorsman at his company, Spoke Hollow Outfitters, out of Wimberley, Texas. The guys talk about how Josh became a hunter later in life and how being bi-racial has affected the way he sees the outdoor world. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Aug 23, 20221 hr 53 min

Ep. 28: Jim Shockey on the Future of the Hunting Industry, His Wife’s Battle with Cancer, and His Outdoor Legacy

In the 28th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with hunting legend Jim Shockey to talk about his decades-long career in the hunting world and how it all started. The guys also talk about Louise Shockey’s battle with cancer and the life-changing perspective the family has gained through the turmoil. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Aug 16, 20221 hr 22 min

Ep. 27: Modern Huntsman’s Tyler Sharp on Trophy Hunting, Industry Hate, and Bridging the Gap Between Hunters and Everyone Else

In the 27th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Modern Huntsman Editor in Chief Tyler Sharp on his history in the hunting industry, how hunters and other outdoor user groups can come together, and how to message around trophy hunting. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Aug 02, 20222 hr 18 min

Ep. 26: Clay Hayes on winning ALONE, the Strength of His Family, and How Wild Places Can Change Our Perspectives

In the 26th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with the winner of Season 8 of ALONE, Clay Hayes, for a conversation about how the show changed him and what he learned along the way. The guys also cover how his family sacrificed to keep him out there long enough to win. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extra.

Jul 26, 20221 hr 18 min

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.

Jul 19, 202259 min

Ep. 24: Mark Kenyon on his Hunting Industry Success Story, Leaving His Google Gig, and Being a Cover Model

In 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.

Jul 12, 20221 hr 20 min

Ep. 22: A Big Announcement & Ask Me Anything

In 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.

Jun 28, 202245 min

Ep. 21: Zen and the Art of Hunting with Aubrey Marcus

In 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.

Jun 21, 20221 hr 14 min

Ep. 20: Travis “T-Bone” Turner on His Battle with Cancer, Alpha Gal Syndrome and Reaping Turkeys

In 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....

Jun 15, 20221 hr 14 min

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.

Jun 07, 20221 hr 31 min

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....

May 31, 20221 hr 11 min

Ep. 17: On the Reaping Turkeys Controversy with Cameron Weddington and Dr. Mike Chamberlain (Part 1)

In 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 H...

May 24, 20222 hr 18 min

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....

May 17, 20221 hr 5 min
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