EP101: Wild Stories ↣ Alone's Kielyn Marrone & Joel van der Loon, and Aubrey Tidbury

Congrats to three lucky guests from our EP100 Giveaway Competition! It's been an amazing few years and 100 episodes, here's a few favourites from other participants of Alone, and a wild African spear hunters tale from the Eastern Cape. Thanks again everyone, here's to another 100 episodes!Give Robin and The Wild Dispatch a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeGet ready for a diverse episode blending exciting contest announcements, gripping outdoor adventures, survival stories, and ethical hunting insights. Robin shares behind-the-scenes moments of a podcast competition, followed by intense narratives from seasoned adventure and hunting experts, revealing raw emotions and incredible wildlife experiences.Main Topics Covered:Announcing winners of a wilderness podcast contest and the behind-the-scenes processAn in-depth recount of a solo wilderness hunting experience, focusing on tracking, hunting strategies, and emotional resilienceThe story of a grappling encounter with a highly aggressive bushbuck, showcasing extraordinary animal behavior and human ingenuityInsights into outdoor gear preparation, clothing strategies for cold environments, and psychological tactics like stoicism and self-affirmationRobin announces the top three winners from San Jose and Minnesota with a live draw processAubrey Tibbury recounts wresting and suffocating a wounded bushbuck with a jersey as a makeshift tourniquetAn exploration of a hunter’s meticulous gear preparation, especially handmade clothing suitable for Arctic-like conditionsEmotional reflections on the risks, disappointments, and mental resilience involved in hunting larger game like mooseDiscussions on ethical hunting challenges, wildlife tracking, and the importance of mental readiness in survival situationsPhilosophical insights into the human drive, driven by seeking approval and deep personal valuesChapters:00:00 - Contest Winners02:04 - Episode Setup04:19 - Bushbuck Story07:11 - Solo Survival09:10 - Tracking Techniques14:02 - Moose Hunt18:02 - Ethical Tracking22:34 - Lost Game26:21 - Mental Resilience28:01 - Personal Drive32:20 - Purpose Shift33:41 - Show Prep36:13 - Homestead Build40:23 - Support System43:24 - Sacrifice48:06 - Cold Gear53:48 - Facing Fear57:08 - Bushbuck Encounter63:22 - Survival Tactics67:13 - Final Reflections