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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.

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  1. EXISTENTIAL DISCOVERY OF SELF

    We talk to Sarah Barnett of naked and afraid about overcoming addiction and fears, to face new ones and overcome those. From discovering who she was and where she needed to be by spending time in nature and learning survival skills to eventually teaching others and ultimately ending up on Naked…

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  2. ACORN WEEVILS AND TICKS

    In this episode we welcome back Sean Rowe to the show and discuss his recent Lyme disease diagnosis and the road to recovery. Sean is a singer, songwriter, forager, foraging instructor and star of his foraging show on YouTube called " Can I Eat This" which he invites musician friends to go on a...

  3. NIXTAMALIZE EVERYTHING

    In this episode we talk to friend of the Pod Michael Baker about foraging, fishing, and life. There are definitely some gems of knowledge mixed with lots of laughs.

  4. BRINGING WILD FOODS INTO THE CLASSROOM

    In this episode Luke talks to Crystal Brown a Wisconsin native and wild foods educator. She has been teaching wild food to students in the classroom as well as educating her local community and participating in food sovereignty programs and advocating for clean waters through an action committee.

  5. RADIOACTIVE CATFISH AND BACKCOUNTRY DEER HUNTS

    We talk to Gilbert Randolph a Kansas City native and passionate outdoorsman and writer.

  6. LETS TALK ABOUT WHATEVER COMES UP!

    In this episode we talk to Danny Pejsa. Danny is a forager and chef from the wonderful state of Michigan.

  7. SPEARFISHING LAKE MICHIGAN

    In this episode we get to talk to Jonathan Durtka of the Michigan Spearfishing Association. Johnathan is an adventurous spearfisher that has helped change the the regulations and fish available to take with a spear. if you've been on social media lately and seen some guys spearing walleyes in…

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  8. SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS AND ACORN JELLY

    Bryan Bramlett is one of the most influential foragers in the country with a breadth of knowledge from acorns to mushroom mycology. In this fun filled conversation Bryan and Clay discuss a wide variety of topics that are sure to make you chuckle.

  9. CRUELLA DEVILLE COATS

    We talk to Kate Small an Idaho resident who teaches others how to trap and hunt wolves. Her and her husband host a YouTube channel where they show their hunts and help others learn how to hunt and trap wolves.

  10. GO WILD GET HEALTHY

    Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen is a foraging teacher, professional caveman and PHD chemist that has a very interesting story of how he came to the world of plants and plant medicines. Join us for a very interesting and informative conversation.

  11. INVASION OF THE INVASIVES

    Ben Falk is probably one of the most unique and trusted voices in the world of permaculture. Ben's distrust of dogma has led him to some amazing feats on his farm. Listen to this amazingly informative episode on all things invasion biology.

  12. BOXCAR BISON HUNTERS AND DEER DRIVES

    In this episode Clay talks about his recent participation in a deer drive and how he might have just found the best way to deer hunt. Luke covers his recent bison hunt and the dissatisfaction that came from it even though the freezer was filled.

  13. EPISODE#208-TREE SHRINKAGE AND BEAR DENS

    In this episode we talk to Linden Loren of KuduPoint Broadheads about personal experiences and the affordability, durability, and quality of their product as well as have a few good laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. EPISODE#207-PEACH SCHNAPPS AND THAT TOULOU TWIST

    In this episode we talk to Trevor Anderson and Jake Anderson from Toulou Broadheads about their design and why it works, why it costs what it does, and what sets their broached apart from the rest. We talk about family, tradition, keeping the passion alive for the next generation. Learn more…

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  15. EPISODE#206-FOREST GUMP AND HUMAN TACOS

    In this episode we talk to Jenna Rozelle. Jenna is a writer, homesteader, forager, hunter, angler, wild foods educator and outdoors person. She enjoys a teaching and writing about getting people comfortable and familiar on their landscapes. You can find what she shares on her website...

  16. EPISODE#205-WEB WORMS AND HUFFING ETHER

    In this episode we talk to friend of the podcast and Illinois native Jed Arkels. This one is full of laughs and wisdom and covers topics like nuts, nut oils, persimmons and rice porridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. EPISODE#204-MALLORN ARCHERY

    We talk to Rick Spicer of Mallorn Archery and Packrat Bushcraft. Rick has a background in primitive skills and bushcraft and a love of archery. We talk about his new company and his desire to create a high quality quiver for all of your hunting adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  18. EPISODE#203-PLAYING TAG FIVE MILES DEEP

    In this episode we talk to Joe Elliston of Initial Ascent packs. In the past we have talked about the packs and how great they are (No Joke) so this time around we talk a little about the packs and share some laughs and hunting stories. Anything from hunting squirrels and ducks in flooded timber…

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  19. EPISODE#202-OTTERS OVER COOTS

    In this episode Clay and Luke talk about bowsmithing and learning from your mistakes. The mental frame work for morality that a father provides for his children and how coots taste terrible and what they would rather eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. EPISODE#201-MOUTH TABS AND PLAIN STEAKS

    In this episode we talk to public land hunter Greg Litzinger. Greg has found some serious success on public and shares some of his knowledge as well as some fun stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. EPISODE#200-FROM AZTECS TO EATING PEOPLE

    Welcome to the 200th episode of the show! we chat with David Ian Howe of Ethnocynology. We chat it up about all sorts of things with some truly amazing nuggets of knowledge buried in there like a hidden Aztec treasure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. EPISODE#199-THAT QUERCUS BOOTY

    In this episode we talk to friend of the podcast Chef Lorenzo Tavani of @lorenzo_cooks on instagram. We talk about fat bottomed oaks and paw paw mania, paw paw related dementia and many other quirky foraging related topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. EPISODE#198-SUMERIAN LITTLE CESARS

    Clay and Luke talk to Tim Clemens of Ironwood Foraging about a multitude of things from vomitus mushrooms and making the Sumerians angry by changing their wheat and using it to make fast food pizza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. EPISODE#197-A SHOW ABOUT NOTHING

    In this episode Clay and Luke talk about eating bugs, why geese aren't on his radar, how pastrami is made, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. EPISODE#196-EATING MUSKRATS

    We talk to friend of the podcast Chris Gavin. We talk about eating muskrats and plants. How testosterone affects our decisions and so much more. From fishing to hunting and methods of take this episode has it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. EPISODE#195-THE SAUCE KEEPS THEM FROM CRAWLING OUT OF THE PAN

    In this episode we talk to Junayd Juman and Fjolla Sheholli of Honey Badger a wild to table restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. A truly unique boutique dining experience where all of the ingredients are fresh and sustainably harvested and brought to life in an amazing dish right before your eyes....

  27. EPISODE#194-BANANA PEELED BARRELS

    In this episode Clay and Luke talk to Nate and Canyon of The Ridge Hunter Outdoors Podcast. Hearing conservation is discussed along with when not to fire your shotgun. Lots of talk about catfishing and bank poles. There is a ton of laughs and hidden gems throughout this episode. Learn more about...

  28. EPISODE#193-EDUCATION IS A PRISON

    In this episode Clay talks to George Hedgepeth about dogs, education, and thinking outside the norms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. EPISODE#192-A CHRISTMAS DINNER FISH???

    Clay talks about his recent trip to a foragers gathering and Luke talks about his recent catfishing adventures. They also debate the palatability of carp and why people fish for it in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. EPISODE#191-FORAGING THE MOUNTAINS AND PRISON FOOD

    Clay talks to Orion Aon of Foage Colorado. In this episode they talk about Clay's cooking and the wonderful and creative things Orion makes and how one video blew up his social media feed. Various foraging species are covered as well as Colorados most deadly mushroom species. Learn more about…

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  31. 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...

  32. 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

  33. 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...

  34. 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…

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  35. 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...

  36. 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...

  37. 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...

  38. 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...

  39. 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...

  40. 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…

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  41. 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....

  42. 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

  43. 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...

  44. 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

  45. 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…

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  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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...

  49. 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…

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  50. 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…

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

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