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The Storied Outdoors

Bryan Gill & Brad Hill

A podcast somewhere between Lewis and Tolkien and Lewis and Clark, finding clarity in the stories we tell and the adventures that shape us.

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Ep 73: Joshua and Caleb Simmons: The Dad's On The Fly...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/02/15

Ep 73: Joshua and Caleb Simmons: The Dad's On The Fly Podcast Joshua Simmons and Caleb Simmons from the Dad’s on the Fly podcast, both dads as well as brothers. They have a love of fly fishing, and they try to tackle parenting and family in the same way they tackle fly fishing figuring it out as the go along or “On the Fly.” The Dad’s on the Fly podcast broaches a wide variety of topics and guests talking about faith, family, fly fishing, and the intermingling of it all. In this episode, we flip the

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00:39:02

Ep 72: Samford Outdoor Adventure Club

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/02/08

Ep 72: Samford Outdoor Adventure Club This week’s episode features a group of freshman college students at Samford University who have recently started a club on campus called the Samford Outdoor Adventure Club. Bryan sits down with President Jacob Barham and Vice Presidents AK and Jaxon as they share their vision for the group and discuss what it is about the outdoors that they’re so drawn to. Plus, they also share a few stories of their own about adventures (or misadventures) in the outdoors

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00:25:26

Ep 71: Season 6 Introduction: The Atlanta Fly Fishing...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/02/08

Ep 71: Season 6 Introduction: The Atlanta Fly Fishing Show. Welcome to season 6! We cannot believe how much fun we’ve had over the past 5 seasons and aren’t slowing down now. This episode is two-fold, we get to preview the upcoming season and recap our trip to the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show. This season will be featuring guests from two of our favorite communities: the Alabama fly fishing community and the Rabbit Room community. We are so blessed to find ourselves somewhere between Lewis and Tolkien

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00:58:48

Ep 70: Season 5 Wrap Up and A Gift of a Lifetime

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/01/04

We can’t believe it’s the end of Season Five! In this episode, we recap an eventful season with phenomenal guests and Brad ends the episode with a whopper of a story of his own. We give a few behind-the-scenes looks at some guests we had on the show as well as a peek behind the curtain of each essay. There are exciting things to come for the podcast this year and we need your help! We always want to hear the untold stories and this summer, that could be your story. We’re opening up essay submissions

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00:31:25

Ep 69: "You're Bigger" Essay By Brad Hill

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/28

In this episode, Brad reflects on a recent trip down to Nicaragua. He introduces us to the organization he partners with, the work there, several folks he knows, and one or two folks he met for the first time. This story focuses on what an international trip will do to you if you are looking and listening. We visit rainforests and journey around volcanos. This episode is a unique story that I am sure you don't want to miss. Visit Growley Leather Co. and save 15% by using code TSO2022

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00:40:39

Ep 68: Hidden Wonders (A Christmas Story) by Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/23

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and cozy up by the fire for this episode of The Storied Outdoors as Brad Hill reads “Hidden Wonders,” a short story written by Dr. Bryan Gill. “Hidden Wonders” follows the Heatherford’s, a family whose plans were thwarted by an unexpected blizzard that grounded all southbound flights out of New York—including theirs. With limited options, they decide to drop in on their eccentric Uncle Doc for the holidays. While this was not their original plan for Christmas, it might

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00:31:25

Ep 67: One Horse Open Sleigh (Christmas Story) by Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/22

“One Horse Open Sleigh” by Dr. Bryan Gill is inspired by the original lyrics of “Jingle Bells,” that read, “A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride And soon, Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side…” Bryan wrote this story about two little girls and a mahogany Clydesdale that loved nothing more than pulling a shiny red sleigh in the snow. The horse changes the lives of the little girls, but that’s not the only transformation that takes place. Enjoy this story that takes a peek into the fictional

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00:43:51

Ep 66: The Christmas Pageant (A Christmas Story) by...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/21

Ep 66: The Christmas Pageant (A Christmas Story) by Dr. Bryan Gill is the story of a sweet family trying to figure out how to navigate the holidays after a tragic accident that took their mother and left their son disabled. After a resurgence of the town’s Christmas Pageant that reunites a town, this family finds a way to redeem their sadness with new Christmas traditions. We hope you enjoy this Christmas episode written by Dr. Bryan Gill and read by Brad Hill. Intro music is also presented by Brad

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00:28:53

Ep 65: The Fox and the Fawn (A Christmas story) by...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/20

Ep 65: The Fox and the Fawn, by Dr. Bryan Gill is a whimsical story about a little girl and her father’s never ending love for her. Brad Hill masterfully reads this story and makes the characters come alive. We hope you’ll enjoy this heartwarming Christmas story, The Fox and the Fawn.

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00:22:47

Ep 64: Christmas Week Introduction with Bryan Gill...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/19

Ep 64: Christmas Week Introduction with Bryan Gill and Brad Hill. We have a special Christmas treat for you all this week. We’re dropping an episode each day for this week! Each episode is a short Christmas story written by Dr. Bryan Gill and read by Brad Hill. These short stories are meant to get you in the Christmas spirit. We are rereleasing two previous stories and debuting two brand new ones. So, pour the hot chocolate and gather the family around the radio or listen to these as you travel for

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00:42:45

Ep 63: Hank Hershey founder of Hanks Bait Shop,...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/14

This week we are joined by Hank Hershey. Hank is an artist, graphic designer, fisherman and avid outdoorsman. Born in Belgium, raised in the fine state of New Jersey, Hank now resides in Auburn, AL. He is a fisheries biologist by trade, and dedicates most of his time to the research and conservation of Alabama’s freshwater fishes. When he’s not painting or designing, he enjoys watching the woods wake up, and long canoe rides on southern piedmont streams. We hope you enjoy this episode where we talk

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00:26:09

Ep 62: Tacos And The Gathering of Wild Dogs: Essay by...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/12/07

Ep: 62 Tacos and The Gathering of Wild Dogs "The sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal." C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory In this essay, Dr. Gill recalls a time when he heard a pack of coyotes howling in the woods while hunting. That haunting memory caused him to reflect on the reason behind the call of the wild dogs at night and how they’re drawn to community. This need for community is present in all of our lives and for Bryan, it has been found around

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00:55:45

Ep 61: Joe Monaghan: Founder of Anglers Coffee

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/11/30

In this episode we meet Joe Monaghan the founder of Angler's Coffee and an avid fly fisherman. Brad got to know Joe through an Instagram giveaway and through correspondence on Instagram we decided a conversation on the podcast to hear his story was in order. Joe had some great stories to tell and we we enjoyed hearing about the Genesis of Angler's Coffee. Follow Angler's Coffee on Instagram and tell them you heard about them from us! @anglerscoffeeco or go by their website

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01:05:01

Ep 60: Geoff Moore and the Distance and founder of...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/11/16

Geoff Moore, of Geoff Moore and the Distance is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Christian music of the 1990’s. Writing many of the songs that contributed to the rise of Christian music with his great friend, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore shaped the landscape of a generation of Christians. Now, he has a different focus, an outdoor ministry that helps pastors and others suffering burnout find clarity through adventure. We hope you’ll join us for this fun conversation that covers

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00:44:07

Ep 59: Tom Rosenbauer: Host of Orvis Fly fishing...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/11/09

Ep 59: Tom Rosenbauer: Host of Orvis Fly fishing Guide Podcast & Author joins us on this episode. What an honor it was to sit down with this fly fishing icon and discuss fishing local waters as well as the allure of the exotic trip. Bryan and Brad have been sitting on this episode for a while and were able to tell Tom about the great work Matt Lewis (and many others) in Alabama are doing to bring awareness to the feisty Alabama-native Redeye Bass. Also, Tom recalls an epic trip where risking

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00:53:57

Ep: 58 Amanda Bridges-Dunn Adventuring Light

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/11/02

In this episode, we meet Amanda Bridges-Dunn, an adventurer, caver, chaser of waterfalls, and downright explorer. Amanda writes about her and her family’s explorations on adventuringlight.com, where she says, “we want to inspire you to get outside and enjoy God’s creation.” Amanda and her family explore all over Alabama and the surrounding states. We talk about her love for adventure, and both Bryan and Brad hesitate to enter tight spaces. We learn about all manner of exploration and laugh a lot

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01:02:22

Ep 57: Dr. Christopher Lynn: Anthropologist on Why is...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/10/26

We have often discussed the joy of sitting around the campfire and inviting it is for telling stories. After looking around, we found an article discussing the health benefits of looking in the flames of a fire. In this episode, we meet Dr. Christopher Lynn, professor of anthropology at the University of Alabama, and hear about his research on the benefits of fire gazing. We also discover that the name "Caveman TV" actually has scientific facts to back it up as accurate. Through this discussion

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00:34:38

Ep 56: Rocky Mountain Road Trip Essay By Brad Hill

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/10/19

In this episode, we travel with Brad and his family from Alabama to Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park. While driving home from this family adventure, Brad and his wife Paige are in a bit of disbelief that they actually did it. The long road trip provided valuable time to reflect on all that had passed and perhaps bask in the glow of having accomplished what they thought was out of reach. This reflection rendered some valuable lessons that will propel the Hill clan toward more adventures and

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01:05:49

Ep 55: Sean Dietrich: Author, Musician, Humorist

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/10/12

This week’s guest is author and Southern humorist, Sean Dietrich! Sean is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, the Birmingham News, Thom Magazine, and The Mobile Press Register. He has authored thirteen books, and is the creator of the “Sean of the South” Podcast. His latest book, You Are My Sunshine, is

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00:41:21

Ep 54: Steve Davis Founder Of On River time

The Storied Outdoors ·

2022/10/05

Steve Davis knows first hand what it's like to grow up as a kid who experienced trauma. So, it was no surprise to many when he started a nonprofit, On River Time, in 2012, that helps kids who have survived abuse and neglect find clarity about their past and see the future God has for them. Coupled with his love of fly fishing, Steve and the incredible volunteers and staff at On River Time use fly fishing as "a means of connecting with each child." Steve's story is incredible and we are so thankful

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