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The Origins Foundation Podcast

The Origins Foundation

The Origins Foundation is an non-profit organization bringing unique storytelling and conservation together to change not only how hunting is viewed, but also how we fund conservation programs around the world more efficiently and effectively.

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38:13

Episode 527 - Douglas Cockroft || Is Taxidermy Doomed?

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Robbie connected with returning guest Doug Cockroft, of Splitting Image Taxidermy, while he was in South Africa to talk about the recurring issue of trophy importation bans around the world, the evolution of taxidermy, 3D printing, and the cyclical nature of these controversies being pushed forward, then pushed back, and around we go. Trophy hunting bans are an indirect measure to stop people hunting and it will greatly affect the taxidermy industry specifically that is often employing individuals

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24:21

Our Voice Ep. 4 - Bupe Banda

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2025/01/02

CIC X BO Our Voice is back with a one-on-one discussion between Robbie and his cohost, Bupe Banda. Bupe is from Zambia and works hand in hand with local peoples and indigenous communities. Bupe and Robbie discuss living in Zambia, challenges facing conservation, and her work advocating for native peoples. In this short, sharp podcast, you’ll hear some golden truths about who the “Keys” are to conservation of wildlife around the world. Remember, if you have any questions please feel free to email us

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65:21

Episode 526 - Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois || What Is A...

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/12/31

Chef Jean Paul Bourgeois and the Duck Camp Dinners Crew joins Robbie and the Blood Origins podcast to talk about his Youtube/television series, which is a deep dive into Louisiana duck hunting, food and eating culture called Duck Camp Dinners. This entire episode made me salivate with talking about the cool things that they cook. Then, after the podcast watching all of the episodes of them cooking Louisiana style in the bayou, and the things they prepared - oh lawd. A very appropriate podcast with

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60:40

Episode 525 - Drew And Tyler || Louisiana Whitetail...

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2024/12/24

Robbie was sitting down about to have a banquet at the Hunters Ball in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe when he received a text message. Now that is a feat unto itself, since Zimbabwe does not have a cell carrier that is compatible with Verizon, but somehow Robbie had connected to WiFi and got this text message. All it said was - "Louisiana State Record Whitetail has been broken." The pictures on his phone halfway around the world made his mouth drop. As Tyler Jordan says in this podcast, "probably the biggest

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63:13

Episode 524 - Jared And Ashley || From Non-Hunter To...

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2024/12/19

It has been a long time since Robbie talked to someone who decided to change their lifestyle and move from the non-hunter ranks to the hunter ranks. Its one of our favorite podcast styles to really get to grips with someone who has made this decision. Why did they make that decision? Why did they decide to span the chasm of someone who just consumes meat to someone who is the executioner in the activity? Robbie interviews Jared Brown and Ashley Carillo about Ashley’s journey from non hunter to

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52:01

Roundup 139 || Whitetail Records, Wolves, Elephants,...

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2024/12/18

Robbie and Ashlee chop it up after a hectic Holiday Season, wrap up Robbie’s recent South Africa trip, talk about new deer records this season in the Deep South, a Colorado wolf update, elephant euthanization, and more! By the way, we LOVE Cody, what are you guys talking about?! Text us on the new text line at 601-790-0607!Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! 970 Services:

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47:41

Episode 523 - Hunters 4 Hope || New Zealand

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/12/17

There are hunters giving back to communities all over the world. In discussions with our Conservation Club member, Monarch Hunting out of the South Island of New Zealand, we learned about an incredible duo of individuals that have taken it upon themselves to give back. This program has been called Hunters 4 Hope. Hunters 4 Hope, what is essentially a Hunters For The Hungry program out of Christ Church, New Zealand, joins the Blood Origins podcast to talk about New Zealand’s abundant deer resource

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43:07

Episode 522 - Jeb Linscombe || the Greatest...

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Jeb Linscombe, is the alligator program lead for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Jeb and Robbie have been talking for some time about the incredible success story that is Louisiana Alligators. Recently, Robbie and Jeb connected in person in Louisiana on a secret filming project (with an A List Celebrity no less!) tied to the sustainable use of alligator leather. The two discuss one of the top conservation success stories across the world, the recovery of the American alligator,

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40:08

Roundup 138 || Post-Election Analysis, Current...

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/12/11

Since Robbie is in South Africa working on some pretty big documentaries for the hunting community and has no phone signal, the roundup is taken over by Ashlee and guest cohost, Jim Inglis, this week. Jim, who used to be the government affairs for Pheasants Forever, is a good friend of Blood Origins and is the perfect person to talk about what the future of hunting looks like with the change in administration in the US. Ashlee and Jim dissect the current state of politics post-election and walk

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56:54

Episode 521 - Benji Backer || A Conservative...

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2024/12/10

Benji Backer, author of ‘The Conservative Environmentalist’ and founder of the American Conservation Coalition, joins Robbie to talk about his middle ground political approach to environmentalism - a mantra Blood Origins itself is deeply familiar with. Benji and Robbie have been trying to connect on a podcast for some time, first through Blood Origins’ podcast producer Cody McLaughlin and then a second time through a common connection of Toby Lavigne. The two discuss Benji’s bird hunting hobby, his

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52:15

Episode 520 - Eric Michel || Minnesota Deer Fawns VS...

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2024/12/05

Eric Michel, Sam Oberfores, and Tyler Obermoller join the podcast to talk with Robbie about their Minnesota deer fawn survival study. Eric Michel and Robbie know each other from Robbie’s days at Mississippi State University when he was a professor, and Eric was a PhD student working in the MSU deer lab. Eric is the deer biologist for Minnesota DNR and has published a fantastic study on predator dynamics and foreign survival of whitetail in Minnesota. You don’t often see a DNR agency putting out

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37:11

Our Voice Ep. 3 - Satau

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2024/12/03

CIC X BO Our Voice is back with Satau, of Botswana, to talk about his 17 years of community based natural resources management. In this episode, Robbie, joined by cohost, Bupe Banda, and Satau talk about the feelings of communities in Botswana towards wildlife and the challenges they face in owning and managing wildlife resources. Satau highlights the historical displacement and marginalization of indigenous communities and the need for their inclusion in conservation efforts. They also discuss the

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45:17

Episode 519 - John Koleszar || Wild Horse Drama In...

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2024/11/26

John Koleszar is a sustainable wild horse management advocate in Arizona - a key difference from the wild horse advocates you may initially be thinking of. John and Robbie discuss the fascinating history of Apache’s Sitcrees National Forest, horse management, and sets the scene for this issue going forward.Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! John X Safaris:

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43:39

Episode 518 - Brandon Maddox || Our Conservation...

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2024/11/21

Robbie is joined by new presenting sponsor and conservation stalwart Brandon Maddox, Founder and CEO of Silencer Central. Brandon is asked to be on a long list of podcasts, but Robbie wanted to hear something completely different from Brandon. Rather than talk about ballistics, silencer configurations, and general gun nerdy conversations, Robbie dives into a conversation with Brandon on the company’s conservation legacy, how supporting the outdoor community is central to the business model of

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29:36

Roundup 137 || A Round-Up from the Middle of Nowhere...

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/11/20

While on the road you have come to expect some unique Round-Ups. Currently Robbie is in South Africa doing some pre-planning around some up and coming documentaries. While traveling around South Africa Robbie landed in the middle of nowhere in the Northern Cape of South Africa in a town called Phillipstown. There Robbie met long time supporters Oliver, Carl and Gustav from their new hunting operation in the Karoo of the Northern Cape. This operation covers over 70,000 acres of low fence sheep

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Episode 517 - AG Gregoroff || The King Of Flip Flops

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2024/11/19

AG Gregoroff, from ToeHold flip flops, is arguably the world-wide king of flip flops. Robbie went to Las Vegas to see what makes these flip flops so special, and had AG join him to talk about sustainably-sourced leathers such as ostrich, rhino, elephant, stingray, and more and how he uses these renewable resources to craft and market thousand-dollar-plus pairs of flip flops. Now Toehold's marketing strategy may not be for everyone, but beneath that exterior there is something very unique about AG,

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Episode 516 - Wyatt Fetner || State Of The Union For...

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2024/11/14

Wyatt Fetner and Ian Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialty Importers join the podcast to discuss the state of trophy importation. This is Wyatt’s second time on the show, and he is a certified expert in trophy importation. Wyatt and Ian give us the lay of the land as it regards to trophy importation...what’s being allowed, how long it’s taking, anticipated challenges to it, and so much more!Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support

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54:45

Episode 515 - Andy Galpin || What Is Real Life?

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2024/11/12

Andy Galpin, a tenured professor at Parker University, joins the podcast to talk with Robbie about his efforts to stand up a truly incredible human performance lab, a 65,000 square foot facility with education components and more. Andy is also a huge hunter, lifelong in fact, and is preparing for a public land hunt in Wyoming. Andy agreed to sit down with Robbie for a trademark, classic open ended conversation in true Blood Origins style.Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG

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38:28

Roundup 136 || A Blood Origins Election Roundup!

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/11/08

In this special post-election wrap-up roundup, Ashlee and Robbie delve into some big WINS for hunters on Tuesday night, along with recapping the long and arduous process that got us there. From the complexities of the ballot initiative process, particularly in Mississippi and Arizona, highlighting the legal implications and the importance of citizen engagement in shaping public policy, to the complexities of wildlife management, the implications of ballot initiatives on conservation efforts, and the

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22:57

Our Voice Ep. 2 - Doug Chiasson

The Origins Foundation Podcast ·

2024/11/07

CIC X BO Our Voice is back with Doug Chiasson of the Fur Institute of Canada to talk about native perspectives of the far north and the Inuit people of Canada and how they are affected by issues around wildlife. In this episode, Robbie, joined by cohost, Bupe Banda, and Doug Chiasson. Talk about Doug’s experience working with Indigenous people in Canada and ensuring those he advocates for are represented in policymaking decisions. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at

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