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The Wild Dispatch

From world-record-breaking expeditions to traditional techniques: The Wild Dispatch explores the incredible ways we connect with nature. Full of honest conversations and occasional audio-adventures. This part-Brit part-South-African in America chats with guests about fishing, foraging, tracking, homesteading, ancient hunting, ultralight camping, and everything in between. It’s a podcast for nature lovers —an owl-hoot to the skills and traditions that"ve got us here today.

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131:30

EP50: Kiefer Dugenske - The Wandering Backwoodsman

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/01/20

In England there's an expression "all talk and no trouser" Kiefer is the opposite of this saying. An all-out and all-round outdoorsman based in Michigan, Kiefer is constantly trying to squeeze that elusive 25th hour out of his day. From trapping to chasing ducks to downing enormous herd bulls with his bow - this guy gets after everything in his free roaming converted schoolbus.Give Kiefer a follow at his Substack and Instagram. And keep an eye out for new beaver trapping and other adventurous...

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103:12

Life, Love and Loss Through WW2 ↣ Ray & Violet Warman

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2025/01/06

Raymond and Violet Warman, aka Ray n' Vi... aka Robin's Nana and Gramps were born in England in the 1930s. Raised in both the English countryside and East London—their experiences growing up were very different. But life changed for everyone on the arrival of World War 2. Here are a few of their stories.From memories of evacuations to hunting rabbits with self-made bows, from D-Day preparations to dog-fights in the skies above – even kids jerry-rigging their own fireworks from live ammunition...

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32:37

EP48: The Wild Dispatch Redux ↣ A Year to Remember

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/12/23

That's (almost) a wrap on 2024. Thank you to everyone who's been part of this adventure! To the guests sharing their time and knowledge, the listeners tuning in from all over the world, and the friends and family who've put up with my wild babblings on a variety of topics... Thank you and Merry Christmas! 05:00 — EP21: Renias and Alex -Tracking leopards for the president10:30 — EP17: Surviving with Dennis Mckiver 15:01 — EP20: Mastering African Mushrooms with Justin Williams20:02 — EP24: Hunt...

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100:00

EP47: Henry Shires ↣ The Past, Present and Future of...

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2024/12/09

Henry Shires is the joint founder of Tarptent - an ultralight tent company based out of Nevada City California. A tinkerer by nature, when the world didn’t provide the ultralight gear Henry wanted, he just bought a sewing machine and made it himself. Little did he know this would be the beginning of an almost 25 year business…This Episode’s got coming of age stories, adventures, learnings and some fascinating technical stuff about all the decisions behind that almost impossibly thin fabric we...

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92:48

EP46: Dave Holder ↣ Alone's lead survival consultant

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2024/11/26

Dave Holder has dedicated most his life to thriving in wild places. The Englishman now lives in Canada running expeditions and survival courses with his wife Brenda. He also spends four months of the year consulting for the TV show Alone, keeping it's participants and staff safe and informed in a variety of potentially dangerous environments. In this episode we hear how Dave fell in love with the outdoors and learned his skill-set from a variety of deeply knowledgeable people. A big thanks ag...

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80:41

EP45: Living to tell the story ↣ Dennis McKiver

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2024/11/11

In this episode Dennis Mckiver, retired Pararescue specialist and fish and game warden shares even more wild stories along with a bunch of useful survival tips that might just help you save your own skin.This podcast goes live on Veterans Day, one day after Memorial Day over in the United Kingdom and many other countries too — Thank you Dennis, and all veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country. Given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is th...

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165:08

EP44: Chasing Giants in Colorado w/ Michael, Jared,...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/10/29

Another in the field episode capturing the highs, lows, and everything-in-betweens over a month spent chasing beasties with a bow in Colorado. Robin and a handful of different friends go after Moose, Elk and antelope... there will be big successes, crushing failures and some surprise new friendships in the mountains sparked by a common love of adventure and prolonged suffering...Thanks to everyone involved! Be sure to also check out The Hunting Stories Podcast and Catamount Outdoor Gear------...

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142:39

EP43: The Wild-Crafted Life of Monroe Robinson

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2024/10/14

Monroe Robinson is a truly fascinating individual. An avid student of the wild and meticulous craftsman and maker – his combined passion for the outdoors and attention to detail has gotten him into all kinds of interesting adventures. From salvaging ancient abandoned redwoods in California to care taking Proenneke's historic cabin at Twin Lakes, Alaska for almost 20 years.Monroe also wrote a book about care-taking and restoring the cabin at Twin Lakes: 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke'...

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46:56

EP42: In The field - Filleting at the fish shack w/...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/10/01

Hello everyone, Just a quicky this episode. Here's a great little chat with Ejler while processing the traditional small mountain of fish back at his fish shack earlier in the Summer. Normal programming will return on return from chasing elk and Moose in Colorado!Thanks again to Ejler for the nuggets of wisdom and entertaining stories.-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild ...

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127:43

EP41: Harmony Cronin - A Punk-Rocker’s Guide to Nature

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/09/17

Harmony Cronin's path has taken many fascinating turns. From urban roots, to hopping trains, balancing in a societal nook called the 'slip space' and fighting the system with punk-rock: ultimately all roads have led her to nature. A human with a love for all beings, she honors the lives she takes by making full use of the resources they provide. Developing her own ancient skills and sharing this knowledge with a community of friends and students around her.Thanks again Harmony for the am...

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81:24

EP40: Cayden Marquis - Hunting for a chocolate milkshake

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2024/09/03

This episode Robin and Cayden Marquis (from ep 05) take a trip down memory lane, recounting a savagely long, hot, but ultimately successful day spent hunting together under the African sun. Gotta earn that milkshake. A big thanks to Cayden for all the adventures and memories!Follow Cayden on Instagram-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouT...

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113:38

EP39: Kielyn Marrone - Finding Joy in an Arctic...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/08/20

Kielyn Marrone is back from the Wild Wild North!Despite covering a ton of good-n-deep stuff in our last episode… Robin and Kie barely scratched the surface on her career as an expedition guide in Canada. So, thankfully she's agreed to gear up, slap on her snowshoes and dive deep into life as an extreme winter-wilderness expert. This one’s got a bunch of fantastic stories, all told with her trademark: let’s-make-lemonade-from-lemons attitude, best enjoyed with lots of ice.Thanks again to Kiely...

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91:22

EP38: Save your own skin w/ Dennis McKiver - stories...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/08/06

Dennis McKiver is back! This time with more tales of close-calls and near-misses. Along with the usual smorgasbord of stories, we have underlying theme of Self-Rescue tips too... It's perhaps obvious but pushing a rescue button might not always be the best or quickest way to get yourself out of trouble. Some training, skills and smart thinking could help save your skin. given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-savi...

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120:21

EP37: Michael Scrogan - The pursuit of great stories

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/07/22

Michael is the host of The Hunting Stories Podcast. While he's not busy hearing other people's hunting stories from around the world. Michael's heading off to the mountains to make some of his own — and he's got some great ones too.In this dual release with The Hunting Stories Podcast we hear some of Robin and Michael's stories: The steep learning curve of the early years all the way through to recent experiences chasing Elk and Axis deer in Colorado and Hawaii. Robin also shares a couple of ...

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EP36: it’s a mini adventure w/ Robin Warman

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/07/16

Just a quick check-in from the woods of Northern California. Archery deer season has arrived, so this week I'm putting down my to-do-list and picking up my bow.We have a fantastic full-length episode next week, be sure to follow me at the Instagram link below, I'll also keep you updated with my adventures, both in the woods, and out on the ocean chasing fish too.Thanks to everyone who keeps listening every week. Enjoy the American summer, and Australian/South African hunting season through wi...

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EP035: Aquatic encounters w/ Ejler Hjorth-Westh

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2024/07/09

Another smattering of aquatic wisdom from our resident expert Ejler Hjorth-Westh. The continuation of our chat includes many tales from the ocean: close encounters with whales, 12ft long Mola Mola, a record breaking great white shark, and many more…Thanks again to Ejler for sharing all the amazing stories, and for dropping a few top tips too.-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & Th...

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101:50

EP034: Becoming a Bowhunter in Australia - Matty Turner

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2024/07/02

Host of the podcast Becoming a Bowhunter and a self confessed adult-onset hunter — Matty’s spent the last six years making up for lost time. Which is why you’ll often find him out in the bush with a compound bow in one hand and a microphone in the other... Chasing wild adventures and mind-opening conversations in equal measure, the expert info he's gathered continues to help hunters accelerate their success both in Oz and the rest of the world. In this episode Robin and Matty chat a...

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120:58

EP033: Kielyn Marrone - Surviving Alone for 80 days...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/06/25

When offered a spot on the hit survival show Alone, Kielyn Marrone was actually excited to take a break from her regular life. This statement might sound pretty close to a Chuck Norris joke — But it's the truth...All this to say Kie is made for the wild. Not the friendly, fruit hanging on trees, animals jumping in the pot kind of wild either. She and her husband Dave Marrone run Lure of the North - an outfitting service specializing in arctic style snow shoe adventures lasting a week or more....

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87:51

EP032: How to live longer and stronger outdoors w/...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/06/18

Dr. Preston Ward is back with big news! In EP032 Robin and Preston talk about adventures, successful hunts, unsuccessful hunts, mental health, masculinity and quitting the day job to chase your dreams.Preston also spills his guts about launching the first ever full-bells-and-whistles health app for folks who love the outdoors. And what it's like to specifically create something designed to keep folks strong for the mountains well into their 80's. Thanks again to Preston for another grea...

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38:54

EP031: The hounds of Africa w/ Themba & Gogo

The Wild Dispatch ·

2024/06/11

This podcast is recorded live, as the action unfolds, on one of many vast ranches in the mountains of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is completely unscripted and unplanned. Much like many parts of the USA— farmers in South Africa use trained hounds to help control local predator populations. They do this to reduce predation on their far roaming-livestock and new-born animals. Despite this training, hound success rates tend to be low, but help keep the cats and jackals a safer distance. We...

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