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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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01:16:39

Ep 113: Cpt Robin Simms: Fly fishing guide and Boat...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/03/20

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Captain Robin Simms, who just received her certification to operate 150 foot vessels. Robin is a longtime friend of the show and vital member of the Alabama flyfishing community. We previously had Robin on the show in a mini episode at the international fly fishing film festival at Cahaba brewery last year. We go into more depth with Robin in this episode and discuss Alabama women on the fly, her guide services, and a host of other topics centered around a

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01:18:47

Ep: 112 Jacob Holsonback: Surfer & Surf Shop Manager

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/03/13

Jacob Holsonback, a native of Pace, Florida, is a manager at Innerlight Surf Shop in Pensacola, Florida, overseeing its four locations, including two in Pensacola, one in Gulf Breeze, and one in Destin. In the summer months, Jacob shares his passion for surfing with folks who take part in a surf camp sponsored by the shop.In this episode, we dive into the world of surfing with Jacob Holsonback, a true enthusiast and self-proclaimed surf junky; he is one of the managers at Innerlight Surf Shop on

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01:04:31

Ep 111: David Parham, Huntsville Adventurer & Wild...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/03/06

In this episode, we talk to David Parham about all of the amazing places in Alabama to find adventure. David grew up in Birmingham, attended college in Tuscaloosa, and currently lives in Huntsville working as an engineer. He grew up climbing and was driven outdoors by finding anywhere he could go climb. Climbing quickly turned him into a camper and as he would go climbing for a weekend and would need a place to sleep. Through camping and climbing he then turned into a waterfall hunter. Waterfalls

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01:01:49

Ep 110: Sam Bailey: Advertising Director Southern...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/02/28

In this episode, we talk with Sam Bailey about all things fly fishing, and those who helped us to get into the sport along the way. Sam tells us some great stories about working in fly shops with Mr. Craig Haney, and how that led to a love of the sport. He also talks about Southern Culture on the Fly, and the great things that they are doing to contribute to storytelling, flyfishing, and conservation in the South. We hope you will enjoy this episode of the Storied Outdoors with Alabama fly fishing

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01:20:40

Ep 109: Charles Martin & Sons: Alaska Stories And a...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/02/21

Ep 109: Charles Martin & Sons: Alaska Storied And a Conversation About ManhoodIn this episode, we sit down with former guest and New York Times best selling author, Charles Martin. However, this time we were joined by two of his three sons, Rives and Charlie. Charles, Rives and Charlie all spent some time in Alaska this past year, and we were not short on stories for them to tell. We talked about bear encounters, fishing for salmon, and what it means to be a man. Charles gets the

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01:27:28

Ep 108: Dorsal Outdoors: Film Making, Story Telling,...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/02/14

Ben Meadows and George Constantine from Dorsal Outdoors, a crew of lifelong buddies from Alabama who just couldn't put a good story down. These guys are insanely talented at crafting films about the outdoor experience. The people, The places, and The pursuits . From the time that Ben and George got stranded on an uninhabited island while trying to catch bonefish, Or the time Dan dropped into 400 feeding tuna, and left with only a headache. Or especially the time (every time) where they took

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00:50:08

Ep 107: Season 8 Introduction

The Storied Outdoors ·

2024/02/07

Brad and Bryan so down together in this episode and recall some of their favorite moments from season seven and preview season eight. They also talk about some of their personal adventures that they took during the break in-between seasons that took them everywhere from the upper Delta in Mobile to the great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee, and all the way to Nicaragua. We are excited to start season eight and we hope that you will enjoy, the many different guests that we have on the show

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00:40:20

Ep 106: Hidden Wonders (A Christmas Story) by Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/12/24

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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00:31:06

Ep 105: One Horse Open Sleigh (Christmas Story) by...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/12/23

“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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00:28:37

Ep 104: The Fox and the Fawn (A Christmas story) by...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/12/22

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. Visit Redbeardsoutfitter.com and use promo code TSO for a 20% discount online and in store. They have some amazing apparel and gear to outfit you for your next adventure. We would love to hear from you, if you have any

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00:43:34

Ep 103: The Christmas Pageant (A Christmas Story) by...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/12/21

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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01:08:51

Ep: 102 Season 7 Wrap Up: Exciting News, Reflections,...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/12/13

Here we are, at the end of another season that was filled with amazing stories from amazing human beings. We celebrated 100 episodes this season, reconnected with a old friends, and made new ones. In this episode, Brad and Bryan recap highlights of season seven and share not one, but two HUGE, personal announcements. We think you’ll like them. We hope you have enjoyed season seven as much as we did and we hope you enjoy the season seven wrapup as well. Be sure to check out the links in the show

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01:09:12

Ep 101: Josh Spielmaker: Arkansas Fly fishing Guide,...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/11/22

Josh Spielmaker is a 33-year resident of North Arkansas. He has been married to his wife, Kristie, for 25 years, and together, they have three exceptional children. After a long career in construction and later aircraft refurbishment, he works with special needs students at Prism North America, a faith-based K-12 private school in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Josh has always had a love of the outdoors. He and his wife made traditions of national park trips with their children as they

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00:56:40

Ep 100: Jimbo Meador: Meditating and Marinating on...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/11/15

This is our 100th episode! And we could not think of anyone better than Jimbo Meador, Alabama fly fishing legend and outdoorsman to be our guest for this special occasion. Jimbo was on our show once before, but if you know Jimbo, there’s always more stories to tell. We were so honored to be able to sit down once again in his home office and listen to the guide stories of fly fishing, close calls on the water, and his longtime friend, the late Jimmy Buffett. We know you will enjoy these

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01:10:36

Ep 99: Rowell Guevarra and Murph on the Fly: The Oars...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/11/08

In this episode, we had the chance to sit down at Float Alabama with First Sergeant Rowell Guevarra and Sergeant Christopher Murphy after a long day of fishing on the Tallapoosa River. We discussed what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning as well as the many ways these men give of their time to make the lives of others better. These men have served their country well by their time in the military and continue to serve men and women with their gifts of hospitality by providing memorable

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00:30:45

Ep 98: Football & the Evolution of Edmund Pevensie By...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/11/01

In this essay by Dr. Bryan Gill, Bryan recalls a time from his childhood that shaped him in an unexpected way. He tells about his high school football days and an important lesson he learned amidst defeat. Also, he looks at two characters in CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia who had a similar arc that show that people can change, and sometimes they do. We hope you’ll enjoy this story and share it with a friend.

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01:09:51

Ep 97: Chase Bowers & Josh Farmer: Refuge Pastor's...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/10/25

In this episode of the Storied Outdoors, we are joined by Chase Bowers, Pastor of Temple Bible Church in Texas and Josh Farmer, Regional Church Relations Manager for Compassion International as they recap some of the adventures they shared with Brad this summer at the Refuge in Wyoming. They recall stories of horseback riding, fly fishing and harrowing tales of near misses and close calls. We excavate what sabbath means for a pastor and Josh tells about the meaningful work Compassion International

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00:27:35

Ep 96: Stories Worth Telling: Essay by Brad Hill

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/10/24

In this episode, we hear about two fishing trips to the same area with wildly different weather conditions. Brad explores the juxtaposition of real life and what's portrayed in social media, as well as how fishermen are generally at odds with the weather. Either way, it was exciting; fish were caught, and memories were undoubtedly made. An undisturbed river is as perfect as we will ever know, every refractive slide of cold water a glimpse of eternity.”— Thomas McGuane Fishing in rainy

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01:08:42

Ep 95: Craig Haney: Fly Fisherman & Storyteller

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/10/24

In this episode, we had an opportunity to sit down with Mr. Craig Haney. If you’ve been around Alabama fly fishing for any length of time you’ve heard of Mr. Haney. Although he would get on to us for calling him Mr. Haney, he is an icon in the state of Alabama for fly fishing. You can find Mr. Haney… I mean Craig, at the Orvis store in Birmingham, sharing stories, fishing spots, and conventional wisdom to anyone who would give him the opportunity. This episode covers a lot of ground from lessons

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00:57:32

Ep 94: Breezy Brookshire: Artist and Illustrator

The Storied Outdoors ·

2023/10/04

In this episode, we are joined by artist and illustrator, Breezy Brookshire. Breezy is an Indiana native and enjoys all things books and nature and is self- proclaimed hobbit-ish. Brad and I met Breezy in 2019 at Hutchmoot in Franklin, Tennessee and fell in love with her art and illustrations. She has illustrated the likes of Audrey Bunny, A Little More Beautiful, and most recently, she illustrated a book in collaboration with our friends, Ken and Shay at Wolfbane Books entitled, The

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