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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 173: Risk, Resilience, and Leather: Dave Munson...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2026/01/28

In this episode, Brad and Bryan sit down with leather craftsman and adventurer Dave Munson—founder of Saddleback Leather—to explore the intersection of family, risk, craftsmanship, and faith. Munson’s story is one of unlikely beginnings, from selling bags on eBay during his youth ministry years to building a global leather-goods brand shaped by adventure, hardship, and deep conviction.They trace the Munson family’s intentional approach to raising resilient kids—complete with tent living, travel

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00:42:14

Ep. 172: Stoking Embers "The Lion, The Huntsman, and...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2026/01/21

In this episode of Stoking Embers, Bryan and Brad revisit their recent conversation with Tyler Sharp, Editor-in-Chief and Owner of Modern Huntsman. Recorded during Thanksgiving week 2025, a few days after the original interview, the pause gave time for the conversation to marinate, and just like spaghetti it was better after it sat a while and the ideas, stories, and vision Tyler brought to the table genuinely developed and jumped out. They unpack the tension and overlap between conservation and the

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01:22:58

Ep. 171 : Reframing Hunting Through Story &...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2026/01/14

Tyler Sharp, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Huntsman, joins us to share the unlikely journey behind one of the most influential voices in modern outdoor culture. Blending art, adventure, and conservation, Modern Huntsman reframes hunting and the outdoors through responsible storytelling, cultural awareness, and ethical stewardship.Tyler reflects on global travels—including formative time in Africa—where he witnessed the complexities of conservation firsthand. He discusses how Modern Huntsman

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00:36:08

Ep. 170. Stoking Embers: Dr. Matt Lewis, Redeye Bass...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2026/01/07

Ep. 164. Stoking Embers: Dr. Matt Lewis, Redeye Bass and some regrets

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01:10:38

Ep. 169 Dr. Matt Lewis: Author Alabama’s Best Fly...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/31

On this episode of The Storied Outdoors, we welcome Dr. Matthew Lewis—fisheries scientist, writer, and one of the leading voices in Southern fly fishing. Matt takes us deep into the waters of Alabama as we explore his newest book, Alabama’s Best Fly Fishing: Complete Guide to the State's Best Fly Fishing. From childhood adventures in Geneva to his surprising career shift from human genetics to native fish conservation, Matt shares the stories, science, and soul behind

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00:40:20

Ep 168 Christmas Story: Hidden Wonders by Dr. Bryan Gill

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/24

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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00:39:46

Ep 167 Christmas Story: Christmas Jubilee by Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/23

One of Bryan’s mentors, Calvin Miller once wrote, “Much of Christmas’ beauty is in its sameness. The same traditions. The same meals. The same songs. The same story. Yet each Christmas is a little different.” Just like your favorite Christmas movies and songs are played and replayed each year, we’re replaying four of our past Christmas story episodes as well as a brand new Christmas story for you this season. Play them while you’re driving to see family and friends, while you’re tying flies, or

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00:31:06

Ep 166 Christmas Story: One Horse Open Sleigh by Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/22

“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

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00:43:34

Ep 165 Christmas Story: The Christmas Pageant by Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/21

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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00:28:37

Ep. 164: Christmas Story: The Fox and the Fawn: Dr....

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/20

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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00:47:51

Ep. 163 A Year in Review and Stories with Bryan and Brad

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/17

Season 11 Reflections, Christmas Stories, and Adventures | The Storied Outdoors PodcastAs 2025 draws to a close, it’s hard to believe just how full this year has been. In this special episode, Bryan and Brad settle into the regal lodge at Turkey Creek near Jasper, Alabama, surrounded by towering Alabama whitetail bucks and other unforgettable taxidermy, to look back on the highlights of Season 11 of The Storied Outdoors.From cooking wild game with Jeremiah Doughty of Field to Plate, to epic bear

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00:31:54

Ep. 162 Stoking Embers: Reflecting on Our...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/10

Bryan and Brad gather around the figurative campfire to reignite the warmth and wonder of their recent conversation with Dr. Rachael Hagues—a remarkable scholar, adventurer, and cherished friend of The Storied Outdoors. In this reflective episode, the guys look back with awe at Rachael’s extraordinary work in Tanzania, where she helped launch a transformative girls’ school that continues to shape lives and empower communities. Her vision, perseverance, and faith-driven courage shine through every

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01:12:19

Ep. 161: Dr. Rachel Hagues Visionary of Tumaini Jipya...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/12/03

Join us as Dr. Rachel Hagues shares the powerful story behind Tumaini Jipya Girls’ School in Tanzania—nearly twenty years of research, partnership, prayer, and perseverance. From community-led vision to opening day, her journey blends faith, justice, and education. Rachel also reflects on her Kilimanjaro climb and how wilderness moments shape the stories God is writing in our lives.

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00:32:49

Ep. 160: Stoking Embers: More Than a Hunt: The Heart...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/11/26

Ep. 160: Stoking Embers: More Than a Hunt: The Heart and Hospitality of FowlCo OutfittersThe guys sit down to stir up and stoke he embers of the conversation with Josh Teff from FowlCo Outfitters. The level of hospitality they employ at Fowlco is inspiring and a big part of our conversation. We discuss the importance of knowing people's names. Reminisce about guide experiences and how a guide who understands hospitality really enhances your experience.

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01:05:13

Ep. 159: Josh Teff: FowlCo Outfitters

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/11/19

Episode Show Notes — FowlCo Outfitters: World-Class Waterfowl Hunting & HospitalityToday on The Storied Outdoors, we welcome the team from FowlCo Outfitters—purveyors of world-class outdoor recreation and hospitality. Based in Oklahoma, FowlCo has become one of the most respected names in waterfowl hunting, blending premier guided experiences with unmatched southern hospitality.Founders Josh Teff and John David Blagg join us to share how FowlCo grew from a shared passion for the outdoors, a

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00:28:04

Ep. 158: Stoking Embers | Reflections on Our...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/11/12

Stoking Embers | Reflections on Our Conversation with Dr. Chris JenkinsIn this Stoking Embers episode, we look back on our conversation with Dr. Chris Jenkins—conservationist, biologist, hunter, and CEO of The Orianne Society. Our time with Chris lingered long after recording, stirring reflections on the connection between wild landscapes, the creatures that inhabit them, and the stories that shape us.We talk about the significance of tending to the wild places that form our identity, the beauty in

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01:22:07

Ep. 157 Dr. Chris Jenkins: Conservation, Indigo...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/11/05

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chris Jenkins—conservationist, biologist, storyteller of the wild, and CEO of The Orianne Society, a nonprofit working to conserve reptiles and amphibians across the Southeast. Chris also serves on the Board of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, where he advocates for protecting wild places and public lands for future generations.From tracking Eastern Indigo Snakes through longleaf pine forests to bear hunts in the Appalachian backcountry and the rugged

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00:44:23

Ep. 156: Stoking Embers- Reflecting on Our...

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/10/29

Show Notes — Stoking Embers with Jeremiah DoughtyIn this episode, we introduce a new format on The Storied Outdoors that we’re calling “Stoking Embers.” The name, sparked during a brainstorm with our friend Hank Hershey, captures what we’ve always aimed to do—find clarity in the stories we tell and the adventures that shape us. These episodes are our chance to slow down, sit with what we heard in the previous conversation, and let the embers of those stories warm us just a little longer.This week,

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01:37:14

Ep. 155: Jeremiah Doughty Founder of From Field to Plate

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/10/22

Episode Title: From Field to Plate with Jeremiah Doughty“The real trophy is the one you put on your plate.” Show Notes:In this episode of The Storied Outdoors, we sit down with Jeremiah Doughty—wild game chef, hunter, and founder of From Field to Plate. After developing a beef allergy, Jeremiah turned fully to wild game and discovered more than a new way to feed his family—he found a calling. Through his hands-on schools, writing, and his podcast Tasting Wild, Jeremiah teaches others to harvest,

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01:04:55

Ep. 154 Season 11 Introduction

The Storied Outdoors ·

2025/10/15

Season 11 kicks off with new adventures from Jekyll Island to the White River, a fresh series called Stoking Embers, and big news ahead. Join Brad Hill and Bryan Gill for stories of faith, adventure, and reflection.

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