The Origins Foundation Podcast

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Episode 677 - Biosynthetic Rhino Horn | Juliette Marquis

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2026/10/06

In this Podcast, Robbie speaks with filmmaker Juliette Marquis about‘Hornmaker', her documentary exploring biosynthetic Rhino horn and the systems shaping wildlife conservation. They unpack the economics behind the illegal trade, the controversy around proposed solutions, and the difficult question of how conservation efforts can be held accountable.The conversation also looks at what gives rhino horn its value, why carved objects—not just medicinal uses—are central to the market, and why the

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44:47

Roundup 177 || Robbie's Cape Buffalo (With His...

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2026/09/30

Robbie and Ashlee are back to discuss the news in September, including Robbie’s harvest of a Cape Buffalo with his grandfather’s rifle, Trump’s Hunting Heritage Executive Order 14429, the Senate Farm Bill Advancing with Major Conservation Provisions, House Natural Resources Wildlife & Fisheries Legislation, Endangered Species Act Regulatory Changes & Litigation including wolves, Prairie Pothole Wetland Easement Policy Change & MoreDo you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or

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57:11

Field Experiences 01 - Sand Forest Journey | Mark...

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2026/09/29

Robbie sits down with Mark Haldane, owner of Zambeze Delta Safaris in Coutada 11, Mozambique, one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world. Mark has been part of one of the greatest wildlife success stories on the planet. From the 24 Lions project to the reintroduction of Cheetah, this is one of many examples of what hunters do for conservation in Africa and this conversation gives you a little bit more insight to what happens on the ground in Africa. This podcast is a very unique podcast

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72:21

Flashback: Is A Rhino Hunt Conservation? Part 1.

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2026/09/25

In this first of a two part series on rhino conservation (one of the most delicate, complex and nuanced areas of conservation) Robbie sits down with the fan favorite Slots Media boys (and newbie Freddie) to discuss Rhino conservation on the ground. This podcastwasrecorded right after a rhino hunt, and just before a lot of fieldwork around Rhino conservation. Robbie wanted to gain their perception and perspective of how they feel about the hunt, generally about Rhino Conservation, BEFORE they spent

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78:22

Episode 676 - Rob Kern || Hunting Narratives Around...

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2026/09/24

Rob Kern, Managing Director of The Hunting Consortium, shares his unique insight from where he sits at the intersection of hunting and conservation. Robdiscusses what happens around the world in hunting and conservation. From ethics to professionalism and beyond, you’ll take something away from this conversation.Check out The Hunting Consortium: https://huntingconsortium.com Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Text us

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44:52

Episode 675 - Gareth Crouch || The Green Frog Of Boots

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2026/09/22

Gareth Crouch of Jim Green Footwear in South Africa - all sourced locally- joins Robbie to talk about the impact of this local, family-owned business from creating a workforce of 100+ individuals and giving back to game rangers in South Africa. Learn more about the brand and check them out online!Check out Jim Green Footwear: https://jimgreenfootwear.co.za/ Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Text us at 601-790-0607

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46:31

Flashback: Cullen Kelly || A Family Tradition Of...

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2026/09/18

Rich Froning, the man synonymous with the CrossFit Games, and Cross Fit as a lifestyle, has switched his entire mindset as a member of The Origins Foundation Family. Raw, authentic, we explore Rich’s transition into a hunter and the intricate details of our heart as hunters during this short and sharp conversation.This conversation specifically dives into the why behind why hunters hunt, especially Rich - asking the question - why do you hunt?Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM

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Episode 674 - Jo King | Investing In The Future

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2026/09/17

Robbie joins Jo King, wife of Ashley King (one of the most storied families in the South African hunting industry), on location at Braeside Safaris. Robbie talks with Jo about her founding of the Winterburg school, the well known school which she transformed from a ramshackle government house into the incredible thing it is today, and all funded by hunters. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Text us at 601-790-0607 with

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Episode 673 - George Warthern | Florida Fish &...

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2026/09/15

Ashlee is joined by George Warthen, CCO of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to discuss their 2025 black bear season, how it differed so drastically from the 2015 season, the science surrounding the tag numbers issued, the harvest reporting data and the changes on the horizon for the 2026 season.Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests

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51:52

Flashback: Rich Froning || Mr. CrossFit Himself

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2026/09/11

Rich Froning, the man synonymous with the CrossFit Games, and Cross Fit as a lifestyle, has switched his entire mindset as a member of The Origins Foundation Family. Raw, authentic, we explore Rich’s transition into a hunter and the intricate details of our heart as hunters during this short and sharp conversation.This conversation specifically dives into the why behind why hunters hunt, especially Rich - asking the question - why do you hunt?Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM

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Episode 672 - Kody Bidwell | Florida’s 2nd Black Bear...

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2026/09/10

Kody Bidwell, who replaced Travis Thompson at All Florida, joins Robbie to talk about the new black bear harvest season out of Florida. This will be the second year of the Florida Black Bear Season and the politics are already at play. Last year, after a crazy controversy where anti hunters bought up a bunch of tags, backfiring into the quota actually going UP this year because of science (a 25% increase!), Robbie and Kody get into the nuances of this second season, with Kody telling us the lay of

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Episode 671 - Mpho Tjianel | South African CITES...

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2026/09/08

Safari Club International Liaison (and South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment alum) Mpho Tjiane, based out of Jo-Burg, South Africa, joins Robbie to talk about recent news in CITES quotas for South Africa. South Africa released their 2026-2027 export quota this week, and Mpho dove into what that means for hunting and conservation. Mpho is the perfect person to explain this, including the context of how we got here because he was in the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and

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44:24

Episode 670 - Million Dollar Sheep

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2026/09/03

There is a thing called the "Governor's Tag" in our wildlife management system. It’s an often expensive tag that is accused to be antithetical to the North American Wildlife Model - because only the rich get to play in that proverbial sand-box. This is why Robbie went to New Mexico to start a documentary around this "Governor's Tag" - there is no better place to do this than in New Mexico. Robbie sits down live with John Mark Matkin, following his three-year journey to hunt New Mexico’s coveted

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45:28

Roundup 176 || Ducks, Elk, Leopards and More

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2026/09/02

Robbie sits down with Kristie Gill, a PhD student out of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, doing her field work in South Africa. Kristie has an incredible journey from an anti hunter to actually becoming PRO hunting and the evolution of her preconceived notions to opening her eyes to the realities of wildlife conservation. This all started with her first visit to South Africa and someone taking the time to explain to her the value of sustainable use of wildlife.Do

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Episode 669 - Kristie Gill | From Anti-Hunting To...

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2026/09/01

Robbie sits down with Kristie Gill, a PhD student out of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, doing her field work in South Africa. Kristie has an incredible journey from an anti hunter to actually becoming PRO hunting and the evolution of her preconceived notions to opening her eyes to the realities of wildlife conservation. This all started with her first visit to South Africa and someone taking the time to explain to her the value of sustainable use of wildlife.Do

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92:14

Flashback: Jenny Lesieutre | Ground Zero For The Wild...

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2026/08/28

Flashback Podcast to March 2025 (Episode 543):There are certain topics in this world that are likely the most controversial - wolves, feral cats, and wild horses. Wild Horses for some reason evoke such emotions that there has been little work done on exposing what is actually going on. We are starting to delve into this topic more and more and there is not greater place to talk about this topic than Nevada. Former Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employee Jenny Lesieutre is now

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54:59

Episode 668 - Dale Lewis | From Poachers To Farmers

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2026/08/27

Robbie sits down with Dale Lewis, founder of COMACO (Community Markets for Conservation). Based in Zambia, Dale used the free market tit tackle a problem at the intersection of snaring, conservation and community upliftment. Dale’s pipeline allows community agricultural products to make their way in to market in exchange for conservation pledges, essentially buying their help in exchange for helping them get their products to market. It’s a genius maneuver that’s working well for everyone, including

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Short Truths 25 || What’s the deal with the...

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2026/08/25

Robbie goes off the cuff about an “election promise” by the federal Labor government suggesting a ban on trophies from 20 different animals, ranging from black bears to giraffes. Australia has already banned the importation of elephant, rhino, and lion trophies, so the basic question one has to ask oneself is: Why? Let’s call it what it is—a cynical and damaging push by the anti-hunter, anti–sustainable-use sector of Australia’s political wing. Learn all about the benefits of hunting and the amazing

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53:30

Are We Managing Elephants Wrong? || The Deep Dive #1

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2026/08/21

In today’s media there are a lot of scientific reports, peer-reviewed science articles, and government gazettes that are long, cumbersome, and frankly difficult to understand. Let’s be honest too, nobody today has time to read those long articles and reports either. So we have decided to help you understand them. We have a new podcast series called The Deep Dive - where we’re taking a really dense scientific document and boiling it down for you so that you can understand it and share it at the bar,

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Episode 667 - The Toll of Owning Rhinos

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2026/08/20

After a 3 week long documentary expedition visiting multiple owners and understanding their plights as it relates to rhino conservation, Robbie sits down with all three of the largest private rhino owners, outside the South African government itself, the first time the three have ever been in the same room. The conversation that ensues covers rhinos, which these three love more than anything, rhino conservation, and what it truly takes from budgets to land to medical, security and beyond to be

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