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The Wild Dispatch

From world-record-breaking expeditions to traditional hide-tanning techniques: The Wild Dispatch explores the many different 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 all-out owl-hooting celebration of the skills and traditions that got us here

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132:46

EP77: Bleeped and Blurred ↣ Wyatt Black from Alone...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/12/08

Many people would shudder at the thought of living in complete isolation through sub-arctic winter. But for Wyatt Black, it's how he finally managed to accept the darkest corners of his past. In this episode, Wyatt spills all about his time on season 10 of the Alone show. All the while maintaining his trademark positive and often laugh-out-loud attitude towards addiction, recovery, and mental health. There's also some fantastic memories growing up in the boonies, hunting, trapping, etc, that ...

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132:12

EP76: Stephen Klinger ↣ Doing Whitewater Rapids the...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, Robin talks with Stephen Klinger, an Alaskan at his happiest when perched on the jagged edge of self-annihilation. He tests these boundaries aboard his inflatable jet boat, which is capable of maneuvering its way UP raging rapids. Sometimes this is to gain access to incredible hunting grounds; other times it’s simply being the first human to ever reach a river’s glacial lake by boat. This episode is packed full of wild stories, including many close calls, hunting / fishing ad...

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EP75: A Big (Turkey & Mushroom Themed) Thank You

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/11/17

In this episode, Robin takes a pit stop mid mushroom/turkey hunt to say an enormous thank you for joining us on this podcasting adventure. Thank you to all the amazing guests and listeners! Thank you for every download, for every good review, and for every recommendation to a friend you've given... And for every guest who's shown up with their wild stories. The Wild Dispatch continues to grow because of you all: our ever-growing group of Dispatchlings ;) ----------------- Subscribe to this po...

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90:29

EP74: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Bowhunting Antelope ↣ Fred Hammer...

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2025/11/10

In this episode, Robin, Fred Hammer, and Robin Gratz spend three action-packed days trying to land an African monster. This is no small feat. Historically South Africa has always been packed with high caliber apex predators: Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, hyenas, packs of African wild dogs etc. As a result antelope have developed an incredible skill-set that helps to keep them alive. So, getting close with a bow in hand is sometimes laughably difficult. Nevertheless they manage to close the dista...

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100:52

EP73: The Dick Proenneke Pancakes Episode ↣...

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2025/11/03

The legend of Dick Proenneke lives on through the footage he captured and the stories he journaled. But we were also surprised to discover his sourdough starter also lives on to this day. So, what better way to celebrate a life-lived-wild than with sourdough pancakes made from Dick Proenneke's sourdough starter? In this episode, Robin and his wife Hanneke, sit down with the caretakers of Dick's cabin for 19 years: K Shubeck and Monroe Robinson. Sharing some of their fondest memories of Dick, ...

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42:01

EP72: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Spearfishing in NorCal ↣ Larry...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, Robin and Larry take advantage of the year's calmest ocean and go for an adventure underwater. A big thank you to Larry for sharing his time, patience, and knowledge about these parts of the Pacific ocean. ----------------- Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share us with a friend who loves the outdoors. Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

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112:13

EP71: Nathan Olsen ↣ Winning Alone S12: African...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/10/13

In this Episode, Robin and Nathan dive deep into everything Alone Season 12 in South Africa. This one has a bunch of entertaining and sometimes emotional stories: From memories of growing up under Larry Dean Olsen, a legendary figure in the wilderness arena, to applying his lessons in the semi-deserts of Alone, South Africa... From extremely close encounters with exotic animals, to the heavily documented benefits of wilderness therapy (And the way it helped Nathan win Alone). This one is a re...

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96:36

EP70: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Chasing Tuna ↣ Dennis, Jim,...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/09/29

In this episode, Robin and regular guest Dennis McKiver head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of Tuna... They catch up on recent Stories and test their mettle against some rough seas... but who will crack first? As promised, there will be an extra sprinkling of 'Field Notes' episodes over the coming months. Far too many adventures, both big and small, are clogging up The Wild Dispatch HQ's hard drives, so in an effort to avoid taking a mountain of untold tales to the grave, there will be ...

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85:41

EP69: Naude Dreyer ↣ Wrestling Seals in the Name of...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/09/22

In this episode, Robin chats with Naude Dreyer – co founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia. Naude shares some incredible stories from the rugged Namibian coastline, seal rescues, rabies shots, and many other animal encounters from the ocean. From the adrenaline-pumping chases across sandy beaches to the innovative techniques he helped develop to save entangled marine life, Naude's journey is one of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a healthier ocean. Get ready to be captivated w...

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113:14

EP68: Bonus Episode ↣ Getting Pumped for Elk Season...

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2025/09/08

Right now in the US it's that magical time of year when the elk mating season descends into a full-bore rut-mode. It's also a time when (some would say) foolish individuals pick up their bows and arrows and do their best to challenge 900lb animals to a close quarters fight. This is an episode of The Hunting Stories Podcast –Robin and friends take a minute to reminisce about the bowhunting adventures of September 2024. There’s highs, lows, funny bathroom mishaps, multiple successes and a whole...

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122:09

EP67: Jermaine Hodge ↣ Talking (to) Elk at a...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/09/01

In this Episode, Jermaine Hodge shares his experiences and insights from the world of elk hunting. He discusses the importance of preparation, the challenges of archery, and the lessons learned from mistakes made in the field. The conversation emphasizes the significance of fitness, understanding animal behavior, and the art of calling elk. Jermaine encourages hunters to challenge themselves and seize opportunities, highlighting that success often comes from a combination of hard work, strate...

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126:14

EP66: Dug North ↣ Surviving Alone in South Africa

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/08/18

In this episode Robin chats with Dug North about his experiences on the latest season of The Alone Show - the first time ever in Africa. (Final is live on History Channel this Thursday Aug 21st 2025). Dug is a person of a great many talents, blessed with laser focus and the wild enthusiasm it takes to become skilled at something very quickly. A creative and maker on many levels, and armed with a sharp sense of humor, it's easy to see why they invited him onto the show. In this episode R...

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141:52

EP65: Hunting Answers From Our Ancestors ↣ Tony Fair...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/08/04

Today we dive deep into the world of ancient culture with Tony Fair —A guy obsessed with figuring out how our ancestors managed to both scrape a living and create a bunch of rock art at the same time. In this episode, we explore the intricate connections between nature, history, and art as Tony shares his experiences of discovering ancient petroglyphs (plus the occasional mushroom) and the stories they tell. Growing up on the run from the law, It was Tony's unconventional childhood that...

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121:52

EP64: Living With Lions, Elephants and Guerilla...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/07/21

Today We are traveling across the world and back in time to Namibia in the South West of Africa... 300 miles from the nearest grocery store, Lyn and Mike Methley raised their family while helping to build the first road through the area in the 1960’s. They lived side by side with the lions, impala, crocodiles and the enormous, but sadly extinct, desert elephants. Living close to the Northern border with Angola, they also had more than a few encounters with guerrilla fighters during a particul...

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EP63: Wild-Boar Headcheese ↣ A Culinary Adventure...

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2025/07/07

Back in Episode 11 Ejler shared some memories of farm life on the rural island of Bonholm, Denmark. One story that really struck a chord was the existence of a food called Head-cheese, a magical substance created from the boiled remains of whatever comes out of the head of a pig. Never one to turn down a challenge, Robin provided the head of a wild boar the very next chance he had to harvest one. In this Episode Robin and Ejler reminisce about the sequence of events that brought them to the m...

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135:21

EP62: Riaan Manser ↣ Stories From a Record-Breaking...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/06/23

Today we are sitting down with writer and modern day explorer Riaan Manser. His adventurous journey began the day he decided to quit his job and go for a bike ride... around the entire continent of Africa. This was done without backup, and before personal gps and smartphones were in public circulation. Riaan has since become the holder of numerous world records: first to ride 42000km around Africa, first to lap the islands of Madagascar and Iceland in his kayak, and first to row from Morocco ...

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119:10

EP61: Sourdough & Survival ↣ The Dick Proenneke Story...

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2025/06/09

In this Episode Robin takes a seat with Monroe Robinson - author of 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' to chat all things wilderness living in Alaska: The relentless nature of maintaining a homestead and your gear in such a harsh environment, building a greater connection with nature and the sometimes tragic consequences that come with it. A big thankyou again to Monroe for sharing his time today. You can hear more of Monroe's personal story in EP43. You can also find Monroe's fan...

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88:23

EP60: Too Close for Comfort ↣ Experiencing the Rut...

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2025/05/26

The fallow deer rut is an all-bows-blazing non-stop action-packed month that's firmly marked in every South African bowhunter's calendar (ep 59's Jandre Strydom included). It's a magical time that testosterone in the fallow population bubbles over and the thickets of the Eastern Cape descend into mating season mayhem. This episode we follow Robin (and friends) as we experience this phenomenon for the first time. A big thank you again to William from Wellington farms, and Callum from Kudu Hunt...

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EP59: Jandre Strydom ↣ Chasing Protein and Dopamine...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/05/12

An immensely talented bowhunter-spearfisherman from South Africa –Jandre has been honing his skills since the age of 5. Wherever you're from, when it comes to sourcing protein, there’s an easy way, and there’s hard way… Then there’s Jandre’s way. An anomaly in the South African hunting community, Jandre hikes many kilometers deep into the mountains to areas with no roads, and no backup. Although he’s harvested many African animals with his bow that would make a talented rifle-hunter blush,...

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EP58: Lama Nasser-Gammett ↣ Embracing the...

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2025/04/28

Lama Nasser-Gammett and her husband Matthew are owners of The Forest People, and supply a large area of the Mendocino coast with cultivated mushrooms. Building their business from the ground up at a time when there was very little information available, they taught themselves exactly how to make mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment. Chefs and natural grocery stores appreciate their attention to details, knowing it’s the little things that make a great looking and better tasting ...

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