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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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01:46:45

EP85: Wild Mountain Man Dan ↣ The Secret to Eternal...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2026/01/19

Dana Anderson is a hugger, but that's not the only way he's kept life's bubbles from ever going flat. Arguably the funnest person to know, Wild Mountain Man Dan got his nickname for a reason, and we're going to find out here today. From wilderness techniques, lessons about community, and even a run-in or two with the law, Dana shares some truly wild stories in this episode.A huge thank you to Dana for sharing his time with us today!Give him a follow on Instagram and Facebook, and find him at a wild

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01:59:04

EP83: Knowing Our Role in Nature ↣ John Anderson From...

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2026/01/05

From the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the arid environment of Lincoln County, Nevada, John Anderson has spent his life completely immersed in nature. Awarded Nevada Game Warden of the year – Unsurprisingly, John has a bunch of great stories for us today. While many involve him chasing down the bad guys, you might be surprised to learn he wasn't always exactly on the right side of the law himself...A huge thank you again to John for sharing his time and stories with us today. And thanks to

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00:02:00

EP82: Tools for Wild Minds ↣ The Double Breath...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2026/01/01

Part 2) A 2-minute exercise that reduces stress, calms nerves, and increases focus at times when you need it most. That might be on a mountain or ocean, in the bush...even if you hate your boss at work. Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays.Subscribe to us to always be up to date. Even better - share us with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and

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00:02:44

EP81: Tools for Wild Minds ↣ The Double Breath (Setup)

The Wild Dispatch ·

2026/01/01

Part 1) A brief explanation of this quick breathing exercise and its benefits before the actual exercise in the next episode.Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays. Subscribe to us to always be 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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00:06:08

EP80: Some New Tools for the New Year

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/12/29

This is the setup before a two-parter coming out midweek (out Thursday Jan 1st)Happy New Year everybody! In this episode, Robin takes a break from simultaneously seeking both bears and mushrooms to give a quick update. The TLDR is: On top of the normal programming involving chats with the world's wildest people, on occasional Thursdays, there will be a series of mini-episodes offering tools and exercises you can lean on whenever needed.Thanks again for another great year - onto the next one!

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01:03:55

EP79: Xmas at the Methleys ↣ An Interview by Two...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/12/22

Happy holidays everyone! In this festive episode, we turn the tables on our normal format and let two of The Wild Dispatch's biggest (and youngest) fans Interview Robin. Joel and Harry finally get to ask everything they've ever wondered about for the past couple of years. But will they be able to remember their questions with excitement bubbling faster than a Mentos & Diet Coke fountain.A big thank you again to Harry and Joel Methley for doing such a fantastic job of hosting their

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46:55

EP78: 𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆 | Harvesting Michelin-Grade Sea...

The Wild Dispatch ·

2025/12/15

After adventuring through his Viking homeland of Denmark, Ejler Hjorth-Westh returned to Northern California with a backpack full of interesting stories. One of those stories chimed with Robin like a cowbell in a cement mixer. During his travels, Ejler tasted the finest artisanal salt of a maker in Denmark... and was left underwhelmed. Which begs the question: If Pacific sea salt really is better, then why? In this episode, Ejler takes Robin on a mission to hunt down (and taste) what he consi...

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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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11:15

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...

The Wild Dispatch ·

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 ↣...

The Wild Dispatch ·

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...

The Wild Dispatch ·

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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