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Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud

I"m an outdoorist. I thrive on being in the open. I love to make journeys in wild places. I"m passionate about nature as and the skills and knowledge of wilderness bushcraft. I share my experience, perspective and adventures via writing, photography, films and podcasts. I"m the founder of http://frontierbushcraft.com and I make my living by teaching wilderness skills and guiding trips.

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All Episodes

01:09:56

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 91

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/09/02

In this episode I share my top five knots, discuss what makes a good travelling companion, consider teaching in the USA, explain how to relight fire dogs, and reflect on how students have changed over the past 20 years.

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02:11:01

PK Podcast 61: James Steyn – FGASA Scout, Walking...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/08/28

I speak with James Steyn, one of only a handful of guides to hold the elite FGASA Scout qualification. We discuss the art of walking safaris, the rigour of CyberTracker, the evolution of guiding standards, and the skills needed in dangerous game country.

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00:59:35

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 90

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/08/19

In this episode I share where I’d go for a personal canoe trip, compare compass use with natural navigation cues, give advice on reading the weather without tech, reflect on my most beautiful moments in nature, and explain feather stick hand technique.

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02:09:09

PK Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/07/16

Bushcraft instructors Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan join Paul Kirtley to discuss career paths in outdoor education, building a sustainable bushcraft practice, and the value of collaboration in the modern bushcraft community.

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00:37:20

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 89

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, I compare ration packs with bush cooking, share some of my most memorable wildlife encounters, talk about adapting to unfamiliar environments, explore primitive hunting weapons, and explain why I rarely use a knife dangler.

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00:31:44

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 88

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/06/28

Answer to questions about adze use in bushcraft, bow drill hearth lifespan, wood for friction fire, canoe fitness prep, and skills I’m deepening.

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01:34:03

PK Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2025/04/15

Stephan Kesting, experienced outdoorsman and author of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic, joins me to discuss his recent solo canoe expedition in remote northern Canada, including the risks, rewards, and personal insights gained along the way

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01:00:11

PK Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of Bigfoot

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2024/12/23

Les Stroud, known to millions as Survivorman, joins me to talk about an area of backwoods lore and legend that has fascinated him for more than a decade: Bigfoot or Sasquatch.

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01:44:25

PK Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2024/09/30

Mattias Norberg, author of Konsten att Elda, "The Art Of Fire", a highly respected Swedish expert in fire-making and wilderness survival joins this episode of the Paul Kirtley Podcast.

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01:52:04

PK Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2024/08/31

Craig Caudill is Director and Lead Instructor of Nature Reliance School, based in Kentucky, USA. Craig has taught backcountry skills for many years. He’s also a seasoned writer, to date being the author of eight books on backcountry skills and knowledge. It was great to finally record an episode of my podcast with Craig as guest, to learn more about his background and teachings. Craig and I actually share some similar philosophies and it was great to riff on these a bit in this episode too...

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02:10:02

PK Podcast 55: John Rhyder - Woodsman, Naturalist,...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2024/01/25

John Rhyder is a naturalist, writer and highly experienced bushcraft educator. Indeed he was the instructor on the first formal bushcraft course I took many years ago. John is passionate about wildlife tracking and is currently the only person in northern Europe certified as Senior Tracker under the Cybertracker system.

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00:35:56

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 87

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2023/11/30

Answers to questions about when to upgrade a Small Forest Axe, recommended thread for both fixing gear and fishing line, the expected lifespan of a Bahco Laplander saw, and why do my podcasts play too fast? (Press play, you’ll see they don’t BTW)

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00:49:19

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 86

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2023/11/18

Answers to your questions about collaborations with other bushcrafters, the place for larger knives, machetes and parangs, alternative knots to square lashings and what are the best materials to look for in a firesteel or ferro rod?

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02:04:46

PK Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2022/12/21

Dave Holder is a wilderness living skills instructor and wilderness guide based in Canada. He is also a TV survival consultant, being the main survival and safety consultant on the Alone show on The History Channel. In this conversation we gain insights into long-term survival situations, psychological factors for success, skillsets required, equipment, nutrition and more.

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00:44:21

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 85

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2021/11/25

I answer questions about water purification for self-propelled journeys such as back-packing and bike-packing. I also answer a question about an often misunderstood or ignored area of navigation related to magnetic variation and the necessary compass adjustments.

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00:49:43

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 84

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2021/11/11

In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions about forest access and fire rules, how to deal with kit and clothing getting wet, and suggestions for setting up tarp lines at head height, along with some thoughts on knot repertoire.

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00:31:47

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 83

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2021/09/19

In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer questions on getting fit for backpacking, keeping leather boots in good condition when out for a while and which is my go-to bivvy bag.

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00:49:17

#AskPaulKirtley Episode 82

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2021/08/05

In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley I answer quetsions about whether I will ever write a book, why some ferro rods or firesteels don’t work very well, and whether my bushcraft philosophy has changed over the years…

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02:15:26

PK Podcast 53: Dr Theresa Emmerich Kamper On...

Paul Kirtley"s Soundcloud ·

2021/07/30

Theresa Emmerich Kamper, PhD., Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and author of Determining Prehistoric Skin Processing Technologies, has over 25 years of experience in prehistoric skin tanning and clothing construction. Everything you wanted to know about tanning but were afraid to ask.

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01:27:50

PK Podcast 52: John Boe On His PTSD, Finding Solace...

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2021/04/17

A candid discussion with British military veteran John Boe, about his experiences suffering with PTSD, finding solace in the woods and transitioning to a successful second career as a bushcraft instructor.

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