Afield with Christiana Roussel

Kyle Lybarger: Native Habitat Project, outdoor conservation and protecting native species

In this heartfelt episode of Afield, presented by Gusto Hunting Preserve, host Christiana Roussel sits down with outdoorswoman and content creator Alyssa Hall, better known as Aly from Alabama.From grabbing giant catfish with her bare hands (a Southern tradition known as noodling) to becoming a passionate whitetail hunter, mother, and steward of conservation — Aly shares her journey from suburban life to a faith-filled outdoor lifestyle in Alabama.They dive deep into:What noodling catfish actually

In this episode of Afield, host Christiana Roussel sits down with Commissioner Chris Blankenship, head of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for an in-depth conversation about the future of Alabama’s natural resources and outdoor opportunities.🎙 What you’ll hear in this episode:The debut of brand-new lakefront cottages at Wind Creek State Park 🌊Commissioner Blankenship’s career journey—from game warden on Dauphin Island to leading the state’s conservation effortsThe

In this episode Christiana sits down with Pam Swanner, President of Alabama Blackbelt Adventures. As one of the most popular hunting destinations in the state, Pam shares her passion for the outdoors, explains which hunt she thinks is the perfect hunt for a woman getting into the sport, and why the Belt Belt region’s rich landscape attracts tourism from all over the world.

In this episode of Afield, Christiana sits down with renowned Alabama chef and James Beard semifinalist Rob McDaniel to explore the intersections of food, faith, and conservation. Christiana shares a fun throwback picture of Chef Rob during a live-fire cooking event, after his first Birmingham restaurant, Helen has been a hit, Chef Rob is now diving deep into sustainable seafood with the launch of Bayonet—his new oyster-forward restaurant in Birmingham. As always, this episode isn’t just about

In this premier episode of Afield, presented by Gusto Hunting Preserve, host Cristiana Roussel sits down with acclaimed wildlife artist and Alabama native Vaughan Pursell Spanjer. Broadcasting from the scenic backdrop inside Vaughan's studio at Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama, this conversation weaves together themes of Southern heritage, outdoor living, and creative purpose.Vaughan’s journey begins on a 3,200-acre family property filled with creeks, hills, and hardwoods—an Alabama outdoor