In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Nate Kouhana, a former Green Beret and the founder of Anthem Snacks, a premium meat snack company. Nate's journey takes us from his military service to his move to Montana where we'll explore his passion for the outdoors and his mission as an entrepreneur. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠BioProtein Technology⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠DiamondBack Truck Covers⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Firecracker Farm⁠⁠: Code “Fieldcraft” for 15% off first...

Join Doc Jones, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Med, as he hosts this episode featuring Greg Lapin, Fieldcraft Survival's Head Professor of Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg shares insights into his background and extensive experience in law enforcement, unveiling the unique journey that led him to embrace a lifestyle centered around Jiu-Jitsu. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠BioProtein Technology⁠: Code "Fieldcraft" for $30 off the BioPro+ HGH Product ⁠⁠DiamondBack Truck...

This week's podcast is a recap of the Advanced Survival Experience held in Ware Shoals, SC. This is the first time the course has been offered through Fieldcraft Survival and the host, Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives, joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela, to share important lessons learned and more. Eastland assumed the role of "Chief Dogwood" and the event was driven by an eco-tourism scenario. The two discuss group dynamics, leadership, the evolution of...

Join Bryan Ray, a former Special Forces veteran with 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, as he discusses his journey from military life to his current role as the Institutional and Government Sales lead at H.V.M.N. - Health Via Modern Nutrition. In this podcast, Bryan shares his insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving excellence, drawing from his vast global experiences and passion for improving performance. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠DiamondBack Truck...

Lt. Col. Freddie Blish has an incredible history of military service and involvement in the firearms community. Coming from a family of fighting men dating back to the 17 century, Blish served in the USMC for 24 years. He has worked for Aimpoint, Robar, and GUNSITE academy. Blish joins Kevin Estela who he recommended for the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation scholarship and the two discuss flag etiquette, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation firearms trainers, firearms, as well as their ongoing...

Dr. Ian Reight returns in this week's podcast with Kevin Estela. Reight is a trauma surgeon in Maine who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. The two discuss common injuries from outdoor activities that include cold exposure, venomous bites, "minor surgery", and more. Dr. Reight's first podcast generated many follow up questions that are presented in this one. Sponsors and Affiliates: DiamondBack Truck Covers: 10% off for all first-responders & military & 0%...

In this week's podcast, retired LEO, Tactical Driving Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Trainer David Blalock joins Kevin Estela in studio. Blalock served as a police officer before joining Gryphon Group in Maxton, NC. He is currently working on starting up a new company for LEO training called the Toa Group. The two discuss Blalock's career, the nuances of technical driving, training gaps and potential new training opportunities with mobility as the focus. Sponsors and...

Dr. Jason Piccolo is a foremost expert in international and domestic human trafficking. He has a career spanning decades in various law enforcement and military service. In this podcast, Kevin Estela and Piccolo discuss the crisis at the southern border as well as the issues the entire country faces. They go over the steps the average person can take if they suspect criminal activity in their neighborhood. Piccolo and Estela also discuss the problems with groomers and how they can manipulate...

In this episode, Greg Lapin, Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Head Professor of Fieldcraft Survival, sits down with Black Belt Professor and Owner of Electric North Jiu Jitsu academy, Greg Anderson, to discuss all things jiu jitsu. They delve into its significance in fostering mental resilience, as well as exclusive insights into the exciting developments at Fieldcraft Survival's new Jiu Jitsu academy and a sneak peek into the curriculum meticulously crafted by Greg Anderson for Electric North. Greg...

Mary Forgues joins Kevin Estela for this podcast about surviving violent crime. In November 2019, Mary was assaulted in her own home and fought off her attacker. She provides detailed analysis of the event along with lessons learned and how she used the event to propel her into becoming a scenario-based training instructor for Where Our Families Train and am emergency dispatcher. Mary can be reached at [email protected] and on instagram @everythingabout.mary Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠:...

Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that inspires youth through adventure learning and participation in expeditions. Despite facing personal challenges, including a lymphoma diagnosis in 2022, he continues to embark on extreme...

Rich Barnes, CEO and founder of Slumber Sleep Inc, discusses the realm of hemp-infused sleep aids and wellness solutions. Join this dialogue as Mike Glover and Rich unveil the synergy between advanced science and consumer products, revolutionizing natural sleep enhancements through minor cannabinoids. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first...

Ernest Langdon is best known for his company's custom work on Beretta shotguns and pistols. He is a world-class shooter and custom gunsmith who finds ways to improve the performance of some of the most popular firearm platforms. On this podcast, @estelawilded and Ernest discuss modifications to the Beretta 92 series of pistols, Ernest's background as a Marine Scout Sniper Instructor, the semi-auto shotgun and how to use it with red dot sights and ammunition carriers. Sponsors and...

Jim A-10 Miller has the most wins in the UFC and he joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Miller is a BJJ Blackbelt, hunter, homesteader, and MMA legend. The two discuss the path from amateur to professional fighter, their connection with Montana Knife Company, some of Miller's greatest wins in the octagon, hunting in the mid-Atlantic, and Miller's cookbook. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for...

Rob Gearing is the Owner of Spartan Precision Incorporated. Gearing is an avid hunter, fisherman, and world traveler. He has a background in engineering, mountaineering, and he has combined his technical knowledge to create the lightest, most versatile, and most functional bipods around. Gearing and Estela discuss hunting in the US as well as the UK, common friends, essential gear, and more in this podcast. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic...

Major General Ed Mechenbier served 44 years in the USAF. He was imprisoned in the Hanoi Hilton and was a prisoner of war for 5 years 8 months and 4 days. He was an Air Force Academy Graduate and one of the "Kissinger 20". He is featured in the book "Life on a 5 Dollar Bet". Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchase ⁠⁠Vertx⁠⁠: Code...

Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the Ranger Regiment for 15 and a half years where he deployed to combat 15 times in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2002-2012 as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle...

Bob Certain, a former B-52 Navigator-Bombardier and Vietnam War POW, recounts his 101 days of incarceration as a prisoner of war. Discover how he survived enemy capture and his transition to becoming an Air Force Chaplain, inspiring others through faith and resilience. Link to full bio: Veteran Tributes Colonel Bill Austin II, a former U.S. Air Force Capt. fighter pilot recounts surviving 80 combat missions in North Vietnam, and spending 5 years as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton....

Erick Gelhaus is Kevin Estela's guest on the podcast this week. Erick is a former law enforcement officer of 29 years and Army veteran. He was Kevin's primary instructor and rangemaster at GUNSITE and he is the man behind Cougar Mountain Solutions training. Erick is a red dot pistol instructor, shotgun afficionado, and instructor of instructors. The two share memories from training together, discuss firearms history and use, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription...

Maggie Fisher is the wife of former prisoner of war Ken Fisher. Maggie is a military veteran and one of the women who fought for better treatment of American P.O.W.s in Vietnam while holding down the homestead. Maggie shares her memories of life without her husband, being resilent, and tackling problems one day at a time. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel...

Founder and Owner of Range Meal Bars, Zach Hein, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Hein started Range Meal Bars when he wanted to create a calorie dense food for backpacking and outdoor pursuits. Estela has used these bars as emergency food rations in various conditions and swears by them. The two discuss the process of building a business from a small cottage industry to a nation-wide business. Hein explains how to add calories to your backcountry meals, his...

Colonel Leon "Lee" Ellis is a retired USAF pilot and former prisoner of war in Vietnam at the Hanoi Hilton. Ellis is the author of multiple books on leadership and overcoming hardship. In this podcast, Ellis describes punching out over Vietnam, the conditions in prison, and life after his release. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first...

Survival Instructor and adventurer Reuben Bolieu and Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela discuss their common backgrounds, training, and travel. Reuben has been an instructor with Randall's Adventure Training, a knife designer, and a professional writer and photographer. He has traveled to over 60 countries and explored many ecosystems. The two discuss wilderness travel, foreign travel, photography tips and how to become an industry writer. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off...

Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina for a podcast about traditional gear, travel, the great outdoors and the classics. Polaski is a US Army Veteran, Overlander, fan of 80s movies, and a bushcrafter. He runs a business specializing in everyday carry accessories made from bridle leather, 1000 Denier Cordura nylon, and with field-tested designs. Polaski has helped Estela with teaching land navigation classes as an assistant instructor...

Jordan Jonas of ALONE fame joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival in this week's podcast. Jonas describes his background living with an indigenous tribe in Russia  as well as the process of learning skills that ultimately helped him win the $500,000 grand prize. On the show, Jonas hunted a 900 pound moose, caught fish under the ice with a net, killed a wolverine with his bare hands, and showcased bushcraft skills in expert fashion. Jonas currently provides extended wilderness learning...