Beau Martino is a rock climbing Dirtbag turned online sensation for his funny and outrageous outdoor videos. His TikTok and Instagram sketches have become so popular in the rock climbing community that Climbing.com even published an article about him. Living out of his old Subaru Forester, Beau shares the struggles of being a dirtbag; what dating life is like during COVID; the humor of becoming a climbing celebrity; and the behind-the-scenes of his most viral video creations. WILDERTAINMENT...

Sgt. Gregory Hudson is a Search & Rescue Technician based out of Ontario, Canada. SAR Techs, comparable to U.S. Air Force PJ's, are Elite Military Members of the Canadian Royal Air Force who's job it is to deploy out of planes and helicopters to aid individuals in distress in remote Canadian locations. In this episode, Gregory and Vince dive into the SAR Tech Pipeline which includes: multiple Wilderness Survival phases; a Scuba Diving phase, a Paramedic phase; a Mountaineering phase; and...

Outdoor Educator, Matthew Kelly, teaches us the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace so that we may minimize our environmental footprint in the wilderness. As a NOLS Wilderness First Responder, and a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiker, Chewy has seen all kinds of environmentally uneducated scumbags. In this episode, he shares his pro tips on how to: Plan Ahead and Prepare; Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces; Dispose of Waste Properly; Leave What You...

For this episode, fans wrote in to ask Cody and Vince some deep Rescue Swimmer questions. Tune in as they discuss why rescue swimmers are always in demand; the best stations in the Coast Guard; how to hoist spinal injured survivors; the effects of COVID on bootcamp; and how to join the RSM team. Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio,...

Ryan Foguth won the Rookie of the Year Award while competing in the 120 mile AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. This highly underrated race is the longest non-stop river canoe race in North America where contestants are pushed so hard they never even stop to pee, thus urinating on themselves while paddling.  The "NASCAR of Michigan" as they call it. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the paddles strokes which no one seems to know; teaches you HOW to efficiently maneuver a canoe; and...

SPECIAL EPISODE: Cody and Vince are guests on the renown ONES READY Podcast run by a team of Air Force PJ's. Listen as they break down The Guardian and the movie's alternate ending; the differences between Rescue Swimmer and Pararescue Jumper Missions; and the secrets behind the day-to-day life of Elite Military careers. Rescue Swimmer Mindset | Episode 62 Watch on RSM's YouTube HERE and on the ONES READY YouTube Channel HERE. NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you?...

In today's episode of the podcast Cody breaks down The Hero Factory, The Untold Story of Helicopter Rescue Swimmer School by Stephen Gonzalez.  NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go to the Coast Guard...

Rob Alexander, is an ex-Marine Drill Sergeant Company Commander in Paris Island, South Carolina. As an officer supervising the leaders of Marine Boot Camp and its Recruits, he was responsible for commanding an entire Regimen of several hundred men.   Rob Alexander, is an ex-Marine Drill Sergeant Company Commander in Paris Island, South Carolina. As an officer supervising the leaders of Marine Boot Camp and its Recruits, he was responsible for commanding an entire Regimen of several hundred...

Tyler Gaenzle, is an ex-Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer now turned Air Force Pararescue Jumper. In this episode, Tyler shares the mindset required to complete two of the military's hardest selection programs, compares the challenges of both schools and reveals his experience carrying out the PJ mission on his deployment to Somalia. Tyler also tells his incredible Search & Rescue story where he saved the life of his fellow Flight Mechanic by creating a body belay with a rope and...

Cody reveals the breaking news that he's making his grand return as a Rescue Swimmer/AST in the Coast Guard. On this episode, Cody and Vince discuss the odd process of rejoining the military after years in civilian life. NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. 20% of all donations go to the Coast Guard Foundation to help CG families in need. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment...

Josh Latuka is a prior Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school candidate turned Scuba Diving instructor and Fixed Wing Pilot. In this episode, Josh shares his solo journey on the 750 mile race from Washington to Alaska on a non-motorized boat with NO prior sailing experience. He discusses the struggles of long distance ocean travel on his tiny water craft which eventually led to a rescue by the Canadian Coast Guard. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give...

New guest, Corey Thrift, is an Active Duty Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Jacksonville, Florida. In today's episode Cody talks with Corey about their time stationed together in the old Coast Guard Airmen program, a few of his search and rescue cases in South Florida and what he's doing now to train future elite military athletes.  Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the...

New guest, Bradley Pigage, is an Active Duty 1st Class Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Kodiak, Alaska. I this episode, Bradley, Vince and Cody discuss the challenges of Search & Rescue missions in the Bering Sea, the Arctic and Helicopter's launches from Coast Guard boats. They also discuss the ruggedness of Alaska living, Kodiak Bear attacks, Seal Hunter rescues, Helicopter Crashes and the old Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer school.  Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at...

Thru hikers, Archie Sanchez & Matthew Kelly, share their journeys on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & the Appalachian Trail (AT). As gritty outdoorsmen, they discuss the struggles of long term wilderness journeys, the challenges of the 1,700 mile Triple Crown Hike, Naked Hike Day and backcountry murders. Vince, Archie & Matthew also share tales of National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go...

New guest, Jeff Jorgensen, is a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the US NAVY currently stationed in Guam. Jeff is also a former instructor of Navy Rescue Swimmer school. In this episode, Jeff, Vince and Cody discuss tsunami rescues in Japan; parachute disentanglements; the mindset of Rescue Swimmer candidates and how to effectively teach them throughout the pipeline. Lastly, they go over the differences in the missions of Navy VS Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers. Watch on YouTube...

Cody and Vince engage in a heated debate about whether or not Swimming Form truly matters. After hearing Cody's RSM Podcast #34 labelled "Swim Form Doesn't Matter," Vince takes the gloves off and decides to go to war with Sir. Cody TheFormHatter in an attempt to educate him on the consequences of poor swimming technique. Listen to learn tricks and tips to increase your swimming movement and abilities. Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on...

Rock Climber & Trail Runner, Cody Wright, tells his horrifying Mountain Lion story which occurred while camping in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. As seasoned outdoorsmen, Vince and Cody also share their tales of close encounters with bears and rattle snakes as well as the challenges of wilderness living such as during National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) expeditions. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast...

Jesse Andreini is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer candidate currently in the "Annex X" program at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. In this episode, Jesse, Cody and Vince discuss what it's  like to train for Rescue Swimmer school in 2020 and the changes that have occurred in modern day Boot Camp and Elite Military Programs . Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast...

Two renowned New Zealand Mountaineers, Liam Pyott and Cameron Jardell, tell their story of falling 6 stories down an ice crevasse without a rope on an expedition up Mt. Aspiring. This is their incredible Wilderness Survival story. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go to the Coast Guard Foundation to help...

In today’s episode, we get back to the origins of the podcast with Cody as the solo host diving deep into strength training and aerobic conditioning. Last week, after browsing the Rescue Swimmer Reddit page, Cody stumbled on a post about over training for PST scores and not focusing enough on strength. After reading that question on the episode, he goes through a series of topics to answer it. Cody also covers what a typical workout week is for him going into winter. Want Cody to coach...

Gina Panuzzi is a Coast Guard Flight Mechanic Veteran who's body was torn apart during a helicopter crash in the mountains of Utah. This is her incredible Wilderness Survival story. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go to the Coast Guard Foundation to help CG families in need. ⁣⁣...

New guest, Brandon Deckard, is a Air Force PJ. In this episode, Brandon, Cody and Vince discuss the missions and the training of Air Force PJ's as well as Boot Camp, Search & Rescue and just general Special Forces Operations. Watch on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go to the Coast Guard Foundation to help CG...

The FIRST EPISODE of the Wildertainment Podcast with your host Vinny 2 Crocs! Join Vince as he discusses a gnarly helicopter rescue swimmer incident and the very first wilderness adventure story on the podcast: Waking up next to a Bear. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go to the Coast...

Nutritionist and Outdoor Fitness Expert, Casey Smith, discusses the best diet to survive the cold waters of Navy Seals BUDS; the best breakfast, protein shakes and recovery foods for athletes;  and what not to eat in our modern grocery stores. Discount Code COLDWATER to Save $20 on Nutrition DNA Test. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all...

In this episode, Vince and Cody discuss Rescue Swimmers' use of pressure points on combative/non-compliant survivors, how to perform underwater sneak attacks on panicking individuals, rock/ice climbing, and gender neutral pronouns in the Navy Seals.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣  Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go...