He had his credit card compromised and attempted identity theft. Now he teaches others the secrets hackers use to compromise your security.   TJ Bettles put his computer training into high gear and learned all the tricks and tactics cyber thieves use to compromise your security and applies his knowledge through his ethical hacking company, White Hat Cyber Security Solutions.  Just like in the 1992 Robert Redford movie “Sneakers” companies around the world will employ White Hat Security...

If you hunt, or eat meat, this podcast should be considered essential listening if you to ensure you are eating the best meat possible.  Jeff Senger left a fast paced high paying job in the world of accounting to pursue his passion for both domestic and wild game meat.  Jeff is a Ted Talk alumni and runs Sanguda Custom Meat Packers as well as Modest Meats in Edmonton Alberta.  Jeff is by far one of the most passionate and knowledge people I have ever talked to on the topic of meat.  His...

Feeling dissatisfied with his life, Christopher Lee left his cushy job with a prestigious hotel to pursue a career as a special forces Green Beret Medical Sergeant.  Now, Chris uses everything he has learned from pushing himself to the extreme to help others achieve success in their lives through his company Top Tier Performance Coaching.    Listen as Chris distils his experiences and hard earned life lessons in Silvercore Podcast 101.     Instagram...

Andrew Arrabito is larger than life in most every way.  From humble beginnings of extreme hardship and loss, Andrew has been able to use adversity to calibrate himself towards success.   Not many people would view Navy Seal BUDS training as “fun”, but Andrew’s positive perspective has allowed him to excel and nearly everything he sets his mind to.     Andrews drive and determination, loyalty and friendship and unique leadership style have resulted in the premier knife company, Half Face...

Silvercore Podcast, behind the scenes. We asked for your questions and feedback and were blown away by the response. Nothing was off limits and every comment and question that was asked by the Silvercore Podcast audience and past guests was answered on this special 100th episode. This is an inside look into the inner workings of Silvercore, the podcast, the challenges and successes we have seen and what our aspirations for the future are.   Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey...

To quote past Silvercore Podcast guest Shaun Taylor, “Seb Lavoie is a true leader”. Seb spent his career protecting others both in Canada’s military and as Sgt. Major of of the BC RCMP Emergency Response Team and he continues the role of protector through the private and public work he does helping others aspire to be their best. This is a powerful episode where Seb and Travis have a candid discussion on mental health, progressive leadership, overcoming fear, handling panic, why Seb left the...

Lt. Col. David Grossman, renowned author of “On Killing” and “On Combat” has teamed up with Linda Miller and Keith Cunningham, trainers of professional marksman at Canada’s prestigious MilCun Training Centre, to write the much anticipated “On Hunting”.   The book On Hunting draws from ecology, philosophy, and anthropology and is sprinkled with campfire stories which appeals to hunters and non-hunters alike.    On Hunting shows that the need for hunting for both mankind as well as the wild...

Mark Kenyon, renowned conservationist, host of the massively popular Wired To Hunt podcast, author, angler, hunter and resident Whitetail guy at Meateater talks about his journey as a hunter, father and husband.   Mark is a true ambassador in the outdoors world and humbly leads through though his actions and example and embraces the virtues of a modern day stoic.   Mark explores what success means to him personally, as a business man and as a hunter and shares his inner thoughts for others to...

Do aliens exist How can you change your frequency The power of mediation Adapting successfully to rapidly changing world  The role of A.I.    John Sanei is a 4 time bestselling author, co-host of The Expansive podcast, keynote speaker and future strategist.  John has been helping others learn to be adaptable and resilient so that they may thrive in an ever changing world.    This is a great episode of the Silvercore Podcast which delves into how our perceptions today can affect what we can...

The BC grizzly bear hunt, indigenous hunting, federal gun bans and much more. Nothing is off limits in this information packed episode of the Silvercore Podcast with BC Wildlife Federation executive director Jesse Zeman. Jesse is an incredibly informed and articulate advocate for conservation. Jesse shares his thoughts on the future of hunting and provides actionable steps that everyone can utilize for the betterment of our shared resources.   BC Wildlife Federation: https://bcwf.bc.ca/...

Like many people, Zachary Hanson was tired of the day to day grind.  Feeling disillusioned with his life trajectory as an artificial intelligence expert, and yearning for a deeper connection with the natural environment Zach dove head first into simplifying his life.  Moving to a remote town in Idaho, population 35, Zach learned to hunt, trap and has written the book Turning Feral which documents his journey.     If you have ever fantasized what it would be like to live a more self reliant...

Join us as we sit down with Jesse Reardon, a seasoned outdoorsman and former cameraman for renowned hunter Jim Shockey. Hear about the exciting adventures and challenges Jesse faced while filming hunts in remote locations around the world. From being face to face with an African lion, or charged by a hippo, to tracking big game throughout North America, Jesse shares his expertise and passion for the outdoors. Tune in for an enlightening and entertaining conversation about hunting, fishing,...

Get ready for an exciting and informative episode of the Silvercore Podcast with Joel Struthers, author and former member of the French Foreign Legion. In this episode, Travis Bader sits down with Joel to discuss his time in the Legion and his experiences as a private military contractor. With a background in flying helicopters and operating his own company, Raven Hill Risk Control, Joel has plenty of interesting stories to share.    Follow Joel and purchase his books Appel and Civil with...

Due to the seriousness of the bill and the nefarious way it is is being introduced, this is a special episode outside of the regular release schedule which should be shared widely and discussed.  Travis Bader of Silvercore.ca, Daniel Fritter of Calibremag.ca and Nicolas Johnson of TheGunBlog.ca give an unvarnished update on the current Canadian gun ban under bill C-21.  Spoiler, there is reason to be optimistic.     Form...

ATI set out to make the absolute best rifle scopes in the world and pulled out all the stops with their Tangent Theta line.   Travis Bader chats with ATI’s VP of Sales about their company culture, passion for perfection and what it takes to make top shelf optics used the world over.   ATI is the distributor of other fine products including Elcan, SAI Optics, Tenebraex and...

Travis Bader and Paul Ballard have a fireside chat in a hunting lodge, recounting the many lessons learned from past hunts in the remote Canadian wilderness.   This episode is designed to be a primer for those who are interested in broadening their remote back country adventures and to act as a resource for everyone to ask questions and share their knowledge in the comments section.    ____   Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4     Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U    Other...

Jennifer Gadbois is a registered Canadian lobbyist and managing director of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA).  Travis and Jenn discuss the planned firearms prohibitions, handgun "freeze" and issues of importance to businesses and individuals alike.   https://www.csaaa.org/ https://www.instagram.com/csaaa.official/ https://www.instagram.com/jenndvc/     _____     Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4     Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U    Other Training...

Casey Braam is a passionate hunter, angler, artist and conservationist.  Travis and Casey discuss the meateater gnome shirt,  Fenn's treasure, hunting in Haida Gwaii, bear hunting tactics and some deeper topics about life, death and what it means to "work for a living".  https://www.instagram.com/cabraam https://www.instagram.com/caseybraammurals https://www.facebook.com/ArtByCaseyBraam/      ____   Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4     Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U...

Sachin Latti hit an all time low and knew he needed to make a change in his life.  Going all in, he began running 100 km marathons to raise money for veterans and  is now on track to run across Canada with the goal of breaking the world record in 2025!   This is an inspirational story in the making which you can be a part of.  Watch or listen to this episode, share it with others and follow Sachin on social media, his website and learn how you can be part of this amazing piece of Canadian...

Shaun Taylor spent his time in the Canadian army as a sniper, pathfinder and in Canada’s elite special forces Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2).  This is an inspirational episode, exploring what it takes to operate at the highest level and how to turn adversity and failure into wins.   https://www.instagram.com/shauntaylors/    https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwalks2022/   _____     Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4     Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U    Other Training...

Travis Bader's long time friend Jason Budd returns to the Silvercore Podcast to discuss wilderness survival.  Travis and Jase recount stories of past mishaps and lessons they have learned from them.  Jase provides insight tempered with his experience as a professional soldier, fire fighter and mountain guide.    Mentioned in this...

Author and retired police Use of Force Expert Al Arsenault discusses what it takes to street proof your martial arts.    Travis Bader speaks with Al Arsenault about his new book “Comprehensive Joint Locking Techniques for Law Enforcement” and what led Al to create it.    If you are looking to add some highly useful and innovative tools to your arsenal, or you are seeking to street-proof your martial art, this book is for...

Are firearms laws rooted in power struggles between the laureate elite and the working class?  Does immigration shape firearm policy?    Professor Emeritus Gary Mauser  uses his background as a researcher, expertise in political marketing, passion for history and deep knowledge of firearms and firearms laws around the world to objectively look at the differences in Canadian and American gun culture.   Gary has been published in the  Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, Journal of...

For anyone who says they meat fish and don't practice catch and release, what do you do with your undersize or bycatch fish?     Everyone who fishes will benefit from the science Dr. Andy Danylchuk shares on this podcast.   How do fish breath? Net vs tail grab? How do you minimize the impact of handling a fish? What are the physiological indicators that a fish is ready to be released? How can everyone make an impact on future generations of fish?   Understanding Andy’s work and how...

Adam Haritan is a committed and passionate forager and naturalist who has made it his mission to help others deepen their connection with their natural environment.  Adam is a humble and thoughtful leader and brings insight into how we can better interact with nature.  This isn’t your typical foragers podcast.    https://learnyourland.com  https://www.instagram.com/learnyourland/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcbf8wnyVJl631LAmAbo7nw    ______     Silvercore Club -...