The Wild Dispatch

After adventuring through his Viking homeland of Denmark, Ejler Hjorth-Westh returned to Northern California with a backpack full of interesting stories.

One of those stories chimed with Robin like a cowbell in a cement mixer. During his travels, Ejler tasted the finest products of an artisanal salt-maker in Denmark... and was left underwhelmed. Which begs the question: If Pacific sea salt really is better, then why? In this episode, Ejler takes Robin on a mission to hunt down (and taste) what he considers the best, punchiest salt in the whole wide world.

A big thank...

Many people would shudder at the thought of living in complete isolation through sub-arctic winter. But for Wyatt Black, it's how he finally managed to accept the darkest corners of his past. In this episode, Wyatt spills all about his time on season 10 of the Alone show. All the while maintaining his trademark positive and often laugh-out-loud attitude towards addiction, recovery, and mental health. There's also some fantastic memories growing up in the boonies, hunting, trapping, etc, that helped Wyatt become the man he is today.

Wyatt's new book 'Bleeped and Blurred' launches this week: Be sure...

In this episode, Robin talks with Stephen Klinger, an Alaskan at his happiest when perched on the jagged edge of self-annihilation. He tests these boundaries aboard his inflatable jet boat, which is capable of maneuvering its way UP raging rapids. Sometimes this is to gain access to incredible hunting grounds; other times it’s simply being the first human to ever reach a river’s glacial lake by boat. This episode is packed full of wild stories, including many close calls, hunting / fishing adventures etc. 

Thanks again to Stephen for sharing his time with us today! Be sure...

In this episode, Robin takes a pit stop mid mushroom/turkey hunt to say an enormous thank you for joining us on this podcasting adventure. Thank you to all the amazing guests and listeners! Thank you for every download, for every good review, and for every recommendation to a friend you've given... And for every guest who's shown up with their wild stories. The Wild Dispatch continues to grow because of you all: our ever-growing group of Dispatchlings ;)

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In this episode, Robin, Fred Hammer, and Robin Gratz spend three action-packed days trying to land an African monster. This is no small feat. Historically South Africa has always been packed with high caliber apex predators: Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, hyenas, packs of African wild dogs etc. As a result antelope have developed an incredible skill-set that helps to keep them alive. So, getting close with a bow in hand is sometimes laughably difficult. Nevertheless they manage to close the distance, and let arrows fly. 

A big thanks to Fred Hammer from Bowhunting Africa for his fantastic guiding s...

To this day, the legend of Dick Proenneke continues through his journals and wonderful footage. However, we were surprised to discover that Dick’s sourdough starter also lives on! What better way to celebrate a life-lived-wild than with sourdough pancakes made with the trusty sourdough jar from his cabin? In this episode, Robin and his wife Hanneke sit down with the cabin’s previous caretakers for 19 years: K Schubeck and Monroe Robinson. They share some of their fondest memories of Dick, while we enjoy his pancake recipe, even topped with wild blueberry jam picked at Twin Lakes, Alaska. Once agai...

In this episode, Robin and Larry take advantage of the year's calmest ocean and go for an adventure underwater. A big thank you to Larry for sharing his time, patience, and knowledge about these parts of the Pacific ocean. 

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In this Episode, Robin and Nathan dive deep into everything Alone Season 12 in South Africa. This one has a bunch of entertaining and sometimes emotional stories: From memories of growing up under Larry Dean Olsen, a legendary figure in the wilderness arena, to applying his lessons in the semi-deserts of Alone, South Africa... From extremely close encounters with exotic animals, to the heavily documented benefits of wilderness therapy (And the way it helped Nathan win Alone). This one is a real treat for anybody with even an ounce of curiosity for the outdoors. More links at the bottom. 

In this episode, Robin and regular guest Dennis McKiver head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of Tuna... They catch up on recent Stories and test their mettle against some rough seas... but who will crack first?

As promised, there will be an extra sprinkling of 'Field Notes' episodes over the coming months. Far too many adventures, both big and small, are clogging up The Wild Dispatch HQ's hard drives, so in an effort to avoid taking a mountain of untold tales to the grave, there will be roughly one extra release like this per month.  Duration: 01:36:36

In this episode, Robin chats with Naude Dreyer – co founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia. Naude shares some incredible stories from the rugged Namibian coastline, seal rescues, rabies shots, and many other animal encounters from the ocean. From the adrenaline-pumping chases across sandy beaches to the innovative techniques he helped develop to save entangled marine life, Naude's journey is one of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a healthier ocean. Get ready to be captivated with tales of resilience, innovation, and the wild beauty of nature, all wrapped up with Naude's sharp Namibian sense of humor.

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Right now in the US it's that magical time of year when the elk mating season descends into a full-bore rut-mode. It's also a time when (some would say) foolish individuals pick up their bows and arrows and do their best to challenge 900lb animals to a close quarters fight. This is an episode of The Hunting Stories Podcast –Robin and friends take a minute to reminisce about the bowhunting adventures of September 2024. There’s highs, lows, funny bathroom mishaps, multiple successes and a whole bunch of banter. A similar gang are back together again for this 2025 season. The bull...

Jermaine Hodge is an athlete on multiple levels. Part of the elite military Greco-Roman world class wrestling program, his tournament winning talent brought him to Colorado over 20 years ago, where his passion for chasing elk really took hold. With the same focus for excellence Jermaine has found success both in the mountains and on stage, where he became RMEF elk calling world champ in 2019. 

In this Episode Robin Warman and Jermaine Hodge delve into the intricacies of elk hunting, sharing personal experiences and valuable insights. They discuss the pivotal moments of realization in the field, the importance o...

In this episode Robin chats with Dug North about his experiences on the latest season of The Alone Show - the first time ever in Africa. (Final is live on History Channel this Thursday Aug 21st 2025). 

Dug is a person of a great many talents, blessed with laser focus and the wild enthusiasm it takes to become skilled at something very quickly. A creative and maker on many levels, and armed with a sharp sense of humor, it's easy to see why they invited him onto the show. In this episode Robin and Dug, discuss the nitty g...

Today we dive deep into the world of ancient culture with Tony Fair —A guy obsessed with figuring out how our ancestors managed to both scrape a living and create a bunch of rock art at the same time. In this episode, we explore the intricate connections between nature, history, and art as Tony shares his experiences of discovering ancient petroglyphs (plus the occasional mushroom) and the stories they tell. 

Growing up on the run from the law, It was Tony's unconventional childhood that fueled his fascination with ancient cultures and the art they produced. From the mys...

Today We are traveling across the world and back in time to Namibia in the South West of Africa... 300 miles from the nearest grocery store, Lyn and Mike Methley raised their family while helping to build the first road through the area in the 1960’s. They lived side by side with the lions, impala, crocodiles and the enormous, but sadly extinct, desert elephants. Living close to the Northern border with Angola, they also had more than a few encounters with guerrilla fighters during a particularly turbulent time. This one’s got a bunch of bonkers stories folks so buckle up a...

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Back in Episode 11 Ejler shared some memories of farm life on the rural island of Bonholm, Denmark. One story that really struck a chord was the existence of a food called Head-cheese, a magical substance created from the boiled remains of whatever comes out of the head of a pig. Never one to turn down a challenge, Robin provided the head of a wild boar the very next chance he had to harvest one. In this Episode Robin and Ejler reminisce about the sequence of events that brought them to the mysterious flavors of Danish Wild-Boar head cheese. While...

Today we are sitting down with writer and modern day explorer Riaan Manser. His adventurous journey began the day he decided to quit his job and go for a bike ride... around the entire continent of Africa. This was done without backup, and before personal gps and smartphones were in public circulation. Riaan has since become the holder of numerous world records: first to ride 42000km around Africa, first to lap the islands of Madagascar and Iceland in his kayak, and first to row from Morocco to New York in a 18ft row boat. All this to say having...

In this Episode Robin takes a seat with Monroe Robinson - author of 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' to chat all things wilderness living in Alaska: The relentless nature of maintaining a homestead and your gear in such a harsh environment, building a greater connection with nature and the sometimes tragic consequences that come with it. 

A big thankyou again to Monroe for sharing his time today. You can hear more of Monroe's personal story in EP43.

You can also find Monroe's fantastic book - 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' at Lost Art P...

The fallow deer rut is an all-bows-blazing non-stop action-packed month that’s firmly marked in every South African bowhunter’s calendar. It’s a magical time that testosterone in the fallow population bubbles over and the thickets of the Eastern Cape descend into mating season mayhem. This episode we follow Robin from @thewilddispatch @williamdonian from Wellington Farms and Callum Methley from @kudu_hunt as he experiences the fallow rut for the very first time.

There are also many surprise appearances from previous guests on the podcast, see if you can pick them all out.

A big th...

An immensely talented bowhunter-spearfisherman from South Africa –Jandre has been honing his skills since the age of 5.

Wherever you're from, when it comes to sourcing protein, there’s an easy way, and there’s hard way… Then there’s Jandre’s way.

An anomaly in the South African hunting community, Jandre hikes many kilometers deep into the mountains to areas with no roads, and no backup. Although he’s harvested many African animals with his bow that would make a talented rifle-hunter blush, it’s the non-native fallow deer that gets Jandre properly fired up.

Robin m...

Lama Nasser-Gammett and her husband Matthew are owners of The Forest People, and supply a large area of the Mendocino coast with cultivated mushrooms. 

Building their business from the ground up at a time when there was very little information available, they taught themselves exactly how to make mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment. Chefs and natural grocery stores appreciate their attention to details, knowing it’s the little things that make a great looking and better tasting mushroom.

In this episode Lama shares her story, along with many essential tips on how to cultivate del...

This week it is Violet Warman's 97th Birthday. She was born in 1928 — Rather a lot of wild stuff happened since that day... 

In this episode Robin was lucky enough to hear some of Vi and Ray's memories from the past: The moment WW2 was declared, being evacuated, watching dog fights in the skies above... and trading bike rides to American soldiers for enormous amounts of pocket money. 

In this episode takes a leap from the urban world of East London, and escape to the English countryside.

Happy Birthday Violet! And thank you both for...

In this episode we break from a week-long adventure in the Eastern Cape to celebrate a successful bow hunt. The jokes roll thick as backstraps and wild game sausage sizzle on a flat-stone locally called an Yster Klip, which literally translates to 'Iron Stone'. 

— sound quality took a bit of beating early on in this episode, if you’re over the sound of sizzling meat then jump to about 35 mins in —

Cooking over fire is a huge part of South African culture, this episode gives an lighthearted insight into a backbone activity of the nation. Two pro...

In EP55 Robin and William Arthur Sprague IV continue on their two-part myco-nautical adventure. Many topics are discussed, including but not limited to: how mushrooms make you make better music, the real reason humans evolved to have such big brains, and what Amanita Muscaria does, and how to get the most out of this medicine.

All the music you hear in this episode was created by William Arthur Sprague IV. A big thank you to William for sharing his knowledge, time and tunes with us today!

You can find his music, along with a whole...

Adam Brennan has been shooting a traditional bow for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in the Yukon, It was here he learned what it takes to thrive in the Canadian wilderness. 

It's his life-long honed skill-set, dogged perseverance and willingness to suffer that’s made him the successful outdoorsman he is today. In this episode we enjoy a smorgasbord of Adam’s wild stories, including a recent successful hunt closing the distance on a 10 year old Dall sheep in the high mountains... not just once, but twice. 

He also shares a few ha...

Our journey through mycelium universe continues today with Eugenia Bone. A food and nature writer, her work has appeared in many anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across the world. 

Eugenia is also the author of nine books on food and biology, including: Well-Preserved, Mycophilia, and most recently, Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience.

As usual we have plenty of informative rabbit-holes, but the meat of our conservation centers around psylocibin —what it is, how it works, and how to have a positive experience. We cover stories, tips and psychedelic revelations, both through her ext...

In EP52 Robin and William Arthur Sprague IV don their helmets, detach from the Mother-ship and set off on a two-part myco-nautical adventure. 

But first they couldn't resist catching up on the highs and lows of the NorCal mushroom season before jumping deep into the world of psilocybin. They cover micro doses, heroic doses... personal experiences,  how taking mushrooms can help you find more mushrooms, make music, move through nature with more ease and much more. Buckle up –we've been excited about making this one for a long time.

All the music you hear in this...

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Having spent 30 years homesteading at Twin Lakes, Alaska, building an incredible cabin (and entire lifestyle) with nothing but hand tools –Dick Proenneke fast became a legend of the Alaskan Wilderness. Author Monroe Robinson and his wife K spent 19 summers caring for Dick Proenneke's cabin after he left in 1999. A master craftsman in his own right, Monroe spent that time restoring and replicating the amazing tools and objects Dick created.

Through Dick's extensive journals, the nuanced way he created and repaired objects, and Monroe's own mem...

In England there's an expression "all talk and no trouser" Kiefer is the opposite of this saying. An all-out and all-round outdoorsman based in Michigan, Kiefer is constantly trying to squeeze that elusive 25th hour out of his day. From trapping to chasing ducks to downing enormous herd bulls with his bow - this guy gets after everything in his free roaming converted schoolbus.

Give Kiefer a follow at his Substack and Instagram. And keep an eye out for new beaver trapping and other adventurous content on YouTube and TikTok too.

Also mentioned at the...

Raymond and Violet Warman, aka Ray n' Vi... aka Robin's Nana and Gramps were born in England in the 1930s. Raised in both the English countryside and East London—their experiences growing up were very different. But life changed for everyone on the arrival of World War 2. Here are a few of their stories.

From memories of evacuations to hunting rabbits with self-made bows, from D-Day preparations to dog-fights in the skies above – even kids jerry-rigging their own fireworks from live ammunition... This one's packed with wild stories from a completely different era.

Thanks again to R...

That's (almost) a wrap on 2024. Thank you to everyone who's been part of this adventure! To the guests sharing their time and knowledge, the listeners tuning in from all over the world, and the friends and family who've put up with my wild babblings on a variety of topics... Thank you and Merry Christmas!

05:00 — EP21: Renias and Alex -Tracking leopards for the president
10:30 — EP17: Surviving with Dennis Mckiver
15:01 — EP20: Mastering African Mushrooms with Justin Williams
20:02 — EP24: Hunting Gourmet Ingredients with Chef Tiffany Friedman
23:44 — EP01: Fred Hammer - South African Bowhunter
29:38 — YouTube evidence: catching The...

Henry Shires is the joint founder of Tarptent - an ultralight tent company based out of Nevada City California. A tinkerer by nature, when the world didn’t provide the ultralight gear Henry wanted, he just bought a sewing machine and made it himself. Little did he know this would be the beginning of an almost 25 year business…

This Episode’s got coming of age stories, adventures, learnings and some fascinating technical stuff about all the decisions behind that almost impossibly thin fabric we shelter under while adventuring out in the boonies.

A big thanks for He...

Dave Holder has dedicated most his life to thriving in wild places. The Englishman now lives in Canada running expeditions and survival courses with his wife Brenda. He also spends four months of the year consulting for the TV show Alone, keeping it's participants and staff safe and informed in a variety of potentially dangerous environments. In this episode we hear how Dave fell in love with the outdoors and learned his skill-set from a variety of deeply knowledgeable people.

A big thanks again to Dave Holder for sharing his time with us today!

Be...

In this episode Dennis Mckiver, retired Pararescue specialist and fish and game warden shares even more wild stories along with a bunch of useful survival tips that might just help you save your own skin.

This podcast went live on Veterans Day, one day after Rememberance Day over in the United Kingdom and many other countries too — Thank you Dennis, and all veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country.

Given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-saving ex-military li...

Another in the field episode capturing the highs, lows, and everything-in-betweens over a month spent chasing beasties with a bow in Colorado. Robin and a handful of different friends go after Moose, Elk and antelope... there will be big successes, crushing failures and some surprise new friendships in the mountains sparked by a common love of adventure and prolonged suffering...

Thanks to everyone involved!

Be sure to also check out The Hunting Stories Podcast and Catamount Outdoor Gear

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Monroe Robinson is a truly fascinating individual. An avid student of the wild and meticulous craftsman and maker – his combined passion for the outdoors and attention to detail has gotten him into all kinds of interesting adventures. From salvaging ancient abandoned redwoods in California to care taking Proenneke's historic cabin at Twin Lakes, Alaska for almost 20 years.

Monroe also wrote a book about care-taking and restoring the cabin at Twin Lakes: 'The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke' is available through Lost Art Press.

If you'd like to get hold of a signed copy then you ca...

Hello everyone, Just a quicky this episode. Here's a great little chat with Ejler while processing the traditional small mountain of fish back at his fish shack earlier in the Summer. Normal programming will return on return from chasing elk and Moose in Colorado!

Thanks again to Ejler for the nuggets of wisdom and entertaining stories.

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Harmony Cronin's path has taken many fascinating turns. From urban roots, to hopping trains, balancing in a societal nook called the 'slip space' and fighting the system with punk-rock: ultimately all roads have led her to nature.

A human with a love for all beings, she honors the lives she takes by making full use of the resources they provide. Developing her own ancient skills and sharing this knowledge with a community of friends and students around her.

Thanks again Harmony for the amazing stories!

You can find Harmony on Instagram and her...

This episode Robin and Cayden Marquis (from ep 05) take a trip down memory lane, recounting a savagely long, hot, but ultimately successful day spent hunting together under the African sun. Gotta earn that milkshake.

A big thanks to Cayden for all the adventures and memories!

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Kielyn Marrone is back from the Wild Wild North!

Despite covering a ton of good-n-deep stuff in our last episode… Robin and Kie barely scratched the surface on her career as an expedition guide in Canada. So, thankfully she's agreed to gear up, slap on her snowshoes and dive deep into life as an extreme winter-wilderness expert.

This one’s got a bunch of fantastic stories, all told with her trademark: let’s-make-lemonade-from-lemons attitude, best enjoyed with lots of ice.

Thanks again to Kielyn for all the entertainment!

The schedule for their...

Dennis McKiver is back! This time with more tales of close-calls and near-misses.

Along with the usual smorgasbord of stories, we have underlying theme of Self-Rescue tips too... It's perhaps obvious but pushing a rescue button might not always be the best or quickest way to get yourself out of trouble. Some training, skills and smart thinking could help save your skin.

given the medical nature of this episode it seems wise to also note that this is the opinion of one highly trained life-saving ex-military life-saving human... and listeners should always take time to...

Michael is the host of The Hunting Stories Podcast. While he's not busy hearing other people's hunting stories from around the world. Michael's heading off to the mountains to make some of his own — and he's got some great ones too.

In this dual release with The Hunting Stories Podcast we hear some of Robin and Michael's stories: The steep learning curve of the early years all the way through to recent experiences chasing Elk and Axis deer in Colorado and Hawaii. Robin also shares a couple of stories about his recent adventures in South Africa and No...

Just a quick check-in from the woods of Northern California. Archery deer season has arrived, so this week I'm putting down my to-do-list and picking up my bow.

We have a fantastic full-length episode next week, be sure to follow me at the Instagram link below, I'll also keep you updated with my adventures, both in the woods, and out on the ocean chasing fish too.

Thanks to everyone who keeps listening every week. Enjoy the American summer, and Australian/South African hunting season through winter... see you next week!

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Another smattering of aquatic wisdom from our resident expert Ejler Hjorth-Westh. The continuation of our chat includes many tales from the ocean: close encounters with whales, 12ft long Mola Mola, a record breaking great white shark, and many more…

Thanks again to Ejler for sharing all the amazing stories, and for dropping a few top tips too.

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Matty Turner is and host of the podcast ‘Becoming a Bowhunter’.

A self confessed late-onset hunter, Matty’s been making up for it over the past six years. Which is why you’ll often find him out in the bush, armed with a bow in one hand and a microphone in the other...

Chasing wild adventures and mind-opening conversations in equal measure, the expert info he's gathered has helped new hunters accelerate their learning curve both in Oz and the rest of the world.

In this episode Robin and Matty chat through his story: b...

When offered a spot on the hit survival show Alone, Kielyn Marrone was actually excited to take a break from her regular life. This statement might sound pretty close to a Chuck Norris joke — But it's the truth...
All this to say Kie is made for the wild. Not the friendly, fruit hanging on trees, animals jumping in the pot kind of wild either. She and her husband Dave Marrone run Lure of the North - an outfitting service specializing in arctic style snow shoe adventures lasting a week or more.
Robin and Kie talk about her st...

Dr. Preston Ward  is back with big news!
In EP032 Robin and Preston talk about adventures, successful hunts, unsuccessful hunts, mental health, masculinity and quitting the day job to chase your dreams.
Preston also spills his guts about launching the first ever full-bells-and-whistles health app for folks who love the outdoors. And what it's like to specifically create something designed to keep folks strong for the mountains well into their 80's.
Thanks again to Preston for another great chat...

Check out the new mtnphysioacademy.com & mtnphysio.com
Follow MTN Physio on Insta , Facebook a...

This episode is recorded live, as the action unfolds, on one of many vast ranches in the mountains of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is completely unscripted and unplanned.

Much like many parts of the USA— farmers in South Africa use trained hounds to help control local predator populations. They do this to reduce predation on their far roaming-livestock and new-born animals. Despite this training, hound success rates tend to be low, but help keep the cats and jackals a safer distance. We learned this from two local hound hunters named Themba and Gogo, who we in...

Through his 30+ years as a doctor, many months spent chasing animals in the mountains, and more than 17,000 surgeries under his belt. This professional knows not only exactly where to place a projectile, but why.

In this episode Dr. Brian Hauck shares his extensive knowledge, along with a bunch of fantastic stories set in different mountains around the world. There's a couple of diagrams Brian uses to explain best practices and anatomy on my Instagram.

Thanks again Dr. Hauck for all his time and energy!

Brian isn't active on social media, but he plays...

The homesteading, veggie growing, fish-slaying artist known as Ejler is back! 

Fishing season is just around the corner — not one to hold his cards close to his chest, in this episode Ejler casually throws down a killer-hand of stories and tactics from the ocean. This is hard-earned knowledge from over 40 years spent fishing local waters in a wooden row-boat, designed and constructed by his own fair hand. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to his earlier episodes, then we we highly recommend you circle back and hear the many adventures that made Ejler the man h...

Steve Rogers is the owner of Orkney Shooting Holidays - North East of the Scottish mainland. Although he's been chasing birds with a shotgun since he was a young nipper... it wasn't until an extremely close-call changed his life, shifting his priorities back to the feathered creatures he always loved to chase. It's here on the beautiful island of Orkney Island that Steve spends as many days as he can getting his clients under the geese.

Thanks again Steve for being so open with his stories, and for all the tips and tricks around everything wingshooting!
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Cole Wilks has been putting wild meat on the table (and in the freezer) since he was a kid. Spending months of each year hunting with a bow, it's unsurprising that he's an absolute pro at wilderness survival.

Cole has featured as a coach on Hunt Warz, made the final 22 in Season 7 of Alone, and emerged triumphant from a 21-day challenge in the latest season of Discovery channel's Naked and Afraid. On top of that he runs workshops, online classes, hosts a new podcast and has a successful channel on YouTube. Suffice to say if there's a...

For decades Larry has been fishing and foraging for the tastiest ocean snacks Northern California has to offer. Not only feeding himself and the people he cares about, but also selling healthy products through his environmentally conscious seaweed snack company  — Rising Tide Sea Vegetables.

Larry has a deep understanding of coastal habitats in Northern California. Through his stories we hear the events that shaped his perspective on our place in the eco system, the problems with mass scale food production, and the common misconceptions of human impact. We also learn some tips and tricks on the best way...

Today we're doing things a little different: '𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐿𝐷 𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸𝑆' is a shorter format recorded out in the wild, capturing moments, as they happen. The Wild Dispatch will continue to churn out its 'normal programming' but every few weeks one of these experiential nuggets will pop up in the feed.

In this Episode Robin narrates a turkey bow-hunt live, as it happens. Then takes a break to reflect on the first 25 episodes of TWD, the importance of work/life balance, and how much fun it is chasing warthogs in South Africa. Note one story about pursuing a particularly large warthog back in the East...

Chef Tiffany Friedman creates culinary dishes packed with delicious wild ingredients.

Having been part of the industry most her life, it's safe to assume she's comfortable rubbing shoulders with her fine dining clientele. She also happens to be just as happy hanging in a duck-blind with her buds.

A winner of multiple awards, a guest on many cooking shows, and the creator of her own cuisine company: butterroot — Tiffany dishes up some crazy stories, wild food tips and a big helping of her snappy wit in this episode of The Wild Dispatch Podcast.

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Dr. Adrian de Villiers goes by many names, but perhaps the most notorious is Dr. Death. 

—A nickname coined after becoming the first South African to ever harvest the big 6 on foot, with nothing but a bow and arrows. (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and hippo)

Despite his ominous title, ‘the Doc’ has been sharing nuggets of wisdom with outdoor enthusiasts for decades. For over thirty years he’s written multiple books and over a thousand articles about hunting in South Africa and around the world. Unsurprisingly this guy has amazing stories and close-calls by the bu...

Today we’re excited to introduce two new guests to The Wild Dispatch Podcast.

Hans and Adrienne Olufs began their journey as high-school sweethearts with a mutual love of wild places... they’ve since become two halves of a backwoods power-couple.

Creators and owners of West Coast Archery Shop north of San Francisco, together they’ve helped build and support a community of archers, hunters, and likeminded adventure-lovers from the wider area. They’ve also achieved all this while raising a kid, who we should add has successfully chased more big game with a bow than mos...

The art of tracking an animal has been called one of the earliest forms of science. The first deductive thinking of our distant ancestors, in search of food.

Together Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo are helping to ensure these ancient techniques survive. Their books about tracking and their very own Tracker Academy continue to enhance tourism and conservation in South Africa — where they both live. While also educating a wider audience about the importance of diversity, the power of relationships in the workplace and how thinking like a tracker is essential for modern businesses all ov...

Justin has been unlocking South Africa’s foraging potential since he was a teenager. Having honed his mushroom senses for over 15 years, we’re excited to say he’s agreed to share a giant basket of skills and stories with us today.

Thanks again to Justin for sharing his wisdom with us!

You can follow Justin on Instagram @fungiandfragrance
Visit his website - followyournose.co.za
And read the first e-book edition of his soon to be published book - Mushrooms Hunting South Africa at learningmushrooms.com

You can also stay up to...

A man who’s helped bring many a fat gobbler into range… helping other folks find success has been Joe Costarella’s jam for many years. Today he serves up a big helping of tips and tactics, giving us the tools we need to outwit those feathery dinosaurs —Just in time for the season!

Joe also shares what it’s like growing up in Sonoma county, learning to hunt, joining the family business, and why he’s no-longer the biggest fan of eating fish.

Thanks again to Joe for all the skills and amazing stories!

And...

Today Robin hears how Dennis Mckiver's life saving, death-defying story concludes.

Ever wonder what it's like treating a medical emergency in the middle of a enormous angry ocean? Why poachers hate it when fish & game work nights? And how it feels to have your parachute fail while falling at terminal velocity... more than one time?

Dennis answers all (and more) in the final episode of this double-parter. Thanks again to Dennis for all the wild stories!

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A man who’s had more than his fair share of close calls in the wild — it’s perhaps unsurprising that Dennis McKiver has a mountain of stories to tell.

From farm-town life south of Sacramento, to his military days across the world, to a career spent chasing poachers for California fish and game, Dennis shares all in the first of two episodes on The Wild Dispatch.

He also happens to be a local member of the hunter-ed squad, and introduced Robin to the concept of bow-hunting.

Thanks again to Dennis for sharing his sk...

Today I'm excited to introduce Dylan Love: Creator and host of PH journals - the biggest hunting podcast in Africa.  On top of sharing his wild story, Dylan and I discuss bunch of subjects from the hunting world: How conservation works in South Africa, the mental health issues that surround the PH (guiding) industry, and the controversy that surrounds the term 'trophy hunter'.  Hold onto your seats folks, this one goes deep.

Thanks again to Dylan for taking the time to sit down and chew the fat with me.

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Today we introduce Leigh Hauck: A guy who's spent more than half his life exploring the wilds of Canada. A born and bred Albertan, Leigh gives us his perspective on life spent north of the border and beyond.

From building top-end bows and equipment, to chasing bears with a bow, to being the creative brains behind a US made broad-head company, he shares his story and a few  handy tips to boot.

Thanks to Leigh for sharing his skills and stories with us today!

You can find Leigh at @hauck.bowhunter and @toothofthearrowbroadheads o...

How does bow-hunting work in South Africa? Is it difficult to get your equipment (and yourself) over there? Any essential gear that nobody tells you about? Robin and bow-hunting outfitter expert Fred Hammer break down the essentials in this episode of The Wild Dispatch Podcast.

Thanks to Fred for sharing his skills and stories with us!

You can follow Fred and his outfitting service at bowhuntingafrica and his personal page on Insta.

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Today is the final edition in our Ejler trilogy...

This episode we roll up our sleeves and delve into the homestead-building, monster-fishing, county fair-beating part of this story sandwich. If you missed the previous couple of episodes featuring Ejler, then we highly recommend you hit pause and start the adventure from the beginning, you won't want to skip it.

If you'd like to see some pics and videos from our conversation — check out @thewilddispatch on Instagram 

Thanks again to Ejler for sharing all his stories and knowledge!





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Today we're crawling out from last week's peyote induced stupor, and continuing the wild adventure that is the life of Ejler.

If you missed the first episode then definitely give it a listen before circling back to this second episode. We've already heard some fantastic stories — and there’s plenty more to come.

If you'd like to see some pics and videos from our conversation — check out @thewilddispatch on Instagram. 

Thanks again to Ejler for sharing his wild adventures!

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In this episode we introduce a new guest: Ejler Hjorth-Westh is a true student of the wild.

Originally from a farming island in Denmark, Ejler now lives out on a homestead a few miles away from the town of Elk, Northern California.

In this episode Ejler takes us back to his early years, where his obsession with a wild-lifestyle began, and his outdoor adventures nudged him into the man he is today. Ejler also shares some of his hard-earned food — perfected through his fishing, farming, foraging, hunting, pickling and smoking exploits over the course of fo...

Our guest today is Bailey Sonora — from the deserts of Arizona to the wilds of Washington, Bailey has been close to nature for as long as she can remember.

In this episode we hear her story, we experience the many different landscapes of her life and hear about the people who've shaped her journey most. She's also been kind enough to share some of the skills and wisdom she's learned along the way. Including a step-by-step run through of traditional hide processing and tanning techniques.

Thanks again Bailey for sharing your story with us!
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In the fist episode of 2024 Robin and Cayden Marquis reflect on their adventures over the past year. They cover blacktails, mountain lions, turkeys, bears, warthogs and other African plains game animals, the fallow deer rut... even a breed of mountain zebra from the wilds of Namibia plus the hijacking of it's hind-quarters shortly after.

Link to my episode on The Hunting Stories Podcast here

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In this episode Robin and previous guest Cayden Marquis  take a break between outdoor adventures to record a quick message for the holiday break.

From guests, to listeners, to the folks who’ve lent a nugget or two of wisdom on this project — thank you for being part of this podcast. Fingers crossed everyone’s enjoying a delicious foraged-fished-hunted-home grown meal with the people they care about most at this time of year.

We’re also excited to say there’s many more episodes in the catapult, ready for launch. There’s plenty of homesteading, adventuring...

In this episode Robin picks the brains of Dr. Preston Ward - A physical therapist for team USA Archery and founder of his own practice based out of Utah. Preston also happened to start bow-hunting because of an administrative error... It's probably safe to say he had no idea he'd go on to successfully harvest a bison with a well-placed arrow.

Whether it's chasing animals, or treating people all over the world: Preston is fantastic at what he does. Having easily fixed Robin on a number of different occasions, we knew we had to get him on...

In this episode we dig deep through the duff of Billy Sprague's mushroom-shaped mind.

From the fruiting sequences of NorCal's most popular fungi, to understanding micro-climates and their impact — Billy shares many observations he's earned through his years spent picking in the woods.

Thanks again Billy for the treasure chest of information!

You can find Billy on Instagram

Check out his amazing mushroom knives here

Find knives, mushrooms, guiding services and many other items at his site: Born Free Natural Mystic

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Today Robin catches up with Cayden Marquis — A bowhunter from the city of Cape Town, SA.

In this episode we hear what it’s like growing up in South Africa: the highs and lows of learning to hunt with a bow, and how his skills in the bush inspired his full free-range carnivore diet. Thanks again to Cayden for jumping on the show!

You can follow what Cayden’s up to on Instagram

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Our guest today is Joel van der Loon — A man who has learned exactly what it takes to survive and thrive in a smorgasbord of different wild places.

Growing up in both South Africa and Tanzania, it was through his adventures out in the bush, under the watchful eye of the Maasai, that his wild skills really began to develop.

Joel has wrestled snakes,  sailed oceans, and tracked a moose worth 1 million dollars. In this episode we hear his story, and learn some of the wisdom he's collected along the way.

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Our guest today is Billy Sprague — A self taught mushroom hunting savant from the misty coastline of Northern California.

In this episode we hear Billy's story, how he fell in love with all things mushroom, and learn the best tools to get started yourself.  We also dig up a few insights into the way he observes the natural world around him - and what that means for mushrooms, no matter the time of year.

You can find Billy on Instagram

Check out his amazing mushroom knives here

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Our guest today is Candace Lewis. A phenom with a butchers knife — In this episode she shares her story, breaking down the twists and turns that led to her job at one of the best butcher shops in the San Francisco area.

She also shares a bunch of tips and tricks: What to do, and more importantly what not to do when you get an animal on the ground.

You can find Candace on Instagram and contact her on via email through ladybutxcher@gmail.com

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In this episode Robin catches up with Fred Hammer — a bow-hunter & guide from South Africa.

Fred shares his story: Growing up in South Africa, shooting birds near the flight zone of Johannesburg's largest airport, being sent to school to teach manners, shooting giant warthogs, learning hard lessons from the local wildlife, making the most successful bow-hunter in Africa his mentor, and why Fred finds particular pleasure in walk-and-stalk bow-hunting through the thickets of the Eastern Cape.

You can follow Fred on Instagram through Bowhunting Africa and his personal account.

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In this episode I give the quick who-what-why of my brand new podcast. Join me on a three minute journey as I describe where I've come from, and where I'm heading with The Wild Dispatch. Episode 1 arriving soon! 

Hosted by Robin Warman.

Follow @thewilddispatch on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, anywhere you find your most delectable content.  

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