In this episode, Donovan and Fry talk with Jon Blalock, Camp Director at Camp Lakey Gap, an overnight summer camp specializing in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Topics of conversation include getting children with special needs invo

Episode 9 - Birkhead Mountain Trail Review

Sep 24th, 2018 1h 1m

After a brief hiatus due to the start of school, we're back. In this episode, we're reviewing a local trail, The Birkhead Mountain Trail, part of the Uwharrie National Forest (sort of). We also talk about what's in our respective packs, the mea

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 8 - The Food Episode Part 2

Aug 21st, 2018 46m 8s

A follow up to our food episode with a new meal and new products. This time around, it's Jiva Cube Coffee, Food for the Sole Dehydrated Meals, Jimmy Bar, and Clif Bars with Nut Butter.

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 7 - Laura Stewart - HRM

Aug 6th, 2018 1h 10m

In this episode, we talk with Laura Stewart of Haw River Mushrooms. We talk foraging, what it's like farming mushrooms, the future of the fungus among us, and Donovan makes bad jokes and has his mind blown by the idea of Mushroom Jerky (yes, th

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 6 - Alan Muskat

Jul 31st, 2018 1h 16m

In this episode, we talk about the philosophy of foraging with the "Philosoforager" himself, Alan Muskat of No Taste Like Home in Asheville, NC. This is, to say the least, an enlightening conversation that could very potentially change the way

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 5 - Tayson Whittaker

Jul 23rd, 2018 54m 9s

In this episode, we talk with Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals, a company specializing in ultra light backpacking gear. We talk about the company, where it got it's start, Tayson's beard (which is absolutely astounding. Seriously), t

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 4 - The Food Episode

Jul 14th, 2018 24m 51s

In this episode, Donovan and Fry review three different backpacking/camping foods. Rather than a comparative review, we opted to review all three items as a meal (Coffee, Main Course, Dessert). Products reviewed include: Alpine Start Coffee, Fi

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 3 - Jake Villwock - Guide

Jul 14th, 2018 1h 22m

In this episode, Donovan and Fry talk with TCO Fly Shop Guide and Owner of Relentless Fly Fishing Jake Villwock. We talk about how Jake got his start, guiding in Alaska, river conservation, the changing demographics of fly fishing, and how to g

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 2 - A Hunting Conversation

Jul 6th, 2018 37m 48s

In this episode, Donovan and Fry discuss hunting ethics, the recent changes to laws regarding Alaskan Preserves, the mindset of of hunters vs. animal rights advocates, and Sean Bean. Yes, Sean Bean.

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 1 - Introductions

Jul 6th, 2018 19m 18s

In the first episode of the Teachers in the Wild Podcast, your intrepid hosts introduce themselves, talk a bit about their background, and what the future of the podcast holds.

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