WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien
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WOODSIDE with Ben O'Brien
On Woodside, Ben O'Brien seeks out the most important figures in the hunting world today to dig deep on conservation, politics, wildlife management, and everything in between. Through each conversation we discover different perspectives on hunting and begin to build a better collective vision of who...
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The Hiatus
On this episode of WOODSIDE, Ben details where he’s been and what’s happening next for WOODSIDE. A special thanks to all the people who have supported...
WALLOW Swapcast: Kicking Off Elk Season Plus the Hot New Segment “Sex or Elk Hunting?”
In the first installment in Season 2 of WALLOW, Ben O’Brien, Sam Lungren, and Mike Kmon kick things off with some reflection on the realities of nonre...
Ep. 73: Diana Rodgers on Fake Meat, Lab Meat, and the Future of Food Connection
On the 73rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Diana Rodgers, RD, a real food “nutritionist and sustainability advocate to talk about the reality o...
Ep. 72: North Bridger Bison’s Matt Skogland on Craving Connection to the Land and his Journey from Chicago Lawyer to Montana Rancher
On the 72nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by the founder of North Bridger Bison, Matt Skoglund, to learn about how and why Matt went from a lawye...
Ep. 71: Andrew McKean on the Reality of Hunting’s Public Approval Problem
On the 71st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by editor and journalist Andrew McKean to dive into a recent survey on how our society views hunting, t...
Ep. 70: Hal Herring on Public Lands Advocacy and our Foundational Outdoor Rights
In the 70th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is author and journalist Hal Herring to talk about some of the history of public lands advocacy in the US, and a...
Ep. 69: Ryan Callaghan on Showing Up for the Cause and the Past, Present, and Future of Corner Crossing
In the 69th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined MeatEater’s Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan to talk about the first time he felt the need to fi...
Ep. 68: A Hunter’s Field Guide to Raising Hell with Ben Long
In the 68th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by author Ben Long to discuss his new book, what being a true advocate looks like, and how to navigate...
Ep. 67: Wall Tent Bear Camp with the Crew
In the 67th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt, Sam Lungren, Mike Kmon, and RECOIL magazine editor Iain Harrison live from their wall te...
Ep. 66: Sean Weaver on Hunting Demographics, Living Your Legacy, and Balancing Real Life and Your Hunting Obsession
In the 66th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his favorite duck guy Sean Weaver to talk about how to live a balanced life, the personal impacts of...
Ep. 65: Andy Moeckel on Becoming the Flip Flop Guy, Overcoming Addiction, and Sheep Hunting Aspirations
In the 65th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by king of the sauces and griller of meats Andy Moeckel, AKA The Flip Flop Guy. The guys chat about the...
Ep. 64: The Identical Draw Guys on Hunting Mentorship Season, Outdoor Dad Speed, and Making It in the Industry
In the 64th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Nathan and Thomas Krick, the twin brothers that make up Identical Draw. The guys cover NewHunter.org...
Ep. 63: The Great Miles Nolte on Life, Hunting, and Gun Culture in New Zealand
In the 63rd episode of WOODSIDE, Miles Nolte joins to the show from the WOODSIDE south offices in New Zealand to talk about his move to a new country,...
Ep. 62: Outdoor Life’s John Snow on Whether We Can Trust Gun Reviews, Breaking Down Budget Rifles, and Defining Gun Culture
In the 62nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John Snow to talk about whether consumers can trust gun reviews, how bu...
Ep. 61: Introducing Mike Kmon: WOODSIDE’s Fun Sh*t Coordinator
In the 61st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by former outfitter and guide Mike Kmon to talk about why he joined the WOODSIDE team and his brand spa...
Ep. 60: John Barklow on the Joy in Hunting Failure and the Freedom of Backcountry Preparedness
In the 60th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by U.S. Special Operations instructor John Barklow to dive into the state of hunting media today, the k...
Ep. 59: Donnie Vincent on Becoming a True Naturalist and Redefining Who Hunters Are
In the 59th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by biologist, adventurer, and filmmaker Donnie Vincent to catch up about life and dig into how we defin...
Ep. 58: Mountain Lion Season: Up Close Cats, a Houndsman’s Dedication and What Ranchers Need with Brice Suhay and Scott Koelzer
In the 58th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by local cat hunters Brice Suhay and Scott Koelzer to talk about their season hunting mountain lions to...
Ep. 57: Bill Roden on How to Tell the Hunting Story to Everyone Else and Building a Bridge to the Rest of the Outdoor World
In the 57th episode of WOODSIDE, marketing professional and all-around badass Bill Roden joins Ben to talk about the roadblocks that are keeping us fr...
Ep. 56: Remi Warren’s First Aoudad Ram and the Wild World of Texas Exotics
In the 56th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Remi Warren, Gregg Ring and Marshall Seedorff from aoudad camp in West Texas. The guys talk about th...
Ep. 55: Charles Rodney and the Rabbit Mentees
In the 55th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Charles “The Rabbit Man” Rodney and his group of rabbit hunters from Maryland’s eastern shore. Enjoy...
Ep. 54: Squirrel Camp, The Shit Log, and How We Become Hunters
In the 54th of WOODSIDE, Ben is back East for Squirrel Camp 2023. A few days running around the woods with his dad, son, and good friend Bill Miller,...
Ep. 53: Turkey Season is Here, ROOST is Back, and NWTF’s Fred Bird on the State of the Turkey Union
In the 53rd episode of WOODSIDE, we’re previewing this Spring’s journey with our show ROOST, and the state of the wild turkey union. Enjoy!
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Ep. 52: Andrew McKean, Access Credits, and the Fair Chaise Therapy Session
In the 52nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Outdoor Life’s Andrew McKean to talk about the motivations of hunters and the problems with fair cha...
Ep. 51: Ryan Callaghan on How to Own Hunting Failure and What Sucks About the TV Hit “Yellowstone”
In the 51st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by MeatEater’s Ryan “Cal” Callaghan to catch up on the early days of their friendship, why the show Yel...
Ep. 50: Doug Duren on How Public Access to Private Land Can Add Value
In the 50th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Doug Duren, conservationist and founder of Sharing the Land. The guys recap talk about the different...
Ep. 49: Swapcast with Jonathan Wilkins of Black Duck Revival Live from Brinkley, Arkansas
In the 49th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by waterfowl hunter, chef, teacher, and all-around wonderful human Jonathan Wilkins for a shared record...
Ep. 48: Best of 2023 with Sam Soholt: Turkey Season Hype, Raccoons Occasionally, and Matt Rinella Reaction
In the 48th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by Sam Soholt to look ahead to 2023 and their turkey hunting plans. It’s time to get hyped for spring t...
Ep. 47: Matt Rinella on Trolling Hunting Celebrities, the Perils of Overcrowding, and How to Hunt Quietly
In the 47th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben hosts Dr. Matt Rinella, research ecologist and the host of the Hunt Quietly podcast, to dig into his stance on R3...
Ep. 46: Duck Camp with the Boys Featuring Ed Anderson, Casey Butler, and Sean Weaver
In the 46th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is hanging in duck camp with Ed, Casey, and Sean talking about preconceived notions about how different subspecie...
Ep. 45: Branlin Shockey on the Family Legacy, Learning from His Dad, and Telling Hunting Stories Beyond the Kill
In the 44th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with filmmaker Branlin Shockey on his mother’s battle with cancer, being raised a Shockey, his respect for...
Ep. 44: Brandon Dale on Mentoring Hunters from NYC and Butchering a Turkey in a 14th Floor Apartment
In the 44th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Brandon Dale, an ambassador for Hunter of Color and medical student in NYC, about his upbringing as a...
Ep. 43: Jason Matzinger on Selective Versus Trophy Hunting Plus the Good and Bad of Hunting Media
In the 43rd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Jason Matzinger, host of Into the High Country on Sportsman’s Channel, about everything from his ongoi...
Ep. 42: GOHUNT’s Brandon Evans on the Joys of Application Season and 2023’s Top Elk States
In the 42nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with Brandon Evans, GOHUNT’s head of research, to talk about how to approach applying for your western hunt...
Ep. 41: Breakthrough Stories: Anna Borgman on Eating Roadkill, the Life of a Lady Butcher, and Shooting her First Deer
In the 41st episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with butcher and founder of ForageFed Anna Borgman on her journey into hunting, vegans eating roadkill and...
Ep. 40: Breakthrough Stories: Lydia Smith’s Journey from Self-Taught Hunter to Elk Guide
In the 40th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben chats with artist, hunting guide and elk killer Lydia Smith about her journey into hunting and how she pushed thr...
Ep. 39: Phil “The Engineer” Taylor Returns: Ballard of a New Hunter
In the 39th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by his former co-host MeatEater’s Phil “The Engineer” Taylor. That’s all you need to know.
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Ep. 38: The Hushin Crew Balancing Hunting and Family, the Virtual Reality Takeover, and the Future of Hunting Shows
In the 38th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben has Casey and Matt for Hushin in studio for a wide ranging and fun as hell conversation on everything from male t...
Ep. 37: Here in the Middle: The Radical Centrist’s Guide to Conservation
In the 37th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben breaks out a new segment that takes you through his political views, his voting priorities, and some of the histo...
Ep. 36: Three Generations: Hunting Pronghorn with My Dad and My Son
In the 36th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben sits down in studio with his 6-year-old son and 69-year-old dad to talk about their Wyoming pronghorn hunt. We he...