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The guys from Fieldcraft Survival host this informative series in survival, tactics, defense, gear, fitness, overlanding, mobility, military, and more. All things preparedness and survival from Fieldcraft Survival.

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Episode 387: Surviving Viol...

09.26.2023

Mary Forgues joins Kevin Estela for this podcast about surviving violent crime. In November 2019, Mary was assaulted in her own home and fought off her attacker. She provides detailed analysis of the event along with lessons learned and how ...

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09.26.2023 Episode 387: Surviving Violence: Mary Forgues' Story of Resilience Mary Forgues joins Kevin Estela for this podcast about surviving violent crime. In November 2019, Mary was assaulted in her own home and fought off her attacker. She provides detailed analysis of the event along with lessons learned and how ...
09.19.2023 Episode 386: Endurance Beyond Limits: Ray Zahab's Extraordinary Journey Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an ...
09.12.2023 Episode 385: Enhancing Wellness with Rich Barnes, CEO and Founder of SSI Rich Barnes, CEO and founder of Slumber Sleep Inc, discusses the realm of hemp-infused sleep aids and wellness solutions. Join this dialogue as Mike Glover and Rich unveil the synergy between advanced science and consumer products, revolutionizing natural sleep enhancements ...
09.05.2023 Episode 384: Beretta 92 Mods and Shooting Tips with Ernest Langdon Ernest Langdon is best known for his company's custom work on Beretta shotguns and pistols. He is a world-class shooter and custom gunsmith who finds ways to improve the performance of some of the most popular firearm platforms. On this ...
08.29.2023 Episode 383: Surviving and Thriving: Jim Miller's UFC Legacy and Beyond Jim A-10 Miller has the most wins in the UFC and he joins Kevin Estela for this week's podcast. Miller is a BJJ Blackbelt, hunter, homesteader, and MMA legend. The two discuss the path from amateur to professional fighter, their ...
08.24.2023 Episode 382: Gear Up for Success with Rob Gearing of Spartan Precision Rob Gearing is the Owner of Spartan Precision Incorporated. Gearing is an avid hunter, fisherman, and world traveler. He has a background in engineering, mountaineering, and he has combined his technical knowledge to create the lightest, most versatile, and most ...
08.22.2023 Episode 381: 5 years 8 months and 4 days in Captivity \| Prisoners of War Major General Ed Mechenbier served 44 years in the USAF. He was imprisoned in the Hanoi Hilton and was a prisoner of war for 5 years 8 months and 4 days. He was an Air Force Academy Graduate and one ...
08.17.2023 Episode 380: Mission Resilience with Jariko Denman (Part 2) Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School he completed the assessment and selection process for the ...
08.15.2023 Episode 379: From 35,000ft to 101 Days in Captivity \| Prisoners of War Bob Certain, a former B-52 Navigator-Bombardier and Vietnam War POW, recounts his 101 days of incarceration as a prisoner of war. Discover how he survived enemy capture and his transition to becoming an Air Force Chaplain, inspiring others through faith ...
08.10.2023 Episode 378: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Cougar Mountain Solutions Founder, Erick Gelhaus Erick Gelhaus is Kevin Estela's guest on the podcast this week. Erick is a former law enforcement officer of 29 years and Army veteran. He was Kevin's primary instructor and rangemaster at GUNSITE and he is the man behind Cougar ...
08.08.2023 Episode 377: Your Husband is a POW… Now what? \| Prisoners of War Maggie Fisher is the wife of former prisoner of war Ken Fisher. Maggie is a military veteran and one of the women who fought for better treatment of American P.O.W.s in Vietnam while holding down the homestead. Maggie shares her ...
08.03.2023 Episode 376: Fueling the Outdoors with Range Meal Bars Founder and Owner, Zach Hein Founder and Owner of Range Meal Bars, Zach Hein, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Hein started Range Meal Bars when he wanted to create a calorie dense food for backpacking and outdoor pursuits. Estela has used ...
08.01.2023 Episode 375: Lee’s Unbreakable Spirit \| Prisoners of War Colonel Leon "Lee" Ellis is a retired USAF pilot and former prisoner of war in Vietnam at the Hanoi Hilton. Ellis is the author of multiple books on leadership and overcoming hardship. In this podcast, Ellis describes punching out over ...
07.27.2023 Episode 374: Journey of Adventurers with Reuben Bolieu Survival Instructor and adventurer Reuben Bolieu and Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela discuss their common backgrounds, training, and travel. Reuben has been an instructor with Randall's Adventure Training, a knife designer, and a professional writer and photographer. He has traveled to ...
07.25.2023 Episode 373: Into the Wild with Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters Jason Polaski of Yellow Birch Outfitters joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina for a podcast about traditional gear, travel, the great outdoors and the classics. Polaski is a US Army Veteran, Overlander, fan of 80s movies, and a ...
07.20.2023 Episode 372: Tales of Adventure and Survival with Jordan Jonas from ALONE Jordan Jonas of ALONE fame joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival in this week's podcast. Jonas describes his background living with an indigenous tribe in Russia as well as the process of learning skills that ultimately helped him win the ...
07.18.2023 Episode 371: Inside the Criminal Underground: BC and Ski on Gangs and Organized Crime "BC" & "Ski" are two former law enforcement officers who join Fieldcraft Survival's Gerry Young and Kevin Estela at the Fieldcraft Survival NC podcast studio. BC & Ski have an extensive background in studying gang activity as well as organized ...
07.11.2023 Episode 370: A Father's Wisdom: Dr. Jose Estela's Life Lessons and Kevin Estela's Reflections Father and Son, Dr. Jose Estela and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela, discuss survival in the Philippines during WW2, strong habits for success, and coming of age in this podcast. Dr. Estela immigrated to the United States in ...
07.06.2023 Episode 369: A Conversation with Kevin Estela and Exotac CEO Rob Falkenhayn CEO of EXOTAC Rob Falkenhayn and Fieldcraft Survival’s Kevin Estela sit down at the Fieldcraft Survival NC Firebase podcast studio in this week’s podcast. Falkenhayn shares his experience in motorcross/supercross and enduro motorcycle riding as well as the history of ...
07.04.2023 Episode 368: From Scout Sniper to Survival Skills: Jerry Saunders' Journey with Corvus Knife and Tool Jerry Saunders, Owner of Corvus Knife and Tool, joins Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Training Kevin Estela. He is a former USMC Scout Sniper and the Chief Survival Instructor of the Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center. He served 6 tours ...
06.27.2023 Episode 367: Inside the Mind of a World Champion Shooter: Lena Miculek SIG Sauer competitive shooter Lena Miculek speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Kevin Estela in this week’s podcast. Miculek is an 8x world champion shooter and 3 gun competitor who was literally born into the firearms community. Lena recently ...
06.20.2023 Episode 366: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions (Part 9) In this episode of Coffee and Questions with Kevin Estela, Kevin discusses everything from items carried on a castaway scenario, favorite pistols, LPVOs, upcoming training at the SIG Sauer Academy, prepping vs. hoarding, how to create stress in training, classes ...
06.15.2023 Episode 365: Lessons Learned from Training with Gerry Young and Kevin Estela Fieldcraft Survival North Carolina Fire Base instructors Kevin Estela and Gerry Young discuss the lessons learned from training over Memorial Day Weekend. Estela shares lessons from the two-day Civilian Survival School and Young provides insight into the 2 back-to-back Personal ...
06.13.2023 Episode 364: Street Cop Training’s Special Investigations Detective, Sean Grogan Sean Grogan from Street Cop Training speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela in this podcast about human behavior, detecting dishonesty, and pre-attack indicators. Grogan is a former Special Investigations Detective who trains law enforcement internationally on facial ...
06.06.2023 Episode 363: A Conversation with Mike Glover and Josh Nass of ‘Ham Radio Crash Course’ In this episode, Mike Glover is joined by Josh Nass of "Ham Radio Crash Course". Josh Nass is an engineering manager based in Southern California. His passion for ham radio led him to share his expertise on YouTube, where he ...
05.30.2023 Episode 362: Lifesaving Medical Tactics for Law Enforcement with Sean Barnette Street Cop Training Lifesaving Medical Tactics for Law Enforcement Instructor Sean and Kevin discuss Sean's recommendations for gear staging and best practices, fentanyl exposure, and more in this week's podcast. Sean's background includes work as a tactical paramedic, deputy sheriff, ...
05.23.2023 Episode 361: Elevate Your Survival Skills with Fieldcraft Survival Gerry Young & Kevin Estela In this podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela is joined by Fieldcraft Survival Instructor Gerry Young to discuss shotgun training, the new range medical kit, and advanced survival training. Young explains lessons learned from the sold-out shotgun course, ...
05.16.2023 Episod 360: Empowering Women through Personal Security with Amber Elle and Amy Cordy Amber Elle, Fieldcraft's Director of Family Preparedness and Amy Cordy, A Fieldcraft Training Instructor discuss the Women's Personal Security Course and how mindset plays a fundamental role in the course curriculum. The ladies have a transparent discussion about what to ...
05.09.2023 Episode 359: Rediscovering Ancient Technology with Doug Meyer Primitive Skills Expert Doug Meyer joins Fieldcraft's Kevin Estela in the podcast studio for a discussion around traditional living skills. Doug describes ancient technology including flintknapping, blowguns, and his lineage. Doug has been hired by museums to proof their exhibits ...
05.02.2023 Episode 358: Exploring the World of Hunting with Blood Origins' Robbie Kroger Join Nate Jones, Fieldcraft Survival's Director of Medicine, as he sits down with Robbie Kroger, founder and Executive Director at Blood Origins. Blood Origins is a non-profit organization with a global reach, dedicated to promoting conservation efforts and revealing the ...
04.27.2023 Episodes 357: The Great Outdoors: Upcoming Summer Courses at Fieldcraft Survival Amber Elle, Fieldcraft's Director of Family Preparedness and Nate Jones, Fieldcraft's Director of Medicine discuss Fieldcraft's upcoming summer courses being held at The Julian Ranch in Southern California. They describe their curriculum for training students at a Women's Warrior Hunt ...
04.25.2023 Episode 356: Staying Resilient in the Face of Adversity with Brady Pesola of the Gray Man Project Brady Pesola of the Gray Man Project @gray.man.project joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela @estelawilded, to discuss their common outlook on survival as well as Pesola's service in the Marine Corps, as an Executive Protection Specialist, and stoic ...
04.20.2023 Episode 355: From Thread to Outdoor Survival: The Story of the Buffalo Wool Company Ron and Theresa Miskin from the Buffalo Wool Company join Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela to discuss their line of products made from the American Buffalo. Estela has used the BWC products since 2015 and swears by them ...
04.18.2023 Episode 354: Business Insights and Leadership in the Food Industry with Filthy Foods CEO/Founder Daniel Singer Filthy Foods CEO/Founder Daniel Singer speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training about the rise of his company that has become the industry standard in beverage garnishes. Singer explains lessons in leadership, business, diversity, and his products. Singer has been ...
04.13.2023 Episode 353: From Basement Workshop to Firearms Success with Black Point Tactical's Harvey Cheek Harvey Cheek of Black Point Tactical is interviewed by Director of Training Kevin Estela. Harvey started his holster business in a friend's grandmother's basement and has grown to become one of the most respected companies in the firearms space. SIG ...
04.11.2023 Episode 352: The Power of Jiu-Jitsu: Greg Lapin's Journey and Lessons Learned Greg Lapin is a seasoned law enforcement and government special operations professional with over two decades of experience. He began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2005 when he was a New Orleans Police Officer. Understanding the importance of self-defense skills, ...
04.04.2023 Episode 351: Protection and Security with Todd Fox of Tour Protection Todd Fox of Tour Protection, a global protective services company, speaks with Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. Fox is a former marine, Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, and subject matter expert in protection. The ...
03.30.2023 Episode 350: Culture and Adventure with Field Ethos Journal's CEO, Jason Vincent Field Ethos Journal CEO Jason Vincent joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela in this week's podcast. The two men discuss American culture, the various divides that exists in the outdoor space, the golden age of America, and the ...
03.28.2023 Episode 349: Survival Instruction with Jarrod M. and Kevin Estela Recently Jarrod M. @armymace on Instagram and Fieldcraft Survival Training Director Kevin Estela taught a 2-Day survival course in Granite Falls, WA. Kevin and Jarrod go over the skills and gear that made their students successful in this challenging environment. ...
03.23.2023 Episode 348: Emergency Services and Mental Health: A Conversation with Rick Bucher In this episode, Mike Glover interviews Rick Bucher, a retired paramedic, firefighter, and technical rescue professional. Rick discusses Rick's rapid career advancement, mental health challenges, and his book "Flame and Fortune: How the Fire Service Almost Killed Me," which advocates ...
03.21.2023 Episode 347: A Conversation with Mike Glover and Staccato's CXO, Tony Pignato In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Tony Pignato, the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Staccato, a veteran-led firearms company based in Texas. With 20 years of military experience and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, Tony shares ...
03.16.2023 Episode 346: Bushcraft, Knives, and Godzilla: A Conversation with Founder of Bushcraft Global, Joe Flowers Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global is the guest for this week’s podcast. Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela and Flowers have been friends since 2006 and have a lot of shared history. Flowers runs a bushcraft experience company that ...
03.14.2023 Episode 345: Resilience in Action with GRITR Sports Range Manager and Former Green Beret, Eric Neal "Mission Resilience" is a podcast series hosted by Mike Glover, CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, that explores resilience through conversations with people who have overcome adversity. In this episode, Eric Neal, a highly decorated combat veteran and Army Special Forces, Green ...
03.07.2023 Episode 344: From Special Forces to Survival Expert: Jason Smith's Journey Jason Smith of Hobo Forge recently visited Fieldcraft Training in Aberdeen, NC to be Training Director Kevin Estela's guest for the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast. Jason spent 20+ years in Special Forces before becoming a SERE Instructor in North Carolina and ...
02.28.2023 Episode 343: The Evolution of a Survival Instructor: Kevin Estela's Journey (Part 2) In this follow-up podcast, Fieldcraft Training Survival Instructor Kevin Estela describes the rest of his journey leading up to working for Fieldcraft. He explains signing with a Hollywood talent agency, attending trade shows, writing a book, partnering with companies, and ...
02.21.2023 Episode 342: The Evolution of a Survival Instructor: Kevin Estela's Journey (Part 1) In this podcast, Fieldcraft Training Survival Instructor Kevin Estela describes his journey leading up to working for Fieldcraft. Kevin explains the lessons learned from his experiences working in outdoor retail, a canoe/kayak guide and instructor, and from his tenure as ...
02.14.2023 Episode 341: The Ultimate Overland Build with GP Factor owner, AJ Lafferty In this episode of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast, listeners are in for a treat as AJ Lafferty, owner of GP Factor, joins the show to talk about the recent vehicle buildout that includes multiple companies such as GP Factor, Goose ...
02.09.2023 Episode 340: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions (Part 8) In this episode of Coffee and Questions, Kevin Estela answers questions from the Facebook Drinkin' Bros: Fieldcraft Survival page as well as those that came in from Instagram. He addresses questions about hunting and hunting gear as well as the ...
01.31.2023 Episode 339: Kevin Estela and Jon Welk with Fieldcraft Training Discuss Outdoor Topics and their Roles in the Company Jon Welk from Fieldcraft Training sits down with Kevin Estela to discuss his outdoor background, climbing, working as a role player, and cold-weather camping. Jon is a regular at BREAKOUT and brings technical expertise to product videos. Both Jon and ...
01.24.2023 Episode 338: Flight Nurse Desiree Joins Kevin Estela to Discuss Some Occupational Challenges Flight Nurse Desiree B. is interviewed by Kevin Estela in this week's Fieldcraft Survival Podcast. Desiree describes her background, decision to join the health-care industry, challenges her occupation faces, and the unique environment she works in on board a rotary ...

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