Fieldcraft Survival

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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 338: Flight Nurse D...

01.24.2023

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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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 ...
01.19.2023 Episode 337: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions (Part 7) Coffee and Questions 7 features questions from listeners answered by Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela. In this episode, Estela responds to questions about coffee preferences, EDC carry bags, custom knives, winter vehicle survival, and much more. Coffee and ...
01.16.2023 Episode 336: Mission Resilience with Mike Glover & Chad Robichaux Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, ...
01.10.2023 Episode 335: Tuhon Tom Kier of Sayoc Tactical Group Joins Kevin Estela Tuhon Tom Kier of Sayoc Tactical Group and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela discuss fight math, marksmanship, blades, survival skills, and more in this week’s podcast. Kier has worked as a fight choreographer for Hollywood, a SME for ...
01.05.2023 Episode 334: Dr. Oisin McElvany Joins Kevin Estela to Talk Cold Weather Tips Doctor Oisin McElvany and Kevin Estela discuss cold-weather related health issues in this week’s podcast. Doc describes the human body’s responses to medical issues as well as treatment and Kevin explains common problems encountered in the cold. The two work ...
01.03.2023 Episode 333: Amber Elle Sits Down with Female Hunter and Co-Founder of the Women's Warrior Hunt Retreat, Dayna Monroe Amber Elle, Fieldcraft's Director of Family Preparedness sits down with female hunting educator Dayna Monroe, also an employee of Black Rifle Coffee, to discuss how Dayna has assisted in evolving programs targeted specifically to empowering women in every facet of ...
12.27.2022 Episode 332: Amber Elle Sits Down with Erin Wilkins to Discuss Her Family's Preparedness Lifestyle Amber Elle, Director of Family Preparedness sits down with Erin Wilkins of Essentially Erin to discuss their own unique lifestyles of preparedness within their own family structure. Erin and her husband moved from California to Tennessee in 2020 with their ...
12.22.2022 Episode 331: Mission Resilience with Mike Glover & Jariko Denman 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 ...
12.20.2022 Episode 330: Kevin Estela is Joined by Gerry Young to Discuss North Carolina's Recent Blackout In this podcast, Fieldcraft Training instructors Kevin Estela and Gerry Young discuss the recent blackout in Moore County, NC that was caused by deliberate gunfire to multiple electrical substations. The two reflect on the lessons learned from the power outage ...
12.15.2022 Episode 329: Amber Elle Discussed Our New Preparedness Program 62 Starting in January The Fieldcraft Preparedness Program 62 will enhance your preparedness and survival skills and take them to the next level. This 12-week program will systematically walk you through building a comprehensive preparedness plan that you will customize during our weekly topic ...
12.13.2022 Episode 328: Kevin Estela is Joined by Grilling/BBQ Professional, Jess Pryles Australian Chef, Meat Expert, and Grilling/BBQ Professional, Jess Pryles chats with Fieldcraft Survival Semi-Pro Foodie Kevin Estela in this informative podcast about grilling, smoking, and cooking wild game and domestic meats. Pryles is highly studied in meat sciences and has ...
12.06.2022 Episode 327: Kevin Estela Sits down with Master-Level Instructor and Headhunter Blades Bladesmith, Sayoc Kali Tuhon Harley Elmore Kevin Estela and Sayoc Kali Tuhon Harley Elmore discuss combatives, EDC loadouts, mobility, communications, and more in this podcast. Elmore is a master-level instructor and full instructor in many martial arts. He is a highly sought-after trainer and the bladesmith ...
12.01.2022 Episode 326: Kevin Estela and Kevin Owens Discuss Their Teaching Experience Fieldcraft Survival's Kevin Estela and Kevin Owens talk about Estela's recent move from the company's Utah headquarters to Fieldcraft Training in North Carolina. Both Kevins have a lot of experience teaching and history with the company. They discuss the focus ...
11.29.2022 Episode 325: Kevin Estela Sits Down with Founder of Wilson Combat, Bill Wilson Bill Wilson, Founder of Wilson Combat, joins Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival to discuss the custom firearm industry, competitive shooting, and what to look for in firearms in this podcast. Bill Wilson's company makes top-of-the line full custom pistols, rifles, ...
11.25.2022 Episode 324: Mike Glover Sits Down with Founder of Colorado Craft Beef, Jeff Smith Use code “Glover” for a 5% discount site-wide! Offer valid through December 8th! Colorado Craft Beef is a direct-to-consumer beef company rooted in tradition 5 generations deep. They have a storied past and a bright future — their beef products ...
11.22.2022 Episode 323: Kevin Estela is Joined by Ava Flanell, About Her Career and Lifestyle Growing Up in the Firearm Industry Ava Flanell and Kevin Estela discuss the firearms industry, firearms training, and the current politics surrounding the 2A in this podcast. Flanell grew up in a firearms family and left a lucrative career with a major league sporting team to ...
11.18.2022 Episode 322: Kevin Estela Talks to USFS Law Enforcement Officer, Eric Franke USFS Law Enforcement Officer joins Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela to discuss working in the Forestry Service, loading out your vehicle, the reasons for coyote hunting, and more. Franke describes what to expect if applying for the job, ...
11.08.2022 Episode 321: Kevin Estela Sits Down with legendary Bladesmith, Daniel Winkler Kevin Estela speaks with legendary Bladesmith, Daniel Winkler, who created the Sayoc RnD Tomahawk featured prominently in the Jack Carr series, "The Terminal List". Winkler explains his early roots in historical reenacting as well as how he grew his business ...
11.01.2022 Episode 320: Kevin Estela Sits Down with Fox News Commentator and Journalist, Katie Pavlich, to Discuss the Upcoming Election Fox News Commentator and Journalist Katie Pavlich join Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival to discuss pressing issues facing the United States, how she became a leading political commentator and the Jack Carr connection they share. Pavlich is an avid shooter, ...
10.27.2022 Episode 319: Mission Resilience with Mike Glover & Kevin Owens Join our new Mission Resilience series in the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast. In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Kevin Owens to talk about occurrences they came across during their time in the military that pushed them past their known ...
10.25.2022 Episode 318: Kevin Estela is Joined by Bre from Montana Grit Outdoors, to Dive Further into Women's Hunting Kevin Estela sits down with Bre from Montana Grit Outdoors to discuss her company’s mission of providing all-inclusive hunting trips for gold-star families, PTSD family survivors, and law enforcement officers. Bre provides insight into women’s hunting issues as well as ...
10.18.2022 Episode 317: Kirsten Morgan is Joined by Journalist and Photographer, Jessica McGlothlin, to Discuss our Breakout Course In this episode, Kirsten Morgan sits down with Jessica McGlothlin @jess_mcglothlin_media, a professional photographer and journalist who has traveled worldwide and worked for companies such as Patagonia, Field Ethos, Yeti, Outside, Wall Street Journal, the US Army and numerous others. ...
10.13.2022 Episode 316: Mission Resilience with Mike Glover & Ultramarathon Runner, Mike McKnight Track the ‘Arizona Trail 800-Mile Showdown’ with Ben Light vs Mike McKnight HERE : https://www.greatwesternadventures.com Mike McKnight started running in his early 20s to get in shape—and his passion was born. After a ski accident that broke his back and ...
10.11.2022 Episode 315: Mission Resilience with Mike Glover & Sean Kirkwood Join our new Mission Resilience series in the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast. In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Sean Kirkwood to discuss the importance of building resilience from Sean's military experience in order to survive. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black ...
10.04.2022 Episode 314: Kevin Estela is Joined by Jarrod MacAchern to Talk About Survival Skills Kevin Estela sits down with Jarrod MacAchern to discuss primitive skills, lessons from the infantry, survival skillsets, and how to improvise gear. Jarrod has helped Fieldcraft Survival in the past as a survival skills instructor and he is constantly testing ...
09.29.2022 Episode 313: Kevin Estela is Joined by Dr. Ian Reight, to Discuss his Journey as a Trauma Surgeon Kevin Estela sits down with Dr. Ian Reight, a trauma surgeon in central Maine, who became a leading medical doctor after dropping out of high school, becoming a firefighter, and putting himself through college and medical school. Dr. Ian is ...
09.27.2022 Episode 312: Kevin Owens and Sean Kirkwood Discuss Our Most Recent Breakout Course Kevin Owens and Sean Kirkwood sit down to talk about Fieldcraft Survival's scenario-based training that just finished up in North Carolina. They give insight on what the training provides and details on another upcoming scenario-based training in October. Sponsors and ...
09.22.2022 Episode 311: Kirsten Morgan is Joined by Breane Lindvall, Founder of Montana Grit Outdoors Nonprofit Organization Fieldcraft Survival Training Instructor, Kirsten Morgan, sits down with Breane Lindvall to talk about how she founded her nonprofit organization, Montana Grit Outdoors, and her passion for hunting. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company(Code: Craft15 for 15% off select ...
09.20.2022 Episode 310: Kevin Estela is Joined by Executive Director of American Contingency, Thom Rigsby Kevin Estela sits down with Thom Rigsby, Executive Director of American Contingency, to discuss the history of the group, the major community support missions it is undertaking, and the importance of building a strong network of families within 30 minutes ...
09.15.2022 Episode 309: Kevin Owens Sits Down with Doctor, Osin McElvaney, to Discuss Growing Up in Ireland Kevin Owens is joined by Osin McElvaney, an Irish Doctor who is getting trained by Kevin to join the Special Forces. They talk about growing up in Ireland at different times and how the government affected their upbringing. Sponsors and ...
09.13.2022 Episode 308: Kevin Estela Talks Shotguns with President Vang Comp Systems Cody Stewart President of Vang Comp Systems Cody Stewart and Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training Kevin Estela sit down in this podcast to discuss the "Gospel of the Gauge". Vang Comp is the world-wide leader in custom shotgun modifications and the Vang ...
09.06.2022 Episode 307: Kevin Estela Sits Down with Fieldcraft Survival's Medical Instructor, Nate Jones Kevin Estela and "Doc" Nate Jones discuss a recent training event they conducted for Fieldcraft Survival. Nate is one of the newest hires at Fieldcraft Survival who brings combat medic experience and dark humor to the team. The two bring ...
08.30.2022 Episode 306: Mike Glover Sits Down with Fieldcraft Survival Tactical Instructor, Casey Hildreth Fieldcraft Survival tactical instructor Casey Hildreth joins Mike Glover for this episode. Casey is a husband, father and retired veteran, with 19 years in the special operations community. He has found new purpose and gratification through sharing his experiences on ...
08.23.2022 Episode 305: Mike Glover is Joined by Special Guest, Brian Peters Mike Glover and Brian Peter discuss his part of The MindStrong Project and its focus on strength training, breath work, recovery methodologies, mental fortitude, and leadership. Brian has coached and developed programming for NFL, NHL, MLB, NCAA, and Olympic Athletes. ...
08.16.2022 Episode 304: Kevin Estela Sits Down with Michael Berry to Discuss the Process of Death & How to Prepare for it Kevin Estela sits down with Michael Berry, a Police Chaplain, to discuss the inevitability of death and the dying process. Rather than focusing on the negative, the two men address how to prepare for it and take care of loved ...
08.09.2022 Episode 303: Kevin Estela Sits Down with Black Belt Martial Arts Trainer of the IMBCT, Chris Smith Kevin Estela is joined by Sifu Chris Smith of the IMBCT to discuss functional fitness, grappling, striking, and being a “white belt” in something new. Chris Smith is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a boxing coach, ...
08.02.2022 Episode 302: Mike Glover Talks All Aspects of Professional Rally Racing with Alex and Rhianna Gelsomina Mike Glover is joined by a married couple and professional Rally Co-Driver's, Alex and Rhianna Gelsomina, to discuss the intricacies of the sport. They dive into how they both got involved in motorsports and some of the training, experiences, and ...
07.26.2022 Episode 301: Kevin Estela is Joined by Johnny Strong from Black Hawk Down Fieldcraft Survival Instructor Kevin Estela sits down with Actor/Musician/Martial Artist/Knifemaker Johnny Strong. Strong has appeared as Randy Shughart in Black Hawk Down and Leon in the Fast and the Furious and has a new movie called Warhorse One. Estela and ...
07.19.2022 Episode 300: Kevin Estela is Joined by John Stryker Meyer for Coffee & Questions John Stryker Meyer responds to Fieldcraft Survival fan questions in a special edition of Kevin Estela’s Coffee and Questions. The two sit down with Black Rifle Coffee and go back and forth with a wide variety of questions including some ...
07.12.2022 Episode 299: Mike Glover is Joined by Ultra Distance Runner, Ben Light, to Discuss Mindset & Endurance In this episode, Mike Glover sits down with Ben Light who is an Ultra Distance Runner and the Founder of Adventure Your Potential - which focuses on strength and endurance coaching. Ben shares what got him into the sport, strategies ...
07.05.2022 Episode 298: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions (Part 6) On this episode, Kevin Estela discusses Low Power Variable Optics and lever guns, what to teach kids at a young age, fishing kit preferences, pump shotguns, and more. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company(Code: Craft15 for 15% off select ...
06.28.2022 Episode 297: Kevin Estela Sits Down with Dave Dicerbo, Founder of Destination Backcountry Adventures to Discuss Wilderness Education In this podcast, Fieldcraft Survival Director of Survival Training and Destination Backcountry Adventures Founder Dave Dicerbo discuss their common educational background, travel through the Catskills, and how to leave one career for another, and the 80s movie White Water Summer. ...
06.21.2022 Episode 296: Kevin Estela is Joined by Shane Adams with ESEE Knives Kevin Estela sits down with ESEE Knives Marketing Director and Utility Player Shane Adams to discuss the current state of social media, survival training, knives and equipment, and the history of ESEE/Randall's Adventure Training. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee ...
06.16.2022 Episode 295: Kevin Owens Sits Down with Dog Trainer, Tom Smith from Wildrose Kennels On this episode, Kevin Owens is joined by Tom Smith, a dog trainer from Wildrose Kennels to discuss the psychology behind training K9s and how pack mentally plays into their behavior. Wildrose Kennels trains dogs on anything from bird and ...
06.14.2022 Episode 294: Kevin Estela Sits Down With Doug Ritter. Chairman of Kniferights On this episode, Kevin Estela is joined by the Chairman of Kniferights, Doug Ritter, who is also an accomplished writer/gear tester and founder of Equipped to Survive. The two discuss gear, answer listener questions, and address current events in the ...
06.09.2022 Episode 293: Kevin Owens & Sean Kirkwood Discuss Scenario Training Kevin Owens and Sean Kirkwood, Directors of Training in North Carolina, get together to discuss their experience in scenario training and how they are using their backgrounds to create scenario training for the public with Fieldcraft Survival. Sponsors and Affiliates: ...
06.07.2022 Episode 292: Kevin Estela Discusses School Safety and Shootings With Dave P Kevin Estela sits down with "Dave P." to discuss school safety and how society can learn from recent school shootings. Dave P. is a retired Connecticut State Trooper who worked the Sandy Hook detail. He is also a former Army ...
05.31.2022 Episode 291: Kevin Estela Talks with Axe-Maker, Liam Hoffman with Hoffman Blacksmithing In this episode, Kevin Estela sits down with Liam Hoffman of Hoffman Blacksmithing @hoffmanblacksmithing. Liam's company makes the best-performing, hand-made and high-demand axes in the country. Kevin and Liam discuss axes, motorsports, blacksmith basics, travel, and custom boots. Sponsors and ...
05.24.2022 Episode 290: Mike Glover Sits Down with Matt Dages, Former La Mesa Police Officer Involved in a Controversial Arrest in 2020 In this episode, Mike Glover discusses the incident and trial with Matthew Dages. Matt was fired in the summer of 2020 based on findings of an administrative investigation into the arrest of Amaurie Johnson, an encounter that was caught on ...
05.17.2022 Episode 289: Kevin Estela's Coffee & Questions (Part 5) On this episode, Kevin Estela discusses how to select a training course, different aspects of survival from urban to suburban, backing the blue, and his suggestions on survival kit items. Sponsors and Affiliates: Black Rifle Coffee Company(Code: Craft15 for 15% ...

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