Legacy of the Hunt

By Mathew Riddle

Legacy of the Hunt is a collection of immersive hunting stories based on real experiences. Some episodes recount my own time in the woods, while others are adapted from interviews with fellow hunters.... more

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How many episodes does Legacy of the Hunt have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

Legacy of the Hunt episodes:

August 21, 2026 No One Except Me
A simple shot. Ten yards. Broadside. What should have been an easy decision left me questioning what it meant to be a hunter. No One Except me is about a hunt that challenged my instincts, tested my convictions, and ultimately forced me to confront a question only I can answer.
Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
Forest edge calm atmosphere at dusk with cricket, insect, bird, whistling, distant waterfall light hum recorded in Amazon rainforest by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/671340/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Car Door Closing and Opening.mp3 by DigPro120 -- https://freesound.org/s/432644/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Footsteps in Gravel by petebuchwald -- https://freesound.org/s/273354/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Shotgun Shot 03.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/473846/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Mid autumn woods soundscape Shawnee Forest Sony D100 NOV 15 2022.WAV by kvgarlic -- https://freesound.org/s/659990/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
horse.mp3 by 3bagbrew -- https://freesound.org/s/59569/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Art by Mathew Riddle & ChatGPT
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.

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15min
July 29, 2026 A Better View
A warm November day and a buck that simply vanishes. As an unsuccessful search turns confidence into confusion, one hunter is forced to confront the stories his own mind is telling him. A Better View is a reminder that the world around us doesn't always change—but the way we choose to see it can.
Story Preservation
This story was shared with me by Jimmer Sherman and has been thoughtfully adapted into a first-person narrative for Legacy of the Hunt. While minor creative refinements have been made, every effort has been taken to remain faithful to the events and spirit of the original story. Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity to help preserve this hunt for future generations.
Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
Forest edge calm atmosphere at dusk with cricket, insect, bird, whistling, distant waterfall light hum recorded in Amazon rainforest by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/671340/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Car Door Closing and Opening.mp3 by DigPro120 -- https://freesound.org/s/432644/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Shotgun Shot 03.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/473846/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Mid autumn woods soundscape Shawnee Forest Sony D100 NOV 15 2022.WAV by kvgarlic -- https://freesound.org/s/659990/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
civil war gun fire.wav by electra -- https://freesound.org/s/442293/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Art by Mathew Riddle & ChatGPT
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.
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18min
July 15, 2026 Second Chances Part 2
A year after an unforgettable missed opportunity, a father and daughter return to the very woods where a promise was made. As memories guide every step, a chance encounter with a buck sets off a chain of events that no one could have anticipated. A story about loss, legacy, second chances, and how the greatest gifts we leave behind are often the opportunities we create for others.

Story Preservation
This story was shared with me by Michael Sharp and has been thoughtfully adapted into a first-person narrative for Legacy of the Hunt. While minor creative refinements have been made, every effort has been taken to remain faithful to the events and spirit of the original story. Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity to help preserve this hunt for future generations.
Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
Forest edge calm atmosphere at dusk with cricket, insect, bird, whistling, distant waterfall light hum recorded in Amazon rainforest by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/671340/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Car Door Closing and Opening.mp3 by DigPro120 -- https://freesound.org/s/432644/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Shotgun Shot 03.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/473846/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Footsteps in Gravel by petebuchwald -- https://freesound.org/s/273354/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
S07-06 Large car interior start & drive; speeds up.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/675252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Cars passing ona quiet road by dmacara -- https://freesound.org/s/318883/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Art by Mathew Riddle & ChatGPT
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.
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17min
July 04, 2026 Second Chances Part 1
Six years of waiting have led to this moment. One pull of the trigger changes everything—but not in the way he expects. As the morning unfolds, disappointment gives way to something far more meaningful. The first chapter of a two-part story about failure, redemption, and the legacy passed from one generation to the next.

Story Preservation
This story was shared with me by Michael Sharp and has been thoughtfully adapted into a first-person narrative for Legacy of the Hunt. While minor creative refinements have been made, every effort has been taken to remain faithful to the events and spirit of the original story. Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity to help preserve this hunt for future generations.

Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
WinterAmbienceWithBackgroundBirdsFeb11th2015.wav by kvgarlic -- https://freesound.org/s/263944/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
DrivingCarOnHighWayStable.WAV by Dr. Macak -- https://freesound.org/s/483575/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Cars passing ona quiet road by dmacara -- https://freesound.org/s/318883/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Shotgun Shot 03.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/473846/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Centerfire Rifle Gun Shot 02.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/483536/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Art by Mathew Riddle & ChatGPT
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.
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15min
June 23, 2026 Not My Mountain
A chance invitation leads me deep into unfamiliar mountains with a group of hunters I barely know. Perched above a rocky notch, an unexpected opportunity presents itself. But the decision isn't as simple as pulling the trigger. Sometimes the most memorable moments in the woods aren't about what we take home, but what we choose to leave behind. A story about respect, belonging, and earning your place on the mountain.

Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
Walkie Talkie.mp3 by RangerRich68 -- https://freesound.org/s/686358/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Autumn Forest Ambiance in the Odenwald by RabMusicLab -- https://freesound.org/s/830370/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Big dog - sniffing.waf by Elanor1995 -- https://freesound.org/s/688861/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Cars passing ona quiet road by dmacara -- https://freesound.org/s/318883/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
hiking Forest.wav by mastermind76 -- https://freesound.org/s/671320/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Walking fall leaves in Woods D100 October 2025 by kvgarlic -- https://freesound.org/s/829389/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
DVD player left side buttons by thaighaudio -- https://freesound.org/s/351405/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
220801 Squirrel, cry call squeal, backyard, Toronto 10am by TRP -- https://freesound.org/s/717582/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
ambientDanger.wav by Divinux -- https://freesound.org/s/198415/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Heavy Breathing by Under7dude -- https://freesound.org/s/163383/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Walkie-talkie end of transmission by LukaCafuka -- https://freesound.org/s/760245/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Art by Mathew Riddle & ChatGPT
Special thanks to the guys who invited me on this trip.
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.

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17min
June 06, 2026 The Missing Piece
A first trip to New York's Southern Tier. An old rifle passed down from a grandfather. And a hunt that quickly becomes something far different than expected.
What begins as a chance to fill a tag turns into an unforgettable day filled with uncertainty, fear, and an unexpected realization about the things we inherit.

Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
DrivingCarOnHighWayStable.WAV by Dr. Macak -- https://freesound.org/s/483575/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Cars Passing By 01.wav by DCPoke -- https://freesound.org/s/387991/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Cars passing ona quiet road by dmacara -- https://freesound.org/s/318883/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Room noise by ScouseMouseJB -- https://freesound.org/s/329046/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
laughs by wrc4all -- https://freesound.org/s/403058/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Fan heater 01 by leonelmail -- https://freesound.org/s/579798/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Metal Creak 4.wav by ingudios -- https://freesound.org/s/119468/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Shotgun Shot 03.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/473846/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
civil war gun fire.wav by electra -- https://freesound.org/s/442293/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Generic Alarm Clock by Yoyodaman234 -- https://freesound.org/s/223176/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Bed sheets and blanket rustling, body turning over, fabric friction by adina.trx -- https://freesound.org/s/856380/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Leaves Rustling by ericnorcross81 -- https://freesound.org/s/570759/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
running grizzly.mp3 by Nivatius -- https://freesound.org/s/519600/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
graveyardgate-1-120617.wav by AGC66 -- https://freesound.org/s/395243/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Metallic Noise.wav by RutgerMuller -- https://freesound.org/s/51044/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Foley_Object_Metal_Oven_Creaks_Mono.wav by Nox_Sound -- https://freesound.org/s/585734/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Destruction_misc1.wav by AirwaveXV -- https://freesound.org/s/705629/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Fall on carpet by j0rd4nkzf -- https://freesound.org/s/244259/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Special thanks to the guys who invited me on this trip.
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.
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18min
May 29, 2026 Death of a Doe and a Notion
When a rushed evening bow hunt goes wrong, a wounded doe leads two friends into the darkness. What follows is a story about responsibility, respect for the animal, and the moment hunting stopped feeling simple.

Credits
Written and narrated by Mathew Riddle
Sound effects provided by Mathew Riddle and the following:
Wheezing by calmingcrunch -- https://freesound.org/s/514794/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
falling on floor by skradz -- https://freesound.org/s/268166/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
nature_sound_spa_-_charming_birds_in_a_forest.mp3 by naturesoundspa -- https://freesound.org/s/163597/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
iPhone Text Sound by ukjoncollins -- https://freesound.org/s/653820/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Car Door open and close 3.wav by NachtmahrTV -- https://freesound.org/s/556690/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Dog Running Past by qubodup -- https://freesound.org/s/827320/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
pulling out a sword or knife and putting it back by JoeDoe22 -- https://freesound.org/s/462579/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Sawing Steel.wav by Gamufreaku -- https://freesound.org/s/655272/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Lettuce Stab by OranTalbot -- https://freesound.org/s/710272/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
boots on aluminum ladder 02 by Eelke -- https://freesound.org/s/462599/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Heart Beat by thenudo -- https://freesound.org/s/146765/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Man breathing regularly then faster by exe2be -- https://freesound.org/s/512741/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Walking on sand and gravel 2 by fthgurdy -- https://freesound.org/s/528953/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Dirt drag by C-V -- https://freesound.org/s/813533/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Music by Mathew Riddle & Apple GarageBand
Special thanks to my buddy for sharing his experience with me
© 2026 Legacy of the Hunt. All rights reserved.
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14min

FAQs about Legacy of the Hunt:

How many episodes does Legacy of the Hunt have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.