LIMBITLESS Podcast

A stick above all sticks! A Climbing stick to be more precise.

Mike Melgaard, owner of Versa Outdoors, joins us on this episode to discuss his new, and innovative, Shadow climbing stick. What makes this stick so unique? Well, pretty much everything about it.

What you should know before hitting the listen button on whatever platform you choose -- Watch the YouTube version to see the Shadow stick and how it compares to other sticks on the market. The Shadow stick checks the box of weight, durability, packability, and Made in America.

When I saw the Shadow stick and met Mike at the 2026 Archery Trade Association show, I new immediately I was going to add his product to my tree saddle hunting line-up, and the Shadow would be my first choice to climb with in the unforeseeable future.

Enjoy!!!

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Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

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Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

What is Barbarian Deer Camp? The simple answer is 3 barbarians sharing deer camp together. The details are in the episode...

Episode 41 has three outdoorsmen gathered around a fire, sharing a host of commonalities, including fishing, hunting, their love of Jesus, and men's ministry. This episode is filled with laughter, technical edits, chatter about fishing and hunting, volume changes, and the combined interest of what brought all three men together -- Men's Alliance.

Join FUZE, Seeker, and Hook, as they settle into their camp chairs, manage an open blaze, and discuss one of the fastest growing men's ministries in the nation (and expanding internationally). You're going to hear things like: callsigns, coins, patches, rugged workouts, and real world devotionals. In short --

Tribal. Rugged. Real.

Episode 41 (does the number 41 resonate with any of my brothers?) will challenge you to drop the glazed doughnut face, break down facades, and do hard things with other Christian men.

Be LIMBITLESS. Be FAITHFUL.

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

What does it mean to be a "man" in this modern day? Is it physical strength? Tattoos or how many guns you own? Is it your perceived status by the vehicle you drive or the career you hold?

Joby Martin, founder of the Church of Eleven22, author, spiritual leader, and avid outdoorsman, shares with us how God designed and intended us to act like men, and what masculinity looks like through Christianity and the "truths" of the New Testament.

One of the big take-aways for me, was having Joby delineate the difference between isolation and solitude. A big learning lesson for me in communicating the difference between the two in my past, and where I stand today.

In true LIMBITLESS fashion, we most certainly fall into the rabbit hole of hunting, and share our opinions regarding crossbows in archery season.

If you like to read, I encourage you to add two of his current books, "Run Over By The Grace Train" and "Stand Firm & Act Like Men" to your reading list. 

Join me for the next 77 minutes as Joby Martin enlightens us on what it truly means to stand firm and like a man.

Be LIMBITLESS. Be FAITHFUL.

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

How are you making a difference in the outdoors? 

In this episode, we venture into a new topic for the LIMBITLESS Podcast, conservation and propagation of a species. Tanner Tripp, founder of Wild Giants, shares his vision and plans to establish a conservation program in eastern Europe. 

This is an awesome episode capturing the vision and focus of this young hunter, and how he plans to save diminishing species while bolstering the economy of a foreign country.

What an incredible recording, and opportunity to connect with a fellow outdoorsman who is truly attempting to do something incredible!

Be LIMBITLESS

Be FAITHFUL

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

Episode 38 of the LIMBITLESS Podcast is about HHA USA Mission 38! If you're a 70's or 80"s kid, you might say this episode is 38 Special. LOL

One of my best friends, and non-profit business partner, Michael Sims, and I recorded this event recap while sitting in the Madison, WI airport after spending several days of archery, fellowship and supporting the HHA USA Mission 38 event.

We cannot say enough great things about the events hosted by HHA USA, the impact the organization has on veterans, and changes to the organizations mission and direction.

If you're looking for a fun-filled 3D archery event to attend, you really should check out HHA USA's schedule and plan a trip to Wisconsin. I mean, who wouldn't want to enjoy the eccentric mix of archery, cheese and root beer! 

This episode does not detail listener codes for all of the sponsors of the podcast. Please listen to previous episodes for discount codes for:

Phelps Game Calls

Hunting Day Coffee

On Point Adventure Foods

Wilderness Athlete

Vortex Optics

The Love Sauce

Venandi Holsters

STICKIT Gear

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

Episode 37: Brad Brooks - Owner of Argali Outdoors.

Argali Outdoors is one of my favorite companies in the outdoor industry. Since being introduced to the brand in 2022, I have relied on Argali shelters ever since. Additionally, the men and women behind the scenes are avid wilderness adventurers and we share similar passions.

This is one of the shortest recordings the LIMBITLESS Podcast has produced to date. The episode is limited in length only due to time restraints by the host and guest. Had we been left unrestrained, this content and interaction could have gone on for hours.

Brad and I originally intended to focus on backcountry turkey hunting, but we fell prey to a few topical distractions along the way. Two of the topics being shelters and sleeping bags (of course).

We both agreed a future recording is a must!

Be LIMBITLESS

Be FAITHFUL

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

Episode 36 breaks into some new content and the first of a certain kind of profession, Michael Mancl, co-owner of Breaking Point TV.

This episode looks through the lens of a professional videographer in the outdoor world, but that is not all of what we discuss. Download or navigate to YouTune, and enjoy a conversation about the journey of Breaking Point TV, professional videography, Michael's journey in faith and his passion for the outdoors.

Be LIMBITLESS

Be FAITHFUL

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

Episode 35 is one of rare opportunity for me.  I had the pleasure of hosting and engaging with another amputee outdoor enthusiast. Being on the end of the mic asking Nate to share his story and struggles as an amputee and cancer survivor was emotional and invigorating.

Husband. Father. Amputee. Cancer survivor. Small business owner. Endurance runner. Fitness fanatic. Outdoor enthusiast. Hunter. Backcountry lover. Christian.

If you are struggling in life. If you think you are in an overwhelming place and you are struggling to move in a positive direction. If you are being challenged and you are thinking, "I can't." If you are ready to give up...

LISTEN to this episode!!!

If you know of someone in your life circle that is struggling, SHARE this episode with them!!!

Nate is an example of tenacity and positivity. Nate has accepted the path and journey God has for his life, and is embracing it through trust, prayer, and action. Nate is an example for all to emulate. 

I am so grateful Nate agreed to record with me and share his story. He is truly living the LIMBITLESS lifestyle.

Thank you, Nate!!!

Be LIMBITLESS

Be FAITHFUL

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

Episode 34 is filled with several shared interests. 

The show hosted Bob Barteck, hailing from the State of Wisconsin. Bob is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic, avid backcountry hunter, and a passionate man of faith. When I hit the record button the morning or our recording, I had only one concern, "How long will this episode end up being?" I knew the two of us could potentially sit and talk for hours.

Whether you currently are, have been, are inspiring to be in the fire service, or merely out of curiosity, you are introduced to a snap-shot of Bob's incredible career as Firefighter/Paramedic and Fire Chief. 

This episode covers serving mankind, mental and physical fitness, hunting and serving God. More importantly, how they all tie together. 

I enjoyed recording with Bob so much, I will be hosting him on the show again in the future.

Be LIMBITLESS

Be FAITHFUL

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%

It is turkey season, and one of my favorite times of the year. Turkey hunting, more specifically backcountry turkey hunting, is rapidly rising to the top of list of my favorite things to do.

In this Waypoint, I wanted to share a fond memory and the reasoning behind the title, "Code Word: "Sesame Street".

In celebration of the topic, I decided to share a few pages from my recently published book, Back - Country Hunting: Pursuing the Trophy of the "Experience". Listen in (the video version is a fowl setting to observe) as I read from one of the final chapters of the book, "Backcountry Ben Franklin Bombers". The final pages of the chapter reveal the meaning and purpose of the code word: Sesame Street.

I hope you enjoy this episode and the reading from my book. The book is available on Amazon (hardback, paperback, and ebook). Signed copies are available for order on my website, www.limbitlessoutdoors.com.

Gobble. Gobble.

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMBITLESS at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limbitless_servicegroup
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%