The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Pacific Northwest Survival Games: Survival Skills Competition Turned Reality TV Show | E 178


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Join Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen on The Crux True Survival Story Podcast as they dive into the extraordinary journey of Tony Peniche, Founder of the Pacific Northwest Survival Games. Discover how a backyard BBQ among friends evolved into a viral survival competition, attracting contestants and survival celebrities from popular TV shows. Tony shares his transition from a serial entrepreneur to a key figure in the survival community, the challenges and excitement of organizing survival events, and the importance of problem-solving and realistic survival training. This episode is packed with thrilling tales, insights into survival skills, and the spirit of camaraderie and competition.

00:00 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast
00:30 Meet Tony Panish: Founder of the Pacific Northwest Survival Games
01:42 The Accidental Viral Event
03:57 From Marketing Consultant to Survival Event Creator
05:12 Personal Journey: Sobriety and New Beginnings
06:33 Inspiration from Family and Community
08:58 The Power of Seizing Opportunities
09:37 Connecting with the Survival Community
10:38 What Makes the Pacific Northwest Survival Games Unique?
15:08 Challenges and Competitions: Testing Real-World Skills
23:37 Transformations in Confidence and Skills
23:54 A Memorable Example: Joel's Journey
25:37 The Importance of Problem Solving in Survival
26:36 Essential Survival Gear
27:11 The Role of Signaling Devices
28:37 Logistical Challenges of Survival Events
29:21 Expanding Survival Games: Future Plans
32:34 Memorable Moments from Past Events
35:25 Casting and Celebrity Involvement
41:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell


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