The Paul Kirtley Podcast

By Paul Kirtley

The Paul Kirtley Podcast concentrates on bushcraft, survival skills and wilderness adventures. Paul Kirtley is a renowned bushcraft instructor, canoe leader and outdoor guide. He owns and runs Frontie... more

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The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

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August 28, 2025 Paul Kirtley Podcast 61: James Steyn, FGASA Scout on Walking Safaris & Tracking at the Highest Level
I speak with James Steyn, one of only a handful of guides to hold the elite FGASA Scout qualification. We discuss the art of walking safaris, the rigour of CyberTracker, the evolution of guiding standards, and the skills needed in dangerous game country.
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2h 12min
July 16, 2025 Paul Kirtley Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths Into Bushcraft, Collaboration, and Carving Out a Career
Bushcraft instructors Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan join me to discuss career paths in outdoor education, building a sustainable bushcraft practice, and the value of collaboration in the modern bushcraft community.
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2h 10min
April 15, 2025 Paul Kirtley Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the Subarctic
Stephan Kesting, author of Perseverence: Life and Death in the Subarctic, joins me to discuss his gruelling 1,000 mile solo canoe expedition in remote northern Canada, including reflections on the risks, rewards, and personal insights gained along the way.
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1h 34min
December 23, 2024 Paul Kirtley Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of Bigfoot
Les Stroud, known to millions as Survivorman, joins me to talk about an area of backwoods lore and legend that has fascinated him for more than a decade: Bigfoot or Sasquatch.
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1h 1min
September 30, 2024 Paul Kirtley Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire
Mattias Norberg, author of Konsten att Elda, "The Art Of Fire", a highly respected Swedish expert in fire-making and wilderness survival joins this episode of the Paul Kirtley Podcast.
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1h 45min
September 30, 2024 PK Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire
Discover the fascinating journey of Mattias Norberg, a leading Swedish expert in fire-making and wilderness survival, as he shares insights from over 25 years of teaching experience. Author of Konsten att Elda ("The Art of Fire"), Mattias has taught survival and firecraft techniques throughout Sweden, from advanced courses in the far north to plant courses in the south. In this podcast episode, we discuss Sweden's outdoor culture, traditional and modern fire skills, and unique techniques influenced by the Scandinavian environment. Don't miss this deep dive into the art of fire!
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1h 45min
August 31, 2024 PK Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional Bushcraft
Craig Caudill is Director and Lead Instructor of Nature Reliance School, based in Kentucky, USA. Craig has taught backcountry skills for many years. He's also a seasoned writer, to date being the author of eight books on backcountry skills and knowledge. It was great to finally record an episode of my podcast with Craig as guest, to learn more about his background and teachings. Craig and I actually share some similar philosophies and it was great to riff on these a bit in this episode too...
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1h 53min
August 31, 2024 Paul Kirtley Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional Bushcraft
Craig Caudill is Director and Lead Instructor of Nature Reliance School, based in Kentucky, USA. Craig has taught backcountry skills for many years. He's also a seasoned writer, to date being the author of eight books on backcountry skills and knowledge.
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1h 53min
January 25, 2024 PK Podcast 55: John Rhyder – Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior Tracker
This podcast is long overdue. My guest is John Rhyder, naturalist, writer and highly experienced bushcraft educator. Indeed he was the instructor on the first formal bushcraft course I took many, many years ago. John is an innovator in the field of bushcraft and nature education, and continues to push his own knowledge too. In particular, John is passionate about wildlife tracking; he is currently the only person in northern Europe certified as Senior Tracker under the Cybertracker system. There is much to savour in this conversation....
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2h 10min
January 25, 2024 Paul Kirtley Podcast 55: John Rhyder - Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior Tracker
John Rhyder is a naturalist, writer and highly experienced bushcraft educator. He was the instructor on the first bushcraft course I took. John is passionate about wildlife tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker under the Cybertracker system.
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2h 10min

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