EP 660: Winning with the Wild Life: Brian Stephens’ Toughest Hunt This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Brian Stephens, author of Winning with the Wild Life. Brian takes us through his toughest hunt to date—a Dall sheep hunt that started as a childhood dream and turned into a much harder journey than he […]

EP 659: Mike Herne This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Mike Herne, an avid elk hunter, career Army enlisted veteran, and someone in the midst of transitioning into a new chapter of his life. Mike shares his unique journey into elk hunting, which started with little knowledge of elk, and how he found […]

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Dustin and Nick from MTN Tough Fitness to dive deep into mental toughness and personal agency. While we often discuss mental toughness in the context of exercise, this episode takes a different angle, focusing on personal agency—the power to take control of your life […]

EP 657: Jarret Johnson Alaskan Caribou  This week on The Rich Outdoors, I’m excited to welcome back retired NFL linebacker Jarret Johnson. In this episode, Jarret recounts his epic Alaska adventure from this year, sharing insights into his newfound passion for western big game hunting—a pursuit he didn’t have time for while playing in the […]

This week on the podcast, we take a deep dive into elk season with one of our most intriguing guests yet—Nick Papsadora. A prior Marine Corps officer, Nick has immersed himself in the world of archery elk hunting, and his after-action review from this season is nothing short of impressive. In our conversation, Nick shares […]

EP 655 Matthew Every on story telling, tracking deer with Hal Blood, and more. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Matthew Every, an editor at Field & Stream Magazine, who brings a wealth of experience and captivating stories from his time in the outdoor writing world. We kick things off by discussing his […]

EP 654: Craig Van Arsdale | Moose Hunting Adventures This week on the podcast, I catch up with my good friend and hunting partner, Craig Van Arsdale, as we dive into our moose hunting experiences and the love-hate relationship we both have with the pursuit. While Craig and I were hunting different parts of the […]

EP 653: Jarret Johnson  This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jarret Johnson, a former NFL player and passionate outdoorsman. Jarret shares his inspiring journey from a small town to the professional football league, discussing the challenges he faced at every stage of his career. We dive into the importance of a growth mindset […]

This week on The Rich Outdoors podcast, Cody is joined by Zach Hanson, the intriguing host of the Okayest Trapper podcast and known as the Okayest Human. In this episode, Zach shares a harrowing tale from his recent outdoor adventures: a dramatic encounter with a charging sow black bear. In a high-stakes moment of survival, […]

EP 651: Jaden Miller  This week on The Rich Outdoors, Cody sits down with Jaden Miller from West Elk Precision Guns. Jaden has transformed his passion for building custom hunting rifles into a thriving career. He shares the highs and lows of his recent hunting season, including taking a giant velvet buck early with a […]