The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

As the year comes to a close, I reached out to a small group of past guests and asked them one question.
What do you want to be remembered for?
Their answers, and my own, are shared here.
This episode is chaptered. Listen straight through, or move to the voices that resonate most with you.
Take your time with it.

This is the final episode of the Silvercore Podcast for 2025
This Year End project is Silvercore Podcast Ep. 176

### Thank you to the guests who took part in this project

If you’d like to learn more about the people who shared their reflections, you can find them here.

Kyle Lamb
Viking Tactics
Website: https://www.vikingtactics.com
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Amie Battams
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amie.flyfish/

Colin Dowler
Colin keeps a low public profile. His story was first shared here:
Silvercore Podcast – https://www.silvercore.ca/podcast/ep-09-now-youre-bleeding-too-bear

April Vokey
Anchored Outdoors
Website: https://anchoredoutdoors.com
Podcast: https://www.anchoredoutdoors.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilvokey

Jason Budd
Tantalus Mountain Guides
Website: https://tantalusmtnguides.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tantalusmtnguides/

Seb Lavoie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavccmdr/

Kevin Kossowan
From the Wild
Website: https://www.fromthewild.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkossowan/

Kelsi Sheren
Podcast, speaking, and writing
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Shaun Taylor
The Collective Podcast
Website: https://the-collective.ca
Instagram (podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the_collective_ig/
Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/shauntaylors1/

Chance Burrells
The Collective Podcast
Website: https://the-collective.ca
https://www.instagram.com/chance_burles

Tiffany Bader
Silvercore Outdoors
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• (00:13) - Intro – What Will Remain

Matt Barnett grew up dreaming about explosives. At fourteen he blew up his hand, looked death in the face, and kept going. Today he is one of the most fascinating figures in the world of high explosives, working with everything from avalanche control to government agencies and major media productions.

This conversation goes far beyond blowing things up. Matt opens up about the accident that reshaped him, the philosophy that guides his life, the power of visualization, raising strong kids, and why danger and purpose are tied together for anyone who wants to live a real life.

If you have ever wondered what drives someone to chase a childhood obsession into a career most people would never dare to try, this episode will pull you in. Explosives, chemistry, freedom, leadership, self reliance, personal growth, and the fire it takes to build something meaningful. It is all here.

What you will hear in this episode:
• How a kid with a chemistry set became an explosives expert
• The accident that nearly took Matt’s life and what he learned from it
• Why humans are wired to crave controlled danger
• The mindset that separates dreamers from builders
• Raising kids in a world that fears risk
• What freedom, responsibility, and legacy really look like
• Why modern society is starving for men who refuse to live small lives

If you love conversations about resilience, purpose, freedom, and the people who shape their own world instead of waiting for permission, this one will hit home.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The spark that starts a life in explosives
00:41 Travis welcomes Matt Barnett
01:00 Why humans are drawn to things that go boom
01:51 Order, chaos, and the intoxication of controlled destruction
02:42 Childhood experiments with fireworks and gunpowder
04:18 Matt learns to make black powder at seven
05:00 The obsession with creating without limits
06:07 Chemistry, invention, and the ADHD mind
07:27 Growing up with explosive hobbies
08:57 Talking openly about dangerous knowledge
10:41 Where the line sits between education and harm
11:49 Using explosives to make the world safer
13:01 Childhood accidents and lessons learned
16:04 Matt’s near fatal blast at fourteen
17:50 Seeing the reality of destruction up close
19:14 How the accident changed his view of war and life
20:00 Parents, dynamite, and early experiments
22:00 Raising kids around explosives and responsibility
24:00 How business in the energetics world really works
25:16 The surprising truth about social media and notoriety
26:00 What it is like to film explosive content
27:32 The camera confidence Matt learned as a kid
28:36 What Matt would tell his younger self
29:00 Building a business inside a maze of regulation
30:15 Travis compares the Canadian system
33:00 The cultural divide in how nations regulate freedom
36:00 Why local control matters
38:06 The challenges of trying to build in Canada
40:41 A firearms case that shaped Travis view of the system
43:18 Matt’s drive through Canada and observations
45:00 Understanding different legal cultures
46:27 The origin of Benetti
46:44 What impresario means to Matt
48:00 Why Matt teaches leadership
50:15 When leadership pushes people to leave the status quo
51:00 The clients who can afford it, and those who truly need it
52:00 What legacy really means
53:16 Why his children are his real contribution
54:00 Raising kids like frontier families
55:56 The human experience is not meant to be safe
57:00 Why some of us need risk to feel alive
58:00 Matt’s time in the hospital and what it taught him
59:37 The turtle that changed everything
01:00:20 The power of visualization
01:01:20 What Matt sees for his future
01:03:00 Why the world still needs wild men
01:06:00 Final thoughts on compassion, responsibility, and becoming better humans
01:08:45 Closing

Doug Patteson spent years overseas as a CIA case officer recruiting assets, running operations, and navigating a world built on secrecy and human psychology. After leaving the agency, he brought that experience into Hollywood, advising major studios on how the intelligence world actually works.
In this conversation, Doug opens up about the realities of spycraft, the pressure of living a hidden life, the toll secrecy takes on families, and the lessons he carried forward into leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence. We talk about failure, character, why good officers think differently, and how real fieldwork looks nothing like what you see on screen.
This is a rare look at the human side of intelligence work from someone who lived it.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - CIA Case Officer Shares His Untold Story
00:27 - Hollywood, Field Ethos, and Experience in the Real World
01:01 - Hunting in Alberta and a Windstorm That Took Out the Camp
03:27 - Jet Lag, Knee Surgery, and Still Making the Hunt Happen
05:05 - Tents Collapse and a Middle of the Night Escape
06:40 - Learning Elk Country and the Strength of a Good Team
07:39 - Too Many Hunters in the Backcountry and Finding True Remote Ground
08:51 - Blaze Orange, Local Laws, and Staying Visible in the Field

10:52 - Doug’s Path Into the CIA
11:47 - Analysts vs Operators and Why Doug Was an Unlikely Recruit
13:34 - Thinking Differently in the Field
14:24 - Living Under Cover and What It Does to Family
16:34 - The Moral Weight of Secrecy
18:19 - Polygraphs, Personal Choices, and Agency Tests
20:53 - When Character Cracks Reveal Themselves
22:07 - Why Doug and His Wife Eventually Left the Agency

23:48 - How Spies Are Recruited and What That Relationship Looks Like
27:43 - Is Spycraft an Art or a Science
29:05 - Lessons From the Field That Still Matter Today
31:51 - Emotional Intelligence and Radical Self Awareness
34:31 - Failure as a Teacher and Raising Resilient Kids
35:34 - Faith, Family, and Keeping a Moral Compass Straight
37:07 - Losing His Wife to Early Onset Alzheimer’s
39:30 - What Hard Times Reveal About Character

41:28 - Choosing Love When Life Gets Hard
43:50 - Stopping, Regrouping, and Choosing a Better Path
45:24 - Being Human, Failing Forward, Resetting the Next Day
47:52 - Letting Go of Failure and Moving Ahead Clean
49:23 - Good, Better, Best and Remembering to Celebrate Wins
51:16 - Burnout, Friends, and Iron Sharpening Iron

55:23 - What Hollywood Misses About the CIA
57:30 - Conspiracies, Secrets, and What Actually Leaks
01:00:33 - Mistakes, Coverups, and How Narratives Twist

01:02:12 - The Explorers Club and DefenderX
01:04:35 - Amphibious Land Rovers and Journeys Nobody Has Done Before
01:06:21 - How Extraordinary Teams Form

01:08:03 - Leadership Lessons From a Life in the Field
01:09:20 - Capacity vs Capability and Hiring for Character
01:11:27 - The Hardest Thing You Have Ever Done
01:13:03 - Ethical Failures and What They Reveal
01:18:22 - Hiring, Firing, and Getting People on the Right Bus
01:22:32 - Necessary Endings and Knowing When Paths Diverge

01:24:12 - Wrapping Up and What’s Coming Next

Florian Wagner has lived a life that most people only dream about. A helicopter pilot, paragliding instructor, and celebrated adventure photographer, his work has appeared in National Geographic, Playboy, and Leica campaigns. From crossing Australia on a motorcycle to photographing Spirit Bears in Canada and flying through the Okavango Delta, Florian’s journey captures what it means to live close to nature.

In this conversation, we explore how he turned risk into art, why he believes adventure is the truest teacher, and how hunting reshaped his connection with the land. Florian shares his experiences photographing for Leica, collaborating with Hornady and Savage Arms, and how self-hypnosis and mindfulness helped him rebuild after personal and physical setbacks.

This episode is a window into the mind of a man who’s seen the world from above, from horseback, and through the lens of purpose.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: From the Alps to Africa
Meet Florian Wagner, helicopter pilot, paragliding instructor, and adventure photographer for National Geographic, Playboy, and Leica.

01:28 – Escaping the Boarding School Walls
Florian shares how a restrictive childhood sparked his obsession with freedom and flight.

02:40 – Self-Taught Paragliding and the Camera That Started It All
How a forgotten camera and a hunger for the sky began a lifelong creative journey.

04:59 – From Playboy to Pilot: Adventures Behind the Lens
Florian’s unlikely path from photographer to helicopter pilot and adventure storyteller.

06:29 – Wine Tasting by Helicopter — the Playboy Assignment That Changed Everything
How one bold pitch turned into a dream project.

07:56 – Freedom and Risk Management
Florian reflects on what boarding school taught him about independence and why adventure is his true classroom.

08:10 – Riding Through Africa: Healing Through Safari
A moving story of loss, recovery, and rediscovering purpose on horseback in Kenya.

09:56 – The Power of Self-Hypnosis
How Florian used autosuggestion to overcome adversity, rebuild confidence, and enhance creativity.

13:40 – Elk Hunts and Broken Ribs: Stories From the Outback
Florian recalls his Australian motorcycle crash and what it taught him about limits.

16:29 – When the Supermarket Closes
A profound reflection on self-reliance and what it truly means to live close to nature.

19:32 – Learning to Hunt: From Photographer to Provider
How Florian went from capturing wildlife to understanding his place in the natural cycle.

22:01 – Hunting as Connection, Not Competition
Why he never carries both a camera and rifle, and what that choice means.

23:22 – Bridging Old Traditions and Modern Hunting
Florian contrasts European elitism with the hands-on North American model.

24:46 – Using Every Part: The Ethics of Sustainable Hunting
From chamois leather lederhosen to Defender seats — nothing goes to waste.

26:16 – Emotional Storytelling and Authentic Failure
The Norwegian hunt that didn’t go as planned — and why that honesty matters.

31:04 – Showing the Struggle: Why Failure Connects Us
Travis and Florian discuss how real stories can shift perceptions around hunting and the outdoors.

33:36 – Respect for Life: Trophy Hunting and Conservation
A deeper conversation about ethics, balance, and how hunting can protect wildlife.

36:22 – Inside Africa’s Complex Reality
From elephants to poachers — why Florian believes perspective matters more than judgment.

42:54 – Rhino Poaching and the True Cost of Demand
Florian shares what he saw firsthand in Kruger National Park and how misinformation fuels destruction.

46:39 – Tourism, Trophy Hunting, and Balance in Africa
How ethical hunting can support communities and restore ecosystems.

47:05 – Horseback Safaris and Staying Alive Among Lions
Why riding through Africa is as humbling as it is exhilarating.

52:30 – How to Prepare for a Horseback Safari
What kind of training you actually need — and why honesty with your skill level matters.

56:21 – The Waters Project: Capturing the World’s Lifeblood
Florian’s global mission to document water through aerial photography and storytelling.

59:54 – The Hidden Stories of Water
From sinking Venice to vanishing glaciers — how water connects us all.

1:01:47 – Precision, Focus, and the Art of Helicopter Photography
Why preparation and discipline keep him alive and creative in the sky.

1:02:40 – Inside the Explorers Club
The legendary organization behind the first North and South Pole, and first Moon expeditions.

1:04:49 – City Overload: Finding Calm Through Nature
Florian and Travis discuss overstimulation, mindfulness, and why cities can drain the soul.

1:08:58 – Sharp Senses, Wild Minds
Florian’s take on ADHD, awareness, and why he sees sensitivity as a survival advantage.

1:11:53 – Disconnected from Nature
The story of students who couldn’t walk in a forest — and what that says about modern life.

1:13:23 – The Call of the Wild
Why Africa’s rawness keeps pulling Florian back, and how adventure makes us feel alive.

1:13:45 – Evolving Adventures
How his career is shifting toward guiding and storytelling, keeping curiosity alive.

1:16:23 – Stay in Motion
Florian’s philosophy for life and creative longevity — never stop learning, never sto...

What happens when someone decides to stop dreaming and start doing?
In this heartfelt episode, Travis reconnects with Jesse Reardon, former cameraman for Jim Shockey and now the creator of The Fishing With Dad Show. Jesse sold his house to follow his dream, traveling Canada with his son, learning from other anglers, and capturing the bond between fathers, families, and the water.

Travis and Jesse talk about fear, imposter syndrome, and what it takes to pursue something meaningful even when it’s uncomfortable. 

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When Rick Matney walked away from a medical career to build Chrome Chasers with his wife Dori, he wasn’t chasing money, he was chasing meaning.

From guiding in the Alaskan wilderness to cooking world-class meals from what he catches and forages, Rick lives a life that blends science, survival, and soul. In this episode, Travis Bader travels to Wrangell, Alaska to discover what makes this place—and this guide—so special.

They dive into:

• Rick’s drastic right turn from med-school valedictorian to bush guide
• What it takes to thrive in the Alaskan backcountry
• Lessons from years of hunting, trapping, and foraging
• Working with MeatEater and building a business rooted in conservation
• How food becomes the bridge that connects people to nature

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Armament Technology sponsor
01:00 – Welcome to Alaska and Chrome Chasers
03:00 – The reality of Wrangell and life in a temperate rainforest
07:15 – From valedictorian to fishing guide: the moment everything changed
10:45 – Trading med school for a life of wild purpose
13:00 – Generations of hunters, trappers & foragers
16:30 – Cooking as a survival skill turned artform
19:55 – From field to fine dining and global recognition
21:00 – Guiding style and the pursuit of perfection
23:15 – Working with MeatEater and sharing the love of food
26:00 – Guiding is psychology: reading people in the wild
28:50 – Failure as a teacher and the importance of letting clients learn
33:40 – The perfect guest and embracing discomfort
36:00 – Bears, storms & real Alaskan wildlife
40:20 – Growing up skiing, racing, and learning risk
42:25 – Reloading, precision rifles & finding calm in focus
45:30 – Why he guides today and what he’s truly chasing
48:20 – Favorite fish to catch and client stories
55:00 – The future of Chrome Chasers and ethical harvest
1:01:00 – Final thoughts & closing

He’s the storyteller behind one of the most respected names in ammunition.
Jonas Hellentin of Norma Ammunition joins Travis Bader for an inside look at how one of the oldest ammunition makers in the world continues to innovate while staying true to its roots.

From the Swedish forests to the Norma factory floor, Jonas shares the brand’s 120-year legacy of craftsmanship, how their bullets are tested, and why Scandinavian hunting culture values precision, ethics, and community above all else.

This episode explores the balance between tradition and technology, the ethics of hunting, the coming lead-ban challenges, and what it means to carry pride in every round.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Silvercore Club discounts  

02:00 – Welcome Jonas Hellentin: carrying Norma’s legacy forward  

04:00 – Travis’ visit to the Norma factory in Sweden  

07:00 – Inside the factory: automation meets human craftsmanship  

09:00 – What makes Norma different from other ammunition makers  

11:00 – The philosophy behind “It’s up to you”  

13:30 – Swedish teamwork and the “hive mind” culture  

17:00 – Hunting traditions: inclusivity and heritage in Sweden  

21:00 – The origins of Norma Ammunition – from Norway to Sweden  

27:00 – Multi-generational craftsmanship and pride in the factory  

31:00 – From brass cup to finished cartridge: how ammo is made  

34:00 – The overlooked secrets of ammunition accuracy  

40:00 – Human error and humility in shooting  

43:00 – Norma’s innovation in bonding technology  

48:00 – The story behind Norma’s eco-friendly packaging  

51:00 – Social media restrictions and reframing the outdoor message  

55:00 – Education through Norma Academy and building trust  

59:00 – The importance of unity in the hunting and shooting community  

1:03:00 – Hunters as stewards of nature  

1:05:00 – Testing and the science of ballistic gel  

1:09:00 – Eureka moments and lessons learned in R&D  

1:11:00 – Deciding which new calibers to develop  

1:12:00 – The lead ban and its ethical implications  

1:18:00 – The future of hunting and responsible innovation  

1:20:00 – Closing thoughts and Norma Academy links

He grew up in the wide-open country of eastern Montana, chasing elk bugles and learning the outdoors with his dad. Today, Dylan Dowson has spent over a decade with OnX Hunt, shaping how hunters connect with the land through technology and storytelling.
In this episode, we dive into Dylan’s journey from small-town Montana to the forefront of digital mapping, the secrets behind OnX’s explosive growth, and the tension between tradition and tech in hunting. Dylan also shares unforgettable hunting stories, from calling in elk to the legendary “Scuba Moose” adventure in British Columbia.
Whether you’re an old-school map-and-compass hunter or a tech-savvy explorer, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and stories that remind us why we hunt.

📌 Topics include:
Growing up hunting in Montana
How OnX became an essential hunting tool
Elk hunting strategies during the rut
Balancing technology with tradition
Family hunting and raising kids with a connection to food
The unbelievable “Scuba Moose” recovery story

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Montana roots and OnX beginnings
06:00 OnX growth, marketing, and storytelling
12:00 Rangefinders, tech, and the ethics of hunting technology
17:30 Elk hunting strategies and advice
27:00 Calling elk vs. spot-and-stalk tactics
37:00 Family hunting and raising kids with food awareness
44:00 Axis deer in Hawaii & the “Scuba Moose” story
1:04:00 Final thoughts and advice

David MacDonald’s story is one of survival, service, and strength. After surviving 47 broken bones from an IED blast in Afghanistan, he rebuilt his life, helped others with PTSD, and now manages Beretta Defense Technologies in Canada.

In this powerful conversation, we explore:

• The legacy and future of Beretta and its global brands.
• The reality of firearm laws and politics in Canada.
• The overlooked mental health challenges men face, from veterans to fathers.
• The importance of brotherhood, community, and purpose.

This episode goes far beyond firearms, diving into resilience, family, and what it means to live with meaning.

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🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Silvercore Club giveaways & guest intro
01:54 – David MacDonald returns to the podcast
02:35 – Beretta Defense Technologies explained
04:23 – Beretta’s 500-year legacy & family ownership
06:46 – Beretta group brands: Benelli, Sako, Tikka, Steiner & more
09:15 – Behind the scenes at the Tikka & Sako factories
13:46 – Barrel life myths & factory standards explained
17:58 – Human error vs equipment failure in firearms
20:55 – Gun customization, training, and marketing
25:05 – The Canadian handgun freeze & firearms politics
31:00 – Buyback programs, registries & advocacy challenges
36:50 – The firearms community’s internal conflicts
40:50 – Educating the public about Canadian gun laws
47:00 – Navigating bureaucracy & firearms policy
55:00 – Fatherhood, change, and raising kids differently
01:01:13 – Postpartum depression, PTSD & men’s mental health
01:15:30 – Social media, loneliness & the need for men’s groups
01:28:00 – Suicide, warning signs & supporting friends
01:43:00 – Nature, hunting & outdoors as therapy
01:49:00 – Service, veterans, and reclaiming identity
01:52:07 – Closing thoughts & community challenge

Phillip Millar went from soldier to lawyer, and he’s never stopped fighting battles that matter. In this episode we get into the lessons he carried from military service into the courtroom, the cost of speaking out, and why telling the truth can make you a target.

This is a raw, unfiltered look at courage, conviction, and the price of standing your ground.

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Timestamps

0:00 – Intro – Soldier to Lawyer
3:42 – Lessons from the Military
10:15 – Speaking Truth to Power
18:07 – The Price of Challenging the System
26:55 – Stories from the Courtroom
35:20 – Media, Spin, and Public Perception
44:12 – Standing Up When It Costs You
53:05 – Why Courage Matters More Than Comfort
1:03:10 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways