The Storied Outdoors

By Bryan Gill & Brad HillSports Wilderness

The Storied Outdoors episodes

December 23, 2022 Ep 68: Hidden Wonders (A Christmas Story) by Dr. Bryan Gill
Grab a cup of hot chocolate and cozy up by the fire for this episode of The Storied Outdoors as Brad Hill reads “Hidden Wonders,” a short story written by Dr. Bryan Gill. “Hidden Wonders” follows the Heatherford’s, a family whose plans were thwarted by an unexpected blizzard that grounded all southbound flights out of New York—including theirs. With limited options, they decide to drop in on their eccentric Uncle Doc for the holidays. While this was not their original plan for Christmas, it might just be the one they needed to restore their children’s fading Christmas spirit. We hope you enjoy this story and have a Merry Christmas!
41 min
December 22, 2022 Ep 67: One Horse Open Sleigh (Christmas Story) by Dr. Bryan Gill
“One Horse Open Sleigh” by Dr. Bryan Gill is inspired by the original lyrics of “Jingle Bells,” that read, “A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride And soon, Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side…” Bryan wrote this story about two little girls and a mahogany Clydesdale that loved nothing more than pulling a shiny red sleigh in the snow. The horse changes the lives of the little girls, but that’s not the only transformation that takes place. Enjoy this story that takes a peek into the fictional life of the iconic Christmas card image of a horse-drawn sleigh.
32 min
December 21, 2022 Ep 66: The Christmas Pageant (A Christmas Story) by Dr. Bryan Gill
Ep 66: The Christmas Pageant (A Christmas Story) by Dr. Bryan Gill is the story of a sweet family trying to figure out how to navigate the holidays after a tragic accident that took their mother and left their son disabled. After a resurgence of the town’s Christmas Pageant that reunites a town, this family finds a way to redeem their sadness with new Christmas traditions. We hope you enjoy this Christmas episode written by Dr. Bryan Gill and read by Brad Hill. Intro music is also presented by Brad Hill.
44 min
December 20, 2022 Ep 65: The Fox and the Fawn (A Christmas story) by Dr. Bryan Gill
Ep 65: The Fox and the Fawn, by Dr. Bryan Gill is a whimsical story about a little girl and her father’s never ending love for her. Brad Hill masterfully reads this story and makes the characters come alive. We hope you’ll enjoy this heartwarming Christmas story, The Fox and the Fawn.
29 min
December 19, 2022 Ep 64: Christmas Week Introduction with Bryan Gill and Brad Hill
Ep 64: Christmas Week Introduction with Bryan Gill and Brad Hill. We have a special Christmas treat for you all this week. We’re dropping an episode each day for this week! Each episode is a short Christmas story written by Dr. Bryan Gill and read by Brad Hill. These short stories are meant to get you in the Christmas spirit. We are rereleasing two previous stories and debuting two brand new ones. So, pour the hot chocolate and gather the family around the radio or listen to these as you travel for the holidays. But know that we are thankful for you and wish you a very merry Christmas.
23 min
December 14, 2022 Ep 63: Hank Hershey founder of Hanks Bait Shop, Artist, and Wildlife Biologist
This week we are joined by Hank Hershey. Hank is an artist, graphic designer, fisherman and avid outdoorsman. Born in Belgium, raised in the fine state of New Jersey, Hank now resides in Auburn, AL. He is a fisheries biologist by trade, and dedicates most of his time to the research and conservation of Alabama’s freshwater fishes. When he’s not painting or designing, he enjoys watching the woods wake up, and long canoe rides on southern piedmont streams. We hope you enjoy this episode where we talk about one of the most horrifying encounters with a bear we’ve ever heard. And we also talk about art and the Alabama fly fishing community. Swing by Hank’s website to learn more.

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In introduction music written and recorded by Brad Hill.
43 min
December 07, 2022 Ep 62: Tacos And The Gathering of Wild Dogs: Essay by Dr. Bryan Gill
Ep: 62 Tacos and The Gathering of Wild Dogs
"The sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal." C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory
In this essay, Dr. Gill recalls a time when he heard a pack of coyotes howling in the woods while hunting. That haunting memory caused him to reflect on the reason behind the call of the wild dogs at night and how they’re drawn to community. This need for community is present in all of our lives and for Bryan, it has been found around the dinner table, in a river, and with likeminded creatives. We hope you enjoy this reflection and are encouraged to reflect on your own communities.
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If you have questions or comments please send them to [email protected] In introduction music written and recorded by Brad Hill
27 min
November 30, 2022 Ep 61: Joe Monaghan: Founder of Anglers Coffee
In this episode we meet Joe Monaghan the founder of Angler's Coffee and an avid fly fisherman. Brad got to know Joe through an Instagram giveaway and through correspondence on Instagram we decided a conversation on the podcast to hear his story was in order. Joe had some great stories to tell and we we enjoyed hearing about the Genesis of Angler's Coffee. Follow Angler's Coffee on Instagram and tell them you heard about them from us! @anglerscoffeeco or go by their website www.anglerscoffee.com and purchase some of their coffee. Post about it and let us know your thoughts. Visit Growley Leather Co. and save 15% by using code TSO2022 www.growleyleather.com
Take advantage of the discount code MBFTSO for 15$ off of your order with www.mobilebayfirewood.com
If you have questions or comments please send them to thestoriedoutdoors.com In introduction music written and recorded by Brad Hill.
56 min
November 16, 2022 Ep 60: Geoff Moore and the Distance and founder of Fellowship Adventures.
Geoff Moore, of Geoff Moore and the Distance is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Christian music of the 1990’s. Writing many of the songs that contributed to the rise of Christian music with his great friend, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore shaped the landscape of a generation of Christians. Now, he has a different focus, an outdoor ministry that helps pastors and others suffering burnout find clarity through adventure. We hope you’ll join us for this fun conversation that covers a LOT of ground.
Connect with The work Geoff is doing with Fellowship Adventures.
www.fellowshipadventures.org
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Visit Growley Leather Co. and save 15% by using code TSO2022 www.growleyleather.com
Take advantage of the discount code MBFTSO for 15$ off of your order with www.mobilebayfirewood.com
If you have questions or comments please send them to thestoriedoutdoors.com In introduction music written and recorded by Brad Hill.
1 hr 6 min
November 09, 2022 Ep 59: Tom Rosenbauer: Host of Orvis Fly fishing Guide Podcast & Author
Ep 59: Tom Rosenbauer: Host of Orvis Fly fishing Guide Podcast & Author joins us on this episode. What an honor it was to sit down with this fly fishing icon and discuss fishing local waters as well as the allure of the exotic trip. Bryan and Brad have been sitting on this episode for a while and were able to tell Tom about the great work Matt Lewis (and many others) in Alabama are doing to bring awareness to the feisty Alabama-native Redeye Bass. Also, Tom recalls an epic trip where risking frostbite was worth “just one more cast.” And we get to ask him about the possibility of ever writing a memoir on his storied life. The answer may surprise you! Join us for this episode and be sure to share it with a friend you think would enjoy it. Visit Growley Leather Co. and save 15% by using code TSO2022 www.growleyleather.com
Take advantage of the discount code MBFTSO for 15$ off of your order with www.mobilebayfirewood.com
If you have questions or comments please send them to thestoriedoutdoors.com In introduction music written and recorded by Brad Hill.
45 min