Wild Strength Podcast

Explore the intersection of art, conservation, and hunting in this episode featuring Charity Wanecheck, a talented metalsmith, jewelry maker, and passionate outdoors woman. We delve into Charity's journey into the art of custom jewelry making, where she shares her unique approach of using locally-sourced stones and pieces from the mountain west area.

Step into the world of archery and hunting in this week's episode as I sit down with Robby Weissinger, a professional barebow archer and lifelong hunter. Together we'll dive into growing up as a hunter and the thrill hunting brings. We then get into Robby's transition from shooting a compound bow to a barebow and becoming a professional archer.

Curious about what goes on at Western Hunt Fest? Look no further – we've got all the answers right here! In this weeks episode, I sit down with Guy and Jeff, two of the masterminds behind WHF, and dive into all of the questions one could possibly have about the event.

Dive into the world of outdoor adventures and hunting with my guest Johanthan McCormick in this week's episode. Johanthan shares his journey of discovering a passion for the great outdoors as an adult, from his move from North Carolina to Utah that ignited his love for the outdoors.

Join me in an episode on the world of strength and conditioning as I sit down with Chris McQuilkin. From his extensive journey in coaching to his current role at Kid Strong, we dissect the critical role of mentorship in shaping a successful career in this dynamic field. We also delve into the intricacies of effective communication with athletes and fundamental skills that pave the way for lasting coaching success.

Join me and guests Brianna and Brittnie Curley in a conversation on archery and bowhunting for the ladies! We discuss a variety of women's specific bows and explore diverse brands of gear tailored for the female hunter. Brittnie shares her ambitious quest to hunt all 50 states, and tells about the ones she has hunted thus far. And Brianna shares more of her stories hunting out West after spending most of her time hunting in Florida. Tune in for an insightful and thrilling conversation that captures the spirit of becoming a hunter as a woman!

Join me in this week's episode with Dr. Matt Zanis, a Physical Therapist with a unique role working alongside the USA Shooting team. Matt grew up in the great state of Pennsylvania hunting whatever he could chase down, which ultimately led to his interest in working with precision shooter athletes.

We dive into the world of shooting sports and explore the intricacies of vision and eye training for the shooting athlete. We also discuss the specialized physical training regimen tailored for shooters, and discover the importance of building a 'movement library' for enhanced efficiency in movement patterns.

Whether you're a sports enthusiast or intrigued by the intersection of physical therapy and shooting sports, this episode provides a captivating exploration into the world of precision and performance.

Join me in this week's episode as I sit down with Elizabeth Brownell, who started her hunting journey just three years ago, transitioning from a plant-based diet. Together, we explore her experiences as a rookie hunter, talk about her very first harvest, and dive into things she's learned along the way.

Join me in this weeks episode as I sit down with Nate Palin, a former Army Ranger turned human performance professional. Nate and I dive into the concept of the number one SOF truth "humans are more important than hardware." We explore the significance of treating people as humans first and foremost, but also training them in that way as well -- with a conversation around preparing individuals for high stress environments.

In this episode, we're continuing the conversation around my favorite uncomfortable topic... mental health! Brad talks about his transition out of the Army to being a strength coach. He goes on to talk about the impact that had on his mental health and some things he personally struggled with. We finish up talking about how close friends and family were a huge help to him as well as the great outdoors.