Best Ryan Rydell Podcasts (2024)

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464 | Aziak Equipment, Ultralight Tripods, and More with Rydell Reinbold 1:09:40

1d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

As a trained engineer and experienced outdoorsman, Rydell Reinbold often modified the gear he used for hunting. Then he started designing and producing his own gear, for his own needs. And, eventually, he founded Aziak Equipment to share his work with other hunters. Today, Rydell is the owner, designer, and sole operator at Aziak.We speak with Ryde…

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Who played six different parts in “Running the Race”? 17:57

23m ago17:57

17:57

In the Eric Liddell three-parter, Greg Jbara plays a Headmaster at a school in England, a Scottish track coach, a Manchester reporter, a Japanese officer, an elderly man at a concentration camp…and of course Pastor Wilson! Plus, he’ll be joining us for One Grand Party in Colorado Springs. Greg talks about all of this and more.…

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MM 224 | Ultralight vs Comfort & Other Deep Gear Thoughts 42:31

2h ago42:31

42:31

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss choosing ultralight vs choosing comfort, the best (and worst) ways to save pack weight, how to spend money on gear upgrades, selecting a quilt, and some deeper or more philosophical thoughts on the debatable importance of gear in general.NEWSLETTER — h…

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463 | John Barklow on Innovation, Skills, Priorities, and More... 1:16:48

1h ago1:16:48

1:16:48

We welcome John Barklow back to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast. This is a wide-ranging conversation that answers some of your listener questions and goes into some unexpected topics. We discuss...- Bowhunting Cape Buffalo in Africa.- Recovering from injury and surgery and injury as an aging mountain hunter.- Where has innovation in technical hunting …

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MM 223 | Headlamps, Rifle Tools, and "Clean" Food 26:11

11d ago26:11

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss the upcoming Experience Project, Mark's headlamp, tools to fix issues with a rifle in the backcountry, and using "clean" food to fuel performance on long hikes.Resources mentioned in this episode:- Fenix HM50R v2.0: https://amzn.to/4dJGbag- 16340 USB-C…

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462 | Backpacking Light & Hunting with Ryan Jordan 1:13:37

2d ago1:13:37

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Ryan Jordan is a backpacker, hunter, engineer, researcher, and the Founder & Owner of Backpacking Light.We speak with Ryan about the benefits of a lighter total pack weight for backcountry hunting, the barriers and misconceptions about "going light", the differences between gear for a lightweight backpacker and the backcountry hunter, and a whole l…

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Why and how did Buck fall down the stairs? 22:04

12d ago22:04

22:04

Writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designer Zach Schneider discuss Buck’s first (but not last!) adventure in Baltimore – “Making an Honest Buck.”By Focus on the Family

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MM 222 | Sitka vs First Lite vs ???, Glassing vs Moving, & Pillow Hacks 32:00

1h ago32:00

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss "when to stay and when to go" on difficult hunts, how to keep your pillow in place when using a quilt instead of a sleeping bag, what is going on with hunting clothing brands changing their gear so often, and which clothing brands would be recommended …

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461 | How to Thrive on Mountain Hunts (with Ben Reynolds) 1:18:06

20h ago1:18:06

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Serious mountain pursuits are demanding. Physically, mentally, and even emotionally. And as you gain experience and build confidence, you can push to new levels of adventure.Experienced mountain hunter and all-around adventurer, Ben Reynolds joins us on today's podcast to talk about 5 attributes that he feels are critical for the mountain hunter...…

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MM 221 | A Listener's "Death Hike" Story 29:45

36m ago29:45

29:45

Instead of answering listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute, we get a listener of the show on to today's podcast and ask them some questions. Patrick joins us to tell us about his recent experience putting together and completing his own version of a Death Hike. You'll hear about how he made his route, how he trained, how the hike went,…

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460 | A 12-year-old's Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt 1:26:17

5d ago1:26:17

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Today's episode tells the story of a special father-and-son hunt for Caleb, and his son, Clayten. This past fall, when Clayten was just 12-years-old, he was able to kill his first Dall Sheep in Alaska's Wrangell Mountains.Not only is this a cool story, it is a great insight into hunting with youth. No matter the age of the hunter, or the species be…

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Unpack all three parts of “The Rydell Realizations” 24:21

1M ago24:21

24:21

“The Rydell Realizations” is a turning point for Emily and especially for Morrie. Get into the spoiler-y details of the story and production with writer/director Phil Lollar and sound designer Luke Guento … but only after you’ve heard all three parts!By Focus on the Family

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MM 220 | How Steep Is Too Steep? Plus bear scouting, footwear choices, and more... 36:40

18d ago36:40

36:40

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss when steep slopes are too steep, how to select a camp location when hunting near the top of the mountain, more follow-up on footwear from the Death Hike (and the use of trail running shoes for hunting), and how bear scouting and hunting is affected by …

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459 | Colorado Bighorn Sheep Hunt (A Listener Story) 1:13:19

29d ago1:13:19

1:13:19

"I won the hunting lottery yesterday and saw I was a sole tag winner for a ram tag in a unit here in Colorado. I never thought it would happen!"That is part of an email that we received from a podcast listener, Joe. Now, after the hunt, Joe joins us on the show to discuss how he prepared for this hunt. What he learned during the hunt. And how the u…

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MM 219 | Exo Warehouse Sale, Golf Tournament, & Listener Questions 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

Steve, Mark, & Jakey share some exciting announcements on upcoming Exo-related events, and also answer your listener questions about Death Hike gear, in-person events, getting sponsored in the hunting industry, create comfort gear items for the backcountry, and more.Links mentioned in this episode:- Golf Tournament: jake(at)exomtngear.com- Exo Ware…

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458 | 2024 Death Hike Recap (Part 2) 1:59:41

1M ago1:59:41

1:59:41

Join Mark & Steve as they interview four participants of this year's Death Hike, to find out what each of them took away from the experience.Be sure to also listen to Episode 457 where Steve & Mark recap the plan for the 2024 Death Hike in the Grand Canyon, how they prepared, and ultimately, how the adventure unfolded.Video, Photo, Gear Links, & Mo…

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457 | 2024 Death Hike Recap (Part 1) 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Join Mark & Steve as they recap their 2024 Death Hike in the Grand Canyon. Hear about the plan for the hike, how they prepared, and ultimately, how the adventure unfolded.Be sure to listen to Episode 458 to hear from 4 other participants of this year's Death Hike, and what they took away from the experience.Video, Photo, Gear Links, & More: https:/…

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The five-year journey to “Running the Race” 24:00

1M ago24:00

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Executive producer Dave Arnold starting outlining a story about Eric Liddell in 2019 — but the episode wasn’t written and directed by Phil Lollar until 2023 and not released until 2024. Follow the marathon production of the three-part epic. (Plus: A preview of “The Rydell Realizations, Part 3”)By Focus on the Family

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MM 218 | Electronics vs Ethics, Bear Skinning, & Tough Feet 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Steve & Mark are back from the Death Hike and resume answering your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss the ethics of electronic rangefinder and scope systems, advice on skinning black bears, and how to toughen up your feet for the backcountry.Links mentioned in this episode:- Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.co…

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456 | A DIY Bison Hunt in Alaska 1:32:43

2M ago1:32:43

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Can you imagine taking snowmobiles hundreds of miles into the Alaskan wilderness and hunting bison? That would be the adventure of a lifetime! And that's the story that we get to hear about today. Kris and Mark join us to tell the story of their recent do-it-yourself Bison hunt in Alaska, which they completed with their friend Hunter.Mark's Previou…

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455 | Hunt With Health, For A Lifetime (Part 2) 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

John Zombro of The Lifetime Athlete returns to the show, to answer your listener-submitted questions about Hunting with Health for a Lifetime. We discuss building good habits, balancing joint health with training progression, how to develop a strategy to train throughout the year without getting burned out or injured, the best way to train when you…

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454 | Hunting & Human Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin 1:19:12

2M ago1:19:12

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Our guest on this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin, is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance, a tenured full Professor at California State University, and he has worked with elite athletes across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces......AND…

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The epic production of “Running the Race” 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Sound designer Nathan Jones looks back on all the jogging and Olympic sprints in the first two parts of “Running the Race,” previews the final episode in a prison camp…and tells us the one thing he would save from his home.By Focus on the Family

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MM 217 | Spring Bear Qs & Final Death Hike Prep 23:54

2M ago23:54

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In the final podcast before their annual Death Hike, Steve and Mark chat briefly about the last-minute forecast, the decisions they are making, and how they are feeling. They then answer listener-submitted questions about upcoming spring bear hunts, including game bags for bears, cross-contamination of trichinosis, timing to hunt spring bears for p…

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453 | Your Suppressor Questions Answered 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

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"What questions do you have about selecting, purchasing, owning, and hunting with a suppressor?" That is what we asked our followers on Instagram. And we answer those listener-submitted questions today with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. We discuss current ATF wait times, including why some suppressors have been getting approvals in just …

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452 | Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...) 1:27:25

2M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

If you are interested in hunting big game in Colorado in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak with John and Brandon from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. In this conversation, we answer your listener-submitted questions about CO's application season, the future of over-the-counter (OTC) hunting opportunities, the reintroduction of wolves in…

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MM 216 | Boots, Bow, & Rifles 28:57

2M ago28:57

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In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about footwear for the Death Hike, their boot choice for early season archery elk hunting, how to find a quality used bow, and where to spend your budget on a rifle and optic combination...Links for items/resources mentioned in this episode...- Altra Timp: https://www.altrarunnin…

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MM 215 | Questions with a Kodiak Guide 28:29

2M ago28:29

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Our friend, Nolan Cook, is a hunting and fishing guide based on Kodiak Island, Alaska. He joins us on the podcast to answer some listener-submitted questions about hunting Kodiak brown bears, but we also chat about other topics in this informal bonus episode.Connect with Nolan: https://www.instagram.com/nolancook13SHARE A PODCAST QUESTION — podcast…

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The Chairman emerges from the shadows 23:18

2M ago23:18

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Brian Cummings has played dozens of Odyssey characters from Christopher Columbus to the local soccer coach to Emperor Nero to even Jesus Christ.By Focus on the Family

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451 | Will Shooting NRL Hunter Matches Help Your Hunting? 54:38

2M ago54:38

54:38

Will shooting an NRL Hunter match help you become a more effective hunter? Or are these matches all about competition that doesn't replicate hunting? We answer these questions, and many more, with the founder of the NRL Hunter series, Travis Ishida.Travis explains what it is like to attend and participate in an NRL Hunter match, discusses the rules…

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MM 214 | Sleeping Pad Warmth, DIY Dehydrated Meals, and More... 35:14

2M ago35:14

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In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about the warmth and performance of sleeping pads, making your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry, and more...Links mentioned in this episode:- The Experience Project: https://forms.gle/LAGVLqKauPv8hrKz7- DIY Dehydrated Meals Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/12…

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450 | Montana Mountain Goat Hunt (A Listener Story) 1:14:09

3M ago1:14:09

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Any opportunity to hunt mountain goats is unique. They are fascinating animals that live in amazing terrain. For today's guest, Colter, the idea of drawing a mountain goat tag in his home state of Montana was a dream. And that dream came true.Colter joins us to share the story of his hunt, how he prepared for it, what he learned about mountain goat…

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MM 213 | The Experience Project (+ 10 Years of Exo) 40:10

3M ago40:10

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We are launching something NEW! Tune in to hear Steve and Mark share their vision for The Experience Project.Help us make The Experience Project the best that it can be. Share your feedback and ideas with us... https://forms.gle/YB6zDTDBKJa3ESwD9To get more insight into the name for this project, read this article that Mark wrote many years ago, ab…

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Middle Staged - Vacations, Media Addictions, and What Not ~ 55:08

3M ago55:08

55:08

The boys just got back from separate trips to Mexico, and share the love of leaving the world behind. The convo about vacations and breaking away from technology breaks into additions to social media, and somehow, they end up in a heated discussion about how people are so easily manipulated by their social news feeds. Couple shout outs: @cubs - we …

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449 | Sheep Hunting Gear List + Q&A 33:42

3M ago33:42

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In this episode, Mark runs solo to answer your questions about gear from his Dall Sheep hunt in Alaska.In addition to answering those specific listener questions, Mark has also published a "What's In My Pack?" video for all of the gear he took on this hunt. You can find that video, the full gear list spreadsheet, and more at the links below.QUESTIO…

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Bridget runs the race and hits the right notes 15:59

3M ago15:59

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Actress Keely Marshal looks back at (spoiler!) singing in “Right Notes, Wrong Key” and ahead to the three-part “Running the Race.”By Focus on the Family

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