Best Hal Blood Podcasts (2024)

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147 | “Living The Big Woods Lifestyle in Alaska With Billy Molls.” 1:16:08

3h ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Hal, Joe, and Rick Labbe sit down to talk with Alaskan Guide and big woods hunter Billy Molls of Wisconsin. Billy shares stories of how he got into the big woods lifestyle, stories of guiding hunters on big Alaskan game, and how he goes about approaching the hunt. Billy also shares his story of how he got into filming and sharing his hunts on his Y…

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Holding Doctors & Nurses Accountable for Medical Murder: There's an App for That! 34:27

1d ago34:27

34:27

Rebecca Charles' daughter Danielle had a slight cough, fever and pulse-ox reading of 88 when she walked into the hospital on August 27th, 2021. Hospital staff then spent 40 days administering hospital protocols that Rebecca says resulted in her death, at 28 years of age. Danielle had special needs, and had had someone with her at all times during h…

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Is Christianity Anti-Woman? A Conversation with Kaeley Triller 44:07

11h ago44:07

44:07

Does God want women to be silent and submissive? Kaeley Triller, author of the Substack, "Honest to Goodness", has a lot to say on the topic. We talk about Kaeley's changing relationship with the church, and with God, about scripture, and about how to discern truth in spiritual matters. We dig at the roots of the battle of the sexes, and ask what h…

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Maine’s New Gun Law Debate with Dave Trahan from Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine 1:00:49

2h ago1:00:49

1:00:49

· Join Hal & Joe as they have an informative discussion about the new gun law that the Governor of Maine let through recently. Dave explains the in’s and out’s of the law and his take on what really happen during the process. Decide for yourself, but if you want to help fight the law go to Sportsmans Alliance of Maine and click on the tab “Donate t…

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Making "Safe Blood" Available for Emergencies - with Sierra Hamm 58:32

14d ago58:32

58:32

I’ve posted before about efforts to create “safe” blood supplies and networks, for those of us who don’t want to risk being exposed to the mRNA product in the event that we may need a blood transfusion. The missing piece – until now – has been that none of these networks are able to provide blood in cases of emergency, when it is needed immediately…

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Aggressive Deer Hunting Tactics With The Hunting Beast from Wisconsin, Dan Infalt 1:15:49

1M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

· Join Hal, Joe and Rick as they compare, contrast and share different yet extremely effective big woods tactics with “The Hunting Beast” from Wisconsin, Dan Infalt. You will feel like you are at deer camp listening to an in-depth conversation between these gifted hunters/woodsmen sharing their knowledge, tactics, stories, and passion for the outdo…

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Turbo Cancer: An Intimate Story 56:19

2M ago56:19

56:19

When I discovered Kristi Yapp's Substack, "On This Day, Last Year – Six Months of Turbo Cancer", my reaction was something along the lines of "finally! Now we have our Solzhenitsyn!" Kristi is too modest to accept the comparison, but I think it is apt. We've had mountains of reporting on the effects of the experimental gene therapy for Covid-19, we…

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144| “Hunting The Big Woods of Pennsylvania With Steve Sherk ” 1:09:11

1M ago1:09:11

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· In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks podcast, Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service out of Pennsylvania comes on to talk about hunting the Big Woods of Pennsylvania. Steve talks about his methods for scouting and bagging big mountain bucks on large tracts of public land in the mountains of Pennsylvania. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Wood…

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143| “Tracking Bucks In Wisconsin And Minnesota with Todd Havel” 58:48

2M ago58:48

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· In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, Hal, Joe, and Good Lee talk with Todd Havel of Misty River Trackers about tracking bucks and hunting the big woods of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Todd talks about his approach to hunting these big woods areas of the Midwest, and how tracking is growing as a popular method of hunting these areas. The ga…

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142| “Hunting from New Hampshire, to Maryland, to South Dakota with Jeff Paradis” 1:30:20

2M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

· In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, team member Jeff Paradis discusses his hunts in South Dakota, Illinois, and hunting sika deer in Maryland. Also, Matt Breton drops by to talk about recent efforts to restructure Vermont's fish and game regulators, with potentially disastrous consequences for sportsmen. Email Matt Breton @ vt@backcou…

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Fostering Virtue in Boys: A Tale of Ethics, Technology, and Publishing with Samuel Bornman 54:27

3M ago54:27

54:27

I speak with Samuel Bornman, author of "Of Wizards and Warriors", the first in a fantasy adventure series written from a Christian perspective, with boys in mind. We talk about what boys need from fiction that they're not getting, some of the problems with modern children's literature, transhumanism and our relationship with technology, and why Sam…

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141| “Hunting, Fishing, and Family with Tucker Carlson” 1:28:24

3M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

· In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, and Chris Dalti visit Tucker Carlson at his home in Maine to talk about hunting, fishing, and family. Tucker and the gang trade hunting and fishing stories, talk about hunting tradition and ethics, and discuss Maine history and lore. Tucker introduces the gang to his hunting do…

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140| “Live at Huntstock: RUNNING A GUIDE BUSINESS ” 1:06:51

3M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

· In this episode, recorded live at Huntstock 2023, the Big Woods Bucks team sits down and discusses the ins and outs of running a guide business in the northwoods. It is a snapshot into how much experience the BWB team members have in the woods and what qualifies them to educate to help fellow hunters be the best they can be.…

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Are Libertarians Wrong to Favor Open Immigration? 1:07:15

4M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Like most libertarians, The Brownstone Institute's Jeff Tucker has long been a proponent of open borders. So have I. But we both feel that events of the past few years require a more thoughtful response than the standard anti-state-border rhetoric. Including, perhaps, admissions that we've been wrong all along. Have we? Jeff and I explore some of t…

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139| “Rick Labbe's 2023 Season 5 Bucks in 5 States” 1:56:22

3M ago1:56:22

1:56:22

· In this episode, Rick Labbe and Garnett Robinson sit down with Joe and Hal to discuss how their seasons went. Rick tells the story of his 5 bucks in 5 different states, as well as his Wyoming elk hunt. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. · Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear. · Check out Minus…

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Doing Elder Care Right - with Hal Cranmer 54:58

4M ago54:58

54:58

"A Paradise for Parents" is not your ordinary assisted-living facility. While the past four years have witnessed elder care descend to what can only be described as abusive levels of isolation and neglect, Hal Cranmer, who heads up "A Paradise for Parents'" five locations in Arizona, does things very differently. We talk about Hal's approach to giv…

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To Heal Healthcare, Get Government Out 56:57

5M ago56:57

56:57

I speak with economist Bob Murphy about what needs to happen in order to heal the deep dysfunction that is healthcare in America. If you think we can "reform" our way out of this mess, you might need to listen to this interview. We unravel the complexities of regulation, the insurance industry, licensing, and what an alternative way might look like…

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138| “2023 Deer Season Wrap-up” 1:37:04

4M ago1:37:04

1:37:04

· In this Big Woods Deer Season Wrap-up, Hal, Joe, Mike Stevens and Rylan talk about their bucks, including Hal’s trip to the Adirondacks where he shot a big woods ADK buck he tracked down on snow. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. · Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear. · Check out Minus33 woo…

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What is Anarcho Capitalism? And What's So Good About it? 1:46:21

5M ago1:46:21

1:46:21

When newly elected President of Argentina Javier Milei described his anarcho-capitalist position, he referenced economist Bob Murphy's Chaos Theory. So I asked Bob to come on the show and explain to everyone what anarcho capitalism IS. We cover a lot of ground in this one, discussing how a society could operate with privatized justice, law enforcem…

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Was Jesus an Anarchist? 1:22:17

5M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

"Good cops kill Jesus," says Dominic Scarcella, author of "Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen: Reflections on the core social conflict revealed by Jesus Christ's Way of the Cross." We cover a lot of ground in this interview: Can one be a good neighbor and also a "good citizen"? Or are the two fundamentally at odds? Should Christians put their faith in the …

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Be Like Jesse Johnson 49:40

5M ago49:40

49:40

Canadian restaurateur Jesse Johnson had his business taken from him and destroyed by the Candadian government because he refused to discriminate against patrons who had not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The charges against him were later dropped, but the damage had already been done. We talk about what happened, what was lost, the reaction of t…

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137| “Trading Deer Stories at Lake Parlin Lodge” 59:59

6M ago59:59

59:59

· Join Hal, Joe, and Stephen Schanz as they sit down and talk with Big Woods Outfitters Guide John Benway as they talk with some of the hunters who killed bucks during the third week of the Maine rifle season, including Stephen Gemma who shot a slammer of ten-point buck. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and …

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136| “The BWB Team Gears Up For Deer Season” 1:30:09

7M ago1:30:09

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· · Join Hal, Joe, Bad Lee & Mike Stevens as they discuss the lead up to what is predicted to be a productive deer season. · A bit of talk about moose talk to share. · Every coyote is a wolf now”??? · Preparation is important – Tire Chains · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. · Shop Big Woods Bucks …

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Should Medical Licensing be Abolished? 56:00

7M ago56:00

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If you think that there's something necessary or good about medical licensing, you might want to tune in to this episode. In it, independent journalist Jeremy R Hammond and I demolish some of the myths around medical licensing. You might be surprised by what you hear. Jeremy's articles on "Why Medical Licensing Should be Eliminated" can be found he…

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Israel and Palestine: Is Peace Possible? 1:27:58

7M ago1:27:58

1:27:58

I speak with Jeremy Hammond, independent journalist and author of the book Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. We go over some of the history underlying the conflict, untangle some of the myths, and ask the question: When state actors on both sides thrive on continued violence, and are themselves obstacles to peace, …

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135| “Rodney Elmer and Taylor Elmer Talk Big Woods Hunting at Huntstock with the Mountain Deer Crew” 47:28

7M ago47:28

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· In this podcast, recorded live at Huntstock 2023, Rodney Elmer and Taylor Elmer of Mountain Deer Taxidermy in Vermont talk big woods hunting on bare-ground and snow across the NorthEast. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. · Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear. · Check out Minus33 wool, Skinne…

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134| “Big Buck Stories from the Adirondacks to Maine with ADK Trackers” 1:07:07

8M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

· Hal and Joe sit down at Huntstock with Jim Massett, Joe DiNitto, and Steve Grabowski of the ADK Trackers to discuss still-hunting and tracking in the Big Woods of the Adirondacks and Maine. Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter discount code bwb for 20% discount. Please keep important feedba…

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Are We Really All Living on Jones Plantation? With Larken & Amanda Rose 1:18:42

9M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

There's a new film out, and it's probably not like anything you've seen before. I sat down with Larken and Amanda Rose to talk about "Jones Plantation" - what's so special about it, and how it is that a film with such a powerful anti-state message is finding itself so well received even outside of anarchist and liberty-minded circles. I also ask th…

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133| “Big Woods Hunting & Landowner Relations with Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris McCabe” 1:13:44

9M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

· Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris MacCabe of North Woods Law sits down with Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, and Lee Libby to talk about big woods hunting, land owner relations, and the future of Maine's unique system of public access on private land. · Connect with Big Woods Bucks. · Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. · Shop Big Woods Bucks…

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132| “Maine Buck Tracking Stories with Jason Nadeau” 1:01:18

9M ago1:01:18

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· Jason shares his story from last year’s buck which gross scored 168” with Maine Antler & Skull Trophy Club and dressed at 217 lbs. · Jason has been a big part of coyote crusade in Jackman, Maine area which has had a real positive effect on deer population. · Good tip shared when in a tangled mess: “Walk the skid roads.” · When the leaves fall, th…

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Happy Susan's Still Alive Day!!! 56:18

10M ago56:18

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Tomorrow is the day we all celebrate Susan's Still Alive Day, so I sat down with Susan herself, to talk about how the holiday began and what it means. We also take on the issue of focus - addressing the importance of being intentional in where we put our focus, and the ways in which medical-freedom advocates (and others) can trip ourselves up with …

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Title: 130| “Big Buck Stories from the New Hampshire and the Adirondacks 1:14:30

10M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

· Big Woods Bucks team members Brad Willey of New Hampshire and Kevin Stone of the Adirondacks sit down with Hal Blood and Joe Kruse at the 2023 Big Woods Bucks picnic to talk big buck hunting in New Hampshire, the Adirondacks, and Maine. Brad tells the story of how he shot his most recent buck still-hunting and grunting, and Kevin Stone describes …

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129 | “Finding the Next One" with Neil Pendleton 1:01:57

11M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Big Woods Bucks team member Neil Pendleton and CEO Chris Dalti join Hal Blood and Joe Kruse to talk about Neil's film "The Next One." The Next One tells the story of Neil's 2022 deer season, and how Neil killed an archery buck, a Maine buck tracking, and an Adirondack buck tracking. In this episode, Neil talks about how he set goals for himself and…

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Do Vaccines Cause Autism? Breaking it Down with Jeremy Hammond 1:48:57

12M ago1:48:57

1:48:57

We all know vaccines don't cause autism, because we're not allowed to talk about it on social media. So the science must be settled, right? I sit down with journalist Jeremy R. Hammond, to ask the question we're not supposed to ask. You might be surprised by what he has to say. You can find Jeremy's work here. Jeremy's book is The War on Informed C…

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128| “Old School Maine Deer Tracking Stories with Matt Vining” 1:13:07

12M ago1:13:07

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Title: 128| “Old School Maine Deer Tracking Stories with Matt Vining” Local Jackman, ME legend Matt Vining joins Hal and Joe to tell some stores about tracking deer. Born and raised off-the-grid in the Big Woods of Maine, Matt Vining grew up hunting, trapping, fishing, and living the Big Woods lifestyle. In this episode, Matt shares his knowledge a…

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127| “Springtime – A Time for Renewal and Time for Learning” 1:14:38

1y ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Bad Lee for Governor??? Hal’s deer clinic inspires new buck trackers. Scouting has indicated even more deer than last year based on tracks . Bucks wander more in hardwoods. Spring scouting can reveal “New Special Places.” Don’t get in the routine of visiting the same old places, veering off helps you discover new places. Bucks fights are rare to wi…

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Downton Abbey, and the State's Big Power Grab - with Jeff Tucker 1:01:47

1y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

I speak with Jeff Tucker about his recent article, "Downton Abbey, the Corruption of the Great Families, and the Future of Freedom." We talk about Downton Abbey, its insights into the role of the "great families" in a free society, and also the massive transfer of wealth and power - from private to public - that took place during the period chronic…

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126| “Springtime - Woodsman Lifestyle Experiences” 1:19:15

1y ago1:19:15

1:19:15

Smelting update. Joe finds deer antlers while hunting for moose sheds. Green on top, green on bottom, hardwoods in the middle??? Some older bucks winter up high. Mike said not one piece of old man’s beard on any trees in the area. What does that mean??? Lone Star ticks are nasty. Hal finds a new signpost with his grandson while moose antler shed hu…

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125| “Effective Spring Scouting for Mature Bucks” 1:19:05

1y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

If you are into shed hunting it is a great time to combine with deer scouting for next fall. Gathering intel from the network. Spring Scouting can lead to strategy for next fall especially for hunting the big woods. Logging can change where feed grows which can affect where you find the deer next fall in the big woods. For Hal, signposts remain his…

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124 | “Making the Case for Wool” 55:09

1y ago55:09

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Our special guest, John Glidden founder of Minus33 and Chairman of the Board, is truly an expert in all aspects of wool from shearing the right sheep to softening to the skin to explaining how it keeps you warm even when wet. The Glidden family has been in the wool business for 116 years and specifically John has approximately 50 years of experienc…

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Why Does there Need to be a Food-Freedom Movement? With Niti the Farmacist 1:17:52

1y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

The Rogue Food Conference starts today, so I thought it would be a good time to share my conversation with Niti Bali - the "high priestess of the pasture", according to Joel Salatin. We cover a lot of ground in this one, from the centralization of food, medicine, and most other important aspects of our lives, to the difference between religion and …

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123 | “Coyote hunting under attack again legislation (LD 814) - who is fighting for the deer herd?” 1:06:08

1y ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Our guest is Tim Farrar who is an expert coyote hunter from Maine and been hunting ad studying them since early 70’s. Anti-hunting legislation being heard in legislative session – Bill LD814 anti-hunting assault on coyote hunting year-round. After we recorded this podcast, Maine House Bill LD 814’s public hearing date was changed to April 3rd. 2023…

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122 | “Recap of Rick Labbe’s Last Few Hunts This Past Year” 1:10:09

1y ago1:10:09

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Rick shares details of some of his last hunts and it is jam packed with tips and some close encounters. When you feel you are close is when the wind game starts. 20 to 25 ft. bounds going down hill off mountain is a big buck. Buck just knew that a road was there, so he paralleled the road for a 1 ½ miles then swung back up the mountain. When do bin…

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121 | “The Hour-Long Hilarious Ramble – Wow! Back by Popular Demand with Garnett Robinson” 1:12:26

1+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

As expected, some lighthearted fun with Garnett and his escapades from last fall. Rick Labbe and Garnett Robinson’s bikini contest. Lots of deer being sighted and they are in great shape. Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter discount code bwb for 20% discount. Please keep important feedback. …

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Do Goldbacks solve sound money's biggest problem? 50:49

1+ y ago50:49

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Goldbacks are shiny! But what else makes them special? I ask founder Jeremy Cordon. We talk about the practicalities of Goldbacks, how they are made, how to use them, and how to know they are what they say they are. We talk about why Goldbacks are legal, and how they are different from other atempts at implementing sound money. And Cordon points ou…

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120 | “More Reflection and Lessons Shared from This Past Deer Season” 1:25:09

1+ y ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Coyote update – deer are pretty much spread out and not concentrated. Team member Stephen Schanz shares his deer season after he finished guiding clients. Stephen shares a good example of how deer habits change as food and cuts change. Deer dig for food near planted red pines but not sure what they feed on. Got to sound like a deer when hunting in …

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What is a "Directed Evolution Experiment"? And Are we Living in One? - with Kevin McKernan 56:25

1+ y ago56:25

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I speak with Kevin McKernan about the recent Project Veritas video in which a Pfizer employee claims that the company is contemplating directed evolution experiments with the SARS-Cov-2 virus. Kevin walks us through the reasoning behind his view that we are already witnessing a massive directed-evolution experiment in the real world, as a result of…

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119 | “Sometimes assuming can be a catalyst for a mistake. At the very least take time to learn from it.” 1:22:02

1+ y ago1:22:02

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Lee Schanz shares his account of the buck he killed but didn’t find till the week after. Lee wanted to share to help you avoid making the mistake he did. Even with a killing shot deer don’t always bleed. Ravens can be a tell-tale sign. At this year’s Yankee Classic in VT. Jan. 20-22, 2023, we will announce BWB buck pool winner. Deer have been every…

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“At Deer Camp in Massachusetts” 1:16:29

1+ y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Boys discuss their experiences with tracking bucks in Mass. Bucks are starting to show up in bachelor groups. Clumps of hair indicate sparring. A saddle between mountain tops is a good spot for deer to travel. Freezers are full. Tail flicker indicates deer are calm. Jeff Paradis shares his experience with a tracking dog. Dogs are amazing but traili…

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"Markets and Religion Reconciled" 1:11:03

1+ y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

The story that free markets are soulless and materialistic is one of the most damaging narratives in our culture. In this episode, we take on that narrative, both in theory, and in practice. I am very fortunate to have been joined by Joyce Brand for this episode. Joyce is co-author of the book "Economics and the Spiritual Life of Free Men", based o…

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