For 44 years, I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. I invite you to join me for a nostalgic and sometimes revealing look back through the trials and tribulations of a freelance outdoor writer.
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Irish / Sheffield climber and author Niall Grimes in conversation with top dogs, cool cats and committed crag rats from the neighbourhood and the international climbing scene. Also classic climbing stories read aloud for your aural pleasure. Mmmmmmm! See more at http://www.niallgrimes.com
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How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give sets out to bring the voices of empowered and inspiring women forward to share their stories of stepping into leadership positions. We aspire to share what is possible and encourage more women to leap, striving for these board and c-suite positions themselves to change the path towards a more inclusive future. This podcast will share stories on how women lead and how their leadership opens the doors for the greater value of opportunities for others. By l ...
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Eps 366: Talking Guns with #1 Rated "Gun Talk" with Tom Gresham
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Ron talks guns with #1 Ranked firearms talk show host Tom Gresham of Gun Talk, including how Tom saved Ron's life. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. …
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Neil Gresham has been chomping hard at the climbing bit for nearly forty years, always pushing hard and changing his focus. In part 1 we hear about Sheffield in the 1990s. Get in!By Niall Grimes
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Eps 369: How a Non-Hunting Woman Made a Career in the Shooting World
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! We welcome a star of the Outdoors industry to talk all things firearms, hunting, and more: Linda Powell from Mossberg. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purcha…
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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio
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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…
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Eps 368: Rebarrel vs. Rechamber, Uphill Zeroing, and Elk School
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Everyone’s talking bullets, so we thought we’d join in! Come along as we talk copper bullets, what’s best to hunt big game, and if Remington Ammunition is stepping up its ammo game! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blad…
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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom
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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…
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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson
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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In today’s episode, I answer listener questions, talk silencers and buck fever, and teach viewers how to hunt pronghorn properly. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your f…
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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown
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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …
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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay]
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Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…
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Eps 364 - LPVO For Hunting - Is It Really Better?
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10% off at checkout. https://www.diamondbladeknives.com/ https://www.knivesofalaska.com…
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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko
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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…
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Eps 363: Hornady's Official Position - 7mm PRC
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In today's episode, I answer listener questions and read a letter Hornady sent me about the 7mm PRC. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of A…
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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore
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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…
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Eps 362: Booking Agents For Hunting Trips - Worth The Money?
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Have you ever considered booking a hunt with a professional hunter or an outfitter? And you're worried about high prices? And should you use a booking agent? What exactly is a booking agent? Are they going to take more of your money? We'll find that out and much more on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors…
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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi
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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Despite a widespread, deep, and fierce fan base, the 30-06 cartridge will go obsolete. And we're going to explain how, on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code…
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Jim Pope reads End of a Climb by John Menlove Edwards, widely regarded as one of the finest bits of pre-war climbing writing.By Niall Grimes
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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty
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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Well, folks, I am just back from Africa Safaris. Whoo boy! Jet lag city. But I tell you what. That 16 hour flight back is worth it. Because what an adventure Africa always is. But on this last safari, I learned some old lessons or relearned some old lessons that I think can help all of us in our hunting t…
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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC
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Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…
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Eps 359: Bullet Spin Direction and 7mm Rem Mag Accuracy
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Today, we're also going to find out if bullets spin to the right or spin to the left. And we'll try to solve an accuracy issue for a listern and their Winchester Model 70 chambered for the 7 Rem Mag. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no …
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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures
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Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…
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Eps 358: Something Fishy About The Hornady 7PRC
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! There seems to be something fishy going on at Hornady. We've got some serious questions about Hornady Ammunition Manufacturing Company. There seems to be something fishy going on at Hornady with the 7PRC Cartridge, and we're going to get to the bottom of it in this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast. …
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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham
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As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …
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Eps 357: 223 Remington and the 5.56 NATO What I Got Wrong
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Well, believe it or not, I am still being chewed out by plenty of folks for my misunderstanding of the 223 Remington and the 5.56 NATO cartridges. Can you believe it? Well, we're going to see who chews me out this time. And, whether or not I got it right or they did. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomer…
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Away from the spotlight, Yorkshire-born Tom Bolger has quietly been redpointing and creating sport climbs of the highest calibre and is one of the few British climbers who are solidly climbing into the ninth grade. We caught up with Tom in his home in the global heart of sport climbing, Catalunya, to see what makes him tick.…
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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne
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Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …
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Eps 356: Why Is Everyone Talking About The 6.5 Creedmoor
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this video, I cover questions about 6.5 cartridges, including the 6.5 Creedmoor. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10%…
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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode
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There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I recount a bear hunting trip I went on in Kamchatka. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10% off at check…
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Climbing royalty. Beth Rodden’s impact on climbing from the late 90s to the late 00s was huge. She pushed forward female standards in sport and trad, did early free ascents on El cap, and established a crack testpiece where ascents still make the news. Injuries led to a stepping back, motherhood followed and she has now written her autobiography, A…
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Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering
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We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! I sit down with Phil Shoemaker and discuss bears and bear protection. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10% off at checko…
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Women-led Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Michele Colucci
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Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we cannot have the only minds in the space be white men. Michele Colucci is here today to talk about the shift towards more women getting involved in venture funding for healthcare technologies. This wee…
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353: The BEST Bear Defense Options - Myths vs Facts
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Bears, bears, bears. It seems we can't get enough of bears. And it being spring and bear season, well, that hiking and camping season coming right up. There are a lot of people who are worried about bears because they're going to be out in bear country. So we thought we would do a lot of things about bear…
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Eps 352: Answering ALL Your Questions About The 7mm
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I answer your questions about the 7mm. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10% off at checkout. https://ww…
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Inviting Women to Embrace Disruption with Charlene Li
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Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our quality of life, both personally and professionally. But there is evidence that shows women are less likely to be disruptors, since we grow up hearing that being disruptive is a negative trait. Charlene …
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Me and Remus talk crap about climbing.By niall grimes
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Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner
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Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. Cathleen Turner,…
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Eps 351: Is The 458 Lott The BEST All Around Cartridge?
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Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribe Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Well, you're going to love this one. Is the 458 Lott a good all-around hunting cartridge? Someone has got a tip for helping all of us clean our rifles without ruining our scopes. That's going to be fun. And guess what? I actually he…
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Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity with Andrea Henderson
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Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse group of voices and minds both in clinics and in companies developing healthcare technologies is more important than ever. Andrea Henderson knows this and has made it her life’s mission to not only fin…
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Eps 350: How To Handle 6.5 Creedmoor Fanboys
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Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribe Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I cover how to handle 6.5 Creedmoor fanboys, where to find a good single-shot rifle, and what it is with the bells I've been ringing? Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help s…
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Vortex, Rifles, and The Future Of Hunting: With Ryan Muckenhirn
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Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribe Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Muckenhirn and talk about new developments at Vortex, our favorite rifles, and the future of hunting. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the …
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