Hank Patterson Podcasts

Season five's stories of everything and anything going deadly wrong in the outdoors continues with the story of Ada Blackjack, the heroin of Wrangle Island and her faithful cat. Grab a beverage, put on yer lernin cap. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson & Kevin Nielsen

This week, Hank and Kevin tell the tale of one of History's most ridiculous Outdoor MisAdventures with the story of Truman Evarts, a 54 year old office worker who, in 1870, was lost in Yellowstone in 1870 for 39 harrowing days. This and the story of the night Hank was born is more than enough reason to give a listen. Sit back. Grab a beverage. Prep…

On this weeks episode we're talking about eating delicious bat meat, seals mating in San Diego and much much more... Kevin shares the story of Mauro Prosperi, a French gentleman who got himself lost in the heart of the Sahara Desert. It's an adventure gone all kinds of wrong filled mostly with incredibly good luck! Enjoy!…

On this weeks edge of your seat adventure in hilarity, Hank and Kevin are talking about turning vegetables into fake meat, the signs of hypothermia, the romantic solutions to hypothermia and the weirdest of all hypothermia symptoms. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is joined by his fishing buddy (aquaintance, "buddy" is a strong word) Erik to reminisce about fishing trips gone bad, fishing trips gone good, why fish at all and the risks associated with devouring a Rug Burn sandwich. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank and Kevin are back with another harrowing story of survival agains all odds. This week's outdoor misadventure takes place in the middle of the Atlantic ocean where a 29 year old, recent divorcee finds himself adrift in a life raft after his boat sinks in the middle of the night. Thinking of purchasing a sail boat and crossing the pond? Listen …

Just a reminder, this is comedy... On this week's episode Hank and Kevin are talking about that one time that one airplane carrying members of that one rugby team crashed into that one mountain in the Andes. It's a famous story of a plane ride turning into an unexpected MisAdventure that most would not have the will to survive. This weeks humor com…

Season five kicks off with a doozey! Hank is joined by his indoorsy friend Kevin to talk a little bit about some unfortunate food poisoning experiences and then unpack an explosive and rather unexpected story of a Walrus, Thor, celebrating the New Year in a small seaside UK town. You'll learn things about Walrus's, horses and squirrels that you nev…

On this, our final episode of season 4, Hank is joined by his buddy Jake to talk about the many reasons winter is a good time to get outside, vacation constipation, overcoming poop shyness, Hank's cold and a myriad of other nonsense. Happy New Year! Enjoy! See you for SEASON 5!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

It's the 2nd to last episode of season four!! Trust us, we need one more to redeem ourselves from the one you're about to listen to... In this episode Hank talks wedding videos, Tik Tok, Avatar 2 and embracing the snow and winter. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a random, rambling list of some good, some bad, a few useful and many useless gift ideas for the outdoor human in your life. Happy Holidaze, Merry Christmas, Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

It's that time of year again, where Hank takes a break from his typical personality and disposition to be thankful... You'll hear how much he appreciates fire, fishing, baking, the Starbucks App, friends, family, all of you and so much more. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a special edition episode recorded live on the beach, in a wind storm, in Corpus Christi Texas. When cold and wind turned Hank's Red Fishing trip into a "let's drink in the tent" trip, Hank and friends picked up a couple microphones and recorded this episode. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

On this weeks exciting, mind melting, nonsensicle episode Hank is talking with his buddy Jake about all sorts of things... Severed heads, dog kissess, hide and seek, hunting and sheep. ENJOY!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week, Hank is joined by his buddy artist Ed Anderson. They'll be talking all about fishing off Sanibel Island, elk hunting, bears in Alaska, being a tattoo guy and so much more... Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a disorganized little ditty that follows no particular pattern and we're all the better for it. Finding elk, not finding deer, soup with Van Gogh and how to survive a nuclear bomb are a handful of the many topics on today's episode. Take off your thinking cap and enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's singing christmas tunes, talking Grizzly bear Tattoos and ranting about cheaters cheating in a Walleye tournament in lake Eerie. This one's a doozy. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Little ditty 'bout getting hooked in the neck, mt. goats, urine, pumpkin bread and more. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's back with an episode all about poaching punishments, big foot sightings in South Carolina, taking a hiatus from news and politics and skipping stones. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a little ditty 'bout football, wine, cow burps and agreeing to disagree and agreeing to agree and much more random stuff and junk. Hambone! Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's ramblings this week include some thoughts on Gazelle eating Hippos, sleeping under the stars, wearing overalls and a domesticated named Wally. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank spent some less than relaxing time at the cabin last week and we get to hear him bitch and moan about that, tourists and cheetos. Also, did you know Hank loves pancakes? You will after this episode. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This weeks nonsense includes Hank's thimbal of knowledge pertaining to wine, severed foots, broccoli tacos and a gear suggestion you will not want to miss. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

In this episode Hank talks about his favorite books, meeting a Pulitzer Prize winner and how to take outdoor photos without getting yourself killed to death. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Why have an episode description with a title like that!? Why not? This week Hank discusses Florida, iguanas, uninvited guests, fart etiquette and camp food. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's back with a rambling episode all about hot dog casserole, climbing Mt. Whitney, motivation and how NOT to litter in the great outdoors. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank's going on and on about the amazing dry fly fishing he's been having... again... He's also yammering about kindness, neighborlyness, etiquette and camping alone. Listen with a friend or while camping alone! Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hank got buzzed by a rattler. Some crazy fish washed up on a California beach and people loved it! An unhealthy fear of birds. Gettin' your kids to get outside. Pants tucked into socks. Hillarity. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

On this episode Hank shares his thoughts on one mans master plan to escape to Cuba on a Jet Ski, what to do when you're the only one catching fish and what to do when it rains on your camping trip. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's an episode all about hammocks, what not to use during a caddis hatch, salmon flies, wales and the Lochness monster. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a episode sure to answer many questions you never had. It's all about making decisions while impaired, reptile weiners, Arbys and how to enjoy fishing! Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here are some thoughts on going 12 rounds in a pro boxing match and a recap of Hanks trip to Boston. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's an episode all about whoppers, law suits, droughts, lake Mead 2nd winters and barrels. Sound scattered? It is. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's an episode of nonsense all about snack crackers, catch and release vs catch and keep and a history lesson you don't need about beer. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week we're discussing some disturbing things about Florida Man's shoplifiting habits and then learnin' all about one of history's greatest inventions. It's an episode YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS! Turn it up and hang on! And we end with one of Hank's fave HILLFOLK NOIR songs! Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week Hank is on what can best be described as a rant about errant golf balls, rocks on freeways and taking personal responsibility. After that tirade we're talking about animals seeing the world in slow motion. Enjoy! And APOLOGIES to all our GOLFER listeners.By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Hello everyone! We don't have a new episode this week due to a lack of 25 hours in the days. In lieu of a new episode we invite you to sit back and enoy listening to season two's "Yellowstone Fart Chicken". Back next week with new, super hilarious content! Enjoy.By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Kevin's back! Just in time to find a nugget of gold on TikTok and learn some fun facts about lobster urine, ghost shark wieners, octopi and a few more of our oceanianic friends. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

During this epic train wreck, Hank drones on and on about gas prices, sledding, snowmobiles, bad drivers and plenty of other things he knows absolutely nothing about. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a little ditty all about bad choices in convenience stores, a road trip, a brutal way for bees to die and a lesson you probably already knew about Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week we're giving an update on Lake Tahoe's Hank The Tank, proper architecture for bear country, how NOT to feed your hairless cat and tips on what to have in your first aid kid. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Join Hank this week for an in depth discussion and learning experience all about powdered cheese, frozen wieners at the Olympic games, fat shaming bears and how to manage dog poop. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Here's a little ditty 'bout keepin' warm in the out of doors, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and the entirety of Star Wars lacking the technology to keep them all warm in the out of doors, some guy stealin' a bobcat and so much more. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

On this weeks episode we're talkin' snake prisoner revenge, Hank's history with beer and how to roast your own coffee beans over a campfire. And we have more music from our friends Hillfolk Noir! You like the tunes? That's who's singin' 'em. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

This week we're learnin' all about Dick Shooter, Idaho... But before that, we're talking about doomsday prepping, escaped lab monkeys and the value of your used vehicle. It's all nonsense. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

If you ever wanted random, half researched, possibly correct, maybe incorrect information about how to best use your bear spray, this is the episode for you. We'll talk Bear Spray holsters, spray painting antlers and plenty of other nonsense on another amazing episode! Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

It's Season Four! The season where we learn some junk. Some completely useless, some mostly useless and all pretty dang funny. We kick the season off with this... Mountain cats murdering Elk on front porches and a deep dive into the subject of drinking your urine to survive an emergency outdoor situation. Enjoy!…

Surprise! Here's one last episode to end 2021 and Season three. Hank shares his thoughts on holiday car/truck commercials, new years resolutions, new year planning and finding common ground. Happy New Beer! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidaze. ENJOY!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

Season three is coming to a close with Hank finally telling some stories about his 2021 trip to Alaska's Bristol Bay. Sit back, relax, have a beverage and enjoy this episode all about boy bands, Justin Timberlake, the seasons first snow, grizzly bears, grizzly bears and salmon. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson

There are three funny moments in this weeks episode... Good luck finding 'em! It's like a Holiday Easter Egg hunt! During this train wreck, Hank and Alex talk fake Christmas trees, Nat Geo films, opportunistic wolves and getting off the grid. Enjoy!By Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson