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  • PK Podcast 61: James Steyn, FGASA Scout on Walking Safaris, Guiding Standards and Tracking at the Highest Level

    PK Podcast 61: James Steyn, FGASA Scout on Walking Safaris, Guiding Standards and Tracking at the Highest Level
    Aug 28 2025
    In Episode 61 of my podcast, I speak with James Steyn, one of only a handful of guides to hold the elite FGASA Scout qualification, combining Senior Tracker status with advanced dangerous game trails guiding. James shares his journey from growing up near Kruger to guiding wilderness trails, training future guides, and running Senalala Safari Lodge in the Klaserie. We discuss the art of walking safaris, the rigour of CyberTracker assessments, the evolution of guiding standards, and the skills needed in dangerous game country.
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    2 h et 11 min
  • PK Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths Into Bushcraft, Collaboration, and Carving Out a Career

    PK Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths Into Bushcraft, Collaboration, and Carving Out a Career
    Jul 16 2025
    How do you turn a passion for nature and outdoor skills into a meaningful livelihood? In this episode of The Paul Kirtley Podcast, I’m joined by UK-based bushcraft instructors Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan for a wide-ranging conversation about career paths in bushcraft, building experience, working with others, and the evolving landscape of outdoor education. Whether you’re an aspiring instructor or simply curious about how people make bushcraft a way of life, you’ll find plenty of insight and inspiration here.
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    2 h et 9 min
  • PK Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the Subarctic

    PK Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the Subarctic
    Apr 15 2025
    Stephan Kesting, author of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic, joins me to discuss a long-planned solo canoe journey through remote northern Canada, which took on extra significance following a life-threatening illness. In this episode, he shares the story behind the trip, the challenges he faced, and the motivations that led him to undertake such an ambitious expedition. We also discuss how his background in biology, firefighting, and martial arts all played a role in shaping both the journey and the lessons that came from it.
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    1 h et 34 min
  • PK Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of Bigfoot

    PK Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of Bigfoot
    Dec 23 2024
    Known to millions around the world as Survivorman, Les is a pioneer of survival television and an icon in the outdoor and survival communities. With his groundbreaking series Survivorman, Les redefined the genre by filming and surviving entirely on his own in remote locations and harsh environments. In 2014 Les began recording a 10-part series on Bigfoot. He says it took him places he did not expect to go and gave him perspectives he did not expect to have. And now he's coming back for more. It's an area of backwoods lore and legend he can't leave alone. He joins me on this podcast to talk about why this is such an area of fascination for him and what questions he hopes to answer in his latest film project...
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    1 h
  • PK Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire

    PK Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire
    Sep 30 2024
    Discover the fascinating journey of Mattias Norberg, a leading Swedish expert in fire-making and wilderness survival, as he shares insights from over 25 years of teaching experience. Author of Konsten att Elda ("The Art of Fire"), Mattias has taught survival and firecraft techniques throughout Sweden, from advanced courses in the far north to plant courses in the south. In this podcast episode, we discuss Sweden's outdoor culture, traditional and modern fire skills, and unique techniques influenced by the Scandinavian environment. Don't miss this deep dive into the art of fire!
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    1 h et 44 min
  • PK Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional Bushcraft

    PK Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional Bushcraft
    Aug 31 2024
    Craig Caudill is Director and Lead Instructor of Nature Reliance School, based in Kentucky, USA. Craig has taught backcountry skills for many years. He's also a seasoned writer, to date being the author of eight books on backcountry skills and knowledge. It was great to finally record an episode of my podcast with Craig as guest, to learn more about his background and teachings. Craig and I actually share some similar philosophies and it was great to riff on these a bit in this episode too...
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    1 h et 52 min
  • PK Podcast 55: John Rhyder – Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior Tracker

    PK Podcast 55: John Rhyder – Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior Tracker
    Jan 25 2024
    This podcast is long overdue. My guest is John Rhyder, naturalist, writer and highly experienced bushcraft educator. Indeed he was the instructor on the first formal bushcraft course I took many, many years ago. John is an innovator in the field of bushcraft and nature education, and continues to push his own knowledge too. In particular, John is passionate about wildlife tracking; he is currently the only person in northern Europe certified as Senior Tracker under the Cybertracker system. There is much to savour in this conversation....
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    2 h et 10 min
  • PK Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills Instructor and TV Survival Consultant

    PK Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills Instructor and TV Survival Consultant
    Dec 22 2022
    Dave Holder is a wilderness living skills instructor and wilderness guide based in Canada. He is also a TV survival consultant, being the lead survival and safety consultant on the Alone show on The History Channel. In this podcast episode we get into a wide-ranging conversation which should provide you with insights into long-term survival situations, psychological factors for success, skillsets required, equipment, nutrition and more.
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    2 h et 5 min