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We are committed to inspiring all people to TRAIN, HUNT, and LIVE the best lives possible. We accomplish this by telling personal stories, answering your questions, and interviewing leaders in both the hunting and training communities. Turn the noise around you down, your device up, and prepare your…

Jarmey Day and Joe Szymanek

  • Oct 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 93 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Backcountry and Barbells

Episode 92. Greed is Good, The Motivation Factor, Mexican Stand Off’s and Stalking Prey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 67:24


Keep your feet dryer longer with the most advanced sock in the game using the code below. Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). How greed fuels Joe's pursuit of prey, a cool documentary called The Motivation Facto (http://motivationmovie.com/)r, Stalking prey you can see and prey you can't, and the one that got away.

Episode 91. Who is Justy Duster?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 63:48


Keep your feet dryer longer with the most advanced sock in the game using the code below. Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Jaremy and Joe are fresh off an amazing week in the eastern portion of the pacific north west... wait... what? They will fill you in on that, fill you in on their latest hunt amongst some rusty critters, and also cover the dark side of hunting public land!

Episode 90. Recapping a Successful Western WA Elk Opener

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 76:10


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Episode 89. Western Washington Archery Opener (Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 58:14


Keep your feet dryer longer with the most advanced sock in the game using the code below. Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). It has been a whirl wind year, but that hasn't stopped September from arriving. This week Joe and Jaremy discuss final preparations for this years elk season.

Episode 88. Western Vs. Eastern Hunting in the Pacific North West

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 58:09


Take the Legs and Lungs Challenge (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/legs-and-lungs-FINISHED.pdf) A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png).We aren't talking tree stands and glass in this episode. Jaremy and Joe get into the difference between hunting the coastal rainforests of the pacific northwest vs the open eastern side of the region.

Episode 87. My New Pack

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 25:33


A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Check out a video version of this podcast! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkA5PFDf600) If you are a working class fella getting into the hunting game late you know that you have to be economical with your purchases. Listen in as Joe describes what he learned using his hand me down pack to help him upgrade to the last pack he will ever buy.

Episode 86. Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 76:45


Take the Legs and Lungs Challenge (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/legs-and-lungs-FINISHED.pdf) A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Follow Mark and Treeline Pursuits at this Insta page (https://www.instagram.com/treeline_pursuits/). Treeline Pursuits is based in Missoula, Montana. Our passion is western big game hunting, especially public land do-it-yourself adventures. Mark Livesay is the founder of Treeline Academy. (https://treelinepursuits.com/) In general, Mark is a “all in” type of person as seen through his triathlon career (10 Ironman finishes), the formation of his event production company Ultramax Sports, and most significantly in his life-long hunting pursuits.  He spent his first two elk hunting decades traveling from Missouri to the western states. He would definitely qualify as a serial elk hunter, pursuing elk in multiple western states, and spending over 60 days in the remote backcountry each season. His 30 years of elk hunting have given him a thorough understanding of the challenges associated with E-Scouting and finding elk. Recently, he has been featured as a guest on a growing list of hunting’s best podcasts, including The Rich Outdoors, Eastmans Elevated, Hunt Harvest Health, The Gritty Podcast, Elk Shape, Backcountry Rookies, Publically Challenged, Shoot’n The Bull, and Interviews With The Hunting Masters. His E-Scouting podcasts on the Rich Outdoors were among the podcast’s most downloaded episodes in 2019. He has published several elk hunting strategy articles and has been invited to present E-Scouting tactics at the Western Hunting Summit the past two years. Mark and his wife, Amy, moved to Montana in 2016 and have never looked back. They share their Missoula home with their two children, Eli and Emme, and a gaggle of pack llamas. The growing herd of Ccara pack llamas is now a vital part of his public land, do-it-yourself hunting arsenal. 

Episode 85. It Only Takes One with Trent Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 66:32


Take the Legs and Lungs Challenge (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/legs-and-lungs-FINISHED.pdf) A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Trent was born and raised on the Oregon coast. Trent's priorities are faith and family, and he believes you can achieve anything that you put your mind to. Find out more about Trent, the vides we reference and the gera we discuss here (https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/).

Episode 83. The Importance of Down Time

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 9:31


Managing stress during these strange times is important. Give reading a chance if you are finding your mind restless. With that in mind Joe discusses his reading habits and suggests a book for anyone interested in learning how the west was won, American Indian culture, or Kit Carson! Check it out here and other titles by Hampton Sides (http://www.hamptonsides.com/books/).

Episode 84. Phil White and The Boys in the Boat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 81:49


Take the Legs and Lungs Challenge (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/legs-and-lungs-FINISHED.pdf) A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer and the co-author of The 17 Hour Fast with Dr. Frank Merritt, Waterman 2.0 with Dr. Kelly Starrett, Unplugged with Dr. Andy Galpin and Brian Mackenzie, and Game Changer with Fergus Connolly. He is also a frequent contributor to Onnit, Momentous, HANAH, StrongFirst, TrainHeroic, and TrainingPeaks. Phil lives in Evergreen, Colorado, with his wife and his two sons. When not writing about himself in the third person, he can be found hiking, sipping stout and single malt at Revival Brews, paddle boarding on Evergreen Lake, shooting hoops with his family, or swinging a kettlebell. learn more about Phil at his site (https://www.philwhitebooks.com/). Get your own copy of Boys in the Boat here (https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/books/the-boys-in-the-boat/#.XyxuHBNKg1I).

Episode 82. Legs and Lungs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 75:40


Take the Legs and Lungs Challenge (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/legs-and-lungs-FINISHED.pdf) A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Jaremy and Joe talk about ways to use training to in order to estimate hunting parameters. The conversations inspired a cool challenge linked above.

Episode 81. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 11:59


Eating well should be a part of everyones health plan. Fermented foods should be a part of that plan. Check out this study on fermented foods and COVID (https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.06.20147025v1). With that in mind Joe share's some of his favorite ways to ferment his own veggies. Kimchi Style Kraut 1 head of napa cabbage 3 carrots 1 radish 1 large onion 1 tbl spoon of: chilli pepper flakes minced garlic fresh ginger sesame seed sugar sea salt and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce Mix and and let sit for 30 minutes, then pound into jar. Cap loosely or top with water-filled ziplock bag to seal off oxygen. Set aside to ferment, at room temperature for at least 3 days (I go 3 weeks), tasting occasionally to become aware of sourness. When you like it refrigerate

Episode 80. Kristin Oja Founder of STAT Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 70:53


A CODE for your TOES! Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). This episodes guest, Kristin Oja, obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus, and is a Registered Nurse. She is also an entrepreneur, functional and lifestyle medicine guru, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and lover of everything health and wellness! Passionate about taking a Personalized Medicine approach, Kristin focuses on uncovering the root cause of chronic illness and disease. Taking into account her patients lifestyle, diet, genetics, environment, and stress, each treatment plan is unique and individualized. Kristin has been serving and caring for patients for over 8 years. She strives every day to provide high quality care by doing everything with compassion, integrity, and above all a serving heart. Kristin founded STAT Wellness, which stands for Strength To Achieve Total Wellness, to help transform medicine. Statistically, as a society, we are getting sicker and sicker. At STAT Wellness, we want to partner with you to help you not only look your best but to feel your best by combining the best practices of medicine + movement QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C, MSN) Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner through IFM (https://www.ifm.org/practitioners/kristin-corbin-oja-dnp-fnp-c/) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BSL) ACSM Personal Trainer LesMills Body Pump Instructor Please visit STAT Wellness (https://www.statwellness.com/) for more.

Episode 79. The Joys of Getting Older and Catching Tiny Fishes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 60:23


Codes and Links. Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Check out Brett and book a trip with Tailout Anglers here (https://www.tailoutanglers.com/). Jaremy and Joe went fishing with Brett from Tailout Anglers.

Episode 78. The Strenuous Life with Phil White

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 86:28


Codes and Links. Check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png). Check out todays Phil White's website and books. Here (https://www.philwhitebooks.com/). Phil also brings up some great reading if you'd be interested in learning more about TR. Links to the books mentioned today: Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough (https://www.amazon.com/Mornings-Horseback-Extraordinary-Vanished-Roosevelt/dp/0671447548/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GQ0E59AIK1TT&dchild=1&keywords=mornings+on+horseback+by+david+mccullough&qid=1592854664&sprefix=mornings+on+horseback+%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1) The River of Doubt by Candice Millard (https://www.amazon.com/River-Doubt-Theodore-Roosevelts-Darkest/dp/0767913736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GEO8B0GUDMB1&dchild=1&keywords=river+of+doubt+theodore+roosevelt%27s+darkest+journey&qid=1592860973&sprefix=river+of+doubt%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1) The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin (https://www.amazon.com/Bully-Pulpit-Theodore-Roosevelt-Journalism/dp/1416547878/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QR6PIT9AOPV3&dchild=1&keywords=the+bully+pulpit+by+doris+kearns+goodwin&qid=1592860934&sprefix=the+bully+pul%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1) Phil will also be joining us for a future recording to discuss The Boys in the Boat. (https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Boat-Americans-Berlin-Olympics/dp/0143125478) This week we talk about the strenuous young life of TR.

Episode 77. READY AIM FIRE

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 75:37


Jaremy and Joe discuss their anticipation and preparation for ELK CAMP 2020. The fellas discuss some low hanging strength and conditioning fruit if you are playing catch up and discuss where you should begin stroking your bow! Also gang check out sponsors  BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) .

Episode 76. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 13:18


Jimmie asks, "you ask for a toes forward squat stance. I read in Mark Rippeteo (https://startingstrength.com/about/mark-rippetoe) wrong and have I been squatting wrong my entire life." No Jimmie on all fronts. If that is the case then who is right? Find out by listening. Also, check out John Welbourn on Squat Stance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I0ROdD3Rno) . The show also opens with the very important Great American Outdoors act. Do you part and call your house rep at 202-224-3121. Learn more about the act at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (https://www.backcountryhunters.org/) . Also gang check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) .

Episode 75. Pull Ups, E-Scouting, and Contributing to Camp

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 72:38


Jaremy and Joe cover some import e scouting basics. They also cover pull ups and what you can do as a new hunter to begin the process of contributing to hunting camp. Check out this to the point blog post (https://www.firstlite.com/blogs/campfire/e-scouting-with-cs-rep-marcus-emerson) from First Lite that helped Joe start his e scout journey. Also gang, the resource we use to e scout and keep track of way point and our own movements in the woods in On X. Check them out here (https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrPnosZSl6gIVmx-tBh2S6QlrEAAYASAAEgI2BfD_BwE) . The show also opens with the very important Great American Outdoors act. Do you part and call your house rep at 202-224-3121. Learn more about the act at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (https://www.backcountryhunters.org/) . Also gang check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) .

Episode 74. Joe Miles and Whitetail

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 59:36


Joe Miles is an experiences hunter based out of Columbia SC. He joins the show to discuss whitetail deer. Learn more about Joe Miles Hunting on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/joemileshunting/) . Also gang check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) .

Episode 73 Urge the House

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 10:14


The Great American Outdoors Act is one step closer to coming into law. Be a part of once in a generation legislation by urging your US Reps to push the act to the desk of the commander and chief! Call 202-224-3121 Click here (https://www.backcountryhunters.org/senate_passes_great_american_outdoors_act) to learn more!

Episode 72. Training in Space, Bodyweight Training, and Current Events

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 59:30


What can the average person learn from a space person's training routine. What can you learn from Joe's push back into body weight training? How do you feel about the boys feelings regarding the current social climate? Also gang check out sponsors BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) .

Episode 71. What makes a fella fishy?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 73:03


Brett Wedeking and Joe talk flying flying, what to do after post COVID, and try to get out what exactly makes one man fishier than another! Also gang check out sponsors of this show BANDB20 to save 20% (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) .

Episode 70. Fitness Friday with Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 12:09


Joe covers why and how to progress and implement landing, squat jumping and depth jumping into your training plan. Check out the demos below for more tips and tricks. Landing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phIGAjbmjeg) Box Jumps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao1d6y0ivtQ) Squat Jump (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bcAGr9vGKM) Depth jumps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRWjIflBQpE) Also gang check out sponsors of this show Ellsworth Socks (https://ellsworthsocks.com/) . When you purchase the most advanced sock in the game be sure to checkout with code BANDB20 to save 20%.

Episode 69. True or False, Not Social Distancing, and Turkey Camp

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 63:10


Jaremy and Joe have a fire side chat, in the drizzle with two new turkey hunters. Joe also asks some revealing questions about turkeys to the group based on a recent Michael Chamberlain (https://www.instagram.com/wildturkeydoc/) . Check that cast out yourself right here (https://www.themeateater.com/listen/meateater/ep-214-gobbling-your-ass-off) and let us know what we, or Mike got wrong. Also, be sure to head over to BANDB20 (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) to save 20% off your entire purchase.

Episode 68. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 20:19


Joe discusses kipping style pull ups and training. With this exercise variation, any for that matter, you should understand exactly what it is, understanding deeply if it fits into why you are training, earn the right to pursue it, and lastly, always practice it! Check out the demo below! Pulls Ups for Tempo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXzoU9GLLA) Handing Transitions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr2VWQSxaF4) Want dry feet in all conditions? Try out the most advanced sock in the game and get 20% off using code BANDB20. (https://ellsworthsocks.com/)

EP 67. Mental Resiliency with Phil White

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 76:28


Author Phil White joins the conversation to discuss mental resiliency. That wasn't actually the plan but once the conversation got onto sorting out where Winston Churchill and Teddy Roosevelt that is where it went. To learn more about Phil check out his page (https://www.philwhitebooks.com/) .

Episode 66. Pete Dahlgren of Ellsworth Socks

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 85:02


Pete Dahlgren of Ellsworth Socks (https://ellsworthsocks.com/) joins the show to discuss The power of wool, fly fishing, baseball, and lawn maintenance with a fitness twist. Pete also extends a great way to save on the most advanced sock on the game. Head on over to BANDB20 (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15.png) at check out to receive 20% off your purchase.

Episode 65. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 15:24


The latest installment of our bi-weekly fitness feature discusses what you could be doing on your next rest day! Joe offers up three tips. 1 - Take part on low level aerobic activity. 2 - Mobilize with purpose. Tap for clips to the specific drills. Couch Stretch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEhQVIWiCtQ) Chin Hangs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3XsCXJPJcs) Squirrel Moose (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF_Bk4msok8) 3 - Grease the Groove of your priority strength move! While you enjoy the show we also have a sneak peak of an offer just for our listeners. Save 20% off the greatest socks on the market! Be on the look out for more info during our latest release! For now head over to Ellsworth Socks (https://ellsworthsocks.com/) and use code BANDB20.

Episode 64. Jaremy’s Training Remix

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 66:09


Last week Jaremy discussed his workouts and how he was experiencing overtraining. This week Joe discusses his training recommendations for Jaremy. Check out the before and after and follow the conversation by tapping into the images below. Before - Jaremy's Workout (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JDsTraining.jpg) After - Joe's Training Remix (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JDs-Remix-.pdf) Why not also give the sessions a try! We'd also also love to remix your training!

Episode 63. Working Out or Training Smart?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 71:41


Joe and Jaremy have a healthy discussion about current quarantine interventions and bounce around the potential for late spring and fall hunts. The meat of the is Joe helping Jaremy organize his at home workouts so he can enjoy the fruits of his labor, not just labor!

Episode 62. Fitness Friday with Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 17:06


If you are still stuck at home with zero to no equipment to train, Joe offers up some ideas to bring contrast into stale training! Work for Tempo, explosiveness, reps, time, position and awkwardness.

Episode 61. Lost and Found

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 49:33


We are all trying to be as productive as possible under Quarantine. While Joe was playing dress up Jaremy uncovered some old hunting maps that may lead to new honey holes!

Episode 60. COVID, canceled hunts, anchor points, streaming cash and past guests

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 52:36


Life with COVID-19 is becoming more and more interesting. Jaremy and Joe discuss changes on the hunting landscape and talk about how they are making the best of, at best, crazy times. Check out the post that helped Joe's anchor and shot process here (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hakIeAPgv/) .

Episode 59. Fitness Friday with Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 16:38


Joe discusses tips for home schooling your kiddos and specialty foot ware. View the post that guides the show here (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kqlaNgppr/) . Check out Born to Run here (https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307279189) .

Episode 58. Phelps-Mania

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 61:29


Jason Phelps joins us for round two! If you haven't listened to our first chat with Jason check it out here (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/episodes/episode-6-jason-phelps/) . In this episode Jason and the boy talk about how COVID-19 my impact spring bear and turkey hunts, step to incorporate your spouse into hunting but still keeping boundaries, the pros and cons of training, and keeping your calls calling! Keep up to date with Jason on instagram https://www.instagram.com/phelpsgamecalls/ (https://www.instagram.com/phelpsgamecalls/) Check out his latest Youtube release https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDg1cbOEie24J_nckthr-A/featured (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDg1cbOEie24J_nckthr-A/featured) Check out Jason's calls and products at https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ (https://phelpsgamecalls.com/)

Episode 57. Stacking Critters, Grip and Grins, Fences, and Grabb’in Goblers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 66:51


Social Media is creeping into all aspects of our lives, including hunting. Alex Young wanted to start thoughtful conversations about tough hunting topics and started an instagram account called Hunting the Northwest ( @huntingthenorthwest (https://www.instagram.com/huntingthenorthwest/) ) to do it. Currently his feed curates videos and posts questions to nearly 100,000 followers with each post. In this show we cover transporting your harvest, grip and grins, fences on public land and grabbing gobblers! In between topics we discuss the responsibilities of posting to a large social audience Join in the fun by giving @huntingthenorthwest (https://www.instagram.com/huntingthenorthwest/) a follow and checking out the links below to the posts we discussed in the show. Stack'in Deer (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DfDoGA5ni/) Tank of a Bear (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-K4PlaAw1n/) Fences on Public Land (https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SsH1WAV8b/) Grabbing a Gobbler (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-LTB6bAzfS/)

Episode 56. Fitness Friday with Coach Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 16:21


With social distancing not only being smart, but also beginning to be enforced across the country, finding ways to train at home is becoming more and more important. Luck for you we have a great and FREE option. Base Camp is a training program you can download free of charge at our home page (https://backcountryandbarbells.com/) . Listeners like Travis from Texas are already hammering away at sets and reps. Join the movement to move at home. In this episode Joe discusses why social distancing is important, how you can obtain and make gear to begin Base Camp, and how you can start training at home today with absolutely zero gear!

Episode 55. Dan Staton and Elk Shape

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 64:22


Dan Staton of Elk Shape (https://elkshape.com/) joins the cast and boy do we cover some ground. In this episode we discuss some tips for training your kiddos at home, try to sort through the oddity that is predator politics, discuss the differences in the Washington and Idaho hunting landscape, consider draw strategies for Western Hunting, identify the low hanging fruit for the new elk hunter, and close the show with where and when you can find an Elk Camp near you. Register for the next Elk Camp Here (https://elkshape.com/pages/elkshape-camp) . Stay up to date with Dan Here (https://www.instagram.com/elkshape/) . Lastly, find out more about new show sponsor Ellsworth Socks Here. (https://ellsworthsocks.com/)

Episode 54. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 13:30


Corona craziness is impacting everyone, including kiddos. Many of us are in the same boat and have all of sudden become home school parents. With that in mind Joe lines out how he is managing his at home Physical Education course. Stay up to date with how he is training his kids at his Insta Feed (https://www.instagram.com/_coach.joe/) .

Episode 53. Gobblers and Gossip

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 81:44


In the midst of the COVID-19 school shut downs and toilet paper hoarding, the fellas find a moment to talk turkey. Jaremy and Joe are joined by turkey hunter, and all around outdoors man, Chris Sorrell. Chris is a Missouri based hunter with 25 years of experience. In this episode Chris talks about identifying the best habitat for gobblers, timing your conversation with turkeys, utilizing dried out trophies, shot placement for both the shot gun and archer, and his favorite preparation once your bird is bagged. This is a great listen if you are new to turkey hunting, searching for deep trade turkey tactics, and looking for the latest updates from COVID-19's ground zero.

Episode 52. Coronavirus, Creatine, Caffeine, and Supersets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 39:23


Many training, lifestyle, and hunting topics are discussed in this weeks episode of backcountry and barbells. Jaremy and Joe discuss how they are managing Corona craziness, the best ways to cut caffeine, how to properly supplement creatine, and Joe's latest strength routine.

Episode 51. Fitness Friday with Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 7:55


Joe's Video Appeal! (https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ZYG71nj3o/) Why sit around and wait to train when training opportunities are all around you?  Pavel would call this an opportunity to grease the groove. Phil Sabatini with East Coast Gold would call it raising the minimums. I’d say it’s a call to FIND FITNESS.  It’s your duty as a human to honor the effort of your genetic forebears to battle the sedentary plague sweeping the west. We didn’t become the most dominant species on the planet lying around. Somewhere in your lineage is a badass who sprinted, jumped, climbed, threw and fought so you could enjoy the comforts of modern day living.   To honor that effort why not take advantage of the fitness opportunities all around you? This idea started for me in late August while dropping my kiddos off at school. For days I walked under this gate without giving it a look. Then one morning I ran out of time training and had to ax my pull ups from the session. For whatever reason I noticed the bar at drop off walking the kiddos to class and hit a set of pull ups. On the way back to the car I hit another set. I repeated the effort in the afternoon and the next day.  Other parents started noticing and would smile. I started challenging kids and parents to join me. Some did. Most didn't, but either case only fueled me to continue. At 3 pull ups each time I passed the gate I was getting 12 a day. At 180 days I would hit 2,160 bonus pull ups over the school year!  That’s a nice bonus. Who wouldn’t like an extra 2G’s of anything?     More fuel was added to the fire. I have since started hitting sets of 3-12 pull ups at the kid’s school as I pick them up and drop them off. I now, also, do chin ups at the school I teach whenever I get the chance. On good days I get well over 50 bonus pull ups in a day. On bad days I always get my 12!  I have been at this pretty hard and have noticed the impacts in some unexpected places. The constant pain in my shoulder and elbow from trying to master the kip and butterfly have vanished. Deadlift numbers are on the rise as my upper back can maintain shape as I break bigger loads from the floor. Best of all, Wifey Pooh gives me the wink, nod, and that great “lat” slap only the most narcissistic of the male species can truly appreciate. The bottom lines are that in terms of form, function, and appearance things have taken a turn for the better, and I wasn’t doing so bad before. You can do the same.  So, who's coming with me!  I know pulls ups are a toughie for folks but why would we start FINDING FITNESS with something easy. If you have a pull up do them. If you don’t have a pull up, jump up and hold your head high. Heck, simply hang for a manageable amount of time and let gravity strengthen your grip and loosen up your shoulders. Listen, you’re a smart girl, find a bar and smash some body weight rows.  You owe it to way more than yourself to do what you can, when you can, however you can. Get out there and FIND FITNESS where you least expect it!     Check out the links below for some Pull Up Inspiration and get after it! Strict Pull Up Tips (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igfV1szWLkE) Pull Ups for Tempo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXzoU9GLLA&t=54s) Body Rows (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgo6vCCo2Xo) Hanging Round (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-zdOX_Zw-k) L Hangs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fG9rL7HbUg) Chin Hangs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3XsCXJPJcs) Hanging Transitions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr2VWQSxaF4) Behind the Head Pull Ups (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WTTYsoINTrQ/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEZCNACELwBSFXyq4qpAwsIARUAAIhCGAFwAQ==&rs=AOn4CLAgQ3oPSx8vVKue8xDop6OODgqaag)

Episode 50. Spring Black Bear

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 46:53


Oregon and Washington each offer inexpensive Spring Bear hunts. Jaremy and Joe talk through potential plans, the cool factor of a 30.06, why predator hunting is cool, how Joe has put elk hunting on a pedestal, and wonder why Coyote's get no love!

Episode 49. Fitness Friday with Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 8:46


Going overhead is cool! It's also very complicated when you try and do it fast! And, why would anyone do such a thing? Welp, enter Weightlifting... not weight lifting. In this quick hitting fitness forward episode Joe covers total body awareness when moving quickly to an overhead position and a set of exercises anyone can do in order to build excellent overhead habits. Follow along by tapping the links to the drills described in the show. Side Plank (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYvrfR2jt48) Front Plank (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYvrfR2jt48) Reverse Plank (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKfjhMSbnys)

Episode 48. Whether You Think Can or Think You Can’t You’re Right

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 52:36


Jaremy and Joe discuss many training related topics. How to stay motivated, how to mange the swings of training for performance, actionable tips for limiting device time, the benefits of trying new sports, why play is great for all ages, and of course why any of this matters in terms of notching your next tag!

Episode 47. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 10:30


On this edition of Fitness Friday Joe tempts you to try new sports. This is something he still continues to do regularly, even going into his 40's. In fact, this is exactly the reason he got into hunting. His newest challenge is taking on the Hockey! Also, for folks who haven't tried Weightlifting, not to be confused with weight lifting Joe offers up some skills and drills to get you practiced. To follow along tap the links to the exercises listed. Medball Progression (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX5TwWytHzk) Clean Practice (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pLNnXqWU8) Snatch Practice (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o2YJakYFyM) Jerk Practice (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2uhIs7hjcM&t=28s)

Episode 46. The Struggle is…?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 46:12


Jaremy recaps his quick run through the PNW hunting expo in Portland while Joe brags on his 7 years old daughter. Check out the video that got the fellas standing tall on a big old soap box here (https://www.instagram.com/p/B8giLkFAz4G/) .

Episode 45. Fitness Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 12:20


On this edition of Fitness Friday Joe talks about drills to support solid running mechanics and the development of elasticity in your joints. Follow along and check out the drills at the links below. Mid Range Squat (https://www.instagram.com/p/B8OffiAgqvm/) Mid Range Squat Jump (https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eHkiqHscq/)

Episode 44. If Its Brown, Its down?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 44:59


Joe discusses his last and final close call of this past hunting season. Jaremy chimes in with some misses of his own. The fellas also discuss land locked public lands, On X maps, Cal's Week in Review, hunting ethics, getting over nerves, and Joe's new Friday segment - Fitness Fridays. Download the On X Public Assessment here (https://www.onxmaps.com/pdf/PublicLands_Report_2019.pdf) . Find out about the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership here (https://www.trcp.org/) . Catch up on current public land issues and other fun hunting stories by listening to Cal's Week in Review here (https://www.themeateater.com/listen/cals-week-in-review) .

Episode 43. Fitness Friday with Joe Szymanek

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 12:50


In this quick fitness hitter Joe walks you through three drills you can do anywhere to get instant production from your new lacrosse balls. To view the exercises discussed simply tap the links below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpwb8bjNqc4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpwb8bjNqc4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8KYHWKOOxY&t=30s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8KYHWKOOxY&t=30s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwlpsq5iWDQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwlpsq5iWDQ)

Episode 42: Snow Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Things To Do

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 50:44


Jaremy and Joe discuss their offseason hobbies, like now showing, review ellsworth socks, the under armor ch1, first lite packable insulation and boot cut base layer and other way you can manage your offseason.

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