Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures

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Prepare to forget everything you ever thought you knew about camping, fly fishing and outdoor adventure with the always super hilarious, Hank Patterson. Hank is a high school graduate, community college dropout, camping expert and world renowned fly fishing guide. Follow Hank into the wild at your own risk!

Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson


    • Jun 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 269 EPISODES

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    The Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures podcast is a hilarious and entertaining show that provides a refreshing perspective on outdoor life in the western USA. While lacking the visual element of the accompanying videos, the characterisation in this podcast is so well done that it doesn't even matter. The hosts, particularly Travis, are comedic geniuses who deliver witty banter and engaging conversations about random topics. It's like listening to Seinfeld episodes in podcast form – pure comedic gold.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is that it opens a window into life in the western USA that is not often portrayed in mainstream media in the UK. As a listener from London, UK, I find it fascinating and amusing to hear about camping, fly fishing, and other outdoor activities from a perspective that feels authentic and down-to-earth. It's like having a conversation with friends who share their experiences and stories while making you laugh along the way.

    However, one downside to this podcast is that it may not be for everyone if you're looking to learn specifically about fishing or other outdoor activities. The conversations tend to be more rambling and off-topic rather than focused on imparting knowledge or tips. While some may enjoy this casual approach, others might feel disappointed if they were expecting more educational content.

    In conclusion, The Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures podcast is an absolute gem for those seeking light-hearted comedy and an escape from serious current events. Hank Patterson and his guests deliver laughs aplenty with their witty banter and hilarious stories. While it may not be a traditional fishing podcast or offer much in terms of educational content, it certainly provides an entertaining break from reality. Whether you're a fan of Hank Patterson's YouTube videos or simply enjoy outdoor comedy shows, this podcast is definitely worth tuning into for some laughter-filled misadventures.



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    Latest episodes from Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures

    Episode 652 - Keep Public Lands Public

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 58:55


    Here's an episode all about a whole lot of nonsense as well as a reminder to call you representatives and let them know that selling off public lands is a very very bad idea. Enjoy!

    Episode 651 - Salmon Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 65:11


    This weeks airline complaints are brought to you by ... Kevin. On this episode Hank and Kevin are chatting Salmon Hats on Orcas, Bruce Springsteen, Hank missing the hatch on the ranch and plenty more nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 650 - It Is About The Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 38:25


    On this weeks episode Hank complains about a number of things including his unsuccesful attempt to solve the Rubix Cube that is Delta Sky Miles, his successful renewal of his passport, the Star Card and finally a rousing opinion on the sentence "it's not about the fish." Enjoy! 

    Episode 649 - Make Your Own Frosting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 78:19


    Oh boy! Get ready for an hour of absolute nonsense! More nonsense than the nonsense you've come to expect. Redemption pie, when to add frosting, bear attacks, motivational posters, Yellowstone and influencers influencing. Enjoy! 

    Episode 648 - Survival Of The Weiner Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 59:41


    This weeks hodgepode of nonsense includes: Pie, a survivalist weiner dog, John's secret spot, board games, puzzles and so much more nonsense. Enjoy!

    Episode 647 - Hodgepodge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 53:15


    A hodgepodge is a disorganized, confused mish mash of various topics and dang if that don't describe this weeks episode. Hank and Kevin are chatting about vegetarian rainbow trout, American Idol, gorilla's vs human beings and a lot more nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 646 - Lettered In Schaefer Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 62:44


    Here's a little ditty all about a new exciting alternative to horse racing, cats, when to get a new pickup, fly rods and so much more. Enjoy! 

    Episode 645 - AthLazy Wear And Slip On Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 66:49


    Here's an episode all about the dark history of the Teddy Bear, Athliesure wear, shoe lace troubles, Hank's laziness, neck ties and other nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 644 - A Bit Of Turbulence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 58:05


    Hank and Kevin are back with another rousing and pointless conversation about urinating on an airplane, how to be a horrid boat captain, Savannah and being nice. Enjoy! 

    Episode 643 - Christmas Island, Grand Cayman, The Maldives & Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 58:04


    This week Hank is complaining about his friends living their best lives on dream vacations that he wasn't invited on then discussing the Pinnochio of pick ups, dogs and when's the best time to buy outdoor gear with Kevin. Enjoy! 

    Episode 642 - Come Carp Fishing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 48:23


    This week Hank is joined by the illustrious Artist Ed Anderson for a rousing conversation about Summer Camp 2025, April's IDGFA (they made that up) Carp Tournament here in Idaho, Alaska's Redoubt Mountain Lodge and a whole lot of nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 641 - The End Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 70:04


    After a 41 minute opener about Sasquatch hunting, hip surgery and plane rides with dead people, Hank and Kevin finally get to the subject at hand: The End Of The World as we know it. What would you do if an asteroid was about to obliterate the planet? Fun stuff. Enjoy! 

    Episode 640 - Swim Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 57:30


    This week Hank and Kevin introduce our newest Trout Jouster and Audio Engineer Sean! Enjoy this episode of nonsense where you'll learn absolutely nothing about podcasting, swimming, life and so much more! Enjoy! 

    Episode 639 - Headed To The Expo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 81:31


    This week Hank is joined by his friend Erik to chat about bird feeders, callories, fly fishing expo's and so much less.  Enjoy! 

    Episode 638 - A Mediocre Beginning to 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 61:13


    Here's an episode that starts off the rails, goes further off the rails and then finds its way back to rails only to leave the rails again. Enjoy!

    Episode 637 - The Christmas Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 49:09


    Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy Holidaze! Hank and Kevin! 

    Episode 636 - Holiday Cologne and Electric Gloves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 87:51


    On this weeks dumpster fire, Kevin and Erik joing the world's greatest guide Hank Patterson for a rousing conversation about cologne, Christmas, socks, electric gloves, holiday grub and a whole lot more. Merry Merry! -Enjoy!

    Episode 635 - Winter Film Watch List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 75:03


    After a ten minute roast (again) of Pickleball, Hank and Kevin do a deep dive into the shallow end of their favorite winter and holiday movies. Many movies that should be on the list are off the list. Whoops. Enjoy! 

    Episode 634 - Thankful Thankful Gobble Gobble

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 70:39


    Join Hank as he discusses his love for raking leaves, severed heads in Florida, bear suit fraud, Thanksgiving traditions and many of the things Hank finds himself thankful for. Enjoy! 

    Episode 633 - Peanut For President

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 53:54


    This week Hank is alone in an empty bathtub drinking whiskey. Hank and Kevin will be chatting about Peanut the Squirrel, an interesting jogging app fundraiser and the importance of remaining friends in a time of clear division. That sounds HEAVY. Enjoy! 

    Episode 632 - Hey Shaq

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 61:56


    This week we've taken nonsense to a whole new level. I listenend twice and still have no idea what anyone was talking about. Something about pasta, Boston, murders, bears...  Enjoy! 

    Episode 631 - Don't Feed The Wild Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 73:25


    On this weeks train wreck, Hank and Kevin chat about Arkansas squirrels, feeding racoons, fishing with 6 year old Benton, The Ramones, how to handle NY's rat problem and so much more. Enjoy! 

    Episode 630 - Showgirl Rats and Lost Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 71:34


    On this episode Hank will bore you to tears with his thoughts on parking tickets and paid parking before embarking on a lively conversation with Kevin about some weird taxidermy and a lost cat in Yellowstone.  Enjoy! 

    Epidsode 629 - Hank's Fitness Journey 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 56:55


    Here's another award worthy episode that tackles all the hard hitting topics like... Chow Chow Pandas, severe side effects of magic mushrooms, first class travel and a whole new fad diet from Hank. Enjoy!

    Episode 628 - Monkey Ransom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 69:08


    This weeks grab bag of nonsense is a rousing conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin about a whole host of ridiculousness including Bali monkey thieves, Thailand pythons, Milwaukee convenience stores and so much more. Enjoy! 

    Episode 627 - Leave No Caffeine Behind!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 75:18


    This week Kevin and Hank are talking the effects of cigar smoke on a cockroach, an Amish town in Pennsylvania, coffee pellets, porch pooping and so much more! Enjoy! 

    EPISODE 626 - Cruises, Spies, Football and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 80:42


    The title says it all on this one. Join Hank and Kevin as they chat about Kevin's Disney Cruise, football season, loving and hating teams, whale spies, Hank's Backcountry Hunters And Anglers presentation and much much more! Enjoy! 

    Episode 625 - A Freestyle Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 48:19


    In this episode that maybe should never have been recorded, Hank is freestylin' about a plethora of nonsense... Fishing house flies and the disgusting habits of ancient Romans are the main topics in this meandering mess. You've been warned! Enjoy! 

    Episode 624 - Leave No Bite Behind!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 61:31


    Here's another focused and always on point conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin about all sorts of nonsense. Buckle up and prepare to hear all you ever wanted about Hank's relationship with sugar, flour storage and a bunch of ramblings on how water made it to earth and other inhabitable planets in the universe. You're guaranteed to learn absolutely nothing while getting some well deserved laughs. Enjoy! 

    Episode 623 - Surviving To Go Through Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 63:10


    After a check in on more crazy headlines from the python and cocaine state of Florida, Hank and Kevin chat about the hell folks go through to survive tragedy and whether or not they've got what it takes to survive. Spoiler Alert - They probably don't. Enjoy! 

    Episode 622 - Huckleberries on Mt. Everest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 72:38


    On this weeks exciting episode Hank and Kevin are chatting and chatting and chatting about nothing, practically nothing, bodies on Mt. Everest, climbing Mt. Everest, huckleberries, Gordon Ramsey and more nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 621 - Wish It Was Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 58:43


    This week Hank and Kevin are chatting about Hank's casting Master Class from a drift boat, Hank's buddy Keegan, the heat, the smoke, the summer, the heat, the smoke, the crowds, the heat, the smoke and the summer. Enjoy! 

    Episode 620 - Friends Are Kinda Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 56:54


    This week Hank is rambling on and on about fishing with friends, getting to the mountains, helmets, safety, relaxing and smuggling snakes in your pants. Enjoy! 

    Episode 619 - Are Those Kids Getting Fresh Air?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 68:25


    In this episode Hank and Kevin are talkin' about some Tennessee kids fishin' a neighborhood pond, how not to behave as an adult, spottin' beers at the 7-11, Florida shark drug mules and what we're really after when fishing. Enjoy.   

    Episode 618 - Ten Years Of Sausage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 71:47


    In this episode Kevin and Hank are talking about just what in the bleeeeep is happening in Florida, crack bears, sausage, sneezing your guts out and Hank's failed trip to Missoula. Enjoy! 

    Episode 617 - Road Trips and Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 65:13


    This week Hank's is talkin' pie, Kevin's good decisions, road trips, sing-a-longs, fly fishing, bears, rats, boars and so much more. Enjoy! 

    Episode 616 - Let's Call This One "Syrup"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 72:44


    Buckle up, this one's a doozy. This week Hank and Kevin are talking about the not so freebies on airlines, bizarre animal defense mechanisms and fake ID's. Enjoy!

    Episode 615 - Good Luck Bad Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 73:31


    Hey! This week Hank is joined by the long lost Kevin to chat about a long lost, then found WW2 B24 co-pilot. They're also chatting about fake button up shirts, tires, Hank's trip to New Orleans and much much more nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 614 - Nude Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 70:52


    Here's a little ditty with Hank's favorite musicians Travis Ward and Ali Ward of Hillfolk Noir! We feature their music on the show quite often so it's high time we have 'em around for a conversation about bear meat, music, gardening and much much more nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 613 - Destination Fly Shops

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 58:47


    Hank's back from a two week hiatus to share his thoughts on taking care of each other, the importance of mental health and what makes a local fly shop a GREAT local fly shop. Enjoy! 

    Episode 612 - It begins with a poop story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 69:09


    In this episode Hank is joined by fishing guide and author Ryan Johnston to chat about where to keep your cell phone and Ryan's books "A Reel Job" and "Reelly". Put your thinking cap away and give it a listen! Enjoy!

    Episode 611 - Barometric Mushroom Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 71:47


    This week Hank is joined by his friend Erik to chat about non profit dinners, the effects of barometric pressure on fishing (YAWN) and the joys and threats of mushroom hunting. Enjoy! 

    Episode 610 - Five Biggest Lies In Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 64:57


    Once you get through a whole lot of craziness, you'll find Hank and Kevin discussing the top five lies that fishing folks tell on a very regular basis. This one's got fish, canibalism, two star generals and a whole lot more. Enjoy! 

    Episode 609 - Fly Fishing Essentials?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 80:08


    Hank's buddy Chris GerOnO returns for another rousing conversation about fly fishing, fishing high water, not fishing high water, essential gear to get started fly fishing and a bunch of other nonsense. Enjoy! 

    Episode 608 - Fun Facts About Urinating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 50:44


    On this weeks episode Hank is flying solo and talking weather, the downsides of spring, taxes and some fun facts about cicadas! Enjoy! 

    Episode 607 - Butterflies and The Habits Of Birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 56:14


    This one's a doozy! Joing Hank and Kevin for an episode all about butterflies and birds. You'll learn some surprising facts about the habits of birds and some scientists who study them. You'll soon know where the term "Birds and the Bees" comes from. This one's not for the kids... trust us. Enjoy! 

    Episode 606 - What Are We Teaching Our Children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 60:17


    This week Hank is joined by his friend Jake to discuss the thousands of lessons every single child should be learning before they're allowed to watch tv, play video games, own a cell phone, learn algebra or go to school. It's a never ending list, here's the beginning of it. Enjoy! 

    Episode 605 - Dokken, Ice Man and Reel Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 94:23


    This week Hank is joined by a couple of Reel Recovery buddies, Nick Dokken and Tim Sickles! It's a conversation that meanders like a good carp stream. Why fly fishing? Why carp? What's amazing about Reel Recovery? And sooooo much more! Enjoy! 

    Episode 604 - Ed and The ElkCamino

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 93:06


    This week Hank is joined by his good friend Artist Ed Anderson to chat about Alaska Edventures, Florida Edventures, All Hands coctail beverages, FOMO and the ElkCamino project. Also chiming in are Hank's friends Nate and Rachel. This one's a dooozy. Enjoy!

    Episode 603 - Corner Crossing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 69:58


    Join Hank and Kevin for a rousing conversation about being sick, Hank's first cars and the public lands "corner crossing" debate. As usual, anything coming out of their mouths is debatable but it's a dang funny debate. Enjoy! 

    Episode 602 - Pilot Lights And Praying Mantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 61:22


    This weeks randomness is all about lighting pilot lights, horse hair worms, coffee shops, coffee, running marathons, chain smoking and so much more. Enjoy! 

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