The Adventurous Gentlemen

Make something of yourself.  I sit down this week with Master Barber Gary DelNero to talk all things barbershop as well as what it takes to forge your own path in life. You can find Gary at Gentlemen Corner Barbershop or at Knuckleupbarber on Instagram.  

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If you have every swung a titanium hammer and loved it then you have one man to thank. Mark Martinez.  Mark is the originator and innovator when it comes to titanium hammers which he is now taking to another level with his new company Martinez Tools.  Martinez is not only offering modular hammer systems but also a variety of titanium tools.  But this success did not come easy.  This journey involved many challenges including going broke 3 times.  In this episode we talk about Marks beginnings in the industry and how he persevered to build Martinez Tools. You can check them out at https://martineztools.com/ or on Instagram. 

In this episode Teddy and Josh the two guys behind 1620 Workwear and American made clothing company that focuses on taking workwear to the next level come on the show to talk about their company and the awesome gear they make.  https://www.1620usa.com/ About 1620 is two guys on a mission to get people who buy workwear, to value American manufacturing again. To see the advantages in technical fabric and design over throwaway product made with offshore and sometimes forced labor. Clothing made with cheap canvas that is engineered to fall apart and be thrown away. It's been no easy task and a lot of people question our mission and hate on our prices. But changing a category, is never easy. A huge thank you to our customers and especially our repeat customers. We guarantee our garments for life, because we make them better. It's as simple as that

Well its that time of year again.  Things have slowed down so we may be putting out a few episodes of The Confessional series.  In this episode Will and Aron make fun of each other and talk about gear. 

In this episode Adam Laug the head of Atlas 46 joins the show to talk about the company and how they are modernizing gear for the blue collar worker.  Check Atlas46 out by following the link below. https://www.atlas46.com/index.html

In this episode Will sits down with Vin CAnnarelli to discuss quitting his job to pursue his dreams, getting rid of debt and love. 

In this episode Brendon Weaver from Maven Optics returns to talk about Maven's fabulous products including their new rifle scope. 

In this episode Will and Ryan sit down to talk training, throwing yourself into life and being the best man you can be.  Check out Ryan's training at https://rparr.com/ Use the coupon code TAG10 for a free t-shirt when you sign up.

This week the man the myth the legend Phil Mendoza returns to talk bowhunting, archery and The ALpha Bowhunting Challenge

Will and The Rev sit down to talk hunting knives and what you should look for when making your hunting knife selection. 

In this episode Will sits down with T.J. Perez to talk about how to teach yourself photography. They also cover some of TJ's favorite equipment and accessories.

In this epsiode Todd Waldron Chairman of the NY State chapter on Backvountry Hunters and Anglers joins the show to talk about hunting in the Adirondacks, conservation and Teddy Roosevelt.  Todd Waldron is a hunter-angler-conservationist who lives in the NY Adirondacks with his wife Wendy and their 6 year old daughter.  Hunting and fishing are a wonderful privilege, and with this privilege comes an ongoing responsibility of stewardship; a responsibility to pass it on to the next generation. Todd is a Hunt to Eat Ambassador, a life member of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and is currently serving as chair of the New York BHA chapter. Todd is also a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Society of American Foresters and is a Sustaining Member of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Earlier this year, he co-founded the East to West Hunting Blog and Podcast at www.eastwesthunt.com - a community of average DIY hunters and anglers who want to help and encourage each other in their pursuits to embrace wild food and wild places. Follow @waldrontodd on Instagram and on Facebook at the East to West Hunting Podcast.

Erin LaVoie joins us in this episode.  Erin is a professional timber sports athlete and competitor in the Stihl Timbersports series.  She also holds the record in the under hand chop and is co-owner of CrossFit Predation. 

In this epsiode Will sits down with Spencer Trippe founder and owner of Off Grid Food Co to talk hunting and fueling up for the back caountry.  Spencer is a northern Michigan native who lives in western Washington with his wife and two boys. A life long hunter and angler, Spencer has taken his passions for cooking and the outdoors to create Off Grid Food Company, the premiere back country foods choice of sportsmen and committed outdoors men. Off Grid offers a full line of breakfasts, snacks, and new dinner options with a focus on ingredients, performance, taste, and ease of use in the back country.

James Ploss has served in the Army, Traveled, volunteered and bummed around multiples different countries chasing his dreams and living a life full of challenges and gratitude. Now he plans to row across the Atlantic Ocean with two friends and no safety net!

Dan Denn has been making cutom knives in the Adirondacks for almost 20 years.  He is an avid hunter, angler and back packer.  In this episode Dan and will dicsuss all of those things as well as their idea for "The Chounaird Challenge" listen to find out more.  To contact Dan about a knife visit http://www.dennhandmade.com/

In this episode lifelong friend and partner for the 90 Miler Canoe Race Ian Philips joins the show to catch up on what he has been up to since the last time he was on the show. 

In this episode Will chats with the founds of Alpen Reel Co. Hudson Magee and Phill Wilcheck. Alpen Reel is a direct to consumer fly fishing reel and line company based in Bozeman Montana. Check them out by visiting https://www.alpenreel.com/

What do you do when a side project goes just a little to far? If you are Paul Lewis of FHF Gear you start your own busines and you get really good at sewing. Paul is the founder and owner of FHF Gear is a small company that makes unique, high quality gear for those who know what they need. From bino harness to hand muffs to small multi pocket accessories. Check them out at fhfgear.com.  

In this episode, Nathan shares how he got his start in competitive lumberjack sports, beginning in his college days at SUNY ESF. Wondering what type of workout routine is needed to produce the immense amount of strength needed to be a lumberjack? Nathan expresses his opinion on which exercise is the biggest bang for your buck, and why it consistently makes it into his training regimen. Tune in as Will and Nathan discuss  the various events in the sport, and how Nathan juggles being a family man, a professional logger, and a competitive lumberjack- learn more about why he cuts down trees both for a living AND for fun!    Nathan “Bucket”  Waterfield  Nathan was in college when he started competing in lumberjack sports. Soon thereafter he participated in his first STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Series. A decade has passed since that first competition and Waterfield still takes to the stage with his STIHL. The sport Waterfield was getting into would eventually become a major part of his career. He currently works as an arborist and runs his own business, a set up that allows him a flexible schedule and the ability to travel for competitions. When he's home, he sets up his own lumberjack challenges as a way of training for the upcoming season.    About STIHL TIMBERSPORTS: The Stihl Timbersports Series is a series of woodsman or wood chopping competitions where the athletes compete in the use of axes and saws in manners typical for lumberjacks. It was founded in 1985, and currently include six different disciplines, with both professional and collegiate divisions. 

In this epsidoe Cory Arola of Kifaru Intl. and Fit 4 the Hunt joins the show to talk about starting out in the hunting industry and what drives him creatively.    Born and raised in Denver, CO, Cory's love for being outside started at a very young age. He was fortunate enough to have parents that took him camping only a handful of months after being born. Since that time, he has been exploring endlessly. He is always on some adventure: be it hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, hunting, or snowboarding. Cory's love for photography started at a young age, as well. He started shooting pictures long before the time of digital cameras, as film was expensive to develop. At an early age, his mother gave him a camera without film, and he would go around pretending to take photos of everything. Fast forward to college where he received training in photojournalism and completed a photo internship at Backpacker Magazine. Since that time, photography has primarily been a hobby to share my adventures with friends and family. As he became more experienced he had his hands in various projects, as these projects progressed, he began to make videos. he made short films about snowboarding and hunting excursions for friends and family to share and enjoy. To this day, he continues to do this, because he is always learning something new with each outing, and he absolutely loves watching them watch themselves. The smiles and experiences he shares are immeasurable. Cory's fitness background comes from playing soccer. In college, he taught snowboarding. he used to enjoy competing in various obstacle course races however since the hunting world has incorporated physical events with shooting he has transitioned primarily into that as well as endurance races. His goal is to perform better in the real world activities he enjoys. In addition, Cory loves to cook and has learned a great deal about it from his mother. This is a big reason why Cory loves hunting. Bringing home clean, organic meat allows him to explore many ways to cook and prepare different meals, and he knows the source of his meat

In this episode Aron and Will talk about the 2018 North East Kifaru Rendevous.

Summary Listen in as Will and Joe discuss the history,  art and craft of canoe building, and how Joe uses his background in environmental conservation and transferred his knowledge and experience of the outdoors into becoming one of North America's most renowned canoe savants. Will and Joe also tell the tale of Upstate New York's epic 90 mile canoe race, as Will paddled the race for the first time this year, and Joe has impressively won his class the last two years in a row. Joe relives the experience and shares how to physically and mentally prepare and train for such an adventure! Joe Moore – Placid Boat Works Owner Joe Moore's educational background is in Geography and Natural Resource Management and Administration. He has worked as a journalist and spent more than 13 years with an Adirondack not-for-profit environmental group whose mission was to preserve and protect the wild, natural character of New York's Adirondack Park. He served initially as membership coordinator and later as a park policy analyst, reviewing state and private project proposals as well as land use and water protection policies.  In 2003, Joe started Moore Environmental Consulting and worked with a grant administered by the New York State Adirondack Park Agency, identifying and implementing methods to improve parking and hiker safety along the busy Route 73 highway corridor.Joe is an accomplished woodworker with experience in everything from furniture building to home construction. He has an extensive background in outdoor sports, having competed in road cycling and nordic skiing. He is a multiple gold medalist at New York's Empire State Winter Games and has medaled in the Keskinada Loppet in Hull, Quebec, in the 29 km freestyle event as well as the Lake Placid Loppet. He has paddled a Placid Boatworks RapidFire in each of the last four Adirondack Canoe Classics ("The 90-Miler") and has won the event's Solo Recreation class a number of times. Other favorite outdoor pursuits include hunting, fishing and, of course, recreational paddling.   Together with cofounder Charlie Wilson, Joe developed a unique vacuum infusion system that is used to build Placid Boatworks. Charlie had the idea of building composite canoes and bonding separately molded composite gunwales to them to cut weight and maintenance.  Joe took the idea a step further and developed the industry's first simultaneously infused foam core composite gunwales. Several companies have copied this system (one in Canada that starts with an 'S' even takes credit for developing it!). Much to Joe's chagrin, his former partner has chosen to work with that copy cat company after Joe bought his share of Placid Boatworks. Unfortunately, this kind of ethically challenged activity seems to be a common theme in the canoe industry..... Ce la vie.   Most recently, Joe has collaborated with USA Luge, using the same vacuum technology to build sleds for elite athletes. As a craftsman, the idea of building the very highest quality hulls in design, materials and performance coupled with hand finishing them in exotic, attractive and durable trim materials persuaded Joe to join in forming Placid Boatworks

For over 30 years, Sawyer Products has been dedicated to offering more effective and reliable products for outdoor protection. Using science and rigorous testing, they have developed the most advanced and easy to use solutions in water treatment, insect repellent, sunscreen, and first aid.    Summary:  Tune in as Will and Ryan review and discuss an in-depth coverage of all Sawyer Products, from water filtration systems to kid safe sunscreen and bug repellant. Ryan talks about the journey of the company itself, from its inception 30 years ago, to current day where they are now producing some of the most highly effective and lightweight water filters in the industry. Learn about the amazing charity work this company is currently doing in Africa- where Sawyer Products is donating resources and water filtration products with the goal of improving the water quality and supply in Africa.

  Bio: Zach Even-Esh Zach is The Founder of The Underground Strength Gym (Located in Edison & Manasquan, NJ) and created The Underground Strength Coach Certification in 2008. Since 2008, hundreds of Coaches have traveled from around the world to learn the training methods used at The Underground Strength Gym that build BadAss Athletes.    Zach is also the author of The best selling book, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning. Zach has trained over 1,000 athletes ranging from the youth level to Olympians as well tens of thousands of online athletes, coaches and lifters have invested in Zach's training and business programs to learn his methods. Zach also serves as a consultant to D1 Coaches and exercise companies such as Sorinex, Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, Spartan Race, World Wide Wrestling, Cliff Keen Sport and Many More. About Underground Strength & Conditioning: The Underground Strength Horseman are comprised of Coaches who Live The Code. They embody what Underground Strength Coach represents as a family, brotherhood & community of Strength in Mind, Body & Spirit. These Coaches don't simply talk about the code, they LIVE the code through their actions, representing who we are and what we are. This family of Coaches is focused on providing excellence for others and represent the essence of strength & performance in mind, body & spirit. Summary: In this episode, Will and Zach discuss the importance of physical strength and conditioning, work ethic, mental toughness and mental discipline both inside and outside of the gym, and how this mindset and lifestyle can carry over into everything we do- from family life, to career, to relationships and even raising children. Listen in as Zach talks about two of his greatest passions-how to properly train athletes, and getting strong as hell!

In this episode Rev and Will cover 4 simple ways to start a fire. To check out the video version head over to The Adventurous Gentlemens YouTube channel

In this video Rev and Will discuss selecting a buschcraft knife.

In this episode Will asks Aron a ton of beginner questions and Aron drops some photography knowledge.    Link for Hats and T's  https://fs30.formsite.com/masterimages/NaturalBornHunter/index.html    

Austin Benincasa is one of the content contributors for The Adventurous Gentlemen.  Austin is very passionate skier, fly fisherman and rock climber.  Austin resides in Central New York and when he is not on the river he is on the hills. 

To all of the listeners of the show we are incredibly grateful you have listened to The Confessional Series.  Unfortunately, at this time I have come to the conclusion that to take it to the next level I will have to have a source of income so the show can support itself and grow.  With a podcast there are a few ways to do that one being to take on sponsors and advertisers and the other is to charge for it.  I would prefer not to take on sponsors for this series as it may hinder the content or opinions able to be expressed on the show.  Therefore, it leaves me with only the option of charging for the show.  I would live to provide better giveaways and fan experiences for the listeners of this show and unfortunately that will require money.  I hope you understand why this decision has been made.  If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to me at adventurousgentlemen@gmail.com

In this episode Aron and Will talk about the why you should never wash a down jack and different layering systems for cold weather.    Check out Kifaru Cast at http://kifaru.net/kifarucast/

Adventurous Gentleman Podcast Patrick Rollins   Summary On this episode of the Adventurous Gentleman Podcast, Patrick Rollins joins the show to discuss his experience as a wilderness survival teacher, his passion for the outdoors, important skills when it comes to survival and bushcraft as well as some gear suggestions.   Biography Patrick is a lead instructor at Randall's Adventure in Training School of Survival. From 1993-2012, he was a Sheriff's Deputy with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office in Georgia. Patrick is a certified First Responder, Firearms Instructor, Glock Armorer, Rope Rescue Technician, Swiftwater Rescue Technician (Rescue 3 International) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR). He's trained in woodland operations, wilderness survival training, land navigation and training. Patrick has designed a highly acclaimed knife, the PR-4, for ESEE. Today on the show we discuss: Patrick's upbringing and his passion for the outdoors Patrick's transition from a 21-year career with the Sheriff's Office in Georgia to the Randall's Adventure in Training School of Survival How taking on this job has changed him personally Randall's Adventure Training School The 3 most important skills when it comes to survival and bushcraft The PR-4 knife Patrick designed for ESSE Patrick's go-to knives Survival skills in the jungle Patrick's experiences teaching in Peru and the Amazon Patrick's go-to gear   [0:00] Introduction to show [1:20] Introduction to guest, Patrick Rollins [2:56] How did you get involved in the outdoors? I grew up exposed to Red Dawn, First Blood and developed an interest in the outdoors early on. I joined Boy Scouts and had a coach at school show me Jeremiah Johnson, where I developed an interest in primitive skills. [4:40] Inspired as a child, how do you get from there to where you are today? I got into law enforcement right out of high school. In 2009, I took a 5-Day Wilderness Operations course at Randall's Adventure Training Camp through work because of its similarities to a law enforcement camp. I learned basic human tracking, basic survival, land navigation and ropes. I fell in love. [6:20] Teaching classes at Randall's I was asked to come back and teach classes at Randall's Adventures. I would take a week off of vacation at a time. By 2012, I began teaching jungle survival in Peru. In 2012, another instructor and I were taking group to the Amazon by ourselves. This was a turning point where they were handing over the reigns the jungle instructor course to me. [7:00] A new career In October 2012, Patrick was offered a full-time job with the same salary to continue his work with Randall's instead of his current job as Administrative Lieutenant of the Patrol Division at the Sheriff's Office. Everyone in his life said “go for it, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity” and his boss offered a place for him if the job at Randall's didn't work out. Patrick left his full-time job, an administrative job in an office to pursue his dream. He doesn't miss it. Even during his hardest class, in the elements and he hasn't slept in 3 days, it never seems like work to him. It's just an adventure. [9:33] How have you changed personally since starting this job full-time? Starting this job has freed up time to do stuff that I love. Before I would have to do things on my own time, now it's a part of my job. I don't feel guilty that I have to take time away from anything or anyone else, it's improving my skills too. [10:23] What are the 3 most important skills when it comes to survival and bushcraft? Tool use - A lot of the tool use in bushcraft (primarily a knife). It's essential to be good with a knife. 2. Fire. The ability to get it going when it's bright and sunny, but also when it's rainy and cold. 3. Be able to adapt and think outside of the box. To think of different ways you can use different items to your advantage. [12:27] Experiences while in Peru Using your knife to its fullest potential takes practice, learning different skills and what you can get away with. In Peru, you see people who can use machetes to their full potential and it's amazing. You can entirely clean and process a chicken, gut and clean a piranha. You can watch the finess and it hammers home that there's a lot you can do with a sharp blade. Living the the US, it's about having the best, most high-quality stuff but for those living in Peru, it's just living. [15:46] How many knives have you designed now? Only 1, the PR-4. I was asked to design a knife that I would want to use in the woods. No plans to design more because I am not a designer. The inspiration for the PR-4 design Horace Kephart's classic design. The knife has a spearheart blade, 4” blade, ⅛” thick. [17:12] What was it like seeing the first prototype? Connected with a blacksmith friend of a friend who created a prototype. The craftsmanship was second to none. Used it for 2 or so years before it was put into production. Never had any problems with it. It's a simple design. [19:40] Use the right tool for the job The knife industry these days is more gimmicky, adding thicker blades, sawback, chop, saw and everything with it. You're adding too much. It'll never saw as well as a saw, chop as well as an axe and now never function well as a knife. I want knives to be knives. If you have an axe, use it for chopping. Use the knife for the knife tasks. Sometimes people want to buy their way out of learning something [20:54] What was your go-to knife before you designed one? The regular ESSE 3. I like a thin blade, ⅛” thick is thick enough for me. Then we came out with a 3HM, it has a rounded and more contoured handle. [21:23] Why a thinner blade versus a thick blade? When you get into notches, trap triggers, etc. A thick blade can make it more difficult. Our ESSE 5 is a ¼” thick that is meant to cut, pry and chop your way out of a crashed helicopter. This is way too thick and heavy. A small blade allows you to be more capable of handling it intricacy better. [22:20] What was your first trip down to Peru and the Amazon like? Knife skills and fire are where my passion lies. I came down this first trip to teach how to make fire in a rainforest. There was a moment of “maybe I'm in too deep.” It's a fun place to visit but not to live. There was intense heat, humidity and so many insects. By the time I had been down there 2-3 times, I was handed off to be the lead instructor without supervision and pretty confident. The other instructor, Reuben, had been to multiple jungles around the world so I felt confident about the skills we had between us. Additionally, we always use the same guide, Percy, who provides teaches about the plants and animals of the jungle. [25:15] When you're down there, do you eat whatever you find or do you bring food? As instructors, we'll sneak some extra food to keep us going. You have to maintain a clear head and ability to teach everyday. With the heat and humidity, I don't get that hungry but ensure we maintain enough calories. For the students, look for food close to shelter or water source. Especially catching food. There might be 2-3 days without food though so we do scout around for animals. [27:30] Cooking animals found in the jungle [29:03] Strange things Patrick has eaten in the jungle Think of it just as calories and the energy that you'll get from it. [29:55] Has the jungle been the toughest place that you've had to do survival training or other ecosystems that are just as challenging or more so? The jungle has heat, humidity, bugs and constant rain so that is challenging to deal with. I grew up in the Southeastern Woodlands, that is the most comfortable arena for me. As long as you can find water. The desert would be the most challenging because water is scarce. I haven't done anything in the extreme North. [31:14] Other than a knife, do you have a favorite piece of equipment you take with you? I have a H&B Forge Medium Camp Hawk. Short 19” handle with a hammer pull. Been with me on every trip. Light-weight and almost always with me. [31:50] What are common mistakes people make when they're on survival or bushcraft trips on their own? When I teach classes, I find people can overestimate their skill level. They've grown up hunting, camping, etc. and you assume you can build a fire, for example. It's an eye-opener. If there's a chance your life might depend on a certain skill, you will want to have practiced it a whole lot before that moment comes. [34:25] Is there anything that sticks out as the worst disaster while out there in the field? We've been really fortunate about accidents. Before getting into using any sharp tools, we teach a safety class. We did have a case of a gentleman in a 3-day survival class who used the machete and cut himself on his opposite shin. [36:05] What's your gear list look like? Information and links below [39:26] With canoe camping, what type of canoe are you rocking? Information and links below [41:50] Always an interesting day in this profession This profession allows you to meet varied and interesting people; bridge the gap between hunting and outdoor communities [44:30] When you're out in the jungle, is there ever something you're not looking forward to doing? Not really, worst part is just being in the environment, the jungle. The energy level drops as the days progress. [48:37] Thanks for joining us! Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: We have a new code with Outdoor Vitals - they have the #1 sleeping bags sold on Amazon, great packs, sleeping bags, tarps and hammocks. When you spend over $50, use the code GENTLEMEN at checkout and get a free camping pillow.   If you're looking for optics, check out Maven Built for binoculars or spotting scopes. Use the code NBHGIFT at checkout for free maven swag with order.   If you're looking for supplements from MTN OPS Outdoor Performance Supplements, use coupon code TAG10 when you make purchase for 10% off order.   Patrick's Camping Gear: ⅛” knife: ESSE PR-4, 3 or 3HM Sleeping bag: Proforce Softie 9 Hawk Sleeping pad: Therm-a-Rest Prolite Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent for canoe camping: Kifaru Sawtooth Hiking boots: Salomon 4D GTX Axe: H&B Forge Medium Camp Hawk Fire rod: Swedish FireSteel Light My Fire Rod Canoe: Old Town 147   Contact Patrick at Randall's Adventures Learn more about or take a class with Randall's Adventures Learn more about ESEE products Subscribe to Randall's Adventures and ESEE on YouTube Buy Patrick's ESEE-P4 knife

In this episode Aron is headed back out to Kansas to chase some deer in the cold.  We also talk post season prep, skils and gear testing. 

Evan Williams joins the show to talk about the new Hoyt REDWRX, his public land archery deer hunt and fitness in hunting. 

Aron and I talk about some of our favorite companies to deal with and announce a new Hunting Buddies photo contest. 

Tayson Whittaker founder of Outdoor Vitals joins the show.  Outdoor Vitals is a gear company focusing on bad ass lightweight low cost gear that is sold directly to the consumer.  Including making some very innovative products for hammock camping.

In this episode Aron and Will talk about some of their favorite pieces of gear to wear. 

That one time I almost did and episode by myself.  In this episode we talk a lot about getting new people interested in hunting.  If you have any ideas send them our way.

In this Episode Aron and Will take on the internet.  Also there is a photo competiton announcement.  Where you could win a Kifaru Woobie and Nalgene bottle and an Adventurous Gentlemen hat and t shirt.  To enter send us or tag us in a photo you feel represents the most fun part of hunting.  Picture must be taken with your camera phone or lower quality camera.  Also you must follow the The Adventurous Gentelmen, Aron Snyder, Kifaru Cast and Tort Life on Instagram.  Photos can be sent to adventurousgentlemen@gmail.com

Stephen L. Holley, Jr., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2000. He graduated Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Class 234 and served as a SEAL officer at SEAL Team 5 for five years and completed four deployments to Iraq and Southeast Asia. Following his military service, Stephen continues to be a leader in the Dallas area by co-founding Carry The Load with fellow Navy SEAL, Clint Bruce. Stephen has served the Dallas community as a member of the Touchdown Club, the Elizabeth Toon Charities, as a Board Member for the Goodwill Industries of Dallas and currently serves as the Chairman of Pete Sessions Service Academy Advisory Board for the 32nd Congressional District. He has been recognized by the Dallas Business Journal through the 40 under 40 Award, and has received the Dallas Foundation's Good Works Under 40 Award. Most recently, Stephen is found stitching together his tactical skills and love for hunting, designing outdoors apparel and gear for his new venture, SIXSITE.

Stephen L. Holley, Jr., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2000. He graduated Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Class 234 and served as a SEAL officer at SEAL Team 5 for five years and completed four deployments to Iraq and Southeast Asia. Following his military service, Stephen continues to be a leader in the Dallas area by co-founding Carry The Load with fellow Navy SEAL, Clint Bruce. Stephen has served the Dallas community as a member of the Touchdown Club, the Elizabeth Toon Charities, as a Board Member for the Goodwill Industries of Dallas and currently serves as the Chairman of Pete Sessions Service Academy Advisory Board for the 32nd Congressional District. He has been recognized by the Dallas Business Journal through the 40 under 40 Award, and has received the Dallas Foundation's Good Works Under 40 Award. Most recently, Stephen is found stitching together his tactical skills and love for hunting, designing outdoors apparel and gear for his new venture, SIXSITE.

In this episode we talk about the most basic things you can do to improve you health and fitness.  We also talk about Prime bows and where we think hunting trends will go.  

Well since Aron didnt shoot anything we talked about his fitness routine and love of the Smith Machine.

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I cant remember what we talked about in this episode but I rember habing fun.  Hopefully you will have fun listening. 

 We continue our series on Arons spot and stalk whitetail deer hunt in Kansas.  Also some BS'ing around. 

Aron joins to show to talk about his spot and stalk whitetail hunt in Kansas.  Also a little bit about what currently going on in his life. 

In this episode I sit down with Drew Conover better known as RevHiker from the RevHiker youtube channel.  Drew specializes in light weight hiking and backpacking on a budget.  He also has a great affinity for knives and sharpening.  

What would you do if someone broke into your home?  Do you know what you are legally allowed to do? Do you have a plan? Options? In this episode we sit down with Chris Fry of MDTS Training to talk about self defense and also how often the ego can get in the way of our training. 

It started before my time.  the slow downfall and the quiet demise of the act of giving a sh*t.