Nature Reliance Podcast
Welcome to the Nature Reliance Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and nature lovers. Each episode delves into the heart of wilderness living and survival skills, guided by experts in the field. Join us as we explore a myriad of topics ranging from bushcraft and land navigation to wildlife tracking and naturalist studies. Our podcast not only educates but also inspires, empowering listeners to deepen their connection with the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or just starting your journey into the wilderness, the Nature Reliance Podcast offers invaluable insights, tips, and tales to enhance your outdoor experiences. Tune in to join a community that reveres nature and thrives on adventure."
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 138
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
#117 Where did the word Appalachia come from? Apalachee Indians is the answer
Listen in on this podcast as Craig shares more knowledge gained from a recent road trip. Craig traveled to Georgia Bushcraft to teach, and came across the Oconee River, studying that name and its or…
#116 Challenges for Search and Rescue Teams during the Eastern KY Floods of 2022
Today's episode details the events of a 1,000-year flood that hit Eastern Kentucky in July 2022. One of the first responding teams to the area was the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Swift Water Boat…
#115 Five Incredible Wildlife Interactions
In this podcast, Craig discusses some incredible wildlife interactions he has experienced over his decades-long love affair with the outdoors.
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#114 Survival Instructors Discuss a Stressful Class
In this podcast NRS instructors Craig Caudill, Dave Robinson, and Sam Buhlig discuss a recent Level 1 survival class. They each discuss a great learning point from those in attendance as it relates …
#113 Women in the Wilderness, PNWBushcraft
Heather Saulsbury of PNWBushcraft is our first-ever female guest. We met Heather and her husband Todd this year after chatting with her a few times on social media. Not only does she and others mak…
#112 Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio
Craig, Sam, and Tracy sit down to discuss the upcoming NRS class "Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio" topics. For more details follow NRS and be sure to look for online classes through Nature Relia…
#111 What does Lineage have to do with Bushcraft and Survival?
We meet up with our friend Joe Flowers from Bushcraft Global to discuss lineage, books, teachers, and depth of training in the field of Bushcraft. Joe also tells us some great insider info on the Gl…
#110 John McCann - Survival Resources
Craig speaks with John McCann from Survival Resources. John has been, among other things, a Marine DI and started and ran several businesses including counter intel. Today he runs Survival Resourc…
#109 Coyotes - What I Learned Surprised Me.
Myth vs Fact related to coyotes. In this podcast, Tracy and Craig discuss some research Tracy has been reading up on related to coyotes. There are so many things that surprised both of them about t…
#108 Mental Fortitude and Grit with Army Ranger Ryan Tibben
Ryan Tibben, the Founder and CEO of Alert Plan Training Systems LLC, has dedicated over 19 years to the profession of arms and the study of small unit tactics. Ryan spent 9 years in a Long Range Sur…
#107 Firearms Instructor Matt Underwood
Matt Underwood has worked as a public school history teacher, as a security agent for a nuclear power plant operation, and is now the Training Coordinator for Rochester Personal Defense of New York. …
#106 US Marine to Fieldcraft Farmer, Fantastic Story
If you like a good story that starts out rough and points towards success this is it. We begin with Jon Turner and his service as a US Marine and land on his family farm in Vermont several years la…
#105 Interview with Casey Deming of Georgia Bushcraft
Georgia Bushcraft is a company focused on providing a venue for learning and inspiring wilderness and survival education. We host several classes and campouts throughout the year. They also offer s…
#104 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 4 (Gear)
This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense. He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear. Suffice it to say,…
#103 Western Hunting and Hill People Gear
Many in the NRS community are fans of the Hill People Gear brand packs, kit bags, and more. In this podcast, Craig interviews Casey Gorsett, brand ambassador, and Kevin McDowell, director of marketi…
#102 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 3 (Tactics)
This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense. He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear. Suffice it to say,…
#101 Wazoo
What is a Wazoo and what does it mean? Join Craig as he interviews the founders of Wazoo Survival. We will find out more about the name, the products they offer, and their incredibly unique backgro…
#100 Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 2 (Skills)
This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense. He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear. Suffice it to say,…
#99 Herbalist and Chemist Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen Ph.D Interview
Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is an absolute wealth of information on edible and medicinal plants. He is not just a casual part-time plants guy, he is living breathing edible and medicinal plants P…
#98: Self-Defense is Self-Reliance - Part 1 (Mindset)
This 4 part series offers some help to those interested in getting started in self-defense. He follows the model, familiar to NRS regulars, of Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear. Suffice it to say,…