Teachers in the Wild
By Donovan and Fry
Two teachers discuss all things outdoors. Everything from hunting and fishing, to hiking, camping, backpacking, science, literature, gear reviews, and everything in between.
Teachers in the WildOct 02, 2018
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Episode 10 - Jon Blalock - Camp Lakey Gap
In this episode, Donovan and Fry talk with Jon Blalock, Camp Director at Camp Lakey Gap, an overnight summer camp specializing in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Topics of conversation include getting children with special needs involved in outdoor activities, exactly how far one can push a reference to Sean Bean, Machiavellian kindness, and just how damn awesome the people at this camp really are.
Oct 02, 201801:20:52
Episode 9 - Birkhead Mountain Trail Review
After a brief hiatus due to the start of school, we're back. In this episode, we're reviewing a local trail, The Birkhead Mountain Trail, part of the Uwharrie National Forest (sort of). We also talk about what's in our respective packs, the meaning of character names in Dragonball Z, and a mountain that isn't really a mountain.
Sep 24, 201801:01:25
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 8 - The Food Episode Part 2
A follow up to our food episode with a new meal and new products. This time around, it's Jiva Cube Coffee, Food for the Sole Dehydrated Meals, Jimmy Bar, and Clif Bars with Nut Butter.
Aug 21, 201846:09
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 7 - Laura Stewart - HRM
In this episode, we talk with Laura Stewart of Haw River Mushrooms. We talk foraging, what it's like farming mushrooms, the future of the fungus among us, and Donovan makes bad jokes and has his mind blown by the idea of Mushroom Jerky (yes, that's going to be a thing).
Aug 06, 201801:10:53
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 6 - Alan Muskat
In this episode, we talk about the philosophy of foraging with the "Philosoforager" himself, Alan Muskat of No Taste Like Home in Asheville, NC. This is, to say the least, an enlightening conversation that could very potentially change the way you look at food.
Jul 31, 201801:16:47
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 5 - Tayson Whittaker
In this episode, we talk with Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals, a company specializing in ultra light backpacking gear. We talk about the company, where it got it's start, Tayson's beard (which is absolutely astounding. Seriously), the hazards of kicking jellyfish, and not giving your girlfriend the good sleeping bag.
Jul 23, 201854:09
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 4 - The Food Episode
In this episode, Donovan and Fry review three different backpacking/camping foods. Rather than a comparative review, we opted to review all three items as a meal (Coffee, Main Course, Dessert). Products reviewed include: Alpine Start Coffee, Fishski Provisions Macaroni and Cheese, and RX Bar.
Items reviewed available at:
Fishski Provisions: fishskiprovisions.com / Instagram: @fishskiprovisions
Alpine Start Coffee: alpinestartfoods.com / Instagram: @alpinestartfoods
RX Bar: rxbar.com / Instagram: @rxbar
(This episode features our new platform, resulting in much better audio quality than prior episodes)
Items reviewed available at:
Fishski Provisions: fishskiprovisions.com / Instagram: @fishskiprovisions
Alpine Start Coffee: alpinestartfoods.com / Instagram: @alpinestartfoods
RX Bar: rxbar.com / Instagram: @rxbar
(This episode features our new platform, resulting in much better audio quality than prior episodes)
Jul 14, 201824:51
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 3 - Jake Villwock - Guide
In this episode, Donovan and Fry talk with TCO Fly Shop Guide and Owner of Relentless Fly Fishing Jake Villwock. We talk about how Jake got his start, guiding in Alaska, river conservation, the changing demographics of fly fishing, and how to get into the sport of Fly Fishing (This episode features our new platform, resulting in much better audio quality than prior episodes)
Jul 14, 201801:22:53
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 2 - A Hunting Conversation
In this episode, Donovan and Fry discuss hunting ethics, the recent changes to laws regarding Alaskan Preserves, the mindset of of hunters vs. animal rights advocates, and Sean Bean. Yes, Sean Bean.
Jul 06, 201837:49
Teachers in the Wild - Episode 1 - Introductions
In the first episode of the Teachers in the Wild Podcast, your intrepid hosts introduce themselves, talk a bit about their background, and what the future of the podcast holds.
Jul 06, 201819:18