The Alone Podcast

Episode 31 of The Alone Podcast features Colter Barnes. Colter was a participant on season 8 of the Alone show. In this episode we talk a lot about education, comfort, discomfort, community, supporting others, doing hard things, and a bit about sauna. And Alaskan agriculture. In the future look for Colter's new project, Alaska Bush Community Farms! Hopefully there will be links below in the near future!

I hope you enjoy!

Episode 30 of The Alone Podcast features Adam Riley, a participant on season 9 of the Alone show. Listen in as we talk about everything from Alone and the hunger/starvation aspects of the show, to solo sailing the ocean and Adam's upcoming expedition to row through the Northwest Passage.

Karie Lee was a participant on season 9 of the Alone show. On this episode of The Alone Podcast we get to hear more about Karie Lee's story including being a child that was deeply concerned about our impact on the earth, her work as an energy healer/Chinese medicine practitioner, more context about poignant scenes from her time on Alone, as well as learning about her endeavors in wilderness teaching.

You can find Karie Lee in the following places:

Hi Friends!

I started a second podcast, the Stories of Survival Podcast. This new show is dedicated to sharing stories from people who have been lost and found in the wilderness. Each episode will be with someone who has been lost and found, had a loved one that was lost, or from a SAR member or other individual with firsthand knowledge. 

Episode 27 of The Alone Podcast features Kielyn Marrone from season 7 of the Alone show. On this episode we talk a lot about coming home from an experience like Alone, why Kielyn and her husband decided to devote their business to winter expedition, and talk about her drive to become an olympic athlete, at almost any cost. A huge thank you to Kielyn for coming on the show in the midst of an incredibly busy schedule!

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Episode 26 of The Alone Podcast features Mark D'Ambrosio from season 7 of Alone. On this episode we talk everything from long range shooting and resilient mindsets to Mark's new wine company, The Woodsman Selection. Mark also talks about his school where he teaches long range shooting and skills necessary to survive, and thrive, in the wilderness.

You can find Mark in the following places:

Wayne Russell was a participant on season 1 of the Alone show and is now a full time wilderness/survival skills instructor. Wayne grew up, and subsequently has spent his whole life, living and playing in the woods. More than a weekend warrior, this is Wayne's life. In this episode we spend a lot of time talking about practical survival and how to be prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally for when things don't go your way in the wilderness. Wayne shares his insights and knowledge not only as an instructor and person who has spent a lifetime outside, but also as a former Search and Rescue volunteer. You also get to hear a few first hand stories from myself when things didn't quite go my way on outdoor adventures.

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Episode 24 of The Alone Podcast features Matt Corradino. Matt was a contestant on season 8 of the Alone show, which took place at Chilko Lake, British Columbia, Canada. In this episode Matt talks about how he went from an urban lifestyle to living in various wilderness shelters for a number of years. He shares stories from his time on Alone, how he and his wife came to own a lodge and survival school on St. Croix, and much more. This is a great episode and a great conversation. Thank you Matt!

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On episode 23 of The Alone Podcast we hear from Callie Russell, a participant on season 7 of the reality survival show, Alone. Listen in as Callie talks about why she chose to live her life outdoors, what it was like coming back into civilization after Alone, things we can all learn from goats, what it's like to produce or procure 90% of the food she eats, and much, much more!

You can keep up with Callie in the following places:

Episode 22 of The Alone Podcast features Woniya Thibeault, a participant on season 6 of the survival TV show, Alone. Woniya is well known for her work with hides, tanning, and leather craft, but is also an accomplished businesswoman, teacher, wild edibles/plant medicine expert, and much more. listen in as we discuss all of this and much, much more!

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Dr. Theresa Emmerich Kamper was a participant on season 8 of the reality survival show, Alone. Theresa is also an accomplished experimental archeologist who specializes in prehistoric leather work, an educator, and all around brilliant individual! On this episode we hear Theresa share stories ranging from teaching herself how to tan hides as a young girl in Wyoming to seeing an academic gap in archeological understanding of prehistoric leather artifacts and becoming a world renown expert in the field.

Theresa has a very busy teaching schedule and I'm incredibly grateful for her taking the time to sit down and visit! If you are interested in learning from Theresa or just want to see what she is up to, find her in the following places:

Amos Rodriguez was a participant on season 7 of the the History Channel survival show, Alone. In this episode we hear stories from Amos' childhood in El Salvador; surviving civil war and the kidnapping of his parents; his experiences with the native American sundance ceremony; connection to the world, the environment, and the people around us, and more!

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Dave McIntyre was a participant on season 2 of the survival TV show, Alone In this episode of The Alone Podcast we hear Dave share detailed information about his time on Alone. Dave also talks about living in Brazil, almost making it on the Brazilian version of Dual Survival, his ministry work, his books, and much, much more!

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Ray Livingston was a participant on season 6 of the survival TV show, Alone. In this episode Ray talks about being an accomplished track and field athlete, a police officer, his philosophies on life and relationships, an incredible story of coming to love the demons within himself, his current and future adventures, and much, much more!

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Hi All,

This is just a quick announcement for everyone. I will be taking the show down to 2 episodes a month, every other Friday, instead of every Friday. When I started this podcast journey I was hoping to be able to publish 1 episode per month. Thankfully the support for the show has been such that I have been able to, and could continue to, publish an episode every Friday. But, I've realized that I need to step back from that and slow the show down.

Dr. Nicole Apelian was a participant on seasons 2 and 5 of the survival show, Alone. On this episode we hear Nicole talk about her work as an anthropologist and biologist, the importance of intuition and connectedness, her apothecary and natural remedies, Alone, and much, much more!

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Keith Syers was a participant on season 7 of the survival TV show, Alone. His wife, Jen, was in consideration for the season as well. In this episode we get to hear from both of them as they talk about their experiences with Alone, life on the Ramshackle Homestead, what it was like for Jen to send Keith off into the unknown, and much much more!

Keith and Jen have built an incredible place and philosophy with Ramshackle Homestead. I encourage to check them out below!

This week's guest is Megan Hanacek, a contestant and finalist from season 3 of Alone. Megan talks about her family and what it was like for them while she was gone, what her life is like as a Biologist and Forester, how her 78 days on Alone went from "hey what do you think about this" to being a contestant in a matter of weeks, and much, much more!

A sincere thank you to Megan for being willing to spend time with me and share some of her stories and experiences!

On this episode we speak with Mike Lowe from Alone season 2. Mike shares why he tapped on day 21, speaks about being raised in an orphanage, talks about his faith in Jesus Christ and how it impacts every aspect of his life, and shares some amazing experiences from his time on Alone.