Anthony Porter – 4x American Ninja Warrior on Archery, Wilderness Prep, and His Wildly Entertaining Outdoor Education

In our latest episode, we sit down with athlete, author, and outdoor enthusiast Anthony Porter—a true multi-hyphenate known for his skills in archery, knife throwing, and parkour. These days, Anthony is best known for his educational and entertaining outdoor videos that explore nature conservation, wildlife, and survival skills. Anthony opens up about the intense challenges of competing on American Ninja Warrior, the unexpected moments he's faced in the great outdoors, and how a childhood love of nature shaped his life's path. Through humor, storytelling, and hands-on expertise, he brings the wilderness to life for audiences of all ages. A certified backpacking guide, rock climber, and archery instructor, Anthony shares his knowledge with thousands—but his true passion lies in inspiring kids to embrace the outdoors. His children’s book, My Epic Nature Journal, encourages young explorers to draw, craft, and engage with the natural world in creative ways.

Anthony's website - www.anthonyporter.com 

Follow Anthony on Instagram - @outdooranthony

Follow Anthony on YouTube - @outdooranthony

Purchase Anthony's childeren's book, My Epic Nature Journal 

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

2:27 Welcome, Anthony Porter!

7:58 The art and benefits of archery and knife throwing

14:03 Anthony's experience on American Ninja Warrior

28:04 One of the scariest moments in the outdoors and what Anthony learned from it

47:40 The importance of outdoor enthusiasts to be well-informed

57:51 My Epic Nature Journal, Anthony's outdoor children's book

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:27 Welcome, Anthony Porter!
• 4:59 Two truths and a lie
• 7:58 The art and benefits of archery and knife throwing
• 11:22 How to precisely throw a knife
• 14:03 Anthony's experience on American Ninja Warrior
• 16:04 How Anthony got into parkour
• 20:01 The biggest challenges on American Ninja Warrior + Anthony's injury
• 26:16 Jungle, Arctic, or Desert?
• 28:04 One of the scariest moments in the outdoors and what Anthony learned from it
• 30:31 A memory that sparked Anthony's passion for the outdoors + Dyana's fox encounter
• 36:02 Anthony's experience as the Director of Communications for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association
• 39:30 Sharing poop stories and the unfortunate circumstances of Giardia
• 47:40 The importance of outdoor enthusiasts to be well-informed
• 50:12 Two tips we should know about from a wilderness first responder
• 53:35 Methods to filter unsanitary water
• 57:51 My Epic Nature Journal, Anthony's outdoor children's book
• 1:02:23 Anthony's perspective on adults tapping in to their inner child
• 1:08:17 Why Anthony believes it's important to get outside
• 1:10:44 What goes in to Anthony's content creation and where he finds inspiration
• 1:16:22 What's next for Anthony and where to connect with him
• 1:20:00 Anthony's final thoughts