IN THE BUSH Podcast
IN THE BUSH is where wilderness survival, hunting and ancestral knowledge meet something deeper. Hosts Cole and Joel go beyond the how-to of bushcraft and nature connection, diving into the psychological, spiritual, philosophical, and energetic threads that run through it all. Each episode is a real conversation — unhurried, curious, and willing to get deep — with guests ranging from accomplished experts in their fields to some of the most interesting people you've never heard of.
Host: Cole Wilks
Cohost: Joel van der Loon
IN THE BUSH Podcast
Latest Episodes
Jamie Bowles of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
This episode breaks down how Oregon wildlife management actually works, from agency structure and habitat biology to wolf conflict, roadkill, and mule deer decline. Jamie Bowles from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife also shares how tr...
Ryan Levinson on purpose, surrender, and rebuilding identity through adversity
Joel van der Loon sits down with Ryan Levinson for a wide-ranging conversation about diagnosis, risk, purpose, masculinity, and what it means to keep moving when your body changes. Ryan shares the arc from his mid twenties diagnosis with FSH mu...
Upcoming training courses with Joel
Joel gives an update about the podcast and also talks about the upcoming courses through his school. The holistic fair chase hunting course and the Hadza full immersion adventure are available for booking. spots are limited. please ...
Rite of passage and Vision quests with Darren Silver
Darren Silver, MA, is a rite of passage guide, Nature-Connected Coach, ceremonialist, and innovative educator. He has nearly two decades of experience working with ritual, wilderness living skills, and guiding transformational experiences resid...
