IN THE BUSH Podcast
Cole and Joel talk bushcraft, wilderness survival, hunting, nature connection, philosophy, spirituality and so much more. We get deep with our guests, ranging from accomplished experts to the most interesting people you have never heard of.
Host: Cole Wilks
Cohost: Joel van der Loon
Episodes
56 episodes
The language and life challenges of the Hadzabe Bushmen with Jeremy Coburn
Jeremy Coburn has a PhD in Linguistics with a concentration on African languages and linguistics. He has focused his research on the Hadzabe Hunter gatherers of Tanzania, East Africa. Cole and Joel dive into the unique click like language of th...
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Episode 53
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1:48:36
Living off grid and Winter expeditions with Kielyn Marrone
Kielyn and her husband Dave are professional winter travel and wilderness living guides. Together they run a company called Lure of North offering winter expeditions. They live off grid in Espanola, Ontario which is also the base camp for their...
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Episode 52
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1:50:16
Sunny Mia of Ace Expeditions
As an avid adventurer, seasoned photographer, and survival expert, Sunny Mia has dedicated a life to capturing the essence of the great outdoors while equipping others with the skills needed to thrive in nature's embrace. Having completed D...
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Episode 51
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1:31:39
Naked and Afraid! Behind the scenes with executive producer David Story
David Story is the executive producer for Discovery channels Naked and Afraid show. Cole and Joel talk to him about his role, the camera crew, the editing process, scouting locations and how to find participants. David talks to the challenges o...
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Episode 50
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1:31:02
The beauty of salt water fishing with Capt Dean Thomas
Captain Dean Thomas is a life long saltwater fisherman. He is the co-host of the Bite Me podcast and has been a professional fishing guide for over 20 years. Cole and Dean talk about the beauty of being on the water and fishing from a kayak.
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Episode 49
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1:34:42
Woodsmanship skills for bowhunters with Cole and Joel
Cole and Joel talk about the importance of having good woodsmanship skills. Bowhunters need to get close to the animals they pursue and to do it they need to study the animal, predict where it may be and then get very close for a shot.
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Episode 48
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1:35:04
Traditional bow hunting skills with Yana Robertson
Yana Robertson is a friend and a well accomplished traditional bowhunter. She is the daughter of Master Bowyer Dick Robertson the owner and founder of Robertson Stykbows. We talk about her childhood, hunting whitetails and Elk, and her approach...
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Episode 47
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1:13:41
Guiding teenagers to manhood through nature and hunting with educator Zack Henry (Forge school)
Zach Henry is an outdoor educator and teacher at the forge school in Bend Oregon. Zach has a very unique and refreshing perspective on educating young men in this modern and domesticated world. Cole and Joel explore his perspective and re...
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Episode 46
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1:00:55
Texas hunting camp conversation with Keith, Cole, and Joel
Cole, Joel, and great friend Keith Syers share stories and thoughts at pig hunting camp in Texas. Conversation revolves around the trad bow vs compounds, hunting ethics and stalking wild pigs. Visit
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Episode 45
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1:15:11
James McMillin of Folsom Point Nutrition
James McMillin is the owner of Folsom Point Nutrition, an ethical company creating high quality organ supplements and Tallow from 100% grass fed Bison. We talk about our partnership with his company, his hunting journey as well as the profound ...
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Episode 44
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1:40:56
Behind the scenes on ALONE and counting on calories for survival with Dave Holder
Dave Holder is the Senior Survival and Safety Consultant on History channels ALONE show. He was in the British army for over 2 decades and is a well accomplished guide and instructor. He is currently writing a book about managing Calories in a ...
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Episode 43
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1:57:11
Natural disasters with Cole and Joel
Cole and Joel give their thoughts and opinions on how they would plan to tackle a natural disaster.
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Episode 42
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1:31:23
Sourcing and treating water in the wilderness with Joel
Joel talks all things water. He discusses how to avoid dehydration, how to find water, and the various methods to make it safe to drink.
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Episode 41
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56:51
Creating Survival videos with Xander Budnick
YouTuber Xander Budnick travels all over the world making survival videos. He has a successful YouTube channel that is his full time occupation. We dive into the various challenges he has faced as well as what he has learned as a survivalist.
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Episode 40
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1:28:01
Wildlife Tracking with Marcus Reynerson
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, photographer and filmmaker. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. For many ye...
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Episode 39
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1:38:41
Timber Cleghorn of ALONE Season 11
Timber spent 83 days living off the land on the ALONE show. We dive into the difficulties of being a humanitarian aid worker and how his time on alone healed trauma and solidified his spiritual belief system. This conversation goes deep into sp...
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Episode 38
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1:39:43
Wild Plants and Trees that every outdoors person should know
Joel Talks about some of his favorite plants and trees for bushcraft purposes. Medicine, food, and utility usage makes these the powerhouses of plants that every outdoors person should know.
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Episode 37
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1:08:52
Hunting wild pigs and the 10 steps to hunting success
Cole and Joel talk about the upcoming hunting course that they will be running, the ethics of hunting wild pigs, and the 10 steps to follow as a hunter for greater success!
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Episode 36
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1:05:07
How to make a Bow Drill fire with Joel Van Der Loon
Friction fire making is hard but very rewarding. This is an ancient technique of creating fire by rubbing 2 sticks together and was used by our ancestors. This is a skill that should be learned and not forgotten. Joel talks the listener t...
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Episode 35
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59:33
Animal conversations with George Bumann
George Bumann is a professional sculptor living with his wife, young son, and black Labrador Hobbes, at Yellowstone Park’s northern entrance in Gardiner, Montana. George has been a life-long observer of nature and was raised in his mother’s New...
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Episode 34
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1:53:56
Healing PTSD through nature immersion with VIAM Outdoors owner and veteran Aaron Schmaus
Aaron Schmaus is a U.S. Air Force, combat veteran, writer, podcast host and outdoor media professional that has a passion for conservation and the outdoors. He has built a life around educating others about sustainable utilization, conser...
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Episode 33
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2:05:16
Flintknapping, the power of hugging, and how to stay young with wild man Dana Anderson
Dana Anderson, the self professed “professional hugger” is a larger than life character who is full of passion and love. Despite his age he has kept a youthful mindset and healthy body. Dana is a primitive skills enthusiast and a master flintkn...
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Episode 32
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1:27:49
