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.

Teachers in the Wild

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 1 - Introductions

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.

Episode 10 - Jon Blalock - Camp Lakey Gap

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.

Episode 9 - Birkhead Mountain Trail Review

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.

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 8 - The Food Episode Part 2

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).

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 7 - Laura Stewart - HRM

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.

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 6 - Alan Muskat

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.

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 5 - Tayson Whittaker

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)

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 4 - The Food Episode

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)

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 3 - Jake Villwock - Guide

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.

Teachers in the Wild - Episode 2 - A Hunting Conversation

Two teachers discuss all things outdoors. Everything from hunting and fishing, to hiking, camping, backpacking, science, literature, gear reviews, and everything in between.