Blood Origins

Nov 21 2024 574 ep. 46 mins 92

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Blood Origins is an non-profit organization bringing unique storytelling and conservation together to change not only how hunting is viewed, but also how we fund conservation programs around the world more efficiently and effectively.

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Episode 518 - Brandon Maddox || Our Conservation Footprint

Nov 21 2024 43 mins

Robbie is joined by new presenting sponsor and conservation stalwart Brandon Maddox, Founder and CEO of Silencer Central. Brandon is asked to be on a long list of podcasts, but Robbie wanted to hear something completely different from Brandon. Rather than talk about ballistics, silencer configurations, and general gun nerdy conversations, Robbie dives into a conversation with Brand

Roundup 137 || A Round-Up from the Middle of Nowhere South Africa

Nov 20 2024 29 mins

While on the road you have come to expect some unique Round-Ups. Currently Robbie is in South Africa doing some pre-planning around some up and coming documentaries. While traveling around South Africa Robbie landed in the middle of nowhere in the Northern Cape of South Africa in a town called Phillipstown. There Robbie met long time supporters Oliver, Carl and Gustav from their ne

Episode 517 - AG Gregoroff || The King Of Flip Flops

Nov 19 2024 88 mins

AG Gregoroff, from ToeHold flip flops, is arguably the world-wide king of flip flops. Robbie went to Las Vegas to see what makes these flip flops so special, and had AG join him to talk about sustainably-sourced leathers such as ostrich, rhino, elephant, stingray, and more and how he uses these renewable resources to craft and market thousand-dollar-plus pairs of flip flops. Now To

Episode 516 - Wyatt Fetner || State Of The Union For Permitting

Nov 14 2024 32 mins

Wyatt Fetner and Ian Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialty Importers join the podcast to discuss the state of trophy importation. This is Wyatt’s second time on the show, and he is a certified expert in trophy importation. Wyatt and Ian give us the lay of the land as it regards to trophy importation...what’s being allowed, how long it’s taking, anticipated challenges to it, and

Episode 515 - Andy Galpin || What Is Real Life?

Nov 12 2024 54 mins

Andy Galpin, a tenured professor at Parker University, joins the podcast to talk with Robbie about his efforts to stand up a truly incredible human performance lab, a 65,000 square foot facility with education components and more. Andy is also a huge hunter, lifelong in fact, and is preparing for a public land hunt in Wyoming. Andy agreed to sit down with Robbie for a trademark, cl

Roundup 136 || A Blood Origins Election Roundup!

Nov 08 2024 38 mins

In this special post-election wrap-up roundup, Ashlee and Robbie delve into some big WINS for hunters on Tuesday night, along with recapping the long and arduous process that got us there. From the complexities of the ballot initiative process, particularly in Mississippi and Arizona, highlighting the legal implications and the importance of citizen engagement in shaping public pol

Our Voice Ep. 2 - Doug Chiasson

Nov 07 2024 22 mins

CIC X BO Our Voice is back with Doug Chiasson of the Fur Institute of Canada to talk about native perspectives of the far north and the Inuit people of Canada and how they are affected by issues around wildlife. In this episode, Robbie, joined by cohost, Bupe Banda, and Doug Chiasson. Talk about Doug’s experience working with Indigenous people in Canada and ensuring those he advo

Episode 514 - Duncan Fraser || Starting our Conservation Legacy

Nov 05 2024 40 mins

Duncan Fraser, CEO and Founder of Venator (used to be Venator Cadrona Safaris, and repeat guest on the show) just opened a new operation in Oklahoma and Robbie went over to connect with Duncan. As the second member of our ‘Heritage Tier’ conservation club, and the two have an exploratory, open-ended, thought provoking podcast based on Robbie’s time in Oklahoma with Duncan, co

Episode 513 - Will Israel || Have You Heard Of EO 14026? Me Neither.

Oct 31 2024 58 mins

Will Israel, the new (as of January 2024) Executive Director of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association, reached out to discuss Executive Order 14026 and the implications for guides and outfitters, specifically on federal lands. Honestly, we had not heard anything about this EO, but as you dig deeper into it - you can begin to understand how politics work in arenas like this.

Episode 512 - John Randolph || Juvenile Mountain Lion Dispersal And Hunting

Oct 29 2024 45 mins

Robbie reached out to John Randolph with the Institute for Wildlife Studies in California and lead author of a study of the dispersal of juvenile mountain lions (his Master’s thesis) in California and Nevada to have a sciency conversation around this intriguing paper. There was a lot of talk around this paper with a lot of claims being made, as such, Robbie wanted to get the info