The Rich Outdoors

Jan 16 2025 300 ep. 69 mins 3.8k
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Welcome to The Rich Outdoors podcast, where host Cody Rich brings guest from all walks of life on to discuss adventure, hunting, and entrepreneurship. Cody is an avid hunter and entrepreneur who is continually looking to grow and learn from others. Join us if you want to learn, grow, and seek adventure along the way.

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Hunting Blacktails Across Four States: Nathan Endicott’s Unbelievable Season

Jan 16 2025 51 mins  
EP 653 Nathan Endicott This week, I’m joined by the incredible Nathan Endicott, a diehard blacktail hunter, filmmaker, and all-around great human. Nathan shares the story of his absolutely unreal 2024 hunting season—a year that showcased his resilience, patience, and determination. Nathan’s journey hasn’t been easy. After battling a life-threatening autoimmune disease that

Overcoming Injury with Gibson Butler

Dec 19 2024 56 mins  
EP 652: Gibson Butler | Archery, Elk, Moose, Goat This week, I’m joined by Gibson Butler, who shares his incredible journey of recovery, resilience, and success in the mountains. After a lifetime of knee troubles, Gibson suffered a major blow while chukar hunting in Idaho, sidelining him from his true passion: elk hunting. Frustrated by years of failed attempts with internet reha

An Epic Season: Big Bulls, Mountain Goats, and a Wild Wolf Encounter

Dec 13 2024 83 mins  
EP 651: Brandon Purcell aka Durango Boone This week, I’m joined by none other than Brandon Purcell, aka Durango Boone, who just wrapped up an absolutely epic hunting season. Brandon is no stranger to the podcast or to success in the field—he’s one of the most consistent rifle elk hunters out there. But even for him, this season was one for the books. We dive into Brandon’s

Winning with the Wild Life: Brian Stephens’ Toughest Hunt

Dec 05 2024 67 mins  
EP 660: Winning with the Wild Life: Brian Stephens’ Toughest Hunt This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Brian Stephens, author of Winning with the Wild Life. Brian takes us through his toughest hunt to date—a Dall sheep hunt that started as a childhood dream and turned into a much harder journey than he ever expected. The mental and physical challenges of this hunt chan

Elk Hunting and Reinvention: Mike Herne’s Story of Growth

Nov 21 2024 67 mins  
EP 659: Mike Herne This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Mike Herne, an avid elk hunter, career Army enlisted veteran, and someone in the midst of transitioning into a new chapter of his life. Mike shares his unique journey into elk hunting, which started with little knowledge of elk, and how he found his passion for the outdoors despite not even knowing what an elk was until h

Personal Agency with Dustin Diefenderfer

Nov 14 2024 57 mins  
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Dustin and Nick from MTN Tough Fitness to dive deep into mental toughness and personal agency. While we often discuss mental toughness in the context of exercise, this episode takes a different angle, focusing on personal agency—the power to take control of your life and choices. We explore how having strong personal agency

From NFL to Wilderness Pack Outs: Jarret Johnson’s Alaskan Adventure

Nov 05 2024 81 mins  
EP 657: Jarret Johnson Alaskan Caribou This week on The Rich Outdoors, I’m excited to welcome back retired NFL linebacker Jarret Johnson. In this episode, Jarret recounts his epic Alaska adventure from this year, sharing insights into his newfound passion for western big game hunting—a pursuit he didn’t have time for while playing in the league. Jarret discusses the physical

After Action Review: Seasoned Insights from an Unseasoned Elk Hunter

Oct 30 2024 69 mins  
This week on the podcast, we take a deep dive into elk season with one of our most intriguing guests yet—Nick Papsadora. A prior Marine Corps officer, Nick has immersed himself in the world of archery elk hunting, and his after-action review from this season is nothing short of impressive. In our conversation, Nick shares his valuable insights, lessons learned, and candid breakdo

Tracking Deer with Hal Blood: A Conversation with Matthew Every

Oct 17 2024 66 mins  
EP 655 Matthew Every on story telling, tracking deer with Hal Blood, and more. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Matthew Every, an editor at Field & Stream Magazine, who brings a wealth of experience and captivating stories from his time in the outdoor writing world. We kick things off by discussing his fascinating tour of Teddy Roosevelt’s house, a historical gem

Moose Hunting Adventures: Triumphs and Trials

Oct 13 2024 53 mins  
EP 654: Craig Van Arsdale | Moose Hunting Adventures This week on the podcast, I catch up with my good friend and hunting partner, Craig Van Arsdale, as we dive into our moose hunting experiences and the love-hate relationship we both have with the pursuit. While Craig and I were hunting different parts of the state, our adventures couldn’t have been more different—one was mark