Publicly Challenged

A podcast about the hosts quest for knowledge to become a better hunter, angler, and forager on public land.

EXISTENTIAL DISCOVERY OF SELF 06/06/2025

EXISTENTIAL DISCOVERY OF SELF We talk to Sarah Barnett of naked and afraid about overcoming addiction and fears, to face new ones and overcome those. From discovering who she was and where she needed to be by spending time in nature and learning survival skills to eventually teaching others and ultimately ending up on Naked and Afraid. Foraging and hunting all while naked and battling lions, crocodiles, and crazy thunderstorms for twenty one days. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/36885325

ACORN WEEVILS AND TICKS 05/29/2025

ACORN WEEVILS AND TICKS In this episode we welcome back Sean Rowe to the show and discuss his recent Lyme disease diagnosis and the road to recovery. Sean is a singer, songwriter, forager, foraging instructor and star of his foraging show on YouTube called " Can I Eat This" which he invites musician friends to go on a foraging journey and then prepares a meal with the foraged ingredients and wraps it up with some wonderful music. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend checking it out after listening to this episode! /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/36764215

NIXTAMALIZE EVERYTHING 05/22/2025

NIXTAMALIZE EVERYTHING In this episode we talk to friend of the Pod Michael Baker about foraging, fishing, and life. There are definitely some gems of knowledge mixed with lots of laughs. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/36664745

BRINGING WILD FOODS INTO THE CLASSROOM 05/15/2025

BRINGING WILD FOODS INTO THE CLASSROOM In this episode Luke talks to Crystal Brown a Wisconsin native and wild foods educator. She has been teaching wild food to students in the classroom as well as educating her local community and participating in food sovereignty programs and advocating for clean waters through an action committee. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/36572395

RADIOACTIVE CATFISH AND BACKCOUNTRY DEER HUNTS 05/07/2025

RADIOACTIVE CATFISH AND BACKCOUNTRY DEER HUNTS We talk to Gilbert Randolph a Kansas City native and passionate outdoorsman and writer. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/36464425

LETS TALK ABOUT WHATEVER COMES UP! 04/17/2025

LETS TALK ABOUT WHATEVER COMES UP! In this episode we talk to Danny Pejsa. Danny is a forager and chef from the wonderful state of Michigan. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/36200280

SPEARFISHING LAKE MICHIGAN 03/28/2025

SPEARFISHING LAKE MICHIGAN In this episode we get to talk to Jonathan Durtka of the Michigan Spearfishing Association. Johnathan is an adventurous spearfisher that has helped change the the regulations and fish available to take with a spear. if you've been on social media lately and seen some guys spearing walleyes in Lake Michigan, you've probably come arcoss his social media page. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/35898770

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS AND ACORN JELLY 03/18/2025

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS AND ACORN JELLY Bryan Bramlett is one of the most influential foragers in the country with a breadth of knowledge from acorns to mushroom mycology. In this fun filled conversation Bryan and Clay discuss a wide variety of topics that are sure to make you chuckle. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/35739780

CRUELLA DEVILLE COATS 02/12/2025

CRUELLA DEVILLE COATS We talk to Kate Small an Idaho resident who teaches others how to trap and hunt wolves. Her and her husband host a YouTube channel where they show their hunts and help others learn how to hunt and trap wolves. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/35248960

GO WILD GET HEALTHY 01/29/2025

GO WILD GET HEALTHY Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen is a foraging teacher, professional caveman and PHD chemist that has a very interesting story of how he came to the world of plants and plant medicines. Join us for a very interesting and informative conversation. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34935085

INVASION OF THE INVASIVES 01/22/2025

INVASION OF THE INVASIVES Ben Falk is probably one of the most unique and trusted voices in the world of permaculture. Ben’s distrust of dogma has led him to some amazing feats on his farm. Listen to this amazingly informative episode on all things invasion biology. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34935050

BOXCAR BISON HUNTERS AND DEER DRIVES 01/08/2025

BOXCAR BISON HUNTERS AND DEER DRIVES In this episode Clay talks about his recent participation in a deer drive and how he might have just found the best way to deer hunt. Luke covers his recent bison hunt and the dissatisfaction that came from it even though the freezer was filled. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34731050

EPISODE#208-TREE SHRINKAGE AND BEAR DENS 12/20/2024

EPISODE#208-TREE SHRINKAGE AND BEAR DENS In this episode we talk to Linden Loren of KuduPoint Broadheads about personal experiences and the affordability, durability, and quality of their product as well as have a few good laughs. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639325

EPISODE#207-PEACH SCHNAPPS AND THAT TOULOU TWIST 12/06/2024

EPISODE#207-PEACH SCHNAPPS AND THAT TOULOU TWIST In this episode we talk to Trevor Anderson and Jake Anderson from Toulou Broadheads about their design and why it works, why it costs what it does, and what sets their broached apart from the rest. We talk about family, tradition, keeping the passion alive for the next generation. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639330

EPISODE#206-FOREST GUMP AND HUMAN TACOS 11/21/2024

EPISODE#206-FOREST GUMP AND HUMAN TACOS In this episode we talk to Jenna Rozelle. Jenna is a writer, homesteader, forager, hunter, angler, wild foods educator and outdoors person. She enjoys a teaching and writing about getting people comfortable and familiar on their landscapes. You can find what she shares on her website jennarozelle.com /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639335

EPISODE#205-WEB WORMS AND HUFFING ETHER 11/14/2024

EPISODE#205-WEB WORMS AND HUFFING ETHER In this episode we talk to friend of the podcast and Illinois native Jed Arkels. This one is full of laughs and wisdom and covers topics like nuts, nut oils, persimmons and rice porridge. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639340

EPISODE#204-MALLORN ARCHERY 10/24/2024

EPISODE#204-MALLORN ARCHERY We talk to Rick Spicer of Mallorn Archery and Packrat Bushcraft. Rick has a background in primitive skills and bushcraft and a love of archery. We talk about his new company and his desire to create a high quality quiver for all of your hunting adventures. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639345

EPISODE#203-PLAYING TAG FIVE MILES DEEP 10/16/2024

EPISODE#203-PLAYING TAG FIVE MILES DEEP In this episode we talk to Joe Elliston of Initial Ascent packs. In the past we have talked about the packs and how great they are (No Joke) so this time around we talk a little about the packs and share some laughs and hunting stories. Anything from hunting squirrels and ducks in flooded timber to the great salt lake and deer, elk, and bears this episode has it all. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639350

EPISODE#202-OTTERS OVER COOTS 10/10/2024

EPISODE#202-OTTERS OVER COOTS In this episode Clay and Luke talk about bowsmithing and learning from your mistakes. The mental frame work for morality that a father provides for his children and how coots taste terrible and what they would rather eat. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639355

EPISODE#201-MOUTH TABS AND PLAIN STEAKS 09/26/2024

EPISODE#201-MOUTH TABS AND PLAIN STEAKS In this episode we talk to public land hunter Greg Litzinger. Greg has found some serious success on public and shares some of his knowledge as well as some fun stories. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639360

EPISODE#200-FROM AZTECS TO EATING PEOPLE 09/20/2024

EPISODE#200-FROM AZTECS TO EATING PEOPLE Welcome to the 200th episode of the show! we chat with David Ian Howe of Ethnocynology. We chat it up about all sorts of things with some truly amazing nuggets of knowledge buried in there like a hidden Aztec treasure! /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639365

EPISODE#199-THAT QUERCUS BOOTY 09/06/2024

EPISODE#199-THAT QUERCUS BOOTY In this episode we talk to friend of the podcast Chef Lorenzo Tavani of @lorenzo_cooks on instagram. We talk about fat bottomed oaks and paw paw mania, paw paw related dementia and many other quirky foraging related topics. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639375

EPISODE#198-SUMERIAN LITTLE CESARS 08/22/2024

EPISODE#198-SUMERIAN LITTLE CESARS Clay and Luke talk to Tim Clemens of Ironwood Foraging about a multitude of things from vomitus mushrooms and making the Sumerians angry by changing their wheat and using it to make fast food pizza. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639380

EPISODE#197-A SHOW ABOUT NOTHING 08/15/2024

EPISODE#197-A SHOW ABOUT NOTHING In this episode Clay and Luke talk about eating bugs, why geese aren't on his radar, how pastrami is made, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639385

EPISODE#196-EATING MUSKRATS 08/08/2024

EPISODE#196-EATING MUSKRATS We talk to friend of the podcast Chris Gavin. We talk about eating muskrats and plants. How testosterone affects our decisions and so much more. From fishing to hunting and methods of take this episode has it all. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639395

EPISODE#195-THE SAUCE KEEPS THEM FROM CRAWLING OUT OF THE PAN 08/01/2024

EPISODE#195-THE SAUCE KEEPS THEM FROM CRAWLING OUT OF THE PAN In this episode we talk to Junayd Juman and Fjolla Sheholli of Honey Badger a wild to table restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. A truly unique boutique dining experience where all of the ingredients are fresh and sustainably harvested and brought to life in an amazing dish right before your eyes. From glacial water or tree sap in your glass to mushrooms or weevils that were in the forest that morning it is truly an experience you won't ever forget. listen to us go into great detail about the experience and th /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639400

EPISODE#194-BANANA PEELED BARRELS 07/25/2024

EPISODE#194-BANANA PEELED BARRELS In this episode Clay and Luke talk to Nate and Canyon of The Ridge Hunter Outdoors Podcast. Hearing conservation is discussed along with when not to fire your shotgun. Lots of talk about catfishing and bank poles. There is a ton of laughs and hidden gems throughout this episode. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639405

EPISODE#193-EDUCATION IS A PRISON 07/18/2024

EPISODE#193-EDUCATION IS A PRISON In this episode Clay talks to George Hedgepeth about dogs, education, and thinking outside the norms. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639410

EPISODE#192-A CHRISTMAS DINNER FISH??? 07/04/2024

EPISODE#192-A CHRISTMAS DINNER FISH??? Clay talks about his recent trip to a foragers gathering and Luke talks about his recent catfishing adventures. They also debate the palatability of carp and why people fish for it in Europe. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639415

EPISODE#191-FORAGING THE MOUNTAINS AND PRISON FOOD 06/26/2024

EPISODE#191-FORAGING THE MOUNTAINS AND PRISON FOOD Clay talks to Orion Aon of Foage Colorado. In this episode they talk about Clay's cooking and the wonderful and creative things Orion makes and how one video blew up his social media feed. Various foraging species are covered as well as Colorados most deadly mushroom species. /episode/index/show/publiclychallenged/id/34639420

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