The Wild Dispatch

Robin Warman

This part-Brit part-South-African from America gets very excited about nature —Interviewing guests with both deep knowledge and wild stories in their backpack.
From ancient cave painting to ultralight camping, this pod covers hunting, fishing, foraging, homesteading, tracking, tanning... even animal communication... It's an all-out owl-hooting celebration of the wild stuff that makes us who we are today.

Hosted by Robin Warman

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Wild Dispatch episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Wild Dispatch for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Wild Dispatch episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep 005: Cayden Marquis ↣ South African Bowhunter

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12/05/23 • 74 min

Today Robin catches up with Cayden Marquis — A bowhunter from the city of Cape Town, SA.
In this episode we hear what it’s like growing up in South Africa: the highs and lows of learning to hunt with a bow, and how his skills in the bush inspired his full free-range carnivore diet. Thanks again to Cayden for jumping on the show!
You can follow what Cayden’s up to on Instagram

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EP021: Tracking Leopards for the President ↣ Renias Mhlongo & Alex Van Den Heever

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04/02/24 • 119 min

The art of tracking an animal has been called one of the earliest forms of science. The first deductive thinking of our distant ancestors, in search of food.
Together Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo are helping to ensure these ancient techniques survive. Their books about tracking and their very own Tracker Academy continue to enhance tourism and conservation in South Africa — where they both live. While also educating a wider audience about the importance of diversity, the power of relationships in the workplace and how thinking like a tracker is essential for modern businesses all over the world.
Not only are they some of the most skilled trackers in the world, but they also happen to be fantastic story tellers too. Once again a big thank you to Renias and Alex for sharing their time and expertise!
You can visit their main website at alexandren.com or visit their Facebook page.
You can follow Alex on Instagram
Find the tracker academy at trackeracademy.co.za and follow on Instagram + Facebook
Also be sure to check out their 'Tracker Manual' and their biography 'Changing a Leopards spots'

EP012: Ejler’s Adventure ↣ Fishing the Shit Out of the Americas²

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01/30/24 • 123 min

Today we're crawling out from last week's peyote induced stupor, and continuing the wild adventure that is the life of Ejler.
If you missed the first episode then definitely give it a listen before circling back to this second episode. We've already heard some fantastic stories — and there’s plenty more to come.
If you'd like to see some pics and videos from our conversation — check out @thewilddispatch on Instagram.
Thanks again to Ejler for sharing his wild adventures!

Ep 002: Candace Lewis ↣ Wild Game Butcher

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11/14/23 • 94 min

Our guest today is Candace Lewis. A phenom with a butchers knife — In this episode she shares her story, breaking down the twists and turns that led to her job at one of the best butcher shops in the San Francisco area.
She also shares a bunch of tips and tricks: What to do, and more importantly what not to do when you get an animal on the ground.
You can find Candace on Instagram and contact her on via email through [email protected]

Ep 000: ↣ An Intro to The Wild Dispatch

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08/26/23 • 3 min

In this episode I give the quick who-what-why of my brand new podcast. Join me on a three minute journey as I describe where I've come from, and where I'm heading with The Wild Dispatch. Episode 1 arriving soon!
Hosted by Robin Warman.
Follow @thewilddispatch on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, anywhere you find your most delectable content.

EP60: Too Close for Comfort ↣ Experiencing the Rut With William Donian & Callum Methley

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05/26/25 • 88 min

The fallow deer rut is an all-bows-blazing non-stop action-packed month that's firmly marked in every South African bowhunter's calendar (ep 59's Jandre Strydom included). It's a magical time that testosterone in the fallow population bubbles over and the thickets of the Eastern Cape descend into mating season mayhem. This episode we follow Robin (and friends) as we experience this phenomenon for the first time.

A big thank you again to William from Wellington farms, and Callum from Kudu Hunt for getting us deep into the action. Also a big thanks to Matt, Jandre, Dylan and the one-and-only Dr. Death for the many fallow-related soundbites.

EP011: Call Me Ejler ↣ A Wild Dane in America¹

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01/23/24 • 115 min

In this episode we introduce a new guest: Ejler Hjorth-Westh is a true student of the wild.
Originally from a farming island in Denmark, Ejler now lives out on a homestead a few miles away from the town of Elk, Northern California.
In this episode Ejler takes us back to his early years, where his obsession with a wild-lifestyle began, and his outdoor adventures nudged him into the man he is today. Ejler also shares some of his hard-earned food — perfected through his fishing, farming, foraging, hunting, pickling and smoking exploits over the course of forty years.
If you'd like to see some pics and videos from our conversation — check out @thewilddispatch on Instagram
Thanks again Ejler for sharing your delicious food and stories with us.

Ep027: Cole Wilks ↣ Arrowing a 900lb antelope on Naked & Afraid (+ other wilderness stories)

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05/14/24 • 133 min

Cole Wilks has been putting wild meat on the table (and in the freezer) since he was a kid. Spending months of each year hunting with a bow, it's unsurprising that he's an absolute pro at wilderness survival.
Cole has featured as a coach on Hunt Warz, made the final 22 in Season 7 of Alone, and emerged triumphant from a 21-day challenge in the latest season of Discovery channel's Naked and Afraid. On top of that he runs workshops, online classes, hosts a new podcast and has a successful channel on YouTube. Suffice to say if there's a wilderness flavored pie, Cole's got his finger in it.
Thanks again Cole for the great chat today!
Follow Cole on Instagram facebook
Find his Flatlander channel on YouTube
Check out In the Bush podcast with Cole + Joel
learn hunting skills from Cole at Learnhuntharvest.com

EP54: Adam Brennan ↣ Hunting the Hard Way

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03/17/25 • 143 min

Adam Brennan has been shooting a traditional bow for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in the Yukon, It was here he learned what it takes to thrive in the Canadian wilderness.

It's his life-long honed skill-set, dogged perseverance and willingness to suffer that’s made him the successful outdoorsman he is today. In this episode we enjoy a smorgasbord of Adam’s wild stories, including a recent successful hunt closing the distance on a 10 year old Dall sheep in the high mountains... not just once, but twice.

He also shares a few handy nuggets of advice for anyone curious about getting into the world of traditional archery.
A big thank you again to Adam for sharing his stories and wisdom with us today!

Be sure to give Adam a follow on Instagram

And check out his article about that very same sheep hunt published in Traditional Bowhunter Magazine.

EP58: Lama Nasser-Gammett ↣ Embracing the Fungiculture: Mushroom Production & Other Stories

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04/28/25 • 107 min

Lama Nasser-Gammett and her husband Matthew are owners of The Forest People, and supply a large area of the Mendocino coast with cultivated mushrooms.

Building their business from the ground up at a time when there was very little information available, they taught themselves exactly how to make mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment. Chefs and natural grocery stores appreciate their attention to details, knowing it’s the little things that make a great looking and better tasting mushroom.

In this episode Lama shares her story, along with many essential tips on how to cultivate delicious mushrooms for yourself too.

Thanks again Lama for the stories and wisdom today!

Be sure to give The Forest People a follow on Instagram and check out their website too!

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How many episodes does The Wild Dispatch have?

The Wild Dispatch currently has 61 episodes available.

What topics does The Wild Dispatch cover?

The podcast is about Skills, Foraging, Survival, Hunting, Outdoors, Podcasts, Education, Fishing, Sports, Wilderness, Africa and Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on The Wild Dispatch?

The episode title 'EP018²: Still Surviving With Dennis McKiver ↣ More Stories From a Guy With 9 Lives' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Wild Dispatch?

The average episode length on The Wild Dispatch is 97 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Wild Dispatch released?

Episodes of The Wild Dispatch are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Wild Dispatch?

The first episode of The Wild Dispatch was released on Aug 26, 2023.

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