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I Survived The Wild Outdoors

Brad Mathewson
Survival
Wisconsin
Tree Stand Safety
Hunting
Elk Hunting
Muskie Fishing
Sun Poisoning
Fishing
Black Bears
Brown Recluse Spider
Lyme Disease
Hunting Accidents
Search and Rescue
Hunting Safety
Recovery From Injury
Hunting Safety Equipment
Heart Attack Awareness
Emergency Response
EMT Training
Life Jackets

Brad Mathewson hosts, I Survived The Wild Outdoors! A podcast where outdoorsmen & women share their courageous tales of survival. Share your story at ISurvivedTheWildOutdoors@gmail.com

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In this episode we follow Ben Brooks, an experienced hiker from California as he ventures alone on the Bailey Canyon Trail in the Sierra Madre. What began as a routine afternoon hike took a dangerous turn when a black bear forced him off schedule, le... more

In June 2022, Frank and Connie Delnero, a couple from Pennsylvania, set out on what seemed like a routine evening walk with their 2 dogs. As they turned a corner, they bumped into a mother bear and her 3 small cubs. In this episode, we recount their ... more

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Marshall, former host of Marshall Bushcraft on Canada's Wild Tv, to talk about the experience that changed the course of his life. In his early 20's Ryan set out on a winter climbing trip, only to find himself ca... more

In the 1980's, a simple magazine article would change everything for a Wisconsin angler named Joe Wing. After reading about Peacock bass fishing in the Amazon he picked up the phone and called the man behind the story- and a few months later, he was ... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Delnero
Resident of Lake Naomi who encountered a mother bear and cubs while walking dogs
Lake Naomi, Pennsylvania
Episode: The Dog and the Bear
Connie Delnero
Wife of Frank, present during the bear encounter
Lake Naomi, Pennsylvania
Episode: The Dog and the Bear
Ryan Marshall
Bushcraft and survival expert, former host of Marshall's Bushcraft on Canada's Wild TV, author
Marshall Bushcraft / Wild TV
Episode: Ryan Marshall: Fire, Watrer, Shelter
Joe Wing
Wisconsin angler, featured guest sharing survival and fishing adventures in South America
Self-described explorer; worked with Dick Ballard travel groups
Episode: The Amazon Adventures
Duane Braaksma
Survivor who fell through the ice on Green Lake
Episode: When the Ice Gave Way
Bob Kampstra
Hunter in Idaho who shares a guided elk hunting trip gone wrong
Episode: The Hunt That Wasn't
Ron Niziolek
A dedicated bull hunter from Cody, Wyoming
Episode: Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country
Greg Shull
Survivor of a tree stand fall and advocate for safety in hunting practices
Episode: Thirty Feet Up
Lauren Jean
Avid houndsman and outdoor enthusiast diagnosed with Lyme disease
Episode: After the Bite

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Host of the show

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Lame stories told through phone calls

    scratchy audio recordings

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    klöodge
    Canada8 months ago
  • Love the stories but…

    … audio is hard to listen to. It’s hard to understand the guests. Hope you can get a recording device that does better with phone calls.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Elizabeth Kerb Crawler
    United States2 years ago

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Audio quality can be rough with phone-based recordings, impacting clarity.
Guests have strong survival stories, but some episodes suffer from inconsistent sound.
Content is compelling and gritty, with practical safety takeaways that are useful for outdoor enthusiasts.

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The Dog and the Bear
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you realized you were dealing with a bear and how you reacted?
We spotted the mother bear with cubs from about 60 feet away as we were about to pass a tree, and we immediately moved to put distance and create an escape path while keeping the dogs under control, then the bear charged and we did our best to back away safely without getting between her and the cubs.
Ryan Marshall: Fire, Watrer, Shelter
Q: So what do you feel is missing in the way survival is taught today?
The key gap is teaching that survival depends on context and prioritization; people chase flashy skills like bow drills or magnification fire, but true preparedness is about having reliable basics in your pack, knowing how to assess a situation, and being able to execute practical, proven techniques under pressure.
The Amazon Adventures
Q: What drew you to the Amazon for Peacock bass fishing?
A blend of curiosity about new species, the lure of challenging fishing, and a chance to explore with like-minded adventurers pushed me to pursue the trips described, starting from a magazine article and a single phone call that opened the door to a multi-year journey.
Hope Hung in the Tree
Q: So how high were you up in the tree, hanging upside down?
About 20 feet above the ground; the fall wasn't far, but being upside down for several hours required immense mental and physical endurance before the rescue.
The Hunt That Wasn't
Q: Did you know whether the outfitter faced any jail time after the incident?
Bob and the hosts describe that while the outfitter faced legal consequences with license penalties, jail time was not clearly reported in the story, and the conclusion emphasizes the broader accountability and regulatory response rather than a specific prison outcome.

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5. Duane Braaksma
6. Bob Kampstra
7. Ron Niziolek
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