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The Backcountry Manifesto

Outdoor Visions Media
Barkley Marathons
Rock Climbing
Fly Fishing
Lobster Fishing
Sustainability
El Capitan
Mountain Lions
Paleontology
Orvis
Youtube Content Creation
Maine Culture
Mount Everest
Fishing Gear
Trout
Commercial Fishing
Wildlife Conservation
Dinosaurs
Jasmin Paris
Frozen Head State Park
Endurance Sports

Welcome to The Backcountry Manifesto Podcast, the adventure podcast for everyone. Join your buddy out west, Hayden Sammak, as he talks to friends old and new about wild places, exploration, and backcountry adventure. From talking space exploration with astronaut Loral O’Hara, to bullshitting about rock climbing with Rick Accomazzo and John Long, TBM has something for everyone, no matter what you’r... more

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Lincoln Knowles is 21 years old, lives out of his Jeep, and has the climbing internet at war with itself. To half the community he's a reckless idiot free soloing a harder route every day until he falls; to the other half he's the funniest, most self... more

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Adam Weaver holds the world record for the farthest anyone has ever traveled from a cave entrance — miles of crawling and climbing into a place no helicopter or rescue team can reach. He edits NSS News, America's only national caving magazine, and wa... more

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Is Everest still a climber's ultimate test, or has it become too crowded and controversial?

This week on The Backcountry Manifesto, Everest historian, climber, and 1999 Mallory expedition participant Tom Pollard joins host Hayden Sammak in PART 3 of... more

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On this episode of the Backcountry Manifesto, we're taking you on a Montana backcountry adventure guided by the one and only Dr. Hoby Wedler. Dr. Hoby is a wildly popular sensory storyteller who explores the world around him using sound, smell, taste... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Greg Skomal
Leading expert on white sharks in the Atlantic
Independent Shark Researcher
Episode: JAWS: A Soon-To-Be True Story? | White Shark Expert Dr. Greg Skomal | Ep. 026
Dr. Mike Poland
The scientist in charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
Episode: When Will Yellowstone Erupt Again? | Dr. Mike Poland, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory | Ep. 025
Dr. Edda Fields-Black
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian specializing in Harriet Tubman
Episode: Harriet Tubman: Survivalist, Guide, and Spy | Pulitzer Prize Winner Dr. Edda Fields-Black | Ep. 020
Dr. Kristin Engebretsen
Carnivore biologist working at the Rocky Mountain Research Station analyzing mountain lion behavior and conservation.
Episode: The Delicate Art of Drugging Mountain Lions | Carnivore Biologist, Dr. Kristin Engebretsen | Ep. 019
Dr. Aidan Beers
Wildlife biologist employed by the University of Montana
University of Montana
Episode: The Wolves of Yellowstone and More | Dr. Aidan Beers | Ep. 018
Jacob Knowles
Fifth-generation Mainer and popular YouTuber known for documenting lobster fishing.
YouTube and TikTok content creator
Episode: Jacob Knowles' Lobster Tales | Everyone's Favorite Lobster Fisherman Jacob Knowles | Ep. 016
Jamie Leibert
Wingsuit BASE jumper with a checkered past who turned his life around through air sports
Episode: The Deadliest Sport | Wingsuit BASE Jumper Jamie Leibert | Ep. 011
Eric Ulis
DB Cooper expert, founder of CooperCon
CooperCon
Episode: The FULL STORY of DB Cooper | Investigator Eric Ulis | Ep. 010
Dr. Steven Churchill
Evolutionary Anthropologist and Human Paleontologist at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: The Ultimate Survivalists | Evolutionary Anthropologist Dr. Steven Churchill | Ep. 008

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Hayden Sammak
Host of The Backcountry Manifesto Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Almost great

    Great topics and guests. The host is reasonably informed and asks decent questions but needs to stop interrupting and talking over his guests as if he is debating them as a peer-its not about you, dude!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    zenyatta65
    United States5 months ago
  • Great new podcast!

    You’ll learn something new while Hayden asks the questions you would have asked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JWhite821
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must-Listen for Curious Minds

    Been awhile since a great podcast emerged that featured an exceptional interviewer combined with truly articulate and fascinating guests. Backcountry Manifesto is a masterclass in storytelling and deep conversation. Hayden is a phenomenal conversationalist—thoughtful and engaging, asks the right questions- his chill style, laid back personality and intellect evokes enlightening perspectives from guests who have truly lived a life that very few have dared. The articulate guests seem to be reveali... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thom Pollard
    United Statesa year ago

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The host asks questions you'd want to ask, keeping it conversational rather than debatey.
A masterclass in storytelling and deep conversation with articulate guests.
Thoughtful storytelling and expert guests, with insightful questions.

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When Will Yellowstone Erupt Again? | Dr. Mike Poland, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory | Ep. 025
Q: What would we do if the indicators started going off?
There would be extensive monitoring and the scientific community would be engaged, providing warnings based on observed changes.
Grizzly Bears! | Casey Anderson, the Grizzly Guy | Ep. 021
Q: What do you do if a bear is in your camp at night?
Be aggressive to it, like making noise and potentially engaging with bear spray.
Grizzly Bears! | Casey Anderson, the Grizzly Guy | Ep. 021
Q: What should people prepare for before entering grizzly country?
Listen to the podcast and arm yourself with knowledge about grizzly bear territory.
Harriet Tubman: Survivalist, Guide, and Spy | Pulitzer Prize Winner Dr. Edda Fields-Black | Ep. 020
Q: What makes you so excited about Harriet Tubman?
I think she's cool because she was willing to risk it all for freedom and to free other people.
The Man Who Inspired Jurassic Park | Jack Horner, Paleontologist | Ep. 022
Q: Which dinosaur had the loudest roar?
Dinosaurs didn't roar; they probably made sounds more like crocodiles and birds.

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This show targets outdoor and backcountry enthusiasts by pairing candid conversations with seasoned adventurers, researchers, and explorers. Episodes span mountaineering lore, wildlife encounters, paleontology, and science-driven nature topics, all filtered through a laid-back, human-first interviewing style. A standout angle is the host's genuine curiosity and storytelling vibe, which helps guests share personal journeys—often with awe-inspiring, offbeat takes on exploration. Expect behind-the-scenes insights from sherpas, researchers, and trailblazers, plus vivid travel storytelling and practical takeaways for wild-place adventures.

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1. Dr. Greg Skomal
2. Dr. Mike Poland
3. Dr. Edda Fields-Black
4. Dr. Kristin Engebretsen
5. Dr. Aidan Beers
6. Jacob Knowles
7. Jamie Leibert
8. Eric Ulis

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