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The Backcountry Manifesto

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Barkley Marathons
El Capitan
Rock Climbing
Fly Fishing
Lobster Fishing
Sustainability
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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Joe Rogan may have said it best: If there was one human being I had to pick to help me survive a life-or-death emergency situation in the wilderness, without a shadow of a doubt, my choice would be John Barklow.

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Is there land at the North Pole, or just ice? Is the water up there frozen solid, or open ocean? In 1879 nobody actually knew, and the best science of the day was hilariously wrong: punch through the ice rim, it said, and you'd find a warm, open sea ... more

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In February 1779, the most famous explorer alive was hacked to death on a Hawaiian beach while his own men watched helplessly through field glasses from the ships. Weeks earlier, thousands of Hawaiians had greeted him as the god Lono — his arrival ma... more

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There are now more scientifically valuable T. rex fossils in private hands than in public museums. This is the finding of a peer-reviewed study published last year by this week's guest, Dr. Thomas Carr, a tyrannosaur paleontologist and Associate Prof... more

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Recent Guests

Hampton Sides
Author of The Wide Wide Sea, Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the fateful final voyage of Captain James Cook
Episode: Captain Cook: How the World's Greatest Explorer Went Mad | Hampton Sides | Ep. 041
Thomas Carr
Tyrannosaur paleontologist and Associate Professor of Biology at Carthage College
Carthage College
Episode: T. Rex, the Commercial Fossil Market, and Science | Dr. Thomas Carr, T. rex Paleontologist | Ep. 040| Dr. Thomas Carr, T. rex Paleontologist | Ep. 040
John Vaillant
Author of The Tiger
Episode: The Tiger Attacks of 1997: A Poacher's Nightmare | John Vaillant, Author of The Tiger| Ep. 039
Coyote Peterson
Wildlife presenter, Brave Wilderness founder
Brave Wilderness
Episode: The Real Coyote Peterson | Coyote Peterson, Brave Wilderness | Ep. 038
Mike Perna
Professional historic shipwreck salvager and captain
1715 Fleet Queens Jewels, LLC
Episode: Real Treasure Hunting: Pirates, Hurricanes & Spanish Gold | Captain Mike Perna | Ep. 036
David Good
PhD candidate researching Yanomami microbiome; author of Into the Heart
University of Guelph (Ontario)
Episode: His Mother Vanished. 20 Years Later He Found Her in the Amazon. | David Good | Ep. 035
Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Author of The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and The Marriage That Made An American Icon
Author, Journalist
Episode: The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart | Laurie Shapiro, Journalist & Biographer | Ep. 034
Cody Lundin
Founder of Aboriginal Living Skills School; survival instructor
Aboriginal Living Skills School
Episode: Are Survival Shows Real? | Cody Lundin, Dual Survival's Original Host | Ep. 033
Steven Callahan
Author of Adrift; sailor and boat designer
Episode: The Worst Possible Way to Cross the Atlantic | Steven Callahan, Adrift | Ep. 032

Host

Hayden Sammak
Host focused on backcountry exploration and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • ty

    I learned a lot of new stuff. That I didn’t know before. Thank u :3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    addycrk1020
    United States21 days ago
  • 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 States8 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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Interview quality and guest insights are consistently high; pacing is accessible for new listeners.
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Strong topic and guest lineup, host could improve on pace and interruptions.

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Captain Cook: How the World's Greatest Explorer Went Mad | Hampton Sides | Ep. 041
Q: What makes Cook a uniquely modern figure in the age of exploration?
His scientific rigor, willingness to adopt new technologies, and ethnographic documentation set him apart from many contemporaries, while his eventual temper and ethical missteps illuminate the moral complexities of exploration in an era of imperial expansion.
Captain Cook: How the World's Greatest Explorer Went Mad | Hampton Sides | Ep. 041
Q: Why did you choose to frame Captain Cook's story around the third voyage?
Because focusing on the third voyage allows us to explore how the Northwest Passage obsession, the Alaska mapping, and Hawaii encounter converge to reveal both Cook's genius and his vulnerabilities, making the narrative a lens on modernity and its consequences.
T. Rex, the Commercial Fossil Market, and Science | Dr. Thomas Carr, T. rex Paleontologist | Ep. 040| Dr. Thomas Carr, T. rex Paleontologist | Ep. 040
Q: Why is the public trust model so important for fossils?
Because it ensures fossils remain accessible for replication and future study, which upholds the core scientific method and prevents data from disappearing when ownership changes.
The Story of Canada's Most Notorious Wildfire | John Vaillant, Author of Fire Weather | Ep. 037
Q: What struck you most about the way communities evacuated and firefighters responded?
The evacuation appeared almost miraculous and spontaneous, with civilians and responders improvising life-saving tactics under extreme pressure.
The Story of Canada's Most Notorious Wildfire | John Vaillant, Author of Fire Weather | Ep. 037
Q: Tell me about the Fort McMurray fire and how it is contextualized in your book.
Vaillant describes the fire as a culmination of long-term drought, heat, and industrial activity, showing how the event functions as a microcosm of global climate dynamics.

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What is The Backcountry Manifesto about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on outdoor exploration, backcountry living, and learning from a wide range of guests who inhabit adventurous worlds—from paleontology and wildfire science to survival skills, climbing, caving, and maritime exploration. Episodes weave personal journeys with technical detail, ethical questions, and practical insights, all conveyed in a conversational, storytelling-driven format. Listeners can expect intimate career stories, domain-specific expertise, and candid discussions about risk, resilience, and the realities of pursuing ambitious, wild-place passions. A standout thread is the host's ability to connect diverse disciplines through a shared love of exploration and self-reliance, making it appealing to curious minds and asp... more

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3. John Vaillant
4. Coyote Peterson
5. Mike Perna
6. David Good
7. Laurie Gwen Shapiro
8. Cody Lundin

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