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The Campfire's Edge is a media project to collect the paranormal experiences of hunters, anglers and others encountering the more-than-human in wild places. Hosted by Sarah Rose and Matt Stansberry. Sarah is an outdoorswoman, mother and artist documenting the physical interaction of humans and animals in the landscape. Matt is a writer, fly fisherman, father, deer hunter and magician. They live in... more

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For the Season 2 finale, Matt sits down with Douglas Batchelor of What Magic Is This? for a wide-ranging conversation about the strange territory where magic, folklore, and lived experience meet.

Together they explore Joshua Cutchin's Ecology of Sou... more

This episode begins with a remembrance of Gordon White, whose work inspired the name The Campfire’s Edge and who helped give language to the idea that humans belong in a strange, haunted, more-than-human cosmos.

Then we’re joined by Sylvia and Trist... more

In this episode we interview Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton about our wild and damaged river, in a discussion that spans environmental strategy, river-personhood, and our worries for the future.

HRA is lobbying NC's Environmenta... more

Back from apocalyptic life difficulty season, we have the first of what we hope will be several new episodes publishing in quick succession to close out Season Two of the Campfire's Edge Podcast. In this episode, my father tells the story of his enco... more

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Recent Guests

Sylvia Eden
Co-founder of Leodrune Press, artist and writer
Leodrune Press
Episode: Oops, Everything Is Alive: Leodrune Press on Ecology, Magic, and Paying Attention
Tristan Eden
Co-founder of Leodrune Press, artist and writer
Leodrune Press
Episode: Oops, Everything Is Alive: Leodrune Press on Ecology, Magic, and Paying Attention
Emily Sutton
Executive Director of Haw River Assembly
Haw River Assembly
Episode: Haw River Personhood, Protections and PFAS
Justin McVey
District Wildlife Biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Episode: Hunting Western North Carolina's New Bear Management Units
Hal Herring
Outdoors writer and activist; podcast host for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Cast and Blast
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Cast and Blast
Episode: Folk Medicine, Politics and Interdimensional Swamp Trees with Hal Herring
Peggy Eppig
Dr. Peggy Smith Eppig, environmental historian and professor
Goucher College
Episode: Holy Enforcers, Supernatural Gamekeepers, talking saints with Dr. Peggy Eppig
Dan Flores
Author of Coyote America and Wild New World
Author, Professor (historical ecology)
Episode: Interview with Dan Flores, Author of Coyote America and Wild New World
Conner Habib
Podcaster and author, activist, thinker
Against Everyone With Conner Habib
Episode: On the Nature of Violence with Conner Habib
Gordon White
Podcaster, author, and chaos magician.
Rune Soup
Episode: Ep 15: Hunting as Custodianship of a Living Cosmos

Hosts

Matt Stansberry
Co-host of the media project and a writer, fly fisherman, father, and magician.
Sarah Rose
Co-host who is an outdoorswoman, mother, and artist focused on documenting human-animal interactions in the landscape.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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    Really unique combination of the paranormal with a keen reverence for the land and its inhabitants. Interesting too that they are hunters.

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    ana691!
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the unique combination of the paranormal and a deep respect for nature and its inhabitants, indicating a thoughtful exploration of wilderness experiences.

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Apple Podcasts
#130
Sweden/Sports/Wilderness

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Interview with Dan Flores, Author of Coyote America and Wild New World
Q: How has hunting and conservation shaped the western landscape according to your work?
He discusses how market hunting and post-frontier conservation efforts created a selective preservation of certain game species while neglecting broader ecological contexts, stressing the need for a more holistic biodiversity approach.
Interview with Dan Flores, Author of Coyote America and Wild New World
Q: What is the role of the podcast in presenting the American West to modern audiences?
Flores explains that the show uses a documentary-style format with a narrated arc about the West's deep history, long before European arrival, and pairs that with expert discussions to offer a fresh, non-trope-driven perspective.
On the Nature of Violence with Conner Habib
Q: I'd love to hear you talk a little more about the idea that animals can be blameless in their violence and how that contrasts with human behavior.
Humans share some cognitive complexities, but animals act without conscious moral self-reflection; recognizing their innocence can help frame empathy and reduce reflexive blaming, guiding us toward a more compassionate stance while still acknowledging human accountability.
Bow Hunter Encounters Bigfoot in Tar Hollow State Forest
Q: Do you think this was truly Bigfoot/Sasquatch, or could it have been something else?
Jeremy weighs the possibility of a misidentification against the eyewitness clarity of the encounter, the calculated movement through thick briar, the size and posture, and the distinctive odor. He acknowledges that while video and AI can cloud perception, his memory still points toward a large, bipedal creature consistent with Bigfoot lore.
Bow Hunter Encounters Bigfoot in Tar Hollow State Forest
Q: How did you react emotionally and physically once you realized the risk?
He became intensely focused on drawing and escape: keeping the bow ready, calculating the best path for retreat, and ultimately climbing down and leaving the area as quickly and quietly as possible, while keeping a mental note of how to return safely or avoid danger.

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Focused on the intersection of outdoor experiences and the paranormal, this media project gathers captivating stories from hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts encountering the extraordinary in wild settings. Episodes frequently explore themes such as custodianship of the land, ethical hunting practices, and personal ghostly encounters, often featuring insightful discussions around specific sightings or mysterious phenomena. Unique guest perspectives and a blend of personal anecdotes enrich conversations, presenting a holistic view of human interactions with nature and unexplained occurrences. The hosts foster an engaging atmosphere that invites listeners to ponder the mysteries of the natural world and the connections between humanity... more

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2. Tristan Eden
3. Emily Sutton
4. Justin McVey
5. Hal Herring
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7. Dan Flores
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