Best By Loading Bars Podcasts (2025)

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525 | How To Load Your Pack for a Multi-Day Backpack Hunt 55:40

3d ago55:40

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How you load your pack matters. The way you load your gear can help or hinder the pack's performance, and it can also make you a more efficient hunter. In this podcast, Steve & Mark discuss the best ways to load a pack for multi-day backpack hunts. This conversation is a deeper dive into a pack loading video that we just published... Pack Loading V…

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VNR #216: The Gym with 1,200 members. 59:27

5d ago59:27

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-Ryan Hudson is the owner of Level 5. -He owns a CrossFit gym as well as a more traditional body building style gym. -Over the years he has built his business up to 1,200 members. -Ryan’s gyms offer key card access & are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -Ryan explains his journey as a business owner, the lessons he has learned & shares how other…

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MM 267 | Multicam Pre-Order, Garage Sale, Steve's Pet Peeve, & Your Qs 32:23

5d ago32:23

32:23

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about updates on our footwear choices, if gear noise scares animals away, our gear list for the R3 Death Hike, packout discomfort, and more... Links & Resources GoFundMe for Rob's Battle with Cancer: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rob-mcconnell-fight-throat-cancer K4 Multicam Pre-Order: https:/…

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524 | Our Bear Hunt Recap (Stories, Tactics, & Gear) 1:17:36

10d ago1:17:36

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Steve, Mark, & Justin of Exo Mtn Gear recount their recent backpack bear hunt in Idaho. They share the story, discuss tactics and tips for spring bear (and backpack hunting in general), and touch a bit on gear. Resources mentioned in this episode... Mark's Spring Bear Gear List: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-bear-hunting-gear-list-a…

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VNR #215: Samantha Briggs. 37:51

12d ago37:51

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-Samantha Briggs is a legend in the world of CrossFit. -She was 2013 CrossFit Games Champion & was crowned “Fittest on Earth”. -She competed at the CrossFit Games 11 times. -Currently, she is a firefighter & just finished paramedic school. -She discusses how her training has evolved over the years at this phase of her life. -Pat & Boz & Samantha di…

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Designing Features For Scale with Head of Product & UX Karen Risvig 34:30

12d ago34:30

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What does it take to build product features that hold up under massive traffic while still delivering a great user experience? Karen Risvig, Head of Product & UX at Queue-it, joins Smooth Scaling to share how her team designs for scalability, resilience, and security from day one. From invite-only waiting rooms to real-time visitor analytics, Karen…

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VNR #214: Will the CrossFit methodology & Sport evolve? 26:43

19d ago26:43

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-A VNR listener wants to know if Pat & Boz hope the CrossFit methodology & Sport will look the same in 10 years or evolve? -If we want it to evolve, how will it look? -What factors could impede change? -Pat & Boz discuss this topic & offer their perspective.By btwb

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Ep 046: David Little, Savannah Distributing 1:00:40

19d ago1:00:40

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MM 264 | Unscripted Answers to Hunting with AI, Meat in the Heat, Rifle Chassis and More... 1:04:59

19d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Steve & Mark go unscripted and answer your listener-submitted questions (without any preparation), covering topics that include: mindset and confidence for low-odds hunts, AI enhancements to hunting and implications on ethics and conservation, if Hornady's new 25 Creedmoor cartridge is worth buying, using the K4 2200 for a backpacking trip, meat ca…

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523 | Suppressor Science, Selection & Sound with Pew Science 1:25:44

22d ago1:25:44

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From the outside, a rifle suppressor seems simple enough. But what is going on inside? Are there notable differences in suppressors that have similar specs of length, diameter, and weight? With so many suppressors on the market, a significant investment of time and money to purchase one, and such limited availability to "try before you buy", what s…

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522 | 100 Miles in the Grand Canyon (2025 Death Hike Recap) 2:56:56

25d ago2:56:56

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Each year, we put together a group of guys and embark upon a hike to challenge our limits. Typically, the hike's location, length, and format change each year. But this year we had redemption in our sights, as we returned to the Grand Canyon for the second year in a row. The goal, at least for most, was to complete a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim traverse TWIC…

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VNR #213: Herniated Disks & Broken Shoulders. 36:04

26d ago36:04

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-Two VNR listeners wrote in with questions regarding injuries. -One woman is in her mid 40’s with a herniated disk she got when “ego lifting”. She’s 18 months into rehab & struggling with the emotional side of the injury. -The gentleman is in his 50’s & he has had 4 orthopedic shoulder surgeries in the span of 8 years. He is not sure if he will eve…

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Load Testing for Peak Traffic with Radview's Yam Shal-Bar 36:20

26d ago36:20

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In this episode, Yam Shal-Bar, CTO at Radview, discusses the the evolving world of load testing and how it's used to prepare for peak traffic. He covers the most common system bottlenecks, the importance of iterative testing, and strategies for accurately simulating user journeys. Yam shares insights into common misconceptions around testing, best …

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MM 263 | Digiscoping, Wolf Tags, Muzzleloaders, and More... 36:40

26d ago36:40

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Steve & Mark tackle your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss Death Hike pack weight, velocity gain from rifle suppressors, having a wolf tag while bowhunting for elk, choosing a digiscoping adapter, how to get started with a muzzleloader for big game hunting, and more... Links & Resources OBI Link System: https:…

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521 | A Hunting Guide on Expectations vs Reality, Mindset for the Mountain, and More.. 1:22:30

1M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Alaska hunting guide, Hunter Stier, joins us to discuss his experience becoming a hunting guide, guiding vs hunting, expectations vs reality on big hunts, mindset for mountain hunting, sheep vs mountain goat hunts, and the story of guiding a record book ram last season. Connect with Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/hunterstier/ Connect with Limitl…

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VNR #212: Average Mile Times & Strict Pull-up numbers for most people. 34:37

1M ago34:37

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-The average One Mile Run time is presented for men & women at 30, 40 & 50 years old. -The average number of Strict Pull-ups is also presented for men & women at 30, 40 & 50 years old. -Pat & Boz discuss these numbers & provide context.By btwb

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MM 262 | Death Hike, DIY Bar Recipe, Outdoor Vitals Apparel Update 30:01

1M ago30:01

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Steve & Mark are back from their Death Hike in the Grand Canyon and answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They share a little bit about the hike, give an update on the apparel they helped design and test with Outdoor Vitals, share their backcountry bar recipes, and more... Links & Resources mentioned in this episode... Roksl…

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520 | Lessons from America's Toughest Race with Jeff Cayley 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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Jeff Cayley joins us to share his experience completing America's Toughest Race — a multi-sport adventure race that covered 300+ miles of hiking, mountain biking, climbing, packrafting, and wayfinding. We discuss Jeff's training, lessons learned, and how his experience applies to us, as backpack hunters. Connect with Jeff... https://www.instagram.c…

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Simple is Scalable with Product Architect Mojtaba Saroonghi 24:29

1M ago24:29

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What makes a system scalable? In this episode, Mojtaba Saroonghi explains why simplicity is the secret to scalability. Saroonghi explains why avoiding complexity helps minimize the risk of failure while improving troubleshooting, deployment, and the overall scalability of a system. He walks though how Queue-it has maintained simplicity as it has gr…

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Design for Failure with Product Architect Martin Larsen 27:35

1M ago27:35

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No system has 100% reliability. Failures and faults are inevitable. At scale, everything breaks. In this episode, Martin Larsen explains the design for failure approach behind Queue-it’s architecture and how it increases the platform’s availability and resilience. Larsen explores the principles behind designing for failure, the tradeoffs involved, …

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VNR #211: Bar Muscle-up vs Ring Muscle-up…which to learn first? 17:32

1M ago17:32

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-A VNR listener wants to know which movement she should focus on developing first, ring muscle-ups or bar muscle-ups? -She also wants to know if she should learn the movement strict or is it ok to kip? -Pat & Boz answer these questions.By btwb

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MM 261 | Answering Your Qs on Bug-Proof Base Layers, Mountain Shooting Practice, Electrolytes, & More... 30:23

1M ago30:23

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss targets for shooting practice in the mountains, bug-proof base layers for spring bear hunts, electrolyte supplements for hikes and hunts, compatibility of rifle barrels and stocks/chassis, and more... Links & Resources mentioned in this episode... At-cost Exo Lo…

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519 | Short Barrel Speeds & Effective Range for Big Game Hunting Rifles 18:38

1M ago18:38

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How short is too short when it comes to choosing a barrel length for hunting? Whether you are interested in a shorter barrel for your next hunting rifle because you plan to add a suppressor, because you want to save weight, or simply because you want an easy-handling, easy-packing rifle — the fact is that short barrels are viable with today’s highl…

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518 | Backpacking Skills with Andrew Skurka 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Andrew Skurka is an adventure athlete, guide, and writer. He raised the bar on backpacking as a long-distance thru-hiker, completing (and at times creating) routes that traversed thousands of miles over many months. We interviewed Andrew on our podcast nearly a decade ago, and in the years since then, he has launched a business that provides educat…

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VNR #210: Maintain & Gain Muscle Mass at 50 years old. 28:23

2M ago28:23

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-A VNR listener has two questions. -First, what is the best substitute for pull-ups if you don’t have a pull-up bar? -Second, what is the best fitness regime to maintain muscle mass at 50 years old? -Pat & Boz discuss these topics.By btwb

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MM 260 | New $10 T-Shirts, Impossible Optics Questions, & Bear Spray vs Lightning Rods 46:11

2M ago46:11

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... New $10 T-Shirts from Exo Mtn Gear (https://exomtngear.com/logo) Logistics on flying and traveling for hunts, including food for the backcountry, luggage and duffel bags for the travel, and getting meat home Backpack hunting with a non-hunting pack What hunte…

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517 | Build (or Upgrade) Your Hunting Rifle At Home With A Pre-Fit Barrel 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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A pre-fit barrel is a ready-to-shoot barrel that can be installed on a rifle action with minimal tools, knowledge, and skills. In this podcast with Jaden Miller of West Elk Precision, we discuss the pros and cons of pre-fit barrels, different types of pre-fit barrels, how to install a pre-fit barrel at home, and answer your listener-submitted quest…

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516 | Lily's Record Book Billy — A Listener Story 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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Lily drew a once-in-a-lifetime Mountain Goat tag in her home state of Idaho, then was fortunate enough to kill a record book Billy on that hunt. Lily and her boyfriend, Ben, who previously had the same tag, join us on the podcast to share the hunt story, how they prepared for this hunt, Lily's perspective as a female hunter, and much more. The Hunt…

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VNR #209: Fitness Trends that are considered “Fringe” 36:01

2M ago36:01

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-A VNR listener wants to know what trends in fitness today would be considered “fringe”? -Pat & Boz discuss fitness trends that used to be fringe, currently still are, and ones they wish would go away.By btwb

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MM 259 | Sharing Your Taglines, Answering Your Questions 48:42

2M ago48:42

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... Your suggestions for the Exo tagline Upcoming Exo events How we train with a Peloton bike Potential for an ultralight frame stay option The importance of simplicity EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK…

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515 | Hunting with 6mm Creedmoor — Our Experience & Your Questions Answered 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

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After discussing the theory behind hunting with smaller calibers and then taking a 6mm Creedmoor to Alaska to hunt big-bodied Caribou and Moose, we are recapping our experience and answering your listener-submitted questions. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/using-the-6mm-creedmoor-for-big-game-hunting Exo I…

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514 | Listener Q&A with Jay Nichol of Mindful Hunter 1:39:07

2M ago1:39:07

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Jay Nichol of Mindful Hunter joins us to answer your listener-submitted questions. This is a very wide-ranging conversation, as we discuss everything from boxers for the backcountry, how much you should tip a hunting guide, issues with hunting influencers, budget gear recommendations, the best do-it-all spotting scope size, and MUCH more. The Hunt …

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VNR #208: Will increasing loads increase your fitness? 30:47

2M ago30:47

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-A VNR listener wants to know if using heavier loads in workouts will increase his fitness? -Pat & Boz discuss this topic & offer some points to consider.By btwb

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MM 258 | The First Monday — April, 2025 55:39

2M ago55:39

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Welcome to The First Monday. In these episodes, Steve & Mark talk through what's going on for them that month in the categories of The Gear, The Hunt, and the Hunter, as well as what's going on with Exo Mtn Gear. If you want an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what we are doing, researching, and learning, or just what we are excited about, thi…

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513 | Backpack Hunting Basics — How to Get Started 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

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If you are new to backpack hunting, you are probably overwhelmed with what you need, where you can go, and how to get started. In this podcast, we are joined by Josh Kirchner from Dialed-In Hunter to discuss the first steps that beginning backpack hunters need to take to get started backpack hunting. Free gear lists, training plan, nutrition guide,…

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VNR #207: Top 3 Pros & Cons of CrossFit, according to AI. 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

-Pat asked Artificial Intelligence what the top 3 Pros & Cons of CrossFit training are. -Pat & Boz discuss the Pros & Cons to decide whether or not Artificial Intelligence provided a fair & accurate assessment.By btwb

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MM 257 | K4 in Multicam, Ti vs CF, Dirt Bikes for Hunting, Solo in Alaska, and More... 39:00

2M ago39:00

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... A limited-run of K4 3600s in Multicam Why Exo switched from Titanium to Carbon Fiber Using dirt bikes for hunting and packing out meat Hunting Alaska solo Using a poncho as rain gear, a tarp, and a groundsheet Altitude sickness…

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512 | Bowhunter Data on Broadhead Lethality & Shot Distance 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

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Jeremy Dugger (@muleymojo) is the owner of Xpert Archery. After hearing story after story about bowhunters' experiences with broadhead performance on animals, he decided to start formally collecting data on the type of broadhead used, the distance of the shot, the arrow weight, the bow's draw weight, and the lethality or lack of recovery of the ani…

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VNR #206: How to establish a 1RM lift. 43:15

2M ago43:15

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-Establishing a 1 Rep Max is an important part of your fitness journey. -Warm-ups, rest periods & loading choices all play a critical part. -There is no one correct way to establish a 1 Rep Max, but Pat & Boz explain what they like to do.By btwb

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MM 256 | Midnight Hike, New "Tallboy" Pre-Order, Bivy Follow-Up, Pack Space Efficiency 44:22

3M ago44:22

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... The new "Tallboy" K4 Nalgene Holder Exo on Joe Rogan Mark's Midnight "Death Hike" Follow-up Bivy Questions Gear Confirmation Bias Using Pack Space Efficiently Links for this episode... Pre-Order the "Tallboy" K4 Nalgene Holder:…

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511 | Backpack Hunting With A Bivy Sack — Your Questions, Misconceptions, & More... 1:14:05

3M ago1:14:05

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We have been using a bivy sack on backpack hunts for about a decade now. Often, we'll use our bivy under the stars. At times, we'll add a tarp or minimal shelter. And in extreme cases, we use a bivy sack inside the shell of a Hilleberg tent. On this podcast (and in the article below), you can learn how, why, and when we use bivy sacks. We also answ…

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VNR #205: You don’t need more Double-unders. - Maximize your jump rope! 1:23:33

3M ago1:23:33

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-Chris Rawlins is a jump rope expert. -He is a Buddy Lee Jump Ropes Level 3 Master Trainer. -He was the original Lead Instructor and Program Manager for the former CrossFit Jump Rope/Buddy Lee Masterclass. -Chris discusses all aspects of the jump rope that can be utilized & maximized. -Most people are only unlocking a fraction of the capacity avail…

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MM 255 | Broadhead Flight, Backcountry Cell Service, Extra Down Fill 42:24

3M ago42:24

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... Steve's adjustable box for step-up workouts Flight characteristics and ethical aspects of mechanical vs fixed broadheads (with more to come!) Better cell service in the backcountry Overuse of technology Adding extra down fill t…

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510 | Questions With A Game Enforcement Officer 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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While we have spoken with numerous wildlife agencies and employees on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast over the years, those conversations have generally focused on game management, policy and regulations, and hunter opportunity. In this episode, we discuss wildlife law enforcement with Matt — an Exo customer and an employee of Arizona Game & Fish. Mat…

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VNR #204: Why do weights feel heavier at 5am? 29:09

3M ago29:09

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-A VNR listener has been working out since 2012, typically in the afternoon. -For the last 6 months they have had to train at 5am. -They find lifting weights & being explosive at that hour to be very difficult. -They want to know why training in the morning is different from training later in the day. -Pat & Boz dive into this topic.…

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MM 254 | The First Monday — March, 2025 42:55

3M ago42:55

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Welcome to The First Monday. In these episodes, Steve & Mark talk through what's going on for them that month in the categories of The Gear, The Hunt, and the Hunter, as well as what's going on with Exo Mtn Gear. If you want an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what we are doing, researching, and learning, or just what we are excited about, thi…

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509 | 3-For-3 On Mule Deer Hunt in Montana (A Father & Sons' Listener Story) 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

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Cody joins us to share the story of the Mule Deer hunt that he shared with his brother and father this past fall. They hunted Montana for the first time and were able to go 3-for-3 on filling their tags. We discuss how they planned this hunt, how they scouted for this out-of-state hunt, how they battled the cold conditions, and how the hunt success…

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VNR #203: Program Yourself vs Follow Programming. 46:37

3M ago46:37

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-Should you program your own workouts or follow other programming? -There are pros & cons to creating your own workouts. -There are pros & cons to following programming created by someone else. -Pat & Boz dive into this topic.By btwb

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MM 253 | Boot Deals, Experience Project 2.0, Other Podcasts, & Game Bags 35:55

3M ago35:55

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... Takeaways from Hunt Expo and the PNW Sportsmen's Show Future plans for The Experience Project Big discounts on Hanwag Boots The 5 most-downloaded podcast episodes in 2024 What hunting podcasts and shows Steve & Mark follow What…

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508 | A “Meat Scientist” on Wild Game Care & Preparation 1:14:37

3M ago1:14:37

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Sierra Jepsen is a Meat Scientist and owner of Butcher Solutions, LLC. She joins us to discuss how big game hunters can effectively care for and prepare wild game meat. Sierra shares advice for processing big game in the field, caring for big game meat until it is frozen, and preparing big game meat for the best meals possible. Additional Informati…

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