Skillist

Brad Salon and Matt Corridino
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The Skillist Podcast, hosted by Brad Salon (Roots School) and Matt Corradino (Caribbean Earth Skills), is a raw, conversational show where experienced instructors "talk shop" and debate primitive skills, tracking, and modern survival techniques. The show focuses on practical wilderness living over "flashy gear," covering topics from ancient technologies to community-based survival strategies.

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  1. 6月4日

    EP 34 Learning Flint Knapping

    The conversation covers a range of topics including a survival skills event recap, teaching wilderness skills, carving and woodworking, teaching flint knapping, and flint knapping class preparation. Matt Corradino and Brad Salon share their experiences and challenges in teaching and learning these skills, providing insights into the process and techniques involved. The conversation delves into fundamental flintknapping skills, the definition of flake vs. spall, understanding the center line and edge, teaching challenges and approaches, and flintknapping materials and safety. The speakers discuss pressure flaking, bifacing, staging, spalling, tool use, and the importance of the center line and edge. They also address teaching strategies, student understanding, communication challenges, material selection, safety precautions, and injury stories. The conversation delves into the art of flintknapping, exploring ancient techniques, the creation of a napping pit, debates about napping tools, the chess match of flintknapping, learning and napping in community, and the joy of napping. The hosts share their experiences and insights, providing a comprehensive exploration of the world of flintknapping. Takeaways Teaching wilderness skills requires patience and a focus on the fundamentals.Carving and woodworking involve a balance between functionality and artistic expression. Fundamental flintknapping skills are essential for understanding pressure flaking, bifacing, and staging.Defining flake vs. spall is crucial for tool use and teaching challenges.Understanding the center line and edge is key to effective flintknapping instruction and student engagement.Flintknapping materials and safety require careful consideration and adherence to safety measures. Ancient techniques and traditions influence modern flintknapping practices.Learning and napping in a community setting enhances the experience and skill development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting05:00 Carving and Woodworking09:56 Teaching Flint Napping17:59 Flint Napping Class Preparation23:34 Fundamental Flintknapping Skills30:42 Teaching Challenges and Approaches36:23 Flintknapping Materials and Safety48:18 The Art of Flintknapping56:07 Creating a Napping Pit01:05:36 The Chess Match of Flintknapping01:11:03 The Joy of kNapping Roots School Caribbean Earth Skills

    1時間14分

  2. 5月26日

    Ep 33 The Reality of Survival Shows

    In this episode Matt Corradino and Brad Salon get into a nice little conversation about bow building before setting into the main topic, survival shows. With Matt's first hand experience on Alone and Brad's years of filming and editing documentaries, they discuss how the sausage is made, who the shows are for, and how they are effecting the field. Roots School Caribbean Earth Skills Takeaways Bow and arrow classes involve a detailed process of crafting bows and arrows.Woodworking techniques play a crucial role in arrow making and bow design.Understanding stack reduction is essential in optimizing bow performance. Bow making in the tropics is influenced by the growth patterns of trees.Survival shows are heavily edited for emotional manipulation and entertainment. Basic survival needs are limited and focused, unlike the complexities of modern life.TV shows have both positive and negative effects on the practice and promotion of survival skills. Chapters 00:00 Bow and Arrow Classes04:57 Woodworking Techniques and Bow Design20:00 Bow Design and Stack Reduction25:07 Bow Length and Performance30:14 Survival Show Realities43:49 Emotional Manipulation in Filmmaking53:19 Legal Considerations in Survival Situations58:37 Impact of TV Shows on Survival Skills01:16:07 Teaching Survival Skills

    1時間17分

  3. 5月19日

    Skillist Podcast EP 32 Bill Kaczor of Ancestral Knowledge

    Join us for another guest episode with Bill Kaczor of Ancestral Knowledge. Host of MAPS Meet Skills gathering and long time student of the skills. Hilarious, wise cracking and oddly wise, Bill has been a champion of primitive skills since the good old days...In this interview, Bill shares his passion for primitive skills gatherings, community building, and the joy of learning and teaching outdoor skills. Discover the behind-the-scenes of organizing events, the importance of community, and practical insights into primitive crafts. 00:00 Introduction to the Skillist Podcast 04:01 Bill Kaser's Journey into Wilderness Skills 09:06 Experiences with Hunting and Squeamishness 13:23 The Groundhog Story: A Lesson in Hunting 17:50 Reflections on Hunting and Nature Connection 22:06 Tracking the Hunt: Lessons Learned 25:42 The Shift to Firearms: Practical Hunting Strategies 27:56 The Connection Between Urban Adventure and Nature 34:13 The Primitive Skills Gathering: Community and Connection 40:18 The Challenges of Organizing Large Events 50:18 Reflections on Community and Event Size 51:19 The Growth of Skills Gatherings 54:04 Learning from Diverse Instructors 56:32 Experiences in Teaching and Learning 59:40 Family Involvement in Skills 01:03:33 Memorable Moments in Flint Knapping 01:05:58 The Challenges of Modern Materials 01:10:31 Closing Thoughts and Future Gatherings resources Ancestral Knowledge Organization - https://ancestralknowledge.org/ Roots Rendezvous - https://rootsrendezvous.com https://rootsvt.com https://www.caribbeanearthskills.com/

    1時間17分

  4. 5月12日

    Ep 31 We're Back

    The Skillist Podcast, hosted by Brad Salon (Roots School) and Matt Corradino (Caribbean Earth Skills), is a raw, conversational show where experienced instructors "talk shop" and debate primitive skills, tracking, and modern survival techniques. The show focuses on practical wilderness living over "flashy gear," covering topics from ancient technologies to community-based survival strategies

    1時間2分
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番組について

The Skillist Podcast, hosted by Brad Salon (Roots School) and Matt Corradino (Caribbean Earth Skills), is a raw, conversational show where experienced instructors "talk shop" and debate primitive skills, tracking, and modern survival techniques. The show focuses on practical wilderness living over "flashy gear," covering topics from ancient technologies to community-based survival strategies.

情報

  • クリエイター
    Brad Salon and Matt Corridino
  • 配信期間
    26年
  • エピソード
    4
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含む
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brad Salon and Matt Corridino

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