The Paul Kirtley Podcast

Paul Kirtley
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The Paul Kirtley Podcast concentrates on bushcraft, survival skills and wilderness adventures. Paul Kirtley is a renowned bushcraft instructor, canoe leader and outdoor guide. He owns and runs Frontier Bushcraft. In addition to sharing his own experience on these podcasts, Paul regularly hosts other outdoor experts as guests, so you get a wide range of in-depth know-how that will enhance your outdoor life.

  1. Paul Kirtley Podcast 61: James Steyn, FGASA Scout on Walking Safaris & Tracking at the Highest Level

    08/28/2025

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 61: James Steyn, FGASA Scout on Walking Safaris & Tracking at the Highest Level

    I speak with James Steyn, one of only a handful of guides to hold the elite FGASA Scout qualification. We discuss the art of walking safaris, the rigour of CyberTracker, the evolution of guiding standards, and the skills needed in dangerous game country.

    2h 11m
  2. Paul Kirtley Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths Into Bushcraft, Collaboration, and Carving Out a Career

    07/16/2025

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths Into Bushcraft, Collaboration, and Carving Out a Career

    Bushcraft instructors Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan join me to discuss career paths in outdoor education, building a sustainable bushcraft practice, and the value of collaboration in the modern bushcraft community.

    2h 9m
  3. Paul Kirtley Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the Subarctic

    04/15/2025

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the Subarctic

    Stephan Kesting, author of Perseverence: Life and Death in the Subarctic, joins me to discuss his gruelling 1,000 mile solo canoe expedition in remote northern Canada, including reflections on the risks, rewards, and personal insights gained along the way.

    1h 34m
  4. Paul Kirtley Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of Bigfoot

    12/23/2024

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 58: Les Stroud On The Question Of Bigfoot

    Les Stroud, known to millions as Survivorman, joins me to talk about an area of backwoods lore and legend that has fascinated him for more than a decade: Bigfoot or Sasquatch.

    1 hr
  5. Paul Kirtley Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire

    09/30/2024

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 57: Mattias Norberg On The Art Of Fire

    Mattias Norberg, author of Konsten att Elda, "The Art Of Fire", a highly respected Swedish expert in fire-making and wilderness survival joins this episode of the Paul Kirtley Podcast.

    1h 44m
  6. Paul Kirtley Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional Bushcraft

    08/31/2024

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 56: Craig Caudill on Nature Reliance, Good Woodsmanship and Traditional Bushcraft

    Craig Caudill is Director and Lead Instructor of Nature Reliance School, based in Kentucky, USA. Craig has taught backcountry skills for many years. He's also a seasoned writer, to date being the author of eight books on backcountry skills and knowledge.

    1h 52m
  7. Paul Kirtley Podcast 55: John Rhyder - Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior Tracker

    01/25/2024

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 55: John Rhyder - Woodsman, Naturalist, Educator and Senior Tracker

    John Rhyder is a naturalist, writer and highly experienced bushcraft educator. He was the instructor on the first bushcraft course I took. John is passionate about wildlife tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker under the Cybertracker system.

    2h 10m
  8. Paul Kirtley Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills Instructor and TV Survival Consultant

    12/21/2022

    Paul Kirtley Podcast 54: Dave Holder, Wilderness Living Skills Instructor and TV Survival Consultant

    Dave Holder is a wilderness living skills instructor and wilderness guide based in Canada. He is also a TV survival consultant, being the lead survival and safety consultant on the Alone show on The History Channel.

    2h 5m
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The Paul Kirtley Podcast concentrates on bushcraft, survival skills and wilderness adventures. Paul Kirtley is a renowned bushcraft instructor, canoe leader and outdoor guide. He owns and runs Frontier Bushcraft. In addition to sharing his own experience on these podcasts, Paul regularly hosts other outdoor experts as guests, so you get a wide range of in-depth know-how that will enhance your outdoor life.

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  • Creator
    Paul Kirtley
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Paul Kirtley.
  • Show Website
    The Paul Kirtley Podcast