The Origins Foundation Podcast

The Origins Foundation
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The Origins Foundation podcast has hard hitting conversations about wildlife, hunting, and sticky topics in our sustainable use space. Its a rare podcast that isn't afraid to have the hard conversations with people inside and outside our community.

  1. 21h ago

    Roundup 178 | Behind the scenes at Splitting Image Taxidermy in South Africa: The Art, People, and Human Impact of Hunting.

    In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Splitting Image Taxidermy in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to uncover the people, craftsmanship, and livelihoods behind the taxidermy industry. Through conversations with the team, we explore the artistry involved, the opportunities created for local communities, and the family-like culture built around hard work and mentorship. More importantly, we challenge perceptions surrounding hunting and conservation, highlighting the human impact of the industry and the importance of understanding the full story before forming an opinion. Because championing the truth around hunting starts with the people and communities whose lives depend on it. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org    Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes   Support our Conservation Club Members!   Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/    Monarch Marketing   The Kelly Family Story: https://youtu.be/r5T7dlZEMWE See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe  Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io   This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com    This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com    Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtubechannel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roundup 178 | Behind the scenes at Splitting Image Taxidermy in South Africa: The Art, People, and Human Impact of Hunting.

  2. 2d ago

    Episode 678 - Iron Age Hunting in The Kruger National Park | Dr. Annie Antonites

    Kruger Park is hiding a 1,000-year-old trade story—and the clues are in the bones. Archaeozoologist Dr. Annie Antonites reveals how animal remains, rare Persian Gulf ceramics, and isotope analysis are rewriting what we thought we knew about the people who lived along the Letaba River. From her office at the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, Annie explains how archaeozoology works, why South Africa is an archaeological goldmine, and what bones can tell us about hunting, herd movement, seasonality, and ancient human-animal relationships. Check out Zambeze Delta Safaris: https://www.zambezedeltasafaris.com/ Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 678 - Iron Age Hunting in The Kruger National Park | Dr. Annie Antonites

  3. 6d ago

    Flashback - Is it Time to Amend The Endangered Species Act? | David Wilmms

    The Endangered Species Act has been helping bring species back from the brink of extinction for more than 50 years now… and depending on what you read, it’s either under attack, or being reauthorized with improvements. Ashlee is joined by David Willms, a law professor, author, hunter, & notable expert on all things ESA to breakdown the existing law and the new bill that was introduced 2 weeks ago in the House to reauthorize and Amend the ESA. Note: a full hearing on the ESA Amendments Act is set for this Tuesday 3/25 so you won’t want to miss this podcast! Get to know the guest: https://fedsoc.org/contributors/david-willms Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodesSupport our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing The Kelly Family Story: https://youtu.be/r5T7dlZEMWE See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_SubscribeMusic: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Flashback - Is it Time to Amend The Endangered Species Act? | David Wilmms

  4. Oct 6

    Episode 677 - Biosynthetic Rhino Horn | Juliette Marquis

    In this Podcast, Robbie speaks with filmmaker Juliette Marquis about ‘Hornmaker', her documentary exploring biosynthetic Rhino horn and the systems shaping wildlife conservation. They unpack the economics behind the illegal trade, the controversy around proposed solutions, and the difficult question of how conservation efforts can be held accountable.The conversation also looks at what gives rhino horn its value, why carved objects—not just medicinal uses—are central to the market, and why the artisans and traders who handle the material may be important to understanding how it works. Juliette shares what surprised her during years of research, including concerns about conservation strategies, demand-reduction campaigns, and whether organizations are truly measuring their impact. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 677 - Biosynthetic Rhino Horn | Juliette Marquis

  5. Sep 30

    Roundup 177 || Robbie's Cape Buffalo (With His Grandfather's Rifle!), ESA Regulatory Changes, Prairies Pothole Wetland Easement Policy Changes, and More!

    Robbie and Ashlee are back to discuss the news in September, including Robbie’s harvest of a Cape Buffalo with his grandfather’s rifle, Trump’s Hunting Heritage Executive Order 14429, the Senate Farm Bill Advancing with Major Conservation Provisions, House Natural Resources Wildlife & Fisheries Legislation, Endangered Species Act Regulatory Changes & Litigation including wolves, Prairie Pothole Wetland Easement Policy Change & More Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roundup 177 || Robbie's Cape Buffalo (With His Grandfather's Rifle!), ESA Regulatory Changes, Prairies Pothole Wetland Easement Policy Changes, and More!

  6. Sep 29

    Field Experiences 01 - Sand Forest Journey | Mark Haldane

    Robbie sits down with Mark Haldane, owner of Zambeze Delta Safaris in Coutada 11, Mozambique, one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world. Mark has been part of one of the greatest wildlife success stories on the planet. From the 24 Lions project to the reintroduction of Cheetah, this is one of many examples of what hunters do for conservation in Africa and this conversation gives you a little bit more insight to what happens on the ground in Africa. This podcast is a very unique podcast - you will essentially virtually travel with Robbie and Mark as they drive through the Sand Forest ecosystem in Coutada 11 in search of a Suni (a small antelope endemic to this part of Mozambique). This field experience embeds you in the place with Robbie and team experiencing it with them through an audio medium. Check out Zambeze Delta Safaris: https://www.zambezedeltasafaris.com/ Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing The Kelly Family Story: https://youtu.be/r5T7dlZEMWE See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Field Experiences 01 - Sand Forest Journey | Mark Haldane

  7. Sep 25

    Flashback: Is A Rhino Hunt Conservation? Part 1.

    In this first of a two part series on rhino conservation (one of the most delicate, complex and nuanced areas of conservation) Robbie sits down with the fan favorite Slots Media boys (and newbie Freddie) to discuss Rhino conservation on the ground. This podcast was recorded right after a rhino hunt, and just before a lot of fieldwork around Rhino conservation. Robbie wanted to gain their perception and perspective of how they feel about the hunt, generally about Rhino Conservation, BEFORE they spent several weeks learning all about it. Be sure to tune in for part two in a couple weeks! Check out The Hunting Consortium: https://huntingconsortium.com  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing Everyone Deserves to Play: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/everyone-deserves-to-play/  See more from The Origins Foundation: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Flashback: Is A Rhino Hunt Conservation? Part 1.

  8. Sep 24

    Episode 676 - Rob Kern || Hunting Narratives Around The World 

    Rob Kern, Managing Director of The Hunting Consortium, shares his unique insight from where he sits at the intersection of hunting and conservation. Rob discusses what happens around the world in hunting and conservation. From ethics to professionalism and beyond, you’ll take something away from this conversation.  Check out The Hunting Consortium: https://huntingconsortium.com  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodes Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  Monarch Marketing Everyone Deserves to Play: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/everyone-deserves-to-play/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 676 - Rob Kern || Hunting Narratives Around The World 
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