The Wild Dispatch

Robin Warman
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From world-record-breaking expeditions to traditional techniques: The Wild Dispatch explores the incredible ways we connect with nature.  Full of honest conversations and occasional audio-adventures. This part-Brit part-South-African in America chats with guests about fishing, foraging, tracking, homesteading, ancient hunting, ultralight camping, and everything in between. It’s a podcast for nature lovers —an owl-hoot to the skills and traditions that've got us here today.

  1. EP94: Hunting Hartebeest with a Recurve Bow ↣ Dr. Death & The Camerons

    2D AGO

    EP94: Hunting Hartebeest with a Recurve Bow ↣ Dr. Death & The Camerons

    In this episode, Robin reunites with Ross Cameron and Dr. Adrian de Villers for a few days at the Cameron Property. Amongst great chats with the Cameron clan, and delicious meals cooked over an open fire, Ross and The Doc venture up onto the mountain in search of wild game. While the heavy rains scuppered fishing on the Vaal river, some mind-blowing animal encounters kept their spirits high and bellies full. A huge thank you again to the Camerons for another incredible adventure! Interested in fly fishing, specimen carp fishing, or bespoke bowhunting? Or maybe just want to relax amongst the largest wild olives forest in the southern hemisphere? Check out Camelotstay.co.za Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share us with a friend who loves the outdoors. Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook... Key Topics: Robin's trip to Parais, South Africa, including stay at Camelot and mountain adventuresThe experience of hunting with a recurve bow in the bush and the challenges involvedStories from flying cattle rescue missions, including dramatic weather and mountain passesThe unique wildlife encountersCultural and practical insights into South African farms, water systems, and local community lifeThe significance of salt harvesting from ocean rocks and animal behaviors in different environmentsExploring remote airstrips, abandoned runways, and historic aviation storiesInsights into sustainable cattle farming and indigenous breeds in AfricaPersonal moments of reflection, including proposal stories and future plans Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Robin’s recent South Africa trip overview 00:41 - Exploring Camelot Stay and mountain adventures 02:04 - Robin’s hunting experiences and challenges of using a recurve bow 03:36 - Flying cattle rescue stories during severe weather events 04:53 - Encounter with wildlife around the farm 06:06 - Exploring remote airstrips and local aviation history 08:07 - Insights into water systems and environmental impact in South Africa 12:02 - Cultural stories about farms, community, and indigenous cattle 16:29 - Historic aviation and secret airstrips in remote areas 20:46 - South African weather patterns and seasonal rains 24:10 - Local community life and farm activities 27:02 - The impact of storms on water levels and dams 31:29 - Shark diving and underwater filming adventures with local experts 36:14 - Challenging terrain and driving in South Africa’s wild areas 40:28 - Wildlife sightings and animal behaviors at night 45:02 - Hunting and tracking stories with insights into animal behavior 50:18 - Family life, pet stories, and farm daily routines 54:13 - Hunting preparations, firearm details, and field strategies 58:08 - Reflections on wildlife conservation and animal management 64:16 - The thrill of tracking and shooting in the bush 70:00 - Personal stories of proposals and future plans in the wild 73:08 - Wrapping up with future adventures and gratitude

    1h 52m
  2. EP93: The Man Who Spears African Bush Pigs ↣ Aubury Tidbury

    APR 28

    EP93: The Man Who Spears African Bush Pigs ↣ Aubury Tidbury

    Many feel driven to make their hunting equipment more primitive... Often that involves swapping a rifle for a compound, or even traditional bow. But Aubrey Tidbury is a man hungry for something more difficult. Heading out into the African bush with nothing but a home-made spear, he often faces two of the lesser-known but more aggressive animals you can find in the Eastern Cape of South Africa: The bush pig and the bush buck. A huge thank you to Aubrey for sharing his time with us! Give Aubrey a follow on Instagram Follow his son's fantastic YouTube Channel Bushveld Bowhunting - check out their Insta too. The conversation delves into the history of bow hunting in the Eastern Cape, the learning and progression in bow hunting skills, and the significance of bush pigs in hunting. It also covers the early experiences of bow hunting, the journey of learning and improving hunting skills, and the first animal hunt experience, along with the importance of bush pigs in hunting. Aubrey discusses the importance of consistency in feeding pigs, highlighting the impact of routine and the challenges of maintaining this consistency. He also shares his innovative solutions for pig feeding challenges, including the development of specialized feeders. Additionally, he recounts close calls and hunting adventures, providing insights into the thrilling and dangerous aspects of pig hunting. The conversation delves into the primal and intense experience of hunting with spears, as well as the game-changing impact of using dogs in spear hunting. It also explores the process of creating spears and the purpose behind their design, providing insights into the hunting experience and the tools used. The conversation delves into the art of spear hunting, exploring the techniques and tools used in this traditional hunting practice. Additionally, the importance of documenting family hunting stories is highlighted, emphasizing the value of preserving and passing down these stories for future generations. Takeaways Bow hunting history in the Eastern CapeLearning and progression in bow huntingThe significance of bush pigs in hunting Consistency in feeding creates a routine for pigsInnovative solutions for pig feeding challenges Hunting with spears is a primal and intense experienceThe use of dogs in hunting with spears has been a game changer Spear hunting techniquesDocumenting family hunting stories Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Bow Hunting Experience10:58 Learning and Progression in Bow Hunting18:57 First Animal Hunt and Bush Pig Significance28:27 Consistency in Feeding35:00 Innovative Solutions for Pig Feeding43:48 Close Calls and Hunting Adventures01:01:47 The Reward of the Little Spear01:07:13 The Pursuit and the Final Encounter01:13:08 The Search for the Pig and the Final Discovery01:18:24 The Introduction of German Hunting Terriers01:24:04 The Process of Creating Spears01:28:40 The Spears Aubrey has developed01:35:30 The Mighty Bushbuck01:38:30 Hand To Hand Combat with a Bushbuck01:53:00 The Power of Stories01:58:00 Uncle Dicky and the thorn-snake• • 02:02:00 Wrap-up

    2h 4m
  3. EP92: Back to The Eastern Cape ↣ South Africa

    APR 20 ·  BONUS

    EP92: Back to The Eastern Cape ↣ South Africa

    Robin is currently juggling adventures and interviews like a circus on steroids. Many obscenely good episodes featuring a bunch of new guests will be landing in your podcast feed... any bloody... second... soon. But in the meantime, here's some musings from the Eastern Cape of South Africa, as well a story or two from a recent adventure in the Ngwathe municipality

    7 min
  4. Tools For Wild Minds ↣ Sharpening Your Focus

    APR 16 ·  BONUS

    Tools For Wild Minds ↣ Sharpening Your Focus

    Exercise begins from 6:51 - In this episode Robin shares another useful technique for staying focused. This is one of the mindful basics series that helps build your meditation toolkit. This one's useful whether you're out on an adventure in the wild, or just living your day-to-day life.

    18 min
  5. EP91: Delivering The Mission ↣ Tudor Caradoc-Davies

    APR 13

    EP91: Delivering The Mission ↣ Tudor Caradoc-Davies

    In this episode, Robin and Tudor Caradoc-Davies, the editor of South Africa's Mission Fly Fishing magazine record a special roaming podcast: Loading up the truck with this month's edition and rigging up the cockpit with flashy lights and microphones. In between deliveries they chat about the origins of the magazine, its rapid success, big adventures, close calls, a few top fishing tips. And of course categorizing the nerdiest of nerds within the fly fishing community. A huge thank you again to Tudor for the great chat (and for allowing me to provide him some free labour!) You can find THE MISSION magazine at many fishing stores in SA and across the world. Find out where to get one, read all editions online, and find a bunch of bonus material at themissionflymag.com And Give them a follow on Facebook, Insta and YouTube Also check out the book mentioned in our conversation Pheasant Tail Simplicity

    2 hr
  6. Tools for Wild Minds ↣ Mindful Basics: The Body Scan

    APR 2 ·  BONUS

    Tools for Wild Minds ↣ Mindful Basics: The Body Scan

    EXERCISE BEGINS AT 7 MINS In this episode Robin shares his own experiences using the body scan technique, then goes through the technique in a demo.

    18 min
  7. EP90: Predator or Prey? ↣ Wild Stories from Ean Anderson

    MAR 30

    EP90: Predator or Prey? ↣ Wild Stories from Ean Anderson

    A subsistance hunter almost since the moment he learned to walk -Ean Anderson has spent more time close to animals than most. from over 1000 yards with a rifle, to just a handful of yards with a traditional bow - Ean's proved he’s a skilled hunter time and time again. But his stories don’t stop there, he’s also a wilderness skills expert, wildfire fighter, and been first on the scene many times as an EMT too. Buckle up, this one’s a treat. Follow Ean on his Insta Check out the many wilderness skills gatherings happening across America and the PNW Wilderness Survival Games

    1h 46m
  8. EP89: Pigs, Shrooms, Catfish ↣ Dan & Robin Do Lake Sonoma

    MAR 23

    EP89: Pigs, Shrooms, Catfish ↣ Dan & Robin Do Lake Sonoma

    Robin and Dan take to Lake Sonoma in search of pigs, but discover far more edible treats than either of them anticipated. Thank you again to Dan Romo for putting up with my dumb jokes.

    53 min
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From world-record-breaking expeditions to traditional techniques: The Wild Dispatch explores the incredible ways we connect with nature.  Full of honest conversations and occasional audio-adventures. This part-Brit part-South-African in America chats with guests about fishing, foraging, tracking, homesteading, ancient hunting, ultralight camping, and everything in between. It’s a podcast for nature lovers —an owl-hoot to the skills and traditions that've got us here today.

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  • Creator
    Robin Warman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Robin Warman
  • Show Website
    The Wild Dispatch

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