The Storied Outdoors

Bryan and Brad gather around the figurative campfire to reignite the warmth and wonder of their recent conversation with Dr. Rachael Hagues—a remarkable scholar, adventurer, and cherished friend of The Storied Outdoors...

Join us as Dr. Rachel Hagues shares the powerful story behind Tumaini Jipya Girls’ School in Tanzania—nearly twenty years of research, partnership, prayer, and perseverance. From community-led vision to opening day, her...

Ep. 160: Stoking Embers: More Than a Hunt: The Heart and Hospitality of FowlCo Outfitters The guys sit down to stir up and stoke he embers of the conversation with Josh Teff from FowlCo Outfitters. The level of...

Episode Show Notes — FowlCo Outfitters: World-Class Waterfowl Hunting & Hospitality Today on The Storied Outdoors, we welcome the team from FowlCo Outfitters—purveyors of world-class outdoor recreation and hospitality...

Stoking Embers | Reflections on Our Conversation with Dr. Chris Jenkins In this Stoking Embers episode, we look back on our conversation with Dr. Chris Jenkins—conservationist, biologist, hunter, and CEO of The Orianne...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chris Jenkins—conservationist, biologist, storyteller of the wild, and CEO of The Orianne Society, a nonprofit working to conserve reptiles and amphibians across the Southeast...

Show Notes — Stoking Embers with Jeremiah Doughty In this episode, we introduce a new format on The Storied Outdoors that we’re calling “Stoking Embers.” The name, sparked during a brainstorm with our friend Hank...

Episode Title: From Field to Plate with Jeremiah Doughty “The real trophy is the one you put on your plate.” Show Notes: In this episode of The Storied Outdoors, we sit down with Jeremiah Doughty—wild game chef, hunter...

Season 11 kicks off with new adventures from Jekyll Island to the White River, a fresh series called Stoking Embers, and big news ahead. Join Brad Hill and Bryan Gill for stories of faith, adventure, and reflection.

In this heartfelt season finale of The Storied Outdoors, Bryan and Brad sit down to reflect on the remarkable guests and memorable essays that made Season Ten so special. From deep conversations to inspiring stories...

Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode, co-host Bryan Gill shares a reflective and emotional story of guiding his teenage son through his first deer hunt. A Father’s Charge is more than just an account of a...

Legacy, Leadership & the Moose Story – A Conversation with Dr. Jay Wolf Episode Description:Dr. Jay Wolf served as Pastor of First Baptist Montgomery for nearly 30 years and now continues his Kingdom work as Pastor...

In this soul-stirring episode of The Storied Outdoors, we welcome Jim Barger Jr.—a nationally recognized trial lawyer, acclaimed author, environmental advocate, and College Professor. But his résumé only scratches the...

“The deer hunter habitually watches the next bend; the duck hunter watches the skyline; the bird hunter watches the dog; the non-hunter does not watch.”— Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949 A Feather For My Hat...

In this episode, we’re joined by Damion Bankhead, a wildlife and nature portrait photographer based in Birmingham, AL, whose work goes beyond simply capturing images—it’s about revealing the beauty both around us and...

The Storied Outdoors with Aaron Scheer In this episode of The Storied Outdoors, we welcome Aaron Scheer, Executive Director of Centershot Ministries. As an expert bowhunter and passionate archery advocate, Aaron has...

Join us for an exciting return conversation with Ben Meadows on The Storied Outdoors podcast! Ben is an avid outdoorsman, storyteller, and the driving force behind Dorsal Outdoors. Known for his passion for fly fishing...

Ep 145: Trent Ellis: Social Media Comedian/ Redneck Recorder Title: Hunting, Humor, and Storytelling with Trent Ellis Summary:Welcome back to The Storied Outdoors, where we find clarity in the stories we tell and the...

In this episode, we are joined by Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois—an acclaimed chef, storyteller, and outdoorsman whose passion for Southern cuisine is matched only by his love for hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors...

In this action-packed episode of The Storied Outdoors, Brad and Bryan reunite with some unforgettable past guests for an adventure that will go down in the record books. Joining them are Captain Blake Walters, aka the...

Season 10 Premiere: A Reunion of Storytellers, Adventure, and Reflection The Storied Outdoors podcast kicks off its tenth season with an unforgettable gathering of past guests and friends, celebrating 10 seasons of...

Bryan and Brad sit down to reflect on an incredible Season 9 of The Storied Outdoors! Like trying to pick a favorite child, they highlight some of the most memorable interviews—conversations with Kansas Sartin and the...

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome two incredible guests to The Storied Outdoors: Pastor Joby Martin and author Charles Martin. Joby, the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida, is not...

In this episode of The Storied Outdoors, we welcome Matt Russell, a 70.3 Ironman Champion, professional triathlete, coach, and one of the fastest athletes in Kona Ironman World Championship history. Raised on a New York...

We’re genuinely blessed to welcome back Wade Blevins, a cherished regular on The Storied Outdoors and a man with stories as vast as the waters he loves to fish. In this episode, Wade opens up about a life-threatening...