On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I sit down with Don DiBartolomeo and Jonathan Apicella of The Right Direction Youth Development Program, my favorite non-profit here in NW Ohio about their awesome programs they offer to get kids outdoors as well as Don's impressive career as a professional BMX and Mountain Bike racer. You can learn more at: https://therightdirection.org/

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Ep 43: The Right Direction Youth Development Program

On this Episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I sit down with Jonathan Newar and Attison Barnes, Co-Founders of Captain Experiences, a great company that connects you with fishing guides from all over the United States. We discuss this growing business, their travel stories from around the world and drone crashing tales! To learn more visit Captainexperiences.com

Ep 42: Captain Experiences

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I sit down with Lou Marullo aka the Heavy Metal Legend Eric Adams of Manowar and again with Chester Moore of the Higher Calling Wildlife Podcast and Texas Fish and Game Magazine! We talk all things hunting, fishing and outdoors as well as stories of adventures from all over the country and a TON of laughs!

Ep 41: Lou Marullo (Eric Adams) and Chester Moore

On this episode I sit down with Turner and Hayden Rowland of the Turner Rowland podcast and we discuss their journeys in hunting, fishing and traveling all over the globe including places like South America, Central America and Africa! You're not going to want to miss this one Learn more at: https://waypointtv.com/turner-rowland-podcast

Ep 40: Turner and Hayden Rowland

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I sit down with the one and only Todd Craighead, host of the show Outdoor Oklahoma! Todd is not only a well versed outdoorsman, but is kind, helpful and one badass hunter! Todd and I shared a blind out in the hill country of West Texas at the Hunt, Fish, Podcast Summit on the Double Draw Ranch for about 4 days and it was a great pleasure to learn from someone who knows their way around the outdoors! If you'd like to check out Outdoor Oklahoma head over to their website and YouTube at the links below: https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/outdoor-oklahoma/tv https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUotFNDwdvQ-CUdChPvJcQ

Ep 39: Todd Craighead of Outdoor Oklahoma

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I was part of a round table discussion at the Hunt, Fish, Podcast Summit down in Junction Texas and am joined by Derek York of Impact Outdoors, Turner and Hayden Rowland of the Turner Rowland Podcast, Chester Moore of Higher Calling Wildlife and Texas Fish and Game, Lou Marullo (Eric Adams) Of Manowar and Texas Fish and Game, Todd Craighead of Outdoor Oklahoma (PBS), Addison Barnes and Jonathan Newar of Captain Experiences, Gene Hennigan of Double Draw Ranch and Tony turner. 

Ep 38: Hunt Fish Podcast Summit Round Table

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I sit down with my cousin Ryan Billick, in a hot tub. This was recorded when I went down to North Carolina to visit him and we went hiking, mountain biking and did a ton of photography! Ryan is in the Marine Corps and has traveled all over the world and has so awesome stories to tell! You can watch my vlog of this trip here: https://youtu.be/WW19IePYqg4

Ep 37: Ryan Billick

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk to Brett Friedman of Adventure Otaku. Brett is an outdoors educator, kayaker, traveler and author and we discuss his passion for the outdoors, his travels to Alaska, Baja and around the world. We also go into his passion for kayaking, van life, minimalism and authenticity. You can see Brett's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/brtf3

Ep 36: Brett Friedman (Adventure Otaku)

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with The Wandering Kiltsman aka Nic Cornett about his attempt at the Triple Crown, why he wears a kilt, why he carries a guitar, gear, music and working in media! You're not going to want to miss this one! thewanderingkiltsman.com

Ep 35: The Wandering Kiltsman

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with my good friend Derik Smith about his entry into the outdoors lifestyle and we retell stories from his first backpacking trip on the Manistee River Loop in northern Michigan. This one gets a little weird so hold on tight because it's a bumpy ride. If you would like to learn more about Astralborne go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZKSL9h-qtle9tJkAxjEjg

Ep 34: Derik Smith

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Derek York, host of the Impact Outdoors Podcast and the owner of Spot Stalker Fishing Charters out of Galveston Texas. Derek is a great guy with a huge passion for conservation and the outdoors. Whether it's hunting, fishing or working with kids, Derek does it all. To learn more go to https://www.spotstalkerguideservice.com/

Ep 33: Derek York (Impact Outdoors)

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Traci Lynn Martin, multiple world record holder and long distance kayaker. We discuss in detail her attempts at circumnavigating all 5 of the Great Lakes as well as what her plans are for the immediate future! You can learn more about Traci at justaroundthepointe.com

Ep 32: Traci Lynn Martin (Long Distance Kayaker)

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Danny and Molly of Let's Trek Together about their Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike in 2020. In part 2 we discuss the end of their journey on the AT and what their plans are for the future. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet I suggest checking that out first!

Ep 31: Let's Trek Together Pt 2 (Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers)

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk with Danny and Molly of Let's Trek Together about their Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike in 2020. In part 1 we discuss what life is like while they were on the trail. During this recording they were in a hostel in Vermont! In part 2 we follow up and discuss the end of their journey on the AT and what their plans are for the future. 

Ep 30: Let's Trek Together Pt 1 (Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers)

On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk to wildlife photographer, journalist and host of the Higher Calling Wildlife Podcast Chester Moore. We discuss hunting, conservation, wildlife photography and heavy metal! On this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast I talk to wildlife photographer, journalist and host of the Higher Calling Wildlife Podcast Chester Moore. We discuss hunting, conservation, wildlife photography and heavy metal! You can learn more at: http://highercallingwildlife.com/

Ep. 29: Chester Moore (Wildlife Photographer and Journalist)

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