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The Origins Foundation Podcast
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.
Episodes
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 647 - Chris Comer || Counting Leopards
Robbie is joined by return guest, Chris Comer, Director of Conservation at the Safari Club International Foundation from CIC in Vienna, Austria and the two…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 646 - Adri Kitshoff Botha || The Stalwart Of The South African Hunting Industry
Adri Kitshoff Botha, the current CEO of Custodians, is one of the most fly-under-the-radar, but also incredibly important, members of the South African hunting…
The Origins Foundation PodcastJustin Rodger || The Helix Program #4
Justin Rodger, operations coordinator and part of the family run operation of Safaris De Mocambique (and base for our historic cheetah project!), joins Robbie…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup with Ashlee Smith and new Origins team member Peter Kelly
Join Ashlee on today's Roundup with new Origins' team member Peter Kelly while Robbie is out of the country filming in Africa. Ashlee and Peter discuss his…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 645 - Michael Butler || Wildlife Conservation Champion of Tennessee
Michael Butler, co-executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. He and his co-director do a yeoman’s job when it comes to wildlife conservation…
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Russell De La Harpe || The Helix Program #3
Russell De La Harpe, owner of Backcountry Africa, joins Robbie for another Helix program episode to talk about the incredible conservation benefits of his…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 644 - BASC || Keeping The Tradition Of Wildfowling Alive
In one of our most accent-ridden podcasts ever, Robbie interviews three wildfowlers (Dave Upton, William Wykes, and Gerald Carlile) from all over the United…
The Origins Foundation PodcastAlvaro Mazon + Camino Real || The Helix Program #2
Alvaro Mazon, another Helix Program participant, shares the story of how his hunting profession (he’s based in Spain) proudly supports the people, wildlife and…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 643 - AG Gregoroff || The King Of Sustainable Leather
AG Gregroroff who owns Toehold, the flip flop company based on interesting sustainable leathers such as elephant, crocodile, ostrich and more is back on the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 642 - BASC Researchers || The Science Behind Wildfowling
Robbie and the team were recently in England to undertake a documentary around the heritage and story around wildfowling - the UK's version of duck hunting…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 171 | Weekly Roundup with Robbie and Ashlee
Robbie and Ashlee are back after Robbie has been across the pond for 16 days. They recap his trip to Vienna, Slovenia and the UK and discuss predator…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 641 - The Bateleurs || The Flying Conservationists
Steven McCurrah and Don Bailey are board members of an organization called “The Bateleurs”, referencing the African eagle species and its aerial view. The…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants
Mega charismatic fauna create a deep seated emotional response as it pertains their management - ie wolves, bears, and in Africa, elephants. Elephants are one…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 639 - Eleanor Harris || Understanding Biodiversity Credits For Conservation
If you are into conservation in this world you are thinking about how wildlife conservation is funded today and how it will be funded in the future. The two…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 638 - Oscar Goodman || Proving The #PROOF
Oscar Goodman, founder of wild vision technologies, a new AI-driven platform to help hunters identify where animals actually already and proprietary technology…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 637 - Ben Allen || Someone Has To Die
There is belief in the hunting industry space that we do not have a cogent argument to defend the "ethical killing" of animals. How can we defend that killing…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 636 - Patrick O’Reilly || Wildfowling And Social License In The United Kingdom
Patrick O’Reilly, a social scientist hired by the British Association of Shooting and Conservation was hired 2 years ago to connect about social license and…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 170 || Lead Ammo Protection, Court Wins, and Wildlife Funding Chaos Update
Robbie and Ashlee are back after both respectively traveling the last couple of weeks, with updates on new legislation passed by Congress to ensure lead…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 635 - Lucy Biggers || Lucy Biggers’ Journey to Realism
Lucy Biggers, a climate activist turned realist and in so doing is an example we want to show people of someone deeply committed to her beliefs and the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 634 - Gordon Putteril || The Old School Elephants Of Zimbabwe
After a scheduling mishap, Robbie is joined by Gordon Putteril, an Elephant guide from Zimbabwe that’s been around since the mid-70’s. From his time as a part…
The Origins Foundation PodcastPaul Anderson + El Dorado Outfitters || The Helix Program #1
Paul Anderson, owner-operator of El Dorado Outfitters, joins Robbie for the first of a series of podcasts tied to our operators and outfitters in the Helix…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 633 - Paul Hubbard || Frederick Courtney Selous Part 2
Most of everyone has heard of Theodore Roosevelt, some of you may have heard of Frederick Courtney Selous. But did you know that they were really good friends?…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 632 - Paul Hubbard || Frederick Courtney Selous Part 1
Most of everyone has heard of Theodore Roosevelt, some of you may have heard of Frederick Courtney Selous. But did you know that they were really good friends?…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 631 - David Reid-Daly || Musings On Hunting From Selous Scouts To Zen
Robbie fights through “the crud” (we promise, that’s the scientific term for it) to bring you this important interview with David Reid-Daly. Originally an…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 169 || NH RHTF, Hunter Education Bills in TN, A Predator Bill in AZ, LA Recreational Gator Season, and more!
Robbie and Ashlee jump into this week’s Roundup with a fast and furious run through the news around the country, including New Hampshire’s Right to Hunt and…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 630 - Hannah Mabbott || Challenging Stereotypes In Oregon
Hannah Mabbott, hunt operations manager for Hunt Oregon, joins Robbie to discuss her experiences as a six foot two volleyball player in the hunting world. She…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 629 - Art Lawson || Wind River Horse Roundup
Wild Horses across the range in the West are likely the most significant wildlife issue facing wildlife and habitat across the western range. Art Lawson…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 168 || The 3 stepchildren of anti-hunting: California, Colorado, and Oregon
While Ashlee is on Spring Break down in Florida, Robbie grabs Charles Whitwam from Howl for Wildlife to sub-in. Charles and Robbie naturally discuss the 4…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 628 - Carlo and Hugo Engelbrecht || Rhino Wars
Hugo and Carlo Engelbrecht are 6th generation farmers and game owners in South Africa. They currently reside in Kwazulu Natal and they came onto Robbie's radar…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 627 - Hunters 4 Hope || 116,672 Meals
Robbie first stumbled across Hunters for Hope on Facebook. Two individuals that were on a mission, to feed venison to the needy and hungry in Christchurch in…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 167 || Oregon’s IP28, Sandhill Cranes in WI, CA’s Catalina Deer, NY’s African Trophy Ban and more!
As Robbie prepares to jump on a flight to South Africa, he and Ashlee visit about the EXTREME anti-hunting and farming ballot initiative push in Oregon IP28, a…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 626 - Carel Verhoef || Fighting Elephants With Drones
Robbie is joined by Carel Verhoef, a photo tourism operator in the Serengeti area of Tanzania. After learning to love the world of protecting humans from…
The Origins Foundation PodcastField Leaders Ep. 3 - Representative Neil Riser || Louisiana State Representative
Ashlee is joined by Representative Neil Riser, a current House and former Senator of the Louisiana House of Representatives, where they discuss legislation he…
The Origins Foundation PodcastField Leaders Ep. 2 - Director Brian Nesvik || U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service
Ashlee is joined by United States Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik almost 6 months to the day that he assumed service, to discuss all the hot…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 625 - Tara Medina || Food System Enthusiast
Tara Medina, cofounder of Australian based wild venison company ‘Discovered Wild Foods’ sells “quarter beasts” of Samba deer sausages, tenderloins, steak cuts…
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Roundup 166 || We’re back with your weekly Roundup!
Ashlee and Robbie are back from a few weeks of travel and the flu and get ready to meet up at SCI in Nashville this week, but before doing so, delve into…
The Origins Foundation PodcastField Leaders Ep. 1 - Secretary Tyler Bosworth || Louisiana Department off Wildlife And Fisheries
Ashlee is joined by Secretary Tyler Bosworth of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Secretary Bosworth covers his rise to the top of one of the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 624 - Wildlife Partners || Farming Exotics: A Model For Good Conservation & Investment
Ashlee is joined by Katie Liebold with Wildlife Partners, an investment and exotic wildlife farming and breeding group out of TX to discuss taking a…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 623 - Leon Kachelhoffer || Unpacking The NG13 Elephant Issues
Leon Kachelhoffer, the current operator in the NG13 elephant hunting block in northern Botswana joins Robbie to talk about what it’s like to operate in this…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 622 - Anna V || Tips On Wing Shooting And Dog Training From A World Champion
Ashlee is joined by Anna Van Nostrend, also known as Anna V, a prolific wing shooter and adult-onset hunter who enjoys several accreditations by awards…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 621 - Stefan Rijnbeek || The Forestry Conundrum In Scotland
This podcast is one of those that came out of left field. A connection from a past podcast guest, and an invitation to podcast about an industry that if you…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 620 - Marilyn Vetter || Marilyn’s P.A.T.H.
Robbie is joined by Marilyn Vetter, CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, for a conversation about the incredible work of these organizations, Marilyn’s…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 619 - Carlos Lozano || What's Next for Bushnell?
Robbie is joined by Carlos Lozano, the marketing manager for Bushnell (a sponsor of our show!). Listen as Carlos explains who they are now, what they’re going…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 618 - Calem And Ky || Australian Survival Dynamic Duo
Ky Furlough and Calem O’Grady are a dynamic duo of survivalists and Michelin-star-grade chef and, above all, partners in crime and in life that love the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 617 - Sam Lawry || Sledgehammer On Outlaws
Sam Lawry, a self-professed “sandhill crane” (that is, someone who migrates from Montana to Arizona and back annually, rather than a traditional “snowbird”)…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 616 - Charles x James x Robbie || Kill vs. Harvest
Arguably the biggest fight (and let's be honest there are a lot of fights) within the hunting community is the use of euphemistic terms to potentially lessen…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 165 || Colorado Wolves, Wisconsin Sandhill Cranes, Botswana Elephants, and more!
Robbie and Ashlee kick off legislative sessions across the country with a few highlights from Idaho (4 technology law restrictions proposed), Wisconsin…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 615 - Jason Sumners || A Tough Decision On Missouri’s Deer
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has made headlines lately for its controversial decision to end its postseason Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) targeted…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 164 - NFWS's Wildlife Refuge Review, Colorado Wolves Showdown W/The Feds, And More!
On this week’s Roundup, Robbie and Ashlee hit the New Year running as they discuss the national order issued by the USFWS to review all wildlife refuges across…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 614 - Mike Kimmel || The Python Cowboy
Mike ‘Trapper Mike’ nee ‘Python Cowboy’ Kimmel joins Robbie on the podcast recorded on-location in sunny South Florida. Mike, who has made a name for himself…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 613 - Jo Barrett || The Best Pie You Will Ever Eat!
Whenever Robbie is in Australia, he likely eats his bodyweight in pies (yes, those fluffy pastry things). One pie maker that Robbie was eager to meet was the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 612 - Karla Pound || Alone In The Wild
In today’s society, we need all the voices we can get to champion hunting and the sustainable use of wildlife. There is no greater mechanism to do that than…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 611 - Doug Schoenrock || New Vision for AR Game and Fish – A Visit with Director Doug Schoenrock
Ashlee and Robbie sit down with newly appointed Director of Arkansas Game and Fish and former President and Chairman of the Board for Ducks Unlimited, Doug…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 610 - Pud Howard || From Desert To Paradise
There are legends in the Hunter conservationist world, and we are fortunate to be able to meet a few of them. Pud Howard is one of these individuals. Pud (a…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 609 - Jason Wisniewski || To Trap Or Not To Trap
One of the most misunderstood actvitiies in sustainable use is trapping - including how trapping has evolved over time to include best management practices to…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 163 || Roundup with Ashlee and special guest host David Willms
Robbie is across the pond, so Ashlee is joined by special guest host David Willms to discuss the news of the week, including an epic battle between the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 608 - Trent Leen || From Duck Hunting To Conservation
While Robbie was making his way through South Australia and Victoria, he connected with team members of Field and Game Australia throughout Victoria. Robbie is…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 607 - Graeme Wall || A Conservation Champion you have never heard of
Graeme Wall, the Conservation Director of the Rushworth Field and Game Branch of Field and Game Australia, is an enigma. We first learned about Graeme and his…
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 162 || Warning Not To Eat Maine Wild Deer/Turkey, Ostrich Cull in Canada, and an LA Menhaden Ruling
Ashlee and Robbie are back after a couple of weeks off traveling, and discuss the statewide warning from Maine not to eat wild turkey and deer due to PFAS, the…
The Origins Foundation PodcastEpisode 606 - Brandon Maddox || Past, Present, And Future Of Silencers
Returning guest, sponsor, and CEO of Silencer Central, Brandon Maddox, sits down with Robbie at Silencer Central HQ in Sioux Falls, SD, during their 20th…