Wildernet Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shane Mattox
Wildernet Podcast is a show devoted to rediscovering nature in a digital age. Each episode we discuss what can be done to get more involved with the outdoors.
On this episode of Wildernet, the guys talk about marathon running and the one that Shane recently ran.
Eric and Shane are back at it! On this episode, we're talking about Eric's new bundle of joy and the five items that each of us would bring on a desert island.
Eric and Shane are back...again! Today we're talking about Shane's trip to Indiana and Nashville where he got to view the total solar eclipse.
On our 40th episode, Eric and Shane talk about the fun they had tailgating at Miller Park.
Today, Eric and Shane talk about Deer Fest, the Wisconsin State Fair and each of our respective bucket lists for outdoor activities.
Today we're talking about hanging out with family, going to local fairs with live music, one of us getting a wicked bee sting and many ideas for lawn games to play, including Kubb.
On this week's Wildernet, we talk about our time at the county fair and doing some river cleanup.
On this week's episode, we talk about our time at beer gardens local to Southeastern Wisconsin.
On our long-awaited return episode of Wildernet, Eric and Shane talk about some new camping equipment and their experience with a local paddle boarding business.
Eric and Shane talk about the "year" in review, discussing the various activities from the last 33 episodes, including: camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, biking, festivals, hiking, geocaching, mountaineering, kayaking, canoeing, traveling and many more!
We welcome special guest Cady Pugh to talk horseback riding and why one mother is getting outside, despite her own ambitions.
REI is closing its doors for Black Friday and Eric & Shane tell you why you need to circle around a campfire.
Today we talk about some of the amazing photography from the National Geographic Photo Contest. Our activity this week is about travelling; specifically how to go about it inexpensively.
Eric and Shane talk about just how quickly the population of female hunters is growing. In addition, we tell our personal stories of haunted festivities like Milwaukee's Haunted Bar and The Dark Side Haunted Adventure.
Shane and Eric talk about a crazy, runaway water tank. In addition, we go over the ins and outs, popular locations and our own experience with Mountaineering.
On today's episode, Eric and Shane discuss climbing areas throughout Colorado that have places nearby to grab a beer. We also talk about our experience with fairs.
Eric and Shane talk about a whole lot of things you can do this summer for free. They also discuss their personal run-ins with ticks.
On this week's episode, Eric's back, talking about long exposure outdoor photography and what scares us the most in the outdoors.
On this Eric-less episode of Wildernet, Shane does his first solo show ever, talks about a place you can watch outdoor movies this summer and the fun that was had with kayaking.
On this episode of Wildernet, Eric and Shane talk about the various outdoor activities they've been up to lately, outdoor dining locations in the Chicago area and Shane's experience with beach volleyball.
On today's episode, Eric and Shane talk about their experience with trap shooting, the other types of clay pigeon shooting and some tips that we could have used before going out. We also talk about a different and somewhat out-there form of rock climbing.
This episode's activity of the week is cross-country skiing. We also talk about one man's experience with it and the occasional need for solitude.
Today, Eric & Shane's activity of the week is snowshoeing. In addition, we talk about the most rugged speaker on the market.
On this episode, we talk about winter camping and their essential hacks. We also talk about a man that goes camping year-round.
After another lengthy absence, we're back at it, discussing the importance of keeping calm in the outdoors. For our Word in the Woods segment, we talk about how Volvo is developing a wireless technology to communicate between vehicles and bike helmets and ways to prevent excusing yourself from running in cold weather.
On this week's episode, we talk disc golf with our friend Bill and the Wisconsin deer bow and crossbow season kicking off.
This week, we discuss traveling and the many ways to do it, as well as Solar FREAKIN' Roadways!
Today we talk rock climbing at Adventure Rock, Devil's Lake and Smith Rock, as well as a guide from REI. We also discuss DIY camping ideas and a great morel mushroom video guide from a listener.
Today we talk morel mushroom hunting, how the visually impaired are making a point of getting outside and the Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo.
Special guest Harry Mattox of the Safari Club International Wisconsin Chapter joins us to discuss hunting and its important role in wildlife conservation. We also talk about the big changes coming to Wisconsin hunting and touch a bit more on sheds.
On this episode, we talk shed hunting, the 30X30 Challenge and briefly discuss our trip to Nicaragua.
After a long time off, we talk ice fishing, what you need, how to stay warm, the different types and fishing stories. We also see what's to look forward to in the forecast.
We discuss our trip to The Elegant Farmer to pick apples and other activities to do there. Parks are open, deer are moving and fish are biting, so get outside!
This week, we discuss the various ways to grill outside and the food to do it with. We also talk about how getting outside may get you living longer and how the government shutdown is limiting our ability to get outside!
This episode, we talk geocaching, the Fall Color Report and a great place to read about fall events & activities.
On this episode, we talk bowhunting with our very special guest Carrie Zylka, of the Wild World of CarrieZ Hunting and Fishing Podcast.
We discuss our canoe trip to the Boundary Waters, some of the fun things we saw along the way, camping in general and some listener feedback.
This week we talk festivals, getting lost in the woods, solar-powered batteries and lots of listener feedback.
Today we talk about the benefits of being outdoors on your eyes, lobbying to keep hunting alive, advantages of running and how to go about getting out. We also get to hear from the School of Wilderness Medicine and Survival.
We talk National Get Outdoors Month, a turtle tragedy, the Outdoor Report and fishing. We also get a guest call-in and some critiquing.
On episode 2, we talk about National Get Outdoors Day, hip hop artists that support nature conservation and apps that save lives outside.
On our first episode, Shane & Eric discuss banning social media and canoeing in the Boundary Waters.