27 Best Bushcraft Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Paul Kirtley Podcast concentrates on bushcraft, survival skills and wilderness adventures. Paul Kirtley is a renowned bushcraft instructor, canoe leader and outdoor guide. He owns and runs Frontier Bushcraft. In addition to sharing his own experience on these podcasts, Paul regularly hosts other outdoor experts as guests, so you get a wide range of in-depth know-how that will enhance your outdoor life. more

The Nature Reliance Podcast explores real stories of wilderness survival, human decision-making under stress, awareness, and the lessons nature quietly teaches us all. Hosted by Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School, this podcast blends immersive storytelling, historical accounts, wilderness experience, modern psychology, and reflective analysis into a grounded exploration of what happens when people are tested by nature, uncertainty, fear, and consequence. This is not fake survival nonsense. These are thoughtful, psychologically realistic stories about awareness, humility, resilience, and the ways stress exposes human gaps. From historical wilderness disasters to modern survival incidents, tracking stories, close calls, and lessons learned in the field, each episode examines not just what happened, but why. Because awareness is trainable. Nature rewards humility. And the best classroom has no walls. Get our free online survival course!: https://bit.ly/FreeMSTG Join the NRS Online Membership here: https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE more

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Are you looking at our society racked with disconnection, poor mental and physical health, social injustice, and the wanton destruction of the natural world and asking yourself, 'What can I do?' Join experimental anthropologist Peter Michael Bauer as he converses with experts from many converging fields that help us craft cultures of resilience. Weaving together a range of topics from ecology to wilderness survival skills to permaculture, each episode deepens and expands your understanding of how to rewild yourself and your community. more

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IN THE BUSH is where wilderness survival, hunting and ancestral knowledge meet something deeper. Hosts Cole and Joel go beyond the how-to of bushcraft and nature connection, diving into the psychological, spiritual, philosophical, and energetic threads that run through it all. Each episode is a real conversation — unhurried, curious, and willing to get deep — with guests ranging from accomplished experts in their fields to some of the most interesting people you've never heard of. Host: Cole Wilks Cohost: Joel van der Loon more

Discùssing all things related to Bushcraft, camping, survival, hunting, and more. Wilderness survival instructor, and Anishinaabe storyteller Caleb Musgrave and his guests will share open, and oftentimes candid experiences from the wilderness. From mountain lion encounters, to shenanigans in the woods. The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast is both informative, and entertaining. more

ESEE Knives / Randall's Adventure & Training Our story, our friends, our adventures, & lessons shared with others. Want to know more about what we do? Check out: www.eseeknives.com, www.randallsadventure.com, www.ratsar.org more

Author of Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness, Zach Hanson hosts an authentically gritty podcast about the lost art of trapping and the woodsmanship that goes into it. Zach's connection to the wilderness and other trappers, along with his unique ability to tell a story make this a podcast worthy of your time and one that will rip your mind away from reality and drop it somewhere in the deep wilderness. more

Keep Your Ass Alive with Cody Lundin is a raw, real survival podcast from the barefoot badass himself. From wilderness skills to disaster prep, Cody shares unfiltered tips, stories, and tools to help you outsmart chaos and stay alive, no BS, just straight talk. Barefoot optional.Want more Cody? Visit https://www.codylundin.com/ more

Primitive Camping & Bushcraft is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris Speir, outdoorsman, author, and founder of the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft community. Each episode explores practical camping skills, bushcraft, gear that actually works, lessons learned from the field, stories from the campfire, and conversations inspired by thousands of outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're building your first fire or refining decades of experience, this podcast is about learning, sharing knowledge, and enjoying life outdoors. more

Two friends, Liam & Tom (Primal Nomad & Backgarden Bushcraft) talk all things bushcraft, overlanding, hunting, carving and gear. Bringing in different guests from all sorts of backgrounds, changing the dynamic and topics for a great chat show style podcast. Subscribe on YouTube at - https://youtube.com/@thewodesmanpodcast more

Never-not intrigued by the outdoors? The Wild Dispatch pinpoints the wildest stories & guests on earth: World-record expeditions, ancient hunting, animal conservation, fishing, foraging, tracking... even bird communication. Each Monday, Robin your typical British-Born American adventurer with a love for Africa helps listeners learn something new about nature. more

Live shows Wed Nights 9:00pm Atlantic Time. We chat about everything bushcraft and welcome/encourage interaction with our listeners! Visit us at https://atlanticbushcraft.ca more

Talking about the great outdoors, bushcraft, camping, mental and physical health and how its all linked together. more

Two experienced wilderness skills practitioners and instructors pick fights and talk shop on topics from long term wilderness living skills and ancient technologies to modern survival skills. Occasional guests will spice things up. With Brad Salon of Roots School in Vermont and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills in St Croix. more

Join the bros, Don and Nate, in their journey to learn all things bushcraft, camping, survival, and homesteading. Enjoy funny stories, interviews from experts, product reviews, and tips from the bros. Hopefully we all learn something. more

Steve Stilwell is a former police officer, military veteran, sports writer and freelance journalist who actively enjoys hunting, hiking, fishing and bushcrafting in various outdoor settings. He firmly believes that survival skills are essential for anyone and everyone who ventures into the wilderness. His motto is; the more you know, the further you can go! more

This is the Bowyer's Podcast, part of the Okayest Podcast Network with your host Matthew Morris, amateur bowyer, fairly average traditional bowhunter, and lifelong student of the outdoors. Kick back and enjoy discussions with primitive skills experts, artisans, and outdoorsmen as we explore the revival of old ways in our ever-moderning world. more

British Commando and Naked and Afraid alum Steven Kelly sits down with survivalists to unpack what TV can't show—split-second decisions, fieldcraft that actually works, and the mindset that keeps you in the fight when calories, comfort, and certainty vanish. Each episode breaks down the first hour on site, water fire shelter trade-offs, partner dynamics, and recovery back home, finishing with three practical takeaways you can use this weekend. No gossip, no spoilers—just honest debriefs from people who've been cold, hungry, and still got it done. 'Naked and Afraid' is a trademark of its owner; more

Welcome to 'Stories By The Campfire,' where I take you on a journey through the wild and untamed world of Bushcraft and survival. My mission is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in nature. In this podcast, I share my experiences, insights, and practical tips gathered from over a decade of living and exploring in the wilderness.Each episode is designed to inspire and educate, covering topics from basic survival techniques to advanced Bushcraft skills and ancient practices. Join me around the campfire as we explore the wisdom of the wild and the ancients. more

'Fireside Chats brought to you by Backyard Bushcraft. Real talk, real skills, and no-hype survival for everyday life.Hosted by Justin, a full-time working dad balancing family, career, and a passion for the outdoors, this podcast cuts through the fakery of online survival and gets down to what really matters — bushcraft skills, practical gear, and real-world preparedness.Whether you're practicing in your backyard, planning your bug-out bag, or just tired of algorithm-driven 'posers,' this is where the conversation stays raw, relatable, and real.' more

My upbringing deep in the Appalachian woods gave me intimacy and love for the backcountry. The Practical Woodsman is a way for me to share that love with you, as well as my observations, thinking, and approach to what folks today are calling 'bushcraft' and 'survival'. While I enjoy viewing other channels related to this sort of thing, much of it is impractical for any real scenario in the wilderness, and therefore pointless. The Practical Woodsman's focus is on what is practical, as well as pointing out certain things being demonstrated by 'bushcrafters' today that are not practical at all. Join our online community at thepracticalwoodsman.locals.com, or download the Locals.com app from the App Store and search for The Practical Woodsman. more

The podcast for outdoor professionals where we deconstruct the skills, attitudes and knowledge you need to help you earn a living in the great outdoors. Join us as we interview Forest School Leaders, discuss bushcraft philosophy, dive into nature as therapy, and dissect business structures. Hosted by Bracken Van Ryssen of Bracken Outdoors.com more

Welcome to Outdoor Outlaws, your digital campfire live from the Central Cariboo, BC. Hosted by Tim, this is the podcast for backcountry rebels looking to break away from the modern grind and reclaim their self-reliance. From traditional bushcraft and canoe tripping to minimalist backpacking and family car camping, we focus on the art of being comfortable in the wild. No gatekeeping, no expensive gear required—just honest skill guides, safety, land stewardship, and guest interviews. Knowledge weighs nothing. Pull up a log and join the circle. more

Survival, Bushcraft, folk Arts. From Primitive to Post Apocalyptic... we'll cover a multitude of skills. Join us. more

Campfire is the perfect way of ending a day. Join my guests and me around the fire for meaningful conversations about Survival, Bushcraft, Rewilding and everything that concernes Human and Nature. more