Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast

Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast

Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Media Hub. Registered Master Maine Guide, Est. 1999.

Episodes

JMB Podcast 137 | Digital Archives, Spring Semester Wrap-Up

June 5, 2026 • 34 mins
Time flies during the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester, and here we are at the end of semester number 68. Oz and I gathered around the old microphone to discuss the JMBS Digital Archives Project, the challenges of the spring semester (this semester in particular), how we’re running 3 semester courses this year, and a few other […]
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JMB Podcast 136 | The Reboot Episode

April 25, 2026 • 4 mins
It’s been a while. This short episode is an announcement that we’re rebooting our podcast. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Boots. As this is our reboot episode. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 136 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: BushcraftSchool.com Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as […]
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JMB Podcast 135 | 2025 Fly Fishing Part 1

February 3, 2025 • 23 mins
Paul Sveum and I got together in our new digital studio (actually a piece of software) to talk about fly fishing opportunities for the upcoming 2025 season. We had a long list of topics to discuss and only got to a few of them. Hence the part 1 in the title. We’ll be recording another […]
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JMB Podcast 134 | Maine Guide Medic Course Follow-Up

December 23, 2024 • 30 mins
Recorded on December 23, 2024. Rick, Oz and I got together via the internet to discuss the Maine Guide Medic wilderness first responder course that took place in November, 2024. We go over what worked well, what will be improved for next year, and some interesting things we learned. For me, the Stop The Bleed […]
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JMB Podcast 133 | Women’s Bushcraft & Canoe 3-Week Immersion

November 18, 2024 • 28 mins
Recorded on November 14. Sam Summers and discuss the Women’s Bushcraft & Canoe 3-Week Immersion, coming in 2025. We also discuss her experience on the 2024 Expedition Instructor program. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Sam paddling with her dog. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 133 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: Women’s Bushcraft & Canoe […]
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JMB Podcast 132 | Solo Expedition Canoe Course Wrap-Up

September 23, 2024 • 23 mins
Recorded on Saturday, September 21. Oz and Rick are back from the solo expedition canoe course. We discuss how it went, what worked, what didn’t, what the plan is for next time. If you’re interested, the solo canoe expedition course is on the calendar for next summer. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Lake reflecting the sky. Show Notes: […]
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JMB Podcast 131 | September 2024 Update

September 14, 2024 • 25 mins
Recorded on Saturday, September 14. Oz and Rick are in camp preparing to run the solo expedition canoe course and we decided to record our morning coffee discussion. Current events, all about the solo expedition canoe course, Rick’s survival courses in New Hampshire, Oz’s trip to Michigan’s UP, and a bit about the reworking of […]
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JMB Podcast 130 | Adaptation

September 1, 2024 • 24 mins
Recorded on Sunday, September 1st, we welcome Christopher Russell back to the podcast after a lenghty hiatus. We discuss the idea of adaptation and how we’re adapting to the changes in the weather, as well as discuss current events around the field school. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Christopher floating over a deep pool on the Bonaventure River […]
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JMB Podcast 129 | 2024 Summer Bushcraft Semester Week 8.5

August 6, 2024 • 28 mins
Recorded on Tuesday, August 6th in the Guide Shack, Oz and I were joined by a bunch of the current students to talk about our recent Allagash trip, the testing process that is currently underway, the Journeyman certification and what’s left to accomplish on the current course. We’re 8.5 weeks in with 1.5 weeks to […]
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JMB Podcast 128 | Why Learn Bushcraft? What’s The Point?

July 12, 2024 • 32 mins
On episode 128 of the JMB Podcast, Jesse and Tim discuss some big-picture ideas about why you might be interested in learning bushcraft, and what you do with it when you learn it. Ultimately it’s about being resilient and connecting with the land and our ancestors. It is a lifestyle that resonates with a deep […]
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JMB Podcast 127 | Self-Care And Planning For 2025

July 6, 2024 • 24 mins
On episode 127 of the JMB Podcast, Tim, Oz and Jesse discuss self-care and the implications of an injury while on an expedition. They also discuss planning programs for 2025. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: One of my favorite spots in the North Maine Woods. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 127 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this […]
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JMB Podcast 126 | The Mental Game Of Long-Term Wilderness Living

June 30, 2024 • 39 mins
On episode 126 of the JMB Podcast, Oz and Tim discuss the mental game of long-term wilderness living skills. To be successful on long-term programs, self-discipline is a prerequisite. Putting the daily work first buys you a moment here and there where you can appreciate where you are and what you’re doing. But the romantic […]
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Wise Oak Wilderness | JMB Podcast 125

June 21, 2024 • 30 mins
For episode 125 of the JMB Podcast I was joined by Jesse Grindler. Jesse is a JMBS alum, owner of Wise Oak Wilderness in Montreal, and recently joined us on our Bonaventure River canoe expedition. We discuss the Bonaventure trip, then we learn about the business Jesse recently started called Wise Oak Wilderness, offering a […]
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Advanced Solo Wilderness Canoe Course | JMB Podcast 124

June 17, 2024 • 20 mins
Episode 124 of the JMB Podcast is about training people for solo wilderness canoe expeditions. We discuss the skills needed to do it safely, and talk about a September 2024 course designed to give people the skills and confidence to pull it off. Read more about the course discussed on the Solo Expedition Canoe Course […]
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Medical Evac, Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester Wrap-Up | JMB Podcast 123

May 30, 2024
Back from the river at the end of the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester, we discuss challenges from the trip and the thought process behind a medical evacuation and getting a student from a remote trip to the hospital. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Tim in the canoe putting in the miles. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 123 Kid-Friendly? […]
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Mid-Course, Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester | JMB Podcast 122

May 23, 2024 • 27 mins
We’re halfway through the 2024 Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester course. In this podcast we riff about the course, certifications, getting enough to eat, etc. #FullTangLifestyle Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 122 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: The Scroll – Rick Swain’s website with information on his medical and outdoor programs. Maine […]
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The Maine Guide Medic WFR Course | JMB Podcast 121

May 12, 2024 • 23 mins
For episode 121 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast I was joined again by Rick Swain and Oz and we discussed current events on the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester which we are currently teaching. We discuss the challenges as an instructor in building a student’s confidence as well as their hard skills. After a few […]
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Opening Day 2024 | JMB Podcast 120

May 5, 2024 • 25 mins
Recorded on May 5th, 2024. Opening day of 2024, the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester starts today. I’m joined by Rick Swain and Oz to discuss current events, the upcoming course, and how we spent our summer (winter) vacation. We discuss a few changes to the 2024 Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester, the idea behind the soon […]
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End Of The 2023 Field School Season | JMB Podcast 119

November 20, 2023
Recorded on November 20, 2023. We just wrapped up the field school season, and in this episode I look back and reflect on the experiments we ran during 2023. I discuss the Expedition Instructor (XI) as a continuous 6-month, residential program, moving the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester back to May and the high waters of […]
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Professional Training Vs. Personal Enrichment | JMB Podcast 118

June 26, 2023 • 13 mins
Recorded on June 26th, 2023, this is a stab at a new format for the JMB Podcast; doing it solo. The topic for the day is differentiating between professional training and personal enrichment. We embrace both styles of program, but they are definitely not the same thing. The student has to decide what they want […]
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