Episodes

  • JMB Podcast 126 | The Mental Game Of Long-Term Wilderness Living

    JMB Podcast 126 | The Mental Game Of Long-Term Wilderness Living
    Jun 30 2024
    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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    39 mins
  • Wise Oak Wilderness | JMB Podcast 125

    Wise Oak Wilderness | JMB Podcast 125
    Jun 21 2024
    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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    31 mins
  • Advanced Solo Wilderness Canoe Course | JMB Podcast 124

    Advanced Solo Wilderness Canoe Course | JMB Podcast 124
    Jun 17 2024
    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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    20 mins
  • Medical Evac, Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester Wrap-Up | JMB Podcast 123

    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

    Mid-Course, Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester | JMB Podcast 122
    May 23 2024
    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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    27 mins
  • The Maine Guide Medic WFR Course | JMB Podcast 121

    The Maine Guide Medic WFR Course | JMB Podcast 121
    May 12 2024
    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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    24 mins
  • Opening Day 2024 | JMB Podcast 120

    Opening Day 2024 | JMB Podcast 120
    May 5 2024
    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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    25 mins
  • End Of The 2023 Field School Season | JMB Podcast 119

    End Of The 2023 Field School Season | JMB Podcast 119
    Nov 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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