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The Paul Kirtley Podcast

Paul Kirtley
The Paul Kirtley Podcast
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    Paul Kirtley Podcast 63: Joe Flowers on Knife Design, Natural History and Amazon Expeditions

    2026/06/25 | 1h 59 mins.
    On this episode I'm joined by Joe Flowers, a knife designer, outdoor guide, zoologist and entomologist. We discuss knife design, natural history, Amazon expeditions, traditional tools, and the role of curiosity and continual learning in developing wilderness skills.
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    Paul Kirtley Podcast 62: Jon McArthur – Northern Forest Bushcraft, Skill Development & Knowledge Transmission

    2026/04/16 | 1h 46 mins.
    I'm joined by Jon McArthur, a Canadian bushcraft instructor with a background in search & rescue. We discuss northern forest skills, influences from Mors Kochanski and Tom Roycraft, First Nations heritage, and how bushcraft knowledge is developed and transmitted.
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    Paul Kirtley Podcast 61: James Steyn, FGASA Scout on Walking Safaris & Tracking at the Highest Level

    2025/08/28 | 2h 11 mins.
    I speak with James Steyn, one of only a handful of guides to hold the elite FGASA Scout qualification. We discuss the art of walking safaris, the rigour of CyberTracker, the evolution of guiding standards, and the skills needed in dangerous game country.
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    Paul Kirtley Podcast 60: Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan on Paths Into Bushcraft, Collaboration, and Carving Out a Career

    2025/07/16 | 2h 9 mins.
    Bushcraft instructors Jamie Dakota and Adam Logan join me to discuss career paths in outdoor education, building a sustainable bushcraft practice, and the value of collaboration in the modern bushcraft community.
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    Paul Kirtley Podcast 59: Stephan Kesting on Life and Death in the Subarctic

    2025/04/15 | 1h 33 mins.
    Stephan Kesting, author of Perseverence: Life and Death in the Subarctic, joins me to discuss his gruelling 1,000 mile solo canoe expedition in remote northern Canada, including reflections on the risks, rewards, and personal insights gained along the way.
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About The Paul Kirtley Podcast
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.
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