The Meant 2B Outdoors Podcast
God, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and Survival: Connecting people to God the Creator, nature, and others is our passion. We have studied biology, outdoor recreation, and leadership in order to best prepare to be your nature resource! With over two decades of combined experience in the outdoor industry and hands on experience with over 50 wildlife species it is our honor to share our passion and experiences with you!
Episodes
Monday Nov 14, 2022
80% of Heat Lost Through Your Head
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
We believed this myth for so long! It seems plausible, so it is an easy one to believe. However, the truth is useful information that you can use to keep warm when enjoying the outdoors in cold conditions.
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Firearms Deer Season and How it Impacts Everyone
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
It isn't a nationally recognized holiday, but it should be! Firearms deer season is a right of passage to nearly 10 million hunters in the United States, but it impacts everyone! In this episode we talk about the safety, economics, and food produced by deer hunters.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Hamburger Bun on a Sidewalk?
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Join as we discuss the differences between dirt and soil. Dirt and soil are two terms we've used interchangeably in the past, but we have since learned they are not the same!
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Teaching Kids to Make a Fire is SO IMPORTANT
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
We all use fire everyday, but it is so integrated into our lives we forget and take it for granted. Fire can purify our water, cook our food, and warm our shelter, yet so many folks haven't been taught the fire triangle and types of fuel. Knowing these things is best taught to our youth and passed on through generations. Hear how we are trying to make that happen!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
They Taught You What About Turkeys!?
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
We are all guilty of it, we've taught something to someone only to find out what we taught was wrong. Brian was once taught that turkeys can't fly! Over the course of our careers we have heard from several people who believed that myth. In this episode we share the specifics about turkey flight and share some very humbling turkey hunting stories.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
The Truth About the Whitetail Rut
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
We aren't much for "Ol Wives Tales" and "Folklore", science provides the real understanding! There are so many theories and beliefs surrounding the timing, intensity, and causes for the rut, but what does science say? In this episode we discuss the biological and ecological factors that result in the whitetail hunters favorite time of year.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
It Sounded Like 50 Coyotes!
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Rural or Urban, it doesn't really matter these days. Anyone who has spent any time in the outdoors at night, or just slept with the windows open has heard the eerie sound of a coyote howl. It will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck! Sometimes it sounds like there must be 50 of them, but was there?
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
It is incredible to see such a large group of people and partners get together to celebrate and teach all things outdoors. We were honored to teach at this school and glad to share our experience with you. We hope you enjoy hearing about our adventures and getting vulnerable as we share about the passing of someone very close to the M2B family.
Ben and Brian
Ben and Brian grew up in the Ozarks of Southern Missouri. Living in the natural beauty of the Ozarks instilled a passion for Creation in each of them at a very young age. As avid outdoorsmen they fostered a friendship working in the restaurant industry while finishing their undergrad studies. Over a decade ago they began talking about owning an Outdoor Education business. Twelve years, 6 college degrees, 2 corporate leadership jobs later, Ben and Brian took the leap and started Meant 2B Outdoors. Subscribe, and join us on our many adventures!