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 Aug 22, 2022
Myth Monday: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Poisonous plants are feared by most people who enjoy the outdoors. Learning to identify them is the most important thing to do in order to keep yourself safe from them. Which ones do you need to learn for where you live? It may not be the ones you think.
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Traditional Archery: Featuring Myles Essick of Black Widow Bows
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Black Widow Bows is one of the premier traditional bow companies in the U.S. Myles from Black Widow Bows sits down with us to discuss traditional archery and the bows they produce. We compare compound, recurve, and long bows as well as share hunting stories and ideas to make practicing more productive.
Black Widow Bows
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Myles Suggested Survival Broadheads
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Monday Aug 15, 2022
Myth Monday: Camels Don’t Store Water in their Humps?
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Do camels really store water in their humps? Do camels sweat? Why do camels have humps? We answer these questions and many more in this fact packed episode!
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
How to Protect Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitoes
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Enjoying the outdoors always comes with risks. During warm weather there are creatures lurking that want to suck your blood and possibly make you very ill. It is so important to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes, yet most people don't do it the correct way. Learn our strategy for protecting ourselves from nasty disease carrying parasites. So you too can enjoy the outdoors all year!
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Monday Aug 08, 2022
Myth Monday: Am I Not Turtley Enough for the Turtle Club?
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Turtles, tortoises, and Terrapins. Are they the same? Are they different?
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Survival Simplified
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Our best selling classroom style programs are undoubtedly anything to do with survival. In an age of YouTube and Cable TV we have access to survival "experts" around every corner, but survival, at its core, is simple. In this episode we break down the core truths of survival and end with the greatest survival "hack" of all time.
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Monday Aug 01, 2022
Myth Monday: Slimy Snakes
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Most people have a fear of snakes and with those inherent fears come misconceptions. One of those misconceptions we hear time and time again is that snakes are slimy. With hundreds of hours combined snake handling experience hear our take on how a snake really feels and acts in your hands.
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Let’s Get Abrasive Against Invasive!
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Invasive plants and animals have become so normal that many folks don't even know what is invasive and what isn't. It's time we joined together as lovers of the outdoors and started moving towards planting native and eradicating detrimental invasive species. Join us!
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!