Shows
A Courage ExperimentCynthia Kelley ARNP - Yakima, WashingtonCynthia Kelley is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a background in Emergency Medicine and a valued colleague currently specializing in Urgent Care in Yakima Valley, Washington. In this episode we discuss a plethora of topics while seeing patients in clinic. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2025-10-021h 06
A Courage ExperimentTim Coakley - Filmmaker - HawaiiTim is one of my good friends and is currently polishing an excellent Docuseries on the lives of two men that have documented the volcanic eruptions on the Big Island of Hawaii for the past 30+ years. Bruce Omori and Mick Kalber use photography and videography respectively, to capture one of the most intense and arguably the most amazing spectacle on the planet, the creation of earth and life itself.
2025-10-011h 15
A Courage ExperimentAnne Cushing - Everson, WashingtonAnne Cushing is a former amateur MMA Fighter, Mother, Plumber, Vole and Histology expert among other things. She is the self proclaimed Queen of her trailer park, completely wide open (no filter) and a connoisseur of the F word. Please do not listen if you are sensitive to curse words.
2025-09-211h 03
A Courage ExperimentSam Giffin - Filmmaker - Bellingham, WashingtonSam Giffin is a really interesting guy from Bellingham that makes films and is engaged on an exciting project called: Tiny House Revival on You Tube that airs in November. I enjoy chatting with Sam and appreciate his take on life and current affairs. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2025-09-211h 36
A Courage ExperimentBruce Richards - The Old Man On The Mountain Bruce is a passionate outdoorsman and lifelong advocate for wildlife. He spent 42 years as a Washington State Fish & Wildlife Officer (Game Warden) and has some pretty crazy stories. He says they call him "Grumpa", but he's a real softy at heart. I hope you enjoy this one.
2025-08-282h 29
A Courage ExperimentDouglas Boze - Bear Hunting in Washington Douglas Boze is an author and avid hunter in the state of Washington. His book, The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting, is an excellent resource for the novice and a great review for experienced black bear hunters. I'm learning a ton in his book and thoroughly enjoyed his time with us. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2025-08-221h 25
A Courage ExperimentThe MA's Part 2 - Bellingham, WashingtonAnother insightful podcast with the youthful MA's and their views on a wide variety of topics. It's always nice to hear what the kids are thinking these days.
2025-08-181h 41
A Courage ExperimentTodd & Judy Vandivert - Hunting, Poaching & Adventures in Washington This awesome couple from Washington State sits down with me for a great conversation about hunting, poaching and just life in general. Todd is an accomplished author and his beautiful wife Judy is a former middle school math teacher and avid hunter. My audio in this one was off but the important audio (Todd and Judy) was excellent. Thank you both for a great time!
2025-08-041h 26
A Courage ExperimentJason Ludwig - Riverside ArcheryI just loved this conversation with Jason Ludwig from Riverside Archery in Mount Vernon, Washington. What a cool and interesting guy. We had an even better conversation after the podcast about life and just being better people. If you want to learn about archery or already shoot and need help, look them up. I hope you enjoy this one. Thank you Jason!
2025-08-032h 36
A Courage ExperimentJason Chan - Solocast 1This is a short message about lessons I've learned recently. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2025-07-2942 min
A Courage ExperimentJason Chan Solocast - Killing JasonThis is short message about lessons I've learned recently. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2025-07-2942 min
A Courage ExperimentMitch and Jami Truax - Hunting in WashingtonThis is a really cool conversation with 88 years of hunting experience between Mitch and Jami Truax of Kittitas Valley Outfitters in Ellensburg Washington. Topics were all over the board in this one, but you can't not learn something from this much time in the backcountry. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2025-07-242h 08
A Courage ExperimentThe MA's Podcast - Supertrack Urgent Care BellinghamThis was supposed to be a funny sit down with the MA's at Supertrack Urgent Care in Bellingham Washington. Somehow we ended up chatting about some pretty deep topics and still managed to have some laughs.
2025-07-141h 52
A Courage ExperimentDr. Jen Simons - Kittitas Valley Urgent CareMy first conversation in over a year, is a fun chat with one of my cool and witty colleagues at Kittitas Valley Urgent Care in Ellensburg Washington. Topics range from advice for new nurses to STD management and everything in between.
2025-07-082h 28
A Courage ExperimentJason & Friends in California Jason leaves Hawaii and stops in Irvine to visit some old friends (EJ Samuel and Tom Schmuck) before embarking on new adventures. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2024-07-172h 18
A Courage ExperimentComeback Summer - HawaiiIn this long awaited podcast, Shiloh Caparida and Jayden Pico of Molokai discuss love, heartbreak, relationships and how to move forward in our own ways. We all process lost love differently. In this episode, we expound nakedly on how we tackle these issues as men. As I write this, I listen to The Elevators, "Gimme Love". May I suggest this as the theme for this podcast.
2024-06-242h 06
A Courage ExperimentDesmund Manaba - Molokai Axis DeerAfter a long hiatus, A Courage Experiment is back with Desmund Manaba of Molokai Wildlife Management Inc. Desmund is an axis deer culling expert, accomplished international hunter and sustainable meat advocate for Hawaii. But, most impressive to me is his love and passion for his faith and guarding the last stand in Hawaii, the island of Molokai.
2024-05-031h 55
A Courage ExperimentBeverly - Foot Zonologist PractitionerDo you know what Foot Zoning is? Beverly is one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Apart from being a healer, she is an amazing spirit. Listen to why- in this conversation loaded with simple wisdom.
2024-02-191h 12
A Courage ExperimentNate & Barbie Duckett - Family Values I love this conversation with power couple Nate & Barbie Duckett of Farmington, New Mexico. This is Nate's second appearance on the podcast and first with his awesome wife Barbie, a seasoned Labor & Delivery Nurse with San Juan Regional Medical Center. We candidly discuss marriage, family and how we all can live better lives together as a community. I want to warmly thank them for opening up personally about their lives in an effort to help others.
2024-01-051h 35
A Courage ExperimentShiloh Caparida - Christmas on MolokaiWe begin season 2 with another great conversation with Shiloh Caparida of the Gospel Shoes Podcast, now on Spotify. In this episode, we discuss love, faith, relationships and living better lives. You can also find this conversation on Gospel Shoes - Episode II. Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2023-12-292h 03
A Courage ExperimentKyle Tator - Jicarilla Game and FishThe famed Jicarilla in Northern New Mexico is world renowned for its giant mule deer bucks and robust elk population. Wildlife biologist, Kyle Tator of the Jicarilla Apache Nation sits down with us for some insight on their success.
2023-12-141h 23
A Courage ExperimentNicholas Riso - Wolf Biologist, New Mexico Game & Fish Department After months of planning, we finally get a chance to talk wolves with Nic Riso. He works exclusively with the rare Mexican Wolf and offers up some real gems about this gray wolf sub-species.
2023-11-142h 28
A Courage ExperimentNew Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Recap - Solo Episode My first solo mule deer hunt is in the books. What happened? Thank you for listening to A Courage Experiment.
2023-11-1145 min
A Courage ExperimentJason Chan - Solo Episode 2I'm finally heading out to my first mule deer hunt and learning valuable lessons in the process. I hope you enjoy A Courage Experiment and thank you for listening.
2023-10-3022 min
A Courage ExperimentJason Chan - Solo Episode 1Getting ready for my mule deer hunt, I'm feeling the weight of the challenge. Are you feeling the weight of a challenge? Keep going. Work harder. Face the challenge. I am with you in spirit.
2023-10-2414 min
A Courage ExperimentDr. Nicole Tatman - Big Game Manager, New Mexico Game & Fish DepartmentDr. Tatman is another great example of the talented folks at New Mexico Game & Fish. She studied Elk for her Ph.D and manages the famed plethora of big game species in the state of New Mexico.
2023-10-111h 52
A Courage ExperimentHunting Bears with The Cross FamilyThis is an interesting conversation at Maine Bear Camp 2023 with Smoking Rivers owner Jason Cross and his father Randy, a former Bear Biologist for the State of Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department. I learned a ton about tracking bears, making camp and the value of sleeping on the land for days by a campfire.
2023-10-072h 40
A Courage ExperimentP.E.T.A. - People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsThis episode we talk with PETA's Klayton Rutherford, Manager of Research and Content for Captive Animal Law Enforcement. We talk plainly about PETA's position against hunters and the killing of animals.
2023-09-281h 32
A Courage ExperimentDr. Matthew Buchholz - Axis DeerIn this episode we talk with Dr. Matthew Buchholz at Michigan State University. Dr. Buchholz is a wildlife biologist, hunter and leading expert on Axis Deer in the the U.S. We chat about his past research with the species and the contrasts with the white-tailed deer in his current endeavors.
2023-08-282h 09
A Courage ExperimentNathan Bieber & Brittany Peterson - Maine Deer Biologist Nathan is Maines Deer Biologist and his wife Brittany is a passionate wildlife biologist for the State of Maine and an adult onset hunter. We talk about deer in Maine, late onset hunting, some hunting politics and about their sweet Australian Shepard.
2023-08-052h 24
A Courage ExperimentLisa Feener - Hunting Bears with Hounds Lisa and her family hunt bears with hounds in Northern Maine. She left her love as a wildlife biologist to be a mother and raise a family with her husband Jake, who guides for bears and big game in Allagash. We speak frankly about bears, life in the north Maine woods and living better lives as hunters.
2023-08-032h 37
A Courage ExperimentDr. Tim Fullman - Alaska Caribou Dr. Fullman is seasoned ecologist currently studying caribou in Alaska with The Wilderness Society. We chat about his current research and touch upon past experiences in Africa studying elephants!
2023-08-031h 52
A Courage ExperimentMayor Nate Duckett - City of Farmington, New MexicoNate was elected to Mayor of Farmington in 2018 and recently announced his bid for re-election. We candidly discuss politics today and our visions for a better America.
2023-07-151h 52
A Courage ExperimentLee Kantar - State Moose Biologist - Maine Inland Fisheries & WildlifeLee Kantar is the State Moose Biologist for Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. We spent the day in his office talking all things moose and hunting, then ventured into the "Moose Woods" of Maine. If you ever get a chance to listen or talk to Lee, you'll quickly realize his love for Maine and its wildlife, then definitely end up laughing at some point.
2023-07-132h 43
A Courage ExperimentRandy Cross - Maine Bear BiologistThis is a fascinating converastion with world renowned black bear biologist, Randy Cross. Randy has more hands-on experience with bears than anyone on the planet and is one of the nicest men I've ever met. His passion for bears is truly intoxicating.
2023-07-102h 16
A Courage ExperimentRobbie Trujillo - New Mexico Elk & Mule DeerRobbie Trujillo is a seasoned hunter from New Mexico that guides for elk and mule deer among other big game species. His Youtube channel is an excellent display of his passion for hunting elk and mule deer in one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the union.
2023-07-011h 32
A Courage ExperimentTravis Zaffarano - Elk Program Manager, New Mexico Game and Fish Department In our 4th episode, we talk with Travis Zaffarano about the success of elk management in New Mexico, hunting in general and some other cool topics.
2023-06-272h 21
A Courage ExperimentBruce Omori - Hilo, HawaiiBruce Omori is an accomplished professional photographer/photojournalist, specializing in shooting the volcanoes in Hawaii. He is the owner of Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery in downtown Hilo, Hawaii.
2023-06-262h 10
A Courage ExperimentShiloh Caparida, Molokai HawaiiShiloh brings a youthful, refreshing and very encouraging perspective on life, family and hunting on one of the most beautiful and protected islands in Hawaii.
2023-06-031h 17
A Courage ExperimentOrrin Duvuvuei Deer Biologist New Mexico Game and FishThe first podcast of ACE (A Courage Experiment) is with Orrin Duvuvuei, a Deer Biologist with New Mexico Game and Fish. We discuss very basic topics in hunting life, wildlife management and how to build bridges with the non-hunting public.
2023-05-262h 24