

Ep. 19: Ian Schinelli - Becoming a Navy SEAL and the Importance of Mental Resilience
Join Rich Froning as he sits down with former Navy SEAL Ian Schinelli for a deep dive into preparation, pressure, and what it takes to stay ready when it matters. From marathon and swim events for the SEAL Foundation to the realities of SEAL training, Ian breaks down how running, swimming, and thou…

Ep. 18: Spike Camp - Texas Whitetail Hunting
On this episode of In Pursuit, Rich heads to Texas with Watkins and Scott for a whitetail trip that turns into a crash course in ranch life, management tags, and making good shots under pressure. They walk through the buck that got away, the hog that didn’t, and the perfect heart shot that somehow …

Ep. 17: Dale Brisby - Trapping Skunks and Roping Maverick Bulls
Join Rich Froning for a lively episode with Dale Brisby, the cowboy comedian and rodeo hand known for turning ranch life into pure entertainment. Dale shares everything from announcing wild Can-Am races to fixing ranch problems, chasing mules, dealing with skunks, and surviving the daily chaos that…

Ep. 16: Spike Camp - Whitetail Season Updates and Training With Purpose
In this episode of In Pursuit, Rich Froning sits down with Scott and Byrd to catch up on the past few weeks of hunting, training, and time in the Tennessee woods. They share the moments that stood out most. Bird guiding his family into some great deer. Rich taking his kids out for their own first e…

Ep. 15: John Welbourn - Former NFL Lineman
Join Rich Froning for a powerful conversation with John Welbourn, a former NFL lineman who forged a decade-long career battling the toughest competitors in the sport. John shares how he stumbled into the early days of CrossFit, competed at the Games with only a week of preparation, and eventually h…

Ep. 14: Spike Camp - Rifle Elk Hunt Recap and First Time Hunting Experiences
In this episode of Spike Camp, Rich Froning discusses his recent rifle elk hunt, and recaps the trip with Scott and Watkins. Watkins goes through his first hunting experience and discusses how his training held up to the challenge the mountains provided. Connect with Rich Froning MeatEater on Ins…

Ep. 13: Trent Ellis - Marine, Outdoorsman, and Rising Social Media Voice
In this episode of In Pursuit, Rich Froning sits down with Trent Ellis, Marine, outdoorsman, and rising social media voice, whose mix of grit, humor, and authenticity has built him a loyal following. Trent opens up about his journey from small-town Mississippi dreams of football, to deployments ove…

Ep. 12: Spike Camp - Richard Ryan Recap and Watkins Training for Going West
In this Spike Camp episode, Rich, Scott, and Watkins discuss what all training Rich has had Watkins do to get ready for his first trip out west. Connect with Rich Froning MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube

Ep. 11: Richard Ryan - Author and Co-Founder of Black Rifle Coffee
In this episode of In Pursuit, Rich Froning sits down with Richard Ryan, co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee, author of The Warrior’s Garden, and regenerative agriculture advocate. They dig into the hidden costs of the attention economy, why stepping away from social media can reset your priorities, a…

Ep. 10: Spike Camp - Nate Illingsworth Recap and How to Take the First Step
In this Spike Camp episode, Rich and the team unpacks their conversation with Nate and takes a dive into what a friend is doing with a non-profit that he started and hosts dream hunts. Connect with Rich Froning MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to Th…