Living off the Land in Alaska | The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 641

[@benstewart3522]

Podcast guest of the year. Hands down.

[@thetruthandthelife9639]

Agreed!

[@alexfrazier88]

200% need another podcast with this gentleman

[@steveg7066]

He needs his own podcast on the meateater channels. I could listen to this guy every week

[@samuelbutts6637]

Agree 300%

[@zarathustra8424]

Bro I could listen to this guy talk for a year.

[@AustinCrawford-l1p]

This podcast is more than 2hrs long and it still felt rushed. We need more!

[@mikeknape7064]

Need this guy back. Could listen to this guy for days

[@jt32rose]

This guy needs to write a book. His voice would be perfect for narrating the Audio version. Hopefully, the Meateater crew can help him with getting a book published...soon!

[@BrettAlmgren]

He needs to come back for a 5 part series. I could listen to these stories all day long

[@vinpepp]

I am from the UK, a small island where we have none of this, the distances i still can't comprehend and i am 70 yrs old now, i sat and listened enthralled, i didn't want this to end!! Could this gentleman please do another podcast? Such an engaging person. Thank you.

[@TheLotusLives]

This gentlemen has an incredible rhythmic cadence to his story telling. Kudos to Steve and the rest of the crew to allow his stories to percolate, breathe and develop. This is one of the reasons Meateater is second to none. The long-form interviews with limited interruptions, coupled with the in-depth dialogue really provides you with an experience like you’re almost there with him on his journey. Please have this man back on again. He has so much to share and his experiences are invaluable. He’s articulate, intelligent and so well-spoken. That’s a rare combination in this day and age. Thanks for the outstanding content all year, Meateater crew. Corrine and Phil deserve a raise. The production quality they add to all of your content is invaluable. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, etc. to the entire crew. I truly appreciate the entertainment your platform provides.

[@CHICOLOVER1969]

MY FAVORITE MEATEATER PODCAST EPISODE IN 2024!!!! THANKS!!!

[@DelbertGreear]

Hey Randy is a great guy, always has been. I showed up on the Yukon (back in the late 70's) and stayed kind've out in the bush for a winter with my little family...Wife, & 2 little boys, didn't know much about the country. Randy adopted us and took good care of us and fed us real good. Plus he's bright and thoughtful as they come. May him and his family prosper.

[@Screnry]

This guys deserves his own series

[@trunorthland3193]

Bring this guy back!! I want to hear more stories! I was late for work because I was day dreaming about what it was like to be in his shoes while on his adventures!

[@kokumi-rambler]

I understand the draw of the Chris McCandless story, but big thanks to Meat Eater for giving folks like this a platform. Such amazing stories of survival and also how many have perished in this landscape. Awesome episode.

[@shaneziegler2555]

Hands down, the best podcast episode ever. This guy needs to come back a couple more times, I could listen to his stories over and over.

[@KootsD]

More episodes with this guest please. These talks with experienced mountain men are the best episodes, thanks for sharing their stories.

[@brian2591]

I’ve been skipping a lot of episodes lately. This one brought me back! One of the best guests of all time.

[@JesseScott-v9f]

My Dad said I could skip school today if I listened to this podcast Now I know why I actually learned something

[@WillZanto]

Best MeatEater episode in a LONG time. Fascinating stories, I could listen to this guy for hours.

[@jasonl1822]

Thank you all for letting this man collect his thoughts, and speak without interruption. He is a fascinating person, and I wish more people like him had platforms, rather than some of these goofballs who actually do in these times.

[@Fng99606]

Only half finished listening and this might be my favorite. Great stories of a fascinating life. Pleasantly surprised to hear a story about Nondalton. Writing this comment from about 10 miles down the Newhalen from Nondalton. Finishing up my 20th year of bush Ak teaching. I’m sure folks remember you and your wife, Randy. Thanks Meateater

[@sentry762]

Hands down my favorite podcast so far! This gentleman is amazing and y’all need to have him back for sure.

[@jphillips9644]

That smeagol story was awesome

[@michaelt6840]

Wow! Definitely gonna need Randy back for more story time. Great guest and episode.

[@bjgg23]

Give the people what they want! Round 2, 3 and 4 of this podcast!

[@cgrite2468]

I could listen to this guy forever. So interesting! He needs his own show or a documentary of some kind. Best guest you’ve ever had on as far as I’m concerned!! Loved it!

[@lukeseib4667]

Love everything on this channel but I think this has been my favourite episode and guest. Always loved the .243 and 100gr bullets!

[@wolfgangvonmueller6895]

Great guest, great episode. No surprise he did great in college and has had a great career. The guy who doesn't think he is the smartest guy in the room is usually the smartest guy in the room. Mr. Brown will be back in a future episode for certain.

[@jphillips9644]

One of if not the best guests in a while

[@clintDJgregory]

Best podcast episode, hands down. Definitely need more of this guys stories

[@RichardLockman-qd9nb]

The best MeatEater podcast I have listened to and the most interesting guest. I would love to hear more stories from this man.

[@Orr_s]

This is the most fascinating, compelling, amazing story and gentleman i have ever heard of on this pod or anywhere ever for that matter. Need a book or movie on this guy. What an inspiration, to be living like that, during those years when he didnt have to. crazy brutal, yet amazing life.

[@TimDuncan-pi2in]

This was great! I wanted more of those stories. Felt like you just scratched the surface with this guy. Thank you!

[@Thewoodlandworkshop]

By far my favorite podcast episode so far. Great guest, and great stories.

[@tyleradamson7242]

I could have listened to this guy for hours on end!! Bring him back maybe a family member with him too, this was amazing.

[@cameronbuttigieg9060]

As soon as he said Randy Brown I'm like, Hey he was in that Nat Geo special Braving Alaska, same as Heimo Korth.

[@TenXTimmyFinsFeathersFurs]

I didn’t remember that until you commented! I was thinking the whole interview that he was there near Heimo talking about the Colleen River. Great memory you have!

[@heatheverett]

This oughta be another good one! Merry Christmas, folks.

[@PJ_Perry]

How dare you say merry Xmas!! It's happy Holidays!!! ..😂😂 jk jk ..God im so happy to see people say that more an more with the woke culture slowly being tossed aside 😂..MERRRRRY XMAS Fellas !!!!!

[@nelsondodds2039]

This guy’s great. We need him back as often as possible. Excellent episode!

[@jesselattin174]

I could listen to his stories for 10 shows!!!! Please tell him thank you, and please come back. Sincerely ALL of us.

[@brodiewright7962]

Yes you definitely need him and folks like him back. This was a great conversation. I’ll listen to this every time.

[@Bonepile-q5v]

By far one of the most interesting humans I've heard and I've listened to a lot of interviews. Thank you.

[@Rotativo25]

There he is. The most interesting man in the world! Real deal. I'd love to see him on again! What a life!

[@bushmeatbandit4261]

One of my favorite podcasts from y’all in a long time!

[@BohnJohn671]

One of my favorite guest on the pod. Definitely should have him back on.

[@Ridgerunner90]

First off shout out from New Mexico up on the Carson NF! ✊🏼 Second, what a great episode!! I was so hooked and it looked like the Meateater crew was also! Such great knowledge,and experience in life! Modern day mountain man. 100% agree Randy Brown should return for more!!

[@CrashGame]

Yup, we need a part 2! Great show!

[@oneoneproductions]

The dogs reaction is insane!!! Love my pup! Instinct is everything.

[@Maritimer]

I heard Steve talking about this guy on Rogan so I had to come check it out and sure glad I did, I hope you guys can get him back on in the future and tell some backwoods tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing !

[@AlexMoore-b3f]

i dont usually comment but this was the best episode ive seen

[@shmoligans1149]

I went to alaska for the first time in 2024 and went almost as far up the taylor highway as he's talking about there at eagle... Unrivaled wilderness. One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

[@robertbent7999]

Awesome podcast .I usually never finish one .but this one I had keep listening to

[@razedbywolves8505]

This guy could and should write a book!

[@GrowinwithAJ]

this gentleman needs a book written about him. people like this is what america is all about. its what dreams are made of !

[@jamesmanley7168]

By far the best one yet. Get him back on there, my next favorite has been the quail episode.

[@matthew-l7w]

Best podcast all year! Bring him back just to tell Alaska stories. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gave Buck Boden some competition for coolest guest ever.

[@Delmiester]

Have you met Cal…?

[@anonymousf454]

Please bring this guy back on and do at least another hour....hell, do a series with him.

[@williampratt4791]

27 years in Willow Alaska raised a family of 4. Lots of stories. Radio Free Big Lake used to broadcast personal messages to homesteaders, once a week. Then we would know if someone was coming to visit. It was the only form of communication we had

[@daviddunlap6358]

This man need his own show

[@davidmonnin2792]

I could listen to this guy all day long.

[@Lordmoldy]

Anyone else feel like they were asking him question as if he was feral in the woods? The man had lived a normal life before going to the bush.

[@fishduckdog]

Wow 🤩! Great 👍🏽 guest appearance! Your Brother was right! Hope there will be a second one. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Meat Eater Crew! Thanks for all the years of great entertainment with your Podcast of cool folks & Fighting the good Fight!

[@burkhartkevin]

Hi from Alberta. This is great. Getting to "virtually" sit down and listen to good people tell good stories. How does this nit have mire views?

[@thechadillac1211]

Gawd, i lived in rural SEASIA for almost 20 years. I’d love to give Alaska a try, it would be different….but still pretty amazing a cabin on a lake for 120k. Just don’t know if i got the grit now.

[@genericeric1062]

man ive really enjoyed this one. i love hearing the first hand experience of living life in the wilderness. wish i could find more just like this.

[@danwencek1244]

Awesome guest! Deffinelty need a book from this fella!!!!

[@mericaallah2615]

From idaho, landed in juno went upriver spent a week in prince of whales at calder mountain lodge. Beautiful and raw. Cant wait to return to the great big wilderness. The dock bait shops and gas statiosn were so unique and everything how it goes up there. Beautiful time

[@ShadrachScud]

First comment on the podcast and I'm an avid listener for over two years. Loved this one enough to comment. Would absolutely love to hear more from him. Please have him back to do more.

[@marvinbyler2962]

Fascinating conversation, a man who's truly lived a life of adventure.

[@txtpqb]

Amazing podcast! And I'm not a podcast-watching guy but this caught my attention, started it then I couldn't turn it off. And the request by Steve of possibly getting Randy back for a 'tactical, backwoods know-how and the nuances of just surviving in the wild', that would be something to hear.

[@evanmetropoulos8892]

That was awesome! Get him on for the next suggested episode of Survival in the Outdoors! Thank you all for the Meateater podcasts and shows. I've been a long-time listener! Evan Metropoulos

[@scottw5253]

1st time listening to the Meat eater podcast. This was fascinating. What a cool group of people. All the best to you and yours!!

[@raymond44898]

Best podcast I think yall have ever done thanks guys well done.

[@epistemologicaldespair68]

Anyone else who can’t wait for Steve’s new book on the mountain men era? I read/listened to the Longhunters and loved it.

[@adamcalloway6445]

Best podcast to date. I could listen to his stories all day.

[@ericcomp7032]

Comes down to the airport looking like Jim Bridger 😂😂

[@JamieToon-wd4cu]

Thanks from New Zealand for an awesome episode. Could have easily listened for another 2 hours! Cheers.

[@thetruthandthelife9639]

GET THIS MAN BACK ON FOR ANOTHER EPISODE PLEASE!!!! Im curious if Sam Minard or Jeremiah Johnson resonates with him! I’m also curious about some backwoods know how! Awesome episode Steve!

[@Orr_s]

Steve’s answer to the marriage advice 😂☠️ really glad to hear he has experienced so much most people wont experience of multiple lifetimes, before his vision started declining

[@How2GrowUp]

One of the best episodes so far. Gotta have him back.

[@jonEmontana]

Lived in ANC for 5 yrs and did 2 DYI 21 day brown bear hunts on peninsula. I could easily live there all summer and fall but no way during the winter. I didn't get out there by building a raft or by canoe, I had sam Egli drop me and pick me on the beach once and aniakchak basis the other. Guys like this are tough minded and bodied individuals. Way tougher than I. Just knowing what Yukon is like during breakup is frightening to think of these guys in canoes or a raft. I want to know how many near death experiences he had and how many acquaintances were killed by the Yukon alone. Super awesome stories he has. What an adventure. That's a wild ass area of Alaska that's for sure.

[@joshuacole1523]

Definitely the best show so far. I loved hearing his story.

[@evanpitcher8434]

INCREDIBLE podcast.

[@AdventureSeeker619]

Best podcast yet! He MUST write a book, and PLEASE do another episode on MeatEater!!!

[@FrostyArizona]

This was an excellent episode! Best of the year!!

[@davesmith7906]

He was very interesting. I could have listened for hours. Thx

[@robturner7116]

you need to have a round 2 or 3 with this gentleman!!!!!!!! best podcast in a while

[@sriddell8664]

The comment thread says it all. Great guest, could listen to an autobiography of his for sure!

[@urbanlumberjack]

This podcast was an absolute riot!

[@stevenhanson5782]

Could listen to this guy for hours

[@boogaloojedi9279]

Best dang podcast I have heard in a long time!

[@TK76049]

Thoroughly enjoyed this gentleman!! I agree with all the others….he definitely needs more air time!

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Ashamed to say I unsubscribed from this channel as the content was wearing too thin and I wasn’t watching the majority of things posted. I read this episode was a return to form. Hopefully this guy appears on audible somewhere, he has the gift for it, like Bowden.

[@rogerwarr4673]

Dad visiting him out there is special.

[@timhiggins4259]

We all agree that we want to hear more from this man. His story is fantastic and mesmerizing!

[@austingarrett8293]

Steve clarifying, “John the Baptist Smeagle?” made me lose it 😂😂

[@urielortega2513]

Someone get this man his own podcast. We can listen to him for hours

[@C-baumy]

If you can convince John, we need a meat eater short film of him.

[@riehl36]

Great podcast! Please bring him back and talk trapping!

[@edwardboone9403]

The best show that I've seen Steve!!!

[@coreyponder5296]

This is the most interesting man I've ever listened to.

[@Stempy]

Definitely need him back next year, like, in a week or so. 🔥🔥🔥