The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader
Episodes
Ep. 82: American VS Canadian Gun Culture
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are firearms laws rooted in power struggles between the laureate elite and the working class? Does immigration shape firearm policy? Professor ...
Ep. 81: Keep Fish Wet
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone who says they meat fish and don't practice catch and release, what do you do with your undersize or bycatch fish? Everyone who fishes...
Ep. 80: Learn Your Land
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Haritan is a committed and passionate forager and naturalist who has made it his mission to help others deepen their connection with their natura...
Ep. 79: In Depth Discussion on Canada’s Handgun Ban
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Bader and Dan Fritter, owner of Calibre Magazine, go deep into the current Canadian handgun ban and what you can do about it. This is a must ...
Ep. 78: Mental Resilience and the Call of the Wild
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Bader speaks candidly with two ex British Army soldiers about the importance of community, belonging and trust and how our connection with the ...
Ep. 77: Hunting with Horses
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast explores the romance and reality of hunting with horses. Aside from being an all around knowledgeable and entertaining guy, Rob ...
Ep. 76: Transmission
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Devastating bacterial transmission, -35 C° with no shelter and one mountain house meal for 5 men Award winning photographer and videographer and pr...
Ep.75: Limited Entry Hunting Masterclass
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Increase your odds of being drawn, and of having a successful hunt by better understanding BC’s Limited Entry Hunting in this LEH masterclass. ...
Ep. 74: Tales from the Gun Store Counter
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ammo shortage? Common mistakes in the gun store? Gun “buy back”? I am joined again by Wanstalls co-owner and larger life than life social medi...
Ep. 73: Argali Adventures with Brad Brooks
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Brooks is no stranger to backwoods adventures and he and Travis recount several exciting trips they had this last season. From Alaska, Yukon, and...
Ep.72: BC SuperCast re. Proposed Region 7B Regulation Changes
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is in response to recent regulatory changes which are being proposed in the Peace Region of 7B in BC. Ty from Wilderness Locals organized...
Ep. 71: Hoge Wild
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Hoge is a #1 billboard charting country artist, star of the Sportsman Channels hit show Hoge Wild and all around really great guy. Travis and ...
Ep. 70: Survival 101
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Survival specialist David “Hutch” Hutchinson is a retired British RAF officer and combat survival instructor who has a passion for sharing what he...
Ep.69: ILya Koshkin the Dark Lord of Optics
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ILya Koshkin, AKA The Dark Lord of Optics, is an optical physicist who is extremely passionate about sharing his love and knowledge of all things opti...
Ep. 68: MDT Be Legendary
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maarten Van Ruitenburg is the CEO of MDT, makers of fine firearms parts and accessories and the inventor of the term "Legendarism". Every product MD...
Ep. 67: It’s the Plugging Away that will Win You the Day
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you're lost in the Wild, and you're scared as a child, And Death looks you bang in the eye, And you're sore as a boil, it's according to Ho...
Ep. 66: The Gun Blog with Nicolas Johnson
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professional journalist Nicolas Johnson knows first hand how the general media vilifies firearms and firearms owners. He also knows how to combat th...
Ep. 65: Open Source Intelligence
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Chernoff is an expert in open source intelligence (OSINT) and regularly trains police and three letter government agencies around the world how t...
Ep. 64: International Child Recovery
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Jordan treats every child recovery case like the child is his own and will stop at nothing to find them. From daring cross border extractions to e...
Ep. 63: Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast and MeatEater
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis chats with the host of The Hunting Dog Podcast, recurring guest on MeatEater, passionate upland game hunter, dog handler and all around cool gu...
Ep. 62: SAS and SBS Special Forces Selection
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ex. Special Forces Commando of SixSight.co recounts his gruelling special forces selection where all SAS (Special Air Service) and SBS (Special Boat S...
Ep. 61: Mercenaries and Augmented Reality Fighter Pilot Training
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Bicanic, producer of the award winning documentary Shadow Company, and Vice's War Against Boko Haram, lives his life on the cutting edge of innov...
Ep. 60: Catching up with April Vokey
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Bader and April Vokey catch up and discuss podcasting, social media, ADHD, "toxic masculinity", and click bait for a cause. Follow April Vok...
Ep. 59: Matt Mendel of Wanstalls
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From working in the stock room to owning a firearms business, Matt Mendel of Wanstalls details what it takes to grow a thriving firearms business duri...
Ep. 58: Special Forces Commando, Corporate Spy and Sixsight.co
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sonny is a recently retired special forces commando with the British Military, professional bodyguard and corporate spy who is currently training to b...
Ep.57: Brad Brooks from Argali
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator, innovator and business owner. Brad Brooks talks about how he started Argali and he how manages to innovate, grow and balance home lif...
Ep. 56: Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance with Jeff Agostinho
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have an interest in mountain hunting, you need to listen to this podcast. Jeff Agostinho is a knowledgeable and passionate hunter as well as ...
Ep. 55: Warrior Mindset with ERT/SWAT Team Leader (ret.) Seb Lavoie
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Driven, passionate, professional and insightful. Recently retired Emergency Response Team Leader Sgt. Major Seb Lavoie talks with Travis Bader about w...
Ep. 54: Hunting Calibre and Cartridge Selection 101
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After being asked countless times, "what's the best calibre for hunting", or "how powerful of a cartridge do I need" or any variation thereof, we deci...
Ep. 53: Lawyer Ian Runkle answers Silvercore Club members gun law questions
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian lawyer Ian Runkle of the popular YouTube channel "Runkle of the Bailey", answers questions posed by Silvercore Club members. This is a remark...
Ep. 52: Urban Awareness - After the Incident -
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 3 of the popular Urban Awareness series where Travis Bader speaks with retired 35 year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department about d...
Ep.51: Wild Harvest and From the Wild
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kossowan and Paul Rogalski talk about their hit TV series "Wild Harvest" where together with Survivorman Les Stroud they explore the culinary po...
Ep. 50: Urban Awareness- During the Incident -
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our three part series where Travis Bader and Paul Ballard discuss situational awareness in an urban environment. This episode cent...
Ep. 49: Lessons Learned Under Fire
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A patrol gone wrong and being attacked by the Taliban! Travis Bader talks with his long time friend Jason Budd to discuss lessons learned while servin...
Ep. 48: Urban Awareness - Before the Incident -
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After multiple violent attacks in the lower mainland of British Columbia, retired 35 year Vancouver Police Officer Paul Ballard speaks with Travis Bad...
Ep. 47: Surviving, Alone, 51 days in the Arctic
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis speaks with Nikki van Schyndel from the hit TV series, ALONE where she spent 51 days isolated in the Arctic. Nikki is a the bestselling author ...
Ep. 46: Act Now - Preserve your Right to Hunt!
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grizzly bear hunting was banned in BC and now there are efforts in place to ban the wolf hunt. Will it stop there, or is all hunting under attack? ...
Ep. 45: Hank Shaw - Hunter, Angler, Gardner, Cook.
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: Travis speaks with Hank Shaw who is a James Beard Award-winning author and chef who focuses all his energies on wild foods: ...
Ep. 44: Wild Harvest Initiative
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis speaks with Shane Mahoney from the Wild Harvest Initiative. Shane is an international authority on wildlife conservation and is a rare combi...
Ep. 43: Ian Runkle Firearms Lawyer
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis speaks with Ian Runkle, Canadian Criminal Defence Lawyer with a keen interest in firearms law. They discuss what might be considered dangerous ...
Ep. 42: Banning Airsoft and Handguns, How Firearms Owners Can WIN!
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a discussion of Bill C-21 and the banning of Airsoft guns and municipal handgun bans evolved into a podcast that can only be described...
Ep. 41: How to find and Hunting Mentor with Rick Brazell of the First Hunt Foundation
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Date: February 18 2021 Episode: 41 Title: Finding a Hunting Mentor with the First Hunt Foundation Guest(s): Rick Brazell Show Link: Watch YouTube ...
Ep. 40: How to Fish Every Day of the Year!
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Bader speaks with Gillian Steele of Highwater Tackle, Catherine Laflamme of Michael and Young Fly Shop and new angler Tiffany Bader about how s...
Ep. 39: PTSD and Hunting Therapy with Todd Hisey of The Veteran Hunters
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you, or someone you know, is suffering from PTSD, you don't need to suffer in silence. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 91...
Ep. 38: Wild Sheep and Mountain Adventures
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with Kyle Stelter, who is a past president of the Wild Sheep ...
Ep.37: Setting your sights on your first rifle - tips for buying the right firearm Swapcast Silvercore / Eatwild
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with Dylan Eyers from EatWild. They recount their recent hunt...
Ep. 36: Rifle Accuracy and Precision, Your Questions Answered
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Ryan Steacy from IBI Barrels to answer all your questions that...
Ep.35: Jet Boats and Ghost Towns
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with jet boat instructor of University of Northern BC, jet boat tou...
Ep.34: SAS Selection and other stories
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with long time friend Jason Budd about his time serving with the British Army, the sele...
Ep. 33: Spey Fishing with Pro Guide Brian Niska
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Brian Niska of Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness Lodge in Terrace, BC. Brian is a fishing...
Ep. 32: April Vokey of Anchored Outdoors
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with BC born fishing legend April Vokey about hosting her own TV show, working with MeatEater...
Ep.31: Bodyguard for the Worlds Elite
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Silvercore instructor, Darren Maughan, to discuss what it takes to work as a bodyguard f...
Ep. 30: Silvercore Behind the Scenes
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different from every other Silvercore Podcast to date as Travis Bader is interviewed by Agron Bajraktari on what it takes to...
Ep. 29: Tales of borrowed guns and pirate ships
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In Episode 29 of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks Ryan Steacy, a six time National Service Rifle champion and technical di...
Ep.28: Pro Hunter vs Pro Guide, Hunting African and North American Game
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Travis speaks with longtime friend and Silvercore instructor Darren Maughan. They discuss Darren’s experiences as a professional hunter, preparing f...
Ep. 27: The Cure for Canada‘s Gun Ban
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In Episode 27 of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Tony Bernardo of CSSA about what the Canadian Shooting Sports As...
Ep. 26: How To Tips from New Hunters and Finding a Dead Body
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 26 of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with 3 new hunters about thier incredible stories as they learn the ropes in adverse conditions...
Ep. 25: Where to Hunt and Shoot with the iHunter App
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis sits down with Mark Stenroos who is the creator of the iHunter mobile app which allows hunters to se...
Ep. 24: Emergency Preparedness and Becoming a Prepper
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with Ian Jones from The Canadian Prepper Podcast Podcast and discusses how he got into ...
Ep. 23: Blood Tracking with Science Dogs
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: Learn how the pro's track an animal after it's shot. In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with Lindsa...
Ep. 22: Ineffective Gun Control & the Canadian Gun Ban
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader sits down with Shane Mathieson of Reliable Gun in Vancouver BC. Listen in as they discuss how ...
Ep. 21: New Rules Regarding Hunting During COVID & AMA Questions Answered
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader sits down with Paul Ballard and they answer questions from our listeners in our first ever AMA...
Ep. 20: Hunting stories from the Mázawakȟaŋ
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Marshall Lowen, a master firearms instructor, Canadian military veteran, master ...
Ep. 19: The Chasing Food Club
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Backcountry Hunter and Anglers Regional Leader, Jenny ...
Ep. 18: The Science of Violence with Dr. Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brief Summary of Show: In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Spike TV's, Deadliest Warrior host, Geoffrey Desmoulin...
Ep. 17: Is Hunting and Fishing Considered Essential During the COVID Pandemic
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Eat Wild founder and BC Parks employee, Dylan Eyers. Join us while we discuss th...
Ep. 16: Firearms, optics and equipment for new hunters
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Silvercore pro staffer and hunter extrordinaire, Paul Ballard to discuss gear fo...
Ep. 15: Insider Pro Tips from Jimmy Hamilton of Vortex Nation
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Jimmy Hamilton from Vortex Optics and The Vortex Nation Podcast, talks about the history of Vortex Optics, the what you get in the dif...
Ep. 14: Hunting stories from the Captain of the Hunt
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Silvercore has several contest and giveaways running right now and here is a reminder to check out the Silvercore.ca website to learn more about the c...
Ep. 13: If you aren‘t happy with how you performed yesterday, do better!
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Staff Sgt. Mark Horsley talks about world class coaching technique, reaction time and mental strength. This episode is brought t...
Ep. 12: Beware the man with three guns
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, sponsored 3 gun shooter Taka Kuwata takes you through the sport of 3 gun competitions as well as how to become a sponsored shooter an...
Ep. 11: Ethics and Insider Tips on How to be a Hunter in Todays Urban Society
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In days of old, if you wanted to learn to hunt you would ask a friend or relative to show you. In todays society not everyone has the opportunity an...
Ep. 10: Moose underwear and other hunting stories
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a group of hunters, with very different backgrounds and hunting experience, embark on a week long shared moose hunt. In this epis...
Ep. 09: Now you‘re bleeding too bear!
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Silvercore has been providing bear safety training to industry professionals, both in person as well as online, for many years, but this marks the fir...
Ep. 08: Train your Brain to WIN! 2 of 2
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alright, here is the much anticipated part 2 of the Train your Brain to WIN series with Ryan Steacy. In part one, I sit down with Ryan to discuss hi...
Ep. 07: Train your Brain to WIN! 1 of 2
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to hit your target every time? Whether that’s a literal target or a personal or professional goal, in this podcast, Ryan Steacy will des...
Ep. 06: How are you going to intimidate me with words?
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Silvercore Podcast Episode - 6 In this episode I talk with Mark Horsley who has recently returned from Australia where he and his shooting partner ...
Ep. 05: Yoga Socks at the snipers hide
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I talk with Graeme Foote about Project Mapleseed, a Canadian version of the American Appleseed marksmanship program, as well as his recent ...
Ep. 04: Now you see me, now you don‘t.
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get the privilege of speaking with Guy Cramer, the CEO of Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corporation. Guy has created camouflage p...
Ep. 03: The man who refused to wear pants
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Murray Gardner, a 9 time national International Practical Shooting Confederation champion, firearms instructor and fire...
Ep. 02: We aren‘t making barrels in our basement...
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Steacy, the technical director for International Barrels, IBI Inc. Ryan talks about how he got involved in the s...
Ep. 01: What‘s old is new, two hillbillies from Chilliwack
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this, our very first episode, I sit down with Nicholas Bolton and Paul Ballard, two retired police firearms instructors and we talk about: - Becomi...