The Walden Podcast

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we dig into entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living a life of intent. Today we’re joined by Nick Martin—bird hunter, dog man, and Iowa-based real estate agent. We talk wild birds, wild places, and building a career that keeps you close to both.

A fun one with a guy who gets after it—hope you enjoy.

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Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living with intent. Today we’re joined by Jeremiah Oftedahl—a true outdoorsman, dedicated bird hunter, and professional forester. We dive into land stewardship, upland traditions, and what it means to live close to the land—both in work and in passion.

Rooted and real—hope you enjoy.

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living a life of intent. Today we’re joined by Eric Forrester of Ghost Point Wirehairs—a dedicated breeder, trainer, YouTuber, and upland hunter keeping the old ways alive through careful breeding and deep time in the field. We talk dogs, drive, and the legacy of a good bloodline.

One for the bird dog love...

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with purpose. Today we’re joined by Justin Okerstrom—a sharp marketing professional with a deep love for the outdoors. We dig into branding, career pivots, and how chasing wild places keeps him grounded in both business and life.

Great talk with a good dude—hope you enjoy.

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and intentional living. Today, we sit down with Brad Trumbo — wildlife biologist, upland hunter, and published outdoor author. We talk conservation, storytelling, and the deep connection between science, habitat, and the hunt.

A thoughtful, grounded conversation—hope you enjoy.

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Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living a life of intent. Today we’re joined by Chris Hubbs—a leader in the drone space, serving as a trainer, certifier, educator, and industry liaison.  We talk tech, training, FAA regs, and where the drone world is headed next.

Solid insights from a guy deep in the game—hope you enjoy.

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we dive into entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living life on purpose.  Today we’re joined by Kurt Shaffer of PGH Fly Co, a fly-tying craftsman and east coast eComm operator who’s turned his passion for the water into a full-blown business.  We talk flies, fishing, and building an authentic brand one tie at a time.

Appreciate the convo with Kurt—hope...

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living a life of intent.

Today, we’re joined by Matt Russell of Double Aero Guides, based out of Arizona.  We talk guiding, quail, gun dogs, and brewskis.

Great conversation with a true outdoorsman — hope you enjoy.

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Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we dive into entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with intent.

Today, we’re joined by none other than Taran Butler—world champion competitive shooter, firearms trainer to the stars (including John Wick himself), and founder of Taran Tactical Innovations.  We get into his journey from competition circuits to Hollywood sets, the mindset behind elite performa...

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with intent.  Today, we’re joined by Ephraim Ebstein—IT services entrepreneur and passionate spearfisherman. Ephraim shares his journey of building and managing IT services while embracing the thrill of underwater hunting. We dive into the balance between business and adventure, the discipline required in both worlds, and ...

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with intent.  Today, we’re joined by Andy Wayment—outdoor writer, attorney at law, and passionate sportsman. Andy shares his journey of balancing a legal career with a deep love for the wild, his approach to storytelling, and the experiences that have shaped his work. It was a fantastic conversation, and we can’t wait for ...

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we dive into entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with intent.

Today, we’re joined by Reed and Jordon Tolotti of Reels & Ridges! These brothers are redefining the outdoor experience, blending storytelling, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the wild.  We had an awesome conversation about their journey, their passion for the outdoors...

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with intent. Today, we’re sitting down with Alana McGee from The Truffle Dog Company to dive into the art and science of truffle hunting, expert dog training, and building a business that connects people with nature.

We had an amazing conversation with Alana—hope you enjoy!