Into The Wilderness with Byron Pace

The Pace Brothers

The world is so much more than what we know, and only through understanding it better can we make informed decisions. This podcast aims to bring impactful, entertaining and insightful conversations from a global array of guests. Some famous, some you won't have heard of. From famous explorers, to renowned scientists and just good people, all have a story to tell which we can take something from. Topics are wide ranging, with a backbone centred on conservation, including hunting, fishing, expeditions, environmental and wildlife management. This is a podcast for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors in any form. It's for those who care about safeguarding the planet and wildlife we share this land with.

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Dec 7, 2020 · 50 min
#173 Science Shorts: Dr Richard Thomas. Global wildlife trade. Conservation / poaching / pangolin / tigers / elephants
Dr Richard Thomas is the director of communications for Traffic, a non-governmental organisation focused on the sustainable use of wild resources through international trade. From tigers in the U.K. to abalone in South Africa and the global timbre trade, we discuss the benefits and problems of international trade. Traffic: https://www.traffic.org/ Monthly column: www.modernhuntsman.com/stories/into-the-anthropocene-column-byron-pace More info: www.byronpace.com
Nov 30, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
#172 Peter Carr: From gamekeeper to journalist and global conservationist. Hunting / conservation / Africa / lions / illegal trade
Editor-in-Chief of Sporting Rifle, Peter Carr, comes back on the show to talk about his life, transitioning from skipper to gamekeeper to journalist, and now international conservationist. From the British countryside to the illegal wildlife trade, it's a ranging, intriguing conservation. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com
Nov 23, 2020 · 38 min
#171 Science Shorts: Christine Figgener Ph.D. Sea turtle conservation. Biology / biodiversity / Costa Rica / environment / plastic pollution / evolution
Marine biologist, Christine Figgener, Ph.D. joins us to discuss the complexities of sea-turtle conservation. From their evolutionary history to environmental threats and their role in marine food webs, we draw on the greater conservation issues of endangered species and their role within ecosystems. Christine: www.seaturtlebiologist.com Support the show: www.pacetron.com/byronpace More info: www.byronpace.com Column: https://modernhuntsman.com/stories/into-the-anthropocene-column-byron-pace
Nov 16, 2020 · 1 hr 55 min
#170 Rob Nelson: Stone Age Man. Tackling the natural world. Wolves / species conservation / fire ecology / Chernobyl / film-making
Rob Nelson from www.stoneageman.com joins us for an epic show. From 'radioactive' wolves to fire ecology, dead chickens in your pillow, species conservation, mountain lion attacks, and his new book: Mother Nature Is Not Trying to Kill You. Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com Rob Nelson: @untamedscience
Nov 9, 2020 · 22 min
#169 Science Shorts: Sarah Roberts on the world's largest iceberg. Conservation / Antarctica / South Georgia / penguins / climate change / global warming / whales
There is a giant iceberg travelling towards South Georgia, two times the size of Luxemburg, and we are bringing you the latest, with science journalist Sarah Roberts. What will be the impact of one trillion tonnes of ice beaching on the island? We investigate. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Sarah Roberts: Intsagram @sarahsrealjob / https://www.sarahrobertsofficial.com/ Information on A68: https://www.universetoday.com/146952/this-giant-iceberg-has-been-sailing-the-southern-seas-for-three-years-now/ Dust in icebergs: https://phys.org/news/2019-11-icebergs-source-nutrients.html
Nov 2, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
#168 Amanda Monthei: A landscape of fire. Conservation / environment / fire-mitigation / fire-management / wildfire / climate change
This show is all about fire in the landscape. From wildfire to a managed fire, from indigenous burning to decades of inappropriate forest management policy, we dive into the role of fire in natural cycles and the part humans have to play. To guide us through, former Hotshot firefighter, journalist and podcaster, Amanda Monthei. Amanda on Instagram: @A_monthei or @living_with_fire. Twitter: @A_monthei and @lwf_pod. Website: www.amandamonthei.com. To support the show visit www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com For more info: www.byronpace.com
Oct 25, 2020 · 32 min
#167 Science Shorts: Lauren Redmore Ph.D. Human, elephant co-existence. Africa / Botswana / conservation / wildlife / conflict
What can conservation programs learn from wildlife, human co-existence? I speak with Lauren Redmore, Ph.D. about her research into elephant interactions in the Okovango Delta in Botswana. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace For more info visit: www.byronpace.com Follow Lauren on Twitter: @laurenredmore Related publications: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2019.00117/full
Oct 19, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
#166 Lindsey B. Davis: From vegetarian to hunter. Ecology / indigenous knowledge / permaculture / citizen science
We kick off with an update on the Modern Huntsman Field Outrider photography competition, before diving into a deep conversation with writer, citizen scientist and board member of the Outdoor Alliance, Lindsey B. Davis. From ecology and permaculture to embracing indigenous knowledge in land management, we talk about her road-kill to hunter journey and the time she testified in front of Congress. What a show. What a guest. Field Outrider competition: www.moderhuntsman.com For more info visit: www.byronpace.com Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/byronpace Lindsey Davis Instagram: @lindsey.browne.davis www.outdooralliance.org
Oct 15, 2020 · 5 min
#165 Show update
A quick update on the Into The Wilderness podcast hosted by Byron Pace. Show partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Field Outrider photo competition: https://modernhuntsman.com/field-outrider Visit: www.byronpace.com
Oct 12, 2020 · 26 min
#164 Science Shorts: Professor David Beerling. Can basalt answer our soil health and climate change problems? Carbon / environment / global-warming
We are sticking with the theme of climate change from two weeks ago, but turning our attention to a potential solution for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and it just so happens that this may also help rebuild the health of our soils. I speak with Professor David Beerling from the department of animal and plant science from the University of Sheffield about the use of basalt in agricultural production. Podcast Partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Read Into The Anthropocene: https://modernhuntsman.com/stories/into-the-anthropocene-column-byron-pace Professor Beerling's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Eden-Plants-Transformed-Barren/dp/019879830X Discussed paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2448-9
Oct 1, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
#163 Nick Baker: Exploring the natural world. Conservation / wildlife / Isle of Wight / nature education / science communication
Joined by naturalist and TV presenter Nick Baker, we weave our way through his journey to becoming a wildlife presenter, un-pack our dissociation with nature, discuss the wonder of observing animals, and hear about his love for the Isle of Wight. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com Show notes: Isle of White video with Nick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRu_2nRDyTI www.wightlink.co.uk www.nickbaker.tv Twitter: @bugboybaker Instagram: nick_bug_baker
Sep 26, 2020 · 27 min
#162 Science Shorts: Dr Nina Friggins. Are trees always the answer to climate change? Carbon / sequestering / emergency / Scotland / science / soil / heather / moorland
After our fascinating discussion last week with Dr Jason Goldman about sea otter reintroductions to the west coast of Canada, we are shifting from the marine environment to the terrestrial one, and from fauna to flora, and possibly the greatest threat and challenge of our time: climate change. Are trees always the answer for carbon sequestration? Dr Nina Friggins walks us through a new study which answers this question. Podcast Partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Read Into The Anthropocene: https://modernhuntsman.com/stories/into-the-anthropocene-column-byron-pace Read Dr Friggins' paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/gcb.15229 Dr Friggins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninafriggens?lang=en
Sep 17, 2020 · 1 hr 45 min
#161 Danny Christensen: The Urban Huntsman. Food sourcing to hunting public lands and high-end fashion photography
One wouldn't associate a high-end fashion photographer in New York with the world of hunting, fishing and wild food sourcing, but that is Danny Christensen, aka, The Urban Huntsman. This is such an insightful conversation chronicling an amazing life story. Why is a connection with nature the foundation of being human? We have that covered. Why should men cry more? We got that too. Dive in and lose yourself. Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/byronpace Danny: www.dannychristensen.com www.theurbanhuntsman.com Instagram: @theurbanhuntsman Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.thepacebrothers.com
Sep 11, 2020 · 29 min
#160 Behind The Lens: Teddy Robb. Country music.
Singer-songwriter Teddy Rob joins us on Behind The Lens, to tell us how the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, has helped to shape his music and career. We hear his latest single, Heaven on Dirt, and find out a little more about the heart and soul of the man behind the music. Teddy Robb: www.teddyrobb.com Single: https://smarturl.it/HeavenOnDirt Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More: www.thepacebrothers.com
Sep 3, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
#159 Mansal Denton: psychedelics, hunting and rebuilding a life after prison
Probably the most spiritually charged podcast we have put together, I speak with Mansal Denton: author, podcaster, hunter, entrepreneur, and a man who found himself locked up in prison. We dig deep into the mindset which pulled his life back on track, how he found hunting, and the world of psychedelics. Buckle up, let's dive in. Mansel Denton: https://www.sacredhunting.com/ Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace More info: www.thepacebrothers.com
Aug 20, 2020 · 1 hr 32 min
#158 Lorne Ramoni: From the view of an African hunting outfitter
Professional Hunter, Lorne Ramoni, gives us a deep dive into running a safari hunting outfit in Africa, and how conservation and community engagement go hand in hand with the controversial topic of trophy hunting. Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/tanzania_big_game_safaris/?hl=en https://twcfund.org/journal-/open-letter www.thepacebrothers.com
Aug 13, 2020 · 27 min
#157 Behind The Lens: New World Cartography
Today we have not one, but three guests on the show. Editor and Chief of Modern Huntsman, Tyler Sharp, joins me to speak with the guys at New World Cartography, Travis Folk and Tony Waters, as we hear the history behind the company, with origins anchored in science and how they have kept the art of map making alive in a world of digitisation. https://newworldcartography.com/ Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.thepacebrother.com Support on patreon: www.patreon.com/pacebrothers
Aug 6, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
#156 Sarah Roberts: Shark research, swimming with crocodiles, children's education and Blue Peter.
Today I talk with TV host and eco-journalist Sarah Roberts about her journey from studying animal behaviour to writing environmentally focused children's books and appearing on Blue Peter. We dive deep into the plastics in our oceans and the complex relationship between shark researchers and recreational fisherman. Somewhere in the middle of it Sarah also tells us about the time she was bitten by a shark. It's an awesome show and I had so much fun recording with Sarah. Links for the show: Sarah Roberts: https://www.sarahrobertsofficial.com/ Basalt rock and atmospheric CO2: https://phys.org/news/2020-07-croplands-absorb-billion-tonnes-co2.html Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.thepacebrothers.com Patreon support: www.patreon.com/pacebrothers
Jul 30, 2020 · 29 min
#155 Science Shorts: Dr Fabian Leendertz
In today's episode, we discuss how to protect the great apes from succumbing to the current SARS-CoV-2 virus and what that means for how we support the local, often very poor communities in and around these populations of primates. To help me understand this I spoke with Dr Fabian Leendertz, head of the Leendertz Lab. His team specialises in researching sources and reservoirs of microorganisms with zoonotic potential, particularly in central Africa. This makes him the perfect person to shed light on the situation. I recorded this a few weeks back, but as I release this interview today there is news that some reserves are planning on re-opening, allowing tourism around great apes to start again. We will hear in this show what risk is associated with that. To support the show visit: www.patreon.com/pacebrothers Show partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Leendertz Lab: https://www.leendertz-lab.org/
Jul 23, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
#154 Peter Christie: Our pets, from cats to fish and how they impact the world.
I interview Peter Christie, author of Unnatural Companions: Rethinking our love of pets in an age of extinction. We get deep into the impact of our cats and dogs on the natural environment, the food they eat, what they kill and the spread of disease. From fungal diseases carried by salamanders to the impact of Burmese pythons in the everglades, we expand on the concept that pet ownership is in part our way of connecting to the wilderness modern society has shut out. The big, hanging question, which we do provide some potential solutions for, is how do we harness the love and care of pet owners to help conserve wildlife and mitigate the negative ecological impact of pet ownership. Peter's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unnatural-Companions-Rethinking-Wildlife-Extinction/dp/161091970X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unnatural+companions&qid=1595521418&sr=8-1 Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.thepacebrothers.com Patreon support: www.patreon.com/pacebrothers