All Podcast Episodes
112 episodes
Episode 112 | Sep 12, 2023This is the historic first time a BC Conservation Officer has spoken on a podcast.
Ron is a 26 year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served twice in Afghanistan. Fittingly, Ron belongs to the Ojibwe Bear Clan which is known for being protectors of the people, community and the environment. Ron uses the opportunity to provide a unique perspective on the benefits and challenges faced by BC Conservation Service. Ron answers Silvercore Club members questions and provides a roadmap for those who wish to better understand how they can do their part to assist in the protection and conservation of our natural resources and insight into how you can become a C.O.
Episode 111 | Aug 29, 2023Join Travis Bader and Paul Ballard as they transport you to a captivating spring turkey hunt around the campfire. In this episode, they expertly answer your burning questions about camouflage for hunting.
Episode 110 | Aug 15, 2023Elite special forces soldier Jamie Flynn recounts his relationship with fear from an early age and how he harnessed it to live an extraordinary life.
Episode 109 | Aug 1, 2023Sabrina is a creative juggernaut, an award-winning illustrator and designer who left HGTV’s Save my Reno to embark on an adventure, closer to nature and closer to her heart. Now she helps others overcome their challenges to live their best lives.
Episode 108 | Jul 19, 2023To carry a handgun legally in Canada,whether in the wilderness or for protection of life, you need an ATC or authorization to carry.
Episode 107 | Jul 18, 2023Sean Zubor is an absolute machine when it comes to orienting his life and business towards success
Episode 106 | Jul 4, 2023A candid conversation with hunting legend Jim Shockey. Jim discusses his wife's terminal cancer diagnosis, his new book, Call me Hunter, his personal struggles and his unique and positive outlook on life.
Episode 105 | Jun 20, 2023Ten Thirty Three is the code for officer in need of immediate assistance, and also the name of Nathan Kapler’s inspiring podcast dealing with mental health for first responders
Episode 104 | Jun 6, 2023He was the victim of identity theft, he has now dedicated his life to protecting others through White Hat Cyber Security
Episode 103 | May 23, 2023If you hunt, or eat meat, this podcast should be considered essential listening if you to ensure you are eating the best meat possible.
Episode 102 | May 9, 2023Special forces Green Beret Medical Sergeant Chris Lee uses everything he has learned from pushing himself to the extreme to help others achieve success!
Episode 101 | Apr 25, 2023Andrew Arrabito is larger than life in most every way. From humble beginnings of extreme hardship and loss, Andrew has been able to use adversity to calibrate himself towards success.
Episode 100 | Apr 11, 2023Join Tiffany and Travis Bader as they reminisce about Silvercore Podcast, discuss the direction of the business, and answer questions from the community.
Episode 99 | Mar 28, 2023In a world filled with false bravado, Seb shows how kindness, compassion and humility are the true characteristics of the modern day warrior.
Episode 98 | Mar 14, 2023Lt. Col. David Grossman, author of “On Killing” and “On Combat” has teamed up with Linda Miller & Keith Cunningham, to write the much anticipated “On Hunting”.
Episode 97 | Feb 28, 2023Mark Kenyon, conservationist, host of the Wired To Hunt podcast, and resident Whitetail guy at Meateater, speaks to his journey as a hunter, father and husband
Episode 96 | Feb 14, 2023John Sanei has been helping others learn to be adaptable and resilient so that they may thrive in an ever changing world.
Episode 95 | Jan 31, 2023Travis Bader and Jesse Zeman, from the BCWF, discuss the BC grizzly bear hunt, indigenous hunting, federal gun bans and much more.
Episode 94 | Jan 17, 2023Feeling disillusioned with his life trajectory as an artificial intelligence expert, Zach dove head first into simplifying his life.
Episode 93 | Jan 3, 2023Jesse Reardon, former cameraman for renowned hunter Jim Shockey, shares his exciting adventures and challenges while filming in remote locations.
Episode 92 | Dec 20, 2022Joel Struthers discusses his time in the French Foreign Legion and his experiences as a Private Military Contractor.
Episode 91 | Dec 7, 2022Travis Bader, Daniel Fritter, and Nicolas Johnson, give an unvarnished update on the current Canadian gun ban under bill C-21.
Episode 90 | Dec 20, 2022Travis Bader chats with ATI’s VP of Sales about their company culture, passion for perfection and what it takes to make top shelf optics used the world over.
Episode 89 | Nov 8, 2022Travis Bader and Paul Ballard have a fireside chat in a hunting lodge, recounting the many lessons learned from past hunts in the remote Canadian wilderness.
Episode 88 | Oct 25, 2022Travis and Casey discuss the MeatEater gnome shirt, Fenn's treasure, hunting in Haida Gwaii, bear hunting tactics and some deeper topics.
Episode 87 | Nov 5, 2022Jennifer Gadbois, registered Canadian lobbyist and managing director of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association, discusses the handgun "freeze".
Episode 86 | Sep 27, 2022This is an inspirational story in the making which you can be a part of. Canadian history in the making.
Episode 85 | Sep 13, 2022This is an inspirational episode with Shaun Taylor, exploring what it takes to operate at the highest level and how to turn adversity and failure into wins.
Episode 84 | Aug 30, 2022Travis Bader's long time friend Jason Budd returns to the Silvercore Podcast to discuss wilderness survival.
Episode 83 | Jul 26, 2022Author, and retired police Use of Force Expert, Al Arsenault discusses what it takes to street proof your martial arts.
Episode 82 | Jul 12, 2022Professor Gary Mauser uses his passion for history, and deep knowledge of firearm laws, to examine the difference between American & Canadian Gun Culture.
Episode 81 | Jun 28, 2022For anyone who says they meat fish and don’t practice catch and release, what do you do with your undersize or bycatch fish?
Episode 80 | Jun 14, 2022Adam Haritan is a passionate forager and naturalist who has made it his mission to help others deepen their connection with their natural environment.
Episode 79 | Jun 2, 2022Travis Bader and owner of Calibre Magazine, Dan Fritter go deep into the current Canadian handgun ban and what you can do about it.
Episode 78 | May 31, 2022Travis Bader speaks with two ex British Army soldiers about the importance of community, and how our connection with the natural world affects our wellbeing.
Episode 77 | May 17, 2022Travis explores the romance and reality of hunting with horses with friend and guest Rob Chipman.
Episode 76 | May 3, 2022Jesse Bone, producer and partner from Filter Studios, with the help of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, has put together the fantastic documentary “Transmission”.
Episode 75 | Apr 19, 2022Increase your odds of being drawn, and of having a successful hunt by better understanding BC’s Limited Entry Hunting in this LEH masterclass.
Episode 74 | Apr 5, 2022Common mistakes in the gun store? Gun “buy back”? Travis Bader is joined by Wanstalls co-owner, Matt Mendel to discuss the current state of the industry.
Episode 73 | Mar 22, 2022Brad Brooks is no stranger to backwoods adventures and he and Travis recount several exciting trips they had this last season.
Episode 72 | Mar 18, 2022Travis Bader shared the mic with other BC podcasters to speak on the extremely important matter pertaining to proposed regulation changes in region 7B.
Episode 71 | Mar 8, 2022Lucas Hoge, country artist, star of the Hoge Wild show and all around great guy describes what it takes to make it in Nashville & to host your own hunting show
Episode 70 | Feb 22, 2022David “Hutch” Hutchinson, retired British RAF officer and combat survival instructor, shares important survival skills.
Episode 69 | Feb 8, 2022ILya Koshkin, The Dark Lord of Optics, is an optical physicist who shares his love & knowledge of all things optics in a straightforward and understandable way
Episode 68 | Jan 25, 2022Maarten Van Ruitenburg is the CEO of MDT, makers of fine firearms parts and accessories and the inventor of the term “Legendarism”.
Episode 67 | Jan 11, 2022If you're looking for inspiration, have a goal you would like to achieve or life changing decision to make, this podcast - featuring Seb Lavoie - is for you.
Episode 66 | Dec 28, 2021Professional journalist, Nicolas Johnson, explains how the media vilifies firearms and firearms owners and shares how to combat the negative narrative.
Episode 65 | Dec 14, 2021Nick Chernoff is an expert in open source intelligence. This episode is jam packed with information for anyone wanting to protect themselves online.
Episode 64 | Nov 30, 2021Jay Jordan treats every child recovery case like the child is his own and will stop at nothing to find them.
Episode 63 | Nov 16, 2021Ron Boehme - host of The Hunting Dog Podcast, recurring guest on MeatEater, passionate upland game hunter, dog handler and all around cool guy.
Episode 62 | Nov 2, 2021Ex. Special Forces Commando recounts his gruelling special forces selection where SAS and SBS soldiers are separated from the rest of the potential applicants.
Episode 61 | Oct 19, 2021Nick Bicanic: talented inventor and a founder of the fighter pilot training company Red 6 which utilizes high fidelity/high speed/low latency augmented reality
Episode 60 | Oct 5, 2021Travis Bader and April Vokey catch up and discuss podcasting, social media, ADHD, “toxic masculinity”, and click bait for a cause.
Episode 59 | Sep 21, 2021Matt Mendel of Wanstalls details what it takes to grow a thriving firearms business during adverse times.
Episode 58 | Sep 7, 2021Sonny is a recently retired special forces commando with the British Military, professional bodyguard and corporate spy.
Episode 57 | Aug 24, 2021Brad Brooks talks about how he started Argali and how he manages to innovate, grow, balance home life with work, and still enjoy his passion for the wilderness
Episode 56 | Oct 8, 2021Jeff Agostinho is a knowledgeable and passionate hunter as well as the first regional representative with the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance.
Episode 55 | Jul 27, 2021Recently retired Emergency Response Team Leader Sgt. Major Seb Lavoie talks about what it takes to live a meaningful life, and what it takes to be a leader.
Episode 54 | Jul 13, 2021Travis Bader and Paul Ballard provide a 101 education for those looking at getting into firearms and hunting in a user friendly and non-intimidating way.
Episode 53 | Jun 29, 2021Canadian lawyer Ian Runkle of the popular YouTube channel “Runkle of the Bailey”, answers questions posed by Silvercore Club members.
Episode 52 | Jun 15, 2021Avoiding and surviving the incident is important and dealing with with aftermath can mean the difference between winning the battle and winning the war.
Episode 51 | Jun 8, 2021Kevin Kossowan and Paul Rogalski talk about their hit TV series “Wild Harvest” where they explore the culinary potential of wild ingredients.
Episode 50 | Jun 1, 2021This is part two of our three part series where Travis Bader and Paul Ballard discuss situational awareness in an urban environment.
Episode 49 | May 25, 2021Travis Bader talks with his long time friend Jason Budd to discuss lessons learned while serving in the British Army.
Episode 48 | May 18, 2021Retired 35 year Vancouver Police Officer Paul Ballard speaks about techniques you can use to keep yourself safe before, during and after an attack.
Episode 47 | May 11, 2021Travis speaks with Nikki van Schyndel from the hit TV series, Alone where she spent 51 days isolated in the Arctic.
Episode 46 | Apr 27, 2021Grizzly 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?
Episode 45 | Apr 13, 2021Award-winning author and chef, Hank Shaw, discusses game care and tips for the new hunter, angler and forager.
Episode 44 | Mar 30, 2021Shane Mahoney, from Wild Harvest Initiative, is a scientist, historian and philosopher, and an international authority on wildlife conservation.
Episode 43 | Mar 16, 2021Travis Bader & Canadian Criminal Defence Lawyer, Ian Runkle, discuss tricky questions from the police and how sometimes it’s better to say nothing.
Episode 42 | Mar 2, 2021Firearms owners can shift the narrative & effect positive change, prospering everyone regardless of what side of the firearms debate they find themselves.
Episode 41 | Feb 15, 2021Rick Brazell, founder of First Hunt Foundation, talks about his passion for hunting and how it lead to start the foundation.
Episode 40 | Feb 2, 2021Catherine Laflamme and Gillian Steele (founders of BC Women’s Fly Fishing Group), and Tiffany Bader share knowledge & local fishing opportunities.
Episode 39 | Jan 18, 2021Todd Hisey is the founder of the Alberta Veteran Hunters, speaks on his experiences in the military and what lead him to being diagnosed with PTSD.
Episode 38 | Jan 5, 2021Acting Communication Director of the Wild Sheep Society, Kyle Stelter, speaks to the allure of sheep hunting and how you can help support conservation.
Episode 37 | Dec 21, 2020Travis Bader & Dylan Eyers, from EatWild, discuss what firearms are good options for beginners.
Episode 36 | Dec 9, 2020Travis Bader & Ryan Steacy, from IBI Barrels, answer all your questions about rifle accuracy and precision.
Episode 35 | Nov 24, 2020In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with jet boat instructor of University of Northern BC, jet boat tour and fishing guide, Robert Bryce.
Episode 34 | Nov 11, 2020Jason Budd speaks about how he joined the British army as a Canadian, his SAS selection experiences and more.
Episode 33 | Oct 27, 2020Brian Niska, of Skeena Spey, is a fishing guide, certified fishing instructor, designated master castor and designer of the Metal Detector series of Pieroway.
Episode 32 | Oct 13, 2020April Vokey of Anchored Outdoors, Flygal and MeatEater fame, discusses the passion that drives her in fishing and her business life.
Episode 31 | Sep 30, 2020Darren Maughan discusses what it takes to work as a bodyguard for some of the world’s most elite.
Episode 30 | Sep 16, 2020Travis Bader is interviewed by Agron Bajraktari on what it takes to operate a successful business in todays market.
Episode 29 | Sep 2, 2020Ryan Steacy, technical director for International Barrels, talks about precision rifle series shooting and his adventures working anti-piracy security.
Episode 28 | Aug 19, 2020Darren Maughan discusses his experience as a professional hunter, preparing for an African hunt, and the differences between African and North American Hunts.
Episode 27 | Aug 5, 2020Tony Bernardo, of Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA), speaks on how the OIC has been used before and what the cure for the prohibition is.
Episode 26 | Jul 22, 2020Travis Bader speaks with 3 new hunters as they learn the ropes in adverse conditions. What they discover will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Episode 25 | Jul 8, 2020Creator of the iHunter App, Mark Stenroos, discuss how the successful app is helping hunters to identify crown land across Canada and into the United States.
Episode 24 | Jun 24, 2020Ian Jones from The Canadian Prepper Podcast discusses prepping and what he would recommend to others to have in order to be prepared for any eventualities.
Episode 23 | Jun 10, 2020Lindsay Ware, of Science Dogs of New England, discusses how she got into using dogs to track animals, signs to look for and how to teach your dog to track.
Episode 22 | May 27, 2020Shane Mathieson, discusses how Reliable Gun began, the OIC firearms ban and it’s affect on business, and how COVID has impacted gun sales.
Episode 21 | May 13, 2020Listen as Travis Bader and Paul Ballard discuss hunting and fishing during COVID and answer questions submitted for an AMA.
Episode 20 | Apr 29, 2020Marshall Lowen, a master firearms instructor, Canadian military veteran, master of the hunt and elder in the Metis community, shares his unique perspective.
Episode 19 | Apr 22, 2020Jenny Ly talks about how she got into hunting, ego involved in hunting, her role as a regional leader for BHA and moving forward with Chasing Food Club.
Episode 18 | Apr 15, 2020Spike TV’s "Deadliest Warrior" Host, Geoffrey Desmoulin, discusses his role as a court expert and his training program, the Science of Violence.
Episode 17 | Apr 8, 2020Join Travis Bader and Eat Wild founder, Dylan Eyers, while they discuss the COVID-19 Pandemic and its affects on business and their planned hunting trips.
Episode 16 | Apr 1, 2020Travis Bader and Paul Ballard explain what you need, what you don’t and where your money is best spent so that you can have a productive and enjoyable hunt.
Episode 15 | Mar 26, 2020Jimmy Hamilton talks about the history of Vortex Optics, product lines, optics selection, field maintenance, pro-tips upcoming innovations from Vortex.
Episode 14 | Mar 11, 2020Captain of the Hunt, Marshall Lowen, recounts growing up in rural Manitoba and his adventures and misadventures while hunting and trapping across Canada.
Episode 13 | Feb 26, 2020Staff Sgt. Mark Horsley talks about world class coaching technique, reaction time and mental strength. This episode is brought to you by GLOCK
Episode 12 | Feb 12, 2020In this episode Taka Kuwata speaks to the sport of 3 gun competitions and how to become a sponsored shooter. This weeks episode is brought to you by Gear Pack.
Episode 11 | Jan 30, 2020In todays society not everyone has the opportunity and learning to hunt can be rather intimidating if you don’t have someone to show you the ropes.
Episode 10 | Jan 16, 2020A group of hunters, with different levels of experience, embark on a week-long shared moose hunt - Episode sponsored by Carter Motorsports in Vancouver.
Episode 9 | Jan 2, 2020Colin Dowler shares his harrowing experience of grit and tenacity to spread awareness of bear behaviour.
Episode 8 | Dec 19, 2019Part 2 of the Train your Brain to Win series with Ryan Steacy. In this episode, we discuss Mental Marksmanship, and field some questions from our listeners.
Episode 7 | Dec 5, 2019In this episode, we discuss Ryan’s mental management process before he leaves to compete at the National Service Rifle Championship.
Episode 6 | Nov 20, 2019Staff Sergeant, Mark Horsley, speaks about developing a multi-million dollar range training facility and training with the FBI.
Episode 5 | Nov 6, 2019In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Foote, a competitive shooter and Rifle Chair for Project Mapleseed.
Episode 4 | Oct 24, 2019In this episode, we sit down with Guy Cramer, owner of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp.
Episode 3 | Oct 10, 2019In this episode, Murray ‘DOC’ Gardner - 40 years of experience in competitive pistol shooting and one of the co-founders of IPSC in Canada.
Episode 2 | Sep 23, 2019In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Steacy, the Technical Director of International Barrels, a high-end precision barrel manufacturer based out of BC.
Episode 1 | Sep 6, 2019Travis Bader talks with Nicholas Bolton and Paul Ballard about becoming firearms instructors.