John & Jenn Rivet have been Livin the Dream together for over 35 years. Together they’ve been outfitting for over 30 years with a combined experience of 60+ years. They have both been avid outdoorsmen since a very young age whether they were fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, farming, mining, hiking in the wild, off-roading, quadding, or whatever took them outdoors! John has been guiding Big Game animals and more for over 37 years. They are also manufacturers of hunting scents & calls, as well as fishing tackle manufacturers and developers.
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00:00:00 The Rivet’s Spring Bear Season & Baiting Bear
00:05:51 Rivet’s Bear Hunts: Why Hunting Big Boar is Important
00:09:36 Hunting Bear Out-of-State: First Time Hunters
00:11:48 Bear Appearance & Color Phases - Sows VS Boars
00:16:13 You Get What You Pay For
00:17:21 Shooting the right bear
00:19:09 The Rivet’s Business Success: John’s Struggles of the Past
00:24:43 Serving God Through Work
00:27:40 Ad Break (LMNT & Ketone)
00:29:49 Advice for People Who Want to Hunt with the Rivets
00:36:27 Stories & Connections from Bear Camp
00:39:13 Advice to Other Outfitters
00:43:59 Waiting for the Perfect Shot - Be Patient
00:45:47 Tactacam Reveal Trail Cameras
00:48:27 Managing Bears: Success for the Rivet’s Clients
00:50:54 If You Want to be a Guide - You Better Love People
00:54:26 The Kawasaki Side by Side
00:56:24 How the Story Ends: Getting Cam’s Giant
01:01:44 Grand Kids & Passing on Traditions
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1h 10m
KHC 142 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 8
Join Cam and Gideon (James Williams) for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! On this episode they cover Cam’s recent trip to Washougal Motocross and Salt Lake City, running with Truett, the Sydney Sweeney controversy and more!
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00:00:00 James Haircut, Sydney Sweeney, & Coldplay’s Kiss Cam Moment
00:06:57 James Blood Test
00:10:17 The Epstein Files
00:11:04 The Liver King Terrorist Threats
00:13:49 James'4 Worst Wilderness Shit
00:17:47 Washougal Motocross Race Recap
00:21:26 Spreading Bowhunting to New Audiences
00:25:03 Ad Break (Hoyt & Black Rifle Coffee)
00:27:38 Salt Lake City: Cam’s Value with Sponsors
00:38:51 Running the Deseret News 10K with Truett
00:42:20 James Attempt to Run with Cam & Truett
00:48:49 Black Rifle Coffee & Evan Hafer
00:50:55 Sh*t Talkers Weekly Edits
00:53:11 STFU: Influencers on Social Media
00:56:22 Upcoming Race - Leadville Trail 100
00:58:36 Utah’s Genetics Statistics
01:00:08 A Missing Connection for Larry
01:02:36 Passing the Torch at Leadville with Truett
01:03:40 Outro & Wombat Poop
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1h 2m
KHC 141 - Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan - American freestyle motocross rider, X Games medalist, and off-road racer. Brian’s known for founding Metal Mulisha, landing the first 360 in FMX competition, and later winning championships in off-road and rallycross racing. He’s also the father of professional racers Hailie and Haiden Deegan.
Join us for a conversation about Motocross, dangers in the sport, how Brian manages his business and social media channels to continue to grow, and more!
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00:00:00 Business and Social Media Presence
00:06:29 Credibility on Social Media
00:09:33 Taking Risks to Build the Deegan Empire
00:13:53 Forks in the Road: How Brian Almost Died
00:17:48 Any Regrets on the Edge of Death?
00:20:33 Brian’s Crash that Almost Killed Him
00:23:41 Being a Supportive Dad Through Kids Growth
00:36:52 An Avenue Out of Being Average
00:38:32 14 Years Old & Finding a Place to Train Year-Round
0041:44 Taking Risks as a Kid
00:47:55 Pressure from Travis Pastrana
00:50:48 Crusty Demons of Dirt
00:52:57 Metal Mullisha
00:56:11 Action Sports Vibe in the 90’s
00:57:25 Action Sports to Truck Racing
01:02:31 Providing Through Marketing & Licensing
01:04:58 Documentaries - Are the Deegans Bigger than Motocross?
01:06:54 Navigating Deals & Sponsors
01:10:34 Navigating Partnerships
01:18:44 Behind the Scenes - The Side You Don’t See
01:23:07 The Dangers of Motocross
01:29:19 Long Term Healthcare in Motocross & Supercross
01:34:47 What Makes the Best Riders, the Best
01:41:10 Raising Tough Kids
01:45:20 The Effect of Bodyweight in Racing
01:50:14 Difficulty of Riding Through Shadows
01:51:59 Is Haiden Deegan Ready to Race 450?
01:53:20 Training Motocross Kids to be the Best
01:59:22 The Secret to Success: Having Goals
02:02:42 F#$k, Marry, Kill: Motocross, Freestyle, & Truck Racing
02:06:03 Outro
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2h 14m
KHC 140 - Conner Mantz
Conner Mantz - an American long-distance runner, who specializes in the marathon. Conner ran collegiately for Brigham Young University and won the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. He was also the winner of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
Join us for a conversation about how Conner got into running, his training, the Olympic Trials and more!
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00:00:00 Conner’s Backstory with Running
00:05:04 Embracing for Hard Times
00:10:29 Tickets to Conner’s Race
00:12:44 The Benefit of a Sports Psychologist
00:15:44 The Olympic Trials & Running Weather
00:18:08 Conner’s Favorite Event
00:19:01 Gratitude During Running
00:20:48 Trail Running, Sponsorships, & Prize Money
00:23:12 What Stood Out About Western States to Conner
00:25:06 Altitude & Climbing as a Stimulus for Running
00:26:11 Training & Thinking Less to do More
00:35:15 Ad Break (Grizzly Coolers & Black Rifle Coffee)
00:37:59 Western States: Adam Peterman
00:40:12 Failure in Running
00:42:31 American Record in the Half-Marathon
00:47:15 Conner’s Motivation as a Kid to Run
00:51:18 Truett’s Running Success Over the Years
00:53:11 Conner’s First Marathon & Coach Ed Eyestone
00:57:21 Testing Blood Lactate Level, Training, & Recovery
01:02:50 Conner’s Mission in Ghana - Only Training for 30 Minutes
01:05:25 Lessons from Ghana & Training Less01:13:17 Having a Plan for Podcasts
01:14:50 QA: Challenges in Switching from College Running to Professional Running?
01:19:08 QA: Do You Have a Routine or Ritual Before Big Races?
01:22:40 Lessons from Losing Races
01:26:22 QA: How Do You Balance the Comradery of Running While Running to Win?
01:31:44 Outro
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1h 35m
KHC 139 - Ryan Callaghan
Ryan Callaghan - MeatEater's Director of Conservation and a national board member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Ryan grew up out West hunting, fishing and, guiding and has been passionate about the outdoor community ever since.
Join us for a conversation about our public lands and why selling them would take away from more than just bowhunters. Ryan talks about how he got connected with MeatEater, his experiences with conservation, and more!
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00:00:00 Why People Call Ryan “Ol Cal”
00:01:53 Ryan’s Education
00:08:26 How Ryan Got Connected with MeatEater
00:18:37 Steve Rinella: Wild Within TV Show
00:23:31 Missouri Breaks: Joe Rogan’s First Buck
00:26:10 Conversation as a Tool
00:27:21 Conservation in Clothing Lines
00:32:18 Ad Break (Ketone IQ & MUD\WTR)
00:34:36 First Elk Hunters Ryan Guided
00:37:06 First Lite’s Correlation with Public Land
00:41:00 The Threat of Selling Public Lands
00:52:36 Speculations Behind Senator Mike Lee’s Motivation
00:55:21 The Appreciation of the Outdoors
00:57:55 The Volume of Calls to the Senator
01:09:01 “Hidden” Threats to Public Lands
01:14:12 Land Biden Attempted to Sell
01:16:54 The Government's Intentions Behind “Affordable” Housing
01:21:13 Spreading the Word with Social Media
01:22:59 Takeaways from the Recent Public Land Dispute
01:26:34 Consumers in the City VS Independent People in the West
01:31:11 Trusted 3rd Party People & Resources
01:34:36 Sons of Smokey Non-Profit
01:39:10 Animal Migration in Value Land Segments
01:42:33 Lack of Early Engagement in Selling Public Lands
01:51:16 The Negatives that Come with Politics
01:53:17 Weighing in to Make a Difference
01:59:53 Shared Passion for the Mountains
02:02:37 Outro
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2h 13m
Behind the Brand - Sitka
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro & Cam’s Journey with Camo
00:05:46 Base Layers
00:08:02 Pants
00:11:12 Active Insulation
00:13:34 Windstop Layer
00:16:36 Puffy Jackets: Synthetic & Down Insulation
00:21:52 Rain Gear
00:24:29 Developing the Best Gear
00:26:13 The 8-Piece System
00:29:17 Underwear Design
00:30:22 Outro
31m
KHC 138 - John Barklow
John Barklow - a seasoned outdoorsman and 26-year U.S. Navy veteran. A diver by trade, he spent most of his career supporting Navy Special Warfare, often working with elite SEAL teams. Much of his time was spent in Kodiak, Alaska, training SEALs in cold-weather survival and night movement through technical terrain, known as Cliff Assault. After his service, John joined SITKA Gear, applying his military expertise to develop advanced clothing systems for hunters and outdoorsmen.
Join us for a conversation about John’s experiences with helping grow the Sitka brand, the succession of hunting gear and how the gear has changed, some of John’s greatest hunt stories, and more!
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00:04:28 John’s Background (the NAVY & Teaching Survival Skills)
00:11:17 Understanding the Concepts in Gear
00:16:12 The Great Equalizers: Testing Guys in the Field
00:22:20 Survival Exercises
00:27:09 Finishing School for BUDS
00:29:07 Peer Reviews
00:31:56 Ad Break (Ketone IQ & Sig Sauer)
00:33:56 Diving & Getting into Hunting
00:36:18 When John got into Hunting
00:38:56 John’s Most Memorable Hunt
00:45:52 Hunting Mountain Goats
00:48:53 John’s Brown Bear Hunt
00:54:59 High Stakes in Hunting & Memories from the Hunt
00:59:31 John’s Buffalo Hunt
01:08:48 Takeaways from John’s Hunting Stories
01:13:10 John’s Best Elk Hunt Story
01:18:35 Hunters John Looked up to
01:22:03 How Much the Hunting Industry has Changed
01:29:03 Failure: The Foundation that Built Cam’s Hunting Career
01:30:51 Celebrating Success in Hunting
01:32:29 Measuring Success in Hunting
01:33:47 The Succession of Hunting Gear & Clothing (Down)
01:37:10 What’s Next for GORE-TEX Gear
01:42:29 Small Adjustments in Gear Make a Big Difference
01:44:44 Nobody Likes Being Cold
01:45:40 QA: F#$k, Marry, Kill: Backcountry Bowhunting, Diving, or Mountaineering?
01:46:48 QA: For Sitka - is Mountaineering a Good Place for Inspiration?
01:50:34 QA: If you had to Choose 1 Material or Textile to Use, What Would You Choose?
01:52:06 QA: How Would You Use High Pressure Situations to Help Develop Your Career Path?
01:54:21 QA: What’s One Non Negotiable for Your Daily Routine?
01:57:06 Outro
2h 2m
KHC 137 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 7
In this episode of Sh*t Talkers Weekly 7, Cam sits down with James Gideon Williams for a conversation that dives deep into Cam’s recent bear hunt with John and Jenn Rivet in Alberta. Cam also covers his recent trip to California for filming for the upcoming movie DREAM and more!
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00:00:00 Intro & the MAHA Movement
00:04:43 Positives from Cam’s Trip to DC
00:06:42 Cam’s Bear Hunt with the Rivets
00:09:27 Pain from Extended Hours of Sitting
00:13:47 James Highlights of the Bear Hunt
00:15:03 Animal Instincts & Fear
00:07:32 Beaver Diving
00:21:20 Hard Work, Bears, & the Ending to a Story
00:24:21 Ad Break (SIG Sauer & MUD\WTR)
00:26:35 Ending the Hunt: Two 8FT Bear
00:33:34 Cam’s Second Bear
00:39:34 John & Jenn Rivet
00:40:36 Bear Meat from Cam’s Hunt
00:42:22 Filming for the DREAM Movie
00:45:14 Ryan Sheckler and J.B. Mauney’s Part in DREAM
00:47:03 Forgetting Lines During Acting
00:49:09 J.B. Mauney
00:51:32 James’ “Bird Chest”
49m
KHC 136 - Land of Giants with the Rivets
The Rivets - John & Jenn Rivet have been living the dream together for over 32 years as avid outdoorsmen, big game outfitters, and chefs.
Listen in as Cam, John and Jenn skin Cam’s bear and talk about bear management, bear meat, how you can hunt with the Rivets and more!
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00:00:00 Intro - Mature Bears
00:04:12 Making a Successful Shot & Montana Knife Company Knives
00:07:13 Time in the Stand & Having Patience
00:11:55 Nothing is Guaranteed: Waiting on Big Boars
00:16:32 Key Equipment for Big Bear
00:18:56 Figuring out the Bears Gender
00:22:12 Managing the Bear Population
00:26:15 Ad Break (SIG Sauer & Montana Knife Company)
00:27:36 Bear Meat
00:29:54 Learning from the Rivets
00:33:54 Bear Behavior & Being Up Close
00:36:20 Montana Knife Packout Knife
00:37:42 Skinning the Loins
00:41:44 First Time Bear Hunters
00:42:45 Measuring Around the Muzzle
00:44:54 Where to Book a Hunt with the Rivets
00:47:23 Measuring a Bear’s Skull for Pope & Young
00:50:55 Skull Size and Cape Length
54m
KHC 135 - Bryan Callen
Bryan Callen - stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. Bryan studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and then initiated his career as one of the original cast members on the sketch comedy series MADtv.
Join Cam and Bryan for a discussion about Bryan’s comedy career, acting, philosophy, and more!
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00:00:00 Success Rate - Throwing Rocks at Sparrows
00:05:44 Bryan’s Acting Career
00:08:05 Quick Wit, Reciting Old Movies, & Back Muscles
00:11:26 Reading People, Learning Culture, & Bryan’s Dad
00:16:08 The Negatives of Acting
00:20:45 Cult of the Amuture
00:25:29 Great Ideas of Philosophy & Beauty
00:30:50 Ad Break (SIG Sauer)
00:31:49 Bonds Made Through Comedy
00:34:03 Reliving Trauma Through Comedy
00:36:36 Grizzly Bears
00:42:06 Original Self Expression in Comedy
00:47:41 Bryan’s Testosterone
00:50:22 Coffee & Nicotine
00:51:59 Bryan’s Beautiful Wife
00:54:43 Cam’s Art Collection
00:55:36 Dall Sheep Hunt with Roy Roth
00:58:59 Horse & Gorilla’s Self Defense
01:04:47 Bryan’s Turkey Hunting Experience & Joe
01:05:49 Joe Rogan’s Friendship
01:09:54 Bryan’s New Comedy Special
01:11:28 Bryan’s Podcast & Carrot Top
01:15:08 Andrew Huberman, Faith, & the Science of Life
01:19:04 Human Consciousness & Suffering
01:28:39 Coming to Terms with Saying Goodbye in Life
01:30:23 You’ll Pay for Everything You Did & Didn’t Do
01:36:22 Outro