Best Charlie Jacoby Podcasts (2025)

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656 - ROMA 85 2:21

18h ago2:21

2:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com On principled thinking vs tactical thinking. Is AI coming to “save” us or “destroy” us? Is there a middle ground? Can it love us? Comfort us? Thinking of relationship issues in terms of new shoes. Break-in pains or wrong size pains?…

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655 - ROMA 84 26:38

14d ago26:38

26:38

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In which I rip Fareed Zakaria a (new) new one, talk about the abject stupidity of the intelligensia, play a song sung by a bunch of cool alley cats, applaud a Scott Galloway rant on the hypocrisy of the American ruling class and ponder “Dover Beach,” a poem by Matt…

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654 - David Daniel 2:23:04

17d ago2:23:04

2:23:04

David was raised in a conservative Christian reality that he eventually came to question, without questioning his love and respect for the people around him. How do we negotiate that kind of growth, where we step away from a shared reality without hurting the people we were sharing it with? That’s an eternal question of the highest order. This is a…

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653 -Jeff Maurer (Comic/Writer) 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Jeff Mauer is the brains behind I Might Be Wrong, here on Substack. He was head writer for Last Week Tonight, with John Oliver and before that, wrote speeches at the EPA. He’s smart, funny, and thoughtful — and savvy enough to shut the fuck up when Chris Rock walks into the room. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su…

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Sika deer are here to stay: Rory Putman and Niall Rowantree 31:46

1M ago31:46

31:46

Professor Rory Putman and deer expert Niall Rowantree discuss Scotland's next big deer problem: sika. The Scottish government has successfully wiped out large numbers of iconic Scottish red deer. In their place are coming a new, invasive species, Japanese sika. More a horde than a herd, our experts expect they will be Scotland's number one deer wit…

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How did animal rights extremists evolve? 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

Charlie's dad, Martin Jacoby, explains how the hunter-gatherers of 200,000 years ago slowly evolved into both sport hunters and animal rights activists. Find Martin's book on Amazon For more ways of listening to this podcast, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportschannelpodcast116

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652 - Adam Aronovich (Healing from Healing) 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

When I first came across his Instagram account, I assumed he was a comedian of some sort, as he is so deft at taking the piss out of the New Age, Shamanic, Mother-Aya nonsense. Then I read his essay on Substack and realized that this dude is very, very smart and his humor — like all the best humor — is fueled by wisdom, compassion, disappointment, …

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Thermal drone deer counting 25:50

1M ago25:50

25:50

Ben Harrower from BH Wildlife Consultancy uses a thermal drone for a unique aerial view of how the six UK deer species populations, and our wild boar, are expanding and contracting across the UK. As part of our filming for A Year in the Life of Sika, Ben covers all aspects of his work from the advances in drone tech to the incredible wildlife momen…

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Gamekeepers Welfare Trust 14:48

1M ago14:48

14:48

Ian Grindy from the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust tells the story of the charity and explains why it is needed more than ever. He talks to Charlie Jacoby in the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024. For more from the GWT, visit TheGamekeepersWelfareTrust.com For more ways to listen to this podcast, go to FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportchannelpodcast106…

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The story of the rabbit – FieldsportsChannel Podcast, episode 110 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

They shot 5,000 rabbits in one day in Shropshire and 7,000 in one day at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. The rabbit has had a relatively short but dramatic history in the UK, from Roman food source through population explosions, and becoming one of the most prized quarry species of the great Victorian shots. Shooting writer Simon Reinhold tells the…

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651 - Becoming Uncivilized (with Anya and Nadia) 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Anya and Nadia have helped lead our retreats in Montana for the past few years. In this conversation, we talk about the different kinds of movement they’ve studied and teach and how — along with Cameron and Melayne — we try to create a place and time where people can get very real with themselves and each other. Learn more about the event here. Int…

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650 - Rambling ROMA 3 (For Allene) 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Tear,” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan

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649 - Allene Evans - "Guardian of a Free and Just Society" (Crestone Series) 1:53:56

2M ago1:53:56

1:53:56

Allene would never describe herself in such grand terms, but the fact is that she’s spent a long career in law working hard to defend and promote the fundamental decency that is at the heart of the American justice system — or should be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, …

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Live with Daniel Pinchbeck 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

Thank you Daniele Bolelli, Douglas Rushkoff, Jesse Damiani, Michael Scarmack, and many others for tuning into my live video with Daniel Pinchbeck! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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646 - Erin Ginder-Shaw (Depth Psychology) 56:09

2M ago56:09

56:09

Erin is closing in on her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. We’ve been very close since 1/1/16 and she’s one of my all-time favorite people. If I get arrested and have one call, her phone might be ringing. She’ll be joining us at the Becoming Uncivilized event at the Budokon compound this summer. Consider joining us! Intro mus…

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Giving this a spin 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

Thank you Nikita Petrov, Lacey Delayne, Dr Doug, Andrew Ramos, Eamon Cullen, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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From Military Musician to Cybersecurity Expert: The Unconventional Journey of Jonathan Sproule 29:32

2M ago29:32

29:32

For many veterans transitioning out of the military, the path to a second career often leads to fields like cybersecurity, leveraging skills in discipline, risk assessment, and strategic thinking. But for Jonathan Sproule, his journey took a truly unique route—from a professional musician in the Band of the Welsh Guards to a specialist in cyber ris…

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645 - Walking ROMA 1:57

2M ago1:57

1:57

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In this, the first walking ROMA episode, I ramble: Our world is ruled by unloved men. What’s it mean to be “driven?” Would the spirit of the angry prepper be ok with what we’ve done with his cabin?By Chris Ryan

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644 - David Nance (My 14 year-old first cousin once removed) 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

You know those kids — toddlers, even — where you see the fully-formed person in their eyes? That’s how this guy has always been for me. He was cracking me up and blowing my mind before he could pronounce my name. Smart, kind, and very wise for his age (or any age). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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643 - Before the Dawn, Part I (with Riley Morton) 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com My friend Riley Morton is a film-maker, documentarian, world traveler, back country skier, deep thinker and all-around badass. He and I sat down for about six hours over two days and he picked my brain about who I am, who I’ve been, and the experiences and ideas th…

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Hunting Ethics by Nick Fox 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Nick Fox has been working on this book all his life. The hunter, zoologist and falconer has brought out Hunting Ethics: A Personal Journey. In this podcast with Charlie Jacoby, he talks about different elements of the book, including why it is innate within us to hunt – and governments can't ban hunting. For more ways to listen to this podcast, go …

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642 - ROMA 83 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

Does Trump have the wrong answers to the right questions? It feels like things are falling apart, but have they been falling apart for a long time? How long? When did this process of collapse begin? Why do intelligent people sometimes say incredibly stupid things? Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. Paid version: Outro: “Politi…

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641 - Simon Rex in Laurel Canyon 1:43:02

3M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Simon first came on the scene as an MTV personality, then starred in the Scary Movie franchise, appeared in a slew of TV shows, and toured the world as parody rapper, Dirt Nasty. Now he’s appearing in films with the likes of Al Pacino and Vince Vaughn. What a trip! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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Teresa Dent CBE from the GWCT 13:01

3M ago13:01

13:01

Teresa Dent CBE led the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust as chief executive for 22 years. In the spring of 2025, she retires. In July 2024, she came to the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre to talk about the trust's work, and the difficulty of producing science that politicians can use. For more ways to listen to this podcast, go to FieldsportsChann…

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How Beckie McAnespie Transformed Her Military Skills into a Cybersecurity Career 31:12

3M ago31:12

31:12

At TechVets, we’re always excited to share success stories from veterans who have transitioned into the tech industry. In this interview, we spotlight Beckie McAnespie, a former soldier who's now a Senior Consultant in Information Assurance at Accenture, whose career journey showcases the power of resilience, learning, and community support. Become…

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Country Food Trust 16:34

3M ago16:34

16:34

SJ Hunt runs the Country Food Trust, a charity that delivers game, venison, poultry and vegetarian meals to food banks and the homeless. It is the major market for pheasants, partridges and deer carcases. Talking to Charlie Jacoby at the 2024 Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre, she explains how it works. For more ways to listen to this podcast, go to F…

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640 - Learning to Fly (with Uncle Dan) 1:17:47

3M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

My uncle Dan died on February 13th, my birthday. Here’s a look back at his life and mine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan

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Value of shooting 14:03

4M ago14:03

14:03

BASC chief executive Ian Bell explains the new Value of Shooting report , which shows how vital the sport is to rural economies. He is talking to Charlie Jacoby at the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024. Click here for more about the report For more ways to listen to this podcast go to FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportschannelpodcast111…

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639 - Vincenzo Barney (Cormac McCarthy and Sudden Fame) 1:32:51

4M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Young guy writes a Substack piece about his favorite author, Cormac McCarthy. It gets a few reads, and turns out that one of those readers knows old Cormac and actually reads him the piece. In fact, she’s known and loved old Cormac for 40+ years. She corresponds with the young guy and eventually decides he’s the right person to tell her story, whic…

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638 - ROMA 82 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A few of the questions I ponder in this one: How can we distinguish what’s true for me from what’s just true? How can we tell when the shit’s hitting the fan? Is it always hitting the fan? When is a dress not a dress? How is a bikini like “the N-word?” Was Trump in…

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Eat Wild's Louisa Clutterbuck 12:29

4M ago12:29

12:29

Louisa Clutterbuck from the game meat marketing agency Eat Wild explains her role, and how it fits in with other agencies such as Game To Eat and Eat Game. She talks to Charlie at the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024. (And she had the baby, a boy called Jasper). For more, go to Eat Wild's: Website Instagram Facebook X.com…

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637 - ROMA 81 5:17

4M ago5:17

5:17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What does it mean to be a “consenting adult?” (Thoughts on the Neil Gaiman mess.) Why podcast? David Milch: “People who are unable to turn their wishes into passions … sit passively in mute outrage, anticipating disasters.” The original article accusing Gaiman is h…

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Greg Smith MP 16:05

4M ago16:05

16:05

Greg Smith MP says how to deal with the Labour government. Of course, he was talking to Charlie at the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024, just after the general election, and much water has gone under the rural bridge since then – but his advice stands. To listen to the whole podcast, go to FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportchannelpodcast108…

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Ferreter Simon Whitehead 33:24

5M ago33:24

33:24

Simon Whitehead has been a 'celebrity ferreter' all of his working life. He talks about the job to Charlie Jacoby in the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024. ▶ Find Simon on Instagram, on YouTube or on his webpage ▶ For more ways to listen to this podcast, go to FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportchannelpodcast107…

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From RAF to Cybersecurity: How Alex Daly Found a New Mission with Cisco 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

Transitioning from the military to civilian life can feel like navigating uncharted territory. For Alex Daly, a Customer Delivery Security Architect at Cisco, it was a journey shaped by adaptability, opportunity, and support from TechVets and Cisco's military-focused programs. Alex’s story offers inspiration and practical advice for service leavers…

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636 - Theo Von (Reboot of Ep 342) 1:37:55

5M ago1:37:55

1:37:55

This conversation was originally recorded in September, 2018, when Theo was famous, but not yet FAMOUS. We talked about his recent trip to China, whether mental health issues can be considered a luxury, the ethics of sleeping with married women, Louis CK’s fall from grace, obscure masturbation techniques, and the strangeness of fame. The main thing…

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Escape To The Chateau's Dick and Angel 18:22

5M ago18:22

18:22

Dick and Angel Strawbridge from the Escape To The Chateau TV series head to the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024 to talk about their lives with Charlie Jacoby. Click here for more ways to listen to this podcast.

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635 - Chewing the Fat with Cameron Shayne 14:14

5M ago14:14

14:14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Cameron has been studying and sharing martial arts, yoga and mobility for over 30 years producing hundreds of highly skilled teachers world wide. He currently lives and runs Budokon University Montana with his wife Budokon University Director Melayne Shayne. Come d…

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Jeremy Wade 46:13

5M ago46:13

46:13

The star of River Monsters, Jeremy Wade, joins Charlie in the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024. This podcast is an amalgamation of two interviews in the theatre, where he talks about the series that made hinm famous, and what projects he plans to do next. For more from Jeremy, go to JeremyWade.co.uk For more ways to listen to this, go to Fieldsp…

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634 - Peter Anderson (Author/Poet/Mountain Man) 14:18

5M ago14:18

14:18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Pete and I entertain a few questions and we talk by the fire. Among them: What is soul? Is there a purpose in learning these lessons as we get older? Are silence and solitude necessary components to the soul’s maturity? Are silence and solitude even available in a …

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Splitting Image Taxidermy's story 16:57

5M ago16:57

16:57

Douglas Cockcroft went from hunting guide to founder of South Africa's most impressive taxidermy business, Splitting Image Taxidermy, based in Port Elizabeth and operating all over southern Africa. He tells his story. For more about Splitting Image Taxidermy, visit SplittingImageTaxidermy.co.za Thanks to Safari Club International's Life Hunter Advo…

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633 - ROMA 80 (Part 2) 2:33

6M ago2:33

2:33

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Some stuff I didn’t get to yesterday. Who was inside Aubrey Plaza’s consciousness, watching her have a stroke? Do podcasters like Rogan and Theo Von have a responsibility to change what they do in light of their massive audiences? Intro music “Brightside of the Sun…

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632 - ROMA 80 24:23

6M ago24:23

24:23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A few of the issues stumbled over: The complicated ethics of revenge against a corporation. Yet more evidence that we don’t live in the real world. On old creeps like Woody Allen, Cormac McCarthy, and me. And more! Here’s the article about Cormac McCarthy I mention…

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Josh Kime – Navigating the Transition from Navy to Tech 34:38

6M ago34:38

34:38

Josh Kime’s career journey is an inspiring tale of determination, adaptability, and a passion for problem-solving. After three and a half years in the Royal Navy, Josh embarked on a new chapter, diving headfirst into the world of tech. His story is a testament to how skills learned in the military can be leveraged for success in civilian life, espe…

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631 - ROMA 79 37:12

6M ago37:12

37:12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com — Responses to comments on the Wim Hof thing. — Is football like sex work? — How to behave in the End Times. — A few words in defense of Woody Allen and Joe Rogan. — The night Daryl Hanna asked me to sign a copy of Sex at Dawn. Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” …

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630 - ROMA 78 18:32

6M ago18:32

18:32

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Meet me in the kitchen! Anger vs gratitude. The perverse appetite for disaster. Who are we to judge? Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. "Roll the Bones,” by Shakey Graves. “Watch it Fall,” by Billy Strings. Tangentially Speaking with Chris Rya…

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629 - Nikki Glaser (Reboot) 2:25:48

6M ago2:25:48

2:25:48

This was originally episode 122, recorded in Portland, OR, in April, 2015. This conversation is about as uninhibited as they come. We bounce from shitting in Asia to how to compliment someone’s genitals to my experience giving a TED talk to eating disorders to group sex. Never a dull moment with Nikki. I’m so glad to see her getting the attention s…

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Future of deer with Niall Rowantree and Prof Rory Putman 1:00:14

7M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Deerstalker and wildlife manager Niall Rowantree talks to deer biologist Professor Rory Putman about the remarkable sika deer, as part of our filming of the Year in the Life of Sika. Rory explains why sika are so successful when reds struggle, how their range is increasing and why they are so difficult, in fact now impossible, to get on top of. The…

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628 - Aaron Rivera 1:39:12

7M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

I met Aaron at the Budokon retreat this summer, and I was immediately impressed by his candor, kindness, and the depth of his intellect. Then, when I learned that he led men’s groups, I thought he’d be a great guest for the podcast, since I know little about that world and, in fact, have some resistance to what often ends up being somewhat exploita…

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Woodcock 13:27

7M ago13:27

13:27

Andrew Hoodless of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a woodcock specialist. He explains the difference between migratory birds, resident breeding birds, and why they are not actually that endangered at all – despite what the anti-shooters like to claim. Andrew talks to Charlie at the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre 2024. For more ways to lis…

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