Hey so we recorded this right after Blade Show West...and because life sometimes happens it didn't go live...but here it is! Listen in to hear all about Heathers experiences at Blade Show and all the other crazy happens in the life and times of the Raise The Flag Crew!
This Week on Raise the Flag...Patrick Diedrich, Senior Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine joins us to discuss his experiences deep in the jungles of Colombia! This is one episode you won't want to miss!
This week on Raise the Flag...Potato Thieves!!!! For serious though we get into the nitty gritty of how rising costs impact production costs for businesses and the unique challenges small businesses face in this environment...also hat mojo, Death Bunny Society, and other good stuff!
This Week on Raise the Flag...Heather announces her Death Bunny Society Kick Starter! Tom is back and we take on social media "experts", trucks that don't do truck things, and more!
Check out the Death Bunny Society Kick Starter! Because it will make Heather happy...seriously, what kind of monster doesn't want heather to be happy? If you have a heart click it, go on do it now!
https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/pages/death-bunny-society-want-in
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast
01:11 Heather's Kickstarter Announcement
02:31 Custom Fabric Printing and Business Growth
04:48 Transitioning to Whatnot and Live Auctions
06:47 Challenges of Organizing Workspaces
10:29 The Chaos of Working from Home
14:16 The Importance of Organization
15:51 The Nature of Online Expertise
19:26 The Value of Lifelong Learning
21:51 Social Media and Its Impact on Perception
24:35 Upcoming Events and Trade Shows
28:02 Balancing Work and Personal Life
30:30 Magazine Features and Writing Experiences
35:01 The Quality of Print Media
37:21 Taking Time Off and Enjoying Nature
41:50 The Challenges of Weekend Recreation
43:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
This Week on Raise the Flag...Patrick Diedrich, Senior Editor of Recoil Offgrid (aka Nick's Boss) joins us for a recap of the Undisclosed training and scenario event that Recoil Offgrid Magazine just hosted. Tom talks about his experiences during an off-grid week in the mountains with some awesome outdoor adventure types, and Heather gets even more whimsical after attending her first Renaissance Faire. This one is chock full of valuable lessons, great stories, and the usual non-sense!
This week on Raise the Flag...Epic Quests or just cool road trips, but epic quests sound more exciting! Heather travels to Mordor ...or Colorado, trains with master crafters of bushes, and Todd made The One Spoon to Rule Them All!
In this episode of the Raise the Flag Podcast, hosts Nick and Heather, along with special guest Todd, explore a variety of topics ranging from personal relationships and humor to outdoor gear and packing strategies. They share insights on the importance of collaboration in the outdoor community, the evolution of Crocs, and the challenges of knife-making. The conversation flows naturally, touching on travel experiences, the art of minimalism, and the joy of creating functional gear. Listeners are treated to a mix of laughter, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, making for an engaging and entertaining episode.
This Week on Raise the Flag...Blade Show 2025 Recap of all the awesomeness! So much to cover - the knives, the people, the vibe! What an incredible show and of course the sticker scavenger hunt!
The calm before the storm...more like the chaos before the storm!
Tom is back to update us on his Blade Show good and Heather details what she is bringing along with her! Nick discusses his Blade Show classes and don't forget the really cool Blade Show challenge and contest for any listener attending! Tom weighs in on the great marshmallow debate...That's it we need to go pack!
This week on Raise the Flag...Nick discusses his experiences in Wilderness Survival class with Jeff Hatch of Raven Wilderness School and there is a debate about the proper way to prepare marshmallows...and Nick is right! (because I write the captions and there is nothing Heather can do about it bwhaha!)
We also talk outdoor clothing and a bunch of other cool stuff so listen to it!
This Week on Raise the Flag...Is bag problem really a problem? We don't think so we need all the bags! Our bags need bags! We also talk about all of our upcoming events, adventures, and classes! We talk a little about bringing more women into survival land and more!
This Week on Raise The Flag...wow we got an episode that it loaded with good stuff! Guest host Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global joins us for a recap of the Mountain Readiness Expo and a lot of talk about many cool upcoming events that some or all of us will be at!
We dive into the importance of situational awareness, explore the complexities of Land Snorkeling, learn about the importance of understanding our environment, and so much more!
Heather is back from CANCON Arizona and she played with a Mini-gun! Listen to hear all about Heather and her transformation in a a jelly bean warrior!
We also have some updates for upcoming evens, gear, and more!
This Week on Raise the Flag...Join us for the (un)True story of Heather's involvement in a secret underground black market fabric ring and the unfortunate circumstances around her neighbors untimely demise when the stumbled upon a wool deal gone wrong!
Also we talk about other stuff like PNWBUSHCRAFT at CANCON Arizona, BLADE SHOW Atlanta, Tom being mad at a tree, and a scavenger hunt giveaway challenge!
Be sure to see Heather and Todd at CANCON April 10-12 at the Ben Avery Range in the Offgrid Base Camp Section!
Is mosts a word? Probably not but I said it any way! This week on Raise the Flag...Catch up with the Raise the Flag Crew and their assorted adventure in maker/writer land. Lots of updates, event announcements, and Tactical Gnomes Oh and Nick's computer explodes in the middle of the podcast!
Tune in for all the shenanigans!
This Week on Raise the Flag we have Mat (yes, Mat with one t) from Georgia Bushcraft on talking all about Georgia Bushcraft and their upcoming events! He also shares the story of how a hobby led to The Walking Dead and eventually to Georgia Bushcraft!
You Want the Links? We got the Links!
Georgia Bushcraft: https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/
Our brand new intro and outro music by the Bearded Burton! Follow The Bearded Burton: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCnQJYSkQjQCEsVgrc
Check out your hosts:
Nick: https://blackflagsurvival.com/ and https://www.offgridweb.com/
Tom: https://www.knivesbynuge.com/
Heather: https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/
Support the Podcast:
https://www.patreon.com/c/RaisetheFlagPodcast
This Week on Raise The Flag...The Return of Joe Flowers! If you don't know Joe, you won't want to miss the opportunity to learn more about this passionate knife designer, jungle guide, and entomologist. If You do know Joe, you are already aware you don't want to miss his stories!We talk knives, the IWA convention in Europe, Godzillia and Blade Show Texas! and if you're at Blade Show Texas be sure to stop by and see Nuge and some of our awesome past guests including AA Forge, Auxiliary Manufacturing, JD Custom Knives, and The Woods Monkey!
After a few attempts to get Adam from AA Forge on here we finally did it. We did had an epic battle with the evils of technology, but through perseverance we made it happen! Take that Skynet!
Beyond all that we have great conversations about knives, upcoming Blade Show Events, and Adam shows off a new model...but wait I can't see anything through my ears?!?!
You'll Just have to check out the episode on youtube to see the new goodness!
You Want the Links? We got the Links!
AA Forge: https://aaforge.com/
Our brand new intro and outro music by the Bearded Burton! Follow The Bearded Burton:https://www.youtube.com/@UCCnQJYSkQjQCEsVgrcD-n2wCheck out your hosts:Nick: https://blackflagsurvival.com/ and https://www.offgridweb.com/Tom: https://www.knivesbynuge.com/Heather: https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/Check out more on Raise The Flag PodcastListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/212YKOdlEcQNBjUhSbBrkUSupport the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/RaisetheFlagPodcast
It was a cold brisk day in New England, We recorded a podcast and I was planning on uploading as usual and bam! Ice Storm!
Sorry it's late, mother nature really didn't want you to listen to this one but in scrappy raise the flag fashion we made it work!
In this episode Tom is remarkably cheerful, Blade Show happenings, new publications, terrible sleeping bags, and much more!
We are back...well mostly back, Tom lost some finger mass and red water! This week we discuss injuries while working and recreating in the outdoors. Watch Heather almost pass out from the gory details!Matt Williams is a talented writer and content creator that Nick has the pleasure of working with. While his journey may have started in the tactical space he is making moves to follow his passion for the Great Outdoors!Be sure to listen to the audio version to check out our brand new intro and outro music by the Bearded Burton! Follow The Bearded Burton:https://www.youtube.com/@UCCnQJYSkQjQCEsVgrcD-n2wCheck out your hosts:Nick: https://blackflagsurvival.com/ and https://www.offgridweb.com/Tom: https://www.knivesbynuge.com/Heather: https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/Check out more on Raise The Flag PodcastListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/212YKOdlEcQNBjUhSbBrkUSupport the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/RaisetheFlagPodcast