Campfire Chronicles

Episode 20: Chef Josh, Gastronomy, Breaking Bread, and Swiss Roll Memories

Pull up a chair by the fire as we welcome Chef Joshua Schwencke to the Campfire Chronicles Podcast. Born and raised on a German family farm in South Central Texas, Chef Josh has spent his life blending the traditions of rustic farming with the art of modern culinary mastery. From his early days exploring the rhythms of agricultural life to founding Gastronomy—a culinary education enterprise, Chef Josh’s journey is as inspiring as it is flavorful. In this episode, we delve into his passion for wild game cooking, the importance of sustainable food systems, and the unique ways he brings people together over the shared experience of breaking bread. Whether he’s teaching hunters how to elevate their harvest beyond chili and jerky or writing for Wild Sheep Magazine, Chef Josh’s stories and insights will leave you hungry for more. Don’t miss this mouthwatering conversation about food, family, and the great outdoors! To learn more visit https://www.gastronomycompany.com/outdoors [https://www.gastronomycompany.com/outdoors] Don't forget to like and subscribe to Campfire Chronicles Podcast! Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Campfire-Chronicles-Podcast/61552142141616/] and ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/campfire_chronicles_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]!

Episode 19: Renée Thornton, Women Hunt®, Hunting, Healing, and Star Crunch

RENÉE THORNTON. Born and raised in rural Alberta to a large farming family, Renée Thornton serves as Chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) Women Hunt® program and committee, and the Women in Hunting® initiative. Although not raised in a hunting family or with a hunting background, in 2016 Renée embarked on a personal journey to become a hunter. This decision was driven by a decade-long pursuit of sourcing her meat more ethically and organically from small local producers and farmer’s markets. To Renée, the logical progression was to obtain her protein from animals that lived freely in nature, until harvested quickly and humanely, by her own hand. Renée believes in giving back of her time, talent, and treasure, and being of service is a core value. In addition to creating and leading Women Hunt®, she is active in volunteering and speaking at various WSF and Chapter & Affiliate events. Renée leads the charge for Women Hunt® in engaging with state and national legislators in the advocacy of the rights and heritage of hunters; she has built a presence and relationship with established and upcoming wildlife professionals through a partnership with The Wildlife Society; she collaborates with industry leaders and influencers; and she values her relationships with the extraordinary women and men of the hunting, shooting and conservation landscapes. To learn more about Women Hunt®, visit https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/womenhunt [https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/womenhunt] Don't forget to like and subscribe to Campfire Chronicles Podcast! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Campfire-Chronicles-Podcast/61552142141616/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/campfire_chronicles_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]!

Episode 18: Sue Tidwell, Cries of the Savanna, and Are Cosmic Brownies Safe for Africa?

Don’t let Sue Tidwell‘s soft, gentle exterior, fool you! This wife, mother and grandmother is one of our generation’s most formidable forces in the fight for wildlife conservation and hunting on the continent of Africa… and she’s not even a hunter herself! Sue’s story of her path to enlightenment, which led her to write what is fast becoming recognized as the definitive authority on the need for hunting in Africa, is amazing! “Cries of the Savannah” author Sue Tidwell… remember the name, because she will be known as one of our generation's strongest, and most impactful, hunting advocates! Like what you hear? Don't miss out on any updates—follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552142141616] and ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/campfire_chronicles_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] for behind-the-scenes content and more! And make sure to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Stay connected and join the conversation!

Episode 17: Rick Nolan, Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers and DeerCon

In this information-packed episode, we visit with Rick Nolan, the president of the newest and fastest-growing conservation nonprofit organization, the Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers (OHA). Rick gives us the scoop on the special niche that OHA fills in Oklahoma and why every sportsman in the state should join. We also visit in detail about the upcoming annual Oklahoma Deer Conference (Aug. 17) in Midwest City, OK. For more info on OHA and the Deer Conference, visit www.oklahomahuntersandanglers.org [www.oklahomahuntersandanglers.org] Like what you hear? Don't miss out on any updates—follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552142141616] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/campfire_chronicles_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] for behind-the-scenes content and more! And make sure to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Stay connected and join the conversation!

Episode 16: Herman Brune, Female Behavior Expert, Cowboy, and Stories from the Montana Wilderness

Herman W. Brune is a Native Texan born in San Antonio and raised scouring the Live Oak and Yaupon country north of Columbus, Texas. His first 40 years were spent cowboying, packing mules, and hunting and guiding from Montana's Bob Marshal Wilderness, the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness, Wyoming's Washakie Wilderness, all around Texas, and into Old Mexico. He also was a PRCA Saddle Bronc rider filling his permit in 1981 and competing at a pro level until 2000. He was the Lone Star Circuit Saddle Bronc Director from 1988-92. At 40, he went back to Texas A&M to study journalism. He sold his first written article to "Western Horseman" in 1999. He's hosted the "News from the Camp House" on KULM 98.3 FM since 2000 and has produced three self-published "Lost Rider" books. Since 2014 Brune has served on the Texas Outdoor Writers Association Board of Directors. Brune appreciates everything 'Old School' from writer's integrity to throwing a hitch on a mule; but he relents when he says, "God Bless air conditioning". He perceives his greatest life's fulfillment was raising his daughter who teaches writing at Texas State University. To get all of what Campfire Chronicles has to offer, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @CampfireChroniclesPodcast