Nikki Smith on Naked and Afraid, South Africa and the Reality of Survival

Ky Furneaux: Naked and Afraid, Hollywood Stunts and Survival Mindset on the Survival Debrief podcast with Steven Kelly

Nine-time Naked and Afraid survivalist, Hollywood stuntwoman, author and adventure expert Ky Furneaux joins Steven Kelly on The Survival Debrief Podcast. Ky discusses rebuilding her life after a serious back injury, working as a Hollywood stunt performer and repeatedly testing herself in some of the toughest survival environments on Earth. The conversation covers: • Ky’s toughest Naked and Afraid challenge • Competing under pressure on survival television • Whether conflict between contestants is real • Racing against Ed Stafford • The hardest environments to survive in • Why mindset is the most important survival skill • Whether Ky would accept another challenge • Her advice for people starting their own outdoor journey Ky and Steven also discuss the reality behind survival television, the mental battle of refusing to quit and what viewers do not always understand about performing survival skills against the clock. Follow The Survival Debrief Podcast for honest conversations with survivalists, adventurers, military veterans and people who have tested themselves in extreme environments.

Stone Age Survival, Flint Knapping & Ancient Skills with Will Lord

In this episode of The Survival Debrief Podcast, Steven Kelly speaks with Will Lord, one of Britain’s leading prehistoric survival skills experts. Will shares his story of growing up around Grimes Graves, discovering flint knapping as a child, and spending decades mastering ancient survival technology. The conversation covers arrowheads, blades, bow making, hide tanning, carcass use, natural materials, Earth Lodge, Ed Stafford, First Man Out, and what modern survivalists can still learn from the Stone Age. This episode goes deeper than bushcraft. It is about patience, failure, craft, land connection, self-reliance and the old skills that still matter today. One of the biggest takeaways: when asked what prehistoric skill every survivalist should learn, Will’s answer was simple — net making. Follow Will Lord: Website: https://www.will-lord.co.uk/ [https://www.will-lord.co.uk/] Follow Steven Kelly: Website: https://www.stevenkelly.uk/ [https://www.stevenkelly.uk/] Instagram: @survival_ste TikTok: @survival_ste Subscribe to The Survival Debrief Podcast for more conversations with survivalists, adventurers, military veterans and outdoor experts.

Carleigh Fairchild: 86 Days Alone in Patagonia

Carleigh Fairchild survived 86 days alone in Patagonia on Alone Season 3 — and she still wasn’t ready to leave. In this episode of The Survival Debrief Podcast, Steven Kelly speaks with Carleigh about her early earth-skills training, the casting process for Alone, being dropped into Patagonia, the reality of long-term isolation, the battle for food, and what it felt like to be medically pulled when her mind was still fully committed. Carleigh also talks about returning for Alone: Redemption in Mongolia, where a fish-hook injury forced her out after a strong start. This episode covers survival mindset, hunger, solitude, nature connection, resilience, and the parts of survival TV that viewers rarely understand. Hosted by Steven Kelly — former British Commando, survival instructor, TV survivalist, and host of The Survival Debrief Podcast. Watch more episodes and find links here: https://www.stevenkelly.uk/podcast [https://www.stevenkelly.uk/podcast] Follow Steven: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survival_ste/ [https://www.instagram.com/survival_ste/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenkelly29 [https://www.facebook.com/stevenkelly29] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survival_ste X: https://x.com/survival_ste [https://x.com/survival_ste]

EJ Snyder Wants One More Naked and Afraid Battle

EJ Snyder joins Steven Kelly on The Survival Debrief Podcast for a raw conversation about Naked and Afraid, survival mindset, Global Showdown, tribe, leadership, and why he is still ready for one more challenge. EJ is one of the most recognised names in the Naked and Afraid world. Six challenges. 206 days. Zero taps. In this episode, he talks about what makes Naked and Afraid such a brutal test, whether he would return to the franchise, and what fans can do if they want to see him back out there. Steven and EJ also discuss survival training, community, EJ’s 48-hour survival course, Freedom Pickles, Survival Mastery, and the bigger lesson behind survival: staying ready for whatever life throws at you. Hosted by Steven Kelly — British TV survivalist, former Commando, Naked and Afraid survivalist, and host of The Survival Debrief Podcast. Watch and listen to more episodes: https://www.stevenkelly.uk/podcast [https://www.stevenkelly.uk/podcast] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-survival-debrief-podcast-with-steven-kelly/id1844233698 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-survival-debrief-podcast-with-steven-kelly/id1844233698] #SurvivalDebrief #NakedAndAfraid #EJSnyder

Amanda Wilson & Ernie Hinojos: Fans to Naked and Afraid Survivalists

In this episode of The Survival Debrief Podcast, Steven Kelly sits down with Amanda “Mandy” Wilson and Ernie Hinojos from Naked and Afraid. Amanda and Ernie have one of the most unique stories in the franchise. They went from fans of the show to taking on a 14-day fan challenge together, then returned as a duo for a brutal 21-day challenge — surviving 35 days together across Mexico and Botswana. This conversation goes behind the edit and into what viewers did not fully see on screen: the mental pressure, the cold nights, the lack of food, the bugs, the danger, the arguments that were handled properly, and the bond that formed through real hardship. Amanda opens up about mindset, anxiety, gratitude and pushing through her lowest moments. Ernie talks honestly about the cold in Botswana, the pressure of survival, and why having the right partner can make or break a challenge. We cover: How Amanda and Ernie got onto Naked and Afraid What it felt like meeting each other naked for the first time The difference between Mexico and Botswana The unseen survival work that never made the episode Their lowest moments on challenge Why neither of them tapped Whether they would take on another challenge together Hosted by Steven Kelly, former British Army Commando Forces soldier, SERE survival instructor, Naked and Afraid survivalist, and host of The Survival Debrief Podcast. For more episodes, visit: www.stevenkelly.uk/podcast Follow Steven Kelly / Survival Ste: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenkelly29 [https://www.facebook.com/stevenkelly29] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survival_ste X: https://x.com/survival_ste [https://x.com/survival_ste]