The "Son of a Blitch" Podcast
I used to travel around and interview Indigenous Elders, Leaders of the Native American Indian Community, and many other interesting people working within these communities. Most of the time, I was traveling with my good friend and mentor, Harvey Arden (former National Geographic writer and best selling author). I was in charge of all the video and audio production, as well as running many interviews, myself. As I launch this podcast, it reminds me of those times, and the incredible people I met along the way. I decided, with this podcast, to expand my guest panels to include folks that I have met from all areas of my life. I will feature interviews with international acclaimed musicians, authors, speakers, inventors, leaders, teachers, other podcasters, and much more. Please subscribe to this podcast, wherever you listen to it, to be notified when a new episode is announced. If you are interested in joining the podcast, or if you have a guest suggestions, please let me know at: gblitch@sonofablitch.com
Podcast - Videos
(Audio versions below)
Ep. 20 - Kevin Estela (Field Craft Survival Instructor, best-selling author)
In this episode, George Blitch sits down with Kevin Estela, who is a best selling author and the Lead Survival Instructor for Fieldcraft Survival. A lifelong outdoorsman with over 2 decades of teaching in the great outdoors, Kevin is well versed in bushcraft and survival skills. Kevin is the former Lead Survival Instructor of the Wilderness Learning Center under the late Marty Simon. Kevin is the author of "101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods" and over 150 published magazine titles. He regularly hones his capabilities in different environments around the globe including arctic, desert, and jungle with the most emphasis in the northern forest. He joined Fieldcraft after 14 years of teaching public high school history. Rounding out Kevin’s background is extensive training in Filipino Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and completion of numerous pistol, shotgun, carbine, and precision scoped rifle courses. A student for life, Kevin is constantly pursuing more knowledge and experience to impart on his students.
To learn more about Kevin, visit:
www.linktr.ee/kevinestela
www.FieldCraftSurvival.com
or follow him on Instagram @EstelaWildEd
To learn more about Kevin, visit:
www.linktr.ee/kevinestela
www.FieldCraftSurvival.com
or follow him on Instagram @EstelaWildEd
Ep. 19 - Sean Sherman (Sioux Chef, Owamni, NATIFs.org, Indigenous Food Labs)
In this episode, George Blitch interviews Sean Sherman, Oglala Lakota, who was born in Pine Ridge, SD, and has since been cooking across the World for the last 30 years. Sean has been the recipient of three James Beard Awards, one for Leadership, one for his book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen", and most recently for the Best New Restaurant, "Owamni", in 2022.
His main culinary focus has been on the revitalization and awareness of Indigenous foods systems in a modern culinary context. Sean has studied on his own extensively to determine the foundations of these food systems which include the knowledge of Native American farming techniques, wild food usage and harvesting, land stewardship, salt and sugar making, hunting and fishing, food preservation, Native American migrational histories, elemental cooking techniques, and Native culture and history in general - to gain a full understanding of bringing back a sense of Native American cuisine to today’s world. In 2014, he opened the business titled The Sioux Chef as a caterer and food educator to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. In 2015 in partnership with the Little Earth Community of United Tribes in Minneapolis, he also helped to design and open the Tatanka Truck food truck, which featured pre-contact foods of the Dakota and Minnesota territories. Chef Sean and his vision of modern indigenous foods have been featured in numerous articles and radio shows, along with dinners at the James Beard House in Manhattan and Milan, along with teaching and sharing his knowledge to gatherings and crowds at Yale, the Culinary Institute of America, the United Nations, and many more.
Sean has been the recipient of a 2015 First Peoples Fund Fellowship, 2018 Bush Foundation Fellowship, National Center’s 2018 First American Entrepreneurship Award, and he is a three-time James Beard Award winner with the 2018 James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook - The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen, a 2019 James Beard Leadership Award, and most recently, the 2022 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, for his restaurant, Owmani, based in Minneapolis.
The Sioux Chef team works to make indigenous foods more accessible to as many communities as possible. To open opportunities for more people to learn about Native cuisine and develop food enterprises in their tribal communities, he founded the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). NĀTIFS has opened the Indigenous Food Lab in the Midtown Global Market on historic Lake Street in Minneapolis. The Indigenous Food Lab is a professional Indigenous kitchen and training center covering all aspects of food service; research and development; Indigenous food identification, gathering, cultivation, and preparation; and all components of starting and running a successful culinary business based around Native traditions and Indigenous foods. Owamni is a modern Indigenous full-service restaurant also located in Minneapolis, which sources supplies from Indigenous food producers. They remove colonial ingredients such as wheat flour, cane sugar and dairy, presenting a truly decolonized dining experience.
George and Sean discuss his journey from his early years on the Pine Ridge Reservation, working his way up through various restaurants, his decision to learn about and lead the Indigenous Food Movement, to eventually becoming one of the most respected chefs, around. Thanks for tuning in – I hope you enjoy!
To learn more about Sean Sherman, visit these websites:
www.Sioux-Chef.com
www.Owamni.com
www.IndigenousFoodLabs.com
www.Natifs.org
www.BipocFoodways.org
His main culinary focus has been on the revitalization and awareness of Indigenous foods systems in a modern culinary context. Sean has studied on his own extensively to determine the foundations of these food systems which include the knowledge of Native American farming techniques, wild food usage and harvesting, land stewardship, salt and sugar making, hunting and fishing, food preservation, Native American migrational histories, elemental cooking techniques, and Native culture and history in general - to gain a full understanding of bringing back a sense of Native American cuisine to today’s world. In 2014, he opened the business titled The Sioux Chef as a caterer and food educator to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. In 2015 in partnership with the Little Earth Community of United Tribes in Minneapolis, he also helped to design and open the Tatanka Truck food truck, which featured pre-contact foods of the Dakota and Minnesota territories. Chef Sean and his vision of modern indigenous foods have been featured in numerous articles and radio shows, along with dinners at the James Beard House in Manhattan and Milan, along with teaching and sharing his knowledge to gatherings and crowds at Yale, the Culinary Institute of America, the United Nations, and many more.
Sean has been the recipient of a 2015 First Peoples Fund Fellowship, 2018 Bush Foundation Fellowship, National Center’s 2018 First American Entrepreneurship Award, and he is a three-time James Beard Award winner with the 2018 James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook - The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen, a 2019 James Beard Leadership Award, and most recently, the 2022 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, for his restaurant, Owmani, based in Minneapolis.
The Sioux Chef team works to make indigenous foods more accessible to as many communities as possible. To open opportunities for more people to learn about Native cuisine and develop food enterprises in their tribal communities, he founded the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). NĀTIFS has opened the Indigenous Food Lab in the Midtown Global Market on historic Lake Street in Minneapolis. The Indigenous Food Lab is a professional Indigenous kitchen and training center covering all aspects of food service; research and development; Indigenous food identification, gathering, cultivation, and preparation; and all components of starting and running a successful culinary business based around Native traditions and Indigenous foods. Owamni is a modern Indigenous full-service restaurant also located in Minneapolis, which sources supplies from Indigenous food producers. They remove colonial ingredients such as wheat flour, cane sugar and dairy, presenting a truly decolonized dining experience.
George and Sean discuss his journey from his early years on the Pine Ridge Reservation, working his way up through various restaurants, his decision to learn about and lead the Indigenous Food Movement, to eventually becoming one of the most respected chefs, around. Thanks for tuning in – I hope you enjoy!
To learn more about Sean Sherman, visit these websites:
www.Sioux-Chef.com
www.Owamni.com
www.IndigenousFoodLabs.com
www.Natifs.org
www.BipocFoodways.org
Ep. 18 - Jim Heffelfinger - Author, Wildgame Biologist & Wildlife Science Coordinator
In this episode, George Blitch interviewed Jim Heffelfinger, who is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with degrees in Wildlife Management from the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point and Texas A&M University—Kingsville.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Jim is most likely, The leading expert on deer in the United States Jim Heffelfinger is a Full Research Scientist at the University of Arizona's School of Natural Resources and the Environment, a Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, and has worked for the Arizona Game and Fish Department for 31 years, currently as the Wildlife Science Coordinator.
He has worked as a biologist for the federal government, state wildlife agencies, universities, and in the private sector in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. For the last 17 years he has been the Chairman of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies' “Mule Deer Working Group” comprised of a mule deer expert from each of 24 western states, provinces, and territories.
His book, “Deer of the Southwest” serves as a “Complete Guide to the Natural History, Biology, and Management of the Southwestern Mule Deer and White-Tailed Deer.” Jim is also the lead-editor of the forthcoming book, “Ecology and Management of Black-Tailed and Mule Deer of North America”.
Aside from these two books, Jim has published dozens of scientific papers, produced over 300 magazine articles in National and regional publications and has written TV scripts for award winning outdoor TV shows. He is sought-after for podcasts, radio shows, interviews, news reports, and video appearances. I highly encourage you to visit his own website - www.deernut.com to learn more about Jim and his incredible contributions in the outdoor and scientific communities.
Jim has been honored with many awards for his outstanding work. Most recently, the Dallas Safari Club selected Jim Heffelfinger as the winner of the “2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award”. This award celebrates the monumental contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy. This award comes on the heels of being named as the National Deer Association’s “Professional Deer Manager of the year” for 2022. These are just two of the many distinguished honors and awards that Jim has received over his storied career, and certainly not the last.
To learn more about Jim Heffelfinger, please visit his website: www.DeerNut.com or on Instagram: @Cervidnut
It is not an exaggeration to say that Jim is most likely, The leading expert on deer in the United States Jim Heffelfinger is a Full Research Scientist at the University of Arizona's School of Natural Resources and the Environment, a Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, and has worked for the Arizona Game and Fish Department for 31 years, currently as the Wildlife Science Coordinator.
He has worked as a biologist for the federal government, state wildlife agencies, universities, and in the private sector in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. For the last 17 years he has been the Chairman of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies' “Mule Deer Working Group” comprised of a mule deer expert from each of 24 western states, provinces, and territories.
His book, “Deer of the Southwest” serves as a “Complete Guide to the Natural History, Biology, and Management of the Southwestern Mule Deer and White-Tailed Deer.” Jim is also the lead-editor of the forthcoming book, “Ecology and Management of Black-Tailed and Mule Deer of North America”.
Aside from these two books, Jim has published dozens of scientific papers, produced over 300 magazine articles in National and regional publications and has written TV scripts for award winning outdoor TV shows. He is sought-after for podcasts, radio shows, interviews, news reports, and video appearances. I highly encourage you to visit his own website - www.deernut.com to learn more about Jim and his incredible contributions in the outdoor and scientific communities.
Jim has been honored with many awards for his outstanding work. Most recently, the Dallas Safari Club selected Jim Heffelfinger as the winner of the “2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award”. This award celebrates the monumental contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy. This award comes on the heels of being named as the National Deer Association’s “Professional Deer Manager of the year” for 2022. These are just two of the many distinguished honors and awards that Jim has received over his storied career, and certainly not the last.
To learn more about Jim Heffelfinger, please visit his website: www.DeerNut.com or on Instagram: @Cervidnut
Ep. 17 - South Texas Ranch Hunt, Dec. 2022
George Blitch and Matthew Mitchell discuss their incredibly eventful trip to George's South Texas family ranch. Starting off the hunt, Matthew knocks down his first quail within the first 10 minutes of being on the ranch. Later that day, George gets a turkey and a very large boar, and then Matthew gets his first rabbit! Colin Williams (Map My Ranch) joins the duo and now the Texas Trio embark on even more adventures, which include having a hunt interrupted by some folks cutting through the ranch on their way up from Mexico. Border Patrol gets called and they come out, and things take a bit of a weird turn. The next day brought new fortune as George and Matthew both take their best bucks, ever! Hear these stories and more on this South Texas podcast!
To learn more about George and Colin's business, Map My Ranch, visit:
www.MapMyRanch.com
To learn more about Matthew Mitchell's Architecture firm, visit:
www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
To learn more about George and Colin's business, Map My Ranch, visit:
www.MapMyRanch.com
To learn more about Matthew Mitchell's Architecture firm, visit:
www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
Ep. 16 - w/ Jim Curcuruto (Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation)
In this episode, George Blitch interviews Jim Curcuruto, who proudly serves as the Executive Director for the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF). Prior to leading OSCF, Jim ran the research team, market development and recruitment efforts for the National Shooting Sports Foundation for more than a decade where his work led to substantial increases in hunting and target shooting participation. Jim is an avid hunter and angler with particular interests in waterfowl, largemouth bass and trout. He is a passionate conservationist and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of hunters, anglers and target shooters through the mission of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation.
For more information on Jim and the OSCF, please visit:
www.OutdoorStewards.org and follow on IG at: @OutdoorStewards
For more information on Jim and the OSCF, please visit:
www.OutdoorStewards.org and follow on IG at: @OutdoorStewards
Ep. 15 - Josh Smith - Montana Knife Company
In this episode, George Blitch sits down with Josh Smith, from Montana Knife Company, to discuss his career as a knife maker. Josh was the youngest ever to become a Master Bladesmith at only 19 years old and he built custom knives for well over a decade before launching Montana Knife Company, which has grown to be one of the most recognizable high end knife making companies in America.
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"In the last two years, Montana Knife Company has been fortunate to grow beyond what I could have imagined, gaining recognition throughout the hunting community and the country. As a result, you may think we're a huge company with dozens of employees running a complicated operation. In reality, we're just a small group of hunters and fishermen creating American-made tools that help us do what we love. We design with hunting in mind, and we build reliable tools that last. We're passionate about making affordable, high-quality knives that serve the needs of real working people."
~Josh Smith (Co-founder & Master Bladesmith for Montana Knife Company)
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To learn more about Josh Smith and Montana Knife Company, visit: www.MontanaKnifeCompany.com
and follow them on IG: @MontanaKnifeCompany
To learn more about George Blitch, visit: www.SonofaBlitch.com www.MapMyRanch.com
and follow him on IG: @thesonofablitch
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"In the last two years, Montana Knife Company has been fortunate to grow beyond what I could have imagined, gaining recognition throughout the hunting community and the country. As a result, you may think we're a huge company with dozens of employees running a complicated operation. In reality, we're just a small group of hunters and fishermen creating American-made tools that help us do what we love. We design with hunting in mind, and we build reliable tools that last. We're passionate about making affordable, high-quality knives that serve the needs of real working people."
~Josh Smith (Co-founder & Master Bladesmith for Montana Knife Company)
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To learn more about Josh Smith and Montana Knife Company, visit: www.MontanaKnifeCompany.com
and follow them on IG: @MontanaKnifeCompany
To learn more about George Blitch, visit: www.SonofaBlitch.com www.MapMyRanch.com
and follow him on IG: @thesonofablitch
Ep. 14 - Central Texas Rut Hunt (w/ Matthew Mitchell & Danny Way)
In this episode, George Blitch, Matthew Mitchell and Danny Way sit down to talk about their hunt in Central Texas during the peak of the rut. All year long, these three guys work diligently to maintain the operations of the ranch, and leave it looking as pristine as possible, so they can enjoy a weekend of hunting only.
Who are we kidding? There is no such thing as a “hunt only” weekend. There is Always work to do, however, they got some good time out in the field and they…. Wait, you thought we’d give it all away in this description? C’mon man….you got to tune in to find out what went down. :) Enjoy the tales of chasing white-tails and the elusive hogs that depredate the landscape…and find out if these guys filled their freezers or if they are stuck with sucking down some Tag Soup.
In this episode, George Blitch also talks about a previous hunt where he took one of the largest melanistic white-tailed deer in the country. He dubbed the buck, "Black Beauty," and wrote an article about their history, which was featured in many hunting magazines and online articles, as well. You can ready the full story of "Black Beauty" here:
http://www.sonofablitch.com/black-beauty.html
For more information about Matthew Mitchell and his Architectural firm, visit: www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
Who are we kidding? There is no such thing as a “hunt only” weekend. There is Always work to do, however, they got some good time out in the field and they…. Wait, you thought we’d give it all away in this description? C’mon man….you got to tune in to find out what went down. :) Enjoy the tales of chasing white-tails and the elusive hogs that depredate the landscape…and find out if these guys filled their freezers or if they are stuck with sucking down some Tag Soup.
In this episode, George Blitch also talks about a previous hunt where he took one of the largest melanistic white-tailed deer in the country. He dubbed the buck, "Black Beauty," and wrote an article about their history, which was featured in many hunting magazines and online articles, as well. You can ready the full story of "Black Beauty" here:
http://www.sonofablitch.com/black-beauty.html
For more information about Matthew Mitchell and his Architectural firm, visit: www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
Ep. 13 - w/ Allan Lewis & Jason Barefield
In this episode, George Blitch sits down with Allan Lewis and Jason Barefield to discuss a variety of topics, including their music and soccer careers, NFTs, Web 3.0, parenting, being artists, and so much more!
Allan Lewis is a writer, strategist and photographer based in London, Ontario. In the last year he’s been interested in the ways that culture, sport, and web3 intersect to drive value for brands and audiences. This includes the challenges of introducing and aligning Web3 attributes and values - technology, ownership and community - to everyday consumers and their expectations around authentic, personalized experiences. Prior to all of that he played soccer semi-professionally in the UK, was a Goalkeepers for the Canadian National Team, and listened to a lot of Nirvana. He also played with the most famous band in North America, "Tape Recorder 3", as well as Malvern. You can learn more about Allan Lewis at www.AllanL.com
Jason Barefield, aka MC Fi3ld Jason Barefield is "Professionally" a cartographer and GIS specialist, formerly a Network Engineer and general IT junkie. A Golden Era hip hop head through and through where he developed an affinity for the microphone. Currently absorbing all things blockchain while spending any extra time/money stacking his digital art collection. Label it NFT's if you want - but whatever you do, don't take it all too seriously!
Some of his talents can be observed here:
Understand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EohVe...
Regality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZR1D...
I Think I Heard A Shot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E71w...
Feature on Syllable Seven's track Mission Statement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgigv...
Allan Lewis is a writer, strategist and photographer based in London, Ontario. In the last year he’s been interested in the ways that culture, sport, and web3 intersect to drive value for brands and audiences. This includes the challenges of introducing and aligning Web3 attributes and values - technology, ownership and community - to everyday consumers and their expectations around authentic, personalized experiences. Prior to all of that he played soccer semi-professionally in the UK, was a Goalkeepers for the Canadian National Team, and listened to a lot of Nirvana. He also played with the most famous band in North America, "Tape Recorder 3", as well as Malvern. You can learn more about Allan Lewis at www.AllanL.com
Jason Barefield, aka MC Fi3ld Jason Barefield is "Professionally" a cartographer and GIS specialist, formerly a Network Engineer and general IT junkie. A Golden Era hip hop head through and through where he developed an affinity for the microphone. Currently absorbing all things blockchain while spending any extra time/money stacking his digital art collection. Label it NFT's if you want - but whatever you do, don't take it all too seriously!
Some of his talents can be observed here:
Understand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EohVe...
Regality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZR1D...
I Think I Heard A Shot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E71w...
Feature on Syllable Seven's track Mission Statement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgigv...
Ep. 12 - "5 Years Sober"
Today marks my 5th year of sobriety. I thought I'd share a little bit of my story, my struggles, and how I made it to this personal milestone. I do not ever want to push the idea of sobriety on anyone. It was the right move for me, as I wanted to become a better husband, father, and friend - and I needed to put the drink on the shelf in order for me to become the best version of myself. Many people are able to find a balance in their lives, but I struggled to do that with alcohol. For anyone that is having any issues with drinking or substance abuse, I highly encourage you to be honest with yourself and others, and seek out the help you need. It is a day at a time journey, but the rewards can be astronomical, and in some cases, it can save your life! Don't give up! If you want to win the battle over your addictions, you can! It takes work, courage, and discipline, but it is all possible! YOU can do it! Find the path, and take it one day at a time. Thanks for listening, everyone. It means a great deal to me, and I am forever thankful for everyone's support, especially my incredible wife, Meg, our daughters, and all my family and friends!
~George Bowe Blitch 10/13/22
~George Bowe Blitch 10/13/22
Ep. 11 w/ Doug Duren (Sharing The Land, Duren Family Farm, MeatEater)
In this episode, George Blitch and Matthew Mitchell sit down with Doug Duren to discuss a variety of topics, including Doug's "Sharing The Land" initiative, the Duren Family Farm, his contributions with MeatEater, and much more. Sharing the Land is a Conservation Cooperators Network connecting landowners with hunters and private land access seekers.
To learn more about the program, or to sign up as a Land Owner or Land Access Seeker, visit: www.SharingTheLand.com
To learn more about Doug Duren, visit: www.DougDuren.com
To learn more about Matthew Mitchell, visit: www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
To learn more about the MeatEater show and MeatEater podcast, visit: www.TheMeatEater.com
To learn more about the program, or to sign up as a Land Owner or Land Access Seeker, visit: www.SharingTheLand.com
To learn more about Doug Duren, visit: www.DougDuren.com
To learn more about Matthew Mitchell, visit: www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
To learn more about the MeatEater show and MeatEater podcast, visit: www.TheMeatEater.com
Ep. 10 w/ Jeremiah Doughty (From Field To Plate)
In this episode, George Blitch and co-host Matthew Mitchell sit down with Jeremiah Doughty, who is best known for his company, "From Field To Plate". Jeremiah is a wild game chef from Southern California, whose passion for the outdoors started at a very young age, but his love for it started many years later. "In 2010 I found out I was allergic to bovine fats (BEEF) and other processed meats. This allergy forced my hand into living without store bought red meats, but I chose to take a stand against it and do my own research. Through my study of food, nutrition and allergies I found that large wild game did not hold the allergic trade within its meats. This realization brought me into the large mammal hunting world and I harvested my first antelope in 2011. I quickly found out that it was harder than I had thought, and taking my meat to the butcher was out of the question because they used beef fats in many of their machines. I struggled to find people to help me and shape me within the industry. I struggled to make the meat taste good along with trying to butcher and hunt. After understanding the basics of wild game meat, I quickly found myself as one of the guys people looked up to for simple & easy wild game recipes. In 2016, I founded From Field To Plate as a tool for others to use and learn from. I did not have anyone there to help me when I first started in the outdoors and did not want anyone else to have that struggle. So I founded a blog with stories and recipes. In 2017, I started a hands on 4 day hunting, butchering & cooking school in South Texas. The classes have been mentioned in Outdoor life, NTWF, Mossy oak and other magazines. I have since taken over 350 new and veterans hunters into the field and kitchen. I have evolved my business into a thriving social media outlet, passion projects, podcast, recipes and will soon be launching my first cookbook. My passion for the outdoors grows every day and cant wait to change the Hunting Industry with a fork and a knife."
Episode 9 - Colin Williams (Map My Ranch, co-owner)
In this Episode, George Blitch and co-host Matthew Mitchell sit down for a quick chat with Colin Williams, who is the co-owner of Map My Ranch (George is the other co-owner). Colin tells us a bit about how he begins working on a client's map, some options that he can include on their custom maps, and the diverse styles of maps that Map My Ranch creates: ranch and farm maps, real estate, commercial, lakes and rivers, public lands maps, vineyards, and many more! Visit: www.MapMyRanch.com
Episode 8 - "Let The Hunting Season Begin!"
In this episode, George Blitch and Matthew Mitchell are coming at you live from the ranch, discussing the start of the Texas Hunting Season, the various aspects of "Ranch Life," the principles of Wildlife Management, the beginning of their "Wildgame Wednesdays Series", George's involvement with Doug Duren's "Sharing The Land" initiative, and what all is coming up on the SOB Podcast! This is a fun one! Enjoy! And please like, subscribe and share this with all your friends! www.SonofaBlitch.com www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
Episode 7 - Larry White (www.TheWildgameGourmet.com)
In this episode, George Blitch and co-host, Matthew Mitchell, sit down with chef Larry White, to discuss wildgame preparation, cooking, and various tips and tricks to get the best overall experience in the field and in the kitchen! This is the first in a series of podcast on Wildgame. Stay tuned for more episodes, and please like, subscribe and share this with all your friends!
"Hey folks, my name is Larry White. I'm a hunter, avid outdoorsman and former restaurant chef whose life revolves around food and being in wild places. I grew up in the foothills of North Carolina spending my childhood hunting, fishing and walking the woods as much as possible. I was also lucky enough to grow-up beside of my grandma who was a phenomenal cook and the person that ultimately inspired me to become a chef. In 2003 I started my professional cooking career in the US Coast Guard as a Culinary Specialist before going back to college and obtaining a bachelors degree in Culinary Arts. I went on to work in Charleston, South Carolina fine dining establishments such as The Ocean Room at Kiawah Island, Peninsula Grill and Circa 1886, while working as a personal chef on the side. I ended up reaching my goals of owning and operating a restaurant and food truck. But after spending over a decade in hectic fast paced kitchens and starting a small family, I knew I wanted to get back to my roots, which is being in the outdoors. So me and my family packed up, left the city and moved to a rural coastal countryside town on our very own Back-40. We did this to give us a better opportunity to live off of the land, eat loads of wild game & fresh seafood and raise our children in an outdoor oriented environment. I began Wildgame Gourmet as a way to share my love for wild game, different cooking techniques and recipes that I've learned over the years with fellow hunters. Doing so with hopes of showing that wild game is delicious and can be the star of the kitchen as it once was in the past. After trying out some of my recipes, I hope that you will spread the good word to help influence more folks to get outdoors and bring their hard earned harvests back to the kitchen."
For more information on Larry White, please visit: www.TheWildgameGourmet.com
Be sure to follow him on Instagram @WildgameGourmet
on Facebook @TheWildgameGourmet
or email him: Larry@thewildgamegourmet.com
"Hey folks, my name is Larry White. I'm a hunter, avid outdoorsman and former restaurant chef whose life revolves around food and being in wild places. I grew up in the foothills of North Carolina spending my childhood hunting, fishing and walking the woods as much as possible. I was also lucky enough to grow-up beside of my grandma who was a phenomenal cook and the person that ultimately inspired me to become a chef. In 2003 I started my professional cooking career in the US Coast Guard as a Culinary Specialist before going back to college and obtaining a bachelors degree in Culinary Arts. I went on to work in Charleston, South Carolina fine dining establishments such as The Ocean Room at Kiawah Island, Peninsula Grill and Circa 1886, while working as a personal chef on the side. I ended up reaching my goals of owning and operating a restaurant and food truck. But after spending over a decade in hectic fast paced kitchens and starting a small family, I knew I wanted to get back to my roots, which is being in the outdoors. So me and my family packed up, left the city and moved to a rural coastal countryside town on our very own Back-40. We did this to give us a better opportunity to live off of the land, eat loads of wild game & fresh seafood and raise our children in an outdoor oriented environment. I began Wildgame Gourmet as a way to share my love for wild game, different cooking techniques and recipes that I've learned over the years with fellow hunters. Doing so with hopes of showing that wild game is delicious and can be the star of the kitchen as it once was in the past. After trying out some of my recipes, I hope that you will spread the good word to help influence more folks to get outdoors and bring their hard earned harvests back to the kitchen."
For more information on Larry White, please visit: www.TheWildgameGourmet.com
Be sure to follow him on Instagram @WildgameGourmet
on Facebook @TheWildgameGourmet
or email him: Larry@thewildgamegourmet.com
Episode 6 - Jason Garvey (www.PrecisionRifleHunters.com)
In this episode, George Blitch interviews Jason Garvey, who runs the company, "Precision Rifle Hunters", which focuses on improving rifle hunters’ abilities to make more precise shots, effectively shoot longer distances, and he also develops custom ammunition and custom rifles. We talk about long distance shooting, various rifle systems and components, and Jason shares a wealth of knowledge about reloading, custom rifle development, and various other tips and tricks that will undoubtedly help you to become a better shooter. To learn more about Jason Garvey, or if you are ready to inquire about his services, please visit his website and contact him today: www.PrecisionRifleHunters.com
Episode 5 - WisdomKeepers Radio
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George Bowe Blitch introduces this incredible project that was produced by Chris Colvin, Ben Gordon, and Harvey Arden.
Wisdomkeepers Radio is a gathering of spoken word poetry and original music, bringing ancient wisdom from our elders into the digital world. Featured WisdomKeepers: Seneca Hawk Elder, Edna Gordon Leonard Peltier The Peacemaker Mathew King - Chief Noble Red Man Charlie Knight Leon Shenandoah and other great Wisdomkeepers!
This recording won a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for the "Best Radio Program."
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Wisdomkeepers Radio is a gathering of spoken word poetry and original music, bringing ancient wisdom from our elders into the digital world. Featured WisdomKeepers: Seneca Hawk Elder, Edna Gordon Leonard Peltier The Peacemaker Mathew King - Chief Noble Red Man Charlie Knight Leon Shenandoah and other great Wisdomkeepers!
This recording won a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for the "Best Radio Program."
We appreciate you sharing this website with anyone who may enjoy Wisdomkeepers Radio. This content has been produced and distributed independently for no profit. All material within is to be shared freely. For more information, please visit: www.WisdomKeepersRadio.com
Episode 4 - David P Hedlund, Ph. D. (The Wild World of esports)
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In this episode, George Blitch interviews David P Hedlund, Ph.D., as they take a deep dive in to the world of esports, of which Dr. Hedlund is a certified expert in the field!
As an author, Dr. Hedlund is the lead editor of the first textbook ever published on esports titled Esports Business Management, and he has more than 30 additional journal, book chapter and related types of publications, in addition to approximately 50 research presentations. David P. Hedlund, Ph.D., joined the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University in New York City in 2012. Dr. Hedlund earned his Ph.D. and a certificate in Measurement and Statistics from Florida State University.
He has more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in sport, esports, coaching, business, education and analytics. His areas of sport expertise and research include management, marketing, consumer behavior, coaching, esports and analytics. Dr. Hedlund is also the Co-Director of the St. John’s University Sports Analytics (SJUSA) seminar, and he also helps to lead St. John's University Esports.
In September of 2018, Dr. Hedlund was promoted to Associate Professor and granted tenure. In July of 2020, Dr. Hedlund was promoted to the role of Chairperson of the Division of Sport Management, and in September of 2020, he also assumed the role of Graduate Program Director for the division.
In addition, Dr. Hedlund has worked with collegiate and professional sport organizations on a variety of analytics projects, while also educating students about current issues and opportunities in sports analytics. Dr. Hedlund is also an Advisory Board member for Soccermetrics Research, LLC.
More recently, Dr. Hedlund has also become an advocate, researcher and speaker about the business of esports.
Read more here: www.DavidHedlund.com
As an author, Dr. Hedlund is the lead editor of the first textbook ever published on esports titled Esports Business Management, and he has more than 30 additional journal, book chapter and related types of publications, in addition to approximately 50 research presentations. David P. Hedlund, Ph.D., joined the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University in New York City in 2012. Dr. Hedlund earned his Ph.D. and a certificate in Measurement and Statistics from Florida State University.
He has more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in sport, esports, coaching, business, education and analytics. His areas of sport expertise and research include management, marketing, consumer behavior, coaching, esports and analytics. Dr. Hedlund is also the Co-Director of the St. John’s University Sports Analytics (SJUSA) seminar, and he also helps to lead St. John's University Esports.
In September of 2018, Dr. Hedlund was promoted to Associate Professor and granted tenure. In July of 2020, Dr. Hedlund was promoted to the role of Chairperson of the Division of Sport Management, and in September of 2020, he also assumed the role of Graduate Program Director for the division.
In addition, Dr. Hedlund has worked with collegiate and professional sport organizations on a variety of analytics projects, while also educating students about current issues and opportunities in sports analytics. Dr. Hedlund is also an Advisory Board member for Soccermetrics Research, LLC.
More recently, Dr. Hedlund has also become an advocate, researcher and speaker about the business of esports.
Read more here: www.DavidHedlund.com
Episode 3 - Kevin Sharp - (June 26, 2022)
Judge Kevin Sharp is the attorney for Native American Civil Rights Activist, Leonard Peltier
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In this interview, George Bowe Blitch sits down with Judge Kevin Sharp to discuss Leonard Peltier and his ongoing fight for his freedom, after being wrongfully imprisoned for nearly half a century. Leonard Peltier (b. Sept. 12, 1944) is a Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement. Following a controversial trial, filled with falsified evidence and testimony, he was convicted of aiding and abetting the deaths of two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents during a June 26, 1975 shooting on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. This video was released on June 26th, 2022 - the 47th anniversary of the shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation that changed the lives of all that were involved for the rest of their lives.
Kevin Sharp is Co-Vice Chair of Sanford, Heisler Sharp and Co-Chair of the firm’s Public Interest Litigation Group. Prior to joining the firm, Kevin was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama, confirmed unanimously by the Senate, and received his commission as a federal district court judge on May 3, 2011. Kevin served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee from May 2011 to April 2017, including service from 2014 to 2017 as the court’s Chief Judge.
Since 2019, he has led a nationwide push to secure presidential clemency for Leonard Peltier, a 77-year-old Native American civil rights activist wrongly convicted in federal court and sentenced to two consecutive life terms for killing FBI agents at Pine Ridge Reservation in 1975. The U.S. Attorney’s office has since admitted it doesn’t know who killed the agents.
Kevin worked with Kim Kardashian to help secure Executive Clemency for Chris Young, a young man Kevin was required to sentence to life in prison for a non-violent drug offense due to draconian mandatory minimum sentencing laws. In January 2021, President Trump commuted Mr. Young’s sentence to “time served” and Kevin was at the airport to greet Young on his return to Nashville.
Learn more about Kevin Sharp
Kevin Sharp is Co-Vice Chair of Sanford, Heisler Sharp and Co-Chair of the firm’s Public Interest Litigation Group. Prior to joining the firm, Kevin was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama, confirmed unanimously by the Senate, and received his commission as a federal district court judge on May 3, 2011. Kevin served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee from May 2011 to April 2017, including service from 2014 to 2017 as the court’s Chief Judge.
Since 2019, he has led a nationwide push to secure presidential clemency for Leonard Peltier, a 77-year-old Native American civil rights activist wrongly convicted in federal court and sentenced to two consecutive life terms for killing FBI agents at Pine Ridge Reservation in 1975. The U.S. Attorney’s office has since admitted it doesn’t know who killed the agents.
Kevin worked with Kim Kardashian to help secure Executive Clemency for Chris Young, a young man Kevin was required to sentence to life in prison for a non-violent drug offense due to draconian mandatory minimum sentencing laws. In January 2021, President Trump commuted Mr. Young’s sentence to “time served” and Kevin was at the airport to greet Young on his return to Nashville.
Learn more about Kevin Sharp
Episode 2 - Interview with KJ Sawka
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George Bowe Blitch sits down with legendary drummer, producer, coach, mentor, grammy nominated, platinum recording artist, and record label owner, KJ Sawka, to talk about his musical progression - from beating on pots and pans as a kid in Seattle, to blasting bass beats on some of the world's largest stages. The two explore KJ's musical timeline, sharing his candid stories, lessons, and thoughts on a whole range of topics.
KJ speaks about many of the groups he has played with, such as Pendulum, Destroid, The Private Language, Illenium, Conspirator, Blood Drums, ill.Gates, Mr. Bill, Siamese, AriSawkaDoria, and well as collaborations with artists such as BT, Amon Tobin, Andy Summers of the Police, and Michael Shrieve of Santana.
KJ, along with his wife Cori, hold down the prominent Impossible Records, through which they set loose number one record after number one record of some of the gnarliest heavy hitting bass music around.
With almost 100 releases and multiple number one records and sample packs, KJ Sawka has been at the forefront of music production, drum technology and taken many producers to main stages with electronic/live technology and connectivity.
For more info on KJ Sawka & Impossible Records, visit:
www.KJSawka.com
Other Links:
Pendulum / Destroid / The Private Language / Blood Drums / Illenium / Conspirator / Blood Drums
Learn more about KJ Sawka, by clicking here....
KJ speaks about many of the groups he has played with, such as Pendulum, Destroid, The Private Language, Illenium, Conspirator, Blood Drums, ill.Gates, Mr. Bill, Siamese, AriSawkaDoria, and well as collaborations with artists such as BT, Amon Tobin, Andy Summers of the Police, and Michael Shrieve of Santana.
KJ, along with his wife Cori, hold down the prominent Impossible Records, through which they set loose number one record after number one record of some of the gnarliest heavy hitting bass music around.
With almost 100 releases and multiple number one records and sample packs, KJ Sawka has been at the forefront of music production, drum technology and taken many producers to main stages with electronic/live technology and connectivity.
For more info on KJ Sawka & Impossible Records, visit:
www.KJSawka.com
Other Links:
Pendulum / Destroid / The Private Language / Blood Drums / Illenium / Conspirator / Blood Drums
Learn more about KJ Sawka, by clicking here....
Episode 1 - Introduction. George Blitch (host), Matthew Mitchell (co-host)
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In this introductory episode, George Blitch is joined by his good friend, Matthew Mitchell, where the two discuss the ideas behind starting the "Son of a Blitch" podcast, and what the listeners will learn more about in the upcoming episodes. They dive into George's history as a Project Manager, Touring Musician, Publisher, Wildlife Manager, and more. They also discuss a handful of guests that have agreed to join George...some of which include KJ Sawka, who is the drummer for Pendulum, Destroid, and a new project called "The Private Language," with former American Idol runner up, Blake Lewis. Another esteemed guest will be Kevin Sharp, the former United State District Judge, who is now the lead attorney for the political prisoner, Native American Indian, Leonard Peltier. Dr. David Hedlund, a professor at St. Johns, will also be joining the podcast soon, to speak about the emerging world of eSports.
Podcast References:
Matthew Mitchell Architecture: www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
HYT Publishing: www.HaveYouThought.com
Harvey Arden - www.HarveyArden.com
International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee: www.whoisleonardpeltier.info
Rage Against The Machine "Freedom" video
Podcast References:
Matthew Mitchell Architecture: www.MatthewMitchellArchitecture.com
HYT Publishing: www.HaveYouThought.com
Harvey Arden - www.HarveyArden.com
International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee: www.whoisleonardpeltier.info
Rage Against The Machine "Freedom" video
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Future Guest Profiles
We have some incredible guests lined up...John Nores (Author, Speaker, former Game Warden, etc.), Ben Master (director of "Deep In The Heart", author, documentarian), Kevin Estela (Field Craft Survival, survivalist, author, knife designer, etc) and many more!
Ben Masters
A native Texan, Ben Masters spent his college years attending school in the spring, leading horseback rides in Yellowstone during the summer, guiding Wyoming elk hunts in the fall and managing a ranch in South Texas over the winter. Traveling 3,000 miles on horseback, on wild mustangs adopted from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, he and three friends crossed the American West from Mexico to Canada. Masters documented his trip and the controversy concerning wild horses in Unbranded, an Audience Choice Award-winning film (Mountainfilm 2015) and book. Since then, he has launched a career in wildlife-based documentary filmmaking with Pronghorn Revival (Mountainfilm 2016), Wild Horse Resolution (Mountainfilm 2016) and Wildlife and the Wall (Mountainfilm 2018), The River and the Wall and Return of the Desert Bighorn (both at Mountainfilm 2019) and American Ocelot (Mountainfilm 2021). His latest award winning film is Deep In The Heart, which highlight wildlife in Texas, and is narrated by fellow Texas, Matthew McConaughey.
John Nores
John, a California native, grew up in a small town in rural Santa Clara County. The eldest of four, he and his brothers and sister (the wolf pack as their mom coined them) developed a love for nature and the outdoors at an early age. He initially began college with the goal of becoming a civil engineer but during winter break of his first semester, he fortuitously met a fish and game warden in the back country of Henry Coe State Park on a back-packing trip and was instantly inspired to become one himself.
Inspiration led to a certainty of purpose and as soon as he got back to school, he changed his major to Criminal Justice and began pursuing a career as a fish and game warden for the state of California. John has a Master of Science degree from San Jose State University in Criminal Justice Administration (1998), a Bachelor of Science Degree (1990) from San Jose State University in that same discipline and was inducted into SJSU’s Justice Studies Alumni Hall of Fame in November 2018.
Hard work and diligence led John to a diverse career he held for three decades. Beginning in 1992, he was hired as a warden for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and retired in December of 2018 as a special operations lieutenant working directly at the state level, co-developing and leading his agency’s elite tactical unit the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and developed the CDFW’s first sniper unit aimed at combatting the most environmentally damaging criminals working within California and impacting the nation. The MET has been featured on Fox News, NBC Investigative Reports, CNN, Dan Rather Reports and highlighted on the Outdoor Channel’s award-winning Patriot Profiles: Life of Duty documentary series.
Throughout his years of service he was a field training officer for new cadets, conducted statewide, national and international training in firearms, defensive tactics, high risk warrant and arrest tactics as well as basic and advanced sniper training programs with special operations personnel from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. John was awarded the Governor’s Medal of Valor for lifesaving and leadership efforts in 2007 and led allied agency dignitary protection details with the US Secret Service during the Obama administration.
Outside of work, John’s hobbies and interests are diverse and creative. He is an accomplished musician, sings and plays bass guitar, and likes to challenge himself with training for and competing at the highest level in endurance sports including Ironman Triathlons.
He was the first racer to solo and successfully finish the Baja 500 race “ironman” style in 2013 and as an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, enjoys hunting all over the world. John also enjoys back packing, skiing, photography, video production, scuba diving, and most anything involving the outdoors.
For more information on John, visit: www.JohnNores.com/
Inspiration led to a certainty of purpose and as soon as he got back to school, he changed his major to Criminal Justice and began pursuing a career as a fish and game warden for the state of California. John has a Master of Science degree from San Jose State University in Criminal Justice Administration (1998), a Bachelor of Science Degree (1990) from San Jose State University in that same discipline and was inducted into SJSU’s Justice Studies Alumni Hall of Fame in November 2018.
Hard work and diligence led John to a diverse career he held for three decades. Beginning in 1992, he was hired as a warden for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and retired in December of 2018 as a special operations lieutenant working directly at the state level, co-developing and leading his agency’s elite tactical unit the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and developed the CDFW’s first sniper unit aimed at combatting the most environmentally damaging criminals working within California and impacting the nation. The MET has been featured on Fox News, NBC Investigative Reports, CNN, Dan Rather Reports and highlighted on the Outdoor Channel’s award-winning Patriot Profiles: Life of Duty documentary series.
Throughout his years of service he was a field training officer for new cadets, conducted statewide, national and international training in firearms, defensive tactics, high risk warrant and arrest tactics as well as basic and advanced sniper training programs with special operations personnel from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. John was awarded the Governor’s Medal of Valor for lifesaving and leadership efforts in 2007 and led allied agency dignitary protection details with the US Secret Service during the Obama administration.
Outside of work, John’s hobbies and interests are diverse and creative. He is an accomplished musician, sings and plays bass guitar, and likes to challenge himself with training for and competing at the highest level in endurance sports including Ironman Triathlons.
He was the first racer to solo and successfully finish the Baja 500 race “ironman” style in 2013 and as an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, enjoys hunting all over the world. John also enjoys back packing, skiing, photography, video production, scuba diving, and most anything involving the outdoors.
For more information on John, visit: www.JohnNores.com/
Intro/Outro music on the podcast is by Malvern - "The Sound Of Halifax" (thanks, fellas!)
George Blitch is an official member of The Podcast Academy