Episode 170: He Quit His Job to Live in the Woods (w/ Shawn Trudel of Cabin River Outdoors)
Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode!- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memoriesIn this episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Shawn Trudel, the man behind the popular YouTube channel, Cabin River Outdoors. Shawn made the bold decision to leave his industrial carpentry career to pursue a dream of self-sufficiency and solitude in the remote wilderness of British Columbia.We discuss:The challenges of building an off-grid homestead from scratchThe realities of living without modern conveniencesThe mental and physical demands of isolationThe role of his YouTube channel in sustaining his lifestyleJoin us as we explore the highs and lows of Shawn's off-grid adventure, and gain insights into the resilience and determination required to live in harmony with nature.To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE
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Episode 169: The Essential Guide To Fly-In Fishing
Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode!- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memoriesIn this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete dive into the world of fly-in fishing with Melanie Veilleaux, manager at Hearst Air. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to book a fly-in fishing trip, this episode is for you!We cover:What it’s like living and working on a float plane air baseFlying float planes at just 17 years oldThe truth about river trips and physical demandsHow to pack properly for a fly-in fishing adventureMenu planning for remote outpostsFunny camp stories (including Steve’s legendary snoring)Exploring the Attawapiskat River and the Ring of Fire regionAnd tons more tips, stories, and insider advice!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE
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Episode 168: This Will Change The Way You Fish With Electronics...
Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode!- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memoriesThis week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Wade Van Pelt of FishFindersMounts.com joins the show to talk about their revolutionary LiveScope mounts and to tell us how a small BC company has made such an impact on the live sonar industry. Topics discussed included: website overhauls; the origins of FishFinderMounts; how fly fishing inspired a LiveScope product; why your trolling motor is not the place for your transducer; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE
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Episode 167: Will Trump's Tariffs Affect Boat Prices?
Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode!- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memoriesThis week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Steve Tait of Maple Leaf Marinas to discuss the upcoming boating season, including the changes we can expect to see here in Canada as a result of Trump's tariff plans. Topics discussed included: the effect of tariffs on boat prices; when is the best time to buy a boat; why so few boats are made in Canada; which boat companies ARE made in Canada; boating trends for 2025; pontoon boats; electric motors; getting your boat out of storage; selecting the right prop for your boat; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE
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Episode 166: LIVE from the NHL's "War Room" (w/ Kris King)
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are celebrating the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs with former player and current Vice President of Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations for the NHL, Kris King! Kris shares his insights on video review and its impact on today’s fast-paced NHL, reflects on the evolution of the league, the brewing Canada vs. USA rivalry across the NHL, and gives us his thoughts on the upcoming playoffs. Plus, we switch gears and talk about his lifelong passion for fishing—and how it keeps him grounded away from the rink. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just love a good conversation, this one’s for you.
Drawing from their experience as two of Canada’s most prominent outdoor personalities, hosts Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman explore the environmental topics, issues, and events that matter to the everyday outdoorsman. Joined by a wide variety of guests, ODJ Radio seeks to answer the questions and tell the stories of all those who enjoy being outside. Your stories, your questions, on your schedule