Raised in the Woods

Dive into the world of homesteading with a social media sensation with over a million followers. Discover her journey of authentic growth by sharing her passion for self-sufficiency. Learn about prepping for hunting seasons with an archery expert, as he emphasizes the importance of year-round practice. Get inspired by her simple homesteading tips, like container […]

Dive into the rustic world of homesteading with our guest, a celebrated online homesteader, as we navigate the ins and outs of sustainable living. From the art of sourdough starter creation to the allure of herbal mocktails, the episode brims with tips for embracing a simpler, earth-friendly lifestyle. Amid lively banter and humorous exchanges, the […]

Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton host a lively panel featuring esteemed outdoor writer Patrick Durkin, who shares tales from his 50-year career in the outdoor industry, including his work with Meat Eater. The episode covers everything from crafting liver sausage to the challenges of making it in the outdoor media landscape. Durkin opens up about […]

Broadcasting live from Lake Country, Wisconsin, the crew dives into local Thursday night traditions—bingo, wings, and $5 Tito’s at the bustling Hideaway. Homesteading takes center stage with Sarah Marenes discussing companion planting, featuring a seven-year-old gardener’s Hawaiian bean-cucumber duo. Chef Ellie Lawton shares a messy yet mouthwatering recipe for birria-topped grilled corn, perfect for summer […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Brad Heidel

Dive into the wilds of the Midwest as Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton explore the quirky world of outdoor adventures with guests like Captain Frogman and game bird ecologist Taylor Finger. Discover bizarre bird nesting habits atop skyscrapers and learn why goslings aren’t great at calculating heights. Get homesteader Sarah Marinus’ insights on companion planting […]

Dive into the fascinating world of migratory bird management with Joel Kleefisch and his crew, featuring special insights from Wild Goose Chase and Migratory Bird Management. Learn how Border Collies are used to humanely herd nuisance geese, preventing urban chaos without harm. Explore the challenges and triumphs faced by bird enthusiasts like Taylor Finger, Wisconsin’s […]

Guest: Sarah Marenes

Dive into the quirky world of frog gigging with the one and only James Cooper, Wisconsin’s sole frog gigging guide. Raised in Louisiana, James shares his unique journey from family traditions in the bayou to becoming the state’s ‘Captain Frog Boy.’ Learn about the art of frog gigging, its conservation significance, and the legal quirks […]

Guest: Megan Salazar

The podcast dives into the rising number of women embracing the outdoors in the Midwest, discussing both triumphs and challenges they face. A panel including Danielle, Dave, and Joe explores how women hunters are transforming the landscape, despite obstacles like social media pressures and skepticism from traditionalists. The episode emphasizes fostering inclusivity and respect in hunting communities. Listeners are treated to a tantalizing discussion on wild game recipes, featuring venison goulash and a unique fusion dish with dashi broth. The hosts champion kindness and collaboration, urging everyone to choose positivity and support for one another in the great outdoors.

Guests: Danielle Fairman, Megan Salazar

The podcast dives into the pervasive impact of social media on our lives and the outdoors. Joel Kleefisch and guests like Chad Belding and Brittany Christensen discuss how social media blurs reality, causing generational shifts where kids struggle with interpersonal communication. They explore the contradiction of needing social media for business while yearning for genuine […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Chad Belding

Joel Kleefisch hosts a riveting episode featuring Chad Belding, national host of The Fowl Life, diving into the profound impact of hunting on personal networks and life experiences. Chad shares how the humble Mallard Duck connected him with fascinating people across diverse fields. The crew discusses the essence of manifestation, debating its role in success […]

Joel Kleefisch hosts a lively episode featuring Eric Loebner from Wisconsin’s DNR and former Chief Warden Todd Schaller. They dive into outdoor adventures, wildlife management, and the joys of turkey hunting. Chef Lawton introduces a mouthwatering brunch dish—turkey toast with poached eggs, avocado, and pomegranate seeds. The discussion shifts to turkey camp cuisine, including a […]

Get ready for a wild ride through the Midwest’s great outdoors with hosts Joel Kleefisch and Chef Ellie Lawton. This episode is a smorgasbord of turkey tales and culinary experiments. Special guests Eric Lobner and Todd Schaller from the Wisconsin DNR share insights on conservation, turkey hunting antics, and the challenges of adapting to political […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Todd Schaller, Eric Lobner

In this heartwarming episode, hosts Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton dive into the unexpected journey of Ashlyn Whitting, a former vegan who found love and hunting through her outdoorsman partner. Ashlyn shares how their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and open dialogue, led her to embrace hunting and culinary exploration. The episode also features Shelby […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Shelby Christensen

Many hunters share a similar origin story: an older family member or other trusted adult ushers a young child out into the wilderness to teach them the ropes. The kid might be excited by the magic of nature or the thrill of the hunt, or they may not even want to be there at first. […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Sarah Marenes, Shelby Christensen

Will they or won’t they? How close is Wisconsin to expanding the species available to hunt? Hosts Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have the foremost expert on Waterfowl hunting Brad Heidel to pick his brain about what animals will make it from the field to your dinner table. Don’t worry they manage to give you […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Mike Kretschmer, Brad Heidel

Get ready for a side splitting romp through the Midwest as spring has sprung. Raised in the Woods hosts Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton lead an all star bunch a turkeys through your keys to a wild outdoor spring in the Midwest. Wild turkey season is in full swing and that means easy awesome turkey […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, Mike Kretschmer, Brad Heidel

Today on Raised in the Woods we’re recapping the fun we had at the 98th Annual Tom McNulty Memorial Coon Feed! How did it go? How record-breaking was the attendance? And most importantly; how did Chef Lawton’s raccoon recipe stack up against the pros? Guests Sherri Ritz and Nick Corgiat return to tell us all about […]

Guests: Nick Corgiat, Sherri Ritz

Today on Raised in the Woods we’re traveling to the wilds of Wisconsin to investigate a fascinating local tradition. The 98th Annual Tom McNulty Memorial Coon Feed held by the American Legion Post 196 is a charitable fundraiser seeking to raise money for local youth and veteran’s programs. How do they do it? You might […]

Guests: Nick Corgiat, Sarah Marenes, Sherri Ritz

Today on Raised in the Woods, Joel Kleefisch is joined by his trusty co-hosts Mike Kretschmer and Sarah Marenes to talk about the fun to be had when visiting Canada. Joel recently popped in to the All-Canada Show in Milwaukee and brought back two FANTASTIC interviews with some of the presenters. The team is also […]

Guests: Mike Kretschmer, Sarah Marenes

Today on Raised in the Woods hosts Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton are back and ready to talk about all things woods! Former Chief Warden Todd Schaller drops by to talk about how hunters and conservation officers can get along and provides tips on how to have a safe and enjoyable time in the outdoors. […]

Guest: Todd Schaller

Welcome back to Raised in Wiscoooooooo- wait, no, that’s the old show. We’re super excited today because we’re introducing Raised in the Woods for the first time! With Civic Media growing across the Mid West, our show is spreading its reach as well! Are we forgetting about Wisconsin? Are we too big for our home […]

Guests: Joel Kleefisch, Mike Kretschmer, Ellie Lawton

It’s a bittersweet episode of Raised in Wisco today as the shootin-est, huntin-est, fishin-est, kayakin-est, mountain-climbin-est, campin-est co-host Danielle Fairman says farewell to Wisco. Danielle and Joel go together like peas and carrots, and they’ve been broadcasting together for a long, long time, but all things must come to an end. The Wisco crew is […]

Guests: Danielle Fairman, Mike Kretschmer

Many of us are facing the tough decision of what to give our friends and loved ones as gifts during this holiday season. Lucky for us, Raised in Wisco is here to give tips on how to pick great outdoors-related gifts! Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned outdoorsman or trying to help a friend take […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, George Ermert

The Deer Dorks are back and better than ever! When you spot a deer in your favorite wood, who you gonna call? The Deer Dorks! Todd “No Filter” Filter, “Iron” Mike Theiler, and “Mean” Dean Sabel are here to talk all things deer with the Raised in Wisco crew. Hunting is a lot of fun, […]

Guests: Todd Filter, Dean Sabel, Mike Theiler

On a very special edition of Raised in Wisco we welcome on the Deer Dorks, Dean Sabel and Todd Filter, to talk hunting deer in this coooooold season in Wisconsin. Later, Raised in Wisco co-host and awesome lady Danielle Fairman makes a HUGE announcement. We wrap things up with delicious recipes from Danielle and Ellie […]

Guests: Danielle Fairman, Todd Filter