Real stories. Wild places. Lessons learned. Join Mike, Kelly, and Garrett as they navigate the ups and downs of hunting in British Columbia. It’s not about trophies—it’s about growth, conservation, and a genuine connection to the land.
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Welcome to the Traveler's Guide to the Backrooms. Where our AI survival instructor, Sharp A3, will try to explain the nature of the backrooms, and the best way to survive within the infinite levels within. Join us as we no clip our way into the backrooms! Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 SUPPORT US ON PATREON!!! https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackrooms JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER!!! https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ MERCH SHOP https:/ ...
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What is the Heritage Chart Show? Well, it's an outlet for two things. First of all, our lifelong love of chart rundowns and our desperation to live in a world where they still matter. It's also an outlet for our fascination with Mike Reed's heritage chart. We're not entirely sure how it’s put together. We don't know exactly what qualifies you for inclusion in the heritage chart and we're not sure we want to know. After all, we didn't really make those demands of the actual top 40 when we wer ...
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 63 and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 63! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Spotify:…
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In this episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike and Kelly dive into the topic of gear regret—those impulse buys and overpriced items that didn’t live up to the hype. They share lessons learned, highlight common gear failures, and stress the importance of research and reliable advice. From optics to camping essentials, it’s all about finding the gear that wo…
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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Seven
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1:23:30And... we're back! Welcome to season two of the Heritage Chart Show Show, with your hosts Pete Paphides and Siân Pattenden. This week's special guest is The Loft and Weather Prophet icon Pete Astor. Listen! As Pete navigates the choppy waters of Mike Read's Heritage Chart Show 4th anniversary "live show" special. Presented as a Top of the Pops-styl…
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172: Sheep Fever Podcast - Spotlight on Wild Sheep in British Columbia
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1:10:24We're switching things up today and playing an episode of Sheep Fever, which is the official podcast of The Wild Sheep Foundation. In Part II of their Spotlight on BC, Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Scott Ellis, CEO of the Guide Outfitters Association of BC, and Sheep Fever host and Wild Sheep Foundation CEO Gray Thornton discus…
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In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett reflect on 2024, make plans for 2025 and cover Garrett's November whitetail hunt. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] We're very proud to have Th…
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In this special holiday episode, we kick things off with a listener-submitted story and then dive into the vault to share a curated collection of hunting stories from 2018. Featuring Mark Hall, Mike Hawkridge, Gray Thornton, Ben O’Brien, Jeff Lander, Aron Snyder, and Shane Mahoney We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades…
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In this episode, we'll be looking into one of the most well-known items within the Backrooms, Almond Water. As always, we'll be going over what Almond Water is and its different variants and effects! So, come with us as we go over Object One, Almond Water! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Patreon: …
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169: Pork Roll and Failed Attempts at Fishing with Joe Cermele
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1:15:45In this episode, Mike chats with Joe Cermele for a rare fishing-themed conversation. They get into Joe’s extensive career in fishing media, cover all of the food they consumed on the East Coast and their failed attempts to catch striped bass along the Jersey shore. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the …
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In this episode, we'll be looking into the different conventional ways wanderers use to traverse the Backrooms. As always, we'll be diving into what each of the modes of travel has to offer for wanderers, as well as some of the pros and cons of each! So, come with us as we explain some Backrooms Transportation! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Sharp…
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In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett cover their late September backpacking trip for elk, mule deer and black bear. We also announce the first winner of our listener submitted hunting stories series, brought to you by North Arm Knives. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytell…
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In this episode, we'll be looking into a rather interesting person within the Backrooms, The Rat Master. As always, we'll be going over some of their history within the Backrooms as well as some of their accomplishments, so come with us as we go over The Rat Master! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ …
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 76 and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 76! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Spotify:…
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167: A Scouting Trip Becomes a Successful Solo Elk Hunt
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38:44In this episode, Garrett shares the story about his scouting trip that turned into a successful solo elk hunt. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 80 and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 80! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Spotify:…
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In this episode, Mike tries his best to recap 6 days in the backcountry while sitting next to the campfire on the final night. We're also sharing a few more of your hunting stories. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining the sub levels connecting to Level 4 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip throughout these sub levels! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguid…
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In this episode, Mike shares your hunting stories. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 …
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In this episode, Mike goes solo to give an update on the start of the season, shares some basic small game hunting and cooking tips, and hints at an unexpected outcome to a last minute scouting trip. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register,…
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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Six
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1:38:39On this episode we talk to the exciting musical project that is Hifi Sean and David McAlmont, introducing them to a programme they had never witnessed before... Mike Read's Heritage Chart. Today the artists include: an old Gary Numan track which you probably couldn't release now, Reba McEntire, “Katrina” singing to her poodle, The Wombles, Albert L…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 51 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 51! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.g…
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163: Dusty Portz - Hunting For The First Time at 40
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57:20In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with longtime friend, Dusty Portz. Dusty shares his reasons for leaving a vegetarian diet and pursuing hunting for the first time at 40 years old. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a m…
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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Five
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1:15:02On this episode... Actor Caroline Catz dissects the Heritage Chart as she joins us on a journey of discovery, self-acceptance, bemusement and profundity that accompanies the liminal world of Mike Read's show. On this episode we discuss Deep Purple and their assistants, Pet Shop Boys' infinite sadness, Bill Wyman's double entendre's, Fairground Attr…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 511 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 511! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord…
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In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett are finally back together to nail down some plans for the fall hunting season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the
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In this episode, we'll be discussing Destabilizing Storms within the backrooms, and what can be expected from them. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we go storm chasing! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https:/…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 409 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 409! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord…
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In this episode, Mike closes out the bear season, and covers some current topics and volunteer opportunities in BC. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 33 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 33! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.g…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 258 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 258! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord…
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On this episode, Mike goes solo to chat fish farming plus a recap on spring bear hunting. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 70 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 70! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.g…
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In this episode, we'll be explaining Level 38 within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip into Level 38! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetothebackroom 🔸Discord: https://discord.g…
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Mike and Kelly jump on the mics to discuss frustrations at the range, spring black bear, and beavers. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the
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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Four
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1:25:59Episode four of the Heritage Chart Show Show! Where we talk about a furious McFly, a sanguine Pet Shop Boys, Owen Paul (again) (and his mobile phone), the best hip hop bpm to jog to, Tony Hadley appearing in the night sky, bad green screen, Belinda Carlisle's lack of furniture and much, much more. Our guest is our man behind the wheels-of-steel, DJ…
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In this episode, we'll be looking into a rather interesting person within the Backrooms, The Heretic. As always, we'll be going over how some of their history within the Backrooms as well as some of their accomplishments, so come with us as we go over The Heretic! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸P…
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On this episode, Mike welcomes Kelly Veltri to the show to chat about his first time venturing into the backcountry in search of black bears. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio
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On this episode Mike goes solo to talk about an upcoming backpack bear hunt with a prospective hunter, a bit of gear talk, and our impact on social media. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio
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In this episode, we'll be discussing some occupations that could be found within the Backrooms. As always, we'll be going over how one could best utilize these jobs within the Setting, so come with us as we go over some Jobs within the Backrooms! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Patreon: https://w…
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On this episode Mike, Kelly and Garrett do a bear hunting recap to get even more pumped up for the spring season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio
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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Three
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1:28:09Episode three of the Heritage Chart Show Show! Where we talk about The Fizz, Tight Fit, Jive Aces, Owen Paul, UB40, the infinity of post-fame legal Band Name wrangling, meta band members, Ralph McTell (is Life), Professional Spooning and much, much more. Our guest is author, campaigner and cosmetics boffin Sali Hughes, who's a huge fan of the Herit…
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In this episode, we'll be discussing the Iron Fists as a whole. As always, we'll be going over the faction's lore and its inner workings. So come with us as we go over the mega nation known as the Iron Fists! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetravelersguidetotheb…
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In this episode, Mike and Gray discuss Sheep 2024, how inclusion of non-hunters can influence AI, fishing at Pyramid Lake and a chilly March Stone’s Sheep capture in Northern BC. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the…
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Beyond the Kill host Adam Janke joins Mike for a swapcast to chat about black bears, rattlesnakes, dogs and spring training. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio
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In this episode, we'll be discussing level 37, also known as The Poolrooms within the backrooms, and what can be expected within. As always, we'll be dropping tips for travelers who find their way here. So come with us as we no clip merrily into The Poolrooms! 🔸Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SharpA3 🔸Discord: https://discord.gg/u6az3h3jjJ 🔸Patreon: …
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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Two
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1:22:44Episode two of the Heritage Chart Show Show! Where we talk about Mike Read's crafted narrative, pop star delusion vs passion, bv foxtrels, houses that look like their owners, Restraining Order Rock and much, much more. Our esteemed guest is Sean Rowley who is a DJ, broadcaster, ex-TV plugger and the man who invented the Guilty Pleasures empire. Als…
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat spring hunting plans and explain why gas station Subway restaurants are a bad idea. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio
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On this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with Renée Thornton at the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton. Renée is the Chair for Women Hunt® and she shares an inspiring story about how show got into hunting and eventually started the Women Hunt® program. Women Hunt®’s purpose is to Engage, Educate, Empower and Inspire women. …
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On this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett catch up the night before the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to [email protected] We're very proud to welcome back Th…
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We talk about Mike Read's Heritage Chart Show episode 46 with Lawrence from Mozart Estate, Go Kart Mozart and Felt. Wot? Yes, you can buy us a virtual coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/peteandsian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this episode, Mike catches up with good friend and Wild Sheep Society of BC Vice President, Chris Barker. They cover some positive news from the sheep world, chat about life on the island and the Salute to Conservation in Penticton. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @roo…
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