Ep. 207: Bullfighting a Griz

Published: 2020-02-10 10:00:00

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Steven Rinella talks with Alex Messenger, Corinne Schneider, Phil Taylor, and Janis Putelis.

Topics discussed: The 29th day; even more titillation; walleyes as an easy-to-clean fish; thinking in fathoms and rods; a 600 mile canoe trip; breaking down canoe strokes; bear poppers and spray; group dynamics in the wilderness; an exponential sense of peace; being scared of musk ox; everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face by a griz; playing ‘possum; doing the trip you're dealt; and more.

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Referenced Books

The twenty ninth Day Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra

by Alex Messenger

Steve Rinella introduces the guest Alex Messenger as the author of this book about surviving a grizzly bear attack in the Canadian Tundra. The book details Alex's experience at age 17 on a 42-day canoe expedition.

Referenced at 00:00:00

Path of the Paddle

by Bill Mason

During discussion of canoeing techniques and river features, the podcast producer identifies Bill Mason as the author being referenced and 'Path of the Paddle' as the book title. Bill Mason is described as the 'godfather of modern canoeing' and the book is described as a 'coffee table book with all kinds of instructional information.'

Referenced at 00:00:00

None

by Tom Robbins

Steve Rinella references a Tom Robbins character named 'Marks Marvelous' when discussing his fondness for the word 'titillating.' He explains that the character liked the name because 'people loathe the marks Karl Marx and real men never use the word marvelous, and so it was sort of an attack on language and stereotypes about language.'

Referenced at 00:00:00