The Woodsmen Podcast
Welcome to The Woodsmen Podcast! We're your hosts, Brent Murphy & Joey Rucker, and we're here to discuss various topics: from aliens to politics, history to time travel, friends to meeting strangers, and the most important thing ... the woods of course! So come sit down, relax by the fire, and listen to your co-hosts' sweet, soothing voices talk about our world's impending doom.
Episodes
56 episodes
TWP - EP. 55 : IS EVOLUTION THE ANSWER ??
Since the dawn of time, humanity has questioned its own existence—where we come from, why we're here, and how we fit into the vast, ever-expanding universe. Are we the product of chance, or is there something greater at play? Is there a creator...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:10:57
TWP - EP. 54 : DUMB WAYS TO DIE
Have you ever hear a story that’s so ridiculous you think to yourself, “There’s no way this actually happened?” Well, sometimes nature doesn’t kill you with a bear attack, a car accident, or even a vengeful leprechaun : It gets you ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:17:26
TWP - EP. 53 : LEPRECHAUNS
LEPRECHAUNS… THEY’RE TRICKSTERS, TREASURE KEEPERS, AND, IF LEGENDS ARE TO BE BELIEVED, ABSOLUTE MENACES TO SOCIETY. THEY DON’T JUST HIDE GOLD; THEY SCHEME, DECEIVE, AND SOMETIMES LEAD THE UNLUCKY STRAIGHT INTO THE UNKNOWN. FAR FROM THE FRIE...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:29:28
TWP - EP. 52 : THE ALBERT OSTMAN KIDNAPPING
ALBERT OSTMAN’S 1924 ENCOUNTER IS ONE OF THE STRANGEST, MOST DEBATED, AND—IF WE’RE BEING HONEST—KIND OF HILARIOUS STORIES IN BIGFOOT LORE. HE WASN’T JUST KIDNAPPED; HE WAS AN UNWILLING HOUSEGUEST, FED STRANGE VEGETATION, AND ULTIMATELY OUTW...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:48:34
TWP - EP. 51 : ALONE IN THE WOODS
AS WINTER HOLDS ITS GRIP ON THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS, SURVIVAL BECOMES A TEST OF ENDURANCE, ADAPTATION, AND SHEER DETERMINATION. IMAGINE BEING LEFT TO FACE THE BRUTAL COLD WITH NOTHING BUT YOUR WITS AND A FEW TOOLS—COULD YOU MAKE IT THROUGH? IN ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:57:09
TWP - EP. 50 : THE EVOLUTION OF COMEDY & WHERE IT STANDS IN 2025
Comedy has always been a reflection of the times—a mirror held up to society, distorted just enough to make us laugh. But in 2025, that mirror feels like it’s cracking. What was once unquestionably funny now sparks debate, and the line between ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:53:17
TWP - EP. 49 : THE PROBLEM WITH EDUCATION - PT. 2
IT’S TIME TO TAKE A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE AND REVISIT ONE OF OUR OLDEST TOPICS. IN EPISODE 2, WE DISCUSSED PROBLEMATIC TEACHERS, ABSURD CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS, AND THE HYPOCRISY WE ENCOUNTERED IN OUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCES.CHIL...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:45:36
TWP - THE CHILLCAST : TOP 10 MOST DANGEROUS ANIMALS
The boys take a well needed break from the stresses of work and life in general to discuss some of the most outlandish and dangerous animals known to humans! Keep your bug spray at arms length because some of these animals pack a punch!
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:15:01
TWP - EP. 47 : THE THIRD MAN SYNDROME
IN TIMES OF GREAT NEED, WE OFTEN FIND OURSELVES SEEKING HELP IN WAYS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO COMPREHEND. AS PATTERN-SEEKING INDIVIDUALS, WE LOOK FOR ANSWERS FROM A HIGHER BEING, THE STARS, OUR ANCESTORS, OR EVEN THROUGH MEDIUMS AND FRINGE TOPICS....
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:31:00
TWP - EP. 46 : CALIFORNIA FIRES
As we head into the new year, we often set goals for improving our lifestyles compared to the previous year. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. in Southern California, particularly in Los Angeles, a devastating fire has ravaged n...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:53:31
TWP - EP. 45 : WOODSMAS ‘24
WE STARTED FILMING THE WOODSMEN PODCAST FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2023. BUT OUR OFFICIAL START TO OUR PODCASTING JOURNEY BEGAN LAST YEAR WHEN WE FILMED OUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. WE TOLD THE STORY OF ST. SHAQ AND DISCUSSED MANY...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:18:51
TWP - EP. 44 : CHRISTMAS MUSIC
It’s happening, chat. She's beginning to thaw out again—the Christmas queen herself! Lock your doors, block your windows, and hide your children. Mariah Carey’s " All I Want for Christmas is You!” has returned to abolish our eardrums once...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:01:58
TWP - EP. 43 : KRAMPUS
Last year during the holiday season we dove into some of the most popular origins of what we know today as Christmas. During that episode, we talked lightly of the holiday devil himself… Krampus. This year we are diving even further into the ra...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:27:54
TWP - EP. 42 : CHRISTMAS MOVIES
It's officially that time of year, and we here at the Woodsmen couldn't be more excited! This season is all about spending quality time with friends and family, and sharing cheerful conversations. If you're like us, you probably have your own C...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:28:25
TWP - EP. 41 : WOODSGIVING '24
The holidays are here and we are so thankful for you, Chat! We started this project thinking it would be a fun, easy thing to do in our spare time, but with that being said, we had so many set backs: from stolen gear, to lost episodes, studio c...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:27:59
TWP - EP. 40 : GEF THE TALKING MONGOOSE
"Gef the Talking Mongoose" is a curious and eerie tale centered on a strange creature that allegedly appeared in a farmhouse on the Isle of Man. The story begins in 1931 when the Irving family, living in the remote area of Dalby, began to exper...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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2:04:26
TWP - EP. 39 : SERIAL KILLERS
Welcome to today’s episode of The Woodsmen Podcast. Today, we’ll be diving into the terrifying stories of two of the most notorious serial killers in modern history: Richard Ramirez, the "Night Stalker," who unleashed a wave of fear across Cali...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:26:15
TWP - EP. 38 : THE REVENANT
Here at The Woodsmen, we’ve made it abundantly clear that the wilderness is not just a backdrop for us; it’s our true home and sanctuary. However, this deep connection with nature doesn’t come without its risks. One of the most dangerous threat...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:17:44
TWP - THE CHILLCAST : AM I THE A**HOLE?
As we transition from the Halloween season to the realm of Thanksgiving, the hosts take a much-needed break to discuss some of the craziest accounts of individuals asking the internet, “Am I the A**hole?” In this week’s episode of the Woods...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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46:09
TWP - EP. 36 : HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2024
"Darkness creeps all through the trees The moonlight meets an eerie breeze Bears and wolves in search of preyPromote a podcast for all to playAnd those in chat who do ignore Who lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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2:06:40
TWP - EP. 35 : BLACK EYED KIDS
What happens when your morals are compromised? When the things you were taught from a child like "help those in need" or when you become a parent, "I can't leave those kids by themselves" are exactly what your 6th sense is telling you NOT to do...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:27:06
TWP - EP. 34 : THE NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE - PT 2
Last week, we delved into the concept of near-death experiences, a term coined by Raymond Moody, author of the book "Life After Life." He conducted numerous interviews with individuals who claimed to have returned from the brink of death with a...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:34:57
TWP - EP. 33 : THE NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE - PT. 1
As the Halloween season approaches, our contemplation of death becomes more frequent. We begin to ponder questions such as "Who are we? How will we meet our end? What comes next? Is there an afterlife, or does life simply cease after death?" Dr...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:37:30
TWP - EP. 32 : FLAT EARTH THEORY
As inhabitants of Earth, we have always been fascinated by the stars and the sense of wonder they inspire. When humans first ventured into space, they were struck by how insignificant their earthly problems seemed when looking back at their hom...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:21:17
TWP - EP. 31 : HOLD UP, LET EM’ COOK
Since ancient times, food has been more than just a means of survival; it has literally been a way to embrace diversity and culture within our world. Thanks to the Woodsmen living in the U.S., we have been fortunate enough to enjoy a wide varie...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:22:29