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Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures

Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures

Travis Swartz

Wilderness, Sports, Comedy

5.0908 Ratings

Overview

Prepare to forget everything you ever thought you knew about camping, fly fishing and outdoor adventure with the always super hilarious, Hank Patterson. Hank is a high school graduate, community college dropout, camping expert and world renowned fly fishing guide. Follow Hank into the wild at your own risk!

296 Episodes

Episode 712 - It's Good Enough

Here's a conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin all about buying a boat, ruggedizing outdoor gear and when is good enough plenty. Enjoy

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Episode 711 - You Gotta Dance

Here's a little conversation about beaver attacks and buying trucks. It's sure to make your day. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Episode 710 - Blame AI For This

Here's a meandering mess of a conversation all about nothing, AI, Baristas, Kindness, Free Burritos, Viagra, Chocolate Supplements and so much more. Please blame AI for how far off the rails this goes. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

Episode 709 - What Truck You Driving?

Here's another should be award winner from Hank & Kevin all about pick ups, sourdough, tying flies and much much more. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

Episode 708 - Teardrop VS Rooftop

Here's a little ditty about tents, campers, rooftops, Hanks cat, carp and so much more nonsense.  Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

Episode 707 - April Fool Fools

This week Hank and Kevin are going on and on about April Fools jokes, social media junk, missing brains in Malta and so much more. It's a mess! Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

Episode 706 - Look Out For Them Turkeys

Here's a little ditty about attack turkeys, a former cornhole champion, setting the bar low and so much more. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

Episode 705 - Making Forgotten Memories

Here's a little ditty allllll about the memories we make and forget and want to forget and forget to remember in the great outdoors. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026

Episode 704 - Who Wants Salad?

Buckle up! Hold on! Tie your shoes! Settle in! Here's a little ditty from your BFF Hank all about food hacks, the olympics, apple sauce and what it means to be average. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Episode 703 - Shelter Food Fire

Somewhere along the way, these episodes went off the rails. We're still not on 'em. On this episode Hank and Kevin chat about survival strategies and travel constipation. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026

Episode 702 - Whatever It Takes

Here's a whole hour and eight minutes of absolute nonsense where Hank and Kevin regail you with stories about getting an edge at the Olympics, a weird place to find a bomb and Kevin's family cruise. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

Episode 701 - The Case Of The Missing Walrus Wiener

Hop in the tub or whatever and enjoy this lively discussion with Hank as he meaners through random topics such as snow days, remote work, walrus wieners, coffee shop banter, the Free Solo guy climbing a sky scraper and much much more. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026

Episode 700 - Set The Bar Low

Season 7 starts with a bang and a conversation about poop, setting low bars for 2026, collectable cereal boxes and affirmations that make no sense and too many swear words. Sorry Mom. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

Episode 667 - So This Is Fishmas

A quick Christmas, Happy Holidays episode to say thanks to alllllll our listeners.  Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025

Episode 666 - Domesticated Grizzlies and the Bidet

Well, we've reached episode 666 ... That seems weird. This one's all about sucking at fantasy football, domesticated grizzlies, poop stuff, using a bidet and a whole lot more nonsense. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Episode 665 - Flying Home From Lisbon

Here's an extra special episode all about Hank's trip home from Lisbon and much much more. -Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Episode 664 - Big Foot Didn't Take Nobody

 Here's another episode deserving of many awards! Hank's talking house training a dog, cucumber world records, big foot, Portugal planning and so much more! Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Episode 663 - Jake Got His Elk

Here's a little ditty about a whole new way to breathe, Hank's book "My Dad Can't Catch A Fish" and Jake's Elk hunt success. It's a whole lotta nonsense, we promise. Snap It! Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Episode 662 - You Should Panic

In this episode Hank swears too much as he and Kevin discus survival, panic, indy book stores, outrage, Barnes and Noble, bad decisions and so much more! Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Episode 661 - Hank In The UK

Hank goes on and on an on about his trip to Edinburgh and Newcastle as though he's the only one who's ever been there. It's quite annoying. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

Episode 660 - Podcast Of Champions

Here's a little ditty 'bout Wheaties, saying "my bad", companion dolls, Chunk and so much more nonsense. Enjoy!  If you have issues with audio dropping out at 31 minutes, please download again. It's been fixed! Hambone! 

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

Episode 659 - The Great Pickleball Debate

Here's a little ditty about a legal battle over the game of Pickleball, Hank complaining about his work and a whole lot of other nonsense.  Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

Episode 658 - Fall Colds and Dog Poop

Hanks alllll by himself waxing poetic about a recent incident with the new dog, a neighbors driveway and poop. He'll also go on an on about fall, fall colds and when it's time to break out fall pumpkin recipes. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

Episode 657 - If the bar ain't high

On this episode Hank and Kevin are chatting about Reno, Hank's new dog Penny, Harry Potter, poop and the joys of owning one's own outdoor, stress free business. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Episode 656 - A Trip To Redoubt Mountain Lodge

Here's a little bit about gardening and a lotta bit about Hank's recent trip to Redoubt Mountain Lodge in Alaska. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

Episode 655 - Packing For Alaska

Here's a little nonsense about bad botox decisions, what to pack for Alaska, Hank's recent fishing trips and not a lot more. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Episode 654 - Eastwood's Buoys

Little ditty about a plane crash in '51, Kevin's new job, Hank's lack of survival skills and a whole lot more nonsense. Enjoy. 

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Episode 653 - Gas Mileage

Here's a little recap of Hank's vacay with the old man and a short discussion about prepping for a camp trip. Somehow, that's enough nonsense to fill an hour you'll never get back. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Episode 652 - Keep Public Lands Public

Here's an episode all about a whole lot of nonsense as well as a reminder to call you representatives and let them know that selling off public lands is a very very bad idea. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Episode 651 - Salmon Hats

This weeks airline complaints are brought to you by ... Kevin. On this episode Hank and Kevin are chatting Salmon Hats on Orcas, Bruce Springsteen, Hank missing the hatch on the ranch and plenty more nonsense. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

Episode 650 - It Is About The Fish

On this weeks episode Hank complains about a number of things including his unsuccesful attempt to solve the Rubix Cube that is Delta Sky Miles, his successful renewal of his passport, the Star Card and finally a rousing opinion on the sentence "it's not about the fish." Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Episode 649 - Make Your Own Frosting

Oh boy! Get ready for an hour of absolute nonsense! More nonsense than the nonsense you've come to expect. Redemption pie, when to add frosting, bear attacks, motivational posters, Yellowstone and influencers influencing. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Episode 648 - Survival Of The Weiner Dog

This weeks hodgepode of nonsense includes: Pie, a survivalist weiner dog, John's secret spot, board games, puzzles and so much more nonsense. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Episode 647 - Hodgepodge

A hodgepodge is a disorganized, confused mish mash of various topics and dang if that don't describe this weeks episode. Hank and Kevin are chatting about vegetarian rainbow trout, American Idol, gorilla's vs human beings and a lot more nonsense. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Episode 646 - Lettered In Schaefer Light

Here's a little ditty all about a new exciting alternative to horse racing, cats, when to get a new pickup, fly rods and so much more. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Episode 645 - AthLazy Wear And Slip On Shoes

Here's an episode all about the dark history of the Teddy Bear, Athliesure wear, shoe lace troubles, Hank's laziness, neck ties and other nonsense. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Episode 644 - A Bit Of Turbulence

Hank and Kevin are back with another rousing and pointless conversation about urinating on an airplane, how to be a horrid boat captain, Savannah and being nice. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Episode 643 - Christmas Island, Grand Cayman, The Maldives & Jealousy

This week Hank is complaining about his friends living their best lives on dream vacations that he wasn't invited on then discussing the Pinnochio of pick ups, dogs and when's the best time to buy outdoor gear with Kevin. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Episode 642 - Come Carp Fishing!

This week Hank is joined by the illustrious Artist Ed Anderson for a rousing conversation about Summer Camp 2025, April's IDGFA (they made that up) Carp Tournament here in Idaho, Alaska's Redoubt Mountain Lodge and a whole lot of nonsense. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Episode 641 - The End Of The World

After a 41 minute opener about Sasquatch hunting, hip surgery and plane rides with dead people, Hank and Kevin finally get to the subject at hand: The End Of The World as we know it. What would you do if an asteroid was about to obliterate the planet? Fun stuff. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Episode 640 - Swim Lessons

This week Hank and Kevin introduce our newest Trout Jouster and Audio Engineer Sean! Enjoy this episode of nonsense where you'll learn absolutely nothing about podcasting, swimming, life and so much more! Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Episode 639 - Headed To The Expo

This week Hank is joined by his friend Erik to chat about bird feeders, callories, fly fishing expo's and so much less.  Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Episode 638 - A Mediocre Beginning to 2025

Here's an episode that starts off the rails, goes further off the rails and then finds its way back to rails only to leave the rails again. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Episode 637 - The Christmas Episode

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy Holidaze! Hank and Kevin! 

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

Episode 636 - Holiday Cologne and Electric Gloves

On this weeks dumpster fire, Kevin and Erik joing the world's greatest guide Hank Patterson for a rousing conversation about cologne, Christmas, socks, electric gloves, holiday grub and a whole lot more. Merry Merry! -Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

Episode 635 - Winter Film Watch List

After a ten minute roast (again) of Pickleball, Hank and Kevin do a deep dive into the shallow end of their favorite winter and holiday movies. Many movies that should be on the list are off the list. Whoops. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

Episode 634 - Thankful Thankful Gobble Gobble

Join Hank as he discusses his love for raking leaves, severed heads in Florida, bear suit fraud, Thanksgiving traditions and many of the things Hank finds himself thankful for. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

Episode 633 - Peanut For President

This week Hank is alone in an empty bathtub drinking whiskey. Hank and Kevin will be chatting about Peanut the Squirrel, an interesting jogging app fundraiser and the importance of remaining friends in a time of clear division. That sounds HEAVY. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Episode 632 - Hey Shaq

This week we've taken nonsense to a whole new level. I listenend twice and still have no idea what anyone was talking about. Something about pasta, Boston, murder, bears...  Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

Episode 631 - Don't Feed The Wild Animals

On this weeks train wreck, Hank and Kevin chat about Arkansas squirrels, feeding racoons, fishing with 6 year old Benton, The Ramones, how to handle NY's rat problem and so much more. Enjoy! 

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

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