The story is being told.
Magazines, podcasts, and publications covering the work we're doing, the trainers we work with, and the mission driving Survival Mastery forward. Here's what people are saying.
Featured coverage.
From dedicated outdoor lifestyle publications to independent journalism, from survival-focused podcasts to community-driven media — the outlets below have taken the time to tell parts of the Survival Mastery story. Some have featured our trainers. Some have interviewed our leadership. All have helped share what we're building with a wider audience.
Hook & Barrel Magazine
The outdoor lifestyle magazine for hunters, shooters, and anglers.
Hook & Barrel Magazine covers outdoor lifestyle news, trends, and culture for a dedicated audience of hunters, shooters, and anglers. Each issue delivers the latest in outdoor lifestyle content shaped by the people who live it.
In a feature article with Donny Dust, they discussed Survival Mastery and Donny's role as one of our trainers — the philosophy behind our platform, the caliber of the instruction we're delivering, and what makes this approach to skills training different.
Read the Article →The Backwoodsman Magazine
Preserving Old Frontier living since 1979.
Backwoodsman Magazine was founded in 1979 and has published bi-monthly ever since, dedicated to preserving Old Frontier living, primitive hunting and fishing, tool and weapons lore, and traditional wilderness survival. A magazine built for readers who care about the craft, the history, and the tradition.
We were honored to be featured on the back cover and in a full article covering the early days of Survival Mastery — where we came from, what we were building, and the mission we set out to serve. Real recognition from a publication that understands the work.
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Mountain Readiness
A family-friendly event centered around learning the skills of our ancestors.
Mountain Readiness runs a survival-focused podcast alongside their event work, providing the knowledge, tools, and hands-on training to help everyday people develop real self-sufficiency skills. Built around the principle that these skills belong to everyone, not just specialists.
Our CEO had the privilege of joining Mountain Readiness as a special guest on their podcast — a chance to tell the Survival Mastery story to their community and dig into what we're building, why we're building it, and how it fits into the broader movement for skills-based preparedness.
Watch the Podcast →The Epoch Times
Independent media dedicated to value-driven journalism.
The Epoch Times is an independent media organization committed to delivering journalism that informs, inspires, and provides clarity — without the noise of the mainstream news cycle. Their coverage reaches audiences who care about depth and substance.
One of our most prominent trainers, EJ Snyder, has been featured in multiple Epoch Times articles talking in depth about Survival Mastery and helping promote the mission we're building. Real coverage, real reach, and real engagement with the ideas at the heart of what we do.
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The Survival Debrief Podcast
Real conversations with the people at the center of survival skills training.
Hosted by Steve Kelly, The Survival Debrief Podcast brings on operators, instructors, and industry leaders for the kind of in-depth conversations that surface the reality behind the headlines — the actual work, the actual challenges, and the actual lessons.
Our founder joined Steve for an extended conversation about Survival Mastery — the origin of the platform, the partnerships shaping our direction, and what we're building for the institutions, youth programs, and organizations that depend on us. Honest, unedited, and directly from the source.
Watch the Podcast →Media inquiries.
Working on a story? Looking for an interview, expert commentary, or context on the platform, our partnerships, or the broader skills-training space? We're happy to help.
info@survivalmastery.co →We aim to respond to press inquiries within one business day.

