{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"ASCEND: The Outdoor Icks: Real Talk on Confidence, Community, and Hunting Culture (Ep 743)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4046,"description":"Stop second-guessing yourself outdoors: learn what’s actually “icky,” what’s just noise, and how to build confidence fast.\n \nJulia Stallings is joined by DU Ascend host Erin Crider and Maggie Williams (duck hunter and women-in-the-outdoors advocate) to talk real etiquette, safety, and community.\n\nThis episode gets honest (and funny) about the “icks” women run into in hunting and fishing culture—everything from performative photos to gear judgement. Erin and Maggie share practical ways to keep the outdoors welcoming: lead by example, teach without shaming, and prioritize safety when you’re alone on public land. You’ll also hear real talk on makeup, social media pressure, and how women are “redesigning what conservation looks like” through community and positivity.\nWhy “duck in your mouth” photos turn people off—and what to do instead\nMakeup in the blind: do it or don’t, but don’t let it define you\nThe fish photo ick: wide-angle, long-arming, and posing vs documenting the journey\nSafety on public land: why some women avoid pink and try not to “look like a girl” alone\nGear talk that matters: fit challenges, cost, and what keeps new hunters coming back\nHow to correct a newcomer without tearing them down (DMs, tone, and leading by example)\nSubscribe and join this exciting journey to explore, learn, and grow together in the outdoor world.\nJoin the Ascend Instagram community at @duascend and http://www.ducks.org/ascend.\n\nListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast\nSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org\nSPONSORS:\nPurina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited\nWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.\nBird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:\nWhether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l9P4SkFXvPCREt6eTfTD5odOxdx8hOF2b5qKX09C2oY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDJi/ODNkMmQ5ZWY5Mjdm/YzdhMDIxNGNiODEx/MmNhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}