In this episode of the Skillist Podcast, hosts Brad Salon and Matt Corradino delve into the world of primitive skills, exploring their personal journeys, motivations, and the evolving significance of these skills in modern society. They discuss the challenges of teaching these skills to the next generation, the value of handcrafted craftsmanship, and the balance between technology and traditional skills. The conversation also touches on mental health, community connections, and the intrinsic joy of learning and sharing skills, culminating in a reflection on the cool factor of primitive skills and their lasting impact on personal fulfillment and self-reliance.
What is Skillist?
Two experienced wilderness skills practitioners and instructors pick fights and talk shop on topics from long term wilderness living skills and ancient technologies to modern survival skills. Occasional guests will spice things up. With Brad Salon of Roots School in Vermont and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills in St Croix.