Raise The Flag Podcast

About Raise The Flag Podcast

Welcome to the Raise the Flag Podcast! We have one simple goal, to bring you some helpful and educational content about the great outdoors and wilderness skills…sometimes we actually accomplish that, but there is a whole lot of shenanigans in between! Join us every Friday as we recount stories from our experiences as avid outdoors people, talk with special guests from the outdoor community, and give you a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run successful outdoor businesses.

Publisher

Black Flag Survival

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Mar 2023

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

120 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   The Legend of Hot Todd

   A viral vintage anorak, a secret competition series, and a whole lot of scrappy bushcraft energy collide in this episode. Nick Italiano is joined by Heather the Happy and Hot Todd of PNW Bushcraft for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the creativity, chaos, and momentum driving their shop right now. The big spark? Todd's wool army blanket anorak project that unexpectedly took off online and pulled Heather into a wave of new followers, fresh attention, and even bigger ideas. But the real story isn't just the jacket - it's what happens when two makers who can literally dream something up and build it start planning what's next.You'll hear how Todd is transitioning into full-time shop life, why Heather is expanding the brand's social media and YouTube presence, and how their in-house experiments are turning into products people actually want. From custom EDC trays and new pocket knife slips to titanium clips, a new EDC wallet, and the return of fan-favorite fall gear, this is a look at a shop that never really stops making.Heather and Todd also break down their upcoming calendar: Blade Show West, vintage Coleman camping meetups, trailer rallies, tracking classes, a carving guild, mushroom foraging, and more. Along the way, they share the kind of real outdoor stories that only come from people who spend a lot of time in the woods - including getting lost, learning from it, and coming out the other side better prepared. And then there's the fun part: the return of Team Heather vs Team Todd. The pair tease a revived build challenge where listeners may help choose the materials, vote on the results, and even support charity through the finished projects. If you like gear, maker culture, bushcraft, vintage camping, and the kind of creative brainstorming that turns into actual action, this episode delivers.Essential listening if you love seeing how outdoor brands are built from the inside - and if you want a front-row seat to the next wild idea before it becomes the next viral one.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   We're Back!

   It's September and that means the Raise The Flag Crew is back from their summer shenanigans! This episode has updates, survival stuff, Nooges by Nooches, Secret Squirrel Heather and more! Tune in or don't we're not the boss of you!

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Just Keep Going

   When your business is moving fast, grief, supply chain chaos, and shifting priorities can hit all at once - and this episode is what it sounds like to keep going anyway. Nick, Heather the Happy, and Nuge get real about losing industry legend Ruben Bolieu, what he meant to the community, and how his “just keep going” mindset still shapes the way they work, lead, and show up for each other. The conversation starts with an honest reflection on Ruben’s impact, from Blade Show memories to the stories that keep surfacing after he’s gone. Heather and Nick share why honoring someone well means more than posting tributes, while Nuge opens up about carrying that loss through a packed season of knife-making, shows, and nonstop business pressure. You’ll discover: Why Blade Show was both the best business event of the year and one of the hardest personal moments for Nuge How Heather and Nuge are navigating growth, wholesale demand, and the realities of making small-batch gear at scale Why planning ahead matters, but only if you stay flexible enough to survive supplier delays, cost spikes, and last-minute pivots What makes one-of-one drops, custom runs, and limited releases so frustrating - and so powerful - for makers and collectors How small handmade businesses actually build community, trust, and demand over time Nick also shares a preview of Off Grid’s upcoming nuclear aftermath issue, turning a usually fear-driven topic into a practical, eye-opening resource. It’s one of those conversations that jumps from deep personal reflection to the real mechanics of running a business under pressure, with plenty of hard-earned lessons in between.If you’ve ever tried to build something while life keeps changing the rules, this one will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best way. Essential listening for makers, entrepreneurs, knife nerds, and anyone who needs a reminder that the answer is usually simple: keep going.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

9,699

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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