The True North Lifestyle Podcast

Episode 3 : Tall Tales of The True North | Garnett RobinsonWelcome back to The True North Lifestyle Podcast! In Episode 3, we sit down with the one and only Garnett "Big G" Robinson, a man full of stories, controversy, and comedy. While we don’t necessarily approve of his methods, you can’t deny he’s entertaining.His adventures and storytelling are second to none. On this episode Garnett talks about his early years of growing up in The True North Lifestyle and all the characters he's met along the way.From “natural” holes in the ice for spring fishing to close calls with Maine Game Wardens, and new nicknames for Rick and Lee you’ll get it all. We also dive into some hilarious and unexpected moments involving Garnett’s attraction to Rick’s rugged masculinity, tales of Lanny Benoit and Jeff Paradis kissing Rick…Other topics include: • Avoiding hunter orange back in the day and why Garnett’s changed his mind • Maine hunting laws and run-ins with the wardens • Hunting, fishing, and wild storytelling at its bestIf you’re into hunting, fishing, backwoods humor, outdoor life in Maine, and a bit of good-natured chaos, this episode is for you.Hit subscribe for more wild tales, honest conversations, and real outdoorsmen living the lifestyle.HAVE REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS FOR WESTERN MAINE: SHOW OUR SPONSOR GARY SOME SUPPORT!📞 Call/Text Gary Directly: (207) 364-5326🏕️ Get in Touch:https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamsonFour Seasons Rentals:https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.comStay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle⸻Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor has been a key part of our podcast production — from setup to editing, he’s been crushing it behind the scenes.🔧 Check out his incredible craftsmanship at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Custom knives, tools, and gear built with pride.#TheTrueNorthLifestyle #TallTalesOfTheTrueNorth #TrueNorthPodcast #BigGStories #OutdoorPodcast #BackwoodsHumor #WildTales #OutdoorComedy #HuntingStories #FishingFunnies #GoodNaturedChaos #MaineHunting #MaineFishing #SpringFishing #HuntingLife #OutdoorsmanLife #HunterHumor #FishingHumor #WhitetailTales #GarnettRobinson #RickAndLee #LannyBenoit #JeffParadis #MaineGameWardens #NoHunterOrange #IceFishingFails #OutdoorRebels #RealOutdoorsmen #NorthernTraditions

Fiddleheads and Turkeys with Ole Guide Mike – Episode #2The True North Lifestyle PodcastHosted by Joe Kruse | Featuring Lee Libby & Rick LabbeSpecial Guest: Ole Guide Mike – Part of the True CrewAre fiddleheads a North Woods delicacy… or just dirt-covered weeds?We kick off Episode 2 with legendary Maine outdoorsman and True Crew member Ole Guide Mike, covering everything from Osceola turkey hunting and plywood boat wipeouts to smoked elk steaks, gravel rashes, and dodging Florida gators.We dive into fiddlehead foraging, moose hunting, drone scouting, shed hunting, jet boats, smelt runs, wild strawberries, and river fishing — all through the lens of springtime in the North. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes insights on his upcoming crow hunting film, and we officially welcome Gary Williamson as our newest sponsor!Hit SUBSCRIBE to join us on our journey to live wild, work hard, and always look True North.⸻Topics We Cover in This Episode:• Fiddlehead foraging vs. Lee’s anti-veggie stance• Turkey hunting Osceolas in Florida• Water skiing and plywood boat chaos• Mike’s fear of gators & gravel rash wipeouts• Spring ice-out fishing in Maine• Smelt runs, jet boats, and river action• Moose hunting and grouse encounters• Crow hunting and Mike’s new film project• Cooking wild food in a smoker• Shed hunting and drone scouting• Planes and Joe’s upcoming adventures• Wild strawberries, hearing loss, and more• PLUS: Welcome to new sponsor Gary Williamson!⸻SHOW GARY SOME SUPPORT!📞 Call/Text Gary Directly: (207) 364-5326🏕️ Get in Touch:https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamsonFour Seasons Rentals:https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.com⸻Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor has been a key part of our podcast production — from setup to editing, he’s been crushing it behind the scenes.🔧 Check out his incredible craftsmanship at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Custom knives, tools, and gear built with pride.⸻Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:👕 Shop Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle🎟️ HuntStock 2025 Tickets (10% OFF with code TTN):https://huntstock.ticketleap.com/huntstock-massachusetts-2025/dates/Aug-08-2025_at_1100AM⸻Drop a comment:Do YOU eat fiddleheads, or are you siding with Lee?⸻#TheTrueNorthLifestyle #HuntingPodcast #FishingPodcast #OutdoorPodcast #TurkeyHunting #Fiddleheads #WildGameCooking #MooseHunting #SmeltRun #MaineOutdoors #TrueCrew #CrowHunting #ShedHunting #deerhunting

Joe, Rick, and Lee talk about where they've been and how the True North got started and what it's all about.