Finding HAViK
The Finding HAViK Podcast is about taking back what’s been lost: the skills, pride, and grit that once defined capable people. In a world where convenience has replaced craftsmanship, Finding HAViK brings real stories back to the surface. We sit down with hunters, ranchers, makers, firefighters, builders, and dreamers to talk about how they built their independence, what they’ve learned the hard way, and what keeps them grounded. The conversations are raw, honest, and sometimes messy, but always real. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about self-reliance, meaning, and brotherhood in a world that’s forgotten all three.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Healing Power of the Outdoors
In this episode, we're joined by Gehrig Tucker to talk about his journey from military service to founding the Heartland Harbor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans and first responders heal through the outdoors and innovative ...
From Nevada Roots to Rural Medicine
In this episode, Jake and Mel sit down with Hank Bingham to talk about growing up in Nevada, working as a physician assistant in rural communities, and why the outdoors has always been such a big part of his life.From hunting and fishin...
Beware of Unearned Wisdom
In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Smith for a conversation that explores consciousness, energy, spirituality, and the experiences that shape our understanding of the world. From sleep, intuition, and personal growth to psychedelics, plan...
Balancing Technology & Tradition
In this episode, Jake sits down with his wife, Lyndsay, for a conversation that covers everything from AI and emerging technology to firearms, hunting, and the future of HAViK. They share their thoughts on how AI is changing education and busin...
Growing Your Own Food and Building a Self-Sufficient Life
In this episode, Mel and Jake sit down with Hilary to talk about a journey that goes far beyond the typical career path. From her early days counting pills at Walgreens to stepping into the fast-evolving world of oncology pharmacy, Hilary share...
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Safety
In this episode, we sit down with firearms instructor Sierra Matoza to talk about how she got into the shooting world and what it really takes to build confidence with a firearm. From growing up in an anti-firearms household to becoming an inst...
From Military Service to Civilian Life
In this episode, we sit down with military veteran Shane Davis to talk about the transition from the Marine Corps to civilian life and what it really takes to build a disciplined, self-reliant lifestyle. From structure and routine to finding pu...
Rodeo, Resilience, and Fighting for Your Craft
In this episode, we sit down with Zach Rhodes to talk about what it really means to take ownership of your life when things don’t go as planned. The conversation moves from his roots in the rodeo world to the challenges he’s faced fighting legi...
The Unseen Battles of First Responders
In this episode, Jake Holland sits down with Dennis Pishock, HAViK’s first “First Responder of the Month” winner, to talk about what life really looks like on the front lines of public safety. The conversation moves from Dennis’s journey from f...
The Values that Built HAViK
In this episode, we talk about the story behind HAViK and the values co-founder and CEO Jake Holland built it on from day one. We talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, holding the line on quality, and why building with purpose matters.<...
Don't Plan A Harder
In this episode, we sit down with Steven Milich to talk about raising capable, grounded kids in a digital world. We get into parenting, setting boundaries with technology, and why getting outside, embracing discomfort, and learning real-life sk...
Yes to Uncomfortable
In this episode, we sit down with Mel Cowan to explore what it means to say yes to uncomfortable, from early lessons with horses and ski racing to pack stations, hunting, and time spent alone in the backcountry. Mel shares how cur...
Letting Your Guard Down
Gabe’s story isn’t polished, it’s real. From addiction to narcotic pain meds to rebuilding his life through discipline, fitness, and mental resilience, this episode dives into the hard moments most people avoid talking about. Gabe shares what f...
