Finding HAViK Tue, 19 May 2026 13:05:13 -0400 https://findinghavik.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Finding HAViK yes 07677a02-9ab3-54de-99d1-234e5fee5ec5 HAViK episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) HAViK https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u6qb32sckwix21e9jzrbfm4qh6l8?.jpg Finding HAViK Balancing Technology & Tradition 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 business, why it’s important to stay informed as technology evolves, and how their different perspectives shape both their relationship and the company they’re building together. It’s a laid-back episode filled with honest conversation, future plans, and a look into the mindset behind HAViK.

]]> 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 business, why it’s important to stay informed as technology evolves, and how their different perspectives shape both their relationship and the company they’re building together. It’s a laid-back episode filled with honest conversation, future plans, and a look into the mindset behind HAViK.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-19200637 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0700 3496 1 10 full false Growing Your Own Food and Building a Self-Sufficient Life 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 shares firsthand insight into how cancer treatment has changed and where it’s headed.

Hilary also dives into the realities of building a business from the ground up with Ranch Water Works, a company focused on innovative livestock watering solutions. Hilary talks about why she started gardening and the benefits that come from growing your own food. 

We also touch on the importance of community through initiatives like the Reno Gleaning Project, and how small, local efforts can make a real impact.

]]> 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 shares firsthand insight into how cancer treatment has changed and where it’s headed.

Hilary also dives into the realities of building a business from the ground up with Ranch Water Works, a company focused on innovative livestock watering solutions. Hilary talks about why she started gardening and the benefits that come from growing your own food. 

We also touch on the importance of community through initiatives like the Reno Gleaning Project, and how small, local efforts can make a real impact.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-19132788 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0700 4063 1 9 full false Taking Responsibility for Your Own Safety 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 instructor, her story isn’t your typical path.

We get into firearm safety, training, and the mindset behind responsible gun ownership. We also talk self-defense, gear, and how concealed carry fits into everyday life.

Sierra is doing a great job through her own podcast and instagram promoting self-reliance and taking responsibility for your personal 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 instructor, her story isn’t your typical path.

We get into firearm safety, training, and the mindset behind responsible gun ownership. We also talk self-defense, gear, and how concealed carry fits into everyday life.

Sierra is doing a great job through her own podcast and instagram promoting self-reliance and taking responsibility for your personal safety.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-19012182 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0700 4049 1 8 full false From Military Service to Civilian Life 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 purpose after the military, this conversation goes deeper than most.

We get into leadership, personal growth, and the importance of real-world skills that actually carry over into everyday life. From hunting ethics and long-range shooting to firearm safety and raising resilient kids, this one covers a lot of ground, all rooted in experience.

]]> 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 purpose after the military, this conversation goes deeper than most.

We get into leadership, personal growth, and the importance of real-world skills that actually carry over into everyday life. From hunting ethics and long-range shooting to firearm safety and raising resilient kids, this one covers a lot of ground, all rooted in experience.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18935857 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 4696 1 7 full false Rodeo, Resilience, and Fighting for Your Craft 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 legislation that nearly took away his ability to pursue his craft.

We get into resilience, mental toughness, and the mindset it takes to turn setbacks into comebacks. Zach shares how embracing responsibility, staying grounded in purpose, and pushing through adversity have shaped both his career and who he is today.

Along the way, we talk about animal dentistry, breaking barriers, and the importance of educating others while staying true to your roots.

]]> 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 legislation that nearly took away his ability to pursue his craft.

We get into resilience, mental toughness, and the mindset it takes to turn setbacks into comebacks. Zach shares how embracing responsibility, staying grounded in purpose, and pushing through adversity have shaped both his career and who he is today.

Along the way, we talk about animal dentistry, breaking barriers, and the importance of educating others while staying true to your roots.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18859717 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 3858 1 6 full false The Unseen Battles of First Responders 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 firefighting into law enforcement to the unseen challenges first responders carry every day.

We get into the weight of the job, the impact of trauma, and why mental health awareness and peer support matter more than ever. Dennis shares what it takes to find balance in a career that can easily consume you and why strong community support makes all the difference.

Along the way, we touch on social media, writing a book, and the importance of honest conversations within the first responder community. This episode is about resilience, connection, and showing up for the people who spend their lives showing up for everyone else. 

]]> 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 firefighting into law enforcement to the unseen challenges first responders carry every day.

We get into the weight of the job, the impact of trauma, and why mental health awareness and peer support matter more than ever. Dennis shares what it takes to find balance in a career that can easily consume you and why strong community support makes all the difference.

Along the way, we touch on social media, writing a book, and the importance of honest conversations within the first responder community. This episode is about resilience, connection, and showing up for the people who spend their lives showing up for everyone else. 

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18779812 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0800 2969 1 5 full false The Values that Built HAViK 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.

The conversation also moves into community events, giving back, honoring first responders, and why foundational skills and self-sufficiency still matter today. At the core, this one’s about building more than a business, it’s about building people and creating something that actually stands for something.

]]> 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.

The conversation also moves into community events, giving back, honoring first responders, and why foundational skills and self-sufficiency still matter today. At the core, this one’s about building more than a business, it’s about building people and creating something that actually stands for something.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18697683 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0800 3393 1 4 full false Don't Plan A Harder 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 skills still matter. The conversation touches on survival skills, time in nature, and outdoor experiences that build confidence and character. This episode is about finding balance in modern life and passing down the values and skills that still matter today.

]]> 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 skills still matter. The conversation touches on survival skills, time in nature, and outdoor experiences that build confidence and character. This episode is about finding balance in modern life and passing down the values and skills that still matter today.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18615762 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0800 4632 1 3 full false Yes to Uncomfortable 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 curiosity, mentorship, and life in nature build resilience, independence, and grit.

]]> 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 curiosity, mentorship, and life in nature build resilience, independence, and grit.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18538418 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0800 4104 1 2 full false Letting Your Guard Down 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 finally pushed him to change, how recovery reshaped his purpose, and why he’s committed to supporting the community through Precision Resilience. If you believe strength is built through struggle, this conversation hits home.

]]> 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 finally pushed him to change, how recovery reshaped his purpose, and why he’s committed to supporting the community through Precision Resilience. If you believe strength is built through struggle, this conversation hits home.

]]> HAViK Buzzsprout-18442268 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0800 3612 1 1 full false Finding HAViK Trailer Finding HAViK Trailer The Finding HAViK Podcast dives into the skills, grit, and self-reliance that modern life has lost. Through raw, honest conversations with hunters, makers, firefighters, and builders, we explore how they’ve built independence, learned the hard way, and stayed grounded in a world that’s forgotten meaning and craft.

]]> The Finding HAViK Podcast dives into the skills, grit, and self-reliance that modern life has lost. Through raw, honest conversations with hunters, makers, firefighters, and builders, we explore how they’ve built independence, learned the hard way, and stayed grounded in a world that’s forgotten meaning and craft.

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