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The Journey Within

Mark Peterson

Booking Overview

An interview-focused outdoor sports show centered on hunting travel, outfitting, conservation, wildlife management, and hunting equipment, typically featuring industry executives, outfitters, advocates, technology creators, and experienced hunters. Credible pitches include outdoor-company leaders, conservation and hunting-rights advocates, professional outfitters, hunting-technology founders, and experts with substantial field experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests are generally specialized industry figures rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 142

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 84.2k subscribers

Instagram: 47.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

arron.bleise@trophyadventures.com

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Host

Mark Peterson - Outdoor host and lifelong hunter and fisherman who shares insights into hunting logistics, travel, outfitting, and the dynamics of hunting across different cultures and destinations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Leadership or specialized expertise in hunting, outfitting, conservation, wildlife management, outdoor equipment, or hunting technology; substantial field experience is also relevant.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership at an established outdoor brand, Directorship of a hunting, fishing, or wildlife-conservation organization, Ownership or operation of a professional outfitting business, Creation of specialized hunting technology, Documented experience on notable hunting expeditions

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Griffin - Fair-chase Hunting, Mountain-goat And Bear Hunting Adventures, And Hunting Projects With Worldwide Trophy Adventures.

Mike Sawicki - The Development And Field Use Of An Artificial-intelligence Trophy-scoring Tool For Hunters, Outfitters, And Guides.

Dan Gates - Wildlife Management, Conservation, Hunting And Fishing Rights, And Advocacy Against Restrictions On Outdoor Traditions.

Tim Lesser - Hunting Advocacy, Conservation, American-made Optics, And Product Innovation In Rangefinding Binoculars And Riflescopes.

Bruce Pettet - Hunting Advocacy, Conservation, American-made Optics, And Product Innovation In Rangefinding Binoculars And Riflescopes.

Recent Topics

Sports, Hunting, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Outdoor Equipment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Journey Within
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EP 142 | Grizzlies, Goats and Black Bears with Joe Griffin

September 17, 2026

On this episode of The Journey Within Podcast, host Mark Peterson is joined by Joe Griffin, an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and member of  @TheFairChase  who embraces the principles of fair chase. Mark and Joe look back on some of the incredible adventures Joe has experienced, along with the projects they’ve collaborated on with  @worldwidetrophyadventures . They revisit “Goatland,” the story of Joe’s quest to harvest a giant mountain goat in British Columbia, as well as “Be...

EP 141 | UrScore, AI Powered Trophy Scoring APP for Hunters

August 19, 2026

On this episode of The Journey Within Podcast, host Mark Peterson is joined by Mike Sawicki, creator of the UrScore App. Mike shares the story behind the idea for UrScore and how it evolved into an AI-powered trophy-scoring tool designed specifically for hunters. Mark and Mike share stories from testing the app in the field and discuss how UrScore can be an incredible resource for hunters, outfitters, guides, and anyone looking to evaluate trophy potential. The concept is simple: take a photo...

EP 140 | Dan Gates, Fighting to Preserve the Right to Hunt and Fish

July 29, 2026

On this episode of The Journey Within Podcast, host Mark Peterson sits down with Dan Gates, Executive Director of Colorado for Responsible Wildlife Management, for an in-depth conversation about wildlife management, conservation, and protecting our rights as outdoorsmen and women to hunt and fish. Mark and Dan reflect on Dan's unique journey, from demonstrating his taxidermy skills by skinning a bear and raccoon in the back room of a Cabela's to building a successful wildlife control busine...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Journey Within
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How do I get in touch with The Journey Within?

The Journey Within is hosted by Mark Peterson. Its publicly listed email is arron.bleise@trophyadventures.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Journey Within?

The publicly listed email for The Journey Within: arron.bleise@trophyadventures.com.

How many listeners does The Journey Within have?

Podseeker estimates The Journey Within reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Journey Within?

The Journey Within typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Leadership or specialized expertise in hunting, outfitting, conservation, wildlife management, outdoor equipment, or hunting technology; substantial field experience is also relevant. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at an established outdoor brand; Directorship of a hunting, fishing, or wildlife-conservation organization; Ownership or operation of a professional outfitting business. Recent guests include Joe Griffin, Mike Sawicki, and Dan Gates.

How hard is it to get booked on The Journey Within?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Journey Within cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Hunting, Conservation, Wildlife Management, and Outdoor Equipment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

arron.bleise@trophyadventures.com

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