Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures
Travis Swartz & Hank Patterson 300 episodes Nov 5, 2026
Hank Patterson's Outdoor MisAdventures is a comedy podcast starring the fictional, wildly overconfident outdoorsman Hank Patterson. A self-described camping expert, high school graduate, community college dropout and world-renowned fly fishing guide, Hank leads listeners through camping trips, fly fishing excursions and other outdoor misadventures. Episodes blend scripted humor, tall tales from the wilderness and fictional guiding wisdom. It is co-created by Travis Swartz and the Hank Patterson character.
Episodes
Episode 726 - Friends With Boats
Here's a little ditty about the etiquette involved in asking a friend with a drift boat to go fish, audio books for road trips and plenty more absolute nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 725 - Cowboys Blues
Here's a little ditty that spends way too much time talking about football. This week Hank and Kevin talk some sports and read some ridiculous headlines and a bunch of other complete nonsense. You're liable to be offended at least three times. Enjoy!
Episode 724 - Reese's Disclaimer
Here's another episode for your listening displeasure. Enjoy!
Episode 723 - Deep Thoughts By Hank Patterson
Here's a solo show where Hank waxes poetic about prioritizing fishing, wearing 1/2 shirts while wet wading and a lot more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 722 - A Boy And His Dear Deer
This week Hank & Kevin are rambling on about the launch of The Skeeter Bass Boat and the story of a boy and his pet deer which may or may not be true. It's as good as you expect BUT you might win a prize! Give it a listen. Enjoy!
Episode 721 - Hit Fast Forward
Look, if you're gonna skip an episode, here's the one to skip. It's a lot of talk about driving, football, telling lies and not much else. You've been warned! Enjoy!
Episode 720 - Call Me Chewy
Hank and Kevin are back with another award worthy episode on absolute nonsense. Topics include - muzak in public bathrooms, bad labor day drivers and fishing with Harrison Ford. Enjoy!
Episode 719 - Hopper Dropper
Here's the one where Hank and Kevin talk about a bunch of stuff like Henry Winkler, baseball, fly fishing, Hank's football career, setting the idle on a Skeeter 2 stroke and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 718 - Jury Duty
Here's another in a long line of meandering episodes that bounce from topic to topic like a ball falling down forty flights of stairs. Topics include, the weather, the smoke, water temperatures, a Skeeter boat, Hank's Dad and Jury Duty. Enjoy!
Episode 717 - Smoke and Smokes
Zero planning went into the making of this episode that covers random topics such as smoke, smoking, six packs of natty light, jeep flame throwers, loud boat music and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 716 - Part One
Here's an episode all about pancakes, customer service, breakfast eateries, great ice cream shops and jury duty. What an amazing way to kill an hour. Enjoy!
Episode 715 - It Rained Here
This one starts slow, gets slower, picks up speed, gets listenable, goes off the rails, speeds right along into a brick wall and explodes. Lot's of talk about weather, diarhea, tattoos, fishing and other random junk. Enjoy!
Episode 714 - I Was Only Thinking About Myself
Here's a little ditty about Hank's new chair, the things we'll never do again, buying a boat, where to get a great breakfast sandwich in Boise, Idaho and so much more. It's a mess. Enjoy!
Episode 713 - Trail Boss
Here's an episode all about being the best you, you ever dreamt of being! A hot mess of an episode about vision boards, dreaming of being in the NFL, aspiring to be an astronaut, carp fishing, hacky sack, dancing and a whole lot more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 712 - It's Good Enough
Here's a conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin all about buying a boat, ruggedizing outdoor gear and when is good enough plenty. Enjoy
Episode 711 - You Gotta Dance
Here's a little conversation about beaver attacks and buying trucks. It's sure to make your day. Enjoy!
Episode 710 - Blame AI For This
Here's a meandering mess of a conversation all about nothing, AI, Baristas, Kindness, Free Burritos, Viagra, Chocolate Supplements and so much more. Please blame AI for how far off the rails this goes. Enjoy!
Episode 709 - What Truck You Driving?
Here's another should be award winner from Hank & Kevin all about pick ups, sourdough, tying flies and much much more. Enjoy!
Episode 708 - Teardrop VS Rooftop
Here's a little ditty about tents, campers, rooftops, Hanks cat, carp and so much more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 707 - April Fool Fools
This week Hank and Kevin are going on and on about April Fools jokes, social media junk, missing brains in Malta and so much more. It's a mess! Enjoy!
Episode 706 - Look Out For Them Turkeys
Here's a little ditty about attack turkeys, a former cornhole champion, setting the bar low and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 705 - Making Forgotten Memories
Here's a little ditty allllll about the memories we make and forget and want to forget and forget to remember in the great outdoors. Enjoy!
Episode 704 - Who Wants Salad?
Buckle up! Hold on! Tie your shoes! Settle in! Here's a little ditty from your BFF Hank all about food hacks, the olympics, apple sauce and what it means to be average. Enjoy!
Episode 703 - Shelter Food Fire
Somewhere along the way, these episodes went off the rails. We're still not on 'em. On this episode Hank and Kevin chat about survival strategies and travel constipation. Enjoy!
Episode 702 - Whatever It Takes
Here's a whole hour and eight minutes of absolute nonsense where Hank and Kevin regail you with stories about getting an edge at the Olympics, a weird place to find a bomb and Kevin's family cruise. Enjoy!
Episode 701 - The Case Of The Missing Walrus Wiener
Hop in the tub or whatever and enjoy this lively discussion with Hank as he meaners through random topics such as snow days, remote work, walrus wieners, coffee shop banter, the Free Solo guy climbing a sky scraper and much much more. Enjoy!
Episode 700 - Set The Bar Low
Season 7 starts with a bang and a conversation about poop, setting low bars for 2026, collectable cereal boxes and affirmations that make no sense and too many swear words. Sorry Mom. Enjoy!
Episode 667 - So This Is Fishmas
A quick Christmas, Happy Holidays episode to say thanks to alllllll our listeners. Enjoy!
Episode 666 - Domesticated Grizzlies and the Bidet
Well, we've reached episode 666 ... That seems weird. This one's all about sucking at fantasy football, domesticated grizzlies, poop stuff, using a bidet and a whole lot more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 665 - Flying Home From Lisbon
Here's an extra special episode all about Hank's trip home from Lisbon and much much more. -Enjoy!
Episode 664 - Big Foot Didn't Take Nobody
Here's another episode deserving of many awards! Hank's talking house training a dog, cucumber world records, big foot, Portugal planning and so much more! Enjoy!
Episode 663 - Jake Got His Elk
Here's a little ditty about a whole new way to breathe, Hank's book "My Dad Can't Catch A Fish" and Jake's Elk hunt success. It's a whole lotta nonsense, we promise. Snap It! Enjoy!
Episode 662 - You Should Panic
In this episode Hank swears too much as he and Kevin discus survival, panic, indy book stores, outrage, Barnes and Noble, bad decisions and so much more! Enjoy!
Episode 661 - Hank In The UK
Hank goes on and on an on about his trip to Edinburgh and Newcastle as though he's the only one who's ever been there. It's quite annoying. Enjoy!
Episode 660 - Podcast Of Champions
Here's a little ditty 'bout Wheaties, saying "my bad", companion dolls, Chunk and so much more nonsense. Enjoy! If you have issues with audio dropping out at 31 minutes, please download again. It's been fixed! Hambone!
Episode 659 - The Great Pickleball Debate
Here's a little ditty about a legal battle over the game of Pickleball, Hank complaining about his work and a whole lot of other nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 658 - Fall Colds and Dog Poop
Hanks alllll by himself waxing poetic about a recent incident with the new dog, a neighbors driveway and poop. He'll also go on an on about fall, fall colds and when it's time to break out fall pumpkin recipes. Enjoy!
Episode 657 - If the bar ain't high
On this episode Hank and Kevin are chatting about Reno, Hank's new dog Penny, Harry Potter, poop and the joys of owning one's own outdoor, stress free business. Enjoy!
Episode 656 - A Trip To Redoubt Mountain Lodge
Here's a little bit about gardening and a lotta bit about Hank's recent trip to Redoubt Mountain Lodge in Alaska. Enjoy!
Episode 655 - Packing For Alaska
Here's a little nonsense about bad botox decisions, what to pack for Alaska, Hank's recent fishing trips and not a lot more. Enjoy!
Episode 654 - Eastwood's Buoys
Little ditty about a plane crash in '51, Kevin's new job, Hank's lack of survival skills and a whole lot more nonsense. Enjoy.
Episode 653 - Gas Mileage
Here's a little recap of Hank's vacay with the old man and a short discussion about prepping for a camp trip. Somehow, that's enough nonsense to fill an hour you'll never get back. Enjoy!
Episode 652 - Keep Public Lands Public
Here's an episode all about a whole lot of nonsense as well as a reminder to call you representatives and let them know that selling off public lands is a very very bad idea. Enjoy!
Episode 651 - Salmon Hats
This weeks airline complaints are brought to you by ... Kevin. On this episode Hank and Kevin are chatting Salmon Hats on Orcas, Bruce Springsteen, Hank missing the hatch on the ranch and plenty more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 650 - It Is About The Fish
On this weeks episode Hank complains about a number of things including his unsuccesful attempt to solve the Rubix Cube that is Delta Sky Miles, his successful renewal of his passport, the Star Card and finally a rousing opinion on the sentence "it's not about the fish." Enjoy!
Episode 649 - Make Your Own Frosting
Oh boy! Get ready for an hour of absolute nonsense! More nonsense than the nonsense you've come to expect. Redemption pie, when to add frosting, bear attacks, motivational posters, Yellowstone and influencers influencing. Enjoy!
Episode 648 - Survival Of The Weiner Dog
This weeks hodgepode of nonsense includes: Pie, a survivalist weiner dog, John's secret spot, board games, puzzles and so much more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 647 - Hodgepodge
A hodgepodge is a disorganized, confused mish mash of various topics and dang if that don't describe this weeks episode. Hank and Kevin are chatting about vegetarian rainbow trout, American Idol, gorilla's vs human beings and a lot more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 646 - Lettered In Schaefer Light
Here's a little ditty all about a new exciting alternative to horse racing, cats, when to get a new pickup, fly rods and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 645 - AthLazy Wear And Slip On Shoes
Here's an episode all about the dark history of the Teddy Bear, Athliesure wear, shoe lace troubles, Hank's laziness, neck ties and other nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 644 - A Bit Of Turbulence
Hank and Kevin are back with another rousing and pointless conversation about urinating on an airplane, how to be a horrid boat captain, Savannah and being nice. Enjoy!
Episode 643 - Christmas Island, Grand Cayman, The Maldives & Jealousy
This week Hank is complaining about his friends living their best lives on dream vacations that he wasn't invited on then discussing the Pinnochio of pick ups, dogs and when's the best time to buy outdoor gear with Kevin. Enjoy!
Episode 642 - Come Carp Fishing!
This week Hank is joined by the illustrious Artist Ed Anderson for a rousing conversation about Summer Camp 2025, April's IDGFA (they made that up) Carp Tournament here in Idaho, Alaska's Redoubt Mountain Lodge and a whole lot of nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 641 - The End Of The World
After a 41 minute opener about Sasquatch hunting, hip surgery and plane rides with dead people, Hank and Kevin finally get to the subject at hand: The End Of The World as we know it. What would you do if an asteroid was about to obliterate the planet? Fun stuff. Enjoy!
Episode 640 - Swim Lessons
This week Hank and Kevin introduce our newest Trout Jouster and Audio Engineer Sean! Enjoy this episode of nonsense where you'll learn absolutely nothing about podcasting, swimming, life and so much more! Enjoy!
Episode 639 - Headed To The Expo
This week Hank is joined by his friend Erik to chat about bird feeders, callories, fly fishing expo's and so much less. Enjoy!
Episode 638 - A Mediocre Beginning to 2025
Here's an episode that starts off the rails, goes further off the rails and then finds its way back to rails only to leave the rails again. Enjoy!
Episode 637 - The Christmas Episode
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy Holidaze! Hank and Kevin!
Episode 636 - Holiday Cologne and Electric Gloves
On this weeks dumpster fire, Kevin and Erik joing the world's greatest guide Hank Patterson for a rousing conversation about cologne, Christmas, socks, electric gloves, holiday grub and a whole lot more. Merry Merry! -Enjoy!
Episode 635 - Winter Film Watch List
After a ten minute roast (again) of Pickleball, Hank and Kevin do a deep dive into the shallow end of their favorite winter and holiday movies. Many movies that should be on the list are off the list. Whoops. Enjoy!
Episode 634 - Thankful Thankful Gobble Gobble
Join Hank as he discusses his love for raking leaves, severed heads in Florida, bear suit fraud, Thanksgiving traditions and many of the things Hank finds himself thankful for. Enjoy!
Episode 633 - Peanut For President
This week Hank is alone in an empty bathtub drinking whiskey. Hank and Kevin will be chatting about Peanut the Squirrel, an interesting jogging app fundraiser and the importance of remaining friends in a time of clear division. That sounds HEAVY. Enjoy!
Episode 632 - Hey Shaq
This week we've taken nonsense to a whole new level. I listenend twice and still have no idea what anyone was talking about. Something about pasta, Boston, murder, bears... Enjoy!
Episode 631 - Don't Feed The Wild Animals
On this weeks train wreck, Hank and Kevin chat about Arkansas squirrels, feeding racoons, fishing with 6 year old Benton, The Ramones, how to handle NY's rat problem and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 630 - Showgirl Rats and Lost Cats
On this episode Hank will bore you to tears with his thoughts on parking tickets and paid parking before embarking on a lively conversation with Kevin about some weird taxidermy and a lost cat in Yellowstone. Enjoy!
Epidsode 629 - Hank's Fitness Journey 2.0
Here's another award worthy episode that tackles all the hard hitting topics like... Chow Chow Pandas, severe side effects of magic mushrooms, first class travel and a whole new fad diet from Hank. Enjoy!
Episode 628 - Monkey Ransom
This weeks grab bag of nonsense is a rousing conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin about a whole host of ridiculousness including Bali monkey thieves, Thailand pythons, Milwaukee convenience stores and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 627 - Leave No Caffeine Behind!
This week Kevin and Hank are talking the effects of cigar smoke on a cockroach, an Amish town in Pennsylvania, coffee pellets, porch pooping and so much more! Enjoy!
EPISODE 626 - Cruises, Spies, Football and More!
The title says it all on this one. Join Hank and Kevin as they chat about Kevin's Disney Cruise, football season, loving and hating teams, whale spies, Hank's Backcountry Hunters And Anglers presentation and much much more! Enjoy!
Episode 625 - A Freestyle Mess
In this episode that maybe should never have been recorded, Hank is freestylin' about a plethora of nonsense... Fishing house flies and the disgusting habits of ancient Romans are the main topics in this meandering mess. You've been warned! Enjoy!
Episode 624 - Leave No Bite Behind!
Here's another focused and always on point conversation betwixt Hank and Kevin about all sorts of nonsense. Buckle up and prepare to hear all you ever wanted about Hank's relationship with sugar, flour storage and a bunch of ramblings on how water made it to earth and other inhabitable planets in the universe. You're guaranteed to learn absolutely nothing while getting some well deserved laughs. E
Episode 623 - Surviving To Go Through Hell
After a check in on more crazy headlines from the python and cocaine state of Florida, Hank and Kevin chat about the hell folks go through to survive tragedy and whether or not they've got what it takes to survive. Spoiler Alert - They probably don't. Enjoy!
Episode 622 - Huckleberries on Mt. Everest
On this weeks exciting episode Hank and Kevin are chatting and chatting and chatting about nothing, practically nothing, bodies on Mt. Everest, climbing Mt. Everest, huckleberries, Gordon Ramsey and more nonsense. Enjoy!
Episode 621 - Wish It Was Winter
This week Hank and Kevin are chatting about Hank's casting Master Class from a drift boat, Hank's buddy Keegan, the heat, the smoke, the summer, the heat, the smoke, the crowds, the heat, the smoke and the summer. Enjoy!
Episode 620 - Friends Are Kinda Special
This week Hank is rambling on and on about fishing with friends, getting to the mountains, helmets, safety, relaxing and smuggling snakes in your pants. Enjoy!
Episode 619 - Are Those Kids Getting Fresh Air?
In this episode Hank and Kevin are talkin' about some Tennessee kids fishin' a neighborhood pond, how not to behave as an adult, spottin' beers at the 7-11, Florida shark drug mules and what we're really after when fishing. Enjoy.
Episode 618 - Ten Years Of Sausage
In this episode Kevin and Hank are talking about just what in the bleeeeep is happening in Florida, crack bears, sausage, sneezing your guts out and Hank's failed trip to Missoula. Enjoy!
Episode 617 - Road Trips and Pie
This week Hank's is talkin' pie, Kevin's good decisions, road trips, sing-a-longs, fly fishing, bears, rats, boars and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 616 - Let's Call This One "Syrup"
Buckle up, this one's a doozy. This week Hank and Kevin are talking about the not so freebies on airlines, bizarre animal defense mechanisms and fake ID's. Enjoy!
Episode 615 - Good Luck Bad Luck
Hey! This week Hank is joined by the long lost Kevin to chat about a long lost, then found WW2 B24 co-pilot. They're also chatting about fake button up shirts, tires, Hank's trip to New Orleans and much much more nonsense. Enjoy!
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