Sam the Trap Man on Life, Bush Medicine, and Connection

Sam the Trap Man on Life, Bush Medicine, and Connection

August 23, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

Sam the Trap Man shares his experiences in the bush, discussing the impact of nature on his life and the importance of reconnecting with the outdoors.

Sam Gibson, better known as Sam the Trap Man, drops by for a proper yarn about life in the bush. He opens up about how nature saved him from a wild patch in his youth, the harsh reality of professional trapping in Fiordland, and using native plants like koromiko as bush medicine. Plus, he breaks down why getting people back outdoors is the secret to fixing our environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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