Episode #1081: Ryan Barnes

About this episode

Ryan Barnes discusses his role as Editor-in-Chief of Wildfowl Magazine and the future of outdoor journalism.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ryan Barnes, the new Editor-in-Chief of Wildfowl Magazine, one of the most respected publications in the world of waterfowl hunting. The guys discuss Ryan’s journey to earning the top role at Wildfowl, the added responsibilities that come with leading such a prestigious hunting magazine, and the passion for storytelling and the pursuit of honesty that drives the publication. They also dive into what separates Wildfowl from other outdoor and hunting magazines, the importance of preserving quality outdoor journalism, and where Ryan believes the print industry is headed as digital media continues to reshape the hunting world.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Stanfield, Andy Shaver

Guest: Ryan Barnes

Topics covered

• waterfowl hunting
• outdoor journalism
• print media
• storytelling
• hunting magazines

Keywords

• waterfowl
• hunting
• journalism
• magazine
• digital media
• storytelling
• outdoors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wildfowl Magazine

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