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Outdoor Ruhls Podcast — Episode 31: “Kids Ruhl” 📍 Released: May 27, 2025 Show Notes: This heartwarming and adventurous episode of the Outdoor Ruhls Podcast is all about the kids who make our outdoor lives even more meaningful. Titled “Kids Ruhl,” it’s a multi-chapter celebration of the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts—recorded over the past several months and released just after Memorial Day, in honor of both remembrance and summer’s start. 🎣 Chapter 1: Froggin' with Robert and Poppy Mike kicks things off with a lively pre-frogging chat between Poppy and 6-year-old Robert, who walks Poppy through the ins and outs of his favorite warm-weather tradition: frogging. From gear and tactics (black rooster tails!) to frog-catching strategy and the all-important net, Robert shares his frogging wisdom. Later in the episode, they return to give a full debrief of their successful trip—including catching seven bullfrogs and turning them into a delicious dinner of yogurt-marinated, fried frog legs. 🐸 Recipe for Robert’s Fried Frog Legs will be posted at www.outdoorruhls.com/cooking 🌻 Chapter 2: CJ’s Outdoor Life CJ (age 8) joins her dad, Mark, for a conversation about her favorite outdoor memories—from deer stands and crying over button bucks to ice fishing, foraging in creeks, gardening, and dabbling in beekeeping. She talks about her love for science, her dream of getting a bearded dragon, and her plans to camp like the Outdoor Boys this summer. A sweet, insightful portrait of an imaginative and capable kid with a love for nature. 🌾 Chapter 3: Kaylee on FFA and Ag Education Mike sits down with high school sophomore Kaylee to talk about her experiences in FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America). They cover everything from welding and chicken butchering to public speaking, wildlife contests, and parliamentary procedure. Kaylee reflects on her growth, her officer application, and how FFA connects to outdoor passions like hunting and conservation. Mike also shares how his own journey in FFA led him to a career as a fish biologist. 🎙️ Chapter 4: Froggin' Recap We circle back to Robert and Poppy post-frogging to relive their day. They used a bamboo rod, a crappie jig, and teamwork to bring in seven big frogs (despite forgetting the net!). Robert’s joy is infectious, and his younger brother Emmet even makes a surprise dinner-time appearance—proclaiming, to everyone’s surprise, that he does like frog legs after all. 🐟 Bonus: Emmet’s First Recording As a final treat, Mike includes a special throwback clip—his very first podcast recording, featuring then-3-year-old Emmet talking about his love of fishing and hopes of catching a catfish. Closing: Mike wraps the episode with a reminder that kids are central to the Outdoor Ruhls experience. Through their curiosity, energy, and love of being outside, they remind us what it's all about. 🔗 Find more at: www.outdoorruhls.com 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @OutdoorRuhls 💬 Feedback or stories to share? We’d love to hear from you! 🎧 Episode 31 is a celebration of family, mentorship, and the joy of raising kids who Ruhl the outdoors.