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The Survival Debrief Podcast with Steven Kelly

The Survival Debrief Podcast with Steven Kelly

By: Steven Kelly
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British Commando and Naked and Afraid alum Steven Kelly sits down with survivalists to unpack what TV can’t show—split-second decisions, fieldcraft that actually works, and the mindset that keeps you in the fight when calories, comfort, and certainty vanish. Each episode breaks down the first hour on site, water–fire–shelter trade-offs, partner dynamics, and recovery back home, finishing with three practical takeaways you can use this weekend. No gossip, no spoilers—just honest debriefs from people who’ve been cold, hungry, and still got it done. “Naked and Afraid” is a trademark of its owner;Steven Kelly Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Alexa Towersey on Naked and Afraid Colombia, Apocalypse South Africa & Global Showdown | Survival Debrief Podcast with Steven Kelly
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode of The Survival Debrief Podcast, Steven Kelly sits down with Alexa Towersey to break down her brutal survival journey across the Naked and Afraid franchise. Alexa talks about her 21-day challenge in Colombia, her experience on Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse in South Africa, and the big announcement of Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown, set to be released this year.

    This is a raw, honest survival conversation covering mindset, suffering, resilience, strategy, and what it really takes to survive when everything is against you. If you are a fan of Naked and Afraid, bushcraft, survival TV, endurance, and behind-the-scenes stories from elite survivalists, this episode is for you.

    In this episode:

    • Alexa Towersey’s 21-day Naked and Afraid challenge in Colombia
    • Her experience on Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse in South Africa
    • The announcement of Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown
    • Survival mindset, pressure, and what the audience does not see on screen
    • Behind-the-scenes insight from one of the franchise’s standout survivalists

    Subscribe for more survival interviews, bushcraft content, TV survival breakdowns, and real conversations with the people who have lived it.

    #AlexaTowersey #NakedAndAfraid #NakedAndAfraidApocalypse #GlobalShowdown #StevenKelly #SurvivalDebriefPodcast #Survival #Bushcraft #DiscoveryChannel #Survivalist


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    33 mins
  • 3x Naked and Afraid Survivalist Cole Wilks on Africa, Colombia and Florida | Steven Kelly
    Apr 12 2026

    In this episode of The Survival Debrief Podcast, Steven Kelly interviews Cole Wilks, a 3x Naked and Afraid survivalist, about his survival challenges in Africa, Colombia, and Florida.


    Cole Wilks breaks down what it was really like taking on multiple Naked and Afraid environments, the different pressures each location brought, and how survival changes depending on the terrain, climate, wildlife, and mindset needed to push through. From Africa to Colombia to Florida, this is a raw conversation about resilience, suffering, bushcraft, adaptation, and what it takes to keep going when conditions turn brutal.


    Steven Kelly, British survival instructor, military veteran, TV survivalist, and founder of South West Survival, leads the conversation through Cole’s experiences, lessons learned, and the realities behind survival television.

    In this episode, we cover:

    Cole Wilks’ Naked and Afraid survival challenges

    The differences between surviving in Africa, Colombia, and Florida

    Bushcraft, survival skills, and adaptation under pressureThe physical and mental side of extreme survival

    What people do not see behind the scenesLessons learned from multiple wilderness environments

    If you enjoy Naked and Afraid, survival stories, bushcraft, outdoor adventure, and real conversations with experienced survivalists, follow The Survival Debrief Podcast with Steven Kelly for more interviews and survival content.

    #ColeWilks #StevenKelly #NakedAndAfraid #SurvivalPodcast #TheSurvivalDebriefPodcast #Bushcraft #SurvivalSkills #OutdoorAdventure #MentalResilience #SouthWestSurvival

    🔗 Connect With Me on Social Media:📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenkelly29📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survival_ste🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/survival_ste🎯 TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/survival_ste🧭 Train With Me In PersonWant to go beyond the screen? Check out South West Survival to book a course, hire me for a team event, or take part in bespoke 1-to-1 training."It's not the gear that saves you—it’s the mindset."Welcome to the tribe. Let’s get back to basics. Let’s get back to nature.Subscribe now and start your survival journey.

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    37 mins
  • Why He Tapped on Day 3 | Naked and Afraid Survivalist Tyler Interview with Steven Kelly
    Apr 8 2026

    In this episode of The Survival Debrief Podcast, Steven Kelly sits down with fellow Naked and Afraid survivalist Tyler for an honest conversation about his challenge, why he tapped on day 3, and what was really happening behind the scenes.

    Tyler opens up about the physical and mental pressure of the Naked and Afraid experience, the reality of surviving in extreme conditions, and the reasons that led to his early tap.

    This is a raw breakdown of survival, mindset, hardship, and what people watching at home often do not see.

    Steven Kelly, British survival instructor, military veteran, TV survivalist, and founder of South West Survival, leads the discussion through the key moments of Tyler’s challenge, the lessons learned, and the truth about being pushed to your limit in the wild.In this episode, we cover:

    Why Tyler tapped on day 3

    What the Naked and Afraid challenge was really likeThe mental and physical side of survival

    What viewers do not always see on survival TV

    Lessons learned from pressure, discomfort, and failure

    How extreme environments expose your mindset fast

    If you enjoy Naked and Afraid, survival stories, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, and real conversations about resilience, make sure you follow The Survival Debrief Podcast with Steven Kelly for more interviews with survivalists and adventurers.

    #NakedAndAfraid #StevenKelly #SurvivalPodcast #TheSurvivalDebriefPodcast #Bushcraft #SurvivalSkills #OutdoorAdventure #MentalToughness #TapOut #Survivalist🔗 Connect With Me on Social Media:📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenkelly29📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survival_ste🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/survival_ste🎯 TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/survival_ste🧭 Train With Me In PersonWant to go beyond the screen? Check out South West Survival to book a course, hire me for a team event, or take part in bespoke 1-to-1 training."It's not the gear that saves you—it’s the mindset."Welcome to the tribe. Let’s get back to basics. Let’s get back to nature.

    Subscribe now and start your survival journey.

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    29 mins
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