Author: Tommy Serafinski

Hello everybody! I’m Tommy, an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker. On Tommy’s Outdoors, I talk and write about the natural environment, biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more. Subscribe to the Tommy’s Outdoors podcast and YouTube channel, and follow me on social media. See you in the outdoors!

Episode 18: Munster Drone Services with Shane and Chris

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jI6s2NmQQZ7byq4YBCU4h?si=GB8WiW1wRPWq6MP1z6YSag&dl_branch=1 Once again we are pushing the boundary of what we mean by the outdoors. Without a doubt piloting drones is an outdoors activity. So in this episode our guests are two pilots from Munster Drone Services, fully licensed providers of professional drone aerial works. While listening you can learn about various types of drones, … Continue reading Episode 18: Munster Drone Services with Shane and Chris →

Interview for the Nerd on the Rocks on LCCR Radio

I recently was interviewed by Jantien Schoenmakers from the Nerd on the Rocks radio show for Limerick City Community Radio. We had a great time talking about Tommy’s Outdoors podcast and many other topics.

Sportsmen and Ecologists

While recording episodes of the podcast I get to meet and speak with people involved in the outdoors. Most of them are interested in the use and preservation of the natural environment. Among those people two distinct groups stand out the most: sportsmen, most often represented by hunters and anglers, and ecologists as in conservationists … Continue reading Sportsmen and Ecologists →

Episode 17: Sea Synergy with Eleanor Turner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uDkKQFV1h23dpKUZ5YFHN?si=Utw92BHCRYuJSEuPrzU0Rw&dl_branch=1 This episode is for all of you who love the sea and especially the coast. My guest, Eleanor Turner works at Sea Synergy Marine Awareness Centre in Waterville, whose mission is: “To create meaningful experiences in nature for individuals or groups tailored to their needs that enable them to discover the rich diversity of … Continue reading Episode 17: Sea Synergy with Eleanor Turner →

Interview for GCR Digital Radio

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NXNeaVUuShvhqbo2tKFZr?si=Jx2oxEQbQ3qNs6yEmZ0iVA&dl_branch=1 This week, instead of the usual blog post I would like to share with all my listeners and subscribers an interview I gave two months ago. I was interviewed by Ben Kelly from the Wicklow Hour tweetchat for GCR Digital Radio. During our chat, I had an opportunity to talk about Tommy’s Outdoors podcast. … Continue reading Interview for GCR Digital Radio →

Tommy’s Outdoors on Carrie Zylka’s Hunt Fish Travel Podcast

https://radiopublic.com/huntfishtravel-podcast-with-carri-6rNgq4/ep/s1!bff18 It’s shark week! And it is no secret that I have a pretty intense, brief history as a shark angler. Some evidence of that can be found in the gallery and video sections on this website. So, I was stoked to be invited to the shark week edition of Carrie Zylka’s Hunt Fish Travel … Continue reading Tommy’s Outdoors on Carrie Zylka’s Hunt Fish Travel Podcast →

Episode 16: Cycling across Continents with Tomás Mac an t-Saoir

https://open.spotify.com/episode/43AyvbJsZ74yciY9DMPgCk?si=O1cswtvySJeOs1O7Noc5ng&dl_branch=1 Experience of the outdoors quite often involves adventure. My guest today is taking adventure to the next level. Tomás Mac an t-Saoir is a young man in his twenties who cycled 3000 miles across North America solo and unsupported. This year he is planning to one-up his achievement by embarking on a 12,000 km … Continue reading Episode 16: Cycling across Continents with Tomás Mac an t-Saoir →

Cycling 101 – part 3 – Health Concerns

Welcome to part 3 of this blog series dedicated to getting started with cycling. In this instalment we are going to discuss the impact cycling has on health. Cycling and health As controversial as this sounds, in my opinion, cycling is not the greatest sport in relation to health benefits. Don’t get me wrong. It … Continue reading Cycling 101 – part 3 – Health Concerns →

Episode 15: Tralee Equestrian Centre with Rachel Daly

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ohHP9j2ROd2dp2iLA5pYb?si=3vGWQ1FHTyWVKWKpfjAmWQ&dl_branch=1 For many of us horseback riding is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors. In this episode, I talk with Rachel Daly from Tralee Equestrian Centre. You will learn how to get started if you are new to this activity. Rachel will walk you through various disciplines of equestrian sport. You will … Continue reading Episode 15: Tralee Equestrian Centre with Rachel Daly →

Cycling 101 – part 2

Welcome to part 2 of this blog series dedicated to getting started with cycling. Other equipment Once you have your ideal bicycle there are a few things you need to buy to fully enjoy it. I would argue, that first and foremost you need to buy a helmet. In some parts of the world bicycle … Continue reading Cycling 101 – part 2 →