MadLad Films

06/05/2026

What It Really Takes to Film Out Here 🎥⚛️

This wasn’t a controlled shoot.
No resets. No second takes.

Just a fully loaded rig, real terrain, and gear that had to work the first time — from Milestar tires gripping rock to WARN recovery keeping things moving.
The blog breaks down the full setup and the brands behind it. The episode shows what it actually looked like in the field.

Partners
WARN Industries Marsh Wear Clothing Milestar Tires Fab Fours Bumpers FACTOR 55

👉 Read the blog: https://loom.ly/ItK6e28
🎬 Watch the episode: https://loom.ly/WNq8dyk

Uncover the gear and partners behind the story that face the dangers of remote, challenging environments during filmmaking adventures.

05/27/2026

Resilience isn’t about ignoring pain.
It’s about deciding to keep moving anyway.

Josh Kelly’s journey from combat injury to fly fishing guide is a reminder that purpose can be rebuilt — and the outdoors has a way of showing us how. This MadLad TV episode explores discipline, adaptability, and why presence on the water can change everything.

👉 Read the story: https://loom.ly/K7cboVE
🎬 Watch the episode: https://loom.ly/nL7hDyY

Partner
Pegleg outdoors, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation U.S. Marine Corps

Join us in Learning to Fly Fish the Hard Way, an episode that explores the true learning curve of fly fishing through experience.

05/26/2026

Season 3 of Iceshaker beach games! Live on youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfx-DkByxKM&list=PLlcwzsl_zAgZPOdmuuIl-EpRIQps4PmjO

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

This Island Wasn’t Meant to Exist… But Now a Species Depends on It

Bomb Island wasn’t designed for wildlife.
It wasn’t protected land.
It wasn’t even safe.

But today, it plays a critical role in the survival of purple martins — a species that now depends almost entirely on humans.

This is what powerful storytelling reveals:
The connection between what we do… and what survives.

Not every story is about entertainment. Some are about responsibility.

👉 Read the full story: https://loom.ly/1nveHe4
🎬Watch the film: https://loom.ly/y1JDh8s

Partner: Purple Martin Conservation Association

Discover the importance of Bomb Island as it highlights the intersection of history, geography, and conservation efforts.

05/11/2026

Most people walk through this place and miss everything.

They say it’s one of the “worst” national parks in America…

But that only makes sense if you never slow down long enough to understand it.

The swamp doesn’t reveal itself quickly.
You have to move differently.
Pay attention.
Let it show you what’s there.

This episode—and the blog behind it—breaks down what actually lives beneath the surface, and why places like this matter more than they’re given credit for.

👉Read the blog: https://loom.ly/oXz70do
Watch the full story: https://loom.ly/imBmKec

PARTNERS:
BERETTA, Orvis, Wiley X

Most people don’t avoid Congaree National Park because it lacks beauty. They overlook it because they don’t understand it. The reputation of being one of the “worst” national parks doesn’t come from what’s there—it comes from how little of it most people actually experience. This MadLa...

05/05/2026

Gear Doesn’t Fail Here, Or You Do ⚛️

Out here, gear isn’t about convenience. It’s about consequences.
On Tennessee’s Atomic Bomb Trail, every tire choice, every winch line, every piece of equipment had to perform, because there was no backup plan.

We broke down the full gear setup, partners, and why each decision mattered in the blog. Then jump into the episode to see it all put to the test.

Partners
WARN Industries Marsh Wear Clothing Milestar Tires Fab Fours Bumpers FACTOR 55

👉Read the blog: https://loom.ly/ItK6e28
🎬Watch the episode: https://loom.ly/WNq8dyk

Uncover the gear and partners behind the story that face the dangers of remote, challenging environments during filmmaking adventures.

04/20/2026

The video assassin 🥷

04/15/2026

Check out our latest adventure, Secrets of the Swamp, now live on YouTube! Dive into night vision, bugs, artifacts, history and fun!

Full Video: https://madladfilms.com/portfolio/worst-national-park/

04/13/2026

Authenticity Builds Trust 🎥

Chasing Feathers isn’t about manufactured outcomes — it’s about lived experience.
The nerves before first light.
The pressure of real decisions.
The growth that happens even without a harvest.

That’s why this story connects.

👉 Read the blog – 🔗 https://loom.ly/vd1ok8g
📺 Watch the Episode on MadLadTV – https://loom.ly/k2ZU26Y

Partners
Broomsedge Rod & Gun · BERETTA · Wiley X · Ol' Tom Technical Turkey Gear · Rugged Radios · WARN Industries

Discover why a first turkey hunt matters. Learn about conservation, ethical decisions, and the importance of real experiences.