'Mud, Sweat and Beards': 5 things you need to know about USA Network's wilderness show

Each episode will see the team head to some of the earth’s most remote locations to do what they love and do best: build primitive paradises
'Mud, Sweat and Beards'(USA Network )
'Mud, Sweat and Beards'(USA Network )

'Mud, Sweat, and Beards' is a fresh take on a wilderness adventure. Two best friends embark on a voyage to some of the world's most isolated regions, where they will use their incomparable wit and outdoor resourcefulness to create a paradise. This season the show tackles ten days in the Alaskan wilderness, Louisiana swampland, New Mexico desert, and Icelandic coasts at a time. Typically, survivalists on TV spend most of their time being miserable, in front of the forces of nature but this show illustrates that these best friends have no time for whining or boredom.

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When does 'Mud, Sweat and Beards' release and where can you watch it?

'Mud, Sweat, and Beards,' a new four-part series on USA Network, premieres Monday, April 4 at 11 pm ET/PT.

What is 'Mud, Sweat and Beards' all about?

According to the USA Network, "In the all-new, four-part adventure series “Mud, Sweat and Beards,” Donny Dust and Ray Livingston tackle some of earth's most remote locations, where they'll build a new primitive paradise using their unrivaled wit and wilderness ingenuity. While exploring the Alaskan wilderness, Louisiana swampland, New Mexico desert and Icelandic shores, these best friends and world-class wilderness experts will work hand-in-hand as they do everything from building elaborate shelters to tracking down natural food sources, all while combating extreme weather, hunger, predators and wicked BO."

Who stars on 'Mud, Sweat and Beards'?

Donny Dust

Dust is a Marine Corps veteran who is widely regarded as a specialist in distant primitive survival, ancient/historical technology, lithic arts (flintknapping), adaptive survival, and disaster preparedness. His interest in old methods of life extends beyond theory and assumption to actually living in the woods. Dust's greatest achievement in life is becoming a father to his two boys and encouraging them to pursue their own personal goals.



 

Ray Livingston

Livingston was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, until he was in middle school when his family relocated to rural Gresham, Oregon. Hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities helped him establish his great passion for the outdoors. At the University of Oregon, Livingston was an All-American track and field athlete who competed on three USA track and field teams.



 

Who are the showrunners?

ITV America's Leftfield Pictures produces 'Mud, Sweat & Beards' for USA Network. Executive producers include Shawn Witt, Gretchen Palek, Ryan Pender, Zach Green, and Matt Odgers.

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