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Cavalcade 1/31/53 Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.

Send us a textPour yourself a shot and settle in for an entertaining journey through Dodge City lore and fine spirits! Our debut episode of "Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday" brings together host Mike King and Dodge City historian Brad Smalley to explore frontier legends while sampling Ardbeg 10, a smoky Islay scotch.We kick things off by shattering a persistent Wild West myth about the origin of "shot" glasses. Despite romantic notions of cowboys trading bullets for whiskey, historical records reveal that in 1870s Dodge City, a shot cost about 25 cents—enough to buy nearly ten bullets. When George Hoover established the first saloon in what would become Dodge, he dispensed whiskey by the ladle for two bits, likely delivering a more generous pour than today's standard shot.The heart of our episode revolves around Luke McGlue, Dodge City's most infamous resident who never actually existed. This entirely fictional character served as the perfect scapegoat for the town's practical jokers, including legendary figures like Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp. When pranks were pulled and someone needed to take the blame, Luke McGlue became the untraceable culprit, preventing potential violence in a town where everyone carried guns.We share the hilarious tale of Dr. Meredith, a traveling "medical man" who came to deliver a lecture on "private diseases" after corresponding with the nonexistent Luke. What followed was an elaborately orchestrated practical joke featuring staged disruptions, gunfire that extinguished the saloon's lamps, and ultimately a terrified doctor fleeing town on the first train out.Throughout our storytelling, we appreciate the complex flavors of Ardbeg 10, discussing how peat imparts its distinctive smoky character during the whiskey-making process and identifying flavor notes from beeswax to black pepper.Subscribe to our podcast for weekly episodes where we'll continue exploring legendary characters, historical tales, and fine spirits from the American frontier. Search "Wild West podcast" to find us and join our Wednesday tradition of whiskey and wonderful stories!Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Wildfire season is heating up out West, and this week, we're republishing a crucial conversation about fire prevention and mitigation with Jared Souza of Mirr Ranch Group and Jerod DeLay from the Wyoming Forestry Division.First, Haley chats with Jared Souza, who brings his boots-on-the-ground perspective on how ranchers can prepare for wildfire season. Jared offers practical advice on safeguarding properties and reducing fire risks across the American West. Then, Jerod DeLay steps in with a broader view on fire prevention strategies, breaking down the essential steps ranchers must take to protect both their lands and livelihoods. From proactive defense to smart mitigation, this episode equips you with the tools to face wildfire season with confidence.Tune in for this must-hear episode packed with insights to help you stay safe, resilient, and ready on the land!Topics[0:00] Introduction: Wildfire Season[1:36] Jared Souza and the current wildfire season[7:55] Fire mitigation strategies for private landowners[15:40] Causes of forest fires[21:12] Volunteering for the Wyoming State Forestry Division[27:36] Jerod DeLay and the WSFD[30:02] Cross-state communication[34:22] Current environmental factors impacting the season[41:52] Determining the source of a wildfire[47:08] Community involvement and public outreachLinksRed CrossSmokey Bear - Wildland FiresWyoming State Forestry DivisionNeed professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us: Mirr Ranch Group 901 Acoma Street Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 623-4545 https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

Tonight, The Untold Radio Network's Real American Monsters is back in control at 8 PM EST, and you do not want to miss it! We're thrilled to welcome Dennis Pfhol to the podcast for what promises to be an electrifying discussion about the Bigfoot phenomenon.Dennis isn't just an armchair enthusiast; he's lived a life steeped in the American West's great outdoors, camping, hiking, and fishing since childhood. But it was a harrowing experience in 1999 while camping with his family near Leadville, Colorado, that forever changed his path, thrusting him and his wife Shannon into the heart of Bigfoot research.Since then, Dennis and Shannon have dedicated years to exploring active Bigfoot territories, not only in their home state of Colorado but also venturing into California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Oklahoma, and Texas, encountering intriguing events at every turn.His deep dive into the mystery led him to join the BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization) in 2004 after attending an expedition in Mescalero, New Mexico, quickly becoming a Colorado investigator for the organization.But perhaps most notably, from 2005 to 2010, Dennis was a crucial part of the Erickson Project, also known as the Ohio River Valley research location in Northern Kentucky. He spent five years collaborating with Adrian Erickson, the project's organizer and funder, on a private endeavor to gather more evidence and advance our understanding of these enigmatic creatures. This rural, heavily wooded location appeared to be home to a small group—perhaps a family—of Bigfoot, a finding further corroborated by local eyewitnesses.Tune in tonight at 8 PM EST for an unforgettable journey into the world of Bigfoot with Dennis Pfhol on Real American Monsters!

How did a quiet Quaker family from North Carolina - devout, disciplined, and disinclined to dance - go on to revolutionize the fruit industry of the American West? Who were the Lewellings, and how did their deep-rooted values, obsession with grafting, and fierce opposition to slavery shape the orchards of Oregon, the nurseries of Iowa, and the future of American agriculture?Join John and Patrick as they peel back the layers of one of the most extraordinary and overlooked sagas in American history. From humble beginnings in the red clay of the Carolinas to pioneering nurseries on the frontier, the Lewellings weren't just planting trees - they were planting legacy. But what made Henderson Lewelling leave it all behind, again and again, to chase something even bigger?In this opening episode of a sweeping multi-part series, we hear about the early years of a family whose grafting knives and moral convictions cut through the American frontier and helped grow an empire of apples, pears, peaches, and cherries.----------In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review -----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Step into history - literally! Now is your chance to own a pair of The History of Fresh Produce sneakers. Fill out the form here and get ready to walk through the past in style.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

Join Justin as he sits down with prolific artist Lee MacLeod to discuss his Nintendo Power days, the grind of film poster work, painting iconic covers for Full Moon Features, legendary video game art, and more!Lee MacLeod bio:“Lee MacLeod is a prolific artist whose work defined a generation of gamers and horror fans alike. Best known for his striking cover paintings for Nintendo Power magazine during its golden era, Lee brought games like Final Fantasy, Street Fighter II, and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse to life with vivid, cinematic artwork that captured the imaginations of countless readers. Beyond the gaming sphere, Lee's art graced VHS covers for cult classics such as Subspecies and Puppet Master, helping to shape the visual language of ‘80s and ‘90s horror.A graduate of Art Center College of Design, Lee has enjoyed a diverse career spanning illustration, concept art, and fine art landscapes, bringing the same vibrant energy and storytelling to his oil paintings of the American West as he once did to monster-filled gaming worlds. Whether crafting the heroic poses of pixelated warriors or capturing the haunting beauty of New Mexico skies, Lee MacLeod's work is a testament to the enduring power of imagination, color, and composition.”Intro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.

Content Warning: This episode discusses depression and suicide.The discussion centers on the second annual Women's Work Show at the AR Mitchell Museum of Western Art, a significant celebration of cowgirl artists in America. Megan Wimberley engages in a profound dialogue with artists Kwani Povi Winder and Lisa Sorrell, highlighting the critical contributions of women in the Western art narrative. They address the often one-dimensional portrayals of women in art, advocating for a more nuanced representation that honors their diverse experiences and stories. The conversation also delves into the importance of indigenous voices in art, ensuring that these artists can authentically convey their narratives. This episode serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of women, emphasizing the need to celebrate their integral role in shaping the cultural landscape of the American West.In this enlightening episode, the discussion centers on the Women's Work Show for 2025, featuring artists Kwani Povi Winder and Lisa Sorrell. Both guests bring distinct perspectives to the conversation, grounded in their unique artistic practices and cultural backgrounds. Kwani, hailing from the Santa Clara Pueblo, shares her journey as a painter specializing in landscapes and native figurative works. She reflects on the importance of her upbringing and the traditional art forms of her community, particularly pottery, which she connects to her artistic identity. Lisa, a cowboy boot maker, discusses her work from creating boots to managing a supply business, emphasizing the significance of supporting bespoke makers in the industry. Throughout the episode, the hosts and guests explore themes of representation and the necessity of celebrating women's voices and stories. They advocate for a more comprehensive narrative that includes the stories of indigenous artists, highlighting the rich tapestry of experiences that contribute to the cultural heritage of the American West. The conversation invites listeners to appreciate the depth and complexity of women's contributions to the arts, urging a collective recognition of their invaluable roles.Takeaways: The Women's Work Show at the AR Mitchell Museum of Western Art celebrates the contributions of women in the American West, providing a platform for their stories and creations. Kwani Povi Winder, an artist from the Santa Clara Pueblo tribe, expresses her cultural heritage through painting landscapes and figurative works, emphasizing the importance of indigenous narratives. Lisa Sorrell, a cowboy boot maker, highlights the significance of craftsmanship and the historical lineage of boot making, illustrating the connection between tradition and personal expression. The discussion includes the importance of mental health awareness, as Lisa shares her personal story about her daughter Paige, advocating for open conversations about depression and medication. The artists aim to portray women in a multifaceted manner, moving beyond one-dimensional representations to showcase their strength, complexity, and individuality in the context of Western art. Both Kwani and Lisa reflect on how their art is influenced by their life experiences, emphasizing the interplay between personal narratives and artistic expression in their work. Mentioned in this episode:WW Ad Enrollment

In this episode, Martin welcomes outfitter and river guide Jon Barker for his first appearance on the podcast. Jon is the founder of Barker River Expeditions and has spent over 40 years navigating Idaho's remote rivers. For the past 25 years, he's specialized in desert river trips on the Jarbidge, Bruneau, and Owyhee Rivers.Jon shares stories from his decades guiding clients through some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain in the American West, including supported hikes through slot canyons and hunts for record-setting Bighorn sheep. His knowledge, experience, and connection to the land run deep.Martin recently returned from a guided trip on the Bruneau River in Idaho with his son, giving him a fresh appreciation for the craft and commitment of professional guides like Jon. This conversation is a celebration of wild places, expert guidance, and the lasting memories made on the river.Barker River Expeditions is proud to be the only desert outfitter featured in 3100 Miles, a new YouTube series from the Idaho Department of Commerce and Fisher Creative. The series explores Idaho's 3,100 miles of whitewater through stunning rapids, canyons, and stories.Watch the beautifully filmed Bruneau River segment here: visitidaho.org/3100-whitewater-adventures/series/bruneau-riverTo learn more about Jon and Barker River Expeditions, visit barkerriver.com/about-us. Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

Jonathan L. Friedmann is the president of the Western States Jewish History Association; vice president, academic dean, and director of programs at Ezzree Institute; admissions director and associate professor at the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism; and director of the Jewish Museum of the American West. His latest book is Chai Noon: Jews and the Cinematic Wild West.  Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Chai Noonhttps://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/C/Chai-Noon Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the American Westhttps://www.jmaw.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

Send us a textThe enduring legend of Belle Starr, America's notorious "Bandit Queen," culminates in this riveting final episode that traces her tragic demise and extraordinary posthumous transformation. After the death of her husband Sam Starr in 1886, Belle found herself in a desperate legal battle to keep her beloved home at Younger's Bend. The Cherokee Tribal Council delivered devastating news – as a non-citizen, her claim to the land had vanished with her husband's passing. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, she quickly formed a strategic alliance with Jim July, a young man of Creek and Cherokee heritage, securing her homestead through this new marriage while agreeing to stop harboring fugitives.Despite her attempts to reform, the shadows of Belle's past continued to circle. By February 1889, she had accumulated a long list of potential enemies – from her disgruntled neighbor Edgar Watson to her own resentful son Ed Reed. On February 3rd, just days before her 41st birthday, Belle was ambushed on a lonely stretch of road near Eufaula. The attack was brutal and cowardly – shot in the back with what many believe was her own double-barreled shotgun, then finished off as she lay wounded on the cold ground. Though she was found still alive and brought home to her daughter Pearl, her injuries proved fatal.The investigation into Belle's murder exemplifies frontier justice at its most ineffective. Despite compelling evidence against prime suspect Edgar Watson, including distinctive footprints at the crime scene, he was acquitted due to insufficient evidence and reluctant witnesses. The mystery of who killed Belle Starr remains unsolved to this day, adding another layer to her fascinating legend. It was her violent death that catapulted her from local notoriety to national fame, as sensationalized newspaper accounts caught the attention of publisher Richard K. Fox. His 1889 paperback "Belle Starr, the Bandit Queen" reinvented her as a beautiful, educated Southern belle driven to crime to avenge her Confederate brother's death – a romantic fabrication far removed from the complex reality of the woman who had just one conviction for horse theft.Belle's grave at Younger's Bend bears the poetic inscription: "Shed not for her the bitter tear... 'Tis but the casket that lies here, the gem that fills it, sparkles yet." These words perfectly capture the essence of the Belle Starr phenomenon – the transformation of a frontier woman into an enduring symbol of the Wild West. Share your thoughts about this fascinating American legend and explore our illustratedFAMILY HISTORY DRAMA : Unbelievable True StoriesWhether it's great lives or great tragedies, or just showing up for the adventure,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Send us a textSaddle up for a journey into the heart of podcast storytelling excellence as we explore the remarkable success of the Wild West Podcast. Since 2017, this captivating show has transported listeners back to frontier America through its perfect tagline: "where fact and legend merge."What makes this podcast truly exceptional is the extraordinary partnership that brings each episode to life. Michael King serves as the meticulous researcher and writer, crafting historically accurate narratives that go beyond the audio medium into carefully illustrated dime novel-style publications. This isn't just historical recounting—it's a deliberate homage to the very format that originally popularized Western tales 150 years ago. Meanwhile, Brad Smalley delivers each story with authentic frontier gravitas, his signature "Howdy from Dodge City" greeting backed by genuine credentials as a local Boot Hill gunfighter and historical reenactor. When Smalley narrates, you're not just hearing history; you're connecting with someone deeply embedded in the traditions and physical space that shaped these legendary tales.While other Western podcasts cast wide nets across the entire frontier or rely on cinematic production values, the Wild West Podcast takes a different approach. By focusing intensely on Dodge City and prioritizing substance over flash, King and Smalley have created something remarkably authentic. Their 260+ episodes, typically running 20-30 minutes each, cover both iconic figures and obscure historical moments with equal dedication. The result? A show that's reached listeners in 150 countries and maintains an impressive 4.6-star rating. It proves something powerful about storytelling today: in our digital age, deeply local knowledge delivered through genuine voices can resonate globally, ensuring these complex, sometimes contradictory, but eternally fascinating chapters of American history continue to echo for generations to come. Subscribe now to experience the perfect blend of historical accuracy and spellbinding storytelling that only the Wild West Podcast can deliver.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Send us a textGet ready to celebrate the spirit of the West! The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee is thrilled to invite you to honor remarkable individuals, both living legends and those who have passed, by nominating them for induction into the illustrious Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame!This is your chance to spotlight someone extraordinary! Whether you're part of an organization or an individual with a passion for preserving cowboy culture, we welcome your nominations. Each year, our dedicated nominating committee will meticulously review all submissions to choose the next inductees who deserve to be immortalized.Ready to make your nomination count? You can easily request a nomination form from Boot Hill Museum, Inc., right on Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas, or take advantage of the convenience of their online form at www.boothill.org/kchf-nomination. But don't wait too long! All nominations must be submitted by August 31, 2025, to be considered for the exciting 2025 induction ceremony which will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025!Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

The Old Lady 1/17/53 Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.

Could plastic packaging be the next target on MAHA's hitlist? Have we reached peak chili crisp? Has Dubai chocolate already jumped the shark? The hosts dig in and debate, then spotlight a new $450 million fund that's fueling emerging food and beverage brands. We also sit down with Tara Lindley of High West, who talks about how the revered whiskey brand balances innovation with market demand. 0:35: No Ski, Just Apres. A CPG Hub. Bright News, Big Money. Dubai Snickers. Hoarding Crisp. THC Bs. – John is back home and in the studio, though he's still craving the Guinness from his recent travels. Jacqui dives deep into Nombase's new Data Hub, while Ray and Mike shine a spotlight on snack brand Sunnie, which just landed $1 million in fresh funding. They also break down the details of Shore Capital's massive third fund. In a segment meant to be rapid-fire, “Buy or Sell” turns into a spirited debate. Does Dubai chocolate still have momentum? Are plastic bottles a new target for RFK Jr.'s supporters? And has chili crisp finally hit its saturation point? The crew also taste-tests Like Air's latest opus, before Mike rounds things off with a few sips of cannabis-infused beverages. 31:12: Interview: Tara Lindley, Director of Sensory QA & New Product Development, High West – Utah's first legal distillery since 1870, High West crafts distinctive whiskeys that represent the culture and terrain of the American West. Known for its award-winning portfolio, High West is especially celebrated for its limited-edition releases like The Noble Share, High Country American Single Malt, A Midwinter Night's Dram, and Bourye. In this interview, Tara talks about how High West balances innovation with market demand in a competitive and evolving spirits landscape and the collaborative relationship between product development and marketing. She also discusses how consumer insights shape new releases, and why strategic storytelling and education are essential for building loyalty, especially among younger, more selective drinkers. Brands in this episode: High West, Guinness, Sunnie, Lunchables, Chia Smash, Just The Fun Part, Snickers, Kit Kat, Cholula, Tabasco, Heinz, Jala-Lujah, Momofuku, Capitana, Somos, This Little Goat, Hidden Valley Ranch, Fly By Jing, Masala Gossip, Masala Bliss, Hot Pot Queen, Homiya, Gloria Shito, Like Air, Plift, Squier's, Goodmellow

In this wide-ranging interview, Tom Opre engages Bill Hilf in a candid and often challenging discussion about American Prairie's mission, strategies, and impacts on the rural communities and ecosystems of the American West.  Hilf articulates the organization's vision to build a massive, continuous nature reserve in Montana, modeled on African-style wildlife preserves. He emphasizes goals around biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and public land access. Tom presses on contentious issues, including accusations of private land buyouts, impacts on generational ranching families, and concerns over non-local governance and funding. Hilf responds with measured clarity, acknowledging past mistakes while advocating for coexistence and scientific land management. The interview highlights the ideological and cultural fault lines between conservation-driven rewilding efforts and traditional land stewardship rooted in ranching heritage. Hilf speaks to American Prairie's future plans, including predator reintroduction and grassland restoration, while Tom underscores the human consequences of such sweeping ecological change.

Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker utilizes weather-resistant drones to enhance precipitation and employs novel radar hardware to quantify the amount of man-made precipitation generated. Rainmaker's first priority is reversing the desertification of the American West, and ultimately to terraform deserts into abundant, green, arable land. Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Augustus Doricko Links: Rainmaker – ⁠https://www.rainmaker.com⁠ X – ⁠https://x.com/ADoricko⁠ LinkedIn – ⁠ / augustus-doricko-660b20145⁠ Substack – ⁠https://substack.com/@doricko⁠ 00:00 Introduction & Weather Manipulation Overview 02:25 Operation Popeye & Historical Context 04:20 Guest Background & Regulations 16:17 Career & Entrepreneurial Journey 26:08 Space Experiments & Future Tech 30:13 Weather Modification in Vietnam 36:52 Global Players & China's Advancements 41:51 Public Skepticism & Misconceptions 42:06 Cloud Seeding & Geoengineering 49:25 Environmental Concerns & Innovation 01:12:44 How Cloud Seeding Works 01:20:38 Making Rain & Snow: The Science 01:26:14 Water Crisis & Climate Solutions 01:36:21 Future of Atmospheric Engineering 01:55:00 Risks, Ethics & Geopolitical Threats 02:00:03 Final Thoughts & Future Outlook https://www.rainmaker.com/   https://itsyahushua.com/2025/07/06/making-it-rain-in-texas-with-the-rainmaker-augustus-doricko-the-ceo-of-rainmaker/   Sources https://westtxwxmod.com/   https://southtexasweathermodification.com/post.html   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyuZhsI1Y-Dzh7I2MyeG0NaDTBkB9KgW/edit?tab=t.0   https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/   https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/summary.htm   https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/weathermodmap.htm   https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/aug/30/sillyseason.physicalsciences   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140196318315957   https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/AG/htm/AG.301.htm   https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/weather-modification   https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/cloud-seeding-texas-weather-modification-19860669.php   https://twri.tamu.edu/media/3911/volume-20-summer-1994.pdf   https://rollingplainsgcd.gov/programs/weather-modification/   https://ams.confex.com/ams/17WModWMA/techprogram/programexpanded_492.htm   https://issuu.com/tdlr/docs/about_tdlr/s/12027320   https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/baylr25&div=43&id=&page=  

this episode, I sat down with R.T. Custer to explore how he's bringing precision craftsmanship back to American soil. As the founder of Vortic Watch Company, R.T. began his journey a decade ago by upcycling antique American pocket watches into stunning wristwatches—each a one-of-a-kind blend of history and innovation. Now, with the launch of Colorado Watch Company, he's scaling that mission, aiming to produce over 500 watches a month. It's a bold step forward for U.S. manufacturing. Investing in American-Made Legacy R.T. and I dug deep into the growing appetite for American-made products. There's something powerful about choosing to support local—whether it's your community's small businesses or the infrastructure that keeps our economy moving. We shared our hopes that more consumers will embrace domestically produced goods—not only for the quality, but because they represent a future built on sustainability, resilience, and meaningful employment. A Return to Craftsmanship and Physical Innovation One of the themes that resonated with me most was the tactile joy of building physical products. R.T. shared how fulfilling it is to work with his hands—and to create meaningful jobs for others doing the same. We discussed how newer generations are rediscovering analog experiences, from vinyl records to mechanical watches, in a digitally saturated world. There's a renaissance happening—and it's reminding us that innovation isn't just digital. It's human. The Market Potential for American-Made Watches We also touched on market opportunity—how entrepreneurs and cultural leaders like Kevin O'Leary are championing American craftsmanship. R.T. envisions producing up to 1,000 watches per month through Colorado Watch Company, bringing premium, American-made timepieces to a niche yet growing audience. This isn't just about watches—it's about reclaiming our manufacturing heritage and proving that we can lead with quality and purpose. Reviving Industry in the American West Our conversation closed on a big-picture note. We talked about Colorado's roots in innovation and industry—and how the American West once symbolized opportunity, grit, and reinvention. Today, that spirit is still alive. R.T.'s work isn't just about making watches—it's about modeling what's possible when we believe in rebuilding. We need more of that energy. More leaders. More makers. And more belief in what's possible—right here at home.   To make his American Dream come true. With his back to the wall, R.T. Custer sold his car to make payroll.    With a few grand wired directly into a fledgling watch company that builds every piece, case, crown, and buckle on U.S. soil. Vortic Watch Co. is one of the last remaining brands to manufacture wristwatches entirely in America, sourcing, machining, and assembling everything on U.S. soil.    In a market where "resilience" is just a branding exercise, R.T. made it real. This is what actual entrepreneurship looks like: gritty, unfiltered, and painfully honest. And in a sea of curated founder stories, R.T.'s hits like a punch to the gut.   “We're all a little delusional. You have to be. You either believe in yourself or fold. I chose belief.” R.T. Custer   Website:  https://coloradowatchcompany.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtcuster/ Website:  https://www.rtcuster.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/rtcuster/?hl=en  

Cowboys are often shown in movies, but what was their real life like? Find out what cowboys did every day, where they worked, and how they became symbols of adventure and the American West.

Send us a textThe rugged terrain of Indian Territory in the 1880s offered both peril and possibility—a perfect backdrop for one woman's remarkable transformation from grieving widow to frontier legend. After losing both her brother to war and her husband to violence, Myra Maybel Reed found herself drawn to an untamed region where she would forge an extraordinary new identity.Her fateful connection with the notorious Starr family wasn't merely about seeking protection in dangerous lands. The Starr's represented a powerful Cherokee lineage steeped in resistance, their outlaw status inextricably linked to tribal politics and the traumatic aftermath of the Trail of Tears. When Belle married Sam Starr in 1880, she gained more than a husband—she secured a tenuous foothold in a world where she might otherwise have remained perpetually vulnerable as an outsider.At their homestead dubbed "Younger's Bend," Belle emerged as a formidable strategist at the heart of a sophisticated criminal operation. Far from a passive companion, she orchestrated logistics for the rustlers, thieves, and fugitives who sought refuge under her roof—even reportedly sheltering Jesse James himself. Her shrewd intelligence, celebrated by those who knew her, proved invaluable in navigating both the shadowy outlaw underground and the complex legal landscape that threatened to ensnare her.Judge Isaac Parker's fearsome court finally caught up with Belle and Sam in 1882, resulting in her only documented conviction. Yet even facing imprisonment in Detroit, Belle adapted brilliantly, earning a reputation as a model prisoner while Sam struggled with incarceration. Upon their release, the brief flicker of domestic tranquility she attempted to build at Younger's Bend was repeatedly extinguished by Sam's reckless criminal pursuits and her own legal entanglements.The violent death of Sam Starr in a Christmas party shootout with his own cousin in 1886 left Belle not only grieving but facing an existential crisis, as her very right to remain at Younger's Bend depended on her marriage to a Cherokee citizen. Through it all, she demonstrated remarkable resilience, adapting to survive in a land defined by shifting jurisdictions, tribal sovereignty, and the ever-present threat of violence—a true testament to the extraordinary will of the woman who became known as the Bandit Queen.The Ryan Pyle PodcastThe Ryan Pyle Podcast with Ryan Pyle is a podcast and radio show hosted by adventure...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Send us a textStep back in time to July 4, 1884, when Dodge City, Kansas staged one of the most audacious spectacles ever seen on American frontier soil – a genuine Mexican bullfight. As the cattle trade slowed and prosperity waned, former Mayor A.B. Webster hatched a plan that would either save the town's economy or cement its reputation for lawlessness.The Great Bullfight of 1884 represents the fascinating collision of American frontier spirit with Spanish tradition. Within days, Webster raised $10,000 from local merchants desperate for economic revival. In less than two months, they transformed 40 acres into an arena capable of seating 2,500 spectators. When faced with legal opposition, Webster's response became legendary: "Hell. Dodge City ain't in the United States."The story unfolds like a frontier drama – five flamboyantly dressed Mexican matadors facing off against carefully selected ferocious longhorn bulls, thousands of spectators filling the stands, reporters from major newspapers documenting every moment, and special excursion trains bringing visitors from across the country. The pinnacle came when matador Gregorio Gallardo confronted "the meanest bull in the West" in a breathtaking display of courage that still echoes through Dodge City's history. What followed was a night of wild celebration, keeping the Marshal and his deputies scrambling to maintain order as the town enjoyed its last hurrah before settling into quiet small-town life.Join us for this remarkable tale of American ingenuity, defiance, and spectacle that changed Dodge City forever. Subscribe to Wild West Podcast for more fascinating stories from the American frontier, and share your thoughts at wildwestpodcast@gmail.com – we value your input and may feature your comments in future episodes.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Sean Claffey is the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Conservation Coordinator at the Nature Conservancy, a role that places him at the center of one of the West's most overlooked but critically important ecosystems: the sagebrush steppe. Based in Dillon, Montana, Sean works across public and private lands to protect and restore this sprawling, foundational landscape that serves as habitat for countless species, supports rural economies, and connects the region's valleys and mountain ranges. Through his leadership in the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership—a collaborative effort uniting agencies, landowners, and nonprofits—Sean helps ensure that the health of this “land in between” doesn't fall through the cracks. In this conversation, Sean and I dig into the complex threats facing sagebrush country, from invasive grasses and wildfire to conifer encroachment and land conversion. We talk about how fire suppression and ecological shifts have allowed evergreens like Douglas fir and juniper to overtake sagebrush, and how Sean's team is using a mix of prescribed burns, manual thinning, and innovative partnerships with local mills to restore balance to the landscape. He also shares how they're engaging young people in hands-on restoration work, creating pathways for rural youth to connect with the land and gain meaningful employment. Sean brings a unique blend of scientific insight, community-mindedness, and boots-on-the-ground experience to this work, and he's quick to credit the collaborative culture of southwest Montana for making so much progress possible. From low-tech wet meadow restoration to building a more resilient restoration economy, this is a hopeful, grounded conversation about how conservation can succeed when it centers people, place, and purpose. If you're a new listeners and want to go deeper on this subject, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to my earlier episode with Matt Cahill who gives an excellent crash course on the Sagebrush Sea and the epsiode with Austin Rempel and Nancy Smith, who dig deep into riparian restoration in Montana.   But for this episode, be sure the check out the webpage and episode notes for some excellent videos about Sean's work and links to everything we discuss.  Thanks for listening.  --- Sean Claffey Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership Matt Cahill M&P episode Nancy Smith and Austin Rempel M&P episode Full episode notes, video, and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/sean-claffey/ --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. During the last week of every month throughout 2025, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:26 - Intro and Ed's love of Dillon 4:14 - The Sagebrush Sea 7:19 - Pressures on the sea 9:42 - Conifer expansion, the main reason for grassland reduction 12:00 - Ecological, environmental, economical 17:52 - Working with the timber industry 21:59 - Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership, not just another NGO 26:41 - Sean's first priorities with SW MT Sagebrush 30:11 - The way the water should flow 34:47 - Youth programming 40:53 - Cheatgrass, an actual cheater 43:47 - Containing cheatgrass 45:01 - Cheatgrass and fire 47:02 - Working with private landowners 52:58 - Connecting with the community 58:21 - A little more about Sean 1:01:10 - Career advice for people who want to make the world a better place 1:03:54 - Book recs and life recs --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Host Joe DeMare talks about the abundance of fireflies this year and making a presentation to the Bowling Green Municipal Utility Board proving they are wrong to penalize solar panel owners. Next he interviews Kelly Ramsey, author of the new book, Wildfire Days: A Woman, A Hotshot Crew, and the Burning of the American West. She talks about her experiences fighting some of the biggest fires in history and the global warming that's breaking the records. Rebecca Wood talks about bamboo and its uses as food, building material, and explosives. Ecological News includes Trump declaring asbestos is good for you, the connection between the ionosphere and earthquakes, and an extinct fish that may come back to Lake Erie. 

Send us a textThe remarkable transformation of Myra Maybel Shirley from educated piano player to notorious outlaw woman unfolds against the chaotic backdrop of post-Civil War Texas. What forces drive a respectable young woman into the dangerous world of outlaws? The answer lies in the unlikely sanctuary her family's farm provided to some of America's most wanted men.Scyene, Texas was described as "a rendezvous of the reckless raiders of the Southwest," a perfect hideout for Missouri's Confederate guerrillas-turned-outlaws. When the James-Younger gang sought refuge at the Shirley farm, they found in May a woman hardened by war and displacement, who moved comfortably among them despite her formal education. Her friendship with Cole Younger sparked persistent rumors, while her marriage to former Quantrill raider Jim Reed cemented her connection to the outlaw world.Reed's criminal career dragged May into an increasingly dangerous existence. As they fled from Texas to Missouri to California with their two young children, Pearl and Ed, May's options narrowed. When authorities issued a warrant for her arrest as an accessory to Reed's crimes, the line between being an outlaw's wife and an outlaw herself blurred. After Reed's violent death in 1874, May faced the ultimate challenge: surviving as a widow with two children in a society that offered little support for women in her position. These formative years, marked by hard choices and compromised morality, set the stage for her emergence as the legendary Belle Starr.Join us for Part 3 of Belle Starr's story - "Younger's Bend: The Cherokee Queen" - where we'll explore her captivating years from 1875 to 1880. Subscribe now to follow this fascinating journey through the life of one of the Wild West's most misunderstood figures.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Comedy and Crime on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, The Screen Director's Playhouse, originally broadcast June 28, 1951, 74 years ago, Lady Takes a Chance starring Joan Caufield and John Lund.  An adaptation of the 1943 Romantic Western Comedy that starred Jean Arthur and John Wayne.  A  New York working girl who travels to the American West on a bus tour and meets and falls in love with a handsome rodeo cowboy. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 28, 1950, 75 years ago, Pelicans Roost.  Lynn Russell hires Marlowe, even though it looks like she's a killer. A corpse with an ice pick through the neck and mascara for a blonde, leads to the solution of the case. Then, Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast June 28, 1953, 72 years ago, The Rifle Case.  An old German immigrant has perfected an improved rifle, which attracts the attention of some representatives of "The Party."Finally. Dear Adolf, originally broadcast June 28, 1942, 83 years ago.    A businessman's letter to Hitler, telling how American industry will triumph over the Nazi way of doing business. Melvyn Douglas is the businessman. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

To understand American history and its deep-seated relationship with violence, we must look to the last three decades of the 1800s in the American West, which had the highest murder rate per capita in American history. And it all boils down to one place: Texas. Texas was born in violence, on two fronts, with Mexico to the south and the Comanche to the north, and the invention of the Colt revolver only made the area wilder and less orderly. Across the nineteenth-century frontier defending one’s honor and reputation often resulted in duels and bitter feuds. After the cattle business boom, this sensation spilled into the greater West from Arizona to Wyoming to Kansas. The trigger-happy assortment of rustlers, hustlers, gamblers, and freelance lawmen, and their desire to defend their honor caught the eye of newspapers, igniting a firestorm of mythmaking. The word “gun-man” first appears in a newspaper in 1874, followed by an explosion of Western biographies and memoirs in the 1920s. 1940s-1950s Hollywood reimagined these gunfighters as leading men, introducing Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp to a new generation. Today’s guest is Bryan Burrough, author of “The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild.” We explore how only in the American West could gunfighters exist, and what led to the death of this unique period in time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Dagget was one of the original members of EarthFirst!, one of the more radical environmental activist organizations of the last 50 years. In his efforts to achieve health for the Earth's ecosystems, however, he found himself conflicted over environmentalism's means and the ends those means actually achieved. With that in mind, he began investigating and writing about success stories where active participation by humans in the ecosystems they depended on for livelihoods made the environment healthier than if they were not there. Two of his books, "Beyond the Rangeland Conflict" and "Gardeners of Eden - Rediscovering Our Importance to Nature" have thus been influential for many of us concerned about the serious environmental problems confronting the contemporary American West. The Art of Range Podcast is supported by the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission; Vence, a subsidiary of Merck Animal Health; and the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center. Visit the episode page at https://artofrange.com/episodes/aor-160-dan-dagget-peoples-contributions-nature-and-ecosystem-successes-southwest-us for links to more of Dan's work, including photos on his website which he mentions in the interview, and these books.

Chris Enss is a New York Times bestselling author, historian, and private investigator known for her extensive work chronicling the lives of women in the American West. With more than 20 books to her name, she specializes in uncovering the truth behind legends—whether about lawmen, gunslingers, or the women often written out of the narrative. Learn more about Chris Enss at chrisenss.com or follow her on Instagram @chrisenssauthor. Her latest book, Meet the Kellys: The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and His Moll Kathryn Thorne, is available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, KensingtonBooks.com, and bookstores everywhere. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum sits down with bestselling author and private investigator Chris Enss to dig into the real story of Kathryn Thorne—the woman who didn’t just stand beside Machine Gun Kelly but helped build his legend. They talk about Kathryn’s sharp mind, bold choices, and how she planned a headline-making kidnapping and even called J. Edgar Hoover herself. Sheryl and Chris also get into the early days of the FBI, where the term “G-Man” really came from, and how the courtroom became Kathryn’s stage. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome to Zone 7 with guest Chris Enss (1:30) The Kellys vs. Bonnie and Clyde (3:00) Ground-level research and historical truth (6:05) According to Kate and the untold story of Doc Holliday (10:50) Kathryn Thorne was all about what she wanted (14:30) Turning Machine Gun Kelly into a myth (16:45) Charm, privilege, and the making of an outlaw (22:00) The kidnapping of Charles Urschel (25:30) Lindbergh Law and the FBI’s rise to power (29:30) The double kidnapping and the G-Man legend (33:00) Kathryn Thorne plays the victim (36:00) Silk in the courtroom and a spotlight on the stand (38:30) Getting what she wanted, even as questions remain (40:30) “I wish he had left the dog” – Little Steve Stevens Thanks for listening to another episode! If you're enjoying Zone 7, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a quick rating and review—it’s one of the best ways to support the show and help others find it. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features (in order of appearance) artists Amery Bohling, Barbara Van Cleve, Donna Howell-Sickles, and a lecture snippet from Maynard Dixon's American West by Dr. Mark Sublette.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I'm going to be doing some podcasts on the road and I thought that for the next couple of weeks I'd republish parts of some of the favorite podcasts that I've done over the last eight years.With 351 podcasts so far, I have plenty of individuals to choose from. These people that have come into my life that I find interesting, those that are really important to what I do, and to how I see the world. So I hope you enjoy these next few highlight episodes of the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast.

Zip your lip — and keep it zipped. Knowing when to shut up is the key to a long and happy marriage. That's according to a nonagenarian couple from England who reportedly still love each other like newlyweds — an astonishing 75 years after saying “I do.”In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill passed in the state Legislature.At the Diddy trial, Sean “Diddy” Combs forced his ex-girlfriend to have a “freak-off”-style sexual encounter with a male sex worker last year after chasing her around her California home, putting her in a chokehold, punching her in the face and kicking down doors, the woman testified.And in the American West, another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don't want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.

They were able to pack light. Uninhibited Americans have set sail from Miami on board an 11-day nude cruise. Bare Necessities partnered with Norwegian Cruise Lines for the flesh-flashing voyage, with passengers crowding onto the Norweigan Peal before it left port.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, The Puerto Rican Day Parade drew huge crowds to Manhattan, with revelers putting their pride on boisterous display in what organizers called the largest cultural festival in the country.In Decison 2025, A congresswoman and former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot secured the endorsement of the highest-ranking Hispanic official in her state. A mayor highlighted his arrest by immigration officials. The New Jersey gubernatorial primary has emerged as a crucial test for Democrats seeking to regain Latino support nationally.And in the American West in Los Angeles, President Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom after a second day of clashes between hundreds of protesters and federal immigration authorities in riot gear.

Join me on my outdoor adventures on public lands across the American West and beyond. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntersquest Check out The Hunter's Quest Podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1bvtyKal41T76jLgPTXp10 Follow along on Instagram:@TheHuntersQuest My Favorite Eberlestock Gear! – www.eberlestock.com/quest or use code QUEST save 10% www.browning.com Browning Firearms & Ammunition – The Best There Is. www.canisathlete.com - use code: QUEST and save on Tactical Hunting Apparel__________________________________________________________________________ OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show Seek Outside Shelters – use code: QUEST and save 10% on shelters, stoves, etc.____________________________________________________________________________ FENIX Lighting – www.fenixlighting.com Leupold Optics – www.leupold.com___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

The American West was the meeting ground for numerous races and cultures; Native Americans, Hispanics, Anglo Americans, African Americans, and Chinese immigrants. During Westward Expansion, each group brought their own musical tradition and expressed themselves through song. We examine their stories of oppression, resistance, and peace, told through music.Find the full transcript of this episode including citations at our website:https://www.americanhistoryremix.com/episodeguide/music-and-raceIn this episode we cover…Introduction [00:00-03:15]Native Americans [03:15-07:01]Blackface Minstrelsy [07:01-10:56]The Banjo [10:56-13:46]Chinese Immigrants & Yellowface [13:46-17:06]Cantonese Opera [17:06-19:20]Chinese Immigration [19:20-21:39]Racial Hierarchy [21:39-23:03]Pan-Indian Identity [23:03-25:02]Ghost Dance [25:02-28:29]Mexican Americans [28:29-30:31]Corridos [30:31-33:56]Cantonese Songs [33:56-36:15]Immigration & Sexuality [36:15-38:18]Natives & the Overland Trail [38:18-42:15]Indianist Movement [42:15-44:12]African American Performers [44:12-47:02]Cross-Racial Love [47:02-49:00]Diversity in the West [49:00-50:14]Conclusion [50:14-51:54]To dive deeper into these topics (affiliate links):David Dary, Seeking Pleasure in the Old Westhttps://tinyurl.com/Seeking-PleasureLaurent Dubois, The Banjo: America's African Instrumenthttps://tinyurl.com/The-BanjoMarlon K. Hom, Songs of Gold Mountain: Cantonese Rhymes from San Francisco Chinatownhttps://tinyurl.com/Songs-of-GoldKrystyn R. Moon, Yellowface: Creating the Chinese in American Popular Music and Performance, 1850s-1920shttps://tinyurl.com/Moon-YellowfaceMelissa Parkhurst, To Win the Indian Heart: Music at Chemawa Indian Schoolhttps://tinyurl.com/To-Win-the-Indian-HeartIrwin Siber and Earl Robinson, ed., Songs of the Great American Westhttps://tinyurl.com/Songs-of-the-GreatJudith Vander, Shoshone Ghost Dance Religion: Poetry Songs and Great Basin Contexthttps://tinyurl.com/Shoshone-Ghost-DanceMusic Credits:"Corrido de Joaquín Murrieta" by Luis Méndez and Guadalupe Bracamonte from the recording entitled Raíces Latinas: Smithsonian Folkways Latino Roots Collection, SFW40470, courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. (p) 2002. Used by permission.“Ghost Dance Song” performed by Red Shadow Singers. Used with permission. Turtle Lodge (Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, Canada) and Red Shadow Singers. “Spanish is the Loving Tongue” by Charles Badger Clark and Billy Simon. Arranged by Lara Randby. Performed by Matt Stutzman. Used with permission.“Oh! Susanna” By Stephen Foster. Performed by Tom Roush.“Navajo War Dance no. 2” by Arthur Farwell. Performed by Chris Brewer, 2024.  Public Domain.“Rosa Cheng Artist Video” by Rosa Cheng, Published 2021. Permission granted by Rosa Cheng, Artistic Director of the Vancouver Cantonese Opera.Support the show

#027 Step into the rich heritage of the American West as Clay Forst shares the remarkable story of Stewart Ranch, Oklahoma's oldest continuously family-owned ranch dating back to 1868. As the sixth generation steward of this legacy, Clay offers a fascinating glimpse into modern ranching life while explaining how his family has adapted their traditional cattle operation to thrive in today's world.Clay walks us through the fascinating journey of how a calf becomes the steak on your plate, changing hands up to six times over 18-24 months. Meanwhile, his 70-year-old mother Terry (affectionately known as "Miss T") continues to ride daily, breed performance quarter horses, and display remarkable resilience—even recovering from being trampled by cattle to brand calves just weeks later.The conversation shifts to Clay's development of Stewart Ranch Outfitters, which he's built from humble beginnings in 2009 to a premier hunting destination. We explore his decision to construct an extraordinary hunting lodge rather than a utilitarian facility, revealing how this calculated risk represents an investment in future generations. "It really boils down to legacy," Clay explains. "What can I leave for my boys in the next generation to grab ahold of and make their own?"Along the way, Clay shares hilarious stories about his Lab, Choctaw, including a memorable moment when he accidentally tried to command someone else's dog during a goose hunt. These lighter moments perfectly balance the deeper discussions about faith, family, and purposeful risk-taking that have sustained this remarkable operation for over 150 years.Whether you're fascinated by the cowboy lifestyle, interested in conservation and land management, or simply appreciate stories of family businesses adapting to changing times, this episode offers authentic insight into an American tradition that continues to evolve while honoring its roots. Subscribe now and join us for more conversations with passionate outdoors people who are creating their own legacies.

Send us a textThe afternoon of April 14, 1935, began with an unsettling calm across the southern Great Plains. After weeks of relentless dust storms, this brief moment of respite felt almost divine—until an ominous black line appeared on the horizon. Witnesses described a sky divided between golden sunlight and a monstrous curtain of dust that towered a thousand feet high, churning like a reverse waterfall.When this apocalyptic wall struck, it transformed day into a darkness "worse than any midnight." The assault was multi-sensory and terrifying. Wind-driven sand lacerated exposed skin, buildings trembled, and the air itself became a choking hazard loaded with particulate matter. Perhaps most bizarre were the electrical phenomena—static electricity generated by billions of dust particles created blue sparks dancing between animals' ears and enough charge to short-out automobile engines or knock people to the ground with a handshake.Black Sunday wasn't merely a weather event but the physical manifestation of America's worst man-made ecological disaster. This catastrophe emerged from a perfect storm of misguided federal policies, economic desperation, and ecological ignorance. The transformation of native grasslands into unsustainable farmlands had stripped away nature's defense mechanisms against drought and wind. When these elements combined with economic pressures of the Great Depression, the result was catastrophic—a haunting reminder that our relationship with the natural world requires respect for systems that evolved over millennia. What lessons can we draw from this devastating chapter in American history as we face our own environmental challenges today?Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Send us a textThe infamous Belle Starr—a pistol-packing outlaw queen of the Wild West or a misunderstood historical figure whose legend overshadows reality? This fascinating exploration of Myra Maybel Shirley Starr reveals the stark contrast between the woman herself and the sensationalized "Bandit Queen" who captured America's imagination.Born in 1848 Missouri to a prosperous family, young May Shirley straddled two worlds—receiving a refined classical education at Carthage Female Academy while simultaneously developing remarkable riding and shooting skills under her beloved brother Bud's guidance. This duality would define her life, creating a woman comfortable in multiple spheres and unwilling to conform to 19th-century expectations of femininity.The Civil War shattered the Shirleys' comfortable existence. Missouri's brutal guerrilla conflict exposed May to violence, betrayal, and a moral code that existed outside conventional law. When her idolized brother Bud was killed by Union soldiers in 1864 and their hometown of Carthage burned, the family fled to Texas, joining countless displaced Southerners seeking new beginnings. This dramatic downward mobility—from affluence to a primitive dugout dwelling in lawless Scyene, Texas—became the crucible that transformed an educated young woman into a figure who would associate with notorious outlaws.Through meticulous historical research, we unravel how the seeds of the Belle Starr legend were planted in this tumultuous period of American history. The podcast examines how personal tragedy, war trauma, and frontier justice shaped not just Belle's trajectory but the wider cultural fascination with outlaws who defied authority in the post-Civil War era. What emerges is a captivating portrait of resilience, reinvention, and the complex dynamics between historical truth and American mythmaking.Follow our four-part series on Belle Starr and other remarkable women who shaped Western narratives. Subscribe now to journey with us through the untamed territories of fact, fiction, and the compelling gray areas where legends are born.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

This week we are sharing an episode from Boiling Point, a podcast by L.A. Times Studios that looks at the climate challenges facing California and the American West, and the solutions to fix them. "Breaking Down Plastics" features an interview with journalist Susanne Rust about why plastics are unavoidable, what that means for our health and what lawsuits can achieve.

Why are so many Indigenous women and girls going missing in America, and why isn't anyone talking about it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Bonnie Bley on her Nautilus award-winning book Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comBonnie Bley is an award-winning author whose work explores identity, place, and justice in the American West. Born in Wyoming and raised in Hardin, Montana—a border reservation town in the southeastern corner of the state—her formative years deeply shaped her storytelling and commitment to advocacy.  Her academic journey took her to South Dakota and Minnesota, where she sharpened her research and writing skills. Since the late 1980s, she has called Minnesota home, though her creative and emotional connections to Montana and Wyoming remain at the heart of her work. In Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County, Bley brings to light the stories of Indigenous people who have tragically gone missing or been murdered in the very county where she grew up. Through intimate interviews, investigative research, and gripping storytelling, she offers a deeply personal and urgent account of a national crisis too often ignored. Passionate about advocacy and community service, Bley also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Wildcat Sanctuary, and Feed My Starving Children. Her work amplifies voices that deserve to be heard while striving to inspire awareness and change. https://www.bonniebley.com/index.htmlOrder Stolen Voices on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eM58MkvFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

 Orrin Porter Rockwell, bodyguard to Joseph Smith and feared legend of the American West. He is ‘Mormon' (LDS) folk hero; is a historical legend, and was said to be invincible—as long as he never cut his hair. But in 1855, he picked up a pair of scissors. Why? This episode reveals a stunning moment of tenderness from a man known more for bullets than kindness. A story of faith, myth, and one sacred gesture you won't forget.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:56 – A Man Called Rockwell02:40 – The Prophecy & the Hair04:03 – The Widow & the Wig05:38 – Fallout & Faith06:49 – Legend & Legacy07:58 – An OunceReferences:LDS Church History: Rockwell Prophecy & LoyaltyDetails Joseph Smith's prophecy and Rockwell's unwavering loyalty.Source: The Church Historian's blog.URL: https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/ask-us-top-five-reference-questions-about-orrin-porter-rockwell?lang=engFact vs. Folklore – Rockwell's Reputation & Haircut for AgnesExplores verified and legendary accounts, including the wig story and behavior after cutting his hair.Source: LDS Living article featuring input from Church History Library.URL: https://www.ldsliving.com/the-most-famous-porter-rockwell-stories-fact-or-fiction-church-history-library-explains/s/94474General Biography of Porter Rockwell (Wikipedia)Overview of his early life, Danite association, lawman role, and mythic status.URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_RockwellRockwell's Hair Donation to Agnes Coolbrith SmithReferences common questions about the life of Rockwell. Item 2 of the article addresses the hair donation.Https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/ask-us-top-five-reference-questions-about-orrin-porter-rockwell?lang=engDanites Context and OriginsHistorical context and analysis of the Danite organization and its role in early LDS history.URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaniteRockwell's Legendary Status (Badass of the Week)Stylized but surprisingly well-sourced summary of Rockwell's lawman years and rugged survival.URL: https://www.badassoftheweek.com/rockwellCredits: Several images and video were sourced from iStock and Getty, additional sources include Wikimedia, Picryl, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Music: from the YouTube Audio Library – Frog Kiss the Peat by Dan Lebowitz, Dance of the Mammoths by The Whole Other, Cats Searching for the Truth by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube

THE KEROUAC PROJECT: https://www.kerouacproject.org/JACK KEROUAC SCHOOL OF DISEMBODIED POETICS: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jack-kerouac-school-of-disembodied-poetics/The thread of Jack Kerouac's literary and personal life in the American imagination might be unwound succinctly in the following terms: ambitious and fun-loving young man leaves behind his small-town upbringing to chase heroes and dreams in the American West, finding along the way new paths to enlightenment while blazing a trail for generations of seekers to follow.It is a theme familiar to most of us, because more than a few of our favorite novels embrace it. It is also, in the case of Kerouac, almost entirely a fiction. The man most associated with the peripatetic Beat Generation spent more than half his life in his hometown of Lowell, Mass., living with his mother. This master of the postwar American idiom grew up speaking the French dialect of his Canadian immigrant parents and actually attempted an early draft of On The Road (the book was eventually published in 1957) in the dialect of his Franco-American community. Despite the image of a modern spiritual seeker who eventually found a home in Buddhism, Kerouac was born and died a self-identified Catholic; and despite his iconic status as a chronicler of the road, the most prominent theme in Kerouac's novels is a mysticism of place.Kerouac's mystical visions had another specific theme—the crucifixion. In Maggie Cassidy, Christ speaks to him from a crucifix after confession:“My child, you find yourself in the world of mystery and pain not understandable—I know, angel—it is for your good, we shall save you, because we find your soul as important as the soul of the others in the world—but you must suffer for that, in effect my child, you must die, you must die in pain, with cries, frights, despairs—the ambiguities! the terrors!”The Autobiographical Novels of Jack KerouacVisions of Gerard (written 1956, published 1963)About Kerouac's saintly older brother, who died as a child.Doctor Sax (written 1952, published 1959)Maggie Cassidy (written 1953, published 1959)Youthful porchlight romancing in Lowell.The Town and the City (written 1946-49, published 1950)Vanity of Duluoz (written and published 1968)Kerouac's last published novel, a memoir of early days.On The Road (written 1948-56, published 1957)Visions of Cody (written 1951-52, published 1972)More about Neal Cassady.The Subterraneans (written 1953, published 1958)Kerouac's pathetic love story about a black girl who dumps him for Gregory Corso.Tristessa (written 1955-56, published 1960)Junkie prostitute girlfriend in Mexico.The Dharma Bums (written 1957, published 1958)Big Sur (written 1961, published 1962)Desolation Angels (written 1956-61, published 1965)Satori in Paris (written 1965, published 1966)

Join me on my outdoor adventures on public lands across the American West and beyond. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntersquest Check out The Hunter's Quest Podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1bvtyKal41T76jLgPTXp10 Follow along on Instagram:@TheHuntersQuest My Favorite Eberlestock Gear! – www.eberlestock.com/quest or use code QUEST save 10% www.browning.com Browning Firearms & Ammunition – The Best There Is. www.canisathlete.com - use code: QUEST and save on Tactical Hunting Apparel__________________________________________________________________________ OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show Seek Outside Shelters – use code: QUEST and save 10% on shelters, stoves, etc.____________________________________________________________________________ FENIX Lighting – www.fenixlighting.com Leupold Optics – www.leupold.com___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

When we look at the environmental challenges facing our planet, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. But what if healing Earth starts with healing ourselves? In this transformative conversation, clinical psychotherapist and leadership coach B. Jason Gibler reveals how reconnecting with ancient earth-based wisdom might be our path forward.Growing up off-grid in the forests of the American West, Jason developed a profound connection to nature that would later shape his approach to spiritual psychology. Drawing from his Mexican heritage and extensive study of wisdom traditions ranging from Mesoamerican shamanism to Buddhism, he's crafted a unique approach that bridges science and spirituality.At the heart of Jason's work lies a powerful truth: wellness requires both connection and authenticity. While modern society has pushed us toward separation and differentiation, we've lost the integration that balances it. He explains how this mirrors the imbalance between divine masculine and feminine energies that has led to environmental degradation over thousands of years.The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Jason discusses befriending our fears rather than overcoming them. By approaching difficult emotions with curiosity instead of judgment, we transform our relationship with ourselves and discover what these emotions are trying to teach us. This inner healing process ultimately extends outward, changing how we interact with others and the natural world.Jason's upcoming book, "The Way of the Jaguar," weaves these concepts into a narrative journey where power animals reveal spiritual truths to a disconnected land developer. Through storytelling, Jason makes ancient wisdom accessible to modern readers seeking deeper meaning without religious dogma.Whether you're feeling burned out, spiritually disconnected, or simply curious about earth-based traditions, this episode offers practical insights for reconnecting with your authentic self and recognizing your place within the great circle of life. By learning to love all parts of ourselves—even those we'd prefer to hide—we develop greater capacity to extend that same acceptance to others and the planet we share.Take a walk in nature, feel the ground beneath your feet, and remember: the divine energy flowing through all living things flows through you too.To connect with B. Jason Gibler:jasongibler.comhttps://linktr.ee/jasongiblerTo learn more about Mindy CLICK HERE

Adam Cramer is the CEO of the Outdoor Alliance, a coalition that brings together human-powered outdoor recreation groups to protect public lands and waters. With a deep understanding of both policy and recreation, Adam has helped position the Outdoor Alliance as a powerful voice in the national conservation movement—bridging the gap between grassroots outdoor communities and high-level decision-making in Washington, DC. Before launching into public lands advocacy, Adam spent years working as an attorney in DC. But outside the office, his life was centered on outdoor adventure—he started as a skateboarder, then became a climber, and eventually a whitewater kayaker. A chance encounter in a river parking area led to his first pro bono conservation case, and that spark ultimately evolved into his full-time vocation. Adam's story is a testament to the idea that if you care deeply about a place, there's a way to use your unique skills to help protect it. In this conversation, we talked about the origins of the Outdoor Alliance, Adam's evolution from attorney to coalition-builder, and why generosity—not dominance—is his guiding principle for leadership. We discussed why civic engagement matters more than ever, how outdoor recreation can build bipartisan bridges, and why showing up—even when it feels small—can make a real difference.  It's worth noting that we recorded this conversation in early June 2025, just as a wave of new legislation and political turbulence was rolling across the public lands landscape. Since then, things have continued to change rapidly. If you care about the future of outdoor recreation and conservation in this country, I highly recommend signing up for the Outdoor Alliance's newsletter or following them on social media to stay informed and involved.  Again, a big thanks to the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation for introducing me to Adam, and another big thanks to Patagonia Denver for generously letting us use their community room to record this conversation. Enjoy! --- Adam Cramer Outdoor Alliance Outdoor Alliance - TAKE ACTION The latest from the Outdoor Alliance (as of 6.16.25) Outdoor Alliance on Instagram Sign up for Action Alerts Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/adam-cramer/ --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation. To whom much is given, much is expected. This value guides the philosophy behind the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation today. Committed to its cause and infused with an entrepreneurial spirit, Mighty Arrow aims to invest in solutions that take action on climate change to build a more vibrant future, repair relationships from farm to market to table, heal our connection to the lands and waters we call home, and demand a more just and equitable society. To learn more about Mighty Arrow's forward-thinking, optimistic, and visionary work here in the American West and beyond, please visit www.mightyarrow.org. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:05 – Intro (with a jiu jitsu connection) 6:45 – Law school, then what? 8:01 – The individuality of skateboarding 10:38 – Billdering 11:45 – Beginning of kayaking and the end of a relationship 13:40 – A type of code switching 16:26 – Giving back to the places 23:03 – How Outdoor Alliance came together 27:51 – Sticking points 30:46 – Attorney mindset to strategy point-person 33:13 – Leadership inspiration 37:24 – A generous mindset 42:49 – Who's pro selling off public lands? 45:21 – Guidepost goals 49:04 – The reason Adam got on the plane to Colorado, where he's talking with Ed 48:14 - Why you should engage with your elected officials 58:30 - Evidence the world doesn't totally suck 59:43 - Optimistic? 1:03:40 - How to get involved 1:05:06 - Book recs --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Bend serves as a gateway to natural wonder and recreation in Central Oregon. But, like many other places across the West, the city has too few homes. “High Desert, Higher Costs: Bend and the Housing Crisis in the American West” explores the housing issues that have been brewing for decades in Bend. We’ll hear more about the city from Jonathan Bach, author of the book and housing reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive.

This week we're going back to the 19th century American West with Strange Way of Life (Our first episode on a short film)! Join us as we learn about facial hair, wineskins, and plenty of other cowboy stuff! Sources: https://lastreszzz.com/en/history/?srsltid=AfmBOoojnNidxyQUlHy6ROfjs2IvEFdIFplsf640inYm1hGcpgOSP9teChristopher Oldstone-Moore, "Mustaches and Masculine Codes in Early Twentieth-Century America," Journal of Social History 45:1 (2011): 47-60. https://www.jstor.org/stable/41678816  F. Gercher, Man with mustache and goatee, facing left, half-length portrait, platinum print, c.1900 Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2004676300/   R.A. Lewis, Unidentified man with goatee, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, cartes de visite, between 1865 and 1886, Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2022677719/  Artist once known, Unidentified man with moustache and goatee, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, cartes de visite, between 1865 and 1886, Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2022677725/  Artist once known, William Mills, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, identification photograph (counterfeiting, Columbus, Ohio), 1875, Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2022677454/  Courtney Campbell, "14 Famous Cowboys, Gunslingers, & Lawmen of the Wild West," https://www.wideopencountry.com/famous-cowboys-wild-west/ Interview with Pedro Almodovar: https://newsletter.oscars.org/news/post/pedro-almodovar-strange-way-of-life-interview Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/strange_way_of_life Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Way_of_Life

Send us a textThis week on Sisters in Space, we're diving into Missing 411: The UFO Connection — and things get weird fast.Men of German descent vanishing without a trace while elk hunting in the rugged wilderness of the American West? Sounds like the start of a conspiracy thriller — but this is real. No blood. No struggle. Just sudden, eerie silence.Is there a pattern behind these strange disappearances? Are we looking at coincidence, something more sinister, or… something extraterrestrial?Join us as we explore the bizarre cases, sift through the evidence, and ask: is there a UFO connection hiding in plain sight?

Most commonly when folks hear the word “bison” they think of the American West. It is rarely, if ever, recognized that there was once a population of bison in the East. In this episode of Understand The Wild we will take a deep dive into the history of bison East of the Mississippi River. We will learn about them as species, we will gain an understanding of their deep impacts on the country’s landscape, and ultimately, we will find out what led to their demise. Connect with Lake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me on my outdoor adventures on public lands across the American West and beyond. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntersquest Check out The Hunter's Quest Podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1bvtyKal41T76jLgPTXp10 Follow along on Instagram:@TheHuntersQuest My Favorite Eberlestock Gear! – www.eberlestock.com/huntersquest www.browning.com Browning Firearms & Ammunition – The Best There Is. www.canisathlete.com - use code: QUEST and save on Tactical Hunting Apparel__________________________________________________________________________ OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show Seek Outside Shelters – use code: QUEST and save 10% on shelters, stoves, etc.____________________________________________________________________________ FENIX Lighting – www.fenixlighting.com Leupold Optics – www.leupold.com___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

Jackie Miller is the Executive Director of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), and Carlos Fernández is the Colorado State Director for The Nature Conservancy. Both are highly respected leaders in Colorado's conservation community, and they've played pivotal roles in shaping the state's approach to protecting land, water, wildlife, and outdoor access. While Carlos has joined me on the podcast several times before, this is Jackie's first appearance, and I was honored to have them both on to discuss one of the most significant conservation developments in recent memory. Just a few weeks ago, the State of Colorado announced the launch of its Outdoors Strategy—a comprehensive, collaborative roadmap designed to align the state's conservation, outdoor recreation, and climate resilience efforts for decades to come. Developed through years of planning, dialogue, and consensus-building across hundreds of organizations and communities, the Strategy addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing Colorado's landscapes and communities. It's not just a plan—it's a shared vision backed by actionable goals, clear metrics, and powerful tools for implementation at the local and statewide levels. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the origin of Colorado's Outdoors Strategy, the urgency behind its creation, and the unique collaborative process that brought it to life. Jackie shares how GOCO's long-standing community partnerships and flexible funding model positioned the organization to lead at a statewide scale, while Carlos explains how the Strategy dovetails with The Nature Conservancy's science-based goals and priorities. We also explore the Strategy's three “North Star” goals, the innovative Resource Hub that supports on-the-ground action, and the importance of regional implementation and tribal engagement. It's a timely, inspiring look at how Colorado is setting a national standard for coordinated, community-driven conservation. --- Jackie Miller Great Outdoors Colorado Carlos Fernandez The Nature Conservancy in Colorado Colorado's Outdoor Strategy Episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/jackie-carlos/ --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. During the last week of every month throughout 2025, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:03 – Intros, Carlos then Jackie 5:09 – Explaining Great Outdoors Colorado 8:51 – How Jackie got to GOCO 11:37 – Carlos on GOCO 15:29 – Challenges that led to Colorado's Outdoors Strategy 19:04 – Opportunities that the Strategy will address 21:33 – Jackie's executive summary 27:01 – How the Strategy aligns with TNC's other goals 29:59 – North stars and measuring success 33:22 – The TNC tools Carlos is excited about 36:34 – Creating urgency to execute a plan 40:14 – Face-to-face 42:51 – Carlos's thoughts on execution 45:49 – How the plan affects the layperson 47:25 – What did we miss? First Jackie 51:29 – Then Carlos 53:31 – Book recs 57:42 – Wrap up words of wisdom --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

May 30, 1855. Five thousand Native Americans come to Walla Walla to negotiate a treaty. However, it's not exactly a fair negotiation – the territorial governor basically tells these tribes that they have no choice but to live on reservations in order to maintain peace. This moment comes in the wake of a violent time in the Pacific Northwest, a period started by the killing of Christian missionaries—namely, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman—by the Cayuse tribe. In the wake of their deaths, the Whitmans are portrayed throughout the United States as martyrs; the Cayuse, as a problem to be dealt with. But in reality, the backstory behind these murders is a lot more complicated. How did things go so wrong between the Cayuse and the Whitmans? And how did these missionaries' deaths lead to a massive expansion of the United States? Special thanks to Bobbie Conner, director of the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute; and Blaine Harden, former correspondent for the Washington Post and author of Murder at the Mission: A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies, and the Taking of the American West.  We also consulted another great book putting this episode together, Unsettled Ground: The Whitman Massacre and Its Shifting Legacy in the American West by Cassandra Tate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calamity Jane roars into the popular imagination atop the Deadwood Stage with a 'whip-crack-away' and her pistol ready-loaded. A bold and resourceful frontierswoman, Calamity held her own among the men of the American West. But she was also instrumental in the making of her own myth. Emily Briffett spoke to historian Karen Jones to piece together what is known about the humble origins of the woman who became the “heroine of the plains”. (Ad) Karen Jones is the author of Calamity: The Many Lives of Calamity Jane (Yale University Press, 2020). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Calamity-Many-Lives-Jane/dp/0300212801/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices