Podcast appearances and mentions of chris dombrowski

In this episode, we talk with author, poet, teacher, and Montana river guide Chris Dombrowski about his migration from Michigan to Montana, his development as a writer, guide, and educator, his recent books The River You Touch and Body of Water, a streamside meal blunder with Jim Harrison, and we even debate whether A River Runs Through It is Norman Maclean's best story.Presented by Hatch Magazine.(0:00:00) Introduction(0:05:45) Learning the ropes at Gates Lodge(0:15:15) Old guides(0:19:30) Don't let your fishing interfere with your fishing(0:31:05) Glenn Brackett, Winston, Sweetgrass(0:37:15) Chris's calling as a writer and guide(0:43:24) Some influences: Harrison, Doyle, Delp(0:48:25) Music and Jeffrey Foucault(0:55:15) Similarities and differences in teaching writing and guiding(1:00:14) Do we all have a book in us?(1:05:05) The River You Touch(1:11:00) Body of Water(1:18:00) Is A River Runs Through It Maclean's best?(1:22:15) Chris's latest projects(1:24:05) Favorite books, best angler, favorite stream-side lunch, favorite river float(1:30:25) Michigan vs MontanaLearn more about Chris Dombrowskihttps://www.cdombrowski.comThe River You TouchBody of WaterEpisode TopicsGates Lodge Glenn Brackett Jeffrey Foucault Hitching Post This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

This is an introduction to the Reading the Water Podcast, presented by Hatch Magazine. The podcast features interviews and conversations with writers, artists, conservationists, and adventurers in fly fishing with your host, Tim Schulz.(0:00:00) Introduction(0:00:24) Hal Herring(0:00:40) Chris Dombrowski(0:00:57) Ann Miller(0:01:08) Monte Burke(0:01:28) Michael Garrigan(0:01:42) Craig Mathews(0:02:00) Bob DeMott(0:02:14) Nick Lyons This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingthewater.substack.com

BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 155: Montana Fishing Guide and Writer Chris Dombrowski   Chris Dombrowski is a professional fishing guide of over two decades on the rivers of Montana, an acclaimed poet and the author of Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World's Most Alluring Fish, which is about, among many other things, the pursuit of bonefish in the Bahamas. Chris' latest book is The River You Touch: Making a Life on Moving Water, which manages to be a deeply honest memoir, a celebration of the joys and terrors of family, and a love letter to the landscape and rivers of the American West, all at the same time. Join Hal and Chris for an intense conversation about fishing, life and literature, recorded live at the 2023 BHA North American Rendezvous.

Cole Mannix is the President and Founder of the Old Salt Co-op, a new, purpose-driven company that “provides meat raised with integrity from Montana landscapes its customers know and care about.” Cole and his team partner with a growing number of Montana ranches, butchers, chefs, and businesses to connect customers and producers, while simultaneously encouraging and promoting a deeper understanding of land stewardship, community, and the interconnectedness of Montana landscapes. - Cole was born and raised in Montana, and he is a member of the fifth generation of the Mannix Family who has been stewarding their family ranch in Montana's Blackfoot Valley since the late 1800s. Cole has followed a fascinating educational and career path, mixing his degrees in biology, philosophy, and theology with wide-ranging work in both entrepreneurial ventures and non-proifit conservation work. And as you'll hear in this conversation, the common thread that connects all of Cole's experiences is a deep love and respect for the land and all that it can provide. - One of the most exciting projects that Cole is currently working on is the Old Salt Festival, a three-day festival taking place this June on the Mannix Ranch, just outside of Helmville, Montana. It's much more than a music festival– it's a celebration of land and land stewardship, and it will feature an eclectic mix of artists, authors, poets, storytellers, chefs and more. I'll be at the event hosting some live podcast conversations, and there will be appearances by a number of past M&P guests, including singer-songwriter Riddy Arman, author-poet Chris Dombrowski, author-rancher Bryce Andrews, and more. Novelist David James Duncan will be reading and chef Eduardo Garcia will be cooking. So we spend a lot of time discussing this event, its purpose, and how the whole idea came together. - This is a wonderful conversation about following your interests, working hard, and doing purpose-driven work that is connected to land and community. Check out the episode notes for a full list of all the topics we discussed, as well as links to the Co-op and this summer's Festival. Thanks so much to Cole for joining me, and thanks to you for listening. --- Old Salt Co-op Old Salt Festival Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/cole-mannix/ M&P Live Event: Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Support M&P via Patreon --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:45 -  Cole explains the Mannix family tree 5:45 - Cole discusses his family history   7:45 - Overview of the Old Salt Co-op  13:00 -  Cole explains what motivated him to begin the Old Salt Co-op, and describes what it was like to leave a steady job to start something uncertain 17:45 - The value proposition that sets the Old Salt Co-op apart 20:45 - The biggest obstacle/most important factor is for the business model of Old Salt Coop  27:00 - The biggest surprises in the building of Old Salt Co-op 31:00 - How he stays focused and keeps track of real progress 33:45- The Old Salt Festival in more detail, including the musical, culinary, and land stewardship talent that will be featured 40:30 - Cole dives more into his career and backstory, including his interest and study in philosophy 45:45 - His career shift from teaching to entrepreneurship  53:45 - Lessons he learned from past business difficulties and how they inform his current enterprises 57:00 - Cole discusses what he does when he isn't working 58:00 - Book recommendations 1:01:00 - Parting 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

Chris Dombrowski is a Missoula-based writer, poet, teacher, and fishing guide, and he's also the author of the excellent new book “The River You Touch: Making a Life on Moving Water.” If you're a longtime Mountain & Prairie listener, you probably remember Chris's first appearance on the podcast in which we discussed his first book “Body of Water” and his poetry collection, “Ragged Anthem.” Since that first conversation, Chris has become a great friend, sounding board, and supporter, and his generous spirit and creative commitment continue to be a huge source of inspiration for everything I'm trying to do here at Mountain & Prairie. - Like me, Chris is not originally from the West, but since moving here, he has built a meaningful, purpose-driven life that is deeply connected to the region's rugged land and powerful rivers. Whether guiding fishing clients on the Big Hole, foraging food with his family, or hunting birds with his dog Zeke, the West's wild places are a cornerstone of Chris's life– professionally, personally, and spiritually. His new book “The River You Touch” offers rich insights into his journey from his home state of Michigan to his now-home of Montana, as well as his personal evolution as a husband, father, friend, and community member. Beautifully written, surprisingly vulnerable, and extremely inspiring, “The River You Touch” is one of the best books I've read this year. - Chris and I connected virtually and had a fun conversation about the book, fatherhood, adventure, writing, and much more. We started by discussing how “The River You Touch” came to be, which has an interesting connection to our first podcast conversation. We talk about his process of combining poetic prose with non-fiction narrative, as well as his desire to explore ideas around masculinity and vulnerability. We talk a lot about Jim Harrison– their friendship, Harrison's genius, and his other-worldly work ethic. We discuss family, the blessing of having strong and tough wives, advice for aspiring writers, and more good book recommendations. Enjoy! --- Chris Dombrowski "The River Your Touch" by Chris Dombrowski Episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/chris-dombrowski-2/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:15 - Chris talks about how he came upon the idea that became his most recent book, The River You Touch 8:30 - Chris discusses his motivations for writing 14:30 - Chris talks about his writing process for The River Your Touch 20:30 - Chris discusses being vulnerable in his writing 30:30 - Chris talks about the need for more writing that discusses masculinity and vulnerability 34:45 - Chris discusses his relationship with Jim Harrison and how he operated with such a work hard, play hard mentality 42:15 - Chris explains the advice he received from Jim Harrison: “Don't let your life become the sloppy leftovers of your work.” 45:45 - Chris reads a section from The River You Touch 48:30  - Chris discusses his thinking regarding having children and their environmental impact 51:45 - Chris talks about his wife and continuing his writing career after having children 54:15 - Chris discusses how he advises students who may not want to write as much as they think they do 1:00:15 - Chris talks about his audiobook narrator for The River You Touch 1:04:00 - Chris's book recommendations --- 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

Chris Dombrowski writes, teaches, and plies the rivers of western Montana. His latest book is The River You Touch, which Kirkus calls, “a heartfelt memoir of life and fatherhood in Big Sky country.” Chris is the author of two acclaimed poetry collections, and his nonfiction debut, Body of Water, was published to enthusiastic reviews in 2016. 

Chris Dombrowski is a poet, author, teacher, and river guide who works and lives in Missoula, Montana. His latest book, The River You Touch, was recently released and I was keen to hear more about its behind the scenes. In this episode of Anchored, Chris and I discuss poetry, why it matters, our relationship with water, and how each of us process our inner conversation differently. This episode is brought to you South Dakota and their incredible hunting opportunities. In South Dakota, hunting is a shared legacy – something everyone can be a part of. Find out more at www.huntthegreatestsd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musing from November 9th, 2022 inspired by by reading Chris Dombrowski's The River You Touch   Visit contemplify.com

Author Chris Dombrowski is at it again, sharing the firsthand perspective of a seasoned river guide in his unique, poetic style. Dombrowski's latest release, "The River You Touch", has been described as "a love song to the rivers of Montana." We're such big fans of this love song that we invited Chris back on to discuss his new book and reflect on the challenges and rewards of fatherhood and life in Montana. As Jim Harrison said, "in a life properly lived, you're a river", and Dombrowski seems intent on heeding this suggestion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been waiting years to have this conversation with author, poet, and fly-fishing guide Chris Dombrowski. There is a kinship I feel with Chris's lens on life. He is a top-shelf writer to boot. The River You Touch: Making a Life on Moving Water comes out October 11th, 2022. I have read it and pre-ordered multiple copies for friends and family. If you are a longtime listener, you know I do not ever do a hard sell. Buy this book for yourself. And another for any friend who seeks to live a mindful and creative life in the throes of responsibility to family, self, community, and a little plot of land on the planet. Published by the fine folks at Milkweed Editions, they will ship The River You Touch for free when your order from milkweed.org before October 11th, 2022. Alright, I am getting off my soapbox.  Chris Dombrowski is a poet, author, teacher, and fly-fishing guide. His nonfiction debut, Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World's Most Alluring Fish (Milkweed Editions, 2016), was hailed in The New York Times Book Review and drew comparisons to Gary Snyder and John McPhee in the Wall Street Journal; and Orion magazine called it “a spiritual memoir in the tradition of Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek". I loved Body of Water and I think Dombrowski's latest book, The River You Touch is even better. It runs its hands through the currents of place, vocation, creativity, and community. In our conversation Chris and I talk about parenting, the calling of a place, poetry of children, accepting the complex humanity of mentors, and the intricacies of sparkling water.  Buy this book. You will reread it and gift it to those who understand that "in a life properly lived, you are a river"*.  Visit Chris's website at cdombrowski.com to keep tabs on his work in the world Follow Chris on social media: @dombrowski_chris Visit Contemplify.com

Dave Mehler-- the local poet and friend I interviewed in episodes 12 and 45-- takes the mic today to read from Chris Dombrowski's book "Ragged Anthem".  Dombrowski is a northwesterner, outdoorsman, and teacher as well as poet, and his slim book is one that you might need to add to your library.         

Blessed Darkness and Blessed Light, this Advent season. Here we are again, In the midst of Season Two of Contemplify and I am sliding in another bonus episode part of the 2nd annual Backporch Advent Outpost on Contemplify. Today's poet is Chris Dombrowski. I first read Chris' book Ragged Anthem and then his earlier work in the book Earth Again. It wakes me to the day at hand. Dombrowski's poetry has been a constant companion to me during this pandemic, his connection to earthbound attention, humor, musicality of our days, longing born from loss, whole-makin and restoration. I cannot say enough about the poetry of Chris Dombrowski. May these poems catch you in the moment you are ready to receive them. Chris Dombrowski, will be reading three poems, ‘Francis' from Ragged Anthem and ‘Possible Psalm' and ‘Sustenance' from Earth Again. There is a link in the shownotes for this episode at Contemplify.com to order Chris' books. Visit Chris Dombrowski's website at cdombrowski.com. Take a sip, breathe a little deeper. Here is Chris Dombrowski pouring us an Advent nightcap.

A conversation with acclaimed author, poet and Montana fly fishing guide, Chris Dombrowski.We look back at his days growing up and fishing in Michigan, geeking out with In-Fisherman, to guiding his clients on a drift boat in Montana, we talk fishing, flies, and life.  From his award winning work "Body of Water" - and the lessons learned along the way.  From bonefish flats to his lasting relationship with renowned author, Jim Harrison.  Chris is equal parts insightful, honest and witty as only a writer can be. 

Chris Dombrowski of SENTINELS chats with Jon about Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Guitar Pro 5 vs 7, Barenuckle Pickups, Randy LeBoeuf; several tracks, and their latest record, Collapse By Design. 'Tyrant' https://youtu.be/tlGvtcZwpv8 'To Wither Away' https://youtu.be/ElzFfHw1hrk 'Inertia' https://youtu.be/7zhhNFkJHqI 'Albatross' https://youtu.be/RsH-5m6ZXfA Find out more about SENTINELS at: https://www.sentinelsofficial.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Harris of The Rock Metal Podcast interviews rock and metal bands to get the scoop on their latest two songs and news! Want to be on The Rock Metal Podcast? Email Jon at TheRockMetalPodcast@gmail.com Want to support The Rock Metal Podcast? Donate here: https://www.paypal.me/JonJHarris Want to be on our newsletter list? Provide your email address at https://mailchi.mp/af7a2332e334/therockmetalpodcastnewsletter

This week on DJ Force X in Conversation. I am joined by Chris Dombrowski from Sentinels, catching him on tour in the USA, enjoying a morning Starbucks!  We talk about their new album ‘Collapse by Design' (Out via Sharptone Records) and more!  Enjoy!  ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation  ————— DJ Force X Socials: Check out ‘The Dirtchamber' Every Sunday 6pm on TotalRock SUBSCRIBE  ►► https://www.youtube.com/djforcex  WEBSITE  ►► https://www.djforcex.com   TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex   MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex   FOLLOW INSTAGRAM  ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex   FOLLOW TWITTER  ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex  FOLLOW FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex   FOLLOW TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex  

Nickolas Butler is an award-winning writer and novelist who has published five books, one of which is the wildly popular, award-winning "Shotgun Love Songs." His most recent novel is titled "Godspeed"-- a fast-paced, thriller of a book that is set in and around Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While the novel has all of the components that make for a great story-- action, suspense, wild landscapes, complex characters-- it also touches on many of the challenges facing the modern-day West, including income inequality and rural gentrification. From the first page of "Godspeed," I was hooked, and I stayed up way too late for several nights in a row finishing the book. - For all of Nick's accomplishments as a novelist, his path to becoming a full-time writer was not an easy one, nor was he an overnight success. He spent many years working a variety of jobs, including as a telemarketer, meatpacker, and Burger King maintenance man. And as you'll hear him discuss in this conversation, it was during his stint working as a liquor store clerk that he decided to fully commit to the craft and profession of writing. Fast forward to today, and his focus, commitment, and hard work have paid off-- not only is he a successful full-time writer, but also a devoted husband and father of two. - Nick and I recorded this conversation just a few days after the publication of "Godspeed." I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy of the book prior to our conversation, and I can't say enough great things about it. So we obviously talked a lot about the book-- his process for writing it, how the book highlights present-day challenges facing the West, and how he went about developing the plot and the characters. We discussed his journey as a writer and artist-- how and why he views writing as a craft, the importance of hard work, and how he keeps his competitive fire burning, even after experiencing so much success. We also talk a lot about family and community, which are two subjects that Nick and I are both very passionate about. And finally, Nick offers up a ton of excellent book and author recommendations, as well as some wise parting words. - Big thanks to the great writer, angler, and past podcast guest Chris Dombrowski for introducing me to Nick. Check the episode notes for the full list of everything we discuss and links to all of the books and authors that nick mentions. And I encourage you to pick up a copy of "Godspeed"... you'll love it. --- Nickolas Butler "Godspeed" by Nickolas Butler Full episode notes & links: https://mountainandprairie.com/nickolas-butler/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:00 – Nickolas compares his most recent book release with his first release. 9:30 – Nickolas discusses how he handles reviews of his work 13:45 – Nickolas explains how he balances creating art with treating writing as a job, like a craftsman 16:00 – Nickolas discusses his most recent novel, Godspeed, and how the story came to him 21:00 – Nickolas talks about the process of a story gathering in his mind, and generally how long it takes. 22:30 – Nickolas discusses how he comes to know a place to write about it so well.  25:45 – Nickolas reads a passage from Godspeed and explores the challenges surrounding housing in the West and beyond.  32:00 – Nickolas explores the way he crafts stories in his writing, and how it leads to empathy in his most recent novel.  36:45 – Nickolas describes the role of meth and addiction in Godspeed.  38:30 – Nickolas talks through the pace and process of writing Godspeed.  41:15 – Nickolas discusses some of his current projects.  42:45 – Nickolas looks back on his career before being a writer. 49:30 – Nickolas discusses his transition from early career to writing career.  52:15 – Nickolas talks about how he keeps his “fire going” in his career.  55:00 – Nickolas talks about teaching work ethic to his children.  58:00 – Nickolas identifies his literary icons.  1:00:45 – Nickolas's favorite books about the West.  1:03:00 – Nickolas's parting 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  

We are fortunate to have our base of operations in Missoula, where authors, fly fishing guides, poets, and professors are as common as evening caddis events, or, in the case of Chris Dombrowski, all of these vocations rolled into one personality. Despite publishing several books and countless magazine articles, Chris still retains a few stories yet-untold from a life spent exploring watery realms throughout Michigan, Montana, and the Bahamas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-karnopp3/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve asked some friends to swing by and offer a few words. In this second Advent outpost, we move throuogh the course of a day, from dawn to dusk. one of my favorite poets, Chris Dombrowski, kicks us off with a dawn poem from his book Ragged Anthem. I have some words on attention for the life of a day. And artist Jonathon Stalls leads us on a sunset walking meditation to round us out. So lace up and stretch those limbs or roll those wheels to this second Advent outpost.  Check out Chris Dombrowski’s work at cdombrowski.com Check out Jonathon Stalls’ work at intrinsicpaths.com Visit Contemplify.com

Jeremy explores a time-saving path to success. Rasa asks a vexing question about snowflakes. In between, they discuss "Grove" by Chris Dombrowski.

Malcolm Brooks is a Montana-based author best known for his epic novel "Painted Horses," a sweeping, large-scale tale of life in the American West in the 1950s. Published in 2015, Painted Horses has quickly become a classic among those who love Western literary fiction. Even more impressive, "Painted Horses" was Malcolm's first published novel-- a truly remarkable feat when you consider the story's breadth and depth and its characters. - Malcolm's obsession with writing began at age fourteen when a teacher gave him a copy of Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove" during an incredibly formative period of his life. From that point on, Malcolm was laser-focused on becoming an author-- so much so that he completed his first full-length novel when he was only 18 years old. Malcolm continued to consistently write throughout his twenties, experiencing moderate journalism success, but never publishing a novel. When he was in his early thirties, Malcolm finally decided to go all-in on writing his dream novel-- "to go big or go home" as he says-- and he began the five-year process of writing "Painted Horses." It's safe to say that his efforts paid off-- "Painted Horses" has been compared to the works of Cormac McCarthy, Wallace Stegner, and more. - Malcolm and I were introduced by another gifted author and past podcast guest, Chris Dombrowski, and we had a wonderful conversation. If you're interested in the creative process or the ins-and-outs of craftsmanship, you will love this episode. We started out by talking about our mutual love of Lonesome Dove, and Malcolm shares how that book changed the trajectory of his life. We discuss Malcolm's upbringing, formal education, commitment to carpentry, and artistic and literary influences. We obviously discuss "Painted Horses," and he offers a sneak preview of his upcoming novel, "Cloudmaker." Malcolm tells a great story about finding an ancient buffalo skull and offers tons of great book recommendations. And finally, he has some wise parting words that I think you'll find useful and timely. - Thanks to Malcolm for taking the time to chat. Be sure to check out the episode notes for links to everything we discuss. Hope you enjoy! --- "Painted Horses" by Malcolm Brooks "Cloudmaker" by Malcolm Brooks Full episode notes: https://mountainandprairie.com/malcolm-brooks/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - Influence of Lonesome Dove 9:30 – When did Malcolm discover he wanted to be a writer? 10:30 – Malcolm’s foray into carpentry and its overlaps with his writing 11:30 – Malcolm’s first manuscript 14:00 – When did Malcolm first get published? 15:45 – How Malcolm first became interested in Montana 17:45 – Malcolm’s formal education experience 20:30 – Painted Horses 22:30 – Malcolm’s self-critique and artistic influences 25:30 – Malcolm’s writing process 27:30 – Is writing fun for Malcolm? 28:15 – Legends of the Fall 30:30 – The importance of reading to Malcolm 32:00 – The importance of supplementary income for creatives and authors 37:00 – Malcolm’s advice for finishing a project and notes on new projects he is working on 40:30 - Yellowstone and its impact on American Western-focused television 41:30 – What authors does Malcolm admire? 48:00 – Slight teaser for Malcolm’s upcoming book, Cloudmaker 51:45 – What other art has shaped Malcolm’s world view? 53:30 – Malcolm’s most powerful experience in the outdoors 1:00:00 – 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

An interview with Chris Dombrowski, author of three books of poetry and the memoir, "Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World's Most Alluring Fish."

Meditation: "We had to stop what we were doing to see what we had done." -Chris Dombrowski

Chris Dombrowski is from Michigan and is known far and wide for his debut nonfiction book, Body Of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, And The World's Most Elusive Fish. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris and getting to hear about his story and what inspired this book as well as his other fictional publications. Chris is from Michigan and earned his MFA from Montana where he then published Fragments with Dusk in Them (2008), September Miniatures with Blood and Mars (2012), and the collections By Cold Water (2009) and Earth Again (2013). Chris is quite the poet and draws a lot of inspiration from an early reading of Norman McLean's novella A River Runs Through It. Chris has earned awards and honors for Associated Writing Programs Intro Award, Alligator Juniper's National Poetry Prize, and a runner-up for Foreword Magazine's Poetry Book of the Year. Chris still lives in Montana where he is a fly-fishing guide, director of the 406 Writers' Workshop and the Beargrass Writing Retreat, and the Kittredge Distinguished Visiting Writer in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana. Chris continues to write and teach alongside his many other gifts and is working on another nonfiction book. Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World's Most Elusive Fish, was hailed in The New York Times Book Review; lauded as “finely wrought and profoundly life-affirming.” The book was called “a spiritual memoir in the tradition of Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” in Orion magazine. Body of Water was named to numerous Best Books of 2016 list, and the American Booksellers Association placed the paperback on its Top Ten Indie Next Picks for 2017-2018. I highly recommend this book, you can click here and purchase it! Keep an eye out for more books from Chris and check out some of his older works and poetry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Dombrowski is from Michigan and is known far and wide for his debut nonfiction book, Body Of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, And The World’s Most Elusive Fish. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris and getting to hear about his story and what inspired this book as well as his other fictional publications. Chris is from Michigan and earned his MFA from Montana where he then published Fragments with Dusk in Them (2008), September Miniatures with Blood and Mars (2012), and the collections By Cold Water (2009) and Earth Again (2013). Chris is quite the poet and draws a lot of inspiration from an early reading of Norman McLean’s novella A River Runs Through It. Chris has earned awards and honors for Associated Writing Programs Intro Award, Alligator Juniper’s National Poetry Prize, and a runner-up for Foreword Magazine’s Poetry Book of the Year. Chris still lives in Montana where he is a fly-fishing guide, director of the 406 Writers’ Workshop and the Beargrass Writing Retreat, and the Kittredge Distinguished Visiting Writer in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana. Chris continues to write and teach alongside his many other gifts and is working on another nonfiction book. Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World’s Most Elusive Fish, was hailed in The New York Times Book Review; lauded as “finely wrought and profoundly life-affirming.” The book was called “a spiritual memoir in the tradition of Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” in Orion magazine. Body of Water was named to numerous Best Books of 2016 list, and the American Booksellers Association placed the paperback on its Top Ten Indie Next Picks for 2017-2018. I highly recommend this book, you can click here and purchase it! Keep an eye out for more books from Chris and check out some of his older works and poetry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Dombrowski’s nonfiction debut, Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World’s Most Alluring Fish (Milkweed Editions, 2016), was hailed in The New York Times Book Review; lauded as “finely wrought and profoundly life-affirming” in a starred Publishers Weekly column; drew comparisons to Gary Snyder and John McPhee in the Wall Street Journal; and was called “a spiritual memoir in the tradition of Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” in Orion magazine. Body of Water was named to numerous Best Books of 2016 list, and the American Booksellers Association placed the paperback on its Top Ten Indie Next Picks for 2017-2018. A recipient of numerous grants and awards, Chris also the author two books of poems, By Cold Water, a Poetry Foundation Bestseller, and Earth Again, runner-up for ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year, both published by Wayne State University Press. His essays and poems have appeared in over 100 publications and anthologies including Poetry, Orion, Outside, The Southern Review, The Sun, Michigan Quarterly Review, Gray's Sporting Journal, Guernica, and Gulf Coast. For the better part of two decades Chris has taught creative writing to a vast array of age groups, most recently as the William Kittredge Visiting Writer in Residence at the University of Montana. In addition, he has worked as a fly-fishing guide in Missoula, Montana, where he directs the Beargrass Writing Retreat, and makes his home with his loveably feral family. He is currently at work on a second book of nonfiction, tentatively titled The Nature of Wonder, forthcoming from Milkweed Editions.

I hoped for some last gesture beyond a handshake, writes Chris Dombrowski in Ragged Anthem, a soulful book of longing that is as comic as it is reflective. These poems sing of humankind in need of something it can only seem to get from the natural world, and of how we won t get it until we begin to understand ourselves as natural as any tree or river. Or as Dombrowski himself says, Again / I took daybreak for granted, easy / as mistaking pinecone for wasp nest, / wasp nest for shed antler, antler / for branch. Here, these so-called mistakes make for discovery that approaches the magic of revelation.. –Jericho Brown, author of The Tradition

"Chris Dombrowski has proven himself to be among the best poets of his generation. As one of those readers who admired and enjoyed his first two books — better put, who has gone to the poems for spiritual sustenance, for wisdom, and for the magic of being transported to the landscapes where the poet makes his life—I’m happy to report that Ragged Anthem continues to sing those essential songs in beautiful and unexpected ways." – Todd Davis, author of Native Species and Winterkill

This series will introduce you to two poets who help me circle the mystery: Chris Dombrowski and Jericho Brown. My hope is that through these conversations you’ll get a taste of poetry as a contemplative gateway. Poetry has played that role for me as a contemplative practice; seeing reality from an angle that I had not yet noticed. Clear enough to see and yet cloudy enough to draw me closer, to engage all of my faculties in this new perception of reality. This practice of poetry drops me into the depth of my self, into the depth of Mystery. In this trailer Chris Dombrowski reads, ‘The Hunt’ from his latest collection Ragged Anthem and Jericho Brown reads, “Of My Fury” from his latest collection The Tradition

Chris Dombrowski is an author, poet, and fishing guide who lives and works in Missoula, Montana. As a writer, Chris is probably best known for his book "Body of Water: A Sage, a Seeker, and the World's Most Elusive Fish," which is one of the best books I’ve read in years. He has also published several collections of poetry, and his newest volume titled "Ragged Anthem" will be released this week. When you merge Chris’s decades of experience in the outdoors with his phenomenal skills as a wordsmith and creative, the end product is some of the most engaging writing that any outdoor lover could ever hope to read. Chris grew up in Michigan and was always drawn to fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure. During high school, his favorite English teacher gave him a copy of "A River Runs Through It"—he devoured the book in a day and from that point forward he knew he wanted to be a professional writer living in the American West. Over the following years, he began fish guiding in Montana, attended graduate school in Missoula, and built a solid career as a working writer and poet. Along the way, he formed friendships with such notable western writers as Jim Harrison and David James Duncan, and he established his nonprofit writing workshop, the Beargrass Writing Retreat. If you are interested in creativity, writing, or the writing process, then you will absolutely love this episode with Chris. We discuss that fateful day when he read "A River Runs Through It" and exactly how that moment changed his life. We discuss his work as a teacher and a guide, and how those skills inform his writing. We talk about his writing process and his writing studio, the importance of creating art with a disciplined, workman-like approach, and how he deals with any self-doubt that may come with publishing his work. We chat in depth about poetry, and Chris offers some great advice for poetry novices like me who want to better understand the art form. We talk about specific writers Chris particularly admires, including John McFee, Thomas McGuane, David James Duncan, Jim Harrison, and more. He offers a ton of great book recommendations, discusses his favorite rivers in Montana, and shares some excellent words of wisdom to people who love the West. Thanks again to Chris for this fun conversation—I hope you enjoy it! http://mountainandprairie.com/chris-dombrowski/ https://www.cdombrowski.com TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:00 - How Chris describes his work 6:30 - Story behind "Body of Water" 13:00 - How writing poetry helps his nonfiction work 17:00 - Structuring nonfiction like McPhee 19:00 - Experience teaching 21:00 - Reading seriously 23:15 - Teaching as a complement to writing 25:30 - Early experiences in Montana 27:00 - First big trip to the Rockies 27:30 - First time reading "A River Runs Through It" 29:00 - Importance of fishing 31:00 - Importance of passion in work 34:30 - Chris’s writing process 38:00 - Importance of having a writing studio 44:00 - Struggle of staying on task 48:30 - Dealing with self-doubt 54:30 - How to read poetry 1:00:30 - Lessons learned from Jim Harrison 1:05:00 - Background on "Ragged Anthem” 1:08:30 - In-depth conversation on podcasts 1:12:00 - Favorite books about the West 1:19:00 - Favorite rivers in the West 1:21:00 - Words of wisdom 1:25:15 - Connect with Chris

Chandra Brown is an educator, writer, and river guide who has worked on the West’s most iconic rivers, including many seasons below the rim of the Grand Canyon. She’s also the founder of the Freeflow Institute, a unique Montana-based program that offers multi-day river trips for writers and creatives that combine immersion in the natural world with instruction from some of the West’s most well-known, prolific outdoor writers. By combining creativity with adventure in some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes, Freeflow helps to "eliminate the barrier between artist and environment," resulting in creative inspiration and an increased desire to preserve our wild places. Growing up in Alaska, Chandra has always had close connections to the land and life in the outdoors. It was during a family trip to Montana during high school that she fell in love with rivers; since then, rivers have played a foundational role in both her personal and professional lives. She attended college in Bozeman, studied in Ecuador as a Fulbright Scholar, and spent extensive time on rivers in both places. Currently she burns the candle at both ends-- teaching high school Spanish during the school year and guiding rivers in the summer, all while working as a freelance writer and building the Freeflow Institute from the ground up. Thanks to her love of books, writing, adventure, and conservation, Chandra is a perfect guest for this podcast. We cover a lot in just over an hour, including the genesis of the idea for the Freeflow Institute and how she turned that idea into reality. We discuss some of the well-known writers who teach on Freeflow trips, including Hal Herring, Chris Dombrowski, and past podcast guests Alexis Bonogofsky and Brendan Leonard. We talk about lessons learned from her time in Ecuador, her creative process for writing, and her own writing heroes and mentors. We discuss conservation, adventure, and, of course, favorite books, films, and locations in the West. Chandra is an amazing woman who is pursuing her passions with an inspiring amount of focus and determination, and she’s created something very special in the Freeflow Institute. Check out the episode notes for links to everything, including a short film that gives an excellent overview of the project. Enjoy! http://mountainandprairie.com/chandra-brown/ https://freeflowinstitute.com TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:40 - Chandra describes her work 5:00 - Freeflow Institute explained 7:00 - Taking Freeflow from idea to reality 9:15 - Hal Herring 11:30 - Importance of open-mindedness 14:00 - Wilderness breaking down barriers 17:40 - Growing up in Alaska 19:00 - Outdoor experiences as a kid 22:00 - Falling in love with rivers 23:30 - College in Montana 26:30 - Fulbright Scholar in Ecuador 28:00 - Lessons learned from international living 35:40 - Writing as a focus of her life 38:40 - Life in Missoula and teaching 40:50 - The Grand Canyon 42:40 - Lessons from guiding 44:15 - Talent versus hard work in writing 47:30 - Chandra’s writing routine 52:00 - Heroes and mentors 57:30 - Conservation challenges 1:02:30 - Favorite books 1:05:00 - Favorite films 1:06:00 - Hobbies 1:07:50 - Most powerful outdoor experience 1:10:30 - Favorite location in the West 1:11:15 - Best advice ever received 1:12:00 - Request of the listeners 1:13:10 - Connect with Freeflow online

Steven Rinella talks with the author and poet Chris Dombrowski, along with Ryan Callaghan, April Vokey, and Janis Putelis. Subjects discussed: MeatEater's first poet; rowing Jim Harrison down the river; one nasty poacher and Alaska’s aggressive fines; the saga of Steve Kendrot's stolen deer antler; fornication; the bonefish of the prairie and partridge poop groups; how the bonefish became a celebrity;  the importance of the Bahamian freshwater lens; loving nature to death; fish tales; and more.   Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch  

Missoula, MT- Steven Rinella talks with Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore, the author and poet Chris Dombrowski, and Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew.Subjects Discussed: open season on pine squirrels in Idaho; Steve's Mexican roadkill bonefish encounter; managing deer for opportunity versus quality; the unfortunate reality of why Idaho's winter steelhead season has been closed; the ongoing fight around grizzly bear delisting; multi-state game and fish agencies working together; caribou flirting with the U.S. border and conservation triage; the surprising issues attached to public apathy; counting wildlife; legitimate and illegitimate gripes about fish and game agencies; preference points as a pyramid scheme; and more.

In today's episode, I chat with writer Chris Dombrowski. Chris' most recent book, Body of Water, was published by Milkweed Editions in 2016, though he has been writing and publishing poetry and prose for quite some time.  His work has been featured in Orion Magazine, Terrain.Org, Outside Magazine, and Angler's Journal, to name a few. Most recently, The Drake Magazine featured a profile of David James Duncan, Chris' friend and fishing partner, in the Summer 2018 issue.  To learn more about Chris and his work--including the Beargrass Writing Retreat which takes place each summer--visit his website. This episode is sponsored by Sage Fly Fishing. Check out the new Trout Season feature. Music by Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate. 

This week I interview Chris Dombrowski, author, poet, and fishing guide. Chris's book Body of Water is one of my favorite fly fishing books--even though it is more about people than fishing. Learn how a guy with the rough hands of a fishing guide and the soul of a poet thinks about our crazy world. We have all listener email this week as the phone calls I had were not the types of questions I can answer in this podcast (where should I fish, etc). WE do have some great questions on rod and reel maintenance and weather, nymphing, how much are "collectors'" flies worth, chemicals in fly-tying material and more.