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2 episodes with Edward Abbey
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2 episodes with Edward Abbey
2 episodes with Edward Abbey
2 episodes with Edward Abbey
2 episodes with Edward Abbey
Clay's conversation with writer Craig Childs of western Colorado. Childs is the author of more than a dozen books about America's backcountry. He's spent months, even years, exploring the Grand Canyon and a hundred lesser but magnificent canyons in desert country. Childs has been a river runner, a guide, and a consultant, but mostly, he is a writer of beautiful, spare, sometimes mystical prose about the Colorado Plateau. Clay and Craig talked about how he became a writer, about taking risks in the backcountry, being lost, and getting oneself lost. They also discuss the great 19th-century explorer John Wesley Powell, Henry David Thoreau, and Edward Abbey — the author of the enormously influential book Desert Solitaire. Childs is currently wandering through mountain lion country in western Colorado, trying to understand the ways of these magnificent creatures. You'll love this quiet discussion of things unrelated to America's current politics. This interview was recorded March 20, 2025.
This episode was recorded and captured LIVE on Independent Bookstore Day (April 26, 2025) from Browsers' Bookstore in Albany, Oregon. Pete Dryden:Photographer, cabinet maker, professional overthinker. Hiding out in Albany, Oregon—dodging small talk, chasing meaning in the grain and the frame. Restless mind, calloused hands, too many questions and never enough quiet.Abe Richmond:Owner of Browsers' Bookstore. If spotted in the wild, he is reading totally tubular titles.We talk about bookstores, Edward Abbey, Kathy Acker, Morrissey, Hunter S. Thompson and so much more.Celebrate Independent Books & Bookstores!!!
“If you’re someone who’s always dreamed of going to Mars but you don’t have the time to become an astronaut, you can just visit the Atacama Desert.” –Mark Johanson In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Mark talk about how Mark became interested in the Atacama Desert, and his experience in other world deserts (1:45); what Mark sought when he traveled through the region (16:00); what it’s like to experience the area, and why it’s known as “Mars on Earth” (26:00); what travelers can do there, and what it’s like for Mark to live in Chile (36:30). Mark Johanson (@markonthemap) is an American journalist and travel writer based in Santiago, Chile. His first book is Mars on Earth: Wanderings in the World's Driest Desert. Notable Links: Atacama Desert (desert plateau located in Chile) Coober Pedy (town in the Australian Outback) Desert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey (book) The English Patient, by Michael Ondaatje (book) The Songlines, by Bruce Chatwin (book) Man in the Landscape, by Paul Shepard (book) Chinchorro mummies (ancient remains in the Atacama Desert) Qhapaq Ñan (Inca road system) Arica (province in Chile) Altiplano (Andean Plateau) Lands of Lost Borders, by Kate Harris (book) Pan-American Highway (road network) Cusco (city in Peru) San Pedro de Atacama (town in Chile) Elqui Valley (wine and astronomy region in Chile) Gabriela Mistral (Nobel Prize-winning poet) Pisco (fermented spirit made from grapes) Pisco sour (cocktail) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
On this episode, I interviewed Joe Arnold who's father was Tom Arnold, founder of Tom Tom's Garage. We discuss the evolution that started a massive collection of volkswagens that turned into a big attraction and gained a huge following. We hear awesome stories of Joe's life and his father and who he was a person. We also hear some awesome old Edward Abbey stories of him playing poker at the garage and how simple life was in Moab back in the 70s.
Clay's conversation with Amy Irvine, the author of the 2018 book Desert Cabal: A New Season in the Wilderness. Ms. Irvine published the book on the 50th anniversary of Edward Abbey's blockbuster Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness. Desert Cabal is a careful and nuanced conversation with the late Edward Abbey, who died in 1989. Wasn't his romance with the wilderness the benefit of white privilege? And wasn't he mostly pretending he was alone in that windblown trailer at Arches National Park? Amy Irvine believes that the wilderness is healing in every way and that America's National Parks, Monuments, Forests, etc., are endangered by the agenda of the Trump administration. She sees hope in finding people to trust, care for, and rebuild America by living well but also protesting in the streets when necessary. Interview recorded March 19, 2025.
Hello! In this episode I read Edward Abbey's essay, Science With a Human Face, the poetry of Pablo Neruda from, The Book Of Questions, and I cover the Tracy Chapman song, Why. Thanks for listening! Peace, Stone
I rarely disagree with the pearls of wisdom extolled by the prophet extraordinaire, Edward Abbey. Much of my thought lines were indeed born of his writing but, unlike religious zealots, I am as comfortable rejecting his pearls that don't glisten in my heart as I am in accepting others into my soul and informing my future. I am not saying he was delusional with the opening quote only that its application is not universal. And I am not implying madness does not dwell in the depths of silence... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-olson6/support
Show Notes: WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! Fallow: An ancient agriculture practice to leave a field unseeded during a growing a season. Objectives are, among others, to recover soil fertility; avoid overexploitation of the land; prepare the soil for future crops; reduce pressure on the soil (ARE YOU SEEING ANY PARALLELS
The great Edward Abbey acts as our quasi-guide as Ben and I discuss overpopulation and ticketing systems within the national parks, sparked by his recent trip to The Wave and my trip to Yellowstone back in September. We talk about the environmental and ethical concerns of running a workshop in lesser-known areas, as well as the idea of sacrificing more popular natural areas in the hopes of protecting others. LINKSMarty QuinnTony SantosJay TayagVivo BarefootZen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenancePostcards from EdDesert Solitaire Ian Gaston SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership Use offer code CODY10 at https://fas.st/t/DPn6af1c CONNECT WITH BEN Website: www.benhorne.com Instagram: @benhorne YouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: www.codyschultz.com MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
In the context of the late 1800s and early 1900s when Muir was alive, an era when Christianity had venomous claws deeply impaled in human consciousness, this was a radical, if not blasphemous, utterance. It was probably the most sacrilegious, with respect to Christianity, utterance until Edward Abbey burst onto the literary scene with the highly influential books, "Desert Solitaire" and "The Monkey Wrench Gang." Ed's works pretty much claimed nature is itself a deity worthy of human worship... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-olson6/support
In this episode, we explore the precarious existence of grizzly bears in the United States, focusing on their survival challenges and the intricate interplay between human development and wildlife conservation. From the historical land grabbing and habitat destruction to the current threats posed by climate change, we delve into the struggles of maintaining genetic diversity and the critical need for interconnected habitats. With insights from experts and advocates like Doug Peacock and Terry Tempest Williams, we discuss the pressing issues of delisting, trophy hunting, and the impact of climate change on grizzly bear populations. Join us as we examine the role of grizzlies in our ecosystem and the urgent need for coexistence to ensure their survival and ours. We include clips from four documentaries on the grizzly bear. Grizzly Country: https://youtu.be/2_XPRozm4CI?si=M7XpfUKCTuFUCB98 Directed by Ben Moon, presented by Peak Design The Beast of Our Time: Climate Change and Grizzly Bears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cfuSIlEIyY Produced by Save the Yellowstone Grizzly and Never Give Up Films Peacock's War: https://youtu.be/2KJ-ia0O71U?si=8aPXc2MG05sKCgMc Peacock's War, PBS Nature profiles Vietnam veteran Doug Peacock, who's battling to protect grizzly bears while dealing with war memories. Filmed in Montana's Glacier National Park. Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons - PBS Nature Documentary: https://youtu.be/9gXa-bs_9i0?si=_BrGyekmC0h0rPIC For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: Doug Peacock, [https://dougpeacock.net/] born in 1942, is a U.S. author, filmmaker, naturalist, and Vietnam War veteran. He is best known for his work dedicated to grizzly bear recovery in the lower-48, his book Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness and serving as the model for the well-known character George Washington Hayduke in Edward Abbey's novel The Monkey Wrench Gang. His other books include ¡Baja!, Walking It Off: A Veteran's Chronicle of War and Wilderness, and The Essential Grizzly: The Mingled Fates of Men and Bears (co-authored with Andrea Peacock). His latest book, Was It Worth It: A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home, won the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award, and a 2022 award for literature from the American Academy of Arts & Letters. Doug is the co-founder of several conservation organizations including Round River Conservation Studies and Save The Yellowstone Grizzly. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes a column on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 241 Photo credit: National Park Service-CJ Adams
Guest host Russ Eagle interviews Clay about the third phase of his 2024 Steinbeck "Travels with Charley" tour. Russ was in North Carolina, Clay, at an RV park in eastern New Mexico on the legendary Route 66. They discussed Steinbeck's purpose for his 1960 truck camper Odyssey. Did he achieve his goal? Why wasn't Steinbeck interested in America's National Parks, many of which he could easily have visited? What was Steinbeck's state of mind as he set out to search for America? How important is his aristocratic French poodle, Charley, to the book's success? Clay also covers his recent cultural tour of Literary England and a visit to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah in search of the legacy of Edward Abbey, the anarchist and wilderness lover who wrote Desert Solitaire in 1968. And Clay's so-far unsuccessful search for America's best gumbo.
“Traveling, for me, is all about destroying stereotypes and narratives about people and places.” – Matt Green In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Matt discuss Matt's mission to walk every street in New York City (3:00); walking across the entire United States and breaking stereotypes (12:00); bucket lists as a catalyst for action (28:00); and Matt's experiences walking in unfamiliar places and finding comfort in being a stranger (50:00). Matt Green is the wanderer who was profiled within the documentary The World Before your Feet, directed by filmmaker Jeremy Workman and produced by Jesse Eisenberg. Matt has walked across the entire United States and is currently in the process of walking every street in New York City. For more about Matt and his current project, check out https://imjustwalkin.com/. Notable Links: East of Eden, by John Steinbeck (book) East of Eden excerpt The Journey Home, by Edward Abbey (book) Cannery Row, by John Steinbeck (book) Cannery Row excerpt Gary House (traveler) The World Before Your Feet at Kanopy This episode is also brought to you by AirTreks, an industry leader in multi-stop international travel. If you've ever planned a trip with multiple stops, you know that finding the right flights can be difficult. Between balancing travel logistics and cost, it often becomes impossible to build an itinerary that matches your travel goals. AirTreks is a distributed travel company with employees working from all corners of the world to help with your flight planning, specializing in complex routes with up to 25 stops. The AirTreks website offers suggested pre-planned travel itineraries to help you get started, but can customize to fit your journey. The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
Do you ever find yourself thinking “river thoughts” like Edward Abbey? A new mural along the River Trail encourages just that. Located just south of Santa Rita Park, local artist Mariah Kaminsky painted a tribute to the late author, incorporating the Desert Solitaire quote, “I chose to listen to the river for a while, thinking river thoughts, before joining the night and stars.” The mural serves as a reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the Southwest. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/local-artist-honors-edward-abbey-with-captivating-mural-on-animas-river-trail This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and Denise Elliott, State Farm Agent. Support the show
Reading Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey brings a few topics to the forefront this week, namely my thoughts around a winter trip to Utah and how I write. Meanwhile, watching The Bear makes me wonder, at what point does one's obsession over craft become too much? LINKSGarrett HessDesert Solitaire by Edward AbbeyGuy TalThe Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward AbbeyThe Bear (Hulu)Andreas Resch SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Our Patreon Join The Discussion Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership Use offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne CONNECT WITH BEN Website: https://www.benhorne.com Twitter: @benhorne Instagram: @benhorne YouTube: Ben Horne CONNECT WITH CODY Website: https://www.codyschultz.com Email: cody@codyschultz.com MUSIC The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
environmentalism, Green Peace, Sierra Club, Findhorn Fellowship, Scotland, ecovillages, Edward Abbey, The Monkey Wrench Gang, Glen Canyon, Earth First, Abbey's links to Earth First, Black Mesa Society, David Foreman, Foreman's views on humanity, Foreman's relationship with Earth First, Earth First's appropriation of Native American themes, Earth First's interactions with the labor movement, the Wobbleys, Starhawk, neo-paganism, Starhawk's links to Earth First, Starhawk's role in politicalizing the modern neo-pagan movement, Paul Watson, Sea Shepherds, green anarchism, green theater, Invisible Committee and Tarnac Nine, Pentti Linkola, eco-fascism, Individualists Tending to the Wild, Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, Kaczysnki's criticism of militant environmental movement, the 1985 Rainbow Warrior ship incident, French intelligence, Judi Bari, FBI, "Green Scare," Operation BackfireMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/Additional Music: J Money Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey (1912) VS The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey (1975)
Jim talks with Paul Watson about his recent book Hit Man for the Kindness Club: High Seas Escapades and Heroic Adventures of an Eco-Activist. They discuss an early friendship with a family of beavers, cruelty to animals, the Kindness Club, moral commitments, rescuing cattle from a slaughterhouse, less cow farts & more whale poop, the 3 laws of ecology, the issue of eating animals, the growth of the vegetarian/vegan movement, an occupation at Stanley Park, co-founding Greenpeace, the strategy of aggressive non-violence, killing baby Hitler, painting baby seals, creating Whale Wars, history of the whaling moratorium, the absence of enforcement, Canada's Seal Protection Act, Edward Abbey, the Southern Ocean campaigns, escaping arrest in Germany, targeting illegal activities, inventing tree spiking, the importance of good legal defense, funding sources, founding Sea Shepherd, current pursuits, and much more. Episode Transcript Hit Man for the Kindness Club: High Seas Escapades and Heroic Adventures of an Eco-Activist, by Captain Paul Watson Trashing the Planet: How Science Can Help Us Deal With Acid Rain, Depletion of the Ozone, and the Soviet Threat Among Other Things, by Dixy Lee Ray The Monkey Wrench Gang, by Edward Abbey Paul Watson Foundation Neptune's Pirates Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. A renowned speaker, accomplished author, master mariner, and lifelong environmentalist, Captain Watson has been awarded many honors for his dedication to the oceans and to the planet.
Tyler Fox, aka Mac from Halfway Anywhere, rejoins Doc in the studio to share what he's been up to lately, including his most recent adventure on the Hayduke Trail. Tune in and hear the two of them discuss the importance of fanny packs, hobbit feet problems, nightly mac and cheese, chupacabras in the tree line, ultra running, suffering, thunder snow, birding, and, of course, the delightful trail that derives its name from an Edward Abbey character. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt talks with Joseph Shearer, owner of Basecamp Books and Adventure, in Colorado Springs, CO, a shop offering one of the largest inventories of used books in the Pikes Peak Region: a blend of new titles, rare, and collectible books with the goal of bringing bibliophiles and outdoor enthusiasts together to explore more through Books and Adventure.Books We Talk About: The Thief of Always by Clive Barker and The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey.Venturing into Fashion TechExploring the convergence of fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Episode 1 – Where's Tonto by Edward Abbey, from Mountain Gazette 28.Learn more at MountainGazette.com
Doug Peacock is a legendary environmentalist, writer, filmmaker, and grizzly bear advocate. He's the co-founder of two conversation nonprofits– Round River Conservation Studies and Save the Yellowstone Grizzly. Doug was also the inspiration for the character George Washington Hayduke in his friend Edward Abbey's classic novel "The Monkey Wrench Gang." And to top it all off, he is the author of many classic books, including "Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness" and his most recent award-winning book "Was it Worth It? A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home," published by Patagonia Books. - Doug was born and raised in Michigan, where he grew up obsessed with nature and the outdoors. As a young man, he was drafted into the Vietnam War, where he served as a Green Beret combat medic, an experience that placed him squarely in the middle of devastating violence toward his fellow soldiers, as well as civilian men, women, and children. In 1968, he returned home from Vietnam spiritually broken, mentally unwell, and physically debilitated with malaria. Not knowing where to turn, he headed deep into the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park by himself, where he formed an unlikely bond with the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear. Eventually, he recovered both physically and mentally and, to this day, he credits the grizzly with saving his life. He has spent the last half-century repaying his debt to the grizzly bear, aggressively fighting for their protection and recovery in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond. - I met up with Doug in Aspen, Colorado, where he was in town for a reading of "Was it Worth It?" at Aspen's only bookstore, Explore Booksellers. Even though I could've talked with Doug for many hours, we managed to jam a lot of stories into this conversation. Some of the topics we discussed include: Why Doug does not carry a gun in grizzly country; why it is important for humans to love and protect a creature as powerful, even dangerous, as a grizzly; his friendships with Edward Abbey, Yvon Chouinard, Jim Harrison, and others, and how each of those high-voltage personalities helped to elevate the others; the death and secret burial of Edward Abbey; why climate changes is such a threat to grizzlies, the challenges and financial realities of a life dedicated to environmental advocacy; his greatest source of pride and greatest disappointment; what is giving him hope now; and Doug reads several passages from "Was It Worth It?'" - Even as he's getting on up there in age, today, at age 81, you can still feel the fire in Doug's spirit, and his passion for grizzlies is palpable. I was honored to have the opportunity to chat with Doug, and I loved his book "Was it Worth It?" I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. --- Doug Peacock "Was it Worth It? A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home" "Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness" Save the Yellowstone Grizzly Round River Conservation Studies --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:10 - Discussing the picture on the front of Doug's book 6:25 - When Doug decided it wasn't fair to be in grizzly country with guns 8:40 - How Yellowstone became a part of Doug's life 10:55 - How grizzlies provided a much-needed community for Doug after his time at war 12:40 - How long it took for Doug to find peace in grizzly country after Vietnam 15:10 - Exploring Doug's balance between telling the good stories and being willing to fight for conservation 18:10 - Why specifically it is so important for humans to learn to love and protect a creature as powerful, even dangerous, as a grizzly 19:40 - How Doug's friends made him a better conservationist 21:40 - How Doug's friends balance their very strong personalities 22:40 - The importance of ceremony and how Doug handled the passing of his dear friend, Ed Abbey 28:40 - Whether or not parenthood changed Doug's outlook on risk and death 30:10 - Who or where Doug drew his motivation from 32:10 - How Doug managed his lifestyle 33:40 - What keeps Doug awake at night, as it pertains to grizzlies 36:40 - How Doug became interested in fighting climate change by way of grizzlies 39:30 - Where Doug would focus his energy if he were starting his career in conservation now 40:25 - Whether or not Doug is an optimist 43:40 - What work Doug is most proud of in his life, and where he thinks he may have fallen short 46:00 - Doug's friendship with Jim Harrison 47:10 - What gives Doug hope 48:40 - Doug's mandatory reading --- 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
Season 4 Episode 76 Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club Thank you LiveFlow! LiveFlow - Advanced financial reporting on autopilot. LiveFlow turns your spreadsheet into a scalable, real-time FP&A platform, check them out: https://www.liveflow.io/partnerships/accounting-high Get 20% off for 3 months with promo code HIGH FACULTY: Ron Baker CLASS: #GuidePosts TITLE: Age Marks Milestones: A Book Report on “Strength to Strength” by Albert C. Brooks in the Principal's Office with Principal Ron Baker | #GuidePosts In this episode, Scott finds himself in Principal Baker's office again to review the book "Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life" by Arthur C. Brooks. They deep dive into the key themes and ideas presented in the book, offering insights and perspectives on finding success, happiness, and purpose in the second half of life. Scott and Ron share their initial reactions and thoughts after reading the book. The concept of the striver's curse and the inevitable mental decline that comes with age is explored. They discuss how different fields and innovations experience declines at different rates. The idea of using knowledge to pivot and pursue new paths for personal growth is examined. Scott reads Jasper's A.I. book review They challenge the notion that having goals is always beneficial for humans. Strategies and approaches to counter the striver's curse are discussed. They delve into the importance of acquiring crystalized knowledge and its application in different fields, including accounting. Ron shares his perspective on writing books later in life compared to when he started. The Sisyphean Curse and the dangers of growth for the sake of growth are discussed. The awareness of death and finding purpose while engaging in business activities is examined. They talk about applying ancient wisdom to everyday life and finding meaning in what we do. Age is seen as mile markers in life and opportunities for growth and reflection. The role of ancient wisdom and spiritual guides in navigating the second half of life is explored. The significance of playing to one's strengths is highlighted. The concept of Liminal Thinking is briefly discussed. They conclude the episode with a discussion and debut of Scott's newest rap Shout Outs: Rick Rubin, Arthur C. Brooks, Elon Musk, Billy Joel, Raymond Cattell, Jason Ackerman, Malcom Forbes, Paul Dunn, Paul Johnson, Terrell Turner, Heather Smith, Edward Abbey, Edwin Land, Dave Barrett, Don Brolin, Xero, Ribbi Daniel Lapin, LiveFlow, QuickBooks Connects, Anita from LiveFlow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accountinghigh/message
The mission of getting children to read more is – in my mind – probably one of the noblest ones out there. That is exactly what my guest today does. Jessica Ewing is the founder & CEO of Literati, which she founded in 2016, after working at the White House and Google. Literati is based in Austin, Texas and it is a curated book subscription service which sends monthly book boxes to their members, depending on their age (from newborn to 12) & reading level. They also have Literati Book Fairs where schools can set up a curated physical library, easy to set up, for children to browse and be exposed to books. I was really excited to talk to Jessica to find out more about this business of how to get kids to read more. The books that Jessica mentioned were the following: Favourite book I've never heard of: “The One Hundred Nights of Hero”, by Isabel Greenberg. (2016) The book Jessica would take to a desert island: “Desert Solitaire”, by Edward Abbey (1968) The book that changed Jessica's mind: “Moonwalking with Einstein”, by Joshua Foer (2011) Her literary hero: Joseph Campbell, the author of “The Power of Myth” Find Jessica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicarewing/?hl=en Literati website: https://literati.com/ Follow me @litwithcharles for more book reviews and recommendations!
Doug Peacock's award winning book is: WAS IT WORTH IT? A WILDERNESS WARRIOR'S LONG TRAIL HOMEDoug Peacock is an American naturalist, author, and filmmaker who is best known for his work in conservation and activism on behalf of grizzly bears in the American West.Here is my VIDEO version of the interview with Doug:https://youtu.be/eYltXSGI0LMMORE about Doug Peacock here:https://dougpeacock.net/You need a copy of this book! Find it here:https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwib0r3V1_T9AhW55uMHHbI6BeoYABAAGgJ5bQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESbeD2gisjHru--HzCA31EZbLWoOjL2LZNCxv7-JvbcbdvpqS-3BR21xD02Vv6iOCbNlPelaHdP_9dBSpiconV54SaT4JUr-pB1ppmpYRmIOPVsGSOgOOFWTp8rHa03NWVwSegv5bHzOr_XObSlck&sig=AOD64_3wNJ38YXKpxymm7aJok3Bgvg9OVA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwi897TV1_T9AhUkjIkEHTejBXsQ0Qx6BAgGEAE&nis=8&dct=1For the audio only version of this episode please use this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/268133/12507653Doug is the founder and chairman of the board of Save the Yellowstone Grizzly. During his service as a Green Beret medic in the Vietnam War. After the war, Doug suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and found solace in the wilderness, much like he did when he was a boy growing up in northern Michigan, exploring swamps and forests and remote places - After the war he devoted himself to observing and documenting grizzly bears in their natural habitat.Doug was a long time friend of the late Edward Abbey, who wrote THE MONKEY WRENCH GANG, where Peacock's essence and spirit and passion was immortalized in the character known as George Washington Hayduke. Sir Doug, is the author of several books, including "Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness”..... He has also worked as a consultant on several documentaries, including "Grizzly Country" and "In the Path of the Grizzly." Doug says bringing a gun into grizzly country will get you more into trouble than out of it…just look at the cover of his book, need I say more on that. Suffice it to say, grizzly bears saved his life…he has devoted his life to protecting theirs. Doug is a dog lover, a cat lover, father of two children - his amazing wife and life partner Andrea founded Elk River Books with cousin and friend Marc Beaudin….in Livingston, Montana - where, bye the way, my brother had previously lived, making complete the connection of how Jeff and Doug were pals. …you know, if Jeff had never left Livingston I'd be willing to bet a nickel he'd still be alive….Doug continues to work desperately towards protecting grizzly bears and their habitat through his writing, speaking engagements, and activism….and…talking to guys like me who read his book….and just had to tell everyone about itHere's my inspiring conversation with Doug Peacock about his book WAS IT WORTH IT: A WILDERNESS WARRIOR'S LONG TRAIL HOME published by Patagonia.yes that PatagoniaThank you for visiting. Please consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSupport the show
A quick episode this week with updates about how you can support the podcast and links to what Julie has been reading on her own time recently. Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Join the Best Book Ever Newsletter HERE! Subscribe for FREE to receive weekly emails with complete show notes, photos of our guests, and updates on what Julie is reading on her own time. Support the podcast for just $5/month and you'll receive the weekly newsletter AND a monthly themed curated book list. Become a Founder for $100 and you'll receive the weekly newsletter, the monthly curated book list, AND a personal thank you on the podcast AND a Best Book Ever T-Shirt in your favorite color and style. Discussed in this episode: Episode 118 Tyler Foley on “The Fool's Progress” by Edward Abbey, still one of my favorite episodes even though I hated the book Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Episode 125 3rd Annual Kids/YA Gift Giving Guide The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides The Survivors by Jane Harper Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Jaymi Couch – Let's Read Nonfiction (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate link on Bookshop, a portion of your purchase will go to me, at no extra expense to you. Thank you for supporting indie bookstores and for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)
When the great environmental writer Edward Abbey died in 1989, four friends buried him secretly in a hidden desert spot that no one would ever find. The final resting place of the Thoreau of the American West remains unknown and has become part of American folklore. In his book FINDING ABBY, Sean Prentiss goes on an odyssey looking for Abbey's grave and combines an account of his quest with a creative biography of Abbey.Sean Prentiss takes readers across the country as he gathers clues from his research, travel, and interviews with some of Abbey's closest friends. Along the way, Prentiss examines his sense of rootlessness as he unravels Abbey's complicated legacy, raising larger questions about the meaning of place and home. The result of this remarkable journey is the book, Which won the National Outdoor Book Award, the Utah Book Award for Nonfiction, and the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award. He is also a poet, published several times by Artemis Journal, Crosscut: Poems, a memoir-in-poems about his time as a trail builder in the Pacific Northwest. He also is a co-editor of two anthologies and textbooks about the creative process. Sean serves as Backcountry Magazine's poet laureate. Currently, he is an associate professor at Norwich University in Vermont.Before becoming a professor and writer, Sean worked as a trail builder in the Pacific Northwest and the Desert Southwest. Wherever he has lived, the power of stories and the power of place has been a part of his life.
There is something truly unique and complex about coal mining communities in Appalachia, and Atlas Charles has experienced this firsthand. Growing up queer, nonbinary, and autistic in the Cumberland mountains of Southwest Virginia and southwestern West Virginia, Atlas understands the coexistence of hardship and beauty. Today, Atlas uses their systems leadership skills to lead the complex work of co-creating thriving communities that balance economy and collective well-being. Their work centers equity, anti-oppression, and regeneration, while believing in and harnessing the existent wisdom a community already has. Creating new Appalachian economies means honoring other people's experiences, showing up hand in hand, and building together a web of local anti-oppressive economies. This is the work Atlas does. Their heart for the oppressed and for creating safe space for all people to be seen, heard, and thrive is palpable. This is our first Yes! We Rise Episode of 2023. Welcome! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Be sure to check out more information on Atlas Charles along with the work they do at Rural Support Partners and with Economic Development Greater East. Additionally they were the Board President of Partners for Stronger Communities through 2022. Read some books that were influential to Atlas' work including: We Make The Road By Walking By Myles Horton and Paulo Freire and The Pedagogy Of The Oppressed by Paulo Freire. Some other highly recommended books from Atlas include: Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown, and Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. The Yes! We Rise podcast is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow the We Rise podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening. The Yes! We Rise podcast features solutions-seekers, change-makers, and those creating a resilient future. We share stories and strategies to inspire action to build collective resilience and community transformation. To create change, people need to feel like they belong and that they are part of a growing movement. They need to know their voice matters and that they have the inspiration, agency and ability to transform their lives and their communities. They are the key to a resilient future. From the Navajo Nation to the mountains of Appalachia, incredible work is being done by community members and leaders. Change is often sparked by inspiration: seeing what others have done, especially in similar situations and places. People see that when someone looks like them or lives in a place like theirs, and has created real, true and lasting change, change that will allow their granddaughters and grandsons to thrive — they begin to imagine what might be possible for them. No longer waiting for someone else to come and save them, they realize they are the ones they have been waiting for. But what creates that spark? What creates that inspiration? Learning through stories and examples, feeling a sense of agency and belonging, and getting fired up to kick ass creates that spark. We Rise helps community leaders and members learn to forge a new path toward creating resilience and true transformation. One person at a time, one community at a time, one region at a time, the quilt of transformation can grow piece by piece until resilience becomes the norm instead of the exception. Together, we rise.
Derek Wolfe is author of the Moab and North wash canyoneering guidebooks. He has also written some climbing guides. http://www.xanadumountainpress.com More about Derek. Derek Wolfe spends as much time as possible enjoying the adventure lifestyle available in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Sierra of California, volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, the high desert wilderness of Utah, and Mojave Desert of Nevada. An enthusiastic (some might argue obsessive) mountaineer and rock climber, he has climbed all 637 mountains higher than 13,000' in Colorado, climbed all of the Colorado 14ers in the winter and summited over 2,000 peaks across the US. Furthermore, he also thoroughly enjoys remote, adventurous desert tower rock climbs – over 100 towers summited – along with descending technical slot canyons. Additionally, he participates in cave exploration and mapping in the region's caves as well as those in Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Channeling one of his muses, Edward Abbey, he has produced this guide to educate and enlighten those fellow adventure seekers who venture into the magnificent realm of high peaks and deserts. His goal is to encourage those who use this guidebook to learn and practice proper minimalist impact techniques so that these magnificent lands can be enjoyed by future generations. Rumpl Blankets: http://aspireiq.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=7190&aff_id=30220 The Canyons are Calling Podcast | Facebook To follow me on Instagram: The Canyons Are Calling (@canyonsarecalling) • Instagram photos and videos To become a member of my Patreon community: The Canyons Are Calling is creating Podcast | Patreon Background music by Chris Zollinger Steel Drum | United States | Z The Handpan Man Intro music by Tig Booth nathaniel.booth@gmail.com My website thecanyonsarecalling.com has more information about each person as well as links to other canyon resources. If you would like to be a guest on the show or know someone that would make a good guest reach out to me at thecanyonarecalling@gmail.com The canyons are calling. Let's go! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shirlz-rox/message
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Landscape Photography Podcast
We are back with our third installment of the Artists Asking Artists Series on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast. This week's podcast, Episode 289, features two of my favorite nature and landscape photographers, Guy Tal and Alex Noriega. When I first conceived of the idea of creating this series for the podcast, Guy and Alex were the first two photographers that came to my mind knowing that Guy has been such an inspiration to Alex and both of them have been such a huge inspiration to me. I honestly believe this might be one of my favorite episodes of the podcast ever recorded, so I think you will really enjoy it! Alex did a wonderful job coming up with questions for Guy and Guy was an amazingly humble and generous guest, as always. On this week's episode, we discuss: Suffering, depression, and artistry, Choosing to live close to nature, The importance of confidence as photographers, How Guy developed his connection to Utah, Equivalence in nature photography, Grand Landscapes and creativity, Leaving a more meaningful life through photography, The relationship of money and creativity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and landscape photography, Perfectionism in landscape photography, And a lot more! Relevant links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. The Dark Side of Creativity book. Books by Guy Tal (listeners get 10% off anything in Guy's store using the code FSTOP10). Editing tutorials from Alex Noriega (Patreon supporters get 20% off by reaching out to Matt via Patreon). Seeking Questions gallery on Guy's website. The Whole Earth Catalog. Desert Images Book by Edward Abbey and David Muench. Here are the photographers that inspire both Guy and Alex (not an exhaustive list): Michael Gordon. Gregory Crewdson. Edward Burtynsky. Nick Brandt. Charles Cramer. William Neill. Chris Burkett. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. See the full show notes on our website for more photographs and awesome info.
Fairbanks Author Dan O'Neill has been enamored with the upper Yukon between Dawson City and Circle for decades. In 2006 he published his travel memoir entitled: A Land Gone Lonesome: An Inland Voyage Along the Yukon River. The book was awarded the Outstanding Alaskana Award by the Alaska Library Association, was named an “Editor's Choice” by The New York Times, and was selected by National Geographic Travel as part of its “Ultimate Travel Library” along with books by John Steinbeck and Edward Abbey. Even so, it is the least well known of Dan O'Neill's books, which is tragic, because his documentation of the subsistence lifestyle and the efforts to stamp it out through regulation are essential to understanding interior Alaska.
The writer Edward Abbey described his first sight of the Rocky Mountains, as a 17-year-old hitchhiker from Pennsylvania:
The writer Edward Abbey described his first sight of the Rocky Mountains, as a 17-year-old hitchhiker from Pennsylvania: “On the Western horizon… was a magical vision, a legend come true. The image of those mountains struck a fundamental chord in … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS
Tyler Foley is an accomplished actor, public speaker, and coach. He also has the dubious distinction of being the only guest I had to contact in advance of our recording and admit that I hated the book he chose! Tyler is extremely gracious, and we went ahead anyway, which is lucky for me, because it turned out to be one of my favorite conversations ever on this show. Whether or not you decide to read “A Fool's Progress,” I know you're going to enjoy hearing Tyler tell me why it's the Best Book Ever. Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Guest: Tyler Foley Website/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/YouTube We are hard at work on our annual Kids/YA Gift Giving Guide. Do you know a young person who'd like to talk to me about their favorite book? For more information, GO HERE! Previous Kids/YA Episodes: 2021 Kids/YA Gift Giving Guide 2020 Kids/YA Gift Giving Guide And, just for fun, here's an episode of outtakes from my chats with kids. Discussed in this episode: The Fool's Progress by Edward Abbey The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Shack by William Paul Young On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Power to Speak Naked: How to Speak with Confidence, Communicate Effectively, and Win Your Audience by Sean Tyler Foley Don't Sit Under the Grits Tree with Anyone Else But Me by Lewis Grizzard The Journey Home: Some Words in the Deense of the American West by Edward Abbey Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside by Edward Abbey Abbey's Road by Edward Abbey Mike Birbiglia The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly Of Dreams and Angels by Jared Morrison (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate link on Bookshop, a portion of your purchase will go to me, at no extra expense to you. Thank you for supporting indie bookstores and for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)
Dani is ducking the ranger and Doug is a robot. This week we were too lazy to drag ourselves to our writing devices so we discussed someone else's writing instead. We spend an hour(or much more) talking about Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire. Don't Abbey your stances, all humans are fallible, and someday, perhaps we can all, at last, be buddies. Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, videos, and more! https://www.patreon.com/ALifeOutside We've merch! https://teespring.com/stores/a-life-outside-podcast Find out more about us and access our stories and episodes: https://www.alifeoutsidepod.com/ Follow us: TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeApskrU/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8azr4noqQqB164qOh3MAoA Twitter http://Twitter.com/alifeoutsidepod Instagram http://Instagram.com/alifeoutsidepod Theme song performed by Jasmine Emery https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/7dCRpW27znCU3nEU6
Henry Joost and Rel Schulman are a directing and writing team, producers and best friends. They founded the New York City production company Supermarché in 2007. Their most recent feature, SECRET HEADQUARTERS, premiers summer 2022 on Paramount+ and stars Owen Wilson, Michael Peña and Walker Scobell. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films..In 2020 Henry and Rel directed PROJECT POWER, a Netflix sci-fi action film starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon Levitt. The film debuted at #1 in over 90 countries. It held the #1 spot in the USA for over 2 weeks. It remains one of Netflix's top ten original features of all time.Their first feature documentary, CATFISH, premiered at the 2010 Sundance film festival where it received critical acclaim and went on to a nationwide release. Their second feature, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3, released by Paramount Pictures, opened to rave reviews and had the highest grossing horror opening weekend in history. Their second film in the franchise, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 was released in October, 2012, and the two combined have grossed $350 million. Henry and Rel directed two films in 2016: NERVE, a summer hit released by Lionsgate, starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco; and VIRAL, a prescient low budget horror movie with Blumhouse, starring Sofia Black-D'Elia. They also executive produced the 2016 Sundance Film Festival hit WHITE GIRL, directed by Elizabeth Wood, which was acquired by Netflix for worldwide distribution.Henry and Rel are executive producers on the long running series CATFISH: The TV Show, now in it's 8th season, and have directed dozens of commercials and short films for companies like Nike, Google, Facebook, and Vogue. They directed the short film A BRIEF HISTORY OF JOHN BALDESSARI, commissioned by LACMA, narrated by Tom Waits, which has been screened at over 100 film festivals worldwide. Henry and Rel's Google commercial DEAR SOPHIE was named Time magazine's Best Commercial of the Year in 2011. In 2020 they fulfilled a lifelong dream of directing the season opening short film for the NEW YORK KNICKS.Henry, Rel, and their in-house producer Orlee-Rose Strauss maintain an active development slate. Features in the works include: an adaptation of Capcom's MEGA MAN which they wrote and are directing for Netflix; an adaptation of Edward Abbey's novel THE MONKEY WRENCH GANG, produced by Ed Pressman, which they wrote and are directing. They are also signed on to direct a bio-pic about KEITH ADAMS, the deaf football coach who made history leading an all-deaf high school football team to an undefeated season against all-hearing teams. The film is being written by Josh Feldman, and produced by Freddy Wexler, DJ Kurs and Eryn Brown.Enjoy my conversation with Henry Joost and Rel Schulman.
Henry Joost and Rel Schulman are a directing and writing team, producers and best friends. They founded the New York City production company Supermarché in 2007. Their most recent feature, SECRET HEADQUARTERS, premiers summer 2022 on Paramount+ and stars Owen Wilson, Michael Peña and Walker Scobell. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films..In 2020 Henry and Rel directed PROJECT POWER, a Netflix sci-fi action film starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon Levitt. The film debuted at #1 in over 90 countries. It held the #1 spot in the USA for over 2 weeks. It remains one of Netflix's top ten original features of all time.Their first feature documentary, CATFISH, premiered at the 2010 Sundance film festival where it received critical acclaim and went on to a nationwide release. Their second feature, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3, released by Paramount Pictures, opened to rave reviews and had the highest grossing horror opening weekend in history. Their second film in the franchise, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 was released in October, 2012, and the two combined have grossed $350 million. Henry and Rel directed two films in 2016: NERVE, a summer hit released by Lionsgate, starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco; and VIRAL, a prescient low budget horror movie with Blumhouse, starring Sofia Black-D'Elia. They also executive produced the 2016 Sundance Film Festival hit WHITE GIRL, directed by Elizabeth Wood, which was acquired by Netflix for worldwide distribution.Henry and Rel are executive producers on the long running series CATFISH: The TV Show, now in it's 8th season, and have directed dozens of commercials and short films for companies like Nike, Google, Facebook, and Vogue. They directed the short film A BRIEF HISTORY OF JOHN BALDESSARI, commissioned by LACMA, narrated by Tom Waits, which has been screened at over 100 film festivals worldwide. Henry and Rel's Google commercial DEAR SOPHIE was named Time magazine's Best Commercial of the Year in 2011. In 2020 they fulfilled a lifelong dream of directing the season opening short film for the NEW YORK KNICKS.Henry, Rel, and their in-house producer Orlee-Rose Strauss maintain an active development slate. Features in the works include: an adaptation of Capcom's MEGA MAN which they wrote and are directing for Netflix; an adaptation of Edward Abbey's novel THE MONKEY WRENCH GANG, produced by Ed Pressman, which they wrote and are directing. They are also signed on to direct a bio-pic about KEITH ADAMS, the deaf football coach who made history leading an all-deaf high school football team to an undefeated season against all-hearing teams. The film is being written by Josh Feldman, and produced by Freddy Wexler, DJ Kurs and Eryn Brown.Enjoy my conversation with Henry Joost and Rel Schulman.
Ken reads a few of Abbey's poems, gathered by his editor/friend, published in his only volume of poetry - Earth Apples. Abbey thought of himself as a novelist, and produced wonderful prose, including his famous nonfiction, Desert Solitaire.
I've got Realist Idealist back to celebrate the milestone 100th episode of Wisdom of the Wilderness... and want to thank you, the listeners, spread out amongst 42 countries. This is a wide-ranging conversation (as usual) covering spiritual aspects of navigating life and the balance between planning versus going with the flow. We spontaneously create new words, ponder the role of horses in catalyzing personal growth and cultural change, consider the energetic differences of jumping into or out of a situation, and reminisce about how the Universe provides gifts to us in the form of synchronicities when we're on the right track. There are heaps of nuggets of wisdom in this chat between friends: we ponder attachment to identity, seeing evidence of possibility rather than lack, and the space that opens up when releasing longtime hobbies... complete with real life examples. We reference a number of topics that can be further investigated through these links: 14ers.com is my favorite website for accessing route descriptions, trailhead directions, photos, trip reports and conditions when hiking the 14,000' peaks in Colorado. Moab, Utah is one of my favorite areas... the landscape and energy of the rock formations, canyons and mesas, arches and ecology is magical. The Moab Information Center has great resources, friendly volunteers and maps. To learn about the area I suggest reading my favorite book, Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey, as it derives from his journals as a park ranger in Arches before it was developed. Realist Idealist partners with a BLM mustang, a wild/feral horse who was adopted after formerly ranging freely. Mustang herds across America are caught in the middle of a protracted political debate concerning their future on the rangelands. As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com with questions, comments and guest suggestions. I enjoy reading listener comments, especially how episodes have influenced your lives. Until next week, opt outside and enjoy some quiet time in nature today, friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisdomofthewilderness/message
In this episode we discuss Outdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella, Firestarter by Stephen King, and The Brave Cowboy by Edward Abbey. Further discussion revolves around raw meat diets, screen times, and our always enlighting stock picks. Have a great week everyone! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram. Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is finally live! Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you would like to read the books discussed in this episode, or any episode, please consider purchasing through the links provided on the website or by clicking on the links provided in the description to help support the show. Patreon and merch coming soon! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbon-bookshelf/support
The writer Edward Abbey is revered by many desert activists, and roundly criticized by others, all based on the provocative and occasionally offensive things he wrote. Chris and Alicia talk about the prescient and helpful things Abbey wrote, and about the things they wish that neither Abbey nor anyone else had ever said, some of which have gained currency among the most violent practitioners of rightwing politics. Support us!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/patreon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Doug Peacock, wilderness warrior, author and the inspiration for Edward Abbey's well-known character in The Monkeywrench Gang, George Washington Hayduke. Doug Peacock's new book, Was It Worth It: A Wilderness Warror's Long Trail Home, contemplates a life spent in nature as well as the partnerships in wilderness living and defense he had with Abbey and others in the environmental writing world. His 1996 book, Grizzly Years, which recounts his 20-year relationship with grizzly bears, is one of the great books about the misguided relationship people have with apex predator species. Was It Worth It is published by Patagonia; it's one of the few books that carries an environmental benefits summary — it is printed on recycled, chlorine-free paper, so it's a book you can feel good about buying.Doug reads from his latest book and talks about his 50+ years living near and studying Grizzly Bear around the Yellowstone National Park region. He reflects on how, if one doesn't try to control and exploit nature, it provides endless magical experience and the resources necessary for a responsible lifestyle. Doug also discusses the role of indigenous knowledge and the urgent need to respond to the collapse of biodiversity in the American West. You can learn more about Doug Peacock at https://dougpeacock.net/
We're joined by Montana based singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz. We discuss our mutual desire to be more like Edward Abbey, his time on a trail crew in Glacier National Park, and balancing his work as a musician with his call to journalistic pursuits. Izaak's new album Extra Medium is available now. Head to his website https://www.izaakopatz.com to grab a copy,find a tour date near you, and pick up some sweet hand-crafted leather goods.
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Landscape Photography Podcast
The journey of a new photographer can take many paths, but it is in our early years that the foundation is developed and the direction of our work begins. As such, I had an awesome time talking with these week's guest on episode 266 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast about his journey as a new landscape photographer. I was joined by a photographer who is relatively new to photography who has impressed me quite a bit in the way he openly and passionately talks about the craft from his position of being an amateur - Devin Rogers. Devin hails from Temecula, California and it has become apparent to me that he has a deep passion for the outdoors and that he will be a name we will be keeping an eye on for a long time. We had a great chat this week and I think you'll enjoy where we take the conversation. On this week's episode, we also discuss: How Devin has approached his development as a new photographer, Devin's thought process about the concept of art and photography, How Devin looks at his own work and other photographers' work through the lens of art, How Devin has approached developing his processing skills, The types of images that Devin enjoys creating, Why Devin feels inspired to make images that represent reality, Devin's approach to balancing full-time work with his passion for photography, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. Landscape Photographer Discord Channel. Here is who Devin recommended on the podcast this week: Tristan Todd. Blake Randall. On Patreon this week, Devin and I talk about why we think the wide angle grand landscape image gets a bad rap. You can listen to this bonus episode and over 190 others by joining your peers in supporting the show financially on Patreon. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
In his new book Was It Worth It?, Doug Peacock, loner, iconoclast, environmentalist and contemporary of Edward Abbey, reflects on a life lived in the wild, recounting adventures both close to home and farther afield. He joins us on this Access Utah Episode.
Dr. Laura Smith is a geographer at the University of Exeter, U.K. She works across cultural geography and the environmental humanities, with research interests in ecological restoration and rewilding, the history and conservation of U.S. public lands, national parks, American literature, and environmental protest and activism. Exeter University Profile and Twitter Her first book, Ecological Restoration and the U.S. Nature and Environmental Writing Tradition: A Rewilding of American Letters, was published earlier this year, on the American environmental writers Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Edward Abbey, looking at how the connections between writers and places, and the texts produced, have helped shape ecological restoration programs. Palgrave Macmillan Amazon.com Barnes & Noble Dr Smith takes us on an exploration of the entanglements between these famed writers and the places they focused they're writing on presented in her own storying—restorying—restoring framework on early American environmental literature. From her unique perspective, Dr. Smith lays out an intricate human geography that she says lead to and continues to impart “literary interventions in restoration politics.” She shows us how these early writings have been used and recycled far and wide by conservationists, activities, policymakers to defend U.S. public lands and ideas about wilderness, restoration and rewilding. The takeaway is that we should pay attention to environmental writing, because it has a powerful role in guiding references for restoration, practice on the ground or contributing to policy debates. These are the legends baked into our origin stories, ethical intentions, organizational missions and politics. This discussion is an opportunity to crack those letters open again to ponder where we came from collectively and reinvigorate our imaginations about what exactly we are conserving and with whom we are comrades in restoration. Walden Woods Project: https://www.walden.org Restore Hetch Hetchy: https://hetchhetchy.org Aldo Leopold Foundation: https://www.aldoleopold.org Friends of the Everglades: https://www.everglades.org Glen Canyon Institute: https://www.glencanyon.org Penguin Green Ideas book series: https://www.penguin.co.uk/series/grnidea/green-ideas.html Eden Project: https://www.edenproject.com It takes a community to keep a podcast going. Donate to the show @myadrick via Paypal and Venmo and CashApp Music on the show was from Cheel Stayloose and DJ Freedem, and DJ Williams. Tell a few friends about the show and follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @treehuggerpod Review treehugger podcast on iTunes
In this episode, I chat with bestselling author and naturalist Doug Peacock, about his most recent book Was It Worth It? We talk about a range of things, from his storied career in grizzly conservation, to grizzly population trends and their issues with genetic isolation, problems with states managing their bear populations (Montana in particular), as well as his work as the founder of the non-profit Save the Yellowstone Grizzly, not to mention that he also has some incredible Edward Abbey stories! Thanks for listening, as always, please like, rate, review and subscribe.
Fresh off the CDT, Chili Mac drops into the studio with Doc to share some stories from the long trails as well as some remote hikes that you will not believe, including the Great Yellowstone Traverse and a 500-mile loop that starts and ends in Gerlach, Nevada. Stories and situations abound throughout (imagine an Edward Abbey meets Hunter S. Thompson vibe). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Dave McArthur and guest host Bill Hodges sip craft beers and discuss Edward Abbey's 1968 memoire Desert Solitaire
BIG IDEA: A life of meaning and purpose is more important than a life of comfort./In the Chat: What was your dream job when you were growing up?/Matthew 11:1-6Matthew 3:4-8Matthew 11:2-3Matthew 11:4-5Matthew 11:6We're not called to a position, we're called to GOD'S VOICE.God doesn't call us FROM SOMEWHERE, He calls us TO SOMEWHERE.“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.” - Edward Abbey
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