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With Great Power
How a Colorado utility plans to generate 30 megawatts by 2030

With Great Power

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 17:32


A decade ago, Zach Borton had a lightbulb moment when studying energy economics at Ohio State University: the grid was trending toward decentralization. That realization set him on a path that would eventually lead him to Colorado, where he now serves as DER services manager at Platte River Power Authority.Platte River's 2024 integrated resource plan includes an ambitious goal: 30 megawatts of virtual power plant capacity by 2030. But building a VPP across multiple utility territories isn't just about technology -- it's about coordination, customer engagement, and breaking down organizational silos.This week on With Great Power, Zach explains the technical architecture behind Platte River's VPP strategy, which relies on two interconnected systems: grid derms and edge derms. He also discusses the challenges of aligning five different organizations, the importance of seamless customer enrollment, and why he believes curiosity-driven leadership is his superpower in the energy transition.With Great Power is a co-production of GridX and Latitude Studios.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. For more reporting on the companies featured in this podcast, subscribe to Latitude Media's newsletter.Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Erin Hardick and Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. The Grid X production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.TRANSCRIPT:Brad Langley: Back in the early 2010s, apps skyrocketed in popularity. Apple had just launched its famous "There's an app for that" commercial, and within a few years, more than a million apps were available for download in the app store.Commercial clips: Ever wish you could really read people's emotions? Well, now there's an app for that. Don't have a great voice or any real musical talent? Well, there's an app for that too. You want to get the potholes filled? Well, there's an app for that. There's an app for that...Brad Langley: Zach Borton's family was right there with the rest of America, feverishly downloading apps to manage finances or track the weather or achieve personal fitness goals.Zach Borton: Fitbits were becoming popular and my mom and dad would all compete against different steps, and we wanted to bring that kind of competitive element to the energy space.Brad Langley: At the time, Zach was studying business and sustainability at The Ohio State University.Zach Borton: Most of my classmates were going down the road of corporate social responsibility, sustainability reporting, but I took an energy economics course and that kind of shifted my path.Brad Langley: As part of that course, Zach was presented with some graphics of the power system. One showed the traditional energy value chain with big centralized generation. Another showed the declining cost of rooftop solar and an upward trend for installations.Zach Borton: I realized at that moment we're going from this horse and buggy to car event. Every few generations will have that shift, and I wanted to be a part of that shift.Brad Langley: After graduation, Zach and two friends decided to launch their own energy-focused app, the idea was to show people the impact of their environmentally focused investments.Zach Borton: What we were trying to build is a visualization tool to track environmental metrics such as carbon saved or trees planted, and also kind of that competitive nature of seeing what your friends were investing, what types of projects they were investing in, and then competing with your friends or tracking that with your friends to drive that competitiveness.Brad Langley: Unfortunately, for Zach and his friends, their app didn't make millions, but it did motivate Zach to keep working on some of the big complex problems unfolding in the power sector. So he took a job at American Municipal Power in Columbus, Ohio.Zach Borton: I was a power supply engineer. There was learning kind of the nuts and bolts on how to serve a community with generation, really how to stack those assets for energy, capacity, and transmission. But really despite everything I was learning, I kept going back to those two graphics from that energy economics course.Brad Langley: He just couldn't get one question out of his head. How would the legacy power system interact with all these new DERs? And he wasn't the only one thinking about it.Zach Borton: There was utility of the future white paper coming out of MIT, and so we were really going through that and understanding rather than a centralized approach from these large generators, how can we hedge against energy, capacity, and transmission from within the load?Brad Langley: Once Zach locked into this problem, he just couldn't let it go. So he headed west to Colorado where he now works at a public power utility helping build a virtual power plant.Zach Borton: My job is to take distributed energy resources and make use of them as we transition to a non-carbon grid.Brad Langley: This is With Great Power, a show about the people building the future grid, today. I'm Brad Langley. Some people say utilities are slow to change, that they don't innovate fast enough, and while it might not always seem like the most cutting edge industry, there are lots of really smart people working really hard to make the grid cleaner, more reliable and customer centric. This week I'm talking to Zach Borton, the DER service manager at Platte River Power Authority, a public power utility that serves the communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland in Colorado. Platte River provides wholesale electricity generation and transmission for its member communities, each of which has its own local electric utility. So a major part of Zach's job is figuring out how to build a VPP across all of those different utilities.Zach Borton: So each have their own technology suite, which makes integrations maybe a little bit more difficult. So we're all at different paths in this integration and technology suite, but getting there is going to require more collaboration and breaking down those silos.Brad Langley: I wanted to dive into the mechanics of building this kind of VPP, but first I asked Zach how the initiative came about and how Platte River planned to break down those utility silos. So let's dig into your work at Platte River. Platte River's 2024 Integrated resource plan includes 32 megawatts of VPP by 2030, which is a significant amount. Tell us about that project. How did the initiative come about?Zach Borton: Yeah, so it can all kind of go back to the 2018 resource diversification policy. In that policy, there's a few things that line out how we can get to a non-carbon future, but it really suggests better integration and coordination across the systems from the generation transmission system down to the distribution. So senior managers, utility directors, and a few different public engagement sessions really sparked this vision and guiding principles for a DER strategy. Next came kind of a gap analysis, so we tried to understand what systems we have today and what we need, and so this really showed us where we need to go with how to make this technology work. Finally, we got to that potential study, which you saw in the 2024 IRP. This showed us kind of the market size and the potential and really gives us a goal to hit. It tells us what types of programs we should run and where we should head into that 2030 mark that you said, 30 megawatts.Brad Langley: And what is your role as DER services manager on the project? What are you specifically tasked with?Zach Borton: It's really trying to coordinate and develop these programs with our owner communities. We can think about our strategy in two different approaches. It's really that best thinking available today, which you can see in the SEPA article Decoding DERMS. It's going to require two different systems, and that's the grid DERMS and the edge DERMS. But really I want to circle back to VPP isn't just a piece of software, it's a utility strategy. It's a system level approach that brings together people, technology and data to orchestrate this cleaner and more flexible grid.Brad Langley: So we've established there's two main components to this. There's the grid DERMS and there's the edge DERMS. Talk me through specifically what the grid DERMS is doing as well as what the edge DERMS is doing.Zach Borton: Absolutely, yeah. So we can think about the grid DERMS as the brain of the future utility operation. It's going to hold our network model. It's going to monitor the state of the distribution in real time, say watching for those stress points and identifying where flexibility could be made available. Some of this technology is in place today, but a lot of this needs to be developed over the next several years, whereas the edge DERMS manages the customer side. It's going to help us enroll devices into the programs, optimize them, and then deliver those optimized energy shapes, load shapes or blocks into the grid DERMS as kind of like, here's a block at this hour. Here's the shape that you can use here for this stress point, and together these two systems kind of coordinate those individual devices into actionable blocks.Brad Langley: Can you go into more detail in terms of what those components are? I assume it's a mix of hardware and software, but any specific technologies you're able to call out.Zach Borton: When we think about our owner communities, they're kind of laying the foundation for the grid DERMS for that distribution system awareness, whether that's smart metering, switching, things like that. We need to build out that process with our owner communities to bring in those data points and make that distribution grid a little bit more intelligent. We can think about the future of advanced distribution management. When we think about the edge DERMS, there's a lot of processes and people involvement: enrolling customers and engaging with those customers. Obviously there's a lot of software optimization on the backend, but that's where we lean on our partners.Brad Langley: So two distinct yet connected systems for owner communities. What kind of challenges are you either experiencing or do you foresee in making this program a reality?Zach Borton: There's quite a bit of challenges. I'd say one of our biggest challenges is aligning across the five organizations. It's sometimes hard enough to break down the department silos, but then breaking down the five organization department silos is really complicated. So everyone might agree on this goal of a functional customer friendly VPP, but getting there in sync is the hard part, which kind of brings us to the next challenge, which is a unified vision and consistency. Like I said, we have incredibly talented people working on this from all sides, but aligning on a common path with consistency is critical. We may ask, why is that so important? Well, we risk confusing the customer if we're changing things as we go or sending mixed messages. So we need to really build that trust and participation with our customers and our own communities. That brings us kind of to the third point, which is the customer patience and experience.We're building something new and with that comes unavoidable, really growing pains. So making the enrollment and engagement process as smooth as possible in that first year is going to be so important for us to scale to that 2030, 30-megawatt goal. And that's the last piece is that OEM maturity and industry coordination. Like OEMs are learning how to build and design for flexibility, but it's a learning curve and everyone's taken their unique approach. Whereas the utilities, I can call up a utility that has a similar goal to us and they'll share the lessons learned where I feel like some of the OEMs aren't sharing those lessons learned with each other.Brad Langley: It's an interesting point. We're big believers in partnerships in this space. I think partnerships are super important. Are you encouraging the OEMs to talk to each other? Because it's tricky, they might be competitive, but they're implementing similar programs, so lessons shared can be important. How do you navigate that? Are you finding openness for OEMs to be more collaborative or is it kind of a walled garden so to speak?Zach Borton: It seems like a walled garden, but I would like for all of us utilities to try to break that down and share like, Hey, we're trying to get to this non-carbon future and open up all of these opportunities for flexibility. And so I think if a lot of us will say that to the OEMs, maybe they'll start listening. So I think if we can band together and really get the OEMs to listen, we can get to this non-carbon flexibility future.Brad Langley: You mentioned you'll start enrolling customers early next year. Does that mean the project is complete? What are some of those stages or milestones that kind of happen before or after that? Maybe give us the one to two year look into the various stages of the program following customer enrollment?Zach Borton: Yeah, so I mentioned the two types of DERMS and there's kind of different working paths for each of those, but I'll kind of talk about the edge DERMS really enrolling customers there early next year. So I think we're breaking this strategy out into three different years. First year we really want to boost up the enrollment and awareness of these programs. So enrolling customers, boosting up satisfaction and increasing that program awareness. It's going to take many actions to get there, like streamlining that DER onboarding process and establishing incentive structures and engagement methods with our customer base. That's going to be critical for scaling the VPP all testing in that first year dispatches with a small number of megawatts and devices. In that next year, we're really going to be looking for analytics and post-event insight, so leveraging event data to better understand how we're forecasting and modeling DR.So we're going to lay out the infrastructure needed to capture dispatch data and analyze that across the systems, whether it's on the distribution or the generation transmission system. And then that third year is going to be building out scale. To get to that 2030 goal in the third year, we're really going to be trying to grow those legs and pick up our speed, and it's all going to be about scalability of the dispatch and optimization. I think this is where the edge DERMS becomes integrated with the grid DERMS. So as the grid DERMS is getting intelligent and connecting to all of those devices in the field, we'll build out that integration to kind of build this full VPP fully integrated using those historical insights. And really in that year, we start to see the real time grid data and the integrations.Brad Langley: How did the customers react to the VPP announcement? Are they excited about the prospect of integrating this type of technology? What was their overall sentiment towards the program when it was announced?Zach Borton: Yeah, absolutely. There's a lot of excitement around this. When we think about our customer base, they love technology. We have a lot of EVs in our service territory. We have a lot of solar. We're starting to see that solar being paired with storage. So I think there's a lot of interest in helping us get to that non-carbon goal. And it's really the foundation we've built over the past 50 years, our community ownership, our collaborative mindset, and a long-term vision. We're not just building it alone, we're building it with our members, our partners, and every customer who chooses to be part of the solution. And it's really great to see a lot of those customers show up to the stakeholder meetings and suggest really great ideas to get to this VPP.Brad Langley: How many customers are you initially targeting and what's the scale of that look like over time?Zach Borton: Yeah, so the first few years, our big focus is on seamless integration, enrollment and engagement with those customers. We're going to most likely start within three different program groups, so EVs, batteries and thermostats and expand offerings from there. We hope to have roughly one megawatt in that first year, but again, I want to focus mostly on building out the seamless enrollment process and engagement. We can't build that 30 megawatts by 2030 without the customers and the devices, so having that poor engagement or poor enrollment process isn't going to help us scale. So we really need to build out the processes we have and kind of scale up to that 30 megawatt number by 2030.Brad Langley: Well, hey, we call this show With Great Power, which is a nod to the energy industry. It's also a famous Spider-Man quote. With great power comes great responsibility. So Zach, what superpower do you bring to the energy transition?Zach Borton: That's a really great question. I would say that curiosity-driven leadership. I'm highly adaptable and I have this ability to connect with all types of people, meet them where they're at, and build that real trust through kind of empathy, curiosity. I find common ground and help bring out the best in others, whether it's a technical person, strategic customer focus, I know how to relate and inspire those folks and share a sense of purpose. The ability to connect with folks is key when bringing together a diverse team with the single vision that we have.Brad Langley: And I'd add a great sense of fashion. I know our listeners can't see it, but I love the VPP hat you're rocking. It's right on point. So nicely done with that. Well, Zach, thank you so much for coming on the show and we wish you the best of luck with the program.Zach Borton: Yeah, thank you. I appreciate you having me, Brad.Brad Langley: Zach Borton is the DER service manager at Platte River Power Authority. With Great Power is produced by GridX in partnership with Latitude Studios. Delivering on our clean energy future is complex. GridX exists to simplify the journey. GridX is the enterprise rate platform that modern utilities rely on to usher in our clean energy future. We design and implement emerging rate structures and we increase consumer investment in clean energy all while managing the complex billing needs of a distributed grid. Our production team includes Erin Hardick and Mary Catherine O'Connor. Anne Bailey is our senior editor. Steven Lacey is our executive editor. Sean Marquand composed the original theme song and mixed the show. The GridX production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and me, Brad Langley.If this show is providing value for you and we really hope it is, we'd love it if you could help us spread the word. You can rate or review us on Apple and Spotify, or you can share a link with a friend, colleague, or the energy nerd in your life. As always, we thank you for listening. I'm Brad Langley.

Whiskey Sloughs Podcast
S2 Ep 4 Land Matters: Behind the Habitat at Whiskey Sloughs

Whiskey Sloughs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 28:31


In this episode, we're digging deep — literally and figuratively — into the land management that powers our hunts at Whiskey Sloughs. From strategic slough creation along the Platte River to native grass and sunflower plots on our CRP ground, we break down the year-round work it takes to hold birds and build habitat that thrives. We also take a walk through our Upland CSA, where intentional habitat management creates wild-style experiences for pheasant, quail, and chukar hunters alike. Whether you're a landowner, a habitat nerd, or just someone who wants to know what goes into a world-class hunt — this one's for you.

Platte River Bard Podcast
Nia Karmann presents the 2025 Spring Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park

Platte River Bard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 10:01


Once again, we speak with Nia Karmann about her upcoming art show at the Mahoney State Park!  This year, the vendors will span both the 1st and 2nd floor of the Peter Kiewitt building at the Mahoney State Park.  She has 21 artists of all kinds:  photography, paintings, sculptures, pottery, fiber arts and more!   Join the kick off event on Friday, April 4th from 6pm - 9pm for wine, cheese and music, and visit the show Saturday from 10 am to 7pm, and Sunday at 10am to 4pm too! The Platte River Art Show is the Most Prestigious Art Show on the RIver!  PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO: Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192 Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!   ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.  

Talk of Iowa
Nebraska is home to one of North America's greatest wildlife phenomena

Talk of Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025


Every spring, nearly a million sandhill cranes pass through an 80-mile stretch of the Platte River in Nebraska on their northward migration.

Public Power Now
Substation Project, Career at Platte River Power Authority Detailed by Chief Generation and Transmission Officer Travis Hunter

Public Power Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 13:05


In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Travis Hunter, Chief Generation and Transmission Officer at Platte River Power Authority, details key projects at the Colorado joint action agency including a substation project and discusses how his experience in a variety of roles at Platte River Power Authority lays the groundwork for him to be successful in his new role.

News & Features | NET Radio
Statewide nitrate test highlights areas of high concentration

News & Features | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 0:52


The State of Nebraska recently published its largest study to date of nitrates in drinking water. Nebraska's Department of Environment and Energy found that areas along the eastern and central portions of the Elkhorn and Platte River valleys had the highest concentration of nitrates in its water, as well as along the southwestern Kansas-Nebraska border.

Brown Brothers Present: The Haunting Hour
Ep. 92 The Ship of Death: The Platte River

Brown Brothers Present: The Haunting Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 46:57


This episode we chat Robert Egger's: Nosferatu, the horror genre being represented at the Golden Globes, new series Goosebumps: The Vanishing, and a horrifying  legend of a ship of death crewed by ice covered pirates that show bystanders dead relatives in a coffin. Links https://www.magicmind.com/BROTHERSJANhttps://jnxsports.com?bg_ref=wvZwMbBQ04www.Hauntedcupscoffee.comwww.Narragansettbeer.com

The North American Waterfowler
#164 My First Time Hunting The Historic Platte River

The North American Waterfowler

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 58:13


In this episode of the North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott recounts his first-ever hunt on the legendary Platte River. Join him as he shares stories of hunting with Chris Jobman at Duck Haven Duck Club, the unique challenges of group hunts, and his experience with a hot seat 410 shotgun. Elliott also dives into his love for public land hunting, reflections on hunting styles, and what makes every hunt an adventure. Don't miss this in-depth recap of a truly memorable trip! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond The Lens
80. Tom Mangelsen and Grizzly 399

Beyond The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 54:48


Tom Mangelsen is a renowned American nature and wildlife photographer celebrated for his breathtaking imagery that captures some of the planet's most iconic animals in their natural habitats. Born in Nebraska, Mangelsen's early fascination with the outdoors, fostered by time spent hunting and fishing along the Platte River, laid the foundation for his lifelong dedication to conservation-focused photography. Over the course of his prolific career, he has traveled across all seven continents, documenting everything from Alaskan brown bears  to Africa's majestic elephants traversing vast savannas and many places in between. His commitment to capturing authentic wildlife moments has made him a recipient of numerous awards, including recognition by the BBC as one of the 40 most influential nature photographers in the world.Grizzly 399 was a world-famous grizzly bear residing primarily in Grand Teton National Park, often hailed as the “Matriarch of the Tetons.” Born in 1996, she has garnered widespread media and public attention for raising numerous litters of cubs - often in close proximity to roads and park visitors - while maintaining a relatively calm demeanor around humans. Her remarkable maternal track record has contributed significantly to our understanding of grizzly behavior and ecology in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She was struck and killed by a vehicle on October 22, 2024.Notable Links:Tom Mangelsen WebsiteTom Mangelsen InstagramGrizzly 399: The World's Most Famous Mother BearFirst LightGrizzly 399 Wikipedia Page*****This episode is brought to you by Luminar Neo.Luminar Neo streamlines the editing process and provides everything you could possibly need to get photos that will look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for both hobbyists and pros and includes cutting-edge editing tools – all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app.And now you can receive a 15% discount on Luminar Neo by using BEYONDTHELENS discount code at checkout when visiting skylum.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Lexar.For more than 25 years, Lexar's  award-winning lineup of memory solutions performs second-to-none and includes professional memory cards, card readers, and solid-state drives for creators of all skill levels.I've been using the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B GOLD memory cards with my Canon mirrorless cameras for years and they deliver the blazing speed and durability for the extreme weather conditions I encounter anywhere in the  world.To learn more about Lexar memory solutions, visit www.lexar.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

News & Features | NET Radio
Sandbar removal in Platte River to begin this winter

News & Features | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 1:25


The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District Board approved a contract Thursday to remove a sandbar near the Highway 75 bridge over the Platte River south of Omaha. Removal will decrease the flood risk to surrounding areas. The project comes at a cost of around $4 million dollars and is expected to be completed by May 2025.

Humanities Desk | NET Radio
Sandbar removal in Platte River to begin this winter

Humanities Desk | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 1:25


The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District Board approved a contract Thursday to remove a sandbar near the Highway 75 bridge over the Platte River south of Omaha. Removal will decrease the flood risk to surrounding areas. The project comes at a cost of around $4 million dollars and is expected to be completed by May 2025.

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
Fall Platte River Art Show and Patton Oswalt

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 23:37


On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at the Fall Platte River Art Show and an extended version of Andy Hermann's discussion with Patton Oswalt.

Friday Live | NET Radio
Fall Platte River Art Show and Patton Oswalt

Friday Live | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 23:37


On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a look at the Fall Platte River Art Show and an extended version of Andy Hermann's discussion with Patton Oswalt.

Platte River Bard Podcast
The Fall Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is here!

Platte River Bard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 17:41


The Fall Platte River Art Show is here!  This weekend, November 15th through the 17th, head on out to Mahoney State Park to the Peter Kiewitt Lodge and enjoy the day!  We talk with Nia Karmann, Promoter and Organizer of the Platte River Art Show and Owner of Nye Street Studios.  On Friday evening, there is a wine and cheese event to kick off the evening, and you can get food anytime this weekend at Carl's Restaurant in the Peter Kiewitt Lodge.  Nia tells us about all of the artists who are at the show and what you can expect!  From glass, to photography, metal art and paintings, and more, there is a lot to check out and start your Christmas list with beautiful and personal handmade items. PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192 Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/fall-platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park/2024-11-15/   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!   ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

HVAC_REFER_GUY
Janelle Molony - Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids

HVAC_REFER_GUY

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 59:43


Janelle and I discuss her latest book, her research and Social Media

The John Batchelor Show
Preview: Scopes Trial: Comment by author Brenda Wineapple, "Keeping the Faith," regarding the celebrity politician William Jennings Bryan, the Boy Orator of the Platte River, now in the last days of his life as he arrives in Dayton, Tennessee fo

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 2:11


Preview: Scopes Trial: Comment by author Brenda Wineapple, "Keeping the Faith," regarding the celebrity politician William Jennings Bryan, the Boy Orator of the Platte River, now in the last days of his life as he arrives in Dayton, Tennessee for the Scopes trial debating the theory of evolution in light of those who believe in a literal reading of the Bible. More in coming weeks. 1925 William Jennings Bryan

The Journey of My Mother's Son
Dan and Sandy – Pennsylvania, Here we Come!

The Journey of My Mother's Son

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 10:30


In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip across the country to Pennsylvania to see our family. I completed my book signing in Cheyenne, Wyoming and we started our trip across the country to Pennsylvania! We had a couple of stops along the way, though.  Our first stop was an unplanned stop at the Archway in Kearney, Nebraska. The Archway is a unique museum that literally extends over Interstate 80 to pay homage to all those who have traveled across its path throughout history. Since ancient times, the route along the Platte River in Nebraska, once called the Great Platte River Road, has served as a migratory pathway across the continent. From the era of the Oregon Trail to the present day, the Archway brings the history of the Great Platte River Road to life. Central to the Archway experience is its historical exhibit, which honors the American spirit of exploration. Utilizing life-sized figures and personal audio guides, the Archway recounts the tale of America's development. Visitors can walk alongside pioneers on the Oregon Trail, observe a Pony Express Station horse exchange, listen to Mark Twain's story of a cross-country stagecoach journey, witness the driving of the “Golden Spike” connecting the nation's railways, and learn about life on the Lincoln Highway at a traveler's campground. Located at Exit 275 on I-80, a key coast-to-coast travel route today, the Archway commemorates the journeys of all adventurers who have traveled the river's route – from those who contributed to our nation's development in the past to those who are shaping our future today. It was an awesome experience, and we're glad that we did it. After The Archway, we made our way to visit our friends, Jason and Sara Brelsfoard in Maroa, Illinois.  We met Jason and Sara back in February when we stayed at the Galveston Island KOA.  We immediately connected and became friends.  We spent two nights with them, and even got to ride in a combine. After our visit with Jason and Sara, we were off to my final book signing and to visit with more friends that we had met in Galveston, Jeff and Jackie Powell, in Centerville, Ohio. We had told our family that we'd be getting back into Pennsylvania on October 8th, but we knew all along that September 26th would be our arrival date.  We spent our first two days back popping in on our family and surprising them.  It was quite fun, but also a little exhausting.

Paranormal Prowlers Podcast
S6 Ep289: Beware of the Death Ship.

Paranormal Prowlers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 28:00


The Eliza Battle  catches on fire and sinks in the Tombigee River, making it the deadliest maritime disaster in Tombigee River history. Meanwhile the Death Ship of Platte River warns those who see it, they are going tools someone they love that very same year

BJ & Jamie
Car Goes Into Platt River, Best Party Collleges, Tabloid Trash

BJ & Jamie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 25:09


Hour 1 - Two cars got into a wreck on I-25 and one of them ended up in the Platte River. Everyone involved is ok. The list of best party colleges came out this morning and BJ thought that the number one school might be where Jamie's son is going. The number one ranked school is UCSB, but Jamie's son is going to UCSC. 

BJ & Jamie
Full Show

BJ & Jamie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 91:20


Two cars got into a wreck on I-25 and one of them ended up in the Platte River. Everyone involved is ok. The list of best party colleges came out this morning and BJ thought that the number one school might be where Jamie's son is going. The number one ranked school is UCSB, but Jamie's son is going to UCSC. Over the weekend Mariah Carey lost both her mom and sister on the same day. Another sad story in the news. Clark the talking Dog from the famous viral clip where his owner describes different meats in the refrigerator took a walk over the rainbow bridge. Britany Mahomes and Taylor Swift aren't feuding over who they are voting for in this years presidential election despite rumors to the contrary. 

News & Features | NET Radio
Sandbar removal in Platte River set for this fall

News & Features | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 0:58


In 2019, major flooding altered the Platte River near its junction with Highway 75, creating a large sandbar and restricting the channel size to a third of what it had been previously. Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District general manager John Winkler says the sandbar makes communities like Louisville and Cedar Creek, which are upstream, more susceptible to additional flooding.

Nerf's LOLs at 5:05
PLATTE RIVER BEER TBT LOL

Nerf's LOLs at 5:05

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 0:40 Transcription Available


Throwback LOL from 2018. Colorado is THIS into beer.  Platte River IPA. 

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast
Episode 484: Rethinking Denver Along the Platte River

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 57:28


This week on Talking Headways we're joined by Erin Clark, Chief Real Estate Investment Officer of the Denver Housing Authority. We chat about the redevelopment of Sun Valley, a public housing project built in the 1950s that is being reinvigorated by new investments in public housing, parks, and community.   *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

1001 Stories From the Old West
THE PLATTE RIVER INDIAN RAIDS OF 1864: AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JANELLE MOLONY

1001 Stories From the Old West

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 52:51


"Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids' author Janelle Molony shares her book and research into the first-hand witness accounts of the survivors of the Platte River Indian raids of 1864. Members of her family traveled with the Earps while other families who names became a part of history, like Ringo, Boone, Brown, all left vivid accounts of the deadly raids which until now history has pretty much overlooked. There some interesting side stories in this interview, including the story of John Brown's family, a handful of which were involved in his raids, and so were traveling under another identity, were being followed by angry Missourians who wanted to kill them for the Confederate cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nerf's LOLs at 5:05
PLATTE RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL TBT LOL

Nerf's LOLs at 5:05

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 1:00 Transcription Available


Throwback from 2019.  After Mile High Music Fest, Grandoozy, and Riot Fest all stopped... what Music Festivals were left in Denver? This one somehow survived. 

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
2024 Spring Platte River Art Show and Gallery Nine

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 14:52


This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features looks at the 2024 Spring Platte River Art Show, " and A Life of Whimsy" at Gallery Nine.

Platte River Bard Podcast
The Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park - May 4-5th! With Nia Karmann

Platte River Bard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 11:54


The 2024 Spring Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!"  You'll find this seasonal event at the Peter Kiewitt Lodge in the upper level, May 4th and 5th.  It's free to attend and you will find regional artists with many different kinds of art mediums.  Enjoy the day out at the state park as well. We chat briefly with Nia Karmann, Owner and Photographer of Nye Street Studios who is also hosting this event.   Hours:  May 4th from 10am to 7pm, and May 5th from 9am to 4pm.  You will need a state park pass, but if you don't want to spring for a full year, day passes are $7, but the event is free!   PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1120061395838844?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park-5/2024-05-04/   ***** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!    

Whiskey Sloughs Podcast
S1 Ep 1 Waterfowl Hunting on the Famous Platte River

Whiskey Sloughs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 40:20


Join us as we start our new version of our podcast, in this series we will be covering different topics of waterfowl, upland, and turkey hunting. As well as highlighting all the intricate details of guiding waterfowl hunts, living the guide life, our business, and all the details of business ownership. For our first episode we hit on the bread and butter of our operation. The Platte River.

Guide to the Unknown
336: Ghost Vessels & Dark Watchers (URBAN LEGENDS)

Guide to the Unknown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 71:31


BREAKING NEWS: The Hat Man may not be working alone!  This week we're digging back into Urban Legends! The Dead Children's Playground! James Dean's cursed car! The Death Ship of the Platte River! The Dark Watchers!  You got all that? [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive podcast The Netherworld Dispatch! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and ...X? For more, cruise through our LINKS

The Cowboy Up Podcast
E43S4 The Platte River Raids

The Cowboy Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 45:25


It was 1864, and Northern Plains Indians were not pleased with settlers migrating from east to west along the Oregon, Bozeman and Overland Trails. Thus began a series of attacks and robberies on unsuspecting emigrants winding their way along the Platte River. Shots rang out and arrows whizzed as miners, doctors, farmers, families, and war widows rallied their covered wagons together. As historian journalist Janelle Molony relates in her new book “Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids,” some of those involved had familiar names – Brown, Boone, Earp, Kelly, Larimer, Ringo, Rousseau and more. She joins Russell an Alan to share some of the eyewitness testimonies of nearly 70 survivors, presented in one accord for the first time in literary history. And western singer-songwriter Jim Jones shares his song “Rockin' Chair” from his new album “Storyteller – Tales from the West.”

Instant Trivia
Episode 1163 - Yesterday's hotties - Take a "nee" - "pound" key - Names for your dog - Script tease

Instant Trivia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 7:00


Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1163, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Yesterday'S Hotties 1: This lovely's look was all the rage on college campuses in the 1940s. Veronica Lake. 2: This actress who played opposite Victor Mature in "Samson and Delilah" invented the technology used in cell phones. Hedy Lamarr. 3: Some child mannequins of the 1920s were designed to look like this sweetheart of an actress. Mary Pickford. 4: This groundbreaking actress was played by Halle Berry in an acclaimed TV biopic. Dorothy Dandridge. 5: The alluring star of a number of classic films, this Kansas native was equally famous for her haircut. Louise Brooks. Round 2. Category: Take A Nee. With Nee in quotation marks 1: Someone in the running for an Emmy or a Tony. a nominee. 2: A scornful, lip-curling facial expression. a sneer. 3: A Native American people who lived on the Platte River, or Leslie Knope's fictional Indiana town. Pawnee. 4: Captain Bligh suffered the wrath of a group of them. mutineers. 5: Stanley makes these long-jawed pliers. needle-nose. Round 3. Category: Pound Key. With Pound in quotes 1: This word can come before microscope or fracture; the first is definitely better. compound. 2: Traditionally, one of these requires 16 ounces each of butter, sugar and flour. a pound cake. 3: Where you go to retrieve your car after it gets towed for being parked in front of a fire hydrant. the impound lot. 4: 2-word official name for the standard monetary unit of the United Kingdom. pound sterling. 5: A harsh debt payment insisted upon, it was Antonio's obligation to Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice". a pound of flesh. Round 4. Category: Names For Your Dog 1: Give your male Rottweiler a strong name like Apollo or that of this supreme Greek god. Zeus. 2: If you have a small brown dog, try this 4-letter name, the seed of a legume. Bean. 3: If it's black and white, how about Tuxedo or this, the name of Nabisco's classic sandwich cookie. Oreo. 4: Thanks to "Twilight", this has been the most popular name for female dogs for the last few years. Bella. 5: Hey, pal! You can't go wrong with this name that Bill Clinton gave his chocolate lab in 1997. Buddy. Round 5. Category: Script Tease 1: 1969:"I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man". True Grit. 2: 1946:"Every time you hear a bell ring, it means some angel's just got his wings". It's A Wonderful Life. 3: 1939:"You should be kissed -- and often -- and by someone who knows how". Gone with the Wind. 4: 1962:"Bond. James Bond". Dr. No. 5: 1964:"Mein Fuhrer, I can walk!". Dr. Strangelove. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

BirdNote
Lee Ann Roripaugh: String of Beads

BirdNote

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 8:47


When writer Lee Ann Roripaugh visited the annual staging grounds of Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska, she was in awe of the birds. During their spring migration, hundreds of thousands of cranes roost on sandbars in the Platte River. The sound and sight of these birds is breathtaking; Lee Ann captures it beautifully in her poem “:: #sandhillcranes #string of beads ::.”More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Talk of Iowa
Nebraska is home to one of North America's greatest wildlife phenomena

Talk of Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024


Every spring, nearly a million sandhill cranes pass through an 80-mile stretch of the Platte River in Nebraska on their northward migration.

America's National Parks Podcast
National Park News | Man Diverts a National Park River, New Shark Species Discovered, Rabies Scare at Saguaro

America's National Parks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 10:48


In this month's national park news, new-to-science fossils have been uncovered at Mammoth Cave and John Day Fossil Beds, a rabies scare is taking hold at Saguaro National Park, a man gets convicted for diverting the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dunes, and more. Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks.  Use promo code PARKS20OFF to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

The Big Honker Podcast
Episode #801: Christmas Guides Round Table

The Big Honker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 137:43


Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the guide staff from Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. Blake Poppe sits in on his final podcast of the year before heading back to Nebraska to run goose and duck hunts on the Platte River.  Happy O'Tool relives wrestling Josh Moore on the front lawn of The Big Honker Lodge. Logan Buehler spills the beans on Happy's summer escapades.  Nolan Devine could be stranded in West Texas for Christmas. Blake Williamson gets ghosted by his Tinder love. And Lexie Burdick shares her future plans.

Platte River Bard Podcast
The Fall Platte River Art Show is here!

Platte River Bard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 10:04


Today we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, October 13-15th.  We had the opportunity to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, to tell us everything that will be happening at Mahoney State Park.  Admission is free so come out and enjoy celebrating the visual arts this weekend! PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192 Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park-4/2023-04-28/   ***** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

The North American Waterfowler
Episode #66 Tales of the Historic Platte River Waterfowl Experience: w/Chris Jobman from Flatlander Kennels

The North American Waterfowler

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 62:03


On this episode guest Chris Jobman joins me to discuss his land on the historic Platte River. His unusual rules for his duck club and retriever talk from his famed Kennel "Flatlander Kennels." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFO WARNING
1957 PLATTE RIVER UFO ENCOUNTER

UFO WARNING

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 19:48


In 1957 experiencer R.O. Schmidt reported a fantastical UFO / alien encounter along the Platte River in Nebraska. While Schmidt had his doubters other famous encounters were reported that year. Astronaut Gordon Cooper reported seeing a film of a UFO space ship landing at Edwards Airforce base and mass UFO sightings also came in from Texas. Listen in to learn more.

Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Ep. 514 – Innovative Growth in Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation

Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 75:46


Mike Sertle, manager of conservation programs, and Sara Burns, water program specialist, join Dr. Mike Brasher to share the exciting story of how DU is growing conservation through innovative partnerships around the many benefits of wetlands and waterfowl habitat. From water quality to flood water retention and coastal resiliency, DU's new work in Sustainability and Nature-based Solutions is attracting more partners, funding sources, and ideas to our waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

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The Fisheries Podcast
227 - Parasites as a Gateway to Fisheries with Jenna Ruoss

The Fisheries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 35:25


This week Kadie chats with Jenna Ruoss, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Jenna grew up hiking, kayaking, looking for critters in streams, and playing outside in the woods in her backyard. Throughout this episode, we chat about how her love of parasites which developed during her undergraduate degree led her to a career in fisheries and her current work studying the endangered Pallid Sturgeon in the lower Platte River, Nebraska.   Main point: Make sure you're happy.   If you'd like to get ahold of Jenna, you can find her on Twitter at @jpruoss. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

Nature Now
Introduction to Jackie Canterbury

Nature Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 28:27


Nan Evans introduces Nature Now's newest host, Jackie Canterbury. Jackie shares not only information about her background, but also what inspires her about birds and the natural world. After introducing Jackie to listeners, Jackie presents her first Nature Now program - a brief conversation with Tom Mangelsen, renowned wildlife photographer. Their interview takes place on the Platte River during the annual spring migration of nearly 1 million sandhill cranes. (Airdate: April 26, 2023) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

A Scary State
Ghosts by Land and by Sea in Wyoming

A Scary State

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 101:27


Last week we will be recording long distance and we can't wait to be reunited! This week, we are in the heartland of Wyoming to tell you about some spooky legends. Kenzie starts us off with stories from Wyoming Frontier Prison. With the prison's dark history, it's not surprising it is considered one of Wyoming's most haunted places. Afterwards, Lauren tells us about the scary legend of the Death Ship that haunts the Platte River. Legend says if you see the ship it foreshadows the death of you or a loved one. Take a listen to *WY* Wyoming is so haunted!--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkbhgrpfkd1Gfofa5j5jF288ingC22hvB0DdYDnZlIA/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Duck Season Somewhere
"Making Turtle Soup"

Duck Season Somewhere

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 65:47


"Making turtle soup," is how today's guest, Douglas Spale from Kansas City describes a round-about conversation of topics like the one we enjoy in today's episode. Though he grew up hunting along Nebraska's Platte River, a move to Chicago gave him the bug for travel hunting throughout the United States with a couple retriever and bird dog sidekicks, mixing it up on public land, and sharing his stories.      Podcast Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells https://bossshotshells.com/ Benelli Shotguns https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/waterfowl-shotguns Tetra Hearing https://tetrahearing.com/ Ducks Unlimited https://www.ducks.org Mojo Outdoors https://www.mojooutdoors.com/p Tom Beckbe https://tombeckbe.com/ Flash Back Decoys https://www.duckcreekdecoys.com/ Voormi https://voormi.com/ GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     It really is duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences year-round: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com     Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Left of Skeptic
Episode 121: "This whole thing seems sketch city.”

Left of Skeptic

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 57:08


Happy Spooky Wednesday, one and all! It may be summertime out in the real world, but here in Left of Skeptic Land it is spooky season all year long! First up this week, Kala tells us about The Death Ship of Platte River, also known as The Wyoming Death Ship. This omen of doom has been seen multiple times along the Platte River between Torrington and Alcova, and allegedly every one who has spotted it has had a loved one pass away the very same day. Is this really a ghost ship, or a method of clairvoyant dreaming? It leads to quite the debate. And Brittany talks about the historic Greystone Mansion and Garden in Beverly Hills, CA. This building had a rough, sketchy start when less than a year after it was built, two people died within its walls. Was it part of a giant government cover-up? Was it two lovers who couldn't handle keeping their feelings a secret any longer? Was it a jealous wife caught in a love triangle? We'll never know, and because we'll never know, it seems the ghosts will never rest. This now public park and famous location for movie and television filming is haunted with phantom gunshots, strange noises, and shadowy figures. And as a bonus, it's also a location for Gilmore Girls, so you really can't go wrong.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftofskeptic/support

The Centennial 38 Podcast
Platte River Derby Day

The Centennial 38 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 34:15


Juan and Jared preview the upcoming Hailstorm and Rapids game. They also review the St Louis game and the signing of Danny Leyva

The Long Thread Podcast
Mary Zicafoose, Ikat Fiber Artist

The Long Thread Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 47:16


The resist-dye technique known as ikat involves wrapping individual threads in careful patterns, dyeing them, and then using the dyed threads as warp, weft, or both. With care and what Mary Zicafoose describes as a lot of fussing, the woven fabric displays a pre-planned design—geometric or figurative, crisp or feathery, multicolored or two-tone. This technique is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but the results are beautiful in ways unique to each of the textile traditions that practice it. Mary Zicafoose first encountered ikat as a child, when her favorite aunt brought her a souvenir scrap of the fabric and told her it contained magic. Even when you know the painstaking and nonmagical process that weavers use to create ikat fabrics, her aunt's comment rings true: there is something charmed about the patterns that emerge in ikat, jaspe, pochampally, and other resist-dye-weave fabrics. Mary made her way toward ikat tapestry through her studies in other visual arts. Despite initially being insulted when a college professor suggested she consider working in fibers, she eventually found her passion in weaving and dyeing. She taught herself to weave ikat through a pamphlet and gradually pushed the limits of the technique, creating more complex and intricate designs. In her studio practice, Mary creates stunning large-format weft-ikat tapestries, some requiring years of planning and weaving (and tens of thousands of knots). Beginning the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, she conceived a project in a new style: a huge landscape of the Sandhill Crane bird migration near her home on the Platte River in Nebraska. In addition to her studio practice, Mary also loves to teach weavers the fundamentals of ikat. Her teaching approach involves breaking down the process into manageable steps—some very different from standard weaving practice! Her first book, Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth, was written for a broad audience of weavers, with the aim of teaching a technique and encouraging people to apply it to their own signature style of weaving. Focusing on warp ikat, the book presents a step-by-step approach to a technique that she learned through trial and error. She is currently working on a companion book to go deeper into many different types of projects and build on skill sets. The Seattle Art Museum's major exhibit of historic and contemporary ikat textiles that will be open through May 29, 2023. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. Links Mary Zicafoose's website (https://www.maryzicafoose.com/) Mary's first book, Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth (https://www.maryzicafoose.com/book.html) Mary's class offerings (https://www.maryzicafoose.com/workshops.html) Ikat: A World of Compelling Cloth (https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibitions/ikat) runs through May 29 at the Seattle Art Museum. (https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/)

Nature's Archive
#67: Ancient Birds and Modern Migrations - Sandhill and Whooping Cranes with Bethany Ostrom

Nature's Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 49:44 Transcription Available


Today we dive into the captivating world of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes with wildlife biologist Bethany Ostrom from the Crane Trust.These majestic birds have a rich history, with fossil records showing them to be some of the oldest modern birds. Today, they continue to amaze us by congregating in massive numbers along their ancient migration route through Nebraska.In this episode, Bethany helps us understand the unique phenomenon of crane migration, and why the Platte River in Nebraska is such an important stopover for over 1 million cranes each spring.Bethany also provides a broader perspective on Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes, helping us to understand how these birds live, from their diets, to their unique dancing displays. She also helps us understand why Sandhill Cranes are generally increasing in numbers despite massive changes to their environment.However, Whooping Cranes have not been as fortunate, with populations dropping to only 15 individuals at one point. Bethany helps us understand how this occurred, and how recent conservation efforts have helped to increase their populations.These magnificent birds are truly a wonder to behold, and we encourage you to seek them out if you have an opportunity. Sandhill Cranes can be found in nearly every state at various times of the year.You can find the Crane Trust on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as at their website.Check out the FULL SHOW NOTES for photos and more.Links From Today's ShowPeople and OrganizationsCrane TrustRowe SanctuaryBooks, Documentaries, and Other ThingsPBS Nature "Flight School" EpisodeThe Nature Makers documentaryThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9616-spellboundLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://brianholtzmusic.com Support the show

On the Same Page
Ep 71. ”The Echo Maker” by Richard Powers

On the Same Page

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 53:29


To follow and support us, click here: https://onthesamepagepage.wordpress.com As its title suggests, Richard Powers' ninth novel “The Echo Maker” resonates with readers long after they've put the book down. A psychological thriller set against one of nature's most spectacular backdrops – the migration of Sandhill Cranes to the Platte River – the novel's thread of mystery unfurls from a near-fatal accident on a remote stretch of Nebraskan road. Twenty-seven-year-old Mark Schluter survives the crash, but not without a traumatic brain injury which renders his sister, Karin, an apparent imposter. Enter famous cognitive neurologist Gerald Weber, who diagnoses Mark with Capgras syndrome and thereby gives a name to a desperate confusion that might not just be all in Mark's head. Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include: “The Echo Maker” by Richard Powers “Mike and Psmith” by P. D. James “The Bone Clocks” by David Mitchell Additional segments throughout the podcast include: Inner Shelf Fact or fiction What are you reading? On that Quote Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gF2zVhQT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gTHtxVh5 Podbean: https://onthesamepagepodcast.podbean.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesamepagepod_ Email: seamusandblake@gmail.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/on.the.same.page.podcast/  -------- #bookpodcast #podcast #book #novel #stories #shortstories #apassagenorth #anukaradpragasm #tolstoy #poetry #shortstoryskirmish #litfacts #paris #literature #books #novels #salmonrushdie #spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts #audible #samsungpodcasts #books #novels #audibleau #lit #onthesamepage #whatareyoureading #literaryfacts #podbean #whatareyoureading

Engines of Our Ingenuity
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2477: Sand Hill Cranes

Engines of Our Ingenuity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 3:50


Episode: 2477 The Sand Hill Crane, not just another bird.  Today, Sand Hill Cranes.

Missing Maura Murray
320 // Taries Price

Missing Maura Murray

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 33:41


In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Amy Weckle about the disappearance of Taries Price from Schramm Park State Recreation Area along the Platte River in Gretna, Nebraska in June of 2020. Check out our Missing subscription service where we have a bonus show and ad-free episodes! https://missing.supportingcast.fm/ Check out our Crawlspace subscription service where we have a bonus show and ad-free episodes! https://crawlspace.supportingcast.fm/ Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office: 402-593-2288. Main Theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at https://incompetech.com/. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at http://williamsflutes.com. Follow Private Investigations For the Missing https://investigationsforthemissing.org/ http://piftm.org/donate https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/ https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/ Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/ Check out the new Crawlspace Discussion Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkcrawlspace/ Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Sources: https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/breaking-water-rescue-underway-near-schramm-state-park https://www.ketv.com/article/i-always-hold-on-to-hope-friday-marks-one-year-since-taries-price-last-seen-in-platte-river/36691024 https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/one-year-later-family-of-girl-who-went-missing-at-schramm-state-park-holds-out-hope-shell-be-found https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/enforcement-at-schramm-park-amping-up-says-sheriffs-office https://www.ketv.com/article/i-want-my-daughter-home-parents-of-8-year-old-girl-missing-in-platte-river-grieve-for-daughter/32885145 https://fremonttribune.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/weekend-search-planned-for-8-year-old-girl-swept-away-by-platte-river-last-summer/article_64d3e130-da0c-5e44-a9a7-e91a9424ef66.html https://pages.facebook.com/JusticeTakesFlight/photos/a.100985801496115/277543910506969/?type=3&source=48 Wikipedia https://kearneyhub.com/news/state/search-for-missing-8-year-old-girl-to-resume-friday-morning/article_52a04de6-8a36-586a-8896-13f9153a43b1.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottom https://kearneyhub.com/news/state/sarpy-county-officials-say-they-dont-think-girl-survived-being-swept-away-by-platte-river/article_dfdf7536-651d-5bd1-ac70-7f84bddc1b6e.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottom https://kearneyhub.com/news/state/massive-search-for-nebraska-girl-lost-to-platte-river-to-be-scaled-back/article_79ccfd3f-0025-5cd4-bfac-7f7d96b00f51.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottom https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=41.018240%2C-96.245885&q=Current%20Location&_ext=EiQpUb01sFWCREAx7WRwlLwPWMA5Ub01sFWCREBB7WRwlLwPWMAiRWh0dHA6Ly9tYXBzLmFwcGxlLmNvbS8%2FbGw9NDEuMDE4MjQwLC05Ni4yNDU4ODUmcT00MS4wMTgyNDAsLTk2LjI0NTg4NQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3Z-qdh5PNj6Ys9ufNx35vqdsVzbM62k0LdvA7i4-1MhtbTKn8CvfX7kHY Missing person flyer: https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/590d5333-fe0b-4ace-a2b2-cd66aab1939a/downloads/attachments-8efa381a-37d1-4ca3-9572-b28003035289-__4E527277-.jpeg https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/71058?nav Pave the way for Juicy…It's her world https://www.facebook.com/groups/364718371407058 KMTV News video of Taries's father, Teablo Price: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMDKxQwrLpY&t=19s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices