Podcasts about Wild America

On this week's Voices of Experience, Paul Casey visits with National Geographics author John Waterman. John will talk about his book: Atlas of Wild America. The most stunning locations in America. Also, we'll reach into vault and replay an interview that Paul had with the late Virgil Fassio, former publisher of the Seattle P-I.

On this week's Voices of Experience, Paul Casey visits with National Geographics author John Waterman. John will talk about his book: Atlas of Wild America. The most stunning locations in America. Also, we'll reach into vault and replay an interview that Paul had with the late Virgil Fassio, former publisher of the Seattle P-I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Voices of Experience, Paul Casey visits with National Geographics author John Waterman. John will talk about his book: Atlas of Wild America. The most stunning locations in America. Also, we'll reach into vault and replay an interview that Paul had with the late Virgil Fassio, former publisher of the Seattle P-I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us as we travel across America in this late 90s film based on a true story. Starring teen heart throbs Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Devin Sawa, they give a glimpse into the life of Nature Documentarian Marty Stouffer and his brothers Mark and Marshall, as he gets his start in 1967. Music by Nihilore, for more visit nihilore.com

This week we go through what we've been up the last little bit.  We talk about Black Myth quite a bit as well as a lot of discussion around the "metroidvania" The Last Faith and Core Keeper.  Tune in! EpisodeThe Last FaithCore KeeperBlack Myth: Wukong

Matt and Jarrod are joined by Sam Fox! A real three way of daddies!

In this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, we dive into the remarkable story of the American Bison, tracing their journey from the brink of extinction in the 19th century to their resurgence as icons of the wild. These magnificent creatures once roamed North America in vast herds, but by the late 1800s, their numbers had plummeted dramatically. We'll explore the historical challenges they faced, including market hunting, habitat destruction, and deliberate extermination campaigns aimed at weakening Native American communities. Steven Rinella captures this dramatic decline in his book, American Buffalo, noting, “It's hard to comprehend the scale of the slaughter.” We'll also delve into the intricate relationship between Native American tribes and the bison, highlighting the use of traditional hunting methods like buffalo jumps. These techniques, while efficient, often resulted in the deaths of more animals than could be immediately used, adding complexity to the narrative of indigenous interactions with the environment. Shepard Krech III's insights from The Ecological Indian challenge the idealized notion that Native Americans lived entirely “in harmony with nature,” offering a nuanced perspective on historical conservation practices. The episode will then shift to the inspiring recovery efforts that began in the late 19th century. Key figures like James "Scotty" Philip and Charles Goodnight played crucial roles in capturing and breeding some of the last remaining bison. The establishment of the American Bison Society in 1905 marked a significant milestone, with successful reintroduction efforts in places like the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. We'll discuss how these early conservation efforts laid the foundation for the species' recovery in the wild. Finally, we'll explore modern conservation initiatives that continue to support the bison population. From national parks like Yellowstone and Theodore Roosevelt National Park to sustainable agricultural practices, the bison's story is one of collaboration and dedication. We'll highlight the work of the InterTribal Buffalo Council in reestablishing bison herds on Native American lands, reconnecting tribes with this culturally significant species. Join us to learn how these combined efforts ensure the American Bison's continued presence and thriving future across North America.

In today's episode, I sit down with my new friend, Bridgette Cameron Ridenour, author of Overlooked and sister to Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure. Bridgette shares her personal journey of navigating the feelings of being unseen and how she discovered her unique path through faith and trust in God's plan for her life. Growing up in a family where performance and the entertainment industry were significant aspects of life, Bridgette faced moments of disappointment early on. A defining moment came when she was not chosen for a role she felt perfect for, leading her to question the purpose of her gifts and talents. However, Bridgette's story took a turn when she met her husband shortly after that audition. Her subsequent journey into motherhood and a terrifying accident on their way to the K-LOVE awards in 2015 further shaped her understanding of God's presence and plans in her life. Through these experiences, Bridgette was reminded of the truth in Jeremiah 29:11, which reassured her that she was never overlooked by God. Today, Bridgette travels the country, speaking at women's conferences and sharing her story through her book, Overlooked. Her message is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of trusting in God's timing. Bridgette encourages listeners to embrace waiting as an opportunity to draw closer to God rather than solely focusing on the outcome. She also speaks on the significance of celebrating others' successes, emphasizing that a "no" for now is not a "no" forever. This episode is filled with heartfelt insights and encouragement for anyone feeling overlooked or questioning their path. Bridgette's journey teaches us that when we let go and let God lead, amazing transformations can occur in our lives. Bio: Bridgette is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Since the age of 8, she has grown up in Hollywood. She is the sister to Kirk Cameron ("Growing Pains") and Candace Cameron Bure ("Full House"). Bridgette made a successful career as a stand-in for 20 years working with some of Hollywood's biggest child stars. Her career expands television shows like "Full House" and "Home Improvement," as well as motion pictures such as "Saving Christmas", "Wild America", "Perfect Game". and "The Crew", just to name a few. Bridgette lives in Palm Springs, California with her husband and three children. Anchor Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Psalm 46:10 Connect with Bridgette: Website: https://bridgettecameron.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgette.cameronridenour IG: https://www.instagram.com/bridgette_r Order Overlooked: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CPQYRR8J/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.umbrellaministries.com/ ***We love hearing from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to be a part of our podcast family and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is quick and easy! Just head to Apple podcasts or wherever you are tuning in and share your thoughts. Your feedback makes a big difference!***

Se han cumplido 30 años de la edición de “American Caesar”, décimo álbum de Iggy Pop en solitario lanzado en septiembre de 1993. Un álbum que no cumplió las expectativas comerciales pero que el tiempo situaría entre sus obras más valoradas. Un trabajo arriesgado y maduro, con pasajes largos, atmósferas amenazantes, sonidos acústicos e inesperados contrastes que llevan de los sonidos endurecidos o afilados a las baladas amorosas. Tal vez excesivo en minutaje y con alguna canción que lastra el resultado final, pero aún así uno de los mejores álbumes de toda la trayectoria de Iggy Pop.Playlist;(sintonía) IGGY POP “Character” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Wild America” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Mixin’ the colors” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Jealousy” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “It’s our love” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Plastic and concrete” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Fuckin’ alone” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Highway song” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Beside you” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Sickness” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Social life” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Louie Louie” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Girls of NY” (American Caesar, 1993)IGGY POP “Caesar” (American Caesar, 1993)Escuchar audio

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Wild America & Virgil Fassio, former Seattle P-I Publisher

Join co-hosts Annie Liontas and Lito Velázquez in conversation with LitFriends Melissa Febos & Donika Kelly about their grand statements, big revelations, sentential seduction, queering forms, the power of vulnerability, and love poems. We're taking a break and will be back for our next episode with guests Yiyun Li & Edmund White on January 16,  2024. Happy Holidays, LitFam!   LINKS Libsyn Blog www.annieliontas.com www.litovelazquez.com www.melissafebos.com www.donikakelly.com LitFriends LinkTree LitFriends Insta LitFriends Facebook TRANSCRIPT Annie: (00:00) This episode is dedicated to Chuck, a dog we have loved, and Donika and Melissa's sweet pup.   Annie & Lito: Welcome to LitFriends! Hey Lit Friends!   Annie: Welcome to the show.    Lito: Today, we're speaking with memoirist Melissa Febos and poet Donika Kelly, lit friends in marriage,   Annie: About seduction, big boss feelings, and sliding into DMs.   Lito: So grab your bestie,   Annie & Lito: And get ready to fall in love!   Annie: What I love about Melissa Febos, and you can feel this across all four of her books, is how she declares herself free. There's no ambiguity to this. This is her story, not your telling of it, not your telling of her. I meet her on the page as someone who's in an act of rebellion or an act of defiance. And I was not really surprised but delighted to find that, when I read Donika Kelly, I had sort of the same reaction, same impression. And I'm wondering if that's true for you, and, Lito, what your understanding of vulnerability and its relationship to power is.   Lito: The power for me in these conversations, and the power that the authors that we speak with possess, seems to me, in the ways that they have found how they are completely unique from each other. And more so than in our other conversations, Donika and Melissa, their work is so different. And yet, as you've pointed out, the overlap, and the fire, the energy, the defiance, the fierceness is so present. And it was present in our conversation. And so inspiring.   Annie: Yeah. I'm thinking even about Melissa Febos has this Ted Talk. (01:54) Where she says "telling your secrets will set you free." And it feels that not only is that true, but it's also very much an act of self reclamation and strength, right? Where we might read it as an act of weakness. It's actually in fact, a harnessing of the self.   Lito: Right, it's not that Melissa has a need to confess. It's that she really uses writing to find the truth about herself and how she feels about something, which that could not differ more from my writing practice.   Annie: How so?   Lito: I find that I sort of, I write out of an emotion or a need to discover something, but I already sort of am aware of where I am and who I am before I start. I find the plot and the characters as I go, but I know sort of how I feel.   Annie: Yeah, I think for me, I do feel like writing is an act of discovery where maybe I put something on the page, it's the initial conception, or yeah, like you coming out of a feeling. But as I start to ask questions, right, for me, it's this process of inquiry. I excavate to something maybe a little more surprising or partially hidden or unknown to myself.   Lito: That's true. There is a discovery of, and I think you're, I think you've pointed to exactly what it is. It's the process of inquiry, and I think both of them, and obviously us, we're doing that similar thing. This is about writing, about this, this is about asking questions and writing through them.   Annie: Yeah, and Donika Kelly, we feel that in her work, her poetry over and over, even when they have the same recurring, I would say haunting images or artifacts. Each time she's turning it over and asking almost unbearable questions.   Lito: Right.   Annie: And we're joining her on the page because she is brave enough and has an iron will and says, no, I will not not look this in the eye.    Lito: That's the feeling exactly that I get from both of them is the courage, the bravura of the unflinching.   Annie: I think something that seemed to resonate with you was (03:58) how they talk about writing outside of publishing right? Yeah.   Lito: Yeah, I love I love that they talk about writing as a practice regardless, they're separated from The need to produce a work that's gonna sell in a commercial world in a capitalist society. It's more about the daily practice, and how that is a lifestyle and even what you said about the TED talk, that's just her. She's just talking about herself. Like that she's just telling an absolute truth that people don't typically talk about.   Annie: Right. And it's a conscious, active way to live inside one's life. It's a form of reflection, meditation, and rather than just moving through life, a way to make meaning of the experience.   Lito: I love that you use the word meditation because when you talk about meditation, you think of someone in a lotus position quietly being, but the meditations that both of them do, these are not quiet.   Annie: No. And of course we have to talk about how cute they are as married literary besties.   Lito: Oh my god, cute and like, they're hot for each other.   Annie: Oh my god.   Lito: It's palpable.   Annie: So palpable, sliding into DMs, chatting each other up over email.   Lito: They romanced each other, and I hope—no—I know they're gonna romance you, listener.   Annie: We'll be right back.   Lito: (05:40) Back to the show.   Annie: Melissa Febos is the author of four books, including the best-selling essay collection Girlhood, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award, was a Lambda finalist, and was named a notable book by NPR, Time Magazine, the Washington Post, and others. Her craft book Body Work is a national bestseller and an Indie's Next Pick. Her forthcoming novel The Dry Season is a work of mixed form nonfiction that explores celibacy as liberatory practice. Melissa lives in Iowa City with her wife, the poet Donika Kelly, and is a professor in the English department at the University of Iowa, where she teaches creative writing.   Lito: Donika Kelly is the author of The Renunciations, winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in poetry and Bestiary, the winner of the 2015 Cave Canem Poetry Prize, a Hurston Wright Legacy Award for poetry, and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award. Donika has been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Publishing Triangle Awards, the Lambda Literary Awards, and was long listed for the National Book Award. (06:00) Donika lives in Iowa City with her wife, the writer Melissa Febos, and is an assistant professor in the English department at the University of Iowa, where she teaches creative writing.   Annie: Well, thank you for joining us for LitFriends to talk about the ultimate lit friendship. It does seem like you've won at the game of lit friends a little bit, having married your lit friend. I think of you both as writers who are in the constant act of subversion and resisting erasure. And that's the kind of work that Lito and I are drawn to, and that we're trying to do ourselves. And your work really shows us how to inhabit our bravest and most complex selves on the page. So we're really grateful for that.   Melissa: Thanks.   Annie: Yeah, of course. I mean, Donika, I think about poems of yours that my friends and I revisit constantly because we're haunted by them in the best way. They've taken residence inside of us. And you talk about what it means to have to do that work. And you've said, "to admit need and pain, desire and trauma and claim my humanity was often daunting. But the book demanded I claim my personhood."   And Melissa, I think you know how much your work means to me. I mean, as someone who is raised as a girl in this country and writing creative nonfiction, Body Work should not be as revelatory as it is. Yet what I see is that you're shaping an entire generation of nonfiction writers, many of them women. So, you know, also very grateful for that. And you've talked about that in Body Work. You've said "the risk of honest self-appraisal requires bravery to place our flawed selves in the context of this magnificent broken world is the opposite of narcissism, which is building a self-image that pleases you." So we'll talk more in a bit about courage and vulnerability and how you all do the impossible things you do, but let's dive into your lit friendship.   Melissa: Thank you, Annie, for that beautiful introduction.   Donika: Yeah, thank you so much. I'm excited to talk about our friendship.   Lito: We're so excited to have you here.   Melissa: Talk about our special friendship.   Annie: Very special friendship. Friendship with benefits.   Lito: So tell us about your lit friend, Melissa, tell us about Donika.   Melissa: (09:07) Tell us about her. Okay, she's fucking hilarious, like very, very funny and covers a broad spectrum of humor from like, there's a lot of like punning that goes on in our house, a lot of like silly wordplay, bathroom humor, and then like high level, like, literary academic sort of witticism that's also making fun of itself a lot. And we've sort of operated in all of those registers since like the day we met.   She is my favorite poet. There's like those artists that whose work you really appreciate, right? Sometimes because it's so different from your own. And then there are those artists whose work registers in like a very deep sort of recognition where they feel like creative kin, right? And that has always been my experience of Donika's work. That there is a kind of creative intelligence and emotionality that just feels like so profoundly familiar to me and was before I knew anything about her as a human being.   Okay, we also like almost all the same candy and have extremely opposite work habits. She's very hot. She only likes to watch like TVs and movies that she's seen many times before, which is both like very comforting and very annoying.   Lito: Well, I'm gonna have to follow that up now. What are some of the top hits?   Melissa: Oh, for sure, Golden Girls is at the very top. I mean…   Annie: No one's mad at that.   Lito: We can do the interview right now. Perfect. All we need to know. A++!   Melissa: She's probably like 50% of the time that she's sleeping, she falls asleep to the soundtrack of the Golden Girls or Xena, maybe. But we've also watched the more recent James Bond franchise, The Matrices, (11:00) and Mission Impossible, never franchises I ever thought I would watch once, let alone multiple times at some point.   Annie: I mean, Donika, your queerness is showing with that list.   Lito: Yeah.   Donika: I feel seen. I feel represented accurately by that list. She's not wrong. She's not wrong at all. But I've also introduced to her the pleasure of revisiting work.   Melissa: That's right.   Donika: And that was not a thing that Melissa was doing before we met, which feels confusing to me. Because I am a person who really likes to revisit. She was buying more books when we met, and now she uses the library more, and that feels like really exciting. That feels like a triumph on my part. I'm like…   Annie: That is a victory. Yeah.   Donika: …with the public services.   Melissa; Both of these examples really allude to like this deep, fundamental sort of capitalistic set of habits that I have, where I… like there's like this weird implicit desire to try to read as many books as possible before I perish, and also to hoard them, I guess. And I'm very happy to have been influenced out of that.   Annie: Well it's hard not to think—I think about that tweet like once a week that's like you have an imaginary bookshelf, and there are a limited amount of books on that you can read before you die, and that like troubles me every day.   Melissa: Yeah it's so fucked up. (12:22) I don't want that. It's already in my head. I feel like I was born with that in my head, and I'm trying to get free.   Lito: Same. Serious book FOMO, like…   Donika: There are so many books y'all.   Lito: I know. It's not possible.   Donika: And, it's like, there are more and more every year.   Annie: Well, uh Donika tell us about Melissa.   Donika: Oh Melissa As she has already explained we have a lot of fun It's a funny household. She's hilarious. Um, and also she's a writer of great integrity, which you know I'm sitting on the couch reading Nora Roberts, and she's like in her office hammering away at essays, and I don't know what's going on in there. I'm very nosy. I'm a deeply nosy person. Like, I just I want to know like what's going on. I want to know the whole history, and it's really amazing to be with someone who is like here it is.   Annie: How did you all meet?   Donika: (13:20) mere moments after Trump was elected in 2016. I was in great despair. I was living in Western New York. I was teaching at a small Catholic university. Western New York is very conservative. It's very red. And I was in this place and I was like, this place is not my place. This place is not for me. And I was feeling very alone. And Melissa had written an essay that came out shortly after about teaching creative writing at a private institution in a red county. And I was like, oh, she gets it, she understands.   I started, I just like looked for everything. I looked for like everything that she had written. I read it, I watched the TED talk. I don't know if y'all know about the TED talk. There was a TED talk. I watched the TED talk. I was like, she's cute. I read Whip Smart. I followed her on Twitter. I developed a crush, and I did nothing else. So this is where I pass the baton. So I did all of that.   Melissa: I loved Bestiaries, and I love the cover. The cover of her book is from this medieval bestiary. And so I just bought it, and I read it. And I just had that experience that I described before where I was just like, "Oh, fuck. Like this writer and I have something very deep in common." And I wrote her. I DMed her on Twitter.   Sometimes I obscure this part of the story because I want it to appear like I sent her a letter by raven or something. But actually, I slid into her DMs, and I just was like, "hey, I loved your book. If you ever come to New York and want help setting up a reading, like I curate lots of events, da da da." And I put my email in. And not five minutes later, refreshed my Gmail inbox, and there was an email from Donika, and…   Donika: I was like, "Hi. Hello. It's me."   Annie: So you agree with this timeline, Donika, right? Like, it was within five minutes.   Donika: Yeah, it was very fast. And I think if I hadn't read everything that I could get my hands on that Melissa had written, I may have been a little bit slower off the mark. It wasn't romantic. Like the connection, I wasn't like, oh, this is someone who like I want to (15:41) strike up a romantic relationship with, it really was the work. Like I just respected the work so much.   I mean, I did have a crush, like that was real, but I have crushes on lots of people, like that sort of flows in and out, but that often is a signifier of like, oh, this person will be my friend. And I was still married at the time and trying to figure out, like that relationship was ending. It was coming to a quick close that felt slow. Like it was dragging a little bit for lots of reasons.   But then once it was clear to me that I was getting divorced, Melissa and I continued writing to each other like for the next few months. Yeah. And then I was like, oh, I'm getting divorced. I was like, I'm getting divorced. And then suddenly the emails were very different. From both of us. It wasn't different.   Melissa: There had been no romantic strategy or intent, you know, and I think which, which was a really great way to, we really started from a friendship.   Annie: And sounds like a courtship really. I mean, it kind of is an old fashion.   Melissa: Yeah, in some way, it became that. I think it became that. But I think it was, I mean, the best kind of courtship begins as a, as a friendly courtship, you know what I mean? Where it was about sort of mutual artistic respect and curiosity and just interest. And it wasn't defined yet, like, what sort of mood that interest would take for a while, you know?   Lito: So how do you seduce each other on and off the page?   Donika: That's a great question.   Melissa: That is a great question.   Donika: I am not good at seduction. So that is not a skill set that is available to me. It has never been available.   Lito: I do not believe that.   Annie: I know. I'm also in disbelief out here, really.   Melissa: No one believes it, but she insists.   Annie: I feel like that's part of the game, is my feeling, but it is not.   Melissa: It's not. Here's the thing I will say is that like Donika, I've thought a lot about this and we've talked a lot about this because I balked at that statement as well. It's like Donika is seductive. Like there are qualities about her that are very seductive, but she does not seduce people. You know what I mean? Like she doesn't like turn on the charisma and shine it at you like a hypnotist. Like that's not… (18:08) that's not her form of seduction, but I will say…   I can answer that question in terms of like, I think in terms of the work, since we've been talking about that, like in a literary way, both in her own work, like the quality, like just someone who's really good at what they do is fucking sexy, you know? Like when I was looking for like a little passage before this interview, I was just like, "ah, this is so good." Like it's so attractive when someone is really, really good at their craft. right? Especially when it's a crop that you share.   Donika: So Melissa does have the ability to turn on what she has written about, which I think is really funny. Like she like she has like, she has a very strong gaze. It's very potent. And one of my gifts is to disrupt that and be like, what are you doing with your eyes? And so like, when I think about that in the work, when I'm reading her work, and I'm in like its deepest thrall, it is that intensity of focus that really like pulls me in and keeps me in. She's so good at making a grand statement.   Melissa: I was just gonna bring that up.   Donika: Oh, I think she and I like often get to, we arrive at sort of similar places, but she gets there from the grand statement, and I get there from the granular statement, like it's a very narrow sort of path. And then Melissa's like, "every love is a destroyer." I was like, whoa, every one? And there's something really compelling about that mode of— because it's earnest, and it's backed up by the work that she's written. I would never think to say that.   Melissa: I have a question for you, lit friend. Do you think you would be less into me if I weren't? Because I think for a nonfiction writer, I'm pretty obsessed with sentences. It's writing sentences that makes, that's the thing I love most about writing. It's like where the pleasure is for me. So I'm a pretty poetically inclined nonfiction writer. If I were less so, do you think that would be less seductive to you as a reader or a lit friend?   Donika: I mean, that's like asking me to imagine like, "so, what if… (20:30) water wasn't wet?" I just like, I can't like, I can't imagine. I do think the pleasure of the sentence is so intrinsic to like, I think there's something in the, in your impulse at the sentence level. That means that you're just careful. You're not rushing. You're not rushing us through an experience or keeping us in there and focused. And it's just it's tricky to imagine, or almost impossible to imagine what your work would look like if that weren't the impulse.   Lito: Yeah, I think that's an essential part of your style in some ways, that you're taking that time.   Melissa: Mm-hmm.    Annie: And how you see the world. Like I don't even think you would get to those big revelations Donika's talking about without it.   Melissa: Yeah. Right. I don't, yeah, I don't think I would either. We'll be right back.   Lito (21:19) Hey Lit Fam, Lit Friends is taking a break for the holiday. We hope you'll join us for our next episode with our guests, Ian Lee and Edmund White on January 16th. Till then, may your holiday be lit, your presents be numerous, and your 2024 be filled with joy and peace. If you'd like to show us some love, please take a moment now to follow, subscribe, rate, and review the LitFriends Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Just a few moments of your time will help us so much. Big hugs to you and yours. Thank you for listening. And thank you for making season one a big success!   Annie: (22:05) Welcome back.   Lito: I've noticed that both of you, you know, you have your genres that you work in, but within that you're experimenting a lot with form and structure. Does anything of that come from being queer? I guess it's a question about queering forms of literature, and what that has to do also with the kinds of friendships that queer people have, and if that's different, maybe. So I guess I'm asking to connect form with queerness and friendship.   Melissa: That's a beautiful question. I think, and I'm starting with thinking about my relationship to form, which has been one of inheriting some scripts for forms. This is what an essay should look like. This is what plot structure looks like. This is how you construct a narrative. And sort of taking those for granted a little bit, and then pretty early on, understanding the limitations of those structures and the ways that they require that I contort myself and my content such that it feels like a perversion or betrayal of sort of what I'm dealing with, right? And so the way I characterize my trajectory, the trajectory of my relationship to form has been sort of becoming conscious of those inherited forms, and then pushing the boundaries of them and modifying them and distorting them and adding things to them and figuring out, letting my work sort of teach me what form it rests most easily in and is most transparent in. And I suspect that my relationship to friendship and particularly queer friendship mimics that.   Donika: Yeah, that sounds right to me. And I'm reminded of Denise Levertov has this essay titled "On the Function of the Line." And in it, she presents an argument that closed forms, received forms, are based on a kind of assumption of resolution, and that free verse or open design, like in a poem, it shows evidence of the speaker's thinking.   (24:24) Right? So that where the line breaks, the speaker is pausing, right? To gather their thoughts or like a turn might happen that's unexpected that mimics the turns in thinking. And I really love that essay. Like that essay is one of my favorites. So when I think about my approach to form, I'm like, what is the shape that this poem is asking for? What is the shape that will do, that will help the poem do its best work? And not even like to be good, but just like to be true.   I really love the sonnet shape. Like it's one of my favorite shapes. And it's so interesting and exciting to use a shape that is based on like argumentative structure or a sense of resolution, to explore. Like to use that as an exploratory space, it feels like queering our, like my expectations of what the sonnet does. Like there's something about the box. If I bounce around inside that box, there's gonna be something that comes out of that, that I wouldn't necessarily have gotten otherwise, but it's not resolution. Like the point is not resolution.   And when I think about my relationships and my chosen family, in particular, and to some degree actually my given family, part of what I'm thinking about is how can I show up and care and what does care look like in this relationship and how can I make room to be cared for? And that's so hard, like being cared for is so much more alien to me than, like, as a concept, like I feel like very anxious about it. I'm like, "am I asking for too much?" And like over and over again, my chosen family is like, "no, it's not too much. Like we, we got each other."   Melissa: I think particularly for queer people, we understand that it doesn't preclude romance or healthy kinds of dependency or unhealthy kinds of dependency, you know, that all of the things that happen in a very deep love relationship happen inside of friendship, where I think sort of like straight people and dominant culture have been like, "oh, no, like friendship isn't the site of like great romance or painful divorce or abuse." And queer people understand that all of those things happen within relationships that we call friendships.   Annie: (26:46) Yeah, I mean, I'm hearing you both talk about kind of queer survival and joy and even, Donika, what you were saying about having to adjust to being cared for as a kind of, you know, that's a sort of, to me, it's a sort of like a survivor's stance in the world. One of the things that I love about my kinship with Lito as, you know, my queer lit friend and, you know, brother from another mother is that he holds that space for me and I, you know, vice versa.   Even thinking about vulnerability, I think you both wield vulnerability as a tool of subversion too, right? And again, Lito and I are both creating projects right now that require a kind of rawness on the page. I'm about to publish a memoir called Sex with a Brain Injury, so I'm very consciously thinking about how we define vulnerability, what kind of work it does to reshape consciousness in the collective. And the ways that you each write about trauma helps us understand it as an act of reclamation, you know, power rather than powerlessness. So maybe you could talk a little bit about what is or what can be transformative about the confessional and maybe even more to the point, what does your lit friend teach you about vulnerability?   Melissa: (28:06) Oh, God, what doesn't she teach me about vulnerability? It's interesting because like you're correct that vulnerability is like very central to my work and to the like lifelong project of my work, and also like there's literally nothing on earth I would like to avoid more. And I don't think that is visible in my work, right? Because my work is the product of counteracting that set of instincts, which I must do to survive because the part of me that wants to avoid vulnerability, its end point is like literally death for me.   It is writing for me often starts from like kind of a pragmatic practice. I don't start like feeling my feelings. I write to get to my feelings and sometimes that doesn't happen until like after a book is published sometimes. You know like it's really interesting lately I've been confronting some feelings in like a really deep way that I think I have gotten access to from writing Girlhood, which came out in 2021. And it's like I had to sort of lay it all out, understand what happened, redefine my role in it and everyone else's. And I definitely had feelings while I was writing it. But like the feelings that Donika refers to as the big boss, like the deepest feelings about it. Like I, I feel like I'm only really getting. to it now.   My relationship to vulnerability, it's just like, it's a longitudinal process, you know? And there's no one who's taught me about that and how to be sort of like gentle and patient within that and to show up for it than Donika.   And I'm just thinking of like, you know, starting from pretty early in our relationship, she was working on the poems in The Renunciations, and over the years of our early, the early years of our relationship, she was confronting some childhood, some really profound childhood trauma. And she was doing that in therapy. And then there were like pieces of that work that she had to do in the poems. And I just watched her not force it. And when it was time, she like created the space to do the work. And like, I wasn't (30:35) there for that. I don't think anyone else really could have been there for that. And just like showing up for that work.   And then like the long tail of like publishing a book and having conversations with people and the way that it changes one's relationship and like the act of the vulnerability—achieved feels like the wrong word—but the vulnerability like expressed or found in the writing process, how that is just like a series of doorways and a hallway that maybe it never terminates. Maybe it doesn't even turn into death. I don't know. You know, but I've just seen her show up for that process with like a patience and a tenderness for herself at every age that I find incredibly challenging. And it's been super instructive for me.   Donika: Ooh. I, I'm, it makes me really happy to know that's your experience of like being like in like shared artistic space together. I think I go to poetry to understand, to help myself understand what it is that I'm holding and what it is that I wanna put down. Like that's what the poems are for. You know, like the act of writing helps me sort out what I need and what I wanna put down because narrative is so powerful. It feels like the one place where I can say things that are really hard, often because I've already said them in therapy.   Right? So then it's like, I can then explore what having said those hard things means in my life or how it sits in my life. And what Melissa shows me is that one can revise. I know I've said this like a few times, but that one can have a narrative. Like I think about reading Whipsmart and the story that she has about herself as a child in Whipsmart, and then how that begins to change a bit in Abandon Me. And then in Girlhood, it's really disrupted. And there is so much more tenderness there, I think. It looks really hard. Like, honestly, that joint looks hard because I might be in a poem, but I'm in it for like, like we're in it, like if I were to read it out loud for like a minute and a half.   Melissa: (33:50) It's interesting hearing you talk. I wonder if this is true. I think I'm hearing that it is true. And I think that's where it's with my experience that you often get to the feelings like in therapy or wherever, and then write the poems as more of a sort of emotional, but like also cognitive and kind of systemic and like a way of like making sense of it or putting it in context. And I think very much I, there'll be like deeply submerged feelings that emerge only as like impulses or something, you know, but I experience writing— I don't that often feel intense emotion while I'm writing. I think it's why that is writing is almost always the first place that I encounter my own vulnerability or that I say the like unspeakable thing or the thing that I have been unable to say. I often write it and then I can talk to my therapist about it or then I can talk to Donika about it.   And I think I can't. I'm too afraid or it feels like too much to feel the feelings while I'm writing. So I sort of experience it as a cognitive or like intellectual and creative exercise. And then once I understand it, sometime in the next five years, I feel the feelings.   Annie: Do you feel like it's a kind of talking to yourself or like talking outside of the world? Like what is it in that space that does that for you?   Melissa: Yeah, I do. I mean, it's like. Talking outside the world makes more sense to me than talking to myself. I mean, it is talking to myself, right? It's a conversation with myself, but it's removed from the context of me in my daily life. That's why it's possible. Within my daily life, I'm too connected to other people and my own internal pressures and just like the busy, superficial part of me that's like driving a lot of my days. I have to get away from her in order to do that work.   And so the writing really happens in a kind of separate space and feels like it is not, it has a kind of privacy that I don't experience in any other way in my life, where I really have built or found a space where I am never thinking about what other people think of me, and I'm not imagining a skeptical reader. (35:18) It is really like this weird spiritual, emotional, creative, intellectual space that is just separate from all of that, where I can sort of think and be curious freely.   And I think I created that space or found it really early on because I was, even as a kid, I was a person who was like so concerned with the people around me, with the adults around me, with what performances were expected of me. And being a person who was like very deeply thinking and feeling, I was like, well, there's no room for that here. So I need to like find somewhere else to do it. And so I think writing became that for me way before I thought about being a writer.   Lito: That's so fascinating to me. I think that's so different than how I work or Donika works or a lot of people I know. We'll be right back.   Lito: (36:26) Back to the show.   So this question is for both of you really, but it just makes me wonder then like, what is the role for emotion, but in particular anger? How does that like, when things get us angry, sometimes that motivates us to do something, right? So if you're not being inspired by an emotion to write, you're writing and then finding it, how does anger work as not only a tool for survival, but maybe a path towards personhood and freedom?   Donika: Oh, I was just thinking, I can't write out of that space, the space of anger. It took me a long time to get in touch with anger as a feeling. That took a really long time because in my family, in my given family, the way that people expressed anger was so dangerous that I felt that I didn't want to occupy those spaces. I didn't want to move emotionally into that, into that space if that was what it looked like. And it took me a long time to figure out how to be angry. And I'm still not sure that I'm great at it. Because I think often I'm moving quickly to like what's under that feeling. And often what's under my feelings of being angry, often, not always, is being hurt, feeling hurt. And I can… write into exploring what that hurt is, because I know how to do that with some tenderness and some care.   Melissa: I feel similarly, which is interesting, because we've never talked about this, I don't think. But anger is also a feeling that I think, for very different reasons, when I was growing up… I mean, I think just like baseline being socialized as a girl dissuaded me from expressing anger or even from feeling it, because where would that go?   But I also think in the particular environment that I was in, I understood pretty early that my expressions of anger would be like highly injurious to the people around me and that it would be better if I found another way to express those things. I think my compulsive inclinations have been really useful in that way. And it's taken me a lot of my adult life to sort of… (38:44) take my anger or as Donika said, you know, like anger for me almost always factors down to something that is largely powerlessness, you know, to sort of not take the terror and fury of powerlessness and express it through like ultimately self harming means.   Writing can be a way for me to arrive at like justifiable anger and to sort of feel that and let that move through me or to be like, oh, that was unjust. I was powerless in that situation. You know? Yeah, it has helped me in that way. But like, if I'm really being honest, I think I exhaust myself with exercise. And that's how I mostly deal with my feelings of anger.   Annie: Girl.   Melissa: Yeah, there's also a way I will say that like, I do think it actually comes out in my work in some ways. Like there is like a very direct, not people-pleasing vibe and tone in my work that is genuine, but that I almost never have in my life. Like maybe a little bit as a professor, but like    When Donika met me, she was like, "Oh… like you're just like this little gremlin puppy person. You're not like this intense convicted former dominatrix." You know, which is, I express it in my writing because it is a space where I'm not worried about placating or pleasing really. It's a space where I'm, I am almost solely interested in what I actually think.   Donika: I was just thinking about like the beginning of, I think it's "Wild America," when you talk about like not cleaning your room, Melissa. Because you didn't, like when you were a kid, right? It was like you cleaned your room when you wanted to appear good, but that didn't matter to you when you were alone in your room. Like you could get lost in a book or you could, you know, like just be inside yourself alone when you were alone in your room. And that's one of my favorite passages that you read. Like I'm always sort of like mouthing along, like it's a song.   Melissa: (40:57) I'm just interested and I really love the sort of conception of like a girl's room as a potential space that sort of maps on to the way I described the writing space where it's just like a space where other, where the gaze of others, or the gaze that we're taught to please like can be kept out to some extent. And just like, you know, that isn't true, obviously for like lots and lots and lots of girls, but just that there is an impetus for us to create or invent or designate a space where that is true.   Lito: Yeah, I think that's what she's up to in "A Room of One's Own."   Annie: It makes me think of like girls' rooms as like kind of also these reductive spaces, like they all have to have pink or whatever, but then you like carve out a secret space for yourself in that room, which I think is what you're talking about with your writing.   Donika: Oh, I was just thinking about what happens when you don't have a room like that, cause I didn't, like I absolutely did not have a room that was… inviolable in some way or that like really felt like I could close the door. But writing became a place where that work could happen and where those explorations could happen and where I could do whatever I want and I had control over so many aspects of the work. And I hesitated because I was saying I didn't have that much control over the content.   Like I might think, oh, I'm gonna write a poem about this or a poem about that. And as is true with most writing, the poems are so much smarter and reveal so much more than I might have intended, but I could like shape the box. There are just like so many places to have control in a poem, like there's so many mechanisms to consider where like when Melissa was first sharing like early work with me, I would get so nervous because I would wanna move a comma.   Because in a poem, like that's a big deal, moving somebody's commas around, changing the punctuation. And she was like, "it doesn't matter."   Melissa: I would get nervous because she would be like, "well, I just have one note, but it's like, kind of big." And I would be like, "oh, fuck, I failed." And she would be like,    Donika: "What's going on with these semicolons?"   Melissa: She'd be like, "I just, these semicolons."   Annie: You know, hearing you both talk about (43:20) how you show up for one another as readers, right? In addition to like romantic partners. I mean, we do have the sense, and this can be true of all marriages, queer or otherwise, where like we as readers have a pretty superficial understanding of what you kind of each bring to the table or how you create this protective space or really see one another. I imagine that you've saved yourselves, but I'm curious about to what extent this relationship may have also been a way to save you or subvert relationships that have come before. And yet at the same time, we've asked this question of other lit friends too, which is, you know, what about competition between lit friends? And what does that look like in a marriage? What is a good day versus a bad day?   Donika: I mean, we could be here for years talking about that first question. And so I'm gonna turn to the second part to talk about competition, which is much easier to handle.   I feel genuinely and earnestly so excited at the recognition that Melissa has received. Part of what was really exciting for me about the beginning of our relationship that continues to be exciting is that, is getting to watch someone be truly mid-career and navigate that with integrity. It feels like such a good model, for how to be a writer.   I mean, she's much more forward-facing than I would ever want to be. But I think in terms of just thinking about like, what is the work? How, like, where is the integrity? Like, it's just, it's always so, so forward and it feels really grounding for me and us in the house, so it's always big cheers in here. It helps that we write in different genres. I think that's super helpful.   Melissa: I think it's absolutely key. Yeah.   Donika: It's not, I mean, I think, and that we have very different measures of ambition. I think those two things together are really, really helpful.   But I've read everything that Melissa has written, I think. (45:38) There might be like a few little, I mean, I've read short story, like that short, there was like a short story from like shortly, I think after you, like before you were in your MFA program, maybe.   Melissa: Oh my God. What short story?   Donika: I can't, I'll find it. And show it to you later.   Melissa: Is it about that little plant?   Donika: No, no, it might've been an essay. I'm not sure.   Annie: I love this. This is sort of hot breaking news on LitFriends.   Donika: It's like, I've just like, I did a deep Google dive. I was like, I want to read everything and it's, it feels really exciting.   Melissa: You know, I've dated writers before, and it was a different situation. And I think even if I hadn't, even before I ever did, I thought, that seems unlikely to work. Because even though there are lots of like obvious ways that it could be great, the competition just seemed like such a poison dart that it would be really hard to avoid because writers are competitive, and I'm competitive. And maybe it would have been harder if we were younger or something.   And certainly if we were in the same genre, I think actually, who knows? Maybe it would be possible if we were in the same genre, but it would require a little more care. Even if for some reason we would never publish again, we would keep writing. It just like it functions in our lives in similar ways. And it's like a practice that we came to, you know, I have a more hungry ambition or have historically. And I think our relationship is something that helps me keep the practice at the center because we're constantly talking about it. And I'm constantly observing Donika's relationship to her work. So it really hasn't felt very relevant. Like it's kind of shocking to me how, how little impact competition or comparing has in our relationship. It's really like not even close to one of the top notes of things that might create conflict for us, you know, and I'm so grateful for that. And so happy to have like underestimated what's possible when you have a certain level of intimacy and respect and sort of compatibility with someone.   Lito: We'll be right back.   Annie: (47:57) Welcome back. Well, then I'm wondering, you know, you both have had some like incredible successes in the last few years. And I'm wondering if conversely, you've been able to show up for one another in moments of high pressure or exposure, or, you know, having to confront the world, having been vulnerable on the page in the ways you have been.   Melissa: Donika was not planning on having a book launch for The Renunciations.   Donika: What's a book launch? Like, why do people do that?   Annie: Listen, mine's going to be a dance party, Donika. So…   Melissa: And I made, meanwhile, like when I published Abandon Me, I had a giant dance party that I had like several costume changes for during. But I remember feeling pretty confident about making a strong case multiple times for her to have a book launch for The Renunciations. And also like having a lot of respect and like tenderness watching her navigate what it meant to take work that vulnerable and figure out how to like speak for it and talk about it and like present it to the world. Parts of her would have preferred to just let the book completely speak for itself out there.    Donika: But you were right it was a good time.   Melissa: I was right.   Donika: Because like when Melissa's so when Girlhood came out it was like, that was still the time of like so many virtual events. And it was just like, I think that first week there was like something every day that week, like there was an event every day that week. And now, now like, again, I had to be talked into having a book launch. So I own this. Um, but I was like, Ooh, why, why would you do that? Oh, yeah. Four?   Melissa: This is definitely one of the ways that she and I are like diametrically opposed, and therefore I think, helpful to each other in sort of like creating a kind of tension that can be uncomfortable but is mostly good for both of us to be sort of pulled closer to the middle.   Donika: But my favorite part of that is then hearing you give advice to your friends who are very similar and be like, "whoa, you did too much. You put too many things on the calendar."     Melissa: (50:15) You know, some people would say that that's hypocrisy, but I actually think, I have a real dubious like position and thinking about hypocrisy because I am an expert in overdoing things. And so I think I speak from, I am like the voice of Christmas future. You know what I mean? I'm like, let me speak to you from the potential future that you are currently planning with your publicist. And like, it's not pretty and it doesn't feel good. And it's not, it has not delivered the feeling that you're imagining when you're scheduling all those events.   Annie: I can appreciate this. And I appreciate Donika's kind of role, this particular role in a relationship, because sometimes I just have to go see Leto and literally just lay on Lito and be like, stop me from doing anymore.   Melissa: I know, I know.   Lito: You and Sara are like super overachievers. I have to be like, "can you calm down?"   Annie: We do too much.   Lito: Way too much. What would you like to see your lit friend make or create next?   Donika: I got two answers to this. The first one is the Cape Cod lesbian mystery. I'm ready. You know, we got, I've offered so much assistance as a person who will never write prose. Um, but I got notes and ideas. The second one is, uh, a micro essay collection titled Dogs I Have Loved. Cause I think it would be a New York Times bestseller.   Lito: Oh, I love that.   Donika: I know.   Lito: Speaking of, who's the little gremlin puppy there?   Donika: Oh, yeah, that's Chuck. Chuck is a 15-year-old chihuahua. I've had him since he was a puppy.   Annie: Is Chuck like a nickname, or is that just, it's just Chuck?   Donika: It's just Chuck.   Lito: I love that.   Melissa: His nickname is Charles sometimes. One of his nicknames is Charles, but his full name is Chuck.   Melissa: OK, so I would say, I mean, my first thought at this question was like, I want Donika to keep doing exactly what she's been doing? As far as I can tell, she doesn't have a lot of other voices getting in the way of that process. My second thought is that I'm really interested. I've never heard her talk. She has no interest in writing prose of any kind. She is like deeply wedded to poetry. But I have heard her talk more recently about potential collaborations with (52:40) other artists, visual artists and other writers. And I would, I'm really excited to see what comes out of that space.   Lito: Would you all ever collaborate beyond your marriage?   Annie: I could see you all doing a craft book together.   Melissa: I feel like we could make like a chapbook that had prose and poems in it that were responding to a shared theme. I could definitely see that.   Donika: I really thought you were gonna say Love Poems for Melissa Febos, that's what you wanted to see next.   Melissa: I mean, I already know that that's on deck, so I don't... I mean, it's in, it's on the docket. It's on deck. Yeah. So…   Lito: Those sonnets, get to work on the sonnets.   Donika: Such a mess.   Melissa: This is real, you think, this is not, like, a conversation of the moment. This is…   Annie: Oh no, we can, this is history.   Donika: "Where's my century of sonnets?" she says.   Lito (53:33) What is your first memory?   Donika: Dancing?   Melissa: Donika telling me I'm pretty.   Annie (54:15.594) Who or what broke your heart first?   Melissa: Maddie, our dog.   Donika: Kerri Strug, 1996 Olympics. Vault.   Lito: Atlanta.   Donika: The Vault final. Yeah. Heartbreaking.   Lito: Who would you want to be lit friends with from any time in history, living or dead?   Donika: I just thought Gwendolyn Brooks. I'm gonna go with that.   Lito: I love Gwendolyn Brooks.   Donika: Oh yeah.   Melissa: My first thought is Baldwin.   Donika: It's a great party. We're at a great party.   Melissa: I just feel like I would be like, "No, James!" all the time.   Melissa: (54:30) Or like Truman Capote.   Lito: It'd be wild.   Donika: Messy. So messy.   Annie: What's your favorite piece of music?   Melissa: Oh my god, these questions are crazy! "Hallelujah"?   Donika: Oh god, there's an aria from Diana Damraus' first CD. She's a Soprano. And it's a Mozart aria, and I don't know where it's from, and I can't tell you the name because it's in Italian and I don't speak Italian, but that joint is exceptional. So that's what I'm gonna go with. Oh God, just crying in the car.   Lito: If you could give any gift to your lit friend without limitations, what would you give them?   Donika: Just like gold chains. So many gold chains. Yeah! If I could have a gold chain budget, it'd be a lot.   Annie: (55:23) Donika, we can do this.   Lito: Achievable.   Donika: I mean, yeah. Yeah.   Lito: Bling budget.   Donika: That's the first thing I thought.   Annie: Love it.   Donika: Just like gold, just thin gold chains, thick gold chains.   Melissa: I'm going to go with that, then, and say an infinite sneaker budget.   Lito: Yes. Oh, I want a shoe room. (55:50) That'd be awesome.   Melissa: We need two shoe rooms in this house, or like one. Or we just need to have a whole living room that's just for shoes.   Donika: I just like there's just like one closet that's just like for shoes. Like that's what we need.   Lito: That's great.   Donika: Yeah, but it's actually a room. Yes. With like a sorting system, it's like computer coded.   Annie: Soft lighting. That's our show.   Annie & Lito: Thanks for listening.   Lito: We'll be back next week with our guests Yiyun Li and Edmund White.   Annie: Find us on all your socials @LitFriendsPodcast.   Lito: Don't forget to reach out and tell us about the love affair of you and your LitFriend.   Annie: I'm Annie Liontas.   Lito: And I'm Lito Velázquez. Thank you to our production squad. Our show is edited by Justin Hamilton.   Annie: Our logo was designed by Sam Schlenker.   Lito: Lizette Saldana is our marketing director.   Annie: Our theme song was written and produced by Robert Maresca.   Lito: And special thanks to our show producer, Toula Nuñez.   Annie: This was LitFriends, Episode Three.    

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From the Eastern Shores to the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, the Central Lakes and Plains, and Alaska, National Geographic's Atlas of Wild America provides a stunning glance at natural treasures throughout North America with breathtaking imagery, history, stories, and memories inspired by these jaw-dropping locations. Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. You'll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashant's Dark Sky Park. A special section rich in maps and graphics highlights 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on the wilderness area

I'm thrilled to bring you another exciting episode this week on the Fancy Scientist podcast with National Geographic explorer and science writer Jon Waterman. Jon is not only an author of an impressive 15 books, but a modern-day explorer who's ventured into many remote and wild spaces. In his latest book, "Atlas of Wild America," published by National Geographic, he takes you to North America's wild areas in a visual masterpiece packed with stunning photographs and intricate maps.In our discussion, we dove deep into what wilderness means in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and explored the concept of wild spaces. Jon's incredible experiences as a former national park ranger and his captivating tales, including a thrilling encounter face-on with a polar bear, make this episode a must-listen! Additionally, we also talk about Jon's experiences working as a writer. For example, how and why did he start writing his first book on hiking Denali in Alaska, how he come up with ideas for his books, and what is his process for getting the resources to explore faraway places and then get paid to write about them. This episode with Jon Waterman is an eye-opening exploration of our untamed landscapes, a journey that highlights the importance of preserving our wild spaces, and the incredible stories that can be found within them. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an explorer at heart, or simply curious about the wonders of the natural world, this episode will leave you with a new appreciation for the untamed beauty of North America.Specifically, we discussed:What it's like pursuing an unconventional career path and passion for wilderness areasWhat it's like to be a national park ranger and some of their rolesThe writing process for successfully publishing booksThe value of following your interests in your wildlife careersHow to go about getting funding for professional explorationsAnd more!!I'm Dr. Stephanie Manka (formerly Schuttler), a wildlife biologist of nearly 20 yrs with 20+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, author of the book Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Job-Wildlife-Biology-What/dp/B08JDYXS4G/) and founder of Fancy Scientist. My channel and the Fancy Scientist LLC is dedicated to connecting people to science and nature, breaking stereotypes of, and empowering scientists. I help aspiring and struggling wildlife biologists get the right training so they can get jobs, live out their life's purpose and make a difference in this world.Sign up for my next free job training: https://stephanieschuttler.com/trainingwaitlist/ Get a free chapter of my book “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know” to see how I can help you in your career: https://stephanieschuttler.com/getting-a-job-in-wildlife-biology-book/ Want to learn about cool animals, conservation, and get tips about careers in wildlife biology, science, and more? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/StephanieSchuttler and join my email list: https://stephanieschuttler.com/ I'd love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiologyListen to the Fancy Scientist Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fancy-scientist-material-girl-living-in-sustainable/id1509587394 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29swiuHG4TWKbS9gRZrORW

Hello everyone! This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore exploration, exploring the human need to… explore. Later in the show, we'll be talking with Jon Waterman, creator of Atlas of Wild America from National Geographic.From the dawn of time, humans have been driven by a primal urge: the need to explore. This innate curiosity has shaped our history, propelling us from the confines of caves to the vast expanse of our planet, and beyond.Let's take a detour down memory lane. Somewhere between 75,000 and 50,000 years ago, a group of mobile Homo sapiens decided to take humankind's first road trip out of Africa. Even without roads. Talk about wanderlust! This migration wasn't just a change of scenery — it resulted in a monumental shift for our species, shaping human evolution.Jon Waterman appears on The Cosmic Companion 4 November 2023. Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution 2023 The Cosmic Companion.And who could forget the Ancient Greeks and Phoenicians? They were among the original sea-faring explorers, navigating the Mediterranean long before GPS and Google Maps. Wait. [HOLD EARBUD] I'm getting a notification that we have a surprise guest on the show this week. Yes, (is this real? are you sure, Max? Wow. Ok.) Everyone, in a special chronophone interview from 330 BCE, please welcome famed navigator, astronomer, and all-around curious fellow, Pytheas.  — χαίρετε! Name's Pytheas. I'm just your average merchant from Massilia… what? Oh, it's somewhere in what you would call the Provence region of southern France. Anyway, I've always had this thing for stories. The wilder, the better. [FULL OPEN] More than 23 centuries before your time, I heard tales of mythical lands, strange creatures, and seas that stretch beyond the horizon. Most folks just dismissed them as sailor's yarns. No, no. That's a thing. You'd be surprised how many sailors enjoy macrame…But me? Hearing these stories, I thought, “Why not go check out these legends for myself?” So, I packed my bags and set sail.Now, let me tell you, sailing the Mediterranean is a piece of honey cake. But the Atlantic? That's a whole different kettle of fish. Literally. The fish are different. Heh heh. Fish… Anyway, there I was, circumnavigating the land you call Britain, or as it went by in its youth, Britannia. I always had a knack for astronomy, and I even figured out the North Star isn't exactly north. Also, I realized that the Moon plays a role in tides. Good to know when you're spending months or years at sea.But I wasn't on the boat all the time. I also got to walk around parts of Britannia, including the legendary tin mines of Cornwall. The people there call themselves the Briton Celtics. I didn't even know they played basketball.But, up north, the real highlight was the midnight sun. Imagine this: it's the middle of the night, but the sun is still shining brightly. Great for getting more science done, if not for sleeping outdoors.So there you have it. I'm just a regular guy on an extraordinary journey. Not only did I prove legends of northern Europe true, but I also wound up with a good story or two to tell.Any idea where I can hitch a ride on a rocket? —  Maritime voyages of Ancient Greeks and Phoenicians not only expanded their trade routes but also led to advancements in astronomy, geography, and navigation. Talk about making waves!Then there was Marco Polo, the original globetrotter. [ARE WE TALKING BASKETBALL AGAIN?] His travels to Asia were like the ultimate vacation slideshow, except instead of awkward family photos, he brought back tales of exotic lands and cultures that blew everyone's medieval minds.[MARCO POLO: Dude. I LITERALLY hung out with Kublai Kahn in Xanadu. No way you're going to top that!]And let's not forget about those brave souls who dared to explore the icy wilderness of Antarctica and the towering heights of Mt. Everest. These explorers faced harsh conditions and extreme dangers, but their spirit of adventure and discovery pushed them forward. Their journeys expanded our understanding of these remote places, while testing the limits of human endurance.Fortunately for us all, not all exploration is that strenuous, or hazardous. Next up on The Cosmic Companion, we welcome Jon Waterman from National Geographic to the show. We'll be discussing the human drive to explore, and his new Atlas of Wild America. Fast forward to the 20th century, and our thirst for exploration led us to the final frontier: space. The Apollo missions were like an interplanetary camping trip — with fewer s'mores and more moon dust. When Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon in 1969, it was a giant leap not just for mankind, but for our collective spirit of discovery.As we look to the future in the 21st Century, the spirit of exploration continues to thrive. With advancements in technology, we're not just exploring physical spaces but also virtual ones. The rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, together with artificial intelligence, has opened up new frontiers for exploration, allowing us to experience places and ideas in ways previously unimaginable.As we stand on the precipice of a new era in space exploration — with missions to Mars and beyond on the horizon — we are reminded that exploration is not just about reaching new frontiers but also about pushing our limits and striving for a better understanding of our place in the universe.As we explore the depths of our oceans, the vastness of space, and virtual worlds — we carry with us this indomitable spirit of curiosity. Our future may lie in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, who said, “Not all those who wander are lost.” So go ahead, pack your bags (don't forget your towel!) [TOWEL], and let's set off on our next adventure, becoming a better, wiser, species than we were before we took our first steps away from the familiar. Because at its core, that's what exploration is all about.The Cosmic Companion is starting the first half of our winter break, taking three weeks off. After all the dumb jokes and crazy costumes this year, we need it! We will come back on 2 December, getting The Inside Story on Planets, talking with physicist Sabine Stanley from Johns Hopkins University. We'll be discussing her new book, What's Hidden Inside Planets? Make sure to join us then. If you enjoyed this episode of The Cosmic Companion, please download, follow, share, send large sums of money to us, like, and comment on our show. Have a great Thanksgiving and we will see you all on 2 December. Bring a plus one. Clear skies!JamesThe Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.COLD OPEN:Oh, great. 21st-Century Earth. Smells like… [sniff-sniff] humans. [“Wow, a real-life space chimp!”]Yes, yes, marvel at the space chimp. I'm not here for your amusement, you know![‘I gotta get a selfie with you!']What is this with you humans and your social media?[CARS WHIZZ BY]This must be what they call a “rat race.” I know rats, and they would never create this sort of society. It's like humans are in a never-ending hurry to… well, I'm not quite sure why they're in a hurry.[Are you here to take over?]Take over? Why would I want to take over this mess? This world would be a much better place if everyone just watched The Cosmic Companion, you know![What are your future plans?]If I ever get back to my own time, I'm going to become a sci-fi filmmaker. I'll create a film called Planet of the Humans…Action!  Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

What is it about wilderness that draws us? And how do you find wilderness wherever you are? Those are just two of the questions Jon Waterman, an author and adventurer best known for his work around Denali, the highest mountain in North America, tackles within the pages of his gorgeous new table-top book from National Geographic, Atlas of North America. But this book sparks more than just awe for the wilds across the nation. In this episode Jon takes us on a journey through: The evolving definition of wilderness Why that definition and those places matter How we can experience the true essence of wild places And yet wilderness isn't just about physical landscapes, Jon says. Learn why in this fascinating conversation. Listen now! Connect with this episode: Visit Jon Waterman's website Check out his gorgeous new book, The Atlas of Wild America (affiliate link) Follow Jon on Instagram Follow Jon on Facebook Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [2:26] Jon Waterman's favorite outdoor space [3:35] How Jon became someone who likes to go outside [6:26] Why Alaska is special to Jon [7:06] Why wilderness matters [10:36] What is wilderness, anyway? [14:02] Did he leave anything out of the book? [16:59] Did he almost skip including anything because it's just too special to him? [22:22] Why going to wilderness is important [28:30] How to get yourself into wilderness [35:20] Why easy-access places are important, too [37:22] Jon's favorite outdoor moment

Wild America & the late Seattle P-I Publisher Virgil Fassio

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It's Regional Roundup Monday! In this episode, an interview on the recent annular eclipse that captivated the Four Corners region. Plus, we hear from a regional author on his book 'Atlas of Wild America' and learn about the Maple Grove hot springs on the Utah/Idaho border.

From the Eastern Shores to the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, the Central Lakes and Plains, and Alaska, National Geographic's Atlas of Wild America provides a stunning glance at natural treasures throughout North America with breathtaking imagery, history, stories, and memories inspired by these jaw-dropping locations. Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. You'll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashant's Dark Sky Park. A special section rich in maps and graphics highlights 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on the wilderness area.

This week we present another installment of our ongoing series called “Grave Mistakes: They Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. However, this is a first for us as we actually have the artist on to walk us through their journey thus far! We got to sit down and chat with Anthony Corder the lead singer for the amazingly awesome Tora Tora! We think this band Shoulda Been Huge and ruled the 90s!!! This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. As many folks who know this band did; Kevin picked up their debut, “Surprise Attack” back in 1989 and fell in love with their bluesy hard rockin' swagger. We know that everyone is not familiar with their other albums due to the changing climate of the early 1990's. Hopefully, we can turn you on further to this amazing band. Have a listen and find out for yourself! Thanks so much to Anthony for sharing his time and stories with us. Songs this week include:Tora Tora – “Dancing With A Gypsy” from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1989)Tora Tora – “Riverside Drive” from Surprise Attack (1989)Tora Tora – “Dead Man's Hand” from Wild America (1992)Tora Tora – “Time And The Tide” from Revolution Day (1994)Tora Tora - “Revolution Day” from Revolution Day (1994)Tora Tora – “Rose Of Jericho” from Bastards Of Beale (2019)Tora Tora – “Little Girl Blue” from Little Girl Blue - single (2021)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

Nick recommends Wild America, the comedic tale of three brothers as they travel America filming a wildlife documentary. Then, Taylor recommends The Journey of Natty Gann, a Disney movie about a girl in 1933, who hitchhikes across the country with a wolf. __________ Taylor Zaccario…Host, Director, Producer, Writer Nick Zaccario…Host, Director, Producer, Editor

Episode: 2505 Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher's Wild America.  Today, a legendary road trip.

Grammy winning new age pianist Peter Kater and Paul Cardall, also an award winning pianist, discuss Peter's career and the history new age music. They talk about building successful and prosperous independent music careers in a genre often misunderstood and overlooked by the commercial market. ABOUT PETER KATERWebsite: http://www.peterkater.comFacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagram Listen to Peter KaterSpotifyApple MusicAmazon Music Peter Kater was born of German parents in the Bavarian City of Munich. At the age of seven, not long after moving to New Jersey, his mother insisted that he take classical piano lessons. At the age of 18 Peter left New Jersey with his backpack and his music books and hitch-hiked all around the continental US for over a year. He slept in parks and on beaches and roadsides across the country while stopping to play piano at restaurants and lounges for tips and meals. After logging in over 30,000 miles on the road Peter landed in Boulder, Colorado, finding comfort and inspiration in the Rocky Mountains which reminded him of his childhood upbringing in the Bavarian Alps. Shortly thereafter he started listening to the music of pianist Keith Jarrett; the avant jazz group, Oregon; and the Paul Winter Consort. This opened a whole new musical world and he began improvising 3-4 hours a night at clubs and lounges throughout the Boulder/Denver area sometimes 5 to 6 nights a week. After several years he tired of playing clubs and lounges and quit all his engagements and began renting out small churches and self-promoting small concerts through out Colorado. In 1983 Peter released his first album of solo piano compositions and improvisations entitled SPIRIT. His music was very well received and started charting in the Top 10 of National Contemporary Jazz Airplay charts and within a short couple of years Peter went from playing small churches to performing at 3,000 seat concert halls and at national jazz festivals at the age of 27. In 1985, Actor ROBERT REDFORD asked Peter to play at the then brand new Sundance Institute & Film Festival in Utah. Peter became the featured performer at many of Redford's “green” political fundraisers and events attended by many Hollywood A-list actors, directors and celebrities such as Alan Alda, Sidney Pollock, James Brooks, Dave Grusin, Laura Dern, Mathew Broderick and Ted Turner to name just a very few. In his concerts around Colorado, Peter started to share the stage with some of his favorite artists from his teen years such as DAN FOGELBERG and JOHN DENVER. John Denver asked Peter to coordinate the music for his ground breaking Choices for the Future Symposiums every summer in Aspen, Colorado and also invited him to perform at concerts in Japan and at World Forum events performing for dignitaries and celebrities such as Mikael Gorbachov and Shirley McLain. These collaborations with John Denver went on for almost 10 years until John's untimely death in 1997. Peter's music also caught the attention of New York City's legendary director and Circle Rep Theater co-founder, Marshall Mason and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lanford Wilson. Peter's music became the score to their Tony-Award winning Broadway production of Burn This starring John Malkovich and Joan Allen which ran for over one year. As the newest member of their “A-team” in the following years Peter scored the music for 11 On- & Off-Broadway dramatic plays receiving widespread critical acclaim. As Peter's music spread across the world he scored more music for television and films and worked closely with his favorite environmental and humanitarian organizations such as Greenpeace, the National Wildlife Federation, the Nature Conservancy and ChildReach. In 1989 a close friend gave Peter a cassette called Earth Spirit by Native American flutist, R. CARLOS NAKAI. Peter was completely taken by the beauty and earthiness of the Native flute. Peter tracked down Nakai and asked him to collaborate with him on a recording. In the studio they felt as if they'd been playing together forever and their first album, Natives, was completed effortlessly in just a few hours. When recording with Nakai, Peter felt he was embarking on a little “personal” indulgence, temporarily diverging from his thriving mainstream contemporary jazz career. But to his surprise, while his recordings like Coming Home, Two Hearts, Gateway and Rooftops were charting in the Top 10 of National Jazz charts; the new recordings with R. Carlos Nakai quickly became immensely popular in the alternative market selling 100's of thousands of units each and generated a solid and much more personal fan base. Because of the deep satisfaction Peter felt in co-creating this beautiful music with Nakai, he quickly lost interest in the “jazz” genres and shifted his focus to music of a more intimate “healing” nature. Peter then recognized a need for music in support of the healing arts that could actually aid in deep personal healing and transformation. He recorded albums like Compassion and Essence that provided not only a loving supportive musical landscape but also an invitation to dive deeply and safely into one's essential emotional and spiritual nature. Many more CD's in support of the Healing Arts followed as did more recordings with R. Carlos Nakai, seven of which charted in the Top 20 of Billboard's New Age chart. Peter's love and appreciation for the earth and indigenous cultures inspired him to invite more indigenous musicians to record on various projects with him including Native American vocalists Joanne Shenandoah, Bill Miller and Rita Coolidge; Native American flutists Robert Mirabal, Joseph Firecrow, Mary Youngblood, Douglas Blue Feather, Kevin Locke; and South American flutists Jorge Alfano and Ara Tokatlian. Peter also composed two songs for the immensely popular Sacred Spirit recording which sold over 5 millions copies in Europe alone. Peter's music continued to grow and evolve and found it's way into the 2000 and 2004 World Olympics, the Kentucky Derby, the Wild World of Sports and countless television shows like Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, LifeStyles of the Rich & Famous and Bay Watch to name just few. He's scored the music for acclaimed television series like How The West Was Lost; Wild America; Civil War: The Untold Story; Eco-Challenge and Joseph Campbell's Mythos series and films like Sirius, The Legend of Secret Pass and 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA. He's given concerts throughout the USA, Europe, Japan and South Korea including performances at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, JFK Stadium in Washington DC, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver and the United Nations in NYC where he received the prestigious United Nations Environment Leadership Award. Possibly one of Peter's strongest attributes is his love for collaboration with other artists such as Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins; Tibetan flutist, Nawang Khechog; Sting guitarist Dominic Miller; Sacred Chantress Snatam Kaur and of course his legendary collaboration with Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai. He's also enjoyed performing and recording with many other talented musicians such as virtuoso reedman Paul McCandless; Maverick Cellist David Darling; Peter Gabriel's legendary Bassist, Tony Levin; and renowned Brazilian cellist Jaques Morelenbaum. Peter has often been called prolific and is said to have the “gift of melody”. His love and enthusiasm for the creative process, self-exploration, the healing arts and the natural world continues to inspire a well-spring of composing and recording. In a thriving career spanning over 3 decades and going strong, Peter Kater has recorded over 60 albums resulting in the sales of millions of units; has scored the music for well over 100 television and film productions including 11 On- and Off-Broadway dramatic plays; ands the recipient of dozens of awards and honors including 14 Grammy® nominations and a Grammy Award win for his 2017 Dancing On Water recording and his 2019 Wings recording. But most importantly his music has uplifted, soothed, healed and inspired the lives of millions of people all around the world.  ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLhttp://www.paulcardall.comhttp://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusichttp://www.youtube.com/cardallhttp://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO HIS MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2AMAZON - Ask Alexa to play Peaceful Piano by Paul Cardall Paul Cardall is an artist who has given a new meaning to the phrase, a change of heart and how he used this radical change to take his music to an unexpected place.  Despite being born with a potentially life-threatening heart defect Paul Cardall has become a world recognized pianist. He is even endorsed by Steinway & Sons as one of the finest pianist of our time. A Dove award winner for his Christmas album, Paul's recordings have debuted on 11 No. 1 Billboard charts along with 46 other chart debuts. His music has 25 million monthly listeners with more than 3 billion lifetime streams and is often categorized as Classical, Christian, and Holiday. Although most of albums are instrumental, Paul has songs that feature Grammy winning gospel legend CeCe Winans, Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real), Kristin Chenoweth, Country duo Thompson Square, David Archuleta, Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees), Audrey Assad, Steven Sharp Nelson (The Piano Guys), and more.    Paul has performed for audiences worldwide including the White House. Forbes, American Songwriter, Jesus Calling, Lifestyles Television, Mix Magazine, and countless other media outlets have share his remarkable journey of receiving a life changing heart transplant and using music as a tool to help God heal spiritual, mental, and emotional hearts.

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An exile from Corporate America, Ward Serrill sought the untamed Alaskan wilderness to discover himself … and found himself fighting off demons from his abusive childhood. Alone in a cabin far from other humans, despairing and lonely, he found himself in communion with one other person: his yellow Labrador. Woody's steadfast companionship and love inspired Ward to gather his courage, confront his past, and change his future. Their extraordinary story is captured in Serrill's memoir, To Crack the World Open. Join us as the author and award-winning documentary filmmaker leads a heart-to-heart conversation about love, dogs, healing ... and how imagination can often conjure up our best self-therapy. About Ward Serrill Ward Serrill is the award-winning writer and director of The Heart of the Game, released by Miramax to wide critical acclaim as well as The Bowmakers. He has created more than ninety short films including Building One House with Robert Redford and Wild America with Sissy Spacek. His fourth feature, Dancing with the Dead: the Life and Times of Red Pine, is in production. Ward's memoir, To Crack the World Open – Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody is published by Girl Friday Books. To purchase To Crack the Word Open – Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody by Ward Serrill, click here. For more about Dancing with the Dead, Red Pine and the Art of Translation, click here. https://wardserrill.com/ Episode Links Dog Edition: Dogs as Healers About The Long Leash Dogs know that the most delicious and nourishing treats are often found on the ground. In The Long Leash, we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show. Go behind the scenes of a fledgling podcast network dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them.   If you have enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE so you'll never miss out!   Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows.  Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He realized he wanted to live in Colorado when he was a 10-year-old boy watching Wild America on PBS. Tim studied mechanical and biomedical engineering and received both his BS and MS in from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During that time he was a National Science Foundation Fellow developing curriculum and teaching science and engineering to K-12 students. He always wanted to learn and teach others how stuff works using hands-on approaches. Tim's first job after grad school was in forensic biomechanics - investigating how trauma to the human body occurred. After a few years he returned to healthcare. In his 15+ year career in healthcare as an engineer, administrator, and entrepreneur, Tim has focused on using digital technology to improve how people move. He began his study of Transactional Competence with Influential U over tens years ago and has applied it to create a healthcare innovation program and a digital health startup, as well as run a clinical department. He's now faculty and a client manager at Influential U where he again gets to learn and teach others how stuff works, this time through business education. He practices what he preaches and applies the Influential U methodology to referrals and sales and any exchange with other human beings. Tim also has certificates in Bioinnovation and Entrepreneurship, as well as Entrepreneurial Studies, from the CU Graduate Business School. He's a graduate of the Bovine Metropolis Theater Imrov School where he's performed in shows and brought the audience to the verge of laughter. He's also a Distinguished Toastmaster. And, he developed and leads a program at Rose Medical Center called “Becoming Dads” to help men prepare for childbirth and being the father of a newborn. Tim lives with his wife Kara and two daughters 6 and 3 years old, in Denver, Colorado. He loves spending time with his family, especially outdoors. His favorite outdoor activities are mountain biking and climbing trees. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnicklas/ Influential U website: https://influentialu.global/ Free tools mentioned in podcast: https://influentialu.global/tools/ Check out today's episode and let us know your thoughts on our social channels! Get Social! Check out our Facebook page Check out our LinkedIn page Contact Phil & Firestorm Phil's LinkedIn Firestorm Website Contact Ian & Mission Suite Ian's LinkedIn Mission Suite Website

After an early career as a model and commercial actor, Jonathan Taylor Thomas entered millions of homes as the son of Tim Allen's character on eight seasons of the hit show "Home Improvement." In the 1990s, the teen heartthrob voiced young Simba in Disney's THE LION KING and appeared in several movies (WILD AMERICA, TOM AND HUCK, MAN OF THE HOUSE) before taking a break for school… but he never really returned. While he did briefly reunite with his TV dad on the sitcom "Last Man Standing", in recent years an actual JTT sighting is nearly as rare as seeing Bigfoot. Grab your toolbox and find out "WTF Happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas!"

Jordan and Tadd talk about creating things, growing up in the 90's, JTT and Devon Sawa. 

A brand new episode is up and this week Tom and Mark talk with Anthony Corder of Tora Tora. The band debuted in 1989 with “Surprise Attack” and their MTV hit “Walkin' Shoes”. Their sophomore release “Wild America” was released in 1992 and, as with so many hard rock bands of the ‘80s, grunge took over and even though the band completed work on its 3rd album it would not see the light of day until 2011 when “Revolution Day” (FNA Records) would hit the shelves. The band would eventually regroup and ultimately release it's newest album titled “Bastards of Beale” in 2019. Currently the band has been putting some new music out via single releases with a new one due very soon as Anthony broke the news right here on episode 23 of The Jersey Guys Podcast! So sit back and check it out right here and on all your favorite podcast streaming apps!

Ward Serrill wore three-piece suits and thought it was normal to go without touch when his accounting firm sent him north to a small town in Alaska. In that wild place, however, he touched a wild force within himself, one that called him to go further. Further up the river, into the wilderness, into the cold, into himself. And his companion on this years-long self-isolation experiment? A Labrador named Woody, the pick of the litter, the prize pup he wrangled out of the breeder's hands. Alone in a shack and finally confronting his childhood demons – his mother's suicide attempt while pregnant with him, his father's alcoholism and violence – Ward found himself relying on Woody for basic lessons about being human. The dog, raised in a loving and positive environment, became a model for the man. Ward learned what companionship, touch, and authenticity can do to the heart. Ward's extraordinary story of emerging from the devastation of a terrible childhood by following the lead of a dog is captured in his extraordinary memoir, To Crack the World Open. The award-winning documentary filmmaker joins us for a heart-to-heart conversation about love, dogs, healing, and how imagination can often conjure up our best self-therapy. To Crack the World Open on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crack-World-Open-Solitude-Alaska-ebook/dp/B08XZMFY7C Ward Serrill's website: https://wardserrill.com/ Production House website: https://woodycreekpictures.com/ Ward Serrill on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2024238/ Ward Serrill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wardserrill/?hl=en Ward Serrill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ward.serrill Ward Serill on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCICnd1LaoPHNn9wNVXYuw About Ward Serrill Ward Serrill is the award-winning writer and director of The Heart of the Game, released by Miramax to wide critical acclaim as well as The Bowmakers. He has created more than ninety short films including Building One House with Robert Redford and Wild America with Sissy Spacek. His fourth feature, Dancing with the Dead: the Life and Times of Red Pine, is in production. Ward's memoir, To Crack the World Open – Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody is published by Girl Friday Books. About The Long Leash  Thank you for joining us. If you have enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE so you'll never miss out!   Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows.  Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Summary. In this Family Week episode, we discuss the role that coaches play regarding body image for female athletes. Enjoy!Click here to read the article we used for our discussion.Topics covered. The gang discusses karaoke. Alex talks about the weather again. Ali describes how much of a recluse she is. Michele talks about covid and his new pants.  What are endomorphs and the other body types? Do all warm-blooded creatures have hair? What channel was Wild America on? What is Pectus Excavatum?  We go on to discuss coaches' perspectives on body image in girls' sports. How do coaches feel this is viewed in non-aesthetic sports?  High incidence of coaches' commentary on body image (intentional and unintentional). Four themes arose: a) the "elephant" on the field, b) coaches acknowledging coaches are agents of body image, c) the focus on skill over appearance, and d) systemic issues. We go in-depth with each one, including the importance of resources and breaking down the barriers of communication to build relationships. And more.Ways to participate in FMR.Submit questions for FREE or for $1.Nominate and vote on future topics for $2.Gain free access to all the content we make (ebooks, recipes, Q&As, etc) for $5.Have your name/organization mentioned at the end of the show for $10.Each level includes the perks from the levels below the one you choose.Listen to the "Introducing FMR 2.0" episode for more details.Read more and sign-up on the Join tab of our website.Click on the link below to get 20% off your purchase of supplements that Lindsay recommends in the show. It is important for us to disclose that Lindsay does get a percentage from each sale made through this link. Lindsay's recommendations are independent of Wellevate, which is only a place to buy products. Wellevate does not influence her recommendations in any way. Only science, research, and clinical experience guide her recommendations.https://wellevate.me/lindsay-maloneClick here to go to our blog, learn more about us, or become a member.You can follow us on social media here:Alex on Twitter (@alex_uding)Ali on Instagram (@fullbelly.full.life)Lindsay on Twitter (@lindsaymalonerd) or Instagram (@lindsay.malone.rdn)Michele on Twitter (@micheleionno) or Instagram (@micheleionno)Please like our page on Facebook (@fuelmoverecover) or Instagram (@fuelmoverecover). Please, subscribe/rate/review the podcast wherever you listen, subscribe to our youtube channel, and share our stuff on your social media pages.Thanks to those who support us in making this a reality.

For centuries dogs have been regarded as (hu)man's best friend; but for many of us, sharing our lives with dogs is more than a preferred lifestyle. You may have felt it before– the sense that your dog has a massively positive impact on your overall well-being. Well, you're not alone! There is a reason why dogs are used professionally in a therapeutic setting. Dogs are natural-born healers, capable of providing the most primal form of comfort, and helping people process trauma. If you look closely, your dog may even present you with opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. In this episode we hear from two very different people who have witnessed the incredible healing power of dogs, and discuss the ways in which dogs can have a profound positive impact on our mental health. About Karen Storey: Karen Storey grew up in Brighton, Michigan and has been a teacher in the Brighton Area School District for the last 17 years. Karen and her family are very much engrained in the local community; her husband Scott works for Brighton Area Schools as a Behavioral Management Specialist, and their four boys all attend Brighton schools. Karen's unique gift of looking outside the box to find solutions and support for students, staff and the community is what led her to found the nation's first school district-owned therapy dog program. Website: https://baspackofdogs.weebly.com/ About Ward Serrill: Ward's first feature-length film, The Heart of the Game, shot over seven years, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2005 and was released nationally by Miramax Films in 2006. The film won high praise across the country from the likes of Jay Leno, Ebert and Roeper (“an Oscar level piece of work”), People Magazine, USA Today, O Magazine, Rolling Stone, and others. He has created more than 90 writings and short films including Building One House with Robert Redford, and Wild America with Sissy Spacek. Ward's new memoir, To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska, and a Dog Named Woody depicts a heartfelt coming of age story about a dog as co-pilot into self-discovery. “From a remote cabin in the rugged rainforest of the Alaskan wilderness, where the untamed landscape tumbles into the ocean, a remarkable yellow Labrador retriever named Woody helped an exile from corporate America seek a fierce freedom.” Websites: https://wardserrill.com/ https://woodycreekpictures.com/

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Title: Wild America (1997)Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around America with a camera documenting wildlife.This episode was originally released: Oct 2, 2021Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.Join our Patreon for as little as $1/mo. for access to our library of Grunt Work: Nights episodes.Visit our website for more: gruntworkpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

This Week on Grunt Work… Marty, Mark, and Marshall Stouffer are brothers with a dream: to film the quickly disappearing endangered wildlife of America. After their parents loan them the money to buy an Arriflex camera, they set out on a road trip to document critters in all corners of the US, from alligators in […] The post Wild America first appeared on Grunt Work Podcast.

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Marty Stouffer joins the podcast today to tell us about his television success. Marty had a show on PBS called Wild America that became the most viewed series on all of PBS. He focused on animals of all sizes in his show, from large game, all the way down to salamanders and mice. Marty has a ton of stories that he shares in the show today, so be sure to tune in for the full episode! Marty was a suggestion by a listener. If you have suggestions for guests, text me at 305-930-7346 WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HAWKS CAY! Click Here to Enter: http://tackledirect.tv If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at Tomrowlandpodcast.com Learn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites: Saltwater Experience Into the Blue Sweetwater   Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Happy Hour, the Hamilton Bros discuss some more great movies from their childhood, like Fly Away Home, Wild America, and Arachnophobia. They also discuss astronaut ice cream and the fascinating origin of Dippin' Dots.Disclaimer: We apologize for the shorter episode this week. We originally recorded a 30 minute episode, but the last ten minutes of the show was corrupted during editing. We are working to ensure this will not happen again. Enjoy the episode!Editor's Note: After some further research, we found that Fly Away Home and Wild America are not Disney films. However, we remember them being aired on Disney Channel on Sunday nights, so we decided to keep them in there.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @happyhourwiththehamiltonbrosTwitter: @hamiltonbrospodTikTok: @hamiltonbrospodFacebook: Happy Hour with the Hamilton BrosStay true, stay real, and stay righteous. 

The week on we are going to dive deep into a "hidden gem", Wild America. Is it good? Will Chris still enjoy it? What is this? Push play to find out!   Current Score: Chris: 96.5 John: 90 Justin: 83.5   Where to reach us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anothermanspod​​ Email: anothermanspod@gmail.com Twitter: @anothermanspod Instagram: anothermanspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Another-Mans​​... Merch: https://merch.streamelements.com/anothermansnostalgia   Our theme is royal free music from https://incompetech.com​​. The song is called Digital Lemonade by Kevin MacLeod

WELCOOOOME! Check out Episode 52.. where we head over to 'Our Wild America' with U.S singer-songwriter Alec Gross. We discuss New York City in the 2010's, songwriting craft, varied & wild artistic inspirations, different alias', different gig types, the reason this podcast exists.. and much more! Also hear about how Alec had a male deer appear in the middle of NYC on his album cover, how 12 old, praying Russian ladies influenced his latest single.. and join us to play the new Star Wars themed game 'Vader or Spader' Check out Alec's music on bandcamp: https://ourwildamerica.bandcamp.com/ Full podcast playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PxrQCHTleUe2ZDlBRu20X?si=3893982ff5a8492 Please leave a review & 5* rating.. Big thanks! x

A coming of age film about three brothers venturing out on their own to film animals in the wild. This sounds like exactly something all of us would like, so what could go wrong? One word: Bears. We rewatched Wild America this week on The VCR Kids and we're here to tell you if you should too. Check out our website: https://thevcrkids.com Get our Merch: https://bit.ly/2Z9XEmM Follow us on Twitter: @TheVCRKids

This week Kyle and Jen watch the wild wilderness thriller Hunter Hunter. Could this be a spiritual sequel to Wild America? No. But it does get pretty darn crazy. If you're a spoilers person, this would def be one to watch before you listen. (But hey, I'm not the boss of you. Live any way you want.)   Next Week's Pick: Satan's Slaves (2017) (currently streaming on Shudder)   Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/(and Jen on TikTok!) Show: @PodScary Jen: @JenSaunderson Kyle: @kyleclarkisrad  

Breck discusses his dreams becoming reality of freelancing the Alaskan wilderness

Happy Thanksgiving! JTT and Devon Sawa are back to give to you this exciting semi-factual biopic about the creator of "Wild America!" Is it a road movie? Is it a family movie? But most importantly, does it hold up? Find out, on this episode of Throwback Theater!

In this episode of Wild America for wet fly dapplers, we observe a gentle giant establishing dominance over a pack of jetty rats, get lost in an incoherent word forest spewed by the late Paul Maclean, go on an expedition to find a barramundi that pays off mortgage loans, and tell you how to survive with only the stolen goods you can fit in a JanSport backpack.   Connect with Joe, Miles, and MeatEater Joe and Miles on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 2505 Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher's Wild America.  Today, a legendary road trip.

Listen up if you’re a sportsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, conservation efforts, learning about firearms, fishing gear and spectacular wildlife photography.

Hey Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Looking Back On My Wonder Years: A Wonder Years Podcast. Today, I decided to cover the 1996 TV Movie Night Of The Twisters, starring Devon Sawa (Little Giants, Casper, Wild America, Final Destination) and John Schneider (Dukes Of Hazzard). Movie Synopsis: The residents of a small town come face to face with a deadly and unpredictable series of tornadoes. Among them is one boy struggling to keep his family safe in the dangerous weather. I really enjoyed re-watching this movie for the podcast. I remember when I first saw this movie when I was 14 years. I had a big crush on Devon Sawa. I mean my wall was plastered with pictures of him from all the teen magazines. As far as TV Movie natural disaster films go this was pretty well done especially since Twister had come out the same year. This was long before everyone became familiar with the Sharknado movies. I hope you enjoy my review of theis movie and check it out on Youtube. As always: Stay Home, Stay Safe and Stay Positive! We WILL Get Through THIS!

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The Random Rewatch returns, and we're dedicating an entire month to the 90s child/teen star Jonathan Taylor Thomas! Kicking it off we bring you a random movie recap of the 1997 forgotten film Wild America. What made JTT so like-able during the 90s? Can Rossi's negative opinion of this be swayed? How was Ben almost named Jonathan Taylor Thomas? Why is Colin ashamed to admit Scott Bairstow is from his home province? Is the Dad a misunderstood character or an all around jerk? Why are we reading too deep into the owl Leona? What's with all the bad editing every time something dramatic happens? Do the occasional fart jokes ruin what should be a dramatic story? Which animals look great and which ones look like guys in animal suits? How does she handle? Who is My-Judd? If you don't love JTT you can kiss our butts one cheek at a time, but only after downloading this random recap to kick off JTT month.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's time for another dose of 1990's Devon Sawa as we take a look at 1997's Wild America. Also the movie just turned 22 which is kind of a milestone so I'll take it! Jordan has been wanting to do this movie for months so he and Wads join me to talk owl hallucinations, bad fictional filmmaking and how often Devon Sawa skinny dips with his siblings in his movies. Follow us on stuff! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/welikethispodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/still_like_this Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/likethispodcast

We're back from the cave of a thousand bears to bring you all of the JTT devotion content of your dreams!

This week Scott and Elyse celebrate the release of Mid-90s (two weeks ago) by talking about some of our favorite moves from the middle of our favorite decade. Scott breaks into The Rock and Elyse goes on an adventure through Wild America.  Next week is all about the dumb movies that we love Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!

Gambling has destroyed many lives, and it's something that actor Zack Ward thinks needs to be dealt with in our society. That's one of the reasons he's CEO of Global Sports Financial Exchange, the first investing platform for sports leagues, as well as determined to teach financial literacy. Jason Hartman and Zack discuss how All Sports Market can help curb gambling by giving a new outlet more akin to the stock market, why they're trying to get more regulation, how they're using blockchain technology, and more. Key Takeaways: [3:22] What's the difference between AllSports and gambling? [6:43] Where is the All Sports Market going? [7:38] Why All Sports is openingly welcoming regulation [12:01] The unholy alliance between sports and gambling [14:32] All Sports trading platform is based on blockchain technology [17:50] Zack's mission to promote financial literacy, and how his company's learning center does that Website: www.AllSportsMarket.com www.Twitter.com/TotalZackWard www.Instagram.com/TotalZackWard

You used to call her on her cellphone, but you don’t anymore because she doesn’t have one. That’s right, the Russell Books series of the On Being Animals podcast continues with Savannah and she chose to learn about her spirit animal: the Onion Fast Love Horn. If your favourite part of this podcast is when we go on tangents and don’t talk about the animal, then this is the episode for you! You’ve been waiting 40+ episodes and we’ve finally delivered tangents on tangents. It may even be more icing than cake. This means we left a couple of Onion Fast Love Horn facts on the table, but luckily we figured out why you need to put a banana in your first aid kit. We also discover how much Savannah can eat in one sitting, what we should spend our tax return money on, and how to almost make it to the NHL. We also debate the merits of head banging. You name it, we covered it. Most Egregious errors: Savannah claims that cheetahs have 3000 spots, but they have 2000, I say gene when I should be saying chromosome, and we both fail miserably to solve the simplest of math problems. Oh, and to clarify, “Wild America” is comedy film starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas. It is based on the real life person Martin Luther Stouffer Jr. who has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for setting up illegal hunting camps. So, fuck that guy, right? Science level: surprisingly high, we talk about the how colour blindness is inherited and there is a sizzling fluid dynamics joke at some point. 

Your two hosts echo back to the early days of the podcast, covering a movie Lauren grew up watching that Katie had never seen. They discuss ‘Wild America’, the 1997 movies based on the real story of the Stouffer brothers—Marty, Mark, and Marshall, whose love of nature and thrill-seeking catapults them into adventure, danger, and their future careers. They also discuss Easter, 90s heartthrobs, 60s Americana, and the reality of respecting the Earth.

Wild America has been a television show in America for over 37years! At one point episodes garnered nearly 400million viewers WEEKLY! Narrator and producer, Marty Stouffer, sat down to discuss how the media landscape has evolved over time. Many of the 260 PBS stations chose to broadcast the programs multiple times each day throughout the weeks. In some weeks, according to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed by more than 450 million viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we learn about the life and career of Patrick Francis from Tora Tora. He discusses his early days, formation of Tora Tora, success with "Surprise Attack", recording of "Wild America" onset of grunge, recording and shelving of "Revolution Day", the band breakup, reunion and eventual release of the "lost album". We finish on the news of new recordings. This episode was recorded live at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Big thanks to Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast for putting together the event!

To tackle the third and final babe in this series, Natalie and Maren bring in a heartthrob expert, David Smithyman (Fresh Off The Boat, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) to discuss the ultimate QT: Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Covering everything from his career to hiding from the spotlight, the gay rumors, the sex appeal of “Wild America,” and if J.T.T. still has our hearts aflutter. And this week in fangirling: "The Great British Baking Show", hot photos of “fine wine” Jeff Goldblum and Maren finally gets to share her moment with Busy Philipps.   *** Brought to you by TV Time: http://bit.ly/2rxbrSz Fangirl Merch: https://fangirlfridayspodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: @fangirlfridayspodcast Facebook: @fangirlfridayspodcast Twitter: @fgfpodcast

Today we interview Hector Jesus Arencebia, author of the book, Letters from Wanderlust.  Hector experienced a profound transformation after years of living the destructive lifestyle as a Miami party boy.  He’ll discuss waking up one fateful morning, and suddenly realizing he needed to dramatically change the course of his life. Hector sold off his possessions, […] The post In Search of Wild America Interview: Hector Jesus Arencibia, author of Letters from Wanderlust appeared first on In Search of Wild America.

Wasn’t prepared, left gear in truck! Started late on shortest day of the year. The day quickly got dark and I got lost. Met another lost guy and we found our way out after a few miles of walking. We had an amazing existential conversation. Was EXACTLY what I needed and continues sinking in and becoming […] The post Craig Got Lost In The Desert Leading To Mystical Experience appeared first on In Search of Wild America.

A fun interview with Craig Simpson on his new podcast In Search of Wild America.

MP3 Download (Right click to download) Listen on iTunes In this interview with Doug Owen, Senior Editor of Black Listed News and host of the Black Listed Radio Podcast, we discuss ideas such as why one doesn’t need to have an opinion, why critical thinking is a good thing, how blind faith has its pros […] The post In Search of Wild America Interview Doug Owen Sr. Editor of blacklistednews.com appeared first on In Search of Wild America.

At the age of 19, Marty Stouffer traveled to Alaska with an 8mm camera, he and his home movie of his travels were warmly received by over 1,800 of his fellow Arkansas residents.  Revenue from the movie easily paid for his trip many times over.  Mob Rules also has a similar story, an alaskan podcast that easily costs the producers many times over.  Oh wait, that is backwards from Wild America.  Damn.  We really have nothing in common.  Well, if you are a Marty Stouffer fan, we apologize but please, pour yourself a nice tall tasty glass of recaf, a plump plate of gantha-root rollup, put on your favorite grow hide snuggie and tune in to the award defying sounds of Mob Rules. The facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/MobRuleAk The website: http://www.mobrulesmedia.com/ The Mob Rules YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HKIEWkVHMUvRz6FmMgYtQ The Glacial Geek: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2y1nPhG9Rmiy0g31S2ijg

Big Blend Radio interview with Dan Chu, Sierra Club Senior Director of Our Wild America campaign and the importance of creating the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument. The Our Wild America Campaign encompasses the Sierra Club's efforts to protect public lands and wildlife, keep dirty fuels in the ground, and engage a diversity of families and kids with exploring and protecting nature. See www.sierraclub.org/nps100 or content.sierraclub.org/ourwildamerica/ .

Week of April 2-8, 1994 Today Ken welcomes comedian and host of "You're The Expert" Chris Duffy to the show. Ken and Chris discuss Loni Anderson, the long long process of Chris's appearance on the show, growing up in Manhattan, Petey's winking, living in You've Got Mail, how comedy and horror are the same, secret SNL writers, reading over TV, rewatching the Simpsons in your head, April Fools Day pranks, snapping turtles, Ken's high school stalker, Jeopardy, COPS, getting mugged, The Fugitive, foreseeing whack attacks, The Mommies, offended by Lynne Koplitz, kids at stand up comedy shows, Exchange Students, SNICK, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Scholastic Scary, Whalbergs in the shower, growing up Jewish and Christian, Ghost Writer, kissing your television, sleeping in Christian Slater's room, thin walls make poor privacy, Family Matters, white privilege time machines, Linda Ellerbee as the world's greatest journalist, Wild America vs. Nature, MST3K, Dave's World, Fraiser, recommending Hal Hartley, The Purple Gang, wanting a baby, Who's Line Is It Anyway?, loving bluegrass, loving Dolly Parton, pop up Chris Duffy, Home Improvement, studying JTT to get ladies, Unsolved Mysteries, BET's Comic View, Chris' bone chomping denials, Clarissa Explaining It All, The Simpsons, The Sony Hack, Mad About You, Trancers plus Twister, MTV, Shania Twain, Herman's Head, Traps, bragging about crimes you've committed, Buba Smith, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., The X-Files, Hart to Heart Returns, Jeer Cheers, Cheer Cheers, interning for Bill Clinton, and eating Chinese food in silence with Bill Nye.

With special guest Jamie LeeLo, we head off on the adventure that was Wild America, and all of the heartthrobs, and improbable capers, it contains.

We return with the latest installment of our Albums Unleashed series and this one is Wild! Aaron and Chris return this week along with special guest Anthony Corder to discuss the fantastic 1992 A&M Records release of Tora Tora's Wild America. This album hit the shelves amidst a tidal wave of grunge music that was taking over the airwaves. The musical climate at the time relegated it to a slot just outside the Billboard Top 100. While it didn't get its just due back then, Chris and Aaron set out this week to shine a spotlight on this rock n' roll masterpiece. Joining them to tell the story of Wild America is lead singer Anthony Corder. In this long-form discussion, Anthony takes you through the writing and recording process for Wild America. Tora Tora Wild America Unleashed  Recorded at Memphis' legendary Ardent Studios, this album's writing and recording feature tie-ins to many legendary names in the industry including songwriter Taylor Rhodes, drummer Stan Lynch (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), producer John Hampton, The Memphis Horns, and Ardent Studios owner John Fry among others. Anthony also shares some great road stories that helped shape the writing of this album including treks with LA Guns and Dangerous Toys. It's an in-depth look at a masterpiece of a rock album. We hope you enjoy Albums Unleashed - Tora Tora Wild America with Anthony Corder. Please SHARE with a friend! PS: In addition to this talk on Wild America, Anthony gave Chris and Aaron the lowdown on the early days of the band including stories about his audition process, the Memphis scene at the time (Roxy Blue, Every Mother's Nightmare, Dotz, etc.) as well as an entertaining story about a chance opening slot for Motorhead and Alice Cooper. Check out this segment in the video below:       Buy Music! Tora Tora on Amazon Tora Tora @ FNA Records More Decibel Geek Tora Tora Coverage! 25 Years of Tora Tora w/Anthony Corder (Print Interview) 25 Years of Tora Tora (Show Review) Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!) Stream Us!  Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Comment Below Direct Download

August 3-9, 1991   In this episode recorded LIVE! at ImprovBoston as part of the 2015 Women in Comedy Festival, Ken welcomes writer, musician, comedian and midwesterner Mary Mack to the show.    Ken and Mary discuss Mid-western attendance, central time, copious notes, realizing what you missed as a kid, roof mounted antennas, Punky Brewster, two beers as the cure for sadness, why Ken could never have been a Doctor, the physical nature of magazines, Choose Your Own Adventure books, cigarette ads, the original owner of the issues TV choices, Mary's cultural anthropological understanding of TV Guide, "Gerald", Janita, Madonna, 10 Years of MTV, horrorscopes, Gerald's crossword failure, Group Homes, working the night shift, Entertainment Tonight, Ken's invention of the Hold Button App, Uber for Jazz, traveling into town to see New Kids on the Block, Public TV, Benny Hill, Peoria, Morning Agriculture, John Candy, "Only The Lonely", The Twins, Sunday Football, Pickled Herring, Fresh Prince, Murphy Brown, Mark L. Walberg, Antiques Roadshow, Supermarket Sweep, Shop til You Drop, bowling tutorials, Northern Exposure, Twin Peaks, Ed vs. Chris in the Morning, the corner of happy and healthy, the inherent humor of the word "barf", celebrities who have tattoos,  "If I Could Turn Back Time", school assemblies, tricking kids into being in show choir, jazzy Amish, terrible high school marching bands, catching up on things you missed via YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu, chasing sleep, Wild America, dealing with bears, playing dead, UK shows, Roseanne, 10pm Crime, Kenny Rogers, selling out to Dole, Mary's husband's obsession with the Mob and Mummies, Dawn of the Mummy, Mummies vs. Fashion Models, dish washing models, braces, Newhart, the importance of Thursdays, Joanna Kerns, Mutual of Omaha, Silver Spoons, Rickey Schroeder, Fischer Cats, knowing too much about swords, the hot market of China, Wheel of Fortune, familiar arguments igniting by TV Game Shows,  Stotes, Winter Weasels, walking Mary's friend's sister, The treat of Pop on Friday Night, renting a VCR, Strange Brew, Coming to America, Willy Nelson and Kris Kristopherson, the Highwaymen Tapes, Follow that Bird, The best Muppet Movie, questioning if anything got better after someone died, why New Order is a better band than Joy Division, Ken's experiences camping, the horrors of deep sea fishing, how being beaten to death is a peaceful death, Arsenio Hall is horrible, Pat Sajak's talk show, Golden Girls, theme songs that were songs before they became theme songs, Molly B and polka, polka, polka. 

That's right, get excited...the man is back on UrbanJunglesRadio! Listen as Danny & Andy tingle with delight at the return of reknown Wildlife Documentary Producer Marty Stouffer, creator of "Wild America" Marty never disappoints when he visits UrbanJunglesRadio so sit back relax and plan on having your mind blown!

Tune in LIVE Friday night as we welcome back the one and only, Marty Stouffer of TV's Wild America to UrbanJunglesRadio! If you heard our first interview you know that Marty is a captivating guest with so many amazing stories, we had to have him back to catch up on more.  You won't want to miss this episode of UrbanJunglesRadio coming up Friday night at 10pm EST! Check out www.WildAmerica.com for more information and listen to our first episode with Marty on UrbanJunglesRadio!  

Ward Serrill is an award-winning director whose feature Documentary, “The Heart of the Game,” was released nationally by Miramax Films and won best documentary at Portland International Film Festival and Maui International Film Festival. The film won high praise across the country from the likes of Jay Leno, Ebert and Roeper, People Magazine, USA Today, O Magazine and Rolling Stone. Ward has written, directed or produced over 90 short films for progressive causes.  He conceived and was Executive Producer for “Wild America,” narrated by Sissy Spacek.  He co-directed and produced “Building One House,” narrated by Robert Redford, which was instrumental in the film's central character winning Oprah Winfrey's “Use Your Life Award.”  Ward's film, “Esther Shea: The Bear Stands Up,” was broadcast nationally on PBS.  Ward is the President of Woody Creek Pictures, and is developing various documentary projects. His most recent film, co-produced with Betsy Chasse (co-creator of What the Bleep!), is entitled, “Song of the New Earth.”  For info: http://woodycreekpictures.com andhttp://songofthenewearth.com Song of the New Earth - Preview Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

Once again UrbanJunglesRadio comes back hard after a short summer break with the one and only iconic film producer, naturalist, and ever-impreessively bearded Marty Stouffer of the TV Series, "Wild America"! Listen in as Danny & Andy speak LIVE with the celebrated film maker and chat about one of TV's most impactful nature series which was a staple on any animal lover's watch list long before the days of dedicated and sorely mis-informed nature networks.  Join us for an unforgettable night with Wild America's Marty Stouffer! On the world-famous, award-winning, UrbanJunglesRadio Show!  

Join HTR for this Awesome show with Marty Stouffer of Wild America.   I was a kid that loved Watching Wild America.  So many great North American Animals Filmed in this Series.  Tune in and hear the Stories of Marty. Check out http://www.wildamerica.com/ For the ones Interested in investing In Marty's http://www.wildamericaventure.com/#home

Tuesday 29th at 1pm EST/10pm PST  the V.R.O. is excited to welcome Devon Sawa to the show! Devon has stared in some of our favorite movies. Little Giants, Casper, Now and Then, Night of the twisters, Robin of Locksley, Wild America, Idle Hands, Slackers, just to name a few.. Devon is now guest staring in the CW hit show Nikita as Owen Elliot!  Twitter your question to @TheVRO before Tuesday morning!  

We're crossing the streams this week and combining the Jersey Beat podcast with "Rock & Roll Gas Station," my Internet radio show, bringing you a collection of songs mostly contributed by the readers of the Pop Punk Message Board (bored.knockknockrecords.com) You see, my PC is kaput, and my iTunes library and other mp3's have been inaccessible. So I put out a call to the Pop Punk Bored and sure enough, bands and labels sent in enough music to carry me through for a few weeks. So with thanks to Rally and Traffic Street and Merman Records, and bands like the Sentiments, Snotlip, and Wild America, and musicians like David Dead, Drew Hawthorne, and bands from four different countries, we present the cross-dressing, cross-cultural, crossing-the-streams joint episode of the JB Podcast and RnR Gas Station. Screeching Weasel - Bottom Of The Ninth (Teen Punks In Heat) Fear Of Lipstick - Did Ya Know (Sea Creatures EP #1) The Brought Low - Everybody Loves A Whore (demo) The Dwyer - Waiting For A Bullet (Gas Station Masturbation) Andromeda Klein - Dr. Frank (Demo) Textbook - Better Late Than Never (The Great Salt Creek) Wild America - Think Too Much (Wild America) Awesome New Republic - Alleycat (hearts) Buzzkill - Rock N Roll Gas Station - 7 inch EP Teenage Bottlerocket - Todayo - (They Came From The Shadows) Snotlip - Nzag (demo) The Sentiments - Goodbye Ramona (Goodbye Ramona) The Scruffs - Treasure Girls (Conquest) Drew & The Medicinal Pen - Paper Pockets (Heavy Head) The Roman Line - Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease (Sea Creatures #1) Megaphone - Favorite New Disaster (Exit Silent Mode) PG 13's - Winona (Get Back) Sci Fi Nightmares - Death Follows Her (EP Split with The Loblaws) Nouvelle Vague - God Save The Queen (3) The Riot Before - You Can't Sexy Dance To Punk Rock (Fist Out of Sockets) Northern Poly Riot - Orencia, Once In A While (Nothern Poly Riot)

Author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul reads an excerpt from his book, “Return to Wild America.”