Best Jefferson Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Salmon just want to spawn; can we let them? 14:58

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Road crossings in Oregon save the lives of large animals and humans 14:52

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Children in Klamath County foster care need Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 14:26

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Ep. 709: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXVI 41:12

24h ago41:12

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, and Anthony Finissi. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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The Age of Melt (and Mummies) 14:28

1d ago14:28

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Science journalist and author Lisa Baril traveled the world studying ice and its effect on humans. In her new book, "THE AGE OF MELT: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future without Ice," she explores the shifting view that humans have long held of glaciers—from fear, to awe, to conquest. Bari…

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A fascinating odyssey to the Earth's polar regions: scientific exploration, discovery and existential threats 28:44

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The waning days of 'The Great War' 48:17

2d ago48:17

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Memorial Day is about honoring the people who have died while serving the country in the military. So we dug into the archives for a JX segment appropriate to the day. The result: a chat from 2021 about events of a century before. Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith are the guests, the authors of the book War Fever: Boston, Baseball, and America in the …

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Ep. 708: A Near Death Experience with Sebastian Junger 1:49:32

3d ago1:49:32

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Steven Rinella talks with Sebastian Junger, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: In My Time of Dying, The Perfect Storm, Fire, and Sebastian’s other books; climbing trees; embedding with U.S. troops in Afghanistan; dangerous work; swordfish long liners; when you think you’re about to be executed; …

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BEST OF: Ed Shelleby on Being My Senate Communications Director 49:30

4d ago49:30

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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Al’s former Senate Communications Director, Ed Shelleby, to relive their time working together. Ed tells tales of him TRYING to manage Al's comedic impulses in serious situations, but also talks about the great work they accomplished together. Ed shares several behind-the-scenes stories incl…

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Ep. 707: MeatEater Radio Live! Mountain Lions, Hot Gear Tips, and Freaky Sheds 1:34:41

6d ago1:34:41

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Hosts Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, and Cory Calkins recount spring hunts, catch up with Bart George, Director of Wildlife for the Kalispel Tribe, about his latest mountain lion research, shepherd a triumphant return of Gear Talk, and have an antler themed show & tell. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscr…

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Black travel writer discovers wine and wonders in southern Oregon 15:03

7d ago15:03

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Oregon seeks to stimulate electrification and energy efficiency in Medford 15:08

8d ago15:08

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The Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) general meeting on May 27 at the Medford Public Library from 6pm to 7pm will feature Max Light-Pacheco from the Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) talking about what OEC does to fulfill its mission. Max will preview OEC’s effort to stimulate electrification and energy efficiency in Medford – a project …

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Federal policymakers target endangered species 15:01

8d ago15:01

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The North Umpqua River is home to endangered and threatened salmon and home to lamprey significant to the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians. ( Bureau of Land Management) Joseph Vaile, Senior Representative for the Northwest Program of Defenders of Wildlife, joins the Exchange. The organization believes our society is experiencing a biod…

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Paragliders fly along 'Rat Route' in the Applegate Valley 14:21

8d ago14:21

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Paragliders fly the "Rat Route" in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. Paragliders will leap from Woodrat Mountain in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon from June 8th-13th and fly the Rat Route along highway 238. The multiday event incorporates nearby wineries where paragliders are encouraged to land each day when weather conditions permi…

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Ep. 706: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXV 42:25

8d ago42:25

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Tony Peterson, Lake Pickle, Kaitlin Lospinoso, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Sarah Delany, Max Barta, and Maggie Hudlow. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener …

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TGE Episode 310 – Bob Johnston 1:59:52

9d ago1:59:52

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Send us a text Today on TGE, Rich Reardin is revisiting the world of famed music producer Bob Johnston, but with a fresh perspective. Joining Rich as guest host is the immensely talented Bob Cheevers, a renowned singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. Together, they listen to clips from Rich's original interview and discuss Johnston’s extraordinary i…

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Trump and Musk seek to eliminate fair housing funding 15:22

9d ago15:22

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( White House) The National Fair Housing Alliance issued a press release decrying the Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort to defund fair housing. According to the release: "President Trump issued his FY26 budget proposal and it cuts $163 billion across the federal government, including the “so-called” DOGE’s r…

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What if animals could advise writers who write about animals? 14:37

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He mentored young Black men through storytelling; they all became leaders 30:21

10d ago30:21

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( Dr. William Keyes) Dr. William A. Keyes IV is the author of "The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness As the Key to Success." Dr. Keyes is the founder of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship and joins the Exchange to discuss his book, the history of the institute, and successes of the 300 young men he has mentored through his institute. AB…

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News features: Oregon tide gates; Chinook Nation; 150-year-old Sitka Spruce 13:52

10d ago13:52

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Fred Messerle looks over a tide gate at Palouse Creek in Coos County. (Justin Higginbottom / JPR ) NEWS FEATURES SHOWCASE: OREGON TIDE GATES There are at least 1,000 tide gates in Oregon. They keep the ocean from flooding agricultural land. But many tide gates were installed more than 70 years ago. And now, they’re at risk of failure. As JPR’s Just…

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Ep. 705: Fishing at 200 MPH with NASCAR's Chase Elliott 1:28:03

10d ago1:28:03

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Steven Rinella talks with Chase Elliott, Seth Morris, Jordan Moss, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: Being a good driver; speeding tickets; fly fishing in Montana for the first time; watch Chase in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 race; what it takes to be a good NASCAR driver; not actually having a death wish; and more. Connect with Stev…

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Michael Lewis on Amazing Government Workers 32:09

11d ago32:09

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From the start of Donald Trump's second term, he's been eager to cut the federal workforce. So, Elon Musk headed the newly minted DOGE to begin slashing tens of thousands of jobs. Our friend, Michael Lewis, author of "The Big Short" and, most recently, "Who is Government?," joins us to share stories of public servants who not only improved this cou…

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Wildfire season and power outages; Four candidates, two library seats; protecting Oregon's coast 15:18

12d ago15:18

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The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week. Top stories include: Aging tide gates threaten Oregon's coast, but replacing them isn't cheap A looming wildfire season means electric utilities are preparing for possible outages Four candidates vie for two seats on Jackson County Libra…

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100% recyclable and U.S. made: an Oregon small business offers solutions to florists 14:15

12d ago14:15

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Host Cynthia Scherr speaks with Travis Rigby owner of The Flower Box, a company based in Southern Oregon. They discuss how The Flower Box has finally achieved its goal of producing a 100% recyclable paper vase that's manufactured entirely in the United States. They also discuss policies that led to the cut-flower industry's move overseas in the 198…

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Ep. 704: MeatEater Radio Live! Happy Dogs, Hound Dogs, and Hot Dogs 1:11:17

13d ago1:11:17

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Hosts Randall Williams, Tony Peterson, and Lake Pickle dig deep into dogs with trainer Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors, play a thrilling round of MeatEater Price is Right with help from their friends as Scheels, discuss 1974's canine classic, Where the Red Fern Grows, talk ticks with Dr. Mani Lejuene of Cornell University, and throwback to some cheri…

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After losing its federal funding, an arts organization responds by taking over the town 14:24

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A candid conversation with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read 30:49

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Study: AI can improve writing creativity in students, with instructor guidance 14:09

15d ago14:09

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J.T. Bushnell, an instructor at Oregon State University, is co-author of a new study on how artificial intelligence can help students improve their creative writing skills. (Oregon State University; headshot photo by Blake Brown) J.T. Bushnell is a senior instructor at Oregon State University, chair of the AI Advisory Committee in the School of Wri…

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Ep. 703: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXIV 34:37

15d ago34:37

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Spencer Neuharth hosts Round 2 of Jabroni MeatEater Trivia with Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, Hanzi Deschermeier, Alyssa Smith, Tressa Croaker, Nate Mason, and Jon Montresor. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See o…

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Ep. 702: How To Argue About Hunting and Fishing Like A Lawyer with Jefferson Fisher 1:58:02

17d ago1:58:02

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Steven Rinella talks with Jefferson Fisher, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Spencer Neuharth, Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: How to communicate in tricky hunting and fishing scenarios; Jefferson’s book, “The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More”; sharing the same literary agency; "How to Argue Like A La…

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Dahlia Lithwick on the Courts vs. Trump 44:13

18d ago44:13

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We're joined by Dahlia Lithwick, award-winning journalist, author, and host of the Amicus podcast. Dahlia looks at the judicial pushback against the Trump administration, as the Courts have stood up to Trump's policies on birthright citizenship and deportation. We also discuss Trump’s targeting of law firms. The Supreme Court notably ruled 9-0 that…

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TGE Episode 309 – Bob Lucas 1:25:57

19d ago1:25:57

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Send us a text Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/banjoist Bob Lucas. Bob's music has been covered by artists like Alison Krauss. In the '70s, he co-founded the boundary-pushing band Eclectricity, blending folk with global influences, and he's gone on to release numerous solo records. In this episode…

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Ep. 701: MeatEater Radio Live! The Dinosaur Highway and 100 Humans v. 1 Gorilla 1:16:02

20d ago1:16:02

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Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams touch on a primal fight against a primate, talk with Okaloosa County's Natural Resources Chief Alex Fogg about creating the world's largest artificial reef, get another round of turkey reports from the crew, cheer on Seth in 1-Minute Fishing, play show-and-tell, and hear from Duncan Murdo…

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Ep. 700: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXIII 34:27

22d ago34:27

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Spencer Neuharth hosts Round 1 of Jabroni MeatEater Trivia with Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, Hanzi Deschermeier, Alyssa Smith, Tressa Croaker, Nate Mason, and Jon Montresor. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See o…

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Ep. 699: The American West with Dan Flores 1:57:18

24d ago1:57:18

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Steven Rinella talks with Dan Flores, Randall Williams, Cory Calkins, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: Dan's brand new podcast on The MeatEater Network, "The American West With Dan Flores"; an unconventional telling of the West by an environmental historian; a pigeon catching controversy in New York; the International Order of …

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Mark Leibovich and Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s 100 Days 46:36

25d ago46:36

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Trump’s first 100 days back in office have been a whirlwind filled with chaotic, confusing, and authoritarian behavior and very little thoughtful policy - the perfect opportunity to welcome back our friends, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast. These 100 days have been filled with bizarre stories th…

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Ep. 698: MeatEater Radio Live! Turkey Reports and Do Aoudad Dream of Bighorn Sheep? 1:04:39

27d ago1:04:39

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Hosts Brody Henderson, Cory Calkins, and Corinne Schneider recap Cory and Corinne's TX aoudad hunt, chat with Froylan Hernandez of Texas Parks and Wildlife about bighorn sheep in the region, get letters from the turkey woods frontline, order from the MeatEater Menu, and talk with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks' Scott Thompson about aerial big game…

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Ep. 697: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXII 37:55

29d ago37:55

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Randall Williams, Nate Mason, Logan Dove, Matt Miller, and Nic Tapia. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TGE Episode 308 – Jefferson Ross 1:42:44

1M ago1:42:44

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Send us a text Join TGE host Rich Reardin for an engaging conversation with Jefferson Ross, a distinguished Southern folk artist whose storytelling flourishes through music, guitar, and painting. With a career that includes songwriting and performing alongside country legends such as George Strait and Reba McEntire, Jefferson now brings his distinc…

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Ep. 696: Wildfire and the Future of Public Lands with Sen. Tim Sheehy 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

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Steven Rinella talks with U.S. Senator for Montana Tim Sheehy, Ryan Callaghan, and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: The U.S. military, wildfires, public lands, and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy 45:38

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Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…

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Ep. 695: MeatEater Radio Live! 7,000-Year-Old Poison Darts, Fast Food Walleye, and Lip Tattoos 1:09:01

1M ago1:09:01

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Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Seth Morris, and Austin "Chilly" Chleborad talk with archaeologist Bryon Schroeder of the Center for Big Bend Studies about uncovering an ancient weapon system, take in some listener hot tips, go fishing for one minute with Jesse Vadala of Trout Unlimited, play in another game of MeatEater Price is Right, and chat with Amand…

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Ep. 694: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXI 43:53

1M ago43:53

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, Clay Newcomb, Mark Kenyon, Brody Henderson, Brent Reaves, and Tressa Croaker. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Ep. 693: Did Clovis Hunters Kill All the Mammoths? 2:11:03

1M ago2:11:03

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Steven Rinella talks with Spencer Pelton and Todd Surovell from the University of Wyoming, Randall Williams, Spencer Neuharth, and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: Testing a Clovis point on an elephant; the book Thunder Without Rain by the late Thomas McIntyre; breaking down all of the Slams; the prestigious caribou tag; Clay's Bear Grease podcas…

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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism 59:35

1M ago59:35

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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical …

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Ep. 692: MeatEater Radio Live! A Southern Uprising, Brent's Elk Savior, and a Turkey Serenade 1:13:42

1M ago1:13:42

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Hosts Brent Reaves, Clay Newcomb, and Mark Kenyon crash the Bozeman HQ to chat episodes v. films, hear Reed Barganier's (@ReedsPianoNews) latest turkey jam, play 1-Minute Fishing with Trout Unlimited's Tanner Belknap, and show & tell of some prized possessions. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The…

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TGE Episode 307– Eric Schmitt 1:41:54

1M ago1:41:54

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Send us a text Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he welcomes Eric Schmitt, a talented singer/songwriter and professor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Eric's passion for Americana music shines through his storytelling, blending elements of folk, country, and blues into heartfelt and evocative compositions. As an educator at Louisiana State University, he b…

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Ep. 691: BONUS DROP - Bear Grease: Confessions of a Former Outlaw 52:58

1M ago52:58

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In this episode of The Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Oklahoma man Johnny Johnston as he shares the honest, transparent, and nitty-gritty details of his life story and his relationship to wildlife law, but more importantly about the transformation that he underwent that brought him out of this dark time in his life. Subscribe t…

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Ep. 690: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLX 36:34

1M ago36:34

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, Collin Fopma, Tressa Croaker, and Anthony Finissi. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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