Best Howling At The Wild Podcasts (2025)

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Standing Up and Speaking Up in Colorado | Episode 265 1:38:35

18d ago1:38:35

1:38:35

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. Topics covered include examination of how I-127 was defeated in Colorado, new attempts to circumvent the ballot initiative and use the legislature and Wildlife Commission, strategic communications for non-hunting voters, usi…

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North American Pronghorn Foundation Needs Us | Episode 264 1:25:54

26d ago1:25:54

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In this episode (#263) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by members of the North American Pronghorn Foundation to discuss the launch of the organization and their efforts to "future-proof" pronghorn. Topics covered include the state of pronghorn, trends impacting pronghorn numbers, challenges of starting a new organization, goals, on th…

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The Quiet Badassery of Andrew Ushakov's Historic Four Day Ascent of Everest From New York 41:16

27d ago41:16

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From New York to the top of the world in just three days, twenty-three hours, and seven minutes. That’s not a myth. That’s Andrew Ushakov. An American who quietly, stealthily went about his goal to climb Everest in a matter of days and has shocked the world with his historic ascent. Mountaineering news was focused on a team of four special forces e…

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Progress | Episode 263 2:13:52

1M ago2:13:52

2:13:52

Randy shares the mic with Ryan and Jillian Garrett of Washington. Ryan and Jillian share details of the path that has led them to be some of Washington's most successful advocates for hunting, conservation, and wild food. Topics covered include their tactics for success amidst daunting odds, speaking outside our own circle, finding common denominat…

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Art Lives Here: What’s Missing in This Beautiful Mountain Town? (Nothing) | w/Jonathan Sarty 18:48

1M ago18:48

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In this awesome episode, we speak with musician and radio host Jonathan Sarty, the creative force behind the Cold River Radio Show — a live variety show bringing music, literature, and storytelling to life in a remote mountain tourist town where culture can feel hard to come by. We talk about the need for artistic connection in small places, and ou…

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An Elk Hunting Senator | Episode 262 55:54

2M ago55:54

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by one of the most avid elk hunting US Senators, Senator Martin Heinrich from New Mexico. Randy is in DC to lobby on public land issues and was invited by Senator Heinrich to have a discussion about public lands, conservation, funding, the challenges ahead, the reality of the current pol…

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Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan: Intuitive Wilderness Guide 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Join me for a discussion with Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan, an experienced and skilled outdoor guide who leads young people on life-changing excursions into wild places. We talk about the power of nature and long-term wilderness experiences in shaping our lives, the importance of community and shared experiences in nature, and of course, some great wilderne…

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The Howling Void - Making Fantasy a Reality & The Narcissist's Hostile Takeover of Other People 51:22

2M ago51:22

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In this episode: Prof. Sam Vaknin explains narcissism as a disruption in early childhood self-formation, leading to a lack of boundaries, empathy, and a false self. He describes narcissists as having an "empty schizoid core" that feeds on others to maintain a fantasy of grandiosity. Vaknin highlights the narcissist's ability to manipulate others th…

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The Everest-sized Problem of Social Media and Narcissism w/Professor Sam Vaknin | Social Media are Engines of Negative Emotions 40:30

2M ago40:30

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A vast number of those under the age of 35 spend between six and eight hours a day using computer simulated games, essentially in a world far from reality. And, what's worse, the vast and expanding realm of social media are designed to bring out and leverage the worst in their users, all negative affects such as anger and malicious envy. It is a to…

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The Fight Within: No Oxygen on Everest - ENOUGH, Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest w/Melissa Arnot Reid 1:12:38

3M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

She woke in the dead of night, unsure if she’d succeed, fail… or die. Because the last person to attempt what she was doing did die. Melissa Arnot would be walking right past one of Everest’s most infamous bodies—Sleeping Beauty on her sixth, but most perilous climb, of Mount Everest. She was climbing without bottled oxygen, a feat only a handful o…

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Hearing Loss & Suppressors while Hunting | Episode 261 1:20:03

3M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

In episode 261 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brandon Maddox, founder of Silencer Central. The discussion covers Randy's journey from being an old school traditionalist to now hunting exclusively with a suppressed rifle, and losing most of his left-ear hearing along the way. Topics covered include the story behind Silencer Central…

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Houndsmen Talk Mountain Lion Management | Episode 260 1:37:04

3M ago1:37:04

1:37:04

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brant Chutter and Quynn Nielsen, two avid lion hunters from British Columbia, who Randy happened to spend a lot of time with last summer in the MacKenzie Mountains. Brant grew up in a home with two wildlife biologist-parents, who formed his view of science and sustainability. Brant an…

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A Sick (Covid) Content Creator Speaks: This Message Will CHANGE YOU & OUR Future Depends On It 12:24

3M ago12:24

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What a world it would be if we encouraged just one human being once each day, what a world it would be, if we followed the core spirit of our being. Send us a text Support the show Here are a few ways you can help support us: Patreon for access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/everestmystery EVEREST MYSTERY Membership for access to per…

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Possibly My FAVORITE Interview EVER: Troubador & Musician Seth Walker - Life On the Road Devoted to His Muse 37:46

4M ago37:46

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Nothing says life on the road and all that comes along with than the life of a touring musician. It’s not Leer jets and posh hotels, sold out auditoriums. The music you hear pouring out of small bars and music houses, cafes come from people like you and me, passionate, driven, inspired…..they drive 8 hours from gig to gig, sleep in modest hotels - …

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A Conversation With New ODFW Director Debbie Colbert | Episode 259 1:46:49

4M ago1:46:49

1:46:49

In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy had the opportunity to record a podcast in front of a live audience with the new Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Debbie Colbert. The conversation covers a wide range of topics - wolves, deer, elk, fish, endangered species, and more. Debbie talks about some of ODFW's achieve…

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George Mallory 2.0: Everest’s Most Obsessed Climber—Jost Kobusch’s Impossible Mission (FULL INTERVIEW!) 43:52

4M ago43:52

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Alone on Everest*. No Oxygen. No Support. No Limits....IN WINTER! Jost Kobusch is redefining the boundaries of human endurance. In the dead of winter, with temperatures plunging to -40°F and winds howling through Everest’s infamous West Ridge, he set out on a nearly impossible mission: to climb Everest solo, without supplemental oxygen, on one of t…

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HOWL For Wildlife | Episode 258 1:52:47

4M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

Randy is joined by Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello of HOWL For Wildlife. HOWL is an organization designed to help hunters organize, communicate, and be effective when advocating for their cause. Using new technology and communication strategies, HOWL has built the infrastructure that brings hunters together on important issues. Topics covered inc…

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GUT WRENCHING: If They Only Knew This Was Their LAST Climb Together | Tragedy on Everest, K2 & Manaslu 20:52

4M ago20:52

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Love. Adventure. Tragedy. Some couples chase dreams together, but for these three, their love stories ended high in the mountains—where eternity and ice became their final resting place. In this special video, we explore three heartbreaking mountaineering love stories: 💔 Francys & Sergei Arsentiev (Everest) – She became known as Sleeping Beauty aft…

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Blacktail Deer, Conservation, and Advocacy | Episode 257 1:54:42

4M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus sit down with Jim Baichtal to talk about the new conservation group known as the Blacktail Deer Foundation. Originating within the Mule Deer Foundation, Jim is leading the efforts for Sitka Blacktails in Alaska, while his co-workers lead the efforts for Columbia Blacktails in the Pacifi…

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Why More Sherpas than EVER are DYING on Everest in Recent Years 22:49

5M ago22:49

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The cost of climbing Everest just went up—A LOT! But, at what cost? Nepal has raised permit fees to $15,000 per climber, yet none of that money is going toward improving Sherpa safety. In this video, we expose how Everest has become a business where money talks, and ethics disappear. Featuring an exclusive interview with Angela Benevides of Explore…

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Conservation Easements Protecting Critical Landscapes | Episode 256 1:36:44

5M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Randy discusses conservation easements with Jennifer Doherty of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Kendall Van Dyk of Montana Land Reliance, both who have extensive careers helping private landowners conserve their landscapes with conservation easements (CE). Topics covered include CEs, CEs as one of many tools working landowners need, willing-s…

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Sneppurrsode 23 - Still alive? Still alive! 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Sneppurrsode 23 Summary It's been a while since we've posted some content but... well, Were still here! In this "slice of life" sneppurrsode, the cast members discuss what they've been up to for the last year (or so?), while gaining some momentum to get back into the groove of recording more and engaging in shenanigans and meowlarky. Blayz puts new…

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They Knew It All Along: New Evidence Supports Irvine’s 'Removal' from Everest in 1975 by a Chinese Team 20:47

6M ago20:47

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For 100 years the fate of Sandy Irvine has been shrouded in speculation and mystery, even mis-direction. Now, new evidence is emerging that could re-write what we thought we knew. In this episode, we’ll update you on the groundbreaking DNA testing currently underway, share what we know about the discovery of Sandy Irvine's boot in October of this y…

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Great Basin, Great Elk and Great Challenges | Episode 255 1:38:46

7M ago1:38:46

1:38:46

Randy and Marcus join Joel Webster of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partners (TRCP) on Joel's Nevada elk hunt. Topics covered include a great elk hunting story, conservation issues creating huge challenges for native wildlife, specifically feral horses, invasive cheatgrass, conifer encroachment, changing fire cycles, and the need to increase prio…

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Rick Berry on the Life and Legacy of Tom Brown Jr. 47:41

7M ago47:41

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Discussion with Rick Berry, student of Tom Brown Jr. and founder of the 4 Elements Earth Education school, about the life, teachings, and legacy of Tom Brown Jr. Tom Brown Jr. Books 4 Elements Earth Education (founded by Rick Berry)By Ron Waline/Rick Berry

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Contemplating Kindness in a Brutally Cold World - White Mountains, Mount Field 17:41

8M ago17:41

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Well, we packed too lightly for such a chilly hike. But, we nabbed a 4000-footer before high-tailing back to the warmth of a smaller peak that offered us a sunny vantage point. Today, the topic of Metta, or Lovingkindness. Come along on our lovely hike in the White Mountains. Send us a text Support the show Here are a few ways you can help support …

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Sandy Irvine's Family STUNNED by Discovery of His Remains on Everest after 100 Years with Biographer Julie Summers 34:28

8M ago34:28

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Just imagine the surprise and shock you would get if when your telephone rings one morning and it's a call from Kathmandu, Nepal and on the end is a world famous mountaineer, that his team has found the partial remains of your long lost great uncle, who disappeared 100 years ago. That happened to today's guest, Julie Summers, the great niece of San…

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Joining Forces for Montana's Mule Deer | Episode 254 1:57:03

8M ago1:57:03

1:57:03

Randy sits down with three hunttalk.com regulars - Gerald Martin, Sean Clancy, and Eric Albus to talk about how a group of people with different backgrounds can talk about solutions and not just problems. How do you improve the health of Montana's mule deer herds while keeping the solution socially acceptable, maintaining hunting opportunity, and k…

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Wendolyn Bird: Nature-infused Parenting 1:22:24

8M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Discussion with Wendolyn Bird, former outdoor preschool/summer camp director and nature-infused parenting coach. We talk about techniques for mindfully dealing with the difficult but rewarding task of parenting and how to infuse nature into our parenting journey and create mindful, helpful, and nature-connected children. Connect with Wendolyn: - ht…

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BREAKING NEWS: SANDY IRVINE'S Remains Have Been DISCOVERED! With Historian Jochen Hemmleb 17:00

9M ago17:00

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BREAKING NEWS: SOME OF THE REMAINS OF legendary mountaineer Sandy Irvine have been discovered on the Rongbuk Glacier of Mount Everest in Tibet by a National Geographic team that had been endeavoring to do a ski descent of the Hornbein Couloir. World's foremost authority on all things Mystery of Mallory and Irvine Jochen Hemmleb is interviewed here …

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Utah wants to take your public lands | Episode 253 1:44:39

9M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

In this episode (#253) Randy is joined by David Willms, an attorney with the National Wildlife Federation and avid hunter from Wyoming. The guys explore Utah's latest attempt to demand 18 million acres of BLM lands be transferred to Utah. Utah is known for selling their state lands to fund their school system. What's the motivation? Why now? This i…

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STRANGEST Things About Mount Everest (NOT what you expect) | Eight Huge Myths Debunked 19:17

9M ago19:17

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Mount Everest—legendary, dangerous, and shrouded in myths. But how much of what you've heard is actually true? Are climbers really lining up like rush hour traffic at 29,000 feet? Is the mountain littered with bodies and trash? Let's peel back the layers of Everest’s most shocking myths and separating fact from fiction. You’re NOT going to want to …

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Public Access & Conservation with American Prairie | Episode 252 1:12:21

9M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

In this episode (#252) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Mike Kautz and Paul Kemper of American Prairie, known as AP. Topics focus on access and conservation. AP has enrolled 88,000 acres of their private land in Montana's Block Management access program, along with allowing access across their private land to reach otherwise inacces…

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Everest's Haunting MYSTERY: Did GEORGE MALLORY Contact Psychic Medium Geraldine Cummins After Disappearing on Mount Everest in 1924? 30:28

9M ago30:28

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Under the glow of séance candles a psychic medium sits trancelike at a table, in front of her is a blank notebook. She begins to write the words of a spirit claiming to be George Mallory - the mountaineer who disappeared with his partner Sandy Irvine high upon the north face of Everest only months previously: “I am Mallory” the words appear from he…

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Montana Elections and Public Lands | Episode 251 1:09:52

9M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

This episode (#251) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio is the first of hopefully four that explore statewide candidates and their views on hunting, fishing, public lands, and conservation. Both US Senate candidates have been invited as have both Gubernatorial candidates. In this episode Ryan Busse gives his views and ideas on hunting, fishing, conservati…

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Leopold's Land Ethic, 100 Years Later | Episode 250 1:23:41

9M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

In this episode (#250) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Curt Meine of the Aldo Leopold Foundation to talk about the legacy of Aldo Leopold as we celebrate 100 years of the Gila Wilderness and 75 years after the Sand County Almanac. Topics covered include expansion of the Land Ethic Leopold started, history of Gila Wilderness, revolu…

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Mule Deer, Management, and Migrations with Dr. Kevin Monteith | Episode 249 1:54:19

10M ago1:54:19

1:54:19

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks mule deer, research, and migrations with Dr. Kevin Monteith from the University of Wyoming. In addition to some pronghorn and other points, topics covered include habitat being primary importance, fidelity to a core area, migrators learn from mom, fat does mean healthy fawns, mule deer as sp…

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When The Strong Fall: The 1996 Everest Disaster - CONCLUSION 35:20

10M ago35:20

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They say that gong to the summit is only halfway. And nowhere was that more true than on May 10, 1996 on Mount Everest. On that day Everest became the stage for one of the most harrowing disasters in mountaineering history. Eight climbers perished in a brutal storm, and as the world tried to make sense of the tragedy, a chilling truth emerged: succ…

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SPECIAL SEGMENT | Shhh! Members Only Episode (for FREE!): How to Inflict Change by Pushing the Boundaries 15:51

10M ago15:51

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Today we hiked two lovely mountains in the Sandwich Wilderness of the White Mountains in New Hampshire....each offered limited views at the summit. MOST IMPORTANTLY, the hike revealed some insights on personal transformation and how one might bring that about. Here is the video about our try at this same hike a few days previously: https://www.patr…

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STORM Over Everest | The 1996 Disaster - What Happened and Who is To Blame? 28:24

10M ago28:24

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Famed mountain climber and guide Rob Hall once said that if you’re stuck near the summit of Mount Everest you might as well be on the moon. Little did he know that his words would one day come true. This is PART 1 of a two part series on the 1996 Everest disaster that claimed eight lives on May 10 and 11 of that year. We'll look into some of the ke…

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Decoding Scott Fischer's Role in the 1996 Everest Tragedy 27:27

10M ago27:27

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Scott Fischer's fateful act may have been the clouded ambition that led him to say they were building a yellow brick road to the top of Mount Everest, and days later he was consumed by the very mountain that had propelled him into the world spotlight as one of the strongest mountaineering guides in the world. (more below time stamps). REFERENCE MAT…

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Beyond Stock - Improving as Hunters | Episode 248 1:29:30

10M ago1:29:30

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Randy and the crew (Marcus, Michael, and Jace) talk about the new video series Beyond Stock, where the guys built their own semi-custom rifles, competed in NRL matches, and share their learnings. Shooting skills are an important part of rifle hunting, and there is a lot to be learned from competitive shooting - everything from handloading ammunitio…

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Climbers Fall From Mount Everest and Disappear Because Of Overcrowding 20:21

10M ago20:21

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Years ago Mount Everest was considered a mountaineer’s mountain, where a climber need only worry most about avalanches, hidden crevasses and the potential to succumb to Altitude Mountain Sickness. But now, something far more hazardous and life-threatening exists on the world’s highest peak. Mount Everest is quickly becoming an EXTREMELY dangerous m…

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Doug Duren - Leopold's Land Ethic In Action | Episode 247 2:21:13

10M ago2:21:13

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In this episode (#247) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Doug Duren. Doug is a leading advocate for putting Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic into action. On his Wisconsin farm, Doug practices sustainable and regenerative land management with a focus on the land. He is famous for his motto. "It's not ours, it's just our turn." Topics covered…

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American Bison - Do We Care (enough)? | Episode 246 3:07:48

11M ago3:07:48

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Randy shares bison hunting stories with Andy Morris and Jake Ahmann. Topics covered include their free-range bison hunts in Utah, Montana, and Wyoming, the amazing meat, field dressing challenges, bison history, bison tragedy as the conservation genesis in America, how to create advocacy for more bison, tribes leading bison restoration, concerns of…

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SPECIAL REPORT | Predator Hiding In Plain Sight: Prosecuted and Sent to Prison for Life 18:15

11M ago18:15

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All that glitters is not gold: How Did This Climber Get Away with So Much for So Long?* In the world of mountaineering and climbing, where the peaks are high and the challenges even higher, there's an unspoken reverence for those who defy gravity and push the limits of human endurance. But what happens when the heroes we idolize hide dark secrets? …

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What Do We Really Believe In? | Episode 245 2:32:18

11M ago2:32:18

2:32:18

Randy is joined by long-time friend and past guest, Hal Herring. They summarize a day of walleye fishing that allowed them to discuss many topics, danger in focusing on abstraction, including do our actions mirror our words, how we can do better, paying more for the comforts we demand, society being subsidized by nature, spending the resource inher…

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NEWS FLASH: Nimsdai's Troubles HEAT UP & the Mount Everest 2024 Season Recap | Records, Tragedies & Troubled Future 23:21

11M ago23:21

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The 2024 Everest climbing season may go down in history for its extraordinary mix of achievements, controversies, and tragedies. From record-breaking summits and political tensions, lives lost, ignored rules, near misses and disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct allegations on Nimsdai. The Everest guiding industry is at a critical juncture – …

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Boukreev Versus Everest: Anatoli Boukreev - Hero or Villain? Mount Everest's 1996 Tragedy 33:25

12M ago33:25

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May 10, 1996: near the summit of Mount Everest a storm of unimaginable ferocity strikes, claiming the lives of eight climbers and leaving others stranded in a fight for survival. This is the story of one of the most controversial and tragic days in mountaineering history. Among the chaos and controversy, one name stands out: Anatoli Boukreev. His a…

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People Are Dying to Reach 'Into The Wild' Bus 142, Chris McCandless' Escape from Reality and Death by Starvation in Alaska 25:25

12M ago25:25

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The cult-like mystique of Bus 142 and the story of Chris McCandless is a magnet for millions around the world. In the heart of the mysterious Alaskan wilderness, where nature's beauty and brutality coexist, there once stood a relic, an accidental shrine—a dilapidated bus that had become a symbol of adventure, solitude, and ultimately tragedy. Bus 1…

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