Join me as we get our hands dirty. Whether it's farm and garden work, construction and carpentry, cooking and food preservation, or bushcraft and survival skills, you will find something that inspires your creativity. We learn from some true masters of their crafts. Other times we jump head-first into a project, figuring it out as we go. We explore an endless variety of skills, trades, and crafts using both traditional and modern tools and methods.
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The Winds of Change podcast is centered on the people, places, history, and stories of Wyoming. We talk about identity, community, land, change and what it means to thrive in the state. How does someone identify with wide spaces and big personalities in small towns? Listen to folks from across our state share their connection to Wyoming and home. Or others who are pining for opportunities to invite change. And still, there are many voices who welcome the challenge. Making a life here means p ...
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We believe that Freemasonry provides a genuine initiatory experience and a pathway to mature masculinity. The Gentle Craft brings together men who might have otherwise been divided by class, race, religion, or sectarian opinion and allows them to become friends and Brothers. It provides important moral instruction and non-dogmatic support for faith in the Divine. It gives men a sense of their place in society, in history, and in the universe. Freemasonry is not only relevant for men in our m ...
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Are olive oil shots a good idea? Should we dunk butter in our coffee? Is soy really “the most dangerous food for men?” and is chocolate actually a health food? (The royal pharmacist certainly thought so when he treated Marie-Antoinette’s headaches during 18th-century France with chocolate!). If health experts tell us we’re consuming too much salt, how do we balance that with cookbooks advising we season our food generously for flavour? And are we overlooking the health and cultural impacts o ...
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Skiing as Ceremony: Connor Ryan’s Journey of Indigenous Activism & Adventure
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40:19Finding my culture and skiing came hand in hand—both taught me how to honor the land – Connor Ryan Welcome to Winds of Change: Native Voices, a podcast brought to you by Wyoming Humanities. Hosted by Emy Digrappa, we explore the rich histories, cultures, and stories of the people and places that shape Wyoming—and beyond. In this special series, we …
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Carving a Path: Ellen Bradley’s Journey Through Story, Science, and Alaskan Native Roots
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46:23Language isn’t just about words—it’s about a worldview. It holds a whole way of understanding the world, relationships with land, and with each other. - Ellen Bradley Welcome to Winds of Change, hosted by Emy Digrappa and brought to you by Wyoming Humanities. In this episode, we celebrate Native Voices with our special guest, Ellen Bradley, a skier…
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Speaking from the Heart: Lynette St. Clair on Language, Legacy, and the Shoshone Way
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31:33🗣️ "I grew up in a household where Shoshone was spoken. That language shaped my world—now I’m working to make sure it shapes the future too." – Lynette St. Clair On this episode of Winds of Change, host Emy DiGrappa welcomes Lynette St. Clair—Shoshone linguist, educator, and cultural preservationist from Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Recently honored as …
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Crafting Legacy: Jhane Myers on Film, Fashion, and Comanche Tradition
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29:04In this episode of Winds of Change, host Emy Digrappa speaks with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, artist, and cultural advocate Jhane Myers—an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation with Blackfeet heritage. Jhane shares her journey from a childhood shaped by traditional arts to a career spanning marketing, fashion, Native regalia making, and film pro…
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The Healing Power of Quilting: A Northern Arapaho Story: Miracle Seminole and Cherokee Brown
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33:53🧵 “Quilting isn’t just for old people—it’s for anyone with a creative spirit and a story to tell.” — Miracle Seminole ✨ “Each quilt carries prayers, patience, and the love of our ancestors.” — Cherokee Brown In this heartfelt episode of Winds of Change, host Emy DiGrappa sits down with Cherokee Brown and her daughter, Miracle Seminole—both enrolled…
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Wit and Wisdom from a Wyoming Political Icon: Alan Simpson
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17:30Stay in the middle of the road and plow as much as you can. Stay out of the furrows and the ruts on the left and the right. And if you're damned if you do and damned if you don't, then do. – Alan Simpson In this episode of Winds of Change, Wyoming Humanities pays tribute to the remarkable life and enduring legacy of former U.S. Senator Alan K. Simp…
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Native foods: Bush lollies, medicinal source, climate-change tool
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37:27Whether you call them traditional foods, native ingredients, bush tucker or something else, what’s harvested here is unique. Australia’s a “megadiverse” country, home to around 700,000 species. 65,000-year-old grindstones found in a Kakadu rock shelter reflect the long, rich history of First Nations foods here and many plants are nutritional wonder…
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Salt: Slug repellent, history shaper, chip enhancer
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34:14From Persian blue salt to Murray River pink salt and every colour in between, sodium chloride has been essential for millennia. The Great Wall of China was funded by a salt tax and hunger for this mineral has led to revolutions in India and France. Salt is so versatile, it can melt ice on roads, clean wounds and repel slugs from your home. Chefs te…
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Olive Oil: Lamp fuel, criminal swag, pharmacy staple
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29:12For thousands of years, we’ve used olive oil for everything: from lighting lamps to chasing bugs out of our ears. In Australia, the oldest olive trees – planted 200 years ago – are still alive today. Olive oil was pressed by monks in Western Australia and inmates in Adelaide in the 1800s – but until recently, you could only find this fuel in pharma…
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From Chemistry to Entrepreneurship with Norberto Orellana
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31:18I believe that inside of every single person, especially. Especially when they're in their darkest times, there's a little voice in their head that says, I want to be more, I want to do more, I want to say more, and I want to live more. - Norberto Orellana In this episode of Winds of Change, I sit down with Norberto Orellana, a motivating individua…
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Butter: Bakery essential, insult inspiration, wedding gift
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36:26Not that long ago, butter had its health-villain era. Margarine reigned and fridges were stocked with ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter’ and alternative dairy spreads. But in recent times, we’ve seen tech-bros ‘biohack’ their coffee with butter, and butter boards and butter sculptures leave a sunny glow on social media. Is there a scientific basis f…
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Soy: Traditional craft, miracle crop, male threat?
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31:38Is soy “the most dangerous food for men?” This question was posed by a viral Men’s Health article and, like the #soyboy insult, it plays into modern fears that soybeans emasculate bodies. But is there any scientific validity to this online panic? And does it tell the full story about this crop known as ‘green gold’ – and how it’s shaped cuisines ac…
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Blending Ecology and Art: The Unexpected Path of Reilly Dibner
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31:32“My mission is to extend the reach of appreciation for science and the natural world through rich audio-visual experiences that are entertaining and can be powerful vehicles for learning, for self-education or for teaching” – Reilly Dibner In this episode of Winds of Change, I sit down with Reilly Dibner, an ecologist turned stop-motion animator wh…
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Chocolate: Food of the gods, romantic gesture, dog poison
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23:12In 18th-century France, the royal pharmacist treated Marie-Antoinette’s headaches with chocolate. This sweet even appeared in European hospital prescriptions! Medicinal use of chocolate goes back thousands of years: its main ingredient, cacao, was used to treat snake bites by ancient Mesoamerican societies, for instance. Today, we see headlines abo…
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Season two trailer: Should You Really Eat That?
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3:47It can be tricky trying to consume the ‘right things’, and the forces that shape our diets go far beyond what’s supposedly ‘good for us’. On the second season of Should You Really Eat That?, Lee Tran Lam continues to untangle the cultural, social and nutritional confusion around the staples in our diet – with the help of chefs, dietitians and other…
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From London to Wyoming: Building Community for Aspiring Writers with Francesca King
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23:37Explore how Francesca King, originally from London, made her journey to Wyoming and immersed herself in the literary scene. Her innovative Footnote Literary Consultancy is breaking new ground, offering writers in the state a chance to accelerate their journey to publication while fostering a sense of community. Join us as we talk about Francesca's …
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Wyoming's Creative Economy and Innovation with Audio Engineer John Wilhelm
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25:32“I think the thing that makes something a piece of artwork is the intention that an artist imbues into it.”- John Wilhelm Want to deepen your understanding of sound preservation and creative storytelling? Discover the intersection of art and environment with audio engineer John Wilhelm as we explore Wyoming's Creative Economies and Innovation. In t…
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Following the Manito Trail: The New Mexican Migration to Wyoming: Dr. Trisha Martinez
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27:16"Life is beautiful, you know, and even hard times, like, we can still find the good in those." - Trisha Martinez A journey from Wyoming to New Mexico unfolds through the rich cultural narrative of Dr. Trisha Martinez. Discover how her roots in New Mexico have deeply influenced her work in Wyoming, creating a bridge between two distinct yet intercon…
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One Ranch Family’s Invention Journey Led to an Innovative Solution for People Across the Globe with Shondah Otwell
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47:51We truly believe that God positions everybody where he needs them, when he needs them, in what point of life. And we can look back through the journey that we're currently on with the Water Rippler and see contacts that we made 30 plus years ago in college that are now a part of what we're doing with the Water Rippler. - Shondah Otwell Discover the…
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Transforming Travel Through AI-Powered Personalized Maps with Marko Ruble
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52:14The universe is predicated on abundance. Our existence, our Planet, our communities, our love, our communications, all of this is all abundance. That's what we need to tap into. - Marko Ruble Imagine a Wyoming entrepreneur who started his journey in the heart of Cody, Wyoming with a childhood filled with adventures, family travels and curiosity. Li…
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An RV Entrepreneur's Journey from Corporate America to the Great Outdoors: Mark Koep
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39:15The American dream is often elusive, but it's also not necessarily the right dream. - Mark Koep Have you ever felt frustrated by the lack of information when trying to plan a camping trip? Let's explore how innovative technology is revolutionizing the way we choose and experience campgrounds, making outdoor getaways more accessible and enjoyable th…
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Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Success Stories in Wyoming with Gener8tor
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37:31I think Wyoming is still working on making these things accessible and showing people the exact directions of where to go. Bailey and I really fill that gap in terms of our programming and this sort of investor strategy, really, that's our niche. - Stephanie Reece People don't necessarily show up for a venture capital seminar because they don't nec…
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How A Wyoming Startup Is Revolutionizing Sustainable Wind Power: Airloom Energy
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34:54Have you heard about wind energy innovation? In this episode we are talking to Wyoming Entrepreneurs and Innovators. We're taking our listeners on a journey to explore the stories of risk-takers and problem-solvers who, despite facing challenges and setbacks, strive to discover something new. This is how innovation drives success and survival. My s…
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Wyoming: The Cowboy State of Pioneers and Innovators with Historian Kylie McCormick
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27:09Discover the surprising history of rural Wyoming's innovative spirit! From using barbed wire fences for early telephone lines to uncovering the untold stories behind the Wyoming state flag, historian Kylie McCormick's journey explores the innovation and inspiration of Wyoming's past. From patent filings to tales of influential figures. Learn about …
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Connecting Past and Future Through Indigenous Artistic Innovation With Al Hubbard
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48:36“I think of my paintings as kind of a poem.” Al Hubbard Uncover the unexpected truth about indigenous contemporary art! Discover how one artist's work is revolutionizing storytelling through innovative, progressive art. Learn the surprising impact of indigenous knowledge in modern creativity. Stay tuned as we unravel the story behind art that's mor…
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Bridging Past and Future: Celebrating Jeremy Johnston's Legacy
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12:24Discover the story of Jeremy Johnston, Wyoming historian and teacher, and the impact he had on the state's history and culture. His unique upbringing and deep connection to Wyoming shaped his passion for preserving the past and understanding the complexities of the state's heritage. My special guest is Jeremy Johnston Jeremy Johnston, a highly rega…
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The Women Who Propelled Theodore Roosevelt to the White House: Edward O’Keefe
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38:42I wanted to tell a story that I felt had been forgotten by time, that these women in Theodore Roosevelt's life were consequential in our American history. - Edward O'Keefe In this episode of the Winds of Change podcast, author Edward O'Keefe takes you on a journey through the life of Theodore Roosevelt, offering a fresh perspective on the influenti…
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Uncovering Hidden Outlaw Histories with Jackie Dorothy
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42:54"Our history is for our future." - Jackie Dorothy "Everyone has a story. You just sometimes have to dig to find the interesting nuggets." - Jackie Dorothy Hey there, history enthusiasts! Get ready to enjoy the unexpected twists and turns of outlaw history and family legends. Join me as we discover the world of outlaws, hidden histories and legends.…
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Embracing Identity: Aiden Thomas on Writing Trans and Latinx Characters
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41:56My focus is always on my readers and the people who are impacted by not having those stories. So it's young folks and it's folks who are trans and queer and who are, you know, marginalized or brown, black, Bipoc. - Aiden Thomas My special guest is Aiden Thomas Aiden Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author and a prominent figure in young adult…
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