Best K9 Adventures Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #199 Cecilia Di Bernardi - Wolves in Scandinavia 56:59

1h ago56:59

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Cecilia Di Bernardi is a post doctorate at Grimsö Wildlife Research Station, Department of Ecology, SLU, with a research focus in Ecology and Management of large mammals. The majority of her work with wolf populations is conducted within Scandinavia (Sweden & Norway). Cecilia spoke about her background beginning in Rome, Italy. Her main focus of st…

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I Just Wish I Was Ok - Dan Luigs, solo episode 16:39

2h ago16:39

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Have you ever felt like you wish you were just ok? Ever felt like the world was collapsing in on you? Have you ever had a panic attack or known someone who has? A friend made a Vaguebook post and I knew he needed someone to talk to. We had a short conversation and I was grateful I saw his post. On this episode I share the short conversation that we…

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Episode #198 Jeff Reed - Bioacoustics & Cry Wolf Project 1:12:50

4h ago1:12:50

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Dr. Jeff Reed is a computational linguist who is based just beyond the northern border of Yellowstone National Park. Working in tandem with the Yellowstone Wolf Project, the Cry Wolf Project records wolf sounds 24 hours a day from up to 60 recorders. One of the many goals is to explore wolf communication, what it may mean, and how we can better und…

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Episode #197 Kayla Fratt - K9 Conservationists: Dogs Detecting Data 1:10:20

5d ago1:10:20

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Kayla Fratt is the Co-Founder of K9 Conservationists, whose mission is to unite highly trained conservation detection dog teams with researchers to collect scientific data. They aim to provide mentorship, education, and foster collaboration among scientists, novice handlers, and local communities. We spoke about the process of selecting dogs for th…

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Episode #196 Kurt Holtzen - Conflict Mitigation in Colorado 1:10:18

12d ago1:10:18

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Kurt Holtzen has been a Conflict Mitigation Specialist for around 20 years. He has spent the last 4 years in Colorado helping create relationships to foster coexistence and promote good conflict mitigation methods as wolves were set to be reintroduced to the state. Kurt went into great detail about the conflicts and situations he witnessed during t…

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Episode #195 Daniel Mallwitz - Wolves in Sweden 1:00:59

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Daniel Mallwitz has been the Head of Field Work for the County Board in Vastmanland, Sweden for about 10 years. He is in charge of monitoring and managing many of the large carnivores in his county, including wolves, bears, lynx and wolverine. Daniel went into great detail about his work with wolves, building relationships within the communities of…

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Episode #194 Sarah Hanafin - Wolf Educator, Conservationist & Volunteer 39:26

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Sarah Hanafin has been volunteering with both Wolves of Maine and Wolf Hollow for almost a decade. She uses her Instagram platform to promote wolf education and conservation, while sharing her stories with wolves and wolfdogs from around the country. Sarah spoke about her early years of volunteering, how her platform has been able to help wolves an…

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Episode #193 Wendy Keefover - Carnivore Conservation, The Humane Society of the United States 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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Wendy Keefover has been the Senior Strategist for Carnivore Protection at The Humane Society of the United States for over 10 years. She has been a wildlife advocate and working to protect carnivores for over 30 years. We talked about multiple topics with Wendy, including the numerous initiatives that The Humane Society is involved in, the motivati…

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Episode #192 Jeremy SunderRaj - Wolf Research in Montana 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

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Jeremy SunderRaj has been a Science Technician with the Yellowstone Wolf, Elk and Cougar project for over 5 years. Prior to his work in Yellowstone, he spent three summers trapping and collaring wolves for the State of Montana. Jeremy shared many stories about those summers in Montana, detailing his encounters with wolves, experiences working withi…

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Episode #191 Kira Cassidy - Wolf 907F & Wolf Elders in Yellowstone 1:10:55

2M ago1:10:55

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Kira Cassidy has been a Research Associate with the Yellowstone Wolf Project for over 12 years. She has always been a source of important facts & research of the wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Kira spoke about Wolf 907F, who has reached the age of 11.4 years old, the dynamics of the Junction Butte Pack which she's been a part of her entire li…

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How can I pray for you today? with The Kendrick Brothers - Directors, Authors, and Disciple Makers - Episode 120 34:39

2M ago34:39

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The Kendrick Brothers are back. Today we talk about having fun with other guys AND men's discipleship. The new movie "The Forge" is out at theaters now and the movie has a strong Iron Sharpens Iron theme and shows how one man and a group of men can help other men become better leaders, providers and friends. We talk a bit about a future movie comin…

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Episode #190 Forrest Galante - Wolf Connection, Biodiversity and Upcoming Adventures 30:22

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Forrest Galante has many titles, a wildlife biologist, television host and explorer just to name just a few! His mission is to inspire and educate people about animals and adventure through the media, including hosting programs on Animal Planet, on-camera expert interviews, and production of his own wildlife and natural history shows. Forrest came …

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Episode #189 Taylor Rabe - Wildlife Technician, Yellowstone National Park 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Taylor Rabe has been a Wildlife Technician in Yellowstone National Park for the Wolf, Cougar and Elk Projects for over 2 1/2 years. She is also the Inaugural Fellow for Conservation Nation. Taylor updated us on what's happening inside Yellowstone National Park, the new Bioacoustics Program they are using to help identify populations of wolves, coug…

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Episode #188 Marc Bekoff - The Emotional Lives of Animals 1:17:01

3M ago1:17:01

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Marc Bekoff is a professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Marc has published 31 books and has won many awards for his research on animal behavior, animal emotions (cognitive ethology), compassionate conservation, and animal protection. He has worked closely with Jane Goodall as co-chair of the e…

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Movie Time!!! with Alex and Stephen Kendrick (The Kendrick Brothers) Writers, Directors, and Movie Producers - Episode 119 34:46

2M ago34:46

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Excited to share this episode with you. Last year, I got to see an early screening of THE FORGE with The Kendrick Brothers and some of the actors. You may have seen some of The Kendrick Brothers movies: FACING THE GIANTS, WAR ROOM, FIREPROOF, OVERCOMER, COURAGEOUS and others. Their new movie comes on 8/23/2024! Please get your tickets today. Great …

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Seek Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly - Sgt. Mark Tappan, K9 Officer, Marine, Youth Pastor, Author, TV Star - Episode 118 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

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Husband, father, Marine, K9 Officer and A&E Top Dog Champion, Sgt Mark Tappan joins us this week. He's got over 5,000,000 Social Media followers and has written a couple of books. Mark felt a calling to move across the country and start over in a new city. He shares an incredible story about an arrest he and his dog Mattis were involved in. It had …

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Episode #187 Will Stenberg & Zack Stentz - A Visit to Wolf Connection 16:31

3M ago16:31

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Will Stenberg and his brother Zack Stentz recently visited Wolf Connection to spend time with the pack and recorded a quick podcast! They gave an update on their Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone project, and spoke about their visit to the sanctuary. Will Stenberg is a writer and musician, and his brother Zack Stentz is a writer and film producer known f…

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Episode #186 Samantha Miller - Cats Aren't Trophies Colorado Campaign 46:40

3M ago46:40

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Samantha Miller is the CATs (Cats Aren't Trophies) Campaign Manager in Colorado. The Colorado Ballot Measure, Initiative 91, has gained enough signatures to be on the ballot in the November Election. The basis of the proposal is to end trophy hunting of mountain lions and fur-trapping of bobcats. Samantha went into great detail on the ballot measur…

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Episode #185 Leo Leckie - Back Home in Yellowstone 25:35

3M ago25:35

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Leo Leckie is the Lead of Program Education & Outreach for Wolf Connection and has begun working with Yellowstone Wolf Tracker. He recently came back onsite to visit Wolf Connection, worked with the program staff, visited the wolf pack, and sat down for a quick podcast! Leo spoke about moving back to Yellowstone, shared stories about wolves & elk, …

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Episode #184 Brooke Mitchell - Rewildology & Crossover Episide 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

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This is our first podcast crossover episode and we were so excited to have this discussion with Brooke Mitchell from Rewildology! Brooke is the host, founder and executive producer for Rewildology which is a podcast that talks about conservation, travel and rewilding the planet. Brooke engages with guests from across the globe, delving into their p…

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"The Sex Talk You Never Got" with Sam Jolman, Men's Trauma Therapist, Sexual Trauma Recovery and Author of The Sex Talk You Never Got - Episode 117 1:13:05

4M ago1:13:05

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Sam lives in Colorado with his wife and three sons. He's into camping, flyfishing and CrossfFit. His new book, "The Sex Talk You Never Got", was written to help men get past sexual struggle and John Eldredge (Author of Wild at Heart) says this book is "...the most important book on sexuality that you will ever read." This book helps men: regain a v…

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Episode #183 Ryan Sedgeley & Alan Lacy - 'Welcome Home' Film and Coexistence in Colorado 54:47

3M ago54:47

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Ryan Sedgeley is the Southern Rockies Representative for the Endangered Species Coalition. Alan Lacy is the Founder & Chief Filmmaker for Reel Earth Films. Both organizations worked on the new film 'Welcome Home', that tells the story of wolves’ return to Colorado and how wildlife and people can live together. Ryan and Alan spoke about their own co…

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Episode #182 Doug Smith & Chris Servheen - The Future of Wolves & Grizzly Bears 1:23:18

4M ago1:23:18

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Doug Smith is a former Senior Wildlife Biologist and the former Yellowstone National Park Wolf Program Lead for 28 years. Chris Servheen was the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator for 35 years. Both Doug and Chris went into great detail about the history of grizzly bear and wolf recovery, the changing landscape in predat…

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Understanding Your Wife for Better Connection with Beth McCord, Author of Becoming Us and Enneagram for Moms - Episode 116 1:14:59

4M ago1:14:59

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Beth McCord is an accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach and teacher with over 2 decades of dedicated experience. Her passion lies in helping individuals rewrite their life stories, empowering them to realize that lasting change and meaningful relationships are possible. I first became aware of Beth through her book, Becoming Us: Using the E…

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Episode #181 Joel Cates - Facilities Manager at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary 1:08:32

4M ago1:08:32

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Joel Cates has been the Facilities Manager for Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary since 2019 after starting as a volunteer in 2013. He spoke about growing up around the wilderness in North Western Ontario, his journey in the early days of Yamnuska, and gave updates on recent rescues and projects happening around the sanctuary. Yamnuska Website @yamnuskawds…

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Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley - Face of Reebok 2016, Author, Fitness and Family Coach - Episode 115 1:01:04

4M ago1:01:04

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Andy Dooley joins us today. He is committed to empowering today's families as a passionate leader, pastor and fitness professional. He has been working with young people and families for over 18 years through sports, fitness and ministry. He is a Men's Health contributor and he is the author of Walk in Faith: 5 Minute Devotional for Teen Guys, Buil…

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Episode #180 Emily Weidner - USFWS Biologist & Oregon Wolves 59:49

5M ago59:49

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Emily Weidner has been a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist at the Bend Field Office in Orgeon since 2017. She is the office lead for eagles, sage-grouse, bats and wolves. Emily spoke about her role as a USFWS Biologist in Oregon, the types of research happening with wolves in their specific area, told us an incredible wolf encounter story, and…

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When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, Cherish and When to Walk Away - Episode 114 1:23:10

5M ago1:23:10

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Gary Thomas has been on my wish list for quite some time! His books have helped me have a better marriage. Husbands and wives stumble in many ways and sometimes we have struggles with toxic people. Gary says, "All toxic people are difficult, but not every difficult person is toxic." Today we talk about how to cherish our wife, toxic relationships, …

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Episode #179 Ashley Avis - UPDATE: Filming at Wolf Connection, "A Cry for the Wild" rally in Washington, D.C. 20:20

5M ago20:20

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Screenwriter, director and producer Ashley Avis came back to Wolf Connection for the second time in 2 weeks! Ashley filmed at Wolf Connection for the new initiative, A Cry for the Wild, which will culminate in a 3-day event & rally for wolves and wildlife in Washington, D.C. this month. She also disclosed information about the next steps in the new…

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Episode #178 Ashley Avis - American Wolf 34:21

6M ago34:21

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Ashley Avis is a screenwriter, director and producer of 6 feature films and is the President of The Wild Beauty Foundation. She is the writer, director and editor for Black Beauty on Disney+ and directed the award winning documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West. Ashley spoke about her visit to Wolf Connection, her new film project, Amer…

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Episode #177 Cara Love - Wolves of Chernobyl 46:28

6M ago46:28

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Cara Love is an Evolutionary Biologist and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. She has been studying wolves in the exclusion zone of Chernobyl for over a decade. Cara’s goal is to help further our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary ramifications anthropogenic stressors hav…

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"The Power of Community and Connection" with Matt "Ralph" Crossman ; Author, Adventure Freelance Writer, Triathlete, Inventor of MABA and Storyteller - Episode 113 1:18:25

6M ago1:18:25

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Community Builder and Storyteller, Matt "Ralph" Crossman joins us on this episode to share with us some stories from his life and lessons that he has learned as a man and a dad. Loneliness is killing us, middle-aged men. And as a solopreneur, "Ralph" has intentionally help create community and connections by organizing workouts, adventure trips and…

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Episode #176 Carter Niemeyer - Wolf Tracks #3 1:01:08

6M ago1:01:08

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This is the third edition of 'Wolf Tracks'! We discussed the Cody Robert's fallout in Wyoming, along with other stories pertaining to wolves with Carter Niemeyer. Carter retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Ye…

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Notes from Dad with Jason Meinershagen; dad, husband, firefighter and author of Notes from Dad - Episode 112 1:06:43

6M ago1:06:43

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Ever wanted to do something that you felt was impossible? Or wanted to do, but crippled with fear or something else stopping you? Or had so many speed bumps, potholes and locked doors in your way that you wanted to quit? Today, what felt impossible actually happened! Jason "Cherry Limeade" joins us on his book launch day! And mine! Yes, I wrote a c…

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Episode #175 Bill Watkins - Denali Wolf Tourism Impacts 54:55

6M ago54:55

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Bill Watkins has been part of the Transportation System and Wilderness Tour Guide at Denali National Park for over 30 years. He is also the Administrator for the Denali Wolves group on Facebook, and is a conservation, wildlife and landscape photographer. Bill spoke with us about his experiences guiding in the park, the changing dynamics in tourism …

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When Your World Falls Apart with Davey Blackburn, Author, Speaker and Pain to Purpose Coach - Episode 111 1:00:09

6M ago1:00:09

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Davey Blackburn joins us and shares a story about the day his world fell apart. He vulnerably shares the details of that day and his thoughts. We talk about marriage, radical forgiveness, God's grace and mercy and virtues he works on with his kids. -How is God a good and loving God if he allows bad things to happen? -How did you keep your church go…

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Episode #174 Ramey Newell - A Good Wolf 46:44

6M ago46:44

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Ramey Newell is an American-Canadian filmmaker, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist who splits her time between British Columbia and Oregon. Her new film, A Good Wolf, is a feature-length documentary that explores diverging viewpoints on what 'A Good Wolf' means to different individuals. Those views are explored within the context of this le…

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The Road Home: Part 2 with Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 110 42:40

7M ago42:40

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Welcome back! Sorry for the wait for John Michael Talbot Part 2! He spoke about his Journey from RockStar to Monk on part one. He shares his thoughts about the world, Western Christianity and more on this episode. How important is it to confess your sins? In his community, they also confess their thoughts and temptations. What is a prayer that he s…

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Episode #173 Will Stenberg & Zack Stentz - Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone 50:30

7M ago50:30

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Will Stenberg is a writer and musician, and his brother Zack Stentz is a writer and film producer know for his work on films like X-Men: First Class & Thor. Stampede Ventures recently optioned the rights to Rick McIntyre's first 3 books in the Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone book series to Will and Zack to script a film adaptation. Will and Zack spoke …

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Working Like Dogs - Episode 190 How Many Dogs Work for the United States (U.S.) Government? 24:31

7M ago24:31

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Steve Morris from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) visits with Marcie and Fenway about his office’s recent report focusing on the working conditions of Uncle Sam’s working dogs. Dozens of federal agencies employ working dogs to fulfill their missions, including Homeland Security and the Department of State. Dogs are deployed throughout th…

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Episode #172 Mike Koshmrl - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part IV 47:42

7M ago47:42

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This is the fourth installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Mike Kosmrl, reporter and investigative journalist from WyoFile. Mike discussed how he first learned about the story, the challenges he's had getting information, the scope of the incident throughout Wyoming, and if statewide change would come to wildl…

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The Road Home featuring Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 109 46:59

7M ago46:59

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Multi-platinum selling Grammy/Dove award winning Contemporary Christian Music pioneer John Michael Talbot joins us today. He was a country rock pioneer with his band Mason Proffit that was on track to be a Supergroup when their hit song was banned from radio stations. Mason Proffit opened up for the Eagles and Aerosmith. We talk about his childhood…

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Episode #171 Kim Bean & Kristin Combs - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part III 52:29

7M ago52:29

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This is the third installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Kim Bean from Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs from Wyoming Wildlife Advocates. We discussed legal action being taken in Wyoming related to the wolf killing, the deeper problems at the legislative and game agency levels, and how people can make c…

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Episode #170 Carter Niemeyer - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part II 44:21

7M ago44:21

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This is the second installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident by speaking with Carter Niemeyer. We discussed the details of the incident, the reactions within both the hunting and non-consumptive communities, what the fallout could be from and Wyoming's massive elk herds prompting more hunting tags. Carter Niemeyer retired from…

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Episode #169 Emily Cohen - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part I 21:23

7M ago21:23

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Emily Cohen is the Executive Director of 89.1 KHOL in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They were the first break the story on March 29th involving a wolf's capture by Cody Roberts, the alleged abuse and death of the wolf following its capture. Wyoming Public Records Act requests submitted by KHOL and WyoFile as of Thursday, April 4th, have not yielded any ne…

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Episode #168 Julia Smith - The State of Washington Wolves 54:15

7M ago54:15

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Julia Smith is currently the Endangered Species Recovery Manager for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She formerly held the position of Lead of Wolf Policy for the same department for just over 2 years. Julia spoke at about her academic background learning about large predators, ultimately working with wolves in Arizona and later Washi…

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The Sex Talk! with Nick Liberto, Executive Director of Proven Ministries - Episode 108 59:37

7M ago59:37

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Kent Evans connected me to Nick Liberto a couple of years ago and I've been wanting to have Nick on the podcast ever since. Finally! Nick has a course called The Sex Talk! Catchy title, but I instantly thought that it's not just one talk you have with your kids.... Well, we get into that and more on this episode. He's collected some of the greatest…

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Episode #167 Sylvia Medina - Green Kids Club; White Wolves of Yellowstone 51:25

8M ago51:25

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Sylvia Medina has been the President of Green Kids Club for almost 7 years. They focus on spreading the word about environmental issues relating to people and animals through storytelling. Green Kids Club works with conservation groups and writing children’s books related to environmental issues they are experiencing. Sylvia described how Green Kid…

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Episode #166 Nicole Schmitt - Denali Wolves & Alaska Wildlife Alliance 1:00:43

8M ago1:00:43

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Nicole Schmitt has been the Executive Director for Alaska Wildlife Alliance for over 6 years. They protect Alaska's wildlife through citizen mobilization, advocacy and education. Recently there have been calls to expand hunting and trapping around Denali National Park to protect moose and caribou herds. Nicole spoke at length about Alaska Wildlife …

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