Best Beaver Mountain Podcasts (2024)

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The First Female Officer Holder 3:00

1d ago3:00

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In 1869 Wyoming territory gave women the right to vote and to hold public office. Just a few months after the legislation passed, the state had it’s first women office holder and her story is one honored in the U.S. Capitol…By Andrew McCrea

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South Pass City 3:00

2d ago3:00

3:00

The Oregon Trail crossed the Continental Divide at South Pass in Wyoming. Just west of that pass you’ll find a handful of buildings that are all that remains of a boomtown of over 2000 people called South Pass City…By Andrew McCrea

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A Better Place to Find Gold 3:00

3d ago3:00

3:00

There had been rumors of gold in this area for years, but there always seemed to be a better place to find more of it. Eventually minds turned back to Wyoming and thousands of people followed the reports in the hills around Willow Creek…By Andrew McCrea

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Mountain Men of the West 3:00

4d ago3:00

3:00

If I were to ask you to name some famous Mountain Men of the 1800s, there are usually some common names that most people share. This museum tells there story and there are three big names that perhaps come to the top…By Andrew McCrea

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The Mountain Man Rendezvous 3:00

5d ago3:00

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It was called the Mountain Man Rendezvous and it was held for sixteen years, mostly in the present state of Wyoming. The gathering of trappers, Native Americans, supply trains from the east and others made for quite a gathering each summer…By Andrew McCrea

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Ep. 025: Finding Your Tribe with Rewilding Training 1:00:07

7d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

The foundations of this rich episode are a conversation with Laura Fairs, the Lead Facilitator and Co-Creator of the Embercombe Rewilding Training. We discuss the history of the training, the key subjects covered in the training and the importance of inclusivity and diversity. It was then our pleasure to host alumni from the 2023 course: Claudia, O…

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Untapped Sources of Beavers 3:00

8d ago3:00

3:00

In the early 1800s, the demand for beaver pelts for top hats was strong, but the world supply was short. That had trappers looking for untapped sources of beaver and the search wound up here…By Andrew McCrea

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John Phillp Sousa 3:00

9d ago3:00

3:00

Today we look back to a story who’s music captures the spirit of the fourth of July…By Andrew McCrea

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Wausau Depot 3:00

11d ago3:00

3:00

There’s a good chance you’ve never been to this railroad depot. However, if you’re over forty years old, there’s a high likelihood you’ve seen pictures of it, for it was this historic spot that made its way into the logo and ads of a prominent insurance company…By Andrew McCrea

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The Father of Legal Gambling 3:00

12d ago3:00

3:00

When most people think of big time gambling they think of Las Vegas. No doubt there was plenty of illegal gaming taking place in the state for decades, but you might be surprised to learn the state made it legal in 1931 and it was a rancher who didn’t much care for betting, that found the industry might just be a winner for Nevada……

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The Basque 3:00

13d ago3:00

3:00

The high desert regions of Nevada, Oregon and Idaho you will often find a people called the Basque who are sheep ranchers. In fact, the Basque have been in this area for generations and their traditions in farming and much more are still quite important today…By Andrew McCrea

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Lovelock Cave 3:00

16d ago3:00

3:00

Today this area is a mostly dry lake bed. However, we have evidence this was once a much wetter place. In fact, what was found in a cave here shows that these people used something quite common for some hunters today…By Andrew McCrea

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Chief Winnemucca 3:00

17d ago3:00

3:00

Along interstate 80 in north central Nevada you’ll come to a town with a unique name – a name that may have you wondering exactly where it comes from. When you dig a little deeper, you’ll find an interesting piece of history tied to those who lived here…By Andrew McCrea

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A Cow Named Salem Sue 3:00

18d ago3:00

3:00

If you didn’t know what to expect when driving west from Bismarck, North Dakota on Interstate 94, you might be quite surprised to find this very large creature looking over the interstate. It’s something that’s been there for over 50 years now and it truly shows you the importance of this to the community……

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Celebrating Their Town’s History 3:00

19d ago3:00

3:00

Many small towns celebrate their heritage with a special festival or maybe other important sites throughout the town. New Salem, North Dakota is like those towns, but much unlike those towns when it comes to what they did to celebrate their history…By Andrew McCrea

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The Cheese Capital 3:00

20d ago3:00

3:00

Lots of people love cheese and for those who can’t get enough of it, perhaps the Cheese Capital of the World is the place to visit. As you’ll hear, there’s a good reason this is the center of the cheese universe…By Andrew McCrea

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Ep. 024: Keystone Species - Beavers 41:27

23d ago41:27

41:27

Why do beavers create dams? How do they enhance the ecosystem around them? What is getting in the way of their return? As a Project Officer with the Welsh Beaver Project, Alicia Leow-Dyke is the perfect guest to introduce us to the beaver and their importance within the British Landscape. ********* SIGN UP for the COMMUNITY DAY: https://www.grangep…

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The Wade House 3:00

23d ago3:00

3:00

Just as hotels today might serve guests traveling the interstate highways, there were inns that catered to the travelers using horse drawn vehicles that navigated a network of dirt roads and trails in the early years of the country. One impressive such place is in between Sheboygan and Fon du lac, Wisconsin……

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When Horses and Carriages Ruled the Road 3:00

24d ago3:00

3:00

There was once a time when horses and carriage ruled the roads, and in those days before the automobile, the types, size and uses of horse drawn vehicles was quite diverse. One company in Wisconsin was an important builder of those vehicles. But when cars came along, the business closed, but what they produced is far from forgotten……

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The Origins of Juneteenth 3:00

25d ago3:00

3:00

The federal government established Juneteenth as a national holiday in 2021. However, the celebration of the events of that date took place immediately after June 19th, 1865…By Andrew McCrea

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Two Years After the Emancipation Proclamation 3:00

26d ago3:00

3:00

On January 1st, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. However, that document that freed slaves had little impact if it could not be enforced. This is the story of what took place over two years later on an island in Texas…By Andrew McCrea

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The Galveston Hurricane 3:00

27d ago3:00

3:00

It is the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history – a storm that hit Galveston, Texas in September 1900 that causes catastrophic destruction and claimed thousands of lives. We take a look back at the event, the rebuilding and the present day…By Andrew McCrea

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A Catastrophic Impact 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Today we may think of this city as a beach getaway. In 1900 it certainly had beaches but it was also an important port and immigration point for the country. But events that year would have a catastrophic impact on the place…By Andrew McCrea

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Hatch Chile 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

If you play with fire your liable to get burned. But on Jim Lytle’s farm, fire is what they grow. It’s fire in the form of vegetables. We head to southern New Mexico…By Andrew McCrea

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The Center of the Hemisphere 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

I recently headed west on highway 29 from Wausau, Wisconsin. I then turned north, back west, then back north…and then, found myself next to a sign on the edge of a large farm field. Many would say I was in the middle of nowhere. Not so fast…if you stand here…you’re actually in the middle of everywhere……

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The Trial of Standing Bear 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

At the time of his trial, Standing Bear did not have the right to take a matter to court. However, this judge allowed the leader to speak and what he had to say – one short sentence in particular – still resonates today…By Andrew McCrea

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California Snakes with Michael Starkey 1:46:05

1M ago1:46:05

1:46:05

What makes California such a great spot for snake diversity? Where does antivenom come from, and why is it so expensive? Can you really inoculate yourself against snake venom? How did evolving alongside snakes impact who we are as humans today? Join me and Michael Starkey, founder of Save the Snakes, as we get a close look at California snakes and …

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Trying to Bury His Son 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

A father was simply trying to bury his teenage son. But a trip that would take them many miles to the family’s original home in northern Nebraska ended with the family being jailed and in the middle of a federal court case reported nationally…By Andrew McCrea

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A Story Every American Should Know 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Imagine working hard to build your farm and then having the government step in and take everything from you – land, equipment and home. That is what happened to this man and many others in Northeastern Nebraska. The story is from many years ago, but is a story every American should know…By Andrew McCrea

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Ep.6 - Hundreds of Beavers (2024): Yeah...Lots and Lots of Beavers! 40:43

1M ago40:43

40:43

The boys talk beaver. No, you sickos - The animal. And Hundreds of them. From the creators of Lake Michigan Monster comes probably my favorite movie of the year!! © Hal 13 Pictures. Nampa, Idaho. © Redline Entertainment. Mountain Home, Idaho. Contact us at jeydp.podcast@gmail.com Music by Butter

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Water is Life 28:29

1M ago28:29

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We have the power to change the notion of watershed in an instant, connecting spaces in unforeseen ways through things like diversions. The upper Navajo River in southern Colorado is one such example, where water is diverted from the San Juan River basin into the Rio Chama and eventually the Rio Grande, providing the majority of drinking water for …

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Ep. 023: There will be Leaves on the Mountain Again with Rob Penn 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

Rob graciously takes us back to woodland basics in this fascinating episode as we consider the role of trees in addressing the climate and ecological crises. We discuss the unique opportunities presented by the Welsh uplands, the (successful) efforts of bracken to take over the world and the innovative techniques developed by Stump up For Trees as …

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Ep.5 - Boy Kills World (2024): Skarsgardians of the Galaxy! 46:56

2M ago46:56

46:56

Tom and Julien talk this batsh*t crazy action flick directed by Mortiz Mohr, in his stellar, directorial debut. © Hal 13 Pictures. Nampa, Idaho. © Redline Entertainment. Mountain Home, Idaho. Contact us at jeydp.podcast@gmail.com Music by Butter

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Ep. 022: Rewilding London with Citizen Zoo 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

Are you one of the 84.4% of the population that live in an urban setting? In this episode, Elliot and Digby from Citizen Zoo tell us about rewilding projects across London, including the reintroductions of water voles and beavers. We hear about some of the unexpected impacts of these projects, the opportunity to create nature friendly ‘cities of th…

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SE5EP10 - Devin Logan & Caroline Claire: Kindred Spirits 54:18

2M ago54:18

54:18

Olympians Devin Logan and Caroline Claire are kindred spirits, finishing each other’s sentences and sharing a common passion for hucking themselves off jumps and poofing through powder pillows in the Little Cottonwood backcountry. So how did the two Long Island girls, seven years apart in age, find each other and make their way to Utah? The duo are…

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Urban Life Rafts for Migrating Birds 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Billy talked with author Scott Weidensaul about the wonders of bird migration and how urbanite humans can make their city habitats better for avian visitors. Topics include shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, outdoor cats, dogs, urban parks, window collisions, artificial light at night, and why bald eagles aren’t trash birds.…

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Ep. 021: Save the Curlew, Save the World with Mary Colwell 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

In this inspirational conversation, we start off with the story of the curlew and end up discussing the importance of ‘nature literacy’. Mary’s creativity, passion and determination shine through as we hear about her historic campaign for the curlew, driving forward the natural history GCSE and her hopes for a nature pathway throughout our educatio…

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Ep. 020: Heal Rewilding - New Spaces for Nature with Jan Stannard 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

Join the journey of Heal Rewilding as we hear about the mission of the charity, the acquisition of their first site and progress a year later. Jan Stannard, Founder Trustee and Acting CEO, clearly describes the many decisions made by the charity over the last year and the importance of new spaces for nature. We loved the ambition, the insights shar…

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Ep. 019: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants with Frank Holleman 46:37

4M ago46:37

46:37

In this delightful chat with Frank, we start to make sense of why our relationship to food is so critical for the climate. We explore a range of topics including the scary impact of food waste, the challenge of our meat and dairy consumption and the role of social tipping points. As well as the science, Frank also shares with us his vision of the ‘…

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Ep.4 - 1st Annual JEYDP Corny Awards 2024 - PART 2 (feat. Lee Vanderboegh and Kristy Lussier) 1:44:06

4M ago1:44:06

1:44:06

The 1st Annual JEYDP Corny Awards 2024 - Part 2 - Continue the ceremony with Tom, Julien and guests Lee and Kristy as we do our very own Awards for the BEST films of 2023. These are our own "Oscars" if we were voting members and who we think should win. Completely subjective nonsense....These are your more standard awards but from our perspective. …

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Ep.3 - 1st Annual JEYDP Corny Awards 2024 - PART 1 (feat. Lee Vanderboegh and Kristy Lussier) 2:00:57

4M ago2:00:57

2:00:57

The 1st Annual JEYDP Corny Awards 2024 - Join Tom and Julien with guests Lee and Kristy as we do our very own Awards for the BEST films of 2023. These are our own "Oscars" if we were voting members and who we think should win. Completely subjective nonsense....And also Meth Gator! This is part 1 of 2 as we had to split it up because we talk too muc…

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SE5:EP9 - Junior Bounous: Living the History of Skiing 1:14:50

4M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

The red tram pulled out of the station, heading up to Hidden Peak on its seven-minute run. Perched along the front left window was the legendary Junior Bounous, looking down and surveying the ski runs he plotted out 53 seasons ago. From his base at the Lodge at Snowbird, the 98-1/2-year-old Bounous still gets out to Snowbird and Alta two or three d…

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Urban Coyotes with Stan Gehrt 1:28:32

4M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Tony and Billy talk with one of their urban wildlife heroes, Stan Gehrt, who has been studying Chicago’s coyotes for more than 20 years. Dr. Gehrt has just authored a new book Coyotes Among Us: Secrets of the City’s top Predator. We talk coyotes, mange, how to pronounce “coyote,” coyote predation on deer and woodchucks, which is cuter: fawns or coy…

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Ep. 018: Rewilding in Semi-Urban Environments with Stephen Mason 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

As the majority of the UK population lives within an urban environment, it’s critical that ‘wilder nature’ is not the privilege of the rural landscape. Stephen Mason, Community Parks Officer at Cheltenham Borough Council, shares practical examples of what rewilding can look like in a semi-urban context, how to bring people along with the journey an…

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Tide Pools with Michelle Kunst 1:01:55

5M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

How do sea stars move around? Why am I jealous of giant green anemones? When's the best time to go tide pooling? Why is life so hard in the in the place where the ocean meets the land? How have so many creatures adapted to thrive in this strange place where two worlds meet? Join me and Michelle Kunst as we explore the intertidal zone on the Norther…

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Becoming Beavers 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

What would nature do? We often don't know until a critical piece of nature no longer functions, and we have to replace it. If we want that replacement to last, it must align with the way nature already works. It is not a machine with parts, but an ecosystem of emergence. What does that mean to embody the critical connection in nature? What does it …

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SE5:EP8 - OurSundays: Finding the Joy in Skiing 51:32

5M ago51:32

51:32

A big part of the history of skiing is the fellowship of ski clubs. And before you write it off as a thing of the past, meet the OurSundays Ski & Board Club. This started out to be a podcast on diversity, exploring OurSundays’ affiliation with the National Brotherhood of Snowsports. But it quickly became a celebration of why we all love to ski and …

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Ep. 017: (re)Wild the Boar with Chantal Lyons 49:30

5M ago49:30

49:30

Chantal’s passion for the wild boar exudes throughout this interview as we discuss the role the boar plays in habitat-regeneration, the challenge they present for their human neighbours and how they might just be rewilding us? Following the success of her recently published book ‘Groundbreakers - The return of Britain’s wild boar’, Chantal indulged…

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TEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge / Indigenous Ecological Knowledge) with Frank Lake 1:09:55

5M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Indigenous people have lived in the place now known as California since time immemorial and are still here today. In this episode, join me and Frank Lake as we discuss mutualistic relationships between Indigenous Californians and the land, traditional burning, oak orchards, the powerful ways Indigenous and Western knowledges can come together, comm…

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It’s Always Groundhog Day 1:05:38

5M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Tony and Billy talk about one of their favorite critters, the (urban) woodchuck (a.k.a. groundhog, monax, whistle pig, etc.) and its marmot relatives around the globe. Other topics include yellow-bellied and hoary marmots; when iNaturalist makes it look like a critter has an urban distribution, but it’s really just a park next to a city; WTSHTF hob…

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