Best Prairie Prophets Podcasts (2024)

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84. Danielle Dutton, "Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other" 51:53

2d ago51:53

51:53

Sam is a Swiftie; Rushdie's new memoir Knife is amazing; and we talk to writer and publisher Danielle Dutton about strangeness, attention and form in her new book, Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordi…

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83. Scarlett Thomas, "The Sleepwalkers" 51:23

16d ago51:23

51:23

Finding a way to print books while sacrificing fewer trees; questioning if there aren't just too many books being published these days? We chat with the talented and engaging Scarlett Thomas about her thrilling new novel, The Sleepwalkers. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pre…

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82. Douglas Westerbeke, "A Short Walk Through a Wide World" 55:30

1M ago55:30

55:30

It's the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's novel, Carrie; bad news for the distribution of small press literature in the US; and we talk to debut author Douglas Westerbeke about his imaginative new novel, A Short Walk Through a Wide World. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pr…

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81. Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu (translators), "Lojman" 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Annoucements from our literary prizes; a new publishing model promises greater equity for authors; be a "reader-in-residence;" and we talk to Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu,Turkish to English translators of the gripping novel of Eastern Anatolia, Lojman by Ebru Ojen, published by City Lights and a finalist for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, …

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80. Lars Iyer, "My Weil" 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

We talk to writer Lars Iyer about his smart, sophisticated, and very funny campus novel, My Weil, in which a group of Disaster Studies PhD students in Manchester befriend a modern-day Simone Weil. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jo…

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79. Sebastián Martínez Daniell, "Two Sherpas" 50:52

2M ago50:52

50:52

Reading IS sexy; Sendak estate publshes posthumous kid's book; and we talk to Sebastián Martínez Daniell about his novel, Two Sherpas, published by Charco Press and longlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Intera…

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78. Alexis Wright, "Praiseworthy" 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Is streaming bad for audiobooks? We talk longlists for the Galley Beggar Press short story prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for small presses in the US & Canada. And legendary Australian author Alexis Wright joins us to talk about her epic novel, Praiseworthy. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: …

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77. Paul Lynch "Prophet Song" 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

Keanu Reeves moves from screen to page; Wolf Hall trilogy Collective Read; and Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch joins us to talk about his novel Prophet Song and winning the most coveted prize in literature! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feather…

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76. Mike McCormack, "This Plague of Souls" 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

Irish author Mike McCormack joins Sam and Lori to talk about his latest novel, This Plague of Souls, the second novel of a triptych following his award-winning Solar Bones. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 31: Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of The New Mexico Wildlife Federation 23:54

4M ago23:54

23:54

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. Jesse has been intricately involved with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and recently worked with BHA in Washington, DC to fight for the permanent re-authorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conserv…

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Ep. 75, Christine Coulson, "One Woman Show" 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

We wrap-up the year with some 2023 highlights and talk to author Christine Coulson about her unique novel, One Woman Show, a life narrative told primarily through musuem art labels. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagra…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 30: Bill Cooksey, Senior Sportsman Outreach Coordinator Acting Director of Conservation Partnerships 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Bill Cooksey, Senior Sportsman Outreach Coordinator and Acting Director of Conservation Partnerships for Vanishing Paradise. Vanishing Paradise is a program of the National Wildlife Federation that unites sportsmen to advocate for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta, the Gulf Co…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 29: Missouri State Representative Tim Taylor 24:20

5M ago24:20

24:20

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Missouri State Representative Tim Taylor. Taylor represents parts of Chariton, Cooper, Howard, and Randolph counties (District 48) in the Missouri House of Representatives. Taylor also serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee for the House of Repr…

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Don Gillmor, "Breaking and Entering" 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

We mark the death of poet and social activist Benjamin Zephaniah and talk about a new literary prize to be awarded by US prison inmates; author Don Gillmor joins us on his provocative new novel, Breaking and Entering, Canadian publisher Biblioasis' submission for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize. Thank you for listening! If you like what yo…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep: 28: Rudi Roeslein, Founder of Roeslein Alternative Energy 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Rudi Roeslein, Founder of Roeslein Alternative Energy, at Rudi's farm in North Missouri. Rudi's vision for digesting native prairie plants into renewable energy focuses on returning ecological services and wildlife benefits to our landscape. Rudi invited leaders from the Nature Con…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 27: Kyle Carroll, Presiding Commissioner of Dekalb County, Missouri 24:13

5M ago24:13

24:13

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Kyle Carroll, Presiding Commissioner of Dekalb County, Missouri. Kyle spent 27 years as an agent for the Department of Conservation and seven years for the highway patrol. During that time, Kyle was able to work closely with county governments where he currently serves. Brandon and Kyl…

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Christine Lai, "Landscapes" 40:58

5M ago40:58

40:58

Reading Grace Paley's short story, "Wants;" and we talk to debut novelist Christine Lai about her novel Landscapes, submitted by Two Dollar Radio for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 26: Shane Staten, Senior Restoration Manager & Senior Professional Wetland Scientist SWALLOWTAIL 26:07

5M ago26:07

26:07

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon recaps a fieldtrip with Shane Staten a Senior Restoration Manager & Senior Professional Wetland Scientist for SWALLOWTAIL. Shane has been a primary or contributing designer for 21 approved and 5 proposed wetland and stream mitigation banks across Missouri and eastern Kansas encompassing almost 3,…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 25: Ashlea Neill, Private Land Conservationist for the Missouri Department of Conservation 21:53

6M ago21:53

21:53

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon meets with Ashlea Neill at the Women in Agriculture Meeting in Kirksville, MO. Ashlea is a Private Land Conservationist for the Missouri Department of Conservation serving Adair and Sullivan Counties in Missouri. Ashlea has many specialties including prescribed fire planning. To qualify for the F…

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Kate Briggs, "The Long Form" 50:23

6M ago50:23

50:23

Across the Pond guest Benjamin Myers wins the 2023 Goldsmiths Prize for Cuddy; literary agent Andrew Wylie has us talking; and we welcome writer and translator Kate Briggs to talk about her new novel, The Long Form, submitted for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada by Dorothy, a publishing project. Thank you for listening! If you …

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 24: Joshua Marshall, Senior Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Pheasants & Quail Forever 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon meets with Joshua Marshall at the Women in Agriculture Meeting in Kirksville, MO. Joshua is a Senior Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist for Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever where he helps build better habitat for pheasants and quail through land planning and progressive agricultural practices …

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 23: Lucas Brass, Area Soil Health Specialist with the NRCS 23:39

6M ago23:39

23:39

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Lucas Brass, Area Soil Health Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Lucas and the Soil Health Specialist team of four primarily focus on education and outreach for all of Missouri. They utilize a rainfall sim…

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Adam Biles, "Beasts of England" 52:46

6M ago52:46

52:46

AI's Vesuvius Challenge; are reports of the death of our attentions greatly exaaggerated?; and, we talk to author Adam Biles about his novel Beasts of England, a clever and amusing sequel to Animal Farm. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers,…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 22: Adam McLane, State Director of Missouri for The Nature Conservancy 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Adam McLane, Missouri State Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Adam McLane heads a statewide team of scientists, conservation experts and support staff whose work protects Missouri’s natural resources and some of our state’s most iconic landscapes. Brandon and Adam talk about th…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 21: Will Higgins, Manager of "Horizon II" Climate Smart Commodities Grant 22:19

7M ago22:19

22:19

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Will Higgins, Development Manager for Roeslein Alternative Energy and Manager of the "Horizon II" Climate Smart Commodities Grant. Will was instrumental in the negotiation phase for getting the grant signed and green-lighted. Brandon and Will dive in on the specific components of t…

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Caleb Azumah Nelson, "Small Worlds" 45:05

7M ago45:05

45:05

What is literary fiction?; and writer Caleb Azumah Nelson returns to the podcast to talk about his sensory-rich, sophomore novel, Small Worlds. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pres…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 20: Sean McMahon, Executive Director, Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon meets with Sean McMahon, Executive Director of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA). Sean works with key partners to champion farmer engagement and adoption of conservation practices that improve water quality. Sean played a key role securing the Horizon II Climate Smart Commodities Grant w…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 19: Jason Sumners, Deputy Director of Missouri Department of Conservation 26:12

7M ago26:12

26:12

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jason Sumners, Deputy Director of Resource Management for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Jason supervises the Fisheries, Forestry, Private Land Services, Protection, Resource Science, and Wildlife divisions. Brandon and Jason talk about the importance and benefits o…

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Ben Fountain, "Devil Makes Three" 53:58

7M ago53:58

53:58

AI book theft; The White Review suspends publication; Amazon is sued; and we welcome writer Ben Fountain to the podcast to discuss his immersive and thrilling new novel, Devil Makes Three. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison I…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 18: Hunter Slifka, Project Coordinator for the Turkey River Headwaters & Chihak Creek in NE Iowa 26:23

7M ago26:23

26:23

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Hunter Slifka, Project Coordinator for the Turkey River Headwaters & Chihak Creek in NE Iowa. Hunter has focused his efforts on the Turkey River & Chihak Creek Watershed Project which began in 2015. Since the projects' inception, Hunter has expanded cover crops from 1,500 acres to 17,0…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 17: Chris McLeland, Director of Agriculture Programs for Ducks Unlimited 24:42

8M ago24:42

24:42

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Chris McLeland, Director of Agriculture Programs for Ducks Unlimited. Ducks Unlimited has partnered with the USDA, National Pork Board, Nestle and others for a Climate-Smart Commodities grant that will impact 240,000 acres in Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. Brandon and Chris talk ab…

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Sheena Patel, "I'm a Fan" 47:09

8M ago47:09

47:09

Sam and Lori talk about the prescient, 1901 H.G. Wells short story, The New Accelerator, and our guest is Sheena Patel, who joins the podcast to discuss her very funny and very provocative new novel, I'm a Fan. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Fe…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep16: Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the American Biogas Council 24:09

8M ago24:09

24:09

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon talks with Executive Director of the American Biogas Council, Patrick Serfass. Patrick helped create the American Biogas Council in 2010 which now represents 400 organizations dedicated to maximizing carbon reduction and economic growth using biogas systems. Brandon and Patrick discuss the strate…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 15: Steve Mowry, Attorney and Conservationist 26:15

8M ago26:15

26:15

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Steve Mowry, Kansas City Attorney and avid conservationist. Steve's work with the Missouri Prairie Foundation played a significant role in the early stages of Roeslein Alternative Energy and he continues to serve as a prairie and wildlife advocate. Brandon and Steve talk about the ongo…

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Paola Ferrante, "Her Body Among Animals" 49:52

8M ago49:52

49:52

Fall Books! And we talk to writer Paola Ferrante about her fantastic eco-horror story collection, Her Body Among Animals, published by Book*hug Press in Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, G…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 14: Zack Vucurevich, Owner of Whetstone Habitat 27:01

8M ago27:01

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon talks with Zack Vucurevich, Owner and Certified Wildlife Biologist of Whetstone Habitat. Through Whetstone Habitat, Zack helps clients become better stewards of their land - maximizing the ecological potential. Brandon and Zack talk about the importance of a landowner's ability to identify benefi…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 13: Missouri State Representative Bruce and wife Jan Sassmann 37:25

8M ago37:25

37:25

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Missouri State Representative Bruce Sassmann and his wife, Jan. Sassmann serves as the Chair of the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee for the House of Representatives. Jan is a retired teacher and former board member for the Missouri Prairie Foundation. The Sassmanns are act…

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Rian Hughes, "The Black Locomotive" 50:49

8M ago50:49

50:49

Can you really trust that book cover blurb?; Sam and Elly's "Literary London" gets a second life; and we welcome graphic designer, artist, and writer Rian Hughes to talk about his latest book, "The Black Locomotive," a novel, graphic. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, I…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep: 12: Tom Richard, Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Penn State University 29:27

9M ago29:27

29:27

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Tom Richard, a retired Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Penn State University. Tom is one of the foremost authorities on biomass conversion. Brandon and Tom discuss the process of anaerobic digestion as well as the work he's done and the growth he's seen in the…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep: 11: Wendy Caldwell, Executive Director of Monarch Joint Venture 29:28

9M ago29:28

29:28

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon visits with Wendy Caldwell, Executive Director of Monarch Joint Venture. Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) is a partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses and academic programs working together to protect the monarch migration across the United States. Brandon…

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Translator Frances Riddle, "A Little Luck" (by Claudia Piñeiro) 37:47

9M ago37:47

37:47

Have we killed literary fiction?; plus, an interesting discussion with Frances Riddle about her translation of Claudia Piñeiro's novel, A Little Luck, published by Charco Press. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44496450/literary-fiction-death-digital-age/ Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 10: Trevor Edmonson, Kankakee Sands Site Manager & Restoration Ecologist 31:47

9M ago31:47

31:47

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon heads home to Indiana for a visit with the Nature Conservancy's Kankakee Sands Site Manager & Restoration Ecologist, Trevor Edmonson. The two talk habitat and ecology in the Kankakee Preserve, improving the public's perception of prairie, and the profound affect buffalo have on the process of pra…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 9: Bri Styck, Executive Director & Educator Soil & Water Conservation 30:43

9M ago30:43

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with the Executive Director & Educator of Newton County, Indiana's Soil & Water Conservation District, Bri Styck. The two discuss the importance of cover crops and conservative farming practices. Bri's current role for the Newton County Soil & Water Conservation District allows her to w…

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63, Colin Walsh, "Kala" 1:01:25

9M ago1:01:25

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63, Colin Walsh, "Kala" Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Facebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books Theme …

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep: 8: Dust Bowl (Part 2) with the Bensch Brothers 34:19

10M ago34:19

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon continues to dive deeper on the topic of the Dust Bowl. He meets up with Dr. Curtis Bensch, Associate Professor of Agronomy at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and his brother Randall Bensch, Farmer and Meteorologist by training to get a better understanding of the impact agriculture and weath…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 7: Larry O'Dell, Oklahoma Dust Bowl Historian (Part 1) 26:53

10M ago26:53

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Larry O'Dell. Larry is a State Historian for the Oklahoma Historical Society. Larry is a wealth of knowledge as it pertains to the history of Oklahoma, so Brandon picks his brain on the largest man-made ecological disaster - the Dust Bowl. How did it shape modern day agriculture? M…

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Stephanie Bishop, "The Anniversary" 40:16

10M ago40:16

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Lori and Sam meet up in Cambridge, UK for punting and pints, and author Stephanie Bishop joins the podcast to talk about her thought provoking thriller, The Anniversary. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across th…

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 6: John Burk, The Turkey Guru 33:13

10M ago33:13

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with John Burk. John is a District Biologist at the National Wild Turkey Federation for Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. John talks about a recent decline in the turkey poult survival rate and the research biologists are doing to get answers. John provides some excellent tips for building …

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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 5: Jane Haslag, The DIY Master Pollinator Steward 28:43

10M ago28:43

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jane Haslag. Jane is a Presidential Appointee serving on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Jane completed the Master Pollinator Steward program through the University of Missouri Extension Center in 2021. Jane and her husband have restored 3.5 acres of lan…

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Kathryn Bromwich, "At the Edge of the Woods" 44:04

10M ago44:04

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The lasting legacies of Cormac McCarthy and editor Robert Gottlieb, and we talk to author Kathryn Bromwich about her debut novel, At the Edge of the Woods. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley…

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