Best Rife Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Great Lakes Beaches Rife with Microplastics, Saginaw Bay Conference Returns 3:00

1h ago3:00

3:00

If you visit a national park beach, there’s a good chance that the sand beneath your toes contains tiny plastic particles. The State of the Bay Conference is coming back, followed by a One Water Gathering.For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Ian Hickie - Dementia is not inevitable 28:12

1h ago28:12

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Dementia is the leading cause of death for Australian women. Unless we find a cure soon it's estimated that 812,500 people will be living with dementia by 2054. But dementia is not inevitable. Professor Ian Hickie from the Brain and Mind Research Institute has a few tips for preventing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lollie Barr - Dementia forces you to live in the moment 18:32

2h ago18:32

18:32

Journalist Lollie Barr made a critical decision when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease five years ago. Instead of shielding her mum from the world she decided to try and make her mother's life as enjoyable as possible, taking her on daily adventures, creating new memories, and truly live life in the moment. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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

24h ago1:29:30

1:29:30

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

2h ago2:21:13

2:21:13

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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Deborah Thomas - With age comes patience 24:56

17d ago24:56

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She’s been at the helm of some of Australia’s glossiest mastheads (think Cleo, Mode, Elle, Women’s Weekly) and now steers the children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. Despite her remarkable skills Deborah Thomas has still felt the weight of the ‘age ceiling’. But age, she says, has gifted her with patience, empathy and a house full of friends and fa…

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

7d ago3:07:48

3:07:48

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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Simon Darcy - Ageism is rife in the tourism industry 22:35

19d ago22:35

22:35

Baby Boomers did a lot for the travel industry when they kickstarted the ‘backpacking’ movement back in the 60s and 70s. But does the travel industry still welcome Boomers? With higher travel insurance than other age groups, and some hotels actively preventing people over 60 booking rooms, it would seem not. Simon Darcy specialises in inclusive org…

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Jaslyn Hall - Happy, happy, happy ... dead. That's how I roll. 23:44

24d ago23:44

23:44

Retreating to an exotic Caribbean island sounds like a dream retirement plan for many, but for Jaslyn Hall it's a homecoming. Originally born in Barbados, Jaslyn introduced Australians to global beats with her world music show on triple j in the 1990s. Now she wakes at 4.30 every morning to begin her exercise regime, and then gets started on writin…

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7/19/24 - No More 'Flushable' Wipes, Clean Energy Top 10, Wildlife Drive Reopens 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge's Wildlife Drive has reopened, Michigan is in the top ten states with the most clean energy jobs, and wipes sold in Michigan can no longer be marketed as "flushable."For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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

22d 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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Rachel Ward - It's all about regeneration 22:40

23d ago22:40

22:40

After turning sixty many of us start thinking about how to wind down a little in life and rid ourselves of some of the stresses of full-time work. But actor and director Rachel Ward decided her sixties was the perfect time to launch a new career. She pivoted to farming and is now immersed in the world of regeneration. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Maggie Beer - We need to create aged care “homes", not centres or facilities 17:32

2M ago17:32

17:32

Maggie Beer is a bloody champion! For years she’s been encouraging and teaching Australians how to source and prepare tasty, and healthy, fresh food. Now she’s on a mission – a Big Mission - to improve the food in aged care homes. Thanks Maggie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Angela Catterns & Ian Rogerson

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7/12/24 - HOA Solar Array, Tittabawassee Trail, Sparks for Standish 3:30

1M ago3:30

3:30

Homeowners associations will be prohibited from banning certain energy improvements and solar energy systems under a state House bill approved by the Senate. The Tittabawassee River Trail provides unique views and opportunities for wildlife observation.By Delta College Public Radio

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6/28/24 - Wildfire Summer, Invasive Blitz, Algae Data 3:30

2M ago3:30

3:30

Be prepared for wildfire smoke this summer, an Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is on at boat launches in Michigan, and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor is posting weekly field sampling data for Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron.By Delta College Public Radio

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6/21/24 - Find Out About Air Quality Alerts and Great Lakes Most ‘Unwanted’ 2:30

2M ago2:30

2:30

Excessive heat can be a drag, including on air quality. A paper in the Journal of Great Lakes Research identifies Michigan’s Top Ten most unwanted.For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Hunters' Message to Voting Non-hunters | Episode 244 1:41:55

2M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

Randy is joined by Gaspar Perricone, hunter, strategist, former Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commissioner, and influential member of Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, the group fighting ballot initiative 91 in Colorado. Ballot Initiative 91 would prohibit hunting for Mountain Lion, Lynx, and Bobcat in Colorado. In this episode, we talk about how…

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6/14/24 - BeachGuard System, Tawas Lake Day 3:00

3M ago3:00

3:00

A way to check beach monitoring information online, June 29 is Tawas Lake Day, and Michigan officials are seeking proposals for a green maritime strategy.For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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6/7/24 - MyCatch Walleye, Power Plants to Parkland 3:01

3M ago3:01

3:01

A statewide walleye fishing challenge runs through June 30. The Environmental Law & Policy Center has a project that aims to reimagine retired coal plant sites as green spaces.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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5/31/24 - Fix a Failing Septic System, Ride a Clean School Bus 3:00

3M ago3:00

3:00

A failing septic system can bring wastewater into your home and discharge untreated wastewater into the environment. Twenty eight school districts across Michigan will benefit from a federal Clean School Bus Program rebate competition.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Investing in Conservation, Leupold & RMEF | Episode 243 1:26:13

3M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Randy is with Leupold's Bruce Pettet and Tim Lesser. Topics covered are Leupold's new products, the Leupold company story, company conservation as a core value, investing in conservation is an investment in the future, workforce as the core company asset, a Montana turkey hunting story, too many rules in turkey hunting, RMEF's contribution to our h…

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Tobico Marsh Restoration Project, Best Trails and Au Sable Didymo 4:00

3M ago4:00

4:00

A public meeting is planned for May 22 for a three-year Tobico Marsh restoration project. The state has a Pure Michigan program to recognize land and water locations that represent some of the best trail experiences. And in Oscoda County, didymo cells have been found in the Au Sable River.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

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Walleye Research in Saginaw Bay, Water and Pollution Lobbying in Lansing 2:30

4M ago2:30

2:30

Michigan Sea Grant has an update on walleye populations in Saginaw Bay. The Sierra Club of Michigan is pushing for environmental justice legislation.For more information: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Advocacy Burnout is Real | Episode 242 1:44:58

4M ago1:44:58

1:44:58

Randy shares a mic with Rachelle Schrute. The discussion starts with their stories of advocacy burnout, what causes it, and how Randy overcame it. Other topics include outside pressures, media's role in hunting, why we care so damn much, and a lot of tangents from Rachelle's perspectives as a hunter, advocate, and outdoor writer. Remember, find the…

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4/26/24 - Large Solar Farms Have Support 3:00

4M ago3:00

3:00

A majority of Americans support large scale solar farms, Michigan is receiving $156 million to lower solar costs, and lake sturgeon are no longer endangered.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Solving for Hunters at Mystery Ranch | Episode 241 1:29:43

4M ago1:29:43

1:29:43

Randy shares the mic with Tim Sakai and Alex Rich of Mystery Ranch. Topics covered include some elk hunting stories, evolution of the Mystery Ranch Metcalf, Mystery Ranch in the hunting space, MR approach to problem solving, load carriage, identify the problem, R & D, experiments, everyone learns to sew, the Mystery Ranch DNA, accessories, multi-ye…

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Saginaw Bay Walleye/Perch Plan and ‘Alarming’ Great Lakes Litter Report 3:00

4M ago3:00

3:00

The state has a draft plan for recreational fishing in Saginaw Bay and is asking for the public’s help in finalizing it. The vast majority of Great Lakes litter is plastic. For more:https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Michigan Eclipse Hot Spots, Earth Day Action Expo 2:30

5M ago2:30

2:30

Where to see the partial eclipse in Michigan and an upcoming Earth Day Action Expo.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Ashley Nichole Lewis and the "Salmon People" | Episode 240 1:27:00

5M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy visits with Ashley Nichole Lewis, a well know angler, guide, historian, and fishing personality to talk all things related to salmon and conservation issues for the Quinault Indian Nation, known as "The Salmon People." Topics covered include learning to fish from her mother, having to hide from be…

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3/29/24 - Michigan Has Funding for Home Energy Rebates and Renewable Energy Planning 2:30

5M ago2:30

2:30

Through April 24, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is hosting listening sessions to prepare for federal home energy rebate funding. Michigan is receiving $2 million to help local governments and communities plan for large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

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3/22/24 - World Water Day Microfibers, Lower Water Levels 3:00

5M ago3:00

3:00

Environmental groups are pushing for efforts to protect the Great Lakes and drinking water from microplastics. A nonprofit is looking for Coast Watchers and Piping Plover Monitors. Great Lakes water levels are expected to be lower than last year for the upcoming boating and beach season.For more: https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

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Pushing Invasive Carp and Great Lakes Forecasts 3:00

6M ago3:00

3:00

Invasive carp would be turned into food for people and farmed animals under a new partnership between the World Wildlife Fund and Freshwater Select. Federal funding aims to improve water level forecasts for the Great Lakes, with the ability to predict levels up to a year in advance.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

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Hunting Ban in Colorado | Episode 239 2:14:08

6M ago2:14:08

2:14:08

Randy shares the mic with Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. The conversation focuses on the Colorado ballot initiative and how it is being used to widen bans on hunting. Additional topics cover using a 501(c)(4) organization to represent hunters in political fights, getting every hunter to vote, how to message to non-hunt…

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Lake Huron Research Advances, Park Comments Needed, Solar and Battery Storage Reigns 3:00

6M ago3:00

3:00

Saginaw Valley State University is moving ahead with plans for a Lake Huron Environmental Research Station. A conservation group is looking for input on plans for a park in Rose City. Where is most new electricity coming from? Solar and battery storage. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Alaskan Subsistence Life with Mike & Heather | Episode 238 2:43:22

6M ago2:43:22

2:43:22

Randy shares a mic with return guest Heather Douville, and her father, Mike. Mike shares his experiences of growing up in a Tlingit village before Southeast Alaska developed to the levels seen today. Topics include Mike's lifetime of fishing, hunting, and trapping, for his livelihood, to include deer, halibut, shellfish, salmon, seals, sea otters a…

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2/9/24 - Clean Energy Comments, Clean Water Grants, and Great Lakes ReNEW 3:00

7M ago3:00

3:00

What’s in store for Michigan under the clean energy package signed into law late last year? Almost $66 million in Clean Water grants will go to Michigan communities to upgrade water infrastructure. Have you heard about Great Lakes ReNEW?For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Wild Sheep Conservation; A State-Based Perspective | Episode 237 1:12:54

7M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

In this episode (#237) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by three members of the Montana Wild Sheep Foundation; Ty Stubblefield, Jack Atcheson, and Kurt Alt. Topics covered include putting more sheep on the mountain, learning from successes and failures, how to increase your odds of drawing a sheep tag, some sheep hunting stories, and a…

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Get Your Tag in 2024 | Episode 236 1:43:03

7M ago1:43:03

1:43:03

In this episode of Leupold's Fresh Tracks, Randy talks with Brandon and Nate of GOHUNT about the big changes for non-resident hunters in 2024. Topics covered include Wyoming fee increases and new GENERAL elk units, AZ and WY deadlines, how to prioritize and get the tag you want, how much opportunity exists if you want it, having realistic expectati…

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