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Decades on Dirt Roads
by Maddy and Katherine
If you are an outdoor lover, forestry professional, firefighter, hunter or gatherer - come one come all as we aim to bring life to the stories of those who live and work outside. As two motivated outdoor enthusiasts (Katherine and Maddy) we aim to connect and share in meaningful and reflective conversations with those in the generations that have been there and done that. Our goal is to gather advice, share stories in good company, and create a space that allows for trips down memory lane.
Episodes
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Executive Director of Wallowa History Center and Allen Canyon Cattle - Sadie Kennedy
Welcome Sadie Kennedy to the show! Sadie joins us from Wallowa County where she serves as a mother of 4, business owner, lawyer and the Executive Director of the Wallowa History Center. We were able to hold the interview at the historic forest service ranger station that is now the History…
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The Zookeeper and Backcountry Biologist of Wallowa County - Vic Coggins
Welcome back to the show! We had the pleasure of talking with Vic Coggins, a retired Wildlife Biologist who resides in Northeastern Oregon. Vic talked with us about his career and his adventures whilst navigating various controversial topics amongst sportsman's groups and policy. He played a…
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Cultivating a life through Grassland Ecology- Dr. James P Muir
Dr. Jim Muir is a Grasslands Ecologist at Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center. He is an accomplished researcher, world traveler, mentor, and dear friend. Jim talks about growing up a in Africa and Portugal and the different perspective that brings to his life. He has found connections all over the...
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Finding his way; a career in contract forestry- Kyle
We welcome Kyle to the show! So fortunate to sit down with him and get to talk about his career in contract forestry. Coming from the midwest Kyle was lucky to grow up in the land of lakes but was eager to explore the PNW. After college he made his way to the west and found various jobs working…
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Season 1 Finale
Maddy and Katherine give lessons learned and recap the first season of DDR. Life and podcast updates. Thanks for listening!
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21 years Working in the Wilderness- Jim and Holly Akenson
Jim and Holly are a rare breed. Two local biologists take the chance of a lifetime, sharing a position on Taylor Ranch for the University of Idaho in the remote Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. Over these 21 years they make amazing local discoveries in predator's and prey...
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NE Oregon Logging and Local Businessman - Mark Tsiatsos
Mark and his family have been a large part of the North East Oregon community for generations. He shares stories of the important things; family, friends, and working hard. Mark and the people he chats about really emphasize the phrase "they don't make 'em like they used to". There are stories of...
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"You will not stand alone"- Renae
We welcome to the show Renae, she shares her story of being a wildland firefighter, initial attack dispatcher ,a hotshot superintendent's wife, the Center Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency dispatch center, and a program specialist for the Casualty Assistance Program a interagency...
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Hound Hunting Explained -The short
For those who are not as familiar with different hunting sports here is a brief description of how some people run hounds in Oregon. Hopefully this helps understand Ted's episode a bit better. Enjoy!
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The Houndsmen - Ted Craddock
We welcome Ted Craddock who is an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife State Researcher and Houndsmen. He has spent a lifetime in the woods from logging, running dogs, to guiding. Ted is an avid advocate of predator management he shares his life among the trees. Ted has been featured on other...
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"I became the mentor and teacher I always needed" -Olan Fulfer
Help us welcome Olan Fulfer to the show! Olan shares his story with us from homelessness as a child to fishing in the Bering sea to Wildland firefighting to becoming an impactful teacher and coach in rural oregon. You can hear his passion and energy throughout the entire podcast. He shares the…
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"It scared me so I did it" -Kelly (Part 2)
Join us as we dive into leadership advice, favorite era's of one's self, lessons learned along the way, and how important gender neutral bathroom site is in the woods. Enjoy!
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"It scared me so I did it" -Kelly (Part 1)
Welcome Kelly. Join us as we share in a candid, heartwarming, and motivating conversation with a women who has impacted a lot of lives. Kelly shares her story of being a college athlete, federal firefighter, leader, and mother. Her innate discipline and passion for her job and leadership is...
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Big game biology and hunting - Mark Penninger
Join us in welcoming Mark to the show. Mark is a well versed Biologist, Traditional Archery Hunter, and Outdoorsman. He shares his journey moving west from the Carolina’s to become a wildlife biologist. He served as a representative for the Full Curl Program and several other wildlife groups…
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The Greatest of All Time - Trish Wallace
Help us welcome Trish Wallace to the show! The title Greatest of All Time is not said lightly. It is saved for those who have been tone setters, ground movers, and doers and that is the definition of Trish. Her impacts will be felt by generations to come. In this episode we share in conversation...
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Together on the Trail-Joyce and Dave Huntsaker
Join us in welcoming two incredible humans as they share their adventures as a couple across the west. Joyce and Dave are two advocates of western history and have spent most of their lives bringing life to those that walked the Oregon trail so many years ago. We dive into their efforts as board...
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Rafting and Industrial Forestry -Terry
Welcome back and welcome Terry! If you want to hear about the wild life of rafting all of your 20's all around the world to then working as a forester in your 30's and 40's this is the episode for you. Terry shares some incredible stories of his time on the water and time in the woods. Give it a...
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The Gold Standard - Bill Mitchell
Bill is an incredible mentor to the two of us and we are so lucky to have shared in this conversation and walked down memory lane while at the coffee table. He is considered the gold standard within his roles as a leader, coach, coworker, father, and grandfather. Thank you Bill and to all you...
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Welcome and Introduction
Hello! Welcome to our podcast. Please excuse any audio issues, we are learning on the fly. We are so excited if you are reading this. Here's to doing hard things, staring new hobbies, learning new technology, and interviewing awesome humans.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you are an outdoor lover, forestry professional, firefighter, hunter or gatherer - come one come all as we aim to bring life to the stories of those who live and work outside.
As two motivated outdoor enthusiasts (Katherine and Maddy) we aim to connect and share in meaningful and reflective conversations with those in the generations that have been there and done that. Our goal is to gather advice, share stories in good company, and create a space that allows for trips down memory lane.
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Maddy and Katherine
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If you are an outdoor lover, forestry professional, firefighter, hunter or gatherer - come one come all as we aim to bring life to the stories of those who live and work outside. As two motivated outdoor enthusiasts (Katherine and Maddy) we aim to connect and share in meaningful and reflective...
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