THE 1890 SHOW

Bryce Meredith is a four-time Cheyenne Central High School wrestling State Champion, two-time NCAA finalist, three-time All-American, and Big 12 champion. Professionally, Bryce currently fights for PFL and wrestles for RAF. In this episode, Bryce covers his journey and why Wyoming has been so impactful for both he and Jake.

Joe Evers is the Managing Member of Bifrost Partners LLC (a Wyoming focused oil/gas investment company) and the President-Elect for the University of Wyoming Alumni Association. Joe grew up in Sheridan, played football at the University of Wyoming, and now puts his Law Degree and Masters in Environment Natural Resources to good use navigating the fossil fuel industry and its complexities popularized by TV shows like Landman and movies like There Will Be Blood.

Brad Brooks is the City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities Director. He details the water management in and around Cheyenne, current drought mitigation strategies, data center impacts, wildfire forecasts, and much more. Being a civil engineer by trade, Brad shares his wealth of knowledge on the complex infrastructure that provides our community with reliable and clean water.

Cody Renner is a Lander, WY land real estate agent and avid hunter. In this episode he shares how years spent hunting and exploring Wyoming’s backcountry shaped his respect for habitat, access, and conservation. We discuss the responsibility that comes with land ownership, how wildlife management impacts property decisions, and why protecting migration corridors and winter range is critical for the future of the West. For Cody, land isn’t just acreage — it’s ecosystem, legacy, and responsibility. This episode is about hunting, conservation, and honoring the land that provides for all of us.

The 1890 Show is back. Following a 10 month hiatus, Jake sits down with producer Tristin to discuss the revival and future of the podcast.

Jordan Dean is an artist based out of Cheyenne, WY whose canvases span from 300 foot murals to skateboard decks and everything in between.

Sarah Falen Tate is a sixth generation Wyoming rancher, University of Wyoming legal professor, active attorney, owner of Wild West Advocacy, LLC, and proclaimed as the “Real life version of Beth Dutton.”