Episodes
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I-194 CI-132 CI-133 CI-134, Stephan Weber breaks them down
My long time friend Stephan Weber came back on the show to talk about I-194 CI-132 CI-133 CI-134 and a little more about Montana politics. Tune in to learn more about these initiatives and Montana.
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Chasing Happiness, Taylor Walker
My great friend Taylor Walker joined the show and it was an honor to have him. Taylor is National Champion, Entrepreneur, Hell of a Mountain biker, and he is the business of living life to its fullest! Tune in to hear this Incredible and Inspirational story. Please like and subscribe to support…
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Scarecrow Festival & Halloween Special, Kaleb Barrett
This is a special episode made for highlighting the Scarecrow Festival, changing of the seasons, and Halloween. I hope you are enjoying the fall season and this episode help add a little something to your Fall. Take Care, God Bless, and please like and subscribe to support the channel.
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One Moving Part, Bob Beckley
The Great Bob Beckley joined the show to talk about his time in the forest service going from Smokejumper and getting injured to working for National Development and Technology Program where he wrote One Moving Part The Forest Service Ax Manual. tune in to hear the full story and please like and...
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Born Of Ashes, Ashley Taylor
Montanan, College athlete, Smokejumper, Pilot, owner of Born Of Ashes Coaching, Ashely Taylor is a guiding light to help people achieve balance in this busy stressful world. Ashely joined me to talk about her powerful journey and what led her to find this great gift she has for helping others...
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Outdoorsman Kevin Roach.
Kevin Roach joined the show shortly closing his Lookout for the season. We talked about the 2026 Fire season, hunting, the roadless rule, physical fitness and much more. check out the full episode to hear more. Please like and subscribe to support the project.
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Forest Service Reorganization, Travis Hall
My friend Travis Hall Associate Editor @fieldandstream joined the show to discuss the Forest Service reorganization, resending the roadless rule, Public land access, and much more. Tune in to hear the rest of the story. #publicland #hunting #podcast
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It's a Beautiful Life, Tom Haney
My Rookie Cousin Tom Haney joined the show to talk about his incredible and inspiring life story. From adventurer, photography, Hotshot, Smokejumper, Featured photos in the Smithsonian, Structure Firefighter, Oyster Farming, Vineyard, Family man and much more! Watch this full episode to be...
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The Montana Plan, Russ Cleveland
Russ Cleveland joined the show to talk about The Montana Plan and why everyone should support I-194 the transparent election initiative, a ballot measure to permanently ban corporate money from Montana elections. Go to https://montanaplan.org to learn more and to support the initiative!
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One of the First Female Firefighters for the CDF, Jan Mendoza
From Fire Lines to Rock Stages to Rodeo Arenas—Meet Jan! She started as a bold wildland firefighter, then rocked the country as a professional musician (even sharing the stage with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown). In her 30s she hit the airwaves as a radio personality and traffic reporter...
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Final Go-Round, Kaleb Barrett
After 19 years in Pro Rodeo my older brother is hanging up the boots. It's been a great run, tune in to hear all about his rodeo journey along with the many phases of life and some advice on taking on the next chapter in life. Please like and subscribe to support the channel. Cheers!
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13 Crosses Film recap, Dave & Levi McConathy
Dave and Levi McConathy joined the show to talk about the World Premiere of 13 Crosses and what it took to make such a special evening honoring the Smokejumpers we lost in the Mann Gulch Fire. Tune in to hear full episode and please like and subscribe to support the project. #wildfire #forest...
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UPDATE Dark Money Fights, Stephan Weber
My long time friend Stephan Weber returns to the show to talk about updates with The Montana Plan, the Bonner Data Center and much more! Tune in to watch the full episode. Like and subscribe to support the channel.
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Boston Marathon Qualifying, Zac Barrett
My younger brother Zac Barrett joined the show to talk about his goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon and the journey it is taking him on. Also we discussed importance of an active lifestyle, shared some running stories like family runs earning that Thanksgiving dinner such as the Huffing…
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The 19th Watch Out Situation, Ft. John Holovnia
My Jump Partner, long time friend, former Wildland Firefighter, Lewis & Clark Hotshot, and McCall Smokejumper The Great John Holovnia joined the show to share fire and life stories along with life after fire. Tune in to hear all about it. Please like and subscribe to support the channel.
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Putt & Pull Post Show with Clint Mendenhall
Long time Wildland Firefighter, Hockey player, Family man, and part of the Putt & Pull team my friend Clint Mendenhall joined the show to recap the 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull. It is a great fundraiser where all proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation supporting firefighters…
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Health + Wealth = Wellness, Dani Shedden & Matthew Wideman
Former Wildland Firefighters Dani and Matt joined the show to talk about physical/mental health and financial stability equals true wellness! Dani Shedden is owner of Close The Gap Wellness and can be found on Instagram and Matthew Wideman is Vice President of Accord Capital Management working in...
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The Lookout Podcast Ep.121 The Montana Plan, Stephan Weber
My long time friend Stephan Weber joined the show to talk about The Montana Plan! We discussed the history of money influencing and corrupting politics from way back during the Copper Kings era. Stephan also brought stats on Data Centers and why do not need more. Tune in to watch the full…
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Fisheries impacted by data centers, Lucas Ludwig
Lucas Ludwig Conservationist, EMT, and advocate for healthy rivers and fish. Lucas joined the podcast to talk simple science about how a data center can negatively impact fisheries. In Lucas's words you don't have to live in Montana to oppose the data center in Bonner Montana, the Blackfoot and…
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Reject AI Data Center in Bonner Montana, Paul Barmore
Paul Barmore is leading the charge in keeping our sacred waters sacred. Reject AI Data Center in Bonner Montana! There is a plan to park an AI Data Center on the Beautiful Blackfoot river in Bonner MT. This breathtaking river was the inspiration for A River Runs Through , a novella by Norman...
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Jk Boots Co-Owner Tim Khadzhi
Tim Khadzhi stopped by the Airstream for a podcast after a full afternoon of sizing and donating JK Boots to Wildland Firefighters on the Missoula Smokejumper and Helitack crews at the Museum of Mountain Flying. We sat down to talk about the origin story of JK Boots and his vision of supporting...
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Acting State Forester, Wyatt Frampton
I was honored to have Montana DNRC'S Wyatt Frampton on the show! Wyatt is acting State Forester of the Beautiful state of Montana. He came on the show to talk shop about the Montana DNRC and the great work they do, along with clearing up some inaccurate information I had put out there during one…
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13 Crosses the story of Mann Gulch Fire Documentary Film Maker Taylor Moe
Join host Luke Barrett on The Lookout Podcast as he sits down with Taylor Moe of the powerful new documentary 13 Crosses: The Story of the Mann Gulch Fire. In this episode Taylor dives deep into the making of 13 Crosses, the personal stories behind the documentary, the challenges of bringing this...
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Former Smokejumper and owner of Sustainable Wellness, Jessie Thomas
I was joined by the Great, Jessie Thomas, who is helping all of us be our best self through health and wellness along with sharing her knowledge on her podcast/social media. In this episode we spoke about the female Smokejumpers reunion and the fundraiser at kettle house happening May 1st to help...
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10th annual Putt & Pull Ft. Justin Kaber
The Great Justin Kaber joined the show! Justin is Flathead Chapter WFF Co-Chair, Tally Lake AFMO, and Putt n Pull Champion! We talked about His visit to the White House and meeting President Trump along with the success of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation Flathead Banquet, Putt n Pull...
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Legendary CJ
CJ joined me in the Airstream to talk Wildland Firefighter Foundation Banquet, 10th annual Putt & Pull, and his final Fire season. The Putt & Pull is happening this Saturday April 18th. Tune in to hear more about these incredible fundraisers raising money for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation…
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National Interdisciplinary Lookout Conference review Ft. Roach Family
Fresh from the National Interdisciplinary Lookout Conference year 2, the Roach family joined the show to talk about the conference and Life up on the Lookout. The whole family has spent the last 6 summers living in a Lookout tower and they have made some of the best memories this beautiful planet...
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Fire stories & Life after Fire, Lina Montopoli
My friend Lina Montopoli joined the show to talk about her fire career starting with a Forest Service District crew and working her way to the Lolo Hotshots. She eventually transitioned off the shot crew working her way through college and finishing school as a Physician Assistance, PA for short....
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The 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull with Clint Mendenhall
Long time Wildland Firefighter, Hockey player, Family man, and part of the Putt & Pull team my friend Clint Mendenhall joined the show to help promote the 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull. It is a great fundraiser where all proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation supporting…
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Outdoor Enthusiast & White Bark Pine fan, Angela Loewe
Angela Loewe joined the podcast to discuss Trolls, Yoopers, Yooperlites, Big Foot, the Great Outdoors and more. Please like and subscribe to support the project.
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Mule packing, nutrition, & adventure. Heidi Brackebusch
Back country mule packer and registered dietitian Heidi Brackebusch joined the show to talk back country adventures, wildfire, nutrition, and food tips to fuel your adventure. Giver her a follow @thedeckerdietitian to check out her adventures. Thanks for checking out this episode please like and...
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Special Olympics 5 Valley Chapter. Athlete Hillary with Joan & Lindsey
I was joined by Special Olympics Athlete Hillary, Coach Joan, and Coordinator Lindsey. Hillary has been competing in Special Olympics for 40 years! She has had a great career with many adventures and she is still competing. Joan and Lindsey have been helping with special Olympics and joined the...
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Fire on Ice! Rogue Swenson
I am joined by Rogue to talk about the great charity hockey game between the Forest Service Wildland Firefighters and the City of Missoula/Rural Firefighters. Tune in to hear more about this great event and come out on Saturday Feb. 7th to cheer on your local firefighters and help raise money for...
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Congressional Candidate Sam Forstag
Sam Forstag joined the podcast to talk about why he left Smokejumping to run for Congress. In this episode we explore topics such as the great outdoors, public service, Wildland Firefighting, and politics which normally I avoid. We had a great conversation tune in to hear the full story. please...
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The 107th Foresters' Ball ft. Alden & Miranda
I am joined by Foresters' Ball Chief Push Alden & Publicity Officer Miranda to spread the word about the 107th Foresters' Ball! This is the Best Ball you will ever attend! This years theme is Timber Fallin & Trucks A Haulin. Tune in to hear more about this Great event. Please Like and subscribe…
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Former Smokejumper & NSA Board member, Patrick McGunagle
The Great Patrick McGunagle joined the podcast to discuss his fire career and the path it led him on as well as becoming a National Smokejumper Association board member. We had a great conversation talking shop about fire and our experiences. Tune in to hear the full story. Please like and...
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Christmas Special, Barrett family
I am joined by my dad Keith Barrett, and brothers Kaleb and Zac. My dad shared a story of the time he saved a group of young duck hunters after there boat capsized. We also talked about hunter safety and more. Tune in to hear the full story and please like and subscribe to support the channel.
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2nd most interesting man in Chicago, Colton Mora
I was joined by Colton Mora voted the 2nd most Interesting man in Chicago, Motorcycle accident survivor, and avid Outdoorsman. Tune in to hear the whole story. Please like and subscribe to support the channel
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Fire Lookout Legend! Leif Haugen
It was an honor to have one the living legend Leif Haugen on the show! Leif has 32 years in service as a Lookout and has been keeping watch over our national forests and firefighters. We had a great conversation, tune in to hear the full conversation and please like and subscribe to support the...
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Flathead Hotshot Superintendent, Shawn Borgen is retiring!
Flathead Hotshot Superintendent The Great Shawn Borgen! In this episode Borg reflects on his decision to retire after 33 years in firefighting, with 28 years on the Flathead Hotshot crew. - 60th Anniversary: This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Flathead Hotshot crew, a significant...
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Thanksgiving Woods & Gratitude Ft. Cody Kuebler
I am joined by Outdoorsman Cody Kuebler. Cody grew up in Northern Illinois fishing, hunting, and recreating. Tune in to hear all about his experiences and our gratitude for family and being together on Thanksgiving.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep.97 Corrall Hill Lookout Kevin Roach
Kevin Roach joined the podcast to talk about Fire season, family, Big Sky Football, Fitness, and much more. Tune in to hear the full conversation. Please like subscribe and share with a friend.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 96 Lookout, Author, and Craftsmen, John Crawford
Host Luke Barrett travels to John Crawfords wood shop to talk with him about Lookouts, Lewis and Clark, the many books he's written, and building lookout towers. To contact John about his books, email him at [email protected]
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Ep95 Professional Bullfighter Kaleb Barrett
I am joined by my older brother Kaleb Barrett who is a long time PRCA & PBR Bullfighter and outdoorsman. Tune in to hear all about the great community of rodeo and some of the similarities to Wildland Firefighting.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 94 Type 2 Fun, Wildland Firefighter Zoe Savage
Zoe Savage returned to the podcast to talk about her Wild Fire progression from working on a district, to Type 1 crew, to a Helitack crew. We also discussed the great Wildland Firefighter fun known as Type 2 fun. Tune in to hear the full episode.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 93 Fire Legends Bill Miller & Rene Eustace
The Wild Fire Legend Bill Miller joined the podcast to talk about his incredible Fire career. Bill became a Smokejumper in his second season. Tune in to hear about his incredible jump career. Rene returned to co host this episode.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 92 Chief Chad Costa Petaluma Fire
It was an honor to have Chief Chad Costa join the podcast via the inter web. Chief talked about the many layers of fire service that work together to Fight Wild Fires. It takes all of us and the best thing we can do is leave our ego at home and remember we are all fighting the same fight and here...
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 91 Fisheries Biologist Mariel Leslie
The Incredible Mariel Leslie joined the podcast to talk shop about Public land, Fisheries, Wildland Firefighting, fishing in Belize, and much more! Watch the full episode to hear more.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 90 Sula Peak Lookout Sam Vaughn
Sam Vaughn joined me in the Airstream to talk shop about lookout life, wild fire, and much more. Check out the full episode.
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The Lookout Podcast Ep. 89 Fire Jump King, Smokejumper Walt Wasser
Smokejumper Walt Wasser a living legend joined the podcast during the 85th Smokejumper reunion. Walt Wasser is the current record holder for the most fire jumps, 395 fire jumps! That number would have been higher if he wasn't forced into retirement at the age of 57. 57 is the age limit for…
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Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness.
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