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Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson — 315 episodes
Announcing MOUNTAIN & PRAIRE READS! Featuring "Water Lines" by Riverhorse Nakadate
Romey Swanson — The Work of Finding Common Ground
Mike Bartolo — Soil, Science, and Selflessness
Heather Hansman — The Untold Stories of Three Fierce Women
Elif Koyutürk — Filmmaking, Resilience, and a Vanishing Way of Life
A Public Lands Update + Ways to TAKE ACTION, with Adam Cramer
Five Foundational Conservation Books That Shaped How I See the West
Dillon Osleger - Trails, Maps, and the Hidden Stories of Our Public Lands
Distance Champions – TNC's "On the Move" Podcast (M&P Special Episode)
Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands
Hillary Rosner - Why Wildlife Needs Room to Roam
Miriam Horn - George Schaller and the Transformation of Wildlife Biology
Meriwether Hardie - What You Learn Riding Across the West
Jazmine Ulloa – The Untold History of El Paso
Pete McBride - Witness to Water
Sebastian Junger - On Meaning, Mortality, and Belonging
Darcy Chenoweth - Helping the Helpers
Our 10 Favorite Adventure Books, with Mark Kenyon
Stella Maria Baer – Moons, Horses, and New Mexico Light
A Joint Episode with The River Radius, featuring Sam Carter
Kelsey Morris Returns – Going All In on Art
Jason Gardner Returns – Fire, Leadership, and What Really Matters
Todd Ulizio – Farming, Attention, and a Life Well Rooted
Sammy Matsaw Jr. – Salmon, Sovereignty, and the Long Work of Healing
Ed's Appearance on "My Favorite Things"
Mike Schaedel - Restoring Balance to Fire-Adapted Landscapes
SHED SESH: September & October 2025 Book Recommendations
Devon O'Neil — On Nature's Power and the Price of Adventure
Carli Kierstead – Wyoming Forests and the Work of Keeping Water Flowing
Bex Frucht — Story Wrangler! Vibe Steward! One of a Kind!
Yvon Chouinard – The Perpetual Pursuit of Simplicity
Chris Keyes – From Outside to RE:PUBLIC
Brad Johnson – Building Trust and Soil Health
Paul Hendricks – The Conservation Alliance and the Future of Public Lands
Kate Williams – Leadership Lessons from the CEO of 1% for the Planet
Nicholas Triolo – What the Circuitous Path Reveals
Kelly Beevers – Connection, Collaboration, Conservation
Cole Mannix & Andrew Anderson – The Hard Work of Building a Better Food System
Brady Robinson Returns – Grassroots Conservation on a Global Scale
Celene Hawkins and Taylor Hawes – Navigating the Next Era of the Colorado River
Helen Rebanks - "The Farmer's Wife" - Live at the Old Salt Festival
Brendan Leonard Returns – On Writing, Teaching, and Staying Weird
Sean Claffey – A Resilient Vision for Sagebrush Country
Adam Cramer – Fighting for the Future of Public Lands
Tony Bynum - Showing Up for the Land
Jackie Miller and Carlos Fernández – A Breakthrough Moment for Colorado Conservation
Sonnie Trotter – On Flow, Family, and the Long Game
Cassidy Randall – The Untold Story of Denali's First All-Women's Ascent
Sara Domek – The Science and Story of Wyoming's Wildlife Migration
Cody Wellema – After the Fire, Before What's Next
Live at SXSW - Farmer-Founded Brands Will Save American Fashion
Elliot Ross: Where Landscape, Justice, and Storytelling Meet
Aaron Citron: Crafting Conservation Policy in a Changing West
David Cronenwett - Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu, On and Off the Mats
Helen Augare Carlson & Dylan DesRosier – Land, Language, and Stewardship in the Blackfeet Nation
George Hodgin Returns – Risk-Taking, Leadership, and the Future of Cannabis
Ivan McClellan Returns - From Behind the Lens to Center of the Arena
Betsy Gaines Quammen Returns - Myths, Curiosity, and Human Connection (Live at the Old Salt Festival)
Chris Pague - Stories, Science, and the Southern High Plains
Nicole Qualtieri - Charting a New Course in the Changing Landscape of Outdoor Media
Hal Herring Returns - Live at the Old Salt Festival
Scott Hulet: Reading + Writing + Surfing + Fishing + Traveling
Rusty Bell & Justin Loyka - Economics, Energy, and Community Pride
Joe Whitworth - On Unrelenting Effort, Blazing Your Own Trail, and Taking Action
Jesse Smith – A Regenerative Approach to Land and Life
Nichole Barger – Science as a Catalyst for Human Connection
Mark Easter - Food, Soil, and Our Planet's Future
Kelsey Molloy & Angel DeVries – Fortifying Grasslands & Communities on the Northern Great Plains
The Partnership of Rangeland Trusts - 20 Years of Cooperation, Collaboration, and Conservation
Kevin Grange - The Secret Lives of Grizzlies
Nick Mott - A Masterclass in Nuanced Storytelling
Mauricia Baca - An Empathetic Approach to Nevada's Conservation Challenges
Joe Schobert - From NFL Pro Bowler to Western Conservation Advocate
Heidi Redd & Sue Bellagamba - Tales from the Dugout Ranch
Curt Meine - Aldo Leopold's Life, Work, and Enduring Legacy
Janie & Louise Roberson - Chatting It Up With Their Old Man
Nancy Smith & Austin Rempel - A Surprisingly Simple, Effective, and Scalable Approach to Riparian Restoration
Dr. Alan Townsend - Generosity & Curiosity in the Face of Tragedy
Pete McBride Returns - Exploring & Documenting His Backyard River
Peter Gower & Chris Menges - Forward-Looking Approaches to the West's Energy Transition
Beatriz Soto - Bridging Cultural Divides & Building Equitable Communities
"Good Fire, Bad Fire" - A Film and Discussion About Forest Health
SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Starting a Podcast
Dan Stellar - Bolstering Biodiversity in Arizona and Beyond
Sandy Colhoun - Building Leaders Through Outdoor Education
Kami Bakken - How to Build a Life and Career in the West's Wide-Open Spaces
Hampton Sides Returns: The Wild and Tragic Tale of Captain James Cook
Celene Hawkins & Izabella Ruffino - Tribal Partnerships, Indigenous Voices, Cutting-Edge Conservation
Kristine Tompkins – Nothing to Lose
Logan Maxwell Hagege Returns - On Taking Action & Finding Balance
Dr. Emily Howe - The Interconnectedness of Mountains, Forests, Rivers, and Estuaries
Sterling Drake - Roots Music, Ranching, and Giving Back
Kevin Krasnow - Keeping Jackson Hole Wild and Beautiful
Mike DeHoff - Exploring the Colorado River's Reemerging Rapids
SHED SESSION: Seven Must-Read Books That You May Not Know About
Live at the Amon Carter Museum - In Conversation with James Prosek and Spencer Wigmore
Ivy Spohnholz - Climate Solutions, Sustainable Fisheries, and Resilient Communities
Chad Ellis - On Leadership, Building Relationships, and Working for the Greater Good
Rick Wittenbraker - Humility, Generosity, and Building One-of-a-Kind Brands
50 Years of the Endangered Species Act - Live in Austin
SHED SESSION: 12 Things I Loved in 2023
Paige Lewis - Durable Conservation, Collective Action, and Strategic Thinking
Jenna Pollard - Timber Framing, Organic Farming, Community, & Purpose
Diana Lane & Aaron Derwingson - Thriving Rivers, Resilient Agriculture, and Strong Communities
John Vaillant - A Riveting Exploration of Fire
Dr. Sara Dant Returns - "Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West"
Corissa Busse - Tribal-Led Buffalo Restoration in the American West and Beyond
Vincent Stanley - Lessons Learned from Patagonia's First Fifty Years
Rebecca Clarren - "The Cost of Free Land"
Nick Offerman - Empathy, Nuance, & Good Hard Work
Matt Cahill - A Deep Dive into the Sagebrush Sea
James Prosek - Art, Philosophy, & Our Natural World
Anna Borgman - Obsession, Curiosity, and Purpose-Driven Work
Carrie Segil & Duncan Gilchrist - Catalyzing Conservation in Colorado and Beyond
David James Duncan - Live at the Old Salt Festival
Erik Glenn Returns - Leadership, Innovation, & Commitment to Conservation
SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Landing a Job in the Conservation World
Lorelei Cloud - Solving Modern-Day Challenges with Ancient Tribal Wisdom
Christy Sing Robertson - On Grit, Hard Work, & Going All In
Rebuilding a Resilient, Regional Meat Supply Chain - LIVE at the Old Salt Festival
Rob Addington - A Deep Dive into Western Wildfires and Forest Health
David Gessner Returns - "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World"
Doug Peacock - 50 Years of Fighting for the Grizzlies
Chris Hawkins - Using Nature to Build Healthier & More Equitable Communities
Live from the Strenuous Life Retreat: In Conversation with Nancy Fishbein
Jesse Griffiths - Humility, Curiosity, and Creative Cuisine
Christian Beckwith, Part 2 - The Fascinating History of the 10th Mountain Division
Matt Moorhead & Galen Guerrero-Murphy - Grasslands Conservation on the Southern High Plains
Walt Morgan - Helping People Discover Their Best Selves
Kathie Sever - Chainstitching, Craftsmanship, and Cosmic Western Wear
Landscape-Scale Management in a Private Land State - Live with the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Part 2
Equitable Access to the Outdoors - Live with the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Part 1
Taylor Hawes - Innovative Conservation in the Colorado River Basin
Beau Alexander - Paying Homage to the Past, While Focusing on the Future
Chandra Brown, Part 2 - Teaching & Learning in the West's Wildest Landscapes
Cate Havstad-Casad, Part 2 - Building Businesses for the Greater Good
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Effecting Change Through Authentic Conversation
Megan Torgerson - Storytelling from Rural America
Bryce Andrews, Part 2 - "Holding Fire"
Cole Mannix - Building Community through Land Stewardship and Local Food
Carlos Fernández, Part 2 - Creating Conservation Opportunities During Uncertain Times
Christian Beamish - West Coast Craftsman
Jess Mudgett - Humble & Grateful
BONUS EPISODE: Kate Matheson & The Ranchlands Podcast
Live with the Cowboy Artists of America
Chris Dombrowski, Part 2 - "The River You Touch"
Douglas Brinkley - Exploring the Past to Find Inspiration for the Future
Live from Maxwell Alexander Gallery
Monica Tranel - Fighting for the Future of Montana
Francesca Claverie - A Borderlands Conservation Success Story
Amber Smith - Creating Connection & Community
Mike McTee & Vince Slabe - Win-Win Solutions in the Fight to Save Eagles
Peter Stark - Tales of Adventure, Exploration, & Epic Battles
Frances Ashforth - Art, Water, and Wide-Open Spaces
10 Must-Read Books about the American West, with Mark Kenyon
Nate Schweber - A Forgotten Chapter of American Conservation
Pete McBride, Part 2: In Search of Silence
Rick Ridgeway - Purpose-Driven Adventurer
Dr. Eric Arzubi - A New Approach to Solving the West's Mental Health Crisis
The Life-Changing Magic of Living Strenuously, with Kate Kavanaugh
Land Tawney - Energetic & Optimistic
Betsy Gaines Quammen - A Fascinating History of Public Lands in the West
Brian Yablonski - Action-Oriented Conservationist
Dylan Tomine - Protecting What He Loves
Liz Moore - For the Love of Montana
Kate Mannix - A Legacy of Land Stewardship
Alvin Dedeaux - Living His Dream
Riddy Arman - Artistic Authenticity
Yemi Mobolade - Community Builder
Chris Burkard - Seeking Beauty Through Adventure
Reflections On My First Elk Hunt, with Adam Gall
Elliott Woods - Stories from Dangerous Places
Heather Hansman - The Fascinating Story of Skiing's Past, Present, & Future
Matt Pierson - Finding New Solutions for Food Insecurity
Ryan Busse - Standing His Ground
Lesli Allison & Tuda Libby Crews - Durable Conservation in the West... and Beyond
Hampton Sides - Tales from a Most Excellent Adventure
Luke Smithwick - A Life in High Places
Shane Doyle - Reverence for the Past, Hope for the Future
Antonia Malchik - Exploring Culture & Complexity
Nickolas Butler - The Craft of Creativity
Nicole Morgenthau - Curiosity & Creativity
Adam Gall - A Reverence for Wildlife & Wild Places
John Branch - Seeking the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Matt Barber & Joel Doub, Part 2 - Tales from an Entrepreneurial Adventure
Max Wenerstrom - Timeless Craftsmanship
Dr. David Hewitt - The Science of Wildlife Conservation
NEW WEST DISPATCH - Marci McLean & Cora Neumann on COVID's Impact on Native Communities
Brendan Leonard, Part 2 - On Running, Creating, & Other Irrational Passions
Mitsu Iwasaki - Adventure, Advocacy, & Alpinism
Jason Gardner - A Life of Purpose & Service
Kelsey Johnson - Chasing Her Artistic Ambitions
Iris Gardner - Living with Intention
The Ramblings of a "Conquistador of the Useless"
Chris Douglas - An Unexpected Artistic Journey
Monte Burke - Exploring Obsession
Malcolm Brooks - Epic Tales from the American West
Mike Foote - Perfection Is In the Process
NEW WEST DISPATCH: Matt Skoglund - Ranching in the Age of COVID
Juanita Vero, Part 2 - A Deep Desire to Serve
Jessica Wahl Turner - Outdoor Recreation & Rural Economies
Steve Casimiro - Voice of Adventure
Chris Castilian – Community, Conservation, and Colorado
Anna Brones - Committed to Creativity
Carlos Fernandez - The Power of Partnerships
David Gessner, Part 3 - A Confluence of Conservation Ideals
Becky Edwards - Amplifying the Power of Women in the West
Ivan McClellan - A New Look at the Old West
Gabe Vasquez - Advocate for Equity in the Outdoors
Chris La Tray - Rediscovering His Past, Writing His Future
Rachel VandeVoort - Harnessing the Power of Outdoor Recreation
Chris Burkard - The Art of Suffering
Dan Prenzlow - Generous Service, Humble Leadership
Callan Wink - A New Voice for the New West
Rebecca Jewett, Part 2 - Conservation's Role During Challenging Times
George Hodgin - Mission-Driven Entrepreneur
Kyle Richardson - Mountains & Music
Daniela Ibarra-Howell - Healing the Land Holistically
Andrew Ramiro Tirado - Stoking His Artistic Fire
Jessica Ilalaole - Creating Home in the High Desert
Kate Kavanaugh - Regeneration & Restoration
Peter Heller - Chasing the Flow
Hal Herring - A Man of Words & Wild Places
Mark Kenyon - A Passion for Public Lands
Matt Skoglund - Adventures in Bison Ranching
Becca Aceto - Forging Her Own Path in the West
Duke Phillips III - A Vision for the New West
Duke Phillips IV - Living with the Land
Live in Bozeman - Cate Havstad, Jillian Lukiwski, Becca Skinner & Juanita Vero
William deBuys - Sage of the Southwest
Emilene Ostlind - Storytelling for the New West
PART 2: Behind the Scenes with Ed - A Never-Boring, Often-Crazy Personal Journey
PART 1: Behind the Scenes with Ed - Cutting-Edge Land & Water Conservation in the West
Morgan Irons - Finding Her Muse
Heather Hansman - Demystifying Water in the West
David Gessner, Part 2 - Ambition, Art, and Arête
Mike Phillips - Audacious Goals, Relentless Action
James Decker - Inspired Leadership in the New West
Logan Maxwell Hagege - Artistic Evolution
Mary Rondepierre - Melding Work, Play, and Purpose
Bryce Andrews - People, Predators, and the American West
Jessica Lewis - Doing More With Less
Len Necefer - Indigenous Advocate
Chris Dombrowski - Words, Water & the West
Auden Schendler - The Optimistic Pragmatist
Russ Schnitzer - A Life Devoted to Western Landscapes
Chandra Brown - Fostering Creativity Through River Adventures
Jesse Womack - Land Stewardship is in His Blood
Melissa DiNino - Building a Unique Life in Big Sky Country
Allison Ryan - Connecting People With Place
Jay Kleberg – True Dedication to Conservation, Adventure & Texas
Daniel Anderson - Finding Common Ground
Alexis Bonogofsky - Taking a Stand for the West
Sara Dant - A Deep Dive Into the History of the West
Hampton Sides, Part 2 - How to Tell a Damn Good Story
Erik Petersen - Stories of Public Lands & the People Who Love Them
Bonus (or is it a penalty?) Episode - Ed in the Hot Seat
Juanita Vero - A Deep Love of Place
Geoffrey Keating - Built to Last
Hampton Sides - Live at the Aspen Institute
Pete McBride - A Passion for Water & Wild Places
Stephen Smith, Part 2 - Evolution & Reinvention
Rebecca Jewett - Big Ideas for the New West
Sarah Wentzel-Fisher - Conservation in the Radical Center
David Gessner – Voice of the West's Past and Present
Daniel Vergés - The Pursuit of Simplicity in Art & Life
Adam Foss - Lessons Learned from a Life Afield
Chris Eyer - Montana's Mindful Mule Packer
Sarah Calhoun - Community Building Through Commerce
Becca Skinner - Pursuing Her Passions in the West
Brendan Leonard - Grinding It Out
Jason Rich - The Humility and Hard Work of Creativity
Jim Howell, Part II - Restoring Ecological Capital Through Grazing
Brian Calvert - In-Depth Journalism in the New West
Christine Su - The Business of Healthy Grasslands
Robert Krapfel - On Living A Purpose-Driven Life
Jillian Lukiwski - Art and Adventure in the American West
Matt Barber & Joel Doub - Stewards of a Fly Fishing Legacy
Cate Havstad - Cultivating Creativity & Craftsmanship
Sarah King - Collaborative Conservation in the American Southwest
Charles Post - Stewardship, Science & Storytelling
Mark Maggiori - A Fresh View of the American West
Tyler Sharp, Part 2 - Modern Huntsman
Scott Slusher - The Cowboys' Cowboy Photographer
Duke Beardsley - Art in the Big, Bold American West
Dan Flores - Chronicling the West's Rich Natural History
Noel Durant - Conservation & Community in the Gunnison Valley
Teal Blake - On Being Authentic & Original
Justin Simoni - The Ultra-Endurance Artist
Bryan Martin & Elizabeth Williams - Life Skills Through Wilderness Adventure
John Dunaway - Life and Times of a Merchant Mariner
Bernice Ende - Equestrian Explorer
Mike Reilly - Helping Combat Veterans Rediscover Purpose
AD Maddox - The Art of Trout and Fly Fishing
Jeff Lee - Creating a Literary Home on the Range
Christian Beckwith - Building a Conservation Coalition
Tyler Sharp - The Sportsman Storyteller
Connor Coleman - How to Build a Meaningful Life in the West
Taylor Keen - Tribal Truth Seeker
Camrin Dengel – Slow Living in the American West
Jason Schlarb - Service, Adventure, and Ultra-Endurance
Larry Yaw - Creating a Sense of Place in the New West
Pat O'Toole - Six Generations of Balanced Ranch Stewardship
Joe Grant - Self-Powered Alpine Adventurer
Ben Masters - Conservation Through Innovative Filmmaking
Stephen Smith - Adventures in Photography, Motorcycles, and Ranches
Nicholas Coleman - Painting the Heritage and History of the American West
Ann Johnston - Protecting Crested Butte's Spectacular Landscapes
Andrew Skurka - Blazing a New Trail Across the West
Jim Howell - Conserving and Restoring the World's Grasslands
Brady Robinson - Climber, Educator, Outdoor Advocate
Lloyd Athearn - Protecting and Preserving Colorado's Highest Peaks
Connie Sciolino - Building Stronger & Tougher Outdoor Athletes
Spencer Williams - From River Guide to Water Innovator
Erik Glenn - Saving Colorado One Ranch at a Time