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Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson — 308 episodes

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1

Dillon Osleger - Trails, Maps, and the Hidden Stories of Our Public Lands

2

Distance Champions – TNC's "On the Move" Podcast (M&P Special Episode)

3

Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands

4

Hillary Rosner - Why Wildlife Needs Room to Roam

5

Miriam Horn - George Schaller and the Transformation of Wildlife Biology

6

Meriwether Hardie - What You Learn Riding Across the West

7

Jazmine Ulloa – The Untold History of El Paso

8

Pete McBride - Witness to Water

9

Sebastian Junger - On Meaning, Mortality, and Belonging

10

Darcy Chenoweth - Helping the Helpers

11

Our 10 Favorite Adventure Books, with Mark Kenyon

12

Stella Maria Baer – Moons, Horses, and New Mexico Light

13

A Joint Episode with The River Radius, featuring Sam Carter

14

Kelsey Morris Returns – Going All In on Art

15

Jason Gardner Returns – Fire, Leadership, and What Really Matters

16

Todd Ulizio – Farming, Attention, and a Life Well Rooted

17

Sammy Matsaw Jr. – Salmon, Sovereignty, and the Long Work of Healing

18

Ed's Appearance on "My Favorite Things"

19

Mike Schaedel - Restoring Balance to Fire-Adapted Landscapes

20

SHED SESH: September & October 2025 Book Recommendations

21

Devon O'Neil — On Nature's Power and the Price of Adventure

22

Carli Kierstead – Wyoming Forests and the Work of Keeping Water Flowing

23

Bex Frucht — Story Wrangler! Vibe Steward! One of a Kind!

24

Yvon Chouinard – The Perpetual Pursuit of Simplicity

25

Chris Keyes – From Outside to RE:PUBLIC

26

Brad Johnson – Building Trust and Soil Health

27

Paul Hendricks – The Conservation Alliance and the Future of Public Lands

28

Kate Williams – Leadership Lessons from the CEO of 1% for the Planet

29

Nicholas Triolo – What the Circuitous Path Reveals

30

Kelly Beevers – Connection, Collaboration, Conservation

31

Cole Mannix & Andrew Anderson – The Hard Work of Building a Better Food System

32

Brady Robinson Returns – Grassroots Conservation on a Global Scale

33

Celene Hawkins and Taylor Hawes – Navigating the Next Era of the Colorado River

34

Helen Rebanks - "The Farmer's Wife" - Live at the Old Salt Festival

35

Brendan Leonard Returns – On Writing, Teaching, and Staying Weird

36

Sean Claffey – A Resilient Vision for Sagebrush Country

37

Adam Cramer – Fighting for the Future of Public Lands

38

Tony Bynum - Showing Up for the Land

39

Jackie Miller and Carlos Fernández – A Breakthrough Moment for Colorado Conservation

40

Sonnie Trotter – On Flow, Family, and the Long Game

41

Cassidy Randall – The Untold Story of Denali's First All-Women's Ascent

42

Sara Domek – The Science and Story of Wyoming's Wildlife Migration

43

Cody Wellema – After the Fire, Before What's Next

44

Live at SXSW - Farmer-Founded Brands Will Save American Fashion

45

Elliot Ross: Where Landscape, Justice, and Storytelling Meet

46

Aaron Citron: Crafting Conservation Policy in a Changing West

47

David Cronenwett - Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu, On and Off the Mats

48

Helen Augare Carlson & Dylan DesRosier – Land, Language, and Stewardship in the Blackfeet Nation

49

George Hodgin Returns – Risk-Taking, Leadership, and the Future of Cannabis

50

Ivan McClellan Returns - From Behind the Lens to Center of the Arena

51

Betsy Gaines Quammen Returns - Myths, Curiosity, and Human Connection (Live at the Old Salt Festival)

52

Chris Pague - Stories, Science, and the Southern High Plains

53

Nicole Qualtieri - Charting a New Course in the Changing Landscape of Outdoor Media

54

Hal Herring Returns - Live at the Old Salt Festival

55

Scott Hulet: Reading + Writing + Surfing + Fishing + Traveling

56

Rusty Bell & Justin Loyka - Economics, Energy, and Community Pride

57

Joe Whitworth - On Unrelenting Effort, Blazing Your Own Trail, and Taking Action

58

Jesse Smith – A Regenerative Approach to Land and Life

59

Nichole Barger – Science as a Catalyst for Human Connection

60

Mark Easter - Food, Soil, and Our Planet's Future

61

Kelsey Molloy & Angel DeVries – Fortifying Grasslands & Communities on the Northern Great Plains

62

The Partnership of Rangeland Trusts - 20 Years of Cooperation, Collaboration, and Conservation

63

Kevin Grange - The Secret Lives of Grizzlies

64

Nick Mott - A Masterclass in Nuanced Storytelling

65

Mauricia Baca - An Empathetic Approach to Nevada's Conservation Challenges

66

Joe Schobert - From NFL Pro Bowler to Western Conservation Advocate

67

Heidi Redd & Sue Bellagamba - Tales from the Dugout Ranch

68

Curt Meine - Aldo Leopold's Life, Work, and Enduring Legacy

69

Janie & Louise Roberson - Chatting It Up With Their Old Man

70

Nancy Smith & Austin Rempel - A Surprisingly Simple, Effective, and Scalable Approach to Riparian Restoration

71

Dr. Alan Townsend - Generosity & Curiosity in the Face of Tragedy

72

Pete McBride Returns - Exploring & Documenting His Backyard River

73

Peter Gower & Chris Menges - Forward-Looking Approaches to the West's Energy Transition

74

Beatriz Soto - Bridging Cultural Divides & Building Equitable Communities

75

"Good Fire, Bad Fire" - A Film and Discussion About Forest Health

76

SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Starting a Podcast

77

Dan Stellar - Bolstering Biodiversity in Arizona and Beyond

78

Sandy Colhoun - Building Leaders Through Outdoor Education

79

Kami Bakken - How to Build a Life and Career in the West's Wide-Open Spaces

80

Hampton Sides Returns: The Wild and Tragic Tale of Captain James Cook

81

Celene Hawkins & Izabella Ruffino - Tribal Partnerships, Indigenous Voices, Cutting-Edge Conservation

82

Kristine Tompkins – Nothing to Lose

83

Logan Maxwell Hagege Returns - On Taking Action & Finding Balance

84

Dr. Emily Howe - The Interconnectedness of Mountains, Forests, Rivers, and Estuaries

85

Sterling Drake - Roots Music, Ranching, and Giving Back

86

Kevin Krasnow - Keeping Jackson Hole Wild and Beautiful

87

Mike DeHoff - Exploring the Colorado River's Reemerging Rapids

88

SHED SESSION: Seven Must-Read Books That You May Not Know About

89

Live at the Amon Carter Museum - In Conversation with James Prosek and Spencer Wigmore

90

Ivy Spohnholz - Climate Solutions, Sustainable Fisheries, and Resilient Communities

91

Chad Ellis - On Leadership, Building Relationships, and Working for the Greater Good

92

Rick Wittenbraker - Humility, Generosity, and Building One-of-a-Kind Brands

93

50 Years of the Endangered Species Act - Live in Austin

94

SHED SESSION: 12 Things I Loved in 2023

95

Paige Lewis - Durable Conservation, Collective Action, and Strategic Thinking

96

Jenna Pollard - Timber Framing, Organic Farming, Community, & Purpose

97

Diana Lane & Aaron Derwingson - Thriving Rivers, Resilient Agriculture, and Strong Communities

98

John Vaillant - A Riveting Exploration of Fire

99

Dr. Sara Dant Returns - "Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West"

100

Corissa Busse - Tribal-Led Buffalo Restoration in the American West and Beyond

101

Vincent Stanley - Lessons Learned from Patagonia's First Fifty Years

102

Rebecca Clarren - "The Cost of Free Land"

103

Nick Offerman - Empathy, Nuance, & Good Hard Work

104

Matt Cahill - A Deep Dive into the Sagebrush Sea

105

James Prosek - Art, Philosophy, & Our Natural World

106

Anna Borgman - Obsession, Curiosity, and Purpose-Driven Work

107

Carrie Segil & Duncan Gilchrist - Catalyzing Conservation in Colorado and Beyond

108

David James Duncan - Live at the Old Salt Festival

109

Erik Glenn Returns - Leadership, Innovation, & Commitment to Conservation

110

SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Landing a Job in the Conservation World

111

Lorelei Cloud - Solving Modern-Day Challenges with Ancient Tribal Wisdom

112

Christy Sing Robertson - On Grit, Hard Work, & Going All In

113

Rebuilding a Resilient, Regional Meat Supply Chain - LIVE at the Old Salt Festival

114

Rob Addington - A Deep Dive into Western Wildfires and Forest Health

115

David Gessner Returns - "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World"

116

Doug Peacock - 50 Years of Fighting for the Grizzlies

117

Chris Hawkins - Using Nature to Build Healthier & More Equitable Communities

118

Live from the Strenuous Life Retreat: In Conversation with Nancy Fishbein

119

Jesse Griffiths - Humility, Curiosity, and Creative Cuisine

120

Christian Beckwith, Part 2 - The Fascinating History of the 10th Mountain Division

121

Matt Moorhead & Galen Guerrero-Murphy - Grasslands Conservation on the Southern High Plains

122

Walt Morgan - Helping People Discover Their Best Selves

123

Kathie Sever - Chainstitching, Craftsmanship, and Cosmic Western Wear

124

Landscape-Scale Management in a Private Land State - Live with the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Part 2

125

Equitable Access to the Outdoors - Live with the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Part 1

126

Taylor Hawes - Innovative Conservation in the Colorado River Basin

127

Beau Alexander - Paying Homage to the Past, While Focusing on the Future

128

Chandra Brown, Part 2 - Teaching & Learning in the West's Wildest Landscapes

129

Cate Havstad-Casad, Part 2 - Building Businesses for the Greater Good

130

Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Effecting Change Through Authentic Conversation

131

Megan Torgerson - Storytelling from Rural America

132

Bryce Andrews, Part 2 - "Holding Fire"

133

Cole Mannix - Building Community through Land Stewardship and Local Food

134

Carlos Fernández, Part 2 - Creating Conservation Opportunities During Uncertain Times

135

Christian Beamish - West Coast Craftsman

136

Jess Mudgett - Humble & Grateful

137

BONUS EPISODE: Kate Matheson & The Ranchlands Podcast

138

Live with the Cowboy Artists of America

139

Chris Dombrowski, Part 2 - "The River You Touch"

140

Douglas Brinkley - Exploring the Past to Find Inspiration for the Future

141

Live from Maxwell Alexander Gallery

142

Monica Tranel - Fighting for the Future of Montana

143

Francesca Claverie - A Borderlands Conservation Success Story

144

Amber Smith - Creating Connection & Community

145

Mike McTee & Vince Slabe - Win-Win Solutions in the Fight to Save Eagles

146

Peter Stark - Tales of Adventure, Exploration, & Epic Battles

147

Frances Ashforth - Art, Water, and Wide-Open Spaces

148

10 Must-Read Books about the American West, with Mark Kenyon

149

Nate Schweber - A Forgotten Chapter of American Conservation

150

Pete McBride, Part 2: In Search of Silence

151

Rick Ridgeway - Purpose-Driven Adventurer

152

Dr. Eric Arzubi - A New Approach to Solving the West's Mental Health Crisis

153

The Life-Changing Magic of Living Strenuously, with Kate Kavanaugh

154

Land Tawney - Energetic & Optimistic

155

Betsy Gaines Quammen - A Fascinating History of Public Lands in the West

156

Brian Yablonski - Action-Oriented Conservationist

157

Dylan Tomine - Protecting What He Loves

158

Liz Moore - For the Love of Montana

159

Kate Mannix - A Legacy of Land Stewardship

160

Alvin Dedeaux - Living His Dream

161

Riddy Arman - Artistic Authenticity

162

Yemi Mobolade - Community Builder

163

Chris Burkard - Seeking Beauty Through Adventure

164

Reflections On My First Elk Hunt, with Adam Gall

165

Elliott Woods - Stories from Dangerous Places

166

Heather Hansman - The Fascinating Story of Skiing's Past, Present, & Future

167

Matt Pierson - Finding New Solutions for Food Insecurity

168

Ryan Busse - Standing His Ground

169

Lesli Allison & Tuda Libby Crews - Durable Conservation in the West... and Beyond

170

Hampton Sides - Tales from a Most Excellent Adventure

171

Luke Smithwick - A Life in High Places

172

Shane Doyle - Reverence for the Past, Hope for the Future

173

Antonia Malchik - Exploring Culture & Complexity

174

Nickolas Butler - The Craft of Creativity

175

Nicole Morgenthau - Curiosity & Creativity

176

Adam Gall - A Reverence for Wildlife & Wild Places

177

John Branch - Seeking the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

178

Matt Barber & Joel Doub, Part 2 - Tales from an Entrepreneurial Adventure

179

Max Wenerstrom - Timeless Craftsmanship

180

Dr. David Hewitt - The Science of Wildlife Conservation

181

NEW WEST DISPATCH - Marci McLean & Cora Neumann on COVID's Impact on Native Communities

182

Brendan Leonard, Part 2 - On Running, Creating, & Other Irrational Passions

183

Mitsu Iwasaki - Adventure, Advocacy, & Alpinism

184

Jason Gardner - A Life of Purpose & Service

185

Kelsey Johnson - Chasing Her Artistic Ambitions

186

Iris Gardner - Living with Intention

187

The Ramblings of a "Conquistador of the Useless"

188

Chris Douglas - An Unexpected Artistic Journey

189

Monte Burke - Exploring Obsession

190

Malcolm Brooks - Epic Tales from the American West

191

Mike Foote - Perfection Is In the Process

192

NEW WEST DISPATCH: Matt Skoglund - Ranching in the Age of COVID

193

Juanita Vero, Part 2 - A Deep Desire to Serve

194

Jessica Wahl Turner - Outdoor Recreation & Rural Economies

195

Steve Casimiro - Voice of Adventure

196

Chris Castilian – Community, Conservation, and Colorado

197

Anna Brones - Committed to Creativity

198

Carlos Fernandez - The Power of Partnerships

199

David Gessner, Part 3 - A Confluence of Conservation Ideals

200

Becky Edwards - Amplifying the Power of Women in the West

201

Ivan McClellan - A New Look at the Old West

202

Gabe Vasquez - Advocate for Equity in the Outdoors

203

Chris La Tray - Rediscovering His Past, Writing His Future

204

Rachel VandeVoort - Harnessing the Power of Outdoor Recreation

205

Chris Burkard - The Art of Suffering

206

Dan Prenzlow - Generous Service, Humble Leadership

207

Callan Wink - A New Voice for the New West

208

Rebecca Jewett, Part 2 - Conservation's Role During Challenging Times

209

George Hodgin - Mission-Driven Entrepreneur

210

Kyle Richardson - Mountains & Music

211

Daniela Ibarra-Howell - Healing the Land Holistically

212

Andrew Ramiro Tirado - Stoking His Artistic Fire

213

Jessica Ilalaole - Creating Home in the High Desert

214

Kate Kavanaugh - Regeneration & Restoration

215

Peter Heller - Chasing the Flow

216

Hal Herring - A Man of Words & Wild Places

217

Mark Kenyon - A Passion for Public Lands

218

Matt Skoglund - Adventures in Bison Ranching

219

Becca Aceto - Forging Her Own Path in the West

220

Duke Phillips III - A Vision for the New West

221

Duke Phillips IV - Living with the Land

222

Live in Bozeman - Cate Havstad, Jillian Lukiwski, Becca Skinner & Juanita Vero

223

William deBuys - Sage of the Southwest

224

Emilene Ostlind - Storytelling for the New West

225

PART 2: Behind the Scenes with Ed - A Never-Boring, Often-Crazy Personal Journey

226

PART 1: Behind the Scenes with Ed - Cutting-Edge Land & Water Conservation in the West

227

Morgan Irons - Finding Her Muse

228

Heather Hansman - Demystifying Water in the West

229

David Gessner, Part 2 - Ambition, Art, and Arête

230

Mike Phillips - Audacious Goals, Relentless Action

231

James Decker - Inspired Leadership in the New West

232

Logan Maxwell Hagege - Artistic Evolution

233

Mary Rondepierre - Melding Work, Play, and Purpose

234

Bryce Andrews - People, Predators, and the American West

235

Jessica Lewis - Doing More With Less

236

Len Necefer - Indigenous Advocate

237

Chris Dombrowski - Words, Water & the West

238

Auden Schendler - The Optimistic Pragmatist

239

Russ Schnitzer - A Life Devoted to Western Landscapes

240

Chandra Brown - Fostering Creativity Through River Adventures

241

Jesse Womack - Land Stewardship is in His Blood

242

Melissa DiNino - Building a Unique Life in Big Sky Country

243

Allison Ryan - Connecting People With Place

244

Jay Kleberg – True Dedication to Conservation, Adventure & Texas

245

Daniel Anderson - Finding Common Ground

246

Alexis Bonogofsky - Taking a Stand for the West

247

Sara Dant - A Deep Dive Into the History of the West

248

Hampton Sides, Part 2 - How to Tell a Damn Good Story

249

Erik Petersen - Stories of Public Lands & the People Who Love Them

250

Bonus (or is it a penalty?) Episode - Ed in the Hot Seat

251

Juanita Vero - A Deep Love of Place

252

Geoffrey Keating - Built to Last

253

Hampton Sides - Live at the Aspen Institute

254

Pete McBride - A Passion for Water & Wild Places

255

Stephen Smith, Part 2 - Evolution & Reinvention

256

Rebecca Jewett - Big Ideas for the New West

257

Sarah Wentzel-Fisher - Conservation in the Radical Center

258

David Gessner – Voice of the West’s Past and Present

259

Daniel Vergés - The Pursuit of Simplicity in Art & Life

260

Adam Foss - Lessons Learned from a Life Afield

261

Chris Eyer - Montana’s Mindful Mule Packer

262

Sarah Calhoun - Community Building Through Commerce

263

Becca Skinner - Pursuing Her Passions in the West

264

Brendan Leonard - Grinding It Out

265

Jason Rich - The Humility and Hard Work of Creativity

266

Jim Howell, Part II - Restoring Ecological Capital Through Grazing

267

Brian Calvert - In-Depth Journalism in the New West

268

Christine Su - The Business of Healthy Grasslands

269

Robert Krapfel - On Living A Purpose-Driven Life

270

Jillian Lukiwski - Art and Adventure in the American West

271

Matt Barber & Joel Doub - Stewards of a Fly Fishing Legacy

272

Cate Havstad - Cultivating Creativity & Craftsmanship

273

Sarah King - Collaborative Conservation in the American Southwest

274

Charles Post - Stewardship, Science & Storytelling

275

Mark Maggiori - A Fresh View of the American West

276

Tyler Sharp, Part 2 - Modern Huntsman

277

Scott Slusher - The Cowboys' Cowboy Photographer

278

Duke Beardsley - Art in the Big, Bold American West

279

Dan Flores - Chronicling the West’s Rich Natural History

280

Noel Durant - Conservation & Community in the Gunnison Valley

281

Teal Blake - On Being Authentic & Original

282

Justin Simoni - The Ultra-Endurance Artist

283

Bryan Martin & Elizabeth Williams - Life Skills Through Wilderness Adventure

284

John Dunaway - Life and Times of a Merchant Mariner

285

Bernice Ende - Equestrian Explorer

286

Mike Reilly - Helping Combat Veterans Rediscover Purpose

287

AD Maddox - The Art of Trout and Fly Fishing

288

Jeff Lee - Creating a Literary Home on the Range

289

Christian Beckwith - Building a Conservation Coalition

290

Tyler Sharp - The Sportsman Storyteller

291

Connor Coleman - How to Build a Meaningful Life in the West

292

Taylor Keen - Tribal Truth Seeker

293

Camrin Dengel – Slow Living in the American West

294

Jason Schlarb - Service, Adventure, and Ultra-Endurance

295

Larry Yaw - Creating a Sense of Place in the New West

296

Pat O'Toole - Six Generations of Balanced Ranch Stewardship

297

Joe Grant - Self-Powered Alpine Adventurer

298

Ben Masters - Conservation Through Innovative Filmmaking

299

Stephen Smith - Adventures in Photography, Motorcycles, and Ranches

300

Nicholas Coleman - Painting the Heritage and History of the American West

301

Ann Johnston - Protecting Crested Butte's Spectacular Landscapes

302

Andrew Skurka - Blazing a New Trail Across the West

303

Jim Howell - Conserving and Restoring the World's Grasslands

304

Brady Robinson - Climber, Educator, Outdoor Advocate

305

Lloyd Athearn - Protecting and Preserving Colorado's Highest Peaks

306

Connie Sciolino - Building Stronger & Tougher Outdoor Athletes

307

Spencer Williams - From River Guide to Water Innovator

308

Erik Glenn - Saving Colorado One Ranch at a Time