Welcome to Tailgate Talks, weekly talks with former Park Ranger Donald Forgione. Join Donald on the back of his tailgate for a conversation about conservation, recreation, business, and more.
Loving Our Parks to Death: The Real Conversation About Carrying Capacity
36 mins; February 24, 2026
Heal the Hustle: How High Performers Reclaim Health, Purpose, and Joy
37 mins; February 03, 2026
Protecting Stories, Not Just Places: Cultural Resources and Why They Matter
35 mins; January 20, 2026
Director to Director: Ethics for Park Leaders
40 mins; January 02, 2026
Parks, People, & Philanthropy: What Every Park Leader Should Know
32 mins; December 10, 2025
Raising a Ranger at Heart: One Mother's Story and What Parks Can Learn
39 mins; November 25, 2025
Music In The Parks
27 mins; September 23, 2025
Legacy in Motion: Learning, Adapting, and Growing with Phil Gaines
32 mins; September 09, 2025
Herding Thunder: Inside the Buffalo Roundup
34 mins; August 26, 2025
rom Parks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from Nature
45 mins; August 12, 2025
Wetlands, Wildlife, and Working Together with Ducks Unlimited
30 mins; July 22, 2025
Bulletproof Spirit
33 mins; July 08, 2025
Firefighting And Firelighting Training
37 mins; June 24, 2025
Running In When Others Run Out: Leadership in Emergency Management
35 mins; June 10, 2025
Episode 100; The Journey So Far
6 mins; May 28, 2025
Part Two: So You're a Park Manager Now: Tips, Truths, and Transitions
38 mins; May 13, 2025
Facilitating Tough Community Meetings with Grace and Grit
26 mins; April 29, 2025
"So You're a Park Manager Now: Tips, Truths, and Transitions"
26 mins; April 15, 2025
Director To Director: Park Hopping with Phil Gaines
41 mins; April 01, 2025
Director to Director: Stakeholder Engagement
30 mins; March 18, 2025
Buried Alive: Avalanche Rescue & Survival Training
31 mins; March 04, 2025
Your Best Interview Yet: Pro Tips for Applicants
30 mins; February 18, 2025
Interviewing 101: The Secrets to Hiring Success
31 mins; February 04, 2025
Park Ranger Association Of California
31 mins; January 21, 2025
Planning For Leaders
35 mins; January 14, 2025
2024 Recap
9 mins; December 31, 2024
SW Park & Recreation Training Institute
27 mins; December 10, 2024
Interpretation
34 mins; December 03, 2024
Get A Mentor, Me A Mentor
33 mins; November 19, 2024
Culture In The Workplace
37 mins; November 07, 2024
Caring For The Caretakers: Mental Health In Crisis Response
36 mins; October 22, 2024
North To Alaska IV: Series Final
32 mins; October 15, 2024
Rangering Past And Present
30 mins; September 24, 2024
Director To Director; Alaska State Parks
37 mins; September 17, 2024
Volunteer Management
26 mins; September 10, 2024
Achieving Results In Leadership
37 mins; August 27, 2024
North To Alaska III: An Update
31 mins; August 13, 2024
A Cut Above With Stihl Outdoor Equipment
33 mins; August 06, 2024
Director To Director; Taxes State Parks
36 mins; July 29, 2024
Ranger Ride Along In Iowa
32 mins; July 23, 2024
Lessons From A Seasoned Park Manager
28 mins; July 16, 2024
Souvenirs And Support
33 mins; July 02, 2024
North To Alaska II: An Update
26 mins; June 25, 2024
Director To Director: Leadership
28 mins; June 18, 2024
Forestry Family Frolic
33 mins; June 11, 2024
Safetey In Action
28 mins; June 04, 2024
North To Alaska
26 mins; May 28, 2024
Ok Boomer: Exploring Generational Differences And Similarities
33 mins; May 14, 2024
Rethinking Access: Top 10 Overlooked Accessibility Concerns
