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Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson

Mountain & Prairie is a podcast about the people shaping the future of the American West—its land, communities, and culture. • Hosted by conservationist Ed Roberson, it features thoughtful, down-to-earth conversations with fascinating people doing meaningful work in the American West and beyond: conservationists tackling environmental challenges, authors and historians preserving the West's stories, artists and entrepreneurs building vibrant rural economies, athletes testing the limits of body and mind, and more. • Each episode explores their journeys, lessons learned, and the values that guide their work—offering listeners fresh insight, grounded optimism, and a deeper connection to this remarkable region.

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

56 mins; August 22, 2023

David James Duncan - Live at the Old Salt Festival

75 hours 8 mins; August 08, 2023

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

79 hours 53 mins; August 04, 2023

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

89 hours 28 mins; August 01, 2023

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

60 hours 10 mins; July 25, 2023

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

70 hours 25 mins; July 14, 2023

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

47 mins; July 06, 2023

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

66 hours 56 mins; June 27, 2023

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

68 hours 28 mins; June 20, 2023

Doug Peacock - 50 Years of Fighting for the Grizzlies

52 mins; June 08, 2023

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

68 hours 58 mins; May 23, 2023

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

66 hours 43 mins; May 18, 2023

Jesse Griffiths - Humility, Curiosity, and Creative Cuisine

68 hours 37 mins; May 11, 2023

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

64 hours 2 mins; May 03, 2023

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

62 hours 33 mins; April 25, 2023

Walt Morgan - Helping People Discover Their Best Selves

80 hours 59 mins; April 21, 2023

Kathie Sever - Chainstitching, Craftsmanship, and Cosmic Western Wear

90 hours 34 mins; April 14, 2023

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

67 hours 6 mins; April 07, 2023

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

67 hours 49 mins; April 06, 2023

Taylor Hawes - Innovative Conservation in the Colorado River Basin

67 hours 6 mins; March 28, 2023

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

72 hours 23 mins; March 23, 2023

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

57 mins; March 16, 2023

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

66 hours 20 mins; March 09, 2023

Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Effecting Change Through Authentic Conversation

62 hours 24 mins; February 28, 2023

Megan Torgerson - Storytelling from Rural America

72 hours 2 mins; February 20, 2023

Bryce Andrews, Part 2 - "Holding Fire"

59 mins; February 09, 2023

Cole Mannix - Building Community through Land Stewardship and Local Food

66 hours 19 mins; February 01, 2023

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

64 hours 51 mins; January 24, 2023

Christian Beamish - West Coast Craftsman

65 hours 48 mins; January 13, 2023

Jess Mudgett - Humble & Grateful

63 hours 19 mins; January 06, 2023

BONUS EPISODE: Kate Matheson & The Ranchlands Podcast

58 mins; December 21, 2022

Live with the Cowboy Artists of America

87 hours 3 mins; December 16, 2022

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

66 hours 53 mins; December 02, 2022

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

63 hours 16 mins; November 14, 2022

Live from Maxwell Alexander Gallery

63 hours 26 mins; October 31, 2022

Monica Tranel - Fighting for the Future of Montana

56 mins; October 11, 2022

Francesca Claverie - A Borderlands Conservation Success Story

67 hours 20 mins; September 29, 2022

Amber Smith - Creating Connection & Community

81 hours 0 mins; September 26, 2022

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

69 hours 26 mins; September 16, 2022

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

70 hours 52 mins; September 08, 2022

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

65 hours 55 mins; September 01, 2022

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

70 hours 9 mins; August 22, 2022

Nate Schweber - A Forgotten Chapter of American Conservation

69 hours 16 mins; August 04, 2022

Pete McBride, Part 2: In Search of Silence

66 hours 23 mins; July 18, 2022

Rick Ridgeway - Purpose-Driven Adventurer

65 hours 42 mins; June 21, 2022

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

73 hours 55 mins; June 01, 2022

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

95 hours 46 mins; May 19, 2022

Land Tawney - Energetic & Optimistic

64 hours 59 mins; May 04, 2022

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

67 hours 55 mins; April 27, 2022

Brian Yablonski - Action-Oriented Conservationist

73 hours 24 mins; April 20, 2022

Dylan Tomine - Protecting What He Loves

72 hours 10 mins; April 12, 2022

Liz Moore - For the Love of Montana

60 hours 3 mins; April 05, 2022

Kate Mannix - A Legacy of Land Stewardship

75 hours 33 mins; March 29, 2022

Alvin Dedeaux - Living His Dream

64 hours 39 mins; March 23, 2022

Riddy Arman - Artistic Authenticity

68 hours 9 mins; March 04, 2022

Yemi Mobolade - Community Builder

67 hours 21 mins; February 16, 2022

Chris Burkard - Seeking Beauty Through Adventure

64 hours 2 mins; February 03, 2022

Reflections On My First Elk Hunt, with Adam Gall

63 hours 58 mins; January 12, 2022

Elliott Woods - Stories from Dangerous Places

67 hours 41 mins; November 22, 2021

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

60 hours 9 mins; November 11, 2021

Matt Pierson - Finding New Solutions for Food Insecurity

65 hours 58 mins; November 03, 2021

Ryan Busse - Standing His Ground

68 hours 49 mins; October 14, 2021

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

64 hours 15 mins; September 20, 2021

Hampton Sides - Tales from a Most Excellent Adventure

55 mins; September 16, 2021

Luke Smithwick - A Life in High Places

60 hours 7 mins; September 09, 2021

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

66 hours 26 mins; August 31, 2021

Antonia Malchik - Exploring Culture & Complexity

85 hours 56 mins; August 18, 2021

Nickolas Butler - The Craft of Creativity

67 hours 21 mins; August 05, 2021

Nicole Morgenthau - Curiosity & Creativity

62 hours 15 mins; July 15, 2021

Adam Gall - A Reverence for Wildlife & Wild Places

65 hours 51 mins; June 29, 2021

John Branch - Seeking the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

62 hours 0 mins; June 09, 2021

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

62 hours 36 mins; May 27, 2021

Max Wenerstrom - Timeless Craftsmanship

65 hours 15 mins; May 20, 2021

Dr. David Hewitt - The Science of Wildlife Conservation

67 hours 36 mins; May 03, 2021

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

55 mins; April 13, 2021

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

70 hours 30 mins; March 25, 2021

Mitsu Iwasaki - Adventure, Advocacy, & Alpinism

57 mins; March 16, 2021

Jason Gardner - A Life of Purpose & Service

69 hours 26 mins; March 09, 2021

Kelsey Johnson - Chasing Her Artistic Ambitions

58 mins; February 22, 2021

Iris Gardner - Living with Intention

76 hours 25 mins; February 15, 2021

The Ramblings of a "Conquistador of the Useless"

60 hours 46 mins; January 29, 2021

Chris Douglas - An Unexpected Artistic Journey

65 hours 12 mins; January 17, 2021

Monte Burke - Exploring Obsession

68 hours 9 mins; December 27, 2020

Malcolm Brooks - Epic Tales from the American West

64 hours 27 mins; November 29, 2020

Mike Foote - Perfection Is In the Process

69 hours 47 mins; November 15, 2020

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

60 hours 22 mins; November 01, 2020

Juanita Vero, Part 2 - A Deep Desire to Serve

64 hours 17 mins; October 16, 2020

Jessica Wahl Turner - Outdoor Recreation & Rural Economies

66 hours 7 mins; October 13, 2020

Steve Casimiro - Voice of Adventure

78 hours 11 mins; October 06, 2020

Chris Castilian – Community, Conservation, and Colorado

71 hours 49 mins; September 20, 2020

Anna Brones - Committed to Creativity

72 hours 35 mins; September 18, 2020

Carlos Fernandez - The Power of Partnerships

74 hours 20 mins; August 23, 2020

David Gessner, Part 3 - A Confluence of Conservation Ideals

66 hours 43 mins; August 09, 2020

Becky Edwards - Amplifying the Power of Women in the West

69 hours 11 mins; July 29, 2020

Ivan McClellan - A New Look at the Old West

70 hours 5 mins; July 16, 2020

Gabe Vasquez - Advocate for Equity in the Outdoors

78 hours 11 mins; June 28, 2020

Chris La Tray - Rediscovering His Past, Writing His Future

69 hours 4 mins; June 25, 2020

Rachel VandeVoort - Harnessing the Power of Outdoor Recreation

68 hours 16 mins; May 31, 2020

Chris Burkard - The Art of Suffering

69 hours 4 mins; May 26, 2020

Dan Prenzlow - Generous Service, Humble Leadership

63 hours 47 mins; May 10, 2020

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