Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson

By Ed Roberson

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Conversations with innovators of the American West. Guests include athletes, artists, adventurers, writers, ranchers, conservationists, entrepreneurs, thought leaders—anyone who’s doing inspired work that contributes to the region’s evolving and complex cultural fabric. Through informal yet substantive interviews, conservationist Ed Roberson introduces you to these fascinating characters, giving you a better understanding of their careers, influences, and outlooks, as well as a deeper appreciation for life in the American West.

Episode Date
Joe Whitworth - On Unrelenting Effort, Blazing Your Own Trail, and Taking Action
Dec 10, 2024
Jesse Smith – A Regenerative Approach to Land and Life
Dec 03, 2024
Nichole Barger – Science as a Catalyst for Human Connection
Nov 27, 2024
Mark Easter - Food, Soil, and Our Planet's Future
Nov 15, 2024
Kelsey Molloy & Angel DeVries – Fortifying Grasslands & Communities on the Northern Great Plains
Nov 01, 2024
The Partnership of Rangeland Trusts - 20 Years of Cooperation, Collaboration, and Conservation
Oct 25, 2024
Kevin Grange - The Secret Lives of Grizzlies
Oct 18, 2024
Nick Mott - A Masterclass in Nuanced Storytelling
Oct 01, 2024
Mauricia Baca - An Empathetic Approach to Nevada's Conservation Challenges
Sep 24, 2024
Joe Schobert - From NFL Pro Bowler to Western Conservation Advocate
Sep 10, 2024
Heidi Redd & Sue Bellagamba - Tales from the Dugout Ranch
Aug 27, 2024
Curt Meine - Aldo Leopold's Life, Work, and Enduring Legacy
Aug 23, 2024
Janie & Louise Roberson - Chatting It Up With Their Old Man
Aug 13, 2024
Nancy Smith & Austin Rempel - A Surprisingly Simple, Effective, and Scalable Approach to Riparian Restoration
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Alan Townsend - Generosity & Curiosity in the Face of Tragedy
Jul 17, 2024
Pete McBride Returns - Exploring & Documenting His Backyard River
Jul 03, 2024
Peter Gower & Chris Menges - Forward-Looking Approaches to the West's Energy Transition
Jun 25, 2024
Beatriz Soto - Bridging Cultural Divides & Building Equitable Communities
Jun 19, 2024
"Good Fire, Bad Fire" - A Film and Discussion About Forest Health
Jun 06, 2024
SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Starting a Podcast
Jun 02, 2024
Dan Stellar - Bolstering Biodiversity in Arizona and Beyond
May 28, 2024
Sandy Colhoun - Building Leaders Through Outdoor Education
May 22, 2024
Kami Bakken - How to Build a Life and Career in the West's Wide-Open Spaces
May 15, 2024
Hampton Sides Returns: The Wild and Tragic Tale of Captain James Cook
May 08, 2024
Celene Hawkins & Izabella Ruffino - Tribal Partnerships, Indigenous Voices, Cutting-Edge Conservation
Apr 30, 2024
Kristine Tompkins – Nothing to Lose
Apr 25, 2024
Logan Maxwell Hagege Returns - On Taking Action & Finding Balance
Apr 12, 2024
Dr. Emily Howe - The Interconnectedness of Mountains, Forests, Rivers, and Estuaries
Mar 26, 2024
Sterling Drake - Roots Music, Ranching, and Giving Back
Mar 12, 2024
Kevin Krasnow - Keeping Jackson Hole Wild and Beautiful
Feb 27, 2024
Mike DeHoff - Exploring the Colorado River's Reemerging Rapids
Feb 22, 2024
SHED SESSION: Seven Must-Read Books That You May Not Know About
Feb 16, 2024
Live at the Amon Carter Museum - In Conversation with James Prosek and Spencer Wigmore
Feb 07, 2024
Ivy Spohnholz - Climate Solutions, Sustainable Fisheries, and Resilient Communities
Jan 30, 2024
Chad Ellis - On Leadership, Building Relationships, and Working for the Greater Good
Jan 25, 2024
Rick Wittenbraker - Humility, Generosity, and Building One-of-a-Kind Brands
Jan 18, 2024
50 Years of the Endangered Species Act - Live in Austin
Jan 09, 2024
SHED SESSION: 12 Things I Loved in 2023
Dec 30, 2023
Paige Lewis - Durable Conservation, Collective Action, and Strategic Thinking
Dec 26, 2023
Jenna Pollard - Timber Framing, Organic Farming, Community, & Purpose
Dec 07, 2023
Diana Lane & Aaron Derwingson - Thriving Rivers, Resilient Agriculture, and Strong Communities
Nov 28, 2023
John Vaillant - A Riveting Exploration of Fire
Nov 20, 2023
Dr. Sara Dant Returns - "Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West"
Nov 10, 2023
Corissa Busse - Tribal-Led Buffalo Restoration in the American West and Beyond
Oct 31, 2023
Vincent Stanley - Lessons Learned from Patagonia’s First Fifty Years
Oct 24, 2023
Rebecca Clarren - "The Cost of Free Land"
Oct 10, 2023
Nick Offerman - Empathy, Nuance, & Good Hard Work
Oct 03, 2023
Matt Cahill - A Deep Dive into the Sagebrush Sea
Sep 26, 2023
James Prosek - Art, Philosophy, & Our Natural World
Sep 13, 2023
Anna Borgman - Obsession, Curiosity, and Purpose-Driven Work
Sep 01, 2023
Carrie Segil & Duncan Gilchrist - Catalyzing Conservation in Colorado and Beyond
Aug 22, 2023
David James Duncan - Live at the Old Salt Festival
Aug 08, 2023
Erik Glenn Returns - Leadership, Innovation, & Commitment to Conservation
Aug 04, 2023
SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Landing a Job in the Conservation World
Aug 01, 2023
Lorelei Cloud - Solving Modern-Day Challenges with Ancient Tribal Wisdom
Jul 25, 2023
Christy Sing Robertson - On Grit, Hard Work, & Going All In
Jul 14, 2023
Rebuilding a Resilient, Regional Meat Supply Chain - LIVE at the Old Salt Festival
Jul 06, 2023
Rob Addington - A Deep Dive into Western Wildfires and Forest Health
Jun 27, 2023
David Gessner Returns - "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World"
Jun 20, 2023
Doug Peacock - 50 Years of Fighting for the Grizzlies
Jun 09, 2023
Chris Hawkins - Using Nature to Build Healthier & More Equitable Communities
May 23, 2023
Live from the Strenuous Life Retreat: In Conversation with Nancy Fishbein
May 18, 2023
Jesse Griffiths - Humility, Curiosity, and Creative Cuisine
May 12, 2023
Christian Beckwith, Part 2 - The Fascinating History of the 10th Mountain Division
May 03, 2023
Matt Moorhead & Galen Guerrero-Murphy - Grasslands Conservation on the Southern High Plains
Apr 25, 2023
Walt Morgan - Helping People Discover Their Best Selves
Apr 21, 2023
Kathie Sever - Chainstitching, Craftsmanship, and Cosmic Western Wear
Apr 14, 2023
Landscape-Scale Management in a Private Land State - Live with the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Part 2
Apr 07, 2023
Equitable Access to the Outdoors - Live with the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Part 1
Apr 06, 2023
Taylor Hawes - Innovative Conservation in the Colorado River Basin
Mar 28, 2023
Beau Alexander - Paying Homage to the Past, While Focusing on the Future
Mar 23, 2023
Chandra Brown, Part 2 - Teaching & Learning in the West's Wildest Landscapes
Mar 16, 2023
Cate Havstad-Casad, Part 2 - Building Businesses for the Greater Good
Mar 09, 2023
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Effecting Change Through Authentic Conversation
Feb 28, 2023
Megan Torgerson - Storytelling from Rural America
Feb 20, 2023
Bryce Andrews, Part 2 - "Holding Fire"
Feb 09, 2023
Cole Mannix - Building Community through Land Stewardship and Local Food
Feb 01, 2023
Carlos Fernández, Part 2 - Creating Conservation Opportunities During Uncertain Times
Jan 24, 2023
Christian Beamish - West Coast Craftsman
Jan 13, 2023
Jess Mudgett - Humble & Grateful
Jan 06, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Kate Matheson & The Ranchlands Podcast
Dec 21, 2022
Live with the Cowboy Artists of America
Dec 16, 2022
Chris Dombrowski, Part 2 - "The River You Touch"
Dec 02, 2022
Douglas Brinkley - Exploring the Past to Find Inspiration for the Future
Nov 15, 2022
Live from Maxwell Alexander Gallery
Nov 01, 2022
Monica Tranel - Fighting for the Future of Montana
Oct 12, 2022
Francesca Claverie - A Borderlands Conservation Success Story
Sep 30, 2022
Amber Smith - Creating Connection & Community
Sep 27, 2022
Mike McTee & Vince Slabe - Win-Win Solutions in the Fight to Save Eagles
Sep 16, 2022
Peter Stark - Tales of Adventure, Exploration, & Epic Battles
Sep 09, 2022
Frances Ashforth - Art, Water, and Wide-Open Spaces
Sep 02, 2022
10 Must-Read Books about the American West, with Mark Kenyon
Aug 22, 2022
Nate Schweber - A Forgotten Chapter of American Conservation
Aug 05, 2022
Pete McBride, Part 2: In Search of Silence
Jul 18, 2022
Rick Ridgeway - Purpose-Driven Adventurer
Jun 22, 2022
Dr. Eric Arzubi - A New Approach to Solving the West's Mental Health Crisis
Jun 01, 2022
The Life-Changing Magic of Living Strenuously, with Kate Kavanaugh
May 20, 2022
Land Tawney - Energetic & Optimistic
May 05, 2022
Betsy Gaines Quammen - A Fascinating History of Public Lands in the West
Apr 28, 2022
Brian Yablonski - Action-Oriented Conservationist
Apr 21, 2022
Dylan Tomine - Protecting What He Loves
Apr 12, 2022
Liz Moore - For the Love of Montana
Apr 05, 2022
Kate Mannix - A Legacy of Land Stewardship
Mar 30, 2022
Alvin Dedeaux - Living His Dream
Mar 24, 2022
Riddy Arman - Artistic Authenticity
Mar 04, 2022
Yemi Mobolade - Community Builder
Feb 17, 2022
Chris Burkard - Seeking Beauty Through Adventure
Feb 04, 2022
Reflections On My First Elk Hunt, with Adam Gall
Jan 13, 2022
Elliott Woods - Stories from Dangerous Places
Nov 23, 2021
Heather Hansman - The Fascinating Story of Skiing's Past, Present, & Future
Nov 12, 2021
Matt Pierson - Finding New Solutions for Food Insecurity
Nov 03, 2021
Ryan Busse - Standing His Ground
Oct 15, 2021
Lesli Allison & Tuda Libby Crews - Durable Conservation in the West... and Beyond
Sep 21, 2021
Hampton Sides - Tales from a Most Excellent Adventure
Sep 17, 2021
Luke Smithwick - A Life in High Places
Sep 10, 2021
Shane Doyle - Reverence for the Past, Hope for the Future
Sep 01, 2021
Antonia Malchik - Exploring Culture & Complexity
Aug 19, 2021
Nickolas Butler - The Craft of Creativity
Aug 06, 2021
Nicole Morgenthau - Curiosity & Creativity
Jul 16, 2021
Adam Gall - A Reverence for Wildlife & Wild Places
Jun 30, 2021
John Branch - Seeking the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Jun 10, 2021
Matt Barber & Joel Doub, Part 2 - Tales from an Entrepreneurial Adventure
May 28, 2021
Max Wenerstrom - Timeless Craftsmanship
May 21, 2021
Dr. David Hewitt - The Science of Wildlife Conservation
May 04, 2021
NEW WEST DISPATCH - Marci McLean & Cora Neumann on COVID's Impact on Native Communities
Apr 13, 2021
Brendan Leonard, Part 2 - On Running, Creating, & Other Irrational Passions
Mar 26, 2021
Mitsu Iwasaki - Adventure, Advocacy, & Alpinism
Mar 17, 2021
Jason Gardner - A Life of Purpose & Service
Mar 10, 2021
Kelsey Johnson - Chasing Her Artistic Ambitions
Feb 23, 2021
Iris Gardner - Living with Intention
Feb 16, 2021
The Ramblings of a "Conquistador of the Useless"
Jan 29, 2021
Chris Douglas - An Unexpected Artistic Journey
Jan 18, 2021
Monte Burke - Exploring Obsession
Dec 28, 2020
Malcolm Brooks - Epic Tales from the American West
Nov 30, 2020
Mike Foote - Perfection Is In the Process
Nov 16, 2020
NEW WEST DISPATCH: Matt Skoglund - Ranching in the Age of COVID
Nov 02, 2020
Juanita Vero, Part 2 - A Deep Desire to Serve
Oct 16, 2020
Jessica Wahl Turner - Outdoor Recreation & Rural Economies
Oct 13, 2020
Steve Casimiro - Voice of Adventure
Oct 06, 2020
Chris Castilian – Community, Conservation, and Colorado
Sep 20, 2020
Anna Brones - Committed to Creativity
Sep 18, 2020
Carlos Fernandez - The Power of Partnerships
Aug 24, 2020
David Gessner, Part 3 - A Confluence of Conservation Ideals
Aug 10, 2020
Becky Edwards - Amplifying the Power of Women in the West
Jul 30, 2020
Ivan McClellan - A New Look at the Old West
Jul 17, 2020
Gabe Vasquez - Advocate for Equity in the Outdoors
Jun 29, 2020
Chris La Tray - Rediscovering His Past, Writing His Future
Jun 25, 2020
Rachel VandeVoort - Harnessing the Power of Outdoor Recreation
Jun 01, 2020
Chris Burkard - The Art of Suffering
May 26, 2020
Dan Prenzlow - Generous Service, Humble Leadership
May 11, 2020
Callan Wink - A New Voice for the New West
May 08, 2020
Rebecca Jewett, Part 2 - Conservation's Role During Challenging Times
Apr 24, 2020
George Hodgin - Mission-Driven Entrepreneur
Apr 08, 2020
Kyle Richardson - Mountains & Music
Mar 26, 2020
Daniela Ibarra-Howell - Healing the Land Holistically
Mar 12, 2020
Andrew Ramiro Tirado - Stoking His Artistic Fire
Feb 19, 2020
Jessica Ilalaole - Creating Home in the High Desert
Jan 29, 2020
Kate Kavanaugh - Regeneration & Restoration
Jan 14, 2020
Peter Heller - Chasing the Flow
Dec 31, 2019
Hal Herring - A Man of Words & Wild Places
Dec 16, 2019
Mark Kenyon - A Passion for Public Lands
Dec 06, 2019
Matt Skoglund - Adventures in Bison Ranching
Nov 06, 2019
Becca Aceto - Forging Her Own Path in the West
Oct 17, 2019
Duke Phillips III - A Vision for the New West
Sep 27, 2019
Duke Phillips IV - Living with the Land
Sep 20, 2019
Live in Bozeman - Cate Havstad, Jillian Lukiwski, Becca Skinner & Juanita Vero
Sep 13, 2019
William deBuys - Sage of the Southwest
Sep 05, 2019
Emilene Ostlind - Storytelling for the New West
Aug 20, 2019
PART 2: Behind the Scenes with Ed - A Never-Boring, Often-Crazy Personal Journey
Aug 07, 2019
PART 1: Behind the Scenes with Ed - Cutting-Edge Land & Water Conservation in the West
Aug 07, 2019
Morgan Irons - Finding Her Muse
Jul 23, 2019
Heather Hansman - Demystifying Water in the West
Jul 09, 2019
David Gessner, Part 2 - Ambition, Art, and Arête
Jun 25, 2019
Mike Phillips - Audacious Goals, Relentless Action
Jun 10, 2019
James Decker - Inspired Leadership in the New West
May 24, 2019
Logan Maxwell Hagege - Artistic Evolution
May 10, 2019
Mary Rondepierre - Melding Work, Play, and Purpose
May 03, 2019
Bryce Andrews - People, Predators, and the American West
Apr 19, 2019
Jessica Lewis - Doing More With Less
Apr 13, 2019
Len Necefer - Indigenous Advocate
Mar 30, 2019
Chris Dombrowski - Words, Water & the West
Mar 11, 2019
Auden Schendler - The Optimistic Pragmatist
Mar 04, 2019
Russ Schnitzer - A Life Devoted to Western Landscapes
Feb 22, 2019
Chandra Brown - Fostering Creativity Through River Adventures
Feb 08, 2019
Jesse Womack - Land Stewardship is in His Blood
Jan 24, 2019
Melissa DiNino - Building a Unique Life in Big Sky Country
Jan 11, 2019
Allison Ryan - Connecting People With Place
Dec 28, 2018
Jay Kleberg – True Dedication to Conservation, Adventure & Texas
Dec 13, 2018
Daniel Anderson - Finding Common Ground
Nov 30, 2018
Alexis Bonogofsky - Taking a Stand for the West
Nov 21, 2018
Sara Dant - A Deep Dive Into the History of the West
Nov 07, 2018
Hampton Sides, Part 2 - How to Tell a Damn Good Story
Oct 25, 2018
Erik Petersen - Stories of Public Lands & the People Who Love Them
Oct 18, 2018
Bonus (or is it a penalty?) Episode - Ed in the Hot Seat
Oct 08, 2018
Juanita Vero - A Deep Love of Place
Sep 26, 2018
Geoffrey Keating - Built to Last
Sep 13, 2018
Hampton Sides - Live at the Aspen Institute
Aug 30, 2018
Pete McBride - A Passion for Water & Wild Places
Aug 23, 2018
Stephen Smith, Part 2 - Evolution & Reinvention
Aug 10, 2018
Rebecca Jewett - Big Ideas for the New West
Jul 27, 2018
Sarah Wentzel-Fisher - Conservation in the Radical Center
Jul 13, 2018
David Gessner – Voice of the West’s Past and Present
Jun 29, 2018
Daniel Vergés - The Pursuit of Simplicity in Art & Life
Jun 14, 2018
Adam Foss - Lessons Learned from a Life Afield
May 17, 2018
Chris Eyer - Montana’s Mindful Mule Packer
May 07, 2018
Sarah Calhoun - Community Building Through Commerce
Apr 20, 2018
Becca Skinner - Pursuing Her Passions in the West
Apr 13, 2018
Brendan Leonard - Grinding It Out
Apr 06, 2018
Jason Rich - The Humility and Hard Work of Creativity
Mar 28, 2018
Jim Howell, Part II - Restoring Ecological Capital Through Grazing
Mar 06, 2018
Brian Calvert - In-Depth Journalism in the New West
Feb 23, 2018
Christine Su - The Business of Healthy Grasslands
Feb 15, 2018
Robert Krapfel - On Living A Purpose-Driven Life
Feb 06, 2018
Jillian Lukiwski - Art and Adventure in the American West
Jan 24, 2018
Matt Barber & Joel Doub - Stewards of a Fly Fishing Legacy
Jan 11, 2018
Cate Havstad - Cultivating Creativity & Craftsmanship
Jan 04, 2018
Sarah King - Collaborative Conservation in the American Southwest
Dec 15, 2017
Charles Post - Stewardship, Science & Storytelling
Nov 21, 2017
Mark Maggiori - A Fresh View of the American West
Nov 08, 2017
Tyler Sharp, Part 2 - Modern Huntsman
Oct 16, 2017
Scott Slusher - The Cowboys' Cowboy Photographer
Oct 05, 2017
Duke Beardsley - Art in the Big, Bold American West
Sep 20, 2017
Dan Flores - Chronicling the West’s Rich Natural History
Sep 01, 2017
Noel Durant - Conservation & Community in the Gunnison Valley
Aug 25, 2017
Teal Blake - On Being Authentic & Original
Aug 11, 2017
Justin Simoni - The Ultra-Endurance Artist
Jun 14, 2017
Bryan Martin & Elizabeth Williams - Life Skills Through Wilderness Adventure
May 11, 2017
John Dunaway - Life and Times of a Merchant Mariner
Apr 19, 2017
Bernice Ende - Equestrian Explorer
Mar 29, 2017
Mike Reilly - Helping Combat Veterans Rediscover Purpose
Mar 17, 2017
AD Maddox - The Art of Trout and Fly Fishing
Mar 10, 2017
Jeff Lee - Creating a Literary Home on the Range
Mar 03, 2017
Christian Beckwith - Building a Conservation Coalition
Feb 14, 2017
Tyler Sharp - The Sportsman Storyteller
Feb 07, 2017
Connor Coleman - How to Build a Meaningful Life in the West
Dec 22, 2016
Taylor Keen - Tribal Truth Seeker
Dec 16, 2016
Camrin Dengel – Slow Living in the American West
Nov 23, 2016
Jason Schlarb - Service, Adventure, and Ultra-Endurance
Nov 17, 2016
Larry Yaw - Creating a Sense of Place in the New West
Nov 03, 2016
Pat O'Toole - Six Generations of Balanced Ranch Stewardship
Oct 25, 2016
Joe Grant - Self-Powered Alpine Adventurer
Sep 21, 2016
Ben Masters - Conservation Through Innovative Filmmaking
Aug 27, 2016
Stephen Smith - Adventures in Photography, Motorcycles, and Ranches
Aug 09, 2016
Nicholas Coleman - Painting the Heritage and History of the American West
Aug 05, 2016
Ann Johnston - Protecting Crested Butte's Spectacular Landscapes
Jul 21, 2016
Andrew Skurka - Blazing a New Trail Across the West
Jun 29, 2016
Jim Howell - Conserving and Restoring the World's Grasslands
May 27, 2016
Brady Robinson - Climber, Educator, Outdoor Advocate
May 21, 2016
Lloyd Athearn - Protecting and Preserving Colorado's Highest Peaks
May 07, 2016
Connie Sciolino - Building Stronger & Tougher Outdoor Athletes
Apr 29, 2016
Spencer Williams - From River Guide to Water Innovator
Apr 23, 2016
Erik Glenn - Saving Colorado One Ranch at a Time
Apr 22, 2016