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Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness.
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I am joined by Rogue to talk about the great charity hockey game between the Forest Service Wildland Firefighters and the City of Missoula/Rural Firefighters. Tune in to hear more about this great event and come out on Saturday Feb. 7th to cheer on your local firefighters and help raise money for charity.
Sam Forstag joined the podcast to talk about why he left Smokejumping to run for Congress. In this episode we explore topics such as the great outdoors, public service, Wildland Firefighting, and politics which normally I avoid. We had a great conversation tune in to hear the full story. please like and subscribe to support the channel. https://samformontana.com
I am joined by Foresters' Ball Chief Push Alden & Publicity Officer Miranda to spread the word about the 107th Foresters' Ball! This is the Best Ball you will ever attend! This years theme is Timber Fallin & Trucks A Haulin. Tune in to hear more about this Great event. Please Like and subscribe to support the channel and to hear more great stories like this.
The Great Patrick McGunagle joined the podcast to discuss his fire career and the path it led him on as well as becoming a National Smokejumper Association board member. We had a great conversation talking shop about fire and our experiences. Tune in to hear the full story. Please like and subscribe to support the project.
I am joined by my dad Keith Barrett, and brothers Kaleb and Zac. My dad shared a story of the time he saved a group of young duck hunters after there boat capsized. We also talked about hunter safety and more. Tune in to hear the full story and please like and subscribe to support the channel.
I was joined by Colton Mora voted the 2nd most Interesting man in Chicago, Motorcycle accident survivor, and avid Outdoorsman. Tune in to hear the whole story. Please like and subscribe to support the channel
It was an honor to have one the living legend Leif Haugen on the show! Leif has 32 years in service as a Lookout and has been keeping watch over our national forests and firefighters. We had a great conversation, tune in to hear the full conversation and please like and subscribe to support the channel.
Flathead Hotshot Superintendent The Great Shawn Borgen! In this episode Borg reflects on his decision to retire after 33 years in firefighting, with 28 years on the Flathead Hotshot crew. - 60th Anniversary: This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Flathead Hotshot crew, a significant milestone for Borgen who has been present for the 30th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries as well! I hope you enjoy this episode and please like and subscribe to support the channel, thank you for tuning in.
I am joined by Outdoorsman Cody Kuebler. Cody grew up in Northern Illinois fishing, hunting, and recreating. Tune in to hear all about his experiences and our gratitude for family and being together on Thanksgiving.
Kevin Roach joined the podcast to talk about Fire season, family, Big Sky Football, Fitness, and much more. Tune in to hear the full conversation. Please like subscribe and share with a friend.
Host Luke Barrett travels to John Crawfords wood shop to talk with him about Lookouts, Lewis and Clark, the many books he's written, and building lookout towers. To contact John about his books, email him at Lookoutjohn51@gmail.com
I am joined by my older brother Kaleb Barrett who is a long time PRCA & PBR Bullfighter and outdoorsman. Tune in to hear all about the great community of rodeo and some of the similarities to Wildland Firefighting.
Zoe Savage returned to the podcast to talk about her Wild Fire progression from working on a district, to Type 1 crew, to a Helitack crew. We also discussed the great Wildland Firefighter fun known as Type 2 fun. Tune in to hear the full episode.
The Wild Fire Legend Bill Miller joined the podcast to talk about his incredible Fire career. Bill became a Smokejumper in his second season. Tune in to hear about his incredible jump career. Rene returned to co host this episode.
It was an honor to have Chief Chad Costa join the podcast via the inter web. Chief talked about the many layers of fire service that work together to Fight Wild Fires. It takes all of us and the best thing we can do is leave our ego at home and remember we are all fighting the same fight and here to help each other. Tune in to hear Chief Costa discuss that topic and more in this incredible episode.
The Incredible Mariel Leslie joined the podcast to talk shop about Public land, Fisheries, Wildland Firefighting, fishing in Belize, and much more! Watch the full episode to hear more.
Sam Vaughn joined me in the Airstream to talk shop about lookout life, wild fire, and much more. Check out the full episode.
Smokejumper Walt Wasser a living legend joined the podcast during the 85th Smokejumper reunion. Walt Wasser is the current record holder for the most fire jumps, 395 fire jumps! That number would have been higher if he wasn't forced into retirement at the age of 57. 57 is the age limit for federal Wildland Firefighters.
I was joined by John Spencer during the 85th Smokejumper Reunion. John was 37 years old in 1998 when he completed Smokejumper rookie training, which goes to show John is built a little tougher than most. John went on to have an incredible jump career completing at least one fire jump from all currently active Smokejumper Bases. Learn more about Johns great story in this episode. Thanks for tuning in.
Living Legend George Cross honored me with his presence to tell his story of World War 2 and Smokejumping. George talked about his experience of parachuting into Normandy the day before the D-Day Invasion. It was truly an honor to sit down with George Cross. Tune in to the podcast to hear more of this Great mans story.
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