The Walden Podcast

The Walden Podcast - Justin Steele @justinsmileysteele - SE2 EP28

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we dive into entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living with intent. Today we’re joined by Justin Steele—Montanan, fisherman, entrepreneur, and conservationist. We talk cold rivers, wild places, building businesses with integrity, and what it means to give back to the landscapes that shape us.
 
Grounded, thoughtful, and full of grit—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Mark Smith @mark.smith.photography - SE2 EP27

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living with purpose. Today we’re joined by Mark Smith—wildlife photographer, educator, and absolute badass behind the lens. Known for capturing birds in stunning motion and teaching others to do the same, Mark shares how patience, craft, and connection to the wild shape both his work and his life.
 
One for the bird nerds and visual storytellers—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Dr. Leandra Hernandez @dr.hipposqwiggles - SE2 EP26

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and intentional living. Today we’re joined by Dr. Leandra Hernandez—professor, researcher, and passionate rock climber. We talk about communication, resilience, and how climbing parallels the challenges of academia and life.
 
Smart, grounded, and full of heart—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Quail Foundation @rpqrf - SE2 EP25

Welcome to The Walden Podcast where we talk about entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living life intentionally.  Today, we're joined by the Quail Foundation!  
The Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and research of wild quail and their habitats across the rolling plains of the American Southwest. Through science-based management, community education, and boots-on-the-ground research, the foundation works to sustain healthy quail populations for generations to come.
 
Their mission is simple: more birds, more knowledge, and a legacy of wild places.
 
Learn more about it @waldenpodcast @rpqrf @totallyupland
 

The Walden Podcast - George McNamara @coachmacinstache - SE2 EP24

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with intent. Today we’re joined by George McNamara—upland hunter, storyteller, and one of the voices behind the Prairie Tails Podcast. We get into dogs, prairie birds, and the stories that keep the upland tradition alive.
 
Plenty of laughs and solid ground in this one—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Nick Martin @iowa_birdchaser - SE2 EP23

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we dig into entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living a life of intent. Today we’re joined by Nick Martin—bird hunter, dog man, and Iowa-based real estate agent. We talk wild birds, wild places, and building a career that keeps you close to both.
 
A fun one with a guy who gets after it—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Jeremiah Oftedahl @jhoftedahl - SE2 EP22

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living with intent. Today we’re joined by Jeremiah Oftedahl—a true outdoorsman, dedicated bird hunter, and professional forester. We dive into land stewardship, upland traditions, and what it means to live close to the land—both in work and in passion.
 
Rooted and real—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Eric Forrester @ghostpointwirehairs - SE2 EP21

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and living a life of intent. Today we’re joined by Eric Forrester of Ghost Point Wirehairs—a dedicated breeder, trainer, YouTuber, and upland hunter keeping the old ways alive through careful breeding and deep time in the field. We talk dogs, drive, and the legacy of a good bloodline.
 
One for the bird dog lovers—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Justin Okerstrom @jokerstrom - SE2 EP20

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living with purpose. Today we’re joined by Justin Okerstrom—a sharp marketing professional with a deep love for the outdoors. We dig into branding, career pivots, and how chasing wild places keeps him grounded in both business and life.
 
Great talk with a good dude—hope you enjoy.
 
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The Walden Podcast - Brad Trumbo @palouse_upland_media - SE2 EP19

Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we explore entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and intentional living. Today, we sit down with Brad Trumbo — wildlife biologist, upland hunter, and published outdoor author. We talk conservation, storytelling, and the deep connection between science, habitat, and the hunt.
 
A thoughtful, grounded conversation—hope you enjoy.
 
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