The Lookout Podcast

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Archeologist Emily Swett to tell the history behind Alta, the oldest surviving Forest Service Ranger Station in the United States, built in 1899.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by the Great Trina Moyles via phone interview. We discussed Lookout life in Canada, fire family, mental health, adventure, living with Bears and much more!

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Sarah Sue and Mike Lloyd co owners of Swift Current Farms. Swift Current Farms was born out of a passion for helping people, farming, mycelium, and community. Tune in to learn more about mushrooms, medicinal benefits, and also how they add flavor to a meal. If you enjoy please like and subscribe.

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.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Dancin' with the Rodeo Stars contestants, Callie Adams and Kaleb Barrett. Callie Adams is Director of Events for Montana Silversmiths and has been with Montana Silversmiths for 18 years. Kaleb Barrett is a Professional Bullfighter and RN. They are fired up and ready win the first ever Dancin' with the Rodeo Stars competition.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Lolo Hotshot, Player/Coach Rogue Swenson. Rogue has been a Wildland Firefighter for many years now and General Manager for the Wildlanders in the annual Fire & Ice Fundraiser Hockey tournament. Rogue coaches the JV team and plays for the Varsity Wildlanders. The Fire & Ice game is a great community event for a good cause that is also a really good time. Tune...

Host Luke Barrett is joined by the Legendary CJ to promote 3 amazing fundraiser events in beautiful Missoula Montana. The 105th Foresters' Ball, Fire on Ice Hockey Tournament, and the Putt & Pull Golf and Trap Shoot. The Foresters' Ball supports scholarships for Forestry Students, Fire on Ice Hockey tournament along with the Putt & Pull support firefighters and the amazing work of the Wild...

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Chief Push of the Foresters' Ball Jaiden and Foresters' Ball Publicity Officer Koson. As Chief Push Jaiden is responsible for planning and executing the Foresters' Ball she has a committee of 15 other UM students including Koson. As Publicity Officer Koson is tasked with promoting the Foresters' Ball and getting the word out about this great event. The Foresters' Bal...

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Artist Amber Jean. Amber has been declared one of "America's Woodworking Greats" and she was asked by the Prime Minster of Bhutan to carve in the retreat palace for their king. Her bronzes are cast from carved wood; such as the life-size bison sculpture at the Bozeman International Airport and the Fleischer Museum. Amber Jean was voted "Top 25" out of 1500 artists fr...

Luke Barrett is joined by older brother Kaleb Barrett for a Christmas Special. They discuss what Christmas means to them, family traditions, and the importance of gathering with friends and family sharing a meal. Kaleb Barrett is a long time PRCA Bullfighter, RN, and he also hiked to Ambrose Point Lookout.

Guest Host, Rene Eustace takes over the show and interviews the Host, Luke Barrett. Rene dives into Lukes fire career starting in 2008 for the Forest Service on the Butte/Jefferson Ranger District, 2013-2018 Smokejumping at NCSB, West Yellowstone, and Missoula. 2018 Fireman at Great Falls Fire Department. 2020-present back with the Forest Service. Plenty of stories and adventure woven into the exc...

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Teresa North. Teresa caught the outdoor bug while attending college at University of Wyoming. She then joined the WCC (Wyoming Conservation Corps) which led her on the path to her Wildland Fire career. Teresa spent some time in Idaho on a type 2IA (initial attack) crew on Boise National Forest, Region 4 Hot Shot Crew out of the Great Basin, Northern Idaho State Engin...

Host Luke Barrett sits down with Outdoor Recreation Specialist Brand Browning. The conversation went from rescuing a one legged man in the Wilderness to outdoor recreation, skiing, mountain climbing, Teddy Roosevelt, and much more.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Archeologist Emily Swett who tells the true tale of gold, betrayal, and Murder! The story of the Magruder Massacre.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Mike Sullivan Wildland Firefighter, Military Veteran, and self improvement pilgrim. We discussed Mike's military time, life in California, journey to Missouri, and the constant quest for self Improvement through Ju Jitsu, retreats, Go Ruck events, books, podcasts, and much more

Host Luke Barrett travels to Sula Peak Lookout to talk Archeology with James Verzuh and Lookout Sam Vaughn. Topics covered are archeology, archeological process, archeological finds, wild fire, archeologies role in wild fire, Indiana Jones, and much more.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Hydro tech/Adventurer Doug Platt. We had a great conversation ranging from birds, bird id, fish, the elusive bull trout, climate change, and so many adventures.

Host Luke Barrett travels to Sula Peak Lookout to talk life on top of the world with the Lookout Sam Vaughn. Topics covered are life as a Lookout, fire, fire stories, relationships, and future podcast plans.

Host Luke Barret is joined by 2 Legends of the wild fire world and also of the teaching world at Trapper Creek Job Corps. Danny Atkinson and Justin Abbey met at TCJC and started saving lives! They both felt the call from God and answered in a big way, helping to build a program and a family at TCJC. Check out this full episode to find out more about these 2 incredible men. If you like what you hea...

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Sarah Sue and Mike Lloyd co owners of Swift Current Farms. Swift Current Farms was born out of a passion for helping people, farming, mycelium, and community. Tune in to learn more about mushrooms, medicinal benefits, and also how they add flavor to a meal. If you enjoy please like and subscribe.

Host Luke Barrett sits down with world traveler, musician, singer, song writer, GIS expert, and all around outdoorsman Elijah Neymark. We discuss all of those aforementioned talents and how Elijah connected with them. Along with the a few other topics. Thank you for the support and if you enjoy the content please like and subscribe.

Host Luke Barrett sits down with Craig McDonald AFMO ( Assistant Fire Management Officer) of Trapper Creek Job Corps Fire Crew. We kick this episode off with discussing how creative fire folks can be when they get together in the blistering heat of Arizona. Which lead the discussion into morale boosters for long assignments. Craig talked about the program he's building at Trapper to build young le...

Host Luke Barrett sits down with Traveler, Vietnam Veteran, Lookout, Wildland Firefighter, Bitteroot Hot Shot, and a man who Fly's Ariel Detection looking for wild fires, the legendary Rene Eustace. That is truly just scratching the surface of the full life Rene has lived so far. Please tune in to hear Rene's story through a series of podcasts covering this great Humans life that's been full of ad...

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Teresa North. Teresa caught the outdoor bug while attending college at University of Wyoming. She then joined the WCC (Wyoming Conservation Corps) which led her on the path to her Wildland Fire career. Teresa spent some time in Idaho on a type 2IA (initial attack) crew on Boise National Forest, Region 4 Hot Shot Crew out of the Great Basin, Northern Idaho State Engin...

Host Luke Barrett sits down with Traveler, Vietnam Veteran, Lookout, Wildland Firefighter, Bitteroot Hot Shot, and a man who Fly's Ariel Detection looking for wild fires, amazing guest Rene Eustace. That is truly just scratching the surface of the full life Rene has lived so far. Please tune in to hear Rene's story and what is part 3 of a series covering this great Humans life that's been full of...