The Rivers and Rangelands Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: DeAnn Echols - Owner of Great Outdoor Store Episode Summary In this episode of Rivers and Rangelands, hosts Travis Entenman and Lori Walsh sit down inside Sioux Falls’ historic Rock Island Depot with DeAnn Echols, co‑owner of the Great Outdoor Store .​ DeAnn shares the story of how Tom and Julie Ashworth launched the shop in 1983, why...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guests: Stephanie Arne and Tim Davison Episode Summary Tim Davison and Stephanie Arnie , conservationists and artists, reflect on their shared journey and the challenges of weaving environmental education into compelling stories. Tim describes how his upbringing in rural Nebraska inspired his passion for painting and nature. Stephanie shares...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Michael Haskett - Chef and Owner of MB Haskett Delicatessen   Episode Summary On the 14th anniversary of M.B. Haskett Delicatessen , Travis Entenman and Lori Walsh sit down with chef-owner Michael Haskett in the deli’s basement to trace his journey from teenage pizza maker to James Beard-connected chef and local food advocate. He refl...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Tim Meagher - COO of Vanguard Hospitality Episode Summary Tim Meagher, cofounder of Vanguard Hospitality , discusses his journey from working in pizza to managing multiple restaurants in Sioux Falls. He emphasizes the importance of hospitality and creating a unique experience for guests. Tim highlights his efforts to source local prod...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Dr. David O'Hara, Professor of Philosophy, Classics & Environmental Studies; Director of Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Augustana University Episode Summary In this episode, hosts Lori Walsh and Travis Entenman welcome Dr. David O’Hara, professor of philosophy and environmental studies at Augustana University i...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development District Episode Summary This episode of Rivers and Rangelands focuses on the pressing water quality and quantity issues facing South Dakota. The hosts welcome Jay Gilbertson from the East Dakota Water Development District to discuss ongoing testing for PFAs ("forever chemi...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development District Episode Summary This episode of Rivers and Rangelands delves into the Big Sioux River watershed’s water quality and management, featuring an in-depth conversation with Jay Gilbertson of the East Dakota Water Development District. Hosts Lori Walsh and Travis Entenman exp...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development District Episode Summary In the third episode of the Rivers and Rangelands podcast, hosts Travis Entenman and Lori Walsh sit down with Jay Gilbertson for a wide-ranging discussion on water rights and the science of aquifer drilling in South Dakota. The trio explores the dramatic...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Water Development District Episode Summary Rivers & Rangelands Episode 2 invites listeners into a lively conversation with Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District. Hosts Travis Entenman and Lori Walsh unpack South Dakota’s complex water landscape, diving into the...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori Walsh Guest: Barry Dunn, President of South Dakota State University Episode Summary In the premiere of Rivers & Rangelands , hosts Travis and Lori sit down with Barry Dunn, President of SDSU, for a wide-ranging conversation about land, legacy, and the future of conservation in South Dakota. From his Lakota grandfather’s wisdom on stewardship t...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the untold stories and pressing environmental challenges of the Northern Great Plains with the launch of the Rivers & Rangelands Podcast, a new show dedicated to fostering authentic dialogue around conservation, climate, and genuine connection within this vital region. The Rivers & Rangelands Podcast is brought to you by Friends of the Big Sioux River (FBSR) and i...