Nicole Qualtieri

Westrn Radio

Sports EN ↓ 3 episodes

From public lands to hunting stories to outdoor adventures and misadventures, Westrn Radio is a mixed media podcast covering audio narratives, long reads read aloud, educational moments, and wide-ranging conversations. Westrn Radio is a product of The Westrn, a multimedia publication. Find us at thewestrn.com.

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Nicole Qualtieri

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Ep. 3: Ignoring the Identity Marketplace with Kestrel Keller 14.10.2025 1:13:23

In this conversation, Nicole Qualtieri and Kestrel Keller discuss the journey of building their outdoor publication, The Western. They explore themes of community, identity, and the challenges faced in the media landscape, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and craft. The discussion also touches on the impact of the pandemic on community connections and the aspirations for the future of th...

Ep. 2: How to Become a Hunter, Pt. 1 01.10.2025 44:13

In the second episode of Western Radio, Nicole Qualtieri shares her experiences at Rabbit Stick, a primitive skills gathering, and discusses the journey of becoming a hunter. She explores the personal and legal tracks involved in hunting, emphasizing the importance of education, emotional skill sets, and understanding regulations. Nicole also highlights various resources available for new hunters,...

Ep. 1: On Killing Animals — Our First Award-Winning Piece 10.09.2025 33:55

To kick off our very first episode of Westrn Radio, we thought going back to the beginning wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially since our debut story "On Killing Animals" recently won First Place for the Hunting Blog category at the Outdoor Writers of America Association's annual conference. Nicole reads the story aloud, then riffs a bit on the state of media today, and why Westrn Radio is part...