HumaNature

Wyoming PR

HumaNature is the podcast that explores where humans and our habitat meet. The show tells real stories about human experiences in nature. Along the way, we'll meet people whose encounters help us reflect on our own place in the natural world.

HumaNature is the podcast that explores where humans and our habitat meet. The show tells real stories about human experiences in nature. Along the way, we'll meet people whose encounters help us reflect on our own place in the natural world.

More Information

Location:

United States

Genres:

Environment

Travel

Science Podcasts

Storytelling Podcasts

Storytelling

Public Radio

Networks:

Wyoming PR

Description:

Language:

English

Website:

http://humanaturepodcast.org/

Episodes

Bonus Episode: Hoofprints On The Heart

6/6/2018

Here’s a re-scored take on one of our all-time favorite episodes. It’s the story of a love that spans continents. Jon Dunham set out on the longest, toughest walk of his life. But along the way, he met someone who helped carry the weight.

Duration:00:21:41

Episode 43: Dogs On A Plane

5/23/2018

When Paul Steklenski got his pilot’s license, he didn’t just want to fly to lunch. Instead, he flew to the pound.

Duration:00:16:46

Episode 42: Out Of The Frying Pan

5/9/2018

Cheryl and Greg left Portland, Oregon, one hot summer for the cool of the mountains. But that put them out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Duration:00:15:50

Episode 41: Carbon And Dust

4/25/2018

Felicia Friesema and Steve Julian had a “miracle relationship.” They carved out an oasis in the middle of Los Angeles. But then they found themselves facing one of the most fundamental aspects of nature: death.

Duration:00:51:27

Episode 40: Her Legacy

4/11/2018

This episode is about what we do that leaves a mark: the visible impact we leave behind on the country we live in and the countries we visit. Another podcast we admire, She Explores, takes us to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia.

Duration:00:29:41

Episode 39: Junk

3/28/2018

Marcus Eriksen wanted to draw attention to a problem no one could see. So he sailed into the middle of it.

Duration:00:30:27

Episode 38: The Hunt

3/14/2018

Jessi Johnson is a modern-day Artemis. But the perfect shot led her on a heartbreaking odyssey.

Duration:00:37:19

Episode 37: Crispy Crickets, Not Your Spin Instructor’s Paleo

2/28/2018

The paleo diet aims to take nutrition back to the basics—to the way Paleolithic people ate. But prehistoric people didn’t eat boneless chicken breasts and pre-washed baby spring mix. Tory Taylor set out to discover what folks really ate thousands of years ago.

Duration:00:19:14

Extra: Hurricane Of The Heart

2/14/2018

It was 2012. Caroline was in love. But then heartbreak washed over her, like the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy.

Duration:00:09:41

Episode 36: The Oregon Trailblazer

2/7/2018

In 2011, Rinker Buck crossed the Oregon Trail — yes, that Oregon Trail — in a covered wagon pulled by a team of mules. He traveled with his brother Nick and a Jack Russell Terrier named Olive Oyl. The journey forced Rinker to confront his greatest fear.

Duration:00:29:27

Extra: “What Is Grain Alcohol, And Where Can I Get Some?”

2/5/2018

As we discovered in Episode 35, sometimes grain alcohol is the solution, not the problem. For Sandra Jones, it was a bit of both.

Duration:00:07:44

Episode 35: Time Bomb

1/24/2018

Brian Corliss just wanted to quench his thirst. But on a snowmobile outing, he grabbed the wrong bottle. *Disclaimer: The actions taken in this story do not constitute medical advice. In the case of poisoning, call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222.

Duration:00:23:42

Extra 1: “Watch Out For the Damn Horny Toads!” And Other Thoughts On Not Having Enough

1/19/2018

In 2017, the Great American Eclipse drew thousands of spectators to otherwise wild and desolate spots in Wyoming. For writer Liberty Lausterer, this was a cause for concern.

Duration:00:06:33

Episode 34: The Law Of Gravity

1/10/2018

Bruce Smith was on a routine helicopter flight in the remote Wind River Mountains. But what goes up must come down…one way or another.

Duration:00:22:58

Episode 33: Ten Steps

12/20/2017

On December 22, 2016, Karen Klein got trapped in a snowstorm near the Grand Canyon. But she pushed through it to save her family.

Duration:00:30:14

Episode 32: Trash Bandits And Border Collies

12/6/2017

Maggie had it all: a fine house, a loving family, and a big yard. But she threw it all away for adventure. And when things got bad, she had to use her wits.

Duration:00:15:49

Bonus Episode: It’s All Downwind From Here

11/22/2017

For your Thanksgiving podcast binge, here’s a second helping of an older episode. Sophie May grew up in Alaska, spending lots of time outside. But when it came time to explore the wilderness as an adult, she found out she had more to learn.

Duration:00:17:19

Episode 31: Why Elephants Never Forget

11/8/2017

Aubrey Bertram traveled to East Asia to help animals that had been abused by humans. But a harrowing experience taught her that good intentions might not be enough.

Duration:00:18:42

Episode 30: The In-Between

10/25/2017

A possessed basement. A magic mirror. A shop of spirits. Mysterious lights where they don’t belong. Gather around the campfire as we open the portal to the other side.

Duration:00:33:27

Episode 29: Parks And Scandinavian Recreation

10/11/2017

Linda McGurk wanted her children to love the outdoors, just like she did as a little girl in Sweden. But when she moved to the U.S., she found out it wasn’t quite that simple.

Duration:00:16:03