RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_c77ce716-41a9-4b14-a9d4-e33454c8620c -- Rendered At Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:36 +0000 Common Land https://redcircle.com/shows/common-land en-US All rights reserved. The Wild Lens Collective Follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary. Season two of Common Land was produced by The Wild Lens Collective, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio. c77ce716-41a9-4b14-a9d4-e33454c8620c Follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary. Season two of Common Land was produced by The Wild Lens Collective, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio. 

]]> serial no The Wild Lens Collective matthew@wildlensinc.org no bonus BONUS - The Race to Save the Cherokee Language BONUS - The Race to Save the Cherokee Language 2 The Wild Lens Collective This bonus episode comes from The Broadside, produced by North Carolina public radio. The Broadside explores stories from the American South, focusing on topics that might not be on the front page, but deserve a closer look. This episode is one that I think will be of particular interest to listeners of Common Land. “The race to save the Cherokee language”, features the work of a small group of Cherokee language teachers. One of those teachers is Gil Jackson, also known as Doyi, who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and was featured as a guest in episode two of Common Land’s second season.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>This bonus episode comes from </span><em>The Broadside</em><span>, produced by North Carolina public radio. </span><em>The Broadside</em><span> explores stories from the American South, focusing on topics that might not be on the front page, but deserve a closer look. This episode is one that I think will be of particular interest to listeners of </span><em>Common Land</em><span>. “The race to save the Cherokee language”, features the work of a small group of Cherokee language teachers. One of those teachers is Gil Jackson, also known as Doyi, who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and was featured as a guest in episode two of Common Land’s second season.</span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> e1134921-6fff-4980-85eb-7fff88ed6b71 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:40:12 +0000 1424 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 12: Journey's End? Appalachian Trail Episode 12: Journey's End? 12 2 The Wild Lens Collective Katahdin is the Northern terminus of the AT, and one of the trail’s most iconic mountains. As Matt attempts to reach Katahdin’s summit and finish his thru-hike, we explore some of the controversy surrounding Baxter State Park, where Katahdin is located. Park leadership has clashed with both Indigenous governments and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy over the past few decades, and some say that the AT might need to find a new Northern terminus.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>Katahdin is the Northern terminus of the AT, and one of the trail’s most iconic mountains. As Matt attempts to reach Katahdin’s summit and finish his thru-hike, we explore some of the controversy surrounding Baxter State Park, where Katahdin is located. Park leadership has clashed with both Indigenous governments and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy over the past few decades, and some say that the AT might need to find a new Northern terminus.</span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 472893a1-2a7d-4245-9486-ecadc077c546 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:56 +0000 1802 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 11: The 100-Mile Wilderness Appalachian Trail Episode 11: The 100-Mile Wilderness 11 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt enters Maine, the last state of his AT journey, and by far the most remote section of the Appalachian Trail. We explore recent plans to protect large swaths of the 100-mile wilderness - but Indigenous leaders from the Wabanaki Alliance have different ideas about what constitutes land protection.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>Matt enters Maine, the last state of his AT journey, and by far the most remote section of the Appalachian Trail. We explore recent plans to protect large swaths of the 100-mile wilderness - but Indigenous leaders from the Wabanaki Alliance have different ideas about what constitutes land protection.</span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 992d6a69-bc47-420b-8c74-d43926903bc9 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:00:24 +0000 1692 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 10: The Alpine Hut Paradox Appalachian Trail Episode 10: The Alpine Hut Paradox 10 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt, Candy and their tramily continue through the White Mountains, reaching New Hampshire’s highest peak, Mt. Washington. A frustrating experience with the Appalachian Mountain Club’s alpine hut system inspires Matt to explore the history of these unique high elevation hotels. 



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>Matt, Candy and their tramily continue through the White Mountains, reaching New Hampshire’s highest peak, Mt. Washington. A frustrating experience with the Appalachian Mountain Club’s alpine hut system inspires Matt to explore the history of these unique high elevation hotels. </span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 4e950ade-5288-49f4-b262-e31b92c9c228 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:00:42 +0000 1694 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 9: Tramily Matters Appalachian Trail Episode 9: Tramily Matters 9 2 The Wild Lens Collective While Candy prepares to return to the trail, Matt connects with a fun group of hikers and forms a “tramily.” As Candy rejoins, the group enters New Hampshire’s White Mountains, famous for both spectacular views and extremely challenging terrain. We explore the balancing act that land managers are playing between protecting sensitive ecosystems and allowing access to these spectacular landscapes.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>While Candy prepares to return to the trail, Matt connects with a fun group of hikers and forms a “tramily.” As Candy rejoins, the group enters New Hampshire’s White Mountains, famous for both spectacular views and extremely challenging terrain. We explore the balancing act that land managers are playing between protecting sensitive ecosystems and allowing access to these spectacular landscapes.</span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 16715a8a-81ac-48c0-aa92-4fc3e1787718 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:38 +0000 1692 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 8: Roadblocks Appalachian Trail Episode 8: Roadblocks 8 2 The Wild Lens Collective As Candy is forced off trail, Matt experiences numerous obstacles as he tries to continue the hike. He learns of a Native American reservation in Connecticut that threatened to shut down the trail, and he is nearly stopped in his tracks by a bite from a tick. 



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>As Candy is forced off trail, Matt experiences numerous obstacles as he tries to continue the hike. He learns of a Native American reservation in Connecticut that threatened to shut down the trail, and he is nearly stopped in his tracks by a bite from a tick. </span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> e1f10f6c-80f8-4a18-92fd-3c81b956ae8d https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:05 +0000 1692 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 7: Climate Change on the Trail Appalachian Trail Episode 7: Climate Change on the Trail 7 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt and Candy experience some of the most challenging terrain along the entire AT during an intense thunderstorm. The weather is changing, and that makes an AT thru-hike more dangerous and difficult to plan. We explore how climate change is altering the trail and the trail experience. An injury forces Matt and Candy to reevaluate their plans.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Matt and Candy experience some of the most challenging terrain along the entire AT during an intense thunderstorm. The weather is changing, and that makes an AT thru-hike more dangerous and difficult to plan. We explore how climate change is altering the trail and the trail experience. An injury forces Matt and Candy to reevaluate their plans.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 93eaf53a-5104-4213-bb60-92ecdbb061d4 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:17 +0000 1691 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 6: The Trailblazing Grandma Gatewood Appalachian Trail Episode 6: The Trailblazing Grandma Gatewood 6 2 The Wild Lens Collective Candy reflects on how few older women she sees thru-hiking the AT, and we dive into the history of Appalachian Trail thru-hikes. This history begins with Grandma Gatewood, the woman who popularized the concept of a thru-hike in the 1950s. 



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>Candy reflects on how few older women she sees thru-hiking the AT, and we dive into the history of Appalachian Trail thru-hikes. This history begins with Grandma Gatewood, the woman who popularized the concept of a thru-hike in the 1950s. </span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> b832885e-ab48-43e6-9784-14b841164977 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:00:39 +0000 1693 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 5: Halfway There Appalachian Trail Episode 5: Halfway There 5 2 The Wild Lens Collective As Matt and Candy reach Harper’s Ferry, known as the psychological mid-point of a thru-hike, we explore how the trail went from simple footpath to a uniquely shaped National Park. The AT’s history is also a history of racial segregation, and we talk to historians and modern hiking guides who are using the trail to teach about the underground railroad.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p><span>As Matt and Candy reach Harper’s Ferry, known as the psychological mid-point of a thru-hike, we explore how the trail went from simple footpath to a uniquely shaped National Park. The AT’s history is also a history of racial segregation, and we talk to historians and modern hiking guides who are using the trail to teach about the underground railroad.</span></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> e4209d84-7aac-4fd5-b5fa-94a5bdfb61cc https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:00:37 +0000 1693 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 4: Walking Off the Grief Appalachian Trail Episode 4: Walking Off the Grief 4 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt and Candy experience tragedy on the AT. A friend and fellow hiker loses his life in a tragic accident, forcing Matt to reflect on the loss of his dad, and his reasons for thru-hiking. The AT was born out of grief, and we explore how the trail’s origin story is connected to loss and reflection. 



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Matt and Candy experience tragedy on the AT. A friend and fellow hiker loses his life in a tragic accident, forcing Matt to reflect on the loss of his dad, and his reasons for thru-hiking. The AT was born out of grief, and we explore how the trail’s origin story is connected to loss and reflection. </p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> ddd514ee-80a0-4630-a67b-b6c2a9795374 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:31 +0000 1694 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 3: Fear and the Chestnut Tree Appalachian Trail Episode 3: Fear and the Chestnut Tree 3 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt and Candy hike their first 20 mile day, despite Candy’s fear of injury. There are other things to fear on the trail too - Matt and Candy have their first encounter with a Timber Rattlesnake, and they start to explore the ecological history of the Appalachians.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Matt and Candy hike their first 20 mile day, despite Candy’s fear of injury. There are other things to fear on the trail too - Matt and Candy have their first encounter with a Timber Rattlesnake, and they start to explore the ecological history of the Appalachians.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> f857890c-098d-47c4-b9b7-0002bbcae174 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:00:53 +0000 1692 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 2: Trailnames and Cherokee footpaths Appalachian Trail Episode 2: Trailnames and Cherokee footpaths 2 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt goes birdwatching on the trail and discovers his trailname. The exploration of trail names continues with another thru-hiker who thru-hiked the AT to connect with the experiences of his Cherokee ancestors, and to identify ancient footpaths that overlap with the Appalachian Trail. 



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Matt goes birdwatching on the trail and discovers his trailname. The exploration of trail names continues with another thru-hiker who thru-hiked the AT to connect with the experiences of his Cherokee ancestors, and to identify ancient footpaths that overlap with the Appalachian Trail. </p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 8cca3f51-2c00-4ed7-a57a-46d2a2edbdb0 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:05:01 +0000 1695 no full Appalachian Trail Episode 1: The Journey Begins Appalachian Trail Episode 1: The Journey Begins 1 2 The Wild Lens Collective Matt and his mom Candy begin their thru-hike in Georgia. As they begin to get a feel for their new routine, we explore the history of the former Cherokee Nation in Northern Georgia.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Matt and his mom Candy begin their thru-hike in Georgia. As they begin to get a feel for their new routine, we explore the history of the former Cherokee Nation in Northern Georgia.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 9e0624bb-96d7-4169-8637-800354ae4674 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:52 +0000 1698 no trailer Season Two trailer Season Two trailer 2 The Wild Lens Collective Season two of Common Land follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Season two of Common Land follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 7d36d4fa-186a-48f0-94d2-a0a2c26e30cc https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:18:14 +0000 167 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Katahdin Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Katahdin 2 The Wild Lens Collective Mount Katahdin sits at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, in the remote central Maine woods. This bonus episode documents host Matt Podolsky's ascent of this iconic mountain, marking the completion of his Appalachian Trail thru-hike.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Mount Katahdin sits at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, in the remote central Maine woods. This bonus episode documents host Matt Podolsky&#39;s ascent of this iconic mountain, marking the completion of his Appalachian Trail thru-hike.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> b4e020f2-2451-48c8-bd57-5f666b402433 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:32:56 +0000 926 yes bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Cars Versus Hikers Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Cars Versus Hikers 2 The Wild Lens Collective Navigating trail towns and road crossings along the Appalachian Trail can be a challenge for long distance hikers. Most towns lack pedestrian infrastructure, forcing hikers to get creative when visiting trail communities. We explore some of the difficulties associated with getting around trail towns on foot in this bonus mini-episode of the series.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Navigating trail towns and road crossings along the Appalachian Trail can be a challenge for long distance hikers. Most towns lack pedestrian infrastructure, forcing hikers to get creative when visiting trail communities. We explore some of the difficulties associated with getting around trail towns on foot in this bonus mini-episode of the series.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> af4fcb80-be05-448f-af4b-63f3d9d75cde http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:22:59 +0000 687 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: A Not-So-Perfect Day on Bellvale Mountain, NY Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: A Not-So-Perfect Day on Bellvale Mountain, NY 2 The Wild Lens Collective Not every day is perfect, and in this mini-episode we explore one of the most challenging days that producer/thru-hiker Matt Podolsky has had on his Appalachian Trail journey.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Not every day is perfect, and in this mini-episode we explore one of the most challenging days that producer/thru-hiker Matt Podolsky has had on his Appalachian Trail journey.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 73520870-705a-4cdd-9247-52a1759af9b5 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:42:58 +0000 301 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Birding the AT Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Birding the AT 2 The Wild Lens Collective Birdsong is ever present on the Appalachian Trail, and in this mini-episode, host Matt Podolsky shares recordings that he’s gathered of birds that he’s seen and heard on his AT thru-hike thus far.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Birdsong is ever present on the Appalachian Trail, and in this mini-episode, host Matt Podolsky shares recordings that he’s gathered of birds that he’s seen and heard on his AT thru-hike thus far.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> a3d3f423-27bb-4ea1-812a-2d0c8b19dbc7 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:58:23 +0000 557 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: The Loss of a Fellow Thru-hiker Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: The Loss of a Fellow Thru-hiker 2 The Wild Lens Collective Just a few weeks ago, a 23-year-old thru-hiker lost his life on the Appalachian Trail. This mini-episode is a reflection on this tragic loss.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Just a few weeks ago, a 23-year-old thru-hiker lost his life on the Appalachian Trail. This mini-episode is a reflection on this tragic loss.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 9c1861f5-c96b-447b-94e5-d8c71a047846 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:01:43 +0000 360 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: A Perfect Day on Roan Mountain Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: A Perfect Day on Roan Mountain 2 The Wild Lens Collective An update from the Appalachian Trail, in which producer Matt Podolsky and his mom Candy share stories from one of their best days of the journey thus far.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>An update from the Appalachian Trail, in which producer Matt Podolsky and his mom Candy share stories from one of their best days of the journey thus far.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> af815a95-69ee-47e2-950f-20c7082a2656 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Fri, 27 May 2022 20:11:07 +0000 308 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Trail Magic and the Church Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Trail Magic and the Church 2 The Wild Lens Collective Throughout Southern Appalachia, church groups commonly provide what’s referred to as “Trail Magic” - a free bonus snack or meal shared with Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. In this mini-episode, we explore the phenomenon of Trail Magic and its association with the church.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Throughout Southern Appalachia, church groups commonly provide what’s referred to as “Trail Magic” - a free bonus snack or meal shared with Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. In this mini-episode, we explore the phenomenon of Trail Magic and its association with the church.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 1fe28d5a-cdf4-4f98-b608-7973f78cc0dd http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Tue, 10 May 2022 14:21:28 +0000 407 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Army Ranger Training Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Army Ranger Training 2 The Wild Lens Collective On day two of my journey along the Appalachian trail, an encounter with an Army Ranger training exercise inspired this interview.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>On day two of my journey along the Appalachian trail, an encounter with an Army Ranger training exercise inspired this interview.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> da7e0cfe-5eb8-4914-b58f-186c23a9e0e2 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:46:23 +0000 297 no bonus Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Rowan’s Interview Dispatches from the Appalachian Trail: Rowan’s Interview 2 The Wild Lens Collective Before embarking upon a 6-month-long hike across the spine of the Appalachian Mountain range, my 8-year-old son Rowan had some questions. This is the interview that Rowan conducted with me just a few days before my departure.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Before embarking upon a 6-month-long hike across the spine of the Appalachian Mountain range, my 8-year-old son Rowan had some questions. This is the interview that Rowan conducted with me just a few days before my departure.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> fda57f99-9f2d-4942-981f-c5d039b75bce http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:37:19 +0000 614 no bonus BONUS Episode: A Positive Experience BONUS Episode: A Positive Experience The Wild Lens Collective Monty Hudson wanted his daughter, Siena, to have a good time on her first backpacking trip. But things didn’t go according to plan. In this bonus episode of the show, shared with you via the podcast HumaNature, we’ll hear about a father who takes his young daughter out on her first backpacking trip in one of our most treasured protected areas - Bryce Canyon National Park.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>In this bonus episode of the show, shared with you via the podcast HumaNature, we’ll hear about a father who takes his young daughter out on her first backpacking trip in one of our most treasured protected areas - Bryce Canyon National Park.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> c94aef68-f4ac-418d-858c-1c84994fc26f http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 21 May 2020 22:00:00 +0000 1048 no bonus BONUS Episode: A Tribute to John Freemuth BONUS Episode: A Tribute to John Freemuth The Wild Lens Collective John Freemuth was a public policy professor and chair of the Andrus Center at Boise State University who shaped that way that we view public lands in the West. John Freemuth was a public policy professor and the Cecil Andrus Endowed Chair of Environment and Public Lands at Boise State University whose voice was featured in season one of Common Land. He passed away on May 2nd, 2020 - this is our tribute to a professor who shaped the way that we view public lands in the West.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>John Freemuth was a public policy professor and the Cecil Andrus Endowed Chair of Environment and Public Lands at Boise State University whose voice was featured in season one of Common Land. He passed away on May 2nd, 2020 - this is our tribute to a professor who shaped the way that we view public lands in the West.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> ec8678f3-09b2-45c2-bc1c-c39c35dbe6b9 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Wed, 13 May 2020 22:05:30 +0000 1699 no bonus Season 2 Prequel: COVID-19 and the Appalachian Trail Season 2 Prequel: COVID-19 and the Appalachian Trail The Wild Lens Collective Season Two of Common Land will focus on the Appalachian Trail - a 2,200-mile-long ribbon of protected land stretching from Georgia to Maine, and this bonus episode examines the motivations behind those who choose the hike the entirety of the trail, while examining how the spread of COVID-19 has affected this protected area. Season Two of Common Land was supposed to be focused on the Appalachian Trail, and production was scheduled to start in March of 2020. Unfortunately, the spread of COVID-19 has forced us, along with many others hoping to thru-hike the entire 2,200-mile-long trail, to postpone their trips. In this bonus episode of the show, we explore the motivations behind those seeking to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, and examine how the spread of COVID-19 has affected these hikers, as well as the trail itself.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Season Two of Common Land was supposed to be focused on the Appalachian Trail, and production was scheduled to start in March of 2020. Unfortunately, the spread of COVID-19 has forced us, along with many others hoping to thru-hike the entire 2,200-mile-long trail, to postpone their trips. In this bonus episode of the show, we explore the motivations behind those seeking to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, and examine how the spread of COVID-19 has affected these hikers, as well as the trail itself.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> ac4b4c23-8fd7-41ca-bcb8-6d2fb8b210de http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 07 May 2020 22:00:00 +0000 2436 no full Birds of Prey Episode 10: The Climate Crisis and Our Uncertain Future Birds of Prey Episode 10: The Climate Crisis and Our Uncertain Future 10 1 The Wild Lens Collective Now, at a time of urgent conservation need due to a multitude of threats stemming from our climate crisis, funding for basic research and monitoring of raptor populations is extremely hard to come by. The future of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA is highly uncertain as the area and its unique raptor population face a multitude of threats stemming from our current climate crisis. Despite this, basic research and monitoring of the health of raptor populations and their habitats has been defunded in recent decades, making it impossible to know what the future holds for this globally unique population of birds of prey.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>The future of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA is highly uncertain as the area and its unique raptor population face a multitude of threats stemming from our current climate crisis. Despite this, basic research and monitoring of the health of raptor populations and their habitats has been defunded in recent decades, making it impossible to know what the future holds for this globally unique population of birds of prey.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 5aca9bc0-1135-41f5-ac4e-236d8360256c http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0000 2375 no full Birds of Prey Episode 9: The Cheatgrass Fire Cycle Birds of Prey Episode 9: The Cheatgrass Fire Cycle 9 1 The Wild Lens Collective The spread of cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass species, throughout the Snake River Plain, and much of the Intermountain West, has transformed the ecosystems of the entire region. Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass species, has spread throughout the Intermountain West, including the entire area that makes up the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA. As this invasive species has become dominant throughout this large region, it has transformed shrubland ecosystems and dramatically increased the risk of wildfire, causing innumerable problems for both humans and wildlife.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass species, has spread throughout the Intermountain West, including the entire area that makes up the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA. As this invasive species has become dominant throughout this large region, it has transformed shrubland ecosystems and dramatically increased the risk of wildfire, causing innumerable problems for both humans and wildlife.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> bd02ccf0-ff89-41bb-a0b6-506c6e36a586 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000 2787 no full Birds of Prey Episode 8: Unceded Land Birds of Prey Episode 8: Unceded Land 8 1 The Wild Lens Collective European American settlers first began to arrive in Southwest Idaho and the Snake River Canyon region in substantial numbers in the mid-1800s, setting off a conflict over land ownership that persists to this day. The arrival of substantial numbers of European American settlers in Southwest Idaho in the mid-1800s led to conflict over land ownership with the Shoshone and Paiute tribes. Although attempts were made to settle these conflicts via treaty-making, the treaties that cover the Snake River Canyon region were never ratified by the US Senate. This, according to current leaders of the Shoshone and Paiute tribes, means that these tribal nations still have a legal ownership claim over all of the land of Southwest Idaho.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>The arrival of substantial numbers of European American settlers in Southwest Idaho in the mid-1800s led to conflict over land ownership with the Shoshone and Paiute tribes. Although attempts were made to settle these conflicts via treaty-making, the treaties that cover the Snake River Canyon region were never ratified by the US Senate. This, according to current leaders of the Shoshone and Paiute tribes, means that these tribal nations still have a legal ownership claim over all of the land of Southwest Idaho.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> f63e47c3-5d86-4cc4-86b0-565f5a636afa http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000 1739 no full Birds of Prey Episode 7: Ancient History Birds of Prey Episode 7: Ancient History 7 1 The Wild Lens Collective The Shoshone and Paiute people and their ancestors have lived in and around the Snake River Canyon region for at least 14,500 years, and in this episode of the series we take a look at their culture and lifeways before the arrival of European American settlers. While our primary focus in this series has been the very recent history of the Snake River Canyon region, this area has been occupied by humans for over 14,000 years. In this episode we look at the history, culture and life-ways of the Shoshone and Paiute people, who were the stewards of this land for many thousands of years before the arrival of the first European American settlers.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>While our primary focus in this series has been the very recent history of the Snake River Canyon region, this area has been occupied by humans for over 14,000 years. In this episode we look at the history, culture and life-ways of the Shoshone and Paiute people, who were the stewards of this land for many thousands of years before the arrival of the first European American settlers.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> c456a0d2-3117-4308-af52-205191d17349 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000 1733 no full Birds of Prey Episode 6: Combat Training Birds of Prey Episode 6: Combat Training 6 1 The Wild Lens Collective The designation of the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area brought controversy, as the presence of a military training area within the newly created NCA became well publicized for the first time. Conflict erupted in the newly designated Snake River Birds of Prey NCA as land managers and recreational users were forced to deal with the presence of an active military training area within the conservation area. Although this National Guard training area had been established in the 1950s, the creation of the NCA presented a series of challenges for those tasked with managing this newly created protected area. Although many of these challenges remain, the story of the Snake River Birds of Prey NCA over the past 26 years has been one of collaboration and co-management between the Bureau of Land Management and the National Guard.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Conflict erupted in the newly designated Snake River Birds of Prey NCA as land managers and recreational users were forced to deal with the presence of an active military training area within the conservation area. Although this National Guard training area had been established in the 1950s, the creation of the NCA presented a series of challenges for those tasked with managing this newly created protected area. Although many of these challenges remain, the story of the Snake River Birds of Prey NCA over the past 26 years has been one of collaboration and co-management between the Bureau of Land Management and the National Guard.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> b9dd2c9b-e490-4727-ad7a-3240c6ac3b40 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:00:00 +0000 1776 no full Birds of Prey Episode 5: A National Conservation Area Birds of Prey Episode 5: A National Conservation Area 5 1 The Wild Lens Collective The Snake River Birds of Prey Area needed a champion in congress if it was ever to receive permanent protection, and in 1990 that champion emerged with the election of Democrat Larry LaRocco to Idaho’s first congressional district. Although Idaho is known as one of the most politically conservative states, it also has a long legacy of land protection. In this episode, we analyze the political process behind the establishment of permanent protection for the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, and explore the future of public lands policy and politics in Idaho.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Although Idaho is known as one of the most politically conservative states, it also has a long legacy of land protection. In this episode, we analyze the political process behind the establishment of permanent protection for the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, and explore the future of public lands policy and politics in Idaho.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 05b2d538-5509-47db-b37f-d5130ecfe9a2 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0000 1788 no full Birds of Prey Episode 4: The Swan Falls Agreement Birds of Prey Episode 4: The Swan Falls Agreement 4 1 The Wild Lens Collective A controversy over water rights in Idaho that had been brewing for decades took center stage in the 1980s, and played a crucial role in determining the future path for the protection of the Snake River Canyon. Just two years after the expansion of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area, an extremely controversial water rights issue exploded into the forefront of Idaho politics. The epicenter of this controversy was the Swan Falls Dam, which sat in the heart of the newly expanded Birds of Prey area, and would play a central role in the future of the Snake River Canyon.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Just two years after the expansion of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area, an extremely controversial water rights issue exploded into the forefront of Idaho politics. The epicenter of this controversy was the Swan Falls Dam, which sat in the heart of the newly expanded Birds of Prey area, and would play a central role in the future of the Snake River Canyon.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> cd5fcc3a-c000-4cc0-8f13-c17c902ee13e http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0000 2085 no full Birds of Prey Episode 3: Land of the Prairie Falcon Birds of Prey Episode 3: Land of the Prairie Falcon 3 1 The Wild Lens Collective In the 1970s a truly unique partnership began to take shape in the Snake River Canyon that would connect scientific research to politics and public policy in a manner not seen before or since. The 1970s saw the emergence of a truly unique partnership in the Snake River Canyon between scientific researchers and policy makers. Raptor biologists Mike Kochert and Karen Steenhof, at the direction of former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior Cecil Andrus, began conducting research that would determine a biological boundary for a newly expanded protected area along the Snake River. The story behind this research project and how it influenced the dramatic expansion of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area is deeply fascinating and highly instructive.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>The 1970s saw the emergence of a truly unique partnership in the Snake River Canyon between scientific researchers and policy makers. Raptor biologists Mike Kochert and Karen Steenhof, at the direction of former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior Cecil Andrus, began conducting research that would determine a biological boundary for a newly expanded protected area along the Snake River. The story behind this research project and how it influenced the dramatic expansion of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area is deeply fascinating and highly instructive.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 6b128618-1488-4e96-b06b-bb701badca87 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0000 1845 no full Birds of Prey Episode 2: Protecting the Canyon Birds of Prey Episode 2: Protecting the Canyon 2 1 The Wild Lens Collective In the late 1960s, a group of young raptor enthusiasts, inspired by Morley Nelson, began conducting the research that would prove the uniqueness of the Snake River Canyon for birds of prey. This set the stage for the establishment of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area in 1971. By the late 1960s Morley Nelson had a clear goal - to establish federal protection for the Snake River Canyon. He began to steer his ever growing cadre of falconry apprentices towards conducting the research that was needed to protect the area, while continuing to establish strategic political partnerships. Morley befriended the young, newly-elected governor of Idaho, Cecil Andrus, cementing a political alliance that would prove crucial in the establishment of protection for the Snake River Canyon. Morley also brought more attention to birds of prey in Southwest Idaho with the production of a new raptor film starring the daughter of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>By the late 1960s Morley Nelson had a clear goal - to establish federal protection for the Snake River Canyon. He began to steer his ever growing cadre of falconry apprentices towards conducting the research that was needed to protect the area, while continuing to establish strategic political partnerships. Morley befriended the young, newly-elected governor of Idaho, Cecil Andrus, cementing a political alliance that would prove crucial in the establishment of protection for the Snake River Canyon. Morley also brought more attention to birds of prey in Southwest Idaho with the production of a new raptor film starring the daughter of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 4c46cde5-08a3-4024-b5b0-faf51ac41178 http://www.commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0000 1862 no full Birds of Prey Episode 1: Morley's Vision Birds of Prey Episode 1: Morley's Vision 1 1 The Wild Lens Collective One man is largely responsible for establishing the vision for protection of the Snake River Canyon - Morley Nelson. One man is largely responsible for establishing the vision for protection of the Snake River Canyon - Morley Nelson. Our first episode tracks Morley's deep passion for birds of prey, and examines how he set the stage for the establishment of protected status for this unique stretch of canyon in Southwest Idaho.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>One man is largely responsible for establishing the vision for protection of the Snake River Canyon - Morley Nelson. Our first episode tracks Morley&#39;s deep passion for birds of prey, and examines how he set the stage for the establishment of protected status for this unique stretch of canyon in Southwest Idaho.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> ee76a677-b76e-4bc8-8968-a904bb0bc329 https://commonland.wildlensinc.org/show-notes Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:00:00 +0000 1749 no trailer Season One trailer Season One trailer 1 The Wild Lens Collective A short overview of our first season, which is focused on the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Season One of Common Land explores the creation story behind the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. This unique stretch of the Snake River Canyon in Southwest Idaho is home to the highest nesting densities of birds of prey anywhere in North America, and the story behind how it was protected is complex and fascinating.


Episode One of the series is scheduled for release on January 22nd, 2020.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands]]> <p>Season One of Common Land explores the creation story behind the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. This unique stretch of the Snake River Canyon in Southwest Idaho is home to the highest nesting densities of birds of prey anywhere in North America, and the story behind how it was protected is complex and fascinating.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode One of the series is scheduled for release on January 22nd, 2020.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> 67e48922-db76-4a08-9ecf-77dc6cbe0519 http://commonlandpodcast.com Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:25:47 +0000 196 no