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The Lookout Podcast

Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness.

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Tuesday · 1 hr 9 min
Presumptive illness, Chris Schow
38 year Fire career, form Hotshot, Helitack, 11 years as a Smokejumper, Assistant Fire Management Officer, Fire Management Officer, to Forest Fire Management Officer, to Deputy Director in Region 5. Chief Push of the Foresters' Ball in 1985 and my guest today The Great Chris Schow! Chris joined the show to discuss a very important topic Presumptive Illness which effects Firefighters and links there time fighting fire with specific job related illnesses.
#138
October 27 · 47 min
I-194 CI-132 CI-133 CI-134, Stephan Weber breaks them down
My long time friend Stephan Weber came back on the show to talk about I-194 CI-132 CI-133 CI-134 and a little more about Montana politics. Tune in to learn more about these initiatives and Montana.
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October 13 · 2 hr 10 min
Chasing Happiness, Taylor Walker
My great friend Taylor Walker joined the show and it was an honor to have him. Taylor is National Champion, Entrepreneur, Hell of a Mountain biker, and he is the business of living life to its fullest! Tune in to hear this Incredible and Inspirational story. Please like and subscribe to support the channel
#136
October 2 · 33 min
Scarecrow Festival & Halloween Special, Kaleb Barrett
This is a special episode made for highlighting the Scarecrow Festival, changing of the seasons, and Halloween. I hope you are enjoying the fall season and this episode help add a little something to your Fall. Take Care, God Bless, and please like and subscribe to support the channel.
#135
September 30 · 1 hr 4 min
One Moving Part, Bob Beckley
The Great Bob Beckley joined the show to talk about his time in the forest service going from Smokejumper and getting injured to working for National Development and Technology Program where he wrote One Moving Part The Forest Service Ax Manual. tune in to hear the full story and please like and subscribe to support.
#134
September 22 · 1 hr 15 min
Born Of Ashes, Ashley Taylor
Montanan, College athlete, Smokejumper, Pilot, owner of Born Of Ashes Coaching, Ashely Taylor is a guiding light to help people achieve balance in this busy stressful world. Ashely joined me to talk about her powerful journey and what led her to find this great gift she has for helping others achieve whole body health. Give her a follow and reach out if you're looking to achieve complete health. TUNE IN to hear the full story.
#133
September 8 · 1 hr 6 min
Outdoorsman Kevin Roach.
Kevin Roach joined the show shortly closing his Lookout for the season. We talked about the 2026 Fire season, hunting, the roadless rule, physical fitness and much more. check out the full episode to hear more. Please like and subscribe to support the project.
#132
August 27 · 58 min
Forest Service Reorganization, Travis Hall
My friend Travis Hall Associate Editor @fieldandstream joined the show to discuss the Forest Service reorganization, resending the roadless rule, Public land access, and much more. Tune in to hear the rest of the story. #publicland #hunting #podcast
#131
August 18 · 1 hr 16 min
It's a Beautiful Life, Tom Haney
My Rookie Cousin Tom Haney joined the show to talk about his incredible and inspiring life story. From adventurer, photography, Hotshot, Smokejumper, Featured photos in the Smithsonian, Structure Firefighter, Oyster Farming, Vineyard, Family man and much more! Watch this full episode to be inspired! Please like and subscribe to support the project
#130
August 11 · 52 min
The Montana Plan, Russ Cleveland
Russ Cleveland joined the show to talk about The Montana Plan and why everyone should support I-194 the transparent election initiative, a ballot measure to permanently ban corporate money from Montana elections. Go to https://montanaplan.org to learn more and to support the initiative!
#129
August 4 · 1 hr 30 min
One of the First Female Firefighters for the CDF, Jan Mendoza
From Fire Lines to Rock Stages to Rodeo Arenas—Meet Jan! She started as a bold wildland firefighter, then rocked the country as a professional musician (even sharing the stage with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown). In her 30s she hit the airwaves as a radio personality and traffic reporter flying in a small plane. By her 40s she was a professional rodeo trick rider, and later became a State of California media spokesperson. Tune in to hear the full, fearless story of a true trailblazer who’s lived more lives than most of us dream of!
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July 29 · 1 hr 4 min
Final Go-Round, Kaleb Barrett
After 19 years in Pro Rodeo my older brother is hanging up the boots. It's been a great run, tune in to hear all about his rodeo journey along with the many phases of life and some advice on taking on the next chapter in life. Please like and subscribe to support the channel. Cheers!
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July 21 · 32 min
13 Crosses Film recap, Dave & Levi McConathy
Dave and Levi McConathy joined the show to talk about the World Premiere of 13 Crosses and what it took to make such a special evening honoring the Smokejumpers we lost in the Mann Gulch Fire. Tune in to hear full episode and please like and subscribe to support the project. #wildfire #forest #wildlandfire
#126
July 14 · 1 hr 16 min
UPDATE Dark Money Fights, Stephan Weber
My long time friend Stephan Weber returns to the show to talk about updates with The Montana Plan, the Bonner Data Center and much more! Tune in to watch the full episode. Like and subscribe to support the channel.
#125
July 7 · 45 min
Boston Marathon Qualifying, Zac Barrett
My younger brother Zac Barrett joined the show to talk about his goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon and the journey it is taking him on. Also we discussed importance of an active lifestyle, shared some running stories like family runs earning that Thanksgiving dinner such as the Huffing for Stuffing in Bozeman. Tune it to hear the full story and hopefully get inspired. Please like and subscribe to support the channel. Cheers!
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June 30 · 1 hr 33 min
The 19th Watch Out Situation, Ft. John Holovnia
My Jump Partner, long time friend, former Wildland Firefighter, Lewis & Clark Hotshot, and McCall Smokejumper The Great John Holovnia joined the show to share fire and life stories along with life after fire. Tune in to hear all about it. Please like and subscribe to support the channel.
#123
June 24 · 30 min
Putt & Pull Post Show with Clint Mendenhall
Long time Wildland Firefighter, Hockey player, Family man, and part of the Putt & Pull team my friend Clint Mendenhall joined the show to recap the 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull. It is a great fundraiser where all proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation supporting firefighters across this great country. The Putt & Pull is a great time for a great cause! This event is open to everyone so come to the Highlander April 18th have one of there great beers and support your Wildland Firefighters!
#122
June 16 · 1 hr 32 min
Health + Wealth = Wellness, Dani Shedden & Matthew Wideman
Former Wildland Firefighters Dani and Matt joined the show to talk about physical/mental health and financial stability equals true wellness! Dani Shedden is owner of Close The Gap Wellness and can be found on Instagram and Matthew Wideman is Vice President of Accord Capital Management working in Boise Idaho, which can be found with a quick google search. Reach out to these Incredible humans for assistance to reach true wellness. Thank you for watching, please like and subscribe to support.
#121
June 10 · 1 hr 38 min
The Lookout Podcast Ep.121 The Montana Plan, Stephan Weber
My long time friend Stephan Weber joined the show to talk about The Montana Plan! We discussed the history of money influencing and corrupting politics from way back during the Copper Kings era. Stephan also brought stats on Data Centers and why do not need more. Tune in to watch the full episode. Like and subscribe to support the channel
#120
June 2 · 1 hr 52 min
Fisheries impacted by data centers, Lucas Ludwig
Lucas Ludwig Conservationist, EMT, and advocate for healthy rivers and fish. Lucas joined the podcast to talk simple science about how a data center can negatively impact fisheries. In Lucas's words you don't have to live in Montana to oppose the data center in Bonner Montana, the Blackfoot and the Clark Fork are your rivers, we must stand together and speak up for this precious resource. UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOU CARES A WHOLE AWFUL LOT, NOTHING IS GOING TO GET BETTER. IT'S NOT. -Dr. Seuss It truly takes all of us to protect these fish and this environment. Let's come together and fight for our beautiful places. Please like and subscribe to support this channel and my mission to save our Beautiful places.

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