Best Code Talkers Podcasts (2025)

Have you ever stopped to think about the history behind the names of rivers, streets, towns, and even state parks in Oklahoma? In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn take listeners on a journey to uncover some of the interesting and unusual stories behind places you may know or may have never heard of in the state. Their guests are N…

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Rediscovering the wild through a beloved American fruit on Access Utah 48:39

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As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit — especially apples.By Tom Williams

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I Ain't No Phony 1:30:46

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Sound Bites "I ain't no phony." "We're all fucking phonies." "I work in feces."

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Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island with John Bruning 1:07:11

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Podcast Episode 217By Digital Fourten Media

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'Homecomers: Returning To Rural Roots' With Michele Anderson on Access Utah 51:06

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We revisit our conversation from 2019 with writer Michele Anderson about her opinion piece in the New York Times titled, “Go Home to Your ‘Dying’ Hometown.”By Tom Williams

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Clean and Kissable 1:37:26

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EPISODE 200! Sound Bites "Itching makes you crazy." "That's a bummer." "Alcoholics are scary, man."

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Raising children to be self-reliant adults on Access Utah 51:11

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"The Gift of Failure" focuses on the critical years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience disappointment and frustration so that they grow into successful, resilient adults.By Tom Williams

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'In a Rugged Land' with James Swensen on Access Utah 51:03

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"In a Rugged Land" examines the history and content of the two photographers' forgotten collaboration "Three Mormon Towns." We revisit our conversation from 2019 with author James Swenson.By Tom Williams

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In honor of our dear friend Dephree, the team at Bad Counsel are re-releasing our episode where we interviewed him back in 2020. We love you Dephree. We will forever miss you, your sense of humor, your heart, and your music.By Balker Talker Media

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Federal funding for disability centers is at risk on Access Utah 50:50

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Today we’ll talk with Matthew Wappett, executive director of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University.By Tom Williams

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'Chasing Ice' with James Balog on Access Utah 51:13

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We revisit our conversation from 2016 with James Balog about the film "Chasing Ice."By Tom Williams

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See Skip Rob a Bank 1:37:24

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Sound Bites "He was so pissed." "You should do it, do it!" "I will do it!"

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'This Blessed Earth' with Ted Genoways on Access Utah 50:05

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We revisit our conversation from November 2017 with author Ted Genoways about his book "This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm."By Tom Williams

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'Heirs of the Founders' with H.W. Brands on Access Utah 49:18

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We revisit our conversation from 2019 with H.W. Brands on his book "Heirs of the Founders: The Epic Rivalry of Henry Clay, John Calhoun and Daniel Webster, The Second Generation of American Giants."By Tom Williams

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From the earliest days of Indian Territory through the 1950s, Oklahoma had strict laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol, but they were usually lightly enforced. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Matthew Pearce trace Oklahoma’s history with alcohol regulation and the social and political forces that shaped the state’s relationship with booze. T…

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Preventing ecological collapse through global democracy on Access Utah 51:11

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James Bacchus says the path to global sustainable development is participatory democratic global governance — the only truly effective path to confronting military conflict, climate change, and more.By Tom Williams

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The complexities of modern frontier life with Lara Richardson on Access Utah 49:19

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We talk with Colorado rancher and mother of five, Lara Richardson, about her memoir "The Table: Seasons on a Colorado Ranch."By Tom Williams

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'Friends with Words': Martha Barnette on Access Utah 50:30

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Martha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of "A Way with Words," lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.”By Tom Williams

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Chronicling Combat: Sandra McGee on WWII Amphibious Forces 1:18:21

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Podcast Episode 215By Digital Fourten Media

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Revisiting 'All Better Now' With Emily Wing Smith On Wednesday's Access Utah 48:54

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We revisit our conversation with Utah writer Emily Wing Smith about her book, 'All Better Now'.By Tom Williams

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Put A Ring On It 1:35:20

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Sound Bites Soundbites "I had to fire him." "I love it." "I hope he dies."

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AI coding tool landscape in July 2025 with Tim + David 1:01:25

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# Summary In this conversation, Tim Abell and David Sheardown explore the challenges and innovations in productivity tools and AI coding assistants and the overwhelming landscape of AI tools available for software development. The dialogue delves into the nuances of using AI in coding, the potential of multi-agent systems, and the importance of con…

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Remembering Jake Larson 1:56:44

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Podcast Episode 214By Digital Fourten Media

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Nothing Really Matters 1:46:32

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In this episode, we explore the profound emotional connections that music can create across different cultures and experiences. Join us as we delve into stories of how music transcends language barriers, evokes deep emotions, and brings people together in unexpected ways. From the universal appeal of iconic songs to personal anecdotes of musical mo…

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'Motorhome Prophecies' with Carrie Sheffield on Access Utah 49:47

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Carrie Sheffield grew up with a violent, mentally ill, street-musician father who believed he was a modern-day Mormon prophet destined to become U.S. president someday.By Tom Williams

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Behind the Scenes of Band of Brothers and More — A Conversation with Producer Kirk Saduski 1:02:26

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Podcast Episode 213By Digital Fourten Media

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The life of Utah poet May Swenson on Access Utah 50:45

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We talk with Margaret Brucia, author of "The Key to Everything: May Swenson, A Writer’s Life." May Swenson was one of the most important and original poets of the twentieth century.By Tom Williams

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Sound Bites "I was a good." "He's an innovator." "You're a fool."

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'Nature and the Mind' on Access Utah 50:58

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On this episode, we talk about the benefits of nature. Our guest is Marc Berman, founder and director of the Environmental Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Chicago.By Tom Williams

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Teresa Jordan and Hal Cannon on Access Utah 26:27

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On this episode, we talk with artist and author Teresa Jordan and musician, composer, and writer Hal Cannon.By Tom Williams

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'Seventy Times Seven' with Chad Ford on Access Utah 48:59

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As a professor of peacebuilding, a conflict mediator, and a follower of Jesus, Chad Ford offers perspectives on how to avoid or reconcile contention when life’s inevitable disagreements arise.By Tom Williams

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Fourth of July Reflections, Wartime Realities, and Battles Around July 3rd 1:30:15

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Podcast Episode 213By Digital Fourten Media

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The dignity of difference on Access Utah 44:53

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Emma Martins and Austin Knuppe recently attended the Diplomacy of the Heart Conference in Uzbekistan, an international gathering dedicated to intercultural understanding and peacebuilding.By Tom Williams

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'Miss Jane' with the late Brad Watson on Access Utah 50:03

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On this episode, we remember writer Brad Watson, who we interviewed in July 2016 about his novel "Miss Jane." Brad Watson died in 2020.By Tom Williams

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'The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote' on Access Utah 50:47

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Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five states have ratified the Nineteenth Amendment, 12 have rejected or refused to vote, and one last state is needed. It all comes down to Tennessee.By Tom Williams

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Katy and the Low T's 1:32:13

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Sound Bites "That's hilarious." "Challenge accepted." "You're a smart guy."

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'The Palace at the End of the Sea' with Simon Tolkien on Access Utah 50:29

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In Simon Tolkien's new historical novel, a young man comes of age and crosses continents in search of an identity at the dawn of the Spanish Civil War. We also talk about his grandfather, J.R.R. Tolkien.By Tom Williams

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'The world's longest art gallery': Nine Mile Canyon on Access Utah 51:07

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After years of exploration and research in Utah’s remote Nine Mile Canyon, Verlicia Perez wrote a guidebook titled "Echoes of the Ancestors," blending practical guidance with thoughtful historical interpretation.By Tom Williams

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In 1833, Congress authorized a new regiment in the Army that would combine the skills of Regular Army soldiers with the frontier savvy of the Rangers. The First Dragoon Regiment was tasked with being the first U.S. envoy to make contact with the Plains Indian tribes to negotiate for peace. The 500-person strong Dragoon unit set out in June 1834 to …

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Forging Naval Leaders: Craig Symonds on WWII and Annapolis 1:00:19

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Podcast Episode 211By Digital Fourten Media

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The bonds between people and among networks on Access Utah 51:44

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The Utah Foundation released a report on social capital in Utah in 2021 and they are preparing an update. We talk about social trust and cohesion, civic engagement, community, family health, and more.By Tom Williams

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Our Lady of Fatima on Access Utah 47:53

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In 1917, in Fatima, Portugal, three shepherd children claimed that the Virgin Mary appeared before them and spoke the words, “Do not be afraid.”By Tom Williams

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Sound Bites "They're both pretty bad." "Is it karma?" "How is that possible?" "That's crazy." "Did you cry?" "That's cute." "Don't be the straggler." "That's awesome." "That's deep, man." "That's a lot of work." "Nice ass." "Neil was kind of a dick" "I was moved" "You make her laugh." "Leave your mother alone." "Mind your own business." "You can't …

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Dementia awareness and prevention on Access Utah 50:48

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On this episode, we talk about dementia ahead of the second annual health fair focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia awareness and prevention on June 21.By Tom Williams

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Wildfires and the rising cost of homeowners insurance on Access Utah 47:31

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Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, AND harder to keep. In our region, one of the most important causes is climate change-fueled wildfires. Some state leaders are trying to pass reforms.By Tom Williams

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Sound Bites "I was gutted like a fish." "I could have slept." "She gets a little biting." "The food was phenomenal." "The driving is insane." "Everything must go." "You're in the cuck chair." "I blacked out." "It's cheating." "That was my Vietnam." "Childbirth is pretty rough." "I couldn't believe it." "That's a fucked up dude." "That's no longer y…

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'Buried Bones' with Bonnie Moore on Access Utah 44:38

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On this episode we talk with Bonnie Moore about her new novel "Buried Bones: A Maggie Anderson Mystery."By Tom Williams

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Exploring the Chinese immigration experience on Access Utah 52:31

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We revisit our conversation with Freeman Ng, author of "Bridge Across The Sky," a young adult novel in verse based on the Chinese immigration experience through Angel Island in the early 1900s.By Tom Williams