Best Muse Capital Podcasts (2025)

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AoR 166: Gabe Brown on Regenerative Grazing 54:48

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Gabe Brown was thinking about and practicing regenerative grazing before it had a name. Grazing management that maintains the productive potential of naturally occurring ecosystems is an ecological imperative that is as needful today as it was 10,000 years ago. In this conversation between Gabe and Tip, they land on definitions for regenerative gra…

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Rooted in Morton: Todd Staley on Business, Family, and Community Part I 31:11

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, we sit down with Todd Staley, the heart and hands behind Staley Lawncare and Landscaping. Todd isn’t just a business owner—he’s the CEO, operator, foreman, and sometimes even the janitor of his thriving local company. But beyond the mowing stripes and landscaping…

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Rooted in Morton: Todd Staley on Business, Family, and Community Part II 34:38

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, we sit down with Todd Staley, the heart and hands behind Staley Lawncare and Landscaping. Todd isn’t just a business owner—he’s the CEO, operator, foreman, and sometimes even the janitor of his thriving local company. But beyond the mowing stripes and landscaping…

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AoR 165: Virtual Fence Benefits Wildlife - Jay Kehne, Conservation Northwest 1:11:43

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How does barbed wire affect wildlife? Is there a better way to manage livestock location that distributes grazing effects and cares for the other animals occupying these landscapes? Maybe this is not a new idea? Jay Kehne with Conservation Northwest believes virtual fence is one of the answers. CNW facilitated and funded implementation of a virtual…

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The Care Economy Revolution with Sheila Marcello 49:24

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In this episode, we sit down with Sheila Lirio Marcelo, founder of Care.com and co-founder of Ohai.ai, to discuss her journey in the care economy and the evolution of her career. Sheila shares her personal experiences as a young mother and the challenges she faced, which ultimately led her to create Care.com in 2006, a platform that connects famili…

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AoR 164: The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, with Rick Machen 1:00:23

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The King Ranch is considered "The Birthplace of American Ranching". On its 150th birthday, King Ranch partnered with Texas A&M Kingsville to establish a masters program in ranch management, the only one of its kind. Rick Machen is the executive director of this program and speaks to the efficacy and reach of the Institute, still in its first quarte…

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S5 Ep6: Professional Capital Is Positioning - buyers come down to grassroots 36:35

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00:00 - Introduction 04:20 - Bitcoin Treasury Boom & Its Sustainability 12:17 - Currency Devaluation ,Government Control & Crypto Adoption 20:31 - Online Trolls and Free Speech 24:46 - Mining Sector Outlook and Commodity Cycles 28:24 - Community & Networking in Mining & BTC Sectors 31:23 - Commodity Supply Challenges & Investor Behavior in Small Ca…

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S5 Ep5: Rick Rule Cash & Gold in the Upcoming Reckoning 43:58

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n this must-watch episode of the Market Musings Podcast, we welcome back legendary investor Rick Rule to discuss the major economic shifts ahead and how investors can prepare. 00:00 - Introduction and Symposium Overview 06:04 - US Economic Stability & Debt Challenges 11:35 - A Gradual Economic Reset 13:09 - Inflation, Purchasing Power, & Investment…

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AoR 163: Stockwater Monitoring Technologies and Natural Capital with Andrew Coppin, RanchBot 39:42

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Andrew Coppin is the co-founder and CEO of RanchBot, a company aiming to reduce the cost and stress of managing stockwatering supplies in the large percentage of the world's surface where water really matters to grazing operations of all sizes. But as a former investment banker in corporate finance, Andrew has broader socioecological goals: "Ranche…

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The Wait Until 8th Pledge: A Small Town’s Big Stand on Smartphones with Jordan Spicklemire (Part 2 of 2) 24:18

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In Part 2 of our conversation with Jordan Spicklemire, we shift from personal experience to community action. Jordan walks us through the Wait Until 8th pledge — a national movement with a powerful local twist — and how she’s helping Morton families join forces to delay smartphones until after 8th gra…

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Smartphones Can Wait: Jordan’s Mission to Reclaim Childhood (part 1 of 2) 29:33

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Morton Muse & News welcomes Jordan Spicklemire — a Morton mom, former high school counselor, and passionate advocate for childhood in the digital age. Jordan shares her journey from Carmel, Indiana to Morton, Illinois, how her time in schools shaped her view of…

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AoR 162: Grazing Lands Expo 2025 with Megan Terry 37:26

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The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition 2025 Grazing Expo is an event designed to empower land managers with tangible resources while highlighting the West-wide impact of sound grazing lands stewardship. In this interview with Megan Terry, executive director for the Montana Grazing Lands Coalition, we discuss the importance of rancher peer-to-peer lear…

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Episode 73 Robert Landis, The Riverside Company 52:21

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Bob Landis may be the Middle Market Musings guest least in need of introduction – the O.G. business development partner at one of the most active middle market private equity funds, and the person cited most often by other MMM guests as career inspiration. Bob is Founding Partner, Origination at The Riverside Company, a multi-vehicle investment com…

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AoR 161: The 5th "C" of Agricultural Lending, with Zach Ducheneaux 1:01:41

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What would rural finance look like if it truly supported long-term stewardship and resilience? This is the question Zach Ducheneaux has been asking himself and working toward for a couple of decades. Zach is an agricultural producer, a farming advocate, and the former Administrator of the USDA Farm Service Agency. From experiencing firsthand ag len…

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Episode 72 David Acharya, Acharya Capital Partners 45:35

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David Acharya gives Andy and Charlie the chance to dig into the world of independent sponsors. David began his career in leverage finance at JP Morgan Chase and charts his evolution into operationally minded principal investing. Much discussion ensues on Impact XM, an experiential marketing firm built up through acquisition and then sold to Riversi…

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Backstage with David Getz: The Soul of Ruth the Musical Part I 30:24

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, we sit down with David Getz—Morton High School Orchestra Director, Central Illinois Youth Symphony conductor, and composer of Ruth: The Musical. From his humble beginnings composing as a teen to writing and producing an original 27-song concert-style musical, Dav…

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Backstage with David Getz: The Soul of Ruth the Musical Part II 30:31

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, we sit down with David Getz—Morton High School Orchestra Director, Central Illinois Youth Symphony conductor, and composer of Ruth: The Musical. From his humble beginnings composing as a teen to writing and producing an original 27-song concert-style musical, Dav…

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AoR 160: Dan Dagget on People's Contributions to Nature and Ecosystem Successes in the Southwest 1:00:25

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Dan Dagget was one of the original members of EarthFirst!, one of the more radical environmental activist organizations of the last 50 years. In his efforts to achieve health for the Earth’s ecosystems, however, he found himself conflicted over environmentalism’s means and the ends those means actually achieved. With that in mind, he began investig…

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S5 Ep4: First Public Mining Company at 27 w/ Patrick Cheetham of Sunrise Resources 43:55

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Market Musings with Patrick Cheetham MD Sunrise Resources Patrick Cheetham, of Sunrise Resources, joins the Market Musings Podcast to talk about his journey from teenage rock collector to leading exploration companies. Discover how he started Dragon Mining at age 26, survived market crashes and why industrial minerals are now his focus. 🎧 A must-wa…

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Episode 36: Prideful Play & Lesbian Liabilities 1:53:17

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“Back once again with the renegade (games-)master", it's a new episode of Til Dice Do Us Part for the first time in quite a while! Our Pride Month special starts with a section on Queer Themes In Roleplaying Games. We discuss how LGBTQIA+ history intersects with roleplaying games - setting the scene for how world history developed alongside gaming …

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AoR 159: Can Creative Arts Affect Public Perception about Rangelands? A Brief Musing by Tip 30:23

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"Let me write the songs of a nation, and I care not who writes its laws." People think they are primarily 'thinking things', but this quote by a musician from ancient Athens speaks to the fact that most of our decision-making and the direction of our efforts in the world are shaped more by our affections. Creative and expressive arts are hugely inf…

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Protecting Kids, Not Just Powering Devices: A Deep Dive with Don Sturm of Morton CUSD 709 1:00:00

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Morton has long been known for its top-tier schools, but have you ever wondered why we stay ahead of the curve—especially when it comes to technology, AI, and student well-being? Join us on this episode of Morton Muse & News as we sit down with Don Sturm, Morton CUSD 709’s Technology Integration Speci…

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Episode 71 Special MMM Golf Edition - US Open preview with Peter Kaufman 59:15

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Peter Kaufman is President/Head of Restructuring and Distressed M&A at Gordian Group, a New York City-based investment bank. He’s found an illustrious second career as a regular golf contributor with The Daily Drive, an online golf journalism collective. Andy and Charlie (who are both still in search of their first careers) enlist Peter in a tour o…

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Episode 70b ACG DealMAX, Las Vegas, April 7,2025 20:30

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New Heritage Capital's Greg Katz fills the "yawning" void left by Charlie Gifford's absence.By Andy Greenberg & Charlie Gifford

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Episode 70a ACG DealMax, Las Vegas, April 7,2025 34:15

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Graeme Frazier and Andy discuss GF Data and receiving the ACG Legend Award.By Andy Greenberg & Charlie Gifford

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AoR 158: Frank Stick, Splendid Painter of the Out-of-Doors, by biographer Mike Mordell 44:02

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Visual arts that draw attention to wild, open spaces have been culturally important in the United States. The outdoors painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were instrumental in making Americans aware of spectacularly beautiful places most people would not know about otherwise. And they catalyzed efforts to conserve these landscapes fo…

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Making Egg Freezing Free: How Cofertility is Transforming Reproductive Care 38:30

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Egg freezing and egg donation have long been steeped in inequity, transactional models, and limited access, leaving many aspiring parents and hopeful women without options. In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Makler, co-founder of Cofertility, a Muse Capital portfolio company rewriting the script on how egg donation and freezing are done. Cofe…

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Episode 69 Christian Bullitt, Raymond James 50:36

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Christian is a Managing Director in Raymond James’ Private Capital Advisory Practice. He finally runs out of excuses and ends up squinting under the hot lights of the MMM studios. A discussion with two old friends hits the usual stops – Philadelphia roots, Trinity College, early career in PR before getting into finance – yet still manages to find p…

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AoR 157: Grazing for Fine Fuels Management and Wildfire Mitigation, with Sergio Arispe 57:11

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Can we effectively limit wildfire risk or change the fire risk profile using deliberate grazing? Or is this just wishful, simplistic thinking: "Cows eat fine fuel so that stops fire, right?" These are questions that demand scientific answers, not just anecdotes or coffee shop opinions. Sergio Arispe has worked with other researchers in the Western …

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AoR 156: 15 Years of Life on the Range with Steve Stuebner & Gretchen Hyde 1:11:34

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Over 15 years ago, the veteran journalist Steve Stuebner and Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission executive Gretchen Hyde set out to use the new media landscape to tell good news stories about rangeland landscapes and the unique people who care for them. This has been a wildly successful venture that has reached far beyond the borders of Idaho. Lis…

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Episode 68 Mark Jones, River Associates 56:48

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This one combines the insight of a WWF wrestling match with the virility of an Aspen Institute panel discussion. Mark Jones is a Partner at River Associates, the Chattanooga-based private equity firm currently investing out of its eighth vehicle. For better or worse (admittedly worse for him), Mark is also a longtime friend of Andy and Charlie’s. H…

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Episode 67 David Michel, Catapult Health 49:41

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David Michel is Chief Executive Officer of Catapult Health, a Dallas-based innovator in virtual at-home preventive care recently acquired by Teledoc Health for $65 million. Each stop in David’s story is spellbinding. David begins with his upbringing in southern Illinois, where his entrepreneur/radio broadcaster father played a large role in his upb…

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S5 Ep3: Jenny’s Journey to 4000% Gains | From Twitter Threads to Conference Floors 51:02

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https://twitter.com/jenstilmanydots 💡Jenny Shaigec, aka “Jenny Many Dots,” shares how a career pivot and a personal tragedy led to massive wins in junior mining. With returns up to 4000% on lithium plays, she now favors copper for its structural scarcity and demand tailwinds. Jenny breaks down her criteria for picking stocks, warns about lifestyle …

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Episode 66 Barbie Adler, Selective Search 47:23

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Barbie Adler gives new meaning to the phrase “mystery date” with a star turn on Middle Market Musings. Barbie is Founder and President of Selective Search, the nation’s preeminent luxury matchmaker. Barbie traces her origin story from Chicagoland roots to Bradley University to early successes in public relations and executive search. Her work exper…

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AoR 154: National Grazing Lands Coalition & Summer Tour in the Pacific Northwest 58:28

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The National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) promotes and supports ecologically and economically sound management of grazing lands for multiple benefits to the environment and society through science-based technical assistance, research, and education. Bill Fox has been with NatGLC since the beginning. In this interview, Dr. Fox offers a condensed…

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AoR 155: Roots So Deep You Can See the Devil Down There, with filmmaker Peter Byck 1:09:50

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Does grazing management make a difference? Can we raise livestock and wildlife and take carbon out of the atmosphere and put it in soil on the same piece of land? Meet Peter Byck, self-described scientist wrangler and producer of Roots So Deep, a four-part documentary series that explores the world of adaptive cattle farmers and their conventional …

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S5 Ep2: Why Gold Is the Only Safe Bet Right Now | Alexander Stahel 1:19:41

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Why Gold Is the Only Safe Bet Right Now | Alexander Stahel 🎧 Expert Insights from Alexander Stahel | Commodities, Gold, Oil, Copper & Global Markets In this in-depth interview, Alexander Stahel, from Burggraben, shares sharp insights on the state of commodities, covering gold, oil, and copper, and how geopolitical forces are reshaping global market…

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Rooted in Morton: Community, Connection, and Service with John Cirilli 44:37

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. What makes a small town more than just a place to live? It’s the people who pour their hearts into it. In this episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with John Cirilli—a lifelong Morton advocate, local banker, and dedicated community volunteer. From his journey back to Morton after college to meet…

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Episode 65 Ronald Miller, CIBC 48:34

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Ron Miller’s good judgment and even temper survive an appearance on Middle Market Musings. Ron, an old friend to both Andy and Charlie, is Managing Director and Head of US Middle Market Investment Banking at CIBC. Ron talks about his youth in Chicago, including early experience in the family clothing business. The story migrates to Milwaukee, where…

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The Heart of Morton: JoLynn Weiler on Volunteering, Community, and Making a Difference 1:00:38

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Ever thought about volunteering but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re curious about the impact volunteers have on Morton? In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, I sit down with the incredible JoLynn Weiler—lifelong Morton resident, community champion, and self-proclaimed volunteer expert (se…

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AoR 152: Nathan Sayre on the Genesis and Limits of Carrying Capacity 1:05:49

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The concept of carrying capacity has figured prominently in rangeland ecology and wildlife biology for a century and more. Where did this term come from? Nathan Sayre, a cultural geographer at UC-Berkeley and the author of the book "Politics of Scale - a History of Rangeland Science," answers this question. According to Sayre, "It is a truism that …

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Episode 64 Chris Hendriksen, Pacific Lake Capital 50:25

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Chris is a Partner at Pacific Lake Capital, one of the leading investors in the search fund industry and currently investing out of its $317 million sixth fund. The Stanford Graduate School of Business alum shares stories of his 20 plus years of experience and how the industry has evolved over time. His journey began as a searcher who found, invest…

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AoR 153: Back to the Future with American Fibers - Cate Havstad, Daniel Mouw, & Ed Roberson at SXSW 1:12:48

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Can Farmer-Founded Fibers Save American Fashion? Cate Havstad-Casad, founder of RangeRevolution leather goods, and Daniel Mouw, president of Duckworth wool clothing answered this question in a pre-panel interview at SXSW with Ed Roberson joining in. If Duckworth and Range Revolution are not on your radar screen, and if Mountain & Prairie Podcast is…

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AoR 151: Targeted Grazing for Wetland Health - Maria Pacioretty & Chase Carter 1:04:15

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The Sterling Wildlife Management Area in southeast Idaho suffered from accumulated dead cattails, bulrushes, and grasses. Wildlife the area is intended habitat for were avoiding it, especially migratory waterfowl. This Life on the Range story with rancher Chase Carter and biologist Maria Pacioretty describes their successful efforts to use targeted…

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AoR 150: Bildo Saravia & Lauren Svejcar - Artisanal Mezcal & Ranching in Mexico 1:08:30

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Bildo Saravia is the owner and manager of Rancho el Ojo and Origien Raiz Mezcal. His story showcases the ways global marketing and communication can benefit local people oriented around rangeland economies. By "grazing the wild" he is growing agave in sustainable polyculture with a diversity of other native plants for livestock and wildlife in Dura…

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S5 Ep1: Tin Titans Second Strike: Klaus Echof's Return to the DRC 29:28

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00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Klaus Eckhof’s Background 04:50 - Early Success in the DRC 09:10 - Why the DRC for Mining? 12:00 - The Tin Market: Supply & Demand Outlook 16:30 - Rome Resources: Drilling for the Next Big Tin Deposit 20:50 - Challenges in the DRC: Logistics & Politics 24:10 - What’s Next for Rome Resources? 26:30 - Rome’s Long-Term Vis…

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Episode 63 Steve Gurgovits, Tecum Capital 47:55

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The Middle Market Musings tour bus pulls into Western Pennsylvania for a lively episode with Steve Gurgovits, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Tecum Capital. Tecum is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on the lower middle market. Steve gets into his upbringing and football exploits in Sharon, PA; the example his father set as a banker in that…

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AoR 149: Wildfire Depletes Ecosystem Carbon Storage by >50% (Part 2) -- Germino, Maxwell, & Quicke 56:57

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Dr. Germino’s latest research, published in the Communications Earth & Environment journal in November 2024, reveals a startling and significant finding: invasive grasses are turning western U.S. rangelands from valuable carbon sinks into potential carbon sources. This research, a two-year collaboration between the US Geological Survey and Envu, pr…

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Johnson’s Floral – 74 Years of Community, Family, and Flowers 50:18

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Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Since 1952, Johnson’s Floral has been a cornerstone of Morton, providing beautiful floral arrangements for life’s most meaningful moments. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Grethey, third-generation owner, to talk about the history, challenges, and triumphs of running a family-owned business in a…

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Episode 62 Scott Estill, Lancor 49:30

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Scott Estill runs out of excuses and ends up in the MMM studio. Scott is partner and head of the New York office at Lancor, a national search and advisory firm. Scott reviews his extensive early career in investment banking and how it evolved into Lancor’s distinctive private equity executive placement model. Before that, the hosts get into Scott’s…