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I BelieveBoth FlyBlue sky, golden grass, tall sagebrush, mountains capped white behind. Chores done. Coffee in the sun room. He looks out across the south pasture. The tips of the tall sage quiver. The wind picks up the flags along the fence line, tugging at the screw lock chain links that hold them to the wire. The Stars and Stripes is up all the time, frayed at the edge. And the other. It’s been up since the election. Inside, a catalog open on the table. Maybe he’ll buy a new bull this year. He n...
2026-02-1025 min
T.P. For Your Earholes: A Beavis and Butt-Head PodcastEpisode 22: Beavis and Butt-head Do America, a retrospective (TP For Your Earholes, A Beavis and Butt-head Podcast)Nearly 30 years after its release, we take a look back at “Beavis and Butt-head Do America,” the movie that sent our dumbass duo to the big screen. We look at what the movie meant to us when it was released in 1996, how the movie’s takeaways have changed for us over time, and why repeated watching is good for the circadian rhythms. And we talk about Meeteetse. A lot.Join the conversation! Visit tpforyourearholes.com to contact us. Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube and Facebook @tpforyourearholes.
2026-01-1532 min
Unmuted Education PodcastAddendum 2: "Life Ready - The School That Put Students in Charge" - Shane Ogden InterviewIn this episode, Shane Ogden, Superintendent of Meeteetse, Wyoming, discusses his transformative vision for education focused on problem-based learning and student-led initiatives. He shares insights on the implementation of programs like Genius Hour, fostering a culture of professional development among teachers, and engaging students in their learning experiences. Shane critiques standardized testing, advocating for deeper learning experiences and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in driving educational reform.
2025-12-221h 30
Unmuted Education PodcastEpisode 21 (The Meeteetse Model: Family-First, Student-Led, Community-Built)This episode features a compelling discussion with my co-hosts, Seth and Derek, about our transformative field trip to Meeteetse, focused on the role of leadership in education. We explore insights gained from interviewing 48 superintendents and visiting Shane Ogden's school, where collaboration and community feedback are prioritized. The emphasis on project-based learning and life skills over standardized testing creates a dynamic environment for students to take ownership of their education. We contrast Meeteetse's inclusive approach with the challenges in our own district, highlighting the need for greater transparency and community engagement in education. This conversation advocates for a compassionate and...
2025-12-011h 41
Brighter TogetherThis One Change Made Every Behavior Plan Obsolete - Shane OgdenIn this episode of Brighter Together, I sit down with Shane Ogden, the superintendent of Park County School District Number 16 in Wyoming, to discuss a transformative shift in education. Shane shares how embracing change has revolutionized their approach to behavior plans and education as a whole. He emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students, rather than merely adhering to traditional content-focused curricula. Together, we explore the journey of creating a student-centered learning environment and the pivotal role of teacher empowerment in this shift. Join us as we dive into the exciting developments happening in...
2025-11-0628 min
Cowboy State Daily's The RoundupCowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, August 19, 2025It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming for Tuesday, August 19th. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom - Brought to you by the Converse County Tourism Promotion Board! Discover Douglas and Glenrock, where rich history, outdoor adventure, and welcoming communities await. Feel the Energy of Converse County at www.ConverseCountyTourism.com. – With the Red Canyon Fire burning about 11 miles east of Thermopolis passing 100,000 acres in size, Gov. Mark Gordon has declared a fire emergency, even as crews report it's 28% contained. Cowboy State Daily's Ja...
2025-08-1910 min
From the Cowboy StateThe Historic Pitchfork Ranch with Ben AnsonSend us a textBen has been working at the Pitchfork in Meeteetse since he wrapped up college and he's now managing the ranch. Tune in with us and learn about some history, the hunting operations, horse sale, as well as some recommendations on how to get into this work.Support the show
2025-04-1735 minCowboy State Daily's The RoundupCowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, December 30, 2024It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Monday, December 30th. I'm Reilly Strand, in for Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom brought to you by the Cowboy State Daily Morning Show with Jake. From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, Cowboy State Daily's Jake Nichols takes you deeper into the stories that matter - and keeps up with the news, weather and sports in your part of Wyoming. Just tune into Cowboy State Daily Dot Com and join the conversation. – In the wake of...
2024-12-3006 minCowboy State Daily's The RoundupCowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, November 8, 2024It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Friday, November 8th. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom - brought to you by the Cowboy State Daily Morning Show with Jake. From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, Cowboy State Daily's Jake Nichols takes you deeper into the stories that matter - and keeps up with the news, weather and sports in your part of Wyoming. Just tune into Cowboy State Daily Dot Com and join the conversation. A pristine 640 acres of land in...
2024-11-0810 min
Cowboy State Daily's The RoundupThe Roundup: A Conversation With Paul UlrichWendy Corr: Well, hey there, folks. Welcome to The Roundup! The Roundup is a Cowboy State Daily podcast that focuses on interesting people here in the Cowboy state, and we have one of the most interesting people on today's episode of The Roundup. Today we have - as quoted in Cowboy State Daily - "Noted Wyoming outdoorsman Paul Ulrich." But Paul Ulrich is much more than an outdoorsman. Paul has a rich history, and his family has a rich history here in Wyoming, from the fossil industry to the - and really it is an...
2024-09-0729 minCowboy State Daily's The RoundupCowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, September 4, 2024It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Wednesday, September 4th. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom - brought to you by ServeWyoming - Wyoming's center for volunteerism and AmeriCorps service for the last 30 years! For volunteer opportunities, visit ServeWyoming dot org" -- An advancing Fish Creek Fire prompted an evacuation of the historic Brooks Lake Lodge and nearby subdivisions Tuesday evening. Cowboy State Daily's Renee Jean was in Dubois when the evacuation order came. "I got an evacuation order on...
2024-09-0411 minCowboy State Daily's The RoundupCowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, September 2, 2024It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Monday, September 2nd. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom - brought to you by ServeWyoming - Wyoming's center for volunteerism and AmeriCorps service for the last 30 years! For volunteer opportunities, visit ServeWyoming dot org" -- A woman died in a plane crash Sunday near Meeteetse in the vicinity of Phelps Mountain, which also sparked a fire. Cowboy State Daily's Clair McFarland spoke with Park County Coroner Cody Gortmaker, who confirmed that the woman was a...
2024-09-0209 min
Cowboy State Daily's The RoundupThe Roundup: A Conversation With Bob RichardEP 37 BOB RICHARD Wendy Corr: Music. Well, hey there, folks. Welcome to The Roundup. We're a Cowboy State Daily podcast, and we focus on interesting people here in the Cowboy State. And I'm telling you, I can't think of anybody who is more interesting than the gentleman sitting across from me here at the podcast studio at Gunwerks in Cody. Bob Richard is the historian for Yellowstone, for Park County, for all of the amazing things that have happened in this region. But it's not just his life experience that he brings us...
2024-08-2434 min
Winds Of ChangeRural Wyoming Museums: Preserving Heritage & HistoryOur mission is to cultivate a rich educational space for the diverse international community served by and rooted in the American western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Morgan Marks Just because you aren't the president of the United States or not someone important in the state doesn't mean your history isn't important. It built this state, it built this community, and it's a legacy for the rest of the people who come after us. - Karina Ike It's really helpful for us in our research and in figuring out different histories. And then it's...
2024-02-2943 min
Winds Of ChangeRural Wyoming Museums: Preserving Heritage & HistoryOur mission is to cultivate a rich educational space for the diverse international community served by and rooted in the American western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Morgan Marks Just because you aren't the president of the United States or not someone important in the state doesn't mean your history isn't important. It built this state, it built this community, and it's a legacy for the rest of the people who come after us. - Karina Ike It's really helpful for us in our research and in figuring out different histories. And then it's...
2024-02-2943 min
Podcast de osky1968LOVE THAT COUNTRY MUSIC 605Set List:
Sarah Jane Scouten - Dragonheart
Turnpike Troubadours - A Cat in the Rain
The Two Tracks - Meeteetse
Nathan Mongol Wells - In Years
Dan Tyminski - No Song to Sing
The Steeldrivers - Magdalene
Jobi Riccio - Lonely Tonight
Rod Picott - Television Preacher
Elizabeth Moen - Nobody Wants A Lonely Heart
Evan Charles - Heavy Rains Back Home
Scott Southworth - Over Getting Over You Again
Pamela Rooney - Tennessee Whiskey
Rebecca Porter - Queen of the Local (Deluxe)
Vince Gill & Paul Franklin - Your Old Love Letters
Melissa Carper - Old Fashioned Gal
Amanda Shires...
2023-09-2956 min
The Jackson Hole ConnectionFrom Cowboy to Chocolatier: Crafting Single-Origin Chocolate in Wyoming with Tim KelloggTim Kellogg is a former rodeo competitor and wrangler turned chocolatier, living in the beautiful community of Meeteetse, Wyoming.In this episode, Tim shares the journey from growing up in his grandmother's kitchen to handcrafting gourmet chocolate at his business, Meeteetse Chocolatier. Originally created as a side hustle to earn money for a new saddle, Tim now makes high-quality chocolates without additives, preservatives, or stabilizers as a full-time business.Tim talks about sourcing beans directly from Belize, where he visits farms and meets the families, ensuring they receive a fair share of the profits. This...
2023-04-2039 min
Dime LibraryCharles Belden; Or, Photographing the PitchforkTexas Jack Omohundro shaped the American West not just in the perceptions of theater-goers who watched him on stage, but through the lives of the men he took on treks throughout the West, and specifically in Wyoming. In 1878, Texas Jack headed for Rawlins with Count Otto Franc von Lichtenstein and Doctor Amandus Ferber. Both men were wealthy Germans who had earned their fortunes in America; Franc importing fruit and Ferber as one of New York City's finest medical doctors. The trio spent three weeks exploring south of Rawlins followed by six weeks in the Bighorn Basin. As they fished a...
2022-06-1303 min
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast with Hal HerringArcheologist Dr. Larry ToddArcheologist Dr. Larry Todd came home to Meeteetse, Wyoming, after a long career studying ancient hunting peoples all over the planet. Asked to do a quick archeological survey of some high-elevation public lands in Northwest Wyoming, he took a crew of students and headed out, convinced of lean pickings and a fast return to the comforts of home. After all, how many ancient hunters would choose to live at 11,000 feet, on barren ridges swept by winter snow and bitter wind, blistered by summer sun and relentless lightning storms? A week into the expedition, Dr. Todd and his crew found t...
2021-06-091h 48Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast with Hal HerringArcheologist Dr. Larry ToddArcheologist Dr. Larry Todd came home to Meeteetse, Wyoming, after a long career studying ancient hunting peoples all over the planet. Asked to do a quick archeological survey of some high-elevation public lands in Northwest Wyoming, he took a crew of students and headed out, convinced of lean pickings and a fast return to the comforts of home. After all, how many ancient hunters would choose to live at 11,000 feet, on barren ridges swept by winter snow and bitter wind, blistered by summer sun and relentless lightning storms? A week into the expedition, Dr. Todd and his crew found t...
2021-06-091h 48
The Unified TeamThe Science of AttractionIn this podcast we talked about what attracted us to people.What happened to attraction over the span of a relationship and what killed it or kept it alive.We answered whether it can be re-ignited and much more.Transcript[00:00:00.835] Welcome to honest talk about heartbreak, dating and relationships, relationships, the podcast helping you navigate your path to happy ever after with your host, Rob McPhillips. So tonight, we're looking at the science of attraction. What is it that makes us attracted to one person and not to another? So...
2021-03-162h 26
Meeteetse StoriesSeason 2 Episode 6: Roundtable DiscussionThank you for listening to this season of "Meeteetse Stories"! If you would like to see more podcast content or help fund the Bison of the Bighorn Basin project, please consider donating to the Meeteetse Museums through our website.Mentioned in this EpisodeDirectory to bison bone terms, courtesy of GRSLE ArchaeologyKen Burns Documentary: https://kenburns.com/films/the-american-buffalo/Special GuestsDr. Kenneth CannonWebsite: https://cannonheritage.com/Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kenneth_CannonEmail: ken@cannonheritage...
2021-02-191h 36Meeteetse StoriesSeason 2 Episode 5: Bison of the Bighorn BasinNote: Strontium analysis is another stable isotope system which looks at the geographic distribution of 87Sr/86Sr ratios in surface sediments to reconstruct mobility
across a Sr "isoscape". Stable isotope analysis refers to oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen, but for ease of speech in this episode we've grouped them all together under "stable isotope analysis". Wyoming's Archaeology Awareness Month websiteMeeteetse Museums' Bison of the Bighorn Basin Project Update (February 2021)Skinner and Kaisen measurements used in the study can be found here starting on page 144
Donate to the Meeteetse Museums Bison...
2021-02-1840 minMeeteetse StoriesSeason 2 Episode 1: Bison Through TimeLinks to papers
and topics mentioned in the podcast:
La Brea Tar Pits website
Dr. Martin’s 2018 paper “Bison Body Size and Climate Change” can be found here.
Dr. Jeff Martin presentation on thermoregulation can be watched here.
Dr. Martin’s research on 19 bison herds from Saskatchewan to
Texas is detailed in the paper "Thermal Biology and Growth of Bison (Bison bison) Along the Great Plains: Examining Four Theories of Endotherm Body Size" by Jeff M. Martin and Perry Barboza
Horner Site
"The Horner S...
2021-02-1830 minMeeteetse StoriesSeason 2 Episode 2: Bison the HuntedBison Bone terminology can be found here thanks to GRSLE Archaeology
Mass Kill Sites
Vore Site:
Vore Buffalo Jump websiteWyoHistory entry on the Vore Buffalo Jump
UWYO Extension Office tour of Vore Buffalo Jump
Visit Vore Buffalo Jump through this 3D model
Horner Site:
"The Horner Site: Taphonomy of an Early Holocene Bison Bonebed" PhD Thesis by Dr. Lawrence Todd
"The Ecology of Early Holocene Bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Wyoming: Preliminary Results from the Horner Site"...
2021-02-1832 minMeeteetse StoriesSeason 2 Episode 3: The North American BisonDr. Jeff Martin’s work with Grand Canyon/Colorado Plateau bison"Late Pleistocene and Holocene Bison of the Colorado Plateau" by Jeff M. Martin, Rachel A. Short, and Jim I. Mead
"Reevaluation of Bison Remains from the Greater Grand Canyon Region and the Colorado Plateau: Native or Non-Native?" by Jeff M. Martin and Jim I. Mead
"Late Pleistocene and Holocene Bison of Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau: Implications from the Use of Paleobiology for Natural Resource Management Policy" Master's Thesis by Jeff M. Martin
Conservation in th...
2021-02-1821 minMeeteetse StoriesSeason 2 Episode 4: Return of the BisonRestoration of bison to tribal lands:
“Restoring Bison to Tribal Lands” The National Wildlife
Federation article can be found here
“Boy-zshan Bi-den (Buffalo Return)” short film on YouTube
Cattle Genetics:
American Beefalo Association Website
Beefalo writeup by Oklahoma State University
Ecological Integrity:Video on ecological integrity and public lands, mostly as pertaining to waterways"Measuring Ecological Integrity: History, Practical Applications, and Research Opportunities" by Zachary Wurtzebach and Courtney SchultzBison as a Keystone Species:Bi...
2021-02-1829 minMeeteetse StoriesNative American Service Men and WomenEarlier in the first season of this podcast, we learned about Meeteetse's veterans who fought during the "Indian Wars". When those veterans retired to Meeteetse, they lived side-by-side with the people they had been fighting against. In this episode, we take a deep-dive into a history not often spoken about: Native American military service in the United States. We speak with Dr. William Meadows, a cultural anthropologist who has spent much of his career learning about Native American military veterans through field work, and Dr. Jeff Means, an enrolled Member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and veteran of the...
2020-11-242h 42Meeteetse StoriesWomen in the Military
Women's presence in the United States Military has been the catalyst for other events in US History. During this episode we speak to Carol Byerly and Lacey Opdycke to learn more about women's presence in the military. For more on Native American women in the military, see our episode "Native American Service Men and Women". Women Veterans from Meeteetse: Lola Ellen Leckie, Levauna
Baldwin, Margaret Weideman, Sherri Woodward, Emma Stephens, Norma Oberosler,
Elizabeth Hendry, Janna Harris, Kelly Hammond, Kayliene Greterman, Kate Deimer,
Deanna Brown, Vickie Anderson, Veronica Alamazon, and Becky Allen. Special thanks to Kathleen Holtzer for her research...
2020-11-245h 42Meeteetse StoriesCivil War Veterans of Meeteetse
What does Meeteetse have to do with the Civil War?
Join the Meeteetse Museums in exploring the Civil War through the lives of
Meeteetse veterans who fought in the bloodiest conflict in America’s history.
Music
Civil War Field Loop by tmstu
Civil War Gun Fire by electra
Civil War Music by adeluc4
Funeral Silencium Trumpet by robinhood76Cover Art by Jenna WilliamsSpecial Thanks to our
Special Guests in this episode:
Kathleen Holtzer, veteran researcher
Bill Wi...
2020-11-1112h 01Meeteetse StoriesIndian Wars “Indian Wars” is blanket term used to describe
conflicts dating from the late 15th century until the early 20th
century. How does one small community in Northern Wyoming fit in to the Indian
Wars? Through the lives of men like John Jack Reynolds, John F. Corbett, Milton
Busby, Nathan Rush, Robert Augustus Torrey, and Charles Blackstone.“Meeteetse Stories” cover art by Jenna WilliamsSpecial Thanks to our
Special Guests in this episode:
Kathleen Holtzer, veteran researcherDr. Larry Todd for reading excerpts from Josh Deane’s
autobiographyAri Kel...
2020-11-117h 09Meeteetse StoriesWorld War I: A War of Firsts
World War I was a war of firsts. Not only was it the
first global conflict, it involved new technology such as tanks, airplanes, and
gas. The conflict involved so many men from Meeteetse that this is a two part
episode. This first part is an overview and follows some of the men who served in the war while the following episode will focus on
Company K specifically.
Music
“You’ll Find Old Dixieland in France” by Pietro
Beep-1 sec by austin234575
Whistle Army Old ...
2020-11-117h 33Meeteetse StoriesWorld War I: Company KOn August 5,
1917 the National Guard from every state was drafted into the United States
Army to provide troops for the war in Europe. Any members of the Wyoming
National Guard became part of the United States Army including the boys of
Company K. This is the second part of a two-part episode focusing on World War
I. Cover art by Jenna WilliamsSpecial Thanks to:
John Phillips as the voice of Leonard BoulwareDavid Cunningham as the voice of Edward Pierce Dave Randol as the voice of...
2020-11-118h 27Meeteetse StoriesWorld War II
Just twenty-two years after World War I, the United
States became involved in yet another war. On December 7, 1941 Japan bombed
Pearl Harbor an action that would forever change the future of the United
States. This episode gives a brief overview of the World War II and highlights
some of Meeteetse’s service men and women. For a complete list of World War II
veterans, please email programs@meeteetsemuseums.org.
Original research conducted by Kathleen Holtzer
Cover art by Jenna Williams
Special thanks to our special guests in
this episode:
Craig Nelson
Author of Pearl Ha...
2020-11-1111h 21
Uncovering The Corners Of The World20. Wyoming - A Haunted AdventureWe are going on a haunted adventure this week in Wyoming to the ghost town Kirwin, located northwest of Wyoming and only 34 miles away from the town of Meeteetse where Amelia Earhart was planning to retire. Then we tour the Wyoming Frontier Prison, the first state prison in Wyoming.
2020-10-1810 min
humbled dailyEpisode 11: Dusty TucknessOn walking the walk, self-doubt, and ministry in rodeo. Dusty is a a small-town kid from Meeteetse, Wyoming. Population 335. He is a 9 time World Champion Bullfighter and a man of God. Dusty wears his faith on his sleeve and is as tough as they come. He is a shining example of doing all that you do for the glory of God. In this episode we get to see inside the mind of someone that is crazy enough to stand in front of a bull for a living, and loving enough to sacrifice himself for the life of another.
2019-06-241h 06
The Sweet Smell of SagebrushThe Woman in Blue---Story of Western Intrigue and Betrayal!Arland, Wyoming, was established in 1884 on Meeteetse Creek, 20 miles south of present day Cody, Wyoming by Vic Arland at the request of neighboring ranches to supply them with goods and merchantile. It became one of the wildest and lawless Cowtowns of it's day. Join me in Part 1 and learn about the man and his town.
2018-07-3120 min
The Sweet Smell of SagebrushThe Last Plains Indian ChiefChief Joe Medicine Crow was the last remaining chief of the Crow Indian tribe. I spent a day with this extraordinary man at a Crow camp outside of Meeteetse, Wyoming in 2011. He told me his remarkable story on how he became a chief of his tribe. Joe was the first Crow to obtain a Master's degree in anthropology, and he enlisted in the Army in 1943 and fought the Germans in France. This is his story as he told it to me.
2018-06-1915 min
Blazing TrailsEpisode #31 Dusty Tuckness (Professional Bull Fighter)Dusty Tuckness is a Professional Bull Fighter from Meeteetse Wyoming. He has been to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 9X and has been PRCA Bull Fighter of the Year 8X! On the podcast we talk about how he got into the sport of rodeo and what he does to stay at the top of his game. Also we discuss the history of rodeo bull fighters, Bull Fighters Only and his strong Faith with the Lord. Bull Fighters along with Pick up men are cowboy life savers and Dusty is truly one of the best!You can follow Dusty...
2018-04-2341 minIn the HandsImprovisation: MeeteetseMe teetse, ye teetse, we all teetse for…MeeteetsePaul Cantrell,piano♫Download(1:42 / 2.4 M)In case you’re wondering (not that it’s likely you were), I come up with the piece first, then choose a title that fits. It’s usually the same way with the compositions.
2004-10-2400 min
In the HandsImprovisation: MeeteetseMe teetse, ye teetse, we all teetse for…
Meeteetse
Paul Cantrell,
piano
♫
Download
(1:42 / 2.4 M)
In case you’re wondering (not that it’s likely you were), I come up with the piece first, then choose a title that fits. It’s usually the same way with the compositions.
2004-10-2400 min