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Rooted in the PlainsStories from the Plains Sky- Part 1The Pawnee people have long looked at the sky for guidance, meaning and connection. In this episode, Matt Reed, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Pawnee Nation, shares stories of ceremony and tradition that tie the Pawnee to the stars, moon and storms.See photos, maps, and glimpses of prairie life on Instagram: @rootedintheplains*Part one of a two-part series exploring the stories and science of the Great Plains sky.
2025-11-1918 minRooted in the PlainsStories from the Plains Sky- Part 2The sky tells its story in many ways through observation, science and technology. In this episode, Dr. Randy Peppler from the University of Oklahoma explores how meteorology and Indigenous environmental knowledge intersect across the Great Plains and how listening to both reveal a deeper understanding of place and weather. See photos, maps, and glimpses of prairie life on Instagram: @rootedintheplains*Part two of a two-part series exploring the stories and science of the Great Plains sky.
2025-11-1912 minRooted in the PlainsWhite Gold of the PlainsNebraska is far from the ocean, but the land remembers water. More than 100 million years ago, it was the floor of a vast inland sea, and its salt still lingers in the marshes around Lincoln.In this episode, we trace how salt shaped Nebraska’s history, from the Otoe, Omaha, and Pawnee who gathered crystals for trade and food, to settlers who dreamed of a booming salt industry, to the rare plants and the tiny, fierce Salt Creek tiger beetle that now fight to survive in the last saline wetlands.From Indigenous knowledge to endangered sp...
2025-11-0511 minRooted in the PlainsThe Pony Express: Short-Lived with Lasting EffectsFrom gunfights at Rock Creek to hot peaches at Liberty Farm, this episode traces the short but powerful run of the Pony Express. Though it lasted just 18 months, its mark across Nebraska endures, from relay stations and home stops to the towns and trails that grew in its wake. You’ll hear stories from Rock Creek Station, where a deadly conflict launched the legend of Wild Bill Hickok. Liberty Farm, a cozy home station, lost to the 1864 uprising. Fort Kearny, a military post that helped spark a settlement boom. And Gothenburg, the self-proclaimed Pony Express capital with a f...
2025-10-1514 minRooted in the PlainsFrom Slavery to Service on the FrontierIn the years after the Civil war, newly freed men stepped into uniforms and became part of the U.S. Army’s first Black regiments. Known later as the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry, these soldiers built forts, guarded settlers, patrolled reservations and carried the weight of frontier duty across the Great Plains and beyond. In this episode, we follow their story from Fort Robinson in Nebraska, from the experimental Iron Riders Bicycle Corps in Montana to the remarkable service of Cathay Williams, the first documented black woman to enlist in the Arm...
2025-10-0114 minRooted in the PlainsMountains, Tribes, and Truth: Grinnell’s American WestIn this episode of Rooted in the Plains, we follow the life of George “Bird” Grinnell, naturalist, writer and advocate for the American West. From his early days learning under Madam Audubon to his expeditions across Montana and Yellowstone, Grinnell became a key voice in the conservation movement. He worked alongside Indigenous communities, helped found the Audubon and Boone & Crockett Clubs, and fought to preserve places like Glacier National Park. His legacy lives on in the landscapes, stories, and values he helped protect. Want to see more? See photos, maps and more glimpses of prairie life on Insta...
2025-09-1711 minRooted in the PlainsCurtains Up on the Prairie: Nebraska’s Opera Houses, 1870-1920In this episode of Rooted in the Plains, we open the doors to Nebraska’s opera houses, cultural centers that stood at the heart of prairie towns between 1870 and 1920. Though few ever hosted full operas, these spaces bustled with activity: traveling shows, lectures, community meetings and much more. Built to attract and retain residents, they were often nestled along main streets, reflecting the ambition and spirit of growing towns. We stop in Friend, Plattsmouth, and Red Cloud, to explore their heyday, their decline and what remains today. **Update: The Groundbreaking Ceremony for Friend Historical Society’s Warr...
2025-09-0315 minRooted in the PlainsBarbed Wire and the End of the Open Range PodcastA deceptively simple invention reshaped the Great Plains. In this episode, we explore how barbed wire transformed farming, ended the era of open-range cattle drives and stirred up fierce legal battles and neighbor disputes. From sod fences, osage orange hedgerows to fence-cutting wars and changing property laws, barbed wire marked a turning point in the region’s landscape and way of life. We’ll consider the legacy it left behind and how the balance between boundaries and openness continues to affect conservation efforts on the Plains today. Want to see more? See photos, maps and more g...
2025-08-2809 min
Mother Knows DeathBrandon Blackstock Death, Unlicensed Doctor Performs Home Genital Exams, Missing Teen Giovanni Pelletier Texts for Help, Brandi Glanville Face Burns, and More!📺 Watch this Episode On today’s MKD, we kick off the week discussing the death of Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandi Glanville's facial burns, a broken waterslide on a cruise, an unlicensed doctor who performed home genital exams, a haunting text from missing teen Giovanni Pelletier, and a woman's facial changes from pregnancy. 🎟️ CrimeCon! - Click here Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Support The Show: 🧠 Join The Gross Room 🖤 Sponsors 🔬 Buy Nicole's Book 🥼 Merch Follow: 🎙️ Mother Knows Death 🔪...
2025-08-121h 09Elvis Duran and the Morning Show ON DEMANDBrandon Blackstock Death, Unlicensed Doctor Performs Home Genital Exams, Missing Teen Giovanni Pelletier Texts for Help, Brandi Glanville Face Burns, and More!📺 Watch this Episode On today’s MKD, we kick off the week discussing the death of Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandi Glanville's facial burns, a broken waterslide on a cruise, an unlicensed doctor who performed home genital exams, a haunting text from missing teen Giovanni Pelletier, and a woman's facial changes from pregnancy. 🎟️ CrimeCon! - Click here Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Support The Show: 🧠 Join The Gross Room 🖤 Sponsors 🔬 Buy Nicole's Book 🥼 Merch Follow: 🎙️ Mother Knows Death 🔪...
2025-08-121h 09Rooted in the PlainsThe Letters of Elinore Pruitt Stewart: Homesteading with Grit and GraceIn this episode of Rooted in the Plains, we explore the life and letters of Elinore Pruitt Stewart, whose homesteading experience in early 20th-century Wyoming offers one of the clearest windows into the daily lives of frontier women. From milking cows to cutting hay, Elinore’s vivid, often humorous letters reveal a life shaped by grit, joy and self-reliance. Discover how a housekeeper became an expected literary voice and why her words still resonate today. Through Elinore’s story, we connect with the deeper truths the Great Plains, its isolation, its beauty and the women who shaped it.
2025-08-0610 minRooted in the PlainsRooted in the Plains TrailerRooted in the Plains is a podcast about the people, places, and moments that shaped the Great Plains. From sod houses and opera halls to conservationists and Pony Express riders, host Nicole brings forgotten voices and buried histories to life.In each episode, you’ll explore stories of resilience, change, and connection — and discover how the past still echoes across the prairie today. Subscribe now and follow @rootedintheplains on Instagram for photos, maps, and glimpses of prairie life.
2025-07-3101 min
Christian Faith and FictionEpisode 204: July TBR + books suggestions for the #beachesandbooks2024 readathonHere are the Christian fiction books I’d like to read in July. Plus I give you some reading suggestions to take part in our July readathon Beaches and Books.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HuZWU-tzSEQ
You can comment on the blog post here: July TBR + Beaches and Books Readathon Suggestions (Podcast E204)
The other hosts for this readathon are:
@paperbacksandponytails
@CreativelyFaithful
@Celestria
@thelucychronicles
Award winning books playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgTzTE8OTm64GZULOkwUKGhT&si=JnTBhatQS6_JMmky
My best books of the last year: https://youtu.be/M...
2024-06-2719 min
See You On The Internet (FKA Two Girls 1 Formula)TG1F: TG1F Academy - Formula E with Elizabeth Blackstock
Almost a year to the day, our pal Elizabeth Blackstock is back on the pod as Nicole's Cohost to teach her everything she knows about Formula E - the electric version of Formula 1 (just... don't say that to anyone in Formula E). If you've been on the fence about getting into Formula E, or just don't know a single thing about it like Nicole, Elizabeth makes an excellent case for why you should be a fan. As the OG Facebook fanpage admin for USFE, she's truly seen it all, and is here to tell you why you should get...
2023-05-041h 11
See You On The Internet (FKA Two Girls 1 Formula)TG1F: Two Girls 1 Elizabeth Blackstock!
She's a long one, but she's worth it. Elizabeth Blackstock, F1 journalist extraordinaire, joins the girls for today's episode to discuss: the Miami GP, Daniel Ricciardo's intense love of sour skittles and he and Elizabeth's semi-matching tattoos, the dark underbelly of Formula 1, her soon-to-be-released book about the Rich Energy scandal, an upcoming investigative journalism piece on Blue Coast Brewing, the new F1 in the USA RACEWKND Magazine issue, advice on how to break into the world of motorsports, and so much more.Find Elizabeth on Twitter (@eliz_blackstock), Instagram (@elizablackstock), Jalopnik (jalopnik.com/author/elizabeth-werth), RACEWKND (theracewknd...
2022-05-121h 30
On The RekordEpisode 27 - July 28th, 2021 - Speed RoundEpisode 28 - July 28th, 2021 - Speed Round- Capitol Riot on January 6th, 2021 Trials - Texas Lawmakers Trying to Re-Write American History - Critical Race Theory in Texas Schooling - RIP Pimp C On his views of Atlanta, GA - African Americans moving Back to Africa (Ghana giving Incentives to Move back to Africa) - Hip-Hop Music Beef between Royce Da 5’9 x Mickey Factz x Lupe Fiasco - Shameless Plug for @RickTheWriterMusic (@_RickTheWriter). Go STREAM his Music on Spotify Apple Music & ETC. - Hip-Hop Music Lyrics Deeper Meaning - The story behind Chief Keef “Fanetto” - DaBaby Rolling Loud Incident ...
2021-07-291h 36
Hot and RichWed. 7/1 - What’s going on with Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina w/guest Tiffany StewartCait discusses Olivia Culpo’s robe, Dr. Dre’s divorce, Lea Michele’s photo op, Kim Kardashian’s red hair, and Kelly Clarkson. In the 2nd half she’s joined by guest Tiffany Stewart (@astoldbytiffy) to discuss Kim Kardashian’s billionaire status, Kanye’s cult, and Jada Pinkett Smith’s alleged Will Smith-approved affair with August Alsina. #ApotatoIsThatBitch Episode originally aired live on Twitch on Wednesday 7/1/2020. Tune in to www.Twitch.tv/hotandrich every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm PT to catch a live taping of Hot and Rich! SHOW LINKS LINKS! For...
2020-07-0255 min
Syxx Sense MediaStefanie Bloom Talks Robot Love in '2050'Actress Stefanie Bloom spoke with FanBolt about her new sci-fi drama '2050.' Synopsis: 2050 tells the story of a married video game developer who is introduced to a warehouse that customizes androids for human companionship. Dean Cain (Lois and Clark, God’s Not Dead, Supergirl) plays the role of Maxwell, the mastermind behind the warehouse. Along with Cain, the film stars a strong ensemble of actors including David Vaughn, Irina Abraham, Devin Fuller, Stefanie Bloom, Stormi Maya, Jace Nicole, Shannone Holt, Hope Blackstock, and more.
2020-07-0110 min
UCYP: Uphill Conversations Young Professionals17: YP Perspective – Not Your Typical Counselors, Advisors + AdvocatesIn this episode of UCYP, Tim + Megan have an Uphill Conversation with two young professional attorneys, George Campbell and Jordan Teague, who are not your typical counselors, advisors and advocates. Hear how they left behind the big firms to build something of their own.
Show Notes:
Benefit of having real word, practical business experience in the legal field
“Not every legal problem has a legal solution”
Value of having very different but complementary skill sets
Recognizing gaps in the market led to starting their own firm
Importance of being able to communicate and facilitate so that peopl...
2018-01-1049 min