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Busted Knees and Pretty Trees
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The podcast for folks who live and breathe the outdoors! We dive into hiking, birding, backpacking, conservation, hunting, fishing and the gear that makes it happen! Including guests who share their stories, laughs and their passion for the outdoors!
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A single coyote made the swim to Alcatraz! Experts are puzzled and the theories are swirling! Awesome story below! Check it out!

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Coyote scrambles onto Alcatraz Island after perilous, never-before-seen swim
Experts have reacted to a viral video of a coyote swimming to Alcatraz Island in what is a surprising first for the San Francisco Bay Area.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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A big thanks to Justin Neeley from @cultureddudespod.bsky.social for coming down to the studio and sharing a little Q&A with us! Super fun to answer all the wierd, strange and incite questions you had pertaining to the backcountry!
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Did you know America has the largest concentration of wild horses in the world?! Did you also know their diets are adaptable for all seasons?! Well check out the study below if you want to learn more!

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UW Researchers Find Wild Horse Diets Adaptable
A sweeping University of Wyoming study of wild horses on federal lands across seven Western states has found that the animals have a high ability to gain nutrition from a variety of plants and, by so ...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Welp this dude may have answered the big question! A grizzly can catch a horse in the wild! This bear be scootin!

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January 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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This week, our first episode of 2026 and we’re talking upcoming adventures, big ideas, and the trips that have us day-dreaming already—from Isle Royale to the Big Manistee and bird-filled weeks at two of the countries greatest birding festivals! Come travel with us!

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January 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Question for yall! Would a mustang(wild horse) out run a grizzly bear in a full on sprint?! Travey and Paddy say mustang wins, Bradley says grizzly! Who you got!?!
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Oh snap! Paddy looks.... excited to record this week! An episode dedicated to all things trips the @bustedpretty.bsky.social boys have planned! Yaking the Big Manistee, backpacking Isle Royale, bird migration festivals and so much more!!!!
January 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Ol' Travey J is back in the studio yall! And this week, that big donkey is taking over news panther duties to discuss a much beloved animal here in the U.S.! Wednesday mornin take a seat next to the fire, kick off the boots and join us for a great conversation!
January 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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The boys here at the @bustedpretty.bsky.social are gearing up for another fun trip to the @biggestweekbirding.bsky.social! Soo many birds added to the lifelist and pumped for more!

#biggestweekinamericanbirding #birding #birds #mageemarsh #birdwatching #hiking #podcast #nature
January 6, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Documented cases show killer whales collaborating with dolphins to locate and pursue prey—an impressive example of interspecies cooperative foraging. WOW!

#natureislit #outdoors #nature #bustedpretty #science #orcas #killerwhales #dolphins #newspanther

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Killer whales find an ‘unlikely friend’ in dolphins
Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Last week we released another episode with a member of The Nature Conservancy and it was awesome! Yall, if you are interested in helping out in whatever way you can, consider following this link!!! Great people doing seriously great work!

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The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is tackling the root causes of some of the toughest problems facing people and nature today, replicating good ideas to save many places and improve people’s lives.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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While we take a little holiday break, dive back into last week’s episode! @mattherbert.bsky.social from The Nature Conservancy absolutely crushed it—restoring Great Lakes reefs, boosting lake whitefish spawning, and pushing conservation science forward!

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Ep. 64 - Rock by Rock, Fish by Fish: Matt Herbert's Great Lakes Comeback Story!
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December 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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This week we have a real fun one for ya! A little game of Sea to Summit Kettle of Friendship! The boys toss back a few beers and dive straight into the burning questions we're all curious about! I suppose. We have a little sneak peak below!
December 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Hey Indiana folk! We have a beautiful nature park right in our backyard and you should know about it! Bison and Elk herds and flora for acres! If you are interested in visiting or maybe donating, the link is below!

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LC Nature Park
Education | Conservation | Community
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December 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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We are back with season 6 and we are back with a bang! Chloe Smith-Guitard from LC Nature Park, located right here in Northeast Indiana, is here to talk bison and elk herds, the conservation community, fighting invasive plant species and tons more! Join us!

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Ep. 61 - From Roots to Renewal: Stewardship Stories with Chloe Smith-Guitard
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December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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This week we’re heading deep into the wild with Chloe Smith-Guitard from Fort Wayne’s own LC Nature Park! From bison-sized conservation wins to the behind-the-scenes magic of land stewardship, this one is PACKED with adventure!
December 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Would you look at this, another happy story we are psyched about! A new hope for the black rhino! LFG!!!

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Critically Endangered Black Rhino Calf Born In Kenya Offers New Hope For The Species | World Animal News
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December 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Season 6 wrapped! We’re diving back through the trails, tales, busted knees, and pretty trees that made this season unforgettable. Grab some leftovers, hit play, and reminisce with us!

#Podcast #Outdoors #Backpacking #Season6Recap #conservation ##newspanther

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Ep. 60 - A Very Thankful Season 6 Recap
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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Way to go University of Miami engineering students for creating an innovative way to potentially prevent further coral bleaching!!! We are watching and crossing our fingers! Much respect!

#engineering #nature #oceans #coralreefs #savetheplanet

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Innovative New Device May Help Prevent Coral Bleaching
Four University of Miami engineering students have created an innovative device to shield corals from strong ultraviolet rays during the summer.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Calling all history buffs, Indiana residents and early American reenactors! This episode is for you! We had a wonderful time interviewing Harrison Snyder with @historicfortwayne.bsky.social! Come take a listen and make sure to follow, like and maybe download!

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Ep. 59 - Rebuilding the Frontier: Inside Fort Wayne's Old Fort w/ Harrison Snyder
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November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Holy Moly!! Thank you listeners for helping us reach this most awesome milestone! Just over a year and 5,000 downloads! Lets keep going yall!

#podcast #nature #conservation #backpacking #volunteer #hiking #outdoors #history #partytime #bustedpretty #newspanther
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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What a weekend! First, we all stopped by Bradley Grear Photography to support our fella at his first booth! Second, spent the night at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary and the @indianaaudubon.bsky.social for #projectowlnet Didn't see much, but what a wonderful place and event!!
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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What an amazing time @historicfortwayne.bsky.social Harrison, Jennifer and Tom really rolled out the red carpet for these fellers! Can't wait to be back to watch Harrison in action! Check out the episode Wednesday! It is amazing!
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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And once again! A beautiful story of resiliency, community and friends! While the government tears us down, WE are left to lift OURSELVES back up!

#nationalparks #friends #community #newspanther #travel #volunteer #wethepeople #outdoors #backcountry

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National Park Friends Groups Filling Gaps During Shutdown, But At A Price
National park friends groups across the nation are feeling squeezed by the government shutdown, with many being asked to help fund some park operations at the same time they're losing revenues due to ...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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This week Bradley G and Travy J cover their much different, but equally wild trips across America! Southern Indiana down to Southern Texas! Birding and rock hounding! Take a listen!

#outdoors #rockhounding #birding #Texas #Indiana #travel #geodes #hawkwatch

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Ep. 58 - Geodes and Birds: Travy J's and Brads Wild Travels
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November 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM