Blazin' Grazin' And Other Wild Things
Blazin’ Grazin’ and Other Wild Things is more than a podcast. It’s a record of knowledge, a tool for transformation, and a beacon for those who believe that good land management is as much about community as it is about combustion.
It honors the science while embracing the stories. It respects the past while equipping the future. And in every smoky anecdote, every carefully explained concept, it carries one message: that stewardship isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a lifelong journey shaped by fire, forage, and a little bit of wildness.
If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the time. Because the land won’t wait. And neither will the next burn window.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2025
Butterflies, Burn Units, and a Broader Vision for NREM with Dr. Jason Harmon
What do grasshoppers, prescribed fire, and peer pressure have in common?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Harmon, the new head of Oklahoma State University’s Natural Resource Ecology and M…
Burn, Spray, Repeat: Taming Sericea Lespedeza - BGWT 114
In this episode of Blazin’ Grazin’ and Other Wild Things, we hear from Kayla Moss, Extension Assistant at Oklahoma State University, about her groundbreaking research in Oklahoma.
Moss shares how she…
From Panama To The Plains: Screwworm Is On The Move - BGWT 113
The New World Screwworm, once thought gone from U.S. pastures, is creeping north again—and it’s bad news for both livestock producers and wildlife enthusiasts.
In this episode of Blazin’ Grazin’ and …
Hack, Spray, & Blaze: Enhancing Oklahoma’s Wildlife Habitats - BGWT 112
In this episode, John Weir, Dr. Laura Goodman, and Dr. Mark Turner sit down for a conversation about Forest Stand Improvement (FSI) and how it plays a big role in shaping better wildlife habitats for…
Green Up and Burn Down: Growing Season Prescribed Burns - BGWT 111
In this episode of Blazin' Grazin' and Other Wild Things, hosts John Weir, Dr. Laura Goodman, and Dr. Mark Turner dig deep into the value of growing season burns.
They discuss how summer fires, often…
Public Range, Prescribed Flames - BGWT 110
Oklahoma’s public lands don’t stay healthy by accident. In our latest episode, Jeff Pennington—Central Region Supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation—details how his team shep…
Better Habitat on Private Land - BGWT 109
In this episode of Blazin’ Grazin’ and Other Wild Things, Josh Richardson from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation unpacks the challenges and triumphs of managing wildlife habitat on the…
Managed Chaos: Fire & Grazing Unite In The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve - BGWT 108
In this episode of Blazin' Grazin' and Other Wild Things, we travel through the story of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve with Bob Hamilton from The Nature Conservancy.
Bob shares how this iconic Oklah…
Blazing Trails for Quail Across the Great Plains - BGWT 107
In this fiery new episode of Blazin' Grazin' and Other Wild Things, we bring the heat with special guests from Quail Forever—Tanner Swank and Adam Ray.
They join host John Weir and Dr. Mark Turner to…
Patch-Burned Into History - BGWT 106
In this episode of Blazin’ Grazin’ and Other Wild Things, we’re honored to host Dr. Dave Engle, Regents Professor Emeritus at Oklahoma State University and a pioneer in fire ecology.
From wildland fi…
The Bidwell Way: Restoring Land with Fire, Grazing, and a Little Grit - BGWT 105
What do a gas can, a helicopter, and a barrel of napalm have in common?
They’re all part of Dr. Terry Bidwell’s wild (and true) stories from decades of rangeland management in Oklahoma.
In this episo…
Grasslands Thrive Where Prescribed Fire Lives - BGWT 104
In this episode, we're joined by Cole Fagen, the coordinating biologist for the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture, and Ken Gee, a conservation delivery specialist. Together, they work with landowners t…
What Decades of Research Reveal About Deer - BGWT 103
We discuss Ken's extensive background, from his early experiences with prescribed burns and wildlife research to his insights on deer behavior and habitat management, offering listeners a blend of pr…
Talking Turkey: Predator Control and Nest Success - BGWT 102
Turkey populations are not doing as well as we would like.
Many states have noticed declines in various metrics, including poults per hen.
Oklahoma has seen similar trends, with reduced poults per he…
Meet The Hosts - BGWT 101
Key Takeaways From This Episode
- Fire is Essential for Healthy Grasslands: I realized that without fire, grasslands transition into woodlands and eventually forests. Fire is a natural and necessary c…