The Wild Idea
The Wild Idea is an exploration of the intersection of wild nature and our own human nature. The hosts, Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds, through conversations with experts and thought leaders will dive into the ways that humans have both embraced and impact the function and vitality of our remaining wild places.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2025
Jose Gonzalez: Show Up and Be Curious
In this episode of The Wild Idea, we speak with José González, founder of Latino Outdoors and co-founder of The Outdoorist Oath, about identity, community, and redefining what it means to belong in w…
David Gessner: Roosevelt, Resistance and Reclaiming the Wild
Today we are in conversation with David Gessner, the bestselling author of multiple books including his most recent release, The Book of Flaco. We talk about his exploration of the American West both…
Tim Manley: Grizzlies, Conflict, and Coexistence
Today we're so excited to welcome Grizzly Bear Management Specialist (retired) Tim Manley to The Wild Idea podcast!
In our conversation today, we talk about Tim's pioneering work capturing Grizzly beh…
Drew Lanham: The Wild We Inherit, The Wild We Imagine
Today we are excited to be in conversation with J. Drew Lanham, an ecologist, poet, and professor.
We dive into questions of wilderness, who determines the authenticity of an outdoor experience, how B…
Greg Aplet: Forests, Fire, and What is Wild
Today we're welcoming forest ecologist Greg Aplet as we dive into one of the most common points of interest when it comes to the wilderness today: forest fires and how they impact spaces both wild an…
Susan Jane Brown: The (Troubled) Future of the United States Forest Service
In the midst of the current administration's efforts to target public lands for privatization, we invited Susan Jane Brown—who we'll call SJ throughout today's show—to talk about what's happening rig…
Corina Newsome: The Wild All Around Us
Today we’re joined by wildlife scientist Corina Newsome, as we explore the roots of her passion for birds before diving into how her career has brought her into spaces of seeking environmental justic…
Nate Schweber: Public Lands History That Rhymes
We're excited to welcome journalist Nate Schweber to the show! Today our conversation delves into how journalism has told the story of our public lands across the years, and Nate shares more about hi…
Hal Herring: Tailgate Conservation
In today’s episode, we’re talking with the award-winner author, conservationist, and forester Hal Herring. You’l hear about how he balances his work as a planter, a sawyer, and writer; his journey an…
The Icebreaker
Welcome to Episode One of The Wild Idea Podcast!
As you'll hear in today's conversation with co-hosts Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds, this podcast is a project years in a making. The idea for this sho…