
Welcome to Tailgate Talks, weekly talks with former Park Ranger Donald Forgione. Join Donald on the back of his tailgate for a conversation about conservation, recreation, business, and more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Leave No Trace with Mark Eller This episode on Tailgate Talks, Donald Forgione sits down with Mark Eller from Leave No Trace for a conversation about protecting the outdoors through education, stewardship, and personal responsibility.
Mark shares t... more
Out here on the Tailgate, we talk a lot about the future of parks. In this episode, we're getting right to the heart of it—our next generation.
I'm joined by Ivan Levin from the National Park Trust, an organization dedicated to connecting kids and ... more
How many visitors are too many?
It is one of the most important and most misunderstood questions in parks and public lands today. In this episode of Tailgate Talks, Donald sits down with Jonathan Brunjes, Deputy Administrator for the Nevada Divisio... more
In this episode of Tailgate Talks, I sit down with M.J. James, author of Heal the Hustle, for an honest and timely conversation about burnout, productivity culture, and what it really means to live—and lead—well.
Many of us were taught that hustle ... more
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Donald brings a vast knowledge of parks, conservation and recreation insights to the tailgate talk. He understands the struggles, successes and has advice for tackling it all. Thanks for a great show.
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Across recent episodes, the show centers on leadership in public parks, conservation, and recreation, with frequent deep-dives into ethics, partnerships, accessibility, and program design. Notable themes include how parks balance use with preservation, the role of foundations and private-public collaborations in funding, and practical, leadership-focused takeaways for public agencies and nonprofits. Guests come from state parks, national organizations, and conservation groups, offering hands-on expertise in management, education, and legacy-building while sharing actionable strategies for improving visitor experience, accessibility, and community engagement. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want real-world park leadership insights... more
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Recent guests on Tailgate Talks include:
1. Mark Eller
2. Ivan Levin
3. Jonathan Brunjes
4. MJ James
5. Lauren McMillan
6. Brent Leisure
7. Donald Forgione
8. Kevin Korenthal
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