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The Lookout Podcast

The Lookout Podcast
Wildland Firefighting
Mental Health
Smokejumping
Forest Service
Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Wildfire Management
Mann Gulch Fire
Outdoor Recreation
Montana
Vietnam War
Young Men In Fire
Chiropractic Adjustments
Education
Flathead Chapter
Life Chiropractic
Crew Leadership
Smokejumpers
2000 Wildfires
101st Airborne
Firefighter Fatalities

Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness.

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My friend Lina Montopoli joined the show to talk about her fire career starting with a Forest Service District crew and working her way to the Lolo Hotshots. She eventually transitioned off the shot crew working her way through college and finishing ... more

Long time Wildland Firefighter, Hockey player, Family man, and part of the Putt & Pull team my friend Clint Mendenhall joined the show to help promote the 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull. It is a great fundraiser where all proceeds go to the Wildlan... more

Angela Loewe joined the podcast to discuss Trolls, Yoopers, Yooperlites, Big Foot, the Great Outdoors and more. Please like and subscribe to support the project.

Back country mule packer and registered dietitian Heidi Brackebusch joined the show to talk back country adventures, wildfire, nutrition, and food tips to fuel your adventure. Giver her a follow @thedeckerdietitian to check out her adventures. Than... more

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Angela Loewe
Outdoor enthusiast from Michigan, now based in Montana; wildlife management and forestry graduate
Independent outdoorsperson / forestry professional
Episode: Outdoor Enthusiast & White Bark Pine fan, Angela Loewe
Sam Forstag
Congressional candidate for Montana's first district and former wildland firefighter
Episode: Congressional Candidate Sam Forstag
Leif Haugen
Legendary forest lookout with extensive experience in wildland firefighting.
Episode: Fire Lookout Legend! Leif Haugen
Zoe Savage
Wildland Firefighter with extensive field experience
Episode: The Lookout Podcast Ep. 94 Type 2 Fun, Wildland Firefighter Zoe Savage
Mariel Leslie
A fisheries biologist with a background in fire management and land stewardship
US Forest Service
Episode: The Lookout Podcast Ep. 91 Fisheries Biologist Mariel Leslie
Walt Wasser
Smokejumper with the most fire jumps
Episode: The Lookout Podcast Ep. 89 Fire Jump King, Smokejumper Walt Wasser
George Cross
WWII Veteran and smokejumper
Episode: The Lookout Podcast Ep. 87 WW2 and Smokejumping ft. George Cross
Carla Cross
Daughter of George Cross, present during the discussion
Episode: The Lookout Podcast Ep. 87 WW2 and Smokejumping ft. George Cross
Brennan Williams
Wildland Firefighter and Campfire Safety Educator
Episode: The Lookout Podcast Ep. 85 Wildland Firefighter, Brennan Williams

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Luke Barrett
Host of The Lookout Podcast

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Outdoor Enthusiast & White Bark Pine fan, Angela Loewe
Q: What is your favorite tree and why?
The guest picks Whitebark Pine due to its ecological importance in high elevations, its role in supporting the alpine ecosystem, and its food value for grizzly bears, coupled with the challenge of preserving a species under disease pressure.
Special Olympics 5 Valley Chapter. Athlete Hillary with Joan & Lindsey
Q: And Hillary, how do you end up being athlete of the year?
I was they just put my name in a drawing and then they told me.
The 107th Foresters' Ball ft. Alden & Miranda
Q: Miranda, how did you get your position? Is yours voted or appointed?
Mine's not voted. Alden offered me the position, and we worked together to figure out my assistant.
The 107th Foresters' Ball ft. Alden & Miranda
Q: How would you guys sell me on attending the Foresters' Ball?
The Foresters' Ball is a long-time tradition on the UM campus, where we transform a gym into an 1800 style logging town with various attractions.
The Lookout Podcast Ep. 86 Smokejumpers with the CIA in Laos/Vietnam War ft. Tom Butler
Q: Do you have a title for your book or anything yet?
I've considered multiple titles, focusing on hazardous missions and the experiences with the CIA, but I'm still finalizing it.

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The show centers on wildland firefighting, forest service, forestry education, and outdoor culture, with frequent dives into Alaska and Montana landscapes, community service, and the human side of public lands. Episodes often blend career-long experiences in firefighting with personal stories from the field—team dynamics, safety, mentorship, and changes in industry practices—along with occasional forays into outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, and local events. A notable strength is its long-running host's deep ties to lookouts, forestry programs, and regional communities, which yields rich first-person perspectives, practical insights for public land management, and a strong sense of place for Missoula, Montana, and surrounding areas. Th... more

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1. Angela Loewe
2. Sam Forstag
3. Leif Haugen
4. Zoe Savage
5. Mariel Leslie
6. Walt Wasser
7. George Cross
8. Carla Cross

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