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Strange Nature | Flying, Red-Nosed Reindeer

It's the most wonderful time of the year. And for one large mammal, the spotlight turns on them: the Reindeer.
In this episode of Strange Nature, Kris dives into the flying, red-nosed reindeer that all of us know and love: Rudolph.
You will find pictures of reindeers, the original Rudolph story, and a few other interesting articles and videos about the nomadic Mongolian people who are the only people in the world who ride reindeers on our website. 
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Built Outdoors | Backcountry Cobblers

On this episode of Built Outdoors, we are featuring Backcountry Cobblers, created and led by Jay Halford, based in Lander, Wyoming.
In this episode, Jay and Kris discuss how Jay got interested in cobbling, the difference between resoling and cobbling, the challenges of scaling a business, and the importance of craftsmanship. Jay also shares his perspective on how bartending for a decade prepared him for a life as a local business owner. 
We hear about Jay’s favorite jobs, helping a local kid with a rare condition find shoes that actually fit, creating cowboy climbing boots for a friend, and the ever-rising demand for rubber-soled Crocs. 
Kris and Jay also discuss how Jay’s relationship with the outdoors and his love of outdoor sports has shifted and evolved over the years with his relationship to the business.
For photos, videos, and more information about Jay and Backcountry Cobblers, visit our website. 
You will also find a full transcript here.
Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.
Dirty Wallpaper by Blue Dot Sessions
Are We Loose Yet by Blue Dot Sessions
The Shoes They Wear by Blue Dot Sessions
A Certain Lightness by Blue Dot Sessions
Contrarian by Blue Dot Sessions

PodBeta | 4 Ways to Monetize Your Podcast

Want to monetize your podcast? Here are the 4 main ways that you can make money from your show. 
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PodBeta | What’s the Best Episode Frequency?

What is the best episode frequency for your podcast? Listen to this episode to learn about the frequency that's right for you and your podcast. 
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Strange Nature | The Curious Case of the Immortal Jellyfish

Doesn't everyone kind of want to live forever? Isn't that why we're obsessed with optimizing every single aspect of our lives? Well, there is a small being here on planet earth that beat us to it. This unique creature may never actually die. Like, ever. It's feasible that there could be a handful of these things out there, swimming in our oceans, that are millions of years old.
So, what ARE these little creatures? In this episode, we explore the curious case of the immortal jellyfish and the people who have been studying these little creatures that have the ability to rejuvenate themselves, by themselves.
You can find our full show notes and links to everything mentioned at our website.
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Music for this episode is:
Wondrous Waters from Nullhertz
Dancing In The Color Of Life by Daniel Birch is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Vast Possibilities by Daniel Birch is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
 

PodBeta | Consistency and Experimentation

That's basically it. Podcasting is solely about consistency and experimentation.
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Strange Nature | Sasquatch in Wyoming

What is out there, in the wilds of Wyoming? What eerie things are lurking in the trees? In this episode, we hear first-hand stories from Gigi Holley and wildlife biologist John Mionczynski about the ultimate wild mystery: the Sasquatch.
You can find tons of links, photos, videos, and the full transcript at our website.
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Check out Gigi's landscape and wildlife photography at her website.

PodBeta | 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Podcast

Everyone CAN start a podcast, but SHOULD everyone start a podcast?
Here are the 5 questions you should ask yourself before starting a podcast. This will help you figure out if you should start a show yourself, and if so, set yourself up for success from the foundation.
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Strange Nature | Batnado

 
Everyday at the same time, a gigantic, strange tornado comes swirling out of a crescent shaped hole in a Texas hillside called Bracken Cave. 
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Music this episode is:
Unsettling Ambience by Kirk Osamayo is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
Early Morning Self Reflection by Kirk Osamayo is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.

Strange Nature | The Old Man of the Lake

The Klamath people in what we now call Oregon tell a remarkable story of a first hand, eyewitness account of one of the most explosive moments in natural history - One that happened 8000 years ago. At the center of the story is a sacred lake, Gii-was, known to most of us as Crater Lake. In that lake is an Old Man. 450 years old, he has been floating there for over 120 years. 
 
Learn more about The Old Man of the Lake and the Klamath people at our website.
 
The music in this episode is Facing An Uncomfortable Truth by Kirk Osamayo and is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. from freemusicarchive.org
Klamath drummers and singers are from a 2014 Klamath Pow-Wow.