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The Mountain Side

The Mountain Side

Written by: Bobby Marshall
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All Things Mountain! The Mountain Side Podcast is based in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The show covers many subjects including all things mountain, mountain life & culture, outdoor sports, training at altitude, essential mountain gear and safety practice, entertainment, comedy, and friendship, helping to conserve what we love & helping educate outdoor earth etiquette. Every episode Bobby Marshall will be joined by a special guest. Podcast guests could be anyone from, everyday mountain people, to mountain athletes, safety officials, experts, conservationists and more! Please check out the latest episodes here.

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  • #248 Dan Gates - Fighting for Wildlife with Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management

    #248 Dan Gates - Fighting for Wildlife with Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management
    Feb 21 2026
    Dan Gates - Executive Director of Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management ( C. R. W. M. ) Host of Though the Gates podcast joins Bobby Marshall in studio for a powerful, co-released episode focused on the future of wildlife management in Colorado. A lifelong sportsman and passionate conservation advocate, Dan has dedicated his career to protecting Colorado’s wildlife through science-based policy, ethical hunting, and responsible stewardship. As a leader of CRWM and the Save the Hunt Colorado campaign, he works at the front lines of legislative battles, commission decisions, and public advocacy efforts that directly impact sportsmen, landowners, and outdoor communities across the state.In this episode, Bobby and Dan dive deep into:• Colorado wildlife policy and the statutory mission of Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CRS 33-1-101)• The growing political influence shaping conservation decisions• Senate Bill 62 and its potential impact on rodenticide access, pesticide application, and trapping methods• The proposed statewide fur-sale prohibition petition• Beaver management strategy and harvest data• Wolf policy discussions and livestock compensation• Firearms-related policy proposals tied to wildlife governance• The importance of public testimony and engagement at CPW Commission meetingsDan breaks down why wildlife policy should be driven by science, data, and expert guidance — not emotion or political agendas — and explains why Colorado is becoming a “test market” for sweeping wildlife legislation.He also issues a call to action for the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission meetings (March 4–5 in Westminster and May 6–7 in Grand Junction), encouraging citizens to attend, submit testimony, and stay informed.Beyond policy, this conversation explores conservation ethics, biology, hunting tradition, archery, outdoor culture, and what it truly means to preserve wildlife responsibly for future generations.If you care about conservation, hunting rights, wildlife biology, or the future of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation — this is a must-listen episode.www.themountainsidepodcast.comShow Linkswww.SaveTheHuntColorado.comwww.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcastAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.ProTekt.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all ProTekt products! Use this link to receive discount code.www.SABObroadheads.comMountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!www.Knicpouches.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE15 to receive 15% off all K-Nic products!
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • #247 - Suicide Prevention Awareness with Jacquelyn Clark

    #247 - Suicide Prevention Awareness with Jacquelyn Clark
    Feb 12 2026

    Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States — and it continues to impact families, communities, veterans, first responders, and everyday people at an alarming rate. This is not just a statistic. It’s a call to action. In this powerful and deeply important episode of The Mountain Side Podcast, Bobby Marshall sits down with Jacquelyn Clark for a courageous, honest, and solution-focused conversation about suicide prevention awareness, depression, responsible firearm practices, and how we can better show up for the people in our lives. If you are currently going through something — or know someone who is walking through a difficult season — this episode is for you. Jacquelyn Clark is a Suicide Awareness Advocate and the Founder and Co-Owner of Bristlecone Shooting, Training, & Retail Center in Lakewood, Colorado. She also serves as the Firearms Industry Partnership Manager with Pause to Protect through the University of Colorado Anschutz and holds the NSSF Board of Governors Range Seat. Her prior professional background includes seven years on the Executive Team of a $35 million company, with extensive experience in business development and accounting for mid-size and Fortune 300 companies. She is a Certified Pistol Instructor, Certified Defensive Firearms Coach, and active contributor to the Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition.


    Together, Bobby and Jacquelyn address:

    • Recognizing warning signs of suicide and depression

    • Breaking the stigma around mental health conversations

    • Safe firearm storage and responsible ownership

    • Practical ways to help someone who may be struggling

    • Building a culture of awareness, accountability, and compassion


    This conversation goes beyond awareness — it’s about responsibility, community, and courage. It’s about leaning into hard conversations instead of avoiding them. It’s about protecting life.


    In true Mountain Side fashion, this episode brings faith, resilience, leadership, and real-world practicality to a topic that affects us all.


    If this conversation resonates with you, share it. Conversations like this save lives.


    If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Immediate help is available.


    Subscribe, rate, and follow The Mountain Side Podcast for more meaningful conversations that matter.


    #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #FirearmSafety #TheMountainSidePodcast #988 #YouAreNotAlone


    Important Links

    https://988lifeline.org

    https://pausetoprotect.org

    https://coloradofirearmsafetycoalition.org/about

    https://gunstoragemap.com/embed/

    https://bristleconeshooting.com/


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #246 Chef Josh Work - Chef & Mental Heath Awareness Advocate

    #246 Chef Josh Work - Chef & Mental Heath Awareness Advocate
    Feb 7 2026
    Chef Josh Work - is the culinary force behind The Wildflower Cafe, where elevated comfort food meets deep respect for land, season, and sourcing. Known for his relentless commitment to quality, Josh builds his menus around locally raised meats, responsibly harvested ingredients, and flavors inspired by both travel and tradition. But Josh isn’t just a chef — he’s a craftsman. A skilled butcher with a nose-to-tail philosophy, he understands food from the ground up. His work is rooted in sustainability, conservation, and honoring the animal — values shaped by his time as a hunter, angler, and dedicated forager in the Colorado mountains. Outside the kitchen, Josh shares a different side of his story under the moniker @emotionalsupportviking, where he speaks openly about emotional well-being, resilience, and the importance of honest conversation. It’s a raw, grounded extension of the same philosophy he brings to food: intentional living, connection, and respect for what truly matters. A lifelong traveler and student of culture, Josh draws inspiration from kitchens and wild places around the world — blending global influence with Rocky Mountain grit. In this episode, Josh joins Bobby Marshall in studio for a dynamic conversation and live culinary experience. They dive into wild game, butchery, foraging, sustainability, mental health, Colorado mountain life, conservation, and the deeper meaning behind gathering around food. This one is about more than cooking — it’s about heritage, stewardship, and living fully connected to the land. Subscribe and follow The Mountain Side Podcast for more conversations rooted in authenticity, adventure, and the mountain way of life.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkshttps://wildflowerevergreen.comhttps://www.themountainsidepodcast.com/episodes/185-chef-josh-workwww.Knicpouches.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE15 to receive 15% off all K-Nic products!www.SABObroadheads.comMountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!www.ProTekt.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all ProTekt products! Use this link to receive discount code.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
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