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The Wild Air Podcast

The Wild Air Podcast

Written by: Brad Badelt
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The Wild Air Podcast is a show about nature writing. Tune in for weekly conversations with some of the finest nature writers working today--from environmental journalists to cli-fi novelists to songwriters and poets, The show celebrates the beauty of the natural world and explores themes around conservation and environmental loss through the lens of story telling.

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Episodes
  • Derick Lugo - The Unlikely Thru-hiker

    Derick Lugo - The Unlikely Thru-hiker
    Jun 28 2023
    This week I interview writer and podcaster Derick Lugo about his book The Unlikely Thru-hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey. Derick talks about his joys and struggles on the AT, and the work he's doing to make thru-hiking a more diverse, inclusive world.
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    29 mins
  • J.B. McKinnon--On Rewilding and Reconnecting

    J.B. McKinnon--On Rewilding and Reconnecting
    Apr 13 2023

    I’m thrilled to have as my guest today J.B. McKinnon. James, as he more commonly goes by, is one of my favourite nature writers working today. He’s written or co-written five books of non-fiction, including The 100-Mile Diet, which helped catalyze the local food movement. James’s latest book, The Day the World Stops Shopping, explores what would happen if we all bought less stuff. His writing has appeared in a number of magazines including the New Yorker, National Geographic and Orion. In our conversation, James shares advice for writers considering a book project, and reveals a theme that runs through most of his work.
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    29 mins
  • Angela Pelster-Wiebe--On the Heart of an Essay

    Angela Pelster-Wiebe--On the Heart of an Essay
    Apr 13 2023

    Angela Pelster-Wiebe is the author of the acclaimed book “Limber”, a collection of essays loosely themed around different types of trees. If there is such a thing as a cult classic in nature writing, "Limber" might be one—it’s been described by reviewers as strange, startling and mystical. The stories combine memoir, nature writing, and moments that could be called magical realism. Angela brings that same mix of candour and spirituality to our conversation.
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    25 mins
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