Untold Tales from This Side of Nowhere

I have always struggled with blood, at least the human variety. (I may have even passed out during a blood draw recently.) But I don't worry about it too much--I mean, if Jim Bridger had weak knees, I shouldn't feel too bad about being afflicted with the same malady! Wait, you didn't know Jim Bridger fainted at the sight of blood?

There are all kinds of jokes. Dad jokes. "Your mom" jokes. (I'm looking at you, middle schoolers!) There are knock-knock jokes and blonde jokes. But I bet you have never heard of the 100 pound joke...

In honor of my wife's birthday, I'm re-sharing the story of how we met, fell in love, and married, and in order to make sure I got it straight, my wife joined me on the episode! So, here's to the best guest episode I ever recorded, and happy 30th, Haley!

Maybe you've heard of Henry David Thoreau, but maybe not. If you've ever wished you could just go live in a cabin in the woods, then you can relate to the American Transcendentalist, though. Did you know there's a Walden Pond in Wyoming, though? Well, you know now!

As hunting season approaches, it's important to make sure your second in the duel with big game meets all the important requirements--a great conversationalist, strong enough to pack your game out, and slow enough a bear will get them first!

In all the animal kingdom, few animals write really good poetry. Elk are not among them. I'm serious--anyone who has spent serious time studying elk will tell you the same thing. In this episode, join Al as he encounters elk poetry firsthand on a hunting trip in the wilds of Wyoming.

This one has it all: an amazing guest, a hilarious story, and a solid dose of the outdoors. Invasion of the Trash Pandas is among the top three most downloaded episodes of Untold Tales, and it's back at the top of your feed! You're welcome.

Whether you know it or not, you've been lied to your entire life. A snow cone is not shaved ice. The two are not equal. And you would know this if you grew up in a tiny town with more cows and people but somehow managed to run a shaved ice stand...

You've heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, but have you heard of the warring factions of the Jones family? Probably not. Well, now you'll know...

If you live in the Cowboy state, chances are you wear cowboy boots or at the very least know several people who do. I myself love cowboy boots and frequently wear a pair, but there are admittedly some situations where cowboy boots are a poor choice. Like when you go swimming or try to outrun a carnivorous predator. You get the picture...

We all love stuff, and we all probably have too much stuff, but what stuff would you truly consider to be essential? I dive into that question and explore my own essential gear selections on this throwback episode. Enjoy!

If you live out West, chances are you have spent some time around chainsaws. I grew up in a family that heated our home with wood, so we dedicated several hours to collecting firewood. You would think that cutting up, loading, and stacking wood would be a terrible job, but the Jones family was creative (or maybe crazy) enough to have a good time doing it...

My twin brother Adam and I go way back. No, seriously, all the way back. He is in town this weekend, so I only thought it appropriate we use this one for the Untold Tales Retold this week. Enjoy!

If you have kids, you know what a joy fishing with them can be. There's nothing like watching your kids land a fish. The excitement. The laughter. The joy. Then there are the countless hours spent untangling knots, the complaining about the cold, and the crying. Yes, fishing with kids is a roller coaster. Sometimes they just want to get back in the truck, and maybe you should too...

It just seems like a good time to talk about fishing, and nothing beats the authentic fishing experience. Only the true anglers among us know what I'm talking about. If you don't listen to find out!

It's the 4th of July, and the United State of America is 250 years old! For this week's episode we're looking at one of the 50 states and what makes the Cowboy State unique. Only in Wyoming can you have more trailers than neighbors. Or have people stop to take pictures with your population sign...

This shocking tale is sure to make your blood run cold--if you can stop laughing. This episode featured one of our very first guests on the show and it's definitely worth another listen!

If you were a Boy Scout, then you may remember the hiking merit badge--or maybe it's a repressed memory! One of the major requirements for the merit badge is the completion of a 20 mile hike, and in northwestern Wyoming, a 20 mile hike can take you to the middle of nowhere...

With all the summer driving we're doing, it brings back memories of working with my Grandpa Iverson delivering ice. Grandpa was notorious for working long hours, and that often made him sleepy. Sometimes he even drove while drowsy, and that was when things got interesting...