Wild Minds Podcast

Wild Minds Podcast

Faced with a world of increasingly complex legal, industrial, and social systems, it can feel paralyzing to attempt to make any meaningful ecological impact on the world. Hosts Mike Stoess and Nick Donavon break through these monolithic challenges that the world faces, seeking simple, attainable solutions for the average person that focus on backyard issues, rather than global dilemmas. On top of tackling ecological issues, Nick and Mike explore ways to better enjoy the outdoors and take in depth looks at the flora and fauna of the South East U.S. Listeners are invited to join their journey of learning and self improvement as they take steps to get a little closer to the world around us, and maybe even becoming a bit more wild minded.

Episodes

December 1, 2023 24 mins

In the third installment of our spotlight series, we take a look at one of the South's strangest fish, the American paddlefish. They're big, they're hungry, and they've got special electric senses.

**Bear with us as we navigate recording remotely, some audio is not up to our usual standard.

Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Support us on Patreon

Excerpts from "Network Ef...

Mark as Played

In the second spotlight episode we take a look at the elusive spotted salamander. While it may look average (for a salamander), this creature has an exceptionally unique relationship with its environment that makes it unlike anything else.

**Correction regarding Patreon: If you decide to subscribe to our Patreon during the hiatus, you will be charged at signup, but any monthly charges following will be waived until the sho...

Mark as Played
July 2, 2022 15 mins

Introducing a new series of the Wild Minds Podcast: Spotlight! As we continue to produce our regular content, we will also be creating shorter, more focused episodes on neat animals, plants, and other parts of nature.  Our first Spotlight is on the mighty mason bee; a small and often overlooked insect that is a bigger part of our days than we might realize.

Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Support us on Patreon

Mark as Played
May 15, 2022 51 mins

You've got your gear, you've found a new trail to hike, you've even got a brand new field guide to check out all of the cool stuff on the trail, what's left?  Leave No Trace offers us some great tips on how to interact with the outdoors while minimizing damage to our local flora and fauna. You may be surprised how easy it is to leave an impact.

Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Support us on Pa...

Mark as Played
May 1, 2022 38 mins

If you're not sure how to get started with enjoying the outdoors, or if you are looking for a better understanding of all the stuff you find on the trail, we've got you covered.  We'll be talking about how to find the right gear (or not!) and how to beat the "green haze."
***If you notice some issues with our audio, we are still learning!

REI's Ten Essentials

Find us on Facebook a...

Mark as Played
April 16, 2022 25 mins

All journeys begin somewhere.  Meet your hosts, get to know a little of what brought us to the Trailhead, and come along with us as we start this wild ride.

Find us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Music - excerpts from "Network Effect" by No Thank You John
Podcast Art - Brittany Stoess

Support the show

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    The Herd with Colin Cowherd

    The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.