The Lookout Podcast

Kevin Roach joined the show shortly closing his Lookout for the season. We talked about the 2026 Fire season, hunting, the roadless rule, physical fitness and much more. check out the full episode to hear more. Please like and subscribe to support the project.

My friend Travis Hall Associate Editor @fieldandstream joined the show to discuss the Forest Service reorganization, resending the roadless rule, Public land access, and much more. Tune in to hear the rest of the story. #publicland #hunting #podcast

My Rookie Cousin Tom Haney joined the show to talk about his incredible and inspiring life story. From adventurer, photography, Hotshot, Smokejumper, Featured photos in the Smithsonian, Structure Firefighter, Oyster Farming, Vineyard, Family man and much more! Watch this full episode to be inspired! Please like and subscribe to support the project

Russ Cleveland joined the show to talk about The Montana Plan and why everyone should support I-194 the transparent election initiative, a ballot measure to permanently ban corporate money from Montana elections. Go to https://montanaplan.org to learn more and to support the initiative!

From Fire Lines to Rock Stages to Rodeo Arenas—Meet Jan! She started as a bold wildland firefighter, then rocked the country as a professional musician (even sharing the stage with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown). In her 30s she hit the airwaves as a radio personality and traffic reporter flying in a small plane. By her 40s she was a professional rodeo trick rider, and later became a State of California media spokesperson. Tune in to hear the full, fearless story of a true trailblazer who’s lived more lives than most of us dream of!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

After 19 years in Pro Rodeo my older brother is hanging up the boots. It's been a great run, tune in to hear all about his rodeo journey along with the many phases of life and some advice on taking on the next chapter in life. Please like and subscribe to support the channel. Cheers!

Dave and Levi McConathy joined the show to talk about the World Premiere of 13 Crosses and what it took to make such a special evening honoring the Smokejumpers we lost in the Mann Gulch Fire. Tune in to hear full episode and please like and subscribe to support the project. #wildfire #forest #wildlandfire

My long time friend Stephan Weber returns to the show to talk about updates with The Montana Plan, the Bonner Data Center and much more! Tune in to watch the full episode. Like and subscribe to support the channel.

My younger brother Zac Barrett joined the show to talk about his goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon and the journey it is taking him on. Also we discussed importance of an active lifestyle, shared some running stories like family runs earning that Thanksgiving dinner such as the Huffing for Stuffing in Bozeman. Tune it to hear the full story and hopefully get inspired. Please like and subscribe to support the channel. Cheers!

My Jump Partner, long time friend, former Wildland Firefighter, Lewis & Clark Hotshot, and McCall Smokejumper The Great John Holovnia joined the show to share fire and life stories along with life after fire. Tune in to hear all about it. Please like and subscribe to support the channel.

Long time Wildland Firefighter, Hockey player, Family man, and part of the Putt & Pull team my friend Clint Mendenhall joined the show to recap the 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull. It is a great fundraiser where all proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation supporting firefighters across this great country. The Putt & Pull is a great time for a great cause! This event is open to everyone so come to the Highlander April 18th have one of there great beers and support your Wildland Firefighters!

Former Wildland Firefighters Dani and Matt joined the show to talk about physical/mental health and financial stability equals true wellness! Dani Shedden is owner of Close The Gap Wellness and can be found on Instagram and Matthew Wideman is Vice President of Accord Capital Management working in Boise Idaho, which can be found with a quick google search. Reach out to these Incredible humans for assistance to reach true wellness. Thank you for watching, please like and subscribe to support.

My long time friend Stephan Weber joined the show to talk about The Montana Plan! We discussed the history of money influencing and corrupting politics from way back during the Copper Kings era. Stephan also brought stats on Data Centers and why do not need more. Tune in to watch the full episode. Like and subscribe to support the channel

Lucas Ludwig Conservationist, EMT, and advocate for healthy rivers and fish. Lucas joined the podcast to talk simple science about how a data center can negatively impact fisheries. In Lucas's words you don't have to live in Montana to oppose the data center in Bonner Montana, the Blackfoot and the Clark Fork are your rivers, we must stand together and speak up for this precious resource. UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOU CARES A WHOLE AWFUL LOT, NOTHING IS GOING TO GET BETTER. IT'S NOT. -Dr. Seuss It truly takes all of us to protect these fish and this environment. Let's come together and fight for our beautiful places. Please like and subscribe to support this channel and my mission to save our Beautiful places.

Paul Barmore is leading the charge in keeping our sacred waters sacred. Reject AI Data Center in Bonner Montana! There is a plan to park an AI Data Center on the Beautiful Blackfoot river in Bonner MT. This breathtaking river was the inspiration for A River Runs Through , a novella by Norman Maclean and 1992 film directed by Robert Redford and starred Brad Pitt! This isn't some hole in the wall location this is the destination for Trout fisherman from all over the world! We can't let it be ruined by some Data Center, let's come together and prevent our sacred waters from enduring any harm! Thank you for the support every one of us matters in this fight.

Tim Khadzhi stopped by the Airstream for a podcast after a full afternoon of sizing and donating JK Boots to Wildland Firefighters on the Missoula Smokejumper and Helitack crews at the Museum of Mountain Flying. We sat down to talk about the origin story of JK Boots and his vision of supporting Wildland Firefighters. #podcast #wildfire #fire #americanmade #boots #wildlandfirefighter #family

I was honored to have Montana DNRC'S Wyatt Frampton on the show! Wyatt is acting State Forester of the Beautiful state of Montana. He came on the show to talk shop about the Montana DNRC and the great work they do, along with clearing up some inaccurate information I had put out there during one of my previous episodes. Tune in to hear all about the Montana DNRC! Please like and subscribe to support the project.

Join host Luke Barrett on The Lookout Podcast as he sits down with Taylor Moe of the powerful new documentary 13 Crosses: The Story of the Mann Gulch Fire. In this episode Taylor dives deep into the making of 13 Crosses, the personal stories behind the documentary, the challenges of bringing this story to life on screen and why the lessons from Mann Gulch remain critical for todays firefighters. Whether you're a Wildland firefighter, history buff, or simply want to understand the real stories behind the crosses on the hillside, this episode delivers raw insight, respect, and powerful storytelling.

I was joined by the Great, Jessie Thomas, who is helping all of us be our best self through health and wellness along with sharing her knowledge on her podcast/social media. In this episode we spoke about the female Smokejumpers reunion and the fundraiser at kettle house happening May 1st to help support the reunion along with a variety of health and wellness topics and only scratched the surface of Jessie's vast knowledge, tune in to hear more!

The Great Justin Kaber joined the show! Justin is Flathead Chapter WFF Co-Chair, Tally Lake AFMO, and Putt n Pull Champion! We talked about His visit to the White House and meeting President Trump along with the success of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation Flathead Banquet, Putt n Pull fundraiser, and shared how much the Wildland Firefighter Foundation means to the Wildland Firefighter community.