
Show overview
The Lookout Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 124 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 57 min and 1h 51m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year.
From the publisher
Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness.
Latest Episodes
View all 124 episodesPutt & Pull Post Show with Clint Mendenhall
Health + Wealth = Wellness, Dani Shedden & Matthew Wideman
The Lookout Podcast Ep.121 The Montana Plan, Stephan Weber
Fisheries impacted by data centers, Lucas Ludwig
Reject AI Data Center in Bonner Montana, Paul Barmore
Jk Boots Co-Owner Tim Khadzhi
Acting State Forester, Wyatt Frampton
13 Crosses the story of Mann Gulch Fire Documentary Film Maker Taylor Moe
Former Smokejumper and owner of Sustainable Wellness, Jessie Thomas
10th annual Putt & Pull Ft. Justin Kaber
Legendary CJ
National Interdisciplinary Lookout Conference review Ft. Roach Family

Ep 111Fire stories & Life after Fire, Lina Montopoli
My friend Lina Montopoli joined the show to talk about her fire career starting with a Forest Service District crew and working her way to the Lolo Hotshots. She eventually transitioned off the shot crew working her way through college and finishing school as a Physician Assistance, PA for short. We talked old fire stories, strong work ethic, and how fire can help prepare you for challenges in life outside of fire. Tune in to hear the whole story. Please like and subscribe to support the project

Ep 110The 10th annual Missoula Putt & Pull with Clint Mendenhall
Long time Wildland Firefighter, Hockey player, Family man, and part of the Putt & Pull team my friend Clint Mendenhall joined the show to help promote 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!

Ep 109Outdoor Enthusiast & White Bark Pine fan, Angela Loewe
Angela Loewe joined the podcast to discuss Trolls, Yoopers, Yooperlites, Big Foot, the Great Outdoors and more. Please like and subscribe to support the project.

Ep 108Mule packing, nutrition, & adventure. Heidi Brackebusch
Back country mule packer and registered dietitian Heidi Brackebusch joined the show to talk back country adventures, wildfire, nutrition, and food tips to fuel your adventure. Giver her a follow @thedeckerdietitian to check out her adventures. Thanks for checking out this episode please like and subscribe to help support the channel.

Ep 107Special Olympics 5 Valley Chapter. Athlete Hillary with Joan & Lindsey
I was joined by Special Olympics Athlete Hillary, Coach Joan, and Coordinator Lindsey. Hillary has been competing in Special Olympics for 40 years! She has had a great career with many adventures and she is still competing. Joan and Lindsey have been helping with special Olympics and joined the podcast to help promote all the great sporting events and fundraisers Special Olympics Montana does to help support the athletes. They are in need of more support for not only fundraising but volunteers to help make the events happen. Please consider helping the Special Olympics program wherever you live. It is such a great way to give back and get involved in your community. Thanks for tuning in.

Ep 106Fire on Ice! Rogue Swenson
I am joined by Rogue to talk about the great charity hockey game between the Forest Service Wildland Firefighters and the City of Missoula/Rural Firefighters. Tune in to hear more about this great event and come out on Saturday Feb. 7th to cheer on your local firefighters and help raise money for charity.

Ep 105Congressional Candidate Sam Forstag
Sam Forstag joined the podcast to talk about why he left Smokejumping to run for Congress. In this episode we explore topics such as the great outdoors, public service, Wildland Firefighting, and politics which normally I avoid. We had a great conversation tune in to hear the full story. please like and subscribe to support the channel. https://samformontana.com

Ep 104The 107th Foresters' Ball ft. Alden & Miranda
I am joined by Foresters' Ball Chief Push Alden & Publicity Officer Miranda to spread the word about the 107th Foresters' Ball! This is the Best Ball you will ever attend! This years theme is Timber Fallin & Trucks A Haulin. Tune in to hear more about this Great event. Please Like and subscribe to support the channel and to hear more great stories like this.