Bästa On The Plains podcaster (2024)

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32 Haunted Panhandle Part Two 56:13

4h ago56:13

56:13

Conner and Irene talk about the haunted areas in the Nebraska Panhandle. In this episode, they discuss the various hauntings, sightings, and sounds at the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff.

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Being a Catalyst for Health - Investing in Hopes and Dreams, with the Sunflower Foundation, episode 13 59:05

21d ago59:05

59:05

On Health on the Plains, episode 13, Wyatt Beckman takes us down the road in Topeka, to visit Sunflower Foundation leaders Brandon Skidmore and Elizabeth Burger. They discuss the history of the foundation and their new home on Healing Hill. They share their vision for improving the health of all Kansans by investing in people, places and ideas. The…

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31 Haunted Panhandle Part One 1:59:10

9d ago1:59:10

1:59:10

Conner and Irene talk about the haunted areas in the Nebraska Panhandle. In this episode, they discuss the various hauntings, sightings, and sounds at Fort Robinson State Park.

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30 Rebecca Winters Part Two 1:20:37

1M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Conner and Irene are joined by Jerry Lucas to discuss the famous Mormon who died on the trail in this two-part episode.

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Take Me Home, Country Road 24:14

1M ago24:14

24:14

After I talked with one of the teachers at school who lives by our farm, I'm inspired to have a Sunday Morning Ramble about living on that dusty gravel road and what it meant to me and how it shaped my life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/support

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29 Rebecca Winters Part One 44:08

1M ago44:08

44:08

Conner and Irene are joined by Jerry Lucas to discuss the famous Mormon who died on the trail in this two-part episode.

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Ramblin Man 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

A Saturday morning musical meandering about me reacting to music reaction videos and the importance of music to me growing up.http://www.bardontheplains.comhttps://www.mcpeekpodcasting.com/https://www.mike-mcpeek.comBut until next time remember you’re the author of your story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardon…

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28 John Hollman grave 40:49

1M ago40:49

40:49

Conner and Irene discuss John Hollman, 19, who died on the Oregon Trail. They also discuss the importance of organizations such as OCTA, the Oregon-California Trails Association, in preserving history.

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Rural Doesn't Mean Simple, with Dr. Robert Moser, episode 12 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

In part two of our conversation with Robert Moser, M.D., Health on the Plains host Wyatt Beckman discusses with Dr. Moser the potential of telemedicine and the importance of maternal health care in rural communities. They talk about the unique challenges of maintaining obstetrics skills among rural health professionals and the unique dynamics of ph…

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27 Silver Hill Theater Museum 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Conner and Irene discuss the Silver Hill Theater Museum in Oshkosh, Nebraska. While discussing the theater’s history, Conner and I share their memories of movies as well as the importance of small-town museums.

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Carry Each Other's Burdens 8:16

2M ago8:16

8:16

I tell the story of my dad passing away, the farming bee the neighbors had to help us out and the hope I have for the future --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/support

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26 Narcissa Prentiss Whitman 1:13:33

2M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Conner and Irene discuss Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, one of the first two documented women to come along the trails as she, her husband, and a group of missionaries headed toward Oregon Territory in 1836.

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25 Ancient Bluff Ruins and some rambling 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

Conner and Irene discuss how the Mormon group with Brigham Young named an outcropping in western Nebraska, which would be a marker for future Mormons as they made their way west toward "Zion." They also provide a teaser for their next episode and ramble on about some things viewers have come to expect them to do.…

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Rural Realities and What They Mean for Health, with Dr. Bob Moser, episode 11 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

On Health on the Plains, episode 11, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to our very own Kansas Health Institute studio, for the first half of our visit with Robert Moser, M.D., who heads the Kansas Center for Rural Health. Dr. Moser discusses his experiences as a rural Kansan, practicing rural Kansas physician, county health director, cabinet secre…

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24 Biking on the Plains 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Conner and Irene discuss the bicycle journey of the Army's 25th, who made a journey from Fort Missoula, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri in a test to see if bicycles would be a viable mode of transportation for the military.

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23 Our return and the powwow 39:48

3M ago39:48

39:48

Conner and Irene return with a chat about what they've been up to and they discuss their visit to the 2024 Circle the Bluffs Powwow at the Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering, Nebraska.

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Helping People Help Other People: The Role of a Rural Hospital Leader with Benjamin Anderson, episode 10 57:18

5M ago57:18

57:18

On Health on the Plains, episode 10, Host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to Hutchinson, Kansas, to visit with Benjamin Anderson, President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He emphasizes the need to develop leadership in rural health care. He addresses meeting the health care needs of the community while keeping work-life balance in foc…

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Getting Grants and Getting Things Done, episode 9 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

On Episode 9, host Wyatt Beckman returns to Liberal, Kansas to meet Kay Burtzloff, founder and president of the Liberal Area Coalition for Families. She discusses the creation of the coalition and its continued success of acquiring grant funds and investing in programs to benefit southwest Kansans. Find out how a rural coalition approaches planning…

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Sustaining Rural Culture with the Kansas Sampler Foundation, episode 8 59:53

8M ago59:53

59:53

On Episode 8, host Wyatt Beckman take listeners to Inman, Kansas, to visit with Marci Penner and Sarah Green, co-directors of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, to learn how the foundation is working to sustain rural culture by promoting communities and resources that highlight the unique stories of Kansans.…

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Health on the Plains, episode 7: Learning from the unique blend of cultures in southwest Kansas 48:46

8M ago48:46

48:46

On Episode 7, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to Liberal, Kansas to meet Clarissa Carrillo Martinez, a multifaceted, dynamic community leader in southwest Kansas. She shares her personal experiences growing up in Liberal and serving the community, highlighting the importance of understanding and learning from the unique blend of cultures in sout…

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Health on the Plains, episode 6: Looking back and to the road ahead 12:42

9M ago12:42

12:42

On Episode 6, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners on a look back at the first five episodes of Health on the Plains. Since the show got started in September 2023, we’ve heard from a wide range of leaders and doers in rural Kansas, as they’ve addressed the health-related needs in their communities. Guests have shared not just the challenges, but how …

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Health on the Plains, episode 5: Setting the PACE for Aging in Rural Kansas with Emilie Rains 1:02:02

10M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

On Episode 5, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to McPherson, Kansas, to meet Bluestem PACE Executive Director Emilie Rains. We get a look at the innovative PACE model, which stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and what it can mean for rural Kansans. Emilie discusses the organization’s unique approach to helping older adults …

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Health on the Plains, episode 4: The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s Health Priorities with Chairman Zeke Rupnick 45:52

11M ago45:52

45:52

On Episode 4, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, in northeast Kansas. He visits with Tribal Council Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, who shares the importance of honoring the Nation’s past while paving a way towards improved health for its members now and for the future. Chairman Rupnick shares how the Nation a…

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Health on the Plains, episode 3: Building Partnerships for Better Health with Dan Duling 47:25

1y ago47:25

47:25

On Episode 3, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to Pittsburg, Kansas, where he talks with Dan Duling, Vice President of Community Partnerships for Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas. Dan shares his journey from educator to health care leadership. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in rural Kansas to grow a health center that me…

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Health on the Plains, episode 2: Thriving in Rural Kansas with Lisse Regehr 58:05

1y ago58:05

58:05

On Episode 2, host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to Allen County, Kansas where he talks with Lisse Regehr, President and CEO of Thrive Allen County. She shares how her rural health advocacy organization is working relentlessly to make Allen County the healthiest rural community in the state - one that thrives physically, socially, emotionally and f…

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Health on the Plains, episode 1: Exploring Rural Identity with Matt Perrier 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

Health on the Plains Host Wyatt Beckman takes listeners to southeast Kansas where talks with Matt Perrier, a fifth-generation rancher and Kansas Health Institute board member based in Eureka, Kansas. This episode delves into Matt and his family’s journey and commitment to rural life, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by rural communi…

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22 Bead Mountain 41:39

1y ago41:39

41:39

Conner and Irene talk about hiking Bead Mountain and the area around it you can hike in. They also discuss photography and whatever else pops into their heads about this cool place to hike in western Nebraska.

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21 Kiowa WMA 49:21

1y ago49:21

49:21

Conner and Irene get way off track while talking about the Kiowa Wetlands Wildlife Management Area.

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20 Chimney Rock 58:20

1+ y ago58:20

58:20

Conner and Irene discuss the new trails opened at the Chimney Rock Historical Site and talk about the historical importance of the landmark on the overland trails.

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19 First Marriage in Scottsbluff 1:19:58

1+ y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Conner and Irene discuss the meandering story of how the first marriage came to be in Scottsbluff on August 12, 1900.

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18 The peopling of western Nebraska Part 2 1:13:39

1+ y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Enjoy the conversation with Conner and Irene and they wrap up the discussion on how people arrived in western Nebraska.

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17 The peopling of western Nebraska Part 1 1:45:18

1+ y ago1:45:18

1:45:18

In Part one of this two part episode, Conner and Irene mostly stay on task talking about the people of the area, from a variety of tribes to the present day.

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16 Lincoln Hotel 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

The Lincoln Hotel is the largest building in downtown Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It has stood for more than 100 years. Conner and Irene discuss the hotel and other off-topic issues during this mostly unedited episode.

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15 Airfields and crashes 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Conner and Irene talk about a crash that happened on June 7, 1944, and two former military airfields that continue to serve their communities as municipal airports. They get sidetracked, as usual, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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14 The Great Miss Bish 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

45:39

One of Irene's favorite stories is that of Hubert Clair Bishop, who lived in early Scottsbluff. Bishop’s life is intriguing and today we’re going to talk about Bishop’s life and claim to fame as a female impersonator, Miss Claire Bish.

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13 What are we doing here 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

59:41

Conner and Irene have a chat about what's going on in western Nebraska. They talk way too much about the zoo in a meandering episode about life on the Plains.

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12 End of an Era 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Irene sits down in the middle of the night to discuss her thoughts on a major change at the newspaper she used to work for.

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11 Lucretia Winslow Green 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

Lucretia was a lady Irene had met, who lived to be 108. She was a bit of an inspiration and everyone who ever met her only had good things to say about her. This is her story.

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10 Wee Granny 1:25:35

1+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Wee Granny was an emigrant on the Mormon Trail. She began her trek to Salt Lake City from her native Scotland along with several hundred other hopefuls in the Martin Handcart Company. Her story is one of thousands who were seeking a better life out west.

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09 Fort John - Part Two 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

34:43

We wrap this story about the forgotten fort in western Nebraska.

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08 Fort John - Part One 43:45

1+ y ago43:45

43:45

Fort John is a forgotten stop along the Oregon Trail. It existed only for a few years, but little is known of this fort in Scotts Bluff County. Part One of a two-part episode discusses the research that went into finding information on Fort John, which is marked today by historical marker in the middle of a field.…

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07 Belmont Tunnel 1:13:07

1+ y ago1:13:07

1:13:07

The only rail tunnel ever built and used in Nebraska was the Belmont Tunnel.

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06 Warbonnet Part Three 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

42:21

The Battle of Warbonnet Creek on July 17, 1876, was the first battle, or skirmish, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass. In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of the battle.

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05 Warbonnet Part Two 48:39

1+ y ago48:39

48:39

The Battle of Warbonnet Creek on July 17, 1876, was the first battle, or skirmish, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass. In this episode, we discuss accounts of the battle, Buffalo Bill Cody, and the killing of Yellow Hair.

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04 Warbonnet Part One 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

58:42

The Battle of Warbonnet Creek on July 17, 1876, was the first battle, or skirmish, after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass. In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to the battle.

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03 Montrose Church 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

56:50

Built in 1887, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is the only intact structure of what was once the hamlet of Montrose in western Nebraska. The adjoining cemetery also provides details of the people who built the church

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Hazy Shades of Winter 18:53

1+ y ago18:53

18:53

I start out discussing the long winter we've been having, then reminisce about the last 4th of July and finally talk about my ag teacher who passed away and the impact that he had on my life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/support

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My video Introduction 1:56

1+ y ago1:56

1:56

I talk a little bit about myself and my podcasts--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/support

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02 Montrose 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

56:13

Montrose was a small hamlet in northwestern Nebraska. It never grew very large, but had an impact on history.Av Irene North and Conner Mathis

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01 Introduction 1:23:30

1+ y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

A podcast about the stories and history of western Nebraska. Conner and Irene take you through the history of the area, up to the present in an introduction to the area they call home.

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