Dr. Leif Tapanila & Peter Pruett

The episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leaf Tappinella and Peter Pruitt interviewing Angela Heileson and Ryan Hondo of the Idaho band Dirt Russell.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett engage in an in-depth conversation with Tor Lynn and Dennis Gibbens, who serve as the President and Vice President, respectively, of the Portneuf Valley Tennis Association. Together, they explore the development, challenges, and unique characteristics of the tennis community in Idaho, highlighting local initiatives, youth engagement, and the growing interest in the sport across the region.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett engage in a conversation with Spud Mother, a band hailing from Pocatello, in anticipation of their live performance at the Treefort Music Fest in Boise.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Heath Mann, Abby Kiefner, and Emma Morton from the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust to discuss conserving land and protecting the unique landscapes of the American West.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Erik Molvar and Greg LeDonne (dawn) from the Western Watersheds Project to discuss livestock grazing and its potential impacts on our western landscapes.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett welcome singer-songwriter and author Josh Ritter, an Idaho native. He joins the conversation to discuss his latest album, Heaven or Someplace as Nice.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Serena Rasmussen, Executive Director of Wild Hearts Idaho, to discuss empowering young women through outdoor experiences.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Jay Petervary, the founder and race director of the Fat Pursuit, to discuss the race and its impact on Teton Valley.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with Melanie Vining, Executive Director of the Idaho Trails Association, to discuss the creation and maintenance of trails in Idaho.

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Jim Anglesey, the Long-Range Planner for the City of Pocatello. Together, they discuss the concept and benefits of walkable cities.