The Unskilled Labor Podcast shines a spotlight on jobs and people that are anything but "unskilled." These are the stories of people and professions that make a difference in the lives of others.
Check out Gary's website for direct links to purchase Ankle Deep in Ashes, as well as related content, cool vids, excerpts, etc. www.ankledeepinashes.com Go give him a follow: Instagram Facebook Please check out this episodes sponsor 3x5 life: 3x5 Life
27 Mar 2025
Episode 10: Gunnar Doggett, Methow Combat Club
Check out Methow Combat Club on Instagram: www.instagram.com/methowcombatclub/ Episode Sponsor: 3x5 Life, please give them a visit at: www.3x5life.com
This week I had a chance to sit down with Bryan Putnam of Pinetooth, Lifted Training Center, and formerly Printmade. Be sure to check out the Pinetooth shops in both Winthrop and Leavenworth WA., and if you're local or passing through and need a gym fix in the valley check out Lifted Training Center. www.pinetooth.com www.lifted-training.com
27 Feb 2025
Episode 7: D.B. Robbins
Well, here we are after roughly a year absence. In this episode, we dive into MY backstory, the ups and downs of a 20 year career in fire with the Forest Service, and why I chose to leave.
12 Feb 2024
Episode 6: Leecher Canyon Revisited, with Dustin Doyle
Welcome to episode 6 of the Unskilled Labor Podcast. In this episode, we bring Dustin Doyle back for a fire story that hit particularly close to home. Dustin and I recount the events of the Leecher Canyon fire, from our perspectives.
22 Jan 2024
Episode 5: "Llew"
This week I had a chance to sit down and chat with “Llew.” We cover his careers ups and downs, as well as his somewhat unique transition out of federal service. This is a powerful episode that Im sure will resonate with a few people...
If you enjoy the podcast, please do us a favor and spread the word. Please leave us a review, tell your friends, share the show, like, comment, subscribe, you get the idea.
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13 Jan 2024
Episode 4: Bre Orcasitas Part 2
Welcome to Episode 4, part two, with Bre Orcasitas. In this episode we continue where we left off with Bre’s rookie training experience. We dive in to what its like becoming a mother in fire, family liason, self publishing a book, and Bre’s ongoing work to improve critical incident response. Enjoy!
As always, if you enjoy the show please spread the word. Leave us a review, like, follow, subscribe, and look for new episodes dropping @unskilledlaborpodcast on instagram. Alright, enough of that stuff….Enjoy
Bre's Links:
Blog:
https://theevolvingnomad.com (https://theevolvingnomad.com)
Field Guide:
https://theevolvingnomad.com/critical-incident-field-guide (https://theevolvingnomad.com/critical-incident-field-guide)
Work Info:
https://theevolvingnomad.com/vital-balance-llc (https://theevolvingnomad.com/vital-balance-llc)
Evolving Nomad Purchase Page
https://theevolvingnomad.com/stuff-to-buy (https://theevolvingnomad.com/stuff-to-buy)
8 Jan 2024
Episode 4: Bre Orcasitas
This week we sit down for part 1 with Bre Orcasitas @theevolvingnomad. Follow along as we discuss the evolution of her time in fire, and how she is helping current Wildland Firefighters navigate their way through potential critical incidents. Please check out Bre's book Hold and Improve, a compilation of stories from the fireline. Volume Alpha is out now! Program managers PLEASE check out the Critical Incident Field Guide and share with your folks, OR share up the chain to your program managers. Links below:
Bre's Blog:
https://theevolvingnomad.com (https://theevolvingnomad.com)
Direct Link For Field Guide Info:
https://theevolvingnomad.com/critical-incident-field-guide (https://theevolvingnomad.com/critical-incident-field-guide)
Work Info:
https://theevolvingnomad.com/vital-balance-llc (https://theevolvingnomad.com/vital-balance-llc)
Evolving Nomad Purchase Page:
https://theevolvingnomad.com/stuff-to-buy (https://theevolvingnomad.com/stuff-to-buy)
16 Oct 2023
Episode 3: Trent Peterson, The Wild in Us
In this episode, we sit down with Trent Peterson. Saddle maker, traveler, artist, it's hard to sum everything Trent does or has done into a relevant description. Give this episode a listen to find out a little more about the man behind The Wild in Us. Please check out the links below...
Links for Trent:
Instagram: @the_wild_in_us
http://www.thewildinus.com/shop-product (http://thewildinus.com/shop-product)
http://www.thewildinus.com (http://thewildinus.com)
National Ataxia Foundation
http://www.ataxia.org (http://www.ataxia.org)
Unskilled Labor Links:
Instagram: @unskilledlaborpodcast
Day Job http://www.pastimeleatherco.com (http://www.pastimeleatherco.com)
Podcast Email: db@unskilledlaborpodcast.com
12 Sept 2023
Episode 2: Dustin Doyle, Military to Wildland Fire
In this episode I sit down with Dustin Doyle. Dustin describes in detail his time with the military, the difficult transition out, and finding a new purpose and career path in Wildland Fire.
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Unskilled Labor Email:
DB@unskilledlaborpodcast.com (https://DB@unskilledlabor.com)
Wildland Firefighter Foundation
https://wffoundation.org (https://wffoundation.org)
29 Aug 2023
Episode 1: Cindy Button, Aero Methow Rescue Service
In this episode we sit down with Cindy Button, Director of Services at Aero Methow Rescue Service in Twisp Wa.
Aero Methow Contact:
https://www.aeromethow.org (https://www.aeromethow.org)
Have a question, comment, or would like to be featured?
Unskilled Labor Email:
DB@UnskilledLaborPodcast.com (https://DB@unskilledlabor.com)
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