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The Ozark PodcastThe Ozark Podcast sits down with men and women from around the Ozarks that have a passion for the outdoors. Author: Kyle Veit & Kyle Plunkett
In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our guests and the information they share are especially relevant to men and women in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas. Language: en Genres: Nature, Science, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 246 - Larry Dablemont - Stories from the Old Timers of the Big Piney River
Wednesday, 21 October, 2026
"He hid in a cave for 8 months, stole bread to survive, and paid for it with mink furs" Together with... Visit Eureka Springs - plan your next Ozark adventure this fall Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Nested Treestands - The mobile stand setup for the modern hunter Ember Shoals Outdoor Resort - Just steps from World-Class Trout Waters Larry sits down to share the men who shaped him: a grandfather who set a St. Louis fur record in 1927, never believed in electricity, and taught Larry everything a wildlife degree couldn’t. You’ll hear about running a pool hall at 13, guiding float trips at 12 for 50 cents an hour, selling D-graded college essays to national magazines for $35, and discovering a previously uncatalogued species of deer mouse in an Ozark cave. This is the Ozarks through the eyes of someone who actually lived it. → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon: The Holler → Receive monthly stories from our Newsletter 0:00 – Larry Dablemont Round Two 2:00 – The story of Fred Dablemont 15:00 – Larry's childhood 19:00 – Writing for an Outdoor Magazine at 19 25:00 – Deer Mouse Never Before Found in Missouri 31:00 – An 8,000-Year-Old Mastodon Tusk 38:00 – The Journalism Teacher Who Gave Him D’s 43:00 – What Keeps the Ozarks in Your Blood: Larry’s Answer What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook @theozarkpodcast
