Herding Thunder: Inside the Buffalo Roundup
Herding Thunder: Inside the Buffalo Roundup Every year, tens of thousands of visitors gather to witness one of the most dramatic wildlife events in America: the Buffalo Roundup. In this episode of Tai...
26 Aug 202534min
From Parks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from Nature
Donald Forgione — Former Director of 175 Florida State Parks, with 40+ years in ecotourism, leadership, and public service. Now a business owner, speaker, and coach, Donald connects leadership lessons...
12 Aug 202545min
Wetlands, Wildlife, and Working Together with Ducks Unlimited
Episode Summary In this episode of Tailgate Talks, Donald Forgione sits down with Nick Wiley, of Ducks Unlimited (DU), to explore how one of the nation's most recognized conservation nonprofits is par...
22 Jul 202530min
Bulletproof Spirit
🎙 Tailgate Talks with Donald Forgione Episode Title: The Bulletproof Spirit: Emotional Survival for First Responders Guest: Captain Dan Willis Episode Summary: In this powerful and timely episode, Do...
8 Jul 202533min
Firefighting And Firelighting Training
In this episode of Tailgate Talks, Donald Forgione sits down with longtime friend and fire professional Zach Prusak to discuss the evolving world of online fire training. With decades of boots-on-the-...
24 Jun 202537min
Running In When Others Run Out: Leadership in Emergency Management
🎙 Tailgate Talks with Donald Forgione Episode Title: Running In When Others Run Out: Leadership in Emergency Management Guest: Brian Pinson Show Notes: In this episode of Tailgate Talks, I sit down w...
10 Jun 202535min
Episode 100; The Journey So Far
Welcome to Tailgate Talks, where we gather around the tailgate to talk about the places we love, the people who steward them, and the leadership it takes to make it all happen. I'm your host, Donald F...
28 Mai 20256min
Part Two: So You're a Park Manager Now: Tips, Truths, and Transitions
In this follow-up conversation, Donald Forgione reconnects with Minnesota's State Park Managers, Katie Foshay (Tettegouche & George H. Crosby Manitou State Parks) and Nate Springer (Gooseberry Falls S...
13 Mai 202538min
