Tailgate Talks Podcast
1) Director to Director: Ethics for Park Leaders
Ethics for State Park Leaders Guest: Brent Leisure, Director of Texas State Parks (ret)Â Ethics in state parks is rarely about clear-cut right and wrong. More often, leaders find themselves navigating...Show More
2) Parks, People, & Philanthropy: What Every Park Leader Should Know
In today's episode, Donald sits on the tailgate with Kevin Korenthal, Executive Director of the National Association of Park Foundations, to explore how park professionals and their supporting foundat...Show More
3) Raising a Ranger at Heart: One Mother's Story and What Parks Can Learn
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Donald sits down with Veronica Greear, Area 6 Manager for Tennessee State Parks, to talk about something every park professional needs to understand â creati...Show More
4) Music In The Parks
Episode summary Donald sits down with longtime friend and retired District Manager Warren Poplin to unpack how to plan successful âmusic in the parkâ eventsâfrom picking the right artist for the vibe,...Show More
5) Legacy in Motion: Learning, Adapting, and Growing with Phil Gaines
In this thought-provoking episode, Donald welcomes back his good friend and frequent guest, Phil Gaines, former Director of South Carolina State Parks and a trusted voice in the world of leadership an...Show More
6) 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...Show More
7) From Parks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from Nature
Donald Forgione â 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...Show More
8) 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 nationâs most recognized conservation nonprofits is par...Show More
9) Bulletproof Spirit
đ 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...Show More
10) 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-...Show More