Episode
John Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
49:51
Published: Thu Jun 03 2021
Description
John Muir loved being outside. So much so that he dedicated his life to helping preserve it, but not without some controversy. Listen in to this decidedly nature-centric episode today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Charles W. Chuck Bryan, and Jerry Roland discuss various topics.
00:00 - 01:21 (01:21)
Summary
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Charles W. Chuck Bryan, and Jerry Roland discuss various topics.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Celebrating the 80th birthday of Bob who played a major role in getting Yosemite into National Park status, and becoming the Yosemite we know today.
01:21 - 03:15 (01:54)
Summary
Celebrating the 80th birthday of Bob who played a major role in getting Yosemite into National Park status, and becoming the Yosemite we know today.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast briefly discusses how John Muir's life had two distinct parts with heavy and strict punishment during his early life while his mid to late 40s saw him go on a hiatus and then leave Yosemite for good.
03:15 - 07:14 (03:59)
Summary
The podcast briefly discusses how John Muir's life had two distinct parts with heavy and strict punishment during his early life while his mid to late 40s saw him go on a hiatus and then leave Yosemite for good.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
John Muir's mentor, Jean Carr, exposed him to botany and introduced him to Ralph Waldo Emerson as well as helped him find a wife.
07:14 - 11:09 (03:54)
Summary
John Muir's mentor, Jean Carr, exposed him to botany and introduced him to Ralph Waldo Emerson as well as helped him find a wife. Muir's father was only concerned with farming and religion.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker talks about a person named Jerry who got an eye piercing incident, which was not because of his dad's influence but rather because he was into that kind of work.
11:09 - 14:04 (02:54)
Summary
The speaker talks about a person named Jerry who got an eye piercing incident, which was not because of his dad's influence but rather because he was into that kind of work.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
John Muir's stay in Yosemite was not indefinite as many thought, and he only stayed for 10 days.
14:04 - 18:24 (04:20)
Summary
John Muir's stay in Yosemite was not indefinite as many thought, and he only stayed for 10 days. The fields of research in his time were young and anyone with an interest could contribute to the field.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
John Muir documented his exploration of Yosemite, taking notes for books and essays while exploring the area.
18:24 - 23:49 (05:24)
Summary
John Muir documented his exploration of Yosemite, taking notes for books and essays while exploring the area. He eventually needed funds and left the area after staying for 10 days.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
John Muir had an adventurous life spending six years in Yosemite and even visiting Alaska during uncharted times, accumulating all the experience he needed for a lifetime.
23:49 - 29:14 (05:25)
Summary
John Muir had an adventurous life spending six years in Yosemite and even visiting Alaska during uncharted times, accumulating all the experience he needed for a lifetime.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The host delves into the connection between our brains and experiences, posing unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and our realities.
29:14 - 34:48 (05:34)
Summary
The host delves into the connection between our brains and experiences, posing unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and our realities.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
John Muir had negative views towards people of color in his earlier years, which is contradictory to his philosophies of preserving the natural world, especially considering the indigenous people's connection with the land.
34:48 - 42:38 (07:49)
Summary
John Muir had negative views towards people of color in his earlier years, which is contradictory to his philosophies of preserving the natural world, especially considering the indigenous people's connection with the land. The Sierra Club and the promoters of the first national parks were also founded on the idea of white people protecting the wilderness for white people.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The muscles that drain the ear canals don't form properly in individuals with cleft palate, leading to the need for ear tubes.
42:38 - 47:02 (04:24)
Summary
The muscles that drain the ear canals don't form properly in individuals with cleft palate, leading to the need for ear tubes. Additionally, cleft palate and bifid uvula are genetically linked conditions.
EpisodeJohn Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast
PodcastStuff You Should Know
David Eagleman's Inner Cosmos podcast looks at the relationship between the brain and human experiences, exploring unique topics such as the potential creation of new senses for humans.
47:02 - 48:32 (01:29)
Summary
David Eagleman's Inner Cosmos podcast looks at the relationship between the brain and human experiences, exploring unique topics such as the potential creation of new senses for humans.