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Welcome to Tailgate Talks, weekly talks with former Park Ranger Donald Forgione. Join Donald on the back of his tailgate for a conversation about conservation, recreation, business, and more.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Tailgate Talks, weekly talks with former Park Ranger Donald Forgione. Join Donald on the back of his tailgate for a conversation about conservation, recreation, business, and more.
Tailgate Talks is hosted by Donald Forgione. The show has published 117 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Leading From The Middle: The Art Of Managing Up" (23 June 2026, 33 minutes), "Leave No Trace: Far More Than Just Picking Up Trash" (12 May 2026, 28 minutes), and "Connecting Kids to Parks: Partnerships That Build the Next Generation of Stewards" (5 May 2026, 31 minutes).
Tailgate Talks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 117 episodes.
Booking probability for Tailgate Talks is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tailgate Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tailgate Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
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Donald Forgione hosts Tailgate Talks, a business podcast with 117 episodes published.
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Episode #115
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Leave No Trace with Mark Eller This episode on Tailgate Talks , Donald Forgione sits down with Mark Eller from Leave No Trace for a conversation about protecting the outdoors through education, stewardship, and personal...
Out here on the Tailgate, we talk a lot about the future of parks. In this episode, we're getting right to the heart of it—our next generation. I'm joined by Ivan Levin from the National Park Trust , an organization...
How many visitors are too many? It is one of the most important and most misunderstood questions in parks and public lands today. In this episode of Tailgate Talks, Donald sits down with Jonathan Brunjes, Deputy...
In this episode of Tailgate Talks , I sit down with M.J. James , author of Heal the Hustle , for an honest and timely conversation about burnout, productivity culture, and what it really means to live—and lead—well...
📝 Episode Show Notes Guest: Lauren McMillan, PhD, RPA – Cultural Resource Manager, Virginia State Parks Lauren.McMillan@dcr.virginia.gov Host: Donald Forgione donald.forgione@gmail.com Episode Overview In this episode...
Episode #110
Ethics for State Park Leaders Guest: Brent Leisure, Director of Texas State Parks (ret) Ethics in state parks is rarely about clear-cut right and wrong. More often, leaders find themselves navigating gray areas—where...
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 foundations can work...
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 — creating programs and...
Episode #107
Episode summary Donald sits down with longtime friend and retired District Manager Warren Poplin to unpack how to plan successful "music in the park" events—from picking the right artist for the vibe, to power, staging...
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 and legacy. Phil has...
Episode #105
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 Tailgate Talks , we go...
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 from nature to...
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 partnering with...
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🎙 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, Donald Forgione...
Episode #102
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-ground experience...
🎙 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 with Brian Pinson...
Episode #100
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 Forgione—and today...
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 State Park), to...
In this episode of Tailgate Talks , host Donald Forgione welcomes back Phil Gaines, retired Director of South Carolina State Parks, for a timely and insightful conversation on the delicate art of community engagement...
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