The Smoke Diaries Podcast

Sunset (the final episode)

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Sunset episode, the final wrap-up where we share end-of-season stories, fan mail, and the Smoke Diaries theme song!

SUPERNATURAL

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Supernatural stories from lookouts, for lookouts.

The Mind Is A Precarious Thing

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0600

And just like that, another season is tucked under one’s belt. But not so fast! We have one more episode for you, before you blend back into civilization… it’s called The Mind is a Precarious Thing. Thank-you to the following lookouts for contributing to this amazing episode:

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WX! (WEATHER)

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0600

PHEW! Finally! The WX episode is here! The hazard levels have been through the roof this season but we finally got some precipitation to put this beauty together. In this episode you'll hear stories from Fire Lookouts in Alberta sharing their fascinating experiences with weather. Thanks so much for listening. The awesome artwork for this episode was designed by Brig!

Grandfather of the Forest

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0600

A special episode outside of our usual format. Today you'll be hearing stories from what it was like to be a lookout back in the day well before smartphones and specialty foods from a very special guest: The Grandfather of the Forest. As well, the announcement of the T-shirt Design Contest.

Food!

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Fire Lookouts telling stories about Food.

Legacy!

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Fire Lookouts tell stories of different legacies that have been left to them or that they have left behind

Firsts!

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:00:00 -0600

There's a first time for everybody folks! Tune into what it's like when a Fire Lookout sees their first smoke, first sees a bear, experiences their first storm and many other stories.