by Mark Waterous | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
So you picked Columbus, Texas. Population: small. Expectations: hopefully also small, or you’re going to have an emotional moment over fried chicken. Let’s start with the headliner you asked for, because this place is less “restaurant” and more “you accidentally... by site70171 | Nov 1, 2025 | Podcast
Brune interviews Port of Corpus Christi Authority’s Kent Britton. The discussion revolves around the largest planned seawater desalination plant in the U.S. They also talk about the amounts of oil and natural gas that are shipped out of Corpus Christi daily. One... by site70171 | Oct 25, 2025 | Podcast
In this insightful episode of The Lost Rider Podcast (and its broadcast version, News from the Camp House), host Herman Brune visits Texas A&M University to sit down with Dr. Ty Wardell, assistant professor in the Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management... by site70171 | Oct 18, 2025 | Podcast
Brune visits with Texas Outdoor Partners President John Shepard. They discuss the past session of the Texas Legislature, the system in which TOP operates, and the possible reemerging of the Sportsman’s Caucus in Texas. Another topic of discussion was the Texas... by site70171 | Oct 12, 2025 | Podcast
Water questions is a commentary from Brune. It showcases that lifelong “conservationists” in state agencies have the answers to questions that plague concerned citizens and NGO’s. There is nothing new about water process technologies. When discussing... by site70171 | Sep 27, 2025 | Podcast
In a rare step away from environmental technology issues Brune interviews Darren Amundson. Amundson is the inventor of fishdonkey. It’s an app that allows catch and release fishing tournaments without ever killing a fish and eliminates any chance to cheat the... by site70171 | Sep 20, 2025 | Podcast
Shane Mahoney joins us from Labrador, Newfoundland. He is the leading worldwide expert on the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. Shane clears up the history concerning the model, and brings to light the fact that the actual name wasn’t devised until the... by site70171 | Sep 13, 2025 | Podcast
To prove that The Lost Rider isn’t a nerd stuck on environmental technology, we take a side-step and visit with two of our favorite gun writers. Brune met Sheriff Jim Wilson shortly after the first organized cowboy action club in Texas held their annual... by site70171 | Sep 6, 2025 | Podcast
There is a brackish aquifer water desal plant planned for South Texas. The news about this topic went out before planning was complete. Directors are still addressing the public’s concerns about managing the super-saline discharge, as well as, studying their... by site70171 | Sep 6, 2025 | Podcast
Brune interviews Texas State Farm Bureau Director Greg Buenger about screwworms. Many Texans don’t savvy the damage caused by the possible infestation. Brune’s own experience was treating calves and collecting larvae in 1967. It’s a daily chore...