Listener Reviews

Been loving this podcast for a few years. Current desert events, ways to take action, memorable natural writing and natural History of the desert. Whether you’re in it or for away, it’s a moment to get back into and care for desert landscapes.

There's nothing like 90 Miles From Needles out there. I've been listening from the beginning, and really enjoy how freely Chris and his guests explores connections between ecology, culture, history, conservation, art, and personal memory. If you love the desert, live in the desert, or are curious about why you should love (and maybe live) in the desert, this is a marvelous listen.

This podcast was so well executed- beautiful in content, aura (music, voices, audio of the desert and Native American salt songs). The podcast made me feel so present with you and Phil recording his interview years ago, present in in Ward Valley as he was honored by his Native brother, and in my memory. As an old friend of Phil's (circa early 90's) it was wonderful to hear his voice again, after learning of his untimely death. The story/tribute unfolded calmly, peacefully and lovingly; I could listen to this 100 times.

I’m grateful for this podcasts’ breadth of subjects and quality of reporting. The episode I just listened to about borders and those searching for a better life brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing beautiful and tragic stories.

A wonderful episode that reminds us that our advocacy is not just for the desert but all natural environments.

Informative, engaging, and deeply rooted in love for the desert—this podcast covers issues that matter while celebrating what makes the desert extraordinary.

A sane take on the threats to desert ecosystems and the beauty of the deserts themselves.

Good podcast, I like it.

This podcast is a hike you take where all sorts the little mysteries and questions wonderings you have are the topics Chris Clarke delves into. 10/10, fully recommend.

I think I’ve been listening since the beginning, this podcast captures both the beautiful necessity of the desert and the heartbreaking threats that never cease. Consistently excellent and uniquely valuable in promoting knowledge about and appreciation of these landscapes. Everyone I’ve recommended it to has been appreciative! I really don’t think there are any other podcasts that capture quite this breadth of topics about our deserts.

Having moved away from the Mojave, 90MFN is my go-to source for all things desert to keep me connected to my favorite place. As a podcast, it has such a unique voice that has only gotten better with time. I’m very grateful for all that effort, time, and heart that goes into this production and I hope it continues for years to come.

Interesting observations but Ed Abbey wasn’t wrong. The greatest threat to wilderness are sprawl and development which are driven by population growth. Slow population increase to save nature seems like a simple way.