American Outlands https://americanoutlands.podbean.com American Outlands

Host: Alan O’Hashi

Tagline: Stories from the edges of America

Overview:

American Outlands is a documentary podcast exploring the people, industries, landscapes, and conflicts reshaping the modern American West and other overlooked corners of the country.

From AI data centers rising on the prairie to water wars, energy booms, forgotten history, fading small towns, and the uneasy collision between technology and rural life, each season travels deep into places often treated as flyover country — but increasingly central to America’s future.

Told with humor, skepticism, and a storyteller’s eye for the absurd, American Outlands examines what happens when big ideas land in small communities. Because the edges of the map are rarely as empty as they appear.

Why Listen?

  • Discover how unlikely connections can bridge cultural, political, and geographic divides.
  • Walk away with practical ideas for making a real impact in your own community.
  • Hear smart, lively conversations that challenge assumptions without taking themselves too seriously.
  • Explore simple ways to build more understanding, respect, and common ground in a fractured world.
]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 10:32:46 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic alanohashi alanohashi No false https://feed.podbean.com/americanoutlands/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10852394/americanoutlandssmall.png American Outlands https://americanoutlands.podbean.com 144 144 Silicon Prairie Episode 1: How Communities Can Prepare for the Digital Boom Silicon Prairie Episode 1: How Communities Can Prepare for the Digital Boom https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/silicon-prairie-episode-1-how-communities-can-take-control-of-the-digital-boom/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/silicon-prairie-episode-1-how-communities-can-take-control-of-the-digital-boom/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 10:32:46 -0300 americanoutlands.podbean.com/411977c3-7bb5-3082-8725-66d797f6fa0a The Rocky Mountain West has seen its share of booms from gold and railroads to oil, gas, and coal. Now a new boom is arriving: data centers, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and industrial-scale computing.

In this inaugural episode of Silicon Prairie, host Alan O’Hashi explores how communities can prepare for the opportunities and challenges that accompany the digital economy. What questions should local leaders ask before approving a new data center? Who benefits from the jobs and tax revenue? What happens to power supplies, water resources, land use, and quality of life?

Drawing on lessons he learned from past energy booms, this episode offers practical insights for communities seeking to balance economic development with long-term sustainability.

The digital land rush is underway. The question is whether communities will shape it or react to it.

Silicon Prairie is a production of American Outlands, featuring stories from the edges of America.

]]> The Rocky Mountain West has seen its share of booms from gold and railroads to oil, gas, and coal. Now a new boom is arriving: data centers, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and industrial-scale computing.

In this inaugural episode of Silicon Prairie, host Alan O’Hashi explores how communities can prepare for the opportunities and challenges that accompany the digital economy. What questions should local leaders ask before approving a new data center? Who benefits from the jobs and tax revenue? What happens to power supplies, water resources, land use, and quality of life?

Drawing on lessons he learned from past energy booms, this episode offers practical insights for communities seeking to balance economic development with long-term sustainability.

The digital land rush is underway. The question is whether communities will shape it or react to it.

Silicon Prairie is a production of American Outlands, featuring stories from the edges of America.

]]> The Rocky Mountain West has seen its share of booms from gold and railroads to oil, gas, and coal. Now a new boom is arriving: data centers, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and industrial-scale computing. In this inaugural episode of Silicon Prairie, host Alan O’Hashi explores how communities can prepare for the opportunities and challenges that accompany the digital economy. What questions should local leaders ask before approving a new data center? Who benefits from the jobs and tax revenue? What happens to power supplies, water resources, land use, and quality of life? Drawing on lessons he learned from past energy booms, this episode offers practical insights for communities seeking to balance economic development with long-term sustainability. The digital land rush is underway. The question is whether communities will shape it or react to it. Silicon Prairie is a production of American Outlands, featuring stories from the edges of America. This synopsis positions you as a thoughtful observer rather than an anti-data-center critic, which will help attract listeners from multiple perspectives. alanohashi false No 491 2 1 full Black & Tan Episode 6 - the last one: Did you gain any insights? Black & Tan Episode 6 - the last one: Did you gain any insights? https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-6-the-last-one-did-you-gain-any-insights/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-6-the-last-one-did-you-gain-any-insights/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:22:37 -0300 alanohashi.podbean.com/216977fa-269c-390d-ae4b-d4b3e1558bf5 This is the last episode of the season. We talked about bridging social and economic divides by thinking about how you might have acquired biases and preconceived notions about people unlike yourself. We suggested ways to unwind those recordings in your head to be more accepting of others. Rather than entrenching into our attitudes and beliefs, what can we do to get out of our ruts? 

]]> This is the last episode of the season. We talked about bridging social and economic divides by thinking about how you might have acquired biases and preconceived notions about people unlike yourself. We suggested ways to unwind those recordings in your head to be more accepting of others. Rather than entrenching into our attitudes and beliefs, what can we do to get out of our ruts? 

]]> alanohashi false No 1409 6 full Black & Tan Episode 5: What would Pope Francis Do? Black & Tan Episode 5: What would Pope Francis Do? https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black_and_tan_episode_5/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black_and_tan_episode_5/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:21:11 -0300 alanohashi.podbean.com/9f6533e2-d2fa-3f2a-bd27-740c038ab13a In 2016, Budweiser changed its label to "America" beer, thinking it would boost sales based on the results of the election that year. The beer eventually returned to its familiar branding. What can we do as individuals to avoid getting consumed by popular trends? What can we do to keep life as we have known it? What would Pope Francis do? How will the historically dominant culture cope with the upcoming "majority minority" population?

]]> In 2016, Budweiser changed its label to "America" beer, thinking it would boost sales based on the results of the election that year. The beer eventually returned to its familiar branding. What can we do as individuals to avoid getting consumed by popular trends? What can we do to keep life as we have known it? What would Pope Francis do? How will the historically dominant culture cope with the upcoming "majority minority" population?

]]> In 2016, Budweiser changed its label to ”America” beer, thinking it would boost sales based on the results of the election that year. The beer eventually returned to its familiar branding. What can we do as individuals to avoid getting consumed by popular trends? What can we do to keep life as we have known it? What would Pope Francis do? How will the historically dominant culture cope with the upcoming ”majority minority” population? alanohashi false No 2250 5 full Black & Tan Episode 4: Christians reclaiming Christianity Black & Tan Episode 4: Christians reclaiming Christianity https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-4-christians-reclaiming-christianity/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-4-christians-reclaiming-christianity/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:04:15 -0300 alanohashi.podbean.com/fbad8a10-c2e6-343e-a979-76fe85473b0f We get ideas in our heads about religion, for example, that are unwavering. Why might we change our attitudes, and under what circumstances might those changes happen? Alan did not like India Pale Ale (IPA) beers because they are bitter-tasting. When he recovered from his deathbed illness in 2014, he was offered a Fat Tire Citradelic IPA by his neighbor. The label has since been discontinued. Much to his surprise, the beer tasted great, and he's been drinking IPAs ever since. Alan's physical chemistry had changed. What about our emotional and spiritual selves?

]]> We get ideas in our heads about religion, for example, that are unwavering. Why might we change our attitudes, and under what circumstances might those changes happen? Alan did not like India Pale Ale (IPA) beers because they are bitter-tasting. When he recovered from his deathbed illness in 2014, he was offered a Fat Tire Citradelic IPA by his neighbor. The label has since been discontinued. Much to his surprise, the beer tasted great, and he's been drinking IPAs ever since. Alan's physical chemistry had changed. What about our emotional and spiritual selves?

]]> We get ideas in our heads about religion, for example, that are unwavering. Why might we change our attitudes, and under what circumstances might those changes happen? Alan did not like India Pale Ale (IPA) beers because they are bitter-tasting. When he recovered from his deathbed illness in 2014, he was offered a Fat Tire Citradelic IPA by his neighbor. The label has since been discontinued. Much to his surprise, the beer tasted great, and he’s been drinking IPAs ever since. Alan’s physical chemistry had changed. What about our emotional and spiritual selves? alanohashi false No 2340 1 4 full Black & Tan Episode 3: Tell Your True Stories Black & Tan Episode 3: Tell Your True Stories https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-3-tell-your-true-stories/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-3-tell-your-true-stories/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:17:22 -0300 alanohashi.podbean.com/1c41775d-947d-32c3-b7b6-9c811103c1e6 Cerveza Modelo is the most popular beer in the United States, primarily consumed by Caucasians. Are we becoming a "mass society" considering that by 2045, the U.S. is likely to be a "majority-minority"? We'll discuss how personal and cultural narratives shape our perceptions of others, recognizing the biases in the stories we tell and hear about different groups.

]]> Cerveza Modelo is the most popular beer in the United States, primarily consumed by Caucasians. Are we becoming a "mass society" considering that by 2045, the U.S. is likely to be a "majority-minority"? We'll discuss how personal and cultural narratives shape our perceptions of others, recognizing the biases in the stories we tell and hear about different groups.

]]> Cerveza Modelo is the most popular beer in the United States, primarily consumed by Caucasians. Are we becoming a ”mass society” considering that by 2045, the U.S. is likely to be a ”majority-minority”? We’ll discuss how personal and cultural narratives shape our perceptions of others, recognizing the biases in the stories we tell and hear about different group alanohashi false No 2693 1 3 full Black & Tan Episode 2: What Did You Say? Black & Tan Episode 2: What Did You Say? https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/episode-2/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/episode-2/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:54:38 -0400 alanohashi.podbean.com/71946e82-b166-3e3d-8a49-e750097ef418 Black & Tan

Hosts: Pedro Silva & Alan O'Hashi

Tagline: Bridging Social Divides, One Beer at a Time

Episode 2: How to be an active listener. Have you ever talked to someone and they weren't paying attention? Has someone spoken to you and you weren't listening?

Overview: Black & Tan is a podcast that explores a new story about beer and the intricacies of cultural understanding in today’s rapidly changing world. Hosted by Pedro Silva, an African American advocate for social equity, and Alan O'Hashi, a Japanese American from Wyoming with a passion for cross-cultural engagement, the show offers insightful discussions designed to inspire personal change.

Each episode tackles ways to bridge cultural divides by making intentional, individual adjustments to foster acceptance and empathy.

With engaging conversations, Black & Tan provides listeners with both practical advice and eye-opening perspectives about our evolving world.

Why Listen? Black & Tan is for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn ways to bridge gaps and create connections across different backgrounds.
  • Gain practical tools to make positive, impactful changes within your communities.
  • Enjoy lively and thoughtful discussions.
  • Learn simple, actionable steps to encourage understanding and respect.
]]> Black & Tan

Hosts: Pedro Silva & Alan O'Hashi

Tagline: Bridging Social Divides, One Beer at a Time

Episode 2: How to be an active listener. Have you ever talked to someone and they weren't paying attention? Has someone spoken to you and you weren't listening?

Overview: Black & Tan is a podcast that explores a new story about beer and the intricacies of cultural understanding in today’s rapidly changing world. Hosted by Pedro Silva, an African American advocate for social equity, and Alan O'Hashi, a Japanese American from Wyoming with a passion for cross-cultural engagement, the show offers insightful discussions designed to inspire personal change.

Each episode tackles ways to bridge cultural divides by making intentional, individual adjustments to foster acceptance and empathy.

With engaging conversations, Black & Tan provides listeners with both practical advice and eye-opening perspectives about our evolving world.

Why Listen? Black & Tan is for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn ways to bridge gaps and create connections across different backgrounds.
  • Gain practical tools to make positive, impactful changes within your communities.
  • Enjoy lively and thoughtful discussions.
  • Learn simple, actionable steps to encourage understanding and respect.
]]> How to be an active listener. Have you ever talked to someone and they weren’t paying attention? Has someone spoken to you and you weren’t listening? alanohashi false No 2611 1 2 full Black & Tan Episode 1: What's in a Name? Black & Tan Episode 1: What's in a Name? https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-1-whats-in-a-name/ https://americanoutlands.podbean.com/e/black-tan-episode-1-whats-in-a-name/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:54:10 -0400 alanohashi.podbean.com/6cbb1ce8-df1a-3243-b78f-7906836d4f96 Black & Tan

Hosts: Pedro Silva & Alan O'Hashi

Tagline: Bridging Social Divides, One Beer at a Time

Overview: Black & Tan is a podcast that explores a new story about beer and the intricacies of cultural understanding in today’s rapidly changing world. Hosted by Pedro Silva, an African American advocate for social equity, and Alan O'Hashi, a Japanese American from Wyoming with a passion for cross-cultural engagement, the show offers insightful discussions designed to inspire personal change.

Each episode tackles ways to bridge cultural divides by making intentional, individual adjustments to foster acceptance and empathy.

With engaging conversations, Black & Tan provides listeners with both practical advice and eye-opening perspectives about our evolving world.

Why Listen? Black & Tan is for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn ways to bridge gaps and create connections across different backgrounds.
  • Gain practical tools to make positive, impactful changes within your communities.
  • Enjoy lively and thoughtful discussions.
  • Learn simple, actionable steps to encourage understanding and respect.
]]> Black & Tan

Hosts: Pedro Silva & Alan O'Hashi

Tagline: Bridging Social Divides, One Beer at a Time

Overview: Black & Tan is a podcast that explores a new story about beer and the intricacies of cultural understanding in today’s rapidly changing world. Hosted by Pedro Silva, an African American advocate for social equity, and Alan O'Hashi, a Japanese American from Wyoming with a passion for cross-cultural engagement, the show offers insightful discussions designed to inspire personal change.

Each episode tackles ways to bridge cultural divides by making intentional, individual adjustments to foster acceptance and empathy.

With engaging conversations, Black & Tan provides listeners with both practical advice and eye-opening perspectives about our evolving world.

Why Listen? Black & Tan is for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn ways to bridge gaps and create connections across different backgrounds.
  • Gain practical tools to make positive, impactful changes within your communities.
  • Enjoy lively and thoughtful discussions.
  • Learn simple, actionable steps to encourage understanding and respect.
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