Best Jeremy Francese Podcasts (2025)

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Lifestyle Design 2.0: What it Means in 2025 with Travis Sherry 1:19:40

2d ago1:19:40

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Almost two decades after The 4-Hour Workweek was published, what does lifestyle design look like now, and where is it headed next? Travis Sherry is a longtime traveler and entrepreneur who’s spent over a decade building a life centered around freedom, travel, and location independence while helping thousands of others do the same. He’s the founder …

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The Power of Death in Life with Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware 58:11

6d ago58:11

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What can thinking about death teach us about living life? Bronnie Ware is an author, songwriter, speaker, and free spirit devoted to helping others find the courage to embrace life on their own terms and live without regrets. Her international bestselling memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, has been translated into 32 languages and has a mov…

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Top 8 Travel Songs from the 90s (The Ultimate Playlist) with Rob Harvilla 1:27:26

9d ago1:27:26

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What road trip songs get you pumped for your travels? Rob Harvilla has been a professional rock critic for 20+ years whose writing has appeared in Pitchfork, Spin, and Rolling Stone. He is also the host of the hugely popular podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Rob shares his ultimate 90s ro…

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125 - Guillaume Hervier on Blind Tennis and Living as a Blind Person in France 49:51

9d ago49:51

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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today! Order it at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with Guillaume Hervier, host of the French language podcast, Les Voyages A L'Aveuglette. Guillaume chats about his life growing u…

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Life Lessons from Nature, Best Travel Lists, Happiness Hacks, a CTA on Dual Citizenship, + More 24:49

10d ago24:49

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I’m bringing you a roundup of the most popular and community-loved highlights from the Zero To Travel newsletter this month, offering practical travel tips, lifestyle insights, and some good old-fashioned wanderlust inspiration. You’ll hear science-backed strategies for boosting happiness, why now might be the time to take action on a second passpo…

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Top 11 Ways To Rock Your Music Festival Experience with Jason and Kelly Law 1:02:53

14d ago1:02:53

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Have you traveled just to go to a music festival? What one realization can lead to a life of travel? Jason Law and his wife Kelly are the duo behind Festy GoNuts and GoNuts Marketing, the ultimate resource for enhancing your music festival experience. They’ve been to countless festivals, created a tight-knit community of festival lovers, and know e…

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E55: Yanis Varoufakis in Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs on the Six Global Crises Confronting Humanity 1:40:17

15d ago1:40:17

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Jeffrey Sachs and Yanis Varoufakis worked together a decade ago to prevent Europe from harming itself by crushing Greece. They failed. Since then, Europe’s self-harming policies exacerbated by a lethal dependence on, and servility to, the US have had nasty repercussions for Ukraine, Palestine as well as Europe’s relations with China. Now that Trump…

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A 2,190+ Mile Mother-Son Adventure: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail after a Decade of Nomadic Family Travel with Jessica and Largo Sueiro 1:17:47

16d ago1:17:47

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What is it like to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail… with your teenage kid? Jessica and Largo are part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, who’ve been living a full-time travel lifestyle for over a decade. From sailing across the Atlantic to road-tripping Europe in an RV, they’ve redefined “home” and “school” many times over. Jess…

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Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Paul Schweiger! 42:51

16d ago42:51

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This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Matt Marquis. In this episode, we welcome Paul Schweiger, Vice President and Manager of the Dams and Hydraulics Section at Gannett Fleming Inc. With 38 years of experience in w…

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L'alimentation anti inflammatoire, avec Benjamin Dariouch 56:45

17d ago56:45

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00:02:15 - Présentation de Benjamin et de son parcours00:05:30 - Comprendre l'inflammation : aiguë vs chronique00:09:45 - Symptômes visibles de l'inflammation chronique00:12:00 - Détection de l'inflammation : marqueurs biologiques00:15:20 - Impact de l'alimentation sur l'inflammation00:18:10 - Aliments anti-inflammatoires et pro-inflammatoires00:21…

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Utah State Morgellons Response 7:16

17d ago7:16

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Brian Kirk’s video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SWGH_qr1rE&list=PL3nII97JiwYt359ydCh_z7c2qxk2_3u6l&index=16) about his college project to raise #Morgellons awareness is awesome—he’s giving a voice to folks dealing with something super tough. Morgellons brings weird fibers in skin sores, crawling or stinging feelings, plus exhaustion and achy j…

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Immersion Travel: Becoming a Porter in Nepal with Nate Menninger 1:26:34

21d ago1:26:34

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Nate Menninger has chased experiences around the world, from running with the bulls in Spain to diving the Blue Hole in Belize. Most recently, he became one of the first foreigners to work as a Himalayan porter in Nepal, an experience he documented in his first-ever film, The Porter. In this episode, Nate shares the wild story of becoming a porter …

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Myanmar’s Secret Railways: Uncovering Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Oppression with Clare Hammond 1:26:46

23d ago1:26:46

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What hidden stories lie beneath the surface of the places you travel? Clare Hammond is an award-winning investigative journalist currently working with Global Witness to expose the issues relating to natural resources, conflict, and corruption. In 2016 while working in Myanmar, she discovered an obscure map showing a web of railways that weren’t sh…

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124 - Job Talk: Katey Fortun on Working as an Interior Designer with Dyslexia 58:17

23d ago58:17

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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with host of the Different Ability Podcast, Katey Fortun, about her work as an interior designer. During the conversation, Katey talks about the relief of receiving a diagnosis of dyslexi…

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Sicily Uncovered: Street Food, Wine Regions, and the Art of Slowing Down 1:04:27

28d ago1:04:27

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What is it about Sicily that makes travelers fall in love (and some never leave)? Linda Sarris is a Sicilian travel expert, private chef, and the author of three Moon Travel Guides covering Sicily and Southern Italy. After building her career as a private chef in New York City, she followed her passion for food and culture to Palermo, Italy, where …

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E54: Le Pen Ban: Stopping the Far Right — or Fueling It? With Yanis Varoufakis, Glenn Greenwald & David Broder 59:22

29d ago59:22

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Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far right and a top contender for the presidency, has just been banned from running after a corruption conviction. Is this a legitimate ruling — or lawfare: the weaponisation of the legal system to block political opponents? Join Yanis Varoufakis, award-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, and Jacobin’s Europe edito…

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The Hidden Gems of Andalusia: Discover the Spain Most Travelers Miss with Lucas Peters 1:11:31

30d ago1:11:31

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What makes Andalusia one of the best hidden gems in all of Spain? Lucas Peters is a tour operator and award-winning travel writer. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides explores the magic of southern Spain, sharing the must-see highlights, unique experiences, and the best local flavors of Seville, Granada, and Andalusia. In this episode, Lucas un…

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10 Key Principles That Built a $40M Business While Traveling with Dan Demsky 1:33:24

1M ago1:33:24

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What if you could build a business that funds your dream lifestyle without sacrificing travel and freedom? Dan Demsky is the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Merino, a premium Merino wool clothing brand that has redefined minimalist, high-performance fashion. Dan has built Unbound Merino into an eight-figure global business while working fully remotel…

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Strategies for Living an Unconventional Life with Ingrid Alm 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

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Is it time to rethink the “rules of life?” What if you could redefine success, family, and adventure on your own terms? Ingrid Alm is an adventurer, writer, and mom who has made it her mission to challenge the conventional rules of life. Ingrid has walked, paddled, and biked thousands of miles with her family in tow, proving that parenthood doesn’t…

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123 - Job Talk: Dr Lionel Smith on Working as a Medical Professional with Low Vision 55:13

1M ago55:13

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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content In today’s episode, Lois chats with Dr Lionel Smith, a medical doctor who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) at the age of 60. Despite his diagnosis, he continued to work in the medical field. During the conv…

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Listener Questions: Reverse Engineering a Move Abroad, How to Choose a Location-Independent Business, and Smart Ways to Travel a Continent 28:24

1M ago28:24

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How can moving abroad help solve a specific life challenge? How do you choose the right location-independent business to start? What's the best way to navigate traveling across longer distances? In this episode, I answer listener questions to help you take a more intentional approach to designing your travels and location-independent lifestyle. You…

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E53: Ukraine, Rearmament and Europe’s Dead End — Q+A with Yanis Varoufakis 58:18

1M ago58:18

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Yanis Varoufakis recently called Europe’s rearmament a catastrophe in the making — and laid out a bold peace plan for Ukraine. Now, he’s taking your questions head-on: about Ukraine, the EU’s failed war strategy, and what a real path to peace and sovereignty could look like. Whether you agree or not, this is the debate Europe refuses to have. Hoste…

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E01 Counter Stream: Trump’s Power Grab, Ukraine’s Exploitation and Europe’s Identity Crisis 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

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Welcome to Counter Stream—DiEM25’s unfiltered monthly dive into the stories shaping our world that mainstream media ignores or distorts. In this powerful new episode, Julijana Zita is joined by Kinza Saleem for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between Trump’s authoritarian circus, global resource grabs, and the crumbling illusions…

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Nomadic Matt on “How to Travel the World on $75 a Day,” Budget Travel, and Finding Your Balance While Traveling 57:50

1M ago57:50

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What if you could travel the world without breaking the bank? What does it mean to be a traveler after nearly two decades on the road? Travel-blogging legend and best-selling author Matt Kepnes has been traveling the world on a near-continual basis since 2006. In 2008, he launched his site NomadicMatt.com to catalog his travel experiences and share…

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Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Tony Nokovich! 31:07

2M ago31:07

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This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Nicole Chiles. In this episode, we welcome Tony Nokovich, the Chief Dam Safety Engineer for American Water. With 30 years of experience in dam safety, Tony has known he wanted …

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How to Go to College for Free with Jenn Viemont 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

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Is studying abroad in Europe the ultimate travel hack? How can you get your entire college degree abroad for a fraction of the cost of U.S. tuition? Through her website, Beyond The States, Jen Viemont helps students and lifelong learners navigate the world of European university programs. In this episode, Jen explains how to study in Europe for fre…

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Solo Traveling Europe and “The Stans” in a Campervan with Maria Glaser 1:11:18

2M ago1:11:18

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How do you build the confidence to take off on a long-term solo vanlife journey, especially through lesser-traveled regions? Maria Glaser has been traveling solo in her self-converted van across 16 countries, from Germany to Mongolia. What started as a pandemic project turned into an epic adventure spanning thousands of miles, unexpected challenges…

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Le trouble alimentaire pédiatrique (TAP), avec Emilie Pynte 1:30:41

2M ago1:30:41

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Retrouvez Emilie Pynte sur Instagram : @la.diet.des.momes et sur le web www.ladietdesmomes.fr ________ 00:00:00 - Introduction aux troubles alimentaires pédiatriques 00:02:30 - Présentation d'Émilie Pinte, diététicienne pédiatrique 00:05:15 - Définition des troubles alimentaires pédiatriques (TAP) 00:08:45 - Dysfonctions médicales et nutritionnelle…

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122 - Geertje van den Broeck on Running a Wheelchair Accessible Guesthouse 39:16

2M ago39:16

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** My new Kindle book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with Geertje van den Broeck, who runs a wheelchair accessible guesthouse in Cape Town, South Africa. On moving to South Africa from Belgium, Geertje…

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Exploring Tibet with Robert Kelly 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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What does it really take to visit Tibet, and how can you have an authentic experience while you're there? My guest today is Robert Kelly, a seasoned travel writer who has co-authored multiple editions of Lonely Planet’s Tibet guidebook. With years of firsthand experience in Tibet and its surrounding regions, Robert shares his insights on what makes…

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How to Win at Travel with “The Points Guy” Brian Kelly 1:25:24

2M ago1:25:24

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Are you leaving free travel on the table? Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, is one of the world’s leading experts on travel and loyalty programs. What started as a blog in 2010 has become a massive platform helping millions of travelers maximize rewards and travel smarter. In his new book How to Win at Travel, Brian shares everything he’s learned ab…

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Discovering The Hidden Europe with Francis Tapon 1:31:01

2M ago1:31:01

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Why should you explore Eastern Europe? Francis Tapon is a global nomad and author of Hike Your Own Hike and The Hidden Europe. With an inspiring travel resume, he has traveled to 125 countries, has walked across America four times, Spain twice, and Madagascar once (at the time of this recording). From 2013 to 2018, he even traveled nonstop overland…

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121 - Linsay Lusyne on Being a Low Vision Travel Advisor and Coach 47:02

2M ago47:02

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** My new Kindle book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with low vision travel coach Linsay Lusyne about her work helping those from the blind and visually impaired(BVI) community who wish to become more …

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Beyond the Summit: Climbing Mt. Everest, Filming at 29,000 Feet, a Cultural Journey through Nepal, and Taking Your Childhood Dreams to Heart with Alex Harz 1:44:03

2M ago1:44:03

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What does it take to turn a childhood dream into reality, even when it seems impossible? Alex Harz is an adventurer, filmmaker, and storyteller who took his dream of climbing Mount Everest and turned it into a powerful multimedia project, The Quest: Everest. With a background in acting, business, and international travel, Alex combined his skills t…

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Reverse Engineering A Move Abroad, Choosing A Location-Independent Business You’ll Enjoy, How Should I Travel Around A Continent?, Slow “Armchair” Travel (March 2025 Recap) 24:24

2M ago24:24

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How can moving abroad help solve a specific life challenge? How do you choose the right location-independent business to start? What’s the best way to navigate traveling across longer distances? In this episode, I answer listener questions to help you take a more intentional approach to designing your travels and location-independent lifestyle. You…

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The JOMO Revolution, Exciting New Visa Announcement, Is This the Best Way to Determine Your Next Destination? (February 2025 Recap) 31:39

2M ago31:39

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I’m bringing you some of the best insights from the past month’s newsletter—curated travel tips, trends, and ideas that deserve a deeper dive. If you’ve ever felt the sting of travel FOMO, wondered about the latest digital nomad visas, or wanted a better way to pick your next destination without overcomplicating it, this one’s for you. You’ll get m…

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Welcome to A Dam Conversation - With John France! 42:13

2M ago42:13

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This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Brianna Crotty. In this episode, we welcome John France, an Independent Consultant at JWF Consulting, LLC. With over 45 years of experience in dam safety, John plays a key role…

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Top 5 Hotels in the World (Worth Seeking Out) + How Hotels Can Transform Your Travels with National Geographic Author Annie Fitzsimmons 1:30:28

2M ago1:30:28

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How can your hotel or accommodations change how you experience a place? Annie Fitzsimmons is a seasoned luxury travel expert and author of the National Geographic book 100 Hotels of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Retreats. Annie has covered hotels, travel, lifestyle, restaurants, and destinations around the world for the last 20 years, working wi…

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Les lecture des études scientifiques (en nutrition), avec Dr Kévin Seyssel 1:11:19

3M ago1:11:19

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00:02:15 - Importance de lire des articles scientifiques00:05:30 - Rôle des diététiciens dans l'évaluation des sources00:08:00 - Éducation actuelle et lacunes dans la formation00:10:45 - Outils pratiques pour lire des études scientifiques00:13:20 - Mésinformation sur les réseaux sociaux00:16:00 - Importance de considérer des points de vue opposés00…

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Bridging the Gap: Travel Inclusion and Equity with Brandon Miller of Too Fly Foundation 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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How can access to travel transform someone's life? Brandon Miller is the co-founder and director of brand strategy for Too Fly Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide passports, travel grants, and educational experiences for students in underresourced communities. In this episode, Brandon shares how his travel experiences s…

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9 Ways Travel Will Change You + Lessons from Cycling Africa and Visiting 95 Countries with Alex Hennock 1:35:01

3M ago1:35:01

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What would it be like to cycle the entire length of Africa? What are the most important lessons that travel can teach us? Alex Hennock is a 28-year-old Australian who's already traveled to nearly half the countries in the world, mostly overland. At the time of this recording, Alex is on a life-changing journey, cycling the length of Africa while ra…

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120 - Mayet Banos on Navigating an Adult Diagnosis of Neurodiversity 36:20

3M ago36:20

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** My new Kindle book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with Mayet Banos (she/her). Mayet is a business owner and founder of Vision Creative Adventure, an organisation in which she helps people shift thei…

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Top 10 Places We’re Dying to Visit that We’ve Never Been 34:55

3M ago34:55

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Join me for a coffee chat with my wife, Anne Dorthe, as we share the top 10 places we’re dying to visit. We break down our dream locations into five categories: mountains, cities, beaches, historical sites, and spiritual destinations. And since we didn’t share our lists ahead of time, we get to surprise each other along the way! We talk about the p…

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Profiling Every UN Nation (In Alphabetical Order), Travel through Geography, Lessons from 10 Years of YouTube Success with Paul Barbato of Geography Now 1:40:48

3M ago1:40:48

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What would it be like to travel the world alphabetically or create a YouTube channel that inspires millions? Paul Barbato is the creator of Geography Now, the first YouTube channel dedicated to covering every UN-recognized country in alphabetical order. Since its inception in 2014, the channel has featured episodes exploring each nation's geography…

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Top 10 Reasons to Love Living Abroad with Botik Quest 1:39:32

3M ago1:39:32

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Are you thinking about living abroad? Join me as my friend Botik and I talk about the top 10 reasons why we love living abroad and what you can expect if you decide to take the leap. Botik Quest is an American who has lived abroad for over a decade in countries like South Korea, Germany, and Norway. He brings a unique perspective as someone who has…

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E52: DeepSeek, AI, and the New Cold War — with Yanis Varoufakis and Arnaud Bertrand 58:15

3M ago58:15

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DeepSeek has upended the AI industry with open-source models that rival OpenAI’s GPT-4, shaking the global tech and financial order. But its rise also raises urgent questions about security, economic power, and AI’s future. In this live discussion, Yanis Varoufakis and Malaysia-based entrepreneur and commentator Arnaud Bertrand will explore the fal…

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Rick Steves On the Hippie Trail (The Making of a Travel Writer) with Special Guest Host Eric Weiner 57:07

3M ago57:07

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I wanted to put together one of my dream episodes for you and now it’s finally here! In this special episode, you’ll hear a conversation between two of my all-time favorite travel writers. I’m handing the mic over to guest host Eric Weiner, an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, to interview Rick Steves—the travel legend…

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119 - A Conversation with Low Vision Consultant, Jennifer Webster 54:29

3M ago54:29

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** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Paws-Thought-second-Seeing-Through-ebook/dp/B0DRTJF95G/ In today’s episode, Lois chats with low vision consultant, Jennifer Webster. Jennifer shares a little of her own story of growing up with low vision. She talks about the challenges of ad…

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Welcome to A Dam Conversation - With Jeremy Franz! 35:33

3M ago35:33

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This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Brianna Crotty. In this episode, we welcome Jeremy Franz, a Dam Safety Design Review Engineer with the Colorado Division of Water Resources. With over 17 years of experience in…

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What to Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (February 2025) 4:29

3M ago4:29

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Listen in to find out what new and epic conversations you can expect to hear on Zero To Travel this month! What topics and themes do you want to learn more about on the podcast? I'd love to get your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all epi…

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