Best Northern Loop Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 126: Happy Holidays from James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and The Metallica Report 11:35

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée search for the meaning of Christmas. Well… at least what it means to James and Kirk. The guitarists share how their families spend the holidays, including traditions, favorite movies, and some silly memories from Christmases past. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things …

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The Transformative 24,000-Mile Walk with Paul Harris 9:10

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Revisiting Season 4 Highlights: Paul Harris, The Warrior Walker FULL EPISODE LINKS: Part 1 & Part 2 Please make sure to click 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show. Thanks! As we prepare for the launch of the Adventure Values Podcast, Season Five, we revisit highlights from Season Four. This episode focuses on Paul Harris, aka The Warrior Wa…

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Adventure Diaries Season 5: Be Part of Our New Trailer! 2:02

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Get Involved Here: https://adventurediaries.com/trailer In this special mini-episode, host Chris shares an exciting opportunity for Adventure Diaries listeners! As we gear up for the launch of Season 5 in February 2026, we’re producing a brand new podcast trailer—and we want your voice to be part of it. If you’re a regular listener or a fan of the …

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James Hetfield - “Twas The Night Before Christmas" 4:03

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“Twas The Night Before Christmas" by James Hetfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Metallica & Pantheon Media

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Episode 125: Get The Load Out Special 28:52

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée do a deep dive into the hugely successful “Get The Load Out” competition, which has seen fans submit their cover versions of every cut from the Load album. We hear from participants Archie Heron and Luke McMordie, the band Scary Guys, and Fernando Nina, plus the two primary architects of the comp…

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Episode 124: Robert Trujillo Roving Reporter: Formula 1 & Middle East Shows 18:50

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée settle in as official TMR Roving Reporter Robert Trujillo takes the reins. Robert chimes in on the band’s recent stint in Qatar, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi as Metallica helped celebrate the thrilling finale of the Formula 1 season. He offers views and vibes from the stage, brings us into the F1 pits …

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When Adventure Goes Wrong (And How To Survive) With Megan Hine 8:07

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Make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It really helps the show, Thanks! Full episode with Megan Hine can be found here Megan Hine Highlights Reel – Show Notes Introduction The Adventure Diaries Podcast revisits season four highlights as a lead-up to season five. This episode features memorable moments and lessons from survival expert Megan Hin…

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Episode 123: James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett on Music, Surfing, and Humor 17:10

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This week on The Metallica Report… Kirk Hammett speaks with Steffan and Renée about the importance of surfing whenever possible on tour. Meanwhile, James Hetfield discusses how he finds new music in 2025, plus he shares what’s keeping him smiling these days. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from …

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UPDATE: Happy Birthday | Award | Season 5 ...and other surprises... 10:39

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Adventure Diaries Podcast: Quick Update Welcome to a special solo episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast! In this update, your host reflects on two incredible years of the show, shares recent milestones, and gives a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Highli…

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Episode 122: James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett Give Thanks, Australian Chapter Heads Gather for a Roundtable 25:06

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This week on The Metallica Report… James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett join Steffan Chirazi to discuss what Thanksgiving means to them and share their holiday plans. But first, we enjoy a good old-fashioned roundtable conversation with Chapter Heads Dainen Pearce (Australian Anesthesia), Justin Powell (Melbourne Militia), and Rod Williams (Acting Like …

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Human Powered Northern Loop of the Earth: Katharina Kneip (Combining Art + Adventure ) 1:26:38

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Katharina Kneip is two and a half years into a human-powered and wind-powered northern loop of the Earth — walking, skiing and hitchhiking on sailboats across some of the most remote regions on the planet. In this conversation, she speaks from Nova Scotia wh…

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Episode 121: James Hetfield & Robert Trujillo Check In from Australia 24:46

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan joins the band Down Under and gets the chance to sit down with James and Robert to hear a bit about the on- and off-stage shenanigans the guys have gotten up to in Australia. Surrounded by old friends and family, this leg of the M72 World Tour has proven to be a memorable one! Renée connects with Lise Sper…

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Episode 120: Metallica Brings the M72 World Tour to Australia & New Zealand 22:23

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée check in with Robert Trujillo as the band commences their tour Down Under in Perth. They also hear from Dainen Pearce, Chapter Head for Australian Anesthesia, about his Perth experience, and Rod Williams, Chapter Head for Acting Like A Tasmaniac, on his thoughts about the Adelaide gig. Both chapt…

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MAPS Project Update: Adventure & Exploration Stories You Can Hold - Want One? 2:51

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👉 Join the final round of global beta testers and receive your free Adventure Map prototype at adventurediaries.com/yes Overview In this short update, Chris shares exciting news from the Adventure Diaries Map Project — an immersive, story-driven map experience designed to bring the spirit of exploration into your hands. After months of fine-tuning …

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Making Birdwatching Cool Again:— Beginner Birding, UK Wildlife & Nature With Georgia Barker 1:06:19

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. This week, Chris sits down with Georgia Barker, the voice and lens behind Nature with Georgia. From growing up on a goat farm in Essex to rafting below Victoria Falls and rediscovering the beauty of UK wildlife, Georgia’s story proves that adventure is often…

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Episode 119: The Metallica Fan Debate Rages On 23:11

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée pick back up with part two of The Fan Debate, featuring super fans Don & Carla Hammond and Tricia & Andrew Dowis. This week, it’s all about the music as the couples go back and forth naming which Metallica song they would crown as the most underrated, the best for date night, the best cover song,…

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The Maneuver, Part 2 47:44

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In Part Two, I try my best to park the car, John and I head to Forest Hills to witness placard abuse and corruption, we talk about Spiderman, and generally what it means to be from somewhere like New York.By Northern Loop

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Episode 118: The Metallica Fan Debate 27:45

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée sit down with two Metallica super-fan couples, Don & Carla Hammond and Tricia & Andrew Dowis, in this TMR debut of The Fan Debate. From ultimate band dinner guest to best live show, the quartet shares entertaining, provocative, and thoughtful opinions as they react and respond to our hosts’ quest…

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Episode 117: Kirk Hammett - The Collector 19:32

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steff sits down to talk about various aspects of collecting with Kirk Hammett, who, aside from being a guitar legend, is also a legendary collector of various items such as horror memorabilia and, of course, guitars. Kirk discusses a few of his favorite horror pieces, tales of rare acquisitions, collecting challen…

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Walking the Andes, 14,000km from Patagonia to Venezuela with Ollie Treviso 1:34:02

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Overview From a Swansea estate to the peaks of Patagonia, Ollie Treviso became the first person to walk the entire length of the Andes — 14,000 kilometres across seven countries, taking 20 months of near-continuous motion. His story isn’t about records or eg…

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Episode 116: Digging Deeper into Metallica’s Vault 19:27

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This week on The Metallica Report… We wrap up our final 2025 visit to Iveniem, home to the real-life Metallica Black Box. Dan Nykolayko (Metallica’s in-house curator) and Ally Bace (Inveniem archivist) join Steffan to sift through boxes, bags, and tapes to uncover more rich Metalli-gold. The excitement during this last mad rummage is palpable as th…

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Episode 115: Get The Load Out Contest and Josh Rezz 21:30

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Global Convoy: Overlanding Adventures in £75 Cars (Mishaps, Mayhem & Magic) 1:22:32

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🎙️ Please make sure to click 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! What happens when you try to drive the world in £75 cars and a big yellow school bus? In this episode of The Adventure Diaries, Chris Watson is joined by Global Convoy founders Max White, Joel & Becca — the adventurous trio who turned a summer road trip idea into a w…

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Episode 114: Robert Trujillo’s Radio Roots 34:48

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Episode 113: Exodus’ Gary Holt Talks Kirk Hammett and Bay Area Thrash 24:11

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This week on The Metallica Report… Gary Holt—the veteran lead guitarist of Exodus and, more recently, a member of Slayer—speaks to us about his longtime friendship with Kirk Hammett. From their school days to the stage, Gary explains how Exodus and Metallica came up in the Bay Area scene through his unique lens. Gary paints a wonderful picture of a…

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The Maneuver, Part 1 37:43

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My dad has been parking his car on the street in New York for 50 years. He shows me how to find a good spot, and how he keeps it with a little thing he likes to call "The Maneuver." From there on we explore the subway, spirituality, and bacteria in a petri dish.By Northern Loop

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Fitz Cahall: States of Adventures & Finding Yourself By Getting Lost 1:26:02

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It really helps the show, Thanks! Fitz Cahall—founder of The Dirtbag Diaries and co-founder of Duct Tape Then Beer—joins me to trace a life built around curiosity, craft, and the wild. We get into the nomadic childhood that pushed him outdoors, the dog-mauling that forged resilience, discovering …

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Episode 112: Catching Up With Robert Trujillo 22:22

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This week on The Metallica Report… Robert Trujillo checks in with Steff and Renée to reflect on his busy summer, including two memorable SoCal shows with Infectious Grooves and, of course, the impactful Back to the Beginning experience and Ozzy Osbourne’s enormous legacy. Rob also discusses a personal magical moment from that Villa Park celebration…

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Episode 111: Back To The Metallica Vault 20:28

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This week on The Metallica Report… It’s another gloves-on adventure at Inveniem, home to the real-life Metallica Black Box. Spider-Dan, Inveniem’s Ally Bace, and Steffan unearth grocery lists, handwritten lyrics, and early band name sketches. There’s also an amusing self-written biography of the band, more vintage fan correspondence, and the answer…

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Do You Like MAPS? ..I have something special for you 2:23

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🔗 Join the tester list now: adventurediaries.com/yes Do you love maps, exploration, adventure, travel, and stories of the natural world? Maybe you’ve got a shelf full of National Geographic, or you find yourself daydreaming about places you’ve never been. If so, I’ve got something special just for you. I’m testing a brand-new Adventure Diaries proj…

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Jeff Jenkins: Chubby Diaries Plus Size Adventures & The Nat Geo Never Say Never Story 1:00:21

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the ‘Follow’ the show – It really helps the show, thanks! In todays episode i sit down with Jeff Jenkins — creator of Chubby Diaries and host of Nat Geo’s Never Say Never. Inclusion in adventure. Owning your story. Building a mission-first business that opens doors for plus-size travelers. Jeff grew up in Orlando, found…

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Episode 110: Maximum Metallica with Lars Ulrich 31:22

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This week on The Metallica Report… It’s Maximum Metallica all the way as we celebrate the launch of the band’s brand new, permanent SiriusXM channel! Lars Ulrich shares some of his most enduring memories of radio, including listening in the car after moving to the US, and early exposure to two of his favorites, Howard Stern and Oasis. He also refle…

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Episode 109: More Metalli-archeology at the Inveniem Vault 21:02

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This week on The Metallica Report… We dive right back into another Metalli-treasure excavation with Steffan, Dan Nykolayko, and Ally Bace at the Inveniem, the home of the real-life Metallica Black Box. Among this excursion’s highlights are a rare Kirk Hammett artifact, old and intriguing setlists, and a discussion about that glorious old nugget, th…

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Chris McCaffrey: A Global Cycle Across 21 Countries (The Silk Road, Pamirs & Beyond) 1:38:12

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! Today on Adventure Diaries I sit down with Chris McCaffrey — better known as @chrisinthecold — an adventurer who has tested himself on some of the toughest human powered challenges imaginable. From sailing as a teenager to attempting an unprepared row across the …

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Episode 108: High Voltage: A Return To Metallica’s Vault at Inveniem 27:04

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This week on The Metallica Report… We're back at Inveniem, home of The Metallica Black Box, for yet another deep dive into some authentic Metalli-artifacts in the Vault. This time, the band’s content curator and digital museum custodian, Dan Nykolayko, joins Inveniem’s Ally Bace and Steffan for a bit of Metalli-archeology. Don’t worry, the gloves a…

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National Surveillance of Human Ehrlichiosis Caused by Ehrlichia ewingii, United States, 2013-2021

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Sydney Adams, a CDC ORISE fellow, and Dr. Johanna Salzer, a veterinary medical officer and epidemiology team lead in CDC's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, discuss national surveillance of human ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia ewingii in the United States.

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Episode 107: Steff & Renée’s Top Metallica Songs 25:58

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steff & Renée enjoy a good old-fashioned cohost chat, sharing the Metallica songs that hold the most meaning for them, telling stories behind their picks, and reminiscing about pivotal moments in their own personal Metallica journeys. There’s also news about the Metallica Marching Band competition – with big prize…

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Jonny Hanson: Living with Lynx, Wolves & Bears - Rewilding & Large Carnivore Coexistence 1:12:05

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Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! In this thought-provoking episode of Adventure Diaries, I’m joined by conservationist, academic, and author Jonny Hanson to explore one of the most complex and emotional topics in modern conservation: how humans and apex predators can share the land. Jonny is the au…

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Episode 106: The Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko Chat Continued (Part 2) 19:11

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This week on The Metallica Report… We pick back up with the in-depth chat between Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko, this time featuring our own Steffan Chirazi. From the importance of a good shaker to the “viral load” that Metallica music indisputably holds, it’s another fun and informative journey into this producer’s unique era of Metallica. The Metall…

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Episode 105: A Chat Between Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko (Part 1) 29:42

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée cede microphones to Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko. In this first installment of a two-part discussion, we hear about Bob’s creative journey with Metallica, his recollections of the Load era, and a few studio stories. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight…

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Episode 104: Jason Newsted on The Load Era 21:03

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This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée hear from Jason Newsted, who brings his trademark honesty and enthusiasm to a chat about Metallica’s Load era. Enjoy his unique perspective on the band’s adventures in Tuktoyaktuk, the Sausalito recording sessions, and preparing for the rigors of Poor Touring Me. The Metallica Report – your officia…

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"The Network" from NPR's Embedded 42:06

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New from NPR's Embedded: Hosts Victoria Estrada and Marta Martinez travel across Latin America and within the U.S. to understand how women in Brazil discovered one of the medications that's used for self-managed abortions, the spread of this method across the world, and how this approach is shaping the future of abortion in the U.S. Learn more abou…

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Tom Turcich: The World Walk, 7 Years, 6 Continents & 28,000 Miles step by step 1:17:51

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! What happens when you stop chasing life... and start walking through it—one step at a time? In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Tom Turcich, the tenth person ever to walk around the world—and the first to do it with a dog. Over …

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Episode 103: Fans Put Together A Deep-Dive Playlist 27:17

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This week on The Metallica Report… Renée and Steff are delighted to showcase a fan-crafted deep-dive playlist, each featuring uniquely personal reasons for inclusion. We hear from Simon Cloutier, Ola Aarrestad, Ron Clark, Raquel Saddler, and Sarah and Pete Sobek about the special cuts that mean so much to them. Plus, from an undisclosed location in…

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Albert Weckman: Arctic Finland Expedition—300km Solo Through Lapland’s Remote Wilderness 1:08:30

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! What drives someone to venture deep into Arctic Finland—alone, for a month—armed with just a packraft, backpack, and wilderness grit? In this episode, I sit down with Finnish adventurer and political scientist Albert Weckman—also known for his YouTube and Instagr…

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Episode 102: Back To The Beginning - Farewell to Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne featuring Robert Trujillo 24:41

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The week of July 9, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Renée and Steff talk all things Back To The Beginning, the Black Sabbath reunion and farewell show. Steff brings us through Birmingham and backstage at Villa Park, catching the celebratory vibe of happy homage in the days leading up to and including the main event. Robert Trujillo, the man with a un…

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Gilbert Moukheiber: Lebanon's Hidden Adventures — The 400km Boukaat Loubnan Trail 1:05:21

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! What if your next adventure wasn’t just a hike—but a journey into ancient traditions, mountain culture, and deep human connection? In this episode, I sit down with Gilbert Moukheiber—Lebanese adventurer, wilderness guide, and founder of 33 North—to explore one of…

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Episode 101: All Hail Black Sabbath & Ozzy - James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert Share Stories Ahead of Sabbath’s Legendary Farewell Appearance 29:03

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The week of July 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Metallica is just days away from performing at Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s long-awaited reunion and farewell show in Birmingham, England, with a heavy-hitting lineup of Sabbath-admirers. Ramping up in the excitement, Steff and Renée hear James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert share their earliest …

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Chaz Powell: Walking The Wildest Rivers In Africa 1:41:27

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🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks! In this raw and riveting episode of Adventure Diaries, I’m joined by expedition leader Chaz Powell—a man who walked into some of the most extreme wildernesses on Earth and returned with stories of survival, connection, and purpose. From dehydration in Zambia’s 50…

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Episode 100: Roundtable Q&A with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo 28:38

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The week of June 25, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée celebrate 100 episodes of The Metallica Report! Joining them for this major milestone are James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert for a roundtable-style question and answer session fueled by fan submissions. It’s fun, loose, and engaging—the quintessential Metalli-chat vibe. The Metallica Rep…