This is a river podcast, and a great story, boating, science, adventure and conservation podcast.
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River Rafting Podcasts
Conversations with river guides, passengers, private boaters, industry leaders, river rangers, politicians, water resource managers, conservation organizations, and more as we share our stories, histories, and love of the river. Please like, share and subscribe. For photos follow my Instagram Rivergirl Radio. For advertising opportunities contact me @[email protected]://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio
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Canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard (SUP), raft, paddle, paddling, whitewater, tripping, and adventure. If any of those words mean anything to you, then this is the podcast for you. We discuss all paddlesports. News, interviews, and information from, about, and for the paddling community.
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A podcast for people who love the river, interviews with river rats from across the spectrum of the whitewater community.
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The Write Question is a weekly literary program hosted by Lauren Korn that features authors from the American West—and beyond—including James Lee Burke, Kate Lebo, Anne Helen Petersen, Robert Wrigley, Jess Walter, Stephen Graham Jones, Hoa Nguyen, Maggie Shipstead, Elissa Washuta, and others.
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Current Conversations with our community and their connections to the river. Hosted by Natali Zollinger. Our mission is to "Give the River a Voice." We hope you enjoy.
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Waterbound is an informal discussion about Whitewater Paddling with a focus on Inflatable Crafts. Other outdoor topics will also be discussed. Linc is a seasoned raft guide and Ted is an average weekend paddler. Have a listen while the guys discuss gear, beer, events, river trips, and more!
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A podcast from KVPR about outdoor activities in the Central Sierra and other areas around Fresno, CA.
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Still a rascal and a wanderer, Huck Finn, now nearing thirty, narrowly escapes a shotgun wedding, outwits a crafty Treasury Agent bent on connecting him with the killing of President Lincoln, meets up with Tom Sawyer and his old river pal Jim, executes a clever con in saloons across Nebraska, and explores the American Frontier with a traveling band of Shakespearean actors. Along the way our free-spirited hero falls head-over-heels for an English heiress, gets involved in a series of brawls, ...
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Since 1998, I've written and read personal narrative/memoir-style stories, broadcast primarily on radio. I have no more radio ties, but I still have a million stories and a million more on deck, to share. I intend to share that work and joy with you, to be a voice that reads to you, and connects with you in the most loving way I know how.
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Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these e ...
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Since 2005, Amateur Traveler has been talking about different destinations every week. It covers destinations all over the world with an emphasis on culturally rich travel. Learn more about your world. Amateur Traveler won its creator, Chris Christensen, a Travel+Leisure award as the "best independent travel journalist" and entry into the "Podcast Hall of Fame."
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Travel With RV Show is an audio podcast where your host (Me - Rushil) documents some of the most thrilled & unheard travel stories of Indian travelers in their own words and, along with amazing travel stories this podcast will also provide you the most valuable information and knowledge about tourism and Indian tourism industry. The sole aim of this podcast is to share the rich experiences of different travelers across the country and inspire listeners to take the leap of faith, grab those b ...
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The British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Podcast is an opportunity to explore different topics around coaching with the team and a wide range of expert guests from the paddling community, all with a wealth of knowledge to share.
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Welcome to Outdoors with AJ. My name is AJ and I’m fascinated with the outdoor industry and the people that make it more enjoyable to be outside! We’ll have National Park Rangers, Fly Fishing Guides, Outdoor Outfitters and much much more along with personal adventures with friends.
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The TripOutside podcast offers Inspiring interviews for those who love exploring new places, human-powered adventures, and the outdoors. Host and co-founder Reet Singh interviews world-class guides, outdoor industry experts, and entrepreneurs about outdoor places and activities. Human-powered experiences can lead to the highest level of self-realization of what our minds and bodies are capable of achieving. We also focus on how we can #RecreateResponsibly and #LeaveNoTrace to make sure that ...
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Learn about Grand Canyon National Park with a Park Ranger as your guide. Inside Grand Canyon provides an in-depth look at the nature, science, history and culture of the Grand Canyon told through audio/ video podcasts and Ranger Minutes. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6 ...
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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, and the outdoors.
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The Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, led by Christian Bacasa, aims to equip you with the skills to fish for any species, at any time, anywhere. Dive into the world of fly fishing by listening to conversations with both expert professionals and passionate hobbyists from all corners of the globe, renowned for their dedication and prowess in the sport. Additionally, Christian Bacasa, a seasoned angler, imparts valuable tips and secrets for successful fishing. The podcast also frequently features sp ...
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Episode 515: Places to paddle in South Africa; India to only allow certified rafting guides now; A 6800km river expedition in Australia
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1:07:08Episode 515 ~ January 1, 2026 Podcast Info / Topics It is summer in the southern hemisphere and South Africa has some good paddling spots to check out for all levels India has decided that only technically skilled and certified rafting guides will be allowed to work the rivers now A 6,800km expedition may be one of Australia’s longest inland paddle…
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Interrogating systems of power with raft guide Bridget Crocker, author of ‘The River’s Daughter’
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29:15This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with memoirist and renowned whitewater rafting guide Bridget Crocker, author of ‘The River’s Daughter’ (Spiegel & Grau), about her life lived along the Snake River in Wyoming.By Lauren Korn
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OLYMPICS PREVIEW: Why Winning a Gold Medal Wasn’t What I Expected, with Nick Goepper
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50:04The comeback is central to the mythology of sports, and when one plays out on the already mythic stage of the Olympics, athletes in relatively obscure sports can become legends. That’s the context in which halfpipe skier Nick Goepper finds himself as the U.S. Ski Team prepares to name its Olympians next week. An unlikely ski phenom from Indiana, wh…
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FAN FAVORITE: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping | Buried Alive | 2
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41:02The kidnapped children and their bus driver are trapped underground in the back of a moving truck, and they’re running out of food and water. They decide the only way out is to dig their way to the surface. Meanwhile, the amateur criminals who hijacked the school bus are trying to deliver a five million dollar ransom demand to the California govern…
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In this episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen talks with AJ Ajay, a Libyan-born travel professional and founder of Intu Libya, about traveling to one of North Africa’s least-visited and most misunderstood destinations: Libya. From spectacular Roman ruins to Saharan oases, ancient Amazigh towns, and the vibrant streets of Tripoli, AJ e…
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Episode 514: Is trip planning losing adventure?; Will GPS replace paper maps?; It starts with a person and an idea
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1:06:46Episode 514 ~ December 25, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics With the age of online reservations being a must, are we losing the sense of adventure when planning our trips? Many people love the feel of a paper map and the map case in their boat, but are GPS units taking over? Chances are yes. All it takes is a person with an idea and the passion to create…
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Magical Connection Between Skiing and Food, With Cody Townsend
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27:32Adventuring outside is great for the beauty, the sense of awe, the fitness, but really…we’re all in it for the snacks. And no one chases down the munchies quite like skiers. Maybe you’ve seen a snowy wiggler pull a bratwurst out of a jacket pocket while on a chairlift. Maybe you yourself have devoured a towering plate of loaded tatter tots at apres…
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FAN FAVORITE: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping | Vanished | 1
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41:45In the summer of 1976, three masked gunmen hijack a school bus full of children in rural Chowchilla, California. The twenty-six kids and their bus driver are driven to a quarry and buried alive. Back in town, no one has any idea where the children went, who took them, or why. The local sheriff and the FBI launch a massive manhunt to track down the …
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In this episode of the Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen welcomes back Jonty Crane of Jonty Travels and The Tramping Life podcast to share practical advice and favorite sights from his many visits to India’s capital, Delhi. This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWal…
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Alice Bolin’s ‘Culture Creep,’ a “gut-churning ride” into Millennial girl- and boyhood (Part Two)
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29:15This is the second part of a two-part conversation with Alice Bolin, author of ‘Culture Creep: Notes on the Pop Apocalypse’ (Mariner Books; HarperCollins).By Lauren Korn
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The Vjosa River in Albania is one of the largest of the last free running rivers in Europe and recently it was protected with the new Vjosa Wild River National Park. The Vjosa sources from the mountains of Greece and flows north through Albania where it meets the Adriatic Sea. Eco Albania has led much of the work to create this National Park and ou…
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Episode 513: Denmark’s ancient Hjortspring boat; The Artist and the Spy; Kayak fishing motors for 2026
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1:14:31Episode 513 ~ December 18, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Archaeologists have shed some new light on the Hjortspring boat. A large 2,400 year old canoe that was dug up 100 years ago An artist was killed while out kayaking. Was it an accident or something from a real life spy movie? There are a few reasons to have a motor on your kayak and there are 6 y…
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Pack Rafting, “Hell Biking”, and Other Alaskan Sufferfests, with Roman Dial
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50:00Roman Dial is engaged in a five-decade exploration of Alaska by raft, mountain bike, and foot … but not trail. Over the course of locally legendary adventures like his 800-mile traverse of the Brooks Range and the 628 miles he once hiked with a single backpack’s worth of food and gear, Dial was forced to invent new means of transport, like the pack…
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Miracle in the North Atlantic | The Seal Man | 2
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39:26In 1984, a young fisherman named Gudlaugur Fridthorsson — better known as “Laugi”— headed out to sea off the coast of Iceland in a small fishing trawler. But the first night of the trip, their boat capsizes, leaving Laugi and his crewmates stranded in frigid waters miles from shore. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated reco…
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AT#974 - Cruising Patagonia with Australis
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1:10:53In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris shares an in-depth look at an eight-night adventure cruise through the fjords, glaciers, capes, and wildlife of southern Patagonia aboard Ventus Australis. The route combines two four-night segments, sailing from Punta Arenas, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina, and back again, providing double the opportuni…
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Seductive narratives and Alice Bolin’s ‘Culture Creep: Notes on the Pop Apocalypse’ (Part One)
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29:15This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Alice Bolin, author of ‘Culture Creep: Notes on the Pop Apocalypse’ (Mariner Books; HarperCollins).By Lauren Korn
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Episode 512: The Vatican returns kayak to the Inuvialuit; Paddling for 251 months in a row; Santa goes to Hawaii
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1:04:12Episode 512 ~ December 11, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics The Vatican has returned 62 items to the Inuit, First Nations and Metis communities, including a 100 year old kayak One couple has paddled at least once a month for 251 months, just shy of 21 years Apparently Santa loves to relax in Hawaii before the busy season…
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What Scares the Woman Who Skis the World’s Hairiest Lines, with Christina Lustenberger
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40:17Even those of us who seek freedom and adventure in the wilderness are hardwired to keep themselves safe. It’s why we, as a species, outlasted the dodo and reached the top of the food chain. But there is a subset of outdoor athletes who seem to have found the genetic safety switch in their mitochondria and turned it off—folks like ski alpinist Chris…
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Miracle in the North Atlantic | The Dark Ocean | 1
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35:58In 1984, a young fisherman named Gudlaugur Fridthorsson — better known as “Laugi”— headed out to sea off the coast of Iceland in a small fishing trawler. But the first night of the trip, their boat capsizes, leaving Laugi and his crewmates stranded in frigid waters miles from shore. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated reco…
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TWQ Mini: Juicy stories, beautiful sentences, and NPR’s 2025 ‘Books We Love’
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17:32Host Lauren Korn speaks with Andrew Limbong about NPR’s 2025 interactive book list of staff favorites, “Books We Love.”By Lauren Korn
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In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with returning guest and friend of the show Lee Moore, author of "China's Backstory: The History Beijing Doesn't Want You to Read" and co-host of the Chinese Literature Podcast. Lee returns to share his love for Northern Taiwan, a place he first lived in more than a decade ago while studying Chinese …
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Where science meets storytelling: Traveling to ‘To the Moon and Back’ with novelist Eliana Ramage
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29:15On this episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with debut novelist Eliana Ramage, author of ‘To the Moon and Back’ (Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster).By Lauren Korn
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Episode 511: Seven easy places to paddle in Nevada; 100 year old mystery solved; Pollution and invasive species stop canoe club
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1:08:27Episode 511 ~ December 4, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics If you are heading to Nevada there are 7 places to paddle that are good for beginner and seasoned paddlers A canoeing couple solved a 100 year old mystery in Canada’s northern Barren Lands The Khayelitsha Canoeing Club in Cape Town are being hampered by pollution and invasive hyacinth…
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When the Outdoors is Bad For Your Mental Health, with Cory Richards
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52:39When the mountains grab ahold of your heart, they have a way of directing your life, even becoming a keystone of your identity. But what happens when you associate your time adventuring outside with the lowest points in your life? Can you retire from the outdoors? That’s exactly what photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards did. You may have hea…
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In Their Own Words: Trapped After a Car Crash | 1
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34:03In December of 2023, Matt Reum spun off a freeway in Indiana to avoid something in the road. His pickup truck rolled down a hill and landed under a bridge where no one could see him. Matt spent the next six days – including Christmas Day – pinned inside the wreckage of his truck, praying that someone would find him. On this episode of In Their Own …
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S7 Ep4 All Things Coaching with Lowri Davies
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40:35In this episode of the Coaching Podcast, your host Georgina Maxwell discusses All Things Coaching with Lowri Davies. Lowri has been working at the cutting edge of white water coaching and guiding around the world for almost 20 years. Her North Wales-based company, FlowFree, runs the full spectrum of white water and freestyle courses as well as some…
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In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with travel writer and guidebook author Joshua Zukas about planning an immersive trip through Central Vietnam, a region filled with imperial history, dramatic caves, ancient cultures, beaches, wildlife, and some of the country’s most distinctive cuisine. Joshua has lived in Vietnam for nearly 20 year…
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Encore: Christine Wu on a shared language of food and her debut collection, ‘Familial Hungers’
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29:15This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn returns to her conversation with poet Christine Wu, author of ‘Familial Hungers’ (Brick Books). This episode first aired June 19, 2025.By Lauren Korn
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Episode 510: Kayak expedition along Oman’s coast; 16 canoes in Lake Mendota bioengineered?; Mom and 7 kids paddling the Mississippi
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58:54Episode 510 ~ November 27, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Mark Evan has embarked on a zero carbon emissions kayaking expedition along Oman’s coast The tally of ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota is now 16 and there are questions if some of them were bioengineered What do you do as a mom who wants their kids to live big lives? You take them on a paddl…
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Thanksgiving Special: The Wild, Weird, and Sketchy World of Truffle Hunting
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30:22Something funky this way comes. All over the world, deep inside dark forests, hunters tip toe in secret for a wildly expensive delicacy: truffles. The aromatic fungi grows underground, tethered to tree roots, and is exceptionally difficult to find—which is why specially trained dogs are needed to sniff them out, and they’re worth their weight in go…
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Amidst a flourish of media about Paddle Tribal Waters, a new film has published from Oregon Public Broadcasting & Jessie Sears, giving focus to the 2025 source to sea run completed by the indigenous teens of PTW. The film, “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath”, is there to meet the paddlers at the Pacific Ocean when they complete their journey, is …
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By the early afternoon, the water started to recede back out to sea. But the destruction left in its wake was devastating. Communications were down, roads were washed out. First responders raced to rescue stranded survivors and doctors stretched their supplies to the limits to treat the thousands of victims pouring into local hospitals. Back on sho…
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AT#971 - Yangtze River Cruise in China
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1:11:31In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris takes you along on a Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing, an upstream journey through China’s legendary Three Gorges. Along the way, you’ll hear about naked trackers of old, a poet whose death inspired a festival celebrated across China, engineering marvels, hanging coffins, misty karst cli…
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“The only way you can know a person’s gender is [to] ask them”: Abi Maxwell, author of ‘One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman’
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29:15This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with novelist and memoirist Abi Maxwell, author of ‘One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman’ (Alfred A. Knopf), now available in paperback.By Lauren Korn
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Episode 509: 42 years as a canoeing volunteer; Know a river, Become a river: A thoughtful and humorous canoe trip down an African river
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1:04:45Episode 509 ~ November 20, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics How a college canoe trip as a student led a man to more than 42 years of volunteering and teaching on canoe trips Don Pinnock accompanied a group of young scientists in canoes down a river in Africa and ‘Became’ the river. A thoughtful, yet humorous tale of the trip and his transformation…
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What Rock Climbing Teaches Us About Balance in Real Life, with Kai Lightner
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43:38If you’ve ever been bucked off your mogul line, stuffed a front bike tire, caught a toe on a rock, or collapsed the leg of a camp chair, you know that to go outside is to have an intense relationship with balance. But recovering physical balance is a lot easier than emotional balance. Just ask climber and balance Jedi Kai Lightner. Kai has been a c…
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As the force of the waves lessened, survivors faced a new problem: they were trapped in the mass of debris the tsunami generated. Stuck between a swirl of cars, building remains, and dead bodies, the survivors resorted to extreme measures to reach safety. Dozens of tourists were stranded at the Emerald Cave with no way out. At sea, Wimon Thongtae b…
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