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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.
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Chad Caruso kicked off his wild idea in Venice Beach, California, with a skateboard and a goal: to cross the country on four wheels. Over 57 days, he pushed through deserts, mountain ranges, and extreme weather, ultimately landing in Virginia Beach, Virginia and setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest coast-to-coast skateboarding journey. C…
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Tyler Turner has always been a bit of a daredevil. He grew up skiing, snowboarding, and eventually became a skydiving instructor. After a 2015 accident resulted in the amputation of both legs, he rebuilt his life around the sports he loves. Today, he’s a three-time Para Snowboard Cross World Champion, a Paralympic gold medalist, and the first bilat…
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"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..."Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!!Enjoy the episode!!…
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Barrington Scott is a record-holding scuba diver who has spent the last decade exploring the underwater world through snorkeling, scuba, and freediving. He’s lived in coastal towns around the globe, diving as often as possible and immersing himself in coral reefs, sea caves, and marine life. In 2024, Barrington set a Guinness World Record for scuba…
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This week we are chatting with musician Jeff Cormack about how snowboarding and mountain sports led into a career as a musician!!Jeff is a music producer and songwriter who started creating music scores for ski/snowboard films. From there his path has led him to hit songs, music festivals, music projects like South of France and his own music licen…
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Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist who explores how technology is reshaping the way we experience the outdoors. While apps can guide us to trailheads and campsites, they can also strip away the thrill of the unexpected. In his recent book, The Explorer’s Gene, Alex blends stories of adventure with insights from psychology and neuroscience to s…
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Send us a text I check-in with Santa Cruz Skateboards and Independent Trucks team manager Wade McLaughlin for a chat about the “Anti Venom” tour video release. Then I check in with Smoke Beer Skateboards team rider Sam Giles for a chat about the premier of their latest team video “Never on Time”. Then I finish the episode with some strategies for g…
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In October 2024, Tracee Metcalfe became the first American woman to climb all 14 of the world’s tallest mountains, each towering above 8,000 meters. Her journey demanded years of preparation and survival in some of the most unforgiving conditions—from the deadly slopes of Annapurna to the steep walls of K2. Connect with Tracee: Website Instagram Li…
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Send us a text Simon Lyydiard is Newcastle street royalty. For decades he pushed boundaries, built spots, broke himself, and left a legacy that’s still rolling. In this week's episode, Simon talks Newy’s golden years, fixing cars, fixing motorbikes, riding for Foundation, riding for Amnesia, designing board graphics, and the story behind the legend…
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24 hours to hike and fly Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis!In this episode Adventure Filmmaker Henry George and Adventurer Jason Hardrath talk about the ups and downs of their adventure to hike and fly the UKs Three biggest Peaks in 24 hours. This one is awesome!!! Enjoy!THEIR FILM: https://youtu.be/b__aTBEhQ2k?si=TgNYYRQC386PrGt1MORE FROM JASON: Ins…
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Jacob Lemanski is a long distance cyclist who embarked on a global journey in 2013 with no set destination, just a desire to see how far his legs could take him. Over two and a half years, he pedaled more than 38,000 miles across 42 countries, driven by curiosity, endurance, and a love for exploration. Connect with Jacob: Instagram YouTube Listen t…
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Nick Steel just completed his goal of running 16 100 milers in 2025!!! In this episode we talk about that experience, the mindset he has developed along the way and what it was like to run 50Ks around the Mankato Water Tower for a week straight!!Nic Chiri (ultrarunner and race director) also hops on as cohost to share what it was like to watch Nick…
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Nelly Attar has climbed more than 30 notable peaks around the world, including Mount Everest. Her journey to these intense mountaineering expeditions had an unconventional origin: dance. She grew up learning choreography from YouTube and later opened Saudi Arabia’s first dance studio. As she explored movement through fitness, weightlifting, and hik…
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This week on the Like a Bigfoot Podcast we are back with Hannah Otto to chat about her recent accomplishments as an elite pro mountain biker!!Hannah shares stories from her FKT on the White Rim Trail and her incredible film "Chasing the Triple Crown". Then we talk about her recent experience racing the World Championship XCM in Switzerland along th…
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Rickey Gates is a professional athlete and endurance runner known for redefining what it means to explore on foot. After racing at an elite level, he ran 3,700 miles across America and later completed every street in San Francisco. Nearly seven years later, Rickey is tackling his latest challenge: identifying and running 50 Classic Trails across No…
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Send us a text Damo Kennedy is a lifelong skateboarder, artist, writer and cultural contributor. Damo’s journey reflects both the grit and creativity that skateboarding demands. Known for his dedication, authenticity, and ability to capture raw moments via his art and writing, Damo's influence is subtle, yet profound. Enjoy, Shan Support the show a…
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Nadah Feteih spent years working as a software engineer before discovering a deep passion for the outdoors. As she ventured into running, trekking, and mountaineering, she often found herself as the only woman wearing a hijab on the trail. That experience led Nadah to found Ma'wa Collective, an adventure company dedicated to creating space for Musl…
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In 2023, in an amazing feat of endurance Chad Caruso pushed his skateboard across America from Venice Beach, California all the way to Virginia Beach, Virginia!! In this episode we chat all about that adventure!! What he learned about America from crossing it in this way, the challenges he faced along the way, and what he learned about himself from…
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Dorian Anderson was a neuroscientist and geneticist with a promising academic career when he made a radical shift: in 2014, he left the lab to pursue a year-long, cross-country birding adventure—on a bicycle. Pedaling nearly 18,000 miles across the U.S., his goal was to spot over 600 bird species while deepening his sobriety, and reconnecting with …
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This week we are chatting with Pro Skier, Ultrarunner, Filmmaker and Mental Health Advocate Drew Petersen about his incredible film "Feel It All" and his journey through his own mental health struggles.MORE FROM DREW:Website: https://drew-petersen.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewpeterski/Film: https://youtu.be/J94ZkA59sSM?si=dhoUY1VAQz…
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Send us a text In this episode: Bevin Newton calls in to recap the 10-Year Anniversary of the Kobbas/Bowl-a-nana/Koby Mitchell Classic skate fest in Coffs Harbour, NSW, celebrating a decade of grassroots skateboarding energy and community vibes. Chad Caruso joins live from the East Coast USA to talk about the release of his feature film documentary…
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Jeska Clark is a human performance specialist who studies how people adapt to extreme environments such as high-altitude peaks, sub-zero temperatures, and the intense pressure of deep ocean dives. Her research combines scientific inquiry with personal experience, as she applies insights from her academic work to her own wilderness expeditions. A sk…
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This week we are chatting with ultrarunner and writer Sarah Lavender Smith about her experience running the Hardrock 100!!!MORE FROM SARAH:Hardrock Hundred History Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdcP9AcEhro&t=80sWeekly Newsletter: https://sarahrunning.substack.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1493027743/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1…
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Marlene and Dan Lin have been living on the road full-time for the past 17 years. Alongside their three children and two cats, they’ve driven across the U.S. multiple times, explored over 30 countries in Europe, and road-tripped from California to Patagonia via the Pan-American Highway. What began as a short-term adventure turned into a lifestyle t…
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Libby DeLana began walking every day at age 50, while juggling her role as co-founder of an ad agency and parenting two teenage boys. What started as a one-month experiment became a 13-year streak of daily walks. Alongside walking, Libby embraced cold plunging as a way to reset her mind and body. These rituals helped her reinvent herself as an auth…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, I take you inside Weekend at Timmy’s - the tropical skate gathering of the year in Airlie Beach, North Queensland. Event organisers Lachie Abbott and Tim Hazelton join me via phone to share their reflections and insights about the unique event that it was. Alongside the stories from the weekend, I explore the …
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Albert Lin is a renowned explorer, scientist, and storyteller. He is best known for his role as the host of multiple National Geographic programs. Together with his team, he uses advanced technologies such as satellites, drones, ground penetrating radar, and cutting edge LiDAR to uncover ancient civilizations around the world. Connect with Albert: …
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Ann Rose is a farmer living off the grid in rural North Carolina, where she’s spent most of her life deeply connected to the Appalachian Mountains and forests. After a series of droughts made farming more difficult, she found herself stuck and ready for change. At 58, she set out to kayak from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico. The journey broug…
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Andy MacKenzie, the former owner of Kwala Distribution - a key player in shaping the scene throughout the golden era of 90s Australian skateboarding. We talk about the early days of Kwala, the brands it supported, the tours it facilitated, and how it helped feed the culture, both locally and internati…
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Amy & Dave Freeman are modern-day explorers who have spent over two decades on human-powered wilderness expeditions. In 2010, they completed a 12,000-mile journey across North America by canoe, kayak, and dog sled. Five years later, they lived off the grid for an entire year without re-entering society. No stores, no electricity, no roads, just the…
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