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

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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 climbing in Seattle, and the early podcasting leap that turned unsold magazine stories into a movement. We talk States of Adventure (DK), how to choose stories that reflect a lifetime outdoors, making inclusive adventure culture, and the 50-day Sierra traverse with Becca that reset his compass. We also explore creative stamina, running a mission-driven studio, and building family identity through shared time outside—plus Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold, and where audio can still surprise us.

What you’ll learn

  • How childhood instability became a foundation for autonomy, authenticity, and adventure
  • The moment podcasting “clicked” and scaled from 30 friends to thousands overnight
  • Anatomy of States of Adventure: selecting 30 stories that mirror a life lived outside
  • Why inclusive, everyday adventures expand the ecosystem (burro racing, rollerblading Iowa, etc.)
  • Sustaining creative passion for 18 years without burning out
  • Designing a family life that keeps mountains and forests in the calendar

Memorable threads

  • The power of medium choice: audio stories at the length they need
  • Craft over clout: playful branding as a filter for the right partners
  • Lessons from a stormy, illness-riddled, unforgettable Sierra crossing
  • Curiosity as a daily practice—for interviews, parenting, and purposeful work

Resources & links mentioned

Adventure—as practice and culture—builds resilient creativity, community, and meaning when we protect curiosity and time outside.

Send us a text

Support the show

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content.

Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates.

Have a topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected].

AdventureDiaries.com
#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

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Chapters

1. The Impact of a Life-Changing Trip (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to The Adventure Diaries Podcast (00:01:20)

3. Meet Fitz Cahall: A Journey Through His Early Life (00:01:43)

4. The Influence of Constant Movement and the Outdoors (00:03:48)

5. Overcoming Adversity: Fitz's Childhood Challenges (00:07:12)

6. Discovering Climbing in University (00:11:26)

7. The Birth of The Dirt Bag Diaries (00:17:17)

8. The Passion for Storytelling and Podcasting (00:18:06)

9. Creating a Creative Agency: Duct Tape Then Beer (00:28:11)

10. The Inspiration Behind 'States of Adventure' (00:31:04)

11. Reflecting on 18 Years of Storytelling (00:43:40)

12. Visual Storytelling and Existential Crises (00:44:36)

13. Balancing Creativity and Adventure (00:46:48)

14. Memorable Adventures in the Sierra (00:50:34)

15. Family Adventures and Work-Life Balance (00:58:00)

16. Future Projects and Creative Endeavors (01:03:24)

17. The Climbing Gold Podcast with Alex Honnold (01:05:24)

18. Closing Thoughts and Advice (01:12:46)

114 episodes

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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 climbing in Seattle, and the early podcasting leap that turned unsold magazine stories into a movement. We talk States of Adventure (DK), how to choose stories that reflect a lifetime outdoors, making inclusive adventure culture, and the 50-day Sierra traverse with Becca that reset his compass. We also explore creative stamina, running a mission-driven studio, and building family identity through shared time outside—plus Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold, and where audio can still surprise us.

What you’ll learn

  • How childhood instability became a foundation for autonomy, authenticity, and adventure
  • The moment podcasting “clicked” and scaled from 30 friends to thousands overnight
  • Anatomy of States of Adventure: selecting 30 stories that mirror a life lived outside
  • Why inclusive, everyday adventures expand the ecosystem (burro racing, rollerblading Iowa, etc.)
  • Sustaining creative passion for 18 years without burning out
  • Designing a family life that keeps mountains and forests in the calendar

Memorable threads

  • The power of medium choice: audio stories at the length they need
  • Craft over clout: playful branding as a filter for the right partners
  • Lessons from a stormy, illness-riddled, unforgettable Sierra crossing
  • Curiosity as a daily practice—for interviews, parenting, and purposeful work

Resources & links mentioned

Adventure—as practice and culture—builds resilient creativity, community, and meaning when we protect curiosity and time outside.

Send us a text

Support the show

Thanks For Listening.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content.

Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates.

Have a topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected].

AdventureDiaries.com
#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

  continue reading

Chapters

1. The Impact of a Life-Changing Trip (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to The Adventure Diaries Podcast (00:01:20)

3. Meet Fitz Cahall: A Journey Through His Early Life (00:01:43)

4. The Influence of Constant Movement and the Outdoors (00:03:48)

5. Overcoming Adversity: Fitz's Childhood Challenges (00:07:12)

6. Discovering Climbing in University (00:11:26)

7. The Birth of The Dirt Bag Diaries (00:17:17)

8. The Passion for Storytelling and Podcasting (00:18:06)

9. Creating a Creative Agency: Duct Tape Then Beer (00:28:11)

10. The Inspiration Behind 'States of Adventure' (00:31:04)

11. Reflecting on 18 Years of Storytelling (00:43:40)

12. Visual Storytelling and Existential Crises (00:44:36)

13. Balancing Creativity and Adventure (00:46:48)

14. Memorable Adventures in the Sierra (00:50:34)

15. Family Adventures and Work-Life Balance (00:58:00)

16. Future Projects and Creative Endeavors (01:03:24)

17. The Climbing Gold Podcast with Alex Honnold (01:05:24)

18. Closing Thoughts and Advice (01:12:46)

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