Traveling musician and songwriter Charles Ellsworth catches up with fellow "Dirtbags" about what a life in motion is like. Dedicated to the folks pursuing a more unique lifestyle whether through vocation, art, or both, Charles takes his experience of years on the road to get the scoop on what first inspired their pursuit, what sustains it, and what pitfalls other travelers might want to avoid. New Episodes every other week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtb ...
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G.O. Get Outside: The Podcast is a radio-style interview show for people who want to spend more time outdoors. Each episode of G.O. delves into the outdoor lifestyle of some everyday person who probably has more in common with you than you think. Whether you are BASE jumping off a flying unicorn or hiking around your neighborhood in between diaper changes, you have a place here.
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Sorry this episode is a day late, but I'm making it up to you by making this episode a full new episode and not a ReAir even though it was supposed to be a ReAir week! This episdoe RULES because it's with my homie Elise Okusami the heart and brain behind the band Oceanator. They have a new record "Everything Is Love And Death" out now on Polyvinyl …
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GO 126 - Christopher R Abbey of Explore More Films
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Christopher R Abbey’s suburban childhood enamored him with roadtripping. A job at an amusement park in early adulthood became a catalyst that launched him across the United States while he developed a career in entertainment. A friend at a cross-fit gym in Los Angeles opened a new chapter in Chris’ life when he introduced him to backpacking in the …
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This episode was super fun. From the first time I got to see Small play I knew I wanted to have each member of that band on this podcast, and now I'm on my Pokemonesque journey of collecting them all. Thanks so much to Samm for being on my podcast and talking about music and life and tour and what not. Be sure to give Small a follow on Instagram: @…
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Thanks as usual for tuning in to this episode of A Dirtbag's Guide To Life on The Road. This episode is a conversation with my pal Jefferson White that took place back in late 2020 and it was such a fun conversation I figured it was worth putting out again during one of our off weeks. Jefferson is an actor originally from Iowa who's been in all you…
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GO 125 - Jeannette Stawski, The Outdoor Leader, Returns
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Previous guest (G.O. 017) Jeannette Stawski returns to the podcast! She and Jason spoke via the internet one morning about the latest initiatives from AORE, an engrossing family roadtrip to Alaska, her continued pursuit of open water swimming, and the process of writing her first book, The Outdoor Leader. LINKS: https://www.leadingvaliantly.com htt…
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Hey Dirtbags! This week’s episode of A Dirtbag’s Guide to Life On The Road is a really special one. I got to sit down with Craig Finn of The Hold Steady a while back and talk about his life in music. From his first guitar lessons and being turned on to independent record stores, to what it takes to make a band like The Hold Steady be able to exist …
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Joe Reinhart is what I want to be when I grow up. He's like the cool kid from down street who got into skateboarding and punk rock before everyone and was always down to teach you how to Kickflip or play the bass solo from Maxwell Murder. He's just fucking cool, and he's got a long track record of playing in cool bands (Algernon Cadwallader, Hop Al…
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GO 124 - Capturing Nature With Alpacapreneur Wasim Muklashy
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Wasim Muklashy discovered his love for the outdoor world as an adult living in Topanga Canyon. This newfound appreciation would inspire him to build a career as a nature photographer and to get involved with environmental causes. Living in a barn during Covid lockdowns introduced him to the world of alpaca entrepreneurship. Jason and Wasim spoke on…
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Cody Reed (Visceral Musings, Negative Thirty-Two)
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Hello my fellow Dirtbags! This episode was a whole lotta fun. I've known Cody for 5 or 6 years now and the more I get to know him the more I think he's rad as fuck. We grew up in the same corner of Arizona but he's about 10 years younger than me. What I noticed most about Cody when I first met him was his passion for the music he plays and the band…
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What's up dirtbags! This is one of my all-time favorite interviews and I felt like it's a really good time to hear this conversation with my friend Genevieve Smith. We recorded this in the late summer of 2020 and so much of what we talk about is still very relevant now. Genevieve has always been good at reminding me to stay hopeful, and I hope this…
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This episode is kinda unique. My friend and business partner in Burro Borracho Records, Mark Ricks aka MC Busstop interviewed me while I was in the middle of a crazy touring run last year after I had been robbed in San Francisco. This is that interview, but because it's over a year old, I decided to cut in some new updates throughout the episode to…
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GO 123 - Racing to Nature With Marilee Valkass
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Marilee Valkass owes her love of nature to her father who introduced her to the deserts and mountains of California at a young age. This fascination has guided her life—leading her down the snowy slopes of Mammoth, cross country in cycling races, and into wilderness areas with her backpack. Jason and Marilee spoke one day in the hills of Bend, OR a…
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Jordan Jensen ReAir (From Election Day 2020)
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Jordan Jensen is one of the funniest people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. We recorded this podcast a week or two before the 2020 election and it's crazy to listen to it now nearly 4 years later and compare where we were with where we are. I don't know if it's good or not, but it's definitely interesting. Very shortly after meeting Jordan I kn…
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Blake Tallent (Sarah Shook & The Disarmers)
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It's rare that I get to have a conversation where I become best friends with someone recorded, but sometimes that's what having a podcast is all about. I knew when I first met Blake that he was a super cool dude, but it wasn't until this conversation that we realized how much our musical journeys, and tastes were aligned. It was this conversation t…
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GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear
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Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how they’ve lead him to gratitude and generosity. Jason and Glen spoke one morning about a boyhood cross-country cycling trip…
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GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature
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Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny home one afternoon discussing her path to sustainable practices, the value of forest bathing, wh…
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One of my best friends in the world and one of the best humans I know returns to A Dirtbag's Guide and we get to hang out and be pals and talk about music, rock and roll, and guitar amps! It's a great trip down memory lane and feels like two pals hangin, because it is! Listen to Vincent Drapers Music. Listen to My Music. Listen to music we made tog…
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GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide
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Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His latest project is the YouTube channel Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide, a video resource to numerous hiking trai…
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After a LONG hiatus, we're back! I got a chance to sit down with my friend Wes Johnson of Archive Recording in Salt Lake City and talk about his journey from pre-teen punk to well journeyed ranger of the lands of twisting knobs and pushing faders. Wes and I have been friends for a long time now, and it was great to talk a little bit about his journ…
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GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn
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Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons,…
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GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis
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Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in L.A. would inspire him to reevaluate his identity—ultimately leading him on a path to exploration and adventure travel. Jason …
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GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila
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Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying anger. Joining a caving grotto in adulthood would introduce her to a new set of challenging outdoo…
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BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein
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Joe Reinstein has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in Highland Park, IL. Learn about: • Open Lands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan • Millennium Park • Kettle Moraine State Forest Watch the video version of this episode at: ht…
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GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany
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In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with a worrisome future. A camping trip at 11 shifted his perspective, enamor…
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GO 115 - Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks
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Born in Mexico, but raised in Texas, Liz Del Sol always felt an intense draw towards adventure and performing. Naturally, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed for Hollywood to pursue both. A fateful night at a production party would introduce her to the Magic Castle and reveal her inner passion for magic. Liz and Jason spoke one night …
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BONUS04 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: When Nature Calls
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We return to early 2019 for the second episode of Cyndi Wyatt’s live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom!—the by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 2: When Nature Calls addresses the 3 Ps—peeing, pooping, and periods. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and featuring the wisdom of Marilee Valkass, Saveria Tilden, and Liz Thomas. LINKS: Watc…
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GO 114 - Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind
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Lincoln Stoller was introduced to climbing at the age of thirteen which quickly evolved into mountaineering. Throughout the 70s and 80s he climbed with storied greats such as Fred Beckey. His curious mind lead him to pursuits such as soar plane piloting, diving, exploring foreign cultures, and the studies of physics and psychology. He is the author…
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GO 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons
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Jane Fontana and Mark Fitzsimmons share a unique lifestyle by modern standards. They live within the Angeles National Forest where practicing self-sufficiency amidst nature is a rewarding pursuit. Foraging, wood-working, wine-making, and bee-keeping are only some of the tasks that keep them occupied. Jason sat with them beneath the boughs of an aco…
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BONUS03 - Hometown Explorers: South Orange, NJ With Dave Boerger
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Dave Boerger has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in South Orange, NJ. Learn about: • South Mountain Reservation • Jockey Hollow • Mohonk Mountain House • The Jersey Devil • The Radium Girls Watch the video version of this episod…
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Justin Pugh’s childhood outdoor experiences were minimal. This began to change while attending university in Florida where he discovered the secret realm of urban exploration. Urbex was his initial gateway to the outdoors—a doorway that exploded open after moving to California and joining a camping trip in the Mojave desert. Justin is now an outdoo…
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GO 111 - Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer
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Randi Ball grew up in a sedentary and unhealthy family in the San Fernando Valley of California. Becoming a mother and discovering climbing in Joshua Tree motivated her to pursue an active and fit lifestyle. Yet, fighting cancer and navigating a divorce would test her newfound resilience and dedication. She and Jason spoke one morning in the mounta…
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BONUS02 - Backcountry Meal Tips With Ryan
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While hiking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Ryan Payne shares his backcountry meal tips. Prepare yourself for superior backcountry dining. ___________________ Specialty Items (flavor enhancers): Asian type soup serrano pepper sesame seeds dried onion garlic ___________________________________ Breakfast: Cup of oatmeal with chia,…
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GO 110 - John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future
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John Gray grew up as a prototypical Southern California surfer boy. After a divorce in adulthood, he sought to recapture the health and fitness of his youth. He threw himself into hiking, backpacking, climbing, and canyoneering. He and Jason sat at a dark park bench in Redlands one evening reminiscing about climbing trips, waterskiing outings, and …
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GO 109 - Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall
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Eileen always had a strong desire for exploration and adventure, despite an ill-planned childhood excursion. Her curious nature lead her across the United States where she repeatedly encountered unique experiences and opportunities. She and Jason sat in the dark woods one evening as Eileen spun a tale that continued to surprise: from whistle pigs t…
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BONUS01 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling
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In the summer of 2019, we helped previous guest, Cyndi Wyatt, produce a live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom! It is a by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling asks the question, “what keeps you from getting outside?” and explores the Top 5 reasons women don’t get outdoors. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and…
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G.O. 108 - Catching Up With Kat Carney & Craig Kinsley
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The return of Kat & Craig! Last time we spoke with our favorite photographer and Olympian couple, they were moving into a Suburban to travel for a year. Now—seven years later—they are married parents living in Rhode Island preparing for a future road trip. Jason spoke with them at their home one rainy evening while they recounted the experiences of…
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G.O. 107 - Scott Jensen and Near Zero
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Scott Jensen spent his youth surrounded by nature and multiple siblings under the tutelage of the Boy Scouts and his accomplished father. As an adult, Scott sought to share the outdoors with his own children, ultimately realizing that his knowledge could benefit others as well. He started affordable and ultralight gear company, Near Zero, in hopes …
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G.O. 106 - Ezgi Kunttas Finds Mountains and Meaning
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Ezgi Kunttas grew up climbing Mulberry trees in Turkey unaware of the adventures available in the mountains around her. Pursuing a path as a biologist brought her to the United States. Yet, it would ultimately be her divorce at 35 that would motivate her to seek a richer, more active lifestyle exploring the mountains. She and Jason sat on a hilltop…
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G.O. Get Outside Podcast returns! Season 6 begins 1 November 2023. Make sure you are subscribed and ready for rad new adventures!By Big Pond Podcasts
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It's true, we've been missing for 3 years. We are hoping to come back this Fall. Listen in to hear the current state of the podcast, why it went away, and how you can help bring it back. https://www.gogetoutside.com/state-of-g-ohttps://www.gogetoutside.com/state-of-g-oBy Big Pond Podcasts
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Hell yes! I'm really stoked I'm getting this episode uploaded in time and even though it's kind of late at night, I really enjoyed editing this episode. Clipper and I had a real genuine conversation that covered a whole lot of ground and I'm just stoked we were able to make it happen. At a certain point Clipper mentions some writing he did while on…
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Columbia and I go back quite a ways and it seems kind of absurd to me that it's taken this long to get him on the podcast, but as I say in this interview at a time that makes even less sense than now, no use crying over spilled milk. I've always appreciated Columbia's work ethic and his songwriting and performing chops. if you get a chance to catch…
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That Girl Tobi (Ashley Tobias of Gogol Bordello)
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I don't know if I say this often enough, but I'm so lucky to be able to have these conversations with such interesting people! Tobi is no different. We immediately got along and started to build a rapport and from there it grew into a beautiful conversation about the ups and downs of a life pursuing your showbiz dreams. She's a force and I think yo…
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Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains Returns
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What a TREAT! The homie Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains sat down with me to talk about everything new that's happened since we spoke last year, and it's really been a lot! They did a month long tour supporting Gogol Bordello, Recorded a new album, and are about to head out on a string of headlining shows to kick off 2023. Very exciting stuff …
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I consider this conversation to be one of my favorites from the podcast. Not that I could choose a favorite, but Juan's story is exactly the sort you want to hear every so often to remember that fortune favors the bold, and whenever you say Yes to something you open yourself up to infinite possibilities, when you say no you are limiting your opport…
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John Luther (Wonderhouse, The Haymarket Squares)
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Happy New Year Dirtbags! Welcome to 2023, I hope that you're feeling good after the Holidays and you are feeling good going into a New Year. I'm doing my best not to spiral out and doing that by trying to keep busy, so getting the Podcast started back up seemed like a really good idea. This week we've got a really special episode with my friend Joh…
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What a lucky thing that we get to have Brandon Decker on the podcast this week. Brandon and I have been in similar circles and treading similar ground for a while now and I'm so glad our paths finally crossed. He's an old soul with a great track record of making phenomenal music and working with folks from the Southwest that I really dig. If you'd …
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this interview with Brook. We've met a few times playing shows together but I wasn't sure at all how a long form conversation between us would go and I gotta say it was one of the best I've had yet. Really felt like Brook and I share a similar path and longevity in being a troubadour and traveling alone. It was rea…
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Boris Pelekh (Hey Guy, Gogol Bordello)
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I had to take a couple weeks off so I could focus on some other projects that were on deadline, so I apologize for that. It's for really good reasons and I explain in the intro to the show so don't skip it! I'm so glad to be back to A Dirtbag's Guide and speaking with folks about their path to the now. This week I've got a really dope episode. Bori…
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Carl's Back Baby! I was so stoked to have my friend Carl M. Banks back on the podcast. Carl is a treasure, and it was an absolute blast to sit down with him again. We pick up pretty much where we left off from the last podcast and take it all over the place, so buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life! If you'd like to keep up with Carl, b…
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