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MICROCOLLEGE is an exploration of the crisis in higher education and the innovative projects and thinkers working to address it, with a special focus on the human-scaled, place-based, meaning-oriented learning communities we call "microcolleges." The podcast is hosted by Jacob Hundt, Founder of Thoreau College, a microcollege initiative rooted in the Driftless Region of rural southwestern Wisconsin, and inspired by the model of Deep Springs College, the pedagogy of the Waldorf schools, and t ...
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Subscribers can enjoy every episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoreausleaves/subscribe THOREAU'S LEAVES presents the words of Henry David Thoreau, one of America's greatest voices, in immersive soundscapes complete with music and the audio textures of nature. Episodes span Thoreau's celebrated writing, lesser-known writing, and his journal, whose mindful pages capture his commitment to a nonconformist life in nature and his evolution as a writer.
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Nature's Lead

NaturesLead.com

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This podcast both examines and inspires a certain approach towards life that is based both on personal philosophies and on, more importantly, the writings of people such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. The host, while working in technology for a major corporation, holds a Master's in English Literature and is a true Romantic.
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Rev. Liz & Friends

Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring

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Join Reverend Elizabeth Lerner and dynamic guest speakers on explorations of the heart, soul, mind and spirit, carrying forward the tradition of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Susan B. Anthony, and other notable members of our faith. To learn more about the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring (UUCSS), visit us at www.uucss.org. To learn about Unitarian Universalism, check out www.uua.org.
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Bachelor's Paradise

Leddy Set Go Productions

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Before political correctness, it was a bachelor's paradise! Bachelor's Paradise is a radio play (AKA podcast) about the misadventures of college freshman Robert Turner and his inappropriate best friend, Cornelius Crane, XVI. It's the 1950s. The Cold War rages on. Like Henry David Thoreau, Robert is living in a cabin in the woods in the middle of a harsh New England winter. His sex-crazed pal Cornelius is responsible for his situation. Will these spritely young lads possess the skills require ...
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Wake Up Call Show

Wake up Call Show

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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou Never underestimate the Power to Change Yourself. Never Overestimate the Power to Change Others "Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it." - Henry David Thoreau I AM the Future & I will make a Change!
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Better Hiker motivates hikers to improve themselves and the trails they walk through the adventurous tales of notable outdoor legends like John Muir, Gertrude Bell, and Henry David Thoreau. Join us as we study trail wisdom and philosophy, learn new skills, and become inspired by courageous real life stories of the women and men who explore wild lands. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history-of-adventure/support
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Henry David Thoreau said, “We are constantly being invited to be who we are.” Yet how many of us accept the invitation to show up 100% authentically in our interactions with one another? How often do we feel safe enough to bring our whole selves to a conversation or a relationship? Most of us are held back by limiting beliefs and fear of being misunderstood and not belonging. In a world where people are hiding to stay “safe”, speaking our vulnerable truth is probably the most courageous thin ...
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The Classroom

Erick Nganyange and Ron Cline

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Welcome to the Class. Here, we'll explore some of the most influential/classical books and documents ever written on the subject of political philosophy, Religion, Literature, and more. Most importantly, we will try to understand their modern relevance. This podcast serves two primary purposes, which I'd like to refer to as my "dual motivations." Firstly, it fulfills a personal and somewhat self-serving objective: to archive all the valuable insights and teachings I've had the privilege of r ...
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Welcome to the IQ Knowledge Junkie podcast, where enlightening ideas come from! I’m The Author of “LMAOKJ” (Learning More After Obstacles Kenneth Journey) “LMFAOKJ” (Learning Motivation From All Over Knowledge Junkie) “IQKJ” (Inspiring Quotations Knowledgeably Justified) “IKJ” (Intelligent Knowledge Junkie) & “KMSL” (Knowledgeable Mentalities Sustainably Lived). I’ve been in magazines and won the best sense of humor award in HS. I plan on owning a NBA Team & an Amusement Park. I’m the Creato ...
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Sift the Podcast

Sift the Podcast

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Sift the Podcast is the podcast that sifts through history one Devil at a time. Hosted by Liz Wilshin, you can find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are found. All bonus content goes to raise funds for nonprofits because we want to fight against future Devils one day at a time. Remember, idle ears are the Devil's playthings.
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we recorded an episode at the Seek the Peak kick off event at Tuckerman Brewing. SEEK THE PEAK is the annual kick-off fundraising event that supports the Mount Washington Observatory. The Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understand…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week a hiker spotlight on our friend Rhonda Willette - Rhonda is a frequent hiker who has completed the 4000 footers of NH and the New England 67. She has a wealth of experience and is very involved with the Hiking Buddies so we will talk about her background and we will get some advice to share…
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This week's guest on the Microcollege podcast is Dr. Dan McKanan, a professor at the Harvard Divinity School who is one of the foremost American scholars of biodynamic agriculture and the Camphill communities, two influential movements applying the ideas of Rudolf Steiner in practical fields. In our conversation, we learn about Dan's own formative …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we are joined by Heather Harland-Wingate. Heather is an experienced hiker and white mountains volunteer. She has previously worked as part of the AMC Hut croo and now works as a volunteer to help get the huts ready for their season and she is a trail maintainer for the WestSide Trail on Mo…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we catch up on some recent search and rescue news on Monadnock, Wild River and Old Bridle Path, a recap of wild weather in New Hampshire, a North Bound FKT attempt is coming through the Whites this week, 4th of July planning, a follow up from last weeks history segment on the Trail Masters…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we are joined by friend Nick Sidla. Nick is co-host of the PUDs Podcast - The "Pointless-Up-and-Downs" Podcast. A podcast about hiking and everything you talk about while hiking. Nick is going to share some stories about his travels out west and we will discuss trail adoption and maintenan…
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On today's episode we discuss the concept of "third places" with Dr. Richard Kyte, author of the forthcoming book Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way). What is a "third place"? According to Dr. Kyte: "Your first place is home, your second place is work, and your third place is where you go …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, a recap of the 48 Peaks Alzheimer's event at Reklis and the associated hike taken up to Galehead Mountain. Plus we are joined by friend Kristina Folcik to discuss endurance coaching, and training for those of you who may be looking to take your fitness, trail running, hiking or general wel…
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In this episode of the Microcollege podcast, join me for a fascinating conversation with Eric Schwarz, Co-Founder and CEO of the College for Social Innovation (CFSI), which offers semester-long immersive service learning internships in partnership with community organizations in the Boston area, as well as on college campuses throughout the northea…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we are joined by Jenn Kunze who is going to share her tale of spending time living and working as a sous chef at McMurdo Station in Antarctica for 6 months. Jen spent the fall of 2023 through March of 2024 down in Antartica and got to experience a bunch of cool adventures while at McMurdo.…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Kimball Rexford of TrailsNH.com. TrailsNH has just about every hiking trip report, trail advisory, and forest road closing in the Northeast. By following hiker blogs and hiking forums TrailsNH helps hikers access the most current trip planning information anywhere. It truly…
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Today's guests are Andrea de la Cruz and Nathaniel Williams, leaders in the area of educational courses and the youth movement at the Goetheanum, located in Dornach, Switzerland. The Goetheanum is a remarkable building, a masterpiece of modern architecture nestled in the green foothills near Basel. It is also an organization that lies at the heart …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Carey Kish from his thru hike on Continental Divide Trail. Carey is a long-time multi-sport adventurer, journalist and photographer. A Registered Maine Guide and former president and founding member of MOAC, the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club, Kish has led countless hiking, b…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Andrew Drummond of White Mountain Ski Co. Andrew is the man when it comes to backcountry skiing in the white mountains. He was kind enough to join us to talk about backcountry skiing, his hiking activities in New Hampshire and more. Plus an update on the missing hiker from …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Ongyel Sherpa, Founder/CEO of US Sherpa and apparel and international trekking company that specializes in genuine Nepal made apparel and if you are ever considering touring Nepal his company offers options for trips. We will also learn about Nepalese culture and his journe…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, a listen spotlight with Eric Hansen. Eric isa long time hiker in the area having completed the NH 4000 Footer grid and various single season lists. Eric will share some of his hiking experiences and tips and tricks for getting out on the trail. Plus missing hiker in the white mountains, st…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we highlight the AMC Awards ceremony that took place last weekend at Exeter High School. Plus Stomp’s DJ plans, Lynn Swezey or Swezer? Or Swizzle is back. She will update us on a recent wilderness first aid class she participated in and some other updates on Hiking Buddies and recent advent…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we highlight a recent trip to the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia - we love the White Mountains and New Hampshire but occasionally we highlight other areas. We’ll break down the travel, the logistics and the culture around this beautiful part of the world. Plus recent hikes on Moosilauke and We…
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Tune in and join me, Jenn Gulbrand, as I dive into profound and heartfelt discussions with three remarkable Soul Story Authors – Jenn Sullivan, Lisa Ponte, and Danielle Cleary. Get ready to embark on a journey through their personal narratives of psychic connection, navigating through the darkness of suicide ideation, and triumphing over the challe…
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Blake Boles is one of the leading voices in the world of unschooling and a passionate advocate for alternative approaches to education of all kinds. He is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures, a travel program for self-directed learners, and is the author of Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?, The Art of Self-Directed Learnin…
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Episode 147 of the Sounds like a Search & Rescue Podcast This week, while Mike is galavanting about in Europe, Stomp is joined by Eric Todd Sweet and Dave Shits in the Woods, live and in the flesh at the Woodpeckers Studio to discuss the apoc-eclipse, modern art, granny afghans, geocaching, some new gear ideas, recent hikes and people falling off c…
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This week on the Microcollege podcast we explore the deeply important and little discussed question of who the farmers of the future will be and how they will be educated. Our guest is Christine Deck, co-owner of the Deck Family Farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Together with her husband John and their 5 kids, Christine runs a diversified organic…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we are joined by Jack Kingsley, Jack is the subject of the short film. The Caretaker which was released recently via the production company Warden. We were joined by Josh Bogardus in episode 143 who discussed the behind the scenes process of making them film. We are now joined by the man w…
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Philip Francis is the Director and Co-Founder of the Seguinland Institute, an innovative gap year program provider located in beautiful Georgetown, Maine. Philip is a native son of the region, where his parents settled to become homesteaders under the influence of Scott and Helen Nearing, authors of the early 20th century back-to-the-land classic L…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we welcome back our friend Brice from Vaucluse gear to give us some updates on all things Vaucluse - we will talk about the Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame, some updates to the product as well as some new plans. Keeping the summer is coming theme in mind, we also have a breakdown of …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, we discuss the journey of completing the winter 4000 list. We have a White mountain history story about the loss of life during a 1928 Dartmouth outing club hike, Stomp has a new studio set up, the revival of a once desolate region of Utah and Arizona, Lodge 2 Dodge news, notable hikes, an…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Josh Bogardus from Warden, the Warden brand was started with the goal of becoming one of the go-to production partners for outdoor filmmaking in New England and beyond. Josh is here to talk about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is a short film focused on the Harvard Cabin whic…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Erik Hamilton. Erik is the author of the recently released new book - The Other 52 - A Hiker’s Guide to the lower 52 Peaks of the New Hampshire 100 Highest. Erik is also a longtime blogger along with his wife Alanna and you can check out details of many of their adventures …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, a recent rescue on Mount Washington involving the Cog Railway and a team of rescuers who had to face challenging weather to cut across the West Side Trail to save a solo hiker, plus Scarlett, Littlefoot finishes her Winter 4000 footer list, Snowmobile Crashes, a tough Zealand Bonds travers…
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Listen in with Jennifer Gulbrand and her Guest Co-Host, Beth Knaus as they facilitate honest conversations with three exceptional storytellers. These inspiring women share their journeys of overcoming obstacles and undergoing remarkable personal growth. Prepare to be moved, uplifted, and genuinely touched by the resilience and power embedded within…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week, planning for a winter stay in an AMC Hut, snowmobile accidents, Mount Everest news, missing hikers, serial killers, a new movie about the legendary story of Donn Fendler who went missing on Mount Katahdin in the summer of 1939, we cover a recent hike on Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson, Snow…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Patrick Hummel. Patrick is the park manager of Mount Washington State Park. Patrick oversees and manages the operations of the 60 acres of summit on Mount Washington. Patrick has previously worked as the Supervisor of the NH State Parks volunteer program and he also worked …
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by Andy Vilaine the Train Master for the Mount Washington Cog Railway. The Railway has been open to the Mount Washington Summit since 1869 and has been a right of passage for generations of visitors to the Mount Washington Valley. Andy will join us to talk about the History of…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we are joined by KERRY UHLENDORF who is the owner of Sherpa Ant, an online retailer that offers a variety of creative Northeast mountain-inspired illustration, cards, apparel & gifts. Sherpa Ants mission is to HELP OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PURSUE AND SHARE THEIR PASSIONS WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE…
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In this episode, Jennifer Gulbrand and co-host Rachael Barillari are diving into heart-to-heart chats with three incredible women. These women open up about their triumphs over challenges and the profound transformations they've experienced. Get ready to feel inspired, uplifted, and genuinely touched by the strength within their stories.…
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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com This week we have a listener spotlight with our friends Liz and Dave (of Daveshits in the woods fame) joining us to talk about their hiking and outdoor adventure pursuits. They are both well experienced hikers in the New England area so we will talk to them about their background, we will expose the …
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