Best Fitz Cahall Podcasts (2024)

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The Shorts— Going The Distance 30:46

12d ago30:46

30:46

When their lives felt out of their control, both Cindy Hong and Dierdre Wolownick turned to running for solace. Each of their stories is a reminder of the value of putting one foot in front of the other, no matter the speed or destination. Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ today Support comes from Kuat Racks AeroPress Use code DIARIES to sa…

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Heed The Call 56:22

26d ago56:22

56:22

Two people step outside their comfort zones to take action on the things that matter to them in the hopes of making their communities, and the world, a better place. For Caroline Gleich, that means running for a Senate seat in Utah. For Alex Haraus, that means advocating and mobilizing support for environmental protections using social media. Suppo…

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Outside/In: 'Til The Landslide Brings It Down 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

We're sharing an episode from our friends at Outside/In. Their team of reporters combine solid reporting and long-form narrative storytelling that sits at the crossroads of the outdoors, science and the environment and how those themes interact with the rest of our world. Til the landslide brings it down explores what happens when a growing threat …

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Beth Rodden: A Light Through The Cracks 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Beth Rodden first started climbing in 1995, and it wasn’t long before she radically changed the sport. Within three years, she’d become the first woman to climb 5.14; within five, she’d established a still unrepeated free route on Yosemite’s El Capitan. Today, Beth is making waves in a different way: by leading the climbing community in difficult, …

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States of Adventure book Pre-order 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

We made a book! For the last year, Fitz and Becca have been working on adapting 30 episodes into essays and pairing them with incredible imagery. And we are really excited to be able to (nearly) share it with you. You can pre-order States of Adventure: 30 Outdoor Adventure Stories About Finding Yourself By Getting Lost now through July 22nd. The bo…

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Surfboard design and tiny houses with Dan Mann 54:18

2M ago54:18

54:18

In this episode, John and Zack sit down with Dan Mann to talk about the creative process and the similarities between shaping surfboards for Kelly Slater and designing highly functional tiny houses. We'll hear about Dan's own tiny house in Costa Rica and what traveling the world with his family taught him about minimalism. Follow Zack: https://www.…

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Live From 5Point Vol. 10 54:36

2M ago54:36

54:36

Thirteen years ago Fitz got talked into doing our first live Dirtbag Diaries at 5Point Film Festival. So, we were thrilled to to return again for the 2024 festival and talk with Dr. John Francis, Taylor Rees and Renan Ozturk. In 1971, John gave up motorized transportation after seeing the effects of an oil spill on wildlife. Months later he took a …

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Incredible Tiny Homes with the Incredible Randy Jones 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Sit down and strap in, on this episode of Tiny House Tales John and Zack talk to the dynamic and energetic Randy Jones of Incredible Tiny Homes. We'll hear Randy's inspirational story of drive and determination that ultimately lead to a tiny home construction business that employs more than 100 people today. This is a can't miss episode! Follow Zac…

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Think "Outside" the box by getting in one with Will Johnston 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

In this episode, John and Zack sit down with Will Johnston, the executive director of the Microlife Institute, and hear how a three month wine bender in New Zealand and the "Freedom of Nothing" lead to the development of the most diverse square mile in America...The Cottages on Vaughn in Clarkston, GA. Follow Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zackgif…

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The Shorts— Everybody Loves Lyle 17:34

2M ago17:34

17:34

“With no roads to this wave, we had hiked in a dozen or so miles along the beach from the nearest town as a huge swell raged next to us,” writes Tyler Homen. A weekend of surfing with buddies turns epic when everyone’s favorite pup, Lyle, goes missing. In partnership with 1% For The Planet Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ today…

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Bringing Veterans and Wolf-Dogs together with Drew Robertson 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

What do Tiny Houses, Wolf Dogs and Veterans all have in common...Drew Robertson! In this episode John and Zack chat with Drew about his inspiration for starting "Mattersville", a non-profit that serves our military veterans, and the unique program that brings wolf-dogs and veterans together in a novel program to promote what Drew calls "Pack Healin…

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Querencia (Español) 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

Creciendo en Michigan, Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada no creía que el esquí era cosa de ella, y no fue hasta que se mudo a Wyoming que descubrió la alegría que le podía traer. El año pasado, decidió esquiar el pico más alto de México, el Pico de Orizaba, con una meta significativa: incluir a sus papás, que nunca habían entendido completamente las activ…

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Homecoming (English) 41:36

3M ago41:36

41:36

Growing up undocumented in Michigan, Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada didn't think skiing was for her, and it wasn't until she moved to Wyoming that she found how much joy it brought her. Last year, she set her sights on skiing Mexico's tallest peak, Pico de Orizaba, with a meaningful twist: her parents, who have never quite understood why skiing was so …

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The Only Way Out Is Through 45:28

4M ago45:28

45:28

Natalie Brechtel joined the U.S. Antarctic Program at the South Pole for a supposed dream gig, but instead it was the start of a year marked by harassment, a toxic work environment and loss. Despite losing the ability to trust both her colleagues and herself, she kept going back, redefining what it means to feel safe. A decade later, she faced one …

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The Shorts-- Chasing A Vision 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

At different points in their lives, both Brice Ruiz and Ashley Lose found themselves at a crossroads. Brice wanted to run his first ultramarathon, but wouldn’t call himself a “runner.” Ashley and her partner had just hit the road when she found out she was pregnant, pushing them to reconsider their definition of home. In each of their essays, Brice…

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Race Day 36:37

5M ago36:37

36:37

Chances are at some point you’ve signed up for an organized race or event. Maybe you’ve participated in a local turkey trot or maybe you’ve run Western States. You register, pay the entry fee, train, show up and try hard. Race day can almost feel like magic. This is a story about the people behind the scenes making all that magic happen. Support co…

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The Winter Rangers 43:00

5M ago43:00

43:00

During their twelve winters as winter rangers in Yosemite National Park, Rob and Laura Pilewski have learned a thing or two about what it means to love a place– and a person. Support comes from HMNV.com/DirtbagDiaries Get 30% off your first subscription Kuat Racks Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ today…

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The Shorts-- The Wilderness Within 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

Both Julia Hoer and Josie McKee suffered traumatic experiences that forced them to reckon with their identities and priorities. But through time in the mountains, each learned that they had within them everything they needed. Support comes from HMNV.com/DirtbagDiaries Get 30% off your first subscription Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ tod…

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The FIFTY 50:55

6M ago50:55

50:55

This year to celebrate the new year, Fitz sat down with professional skier Cody Townsend about his goal of skiing all of the Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America. We might just have to call this episode the Many Years of a Big Audacious Idea. Support comes from HMNV.com/DirtbagDiaries Get 30% off your first subscription Kuat Racks AG1 Alpeng…

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Grand Traverse 40:36

7M ago40:36

40:36

The Grand Traverse is a ski race like no other: skiers begin at midnight and navigate 40 miles through the dark and they often face blizzards, frostbite, and gear failures. The race follows old postal routes through Colorado’s high mountains connecting the iconic ski towns of Crested Butte and Aspen– racers trudge over mountain passes topping out a…

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The Shorts--The Myth of Stars 12:51

7M ago12:51

12:51

As a kid, Lauren DeLaunay Miller desperately wanted to see a shooting star. Years later, in the vastness of the Utah desert, she finally got her wish. Support comes from Patagonia Athletic Greens Kuat Racks RumplBy Duct Tape Then Beer

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Right Place, Right Time Rivalry 53:50

8M ago53:50

53:50

A crisp sunny morning with tacky stone. The spring flush of desert sun and good dirt. Long summer days that tangle with night. What’s best? Armed with facts, waxing poetic prose, and a touch of emotional heat, our staff goes toe to toe to determine which region has the best season. It’s tournament time! Today’s episode is from our Dirtbag Diaries+ …

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DBD+ Preview: A Fine Line with Graham Zimmerman 7:48

8M ago7:48

7:48

Alpinist and labradoodle devotee Graham Zimmerman has poured his heart into climate change activism after witnessing its effects in the world's great ranges. His new book, "A Fine Line" reflects on his incredible climbing career. In the sometimes overly macho, deeply risky pursuit of alpine climbing, his book offers a welcomed counterpoint to the n…

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Paso a Paso (English) 34:22

8M ago34:22

34:22

When Arlene Gonzalez started running eleven years ago, she quickly discovered its ability to mend a broken heart, inspire confidence, and bring people together. Today, she finds her passion in uniting a binational community across the U.S.-Mexico border around a shared love of movement. Support comes from Patagonia AG1 Kuat Racks Rumpl Want more ep…

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Paso a Paso (Español) 36:24

8M ago36:24

36:24

Cuando Arlene Gonzalez empezó a correr hace once años, descubrió cómo el deporte puede reparar un corazón roto, inspirar confianza, y crear comunidad. Hoy, Arlene encuentra pasión en unir la comunidad binacional entre EE.UU. y México a través de un amor compartido por correr. Support comes from Patagonia AG1 Kuat Racks Rumpl Want more episodes? Joi…

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Tales of Terror Vol. 14 35:05

9M ago35:05

35:05

In our annual Tales of Terror episode, we’ve got dark caves, unsettling landscapes, and unexplainable figures in the night. Mua ha ha. Support comes from Patagonia AG1 Kuat Racks AeroPress Want more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ todayBy Duct Tape Then Beer

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The Shorts--Seeking Caribou 30:29

9M ago30:29

30:29

Fifteen years ago, Tim Irvin went on a solo trip to the Arctic with the hope of seeing the annual caribou migration. Despite mobs of blackflies and an unpleasant encounter with poop, Tim soon found his stride and connected with the natural world in a new way. Support comes from Patagonia Athletic Greens Kuat Racks AeroPress…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Fitz Cahall Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Dirtbag Diaries

Duct Tape Then Beer

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The Season

Fitz Cahall and Bryan Smith

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Tiny House Tales

Zack Giffin & John Weisbarth

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The Shorts— Going The Distance 30:46

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Heed The Call 56:22

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Outside/In: 'Til The Landslide Brings It Down 33:04

1
Beth Rodden: A Light Through The Cracks 37:54

1
States of Adventure book Pre-order 10:43

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Surfboard design and tiny houses with Dan Mann 54:18

1
Live From 5Point Vol. 10 54:36

1
Incredible Tiny Homes with the Incredible Randy Jones 1:16:34

1
Think "Outside" the box by getting in one with Will Johnston 50:45

1
The Shorts— Everybody Loves Lyle 17:34

1
Bringing Veterans and Wolf-Dogs together with Drew Robertson 53:08

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Querencia (Español) 44:43

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Homecoming (English) 41:36

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The Only Way Out Is Through 45:28

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The Shorts-- Chasing A Vision 35:44

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Race Day 36:37

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The Winter Rangers 43:00

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The Shorts-- The Wilderness Within 34:08

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The FIFTY 50:55

1
Grand Traverse 40:36

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The Shorts--The Myth of Stars 12:51

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Right Place, Right Time Rivalry 53:50

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DBD+ Preview: A Fine Line with Graham Zimmerman 7:48

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Paso a Paso (English) 34:22

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Paso a Paso (Español) 36:24

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Tales of Terror Vol. 14 35:05

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The Shorts--Seeking Caribou 30:29

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