Come listen to the entertaining stories my life provides
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
Produced and hosted by self-professed music nerd Justin Lee, This Broken Mixtape is an interview-based podcast that explores how music can play a vital and meaningful role in our lives. Every episode, Justin Lee interviews exciting personalities from all walks of life, including musicians, artists, writers, comedians, chefs, and entrepreneurs. Guests recount their personal relationship with music and the memorable events that have become synonymous with specific songs, albums, and artists. S ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 126 - Christopher R Abbey of Explore More Films
1:24:15
1:24:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:24:15
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 125 - Jeannette Stawski, The Outdoor Leader, Returns
1:10:09
1:10:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:09
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 124 - Capturing Nature With Alpacapreneur Wasim Muklashy
1:13:46
1:13:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:46
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 123 - Racing to Nature With Marilee Valkass
1:11:52
1:11:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:52
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear
1:10:20
1:10:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:20
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature
1:19:14
1:19:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:19:14
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide
1:39:41
1:39:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:39:41
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn
1:13:40
1:13:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:40
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,…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis
1:11:10
1:11:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:10
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila
1:45:26
1:45:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:45:26
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein
17:39
17:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:39
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany
1:13:32
1:13:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:32
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 115 - Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks
1:22:56
1:22:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:56
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BONUS04 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: When Nature Calls
44:06
44:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:06
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 114 - Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind
1:13:22
1:13:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:22
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons
1:21:48
1:21:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:48
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BONUS03 - Hometown Explorers: South Orange, NJ With Dave Boerger
24:02
24:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:02
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 111 - Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer
1:24:30
1:24:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:24:30
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BONUS02 - Backcountry Meal Tips With Ryan
23:31
23:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:31
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,…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 110 - John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future
1:33:52
1:33:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:33:52
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
GO 109 - Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall
1:32:20
1:32:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:20
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BONUS01 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling
39:16
39:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:16
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
G.O. 108 - Catching Up With Kat Carney & Craig Kinsley
1:26:49
1:26:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:49
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
G.O. 107 - Scott Jensen and Near Zero
1:29:22
1:29:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:22
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
G.O. 106 - Ezgi Kunttas Finds Mountains and Meaning
1:21:09
1:21:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:09
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…
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S7E10 - Lexxicon (Dancehall / Afropop Artist)
43:43
43:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:43
Lexxicon is a dancehall/Afropop artist from Toronto by way of Jamaica and the UK. On his new album, Tropicon Islands, he strays away from his dancehall roots and dives head-first into a rich Afrobeats sound. Guest co-host Amanie Illfated and I talked to Lexxicon about his new album and novel, the third season of Netflix's You, and why Canadian musi…
…
continue reading
Leila Dey is a Toronto R&B singer/songwriter who has shared the stage with Little Simz, K'Naan, and Melanie Fiona. Her latest EP Detour explores the disintegration of a romantic relationship and its subsequent aftermath. Guest co-host Amanie Illfated and I talked to Leila about the allegorical nature of her new EP, how the passing of her younger si…
…
continue reading
Zorana Sadiq wears a lot of hats, including multidisciplinary artist, soprano, actor, and music teacher. Her latest project, MixTape, is a visceral one-person play that is "part memoir, part scientific inquiry, and part love song to listening." I talk to Zorana about the art of making a great mixtape, her tenure at Regent Park School of Music where…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S7E08 - Amanie Illfated (Afropop artist & Model)
47:15
47:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:15
Amanie Illfated is a South Sudanese Canadian Afropop/R&B singer/songwriter and model. By incorporating her past refugee experiences in her music, she touches on themes of empowerment, depression, and self-improvement. I talk to Amanie about leaving her family in Saskatchewan at 16 to pursue music in Toronto, working through her PTSD and trauma to c…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S7E07 - Rollerouge & Deesh (Jam Roller Skaters)
1:02:02
1:02:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:02
At the beginning of the pandemic, roller skating culture experienced a resurgence on social media and beyond. However, the recreational activity is more than just another nostalgic phenomenon-gone-viral; there's a rich history of black and brown skating communities that date all the way back to the '70s. Jared and Deejah, aka Rollerouge and Deesh, …
…
continue reading
Meagan De Lima is A Toronto-based r&b/pop artist that was recently awarded the Top Artist for Social Change in Canada. She has performed at "The Future Series: A Conversation with President Barack Obama, the Invictus Games, Canadian Music Week, and opened for Kehlani. I talked to Meagan about performing for President Obama last year, writing songs …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S7E05 - Big Norm & Keith Pedro (Comedians & Recording Artists)
44:08
44:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:08
Comedians Big Norm and Keith Pedro are like the Filipino counterparts to Method Man and Redman. As the hosts of the live cannabis comedy show Bare Jokes and members of the hip-hop comedy group Runnin' at the Mouth, their comedy offers hilarious observations about race relations, multiculturalism, and pop culture. In the second part of our extremely…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S7E04 - Big Norm & Keith Pedro (Comedians & Recording Artists)
40:04
40:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:04
Comedians Big Norm and Keith Pedro are like the Filipino counterparts to Method Man and Redman. As the hosts of the live cannabis comedy show Bare Jokes and members of the hip-hop comedy group Runnin' at the Mouth, their comedy offers hilarious observations about race relations, multiculturalism, and pop culture. In the first of a two-part blunted …
…
continue reading
Vince Jamal is a Toronto-based Barbadian R&B/soul singer who is as much influenced by his ancestral island riddims as the classic American soul music he was raised on. Somewhere in his complicated music DNA, you'll find soul legends like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, classic neo-soul ala D'Angelo and Maxwell, the contemporary hip-hop sounds of Ande…
…
continue reading
Erika Iri5 is a Chicago-based multimedia artist that works with various audio media, such as audiotape, VHS reel, and vinyl. Over the past 15 years, she's created a countless number of portraits of music icons like Prince, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, and Madonna. I talked to Erika about her creative process, making mixtapes as a teenag…
…
continue reading
Calgary R&B/pop artist Justine Tyrell was named one of Exclaim magazine's "Top 8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear". She recently released her debut EP entitled While You Were Sleeping. I talk to Justine about Calgary's burgeoning R&B scene, how the music of Amy Winehouse inspired her to find her own voice, and how the title of her EP has …
…
continue reading
R&B artist Seyblu, aka Chelsey Bennett, has spent the majority of the past year writing and recording her new EP. Entitled the Silk Sessions EP, it is her first major project in more than four years. I talk to Chelsey about overcoming her recording anxieties at a secluded cabin up north, her favourite dance movies, and how she's been discovering bo…
…
continue reading
Fion Liu, aka Sad Stab, is a multidisciplinary artist who is best known for their "abjectly adorable" tattoo art. They set an ambitious goal in 2016 to tattoo 50 touring music acts, which they successfully reached last year. I talk to Sad Stab about why they prefer using the stick-and-poke method over a tattoo gun, collecting rare vintage records, …
…
continue reading
Miya Adout is the founder and executive director of Miya Music Therapy. Along with her fellow music therapists, Miya uses music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. We talk to Miya about how a middle school career aptitude test planted the seed of music therapy, how writing and listening to m…
…
continue reading
Stacy Darko, aka KÔSA, is a Toronto-based classically-trained R&B/soul artist and producer. Having undergone an early music education at the Regent Park School of Music and the Etobicoke School of the Arts, she continued her studies at the University of British Columbia. I talk to KÔSA about how RPSM helped to nurture her passion for music; how she…
…
continue reading
Electro-pop artist Aiko Tomi's music is equally comprised of M.I.A.'s manic hip-hop energy, the lush dream-pop sensibilities of Caroline Polachek, and the undeniable joy of an infectious J-pop hook. After a long hiatus from music, she's back with a brand new EP entitled For the Love and plenty of more new music on the way. I talk to Aiko about her …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S6E06 - DJ Rasta Root (DJ/Producer/Manager, Phife Dawg)
32:12
32:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:12
On March 22, 2016, Malik Izaak Taylor, aka Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest, died at the age of 45 due to complications related to diabetes. He left a massive void in hip hop music and culture, forever changing the way hip hop sounds, breathes, and lives on. On S6E06, I talk to Phife's longtime manager, producer, and friend, DJ Rasta Root, abou…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S6E05 - Kazeem Kuteyi (New Currency Co-Founder)
46:38
46:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:38
To quote Nia Long in Love Jones, Kazeem Kuteyi is something of "a Renaissance Black Man". As a DJ, promoter, creative director, photographer, and cultural curator, Kazeem is perhaps best known as the co-founder of youth cultural incubator called New Currency. I talk to Kazeem about the cultural shift that came with moving from Canada to Nigeria dur…
…
continue reading
Rich Kidd is a two-time Juno nominated rapper/producer from Toronto. Over the past 15 years, Rich Kidd has produced tracks for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Busta Rhymes, Shad, and K-os. We talk to Rich about his legendary production sessions with Kendrick and Jay Electronica, serving as the Recording Arts program leader of The Remix Project,…
…
continue reading
Fashion designer Natalya Amres transforms everyday objects like basketballs and duffle bags into custom wearable art. In the past few years, Remixed by Tal has rose from virtual obscurity to partnering with brands like Nike, Adidas Tango, and Kappa. We talk to Natalya about creating custom pieces for Migos, Savannah Ré, and Kennedy Rd; attending a …
…
continue reading
Born in Paris, Chef Romain Avril has trained at some of France's top Michelin Star restaurants. As the former Executive Chef at La Societe Bistro and Lavelle, he was set to open his own restaurant, only to have his plans on hold as the result of the pandemic. We talk to Chef Avril about the ongoing toxicity in restaurant kitchens, discovering Flore…
…
continue reading
The music of R&B artist Kennedy Rd. sounds like Aaliyah on LSD -- a euphoric haze whirlwind laced with honey-dipped nostalgia. Her sophomore EP Still Luv exhibits remarkable intentionality and confidence, making it resoundingly clear that 2021 will be her breakout year. Shelica and I talk to Kennedy about making and releasing new music during the p…
…
continue reading