Best Mason Gravley Podcasts (2024)

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State Park Development Update 42:28

5h ago42:28

42:28

There have been a ton of updates since the last episode about the proposed plan to develop nine Florida state parks. Namely, part of the project proposal has been withdrawn. Great news but the story isn’t over… Places to follow for most up-to-date news and additional info: Max Chesnes - Environmental Reporter, Tampa Bay Times Florida Wildlife Feder…

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Ep. 1055: Arctic Sailing the Northwest Passage - Graeme Esarey 1:04:58

5d ago1:04:58

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Graeme Esarey is a sailor, climber, skier, and father of 2 adventurous girls. During an attempt to sail through the Northwest Passage with his family, he noticed the amount of trash heaps and unsustainable heating practices at whaling communities. Having a background in product development, he decided to found Ignik Outdoors, a company dedicated to…

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State Parks Development Proposal 5:43

5d ago5:43

5:43

Hey folks! This is a unique call to action to let your voice be heard about the new proposed developments (golf courses, resorts, etc.) inside of our state parks. Listen to the episode and read the article below to learn more about what is being proposed, as well as how to make your voice heard and be involved. Tampa Bay Times article: https://www.…

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Ep. 1054: Running 5,000 Miles Around the UK Coast - Revisited - Elise Downing 1:06:19

11d ago1:06:19

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Originally published June 21, 2022 Elise is a runner, author and all-round outdoors lover. In 2016 she became the first woman and youngest person to run self-supported around the coast of the UK – an adventure she was completely unqualified for, as an unexperienced runner whose athletic career consisted of one horrendous marathon dressed as a Crayo…

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Dr. Tom Hoctor: The Corridor Before It Was the Corridor 1:12:11

6d ago1:12:11

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There are not many folks more central to the idea of a “connected and protected” Florida than Dr. Tom Hoctor. He’s the director of the Center for Landscape Conservation Planning at the University of Florida and is the co-founder of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, considered one of the most ambitious landscape conservation plans in the country. As we…

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Combining Art Forms and Identities with Drag Raptress Samuel Thrower, AKA Slutashia 57:40

2h ago57:40

57:40

Everyone can feel the confidence of a drag queen on stage, but there’s more than meets the eye. Samuel Thrower performs as Slutashia, Oregon’s drag raptress. Samuel is a multi talented drag queen, vocalist, and rapper from Eugene, Oregon. Slutashia possesses a modern-day hip-hop aura and delivers her original rhymes with strong power and confidence…

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Ep. 1053: Getting Started in Fly Fishing or Any Passion - Dave Stewart 58:41

8d ago58:41

58:41

Hey folks! Although this episode was going to be about fly fishing basics, Dave is a podcaster, so we ended up talking quite a bit about his show, Wet Fly Swing, and not so much about fly fishing itself. However, it’s a great conversation and I really enjoyed getting to know Dave. I hope you enjoy it too! Dave’s guide for Adventure Sports Podcast l…

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Jake Scott: One Song a Month 50:38

4d ago50:38

50:38

Today, we’re sitting down with musician and songwriter Jake Scott to discuss his rise in the music industry and how he managed to stand out among new artists with a unique strategy: releasing one song per month for over three years. Jake's journey in the LA music scene is distinctive in other ways as well. Born and raised in Arkansas, a place not t…

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Ep. 1052: Thru-Hiking With a Dog - Revisited - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa 1:05:13

14d ago1:05:13

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Originally published July 7th, 2016 While thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1996, Whitney LaRuffa found his new hiking companion, a wandering dog which he named Erwin after the town in Tennessee where they met. Erwin continued the AT hike the rest of the way through to Maine and went on to accompany Allgood for 13 years on many more hikes. Whitn…

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Ep. 1051: Alpine Rising, The Triumph of Local Climbers in the Himalayas - Bernadette McDonald 54:29

17d ago54:29

54:29

"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world’s highest peaks."-- Jon Krakauer The name of Maurice Herzog, the first man to reach the summit of Annapurna, is widely recognized, but how many know Ang Tharkay, the Sherpa who carri…

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Ep. 1050: Climbing the 50 U.S. Highpoints in 50 Days with Type 1 Diabetes - Revisited - Michael Shelver & Patrick Mertes 1:13:28

20d ago1:13:28

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Originally published September 2, 2019 Patrick and Michael have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for most of their lives. Feeling a bit isolated and hesitant as children to venture too far away from available insulin or glucose monitoring tools, they individually pursuit adventurous lives before coming together to show the world anything is possibl…

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The Florida Madcaps 1:13:13

9d ago1:13:13

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I have missed posting an episode for the last couple of months, but the good news is I’m catching up today with three guests at once! Joining us for a talk about conservation, recreation, and education are the Florida Madcaps, made up of Chelsey and Chris Stevens and Ryan Worthington. They’re three friends who love to volunteer, guide, and educate …

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How a Pararescueman Found Purpose After Leaving Special Ops with Matt Schollard 1:02:44

13d ago1:02:44

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Picking up “The Perfect Storm” at a Blockbuster could forever change your life… Or at least it did for Matt. Matt Schollard is a former special operations Pararescue team leader and lifelong action sport athlete. As a water confidence coach, he is passionate about developing future special operations candidates, extreme athletes, and anyone curious…

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Ep. 1049: Finding Gobi - Dion Leonard 1:06:01

22d ago1:06:01

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Dion Leonard's lifestyle was killing him. Weighing 250 pounds; Dion’s uncontrollable eating habits, heavy smoking and excessive drinking to hide the demons from his abusive and turbulent childhood were leading him to an early grave. Dion’s iron will and innate ability to survive led him to become one of the worlds top ultra runners competing in som…

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Christy Carlson Romano: Becoming Vulnerable 41:00

25d ago41:00

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If you were tuning into teenage TV in the early 2000s, you probably remember Christy Carlson Romano's familiar face and voice. She seemed to be everywhere, leaving a significant mark on both television and movies. Christy shares a unique connection with Athletic Brewing: both hail from Connecticut. Specifically, Christy is from Milford, the very to…

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Ep. 1048: Biking Across America at 19 Years Old - Revisited - Jude Kneller 48:13

27d ago48:13

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If you listen to this show, you know that adventure doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Today we’re talking with Jude Kneller who decided to bike across the USA on a $75 bicycle. On top of that, Jude was 19 when he did the journey alone. Pretty young for such a big trip! I hope you’re inspired by his stories and motivated to plan your own adventure of …

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Show Update! 5:34

22d ago5:34

5:34

Hey folks! The show was recently featured in the Bradenton Herald and we have a lot of new listeners. You can read that article here: ‘Saved or paved.’ Palmetto-based podcast host explores Florida conservation stories If you have an idea for a future Florida Uncut guest, please fill out this form. Looking forward to bringing you more stories very s…

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Ep. 1047: Skiing all 1,000 miles of the the Iditarod - Sunny Stroeer 1:12:29

1M ago1:12:29

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Sunny is the first woman to complete the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational on cross-country skis - but she is not a skier. A Harvard MBA and hard-charging strategy consultant in her twenties, Sunny turned her back on material possessions at age 30 in order to live in an Astrovan so she could run and climb full-time instead. Sunny's overarching…

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Ep. 1046: Running Across the Sahara Desert - Revisited - Ray Zahab 53:25

1M ago53:25

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Soon after turning 30, Ray, a self-described “two pack a day smoker”, was tired of the direction his life was heading. His younger brother, who was pursuing a healthier lifestyle, was his inspiration to make a change. Ray quickly set his eyes to try to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon. He won. Within the next few years he put his life on a traject…

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How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman 59:50

27d ago59:50

59:50

Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better. Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live. Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance thei…

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Ep. 1045: Biking to Every National Park in the Lower 48 - Spencer McCullough 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

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On May 21st, 2024, in Acadia National Park, Spencer became the first person to complete a trip to all the national parks in the lower forty-eight states…by bicycle. It took 13 months, 18,000 miles, and a whopping 28 flat tires. In preparation for this bicycle trip, Spencer moved into a van, cut the expenses of his life down to save money so he coul…

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Victor Montalvo: Breakdancing Pioneer 39:52

1M ago39:52

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As a kid, Victor had no idea that the dance moves his dad and uncle had learned on the streets of Mexico in the ‘80s, called breaking, would eventually take Victor around the world. Victor’s love of breaking was solidified during his Florida upbringing when he started showing off new moves to his friends and gaining a reputation for his style, taki…

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Ep. 1044: Becoming Semi-Rad - Revisited - Brendan Leonard 51:22

2M ago51:22

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Brendan is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, which is a blog for folks who love their adventure sport, but aren’t sponsored athletes and don’t take themselves too seriously. They’re still rad, sort of. He started the website in 2011 and has been steadily carving out a corner of the outdoor/adventure industry with his humorist essays and writings about a…

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Ep. 1043: Mason Discusses Career Trade-Offs With “For the Love Of” Podcast 50:51

2M ago50:51

50:51

Hey folks! Today I’m (Mason, the host of Adventure Sports Podcast) getting interviewed! I was recently on For the Love Of to talk about my “career” in the outdoor/adventure industry and some of the tradeoffs, evolutions, and mishaps that have been made along the way. Angie and Jeni were so wonderful to talk with. They asked amazing questions and I …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mason Gravley Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Adventure Sports Podcast

Mason Gravley

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Florida Uncut

Mason Gravley

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Without Compromise

Athletic Brewing Co.

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For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

Angie Marie + Jeni Stembridge

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State Park Development Update 42:28

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Ep. 1055: Arctic Sailing the Northwest Passage - Graeme Esarey 1:04:58

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State Parks Development Proposal 5:43

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Ep. 1054: Running 5,000 Miles Around the UK Coast - Revisited - Elise Downing 1:06:19

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Dr. Tom Hoctor: The Corridor Before It Was the Corridor 1:12:11

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Combining Art Forms and Identities with Drag Raptress Samuel Thrower, AKA Slutashia 57:40

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Ep. 1053: Getting Started in Fly Fishing or Any Passion - Dave Stewart 58:41

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Jake Scott: One Song a Month 50:38

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Ep. 1052: Thru-Hiking With a Dog - Revisited - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa 1:05:13

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Ep. 1051: Alpine Rising, The Triumph of Local Climbers in the Himalayas - Bernadette McDonald 54:29

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Ep. 1050: Climbing the 50 U.S. Highpoints in 50 Days with Type 1 Diabetes - Revisited - Michael Shelver & Patrick Mertes 1:13:28

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The Florida Madcaps 1:13:13

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How a Pararescueman Found Purpose After Leaving Special Ops with Matt Schollard 1:02:44

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Ep. 1049: Finding Gobi - Dion Leonard 1:06:01

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Christy Carlson Romano: Becoming Vulnerable 41:00

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Ep. 1048: Biking Across America at 19 Years Old - Revisited - Jude Kneller 48:13

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Show Update! 5:34

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Ep. 1047: Skiing all 1,000 miles of the the Iditarod - Sunny Stroeer 1:12:29

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Ep. 1046: Running Across the Sahara Desert - Revisited - Ray Zahab 53:25

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How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman 59:50

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Ep. 1045: Biking to Every National Park in the Lower 48 - Spencer McCullough 1:13:18

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Victor Montalvo: Breakdancing Pioneer 39:52

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Ep. 1044: Becoming Semi-Rad - Revisited - Brendan Leonard 51:22

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Ep. 1043: Mason Discusses Career Trade-Offs With “For the Love Of” Podcast 50:51

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