Best 54 North Outdoors Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 60: Decapitated Bear 59:14

1h ago59:14

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A fish we couldn't release, a bear loses it's head, and Grantsburg Mike's field report on 2024 award winning Northwoods delectables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 61: Tour of the Boat (and Party Info!) 22:57

8d ago22:57

22:57

Because what could be better than an *audio* tour of the boat? Party RSVP Link: https://hownottosail.com//party Patreon Yes, you can join the Patreon crew and help keep How Not To Sail afloat (plus get way cool perks) for as little as $3 a month. Help Spread The Word! Looking for a way to help spread the gospel of How Not To Sail? (First of all, TH…

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Ep. 60: A New Way To Sail (Season Finale) 19:42

1M ago19:42

19:42

Wherein we discover our prop has fallen off, search for said propeller, and discover a fun new method of travel upon the water. Show Notes at https://hownottosail.com/60 Patreon Yes, you can join the Patreon crew and help keep How Not To Sail afloat (plus get way cool perks) for as little as $3 a month. Help Spread The Word! Looking for a way to he…

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Ep. 59: What's For Breakfast?! 1:14:31

2M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Bjorn and Fud visit with "Al" at Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown, Minneapolis. Bjorn reads a couple of listener emails, Good Old Lloyd gives us the news from Cabin Country, and another vintage Schmidt Scenic beer can is pulled from Bjorn's coveted collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Not The Droid You're Looking For (Announcement) 1:59

2M ago1:59

1:59

An announcement.By Worldsongs Media

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Ep. 59: Sarasota to Bradenton 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

Wherein I have another senior moment about how long it takes to get somewhere in a sailboat; learn a How Not To Sail 101 lesson about using my eyes; and I may or may not have bumped into the dock in Bradenton. With good reason. With me are “The Admiral” and Jay Elmore, who provides the color commentary. See the Show Notes at HowNotToSail.com/59 ...…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 55 - 4th Annual Mogul Madness Bracket Challenge, Toughest Trails of the East (April 25, 2024) 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

The 4th Annual Mogul Madness Bracket Challenge episode is a good one – the Toughest Ski Trails of the East! I am joined by Pete Denato, Dave Jagich and Nolan Wheeler, absolute ballers on the slopes. These guys don’t just ski fast, they ski steep, deep, and gnarly terrain, while often logging 20 hour day trips just to find the goods in the woods. We…

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Ep. 58: Southbound, Headed North 15:56

3M ago15:56

15:56

In this episode, we finally get the boat out of the marina, have a bizarre interaction at a drawbridge, worry about a loose alternator belt, wonder if there's any oil in the engine...and maybe go aground in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Patreon Yes, you can join the Patreon crew and help keep How Not To Sail afloat (plus get way cool perks) for …

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Ep. 57: Who needs an engine? 15:46

3M ago15:46

15:46

In this episode I prepare to go on a cruise down the coast...but a new wrinkle threatens not only the cruise, but also the future of the boat. Show notes: https://hownottosail.com/57 Patreon Yes, you can join the Patreon crew and help keep How Not To Sail afloat (plus get way cool perks) for as little as $3 a month. Help Spread The Word! Looking fo…

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Ep. 58: Endless Autumn! 57:28

4M ago57:28

57:28

You'll hear very few complaints from folks in Cabin Country about the unseasonably mild winter of 2023/24! Least of all Bjorn and Fud, who would gladly take an extra long autumn season to enjoy the fruits of Bjorn's favorite pastime; foraging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. 56: A Sh*tty Situation 13:30

4M ago13:30

13:30

Wherein I finally get back to the boat...and discover some "wrinkles." Get The Book Want to enjoy your boat, visit awesome destinations, and skip the stress? Then be sure NOT to use any of the "handy tips" mentioned here. Author, sailor, and host of the How Not To Sail Podcast Bradford Rogers shares with you some of his easily-won but hard to forge…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Episode 54 - Catapult to Catamount, NY (March 21, 2024) 37:18

4M ago37:18

37:18

Catamount Ski Area may be best described as a hidden gem in plain sight. After all, it has been operating since 1939. Its location, among the Taconic Range, perhaps not necessary thought of when planning ski trips. But the ski area delivers with fall lines, headwalls and trails snaking through the trees. It is affordable. Its season pass gives you …

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Ep. 55: The Bulkhead (Is she alive, Doctor?) 14:37

5M ago14:37

14:37

I found someone to make the insurance-mandated repairs in the slip. But did it work out? Get The Book Want to enjoy your boat, visit awesome destinations, and skip the stress? Then be sure NOT to use any of the "handy tips" mentioned here. Author, sailor, and host of the How Not To Sail Podcast Bradford Rogers shares with you some of his easily-won…

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Ep. 54: Boat Survey Fail 11:26

5M ago11:26

11:26

Big fun (can you hear the sarcasm?) with a required 10-year survey. Who knew there were so many things wrong with my boat? Wanna help spread the gospel of How Not To Sail? Here's a link with a few suggestions, most of which cost nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Music What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor? (Traditional) - performed by Bradford Rogers an…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 53 - Camelback Home of the 'Long Ski Day in PA' (February 14, 2024) 32:33

5M ago32:33

32:33

While Camelback Resort, celebrating 60-years of operation, may be most well known for its gigantic indoor and outdoor waterparks, it should also get love for being home to the ‘long ski day in PA.’ A compliment! On weekends and holidays, lifts start spinning at 7:30am (First Tracks) and stop – 14 hours later – at 9:00pm. While night skiing is not u…

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Ep. 53: Listener Questions and Giveaway 19:57

5M ago19:57

19:57

Did I mention there’s a giveaway? Show Notes: HowNotToSail.com/53By Worldsongs Media

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Ep. 57: Don't Try This At Home! 57:08

6M ago57:08

57:08

Ever try to give a wild animal mouth to snoot resuscitation? Bjorn reads Fud an article from a Minneapolis newspaper about a brave (and perhaps foolish) man who revived a Pine Marten. Funny stories galore about skunks, weasels, opossums, squirrels and even lemurs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. 52: First Annual DINGHY Awards™ 22:25

6M ago22:25

22:25

Join me as we reveal YOUR winners! Wanna see the video version? CLICK HERE. (I expect this may not stay on YouTube forever…for reasons I mention in the outro.) Show Notes Why these DINGHY Awards™? Glad you asked. As I mentioned in Ep. 51, I was racking my brain to figure out which bucket of haphazardly-organized audio source material I should turn …

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Ep. 51: First Annual Dinghy Awards™ Nominations 14:18

6M ago14:18

14:18

Listen, then vote for your favorites at HowNotToSail.com/51 …!By Worldsongs Media

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 52 - Hot Dog...The Movie Turns 40! (January 2, 2024) 36:59

7M ago36:59

36:59

Hot Dog...The Movie celebrates its 40th Anniversary on January 13, 2024. 40 years! Wow. While the cast, crew and fans have reunited every ten years to celebrate the movie’s legacy, I do not know where or when the 40th bash will be. Until those details surface, consider this episode a soft celebration. We kick things off with the briefest of overvie…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 51 - Windham Mountain Club Pivots (December 28, 2023) 37:52

7M ago37:52

37:52

I kicked off my winter season at Windham Mountain Club in New York. Windham aka “The Club,” for this episode’s purposes at least, is undergoing a transformation to a semi-private model and I had to check it out before my Ikon Base Pass is no longer an accepted form of entry. Additionally, I have begun my season in the Catskills each of the past thr…

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Ep. 56: Good Little Elves 58:46

7M ago58:46

58:46

This brown holiday season in Minnesota has Bjorn and Fud reminiscing about other brown things they've experienced. They pick a Schmidt Scenic and try to relate it to the holidays the best they can. More sponsors and a song by crooner Fud Mathis to brighten the Christmas season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. 55: Bjorn & Fud's SpookFest 2023! 1:02:10

8M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Bjorn & Fud's favorite time of the year, the cooling temps, the falling leaves, and the telling of spooky tales set against the backdrop of Cabin Country! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 50 - Sarah Wojcik, All Mountain Mamas (November 16, 2023) 51:16

8M ago51:16

51:16

My guest is Sarah Wojcik, the founder and editor All Mountain Mamas, which seeks to share her – and her fella mamas - passion of skiing and snowboarding with families across North America. All Mountain Mamas will celebrate its 10th anniversary in January! [Be on the lookout for 10 free lift tickets, well, maybe] Sarah was previously the Director of…

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Ep. 54: A Cold October Night 41:00

9M ago41:00

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A fireside chat with Bjorn and Fud on the season's last Gull River cabin trip as they procrastinate their annual Halloween spook fest just a little longer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 49 - 2023-2024 Northeast Ski Season Preview (October 25, 2023) 57:53

9M ago57:53

57:53

The 4th Annual Northeast Ski Season Preview episode covers hopefully everything you need to reset the stoke - opening dates, new lifts, terrain expansion, weather predictions, ski swaps, entertainment and discount lift ticket promotions and more! Also, my Race to Open bracket challenge adds a heck of a lot of optimism to the pre-season. Finally, 8 …

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Ep. 50: How Not To Hurricane (Idalia) 24:57

9M ago24:57

24:57

First of all... Come by the meetup this week! (Details in the podcast.) In this episode, we find out what happened with the boat (and our house) during Category 3 Hurricane Idalia. Patreon Yes, you can join the Patreon crew and help keep How Not To Sail afloat (plus get way cool perks) for as little as $3 a month. Get The Book Want to enjoy your bo…

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Ep. 53: The Return of the Schmidt Scenic Moment! 1:16:11

10M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Bjorn and Fud pull out the old box of Schmidt Scenic beer cans from the closet and gab about farming ancestors and unlikely places to find good fishing grubs. The Logbook of "Terrible" Tim Torgerson continues and the summer is brought to a close with shared memories of the Minnesota State Fair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Ep. 49: Bitchin on How Not To Sail 22:26

11M ago22:26

22:26

The legendary Captain Bob Bitchin shares a few hitherto unshared tips on how not to cruise. Also, check out the new and improved How Not To Sail Store!

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Ep. 52: A Midsummer Cabin Dream 39:20

12M ago39:20

39:20

Bjorn shares a recurring time travel dream of visiting his parents cabin and we meet outdoor officer Torgerson's cousin Tim, another outdoor agent under the glow of St. Paul's #1 in a new segment called "The Notebook of Tim 'Terrible T' Torgerson." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 48 - Try Smaller Ski Area Saturday (June 30, 2023) 18:19

1y ago18:19

18:19

And then there were three, maybe 2, or possibly just 1…While a few ski areas are still open (Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe and maybe Beartooth Basin), the 2022-2023 winter season has effectively ended. Another record-breaking ski season in the books, with over 64 million+ skier visits according to NSAA. The Northeast also saw increases in season-over-se…

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Ep. 48: Eleuthera Means Freedom! 21:06

1y ago21:06

21:06

The Admiral and I visit the Bahamas island of freedom, drive on the wrong side of the road...and *maybe* escape a man with a machete. This episode has a video version, including maps, photos, and video footage, at https://hownottosail.com/48. What could possibly go wrong? Get The Book Want to enjoy your boat, visit awesome destinations, and skip th…

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Ep. 51: A Great Cuppa Joel! 1:13:45

1y ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Legendary St. Paul guitarist Joel Shapira sits down with Bjorn & Fud to talk music, guitars and favorite fishing lures over an incomparable cup of coffee at JS Bean Factory in Highland Park. Outdoor agent "Torgy" Torgerson takes an interesting TRIP on his latest adventure in the field. You can Find the Music of Joel Shapira online, from his early p…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 47 - 10 Observations from the 2022-2023 Ski Season (May 16, 2023) 16:44

1y ago16:44

16:44

As we head into the offseason – beach season for many – it is time to kickoff a mini episode series. Think run times of 15 minutes or so. Main topic only. Light, if any editing. This mini episode features 10 Observations from this past winter season. The 2022-2023 winter season was a rollercoaster, at least on the East. A teaser of an early season …

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 46 - 3rd Annual Mogul Madness Bracket Challenge (April 25, 2023) 1:02:16

1y ago1:02:16

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The 3rd Annual Mogul Madness Bracket Challenge is back! The 10-ski area bracket winner will ALSO serve as the group ski trip location for next winter season (or, at least offer a compelling option!). Four members of the New England Powder Hounds ski family - Kate, Mary, Mike and Tim - join me to talk the PRESENT ski season featuring the Three Valle…

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Ep. 50: Yeah, Yeah, Fine! with David Ebner 1:06:55

1+ y ago1:06:55

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Bjorn and Fud visit musician David Ebner of the St. Paul-based band Yeah Yeah Fine at his beautiful cabin on Lower Gull Lake. Fud looks back to 1989-90 when the Gull River cabin was built and his Super 8mm feature film The Wrong Door was made. Check out his new documentary on YouTube - "Men Make Movie, if Not Million$" https://www.youtube.com/watch…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 45 - Matthew Zabransky of MidwestSkiers.com Challenges Us to Travel More & Visit ’New to You’ Ski Areas (March 22, 2023) 1:29:31

1+ y ago1:29:31

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As tradition dictates, our March episode has a touch of “Madness” baked into it. I am joined by the instantly likable Matthew Zabransky, an accomplished filmmaker and photographer as well as the creator of MidwestSkiers.com. Matthew will get you fired up for spring skiing, being an ambassador of the sport and encouraging you to visit different ski …

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 44 - Fresh [though Princeless] Belleayre NY (February 10, 2023) 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

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Belleayre Ski Area, one of four ski areas in the Catskills, and one of three Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) operations, is a must stop for a low-key, uncrowded, yet first class experience. I caught Belleayre in late December, before the holiday crunch, when it was one of only a handful of ski areas with almost 100% terrain open (171 …

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Ep. 47: How Not To Buy A Boat 12:01

1+ y ago12:01

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I share some thoughts on...wait for it... How Not To Buy A Boat. (With some help from my friend Bill. Who really exists.) Get The Book Want to enjoy your boat, visit awesome destinations, and skip the stress? Then be sure NOT to use any of the "handy tips" mentioned here. Author, sailor, and host of the How Not To Sail Podcast Bradford Rogers share…

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Ep. 46: Pull, Don't Be Pushed 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

12:00

Perhaps the most important episode you'll hear this year. (Cruising isn't just for boat owners. And...what are you *really* looking for?) Get The Book Want to enjoy your boat, visit awesome destinations, and skip the stress? Then be sure NOT to use any of the "handy tips" mentioned here. Author, sailor, and host of the How Not To Sail Podcast Bradf…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 43 - Happy 30th Aspen Extreme! (January 13, 2023) 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

34:05

Aspen Extreme, the American drama film inspired by writer-director Patrick Hasburgh’s early ski days, turns 30-years-old on January 23, 2023! Apparently 30 is the pearl anniversary?! Released in January 1993, this ski film re-directed the trend of slap stick comedy ski movies of the 1980s and early 1990s. Sure, the story is familiar, two friends he…

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Ep. 49: A Few of Our Favorite Things 1:18:19

1+ y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Bjorn and Fud recall early holiday memories in Cabin Country and compare notes on Christmas traditions they love plus a few that they don't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 45: Humbug! (Announcement) 4:56

1+ y ago4:56

4:56

So..this week has been SO fubar that I forgot I hadn't posted this one. However, the sentiments expressed herein are even more relevant this week. (Also...some flute.)By Worldsongs Media

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 42 - Amazing Multi-Mountain Pass You Missed & Race to Open Closure (December 2, 2022) 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

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Ski season is well underway across the country, with the East finally getting into the fun thanks to a short, 48-hour cold spell window in mid-November. Fifteen ski areas opened before Thanksgiving, the most since 2019 (and two ski areas opened on Turkey Day). Last episode focused on the race to open in the East, reviewing the historical opening da…

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 41 - The Race to Place to Face Killington (November 1, 2022) 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

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Inspired by the Midwest’s Race to Open Mayhem, a similar first ski area to open game debuts - The Race to [Second] Place to Face Killington. With ski areas having opened in the Midwest and out West, all eyes turn back East, to a region that has yet to offer lift-served skiing. But with temperatures finally (well, sort of) dipping in the northeast l…

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Ep. 48: "It Destroyed Our Live Box!" 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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Brace yourselves for a bone-chilling Cabin Country ghost story or two, seasonal offerings from our "sponsors," and the return of outdoors agent "Torgy" Torgerson in a thrilling new caper - "Werebears in the Moonlight." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 44: Annapolis Boat Show...and Party!!! 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

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To RSVP for Saturday's Zoom party (do it NOW if you wanna attend), go to HowNotToSail.com/party and put in your name and email. Super easy! The link will follow once you have *confirmed* the confirmation email. Thanks to the Davis' Pub Patreon Crew! We had a blast!By Worldsongs Media

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Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 40 - 2022-2023 Northeast Ski Season Preview (October 14, 2022) 1:14:58

2y ago1:14:58

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The 3rd Annual Northeast Ski Season Preview episode covers opening dates, new lifts, terrain expansion, weather predictions, ski swaps, entertainment, and season pass info & discount lift ticket promotions to reset the stoke. Also, not just one, not two, but at least three northeast ski areas are set to re-open this winter! The trivia questions rev…

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Ep. 47: The Book of SPAM! 1:04:44

2y ago1:04:44

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Love it or not, SPAM has been a world renowned canned food since its creation in 1937 by Hormel Foods in Austin Minnesota. The Book of SPAM Authors Dan Armstrong and Dustin Black share stories of their tireless digging through dusty archives and deep within their very souls to put together a hilarious collection of SPAM information in a colossal ef…

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Ep. 43: Hurricane Irma and Jacie Sails 15:27

2y ago15:27

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Strange how much this podcast parallels this week's events...and how little I learned from my experience. RSVP to the Zoom Party Reserve your spot for the Season 2 Party at HowNotToSail.com/party Join the Patreon Crew before the Boat Show (and the Zoom Party) for More Perks! Yes, you can join the Patreon crew and help keep How Not To Sail afloat (p…

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