Ayo! Just here to take you out of your slumpt Monday routine and into my world of chaotic travel experiences! Every week, I partner up with one of my friends and discuss things that ACTUALLY happen to me while traveling solo abroad:) It's a wild ride, so if you'd like to join me on a journey, then simply pack your bags by picking a podcast:) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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Affirmations, elaborations, and hallucinations from one of comedy’s most enigmatic minds! Join JB Smoove each week as he squeezes the most wisdom possible out of an inspirational quote. And now he’s dishing out real life advice and talking to more amazing guests! New episodes every Monday.
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50- We Woke Up In A Puddle (The Pinnacles, Paihia, Russell, & Kerikeri, New Zealand)
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Featuring Makaella Caruth, Brooke & Makaella dive into details from their backpacking trip from two years ago! Stories consist of being delulu, a makeshift tent, singing to teens, and much more! Click to listen in on their convos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…
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49- The Party Gal Can't Hang (Rotorua & Hot Water Beach, New Zealand)
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In this episode, Brooke talks about defeating her fear of zorbing, weird vibes at the sports bar, stingy people with tiny shovels, and so much more... click to listen ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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48- We Met At A Dojo, Dontcha Know? (Waitomo & Raglan, New Zealand)
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In this episode, Brooke talks about loosing her debit card, going to a dojo with a stranger, and jamming out in a hostel parking lot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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47- Burnt Broke Backpacker Sammiches (Tongariro & Taranaki, New Zealand)
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In this episode Brooke talks about rock climbing, overly hot burners, and not fitting in with the posh folks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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46- Weird Ass Backpacking (Wellington & Napier, New Zealand)
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In this episode, Brooke talks about struggling to find hostels, booking an Airbnb with a family, and debating rock climbing in a falling rocks zone- wild times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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45- When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go (Dunedin, New Zealand)
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In this episode, Brooke makes a come back after nearly a year of taking a break from podcasting. She starts her new journey talking about the last city that she did in New Zealand; Dunedin. This episode includes stories of paying for a booked up hostel, watching the All Blacks rugby team without knowing an ounce of rugby knowledge, and pooping amon…
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44- Miss A Bus? Join A Throuple. (Christchurch, New Zealand)
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Brooke discusses the tales of Christchurch; walking 5 hours for wildlife, kooky people in hostels, and what can a spiritual girl teach you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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43- A Million Topics Of Discussion W/Us (Kaikōura, New Zealand)
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Featuring Lauren Jenkins, these two discuss topics of nearly everything; from sleeping at airports to thoughts on eating fish. If you're feeling a chill hangout sesh with two travelers for a couple of hours, you've found it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…
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42- Blowin' Fuses In Wack Hostels (Nelson, New Zealand)
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Brooke takes on the town of Nelson; tangents about sustainability, travel, hostels, small businesses, and much more included. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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41- Put Down The Spicy Noods & Stare At Glow Worms (Punakaiki, New Zealand)
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A very tired Brooke discuses stories from this little hidden gem of a town. Blowholes, pancake rocks, rainy hikes, and glow worms- what more could you want in life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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40- Post Hike Strips (Franz Josef, New Zealand)
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Brooke rambles on about politics, crises, and what would become the best & worst hike of her life; the Roberts Point Trek. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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39- Oh Btw, I'm A First Time Driver (Haast, New Zealand)
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Featuring Collin Aden, Brooke talks about the tiny town of Haast. Being the only visitor of this hidden gem leads to being the only person staying in a hostel. But don't let that fool you, chaos is still bound to happen. Fanny packs full of rocks, gnarly bike rides, and will the creepy man be put in her room? --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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38- Shortcuts Lead To Missing Girl In The Mountains (Wanaka, New Zealand)
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Featuring Tyler Bowsher, Brooke tells stories of how a last minute decision can lead to going a totally opposite direction. What happens when you decide to take short cuts on a mountain hike? Did she summit it? And how hard is the Rob Roy really? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…
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37- I Can't Be The One That Doesn't Jump (Queenstown + Milford Sound, New Zealand)
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Featuring Taylor Dohm, These two discuss all of the stories of Queenstown, as well as a million other stories. What is it like to go bungee jumping? Should you always trust your gut? What are our thoughts of Europeans? Listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…
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36- You're Such A Fkn Hoe.. I Love It. (Sydney, Australia)
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Stories jump around from an awkward encounter, to falling for a girl from a different country (again, ugh.) , and stories of the journey to get my second tattoo! Sydney was one for the books. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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35- Go Off W/ Strangers & Take Their Photos (Byron Bay, Australia)
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Brooke discusses the luck that came with Byron Bay; portrait seshes with strangers, a cheap spiritual book, and the love that she gained for the location. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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34- How To Properly Celebrate Your 21st (Surfers Paradise, Australia)
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The audio is also shit, but that'll be fixed in the next pod. Featuring Lauren Adams, it's drunken story time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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33- Hostels Are Not Meant For Sleeping Naked (Brisbane, Australia)
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Sorry about the audio being shit, I think there is something wrong with my mic. But if you can maintain through that, I tell some great stories about Brisbane to my friends Abby Palmiter and Lorean Yeomans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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Come chill out with Katie Pratt and Brooke Seals & sit in on their rooftop-late night conversations. These summer night convos tend to get quite a bit off topic but it'll make you feel like you're right there with them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…
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31- Where Are My Undies??? (Airlie Beach + The Whitsundays, Australia)
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Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke may have taken a month off but this juicy story of the summer makes up for it. Drunk nights make unforgettable stories and I am here to share them with you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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In this season finale of May I Elaborate, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by comedian Amanda Seales (HBO’s Insecure). Together they explain why you need to keep the cynics away from your creativity. Finally, the guys wrap up with a special word of thanks to all you wonderful listeners out there. This Week’s Quote: “To innovate is to live in hope. In…
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30- The Night I Was A Male & A Dolphin Shaver (Townsville + Magnetic Island, Australia)
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Will it be Speer fishing dude or hippie dude, Brooke? Will it be a unisex bathroom or a male's bathroom, Brooke? or how about it being a last minute decision to go to magnetic island, instead of skipping it? fireball shots lead to chaos. listen now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the hilarious Paul Feig (director of Bridesmaids, creator of Freaks and Geeks)! Together, they explain how you can join the symphony of the universe. This Week’s Quote: “Being a part of creating stuff for the universe is awesome.” – Ilya Zhitomirskiy (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).…
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29- I Went Hitchhiking And Survived, Mom!! (Mission Beach, Australia)
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Jungles, hitchhiking, coffee, sea... could this be real?? So many stories and opinions from this small aussie town, click to listen :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles remind you that attention is a muscle, and you need to hit the mental gym. This Week’s Quote: “By giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose.” Eknath Easwaran (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter. Learn …
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28- Australia Is Fckn Wild, Mate (Cairns + Green Island, Australia)
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Brooke dives into the begining of her east coast journey. Getting a little deep in some sections, as well as light hearted in others. Talking about taking risks, struggles, dance partners, etc. Did she snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef? Did she kiss him? And how does one handle meeting someone special before leaving a city? Listen to find out. --- …
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the great Kevin Hart! They want to know: why are you so afraid to ask the dumb questions? Plus Kevin, JB, and Miles offer advice on male friendship. This Week’s Quote: “Success comes to the individuals who ask the right questions.” – John Polanyi (Puh-lani) (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publi…
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27- I Promise I Don't Smuggle Drugs (Melbourne, Australia)
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This weeks chats consist of losing shoes, having to get searched by security, and how day drinking leads to missing out on the party.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles encourage you to find fulfillment in life’s simple imperfections. Plus JB gives advice to a struggling artist. This Week's Quote: “The essence of life is not to find the one thing that satisfies us but to realize that nothing can ever completely satisfy us. And that’s alright.” - Joan D Chittister (A Year Of Gratitude…
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26- Hop Off The Plane, Surf, Hop Back On (Illinois, California, + Hawaii, USA)
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How stressful can the airport be? Did she lose her baggage? And would you tip the taxi driver? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the legendary George Wallace! Together, they explain why you need to start preparing for life’s curveballs. Plus George, JB, and Miles offer advice to a listener considering a move to Vegas. This Week’s Quote: “When a thing’s done, it’s done, and if it’s not done right, do it differently next time.” – Ar…
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25- The Night Of Straight Chaos (Tulum, Mexico)
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what happens in the hot tub? wild couples hooking up? naked gals? shots in th eyes? or is she even a little fruity, or is she spicy straight? questions answered in this chaotic podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles challenge you to embrace life’s contradictions. Plus JB gives a listener advice about working from home. This Week’s Quote: “Across planes of consciousness, we have to live with the paradox that opposite things can be simultaneously true.” - Ram Dass (A Year Of Gratitude Calendar, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twi…
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Does one kiss all it take to fall in love with me? Can Brooke swim? How does one ruin their reputation at a hostel in one night? Click to find out ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles remind you that optimism is a super power. Plus JB gives a listener some in-law advice. This Week’s Quote: “Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.” - Henri Frederic Amiel (Keep Calm and Carry On, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…
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23- Costa Rican Godsends (Jaco + Corcovado, Costa Rica)
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Brooke talks about getting stranded on the side of the road, meeting up with a tinder boy while her sister is around, and did she get covid in Costa Rica? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles explain why you should stop stressing about your flaws and start doubling down on your assets. Plus JB speaks with our friend (and May I Elaborate’s #1 fan) David Morgan (@davidleemorgan on Twitter). This Week’s Quote: “With patience and saliva the ant swallows the elephant.” - Columbian Proverb, Keep Calm And Carry O…
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22- You Had To Be There (Manuel Antonio, Quepos, and Uvita, Costa Rica)
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Brooke talks about not always jumping to KAREN, losing her bottoms at a waterfall, and the ugly sides of traveling...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the great Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Free Guy)! Together, they explain why you need to start looking at the negative from a new perspective. Plus JB helps out a listener who broke their knee in thirteen places. This Week’s Quote: “Humor is all about gaining perspective. Humor returns our gladness. And with…
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21- Shoes Worth Dying For (La Fortuna, Costa Rica)
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Brooke talks about her adventures with her sister, Katelyn, in Costa Rica. Should you throw your shoes across a river? Should you befriend a random dog? Tap play to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
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