Best Dirtbags Guide Podcasts (2024)

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Blake Tallent (Sarah Shook & The Disarmers) 1:31:44

18h ago1:31:44

1:31:44

It's rare that I get to have a conversation where I become best friends with someone recorded, but sometimes that's what having a podcast is all about. I knew when I first met Blake that he was a super cool dude, but it wasn't until this conversation that we realized how much our musical journeys, and tastes were aligned. It was this conversation t…

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GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear 1:10:20

3d ago1:10:20

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…

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GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature 1:19:14

18d ago1:19:14

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…

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Vincent Draper Returns 1:08:43

1M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

One of my best friends in the world and one of the best humans I know returns to A Dirtbag's Guide and we get to hang out and be pals and talk about music, rock and roll, and guitar amps! It's a great trip down memory lane and feels like two pals hangin, because it is! Listen to Vincent Drapers Music. Listen to My Music. Listen to music we made tog…

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GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide 1:39:41

1M ago1:39:41

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…

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Wes Johnson of Archive Recordings 59:22

1M ago59:22

59:22

After a LONG hiatus, we're back! I got a chance to sit down with my friend Wes Johnson of Archive Recording in Salt Lake City and talk about his journey from pre-teen punk to well journeyed ranger of the lands of twisting knobs and pushing faders. Wes and I have been friends for a long time now, and it was great to talk a little bit about his journ…

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GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

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,…

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GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

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 …

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GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila 1:45:26

3M ago1:45:26

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…

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BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein 17:39

3M ago17:39

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…

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GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany 1:13:32

3M ago1:13:32

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…

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GO 115 - Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

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 …

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BONUS04 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: When Nature Calls 44:06

4M ago44:06

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…

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GO 114 - Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind 1:13:22

4M ago1:13:22

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…

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GO 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons 1:21:48

5M ago1:21:48

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…

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BONUS03 - Hometown Explorers: South Orange, NJ With Dave Boerger 24:02

5M ago24:02

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…

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GO 112 - Justin Pugh is On Rope 1:20:57

5M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

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…

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GO 111 - Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer 1:24:30

6M ago1:24:30

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…

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BONUS02 - Backcountry Meal Tips With Ryan 23:31

6M ago23:31

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,…

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GO 110 - John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future 1:33:52

6M ago1:33:52

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 …

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GO 109 - Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall 1:32:20

7M ago1:32:20

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…

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BONUS01 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling 39:16

7M ago39:16

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…

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G.O. 108 - Catching Up With Kat Carney & Craig Kinsley 1:26:49

7M ago1:26:49

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…

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G.O. 107 - Scott Jensen and Near Zero 1:29:22

8M ago1:29:22

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 …

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G.O. 106 - Ezgi Kunttas Finds Mountains and Meaning 1:21:09

8M ago1:21:09

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…

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G.O. Season 6 Trailer 4:30

8M ago4:30

4:30

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

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State of G.O. - Help Us Come Back 14:32

1y ago14:32

14:32

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

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Clipper Arnold of Red Tank 1:49:32

1+ y ago1:49:32

1:49:32

Hell yes! I'm really stoked I'm getting this episode uploaded in time and even though it's kind of late at night, I really enjoyed editing this episode. Clipper and I had a real genuine conversation that covered a whole lot of ground and I'm just stoked we were able to make it happen. At a certain point Clipper mentions some writing he did while on…

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Columbia Jones 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

48:44

Columbia and I go back quite a ways and it seems kind of absurd to me that it's taken this long to get him on the podcast, but as I say in this interview at a time that makes even less sense than now, no use crying over spilled milk. I've always appreciated Columbia's work ethic and his songwriting and performing chops. if you get a chance to catch…

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That Girl Tobi (Ashley Tobias of Gogol Bordello) 1:23:44

1+ y ago1:23:44

1:23:44

I don't know if I say this often enough, but I'm so lucky to be able to have these conversations with such interesting people! Tobi is no different. We immediately got along and started to build a rapport and from there it grew into a beautiful conversation about the ups and downs of a life pursuing your showbiz dreams. She's a force and I think yo…

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Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains Returns 1:23:58

1+ y ago1:23:58

1:23:58

What a TREAT! The homie Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains sat down with me to talk about everything new that's happened since we spoke last year, and it's really been a lot! They did a month long tour supporting Gogol Bordello, Recorded a new album, and are about to head out on a string of headlining shows to kick off 2023. Very exciting stuff …

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Juan M. Soria 1:51:18

1+ y ago1:51:18

1:51:18

I consider this conversation to be one of my favorites from the podcast. Not that I could choose a favorite, but Juan's story is exactly the sort you want to hear every so often to remember that fortune favors the bold, and whenever you say Yes to something you open yourself up to infinite possibilities, when you say no you are limiting your opport…

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John Luther (Wonderhouse, The Haymarket Squares) 1:59:30

1+ y ago1:59:30

1:59:30

Happy New Year Dirtbags! Welcome to 2023, I hope that you're feeling good after the Holidays and you are feeling good going into a New Year. I'm doing my best not to spiral out and doing that by trying to keep busy, so getting the Podcast started back up seemed like a really good idea. This week we've got a really special episode with my friend Joh…

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Brandon Decker (decker.) 1:09:33

1+ y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

What a lucky thing that we get to have Brandon Decker on the podcast this week. Brandon and I have been in similar circles and treading similar ground for a while now and I'm so glad our paths finally crossed. He's an old soul with a great track record of making phenomenal music and working with folks from the Southwest that I really dig. If you'd …

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Brook Pridemore 1:27:23

1+ y ago1:27:23

1:27:23

I wasn't sure what to expect from this interview with Brook. We've met a few times playing shows together but I wasn't sure at all how a long form conversation between us would go and I gotta say it was one of the best I've had yet. Really felt like Brook and I share a similar path and longevity in being a troubadour and traveling alone. It was rea…

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Boris Pelekh (Hey Guy, Gogol Bordello) 1:14:33

1+ y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

I had to take a couple weeks off so I could focus on some other projects that were on deadline, so I apologize for that. It's for really good reasons and I explain in the intro to the show so don't skip it! I'm so glad to be back to A Dirtbag's Guide and speaking with folks about their path to the now. This week I've got a really dope episode. Bori…

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Carl M. Banks Returns 1:19:16

1+ y ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Carl's Back Baby! I was so stoked to have my friend Carl M. Banks back on the podcast. Carl is a treasure, and it was an absolute blast to sit down with him again. We pick up pretty much where we left off from the last podcast and take it all over the place, so buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life! If you'd like to keep up with Carl, b…

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Rob Mellinger 1:26:08

1+ y ago1:26:08

1:26:08

Had a chance to make a new friend in Rob Mellinger the other day. We had a solid conversation about a whole lot of shit and it got recorded and now it's on my podcast, YAY! Rob's on tour playing bass in Crazy & The Brains while they open a month long run with Gogo Bordello and based off the the photos I've seen on Instagram it looks like they're ha…

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Kit Regan 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

49:38

We've got ourselves a short one today Dirtbags. I was able to get Kit Regan on the line for a quick interview about what his life being a Tour Manager has been like. It was great to hear about life on the road from a different but adjacent experience to my own. I think any listener with interest in playing in or working with a touring band would en…

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Chest Fever 1:36:03

1+ y ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan, Allan, and Jody of the bands Mrs. Henry and Chest Fever and we talked about all sorts of things music related. We get into the nitty-gritty of life on the road and a life dedicated to music. It was a really great time and I hope you all enjoy the episode!If you'd like to learn more about Chest Fever you ca…

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Jeanette D. Moses 1:24:36

1+ y ago1:24:36

1:24:36

I'm up until 2 am finishing this episode the day it's due and I have to go to work in like 6 hours, but HUZZAH! I did it! This week we've got the incredibly and diversely talented Jeanette D. Moses. She's a journalist, photographer, videographer, musician, songwriter, and just all around friendly and rad human. She was kind enough to sit down with …

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Mega Ran 1:00:30

2y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

After a week away I've got a really special episode with Nerdcore Rapper, Streamer, and author Mega Ran. We talk about him growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and where his love for video games comes from. We also talk about how he first started making beats, and it's always been somewhat tied to video games. He first gained attention through…

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Emily Hulslander 2:10:18

2y ago2:10:18

2:10:18

Emily Hulslander is the driving force behind the 90's rock inspired Social Drag as well as one half of the band Guyville, a Los Angeles based duo comprised of Emily as well as friend of the pod Kat Hamilton. Emily was born in Pennsylvania and after catching the lucky break of being asked to join The Temptations on stage to sing My Girl when she was…

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Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains 1:45:18

2y ago1:45:18

1:45:18

Goddamn Dirtbags this was a really fun episode. It was my first time meeting Christoph but it felt like we had a little bit of a musical kinship. I can’t tell i we’ve got kind of similar stories or if the pursuit of punk is just really relatable whether you grew up in a small mountain town or practically in the city that never sleeps. Christoph gre…

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Ian Dupeire 1:54:26

2y ago1:54:26

1:54:26

Welcome Dirtbags to this week's episode of A Dirtbag's Guide To Life On The Road. This one's a doozie. One of my dearest friends, Ian Dupeire, gave me a call so we could catch up and so he could update me on Phil The Band happenings, being a new dad, and forcing me to talk about myself probably more than your typical episode. Ian and I have known e…

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Elli Legerski 2:02:23

2y ago2:02:23

2:02:23

Hey Dirtbags! Thanks again for listening. This Episode is with the lovely Elli Legerski. We went to school together in Utah and now she's a big time Producer out in Hollywood. She's great and we had a really solid time catching up and getting to know each other better. I hope you all enjoy the listening as much as we enjoyed the talking. If you’d l…

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Matthew Paul Butler 1:59:51

2y ago1:59:51

1:59:51

Hey Dirtbags! We're back this week with the super talented and genuine Matthew Paul Butler. We met at my last show of the 'Dumbest Sumbitch Around Tour' and right away I could tell he would be a great person to have on the podcast. Matthew had a super unique childhood experience living in Africa and even his lived experience since moving stateside …

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Drew Danburry 2:09:02

2y ago2:09:02

2:09:02

After a month or so of being on hiatus while I was on tour playing shows and hiking/fishing with Banjo we are back at it trying to get you a new episode every other week, possibly every week if I can manage to stay on top of it. Sorry for disappearing without any notice, but that's just how it goes sometimes. This week's episode is one for the book…

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Se Kou 2:04:32

2y ago2:04:32

2:04:32

I'm so excited for this episode. My homie Se Kou is a goddamn Gem, and I'm so grateful we got the opportunity to sit down and talk for a few hours. We've been due for a long catch-up and this was just what the Doctor ordered. If you’d like to support our show directly please head on over to Patreon. Buy a record, or a t-shirt, or a hoodie at Bandca…

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Jeff Schaer-Moses 2:30:30

2y ago2:30:30

2:30:30

Jeff and I met at a show in Brooklyn last Fall. The Space Force Deserters and I were playing and at some point I said "This next song is called 'Miami, AZ'" and Jeff yelled out "What the fuck do you know about Miami, AZ?!". After the set he and I started talking and it turned out we had a bunch of mutual friends in Arizona as well as here in Brookl…

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