Best Eli Nichols Podcasts (2024)

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#363 - Covering the Tahiti Olympics & Finding Your Voice as a Surf Journalist - Evan Quarnstrom 57:42

4d ago57:42

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Evan Quarnstrom is a freelance writer specializing in surf, the outdoors, travel, and the NBA. He recently released his first book, “The Substitute Asshole: How a rogue suburban kid’s escape from conformity collided with a cultural revolution, drug smuggling, psychedelics, and federal prison.” He grew up in the quiet surf town of Santa Cruz, Califo…

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Volume XIII: Bigfoot vs. Daniel Boone 18:52

8d ago18:52

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Daniel Boone is a legendary historical figure, known for a variety of heroic deeds. And once, he might have shot Bigfoot. Join us for a particularly fascinating American folktale, and a hunt for a creature known as the Yahoo. Featuring Jeremiah Byron of the Bigfoot Society Podcast. Bigfoot Society on Instagram Question, comment or suggestion for th…

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Volume XII: The Dragon of Krakow (feat. Mark Matzke) 19:27

22d ago19:27

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Everyone loves a good dragon. Join us for an investigation of a 700 year old Polish myth, and the possible reality behind this captivating folk tale. Featuring Mark Matzke. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.comBy Small Town Monsters Broadcasting Network

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#362 Outside Mag Co-Founder - Tim Cahill (Repost) 1:06:52

30d ago1:06:52

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Tim Cahill is one of the founders of Outside, author of its long-running "Out There" column, and an editor-at-large. He's the author of nine books, one of which (Jaguars Ripped My Flesh) National Geographic named as one of the 100 best adventure/travel books ever written. He is the co-author of four IMAX documentary screenplays, two of which were n…

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Volume X2: All Roads Lead to Mothman (Part 2) 19:53

1M ago19:53

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We conclude our investigation of the Mothman by consulting with a bevy of experienced and insightful researchers, tracing the creature's flight path throughout history and beyond. Featuring Heather Moser, Emily Wayland, Tobias Wayland, Ron Lanham and Thomas Cullum. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com Spec…

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#361 South African Big Wave Surfer - Frank Solomon 1:17:49

1M ago1:17:49

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Frank Solomon (@franksolomon) is one of the most well-liked people I’ve ever met. Every country has a couch for him to crash on, random encounters turn into lifelong friendships, and for some reason that science still can’t explain, meals are always “compliments of the chef.” He’s just one of those guys. Frank is a talented big wave charger, Patago…

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Volume XI: The San Antonio Sasquatch (feat. Rod Nichols) 26:49

2M ago26:49

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San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States. Not typically where one expects to find an unclassified hominid, but historical reports and recently collected data might challenge this idea. Today we set off in search of the San Antonio Sasquatch, with a researcher who has spent years looking for it. Follow Bexar County Bigfoot on Instagr…

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#360 Landing Film Gigs, Living in Mongolia, & Finding Spirituality without Dogma - Rob Shore 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

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Rob loves the people-side of storytelling — and not just the folks in front of the camera, but those behind the lens, behind the scenes, and in front of the screens. He has produced stories across many genres on every platform winning Webbys and Emmys along the way. Pre-PTP, he was the Creative Director of the MacArthur Award-winning think tank, Fr…

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Volume X: All Roads Lead to Mothman (Part 1) 18:36

2M ago18:36

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Sometimes it seems like Mothman is everywhere. But is he? Today we put this idea to the test, following lines of lore and legend across the spectrum of Cryptozoology, launching a special 2-part investigation which begins with a question... and ends in the future. Do All Roads Lead to Mothman? Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaro…

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#359 The Mexican Pro Surfer Who Moved to Finland - Kalle Carranza 1:36:32

2M ago1:36:32

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When I was a teenager, I remember opening an issue of SURFER magazine and reading an article about a Mexican pro surfer who, at the peak of his career, walked away from it all and moved to Finland. Finland! I didn’t know Kalle Carranza then, but the rarity of his story was memorable. Once the ocean grabs us, it rarely lets go. So why oh why, I wond…

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#358 Leave the Country & Start a Tattoo Shop - Eric Smiley 1:16:42

3M ago1:16:42

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Let’s play a word association game. Ready? Okay… EXPAT. For most of my life, I would have smashed that red gameshow button and shouted, “Pirate with a surfboard!” A lawless scallywag set adrift by society, living off coconut meat and massive quantities of Vitamin D. But as America gears up for another cortisol-inducing election, the prospect of mov…

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Volume IX: Hither Came Cyclops (Cyclops feat. John Killian) 18:58

3M ago18:58

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The Cyclops is one of the oldest monster legends on earth. Join Aaron Deese and special guest John Killian of ExVPlanis for a deep dive into the roots, mythology and modern incarnations of everyones favorite one-eyed humanoid. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com…

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Volume VIII: On Wings of Thunder (Thunderbirds feat. Jasmine With & Eli Watson) 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Thunderbirds. One of the oldest monster legends in North America, with deep ties to the beliefs of many Native American tribes. But is the Thunderbird more than just a legend? Do gigantic avian creatures really prowl the skies of North America? Featuring Eli Watson and Jasmine With of Cryptid Campfire. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? …

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#357 Remembering Wallace J. Nichols 1:17:56

3M ago1:17:56

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Wallace J. Nichols was a friend, ocean advocate, and often requested guest on the podcast. I first met J when I was twenty. I was a young activist, a little too eager, convinced that the world needed saving, and I would be the one to save it. After giving him my little spiel, he took a long breath through his nose, smiled slightly, and said, “You’r…

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Volume VII: Bludgeoned by a Werewolf (The Defiance Wolfman w/ Ron Murphy) 22:50

4M ago22:50

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In the 1970s, the quiet town of Defiance, Ohio would play host to one of the most bizarre cryptid encounters of all time. With ties to modern day Dogman sightings and ancient Scottish lore, learn the truth behind the tale of the man who found himself Bludgeoned by a Werewolf. Featuring Ron Murphy. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email…

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#356 - What I Got Wrong About Men's Work - Eli Buren 1:33:52

4M ago1:33:52

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If you’re a man and you work, technically, you do “men’s work.” There’s also that band “Men At Work” that sang that one about that thing and got us all to drink Foster’s beer for two whole months. Dark times. And then there’s Eli Buren, who has been on a dedicated path of facilitating men’s work since 1998. He leads in-depth retreats with training …

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#355 - Surfing Morocco, Chopes Swells, & Waves On Other Planets - Othman “Hotman” Choufani 1:21:52

4M ago1:21:52

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The name’s Othman… or as fellow big wave surfers call him, Hot Man. The eccentric Moroccan can often be found in small airports or humungous barrels worldwide, dancing, high-fiving, and tracking swells to his next destination like a comet, forlorn damsels trailing close behind. Hot Man had a two-day layover in LA before he flew to Teahupoo, Tahiti,…

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Volume VI: Here, There Be Gnomes (Feat. Heather Moser) 19:57

4M ago19:57

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They've been around for a very, very long time. They show up in lawns, gardens and, recently, around pretty much every major holiday. They find their roots in ancient Greece, and since their inception, have gained a foothold in societies across the globe. Today we enter the House of Monsters for a meeting with a very strange, very small occupant of…

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Volume V: Oh Lizard, Where Art Thou? (The Lizard Man feat. Lyle Blackburn) 21:11

5M ago21:11

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In the 1980s a saga equivalent to the script of a contemporary horror film played out in the swamps near Bishopville, South Carolina. The Lizard Man stepped out of the fog and into the limelight in one of the most bizarre cases in the history of Cryptozoology. But what if this creature has been living in the House of Monsters since well before the …

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#354 - Shaun Lopez Interviews Me 1:30:57

5M ago1:30:57

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Shaun Lopez is a Maui-based big wave surfer, hunter, solar energy enthusiast and host of the Buoy Report podcast. In this podcast, Shawn interviews me about my thoughts on creativity, advertising, external rewards, my journal process, respect, faith, embarrassment, and, of course, surfing. Check out Shawn getting ridiculously barreled here. If you …

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#353 The Comedy Writing Process - Orion Levine 1:28:14

5M ago1:28:14

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Orion Levine is a weapon. The kind of terse comedy writer who will likely read through this bio line by line and remove all of the unnecessary, bloated, run-on blather with a red marker. I first saw Orion perform a few years back and was amazed by the exactness of his craft. So few words. Such big laughs. In this podcast, we talk about his comedy w…

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Volume IIII: The Red Man's Luck (The Nain Rouge/Red Man of Destiny feat. Dasos Crowsong and Karac St. Laurant) 21:11

5M ago21:11

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What do Napoleon Bonaparte, the city of detroit, and the color red all have in common? A monster. The Little Red Man of Destiny and the Nain Rouge, while seperate stories, overlap in several significant and interesting ways. In addition, why is the color red so very, very strange? Featuring Dasos Crowsong and Karac St. Laurant.…

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#352 How to Make Ideas Famous - Steven Preisman 1:37:04

5M ago1:37:04

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Steven Preisman is a Creative Director at Humanaut Brand Invention Agency, and this episode is about how to come up with a shit load of ideas fast. Steven is known in the ad world for delivering the Liquid Death Tony Hawk blood board stunt, where the pro skater dripped his blood onto a deck and sold it at auction. We also talked about Steven’s crit…

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Volume III: Snowmen Most Abominable (The Yeti feat. Micah Hanks & Larry "Beans" Baxter) 26:27

5M ago26:27

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For centuries, stories have been told of a savage beast said to roam the mountains of the Himalayas. From native folktales to 20th century encounters, the legacy of The Yeti is a long, complicated, and strange one. Featuring Micah Hanks and Larry "Beans" Baxter. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com…

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#351 Power of Habit & Supercommunicators - Charles Duhigg 54:19

6M ago54:19

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Charles Duhigg. The man. The myth. The big idea guy. The dude writes books, maybe you’ve read them. The Power of Habit spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists. His second book, Smarter Faster Better, was also a New York Times bestseller. And his latest, which just hit the shelves, is titled Supercommunicators. Turns out ol’ Charle…

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#350 The Neuroscience of Lasting Happiness - Rick Hanson Ph.D. (Repost) 1:32:01

6M ago1:32:01

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Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and buddy of mine. He’s a wonderful and (sane) blend of science and spirituality and often writes writes about the intersection between the two. His books include Making Great Relationships, Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha’s Brain, and Mot…

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Volume II: Chasing the Witch Owl (La Lechuza feat. Sara Deese) 24:44

6M ago24:44

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La Lechuza is the Spanish word for "Owl." But to many, this term means much more than a simple, mundane bird. Steeped in witchcraft, deep in tradition and with roots in ancient history, La Lechuza occupies the darkest corners of the House of Monsters. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.com…

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#349 Men’s Work, Overthinking, & Giving Feedback - Shems Hartwell 1:18:40

6M ago1:18:40

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I’ve known Shems Hartwell for a while now. A relationship coach, foil surfer, and long hugger, he’s a guy I could easily see myself rolling my eyes at if it were not for his authenticity. Even the word “authenticity” feels like it’s circling the drain of descriptors these days. It’s always the carefully curated posers who love to share their “authe…

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Volume I: The Lady of Loch Ness (The Loch Ness Monster feat. Ken Gerhard) 23:21

7M ago23:21

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Welcome to House of Monsters: Volume I - The Lady of Loch Ness. In our first episode, host Aaron Deese embarks on a deep dive into the history and ongoing legacy of the notorious Loch Ness Monster. Featuring Ken Gerhard. Question, comment or suggestion for the show? Email aaron@smalltownmonsters.comBy houseofmonsters

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#348 An Environmentalist's Argument Against MPAs - Randy Garrett 58:47

7M ago58:47

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Marine Protected Areas. No take zones. Areas of the ocean where fishermen cannot recreate. Do they work? Or are they sledgehammers where scalpels would be better used? In this episode, I speak with environmentalist Randy Garrett about the proposed MPA in the Pleasure Point area in Santa Cruz, California. He details his concerns about MPAs as potent…

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#347 Ogilvy On Advertising Book Review with Charlie Hart 2:25:52

7M ago2:25:52

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You know the guy. He's been coming on this podcast so often these days I should probably call it The Charlie Hart show. He's a brilliant marketing mind who also happens to be my housemate. (Rent's coming soon Charlie, I swear.) This episode was a little different. T'was a book review. We each read Ogilvy On Advertising and discussed it over this po…

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#346 How Local Politics Work - Manu Koenig 1:29:26

8M ago1:29:26

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Manu Koenig serves as First District Supervisor for Santa Cruz County. Prior to his election to the Board, Manu worked for several technology startups including Paystand in Scotts Valley and Civinomics, where he was co-founder and CEO. The local startup created an app for citizens to propose and vote on new policy online. It also conducted polling …

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Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) on Adoption, Attachment and How to Heal 1:05:29

8M ago1:05:29

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Check out Eli's Instagram account Attachment Nerd, and her new book Securely Attached: Transform Your Attachment Patterns into Loving, Lasting Romantic Relationships (A Guided Journal). And connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, or via our website!By Eli Harwood, Attachment Nerd, Hana and Ryan

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Where the hell have Hana & Ryan been? Awkward musings on failure, transitions, & big life choices 26:19

8M ago26:19

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For more information about the Korean adoptee 2024 gathering in Sydney hosted by the Korean Adoptees in Australia Network, visit kaian.org.auBy Hana and Ryan

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#345 But Isn't Farmed Fish Bad? - James Arthur 1:28:21

8M ago1:28:21

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James Arthur (@JamesArthurFoto) began his journey with regenerative aquaculture as a teenager volunteering at the Nature Interpretive Center in Southern California where he got first hand experience with a steelhead trout breeding and hatchery program. For the past ten years he lived aboard and sailed around the Pacific from San Francisco to Ecuado…

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#344 The Gift & Curse of Todos Santos - Coco Nogales 1:25:29

8M ago1:25:29

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At eight, Coco Nogales sold gum on the street in Mexico City. He was a runaway, sleeping in bushes and bus stops, and if the police caught him, they would throw him in a juvenile detention center, so he hid at night and worked on the streets to survive. Eventually, he had enough money to buy a bus ticket to Puerto Escondido, a small town with one o…

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#343 Writer & Adventure Photographer - Ben Moon 1:33:32

9M ago1:33:32

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I met Ben Moon years back at Burning Man. He was carrying a five-gallon bottle of urine, and I was not entirely sober. Since then, I’ve admired his work from respectful a distance, (his IG is worth a stalk). I was very grateful to cross paths with him again for this podcast. This time, he held a kombucha and I was reasonably sober. Ben is an advent…

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#342 Big Wave Chile Strikes, Psychedelics, Mavericks, Meditation, and Favorite Books - Kohl Christensen 1:08:56

9M ago1:08:56

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As one of the leading players in the revival of paddle-in surfing in giant conditions, Kohl Christensen spends much of his time tracking swells and testing new board designs at some of the most dangerous waves on the planet. An erudite and well-read man with a keenly unique perspective, he explores the world as Hunter Thompson may have, had he surf…

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#341 How To Give World-Class Feedback - Lee Povey 1:43:13

9M ago1:43:13

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Lee Povey is the Founder of Maximize Your Potential Coaching. As an executive coach, he works with ambitious brands to help them upgrade their emotional software. To see problems differently. Because in business, growing pains are not limited to financial or structural. They are also emotional and spiritual. That’s where Lee comes in. Back when I w…

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#340 Last Time You Felt True Fear In The Ocean - Mark Healey 1:34:31

10M ago1:34:31

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You know him. As a professional big-wave surfer, spearfisherman, bow hunter, filmmaker, and part-time Hollywood stuntman, Mark Healey (@healeywaterops) is the last true action hero of surfing. Healey has been on the mic before (Ep. 28, Ep. 152, Ep 158), and this one was my favorite to date. He recounted stories of 100ft waves in Morocco, bull ridin…

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#339 Addiction, Recovery, & Cold Water Surfing - Dane Anderson 1:14:11

10M ago1:14:11

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Dane Anderson is a professional surfer from Carmel, CA. A few weeks ago, Dane texted me and said he’d like to come on the podcast. He told me that when he was 17 years old he was involved in a traumatic car accident in Big Sur. The car flipped, and two close friends died. Ever since this tragedy, Dane has struggled with substance abuse issues as a …

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#338 Montana, Yellowstone, & the Great Outdoors - Kevin Grunewald 1:36:42

11M ago1:36:42

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Kevin Grunewald is a Montana-based conservationist, hunter, and angler. His winding career path in conservation biology has seen him teaching students how to trap bats in the outback of Australia, guiding clients to experience bear country in Alaska, dissecting Zebrafish embryos in a university laboratory in Wisconsin, and, most recently, conductin…

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#337 How to Cold Email Someone & Market Your Ideas Across the Digital Hellscape - Nick Hutchison 1:01:56

11M ago1:01:56

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Nick Hutchison is the founder of BookThinkers, a marketing agency bridging authors and readers. Nick's platform and services have helped authors reach millions of readers. Nick recently authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge. Nick reached out to be on my podcast, and it was one of the mo…

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#336 PFAS, Bloodwork, Alcohol, & Rethinking Comfort - Keiko Kurita 1:42:43

11M ago1:42:43

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Keiko Kurita (FNP-BC) is a board-certified family nurse practitioner working in Maine as a Primary Care Provider. She received a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she taught yoga and claims to be inspired by rainbows. I have known Keiko since high school. She has always been one of the most original thi…

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#335 A Healthy Dose of Despair - Charlie Hart 1:21:23

1y ago1:21:23

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By popular demand, this is the second podcast I’ve recorded with Mr Hart. At age 24, Charlie Hart (@callingmrhart) became the 10th employee at RXBAR, the protein bar company known for its clean branding and "No BS" campaigns. A natural marketer, Hart quickly rose to lead the brand’s marketing and growth, helping guide the company to a $600m exit be…

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#334 The Biggest Wave of My Life - Peter Mel (Repost) 1:27:49

1y ago1:27:49

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This podcast is with one of one of my great surfing heroes. Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011 Big Wave World Champion and the 2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion and a broadcaster for the World Surf League. Two winters ago, Pete paddled into arguably the best barrel in surfing history. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a …

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#333 Sex, Pleasure, and Asking For What You Want - Amy Baldwin & April Lampert 2:02:47

1y ago2:02:47

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Amy Baldwin has been on this podcast many times because she’s just the best. She is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexu…

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#332 - From Teton Gravity Ski Sections to LA Filmmaking - Clayton Vila 1:19:11

1y ago1:19:11

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Clayton Vila is an X Games medalist skier, award-winning director, and innovator in the realm of street-skiing. It’s wild shit. While working the pro-skier circuit, he began directing his own ski movies, then quickly transitioned to documentaries and branded content for the ski audience and beyond. His unparalleled understanding of professional ath…

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#331 Parenting in Prehistory - Chris Ryan, Ph.D 2:34:50

1y ago2:34:50

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If you dig this conversation with Chris Ryan, Ph.D and want more, he’s also featured in episodes 48, 79, 109, and 206. Christopher’s work has been featured just about everywhere, including: MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The Times of London, Playboy, The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Outside, El Pais, La Vanguardia,…

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#330 Ketamine, Adult Friendships, and Trips to Chile - Jordan Chiu 1:39:13

1y ago1:39:13

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This damn fine podcast is with a man who has worked as a producer, writer, van builder, winemaker, experiential designer, and restaurant owner. His name is Jordan Chiu and he is one of the most erudite souls I know. In 2018, Jordan built out a van, put his stuff in storage, and drove from California to Argentina. He came back with a lifetime’s wort…

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