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Journey with Jake takes us each on an adventure out of our day to day lives to experience travel and vacation through the eyes of ordinary people like you and me. We share stories and find out why these destinations have unique meaning through memories and nostalgia. Journey with Jake taps into those special meaningful moments each of us appreciate about travel. This podcast will inform and encourage you to enjoy destinations in a way you haven’t thought of before. We will go from high profi ...
#046 - Have you ever thought about living a life at sea? For Lauren Landers this thought is a reality. At a young age Lauren is living on her 51 foot sail boat in the Bahamas. It was fascinating to hear about Lauren's love for the sea and how that love has turned into full-time living at sea. Not only is Lauren a certified Captain she is also a fre…
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Adventuring With Cattle Dogs with Kirstie and Les Card from @cattledogsandco!
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#045 - This was my first time really diving into adventures with pets! I had the chance to speak with Les and Kirstie Card from Cattle Dogs and Company. The Cards are from Nova Scotia in Canada and venture all over their Provence and neighboring areas going on adventures with their dogs. The real stars of the show are Jackson, Memphis, and Mersey t…
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Ultra Trail Running and Endurance with Michael Whiteside!
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#044 - I love talking to Ultra Runners. They have such a determination and grit that is hard to describe. My guest this week, Michael Whiteside, is someone who I would describe as someone with both grit and determination. Michael is from my home state of Utah and is fairly new on the Ultra Running scene. Michael has dealt with a tough past, but use…
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Adventuring as Friends with Julie and Sara from @folkloreadventures!
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#043 - Part of what makes going on adventures memorable is the time we spend with others doing the things we love. My conversation with Julie and Sara from @folkloreadventures really showcased how much fun it is to share an experience with a friend. Julie and Sara started their adventures together by taking a 2 week trip not really knowing each oth…
#042 - Do you remember seeing the animated version of Aladdin back in the 90s and watching Aladdin run around Agrabah? I felt like I was in Agrabah as my guest, Andrew Dean, took me on his adventures through Morocco. I have always been fascinated with the country of Morocco. Morocco sits close to Europe, but is it's own unique place. From the Blue …
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Ultramarathon Running with The Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes!
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#041 - I sometimes hear about things people accomplish and it is hard to fathom or imagine what they do. My guest today is the Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes. Dean has done things that I can only imagine. He has run long distances all the over the world in some of the most unforgiving climates and temperatures including Antarctica and Death Valle…
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Remote Work and Travel with Jackie from Bon Voyage Jackie!
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#040 - I had the chance to speak with Jackie Carbo about the idea of traveling while working remote. One of the benefits from the COVID-19 pandemic has been the opportunity to work remote. Jackie jumps into the fact we don't have to quit or day jobs to travel more. We can work remote while we travel. I loved my conversation with Jackie as we touche…
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Starting Off the New Year with Adventures of A + K!
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#039 - I am in one year into Journey with Jake and what a ride it has been! Today's episode felt like a dream come true for me. I had the opportunity to speak with Adam and Kathryn from Adventures of A+K. Why is that a dream come true for me you might ask? Adam and Kathryn were the first content creators that I said to myself that I would love to h…
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Wildlife Photography and Traveling with Marshall Brown!
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#038 - I have always been intrigued by wildlife and one of my favorite things to do while traveling is look for animals along the way. In this episode I had the chance to speak with Marshall Brown who is a professional wildlife photographer. Not only is Marshall a wildlife photographer, but he also loves to travel. Marshall has been to over 50 of t…
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The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, TN with The Traveling Stewarts!
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#037 - How many of us travel and think I need that "Wow" moment in order for me to feel like this trip is complete? Although it is not necessary this is something Ann and Cory Stewart look for when they travel. I am fortunate I had the chance to speak with Ann and Cory from The Traveling Stewarts about their recent trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee and…
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Enjoying Spain with Leanne and Lyle from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast!
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#036 - One of the thrills of traveling for me are those sweet moments when everything seems to be just perfect! We get to experience that on this episode as LeAnne and Lyle from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast talk about their love for Spain and some of their experiences in this wonderful country. Lyle and Leanne are from Australia and made a commitm…
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Airlie Beach, Australia with Rick Bamford!
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#035 - Have you ever been down under? That's right we are going to Australia with our guide, Rick Bamford. Rick is a native Australian and not only travels within his own country, but he loves traveling all over the world. We touch on some of his travels outside of Australia, but we really focus on a place called Airlie Beach. I love how Rick cheri…
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Family Trip to Switzerland and Sicily with Brad Singley!
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#034 - Family trips are some of my fondest memories. This episode dives into a once in a lifetime trip for Brad Singley and his family as they ventured to Switzerland and Sicily this past summer. I had such a fun time talking to Brad about their family trip this past summer. Brad and his wife, Meg, are parents of 5 children ranging in ages from 17 …
#033 - Tim Hurst has ran a marathon in all 50 states! That alone is a HUGE accomplishment. He has done all this with an amputated leg using a prosthetic running blade! What an inspiration Tim Hurst is. I had the chance to visit with Tim to not only talk about his experiences running marathons, but also the challenge of doing this as an amputee. Tim…
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I Can Feel At Home Anywhere with Ashleigh Renard
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#032 - I was so excited to have the chance to speak with Ashleigh Renard. I found Ashleigh during the early stages of the pandemic as I came across her viral "How to Keep Monogamy Hot" video series. She is also the author of the book, "Swing" which shares the story of her rehabbing her marriage. This was a very unique one of kind conversation I had…
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Hawaii from a Hawaiian with Dave Kahananui!
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#031 - We all love the tropical paradise that is Hawaii. This episode with my good friend Dave Kahananui is more than just the beauty of this wonderful place. Dave talks about the land, the people, the culture, and the spirit that is Hawaii! Dave Kahananui is 50% Hawaiian. His Father is 100% Hawaiian which is very rare in this day and age. The conn…
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Overcoming Kidney Failure with Sean Delaney!
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#030 - Every now and then you come across a journey or story that really makes you appreciate the opportunities we are all given. This episode with Sean Delaney really makes each of us appreciate our many gifts and blessing. Sean is a two-time kidney transplant recipient and the gratitude for the gift of life he has been given is evident. Sean has …
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Nepal, Japan, and Bolivia with James Hammond!
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#029 - I had the opportunity to chat with fellow podcaster, James Hammond from The Winging It travel podcast. James has done a lot of traveling and we could not come up with just one location to talk about it. We settled on Nepal, Japan, and Bolivia. It was fun to hear from James as he discussed each of these locations and why he has such fond memo…
#028 - I had so much fun last week with Dave Preston that I needed to have him on again. Dave dives into a few more thoughts from the Tour Divide Race including how it felt to have someone from the race lose their life. He also jumps into some other experiences including being hospitalized in Cozumel as well as being hit by an RV. If you like adven…
#027 - The Tour Divide Race is something that I have never heard of before. There are probably a lot of folks out there who have not heard of the Tour Divide Race. This is a 2700+ mile bike race from Canada down to the Mexico border along the Continental Divide. Dave Preston gives a sneak peak into this race. Although it is a race, the Tour Divide …
#026 - There are so many ways to enjoy time together as a family. For Ryan Wynder and his family one of their passions is attending sporting events. In this episode I speak with Ryan Wynder about all his memories and adventures attending sporting events over the years. Ryan is a fan of all types of sports. Basketball, baseball, football and hockey.…
#025 - Where the heck is Belize!! That is a question a lot of us ask and even my guest Travis Wilde was not really sure, but he knew it was a place he wanted to take his family for some adventures and memories. I was fortunate to talk to my friend, Travis Wilde, about this once in a lifetime family trip to Belize. Part of the memories of this trip …
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Disney World with Daniela from MonorailMagic_!
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#024 - I can't seem to stay away from Disney. We enjoyed the Castagno's as they told us about their love for Disneyland. Now we are heading across the country to Florida to Disney World! My guest on Journey with Jake is Daniela from @monorailmagic_ and she shares her love for Disney World, a place that she begin visiting as a child from New York. D…
#023 - Aloha! That's right time to head out across the pacific to Hawaii. This episode about Hawaii is a little bit different as I had the chance to speak with Cole Young who is only 11 years old! I thought it would be fun to jump into the mind and thoughts of a youngster like Cole. Hawaii is really only part of the story or journey. Speaking to a …
#022 - Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth! That's right. We are going to Disneyland. Join Tony and Jen Castagno as they share their love for Disneyland. Tony and Jen have been going to Disneyland since they were kids. Now as a married couple with kids they continue that tradition of creating memories for themselves and their children. As someon…
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The Canadian Rocky Mountains with the Mountain Town Ramblers!
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#021 - In this episode we hear from Kyle Harvey and Theresa Hurst from Mountain Town Rambler. We talk all about the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Mountain Town Ramblers is a podcast all about Kyle and Theresa's experiences in mountain towns. We get the inside access of why the Canadian Rocky Mountains and in particular Banff mean so much to Theresa and…
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Hiking in Washington State with Josh Baker!
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#020 - Welcome to episode #20. In this episode we hear from hiker, Josh Baker, about his many adventures hiking in the state of Washington. Josh has been hiking since he was a kid. Although he may have complained about hiking when he was young, hiking is now part of who Josh is. Josh loves the adventure and difficulties that hikes can present. He a…
#019 - In this episode we go back to one of America's Amusement Parks as we visit Kings Island with the gentlemen from Inside Amusements. Inside Amusements is your #1 podcast about yesterday, today, and tomorrow's amusements and I was fortunate enough to be able to speak with all 4 members of Inside Amusements. Come along with Joe, Brian, Chris, an…
#018 - In this episode I got to speak with Brooke Wheeler about something that has sparked my curiosity, but I have never participated in. We talk about river rafting, but much more than that. Brooke loves the outdoors and has found so much joy from her time on the river. Brooke dives into some of the stories from her rafting adventures that make h…
#017 - In this episode I am joined by Shana Butler. Shana was born and raised in New England near Boston, Massachusetts. Shana is an extensive traveler who has been to many different countries as well as so many places across the United States. She talks about her travels on her own podcast Boston and Beyond Pod. She also highlights a lot of her tr…
#016 - In this episode I got the chance to speak with my friend, Matt Harris, about his yearly family trip to upstate New York. Matt is adventurous and goes on many trips every year to include snow boarding and hiking. We could have talked about any of these trips for Matt, but we decided to talk about a special place in New York that is a yearly t…
#015 - This episode was especially fun for me since cruising is one of my favorite things to do for a vacation. I had the opportunity to speak with Cruise Vlogger, John Trivedi, better known as "Cruising with JT" to talk about cruising and why cruising has so much meaning to JT. JT has been on at least 18 cruises up to this point. He touches on his…
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Mountain Biking the Wasatch Crest with Paul Petersen!
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#014 - On this episode I talk to an old friend of mine, Paul Petersen, about his love for mountain biking and in particular mountain biking the Wasatch Crest. The Wasatch Crest is near his home close to Salt Lake City, Utah. Paul and I discuss the wonderful gift it is to have so many bike trails and outdoor spaces that he loves so close to home. Pa…
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Road Trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Troy Byrd!
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#013 - On this episode I talk to you an old friend from hometown of Willcox, Arizona. Troy Byrd joins me as we discuss a 10,000 mile road trip he took several years ago. He hit all states east of the Mississippi river and several more states on the west side of the Mississippi as well. A big part of this road trip for Troy which he terms the "Tour …
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Van Life with Tyler and Molly LaFontaine!
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#012 - In this episode we explore the world of van life with my guests Tyler and Molly LaFontaine. Tyler and Molly spent time traveling to all of the lower 48 states in their converted van. This was a great conversation with two passionate people who really enjoy their time traveling by van. You will be inspired and smile as they discuss some of th…
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Motorcycling Across Asia with Mike Jennings!
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#011 - Talk about a wild adventure!! In this episode I was fortunate enough to sit down with Mike Jennings to talk about his trip traveling across Asia on a motorcycle. Mike is from Australia and has done quite a bit of traveling all over the world. We look into one of those adventures which involved motorcycling across China and some of the storie…
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Solo Hiking in Colorado with Shelby Mann!
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#010 - We all face fears and challenges throughout our lives. In this episode my guest, Shelby Mann, talks about overcoming her fears to be a solo hiker in Colorado. Shelby dives into some of the aspects it takes to be a solo female hiker. Shelby and I discuss the safety aspects of solo hiking. She also talks about some of her favorite memories of …
#009 - On this episode I got to spend time with my cousin Dan Spindle talking about a place that has special meaning to both of us. We talk about Colorado and our childhood memories of spending time in Colorado and what it means to us. Dan has done a lot or research on our family and their lives in Colorado. This episode really taps into why Colora…
#008 - I was blessed to have the opportunity to speak to one of the big influences in my life, Chip Franks. I found Chip through the Miracle Morning Community and have participated in some of his challenges aimed at living a better life. Through this connection with Chip I have found his love for travel and had the chance to ask him about his once …
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Iceland with Misty MacGregor and Michelle Trias!
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#007 - On this episode I was able to reconnect with some old friends, Misty MacGregor and Michelle Trias, about their trips to Iceland. Misty and Michelle took separate trips to Iceland so we get to enjoy two different perspectives. Misty enjoyed a Mother/Daughter trip while Michelle spent time with her husband Larry. Both Misty and Michelle gave u…
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Zion National Park with Matt and Cheryl Schoss!
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#006 - We continue our journey talking about the outdoors with my guests Matt and Cheryl Schoss. This episode takes us to Zion National Park in southern Utah. Matt and Cheryl have some great information on their YouTube channel "Were in the Rockies". It was through this channel and my own searching for information about Yellowstone National Park th…
#005 - I had the opportunity to speak with Skyler Harrison the host of Hunt the West podcast to talk about his experiences and love for hunting. Journey with Jake is not always about particular locations or places we go. In this case hunting can take place at a variety of locations and spots. Skyler goes into his reasons for hunting and the prepara…
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Sicily and Solo Traveling with Emily Cooper!
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#004 - On episode 4 of Journey with Jake we talk with Emily Cooper about Sicily and also her experiences with solo traveling. Emily is a travel blogger and has traveled quite extensively and has some great content on Instagram. We begin our conversation talking about Sicily. Emily's ancestors are Italian and this trip is one she will never forget. …
#003 - In this episode we escape to the tropical paradise of the Cayman Islands. I am joined by my friend Linda Bruns to talk about her love for the Cayman Islands and her love of life! Linda has family ties to the Cayman Islands and spends quite a bit of time on these beautiful islands. She takes us through experiences with her family to include a…
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Colombia, South America with Nick Addesso!
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#002 - Welcome back to Journey with Jake! In this episode I speak with Nick Addesso about his trip to Colombia in South America including a visit to Lake Gautavita where rumor has it the treasure of El Dorado can be found. Nick talks about his experiences with his future family in Colombia as well as the culture and food of this country. I hope you…
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Welcome to Journey with Jake! Carowinds with David Bushman!
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#001 - Welcome to Journey with Jake. Jake Bushman gives a quick introduction to the podcast and what it is all about. I also speak with David Bushman about Carowinds theme park in North/South Carolina. David explains a little bit about the park including some of their great attractions and explains why Carowinds has meaning to him and his family. T…
