Best James Appleton Podcasts (2024)

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172.) Planes, Rain, & High Peaks: A Day on Mt Marshall 38:42

4h ago38:42

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In this week's trail episode I head to the plane crash site on Mt Marshall for the very first time before heading up the summit. Another High Peaks adventure for the books complete with sun, rain, wet shoes, 46'er finishes, and more. Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 O…

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#14 – Matthew Weidner: Architectures for Central Server Collaboration 57:26

11d ago57:26

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The guest of this episode is Matthew Weidner, a computer science PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University focussing on distributed systems and local-first software. Matthew has recently published an extensive blog post about architectures for central server collaboration which is explored in depth in this conversation comparing different approache…

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171.) The MARCY Team Hike: Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge 31:37

14d ago31:37

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This week I'm back with a traill episode about the Great Range Athlete MARCY Team's recent hike up Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge. Sign up for the Fall Great Range Athlete 6-week challenge now! Build physical and mental strength for hiking so you can have stronger mountain adventures! Challenge starts September 9 Join the Great Range Athlete Challenge …

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170.) Summit Sessions #61: Perseverance & The Lake Placid Trail Challenge with Brian Collupy 1:13:56

1M ago1:13:56

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This week Brian Collupy retells his recent adventure competing in the Lake Placid Trail Challenge 50k at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. If you like underdog stories, grit, perseverance, and stories of people who refused to give up- this episode will be right up your alley! Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of…

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#13 – Maggie Appleton: Barefoot Developers, AI, end-user programming 1:05:07

1M ago1:05:07

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The guest of this episode is Maggie Appleton, a designer, anthropologist and developer who has recently explored the world of local-first by giving the closing keynote at the last local-first conf. This conversation will dive into the topics of her talk including home cooked software, the idea behind barefoot developers and how AI complements local…

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#12 – James Pearce: Tinybase 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

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The guest of this episode is James Pearce, the author of Tinybase, a reactive data store library for local-first apps. This conversation will explore how Tinybase works including its custom query system, the various persistence and syncing integrations as well as James’ plans for the future. Mentioned in podcast James Pearce: x.com/jamespearce + sc…

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169.) Summit Sessions #60: When the Appalachian Trails Meets the Adirondack Park with Julie "Jester" Gayheart 1:15:05

2M ago1:15:05

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This week I sit down for a Summit Session with host of Jester Section Hiker Podcast, Julie "Jester" Gayheart to discuss her recent adventures here in the Adirondack Mountains. Julie is currently working on completing her second full lap of the Appalachian Trail (yes, her second lap) and made a pit stop here in the ADK to experience these mountains …

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168.) 10 Things To Do This Summer in the Adirondacks: 2024 Edition 29:14

2M ago29:14

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This week I llst my 10 Things To Do in the ADK This Summer list if you want to experience the ultimate Adirondack experience. Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an …

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167.) Summit Sessions #59: The Cranberry Lake 50 Ultra with Eleena Toukatly 1:11:29

3M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

This week I'm back with a Summit Session and another Ultra adventure with teenaged-mountain athlete Eleena Toukatly. Eleena was on the podcast a few years ago when she became the youngest person to complete the Lake Placid 9'er Ultra at only 13 years old. She continues to push the envelope of her abilities in the backcountry and today she's retelli…

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#11 – Adam Wiggins: Local-first Conf 2024 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

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The guest of this episode is Adam Wiggins, who is the founder of Heroku and one of the co-authors of the local-first essay by Ink & Switch. As Adam is also a co-organizer of the first local-first conference, this conversation will reflect on the event, share our learnings and discuss a couple of key topics such as a new definition of local-first so…

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166.) Summit Sessions #58: Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake 58:28

3M ago58:28

58:28

This week we journey into the heart of Adirondack history at the Adirondack Experience Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. In this episode, I'm joined by Doreen and Cheryl from the museum to delve into the treasures and stories that this magnificent museum holds. We'll explore the rich tapestry of Adirondack culture, art, and tradition, captured through …

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#10 – Matt Wonlaw: cr-sqlite, syncing strategies and incremental view maintenance 1:03:36

3M ago1:03:36

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The guest of this episode is Matt Wonlaw, a prolific local-first tool builder who’s behind projects such as Vlcn, cr-sqlite and Materialite. Most recently Matt also joined Rocicorp to work on their new product. This conversation will go deep on his projects covering CRDTs, SQLite and incremental view maintenance. Mentioned in podcast Matt Wonlaw: x…

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165.) Summit Sessions #57: The Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) 1:07:01

4M ago1:07:01

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This week I'm shining the spotlight on the great work of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), a non-profit historic preservation organization for the Adirondack region. Formed in 1990, AARCH's mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Adirondacks’ unique and diverse architectural heritage. This week …

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164.) Summit Sessions #56: Blood Sweat Tears...& Kilimanjaro with Bethany Adams (Garretson) 59:34

4M ago59:34

59:34

This week podcast-favorite Bethany Adams (Garretson) comes by for her 4th time on the podcast to catch up and disccuss her latest mountain adventures both inside the Adirondack Park and beyond...including her 2024 trip up Kilimanjaro. We disuss a new book she contributed to, along with 26 other women, called "BLOOD SWEAT TEARS", put out by Christin…

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#9 – Dax Raad: Local-First SaaS 1:02:55

4M ago1:02:55

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The guest of this episode is Dax Raad, who is using local-first in multiple projects including the serverless deployment tool SST.dev, a healthcare app and an upcoming personal finance app. This conversation will explore how local-first simplifies app development, the UX and data patterns he used on and how self-hosting could empower local-first ap…

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163.) Adirondack Day: Happy Birthday to the Adirondack Park 14:03

4M ago14:03

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In this special episode of the 46 of 46 Podcast, we celebrate Adirondack Day, commemorating the historic establishment of the Adirondack Park on May 20, 1892. Dive into a captivating history lesson as we explore the origins and significance of one of America's largest and oldest state parks. Learn about the legislative actions, the visionaries, and…

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162.) Manhunt in the Adirondack High Peaks: The Major James Call Story 25:22

4M ago25:22

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In this suspenseful episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast, we take you back to the Summer of 1954 in Lake Placid, to the haunting wilderness of the Adirondack High Peaks, where a story of crime and escape unfolds. Discover how Lake Placid, a town famed for its tranquil beauty and Olympic glory, became the epicenter of a dramatic manhunt for a murderous f…

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161.) Summit Sessions #55: Place Name Dude and Adirondack History with Erik Schlimmer 58:29

5M ago58:29

58:29

This week's Summit Session brings back fan-favorite Erik Schlimmer where we'll talk about his new Adirondack history books, his outdoors adventures, the Cranberry Lake 50, and his new Adirondack toponym website, "Place Name Dude". Pick Up Erik's Books at here Visit Place Name Dude here Order my new book Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklo…

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#8 – Pirijan Ketheswaran: Kinopio, Canvas-based tools, being a solo developer 56:42

5M ago56:42

56:42

The guest of this episode is Pirijan Ketheswaran, the creator of the Kinopio, a playful, canvas-based tool for thought. He is also the co-creator of the online IDE Glitch. This conversation will go trough his journey as a creative including his time at Fog Creek and later building Kinopio as a solo developer. Mentioned in podcast Pirijan Ketheswara…

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160.) Summit Sessions #54: The Solar Eclipse, Skiing the 46, & More With Jonathan Zaharek 1:05:05

5M ago1:05:05

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This week I'm back with a Summit Session episode with fan-favorite Jonathan Zaharek! Jonathan stopped by the 46 Outdoors "shedquarters" to talk all about this week's solar eclipse along with his current adventure skiing the 46 High Peaks here in the Adirondacks, the completion of the Pilot Permit Program at the AMR trailhead, and more! Pick up Jona…

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#7 – James Long: Actual Budget, Hybrid Logical Clocks & Absurd-SQL 1:34:11

5M ago1:34:11

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The guest of this episode is James Long, the creator of local-first app called Actual Budget and the absurd-sql project which helped to pave the way to bring SQLite back to the browser. This conversation will explore his journey of building Actual Budget including implementing a syncing solution from scratch and expanding from an Electron app to mo…

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#6 – Rasmus Andersson: Playbit, Software Quality, Data Models Tradeoffs 1:43:44

6M ago1:43:44

1:43:44

The guest of this episode is Rasmus Anderson, who helped to build many monumental products such as Spotify, Dropbox and Figma and is now working on Playbit, a local-first operating system built from scratch. This extended conversation will go deep on software quality, the tradeoffs of different data models and the importance of the web for modern a…

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159.) A Subzero Day in the MacIntyre Range 38:17

6M ago38:17

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Bundle up and join us for a bone-chilling and exhilarating hike as we venture through the Macintyre Range for a winter day of subzero summitting- Algonquin, Iroquois, and Wright Despite the forecast of -30° windchill at the summits and a frosty start at 0°, our spirits soared under the crystalline blue skies, proving that the best winter hiking con…

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#5 – Kyle Mathews: Benefits of using a sync engine, personal local-first apps, ElectricSQL 46:40

6M ago46:40

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The guest of this episode is Kyle Matthews, who, in the past, founded Gatsby JS and is currently delving into local-first software. In the conversation, Kyle shares his experiences in building some small-scale local-first apps for his personal use and discusses how the utilization of a data syncing engine liberates significant development time. Men…

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158.) The Great Range Athlete Story: How Climbing Mountains Transformed My Life 46:00

7M ago46:00

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In this week's episode I share my transformative journey from facing personal health challenges to becoming an Adirondack 46'er and creating the Great Range Athlete training programs. I'll dive into the pivotal moments that tested my resolve, like tough climbs up McKenzie Mountain and Big Slide, and how these experiences ignited a passion to help o…

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#4 – Martin Kleppmann: CRDTs, Automerge, generic syncing servers & Bluesky 1:04:23

7M ago1:04:23

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The guest of this episode, Martin Kleppmann, is one of the authors of the original local-first essay. Martin has been exploring local-first software and CRDTs for over 10 years, which has led to the creation of Automerge, which we discuss in depth in this episode. This episode is also exploring the ideas of generic sync servers and the impact this …

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157.) A Winter Sunrise on Cascade Mountain 26:23

7M ago26:23

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In this episode of the 46 of 46 Podcast, journey with me on a stunning winter ascent of Cascade Mountain. After weeks under a blanket of gray, the Adirondacks were kissed by sunshine, setting the stage for perfect winter hiking conditions. With blue skies overhead and packed snow underfoot, it was time to catch a sunrise from the High Peaks. My NEW…

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#3 – Geoffrey Litt: Malleable software, local state management & Riffle 1:05:56

7M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

In this episode we talk about Geoffrey's background in malleable software and how relational databases can be leveraged to build better web apps and improve data ownership. A topic he extensively investigates through the Riffle research project. Mentioned in podcast Geoffrey Litt: x.com/geoffreylitt + www.geoffreylitt.com Ink and Switch Cambria (20…

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Episode 24 - River 46:34

7M ago46:34

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This time Ben shares his experience with the alphabet film challenege for January before the boys dive into Junta Yamaguchi's latest two minute time loop masterpiece 'RIVER'. River is available to own now from Terracotta Distribution here The links Ben's January and February alphabet challenge lists are below. Stay tuned for the Third Window alphab…

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Nigel Hamilton Previews His ALA Presentation (024) 10:40

8M ago10:40

10:40

Acclaimed historian Nigel Hamilton previews his 2024 keynote presentation at the Abraham Lincoln Association's 215th Birthday Banquet in Springfield, Illinois.

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156.) 2024 Announcements: 46 Outdoors Company, Great Range Athlete, & New Book 41:51

8M ago41:51

41:51

This week I officially announce all the projects I've been working on behind the scenes here at 46/46 Headquarters including the new website and expansion of the 46 Outdoors Company, to the creation of Great Range Athlete, and most importantly, my new book, Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line, is now available …

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#2 – Aaron Boodman: From Google Gears to Replicache & Reflect.net 50:15

8M ago50:15

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In this episode we talk about Aaron's history in local-first, which goes back to 2008 with the release of Google Gears – the first time sqlite was added to the browser - and his perspective on where we're at now and why local-first is finally happening. Mentioned in podcast: Aaron: x.com/aboodman + aaronboodman.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gears_(soft…

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Episode 23 - Mad Cats 58:44

8M ago58:44

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The Third Window Films Podcast is back after an unexpected hiatus, but we are starting off 2024 with a bang! This episode Adam and Ben kick things off by sharing their favourite East Asian films from last year. They also do a deep dive on the wildly entertaining and utterly bonkers action comedy, 'MAD CATS', which is making its Blu-ray debut this m…

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#1 – PVH: An Intro to Local-First 1:07:15

8M ago1:07:15

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In this inaugural episode, I'm speaking to Peter van Hardenberg, who helped to coin and popularize the term Local First. As the director of the Ink & Switch Research Lab, he's been on the forefront of this work for the better part of a decade. My conversation with him today starts with the basics of what Local First is and why you, an application d…

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Jon White on his New Children's Book 30:14

8M ago30:14

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Prolific Lincoln author Jonathan White discusses his engaging and compelling new children's book titled My Day with Abe Lincoln.

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155.) Summit Sessions #53: The Winter 46 Thru Hike with Neil Luckhurst 1:12:07

8M ago1:12:07

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This week on the 46 of 46 Podcast we welcome Neil Luckhurst to the Summit Sessions. Neil is a renowned figure in the Adirondack hiking community. Neil's not just a hiker; he's a trailblazer known for his incredible charity work and awe-inspiring mountain feats. From bushwhacking all 46 High Peaks to completing a single-season winter 100 highest, Ne…

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154.) Summit Sessions #52: Times Square: The Play with Director Kyle Lang 41:21

9M ago41:21

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Happy New Year everyone! This week I'm kicking off 2024 with a Summit Sessions in the Santanoni Range...kind of. My guest this week, ADK native Kyle Lang, joins me to discuss the world premeire of his new original play, "Times Square". This story takes place at the beloved trail junction in the Santanoni Range of the Adirondack High Peaks known as …

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153.) New Years Sessions: ADK Transformations and a 2023 Recap 1:06:08

9M ago1:06:08

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This week is my annual New Years Sessions where I recap all the episodes from the year and give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into each one. On top of that you'll hear many stories from listeners about how the Adirondack Park changed their life. These stories are inspirational to say the least. Thank you for another great year of podcasting with …

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152.) How Crank The Adirondack Hermit Stole Christmas 5:54

9M ago5:54

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This year on this special Christmas edition of The 46 of 46 Podcast i'll be putting an Adirondack twist on the classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" with the new story of Crank the Adirondack Hermit. How Crank The Adirondack Hermit Stole Christmas In the frost-kissed realm of the Adirondack High Peaks, where snowflakes dance and the north wind s…

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151.) Summit Sessions #51: The Lake Placid 9'er Self-Supported FKT with Syd Steger 1:11:05

10M ago1:11:05

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Join us on the 46 of 46 Podcast for a thrilling Summit Session with Syd Steger, who shares her exhilarating story breaking the self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Lake Placid 9'er Challenge here in the Adirondacks. Syd reveals the story start to finish of how she climbed all nine peaks with incredible speed, determination, and strategic…

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Nathan Raab on the Hunt for History (022) 29:34

10M ago29:34

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Nathan Raab, a renowned expert in historical documents and a prominent figure in the world of Americana collectibles, delves into the fascinating realm of Abraham Lincoln's manuscripts, offering unique perspectives on historical autographs and documents. He shares intriguing stories behind some of the most significant documents and artifacts, provi…

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EP#13: A reflection on our current political climate - James Ashby 1:26:24

10M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

James Ashby is an Australian political advisor, in this episode shares his insights into the current political climate.By Levi Appleton

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150.) The Split Brow Adirondack Buck: My 2023 Archery Buck 41:01

10M ago41:01

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In this gripping episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast, join me as I recount another unforgettable Adirondack adventure. This week I trade my trekking poles and backpack for a compound bow and fanny pack as I tell the story of my 2023 archery buck. This isn't just a story of hunting; it's a journey filled with highs and lows, humor, and a thrilling displ…

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Episode 22 - Banmei Takahashi's Door & Door 2: Tokyo Diary 56:56

11M ago56:56

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Join Adam and Ben in this latest episode as they explore the contrasting Halloween festivities of Japan and the UK. From the Tokyo International Film Festival to the eclectic screenings at the London East Asian and Cambridge Film Festivals, they share their top picks and hidden gems from this year's events. They also delve into Third Window Films' …

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149.) Summit Sessions #50: Guiding Clients & Tracking Bucks with Adirondack Hunting Guide Wes LaBar 1:38:10

11M ago1:38:10

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It's November and that means it's Deer season in the Adirondacks! This week Adirondack hunting and fishing guide Wes LaBar of LaBar Guide Services come on to talk about his self-taught hunting journey, that began as a kid in the southern ADK, to becoming a deadly Big Woods hunter and sought after guide. In this episode we talk about Wes's journey a…

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148.) October Sessions: ADK Campfire Stories- Double Feature 20:03

11M ago20:03

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This October Sessions rolls on here on The 46 of 46 Podcast with an ADK Campfire Story Double Feature! ADK Campfire Stories Double Feature 1.) The Echoes of Big Moose Lake 2.) The Shadow of the Adirondacks First up, we'll dive deep into the chilling waters of Big Moose Lake as we unravel the tragic tale of Grace Brown. Was it a crime of passion or …

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147.) October Sessions: Haunted Houses and Odd Phenomena in the ADK with Adam & Jake From Blue Line Bigfoot 1:19:21

11M ago1:19:21

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The October Sessions roll on as Adam and Jake from the ADK Youtube channel, Blue Line Bigfoot, return! Adam and Jake will tell spooky stories from their lives and others inside the ADK. Good old fashioned fun around the campfire! Connect on Social Media: Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46 My W…

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146.) October Sessions: Bigfoot in the Blue Line 4: The Mystery 12:47

11M ago12:47

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The 4th Annual October Sessions are back on The 46 of 46 Podcast! There's no better way to kick off the most wonderful time of year than with the 4th installment of the Bigfoot in the Blue Line series here on the October Sessions! The mysteries of the Adirondacks lie just beyond the next tree line... Connect on Social Media: Find the podcast on soc…

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145.) The Mountains Don't Care About You: Life Lessons in the High Peaks 33:01

12M ago33:01

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This week I dive into the life lessons I have learned thanks to the greatest teacher I've ever had, the Adirondack Mountains. The mountains will teach you a lot about yourself and real life if you let them… 1. No one can get you to the summit. It’s up to you to do the work. 2. One foot in front of the other IS the formula. This will never change. T…