Best Mason Gravley Podcasts (2025)

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Russell Winfield: Professional Snowboarder 36:48

3h ago36:48

36:48

Today we’re sitting down with Russell Winfield, a snowboarding legend and the first Black professional snowboarder, to hear about his incredible career. Russell shares stories from his unique childhood of pursuing hockey, writing, and music as well as how he navigated a sport that wasn’t always inclusive, and the lasting impact he’s made on snowboa…

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Blair Updike: The Florida Gallery 1:09:43

28d ago1:09:43

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In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of a Lake Wales native, Blair Updike, who turned a childhood passion into a professional art career—and is now working to put Florida art back on the map. With no artistic background in her family—her father invented the Grove Goat, and her mother was an accountant—her journey began after an inspiring de…

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Amanda Hesser: Food52 47:32

1M ago47:32

47:32

When Amanda Hesser was pursuing a profession after college, she decided to take the road less traveled and less certain by pursuing a love of traditional methods of cooking in kitchens scattered around Europe. As her passion for cooking and food continued, it started taking her out of the kitchen and into the keyboard which ultimately led to a drea…

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Ep. 1064: Silk Road Mountain Race - Alden Roth 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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In August of 2024, Alden raced in the Silk Road Mountain Race, a 1,200-mile, unsupported bikepacking race in Kyrgyzstan. With nearly 100,000ft of elevation gain, it's often touted as the toughest bike race in the world. A crash on Alden's 14th day of racing put him out of the general classification, but he was able to fix his bike and complete the …

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Ep. 1063: 99 Words: Building a Better Life - Curt Linville 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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Curt Linville is an adventure lover, backpacker, fly fisher, skier, proud co-founder of the Adventure Sports Podcast, and now a published author. Curt recently wrote and released 99 Words - Building a Better Life, a book about grabbing hold of life and to craft it into an adventure worth living. 99 Words is a tool kit meant to empower those who are…

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Ep. 1062: Backpacking Across the Country of Georgia - Revisited - Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

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Originally published July 5, 2021 Oftentimes the best adventures are not in the most well-known places or in the most dramatic of sceneries. Hidden gems of adventure are all around us. In fact, as we say on this show, adventure is anywhere you are. Alexandre had his sights set on Turkey, a country he had longed to visit. Little did he know, the adj…

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Ned Hancock: Fifth-Generation Landowner 1:19:53

3M ago1:19:53

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I don’t know about you, but I am not land rich. My quarter-acre yard won’t be doing much for the conservation of wild Florida. I don’t have the opportunity or burden of the decision to put my land in conservation. I don’t know what it’s like to weight the pros and cons, go through the application process, talk with my family, etc. That’s why I was …

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Ep. 1061: Circumnavigate the US by Bike & Kayak - Revisited - Renata Chlumska 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

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Originally published July 25, 2022 Renata is a legendary Czech-born adventurer and mountaineer. She was the first Swedish and Czech woman to climb Mount Everest and was listed in Outside Magazine as one of the world’s “25 adventure goddesses." In 2005, after the death of her partner, Göran Kropp (also a well-known adventurer), she embarked on what …

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Travis Thompson: All Florida 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

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Travis Thompson is a 5th generation Floridian from Winter Haven, Florida. He’s the Executive Director of the conservation non-profit All Florida, as well as a co-owner of Duck Ranchin’ the state’s largest waterfowl hunting operation. Through his work, he advocates for the things that make Florida special - our woods, water, wildlife, and the way of…

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Ep. 1060: States of Adventure - Fitz Cahall 1:26:22

3M ago1:26:22

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Through podcast and film, Fitz Cahall has helped tell stories that define the outdoor community. He founded the original outdoor podcast, the Dirtbag Diaries, back in 2007 and co-hosts Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. His new book, States of Adventure, pulls together 30 stories from past podcast episodes that will inspire you to pack a rucksack, he…

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Ep. 1059: Extreme Sleeping - Revisited - Phoebe Smith 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Originally published September 18, 2017 Here's a different adventure sport for you. Phoebe Smith spends her time in the outdoors extreme sleeping. With a bright and cheerful personality, Phoebe describes sleeping in remote and extreme locations. Listen in and broaden your adventure portfolio and make more adventures more possible by simply sleeping…

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Kaylyn Glenn: Gladeswoman 51:48

4M ago51:48

51:48

Kaylyn, a proud 10th generation Floridian, is deeply connected to the unique landscape of Southwest Florida, near the Western Everglades. Raised barefoot among oak hammocks and cypress tree domes, she inherited a legacy of pioneering ancestors who settled in this region, fueling her passion for protecting this remarkable place. Overcoming the chall…

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Ep. 1058: The World Walk - Tom Turcich 1:11:14

4M ago1:11:14

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Two years after finishing his seven-year walk around the world, Tom Turcich has put his adventure on the page with his upcoming book The World Walk. In his memoir, Tom explores the growth that comes with traveling, the great forces shaping our world, and the remarkable bond between him and his dog, Savannah. Tom has been on Adventure Sports Podcast…

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Ep. 1057: The Longest Annual Paddle Race in the US - Revisited - Greg Wingo 59:52

4M ago59:52

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You might not think of Alabama as holding many records in the world of endurance races (at least I didn’t), however, you’d be wrong! Alabama is home to the Great Alabama 650, a 650-mile paddle race down the Alabama Scenic River Trail going from the northern part of the state out to the Gulf of Mexico. Racers face whitewater, battle tidewater curren…

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Ep. 1056: take less. do more - Glen Van Peski 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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Glen Van Peski is a retired civil engineer who accidentally started the ultralight backpacking gear company Gossamer Gear. Besides an avid ultralight backpacker and bike packer in the U.S. and abroad, he’s an entrepreneur, author, speaker, philanthropist and dishwasher. He recently wrote take less. do more. Surprising Life Lessons on Generosity, Gr…

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State Park Development Update 42:28

5M ago42:28

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There have been a ton of updates since the last episode about the proposed plan to develop nine Florida state parks. Namely, part of the project proposal has been withdrawn. Great news but the story isn’t over… Places to follow for most up-to-date news and additional info: Max Chesnes - Environmental Reporter, Tampa Bay Times Florida Wildlife Feder…

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Ep. 1055: Arctic Sailing the Northwest Passage - Graeme Esarey 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

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Graeme Esarey is a sailor, climber, skier, and father of 2 adventurous girls. During an attempt to sail through the Northwest Passage with his family, he noticed the amount of trash heaps and unsustainable heating practices at whaling communities. Having a background in product development, he decided to found Ignik Outdoors, a company dedicated to…

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State Parks Development Proposal 5:43

5M ago5:43

5:43

Hey folks! This is a unique call to action to let your voice be heard about the new proposed developments (golf courses, resorts, etc.) inside of our state parks. Listen to the episode and read the article below to learn more about what is being proposed, as well as how to make your voice heard and be involved. Tampa Bay Times article: https://www.…

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Ep. 1054: Running 5,000 Miles Around the UK Coast - Revisited - Elise Downing 1:06:19

5M ago1:06:19

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Originally published June 21, 2022 Elise is a runner, author and all-round outdoors lover. In 2016 she became the first woman and youngest person to run self-supported around the coast of the UK – an adventure she was completely unqualified for, as an unexperienced runner whose athletic career consisted of one horrendous marathon dressed as a Crayo…

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Dr. Tom Hoctor: The Corridor Before It Was the Corridor 1:12:11

5M ago1:12:11

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There are not many folks more central to the idea of a “connected and protected” Florida than Dr. Tom Hoctor. He’s the director of the Center for Landscape Conservation Planning at the University of Florida and is the co-founder of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, considered one of the most ambitious landscape conservation plans in the country. As we…

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Ep. 1053: Getting Started in Fly Fishing or Any Passion - Dave Stewart 58:41

5M ago58:41

58:41

Hey folks! Although this episode was going to be about fly fishing basics, Dave is a podcaster, so we ended up talking quite a bit about his show, Wet Fly Swing, and not so much about fly fishing itself. However, it’s a great conversation and I really enjoyed getting to know Dave. I hope you enjoy it too! Dave’s guide for Adventure Sports Podcast l…

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Jake Scott: One Song a Month 50:38

5M ago50:38

50:38

Today, we’re sitting down with musician and songwriter Jake Scott to discuss his rise in the music industry and how he managed to stand out among new artists with a unique strategy: releasing one song per month for over three years. Jake's journey in the LA music scene is distinctive in other ways as well. Born and raised in Arkansas, a place not t…

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Ep. 1052: Thru-Hiking With a Dog - Revisited - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa 1:05:13

6M ago1:05:13

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Originally published July 7th, 2016 While thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1996, Whitney LaRuffa found his new hiking companion, a wandering dog which he named Erwin after the town in Tennessee where they met. Erwin continued the AT hike the rest of the way through to Maine and went on to accompany Allgood for 13 years on many more hikes. Whitn…

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Ep. 1051: Alpine Rising, The Triumph of Local Climbers in the Himalayas - Bernadette McDonald 54:29

6M ago54:29

54:29

"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world’s highest peaks."-- Jon Krakauer The name of Maurice Herzog, the first man to reach the summit of Annapurna, is widely recognized, but how many know Ang Tharkay, the Sherpa who carri…

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Russell Winfield: Professional Snowboarder 36:48

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Blair Updike: The Florida Gallery 1:09:43

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Amanda Hesser: Food52 47:32

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Ep. 1064: Silk Road Mountain Race - Alden Roth 1:04:15

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Ep. 1063: 99 Words: Building a Better Life - Curt Linville 1:10:20

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Ep. 1062: Backpacking Across the Country of Georgia - Revisited - Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens 1:00:22

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Ned Hancock: Fifth-Generation Landowner 1:19:53

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Ep. 1061: Circumnavigate the US by Bike & Kayak - Revisited - Renata Chlumska 1:07:06

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Travis Thompson: All Florida 1:05:57

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Ep. 1060: States of Adventure - Fitz Cahall 1:26:22

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Ep. 1059: Extreme Sleeping - Revisited - Phoebe Smith 1:10:31

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Kaylyn Glenn: Gladeswoman 51:48

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Ep. 1058: The World Walk - Tom Turcich 1:11:14

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Ep. 1057: The Longest Annual Paddle Race in the US - Revisited - Greg Wingo 59:52

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Ep. 1056: take less. do more - Glen Van Peski 1:08:00

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State Park Development Update 42:28

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Ep. 1055: Arctic Sailing the Northwest Passage - Graeme Esarey 1:04:58

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State Parks Development Proposal 5:43

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Ep. 1054: Running 5,000 Miles Around the UK Coast - Revisited - Elise Downing 1:06:19

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Dr. Tom Hoctor: The Corridor Before It Was the Corridor 1:12:11

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Ep. 1053: Getting Started in Fly Fishing or Any Passion - Dave Stewart 58:41

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Jake Scott: One Song a Month 50:38

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Ep. 1052: Thru-Hiking With a Dog - Revisited - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa 1:05:13

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Ep. 1051: Alpine Rising, The Triumph of Local Climbers in the Himalayas - Bernadette McDonald 54:29

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