Amazing tales from afar and the all-important life lessons that go along with them. Join Josh Guerrero; Archaeologist, Adventurer, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and Marine Corps Veteran as he talks with travelers of all kinds. From warriors, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, best-selling authors, and much more. If they have an amazing travel story to tell and life lessons to share, we're bringing them on this podcast and having powerful conversations to help you level up in your life.Learn mo ...
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An unfiltered look at the toughest job you'll ever love. Each episode features true stories about the Peace Corps, told by returned volunteers reflecting on the thrilling highs, the debilitating lows, the near-death experiences and the crazy adventures that you may not hear about from the Peace Corps organization itself. The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of New York City is a non-profit group based in NYC to bring people who have served in the Peace Corps, with their friends and family, to ...
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Since the establishment of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, more than 230,000 Americans have served 141 countries. The My Peace Corps Story Podcast aims to tell some of the many diverse and rich stories of volunteers, in their own words. This podcast will create an oral history of the varied experiences had by generations of Americans when they devoted two or more years of their life to national service abroad. While often cited as a positive, life-changing experience, service in the Peace ...
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Sounds Good hosts hopeful conversations with optimists and world-changers about the headlines we can be hopeful about — and how you can get involved and make a difference. Every week, Good Good Good founder Branden Harvey sits down with the people driving positive change against the world's greatest problems. Each episode will leave you with a sense of hope about the good in the world — and a sense of direction on how we can all be a part of that good. Episodes are released every Monday. Div ...
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Why report rape through a criminal procedure when there's a 95% chance that the rapist will never even be arrested, and less than a 1% chance than the rapist will be convicted? Why report rape when your rapist will hire a P.I. to intimidate and harass you through the process? Why report rape when your detective will refer to a strangulation mark on your neck as a hickey? Why report rape when you'll be met with a culture of hostility and disbelief, and be blamed at every turn for what someone ...
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Back Fence PDX Radio, produced in collaboration with Back Fence PDX and OPB. We take the best stories from our live shows in Portland, then run them by a radio fairy who sprinkles magic radio dust on them so that the stories may be broadcast across airwaves and inter-webs. Live shows have been playing to packed audiences since 2008. The show pays homage to The Moth Radio Hour and is also the kissing cousin to San Francisco’s Porch Light storytelling series. Back Fence PDX Radio alternates wi ...
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Safety Considerations During Travel Planning
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When it comes to traveling abroad. Safety is something that many, if not most, people are concerned about. This concern could even lead them to not travel at all. Though by implementing certain measures before and during a trip. Travelers can can feel, and be, safer while going abroad and enjoy all of the wonders of travel! In this solocast, I talk…
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MARCUS TORGERSON│Faith, Fighting, Freedom
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world-renowned Krav Maga instructor, Marcus Torgerson. Marcus has been studying martial arts since he was only 10 years old. After trying out different styles, he eventually came across Krav Maga. An Israeli self-defense and fighting system that translates to "contact combat" in He…
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There are pros and cons to traveling the world by yourself. As there are pros and cons to traveling with others. Though as someone who has traveled both solo as well as with groups, I've come to prefer the former. Because I feel like I've gained much more from those trips. In this solocast, I talk about five things that you can gain from traveling …
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Brad Thor. Prior to becoming an author, Brad graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California. Where he studied creative writing, film, and television production. He would then go on to become an award-winning c…
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Travel and stress. I don't believe that you can do the former without having the latter. If you want to go out and see the world. There are inevitably going to be some stressful situations that will arise. Planning, financial issues, time off work, transportation delays, and human factors can all serve as travel stressors. In this solocast, I talk …
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and former expatriate, A.B. A.B. is the creator of Balanced Travel, a digital community that encourages mindful travel experiences that go beyond tourism. With a strong focus on integration through local cultures, sustainability, and work-life balance. A.B.'s tenure …
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“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~ Heraclitus. In this solocast, I talk about what I think it means to have the mindset of a warrior, rather t…
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DR. LAURA DI STEFANO│The Historian Traveller
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and medieval historian, Dr. Laura Di Stefano. Dr. Di Stefano is originally from Sicily and she began traveling the world when she was 17 years old. Her love for travel and getting to interact with different cultures led her to grow significantly as a person. As she g…
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We just wrapped up Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. In this day and age, it seems like many men are feeling adrift and struggling with their mental health. Myself included at times. In this solocast, I discuss five ways in which men can work on improving their mental health. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, former Navy SEAL and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Jack Carr, returns for a second time. After a long career in Naval Special Warfare, Jack set out to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming an author. In 2018, his first book, The Terminal List, introduced the world to his protagonist, Ja…
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I just completed a 31-mile ultramarathon in the Guadalupe Rive State Park near Spring Branch, Texas. This is the farthest distance that I've ever ran. In this solocast, I talk about what happened on the trail during the eight hours that it took for me to complete the event. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure YouT…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler, author, and entrepreneur, Ella Parlor. Ella has been traveling since she was in her single digits. Her first solo flight was from California to Washington D.C. when she was only seven years old, as an unaccompanied minor. Since then she's been to many places around …
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A few years ago, I walked across the entire state of Michigan. A beautiful place that I went through along the way was Tahquamenon Falls State Park. When I arrived, the placed was packed with people! However, most of them stayed on the pavement and only a few walked the park's wilderness trails. In this solocast, I discuss how stepping off the pave…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by avid hiker and outdoor guide, Evie. Evie has covered a lot of ground and has lived in a variety of different places. She was born in California, spent five years of her childhood in Saudi Arabia, lived in Kansas, and now resides in Texas. Along the way, she also sought out differen…
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The word 'elevate' has popped up quite a bit for me lately. And I can't help but wonder if this is some kind of sign. In this solocast, I'm going to discuss the word 'elevate' and see how it might be relevant to life right now. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure YouTube Channel! Thank you for listening! To hear m…
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DR. ANDREW KINKELLA│On Mayan Archaeology
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Mayan archaeologist and educator, Dr. Andrew Kinkella. Dr. Kinkella originally went to college to pursue acting. However, after taking and enjoying a few archaeology classes, he took great interest in the subject. This newfound interest eventually led him to Central America to cond…
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Back towards the end of 2021, I walked across the entire state of Michigan. Along the way, I met a woman who was nearing 100 years old. Though her age didn't seem to slow her down a bit. That's because, as she told me, she had a purpose. In this solocast, I tell that story and discuss how you can find your own purpose in life. Also, the cabin resor…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by ultrarunner and sobriety advocate, Ken Anderlitch. Ken's past was not an easy one. At the age of 14, he began using drugs and alcohol and struggled with addition for many years. Though in his late-20s, he sought to turn his life around and completed a rehabilitation program. As wel…
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“When in a fight to the death, one wants to employ all one's weapons to the utmost. I must say that to die with one's sword still sheathed is most regrettable.” ― Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings Although Musashi is referring to literal sword duels to the death. I feel that this quote is a great analogy for many facets of life. In this soloca…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by ultralight hiker, entrepreneur, and author, Glen Van Peski. As a native Californian, Glen spent a lot of time in the state's outdoors while he was growing up. At age 17, he set out on an amazing journey and he rode a bike across the entire United States. He would later transition i…
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A solid morning routine can set a good precedence for the rest of the day. Though sometimes I think some people overcomplicate it. Whereas I like to keep my morning routine short, sweet, and simple and get my day going. In this solocast, I discuss three things that I do for my own morning routine. To watch the video of this episode, check out the A…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by obstacle course racer and ultramarathon runner, Alexandra Walker. Alexandra was born in Colombia and grew up all around South America. During that time, she began her journey as a lifelong athlete. She rode horses and played a variety of different sports. After moving to Texas, she…
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Bruce Lee once said, "It's not the daily increase, but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." This is something that I've sought to implement. In this solocast, I talk about five things that I think are unessential that you should consider getting rid of in your life. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure Yo…
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DR. BILL SCHINDLER│Eat Like A Human... On The Go
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by food archaeologist, entrepreneur, and educator, Dr. Bill Schindler. Dr. Schindler specializes in the study of primitive technologies and various aspects of prehistoric food acquisition, storage, and consumption. This pursuit has led him to some incredible places around the world. A…
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Doing what you say you're going to do is an important part of being a person of integrity. Though often times, in this day and age, this is not a behavior that I observe from many people. In this solocast, I talk about how following through with what you tell others that you're going to do can make you stand out in their minds for the better. To wa…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler, bowhunter, and entrepreneur, Bronson Lee Norton. Bronson is the founder of Moss & Blood, a brand that is committed to improving the lives of individuals by inspiring them to achieve their highest level of performance under the most grueling of circumstances. And por…
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Washing dishes can be a pretty mundane task. However, putting them off can lead to an even bigger task, a stinky kitchen, and perhaps some uninvited little guests. I find that this can be a metaphor for many other things as well. In this solocast, I talk about how I clean my dishes while I'm traveling and staying in simple hotel rooms. As well as h…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Marine Corps officer and Team USA bobsled pilot, Riley Tejcek. The military wasn't something that Riley considered while she was growing up. Though after meeting a Marine Corps recruiter while she was in college. She found her way to Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as…
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If you're the strongest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. If you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. If you're the wealthiest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. And I think you get the picture! In this solocast, I talk about how surrounding yourself with people who are excelling in dif…
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TRENT EBERSOLE│Taking Command Of Your Life
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by mountaineer, blue-collar worker, and podcaster, Trent Ebersole. Trent works as a heavy equipment operator in California, as well as other states in the west. A job that has him working very long hours while being away from home for what could be months at a time. Despite his crazy …
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Money, or rather the lack thereof, is one of the most common reasons that I hear from people that prevents them from traveling. And in this inflated economy that we're in. Money is becoming an even bigger barrier. In this solocast, I share a few ideas on how you can save up your money for your next adventure. As well as how you can make your money …
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RACHEL HOUSMAN│Travel Safety And Security
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and safety professional, Rachel Housman. Rachel is a returned guest on the podcast and she's someone who's covered a lot of ground as a traveler. With most of the places that she's been to was while she was traveling solo. Traveling alone as a female brought many saf…
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When times get tough, it can be difficult to think about what we're grateful for. However, I believe that having gratitude can help us through those difficult times. Therefore, gratitude practice has now become a daily routine for me. In this solocast, I share a story from my Peace Corps experience that left me feeling very grateful for things that…
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GRANT STEVENS│Martial Arts And Moving Forward
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by martial artist and YouTuber, Grant Stevens. Grant began his journey as a martial artist at a young age. During which he began training in Wing Chun as well as in Tae Kwon Do. Though later on he would seek other styles in order to expand his skillset. And he began incorporating boxi…
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As imperfect human beings, failures and setbacks are just an inevitable part of life. It sucks to fail, and we can't reverse the clock and change what has already been done. But we can look back on our failures and learn from them and seek to do better moving forward. In this first solocast for Season 4 of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk a…
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The All-Around Adventure Podcast Season 3 Finale. Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social medi…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and expatriate, Pelumi Nubi. Pelumi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and at the age of 10, she moved to London with her family. While growing up, she spent a good amount of time in the library reading books on travel and faraway places. This inspired her to get out and ex…
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As a Marine Corps Veteran, there are certain holidays that strike a chord with me more than others. Memorial Day is one of those holidays. So many brave men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice for my country's way of life. And as a result, my family and other loved ones are able to live safely and have so many great opportunities. May God bl…
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TYLER GEIGER│Lessons From The Backcountry
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by ultrarunner, backcountry bowhunter, and performance coach, Tyler Geiger. Tyler is the host and founder of the Nock Performance Podcast. A show that helps and encourages listeners to reach their full potential. As a host, he's had the opportunity to talk to a wide array of guests to…
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About a week ago, I went hog hunting in West Texas as part of High Caliber Hunts Hunting Camp 004. It was an awesome weekend spent with some high-caliber men who are crushing it in so many facets of life. I definitely took away some great life lessons from this camp. Though unfortunately, I wasn't able to bring home a kill. I missed my quarry the f…
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Former Navy SEAL and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Jack Carr. Jack began his career in Naval Special Warfare as an enlisted SEAL sniper, before transitioning to leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan as a junior officer. He would later go on to serve as a …
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In this solocast, I'll be answering some questions from you, the listeners! I plan to make this a consistent thing and release a Q&A episode at the top of every month. For today's Q&A, I'll be answering the following questions: Out of all of the cultures that you've come across, which has the food that you're never eating again? Which of your adven…
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BRIX│Off To The Pacific Crest Trail
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by thru-hiker, Brix. Brix is a fellow Michigander who has always found enjoyment out in nature. She got her start as a hiker with some trails in her local area. Though eventually she found herself wanting to go further and she began seeking out longer-distance trails in Michigan, as w…
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We all have moments in our lives when darkness looms over us. This can lead to us feeling sad, angry, frustrated, wrathful, or some other negative emotion. Darkness found its way into my head during one of my recent travels. Fortunately, I was able to keep it from overwhelming me. In this solocast, I talk about what had happened and the mindset str…
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EMILY WAPSHOTT│The Lifelong Archaeologist
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Emily Wapshott; a Commercial Archaeologist at Southwest Archaeology and Co-Founder of Archaeologists Engage in the UK. Emily's tenure as an archaeologist started at a young age. Beginning with digging for, and finding, things in her own backyard. She also had the opportunity to do …
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I recently wrapped up a tough archaeological fieldwork project in Louisiana. This state is one of the most challenging places that I've worked in throughout my career. Much of the environment there can be described in one word... briers, and lots of them too! They get in the way of the results that I want to achieve in the field. Therefore, I have …
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by adventure photographer and videographer, Lucas Smissen. Lucas is the founder of The Journey, a brand that was established back in 2016 that seeks to create a vast array of travel, outdoor, adventure, and lifestyle content. They do this through professional commercial photography an…
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It's been said that you're the average of the five people that you spend the most time with. The older I get, the more I find this to be the case. Therefore, I've made it a point to be deliberate and intentional with surrounding myself with high-caliber individuals. Because that is the type of person that I want to be. In this solocast, I talk abou…
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COLLIN COTTRELL│Losing 100 To Run 100
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Collin Cottrell, owner and founder of High Caliber Hunts. Back in January of 2021, Collin was in a physical state that he was not happy with. He weighed almost 300 pounds and wasn't living to his full potential. He decided to make a change and embarked on a journey of health and we…
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I set a goal for myself at the beginning of this year. And that is to complete a Spartan Ultra obstacle course race! This race will consist of over 30 miles of running with about 60 obstacles to overcome along the way. I've done obstacle course races in the past, but never at this level before. In this solocast, I talk about why I decided to take o…
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