Best Rachelle Croft Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 120 NHPR Kailane Bradley: MINISTRY OF TIME 49:35

14d ago49:35

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Kaliane Bradley's debut is a time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy and a testament to what we owe each other in a changing world.By Rachel Barenbaum

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LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

16d ago29:03

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Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting l…

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Ep 119 NHPR Andrew Boryga: VICTIM 49:35

21d ago49:35

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In Andrew Boryga's debut "Victim," the protagonist is a hustler from a family of hustlers. He learns to talk about his background in just the right way to open doors to an elite college and writing gigs. The novel asks: What does real diversity look like?By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 118 NHPR Zibby Owens: BLANK 49:32

28d ago49:32

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“Blank” by Zibby Owens follows the story of Pippa Jones, a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. Her solution to writer's block is an idea her 12-year old son came up with as a joke.By Rachel Barenbaum

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EP84 | Building Your Dream Overlanding Build with Mainline Overland 1:31:41

1M ago1:31:41

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The team at Mainline Overland have been around the block when it comes to building overland rigs. From helping build rigs like MAK and Owen's (Bound for Nowhere) Tundra to helping people outfit an adventure ready lifestyle, Mainline are here to make building an overland rig accessible. Jimmy and Leah learn all about how to plan your suspension as y…

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Ep 117 NHPR Jennifer Croft: THE EXTINCTION OF IRENA REY 49:56

1M ago49:56

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"The Extinction of Irena Rey" is the new novel by famed translator Jennifer Croft. Eight translators arrive at a house in a primeval Polish forest on the border of Belarus. It belongs to the world-renowned author Irena Rey, and they are there to translate her magnum opus, Gray Eminence. But within days of their arrival, Irena disappears without a t…

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Ep 116 NHPR Inci Atrek: HOLIDAY COUNTRY 50:13

1M ago50:13

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Inci Atrek brings readers a seductive and lyrical debut novel. “Holiday Country" follows a young woman’s dangerous summer romance during an idyllic vacation on the Aegean coast.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 115 NHPR Aube Rey Lescure: RIVER EAST RIVER WEST 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, Aube Rey Lescure’s “River East, River West” is part coming-of-age tale and part family and social drama. It follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world.By Rachel Barenbaum

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EP83 | Scott Brady - Thriving While Overlanding 1:23:23

2M ago1:23:23

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How do you thrive while on extended overlanding trips? There are few people that have overlanded around the world more than Scott Brady. Extended trips and overlanding are not always as glamorous as it looks. There are many things to consider when heading out for a long trip, or even a weekend adventure. What you bring with you is only half of the …

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Trees on Farm 40:58

2M ago40:58

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It’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer. Lyn promotes an integrated approach to farming and forestry, to aid understanding and explore opportunities for them to work more effectively together. We discuss …

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Ep. 114 NHPR Leo Vardiashvili: HARD BY A GREAT FOREST 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Leo Vardiashvili’s about his debut novel“Hard By a Great Forest” – a story about a man who fled the Republic of Georgia in the midst of war. It’s a unique tale about the traumas of war and the lasting effects of those families driven not just to survive, but to remember, love and live.…

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Ep. 113 NHPR Maura Cheeks: ACTS OF FORGIVENESS 47:49

2M ago47:49

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Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Maura Cheeks who talks about her new novel Acts of Forgiveness. Set in a speculative America, readers navigate a world where the government has approved reparation payments for black Americans – but only if they can prove they are descended from slaves.By Rachel Barenbaum

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EP82 | Do I need Aftermarket Bumpers? CBI + XOVERLAND 1:41:12

3M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

There are more use cases for aftermarket bumpers than being able to mount a winch and lights! Overall safety should be a part of the equation when considering where you spend your money on your build. From safely carrying a spare tire to protecting from animal strikes, CBI's armor for your vehicle offers tons of versatility all of your needs. We ha…

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EP81 | Teenagers in Africa - Cyrus, Ryder, and Eli Croft on Overlanding in Africa 1:01:32

3M ago1:01:32

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Cyrus (18 years old), Ryder (15 years old), and Eli (13 years old) had the experience of a lifetime overlanding through southern Africa with the XOVERLAND Team. What was it like to see this part of the world through the eyes of a teenager? The boys chat all about their highest and lowest moments of the trip. Watch this podcast here!…

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Biodiversity Net Gain 34:50

4M ago34:50

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consu…

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EP80 | African Memories with Richard and Ashley of Desk to Glory 1:26:36

4M ago1:26:36

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Richard and Ashley Giordano (Desk to Glory) have been around the block with the XOVERLAND Team. In our most recent series, Season 6: Africa, the Giordanos joined the Croft family on a 60-plus-day journey around southern Africa. This expedition took the team through South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Ashley was our navigator for the 10,000km trip,…

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EP79 | “Dr. Jon” Solberg, MD, on Medical Preparation for Overland Travel in Africa 59:03

5M ago59:03

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Is traveling to Africa a bucket list item on your overlanding to-do list? If so, Dr. Jon is the go-to guy to get you, your partner/s, family, or team medically prepared for this adventure of a lifetime. Serving as Team Doctor of the XOVERLAND crew for the Season 4: Return to Alaska Series, Dr. Jon was cherry-picked by XOVERLAND’S Clay Croft, to rep…

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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 35:58

5M ago35:58

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Are you looking for funding for projects to promote conservation and tackle climate change? In this episode of Natural Capital we discuss Scotland's Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS). AECS is the main mechanism used to support farmers wanting to implement sustainable land management practices such as improving water quality, managing flood…

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EP78 | 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter - Our 1 Month Review, Clay Croft and Jimmy Lewis 45:49

5M ago45:49

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Until recently, vehicle manufacturers didn’t supply off-the-lot options for overlanders, so we’ve adapted by modifying vehicles to suit our needs. Little did we know that Toyota secretly developed the solution we’ve all been waiting for—the Tacoma Trailhunter, a rugged new platform designed for overlanders to “go far.” The latest XOVERLAND series p…

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EP77 | Clay & Rachelle Croft Chat AFRICA: XOVERLAND Season 6 58:25

6M ago58:25

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Since 2010, XOVERLAND founders, Clay & Rachelle Croft, have been traveling the world with a team of adventurers and filmmakers to locations as varied as Central America to Scandinavia. For their most recent overlanding experience, the trailblazing couple took their three boys–Cyrus (18), Ryder (15), and Eli (12)–to Africa with the Expedition Overla…

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Female Genital Cutting with Dr Greg Jenkins 32:01

6M ago32:01

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We are back for 2024 (better late than never) with an interesting talk about female genital cutting (previously known as FGM - female genital mutilation) with Dr Greg Jenkins. Today’s episode is a tough but important episode. We discuss female genital cutting previously known as female genital mutilation in Australia. We have had the absolute privi…

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Green Finance 28:37

6M ago28:37

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In this episode of Natural Capital, we are talking about the issue that underpins every topic we cover, and that is finance and funding! With the economic and other pressures that landowners are facing it is great to be joined today by Steve Dunkley the Regional Agriculture Director at HSBC, and Martin Hanson the Head of Agriculture for HSBC, to sh…

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EP76 | Tour or Adventure? A Conversation with Joe Fleming of BONAFIDE Moto Co. South Africa 1:25:15

6M ago1:25:15

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When trying to figure out a plan for your next vacation, are you interested in booking a “tour” or experiencing a real “adventure”? To begin with, maybe you’re wondering exactly what the difference is between the two. Joe Fleming, owner/founder of Bonafide Moto Co. based in Southern Africa is on the show to explain how the ADV motorcycle experience…

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Ep 112 NHPR Vauhini Vara: THIS IS SALVAGED 52:26

6M ago52:26

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Vauhini Vara's story collection, THIS IS SALVAGED, has been named by The New Yorker, Publisher’s Weekly, Vox, and the New York Public Library as one of the best books of the year.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 111 NHPR: 2023 Holiday Show 50:59

7M ago50:59

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Host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with her colleagues from the Howe Library in Hanover, New Hampshire to discuss their favorite reads from 2023.By Rachel Barenbaum

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EP75 | Dakar Rally and Overlanding? A Conversation with Off-Road Coach, Jimmy Lewis 1:19:24

7M ago1:19:24

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Considered by many in motorsport to be the world’s toughest race, the Dakar Rally is renowned for the extreme off-road challenges it poses for both motorcyclists and drivers alike. Described as not just the biggest Rally Raid in the world, but as “an incomparable human adventure,” this year’s Dakar Rally will last 14 days and take place in Saudi Ar…

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Rothiemurchus Estate & their Christmas Trees 46:25

7M ago46:25

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For our final episode of 2023 we are getting a bit festive and are speaking to Ollie Mackay at Rothiemurchus Estate. Rothiemurchus is a special and beautiful place in the Highlands of Scotland, at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Ollie is the Head Ranger on the estate and we chat about all the estate’s natural capital assets and his role.…

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Ep 110 NHPR Emma Törzs: INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE 56:56

7M ago56:56

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This week on Check This Out, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Emma Törzs, author of "Ink Blood Sister Scribe." Törzs' debut novel will soon be available in 13 languages. It's a fast paced, magical book about two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books. They work together along with a stranger, a magic…

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EP74 | EDUCATING KIDS ON THE ROAD: What Should You Do About School? 1:42:11

7M ago1:42:11

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Many of us in the traveling and outdoor adventure community currently parenting or considering becoming parents wonder about this pivotal question: Can I take my kids out of school to join me on an epic adventure? To help find the answers, the team at XOVERLAND has brought together three guests to serve as a panel of experts who can share their exp…

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Ep 109 NHPR Ayana Mathis: THE UNSETTLED 56:48

7M ago56:48

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Episode 109. You may know Ayana Mathis from her debut novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. Published 11 years ago, the excitement and noise around that debut took up all the space and energy Mathis had to write fiction. Her new second novel is called The Unsettled. It’s a mother-daughter-son story that braids two narratives - one from the south and …

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Islay Geese 42:16

8M ago42:16

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We visit the beautiful island of Islay, finding out about the unique habitats, species and important natural capital assets the island supports. The RSPB Islay reserves have internationally important populations of wintering Barnacle and Greenland White-fronted geese, and are also important for breeding Chough, Corncrake, Lapwing and a range of oth…

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EP73 | Is Wild Camping Legal? Overlanding & Recreating on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Lands 1:01:02

8M ago1:01:02

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“Outdoor Recreation Planner” for the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), Erik Lundin, joins us on this episode to discuss all things associated with recreating and adventuring on BLM lands. Whether overlanding, fishing or hunting, bicycling, heading out on horseback, riding motorcycles, river running, or studying songbirds, Erik will help us answer fu…

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Ep 108 NHPR John Manuel Arias: WHERE THERE WAS FIRE 57:10

8M ago57:10

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John Manuel Arias is a queer Costa Rican-American poet and writer who has lived in the U.S. and in Costa Rica where, as he reports, he shared a house with his grandmother and four ghosts. His debut novel, Where There Was Fire, burst onto the scene in August 2023. Set in Costa Rica, this story follows several generations of women in one family — mot…

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Ep 107 NHPR Angie Kim: HAPPINESS FALLS 56:28

8M ago56:28

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This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Angie Kim, author of the novel "Miracle Creek." Kim was named a finalist for the New American Voices Award. Her latest work, "Happiness Falls" follows the story of family in crisis, after a father goes missing — and the only person who knows what happened to him is the family's non-verbal 14 year old …

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EP72 | RVing to Overlanding: The Inspiration and Story Behind Skinny Guy Campers 51:49

8M ago51:49

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What do you get when two guys who grew up knee-deep in the RVing industry decide to build a compact, well-constructed truck camper perfect for vehicle-based adventuring and overlanding? The “Skinny Guy Camper” of course! For this episode, we sit down with Skinny Guy Campers co-founders, Jason Bontrager and Donavon Fredrickson along with Chief Opera…

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Ep 106 NHPR Tania James: LOOT 56:49

8M ago56:49

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This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Tania James, author of the novels "The Tusk That Did the Damage" and "Atlas of Unknowns." Her latest work, "Loot," has been named to the longlist of the 2023 National Book Award in fiction. In this conversation, Tania James shares her inspiration for "Loot," which gives readers a front-row seat to 18t…

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PCOS and the role of lifestyle interventions with dietitian Dr Stephanie Pirotta 43:02

8M ago43:02

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We had a brilliant chat with Dr Stephanie Pirotta about PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and the role of lifestyle interventions to manage the chronic illness. This episode was meant to be aired before the PB Endo Conference, where Dr Pirotta presented a wonderful talk, however Lori's life was crazy and she just couldn't pull it together and get it…

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EP71 | “Going Out to Go In” – Exploring Yourself by Exploring the World w/MAK & Owen of Bound for Nowhere 1:13:20

9M ago1:13:20

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For this episode, Jimmy & Leah sit down for an expansive conversation with MAK (Mary Ashley Krogh) and Owen of Bound for Nowhere. MAK & Owen share the details of how they became close friends with other traveling creatives like Karissa & Linhbergh of gondirtin and Chase & Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops Fly, and we discuss the unique qualities of the o…

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Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting 39:01

9M ago39:01

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In this episode of Natural Capital Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland visit Sam Thorburn’s croft on the Isle of Skye. They discuss the natural capital on the islands, Gaelic culture, biodiversity, and crofting life. Gaelic language provides a unique insight and understanding of Scotland’s nature, helping us to understand it better. Central to al…

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EP70 | We CHANGED Our LIFE! Family Overland Adventure w/Evan & Christine DeHaven 1:08:53

9M ago1:08:53

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What is it like to go from being successful L.A. professionals living in the suburbs with two kids to being full-time family overlanders traveling out of a beautifully restored 1972 Ford Bronco on the adventure of a lifetime? Find out in this epic episode featuring Christine & Evan DeHaven of Family Overland Adventure. After pushing hard to become …

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EP69 | Chris Burkard on Adventure, Photography, and Succeeding in Life 59:53

10M ago59:53

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XOVERLAND CEO, Clay Croft, jumps in as host for this special episode with photographer/social media influencer, Chris Burkard. Chris and Clay share a common bond through a life of making media around the adventures they pursue. We connect with Chris from his home in Iceland, where he and his family enjoy a life of fresh experiences both cultural an…

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EP68 | Can Your Truck DO THAT!? Technical Trails with TrailRecon’s Brad Kowitz 1:03:40

10M ago1:03:40

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We sit down with Brad Kowitz of TrailRecon to discuss how to get started driving more technical, 4WD-themed “trails.” What we’re thinking here is that there may be people who have traveled the entire length of the Pan-American Highway but have never considered attempting a challenging 4WD trail in the U.S. like the Rubicon, Magruder, or Colorado’s …

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Drones, Data and Decision Making 38:25

10M ago38:25

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In this episode of Natural Capital we are getting techy, discussing all things drones, data and technology and how this can be used by land managers to assess, monitor and improve their natural capital assets. Understanding the natural capital you have on your land, its condition and scale is essential to effective land management. To help us under…

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EP67 | GOING to EXTREMES! Navigation with Rebelle Rally Founder, Emily Miller 1:41:06

10M ago1:41:06

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This is one of our most extended and complex episodes to date–and for good reason. We have Rebelle Rally founder, Emily Miller, on the podcast for the first time and she has volumes of information to share about navigation, the Rebelle Rally, and driving skills, along with crazy stories about her experiences designing the Rebelle course with the li…

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EP66 | NEVER RUN OUT!! Optimizing Auxiliary Power in Vehicles with Mark Bruce of REDARC Electronics 1:10:51

10M ago1:10:51

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Join us for our best episode yet on auxiliary power with our incredibly knowledgeable yet highly entertaining guest from Down Under, Mark Bruce, manager of International Training and Development at REDARC Electronics. Do you have lots of questions about auxiliary power systems for your vehicle, be it an overland vehicle, hunting rig, van, or even a…

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Understanding Stillbirth with Heidi Mules 48:11

10M ago48:11

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Today’s episode discusses the deeply sensitive topic of stillbirth. We understand that discussing this subject can be distressing or triggering for those who have experienced loss, are currently dealing with pregnancy complications, or are currently pregnant. In this episode, we chat with a long-time physiotherapy colleague and friend of Lori's, He…

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EP65 | Artists-Fly Fishers-Overlanders: Chase and Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops 1:19:26

10M ago1:19:26

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Chase and Aimee Bartee are extremely hard-working filmmakers with a passion for fly fishing, overlanding, and conserving the beautiful and wild country they love. The story of the Bartees is the story of two artists pursuing an uncompromising path toward their artistic vision. Finding success with their first film Journey On, the couple has develop…

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