Best Radio Livio Podcasts (2024)

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Tara Dower on Her Appalachian Trail FKT, Falling 200+ Times, and Her Crew 2:10:07

24m ago2:10:07

2:10:07

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Tara Dower, the new holder of overall Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail. Tara gives us the low down on every aspect of her recent record-breaking trek, including how she fell wildly behind pace after the first two states, her nut…

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Episode 109: The Brandy Crusta, with Chris Hannah 14:35

1d ago14:35

14:35

The Brandy Crusta isn’t only an essential New Orleans cocktail, it’s a key part of cocktail history, too. New Orleans bartender Chris Hannah first refined his approach to the Crusta while working at Arnaud’s French 75, and today the cocktail is a central part of the story at Jewel of the South, the French Quarter bar and restaurant where he’s a par…

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The Real Hiking Viking & Lt. Cookoo Bird on Bikepacking Across Iceland, Patagonia, and the Ragbrai 2:49:27

2d ago2:49:27

2:49:27

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Jabba and Lt Cookoo for another BPR classic. This one, in expected fashion, is all over the map. We start by getting a brief update of what Cookoo has been up to since his last appearance on the show followed by a more detailed update fro…

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Northville Placid Trail: 138 miles Through New York’s Adirondack Park 2:30:13

18d ago2:30:13

2:30:13

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to by LMNT, we are breaking down our recent hike of the Northville Placid Trail. Chaunce, Elise, and yours truly recently set out south from Lake Placid to trek as much of the trail as we could in a 5-day period. Spoiler alert- I was forced off trail first, Chaunce did the full t…

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Episode 108: The Mai Tai Forever, with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry (Rebroadcast) 40:31

24d ago40:31

40:31

[This episode originally debuted in July 2023.] Perhaps no 20th-century cocktail has resonated as strongly (or been misinterpreted as widely) as the Mai Tai. This episode considers the Mai Tai from every angle, with drinks historian, author, and bar owner Jeff “Beachbum” Berry (Latitude 29, New Orleans) delving into his first-hand research into the…

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James Appleton on Hiking and Peakbagging in the Adirondacks 2:03:59

16d ago2:03:59

2:03:59

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by James Appleton. James is a walking encyclopedia on all things Adirondacks, hosting a podcast dedicated to the park, having authored a book about its lore, and he serves as a hiking guide throughout the region. James gives us the rundown on these r…

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Allmansright Founders Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo on Making Ultralight Gear in the Bronx 1:33:21

25d ago1:33:21

1:33:21

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo, co-founders of Allmansright, an ultralight gear company located in the Bronx. We learn all about their humble beginnings, including when Allmansright's gear was made in the corner of their 500-square-foot apartment,…

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Episode 107: Reassessing the Vodka Martini with Keith Waldbauer, The Doctor’s Office (Rebroadcast) 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

[This episode originally debuted in May 2022.] In the May/June 2022 issue of Imbibe, we feature a Vodka Martini from The Doctor’s Office in Seattle, and for this episode, we visit the bar and find out about their approach to the cocktail. We chat with TDO bar director Keith Waldbauer about the blind-tasting process that resulted in their preferred …

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Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit "As It Happens," Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), and The Explorers Club 1:54:04

30d ago1:54:04

1:54:04

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Ian Mangiardi aka "Dusty". For those of you who've read Appalachian Trials, you're already familiar with Ian’s name, as he served as my pre AT thru-hike guru and therapist. Ian gives us a full rundown on his triple crown treks, including being dum…

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John Z on Making Gear, Not Filtering Water, and 50-Mile Days 1:56:39

1M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker, gear maker, YouTuber, musician, and dare I say philosopher, John Z. John Z has hiked it all, including the triple crown trails, the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail- in 10 days, setting the unsupported FKT on the way, which was a side trip during his PCT thru-hi…

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Episode 106: Negroni Week 2024, with Livio Lauro 20:22

2M ago20:22

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It’s Negroni Week! In celebration of this iconic cocktail, thousands of bars around the world are mixing Negronis and its relatives all week, while supporting this year’s giving partner, Slow Food. For this episode, we talk to Livio Lauro, an Italian-born bartender now working as the director of mixology and product education for Southern Glazer’s …

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AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman 3:59:30

1M ago3:59:30

3:59:30

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are doing a thorough breakdown of the differences and similarities between the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. We are joined by Trek Bloggers, Abby Evans, aka “Shitwater Fireball: Queer of the Salamanders" and Hannah “Spring” Goodman…

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Elina Osborne on “It Is The People”, Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Storytelling 2:47:04

2M ago2:47:04

2:47:04

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Elina Osborne. Elina is a thru-hiker, filmmaker, adventurer, and storyteller. Four years ago, Elina released a 15-minute documentary about her PCT thru-hike, titled "It Is The People", which has since accumulated nearly three-quarters of …

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Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs. the USA, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail 2:14:46

2M ago2:14:46

2:14:46

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Cam Bostock. With more than 600K Followers, Cam is a bonafide Instagram hiking celebrity. Cam teaches us all about his home, the great country of Australia, including his adventures on the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, in addition to how often someone needs to f…

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Episode 105: Sam Ross on the Penicillin, Attaboy, and Everything 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Australian bartender Sam Ross first made his name in the New York City bar world at Milk & Honey, working under Sasha Petraske and alongside longtime business partner Michael McIlroy. Today, Ross is the co-owner of Attaboy, along with a growing list of bars and cafes. For this episode, we talk about the duo’s newest New York bar, Good Guy’s; the gr…

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Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT 2:20:57

2M ago2:20:57

2:20:57

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are at PCT Trail Days! Our guest today is Jeffrey James Binney, a modern-day renaissance man who is an award-winning filmmaker, motivational speaker, ultrarunning athlete, and PCT hiker. We learn all about Jeffrey's story, including how losing his mom at a young age inspired him to pu…

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Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet) 1:41:22

2M ago1:41:22

1:41:22

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Zach takes on the role of guest. This episode recaps his recent hike through the Weminuche Wilderness, a 40-mile loop he’s coined the "Weminuchoo Choo Loop." It’s bound to catch on. Zach gives a full overview of the hike, covering the distance, elevation gain, alternate route options, tr…

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Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest Hundred Peaks in Colorado 2:30:13

3M ago2:30:13

2:30:13

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Justin Simoni aka the Long Ranger. In addition to established routes like the Tour Divide and Nolan’s 14, Justin also creates his own - he’s traversed the Sangre de Cristo Range, Mosquito and Tenmile Ranges, and from Milner to Berthoud Pass along the divide. And while su…

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The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise 2:38:41

3M ago2:38:41

2:38:41

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, Chaunce and Elise give us a thorough rundown on their recent trek of the Teton Crest Trail. We learn all the requisite facts about this trail, including length, landscape highlights, permitting, travel, wildlife, the best campsites, water availability and more. We also get a play by pla…

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Episode 104: Slow Drinks, with Danny Childs 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

Danny Childs turned to bartending as a way to earn extra money between research work as an anthropologist and ethnobotanist. Over time, he merged his interests in the botanical world and bartending, culminating in the book Slow Drinks, which recently earned a James Beard Foundation Award. For this episode, we chat with Childs about his path from fi…

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Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Parks 2:02:23

3M ago2:02:23

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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Stuart Howe. Stu is an avid backpacker of remote and rugged Canadian treks, the proprietor of a Youtube Channel dedicated to documenting the backpacking trips he’s done with his identical twin daughters, and the nicest guy you’ve ever met! We learn all about how his entr…

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Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics with Dr. Courtney Conley 2:24:37

4M ago2:24:37

2:24:37

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Courtney Conley. Dr. Conley is an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist, founder and creator of Gait Happens, and chiropractic physician who specializes in foot and gait mechanics. We chat all things related to foot health related to long-distance backpac…

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Episode 103: The Modern History of Tales of the Cocktail, with Neal Bodenheimer and Gary Solomon Jr. 24:14

4M ago24:14

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The annual Tales of the Cocktail conference kicks off next week in New Orleans. Tales has gone through many changes over the past 22 years, and for this episode, we explore some of the recent history of the event, and its influence and philanthropic efforts around the globe, with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation co-chairs Neal Bodenheimer and Gary …

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Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female 3:07:43

4M ago3:07:43

3:07:43

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Mary "Badass" Anderson. Never has a trail name been more fitting, Mary is the most badass hiker you've likely never heard of. With nearly 19,000 miles under her feet spanning six decades, with her first thru-hike taking place in 1981, Mary has …

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Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advocacy 1:43:27

4M ago1:43:27

1:43:27

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Adam Cramer, the founding Executive Director and CEO of Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition of outdoor recreation advocacy groups revitalizing the conservation movement with modern organizing and digital engagement. We learn all about this o…

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Episode 102: For Samara Davis, Bourbon is Just the Beginning 23:09

4M ago23:09

23:09

Our July/August issue features a profile of Samara Davis, written by Gray Chapman. For this episode, Samara returns to Radio Imbibe to talk about her many projects in the spirits industry and in bourbon culture, including the Black Bourbon Society, Diversity Distilled, the Society Marketing Group, the Black-Owned Spirits Scholarship, and Bourbon Bo…

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John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Gossamer Gear, and Entrepreneurship 2:27:59

4M ago2:27:59

2:27:59

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox we are joined by John Mackey. On trail he's known as "Strider", off trail he's known as the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods. In addition to being a world-class entrepreneur, Mackey is also a backpacking enthusiast, having hike the AT, PCT, Colorado Tra…

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Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Manno 1:47:22

5M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by dermatologist, and my old pal, Dr. Katie Manno. This is a chat I’ve been wanting to highlight on this podcast for years now, and it lived up to my lofty expectations. Dr. Manno gives us a thorough runthrough on all things skin health related and how it pertains to extend…

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Episode 101: The Great Daiquiri Discussion, with Joshua Ibañez, Shannon Mustipher, and Garret Richard 59:48

5M ago59:48

59:48

The Daiquiri is an undisputed champion of the cocktail world, and its simple formula not only offers the promise of a complex character, but it’s a great starting point for endless exploration. For this episode, we take a deep dive into all things Daiquiri with a roundtable discussion including some of today’s top Daiquiri practitioners: Joshua Iba…

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Katie "Oats" Houston on the Appalachian High Route, Lone Star Trail, and Breaking Out in the Outdoor Industry 2:02:41

5M ago2:02:41

2:02:41

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined by Katie “Oats” Houston. Oats is a solo thru-hiker, who’s completed the AT, Colorado Trail, Lone Star Trail, and most importantly for today’s recording, the 330-mile Appalachian High Route. We dive deep into the Appalachian High Route’s de…

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Tara Dower on Her Appalachian Trail FKT, Falling 200+ Times, and Her Crew 2:10:07

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Episode 109: The Brandy Crusta, with Chris Hannah 14:35

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The Real Hiking Viking & Lt. Cookoo Bird on Bikepacking Across Iceland, Patagonia, and the Ragbrai 2:49:27

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Northville Placid Trail: 138 miles Through New York’s Adirondack Park 2:30:13

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Episode 108: The Mai Tai Forever, with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry (Rebroadcast) 40:31

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James Appleton on Hiking and Peakbagging in the Adirondacks 2:03:59

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Allmansright Founders Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo on Making Ultralight Gear in the Bronx 1:33:21

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Episode 107: Reassessing the Vodka Martini with Keith Waldbauer, The Doctor’s Office (Rebroadcast) 15:57

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Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit "As It Happens," Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), and The Explorers Club 1:54:04

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John Z on Making Gear, Not Filtering Water, and 50-Mile Days 1:56:39

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Episode 106: Negroni Week 2024, with Livio Lauro 20:22

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AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman 3:59:30

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Elina Osborne on “It Is The People”, Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Storytelling 2:47:04

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Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs. the USA, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail 2:14:46

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Episode 105: Sam Ross on the Penicillin, Attaboy, and Everything 29:49

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Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT 2:20:57

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Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet) 1:41:22

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Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest Hundred Peaks in Colorado 2:30:13

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The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise 2:38:41

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Episode 104: Slow Drinks, with Danny Childs 26:45

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Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Parks 2:02:23

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Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics with Dr. Courtney Conley 2:24:37

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Episode 103: The Modern History of Tales of the Cocktail, with Neal Bodenheimer and Gary Solomon Jr. 24:14

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Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female 3:07:43

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Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advocacy 1:43:27

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Episode 102: For Samara Davis, Bourbon is Just the Beginning 23:09

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John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Gossamer Gear, and Entrepreneurship 2:27:59

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Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Manno 1:47:22

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Episode 101: The Great Daiquiri Discussion, with Joshua Ibañez, Shannon Mustipher, and Garret Richard 59:48

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Katie "Oats" Houston on the Appalachian High Route, Lone Star Trail, and Breaking Out in the Outdoor Industry 2:02:41

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