Best Rick Saez Podcasts (2024)

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Deep Dive into the Outdoor Industry and Gear with Rick Saez 45:00

13d ago45:00

45:00

Join us deep within the forests of Northern Vermont for an interview with the host of the Outdoor Biz podcast to talk about every aspect of the outdoor gear industry. Featuring an interview with outdoor industry expert and podcast host, Rick Saez. Rick has 20+ years of boundless focus in the Outdoor industry as an award-winning product innovator, b…

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Cycling from Alaska to Mexico (and then around Spain)! 35:30

2h ago35:30

35:30

Our adventures behind Big Sky Bikes continue with Josh Tack and Sarah Raz. This time we will cycle with them from Alaska to Mexico on a test run before getting married and then cycling around Spain for the Honeymoon. They share some excellent advice on multi day cycling trips and life in general. This is part two of our two part interview with Josh…

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Pedaling Through Europe: Lauren Hefferon on the Joys of Biking Tours and Cultural Immersion [EP 449] 52:05

3d ago52:05

52:05

Hello again, everyone. Welcome to episode 449 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week, I’m talking with Lauren Hefferon. Lauren has been a devoted cyclist for over 40 years. While in high school in Southern NH, Lauren discovered her passion for pedaling after a serious ski injury prevented her from downhill ski racing and playing many team sports. Up…

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Adventure Cycling Basics and Exploring Peru with a Missoula Power Couple 42:32

6d ago42:32

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Josh Tack and Sarah Raz met while working at Adventure Cycling. They have bicycled around the world and still love cycling around Missoula and supporting local bike shops such as Big Sky Bikes and Free Cycles. For this episode we look back at how they got into cycling and their first international trip cycling around Peru. This is part one of our t…

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Unleashing Boundless Adventure: Scuba Diving, Outdoor Pursuits, and Inspiring Stories with Chris and Kelly Kibbee [EP 448] 40:48

10d ago40:48

40:48

This week I’m talking with Chris and Kelly Kibbee, founders of No Limits Scuba in Tempe Arizona. If you’re just discovering scuba or looking to go professional, No Limits Scuba sets you apart on your path, by offering the highest quality and standards for safety and fun. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and s…

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B Corp Certification and Beyond: The Inspiring Journey of Jetty with Cory Higgins [EP 447] 30:22

17d ago30:22

30:22

Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 447 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week I’m talking with Cory Higgins, Cory is the Jetty Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. One of his early memories of Jetty is Putting $200 in a trucker hat at Jerm's apartment by the Port Hole to pay his portion of starting the company and making their first 3 tees. They’v…

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Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu 48:09

21d ago48:09

48:09

Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu is provocative look at the vital connection between human beings, the natural world and meaningful knowledge. While tracking a lion with a Samburu headman and then, later, eluding human assailants who may be tracking him, Jon Turk experiences people at their best and worst. As the tracker and the trac…

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Sustainable Materials in Outdoor Apparel: Kelly Mazanti Shares Her Hard-Earned Lessons [ EP 446] 56:25

25d ago56:25

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Today I’m speaking with Buttnski founder Kelly Mazanti. After leaving her corporate life in 2017, Kelly founded a brand design & strategy company, Pier Collective, which she ran for five years between LA and Breckenridge. She is an alumnus of the CU Boulder Leeds School of Business with a degree in Marketing & Management. She recently had the oppor…

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Emergency medicine and working as a Life Flight Nurse 43:19

28d ago43:19

43:19

\Casey was raised in Pittsburgh, PA and started her education at a nursing school on the east coast. The beach was calling her name and she moved to Daytona Beach, Florida just after college graduation. Her hospital experience includes ICU and ED and she started her flight nursing career in 2003. She has worked at several transport programs across …

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Retail and Brand Connections: SKU Candy founder Jon Neff Explains their Platform and Service [EP 445] 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

Welcome to episode 445 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I’m talking with Jon Neff founder of SKU Candy. Jon is a passionate and experienced entrepreneur and the Sku Candy mission is to be the premier buying and selling wholesale marketplace in the Outdoor, Lifestyle, Surf, and Sporting Goods Categories. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the sho…

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Wildlife Conservation in Tennessee with Game Warden and Wildlife Biologist, Don Chance. 43:58

1M ago43:58

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This was Recorded in Catoosa Wildlife Management Area in Tennessee. We sit in the Catoosa Savanna Project with Wildlife Biologist and Game Warden, Don Chance. Don talks about what the landscape looked like 200 years ago and the work he is doing in order to bring back the savanna of Tennessee while restoring habitat for wildlife. We learn about Tenn…

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The Vision for Texas Outdoor Recreation: Growing Exposure and Engagement [EP 444] 29:09

1M ago29:09

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Welcome to episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I’m talking with Alex Brown from the Texas Outdoor Recreation Alliance. The Alliance was established to assemble an engaged network of outdoor enthusiasts, value aligned businesses, innovators, and workforce leaders; organized and resolved to continuously shape, grow, and elevate the Texas’ outdo…

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Bitterroot Alpine Guides provides inspired outdoor pursuits in the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains of western Montana. 46:44

1M ago46:44

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Paul Belanger is the founder and lead guide for Bitterroot Alpine Guides. His passion in life has been centered around connecting people with the the natural world through outdoor pursuits of all kinds. He is a skilled naturalist and birder and believes deeply that getting outdoors is good for the mind, body and soul. Paul has dedicated his career …

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Thousand year history of Morocco 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

This interview features two young Moroccan men, Moustapha and Saber. Each speaking multiple languages fluently while sharing traditional "Moroccan Whiskey" (Green tea with mint), they explain a thousand year history of Morocco, their culture, Islam, traditional spices, food, tips about traveling in the Kingdom of Morocco and why sugar is the most i…

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Jake Wallace: Wilderness Medicine, Risk Management, and Outdoor Adventure [EP 443] 41:35

2M ago41:35

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Jake Wallace was born and raised in the corn fields of Iowa where he learned how to fix fences, build barns and generally throw hay bales larger than cows with ease. Life has been nothing but an adventure for Jake. In addition to working for NOLS Wilderness Medicine, he works as a professional mountain guide which takes him around the world to beau…

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Embracing Sustainability: Mary Swanson's Vision for Lava Linens [EP 442] 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

Today on Episode 442 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast I’m talking with Lava Linens founder Mary Swanson. With a Master's Degree in Public Health and Environment and 15+ years of experience in the government and nonprofit sectors, Mary Swanson has now found herself leading the next generation outdoor gear company. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the …

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Cultural Lore of the Gubbi Gubbi tribe in eastern Australia. 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Recorded on the land of the Gubbi Gubbi in eastern Australia. We learn about the numerous similarities between Indigenous Aboriginal Australians and the First Nations Peoples of the Americas. Aboriginal Australians lived in harmony with the land and animals for hundreds of thousands of years prior to the arrival of Captain Cook. Alex Bond is a desc…

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Navigating the World of Travel Writing with Jessica Poitevien [EP 441] 43:09

2M ago43:09

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Today on The Outdoor Biz Podcast I’m talking with Travel Writer Jessica Poitevien. Jessica says that storytelling has always been her passion. Whether she’s reviewing a new hotel, diving deep into little-known destinations or helping a travel brand tell their story, she does it all with the hopes of inspiring others to explore this beautiful world.…

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Fishing, Diving and Conservation from the perspective of a 12-year old South African. 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

Conroy McQuaid is twelve years old. His parents owned a diving outfitter off the coast of Mozambique and he grew up on a boat, fishing, diving and learning to love and protect the ocean. Conroy's father recently passed away and he shares some of his memories of his father and what they shared together on South African land and water. Conroy is pass…

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Adventure Travel Stories, Sustainability, and Opportunities with ATTA's Shannon Stowell [EP 440] 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

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In this episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, we wrap up our series on adventure travel with Shannon Stowell. Shannon leads the ATTA as CEO after re-starting the organization in 2004 pursuing the vision that it could be a powerful force for good in the tourism industry. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shar…

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Off-Road Adventures with Bob Wohlers, talking Overlanding, Vehicle Diagnostics, and Off-Roading Growth [EP 439] 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Welcome to Episode 439 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today, I’m talking with Bob Wohlers of Off-Road Safety Academy; Bob is, first and foremost, an outdoor adventurer. Simply put, he's a "surf and turf" kind of guy. Regarding the "surf" aspect, for 32 years Bob created curricula and invented training methodologies for PADI, the Professional Associati…

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Storytelling through Puppetry in South Africa 49:05

2M ago49:05

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This is an interview that was recorded in the African bush. We sat down with Roshina Ratnam, a South African actress, puppeteer, producer, writer and refugee. Roshina was born in Sri Lanka, her family moved to Zambia at a young age and eventually landed in South Africa during the years of apartheid. This is her journey as a refugee, performer and a…

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Adventure Photography and Travel Writing with HI Travel Tales Michael Hodgson and Therese Iknoian [EP 348] 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

In this episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, we dive into the world of adventure travel with Michael Hodgson and Therese Iknoian from HI Travel Tales. Therese and Michael share their many adventures with us and how HI Travel Tales came to life! Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsle…

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Innovation and Collaboration in Outdoor Media with Chez Chesak, Outdoor Writers Assoc. of America [EP 437] 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Hey everyone, Welcome to Episode 437 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I’m talking with Chez Chesak. Chez is an award-winning adventure travel writer and 20+ year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. He is also Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Show Notes 06:13 Frequent travel for work, including long trips …

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Fynbos Biodiversity + Conservation 49:19

3M ago49:19

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This episode was recorded on an extremely remote private nature reserve at the most southern point of Africa where Mandela grew up and spent much of her childhood. In this episode we speak with Mandela's cousin, Amy Mocke, a school teacher and professional poisonous snake expert and handler. Amy sometimes helps people move cobras and other extremel…

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The Story of Eagle Creek. From Outdoor Adventures to Adventure Travel with Steve and Nona Barker [EP 436] 37:16

3M ago37:16

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In this episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, we dive into the world of adventure travel with industry pioneers, Steve and Nona Barker. Join us as we explore the origins of their iconic travel gear brand, Eagle Creek, and their journey in shaping the adventure travel market. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and…

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The Future of the Outdoor Biz: Barry McGeough on Growth, Sustainability, and Circular Innovation [EP 435] 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Today I'm talking with Barry McGeough. Barry is an applied innovation Fortune 500 leader, delivering high-impact solutions to global multi-brand verticals that drive exponential growth to some of the world's most iconic brands. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I’d …

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Tlingit Culture, Conservation and Connection with Place in Alaska 58:51

3M ago58:51

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Louise Brady (X'asheech Tláa) is a Tlingit woman who is a member of the Kiks.ádi Clan from Sitka, Alaska. She is active in cultural preservation, tribal government, and drug and alcohol education and treatment programs. She has worked as a culture and education specialist for the National Park Service and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, has served on th…

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Pioneering Adventure Travel with Richard Bangs: Stories of Exploration and Transformation [EP 434] 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Welcome to the Outdoor Biz Podcast Adventure Travel Series, where we embark on thrilling journeys and share captivating stories exploring the world of adventure travel. Join me as I share the stories of guides, outfitters, and destinations that will ignite your wanderlust and inspire your next great adventure. Whether it's scaling majestic peaks, d…

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Nomadic living and Environmental Advocacy with Outdoor Minimalist Meg Carney [EP 433] 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Hey everyone, Welcome to Episode 433 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with outdoor writer and podcaster Meg Carney. Meg is an outdoor and environmental writer with a passion for environmental advocacy. She primarily covers topics within the outdoor industry ranging from the best new products and greenwashing to the scientific coverups of hazardous chemic…

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Biomimicry Institute + Women's Voices of the Earth 45:50

3M ago45:50

45:50

This episode was recorded in Missoula! It features an interview with Bryony Schwan, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute and founder of Women's Voices of the Earth. Bryony is a lifetime social change activist who has lived in Montana since 1986. Bryony was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the United States in 1981. She has a BA in Fine Arts from the…

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The Evolution of Outdoor Hydration Solutions with MXXY's Drew Dawson [EP 432] 50:04

3M ago50:04

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Today I’m talking with MXXY co-founder Drew Dawson. MXXY was born on the trails of Marin County, California. Growing up there Drew and co-founder Nicloa Beglum spent their days hiking, biking and running. Electrolytes played a big role in helping them feel and perform their best but fumbling with extra bottles was a distraction, and reservoirs left…

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Cultural Lore of the Gubbi Gubbi with Aunty Hope O'Chin 47:37

3M ago47:37

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The interview was recorded on the land of the Gubbi Gubbi tribe in eastern Australia. We are invited into the home of a female elder by the name of Dr. Aunty Hope O'Chin. We will take a cultural, historical and musical look at some of the 250 unique groups of Indigenous Aboriginal Australians. She also explains how to coexist, respect and heal comm…

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Rachel Gross Unpacks the Evolution of Outdoor Gear and the American Outdoor Identity [EP 431] 36:01

3M ago36:01

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This week I'm talking with Rachel Gross, an environmental and cultural historian of the modern U. S. and an assistant professor of history at the University of Colorado Denver. Among many accolades and experiences, Rachel was a Carson Fellow at the Rachel Carson Center in Munich and, for her doctoral research, wrote about the history of outdoor clo…

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Nomadic Life in the Sahara Desert 55:54

4M ago55:54

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Recorded on location in a nomad camp in the Sahara Desert on the border between Algeria and Morocco. This interview features an in depth look at nomadic life in the largest desert on earth. Featuring men from Arabic, Bedouin, Berber & Tuareg tribes who were born and raised in a nomadic family utilizing camels and constant movement as a way of life.…

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