Best Steve Swanson Podcasts (2024)

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Astronaut Steve Swanson’s Visit to the Cosmosphere (And a Renovation Update) 53:37

10d ago53:37

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Cosmosphere Links- Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org! You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar. Cosmosphere Calendar You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events. The Heliophysics Big Year-…

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[FOCUS] Uncovering the Environmental Impact of Leaf Blowers 3:32

6h ago3:32

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Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous episode about How leaf blowers are a problem for the environment. Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, Jenn and Imma came together to discuss a number of different environmental issues. In this episode, the problem with one piece of garden machinery is discussed; the lea…

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

2h 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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Comedy Creep Andy Dick and NON-Creep Bob Odenkirk 42:42

4h ago42:42

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What a Creep Season 25, Episode 1 Andy Dick You probably know Andy Dick from the “The Ben Stiller Show” or “NewsRadio.” But he’s also famous for a very long history of harassing, groping, licking, and punching people, as well as whipping *it out in public. He has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, but that’s no excuse for his behavior. What a c…

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Clean Something For Nothing To Make An Impact 41:39

6h ago41:39

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Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with César, co-founder of Clean Something For Nothing (CSFN). With their innovative app, CSFN empowers individuals to clean nature, one bag of trash at a time. Their platform brings together a community of people, municipalities, and companies, fostering collaborat…

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619: ASMR Brain Tingles with Craig Richard 36:30

2h ago36:30

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Bob Ross was a popular PBS painting instructor in the 80s and 90s, but little did he know that decades later, he’d develop a cult following of people who simply wanted to hear his voice. Why? Because it triggers an autonomous sensory meridian response, known as ASMR. ASMR is a well-studied phenomenon that creates a pleasant tingling sensation on th…

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[FOCUS] Bicycling And Kids Climate Action 5:24

18m ago5:24

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Episode Summary: This segment on bicycling is from a previous episode ‘Bicycling and Kids Climate Action’ Leekei and Rick talked about the freedom that cycling gives children, as well as cognitive development and how biking can help kids take climate action. They discussed opportunities there are for children as young as 18 months start to use a bi…

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

7d ago35:56

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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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Baseball Creepy History: The Chicago Cubs Eddie Waitkus Tragedy & NON-Creep Hunter Pence (SF Giants) 49:42

2d ago49:42

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What a Creep Season 24, Episode 10 The True Crime Story Behind “The Natural” The Eddie Waitkus shooting is a notable event in baseball history. It occurred in 1949 when the popular first baseman (and WW2 hero) for the Philadelphia Phillies was shot by an obsessed fan named Ruth Steinhagen. The incident was a shocking reminder of the dangers of cele…

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Generation Carbon Italy, Reaching 1000 Primary Schools And Teaching 25000 Children by Barbara Orsi 48:04

3d ago48:04

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Episode Summary: Join hosts Leekei, Rob, and Kristina as they talk with Barbara Orsi about her progress with the Generation Carbon Italy association, the achievements so far, and more particularly about the activities on Earth Day in Turin. Topics explored in this episode: Generation Carbon has reached 1000 classes and 25,000 children in primary sc…

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618: Methylation, Epigenetics & Longevity with Steve Horvath 45:41

9d ago45:41

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Kane Tanaka of Japan died in 2022 at the age of 119. Lucile Randon of France died in 2023 at 118. Jiroemon Kimura of Japan died in 2023 at 116, the oldest male ever. What did these people have in common? Were they biohackers? Did they do CrossFit? Did they take NAD supplements or run marathons? Nope. Like almost all centenarians they lived exceptio…

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[FOCUS] Energy Transition and A Rare Earth Mine’s Journey To Net Zero 14:41

6d ago14:41

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Episode Summary: this episode is a segment from a conversation with Stewart Watkins and Max Van Someren on sustainability and a rare earth minerals mining project in Western Australia Rare earth minerals play a crucial role in the energy transition, as they are used in various applications like electric vehicles and wind turbines. However, the mini…

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

14d 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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Karl Lagerfeld (Fashionably Creepy Fashionista) & NON-Creep Carol Burnett 36:59

9d ago36:59

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What a Creep Season 24, Episode 9 Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld was a fashion designer best known for heading Chanel for over 30 years. He was one of the first designers to channel their fashion leadership into becoming a public figure. He developed this image as “the Kaiser,” a too-cool snob with dark sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and a ponytail …

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[FRIENDS] Sarah Johnson, The COP26 Experience by Talaterra 50:15

10d ago50:15

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Episode Summary: This is a rebroadcast from another podcast, 'Talaterra', in which Tania Marien interviewed Sarah Johnson about her COP26 Experience EPISODE NOTES (original) ‘In this episode, Sarah Johnson talks about her experience at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and offers her thoughts about building relatio…

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Ep. 804 - How to Transform your Identity & Start Living Life on Purpose with Lucie Ptasznik 38:26

14d ago38:26

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Want to champion the power of awareness and level up withmeditation? In this segment, Lucie Ptasznik shares valuable GEMS around rewiring the subconscious mind, how to consciously elevate your state, and overall tips to get you started on your transformation. WHO IS LUCIE PTASZNIK? Lucie is a national speaker, coach & entrepreneur whoquit corporate…

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

20d 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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617: The Power of Wonder with Monica Parker 42:29

12d ago42:29

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Finland has been dubbed the happiest country in the world, but in reality Finns are content, not overwhelmed with joy. They have a high GDP per capita, good healthcare, low corruption, and a decent amount of personal freedom - all great things, but not necessarily a recipe for joy and happiness. Most people claim their biggest aspiration in life is…

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[FOCUS] Roundabouts 7:35

13d ago7:35

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Episode Summary: This is a segment from a past episode on Roundabouts. Roundabouts have proven benefits but are not widely used globally Leekei and Olabanji are wondering why the usage of roundabouts around the world remains relatively limited despite the proven benefits they offer in terms of reducing carbon emissions, facilitating smoother traffi…

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

21d ago1:07:42

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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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Ep. 803 - Kickstart Your Career Discovery Journey with Lucy Todd, CPC 34:46

14d ago34:46

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Are you feeling unfulfilled, exhausted, burnt out, and stuckin your career? Want to know how to shift from that to understanding your wants and needs, identifying a more fulfilling career path, and building an exit plan? In this segment, Lucy Todd, CPC gives us the blueprint ofhow she made the shift in her life and how she is helping others do the …

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Desperate Housewives & Marc Cherry Plus, NON-Creep The Office's Michael Schur 56:50

16d ago56:50

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What a Creep Season 24, Episode 8 The Creepy History of the “Desperate Housewives” "Desperate Housewives" was a famous American TV series from 2004 to 2012 set in Wisteria Lane, a seemingly perfect suburb. The show followed the lives of women and their families, uncovering secrets, scandals, and mysteries. The main characters included Susan Mayer, …

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From Random Sustainability Riffs to A New Umbrella Business Blueprint 39:19

17d ago39:19

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Episode Summary: In this engaging episode, we let the conversation flow organically, leading us into discussions on various aspects of sustainability. Topics range from paper recycling to the proliferation of thick plastic cups in markets and the visual impact of disposable coffee cups in cafes. We also examine the environmental footprint of dispos…

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

27d ago1:16:53

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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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Rachel Baribeau: Cultivating Joy - Changing the Narrative 57:21

25d ago57:21

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Rachel Baribeau is an Award-winning Storyteller, Inspirational Speaker, Author (Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It)), Changing the Narrative Founder, Transformative Coach, Host of the Joystarters™ Podcast, First Female SiriusXM ESPNU Host (College Sports Nation), and Former National Sportscas…

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616: Rethinking Pain with Dr. Amy Baxter 44:31

19d ago44:31

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If you’re struggling with chronic pain and trying to find help, you’ve probably noticed that the pain management industry is a big minefield with hardcore drugs on one end of the spectrum and questionable potions and placebos on the other. In an ideal world, pain is adaptive and part of our body’s defense mechanisms, but all too often it can become…

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[FOCUS] Initiating Conversations About Climate Change at AfricaNXT in Nigeria 7:59

20d ago7:59

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Episode Summary: This episode features a segment from a previous episode where Olabanji shared his experiences hosting a workshop at the AfricaNXT event in Nigeria. Olabanji provided an introduction to climate change for the audience. Interestingly, the attendees had not initially signed up for these sessions, and their surprise upon learning about…

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

28d 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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Ep. 802 - See Results in Just TWO 30 Minute Workouts per Week with Steve Grogan 28:36

26d ago28:36

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Do you want to see sustainability results while working out? If so, listen to Steve Grogan shared how you can get resultsin just two 30-minute workouts. Science-based fitness is similar to HIIT without all the interval and high intensity. Steve's method is geared towards low impact, repetition, and form. Various GEMS were shared to get you moving. …

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Fox News Celebrities: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, & Kevin Sorbo Plus, NON-Creep Alan Ritchson "Reacher' 1:00:51

24d ago1:00:51

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What a Creep Season 24, Episode 7 Fox News celebrities: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson & Kevin Sorbo For some reason, Fox News loves to bring on celebrities to comment on political news, but the only “celebrities” they can get are Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, and these three - Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, and Kevin Sorbo. Check out their Twitter feeds for all th…

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[FRIENDS] Change Is Here to Stay by Alpaca Tribe 21:31

26d ago21:31

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Episode Summary: This is a rebroadcast from another podcast, 'Alpaca Tribe', in which Steve Heatherington discusses CHANGE EPISODE NOTES (original) 'Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I explore change, consider how we approach it and the difference between things we have no control over and things we can affect. World scale …

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

1M 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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615: 12 Steps and Yoga with Nikki Myers 38:24

26d ago38:24

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In the 1980s, Nancy Reagan coined the term, “Just say no!” and spearheaded the social aspect of the so-called war on drugs. It didn’t work, nor have any of the dozens of public, private, and international efforts to curb the disease of despair. Things have become so much worse that today, almost every single person listening has a friend or family …

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[FOCUS] Fusion and Possibilities for A Brighter Future 22:54

27d ago22:54

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Episode Summary: This is a segment from a previous episode in which Jenn Swanson, Brian Tormey and Leekei Tang talk about a new milestone on the road to nuclear fusion In December 2022, the nuclear fusion research effort reached a major breakthrough whereby the reaction generated more energy than it consumed (ignition) After sharing their understan…

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

1M ago1:14:45

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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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Diane Downs & Ann Rule's "Small Sacrifices" 49:43

1M ago49:43

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What a Creep Season 24, Episode 7 Diane Downs Diane Downs gained infamy for the 1983 shooting of her three children, one of whom died, in Springfield, Oregon. The case became highly publicized due to the shocking nature of the crime and the subsequent investigation and trial. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her children to a rural road and shot …

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Climate Deniers and Climate Doomists and Gloomists 16:47

1M ago16:47

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Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Jen and Leekei explore the mindset of climate change deniers alongside the fatalistic views of those convinced that mitigating climate change is beyond our control, uncovering surprising similarities and discussing potential pathways forward. For more information on the project and to order your copy of the C…

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

1M ago1:07:45

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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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614: Injuries Happen - Stay Positive with Dr. Ariele Foster 49:38

1M ago49:38

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Injuries can derail your best healthy lifestyle plans, and if you’re not careful, they can lead to deconditioning and loss of function. But here’s what you need to understand and accept: everyone with an active life gets injured - everyone. So rather than feeling guilt or regret about your aches and pains, it’s a much smarter approach to swiftly mo…

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