Best Mason Gravley Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 1024: The Mt. Everest Industry - Will Cockrell 56:10

1d ago56:10

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Award-winning adventure journalist Will Cockrell took one look at the infamous Everest “traffic jam” photo in 2019 and knew the time had come to dispel the narratives of that pixel-perfect misconception by unpacking the mountain’s far-more thrilling reality. In EVEREST, INC.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World (o…

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Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson 40:42

7d ago40:42

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Back in 2017 while sitting on the couch and watching sports news coverage, Laura noticed the dismal amount of time dedicated to women’s sports. What struck her the most was “the fact that there are more stories about horses than women in the sports pages”. Being a proficient soccer player herself and experiencing the frustrations of minimal coverag…

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Ep. 1023: Becoming a Better Outdoor Leader - Jeanette Stawski 58:09

8d ago58:09

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There is no one "right way" to lead--you don’t have to be the fastest, strongest, or most experienced to be a great leader. What the best leaders possess is a deep commitment to the greater good. Drawing on her decades of experience as a national outdoor leader, Jeannette Stawski explores the elements of transformative leadership. Using real-life e…

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Ep. 1022: The Backyard Adventurer - Revisited - Beau Miles 49:34

6d ago49:34

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Originally aired July 20th, 2020 Beau has an incredible eye for turning the ordinary into extraordinary adventures. His stories, films, and book, The Backyard Adventurer, will make you want to get out of your chair and do something “different”. His projects are simple but profound. From deciding to walk to work, to making an office out of junk mate…

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Andrew Otazo: Keeping Wild Florida Clean 52:48

12d ago52:48

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Andrew loves exploring the mangroves down in Key Biscayne where he calls home. However, he got sick and tired of seeing trash each time he went out to enjoy wild Florida. Like many of our guests, Andrew is action-oriented and decided to do something about it. His big plan? Start picking up all the trash. It was that simple. His impact has grown int…

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Ep. 1021: Sharing Your Adventure Knowledge - Jerome Rand 1:29:57

10d ago1:29:57

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Jerome joins us for his fourth interview on ASP! What’s also unique is that this is the third time we’ve interviewed Jerome in person. As you’ll hear, it’s a totally different type of conversation than a virtual interview. Today we’re talking about the importance of giving back on your adventure knowledge. All of us that adventure have an obligatio…

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Timmy Howard: Inches to Miles 36:27

13d ago36:27

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Today we’re joined by Athletic Brewing ambassador and one of the subjects of Athletic’s new documentary, Inches to Miles, which premieres tonight in Oceanside, California. The odds were stacked against Timmy Howard from the start. A tumultuous childhood led Timmy down a dark path. Challenges continued to snowball until he eventually found himself i…

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Ep. 1020: Storm Chasing & Global Exploration - Revisited - George Kourounis 47:51

15d ago47:51

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Originally aired on September 18, 2015 Since a young boy, George Kourounis has been intrigued with Earth's forces of nature and the amazing weather patterns it throws at us. His adventurous life has landed him in the midde of tornadoes, deep inside caves 900 ft below ground, huricanes, forest fires and erupting volcanoes. George shares his passion …

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Ep. 1019: Trekking Across the Namibian Desert - Gillian Millar 1:03:17

17d ago1:03:17

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When Gillian was facing devastating challenges in her life, her husband, Aaron (ASP alumni), suggested she do an epic adventure to help process the grief and loss. Gillian decided to join a group of women that were aiming to be the first all-women group to trek across the Namibian Desert. By Gillian’s own admission, this adventure was terrifying an…

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Ep. 1018: Cave Diving Basics - Revisited - Joshua Shouse 1:07:39

20d ago1:07:39

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Originally aired January 4, 2018. One of our own show listeners Josh Shouse is with us on this episode to fill us in on the mysterious world of underwater cave diving. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to toss a SCUBA tank on your back and explore the unknown under the surface, then sit back, relax and listen in as Josh fills the rest o…

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Traci Deen & Chad Crawford: Protect Our Paradise 46:27

22d ago46:27

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Traci of Conservation Florida and Chad of Crawford Entertainment teamed up to produce the 6-part documentary, Protect Our Paradise, a riveting series that follows Chad around the state of Florida as he discovers some of Florida’s most pressing environmental issues. Every episode showcases a distinctive facet of Florida's environment and highlights …

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Ep. 1017: Boating the Mekong River in Thailand - Alonzo Guess 1:12:09

25d ago1:12:09

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Dive into a riveting tale of adventure and self-discovery on this episode of Adventure Sports Podcast. Meet Alonzo, whose thirst for exploration was ignited early on by his father's sage advice and travel stories. From a few eye-opening international trips to a transformative semester in Thailand, Alonzo's passion for travel only grew stronger afte…

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Alyssa Ustby: College Basketball Star 36:34

27d ago36:34

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Alyssa credits her signature toughness to growing up with three older brothers who never cut her any slack on the court. Now they wear her jersey in the stands, cheering on their younger sister, a top division one college basketball player. Today we’re sitting down with Alyssa ahead of the women’s college basketball tournament to hear how her team …

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Ep. 1016: Paragliding off Volcanoes - Revisited - Adrian Garza 44:27

1M ago44:27

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Originally aired, February 18, 2019. When Adrian’s wife thought it would be a good idea to learn how to Paraglide, she probably didn’t foresee that in a relatively short amount of time, her husband would be summiting and flying solo off volcanoes near their home in Mexico City. Obviously, Adrian took to the sport quickly and it gave him a completel…

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Ep. 1015: Appalachian Mountain Club President & CEO - Nicole Zussman 49:19

1M ago49:19

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When Nicole finished climbing to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, she knew something had changed about her. Soon after, she left her corporate career in search of a new trail and challenge, one that had never been done before. She found that path at Appalachian Mountain Club, a 150-year-old organization whose purpose is to foster the protection, enjo…

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Ep. 1014: How to Run 100 Miles - Revisited - "Toddzilla" Lewis 48:01

1M ago48:01

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Originally aired March 27, 2017 Whether you love to run or would never run, this show is inspiring and tons of fun. Todd Lewis takes us on a journey from nearly collapsing attempting a 5K run through years of falling in love with ultra-running and overcoming challenge after challenge to finally achieve his goal of completing a 100 mile race. This i…

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Karlos Rodriguez Bernart: Helping Thousands Explore Wild Florida 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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Karlos’ passion for off-road bike route building came out of the necessity to learn the skills needed to complete the Tour Divide. Filled with the desire to create training routes in his local area of Florida, he discovered a talent for connecting green spaces and reviving old pathways and started inviting folks to join his crazy adventures…and the…

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Ep. 1013: Kayaking the Northwest Passage - West Hansen 1:13:47

1M ago1:13:47

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Today we’re hearing from Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, West Hanson. You may remember West from episode 581, when he kayaked the Amazon River from source to sea. This adventure is another world record: the first kayakers to complete the Northwest Passage in a single expedition. The 1,600-mile, 83-day (total of 105 days) paddle is the epitome of a…

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Nicole Zussman: Appalachian Mountain Club 48:28

1M ago48:28

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When Nicole finished climbing to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, she knew something had changed about her. Soon after, she left her corporate career in search of a new trail and challenge, one that had never been done before. She found that path at Appalachian Mountain Club, a 150-year-old organization whose purpose is to foster the protection, enjo…

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Ep. 1012: How Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age - Caroline Paul 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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Author Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure. Now in her late fifties, she expects this new stage of life to be every bit as invigorating and full of high adrenalin escapades as the last. But as she skateboards, paddles a SUP, or surfs in cold winter swell alongside many men her age, she sees fewer and fewer older women. Isn’t the…

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Ep. 1011: Dog Sledding, the Iditarod, & Life in Alaska - Revisited - Kristin Knight Pace 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

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Originally aired April 12, 2019. Kristin Knight Pace is one tough person. Not many people would go to Alaska during the winter, completely alone, to take care of a team of sled dogs to get over a recent divorce. However, that's exactly what she did. That toughness has also led her to become one of only 29 women to complete both the Iditarod and the…

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Ep. 1024: The Mt. Everest Industry - Will Cockrell 56:10

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Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson 40:42

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Ep. 1023: Becoming a Better Outdoor Leader - Jeanette Stawski 58:09

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Ep. 1022: The Backyard Adventurer - Revisited - Beau Miles 49:34

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Andrew Otazo: Keeping Wild Florida Clean 52:48

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Ep. 1021: Sharing Your Adventure Knowledge - Jerome Rand 1:29:57

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Timmy Howard: Inches to Miles 36:27

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Ep. 1020: Storm Chasing & Global Exploration - Revisited - George Kourounis 47:51

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Ep. 1019: Trekking Across the Namibian Desert - Gillian Millar 1:03:17

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Ep. 1018: Cave Diving Basics - Revisited - Joshua Shouse 1:07:39

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Traci Deen & Chad Crawford: Protect Our Paradise 46:27

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Ep. 1017: Boating the Mekong River in Thailand - Alonzo Guess 1:12:09

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Alyssa Ustby: College Basketball Star 36:34

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Ep. 1016: Paragliding off Volcanoes - Revisited - Adrian Garza 44:27

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Ep. 1015: Appalachian Mountain Club President & CEO - Nicole Zussman 49:19

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Ep. 1014: How to Run 100 Miles - Revisited - "Toddzilla" Lewis 48:01

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Karlos Rodriguez Bernart: Helping Thousands Explore Wild Florida 1:02:31

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Ep. 1013: Kayaking the Northwest Passage - West Hansen 1:13:47

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Nicole Zussman: Appalachian Mountain Club 48:28

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Ep. 1012: How Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age - Caroline Paul 1:00:56

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Ep. 1011: Dog Sledding, the Iditarod, & Life in Alaska - Revisited - Kristin Knight Pace 1:03:15

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