Best Mason Gravley Podcasts (2024)

1
The Florida Man Who’s Changing the Definition of Adventure: Mason Gravley 54:38

17d ago54:38

54:38

The places we don’t always think of as adventure destinations are precisely the places Mason Gravley likes to explore. Mason grew up somewhere between the swamps, orange groves, and cattle ranches of central Florida. After vagabonding throughout the western US, he’s come back to find a deep relationship with his home state. Now, Mason's Lead Advent…

1
Show Update! 5:34

18m ago5:34

5:34

Hey folks! The show was recently featured in the Bradenton Herald and we have a lot of new listeners. You can read that article here: ‘Saved or paved.’ Palmetto-based podcast host explores Florida conservation stories If you have an idea for a future Florida Uncut guest, please fill out this form. Looking forward to bringing you more stories very s…

1
Ep. 1047: Skiing all 1,000 miles of the the Iditarod - Sunny Stroeer 1:12:29

33m ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Sunny is the first woman to complete the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational on cross-country skis - but she is not a skier. A Harvard MBA and hard-charging strategy consultant in her twenties, Sunny turned her back on material possessions at age 30 in order to live in an Astrovan so she could run and climb full-time instead. Sunny's overarching…

1
Ep. 1046: Running Across the Sahara Desert - Revisited - Ray Zahab 53:25

4d ago53:25

53:25

Soon after turning 30, Ray, a self-described “two pack a day smoker”, was tired of the direction his life was heading. His younger brother, who was pursuing a healthier lifestyle, was his inspiration to make a change. Ray quickly set his eyes to try to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon. He won. Within the next few years he put his life on a traject…

1
How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman 59:50

3h ago59:50

59:50

Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better. Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live. Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance thei…

1
Ep. 1045: Biking to Every National Park in the Lower 48 - Spencer McCullough 1:13:18

6d ago1:13:18

1:13:18

On May 21st, 2024, in Acadia National Park, Spencer became the first person to complete a trip to all the national parks in the lower forty-eight states…by bicycle. It took 13 months, 18,000 miles, and a whopping 28 flat tires. In preparation for this bicycle trip, Spencer moved into a van, cut the expenses of his life down to save money so he coul…

1
Victor Montalvo: Breakdancing Pioneer 39:52

6d ago39:52

39:52

As a kid, Victor had no idea that the dance moves his dad and uncle had learned on the streets of Mexico in the ‘80s, called breaking, would eventually take Victor around the world. Victor’s love of breaking was solidified during his Florida upbringing when he started showing off new moves to his friends and gaining a reputation for his style, taki…

1
Ep. 1044: Becoming Semi-Rad - Revisited - Brendan Leonard 51:22

10d ago51:22

51:22

Brendan is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, which is a blog for folks who love their adventure sport, but aren’t sponsored athletes and don’t take themselves too seriously. They’re still rad, sort of. He started the website in 2011 and has been steadily carving out a corner of the outdoor/adventure industry with his humorist essays and writings about a…

1
Ep. 1043: Mason Discusses Career Trade-Offs With “For the Love Of” Podcast 50:51

14d ago50:51

50:51

Hey folks! Today I’m (Mason, the host of Adventure Sports Podcast) getting interviewed! I was recently on For the Love Of to talk about my “career” in the outdoor/adventure industry and some of the tradeoffs, evolutions, and mishaps that have been made along the way. Angie and Jeni were so wonderful to talk with. They asked amazing questions and I …

1
Ep. 1042: Human-Powered Traverse of the Planet - Revisited - Sarah Outen 57:01

17d ago57:01

57:01

Originally aired October 23, 2017 Between 2011 and 2015, Sarah Outen kayaked, cycled, and rowed over 20,000 miles around the northern hemisphere - across Europe and Asia, the Pacific, North America and the Atlantic. It was a journey of contrasts and extremes in terrain, weather, cultures and climates. Learn more about Sarah and where to buy Dare to…

1
Ep. 1041: Restoking Alpine Lakes as a Wildlife Pilot - Denise Joi 1:01:00

21d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Denise Joi is the first and only female pilot hired by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and has been a full time Wildlife/Natural Resource pilot for 9 years. Before this she flew summers in Alaska for Denali and St. Elias National Parks. She is an ATP MEI rated pilot holding a Bachelor of Science in Aviation. She’s volunteered and flown with nonprofit …

1
Cameron Norrie: Britain's Top Male Tennis Player 40:09

15d ago40:09

40:09

Athletic Brewing is now available in over 1,000 places in the UK, including Nicholson’s and all Bar 1 locations! UK Store finder here US store finder here Before Cameron was a champion on the court in Britain, he was a three-year-old from South Africa who had recently moved to New Zealand, a place not well known for producing tennis stars. Norrie f…

1
Ep. 1040: Climbing 8,000-Meter Peaks in Winter - Revisited - Bernadette McDonald 48:01

25d ago48:01

48:01

Originally published October 19, 2020 After growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan, Bernadette got the taste of mountain living on a family trip to Banff, Alberta. She was so awestruck by the Canadian Rockies that she eventually moved there and worked at the Banff Centre, directing the Banff Mountain Festivals and starting a new division – Mountain C…

1
Ep. 1039: Blood Sweat Tears - Christine Reed 1:06:38

26d ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Christine is the founder of Rugged Outdoorswoman Publishing, whose first publication, Blood Sweat Tears, is a perfect example of the mission to promote the adventure stories of women and gender-expansive folks. Her award-winning debut memoir, Alone in Wonderland, shares the story of her personal transformation via thru-hiking. She has been forged b…

1
Ep. 1038: Traveling to Every Country in the World on a Teacher Salary - Revisited - Brian Asher 55:35

1M ago55:35

55:35

Announcement: The winner of our Go Multisport book giveaway will be announced in the show intro! You can learn more about Go Multisport and the author, Jennifer McConachie on Monday’s episode! https://www.amazon.com/Go-Multisport-Challenge-Exploration-World/dp/157826992X Show notes: After humble beginnings in the world of sports, Brian was introduc…

1
Why Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking Work-Life Balance 51:38

24d ago51:38

51:38

Kayaking waterfalls and creating epic films looks glamorous from the outside, but if there’s one thing the river’s taught Rush, it’s humility. Rush Sturges is one of the world’s most influential whitewater kayakers, a prominent action sports filmmaker, and a devoted musician. Rush has honed his filmmaking and paddling skills on location in some of …

1
Ep. 1037: The Beauty of Combining Adventure Sports - Jennifer Strong McConachie 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Are you ready to Go Multisport? You can run, you can paddle, you can swim, you can ski, you can climb, you can train, and you can bike. But how can you combine them all together? For ultra-like distances and days at a time? How about climbing, hiking, and packrafting all in one day? Beyond traditional 5Ks and 10Ks and single sport extreme and endur…

1
Ep. 1036: The Reality of Getting Paid to Do Adventure Sports - Revisited - Caitlin Giddings 45:58

1M ago45:58

45:58

Originally aired March 23, 2020 When Caitlin fell in love with bike touring after an accidental solo adventure across the American West, she knew she needed to find a way to make money to keep her doing what she loved. What she realized is that getting paid for your passion isn’t always what it seems. Today we’ll hear her story of the triumphs and …

1
Rob Kearney: World’s Strongest Gay 52:33

29d ago52:33

52:33

Rob grew up playing and loving a variety of sports. However, in high school, he excelled at lifting weights. In fact, his first deadlift was over 500 pounds, and within a few months, he was already competing in strongman competitions. He quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the premiere strongmen in the county (where? In the world?) and …

1
Ep. 1035: Ultra Running With Multiple Sclerosis - Matt Knaggs 1:01:45

1M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Matt considered himself a casual runner, completing one or two half-marathons a year. He was raising a family, advancing his career, and staying healthy. His outlook on life was that it was chugging along, and Matt was content. As far as he was concerned, he “had it all figured out.” However, as life often does, it threw Matt a tough curveball with…

1
Mel Strong on Life After Nike: Pathological Optimism and Financial Empowerment 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society– so, what can we do to benefit ourselves and the world? Mel Strong started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her long-time running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike — a process that included running twice a…

1
Ep. 1034: Cycling Around the World in 80 Days - Revisited - Mark Beaumont 56:43

2M ago56:43

56:43

Growing up on a farm in Scotland and being homeschooled until the age of 12 isn’t exactly the childhood you’d expect from an accomplished world-traveling adventurer that Mark has become. Or is it? Today we get to hear Mark put together the pieces of his earliest motivations, his two circumnavigations of the world by bicycle, and the idea behind his…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mason Gravley Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

1
Adventure Sports Podcast

Mason Gravley

1
Florida Uncut

Mason Gravley

1
Without Compromise

Athletic Brewing Co.

1
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

Angie Marie + Jeni Stembridge

1
The Florida Man Who’s Changing the Definition of Adventure: Mason Gravley 54:38

1
Show Update! 5:34

1
Ep. 1047: Skiing all 1,000 miles of the the Iditarod - Sunny Stroeer 1:12:29

1
Ep. 1046: Running Across the Sahara Desert - Revisited - Ray Zahab 53:25

1
How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman 59:50

1
Ep. 1045: Biking to Every National Park in the Lower 48 - Spencer McCullough 1:13:18

1
Victor Montalvo: Breakdancing Pioneer 39:52

1
Ep. 1044: Becoming Semi-Rad - Revisited - Brendan Leonard 51:22

1
Ep. 1043: Mason Discusses Career Trade-Offs With “For the Love Of” Podcast 50:51

1
Ep. 1042: Human-Powered Traverse of the Planet - Revisited - Sarah Outen 57:01

1
Ep. 1041: Restoking Alpine Lakes as a Wildlife Pilot - Denise Joi 1:01:00

1
Cameron Norrie: Britain's Top Male Tennis Player 40:09

1
Ep. 1040: Climbing 8,000-Meter Peaks in Winter - Revisited - Bernadette McDonald 48:01

1
Ep. 1039: Blood Sweat Tears - Christine Reed 1:06:38

1
Ep. 1038: Traveling to Every Country in the World on a Teacher Salary - Revisited - Brian Asher 55:35

1
Why Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking Work-Life Balance 51:38

1
Ep. 1037: The Beauty of Combining Adventure Sports - Jennifer Strong McConachie 1:03:45

1
Ep. 1036: The Reality of Getting Paid to Do Adventure Sports - Revisited - Caitlin Giddings 45:58

1
Rob Kearney: World’s Strongest Gay 52:33

1
Ep. 1035: Ultra Running With Multiple Sclerosis - Matt Knaggs 1:01:45

1
Mel Strong on Life After Nike: Pathological Optimism and Financial Empowerment 1:07:01

1
Ep. 1034: Cycling Around the World in 80 Days - Revisited - Mark Beaumont 56:43

Quick Reference Guide