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Wild Americas

Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black’s multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with people he meets along the way, you will be given an authentic account of what it is like to travel by car all over the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. Whether you’re a wannabe van-lifer, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, or just someone who likes to hear exhilarating travel stories, this show certainly

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58:22

Back on the Road, Fun in Mexico City, and How to...

Wild Americas ·

2024/02/23

On this week's episode Isaac is back on the road and recording from Mexico City. He gives an update about his flights back to Mexico, spending time with Jesus's family again in Chihuahua, and his journey so far in Mexico City. He then closes the episode with the Travel Tip of The Week: how to avoid paying bribes when traveling outside of your home country.

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01:39:43

Sports Fandom Extravaganza With Tim Rogers

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2024/02/09

On this week's episode, in honor of the Super Bowl, Isaac is joined by friend and host of Sport's Illustrated's 'Hornets & Heartbreak' podcast, Tim Rogers, to discuss how sports fandom has brought them together, what it is like to be a diehard fan of failing franchises, gaining empathy with age as a sports fan, and many more topics surrounding sports fandom.

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01:15:25

The Life of a Sports Broadcaster, The Power of Summer...

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2024/02/02

On this week's episode, Isaac is joined by Michael Davis, a sports broadcaster and writer from North Carolina. They discuss his passions in the industry, their time working at a summer camp together, and much more. Then, Isaac closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week on how to safely view wildlife at national parks.

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01:06:30

Colorado Outdoor Community With Jordan Wood +...

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2024/01/26

On this week's episode, Isaac begins by answering listener submitted mailbag questions. Next, he sits down for an interview with Jordan Wood to hear about how the outdoor community in Colorado has helped her find her way after moving across the country, her rock climbing adventures, and much more. He then closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week, offering advice on an essential item to carry when traveling.

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53:19

The Life of a Barber With Jesse German

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2024/01/19

In this week's episode, Isaac interviews a barber from South Carolina to hear about how he got started in his field, why he's passionate about cutting people's hair, competing in barber competitions, and much more. Then, he closes the episode with the Travel Tip of the Week, discussing the best clothing materials to wear in the outdoors to keep your body at a safe temperature.Jesse's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strive_greatnessss?igsh=cm9iZnZrMWE1a3Nn Youtube:

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01:45:58

What to Do in a Bear Encounter, Moving to New Places,...

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2024/01/12

In this week's episode, Isaac begins with an interview of Coleman Klapheke, a longtime friend who Isaac visited during his Pan-American journey. They discuss Cole stepping out of his comfort zone to move to California and then Wisconsin, his life as an artist, and how you can find fulfillment by ignoring society's timelines for our lives. Then, Isaac brings the Travel Tip of the Week in the form of a deep-dive surrounding bear safety, how to prevent bear attacks, and what to do during a bear

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01:27:27

’Leave No Trace’ Guidelines, the Power of Language...

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2024/01/05

Isaac starts this episode off with the Travel Tip of the Week, outlining the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and how to implement them when traveling. Then he is joined by longtime friend and peer Emma Beveridge to discuss their recent middle school reunion, growing up in a language immersion school and how it has impacted their lives ever since, and much more!

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01:26:53

Top 5 Underrated National Parks, Paris Travel...

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2023/12/29

In this week's episode, Isaac begins by talking about his top 5 National Parks that may not get the love and recognition that some others do. Next, he is joined by Chris Lopez to discuss living in the Bay Area in California, their travel stories together, and how travel positively impacts their lives. Before closing the show out with the Travel Tip of the Week about how to maintain hygiene while overlanding.

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01:27:00

The Life of a Zookeeper, How To Choose a Zoo, and...

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2023/12/15

In this week's episode, Isaac begins with an interview with a Zookeeper to discuss her time working in the field and ethical concerns that surround zoos today. Next, he does a Travel Guide for Indiana Dunes National Park. Then he closes the show with giving tips to listeners who are interested in getting into film photography. Indiana Dunes Photo Ops #1: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv6TlgEOXF5/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Indiana Dunes Photo Ops #2:

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01:38:06

Facing Our Own Mortality With Danielle LaRock

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2023/12/08

Isaac begins this week's episode by giving an update about how he's spending his time back in North Carolina while on a short break from the Pan-American Highway. Then, he is joined by National Park After Dark's Danielle LaRock to discuss her journey in the podcast world, personal stories about grief, how death is viewed differently in cultures around the world, and how becoming comfortable with topics surrounding death can improve our everyday lives. Next, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week

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38:45

The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, ’Salmonfest’, and...

Wild Americas ·

2023/12/01

On this episode, Isaac is joined by a Singer-Songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee to discuss his life in music, performing all around Europe, why he loves to tour in Alaska, how he got involved with the music festival 'Salmonfest', and much more!

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40:22

Acadia National Park Travel Guide

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2023/11/28

On this week's episode, Isaac starts off with a story about locking his keys inside his car in Acadia. Next, he gives a comprehensive travel guide about all the best hikes, photo spots, and places to eat and camp in and around Acadia National Park. Then, he gives tips about contributing to local economies when traveling, before giving some freeing media recommendations.

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01:33:07

How Comparison Is the Thief of Joy, My New Mexican...

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2023/11/24

In this week's episode, Isaac starts off by outlining his adventures in Copper Canyon and the time he spent with his new Mexican family in Chihuahua before returning home to North Carolina for the holidays. Then he is joined by this week's guest, Ashlyn, to talk about how a life of seasonal work has made a positive impact on her life, how we can find true joy by living the life we truly want to live, her time hiking the Inca Trail in Peru, and much more!

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01:05:30

Sleeping In An Auto Shop, Alaska Hiking Stories, and...

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2023/11/17

On this week's episode, Isaac details his last week in Ciudad Obregón sleeping in an auto shop, finally getting his car working again, and meeting a new friend on the way to Copper Canyon. Next, he is joined by Hannah Mudge to discuss the hilarious circumstances under which they met in Kenai Fjords National Park, what her life is like as a Family Therapist, and much more. Finally, Isaac brings listeners a Travel Tip of the Week about how to properly cover your windows when overlanding.

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54:56

The Life Of A Seasonal Worker, Food Poisoning Woes,...

Wild Americas ·

2023/11/10

After a week off due to food poisoning, Isaac gives an update about his time in Cabo Pulmo National Park, halloween in Cabo, getting an awful case of food poisoning, and his first days in mainland Mexico after taking the ferry over from Baja. Then, he is joined by a friend he met in Alaska, who details his incredible life doing seasonal work all over the United States. Lastly, Isaac touches on why gas stoves are the way to go for any traveler in this week's Travel Tip of the Week.

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01:21:38

5 Things We Take For Granted, Playing College...

Wild Americas ·

2023/10/27

Isaac begins this week's episode by discussing things we take for granted in our everyday lives that he has come to appreciate on the road. Next, he gives an update about his last week in Baja seeing ancient cave paintings and hopping around different beach towns. Then, he is joined by childhood friend Miles Jackson to discuss the impact moving can have on you growing up, what it was like playing college baseball, and so much more. Finally, he gives a guide to visiting New York City before finishing

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01:16:08

Bodyslammed by Mexican Police, My First Mexican...

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2023/10/20

In this week's episode, Isaac begins by outlining his time in Ensenada (getting Marty repaired, turning 25 in Mexico, and another encounter with corrupt police officers). Then, he touches on his experience visiting his first National Park in Mexico, Sierra de San Pedro Mártir, visiting the world's 2nd biggest water geyser, and beach camping in the remote town of Bahía de los Ángeles. This is followed by an interview with old friend Ingrid Iverson, which dives into her life in Minnesota, health

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01:23:20

Wrecking My Car, Making It to Mexico, and The...

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2023/10/13

On this week's episode, Isaac starts off by outlining an insane last week: wrecking his car, visiting a National Park in Arizona, nerding out over cowboy landmarks and UFO museums, going to the world's largest hot air balloon festival, getting denied entry at the Mexico border, and dealing with corrupt police officers. This is followed by an interview with fellow world traveler, Alessandra Scala, to discuss what traveling the world solo is really like. Finally, he closes the episode with another

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53:32

Seeing My First UFO, A Spontaneous Trip to Red Rocks,...

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2023/10/06

On this episode, Isaac first gives an instant reaction to seeing a UFO (or 3?) in Arizona and a recap of his last week going to Red Rocks with some friends he met back in Alaska. Next, he is joined by 68 year old marathon runner Jane Lanford to discuss her life and charity runs. Finally, he does a Travel Rewind for Washington DC and discusses all the best things to do there and gives the Travel Tip of the Week.

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56:44

LA Update, Meeting Carrie Underwood’s Not-Cousin, and...

Wild Americas ·

2023/09/29

On this episode, Isaac first gives an update about his last week in Los Angeles and Channel Islands National Park. Then, he is joined by Sports Illustrated's Mark Biernacki to discuss their time together in Boston, Mark's transition into the world of data science, and what it's like being away from where you're from. Isaac closes the show with a Travel Rewind of his time visiting Atlanta and the Travel Tip of the Week.

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