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Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration

Armchair Productions

Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.

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22:33

PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/02/13

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share.A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing your adventures with us. February episodes: ADVENTURE: Long Rider Filipe Masetti takes us on a two-and-a-half-year journey riding his horse from

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22:45

JOURNEY: Canada’s Wild Rivers and Shimmering Lakes:...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/02/05

In this episode, we dive into the soul of Ontario’s wild, tranquil landscapes alongside award-winning travel writer and photographer Alex Robinson. From serene canoe journeys gliding through Algonquin Provincial Park to exhilarating white-water escapades on the Madawaska River, this journey is an invitation to immerse yourself in the pristine waterways of the Canadian wilderness, and discover the heritage of its first form of transport. Episode Highlights: Paddle through Algonquin Provincial

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54:33

IMMERSION: Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/02/01

St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting.In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, really? To answer that question, travel writer Nicola Brady set off around Ireland to see how she’s celebrated, and she found that there’s not one simple

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17:47

BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/01/25

In this Bucket List episode, Aaron Millar takes us to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth: Sheldon Chalet in Alaska. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, 70-miles from civilization, with views of the east face of Denali out of your bedroom window, this is perhaps the most spectacular hotel in the world.From helicopter rides over frozen wilderness to exploring untouched ice caves deep within the glacier itself, this episode will take deep into the

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61:14

IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/01/22

Before the modern city of Alula rose to prominence, its natural springs and water systems were at the heart of its existence. For centuries, Alula's oasis has been a critical stop on the Incense Road, connecting cultures and trading routes across the Arabian Peninsula. Water, both from the sky and the earth, has sustained life here, and its management has shaped both the landscape and the people.In this episode, we step back in time and explore the ancient wells, oases, and water systems that have

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31:19

PERFORMANCE: Strings, Stories, and the Blues: Rick...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/01/17

Before the bustling streets of Chattanooga and the sounds of modern life, the blues were born from the struggles and stories of generations past. Deep in the heart of this city in Tennessee, the blues pulse through the air, enriching the soil, and infusing every corner of this musical mecca.In this episode, we take you to the roots of this powerful genre, bringing you a live session with Rick Rushing, one of Chattanooga's finest blues musicians. Recorded in the intimate setting of a hotel room at

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33:24

ADVENTURE: Iceland: Surfing the Northern Lights &...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/01/14

In this episode, we journey into the wild, rugged landscapes of Iceland through the eyes of renowned photographer and filmmaker, Chris Burkard. From an unplanned surfing adventure under the Northern Lights to his grueling exploration of Iceland's remote "Forgotten Coast," Chris takes us on a path of discovery and inspiration.We explore the vast beauty of Iceland—from icy fjords and glacial rivers to volcanic black sand beaches—and reflect on the transformative power of nature. Get ready for a deep

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28:04

PATHWAYS: Northern Lights, Irish Saints and Alaskan...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/01/09

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share.A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing your adventures with us. October episodes: ADVENTURE: Adventure filmmaker Chris Burkard takes us surfing in the Northern Lights, and bike-rafting along

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41:34

IMMERSION: Wellness in the Desert: Sacred Waters,...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2025/01/02

Before movie star colonies, country clubs and pool parties, the first people to lay claim to Palm Springs were the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians. The spring waters were sacred to the local tribes, and today people from around the world visit the area to take in its healing waters. But there’s wellness in more than just the water. The desert surrounding Greater Palm Springs is believed to hold a special energy. It’s something you can feel when you come here. The wide-open expanses lifting

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15:28

BUCKET LIST: 100-mile Pub Crawl along the South Downs...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/12/30

In this Bucket List episode, host Aaron Millar recounts the most audacious, tipsiest, and ridiculous hike of his life: a 100-mile pub crawl across the entire length of the South Downs National Park, near his hometown of Brighton England. “Should you ever happen to find yourself walking with only one boot on in the middle of the night,” Aaron writes, “the one thing you don’t want to read when you open the guidebook is – ‘the path climbs gently through a field of stingy nettles and large piles of

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22:27

BUCKET LIST: The Everest of Great White Shark Cages...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/12/23

On today’s bucket list episode, we are following award-winning travel writer James Stewart as he attempts the ‘Everest of Cage Dives’. In the Neptune Islands of Australia, home to the most great white sharks on the planet, there is a cage dive that drops you all the way to the ocean floor. And it was set up by the man who survived the shark attack that inspired the movie, Jaws. This adventure should be on the bucket list of any ocean adventure fan. But it’s not for the feint hearted. Listen in and

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24:33

IMMERSION: Land of Stone and Light: On Location in...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/12/16

They call it The Land of Stone and Light because of the way sunlight plays on its rocky terrain. It is a geological tapestry of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires, home to one of the richest fossil beds on the planet. The Lakota people called it Mako Sica, which is where it got its name. But there is nothing bad about the Badlands. Recorded on location in immersive stereo surround, join presenter Brian Thacker on a journey through South Dakota’s Badlands National Park. We’ll find ancient

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23:59

ADVENTURE: Whale Warriors and Eco-Pirates: Patrolling...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/12/09

“… tied up at the pier was this all-black pirate ship with the Jolly Roger flag at the bow. It was menacing as hell, and I walked up to the superstructure, and there on the on the outer bulkhead, was all these skulls and crossbones. They were the names of all ships these guys had sunk or rammed on the high seas.”In 2005, adventure journalist and best-selling novelist Peter Heller, spent six weeks on board the eco-pirate ship Farley Mowat, fighting the Japanese whaling fleet. Led by Captain Paul

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29:00

PATHWAYS: Ancient Kingdoms, Badlands and the Everest...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/12/04

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share.A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing your adventures with us. December episodes: ADVENTURE: Whale Warriors We join best-selling author and activist Peter Heller on board an eco-pirate ship

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44:57

IMMERSION: Pizza Farms, Fish Boils and Sacred Corn:...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/11/25

“The thing about eating a meal with people is it breaks down barriers … But then beer elevates that to the magic of the intoxication of a shared experience. That is why beer and pizza go well together - the primal solving of the human conflict problem and the primal mysticism, paired perfectly.” – Tony Schultz, Stoney Acres FarmHere’s to those who Wisconsin … that’s what they say in this part of the world. Because traveling here is not so much about exploring a place as discovering

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54:33

IMMERSION: Glamour in the Desert: Shag houses, Mr...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/11/18

Palm Springs is a must-visit for cinephiles, history buffs, adventure seekers, architecture enthusiasts and foodies, but this desert city is better known as the home of glitz and glamour.Today, we are stepping back in time to when Palm Springs was Hollywood’s favorite hideaway, when mid-century architecture shaped the town and suavely clad folk sipped martinis by the pool. In this episode, we’re going to visit Frank Sinatra (or his house and favorite restaurant at least), tour the Shag House with

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54:26

INSIGHT: Butch Cassidy, Stagecoach, and the Lone...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/11/14

“People can't believe how we live out here on the land, and under the stars. Maybe it's just the freedom of it. Once you get that red dirt in your blood and your socks, you can't get rid of either one of them. It just stays with you, and you’re going to find that out if you stick around very long.”Norris Church, Kanab The Western is as finely layered as the red rock deserts and dusty towns that serve as their backdrop. Ever since they first appeared on the silver screen, Westerns have been rife

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68:20

IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/11/11

“I'm dangling 250-feet above a canyon, and I'm about to get dropped. This is what AlUla is all about. It's got desert treasures, it's got 200,000 years of history, but it's also got adventure. And we're going to start ours by soaring through the air. Are you ready? Let's do this …” Aaron Millar, host In this series, we’re going to take you on a journey into the heart of one of the most ancient kingdoms on Earth. Located in the northwestern corner of Saudi Arabia, Alula is an oasis in the desert

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38:34

ADVENTURE: Living with Wolves: Filmmakers Jim and...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/11/08

“There was one time when one of the young wolves was licking my face, and his canine went up my nose, and I was like, oh, okay, don't move. He wasn't trying to bite me; it was just excitement. But it was an awesome, eerie, and strangely wonderful experience.” - Jamie Dutcher Before the arrival of European settlers, it is estimated as many as 500,000 wolves roamed freely across the continental United States. By the 1970s, after decades of systematic eradication, there were fewer than 1000

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37:20

PATHWAYS: Surfing Iceland, Bedouin Stars and Living...

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration ·

2024/11/04

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing your adventures with us. October episodes: ADVENTURE: Wildlife film makers Jim and Jamie Dutcher spend six years living with a pack of wolves in the

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