x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Blue Planet Stories

Podcast about people, places, and the culture that connects them. We interview emerging and established authors and read their pieces on air. We release Blue Planet Stories every Sunday morning. www.blueplanetstories.com

society & culture places & travel

All Episodes

42:52

Slow Travel Through the World by Bicycle....

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/06/30

Today we have a special episode. We are talking about bicycle touring on continents around the world with Chris Berge.Chris is a businessman with seven successful restaurants behind him, he was an elite cyclocross competitor, a chess player, and he is a traveler. His preferred method of traversing the world is by bicycle, and he has taken it around North America, across South America, along Patagonia, around the Scandinavian peninsula, Europe, and through parts of Africa.We ran into Chris in Maine

en

47:24

Stories: Josh Porter. We drove a Tuk-Tuk to the...

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/06/23

Josh Porter is a writer, filmmaker, and tuk-tuk driver.Josh left England at the age of 23 and has been traveling around the world for the past 7 years to pursue adventure, and as he says, chaos.We are speaking with Josh and reading his story: "We drove a Tuk-Tuk to the driest country in Sub-Saharan Africa."This story is only a single chapter retelling of their two-year journey through all of Africa on three-wheeled Tuk-Tuks. You can find other stories from the African journey on Medium and on

en

32:18

Stories: Ryan Chin. Rumbling and Reminiscing on a...

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/06/16

Today we speak with author Ryan Chin. Ryan lives in Portland, OR. He began his life as an elementary school teacher. He taught in New Zealand before returning to the United States.He is an avid surfer and a fly fishermen, he is also the author of The Big Head Diaries, stories of a lab from New Zealand, and Without Rain, a memoir.We are reading Ryan's story " Rumbling and Reminiscing on a Dirt Road in Mexico." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

en

34:55

Stories: Bridget Klein. A Mile from Mountaintop's...

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/06/09

Today we speak with Bridget Klein. She grew up in New Jersey but found her way to Alaska where she lives now.She is an environmentalist who enjoys spending time outdoors. And she is the author of multiple essays about her life, nature, and big issues we face.We interview Bridget and read her wonderful story "A Mile from Mountaintop's Summit", a story about realizing the wonder of giving in and giving up - when the time is right.Be sure to check out some of Bridget’s other wonderful essays on

en

14:18

Travel Banter: 06.05.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/06/05

The Exuma Cay Land and Sea Park is a place to see. Headquartered in Warderick Wells Cay, it is home to beautiful and lively reefs. We had a chance to dive them, swim with stingrays, and wonder about the intentions of a rather inquisitive Caribbean Reef Shark.If you are in the Bahamas, Wardericks Wells is a place to stop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

46:25

Stories: Tim Ward. Hitchhiking in Tibet.

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/06/02

Tim Ward is the author Mature Flâneur: Slow Travels Through Portugal, France, Italy and Norway, and 11 other books.Tim is a lifelong traveler. He spent six months in Asia, including two visits to Tibet and a three-month stay in a Tibetan Monastery in the Indian Himalayas.Tim remains engaged in Tibetan issues to this day and is a member of the executive board of Machik—an NGO led by Tibetans from outside Tibet who work with Tibetans inside Tibet, fostering education and social innovation.

en

13:08

Travel Banter: 05.30.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/31

Fast restaurant service (in Bahamas?), James Bond and Thunderball Grotto, hot walks to the beach, and 1990s music.What a lovely island for a couple of days stay. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

12:57

Travel Banter: 05.28.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/28

Before we left Rat Cay, we stopped at a festival in Barraterry, Exumas. We missed the main festivities but learned a bit anyway.At Rudder Cut Cay, we dove “The Paino and the Mermaid”, the underwater sculpture commissioned by David Copperfield.Then we moved onto Black Point where we met Killer and enjoyed some proper cocktails. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

40:21

Stories: Dan Stevens - There Are Roads. And Then...

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/26

We interview Dan Stevens and read his story. He is a writer who lives in Devon, England with his partner. They live in a restored care home at the edge of a small town. He writes about personal history, his perspectives on life, and the Devon countryside.Dan Stevens has been a writer since 1997. He started at a local newspaper and later wrote for British car magazines. Now, he works in content marketing and creation, as well as copywriting.We talk with Dan about his life in England and his

en

12:01

Travel Banter: 05.23.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/23

We had visitors last week and did the quintessential Exuma things. We snorkeled the reefs, visited an Iguana island, and hung out with pigs and a brood of tiny piglets that live on White Cay.It is rewarding to host friends. They help you engage with the place and with each other. Through their eyes, we are reminded why sailing the Bahamas is an amazing time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

en

12:29

Travel Banter: 05.20.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/20

We are in the Bahamas off-season. Beaches are empty, boats are sparse, and the cold beer is a little harder to find, but only a little.We have to time our stops at restaurants as they may be closed early. And we may have to visit a couple before we find one that is open. But… It is all worth it when we make it to a beach devoid of anyone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

40:27

Stories: Audrey Stimson. When Does a Trip End?

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/19

For almost 30 years, Audrey has been a television news producer for American and European news outlets. She has interviewed kings and queens, Hollywood royalty, rock and roll stars, sports stars, politicians, and everyday people.She lives with her husband and their two dogs in Culver City, California. Audrey is the author of the upcoming book “Across the American Dream: Bicycling Across the U.S. and Back to Myself” (working title).We interview Audrey about her adventures, unique perspective on life,

en

46:06

Stories: Ryan Frawley. The Last City: Lisbon, Pessoa,...

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/12

Raised in Coventry, UK and transplanted to Vancouver, BC, writer Ryan Frawley has won various Canadian literary awards. His debut novel, Scar, was published in 2011.In 2016, he moved to Italy with his wife and cat and spent the next two years traveling around the continent. Towers Temples Palaces is the story of his time there.He now lives in the south of France.Today, we read his beautiful essay on authenticity, mass tourism, and what defines a place. In our interview, Ryan shares his philosophy of

en

15:56

Travel Banter: 05/09/24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/09

We made it to Georgetown, Exumas, Bahamas, in one shot, much faster than we had planned. But it came with a bit of an adventure.The Exumas are as relaxed as Eleuthera, and the island time is… well… I don’t know if they even wind the clock.Beautiful place. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

33:59

Stories: Sixty Two Mile Run

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/06

Egor Korneev loves running, and a hundred-kilometer race is his idea of a good time—or is it? The story is about a runner's mental state, the emotional swings, and the camaraderie runners find on the trail.We are sorry - we are one day late. We ran into conditions at sea that forced us to spend an extra day in the ocean. But we made it and are posting the podcast for you.If you want to hear about the “delay,” - look out for the upcoming Blue Planet: Travel Banter this Tuesday.You can also read this

en

12:42

Travel Banter: 05.03.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/05/03

We learned about the color pink, “potcakes”, and that donuts and cops are a universal pairing…We sailed to Governor’s Harbor in nice conditions and planned to stay here only one night but after discovering a beautiful running trail along an equally beautiful beach, we decided to stay an extra day. Fantastic decision! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

17:53

Travel Banter: 04.30.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/04/30

We left Spanish Well and sailed through the Current Cut to Goulding Cay. The winds were twice as strong as forecasted, and the sea was higher and less pleasant than we preferred, but we arrived at a beautiful location.Thank you for reading Blue Planet. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

24:55

Stories: Clouds Come Bearing Gifts

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/04/28

Twenty-five years ago, I went flying with my friend. The memory left a strong imprint on my life. In this podcast, Alex reads the story and interviews the author.Thank you for reading Blue Planet. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

12:01

Travel Banter: 04.26.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/04/27

After a beautiful night sail across the Tongue of the Ocean, we arrived at Spanish Wells, a small town on St George Cay. We explored the town, the beaches, and everything named Pinder.Join us for a twelve-minute banter about the last couple of days.Thank you for reading Blue Planet. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueplanetmedia.substack.com

en

16:45

Travel Banter: 04.22.24

Blue Planet Stories ·

2024/04/24

Travel Banter podcasts are our informal updates on where and what we are doing. These episodes are specific to places we are currently visiting, people we meet, and observations that make an impression.In this episode, we banter about our hard-earned eastward miles on the way from Key West to Spanish Wells.Have a great day, and don’t forget to subscribe and share.Thank you for reading Blue Planet. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

en

62 results

Similar Podcasts

The Daily Horoscope

The Daily Horoscope

The Michael Decon Program

Michael Decon

Kalimera Koveos

Andrea Koveos

The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

Smarter leben

DER SPIEGEL