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Wild Ideas Worth Living

High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

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00:24:27

Winning the World Snowshoe Championships with...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/12/09

Jennifer Britz is a trail runner based in Bar Harbor, Maine. She spends half the year on Acadia National Park’s rugged trails and the other half perfecting her craft on lightweight running snowshoes built for speed. Over the past decade, Britz has dedicated herself to mastering this niche sport, pushing her limits across varied terrain. In 2022, she earned gold at the World Snowshoe Championships in Argentina.Listen to: Camp MonstersFinding MasteryThank you to our sponsors: NikonCapital One and the

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00:29:31

Chatting Gear & Gifting with Emily Pennington

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/12/02

Emily Pennington is an REI gear tester and outdoor expert who knows what makes equipment worth the investment. In this holiday gift guide episode, she shares her top picks for the best outdoor gear gifts—whether it’s backpacking essentials, ski gear for hitting the slopes, or running gear for everyday adventures. Emily breaks down what matters most when choosing quality gear that lasts, so you can give gifts that the adventurers in your life will love. REI's Holiday Gift Guides: Best Gifts for

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00:30:50

Skydiving & Becoming a Paralympic Snowboard Champion...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/11/25

Tyler Turner has always been a bit of a daredevil. He grew up skiing, snowboarding, and eventually became a skydiving instructor. After a 2015 accident resulted in the amputation of both legs, he rebuilt his life around the sports he loves. Today, he’s a three-time Para Snowboard Cross World Champion, a Paralympic gold medalist, and the first bilateral amputee to fly in a wingsuit.Connect with Tyler:WebsiteInstagramListen to: Camp MonstersFinding MasteryThank you to our sponsors: NikonCapital One

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00:26:14

Setting a Scuba Diving Record on All 7 Continents...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/11/18

Barrington Scott is a record-holding scuba diver who has spent the last decade exploring the underwater world through snorkeling, scuba, and freediving. He’s lived in coastal towns around the globe, diving as often as possible and immersing himself in coral reefs, sea caves, and marine life. In 2024, Barrington set a Guinness World Record for scuba diving on all seven continents.Connect with Barrington:InstagramListen to: Camp MonstersFinding MasteryThank you to our sponsors: NikonCapital One

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00:30:19

Skateboarding Across America with Chad Caruso

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/11/11

Chad Caruso kicked off his wild idea in Venice Beach, California, with a skateboard and a goal: to cross the country on four wheels. Over 57 days, he pushed through deserts, mountain ranges, and extreme weather, ultimately landing in Virginia Beach, Virginia and setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest coast-to-coast skateboarding journey.Connect with Chad:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeListen to: Camp MonstersFinding MasteryTake the 5-minute Listener Survey!Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One

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00:29:29

Discovering the Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/11/04

Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist who explores how technology is reshaping the way we experience the outdoors. While apps can guide us to trailheads and campsites, they can also strip away the thrill of the unexpected.In his recent book, The Explorer’s Gene, Alex blends stories of adventure with insights from psychology and neuroscience to show how breaking routine and embracing the unknown can lead to a more meaningful, fun, and productive life.Connect with Alex: WebsiteInstagramPurchase

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00:31:08

Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks in the World with...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/10/28

In October 2024, Tracee Metcalfe became the first American woman to climb all 14 of the world’s tallest mountains, each towering above 8,000 meters. Her journey demanded years of preparation and survival in some of the most unforgiving conditions—from the deadly slopes of Annapurna to the steep walls of K2. Connect with Tracee:WebsiteInstagramListen to: Camp MonstersOur Common NatureTake the 5-minute Listener Survey!Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Hosted by

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00:26:18

Cycling 38,000 Miles Around the World with Jacob...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/10/21

Jacob Lemanski is a long distance cyclist who embarked on a global journey in 2013 with no set destination, just a desire to see how far his legs could take him. Over two and a half years, he pedaled more than 38,000 miles across 42 countries, driven by curiosity, endurance, and a love for exploration.Connect with Jacob: Instagram YouTubeListen to: Camp MonstersOur Common NatureTake the 5-minute Listener Survey!Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Hosted by

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00:32:29

A Community Mission to Summit Mount Everest with...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/10/14

Nelly Attar has climbed more than 30 notable peaks around the world, including Mount Everest. Her journey to these intense mountaineering expeditions had an unconventional origin: dance. She grew up learning choreography from YouTube and later opened Saudi Arabia’s first dance studio. As she explored movement through fitness, weightlifting, and hiking, she built the foundation for high-altitude endurance. In 2022, Nelly became the first Arab to summit K2. Connect with Nelly: WebsiteInstagramListen

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00:26:19

Connecting HBCU Students to the Outdoors with Ron...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/10/07

Ron Griswell is an outdoor educator and founder of HBCU's Outside, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting students at historically Black colleges and universities with nature. After taking a gap year from North Carolina A&T State University to work as an adventure guide, Ron discovered a deeper purpose in the outdoors. Motivated by the lack of outdoor opportunities at his HBCU, he launched a movement to make nature more accessible and inclusive. His work continues to inspire the next generation of

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00:30:52

Running Every Single Street in San Francisco with...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/09/30

Rickey Gates is a professional athlete and endurance runner known for redefining what it means to explore on foot. After racing at an elite level, he ran 3,700 miles across America and later completed every street in San Francisco. Nearly seven years later, Rickey is tackling his latest challenge: identifying and running 50 Classic Trails across North America. His adventures go beyond distance—they are a way for him to explore, connect, and see the world in a whole new light.Connect with

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00:30:01

Empowering Muslim Women Through Outdoor Experiences...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/09/23

Nadah Feteih spent years working as a software engineer before discovering a deep passion for the outdoors. As she ventured into running, trekking, and mountaineering, she often found herself as the only woman wearing a hijab on the trail. That experience led Nadah to found Ma'wa Collective, an adventure company dedicated to creating space for Muslim women in the outdoors. Connect with Nadah: WebsiteInstagramMa'wa Collective wesbite & InstagramTake the 5-minute Listener Survey!Thank you to our

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00:30:16

Biking and Birding for 18,000 Miles with Dorian Anderson

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/09/16

Dorian Anderson was a neuroscientist and geneticist with a promising academic career when he made a radical shift: in 2014, he left the lab to pursue a year-long, cross-country birding adventure—on a bicycle. Pedaling nearly 18,000 miles across the U.S., his goal was to spot over 600 bird species while deepening his sobriety, and reconnecting with nature. Connect with Dorian:WebsiteInstagramDorian's book, Birding Under the InfluenceRegister for Camp Monsters LIVE in Denver, ColoradoThank you to our

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00:24:10

Leading the First All Black Team to the North Pole...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/09/09

Jeska Clark is a human performance specialist who studies how people adapt to extreme environments such as high-altitude peaks, sub-zero temperatures, and the intense pressure of deep ocean dives. Her research combines scientific inquiry with personal experience, as she applies insights from her academic work to her own wilderness expeditions. A skilled outdoorswoman, Jeska has completed several ambitious treks and is now preparing to lead the first all Black team to the North Pole.Connect with

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00:30:14

Living on the Road Full-Time for 17 Years with...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/09/02

Marlene and Dan Lin have been living on the road full-time for the past 17 years. Alongside their three children and two cats, they’ve driven across the U.S. multiple times, explored over 30 countries in Europe, and road-tripped from California to Patagonia via the Pan-American Highway. What began as a short-term adventure turned into a lifestyle they never anticipated—nearly two decades of life in a camper van. Connect with Marlene & Dan: InstagramYouTubeSubstackThank you to our sponsors: Capital

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00:26:52

Walking & Cold Plunging as a Meditative Practice with...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/08/26

Libby DeLana began walking every day at age 50, while juggling her role as co-founder of an ad agency and parenting two teenage boys. What started as a one-month experiment became a 13-year streak of daily walks. Alongside walking, Libby embraced cold plunging as a way to reset her mind and body. These rituals helped her reinvent herself as an author, podcast host, model, and inspiration for others seeking clarity and transformation through movement.Connect with Libby: WebsiteInstagramOrder Libby's

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00:29:59

Exploring Ancient Civilizations with Albert Lin

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/08/19

Albert Lin is a renowned explorer, scientist, and storyteller. He is best known for his role as the host of multiple National Geographic programs. Together with his team, he uses advanced technologies such as satellites, drones, ground penetrating radar, and cutting edge LiDAR to uncover ancient civilizations around the world.Connect with Albert: WebsiteInstagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Terns — used code “WILD” at checkout to receive 25% off your first

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00:30:26

Embarking on a 2,000-Mile Kayak Expedition to the...

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/08/12

Ann Rose is a farmer living off the grid in rural North Carolina, where she’s spent most of her life deeply connected to the Appalachian Mountains and forests. After a series of droughts made farming more difficult, she found herself stuck and ready for change. At 58, she set out to kayak from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico. The journey brought unfamiliar waters, unpredictable weather, and more than a few alligators.Connect with Ann: InstagramTikTokYouTubeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One

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00:30:30

Living in the Wild for a Year with Amy and Dave Freeman

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/08/05

Amy & Dave Freeman are modern-day explorers who have spent over two decades on human-powered wilderness expeditions. In 2010, they completed a 12,000-mile journey across North America by canoe, kayak, and dog sled. Five years later, they lived off the grid for an entire year without re-entering society. No stores, no electricity, no roads, just the two of them, a nylon tent, and the frozen lakes and forests of Northern Minnesota. Connect with Amy & Dave:Website InstagramCheck out Amy & Dave's book,

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00:26:30

Surfing The Great Lakes with Robin Pacquing

Wild Ideas Worth Living ·

2025/07/29

Robin Pacquing is a seasoned surfer based near Toronto, Canada, who has spent nearly two decades mastering the waves of the Great Lakes. Braving frigid temperatures and unpredictable swells, she’s become an expert in navigating one of the most unconventional surf scenes in the world. Robin is also the founder of Lake Surfistas, a grassroots organization that connects and supports women of all abilities who surf, SUP, and SUP surf on the Great Lakes.Connect with Robin: Website InstagramLake

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