WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life

26:05

What's the Chance That Jost Will Die on Everest?

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/10/02

In last week’s episode, Jost Kobusch, a 32-year-old German mountaineer who summited Denali in winter, said he had a 20% chance of summiting Everest in winter, alone, without supplemental oxygen, and following a rarely climbed route, the dangerous West Ridge.In today’s episode, I begin by asking him for his odds of death.Watch on YouTubeTimeline00:00 Chance of dying03:40 Climbing in the dark08:45 Getting to base camp12:30 Lessons from previous Everest climbs15:30 Biggest worry18:30 Acclimatization

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15:23

Jost Kobusch Leaves For Everest Alone

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/09/25

In a few days, Jost Kobusch will arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal. He will begin his multi-month preparation for his radical goal: to climb Everest alone in winter without supplemental oxygen via the challenging West Ridge route.Watch on YouTubeTimeline00:00 Jost’s origins05:00 What is the % chance of succeeding on Everest08:20 Krzysztof Wielicki’s 1980 Winter Everest climbSubscribe to hear next week's episode where I ask Jost what is the percentage chance that he will die!Background below…At 8:20, Jost

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12:38

The Peace Corps in Gambia

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/09/18

There are spoilers in this podcast!Around 1980, Linda Gambia was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Gambia.In 2026, she had reflected enough about the life-changing experience to pen a memoir about it. It’s called The Geography of Desire.This is part one of a two-part podcast.Watch the video!Review of The Geography of Desire‘The Geography of Desire’ is a quietly delicious memoir that transports you to a tiny Gambian village circa 1979–1981 with the vividness of mango-scented heat and the awkward charm

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13:22

Would Jared Diamond Call Bin Laden A Great Man?

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/09/11

In this video, I review Jared Diamond’s latest book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter? I also reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.Watch the video!In this WanderLearn Show, I mention the following books:1) Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies2) Collapse3) Rachel Carson's Silent SpringTIME STAMPS00:00 Great Man Theory01:54 Silent Spring2:45 Botswana Seretse Khama04:00 Resnick's Pomegranates4:25 Bin Laden05:55 Diamond's books08:00 Justice

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11:44

73-Year-Old ALDHA-West Triple Crowner Shares Wisdom

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/09/04

Scott Williams and I cover the following topics in 9 minutes:00:00 Why Go to ALDHA West?02:00 Aging Advice05:40 Sweden's Green Ribbon TrailWatch on YouTube!What do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:* YouTube* Facebook* Instagram* X* TikTok*

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10:11

How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Travel

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/08/25

Use the discount code FTAPON when you buy your ticket to the Extraordinary Travel Festival.Watch on YouTube!Timeline00:00 ETF306:00 How do ETF members travel?11:00 Ric’s road to 19313:00 Saving the best for last16:45 Top ETF SpeakersWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!On social media, my username is

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20:30

Extraordinary Travel Festival 3 with Ric Gazarian

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/08/18

Use the discount code FTAPON when you buy your ticket to the Extraordinary Travel Festival.Watch the interview on YouTube!The ETF is probably the best travel conference for adventurous travelers! I’ve spoken at two of the events, and you won’t want to miss the third!Timeline00:00 ETF306:00 How do ETF members travel?11:00 Ric’s road to 19313:00 Saving the best for last16:45 Top ETF SpeakersWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at

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7:01

URGENT! Coldcard MK3 Vulnerability! Move Your BTC Now!

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2026/08/10

3-Step EMERGENCY for Bitcoin Coldcard users! 1) Move your funds from your Coldcard, especially the MK3 model.2) Update your Coldcard firmware.3) Generate a new seed phraseWatch the video of this podcastGet the new Coldcard firmwareColdcard Status Update and Coldcard Firmware DownloadsIf you want to get a new hardware wallet, consider the Ledger crypto hardware wallet:Now that so many eyeballs have looked at the Coldcard code, it might be the safest hardware wallet now.It's like after a United

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6:07

The Best Long-Distance Trail: Triple Crowner Scott...

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/08/07

What’s best: the AT, PCT, or CDT? I ask a 73-year-old hiker who has done all 3!Be sure to watch last week’s episode featuring Scott!Connect with Scott on FB!Watch this episodeTimeline00:00 Arizona Trail1:50 Favorite Triple Crown TrailConnect with Scott Williams on Facebook!What do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this podcast, subscribe and

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7:45

Does New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail suck? Scott...

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/07/31

I talk with renowned long-distance hiker & Triple Crowner, Scott Williams, about his experience on New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail.This is part 1 of a 3-part interview series featuring Scott.Watch this interview!Scott's buddy, Sym Blanchard, explained why he disliked the Te Araroa Trail here:What do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this

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11:58

AMA with the Top Serb Nomad, Nenad Stojanovic

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2026/07/24

Most of the questions focus on the Balkans, which is ironic since Nenad spends little time there!Follow Nenad on FB & IG at whereisNenad.Watch this episode!Timeline00:00 What's going on in the Balkans?01:40 Book recommendations02:35 Life in Serbia3:34 Souvenirs4:20 Best kept secret in the Balkans08:00 Balkan vibe nowWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack

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10:12

Extreme Nomad Reveals Tips & Plans

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/07/17

Nenad Stojanovic is 42. He's been traveling the world nonstop for nearly 20 years.You can follow him on WhereisNenad on FB & IG.Watch this episode now!Watch previous episodes to learn more about this remarkable traveler!Timeline00:00 Travel plans02:30 Favorite spotsWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!On

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12:52

Tales of a Couchsurfing & Hitchhiking Expert

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/07/10

Couchsurfing isn’t simply a way to save money when traveling, but it’s mostly a way to connect with locals, to understand local culture, and see what you’ll never see in a hotel. Nenad seldom stays in a hotel. Watch this video to hear about his unique lodging experiences. Timeline00:00 Couchsurfing tips04:00 Chilling in Indonesia 6:45 Longest wait for a hitchWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask

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14:34

Pro Hitchhiker Shares Tips & Experiences

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/07/03

Here are my 10 hitchhiking tips on Forbes. Nenad Stojanovic hitchhikes everywhere.He shares the joys of hitchhiking and why it's more fascinating than public transportation.At 9:00 he discusses money issues.Watch the video!What do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!On social media, my username is always

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15:52

The Most Well-Traveled Serbian Ever!

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/06/26

I met Nenad Stojanovic in 2008 when he hosted me on Couchsurfing.com. He’s been traveling ever since!This is a 5-part series featuring Nenad, one of the world’s most fascinating travelers. This is part 1!Watch the video!Timeline00:00 Who is Nenad Stojanovic?04:25 North American journey05:25 Remarkable borders08:20 ChinaWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack

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12:59

400th Episode!

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/06/22

I explained 6 years ago why Plan B’s Stock-to-Flow Bitcoin model was doomed and would fail. Few believed me. Most insulted me. Today, I can confidently declare that I was right and Plan B was wrong.Watch the video of this episode!Also, watch my May 2020 video that started all the controversy and read the detailed article about why Plan B’s stock-to-flow model was doomed!In mid-2026, with the price of Bitcoin languishing around $65,000, below the lowest stock-to-flow band, we can officially declare

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1:17

Stop saying, "If I Die..."

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/06/12

My mom often says, “If I die….”I sometimes accidentally say the same thing.The “if” is a cognitive security blanket I pull over my head so I can pretend that death — the only thing every single human being who has ever lived has accomplished — might somehow not apply to me. As though the universe looked at my particular assortment of questionable decisions and said, “This one, we keep.”It will not say that. I am, biologically speaking, a disaster in slow motion. I have a weakening knee. I have eaten

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27:16

72-Year-Olds Admit Their Parenting Mistakes

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life ·

2026/06/05

Sym Blanchard & Joan Chan discuss the ups and downs of their parenting journey. They are both around 72 years old. Each had a boy and a girl with their exes.Watch the video of this podcast!They candidly share their mistakes and how things turned out decades later.Timeline00:00 Two parents made 4 children02:00 Sym’s daughter04:20 Teenagers06:00 Cultural difference09:00 Change after 4016:20 Sym’s mistakes21:50 Kids having kidsWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an

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19:41

2 Skeptics Try Earthing & Grounding! Results?

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2026/05/29

Is grounding & earthing BS?I interview two skeptical elders: Joan Chan & Sym Blanchard.Hear what happened.Watch the video!Timeline00:00 Car accidents04:55 Intro to Earthing08:00 Placebo effect?11:30 The Limits of Grounding14:50 How to startWhat do you think?Put your thoughts in the comments.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!On social media, my username

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21:37

The Downsides of Dating a Nomad

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2026/05/22

Sym Blanchard has appeared on many WanderLearn episodes. In this 3-part series, Sym appears with his sweetheart, Joan Chan.Both are in their early 70s. I love elders because they usually don’t give a f**k what others think of them. They’re the opposite of teenagers. Elders are genuine, transparent, and wise.They’re also human, as this three-part series will reveal. Watch it:Timeline00:00 How they met05:00 First night together8:00 First trip11:00 Downsides of nomads16:00 Relationship managementWhat

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