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Explore Magazine's Live The Adventure Podcast
Welcome to Explore's podcast! This is the Explore Podcast that delves deep into the outdoors—we'll inspire, inform and get you stoked to explore. Hiking? Camping? Environmental stewardship? Active living? Gear? You know it—and a whole lot more. Fresh guests every episode of Explore's Live the Adventure Podcast. Hosted by Explore Magazine editor/publisher and adventure expert, David Webb (@davidebwebb).
Episodes
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EP59: Nathan Wilbur—On A Mission to Save Wild Atlantic Salmon
Welcome to episode 59 of Explore's Podcast! Today, we're talking about salmon. But it's so much more than that. Because while our guest is Nathan Wilbur…
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EP58: Jenn Gardiner—A Professional Hockey Player's Look at the Outdoors
Welcome to episode 58 of Explore's Podcast! Today we are excited to welcome Jenn Gardiner, PWHL player for the Vancouver Goldeneyes. Jenn's life has revolved…
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EP57: Rob Scanlon—Surviving The Trail
Welcome to episode 57 of Explore's Podcast! It's peak hiking season right now—so we have a special guest today who's going to talk to us all about hiking…
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EP56: Jason Crowley—Crafting Clothes for Canadians (and getting more people outdoors!)
Episode 56 is live now! On this episode, we're joined by Jason Crowley—founder of the outdoor apparel brand Northern Sun. Jason's been a friend of Explore's…
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EP55: Martin Sampson—Everyone Outdoors Together
Welcome to episode 55 of Explore Magazine's "Live the Adventure" Podcast. Our guest this week is Martin Sampson, CEO of the Canadian Parks and Recreation…
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EP54: Kevin Callan—The Life of Canada's "Happy Camper"
We have a special (return) guest on this week's episode—Kevin Callan, also known as "The Happy Camper." Kevin is the author of 20 books, a columnist for…
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EP53: Nora O'Malley—In Pursuit of One's Calling, and Life on the Wild Coast
Welcome to episode 53 of Explore's Podcast! Today, we're continuing our behind-the-scenes look at the voices and personalities who bring Explore Magazine to…
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EP52: Jim Baird—Solo Adventures in the Wilderness (and more!)
Jim Baird is always up to something interesting. If you've read his articles in Explore Magazine—often detailing solo expeditions in Canada's wildest places—or…
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EP51: Ryan Stuart—Finger on the Pulse of Canada's Outdoors
Welcome to episode 51 of Explore's Podcast! We have an exciting guest today—Explore Magazine Field Editor, Ryan Stuart. Ryan's been at the writing game a long…
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EP50: Kris Neilsen—Get Outside and Live Free in New Hampshire!
Did you know that nearly two million Canadians travel to New Hampshire every year? And did you also know the state is less than a three-hour drive from…
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EP49: Jennifer Malloy—The Healing Nature of Adventure, Writing and Facing Your Fears
Welcome to episode 49 of Explore's Podcast! Today, my guest is Jennifer Malloy. Jennifer is a teacher, a writer and an outdoor enthusiast living in Alberta…
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EP48: Sylvia Dekker—Freelance Writing, Adventure Passions & A Life Outdoors
Welcome to episode 48 of Explore Magazine's "Live the Adventure" Podcast. We're continuing our series of getting behind the scenes with the amazing writers and…
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EP47: Frank Wolf—Let's Talk About Epic Adventures
Welcome to episode 47 of Explore's Podcast. We're continuing our series of getting behind the scenes with the amazing writers and photographers of Explore…
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EP46: Andrew Findlay—The Life of a Freelance Journalist
Welcome to episode 46 of Explore's Podcast! Today, we're continuing our series of getting behind the scenes with Explore Magazine's writers, photographers…
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EP45: Will Lambert—The Life of an Adventure Photographer
To help kickoff our 45th anniversary celebrations—because Explore was founded in 1981—we're starting a brand-new interview series within Explore's Podcast!…
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EP44: Greg Grandsen—Changing Lives with Camp Outlook
We have a special episode of the Explore Podcast today. If you've followed our social media, magazine or website content you may have seen the clothing and…
Explore Magazine's Live The Adventure PodcastEP43: Mark Hubner—When Passions and Career Collide!
When you pursue your chosen career, do you find it aligns to your lifestyle and to your interests—and to what really makes you tick? Well it's what I try to…
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EP42: Kelsey Winter—The State of Wildfires in Canada
Wildfires. It's a topic that every Canadian cares about. I bet every person who is going to listen to this podcast has been affected by a wildfire in some way…
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EP41: Keri Montgomery and Nicola Wilson—Can We Travel Better?
Travel. We love it. We travel locally, regionally, domestically and internationally. And we bring back the greatest experiences of our lives. Adventures…
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EP40: Dave Norona—How to Live Your Best Life (Outdoors!)
Welcome to episode 40 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast! Can you believe we have done 40 of these podcasts? To celebrate today, my guest is the…
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EP39: Jeff Mycock—The Future of Our Forests
Forestry—what do you think when you hear the word? Maybe it conjures up logging and clearcuts. Maybe you think of economic drivers, wood products and heritage…
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EP38: Chris Mahony—Let's Get Into An RV!
As Canadians, we have a big country to explore. How do you do it? Fly place to place? Stay local? Road trip to a hotel? All good, sure. But lately, I've been…
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EP37: Colin Carson—Is Prince George BC's Best Adventure Destination?
I love domestic travel. Don't get me wrong, I also like to get my passport stamped. But there's something fun and cool about spending your vacation time…
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EP36: Zane Buchanan—Connecting with Indigenous Tourism in Canada
It's summer. Let's go on vacation. But where? When you look for a tourism experience—what draws you in? An incredible adventure? A cultural connection? A…
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EP35: Krista Halling & John Freeman—Better Adventures With Your Dog
Let's talk about dogs. We love them! Walks, cuddles, playing fetch... But what about travel and adventure with your dog? Have you boarded a plane with your…
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EP34: Dr. Saeid Mushtagh and Burgess Andre—Pine Pollen, Canada's Home-Grown Superfood
We've all heard the term "superfood" before. Often in relationship to things like acai, a berry native to south and central America, or coconut oil—maybe…
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EP33: Michael Spivak and Daniel Mazour—We're Going for a Cold Plunge
It's December. It's cold. Do you want to warm up? Or do you want to get even colder? Colder than you've ever been? We're talking up to your chin in ice cold…
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EP32: Anne Bouchard—Desire, Discipline and Trail Running
Welcome to episode 32 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast. What drives you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? And how do you stay focussed…
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EP31: Alex Man and Melissa Stefaniw—Mountain Biking in Manitoba, Really?
When you think of a mountain biking destination in Canada, where comes to mind? Vancouver? Golden? Canmore? How about Neepawa, Dauphin and Minnedosa—all in…
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EP30: Curtis Matwishyn—Let's Talk About Bears
Welcome to episode 30 of Explore Magazine's "Live the Adventure" Podcast. Let's talk about bears. Those majestic, beautiful creatures that roam the wild lands…
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Ep29: Sarah Cormode—Let's Talk About Ticks
Ticks. Lyme disease. Pathogens. Are you scared yet? Well, you don't need to be. Even active outdoor enthusiasts like us only need to be educated and aware—then…
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EP28: Caroline Cote—An Expedition Across Antarctica
Today, my guest is Caroline Cote. And as I hit publish, she is (ideally) in the final week or so of a self-supported ski expedition across Antarctica to the…
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EP27: Mariele Guerrero—The True Nature of Expeditions
Let's talk about expeditions. Journeys. Adventures. Why do we do them? What is the purpose? And what do we hope to accomplish? Mariele Guerrero has some…
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EP26: Olivia Saray—Let's Talk About Dogs
We love dogs! As outdoor enthusiasts, dogs make the perfect partners. But how can we be the perfect partners right back? How can we ensure our pups live long…
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EP25: Mike Willie & Brenda Baptiste—Let's Talk Transformational Travel
Travel is back. After an unprecedented hiatus, we are once again becoming a nation of tourists. But what has changed? Have we grown to better appreciate the…
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EP24: Rene Gauthier—ecologyst, and the future of apparel
Think about the clothes you're wearing. Where were they made? Who made them? For how long do you intend on owning them? Big questions that aren't always asked…
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EP23: Alan Dyer—Let's Explore the Cosmos
Let's travel—far. Farther than any journey you could physically take. Let's travel into the stars. I love the night sky. Stargazing is such an important part…
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EP22: Kelsey Serwa—An Olympic Journey
So—the winter Olympics are coming up in February. Yeah, I know we just had one this summer. But this is the Winter games. Canada's games! Ever wonder what it's…
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EP21: Dianne Whelan—Six Years on the Trans-Canada Trail
Imagine moving between three oceans, all under your own power. For six years. Visiting hundreds of communities, seeing the wildest parts of a country…
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EP20: Joel Hibbard — Guiding Storied Northern Rivers
Some 16 years ago, my mom gave me the book "Prisoners of the North," by Pierre Berton. I loved it. I became fascinated by Canada's north, and knew I'd go there…
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EP19: Bruce Kirkby and Norm Hann—Let's Talk SUP
Ever wanted to walk on water? Well, the closest you're likely to come is by stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I love stand-up paddleboarding. I first tried it…
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EP18: Benjamin Jordan—Paragliding with Monarch Butterflies
My guest today is Benjamin Jordan. Ben's an adventure paraglider and filmmaker based in southeastern BC… Among many trips, he recently completed a flight…
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EP17: Izzy Lynch and Tessa Treadway—What is the MOTHERLOAD?
What load do you carry? Is it, at times, too heavy to lift? How do you balance a yearning for adventure with what can seem like an ever-building load of…
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EP16: Malindi Elmore — Canadian Olympian and Endurance Athlete
The new year is starting. So let's talk about goals. Let's talk about fitness. Let's talk about what it takes to achieve at a high level for many years. Let's…
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EP15: Mike Danks—Team Leader, North Shore Rescue
You're lost in the wilderness. You're scared. Maybe hurt? Who do you call? Well, if you're on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC, you call North Shore Rescue—the…
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EP14: Colin Angus — Around the World Adventures & Tech Startups
Let's talk about adventure. About first descents of rivers like the Amazon and the Yenisey. About a human-powered circumnavigation of the globe. About…
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EP13: Colin Stein — The Past, Present and Future of Cycling
What is "active transportation?" What does it mean to you? Why are bikes more popular in 2020 than ever before? How can we make our cities and highways safer…
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EP12: Brenda Baptiste on Indigenous Tourism in BC
Let's talk about context. Travelling deeper. Finding meaning within new experiences, and experiences you thought you knew. Today, I'm chatting with Brenda…
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EP11: Kristeva Dowling—In Relationship to the Land
Have you ever dreamed of homesteading? Living off the land? Letting the rhythms of nature guide you? Chasing the seasons? That's exactly what my latest guest…
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EP10: Tamara Jacobi—Becoming a Wildpreneur
Have you ever dreamed of merging your passions with your career? What about living a mindful, purposeful life that follows your natural flow and rhythm? What…
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EP9: Jenn Smith Nelson on why Saskatchewan and Manitoba are "Way Beyond Wheat Fields"
Let's talk about Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Jenn Smith Nelson has co-authored a book called "110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan." These two…
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EP8: Jay Kennedy—Let's Go Geocaching
What if I told you there are treasures all around us? That you've walked by them without even knowing? What if I told you these treasures were constantly being…
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EP7: John Zada—In Search of the Sasquatch
Let's talk about the Sasquatch. Bigfoot. Whatever you want to call it. And in doing so, let's talk about wilderness. My guest today is John Zada. In this…
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EP6: Kevin Callan—A Meaningful Algonquin Adventure
Welcome to episode 6 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast. Kevin Callan is one of Canada's best-known outdoor personalities. You might know him…
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EP5: Sandra Riches — Search, Rescue and Social Media
How do we stay safe in the outdoors? What precautions can we take to ensure we return as expected? And how can we help search and rescue teams track us down as…
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EP4: Josie Boulding and Ryan Stuart — How Five Minutes Can Add Five Years
"When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all." Welcome to episode 4 of Explore Magazine's…
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EP3: Kylik Kisoun Taylor — Culture Meets Adventure in Canada's North
I love the Canadian Arctic. It's not just the rugged, open landscapes. Or the fascinating wildlife. Or just the feeling of being in one of the last untouched…
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EP2: Frank Wolf (part two) — How to Become a True Adventurer
Welcome to part two of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast's chat with adventurer Frank Wolf. I'm David Webb, editor of Explore Magazine. I hope…
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EP1: Frank Wolf (part one) — A Month in the Arctic Barrens
What adventures are you planning this year? Maybe a weeklong canoe trip? A weekend of camping? If you're my first guest, Frank Wolf, you tend to think a little…