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Wild Ideas Worth Living

Wild Ideas Worth Living

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 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.2016 - 2020 Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Discovering the Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson

    Discovering the Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson
    Nov 4 2025

    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:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Purchase Alex's book, The Explorer's Gene

    Listen to:

    • Camp Monsters
    • Our Common Nature

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    • Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

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    29 mins
  • Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks in the World with Tracee Metcalfe

    Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks in the World with Tracee Metcalfe
    Oct 28 2025

    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:

    • Website
    • Instagram

    Listen to:

    • Camp Monsters
    • Our Common Nature

    Take the 5-minute Listener Survey!

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    • Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    31 mins
  • Cycling 38,000 Miles Around the World with Jacob Lemanski

    Cycling 38,000 Miles Around the World with Jacob Lemanski
    Oct 21 2025

    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
    • YouTube

    Listen to:

    • Camp Monsters
    • Our Common Nature

    Take the 5-minute Listener Survey!

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    • Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    26 mins
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