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Ep. 1249: Climbing in the '80s and the Race to 5.14 Revisited with Jeff Smoot Sep 25, 2026

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Rock Climbing: A climber recounts the wild early days of the sport's golden era, chronicling its growth from adolescence to maturity alongside some of climbing's most influential figures.

Jeff has always had a passion for climbing and writing. After a whirlwind of experiences in the ‘70s and ‘80s Jeff moved on to a professional career in law as he recounted his epic youth and continued his adventures in the outdoors through hiking and writing guidebooks.

He sits on the Seattle’s Camp Long Advisory Council and is the founder of Camp Long’s annual Mountain fest, which celebrates Seattle’s climbing history and culture.

His most recent project, Hangdog Days, recalls the stories of his days of traveling from one climbing area to the next witnessing many firsts and getting to know some of the most influential personalities in climbing history all while watching the sport as a whole grow from adolescence into full maturity.

Hangdog Days: Conflict, Change, and the Race for 5.14

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Ep. 1248 - Competitive Skydiving with Harrison Murdock Sep 22, 2026

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Competitive Skydiving! So cool!

Have you ever wanted to fly? Of course you have!! Listen in as Harrison Murdoch shares his journey into skydiving, the impact of indoor vs outdoor skydiving, and how the sport enhances physical and mental skills. Learn what it is like to be a competitive skydiver and discover how skydiving can transform your life and the latest innovations in the sport.

Key Topics

Harrison Murdoch's skydiving journey from beginner to world champion

Differences between indoor and outdoor skydiving and their impact on training

How wind tunnels have transformed skydiving learning curves

The mental and physical benefits of skydiving and body flight

Safety protocols and equipment in skydiving, including AAD and reserve parachutes

The role of gymnastics and other sports in developing skydiving skills

The growth of skydiving and indoor skydiving communities worldwide

Upcoming skydiving competitions and world championships in Eloy, Arizona

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Ep. 1247: Adventures in Zero Gravity Revisited with Curt Liljedahl Sep 18, 2026

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Zero Gravity: A Texas physics teacher's two zero-gravity experiments with NASA and Northrop Grumman, proving that the most unique adventures can happen in the most unexpected careers.

In his 28-year career as a physics teacher in McAllen, TX, Curt has done two separate zero gravity experiments totaling 30 minutes of floating in air. The first time was with NASA scientists testing the software to control Robonaut in a zero-G environment. The second was sponsored by Northrup Grumman, a defense contractor, to spark interest in science in students. As far as adventure goes, it doesn't get any more unique than this!

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Ep. 1246 Extreme Endurance and Inspiration with Croix Sather Sep 16, 2026

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In this episode, Croy Sayther shares his incredible journey from childhood adversity to becoming an endurance athlete and motivational speaker. Discover how resilience, purpose, and small daily steps can transform your life and help you achieve the impossible. Listen in as we cover endurance sports, resilience, personal growth, motivation, adventure sports, overcoming adversity, life lessons, running across America, Death Valley challenges, mental toughness!

Books: Dream Big Act Big, BetterBody BetterLife, Do Impossible Things Journal

Croix's Website: https://www.croixsather.com/home

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Ep. 1245: Why Sea Kayaking is Better than Backpacking Revisited with Brett Friedman Sep 11, 2026

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Sea Kayaking: With trails becoming more overcrowded by the year, folks seeking isolation will need to do one of two things; find more “wild” trails and locations or find a new adventure sport altogether. Brett, an experienced instructor, is joining us today to tell us why sea kayaking is such a wonderful experience and why you should consider it for your next adventure sport obsession. He has us convinced!

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Ep. 1244: Sailboat Racing with Sara Stone Sep 08, 2026

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Sailboat Racing: Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac ("the Mac") with Sara Stone.

Sara is a professional sailor competing at the highest level of the sport. She transitioned out of a career in epidemiology when, upon learning about all-female sailboat racing teams, she answered the call to adventure. With a diverse inshore and offshore racing resume and experience in a variety of roles, Sara is known for her teamwork, clear communication, and precision on the racecourse. Off the water, she shares her knowledge through coaching, public speaking and mentorship.

Some of her races include:

2025 Rolex TP52 Super Series World Champion, and first ever female navigator to win the TP52 Super Series World Championship
2024 TP52 Super Series Overall Season Winner
2024 Team skipper and trimmer for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup
2022 Rolex US Yachtswoman of the Year Finalist
2022 Overall Winner Newport-Bermuda Doublehanded Return Race

https://www.sarastonesailing.com/home

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Ep. 1243: Crossing Baffin Island on Skis Revisited with Valérie Gagné Sep 04, 2026

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Skiing: Valérie Gagné, Ray Zahab, Kevin Vallely Cross Baffin Island on Skis – 7-Day Arctic Expedition Post-Ray's Cancer Diagnosis and Chemo. In February, Valerie, Ray Zahab, and Kevin Valley crossed a section of Baffin Island in the Canadian arctic on skis. A 7-day expedition was made even more impressive since Ray was accomplishing this adventure after being diagnosed with cancer in September and going through chemo treatments.

Valérie has been an athlete all her life, competing in cross-country skiing and rowing internationally. Since retiring from high performance sports, Valérie has competed in various ultramarathons and has been on multiple expeditions to some of the most remote places on earth, including the Atacama desert and the Canadian Arctic. Valérie has also guided expeditions in the Canadian Rockies, Siberia and Death valley for various non-profits organizations, and for renowned adventure companies including National Geographic and Kapik1 expedition company.

Valerie's goal through crossing Baffin Island on skis was to inspire people to reach beyond their perceived limits, get out there and accomplish what they thought might be impossible.

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Ep. 1242: Van Life & Climbing in Europe with Martina Russo Sep 01, 2026

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Van Life & Climbing in Europe.

Ever want to find a way to travel around Europe with no end date? Martina Russo shares her journey into van life, adventure sports, (especially climbing) and how she founded The Action Sports Translator to bridge language gaps in the outdoor industry. Discover insights on travel, remote work, niche entrepreneurship, and the fun of cultural differences.

www.theactionsportstranslator.com

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Ep. 1241: Expedition Africa Revisited with Jack Fleckney Aug 28, 2026

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Rowing: A Royal Marines veteran and world record holder tackles a 24-hour endurance record, an Africa expedition, mountain climbs, and a full Atlantic Ocean row. He now funds adventures for disadvantaged children through his own foundation.

Jack is an Adventurer built to take on challenges with one key purpose: to make a difference. His path of challenges started with fighting to become a professional Rugby player, to joining the Royal Marines, building a gym franchise from scratch and setting World Records. Jack has now built his very own Foundation to fund projects built around supporting disadvantaged children through amazing adventures.

So what did he do in 2022? A 24-hour World Record, an Africa Expedition, climbing some Mountains and a Row across the Atlantic Ocean!

Learn more about Jack and his adventures:

Instagram @jackfleckney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-fleckney-883299a6/

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Ep. 1240: Sharks, Underwater Caves & SCUBA with Cristina Zenato Aug 25, 2026

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SCUBA with sharks. Cave diving.

Cristina Zenato is a renowned shark ecologist and cave diving explorer, as well as an educator and conservationist. Listen in as she shares not only her extraordinary experiences in the ocean, her insights on shark behavior, and the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems, but also how following your dreams can lead to a life of purpose and adventure.

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IG: CristinaZenato

Web: Cristinazenato.com

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