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76: State Your Deal, Not Dog Jan 07, 2019

At long last we pack up Shadow again, and hit the road. From Death Valley, to Lake Mead, Phoenix and back again, it feels mostly the same to be on the road again, but this time with a bonus doggo! With Taco all grown up, some changes have had to be made. We talk not dogs, being an indoor kid, talking to robots and our various opinions about driving your overlanding vehicle at night in our all new Let’s Not Panic.

Show Notes

Moon Cheese, Cheddar on Amazon
Let's Not Panic: Dog and Tire on YouTube
Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Taco on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter

Drunk Safari on Facebook

75: God of Vomits Oct 02, 2018

OoooH we love it when you have sick stories, they say, give us more poop stories they say. First of all, how dare you, and secondly FINE. We talk Ireland, including some beautiful cliffs, great food, and also like, the sickest Maggie has ever been in her whole life.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Taco on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

74: Dog Bird Sep 14, 2018

We’re meat-bagging it up, with a stay at a foofy Scottish resort that fully looks like Downton Abbey, and some time by the Lochs and in Oban. Adam is pretty high on golf— will it be enough for him to actually use his clubs at home? PROBABLY NOT. Maggie eats her body weight in seafood. We make friends with a Harris Hawk.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Taco on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

73: Copilot Randomizer Aug 30, 2018

Jet lag is real, and so is this new episode. Don't worry, Taco is safe and sound in Berkeley, but Maggie and Adam are in Scotland! Also, likely safe and sound. One must assume. We talk delicious foods, aimless wandering, excellent museums and also Maggie's NEAR PERFECT copiloting skills.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Taco on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

72: State of Stabbyness Jun 06, 2018

We're baaaaaaaack! And it's been a hot minute. We talk about our most recent adventure, crimes against Shadow, and our dog the best dog in the world. Shadow faces her strangest injury. Adam doesn't understand Palm Springs. Taco finds a tortoise!

Show Notes

71: Organic Beast of Chaos Jan 29, 2018

MEXICO HERE WE COME! Some technical difficulties leave us stranded in San Diego for a hot second. We may or may not get scammed at the border. Spoiler: we don't make it to Mulegé. But we DO have some Baja love to share. Adam does some minimall field repair. Maggie battles a hat trick of discomforts. We confirm that Trip Advisor is bullshit.

Show Notes

70: Taco of the Open Road Jan 19, 2018

On the road again! And on the mic. Thanks for your patience with our VERY long hiatus-- but we're back on our bullshit, and back to our heritage: recording podcasts in strange and new locations, and talking about poop. We talk traveling with a puppy, Yosemite, and some prowling coyotes. Maggie deals with Taco on a particularly bad day. Alone. Adam has a run in with some fiber gummies.

Show Notes

69: Good Boys Wiggle, Too Dec 04, 2017

STOP EVERYTHING: TACO IS HERE. Adam and Maggie's puppy comes home, and *spoiler alert* he's a perfect angel baby and the world's greatest mammal. We talk life changes brought on by a puppy, Adam's new requirements for Shadow and Maggie's need for your ghost stories. Seriously. Tell me your ghost stories.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Taco on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

68: Maggie Signs Book Deals Nov 20, 2017

Adam and Maggie get new van inspo from a San Francisco couple generous enough to show us around theirs. Maggie signs a couple of book deals. Adam's love of bacon finds new purchase in soup. The puppy countdown is less than a week!

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
DON'T WORRY JOE'S OK but here is going off a cliff (at the 5min mark)
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

67: Puppy Aptitude Nov 06, 2017

We're undeniably settled now, with an apartment that is mostly furnished, and a doggo on the way! Puppies are met, and puppy prep books are read. Adam takes the term "throw pillows" a little too literally. Maggie dives in to NaNoWriMo.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The $105k Sprinter with Swivel Seats
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

66: Because We Were Dirtballs Oct 23, 2017

A full month of normal life has passed by in the blink of an eye, and Maggie and Adam struggle to describe it. Mad Sweeney is forcibly ejected from the Let's Not Panic fleet. Adam finds a new van candidate with some strong features. Maggie gets malaise-y. We introduce Radagast the Green.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

65: Adam Needs a Nappy Time Oct 15, 2017

Maggie and Adam are settled in enough to throw a housewarming party, which Adam could really do without. We talk going off the beaten path, the differences between a Sprinter and a Ford Econoline van and a super cool pair of listeners embarking on their OWN adventure now. Maggie indulges in some stupid lady-treatments. Adam gets to know Mad Sweeney.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

64: Preponderance of Pillows Oct 09, 2017

Season 2 is officially here! And we've changed it up to celebrate. Welcome to the new segments: The Build, Maggie's Writing Nook and the 3 D's. Maggie and Adam sit shiva for Maggie's late grandfather, Monty. Maggie gets excited for puppies of an auspicious litter. We introduce Mad Sweeney to our fleet. There is a pillow conflict.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Patron's only contact form: let us know if you haven't received your stickers!
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

63: Season Finale. Sep 20, 2017

For real and for actually this time. Adam and Maggie talk end of trip thoughts, do a round of the year's B's and lay out the cards for what's to come. Maggie is still salty at one Directora Gomez of Santa Marta. Adam forgets to press record.

SUBSCRIBE TO DRUNK SAFARI NOW!

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
The Drunk Safari Podcast
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Twitter
Drunk Safari on Facebook

62: Listener Q&A Sep 09, 2017

We field a wide array of questions from YOU guys! We talk perioding in nature, our favorite places, the places to which we'll NEVER RETURN and talk very briefly in Spanish. Fun fact: You can also WATCH us record this episode on our YouTube channel, complete with bloopers and dirty looks.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Let's Not Panic #27, where Adam tells his most disgusting story ever
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

61: Least Gross Fluids Sep 01, 2017

Adam and Maggie are getting settled in a whole new life... which doesn't feel that new? We talk change as a norm, FAQs after finishing our trip AND our brand new Let's Not Panic stickers! Be sure to send in all your questions about the end of our trip to www.letsnotpanic.com/contact or via Instagram so we can talk all about them next episode.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

60: Maggie's Self Destruction Palace Aug 25, 2017

Shadow, Maggie and Adam share a total eclipse of the heart, which they left in San Francisco. We talk Solar Fest, ham radios, and the end of our apartment hunt. Adam makes meat pals with an actor. Maggie gets stuck in an elevator.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

59: 0 Bedrooms, 3 Hallways Aug 17, 2017

Shadow has made her triumphant return to San Francisco! Maggie and Adam talk wild camping in Tahoe, delayed emotional reactions, and the perils of coming-home excess. Adam's job interviews are grueling. Maggie visits an apartment that's pretty much in a Mexican restaurant.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Maggie on Boars, Gore and Swords!
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

58: Adam's Losing It Aug 08, 2017

And by "It" we mean his stuff. Adam and Maggie are headed down the West Coast, and things are starting to look a lot like home. We talk Adam's newfound habits, Maggie's fondness for playing search and rescue with 3 year olds, and always and forever the importance of fine snacks. Adam thinks about defensible safe spots for potential apocalypse scenarios. Maggie gets writing.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Adam and Maggie interviewed on NPR's The Big Listen
Moon Cheese, the greatest of all road snacks
ARB 4x4 Accessories Awning 2000
ARB 4x4 Accessories ARB4412A Awning Room
Desk to Glory Blog and Instagram
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

57: Home Stretch Aug 01, 2017

Adam and Maggie are on the home stretch, with a stay in Seattle and now in Vancouver, BC. We deep dive into what wild camping actually means. We're starting to panic as the necessity of assembling a normal life looms large on the horizon. Maggie loves dogs even if they don't love her back. Adam may or may not look a bit like Edgar Allen Poe.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Trasharoo Spare Tire Trash Bag BLACK on Amazon
Adam's 4Runner Gas Log
Boars Gore and Swords podcast, featuring friend of the Pod, Red Scott
Literaticast, featuring Maggie's agent, Jennifer Laughran!
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

56: Bears Could Get Me! Jul 25, 2017

Adam and Maggie explore some National Parks in Montana and Wyoming. Adam feels the burn of his own misanthropy while driving through heavily trafficked sections of National Parks. Maggie finds a new and creative use for a baseball cap. We name our Least Valuable Player.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

55: We Destroy Equipment Jul 18, 2017

Maggie and Adam head into Canada for equal parts family and swarms of bugs. We talk devastating forest fires, questionably illegal camping in the Canadian Rockies, and elk (they're jerks, who knew?). Maggie doesn't know what a tricorder is. Adam treats and sees some results from last week's technical corner. Maggie may or may not be accidentally picking up a Canadian accent. More and more of our equipment bites the dust. RIP our stuff.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
ARB 10800472 Fridge Freezer- 50 Quart on Amazon
Overlanding couple heading from Alaska to Patagonia on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

54: Shadow Breaks Down Jul 10, 2017

Adam and Maggie make their way west, by way of Chicago, Minneapolis and the Dakotas. Shadow suffers her first breakdown, leaving us stranded on a rural highway in South Dakota. Adam battles a failing fuel pump. Maggie reflects on living bravely. Both of us wonder at the sadness and absurdity of the Wild Bill Bar not serving whiskey.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
The Secret History by Donna Tartt "Beauty is terror."
Deadwood by Pete Dexter
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

53: Is San Francisco a Scam? Jul 05, 2017

Maggie and Adam are bouncing back and forth between the USA and Canada, and seriously starting to wonder... is San Francisco a scam? We talk Montreal cathedrals, Ann Arbor book twins and some incredibly persistent bugs. Hardship strikes when we try to give up coffee. Adam eats dog food. Maggie gets patriotic.

Show Notes

Adam and Maggie on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

52: Confederate Dinosaurs Jun 26, 2017

Shadow makes her triumphant return, and she's back on the road again! Maggie and Adam are strangers in a strange land in the Deep South. We talk strange tow truck drivers, unwanted hitchhikers and some pretty extreme culture shock. We honor a fallen fellow road warrior with a moment of silence. Adam eats more ribs than is healthy under any circumstances. Maggie finds the ultimate roadside attraction.

Show Notes

51: Out of Africa Jun 16, 2017

Maggie and Adam make it to some amazing sand dunes, before getting some sad news from home. We talk tough logistics, the madness that is the Addis Ababa airport, and share some stories of a pretty fantastic lady. Adam tears his pants from balls to back. Maggie drops some mad spotted hyena knowledge.

Show Notes

Let's Not Panic on Patreon
Map of this leg of the Journey
Adam's To Reconnect 4Runner Battery PDF for the Port Crew
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

50: Rhino Farts Jun 02, 2017

Adam and Maggie drive into Namibia, and also (technically, and only for a night) into Botswana. We talk Etosha National Park-- the crown jewel of Namibia's National Parks-- hyena sightings, waking up before dawn and the ubiquitousness of zebras. Adam falls in love with braai culture, Maggie has some thoughts about lion's mating habits.

This Episode is brought to you by BUSHLORE AFRICA

Show Notes

Let's Not Panic on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

49: Impalas are Sh*t May 26, 2017

Team Let's Not Panic is in South Africa! We introduce Mr. Wednesday, the burly Land Cruiser we've rented and compare him with Shadow. After a visit to Kruger National Park, Adam and Maggie have some strong opinions about animals. Adam has a very scientific hierarchy of animals. Maggie introduces a new segment.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

48: We Ship Shadow May 19, 2017

Maggie and Adam struggle with a million feels after putting Shadow into a shipping container headed for Miami. We talk ratings in Argentina, dubious propane shipping practices, and the surprisingly sentimental feelings we've developed for our equipment. Adam takes note of some friendly chauvinism. Maggie tries not to cry in a shipping yard.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the Journey
Looking for a customs agent in Uruguay? Work with Eduardo Kessler
Worthington 299889 10-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder on Amazon
LCI Plastic Water Can, Desert Sand, 5-gallon on Amazon
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic's Newest Video on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

47: The Traveling Corpse May 13, 2017

Pals of the show Nick and Rebecca join us for a deeply indulgent week in Buenos Aires. We talk tango, jam boys, Recoleta Cemetery and renewed culture shock. Adam does some light trespassing. Maggie finds an unusual venue for embracing her Jewish heritage. We introduce the Cognitive Biases That Rebecca and Nick are Arguably Unqualified to Explain but Are Going to Explain Anyway Corner.

Show Notes

Support our future projects: Let's Not Panic on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman on Amazon
Ava Peron on Wikipedia
Nick on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Adam on Twitter, Maggie on Twitter

46: It's Bull Testicles May 06, 2017

Maggie and Adam are back in a big city, and finding it a bit of a culture shock. We talk promenades, parrillas and poker. Maggie gets shoes made by the world's most awesome family business. Adam lubes the drive shaft, which isn't a euphemism, apparently.

Show Notes

Support our future projects: Let's Not Panic on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
Donate to Swing Left to combat the AHCA
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube
Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

45: We Crash Into a Swamp Apr 28, 2017

Adam and Maggie find the Argentine countryside hospitable, right up until it isn't. We talk about the essential difference between 12 and 15mph on a muddy road, the perils of mosquito passengers, and what recovery gear is necessary for extracting oneself from the steep bank of a swamp. Adam punches himself in the groin. Maggie almost makes friends with a skunk.

Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon!

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Smittybilt CC230 2" x 30' Recovery Strap on Amazon
Smittybilt 13047B 3/4" Black D-Ring on Amazon
Maggie's Mosquito Eye
Adam on Twitter, Maggie on Twitter
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Let's Not Panic on YouTube

44: Thirty Six Degrees of Latitude Later Apr 21, 2017

Maggie and Adam have left Chile! For real this time. As we start our time in Argentina, we reflect back on our favorite moments in Chile, our top recommendations and most importantly: the differences in Chilean and Argentinian meat prep methods. Maggie does a technical corner. Adam has a self care pillow fort. We launch a Patreon!

Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon!

Show Notes

Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon
Map of this leg of the journey
FRIO Insulin Cooling Wallet Extra Large on Amazon
Larabars on Amazon
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

43: Little Ideas, Big Projects Apr 14, 2017

Adam and Maggie are on the Carretera Austral, Chile's most scenic highway. We talk injuries and inspiration and the dampness that trees bring. Adam gets a little idea that turns into a big project. Maggie finds a new love in wood-burning stoves.

Sponsor: This episode of Let's Not Panic is brought to you by Backblaze, online backup. Start your two-week free trial here.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Our first video which introduces Shadow on YouTube
Frio to Fuego on Facebook
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

42: Maggie's Not a Happy Camper Apr 07, 2017

Adam and Maggie are heading north, which means treading on old ground. We talk snow, rental equipment, how we decide between camping and hotels, and of course: meat. Adam's gets into a salami argument. Maggie goes on her first-ever trek in El Chalten. Even Adam gets cold. Pro-tip: Don't ever buy the pineapple orange chicken flavor of backpacking food from Alpine Aire.

Sponsor: This episode of Let's Not Panic is brought to you by Backblaze, online backup. Start your two-week free trial here.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Pad Thai backpacking meal that was delicious
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Adam on Instagram, Adam on Twitter
Maggie on Instagram, Maggie on Twitter

41: We Return and Then Return Mar 29, 2017

Maggie and Adam head to LA for a week with family. We talk drone drama, couples' conflicts and the many questions we got while we were home. Adam falls in love with Maggie's sister's fiance's meat smoker. Maggie reflects on LA's bizarrely effortful fashion scene. Most importantly: thank you to all for the kind wishes for Maggie's grandmother-- she is doing better, and is much more comfortable than she was.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the Journey
Heroes of Might and Magic III for iPad on the App Store
Larabar Gluten Free Bar, Cherry Pie, 1.7 oz Bars on Amazon
An Also an Octopus on Amazon
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

40: End of the World Mar 20, 2017

But not the end of the adventure. Maggie and Adam reach the southernmost drivable road in South America. We talk the about our decision making around choosing a 4Runner for the trip, as well as our plans for the future. Maggie meets some penguins. Adam worries about the rooftop tent in the face of some truly tremendous winds. This is an adventure.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Drive Nacho Drive -- overlanding memoir available on Amazon
Life Aquatic on Amazon
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Maggie on Twitter
Adam on Twitter

39: Puma Watch 2017 Mar 10, 2017

Maggie and Adam explore Torres Del Paine under adult supervision. We talk A+ tourism, toilet paper calamities, and geodesic domes. Pumas are spotted. Adam chews cud. Maggie finds some new role models.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the Journey from El Calafate to Puerto Natales
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens on Amazon
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens on Amazon
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM f/4-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens on Amazon
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens that Adam intends to buy as soon as he is able
Nikon D7200 Camera on Amazon
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

38: Gone With the Wind Mar 03, 2017

Adam and Maggie battle apocalyptic winds in an effort to save the rooftop tent. Adam shares his thoughts on misanthropy, and a perverted brush with nature. Maggie is doused in gasoline. Secret compartments are revealed and Patagonia is reached.

Show Notes

37: We Smuggle Meat Feb 26, 2017

Adam and Maggie set a crazy fast course through Chile in order to get to Patagonia on time. After making friends in Santiago, we visit a country estate in Isla Negra, drive through Valparaiso and spend some time at Pablo Neruda's house. Adam hides meat in strange places at the Chilean-Argentine border. Maggie throws her neck out. We introduce a new segment: Adam's Meat Counter.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from San Pedro de Atacama to Bariloche
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

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Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter

36: Shadow Gets Her Groove Back Feb 19, 2017

Adam and Maggie get all their adventure juices back after visiting the Salar de Uyuni and driving the Lagunas Route. We talk Bolivia as a whole, the relative colors of flamingos, gas mileage and some tough, but rewarding camping. Maggie finds her favorite lake in the whole world. Adam has a "garage sale."

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama
PanAm Notes blog post with some waypoints we visited
FromAtoB blog post with some waypoints we visited
Harry Potter iBooks Special Edition
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

35: Maggie's Eating for Two Feb 10, 2017

Maggie and Adam get laid low from various illnesses. Shadow has gremlins. But Sucre is great, arepas stuffed with cheese are even better and soon we'll be in Salar de Uyuni! Adam falls in love with a train graveyard. Maggie bears witness to a terrible car accident. Drive safe, everyone. No texting.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Cochabamba to Uyuni
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

34: You're a Jerk, Llama Jan 29, 2017

Adam and Maggie accidentally camp in a snow storm. We make friends with a very stubborn six-year old, eat at some bomb hole-in-the-wall Bolivian truck stops and visit Sajama National Park. Adam gets chased by a llama. Buddy Baggins suffers a mortal blow. Maggie has an existential realization.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Copacabana to Cochabamba
Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Maggie's Children's Book for sale now in the UK, reviewed in The Guardian and Irish Times

33: Don't Amigo Me Jan 20, 2017

Adam and Maggie have moved on to Bolivia! We talk border crossings, tourism, meat-bagging and round up our time in Peru. We follow up on last week's episode with all the advice the internet has to offer on getting unstuck. Adam doesn't pay a bribe. Maggie is ready to hit the road again.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Arequipa, Peru to Copacabana, Bolivia
Lasts week's episode 23: Stranded at 16,200 ft
A reddit thread in which we solicit advice from the angriest folks on the internet
Maggie's List of Galapagos Animals, published by The Tusk
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

32: Stranded at 16,200 ft Jan 13, 2017

We get stuck in the mud, in the snow, at 16,200 feet, overnight so that you don't have to. An account and some lessons learned from our first real calamity. No one presses the SOS button. Adam doesn't get frostbite. Maggie doesn't like bullfights. A long time argument is settled.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the Journey from Lima to Arequipa.. the hard way.
The equipment we wish we had: Hi-Lift jack, Hi-Lift Liftmate wheel adapter, Hi-Lift jack base, Hi-Lift jack protector.
The equipment we were so relieved we had: DeLorme inReach Satellite Communicator.
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

31: We Go To Machu Picchu Jan 03, 2017

Maggie's Dad, Richard, and his girlfriend, Consolee join us for a trip to Machu Picchu! We talk being parked on active railroads, meat-bagging, insane logistics and, of COURSE, llamas. Consolee adjusts to new toilet rules. Richard battles altitude sickness. Maggie and Adam eat their body weights in Lima.

Show Notes

30: The Lost Episode Dec 30, 2016

Take 2! We accidentally did this entire episode... without pressing record. But here this episode is in all its glory! Lost hikers! Hypothermia! Drugs! Police! Near death experiences! It's been a real extravaganza of drama for team Let's Not Panic. We talk high altitude hiking, strange offers and whether or not our car looks like an assassin's car.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

29: We Eat Dubious Meat Dec 19, 2016

We talk open air markets as a sole means of grocery shopping, mountain dogs who kamikaze themselves at our car, starry nights and yes, (as always) more poop sickness on this newest episode. Adam nearly crashes his drone into a car. Maggie gets bitten on the butt.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey
Motorcycling couple on Instagram
Vanlife couple on Instagram
Get your very own Trasharoo

28: We Break Shadow Dec 12, 2016

Maggie and Adam are on to Peru! We talk general thoughts about Ecuador, including one calamitous run in with a wall in Guayaquil. We visit a poultry farm, make friends with a three year old, and drive through a sandstorm. Peruvian Police say what's up.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Guayaquil to Chicama
Swiss Wassi in Northern Peru
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

27: Galapagos! Dec 05, 2016

Maggie and Adam go to the Galapagos! We talk hammerhead sharks, penguins, turtles, flamingos, sea lions and strange landscapes. Adam has opinions about how to walk in grocery stores and Maggie learns that rented wetsuits smell terrible.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Guanote to Guayaquil (and the Galapagos!).
Our boat, Treasure of the Galapagos

26: Adam Hears a Who Nov 26, 2016

Maggie and Adam are in Ecuador! We talk camping in the Cotopaxi National Park, haggling for a trip to the Galapagos and whether or not we nearly started a forest fire in a camp site full of kindling. Shadow drives 15K feet above sea level, Adam's technical corner covers solar panels, and Maggie is cold. Like, all of the time.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of the journey from Quito to a forest
Maggie's favorite moment from The Office
Adam's favorite 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Suitcase
Under Armour: our secret weapon against cold, hot, and stink, Adam's and Maggie's

25: Adam Pays a Bribe Nov 19, 2016

Au Revoir, Colombia! Or, adios? I guess? Adam and Maggie talk border crossings, bribes, new friends, violence in Southern Colombia, and do an end-of-visit country recap. They also introduce two new segments: Adam's Technical Corner, and Maggie's Self-Care Pillow Fort.

Show Notes

24: Maggie Pees Her Pants Nov 12, 2016

Maggie and Adam are back on the road, from Medellin to Cali with lots of stops along the way. They talk election calamity, bug bites, Colombian driving habits and the various strengths and weaknesses of the She-Wee product. Maggie takes a cry break. Adam scratches himself. They're back to their normal, disgusting selves again.

Bogata's traffic map, wearing a Christmas tree costume

Show Notes:

Map of this leg of the journey from Medellin to Cali.. the long way
Shadow, on a rickety bridge over the River Magdalena after exiting a dirt road tunnel
This giant orange road banner warning of a closed bridge did not bode well
She Wee -- and now you can pee your pants, too!
Donate to the ACLU
Donate to Planned Parenthood

23: Interview: Conor Flavin Nov 01, 2016

We snagged an interview with Conor Flavin, of the U.N. here in Colombia. He talks travel, knowing when to quit, and potential reasons for the Peace Referendum being rejected. He's been stationed in Ethiopia, Somalia, Nicaragua and now Colombia, and he's been an incredible resource to us on this trip. Plus he's got a great radio voice, so. You're welcome.

Show Notes

The U.N. Refugee Agency on Twitter
Conor on Facebook
Get ready for a trip to Colombia with Colombia: A Comedy of Errors

22: Replacement Maggie Oct 27, 2016

Adam is joined in Colombia by friend of the show Jonathan Goldman while Maggie is “abroad” in San Francisco. Topics include the drive from Bogota to Medellin, the Salt Cathedral, Pablo Escobar’s hacienda-turned-theme-park, and how to find an Illuminati bar.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of our journey from Bogota to Medellin
The reason Maggie is "abroad": her new children's book Also an Octopus
Hacienda Napoles' strangely familiar branding
Adam's picture of the Lioness attacking a Buzzard
Jonathan Goldman's photography website

21: Interview: Desk to Glory Oct 11, 2016

Richard and Ashley have been driving around North, Central and South America off and on since 2013-- and were a huge inspiration to us while we were still planning. So we're SUPER thrilled to present this interview with them! They tell us all about plans thwarted, camping next to an actively erupting volcano, and an enthusiastic cop / recreational herpetologist.

Richard and Ashley with their new friend and black mamba enthusiast near El Cocuy in Colombia.

Show Notes: Desk to Glory Blog Desk to Glory Instagram Desk to Glory Facebook

20: Interview: She Explores Oct 07, 2016

We are joined by special guest Gale Straub of She Explores to discuss making the decision to go adventuring, traveling on your own and with a partner, building an online community, and how internet friends become real life friends.

Gale Straub with a superb example of "horizon eyes"

Show Notes

19: That Would be Like Home Sep 30, 2016

Maggie and Adam go in to the mountains, and find among other things: sheep, sheep shit, beautiful vistas, a very friendly park ranger and also debilitating altitude sickness. A spa is visited, but no one feels relaxed, and we discuss relative safety in Colombia and now San Francisco, where we are now to celebrate the release of Maggie's first book, Also an Octopus.

The ideal test subject.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of our journey from Paipa to El Cocuy and then to Bogota
Buy Also an Octopus for the kiddo in your life
Buy the Loose Lips Anthology for the pervert in your life
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

18: Adam Has Fleas Sep 21, 2016

Adam and Maggie head into the mountains of Colombia, and find among other things: beautiful vistas, gondolas, zip-lining, new friends and fleas. We answer some listener questions, and hope that people send in more! Maggie doesn't adopt a puppy, and Adam talks Zika research.

Show Notes

Map of this leg of our journey from Valledupar to Paipa
iOverlander -- the mandatory tool for this trip
Our Drawer System, opened and shut
Dominion - it's awesome, but it's bulky
Treat Yo Self from the show Parks and Recreation

17: Stinky Purposes Sep 15, 2016

The road trip is definitely under way now, as we drive into the Guajira provence of Colombia to visit Punta Gallinas. Shadow drives like a superhero into some really tough terrain, and Maggie and Adam see goats, flamingos, baby sea turtles and more. Showers, of all shapes and sizes, are embraced, and Adam talks about his poo.

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Flamingos, man. Who do they think they are?

Show Notes

Map of this leg of our journey from Riohacha to Valledupar
Alta Guajira Tours -- Tobias's tour company
History Tours -- Paola & Sergei's tour company
BF Goodrich T/A KO2 -- "the" tires
iOverlander -- great resource for overlanding, with great recommendations.
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

16: Welcome Back, Shadow! Sep 11, 2016

After much turmoil, negotiation, false starts, and bureaucracy woes Shadow is back! We talk camping in the rainforest, monkeys, drama and adjusting to new social norms in this newest episode. Adam talks Zelda. Maggie fake cries.

Ants! Look at em' work.

Show Notes:

Map of this leg, from Santa Marta to Tayrona to Riohacha
Tayrona National Park
Let's Not Panic on Instagram

15: ¡Goooooooool! Sep 02, 2016

Ready for some audible sighing? Because the car still hasn't been cleared by customs. Adam and Maggie pout about bureaucracy, but also play some poker, do some CrossFit and study some Spanish in Santa Marta, Colombia. Also, Adam gets pooped on by a pigeon.

Sponsor

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Show Notes

Bear Cave CrossFit
Aleja's Spanish Tutoring in Santa Marta, Colombia
Mack Weldon: Use the code PANIC for 20% off!

14: Project Golden Nethers Aug 24, 2016

Adam and Maggie may be laying low in Cartagena right now, but that doesn't mean anxiety ain't running high. We talk strange fruit, the upfront costs of this trip--from the car to the camping equipment-- a little bit of Crossfit, and a lot about Adam's butt.

A rare photo of Adam with all his clothes on.

Show Notes

13: God Damn It Adam Aug 18, 2016

Adam and Maggie are in Cuba! And Adams got all the poop jokes you could ever need thanks to Maggie's debilitating bout with either a parasite/ the flu/ or food poisoning. Havana hucksters, currency woes, and the political climate in Cuba.

Show Notes

12: Interview: Imaginative Calamitist Aug 16, 2016

We are joined by Sharon Hall to talk about the risk of adopting children, maintaining a sense of humor towards your significant other, and what to do when your car is submerged underwater in a ravine.

Show Notes

The movie Desperately Seeking Susan
The movie The Game
Seatbelt Cutter Window Breaker Emergency Escape Tool
Sharon Hall on Twitter
The Expanse on Twitter

11: Scattering, Smattering, Splattering Aug 08, 2016

Adam is on the Belizian news. Hurricane Earl hits, and everyone's ok, except for that slide at Caribbean Villas. That slide is no more. We discuss anxiety, travel and otherwise, sponges on the beach, and how much chill is required to eat in Caye Caulker. Spoiler: all of it. All the chill.

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Aftermath of Hurricane Earl on Ambergris Caye

Show Notes:

Let's Not Panic on Instagram
Learn more about Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye
The Red Rising Trilogy was super fun to read, and a great salve against boredom

10: ¡Hola! Aug 03, 2016

Adam and Maggie make it to Belize! It's beautiful here, what with the crystal clear, turquoise waters, the plumeria, the coral reef and all the varied, gorgeous fish. Oh yeah, there's also a tropical storm / maybe hurricane coming. No big deal, right? RIGHT?

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Thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening. Photo cred to Adam, LOOK YOU CAN SEE THE LIGHTNING STRIKING THE OCEAN

Show Notes:

Scuba School and Family Dive Center- we loved our time with them!
Bert's Bee's Cuticle Cream- for mustachio'd scuba divers
Jungle Juice- the only mosquito repellant that's worked for Maggie

9: Interview: Red is Not Retired Jul 30, 2016

We talked quitting your job to go do something impractical and cool, with stand-up comedian and podcaster, Red Scott. You may know Red from his amazing Game of Thrones recap podcast, Boars, Gore and Swords, and if you don't then you should. He's got some solid ideas about a life worth living, and he's also hilarious.

This is Red's face, and his best navy button-down shirt. Photo cred: Hal Bergman

Show Notes: Follow Red on Twitter or on Tumblr Subscribe to Boars, Gore and Swords, and then follow them on Twitter. Read that article Red talked about

8: Good Job, Eventually Jul 25, 2016

Adam and Maggie eat their way through Austin and now New Orleans. We respond to some listener questions, and talk breakfast tacos. Mostly this episode is about food. Mostly, food is our number one priority anyway, so, there's that. Adam ate 1.5 lbs of meat in a single sitting.

Food is very important. Tacos are very important. Barbecue is very important. Anyway, we liked Austin, and by that we mean it was delicious.

Show Notes

7: The Imminent Demise of Our Vehicle Jul 20, 2016

There are things attached to our 4Runner, including but not limited to: gas cans, a refrigerator, and a rooftop tent. It’s possible for our car to catch fire, and GRRM may or may not be involved with Meow Wolf.

There's an Instagram for our podcast now! Let's panic about it! Check it out.

Our friend Steve took this photo! With his hands! On a camera! HOLY SHIT STEVE!

Show Notes

6: Naked Bacon Jul 15, 2016

Not even the DMV can ruin Zion and the Rockies. The difference between bunnies and rabbits, and proper naked bacon cooking form.

Show Notes

5: Interview: Fixers vs. Minders Jul 12, 2016

This episode we have special guest, Richard Hall, for an interview about adventure, surveillance, and what it was like to be one of the first Americans into Vietnam after the war. He's also Maggie's Dad. Maggie is lucky like that.

This photo wasn't taken when we did the interview, it was taken at Thanksgiving. Adam doesn't have a mustache anymore, is really the only change though. Oh, and also we don't live in that apartment anymore.

Show Notes

Watch Death of a Shaman
Follow Richard on Twitter
Read more about fixers or minders.

4: The Fan of Damocles Jul 07, 2016

The adventure begins in earnest. We route a trail through Death Valley, Red Rock Canyon, and now Utah. Coyotes don't kill us.

Show Notes

3: Vista Boogers Jul 03, 2016

We’ve hit the road but we’re doing a family visit circuit through California before starting the adventure in earnest. Our thoughts on leaving San Francisco and the great Death Valley Debate. Adam seeks podcast therapy.

2: Origin Jun 25, 2016

We haven't left yet. A look back at how we got to where we are now: the origin story for our adventure, how the plan changed over time, and all the excuses we made not to leave.

1: Panicking Jun 20, 2016

As we prepare to uproot our lives, we figure, why not leave a trail of lies in our wake. Episode negative one of our podcast explores packing, panic and photoshop.

Show Notes

Free couch: comfortable white loveseat (Not pictured here: numerous dark stains)

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