Τα καλύτερα Avid podcast (2024)

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Episode 756: Kenneth Miller - Mapping The Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked The Mysteries Of Sleep 57:19

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From award-winning journalist Kenneth Miller comes the definitive story of the scientists who set out to answer two questions: “Why do we sleep?” and "How can we sleep better?” A century ago, sleep was considered a state of nothingness—even a primitive habit that we could learn to overcome. Then, an immigrant scientist and his assistant spent a mon…

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A.I. EP. 251: “Allllllrighty Then” - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 30th Anniversary 1:37:23

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This starts off our Jim Carrey June, the film that catapulted Jim Carrey into a movie star. In 1994 he released this film, then The Mask and then Dumb and Dumber. An unbelievable year for him and we got Benny Elledge and Adam “Renegade” Wilson to come back and explain why Ace Ventura was so so so funny. Enjoy. Take care now, bye bye then.…

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EP16: Camp Blue Sky - What You Need to Know From Our Assistant Director 13:14

28d ago13:14

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Joe, the Assistant Director at Camp Blue Sky, offers valuable advice for first-time campers: “Come with a lot of positive mental attitude because it’s going to be a great summer.” He highlights the importance of bringing comfort items to camp to ease homesickness and maintain a positive mindset. For those worried about making new friends, especiall…

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Episode 755: Chris Haufe - Fruitfulness: Science, Metaphor, and the Puzzle of Promise 56:05

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Some ideas seem to possess a disproportionate ability to lead to new insights, new discoveries, new ideas, and even entirely new ways of thinking. Such ideas are said to be fruitful. Looking across the history of science and mathematics, we see creative minds preoccupied with the search for ideas of this kind. More precious than truth, but far less…

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Episode 754: Ken McNab - Shake It Up, Baby!: The Rise of Beatlemania and the Mayhem of 1963 1:16:04

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A vivid, captivating account of the Beatles’s musical transformation throughout the pivotal year of 1963, as the world became caught up in the maelstrom of Beatlemania and its far-reaching cultural impact. The Beatles broke up more than half a century ago, yet millions around the globe are still drawn to the legacy of four lads from Liverpool. From…

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Episode 753: Oliver Crisp, James Arcadi & Jordan Wessling - Analyzing Prayer: Theological & Philosophical Essays 1:12:51

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Analyzing Prayer draws together a range of theologians and philosophers to deal with different approaches to prayer as a Christian practice. The essays included deal with issues pertaining to petitionary prayer, prayer as reorientation of oneself in the presence of God, prayer by those who do not believe, liturgical prayer, mystical prayer, whether…

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A.I. EP. 250: “Come Find Me When You Wake Up!” - Edge of Tomorrow 10th Anniversary 1:24:22

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One of our favorite Sci-Fi Action flicks is celebrating 10 years, Edge of Tomorrow, or some of you may know it as Live Die Repeat. We brought back our good buddy Maxaphone (Max Felsheim) to discuss why this movie is so great. Hope y’all enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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Episode 752: Joe Fassler - The Sky Was Ours 54:12

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From prizewinning writer Joe Fassler comes a brilliant modern reimagining of the myth of Daedalus and Icarus as a story of obsession, longing, and the radical pursuit of utopia It’s 2005, and 24-year-old Jane is miserable. Overworked, buried in debt, she senses the life she wanted slipping away—while the world around her veers badly off course, hur…

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A.I. EP. 249: “We Named The Dog Indiana” - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 35th Anniversary 1:37:56

18d ago1:37:56

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Our favorite of the Indiana Jones films turns 35 years old this year! We brought back a fellow Indiana Jones enthusiast, Adam Rupp, to break down this movie with us. We had a great time. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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A.I. EP. 248: “Just A Girl…Standing In Front Of A Boy…Asking Him To Love Her.” - Notting Hill 25th Anniversary 1:28:20

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One of our favorite Rom-Coms of all time turns 25 years old, the Julia Roberts/Hugh Grant film, Notting Hill. This movie came out when we were in high school so we brought back one of Rob’s longest-tenured friends, Timmy St.Sauver. We always have a good time chatting with, Timmy. Enjoy! 4:51 The Fall Guy7:35 The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare9:1…

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A.I. EP. 247: Movie Game Night - Oregonian Friends 1:00:54

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It’s time for another Movie Game Night! We got our favorite Oregonians together to play movie games against each other and it was a blast! Reilly Zamber, Neil Ghosh and Abe Sword have all been on the pod before, but this was the first time they all hung out at the same time. Many laughs were had. Enjoy!…

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EP15: From Harvard School of Divinity to the Cattleman's Land Trust - Finding the Common Threads That Bind Us All Together 35:47

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“I needed to practice at hearing other people better, and how they engage with the same landscapes that I love, on their terms,” says today’s guest Owen Yager. Learning about and working to represent other people’s stories is the common theme that unites the seemingly disparate elements of Owen’s story. Once he realized that people’s religion and t…

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A.I. EP. 246: “If You Build It…He Will Come” - Field Of Dreams 35th Anniversary 1:45:04

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One of our favorite baseball movies of all time is celebrating its 35th anniversary, Field of Dreams. Nate Stone is quite the baseball enthusiast and we knew that he loves this movie, so it was really fun getting to chat with him about it. Have fun listening! Play Ball!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP14: Camp Windy Peak - What You Need to Know From a Seasoned Camper 7:35

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Advice to first-time campers? "Try everything," says Kendra, a seasoned adventurer at just 15 years old with over 15 camps under her belt. "Because even if it seems scary at the moment, 99% of the time it's actually really fun." Kicking off a series of advice for new campers, Kendra shares insights from her experiences at Avid Adventure’s quintesse…

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Episode 751: Nick Bantock - The Corset & the Jellyfish: A Conundrum of Drabbles 1:09:14

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The internationally bestselling author of Griffin & Sabine returns with his newest literary mystery--a charming assemblage of his own illustrated stories. Each of the invitingly strange tales is paired with its own glyphic creature (perhaps created by Sabine herself). Little is known of the fascinating manuscript that Nick Bantock has come to posse…

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Episode 750: Harry Cliff - Space Oddities: The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding Of The Universe 1:13:08

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Experimental physicist at CERN and acclaimed science presenter Harry Cliff offers an eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. Something strange is going on in the cosmos. Scientists are uncovering a catalogue of weird p…

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A.I. EP. 245: “Lead Them To Paradise” - Dune: Part Two 1:59:11

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The much anticipated sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune did not disappoint and we brought our good buddy, Reilly Zamber, back to the show to discuss Dune: Part Two. Spoiler alert…we really enjoyed this film. It’s now available to stream if you haven’t seen it already, we highly suggest you check it out. Enjoy!…

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EP13: The Art of Risk Management And The Path to Become the Czar of Stoke 44:58

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“I get to do something for others and I get to do something for myself,” says Stephen Allen about the balance he strikes in his life as a housing case manager in Boulder, Colorado from 9-5 and rock climbing in his down time. His lifelong love of the outdoors is so infectious he has been dubbed by Avid 4 Adventure campers and their parents as the “C…

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EP12: Navigating by Head & Heart - A Therapeutic & Outdoor Journey 34:50

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“The world will only be as small as you let it, until you allow the world to be bigger than you know it,” says Eddie Mockus, licensed psychologist and founder of the Boulder Center for Family and Behavioral Health in Boulder, Colorado. He joins the Avid Adventurer podcast to delve into the power of our thoughts and the importance of managing anxiet…

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A.I. EP. 244: “Hey, She’s Tough. She’s A Harbor Chick” - Ghostbusters II 35th Anniversary 1:39:18

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We got one of our good friends, Kate Duncan, who is a Ghostbuster enthusiast to tell us all the reasons why she loves this franchise. She brought a ton of energy as well as her quick wit and a deep love for Egon. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP11: Spirituality, Risk and Learning You Are Enough: An Outdoor Journey 27:43

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“Being outdoors, I think, ‘Man, this world was created in such a way to glorify God.” The outdoors has taught Hannah Green some invaluable lessons and skills. Growing up a shy kid, hesitant to join in activities for fear of not measuring up, working at Avid 4 Adventures was one of many instances in which pushing past her fears led to some of her gr…

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Episode 749: Richard Schacht - Nietzsche's Kind Of Philosophy: Finding His Way 1:08:12

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A holistic reading of Nietzsche’s distinctive thought beyond the “death of God.” In Nietzsche’s Kind of Philosophy, Richard Schacht provides a holistic interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche’s distinctive thinking, developed over decades of engagement with the philosopher’s work. For Schacht, Nietzsche’s overarching project is to envision a “philoso…

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Episode 748: Sy Montgomery - Secrets Of The Octopus 51:15

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Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature’s most intelligent and complex animals. This new book—written by the beloved author of the international bestseller The Soul of an Octopus, along with Warren Carlyle, founder of Octonation, and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography—brings us closer than ever to these elusi…

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Episode 747: Dr. Marshall Poe - Plagiarism and AI 55:39

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Sam and Dr. Marshall Poe, the creator and chief editor of The New Books Network, explore the topic of plagiarism within the academic world amid the current climate of political division. They discuss the actions of political factions aimed at either identifying and removing academics who deliberately steal the work and words of others, or attacking…

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A.I. EP. 243: “Who Ya Gonna Call” - Ghostbusters 40th Anniversary 1:40:20

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This was a huge part of our childhoods and we were very excited to talk about it with our good buddy Benny Elledge. Also we want to let you know Benny will be on FBI: Most Wanted Season 5 Episode 10 if you want to check that out! Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP10: Tragedy, Positive Mindset & Finding Yourself Outside - A Sister's Story 38:52

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“To think, if we had never gone to Avid, then we probably wouldn’t be the same people,” says 12-year-old Kaylin, who joins the Avid Adventurer podcast with her 15-year-old sister Kendra to discuss the personal transformations they’ve each undergone since first enrolling as campers at Avid 4 Adventures. Though neither had any interest in the outdoor…

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A.I. EP. 242: “I Want You. I Need You. Oh Baby. Oh Baby” - 10 Things I Hate About You 25th Anniversary 1:19:35

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We saw this Taming of the Shrew adaptation turned 25 and knew we had to chat about it. This was a big one when we were still in school and it was fun to reminisce. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP09: Living on Both Sides - From Camper to Leadership Team & the Learnings Along the Way 33:10

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Lucy Kohara's first camping experience with Avid4 Adventure in 2018 completely transformed her life, influencing her interests and shaping who she has become. A few years after her initial experience, she came back as a counselor. This summer, she's excited to take on the role of a support specialist, merging her love for the outdoors with her psyc…

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Episode 746: Sy Montgomery - Secrets Of The Octopus 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature’s most intelligent and complex animals. This new book—written by the beloved author of the international bestseller The Soul of an Octopus, along with Warren Carlyle, founder of Octonation, and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography—brings us closer than ever to these elusi…

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Episode 745: Kevin J Mitchell - Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will 1:04:55

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An evolutionary case for the existence of free will Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions. As we probe ever deeper into the mechanics of decision making, many conclude that agency--or free will--is an illusion. In Free Agents, leading neurosci…

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Episode 744: Philip Ball - Beautiful Experiments: An Illustrated History of Experimental Science 56:14

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Featuring two hundred color plates, this history of the craft of scientific inquiry is as exquisite as the experiments whose stories it shares. This illustrated history of experimental science is more than just a celebration of the ingenuity that scientists and natural philosophers have used throughout the ages to study—and to change—the world. Her…

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A.I. EP. 241: “And Now I Am Become Death. Destroyer of Worlds” - Oppenheimer Best Picture Winner 1:23:13

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The Oscars were pretty great this year and Christopher Nolan finally got Best Director and Best Picture. We decided to devote an episode to Oppenheimer which won 7 Oscars. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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Episode 743: Paul Halpern - The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes 48:11

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Our books, our movies—our imaginations—are obsessed with extra dimensions, alternate timelines, and the sense that all we see might not be all there is. In short, we can’t stop thinking about the multiverse. As it turns out, physicists are similarly captivated. In The Allure of the Multiverse, physicist Paul Halpern tells the epic story of how scie…

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Episode 742: John Parrington - Consciousness: How our brains turn matter into meaning 1:04:22

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What is the material basis of the thoughts that occur inside our heads?Where do imaginative, creative, or spiritual thoughts come from - can these really be the product of nerve impulses in the brain? And is the human mind radically different from that of other species, or is our uniqueness more superficial than real? In this book, Oxford biologist…

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Episode 741: Claire Oshetsky - Poor Deer 39:53

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Margaret Murphy is a weaver of fantastic tales, growing up in a world where the truth is too much for one little girl to endure. Her first memory is of the day her friend Agnes died. No one blames Margaret. Not in so many words. Her mother insists to everyone who will listen that her daughter never even left the house that day. Left alone to make s…

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EP08: The Common Feeling of Being Outside and Playing in a Rock Band 35:48

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“I would consider playing live music similar to what climbers feel when doing stuff like free soloing. It’s a performance,” says Joe Lievano, who joins the Avid Adventurer podcast from Pueblo, Mexico to talk about these dual passions. As it turns out, scaling rocks and drumming in a rock band have more in common than one might think. With both, he …

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A.I. EP. 240: Movie Game Night - Straight No Chaser 1:01:58

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Our buddies Seggie, Tyler and Freedom from Straight No Chaser stopped by to play some movie games with us. If you want to see them on the road they have some pretty cool tours coming up, go check out www.sncmusic.com for more details. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP07: 11 Year Old Jackson on Adventure, Risk & ADHD 25:26

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Jackson Anderson is a self-described jack-of-all-trades. At any given moment you can find the 11-year-old enjoying everything from mountain biking and rock climbing to playing video games with his friends and even beatboxing! He explains that, as someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), he gets bored easily with any one activit…

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A.I. EP. 239: “I Want To Share This With You” - Chef 10th Anniversary 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

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Our next mouth-watering episode is on the Jon Favreau written and directed foodie film, Chef. We invited Sami Matarante back to the pod to give us her thoughts and we had a great time with her. Bon Appétit!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP06: Climbing, Activism & Finding Your Inner Child - A Brazilian Perspective 46:34

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When there is an issue that needs solving in the community, Rafa Rebello steps up. After moving to Lençóis in northeast Brazil, he realized that local residents rarely enjoyed the stunning mountains of Chapada Diamantina National Park, despite living right at their feet. As it is in so many parts of the world, mountain climbing in Brazil is almost …

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A.I. EP. 238: “What Would You Say Ya Do Here?” - Office Space 25th Anniversary 1:37:32

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Mmmmm yeahhhh we’re gonna have to give you this episode on Office Space which is turning 25 years old. Chris Chatham came in on his day off to chat about printers and TPS reports with us. We had a blast and y’all can cheer yourself up by listening to it cuz it sounds like y’all have a case of the Mondays. Enjoy!…

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EP05: Outdoor Athlete, Farmer & Poet - A Journey to Finding Personal Wholeness in the Land 56:40

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“I see us all as seeds, as little bundles of potential that can grow into something pretty unimaginable,” says Seed Levine, a young farmer and poet, who joins the Avid Adventurer podcast from the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii, off grid, where they are farming food on a quarter acre of their family’s land. Seed is on a mission to feed the community, and g…

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A.I. EP. 237: “God I Love My Street” - The ‘Burbs 35th Anniversary 1:17:25

4M ago1:17:25

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Turns out one of our favorite recurring guests, Abe Sword, LOVES The ‘Burbs. When we saw this movie was having an anniversary we knew we had to have Abe on this episode. He is always a fun guest and did not disappoint. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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EP04: The Avalanche that Changed Everything - An Everest Perspective 48:51

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“I had this perception that nothing bad could happen to me in the outdoors, and this was a massive wakeup call,” says climber and mountaineer Matt Moniz, of living through an avalanche that claimed nearly two dozen lives when it swept over basecamp on Mt. Everest as the result of an earthquake in Nepal. Still only a teenager, Matt leapt into action…

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A.I. EP. 236: “Nothing Beats A First Kiss” - 50 First Dates 20th Anniversary 1:30:12

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day we picked out one of our favorite Rom-Coms that’s celebrating an anniversary, the Sandler/Barrymore classic, 50 First Dates. To talk about it with us, we brought back Rob’s much better half, Kelsey Lundquist. She’s the best. Hope you all have a good Valentine’s Day and enjoy!…

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EP01: Choosing Their Own Path - Finding & Expressing Identity Through Adventure 39:15

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‘OK, this is what’s happening. I’m on top of a massive rapid, I guess I just have to lock in,” says 17-year-old Ash Goldstein about navigating Colorado’s whitewater rapids. In the inaugural episode of The Avid Adventurer, we dive into the exhilarating and impactful journey of 17-year-old Ash Goldstein, a burgeoning leader in the whitewater kayaking…

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EP03: Best in the World While Having Fun - A 12 Year Old Climber’s Perspective 41:19

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Meet Bayes Wilder, a 12-year-old climbing prodigy whose passion and prowess in climbing are as remarkable as his achievements. Bayes opens up about his love for climbing, an enthusiasm that is as infectious as it is inspiring. As a 5.14 climber, Bayes has not only earned the respect and admiration of his peers and climbing enthusiasts of all ages b…

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EP02: Risk & Outdoor Adventure - A 12 Year Old Perspective 24:18

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12-year-old Rose Gadd, climber, gymnast, and skier, is wise beyond her years. She knows that understanding risk isn't about avoiding life's adventures; it's about knowing how to navigate them more safely. Today on The Avid Adventurer, we explore this profound insight with Rose and her father, Will Gadd, an extreme athlete and renowned outdoor educa…

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A.I. EP. 235: “Not Quite My Tempo” - Whiplash 10th Anniversary 1:34:24

4M ago1:34:24

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The film that gave JK Simmons a much deserved Oscar and gave Miles Teller bloody hands, Whiplash, just turned 10 years old. We brought back the Home Free beatboxer, Adam Rupp, to give his thoughts and tell us the similarities/differences he had as an instrumentalist in college. Enjoy!Από τον The Avid Indoorsmen

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The Avid Adventurer - Trailer 1:01

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Join us for deep and meaningful weekly inner views of kids, parents and outdoor guides as they navigate risk, compassion, limitations and upliftment found in their exploration of the outdoors. Mountain Biking, Climbing, Trekking or Paddling may be the front stage, but we’ll dig deep into what drives the avid adventurer in their quest to explore at …

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