LiveWild Radio

Adventure is the act of heading into the unknown, which is a great way to describe the last year and a half. We've already done a number of episodes talking about how we've been dealing with the changes that COVID has dropped on us but this time we talk with the kids about their experiences. Hudson and Amanda have weathered the storm and built new skills.   From learning from home to social isolat...

It's time to go for a walk in the woods. Whether you call it hiking or trekking, anytime you go for a long walk in the dirt, you enter the world of nature, fitness, and self-reflection. Hiking is the experience you make it. It's a chance to distress, exercise, and enjoy a forest bath all at the same time.   We should have done an episode on hiking sooner as it is the most popular outdoor activity....

In our last episode, we introduced our listeners to mountain biking and why it is so much fun. Now we are getting into improving your fitness for riding the trails.   Mountain biking is one of the most enjoyable activities but it is also more demanding than almost anything you can do. Nothing sucks more than being completely gassed part way through your ride. The fitter you are the more fun you wi...

What's got two wheels and goes BRRRRRR?  Why us of course. Join us as we talk about hitting the dirt on our mountain bikes. Like most of the activities, we cover Winston has been doing it since the 1980s (Yes, he is old) and Catharine has started relatively recently. It works well to get the perspective from a new rider and the guy who used to race and own a bike shop.    Find out why mountain bik...

During the last year, people have either made fitness a central focus in their lives or completely fallen off the boat. For people in the latter group, it isn't too late to make movement part of your lifestyle. And for the former give a listen and incorporate some of the ideas we discuss to keep making progress.   Rolling lockdowns have lead to fitness challenges, online follow-along workouts, and...

Podcaster Wil Nelson joins us to talk about how adventure and sport help us become better people. Wil is a climber, jujitsu instructor and dad who strives to find ways to be a better human being. Along the way we meander into his upbringing, how he started a podcast and the difference between  Canada and the United States. We discuss ideas of how the stories we tell ourselves help shape how we see...

If you have ever wanted to start rock climbing but didn't know how then this episode is just right for you. We are joined by Joe Castillo, an expert climber and creator of the Climb Life app. Climb Life is the Uber of the climbing world, letting you hook up with expert climbing guides in an area to take you out climbing. This can be going to your local crag or hook you up when travelling to a new ...

With gyms closed for half of the last year we needed to really up our home gym game. But with the space in an apartment, barbells and a squat rack were out of the question. Winston has a background in using kettlebells to train athletes so a hybrid approach of kettlebells and bodyweight exercises just kind of made sense for us. While we were forced to do this it has turned out to be some of the mo...

We often pursue sports to fulfill some inner drive and goals.  Very rarely does our individual pursuit extend beyond our own personal satisfaction. The world doesn't change because we set a personal record. But when you take your passion for testing yourself and mate it with a cause, you can make a difference. Tessa Jennison joins us to talk about her adventure racing endeavors and how that lead t...

Covid has given a lot time to consider our lives. Are we living intentionally or are we on autopilot?   In this episode we are joined by fellow podcaster, Dean Douglas of the self named show. We explore the ideas of engineering a more fulfilling life and facing the fears that come with change.    In the last year, Dean has moved across the country, started his own marketing company, became a rock...

Even though the last year has been a chaotic mess for most people it doesn't mean we shouldn't still be trying to exert some control over the things we can. In this episode we talk about our goals for this year and some tips on goal setting. Rather than being tossed around aimlessly, goal setting gives you direction and purpose that will help keep you on track. Unless you life is exactly what you...

Ethan Salvo has become one of the strongest rock climbers in Canada before he even finished high school. His determination to do the hardest boulder problems in Niagara Glen, Canada brought him to the attention of the climbing media including stories in Gripped Magazine. Now he has the distinction of putting up the hardest boulder problem in Ontario (Rite of Passage Low V14) which he did in the mi...

What a long and strange year it has been. In this episode, we reflect on this past year, our reasons for starting the podcast and why we continue to do it today. Despite the weariness that has come from COVID,  we are reinvigorated by the turn in direction we've taken with LiveWild Radio.  We branched out from just our outdoor and adventure themes to the broader topic of personal growth and findin...

We talk to freelance journalist Paul Gains about his career and passion photographing and writing about wildlife. Leaving a lucrative career in sports marketing 26 years ago, Paul became a freelancer journalist following his passion for the outdoors and wildlife.  From covering sports in numerous Olympics to hunting for jaguar photos in the jungle of Brazil, Paul has let his interests guide the wo...

We can complain about how things aren't like they used to be or we can adapt to the challenge and find new things to do. This episode we talk about how to make this winter a fun adventure even though it will mean that many of us have to do things differently. We talk about embracing outdoor winter sports as they are fun and inherently socially distant. From snowshoeing and cross country skiing to...

We talk to climbing guide and professional rigger, Frederick Schuett, about turning his passion into his career. His expertise evolved to working in the tv and entertainment business rigging stunts. Frederick has taken his talents with ropes and expanded to helping daredevils set world records exploring the Pit of Fire in Turkmenistan and erupting volcanoes all over the world. We have a great time...

COVID-19 has had a lot of downsides but there have been some silver linings. We reconnect with our pals Alyssa and Eric about how they have coped with the changes to the world. From starting a business with the Win Journal to working from home, they have taken lemons and made lemonade. The freedom of remote working has allowed them to move out west and climb in the Rockies in their free time. And...

Ep. 43 - Next Level Fishing – Ron Derschner, The Great White Knight While fishing might evoke images of middle age men looking for an excuse to get away from their families, Ron Derschner approaches it like an athlete and entertainer. Fit, funny and ready to jump into comedy, Ron brings his passion to a whole new generation. Recorded on location in Wasaga Beach, Ontario after an afternoon out on t...

A side effect of Covid has been a dramatic increase in new outdoors people. When you aren't allowed to travel and do your usual summer activities it is natural that people will head outside where it is easy to social distance. With this influx of new outdoor users come a number of new challenges. In this episode we aim to help educate people on principles of Leave No Trace, animal issues and how t...

Not all adventures are in the forest. In this episode we talk to Matt Code who built his very own earth ship in Collingwood, Ontario. After an afternoon of mountain biking we sat down in his dining room to talk about what an earth ship is and what it is like to have a low impact sustainable home. From reusing rainwater and storing the heat of the sun in the walls to generating electrical power wit...

A suburban kid growing up in Etobicoke, Reg Smart was sort of a lost boy muddling through school and getting in fights but then found rock climbing. He got into climbing not with the intention of leaving his mark but because he loved it. Along the way he became one of the most influential climbers on the scene.  Strong and bold is how he climbs and how he lives his life.   More than 40 years later...

Ever wonder how the climbing routes you enjoy got put up? If so, join us as we talk to Gus Alexandropoulos of Ontario Climbing  about the game of rock climbing. We recorded in his home climbing gym which was fun as we got to climb after recording. Aside from being a lifelong climber, Gus is a route developer, guide book author and journalist. His passion for climbing has led to it being both his b...

Sara is our first three time guest. She has been trekking all over the world for the last number of years but since she was back in town due to the lock down it was a perfect time to catch up on her adventures. We talk about about everything from her adventures on the El Camino, getting accosted in Spain and the Spanish justice system sending her perpetrator to jail, to Patagonia, Antarctica and h...

Has having kids slowed down your adventures into the backcountry? It doesn't have to. Give a listen as Catharine gives her advice on how to get your kids into the backcountry. From trip planning to lowering your expectations, she has built her experience by taking her kids starting at the ages of 3 and 4 on backpacking trips here in Ontario and in the USA in the Adirondack Mountains and Allegheny...

In the second part of our interview with Katie Corlett we talk about our attempt to do a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. This was Katie's first thru-hike so she didn't know what to expect. From the terrain and knee pain to trail towns and hiker trash we talk about the experience of becoming a thru-hiker. If you've ever wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail you will get an idea of wha...