Nomads and Nimble Shadow

This episode counts down to a pause in our life on the road and the transition to moving to Central America in the coming days. We discuss our anxiety of giving up our now everyday routine for the stresses of caring for a home in a new environment where English is not spoken by the locals. We share some more work stories, including pranks of the past and my fantasy of swimming through a pool of co...

In this engaging conversation, the hosts reflect on their recent travels, discussing the emotional and psychological impacts of transitioning from serene landscapes to bustling urban environments. They delve into personal experiences with PTSD, the challenges of navigating public transportation, and the joys of culinary exploration in Boston. The discussion also touches on the cultural differences...

email us In this retrospective episode, we reconnect with a long-time friend and former co-worker who shared the journey with both of us in law enforcement. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside him in several areas of police work—and even better, our professional paths have grown into a close family friendship. Our guest reflects on his career, the challenges and smoother m...

We sit down with my son and his girlfriend to catch up and recollect fun memories. We learn about sponge cities, the insight from a prior Jamba Juice employee, Halloween past and present, and how minesweeping at a beach seems cathartic. For this episode, we are in the Airstream in Petaluma. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to send us comments/questions/topics to our email at: nomadsandni...

Traveling with kids...where do you go? Local destinations, popular grandiose locations, or international? How young is too young to travel? In this episode, we utilize our last night in Washington DC to talk to Emma and Andrew about travel philosophy and other fun topics. Mentioned in this episode is a cool app called CHARITY MILES, where you can walk for a cause and raise money just by doing your...

We are joined and interviewed by the oldest in the family and her boyfriend. We discuss parenting as first responders and being parented by first responders, as well as philosophies and S's nine lives. We look forward to hearing from you. Please email us with questions/requests/concerns to: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

In this episode...S outsmarts K on how many shows he can pick per week...K's prior audition and maybe future audition for Survivor...PTSD, when did we start to notice a change, and how are we adapting to being in each other's space ALL the time? Thanks for listening. We would love to hear from you. Please send all questions/comments/concerns to: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

We share a story about S getting the bends, and if he hadn't, we may not be here today..... Travel stories and how dumb two city people can be deep in the Amazon Rainforest. And yes, another BJJ injury Thanks for listening, as always, feel free to send comments/questions/concerns to us at: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

We share a story where we fall victim to an elaborate scam/con during our travels. K shares a work story. Trigger warning for sexual assault. Welcome, and we're happy you're listening. Send all comments/questions/concerns to us at: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

SN shares a work story, talks about quitting ZYN's, taking little ones to the emergency room, and the potential dangers of leaving a little boy in the same room as a box of matches. Share with us your comments/questions/complaints or topics at: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

Disc Golfing, customer service woes, and our potential future, the WANDERBOX! How do Americans travel around the globe to overland? Is it feasible and realistic to think you can take your overland vehicle wherever you want in the world? Missing the kids on the road.... Send your questions/comments/complaints/topics to: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com Django will be answering your questions as soon...

I have a ritual of making coffee in the morning. I filmed this in a beautiful Stargazing Villa named Kosmos that is located in Arizona. Enjoy the ASMR while I make a cup and enjoy the crisp, cool Arizona morning.

We share a rough day in hopes of giving you some laughs. Nothing's easy, and sometimes you both can have a bad day at the same time. We're in Lebanon, Oregon, for the week. Everything is one hour away from this home base..... Email us questions/comments/concerns to: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

Cruising in Reno with big hair, favorite TV shows, and movies, and how allowing your kid to read scary books is ten times worse than letting them see the film. What are your favorite childhood movies, and did you cruise as a teenager? Get in touch with us: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about our memories of that tragic day, the state of the union after a recent assassination, and other issues in our encapsulated lives. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to email us with questions, comments, and topics to: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com

We dive into what it's like cooking on the road in our smaller kitchen with the smaller fridge with the smaller pots, the miniature silverware, and tiny glasses....ok, not really. Also, we bring up our past and what we found on the dinner table as kids. The DMV in Oregon, compared to California, and as always more pet peeves. We are now finally moving into our more organized and outlined phase of...

Have you ever seen a salmon dressed in his finest red outfit before his version of Eyes Wide Shut? We got to see that today. Also in this episode, I share my experience with a panic attack at Costco, my pet peeves, and we discuss whether being a food server is really as difficult as it seems. Brought to you from Wallowa State Park in our 27' aluminum recording studio.....

This episode is recorded in a State Park near Joseph, Oregon. We talk about our work resumes, missing our friends and family, and the moral dilemma of keeping secrets from your spouse when it comes to work. Thanks for listening!

We recorded this episode where mosquitoes are made, but have a new weapon against the itch. Catching up with my brother in his new castle, his childhood memories vs mine, the losing of a bet, and escape rooms.

Our story begins over the radio waves some twenty-five years ago — a call for service that was truly the cat’s meow. What followed was a glimpse into how balanced, “normal” people evolve after years in public safety. The average person may face five critical incidents in a lifetime. For those in public safety — EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, and police officers — that number climbs to around two...

In this episode, we talk about our road trips as kids,pedicures for men, and most importantly, our formal introduction to our service dog. We recorded this episode at the top of a very high hill surrounded by wildernessin Pocatello, Idaho. This was our last episode with our beautiful red mountain bike.....RIP Big Red  

In this episode, we discuss how being a police officer changes you and transforms the way you perceive and react to things. In trying to prepare for the jack-in-the-box hiding under the bed, your body and personality undergo not-so-healthy changes. Also included is the cacophony of a pack of vicious chihuahuas and the seedy side of Salt Lake City RV Park living. Come along with us as we play Where...

In our second episode, we discuss the illusion sold to us as the American dream, picket fence and all. Kendra shares her secret desire to step on baby animals. This episode brought to you by loud diesel trucks, a seemingly required vehicle in the small Utah town of Vernal, population 10,698.

An introduction to our adventure after walking away from the white picket fence.... We’re two retired first responders who sold everything, grabbed our dog Django, and set out to live our dream. Nomads and Nimble Shadow is our journey — the highs, lows, and life lessons of living full-time in a 27-foot Airstream and finding a slower, more intentional way to live.1:34 Song: Aural Nights Composer: M...