foXnoMad Podcast

It's that time of year again where we put aside everything and let out our inner geek! Joined by HP experts Brian Selcik and Deniz Polat, we talk about Harry Potter World secrets, shifting, and meme review our favorite wizard. Brought to you by the Klingon Tourism Board.

Noise canceling just got better and smaller but the competition between Sony and Bose is big. Working remotely? I break down the best digital nomad hotspots around the world, how Covid does and doesn't spread on planes, plus why I'm going on my annual hiatus. foXnoMad Podcast: https://podcast.foxnomad.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foXnoMad Livable Cities: https://www.nestpick.com/work-fr...

What it takes to get your travel app on iOS, tech workers revolt, and a man drops in on Times Square by drone. TipFox app: https://foxnomad.com/2019/04/23/tipfox-tells-you-how-much-to-tip-at-restaurants-bars-and-more-worldwide-on-your-phone/ Google compensation calculator: https://www.cnet.com/news/google-rolls-out-tool-to-show-its-employees-compensation-changes-for-transferring-offices/ Human dro...

Jack Stuster, PhD, is a cultural anthropologist and Certified Professional Ergonomist, specializing in the measurement and enhancement of human performance in extreme environments. He is currently conducting a task analysis for the first human expedition to Mars. Dr. Stuster's book, Bold Endeavors: https://amzn.to/35oYNdO Intro/outro music by: Particle House Other music by: Ooyy

Author Sarah Zabel graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in computer science in 1987 and was commissioned a second lieutenant. She retired from the Air Force in 2018 as a major general and decided to turn her focus to her life-long love of learning and become a science writer. Sarah's book Fighting Chance: https://amzn.to/3uJHU7R Intro/outro music by: Particle House Other music b...

Dr. Miguela Caniza MD MPH, is the Director of the St. Jude Global Infectious Diseases Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a leader in tracking COVID-19 in pediatric populations. She answers all the questions you might have about the Covid-19 vaccine and clears up some common misconceptions. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/ Dr. Miguela Caniza: https://...

Fresh is the founder and creative director of the Los Angeles-based luxury fashion house Richfresh as well as Henry Mask Co. You've probably seen these iconic masks but the story of their creator, Fresh, who went from being homeless in 2017 to selling more than a million masks is truly incredible. Richfresh: https://richfresh.com/ Fresh on Instagram: http://instagram.com/richfresh Henry Mask: http...

Turkey bans alcohol but not tourists during its 17-day lockdown, someone might be watching you in an Airbnb, and how plane tech hasn't slowed down during the pandemic. Turkey's Covid-19 lockdown: https://www.economist.com/europe/2021/05/06/in-turkeys-latest-covid-19-lockdown-alcohol-sales-are-barred https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-welcomes-foreign-tourists-while-locking-down-local...

After thirty years of practicing law in Georgia, Howard T. Scott began a new life, spending 8 months a year sailing the world. He's also the author of Rascal on the Run and his story is both incredible and inspirational. Rascal on the Run (Amazon/audio book available): https://amzn.to/3e4tvy3 Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3t5Gt2O Howard T. Scott: https://howardtscott.com/

How should you unclog your ears after a flight and what can go wrong if you hold your nose and blow too hard? What if your seasickness never stops? Dr. Saba Ghorab joins this episode to answer your most common questions about the ear and balance issues that can occur with traveling Dr. Saba Ghorab has over 14 years of education and specialized surgical training is a board-certified and fellowship-...

As more people start traveling, less passports are available for everyone, plane water is gross, and Turkish shepherds use drones to keep an eye on their goats. Finally, how some Indian women are making money online, just eating. DJI Mavic Air 2S: https://www.theverge.com/22384692/dji-mavic-air-2s-drone-2021-review No Covid passports in the U.S.: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56657194 W...

Airlines, states, and countries are all coming out with their own vaccine passports, which if you read that sentence over, you'll see what the issues might be. Then, I'll walk you through creating an NFT, Qantas' flights to nowhere might be going somewhere, and why the rainbows in Hawaii are special. Vaccine Passports: https://gizmodo.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-yorks-new-vaccine-passp-184...

In this episode we follow up on our NFT discussion from last time as the technology evolves it gets more expensive for the environment but monetarily as well, making it a tempting target for thieves. What you need to know about traveling with your drone by looking at the case of Benjamin Briere who's been detained for the past 10 months in Iran. Lastly, some great uses of silica packs for traveler...

This episode I breakdown what Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are and how they might affect the travel industries and creators in general. In addition to why you should care about NFTs, is Clubhouse worth caring about? Google doesn't seem to care about the ever-bizarre ongoing Stadia story, a man becomes king of an island full of penguins, and India vs. Pakistan. Which is better? Let me explain. Stadia...

Daniel Lieberman is a professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and the author of Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding. We discuss what we get wrong about how our ancestors exercised, fad advice including the Paleo diet, and why we should all lighten up about how we move. Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewardin...

Airline pilots are getting rusty since there's not much flying during the pandemic. What is Google doing with Stadia and why ban Terraria developers? Plus I talk about the first year in a decade with not Best City Contest (hint: there might be one in this episode) and Stuart Schuffman talks about his recent column in the San Francisco Examiner. Pilots report feeling ‘rusty’ after months of not fly...

Is traveling to other countries are form of vacation colonialism? The top infectious disease expert in the United States makes travel predictions you might not like. Google loses interest in Stadia, is it the end of the portable gaming platform? And how intelligence agencies keep Joe Biden's Peloton secure from malicious hackers. Stop going to Mexico: https://www.sfexaminer.com/news-columnists/sto...

Why people with large online followings are getting vaccinated first in Indonesia, why hotel rooms are out and booking entire hotels is in, and an in-depth travel conversation about Sardinia with local and blogger Claudia Tavani. Claudia's site My Adventures Across The World: https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/ Strictly Sardinia: https://strictlysardinia.com/ Claudia on Instagram: https://www....

Mike from DroneSupremacy joins the podcast to talk all about drones in this episode. We talk about why he's mainly flying FPV these days, how you should get started, and DJI's recent national security concern designation. Speaking of that 3 letter brand, Mike shares his thoughts on what they might have in store for 2021 and talks about the growth of the DroneSupremacy YouTube channel. This was a f...

My travel plans just got crazy, no more flying with koala bears, and CES is all virtual this year with mixed results. Also, Soren Pederson from Shure shares his tips on improving your home audio so your online meetings and calls sound crisp, clear, and professional. Soren has a background in audio engineering and is an Associate Manager of Product Management at Shure. Shure MV7: https://www.shure....

Turkey decides to lockdown the country... unless you're a tourist, people got very upset with me over a recent video I made, and the foXnoMad Podcast turns 1 year old! Istanbul lockdown: https://www.insider.com/istanbul-turkey-locals-only-lockdown-excludes-the-tourists-2020-12 Million MAGA March: https://foxnomad.com/2020/11/17/asking-demonstrators-why-they-attended-the-million-maga-march/ Music b...

Michael Wigge is an award-winning motivational speaker specializing in documenting incredible stories about achieving victory over challenges. How to Travel the World for Free, How to Barter for Paradise (where he turned an apple into a Hawaiian dream home through his skills in bartering for bigger, better things), and How to Travel Europe Blindfolded are just three of his seven travel shows. Mich...

Ellie joins the podcast again and a lot has changed since we spoke last. She talks about her quarantine time in Indonesia and how it ultimately led her to the decision to convert to Islam. We talk about what that change has been like and why she moved to Turkey in September. The Wandering Quinn: https://thewanderingquinn.com/ Ellie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWanderingQuinn Ellie on I...

What does it take to manage advertisers, sponsorships, free trips in a way that doesn't compromise your integrity as an online travel influencer? Blogger and blogging expert Jessie Festa joins me to discuss the ins and outs of travel blogging and what to know whether you're creating or consuming travel content online. Jessie On A Journey: https://jessieonajourney.com/ Travel Blog Prosperity: https...

A look at getting interviews with people around the White House, strange sights, and a feel for the atmosphere as America's election results come in. Music by: Particle House