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Corazón de León moves to Mexico to kickstart his career as a wrestler. With dreams of making the big stage in Mexico City, he boards buses bound for the country's far fringes to fill bull fighting rings and ramshackle arenas with fans—and to fill his pockets with pesos. In the episode, Joe and "The Lionheart" discuss life on the road in Mexico, rockin' out in front of 81,035 fa...

On the 50th Anniversary of Alfred Wainwright's "Coast to Coast," travel writer Dan Stables sets off on a 190-mile walk through England's hill country to follow in Wainwright's soggy footsteps. He finds himself traversing rolling pastures, craggy single tracks and mushy bogs on his quest to reach trail's end at Robin Hood's Bay. Read More: "I Didn't See...

Michael Motamedi relies on an artificial intelligence version of Anthony Bourdain to guide him on a trip around the world. The Get Lost Podcast catches up with Michael and his family in Paris—after a whirlwind tour of Morocco—to see how the trip is going, learn how A.I. is being used in travel and to ask Michael one very important question: what the fuck would the real Tony say? Guest: Michael Mot...

A spark of inspiration in a tent at the South Pole sends cinematographer Danie Ferreira on a sailing ketch to the Arctic Ocean. Onboard the Bør, he reflects on a lifetime of work that took him from meteorology in Antarctica to the helm of a South African production company and finally onto a sailboat filled with sled dogs above Norway—and he finally reconnects with the creative spirit that fueled...

Jeff Morgan takes us on a journey to Sumatra, Thailand and Nepal to talk about critical strongholds where the planet's last wild tigers are attempting to survive. Along the way, he talks us through visits to national parks around the globe, where Global Conservation is working with game rangers to even the odds against poaching. Saving the Last Tigers Global Conservation

Jamie sets a Guinness World Record by traveling to the Seven Wonders of the World in under one week while also wearing superhero costume and raising money for charity. McDonald talks about how he became a super hero in a place called Batman, and what it's like to visit a lifetime of bucket list destination in just a few days. Hear how he packed, how red tape almost stopped his record attempt...

Historian, steelhead guide and "Bad Ash" outdoorswoman Ashley Nichole Lewis takes us on a journey to the Olympic Peninsula for a voyage up the Quinault River through one of North America's incredible, temperate rainforests. Along the way, we break down the state of Washington's Fish Wars and the impact of climate change on Quinault tribal land today. Connect with the Show Guest...

Pete Pranica—call sign Grizz— hops into a F-16 fighter jet and takes a ride with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Along the way, the longtime aviation enthusiast and Memphis Grizzlies play-by-play broadcaster attempts to fulfill a childhood dream without losing his lunch. Connect with the show Get Lost Podcast Pete Pranica Joe Sills

Autio co-founder Woody Sears sets off on the road trip of a lifetime: a Subaru-powered surf safari down the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Over five months, he learns to surf by camping on the sands of Baja and cruising from Sinaloa to Oaxaca.  More than two decades after his epic journey, Woody reflects on the lessons surfing taught him about the world and how the love of adventure spawned on his trip...

Malik wins a camper truck in Montana and sets off to document its journey home to Memphis through Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. The Get Lost Podcast team tags along as part of the film crew. Guest: Malik tha Martian Host: Joe Sills

What does it feel like to cruise to Antarctica? Travel writer Amanda Ogle sets off from Argentina onboard a Viking cruise ship to navigate some of the most violent seas on the planet on the trip of a lifetime. Along the way, she explores whether Antarctic tourism is ethical, what science is being conducted onboard cruises and discusses the future of the cruise industry. Host: Joe Sills Guest: Aman...

Joe journeys to a research camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta to learn about ongoing conservation efforts.  Along the way, conservation ranger and guide Keitopetse Kagande talks about a 45-minute standoff with a lion, how climate change is impacting Botswana and what it's like to grow up in one of the planet's last wild places. SHOW NOTE: Our mixer decided to spontaneously combust wh...

Nat Geo Explorer Patricia Medici takes us to the remote reaches of Brazil's Pantanal, a region known as tapir paradise. There, she talks about what it's like to research one of the world's most unique animals in a quest to better understand the balance between mankind and Mother Nature. Along the way, she recounts a close encounter with a jaguar and updates us on the impact of defor...

Songwriter EG Vines abandons his life as a Dollar General manager to pursue music from Jonesboro, Arkansas to Nashville, New York and beyond. Along the way, he lives a real life scene from The Blues Brothers in rural Alabama (they were not the "Good Old Boys") and hints at a real-world encounter with aliens. Host Joe Sills | Produced by Josh Collins Listen to his full catalog and find me...

Polar explorers venture from Italy to the North Pole in a zeppelin during 1928, but the trip doesn't go as planned. Author Mark Piesing joins us to bring one of polar exploration's most harrowing tales  of disaster and rescue back to life. Piesing talks about his book, N-4 Down: The Hunt for Arctic Airship Italia and special guest host Meredith Edwards (Meredith for Real: The Curious Int...

Chloe gains a new sense of freedom when she travels alone to Kauai on assignment. Along the way, she picks up a new tattoo and comes into her own as a travel writer. In this episode, Chloe talks about what it's like to begin a career as a travel writer, how it feels to travel alone and where you should visit on the Hawaiian island of Kauai from Waimea Canyon to Wailua Falls and the Kauai Coff...

Nadia helps a rhino mother and her calf battle a pride of lions. With the help of conservationists, rangers  and the world's first rhino orphanage, the two animals—critical to the survival of their species—narrowly escape tragedy. Walk on the  frontlines of rhino conservation efforts in South Africa and join us for the incredible story of Manala and Impi. Guest: Conservationist Nadia Beeslaar...

Travel journalist Jamie Lafferty lands his first big assignment when he's sent to cover a 5,000 mile overland rally from Budapest to Murghab, Tajikistan. The plan? Buy a used car in Hungary, drive it across Central Asia and sell it in Dushanbe. Like all great adventures, the plan goes south in a hurry when Jamie's route is blocked by border guards and his team is forced to find an entire...

Kinga brings people out of their comfort zones when she travels around the United States in search of adventure. Along the way, she goes river surfing in Pittsburgh, crabbing in New Orleans and bow fishing in Kansas City. And, she tries to convince Joe that his home country is still full of adventure. Connect with the Show Kinga Philipps Joe Sills Get Lost Podcast SharkAllies.org Finding Adventure...

Border checkpoints in Siberia, cramped conditions in Belarus and a frantic race to Hong Kong make the second leg of Filip Filipi's journey around the globe even more harrowing than the first. After meeting Daniel Craig and the United Nations in Istanbul, he heads into a blurry series of train cars, cargo ships and bus seats in a quest to finally make it back to Canada across the Pacific Ocean...

Facing a date with the United Nations, Filip Filipi uses cargo ships, rental cars and railroads to make his way from western Canada to Istanbul without a plane. Along the way, he crosses North America and western Europe while brandishing a uniquely Serbian passport to attempt border crossings in a precarious position. In part one of a two-part special, Filip talks to us about humanitarian organiza...

Spears, arrows and guns surround Pedro's t.v. crew as they find themselves counted among unwelcome visitors to a protest in the Amazon. There, the seasoned journalist is faced with a critical negotiation to try save his life and the lives of his crew. Connect with the show Guest: Pedro Andrade | Unknown Amazon on VICE Host: Joe Sills Find us on the gram for new episode updates and contests @g...

Fake police and an international shakedown follow travel journalist Erik Trinidad on a trip across Russia. Erik talks about his experience, the 1980s bad guys lurking for him on the railroad and the secret life of butlers in this engrossing interview. -Connect with us - Erik Trinidad Joe Sills

Jordan comes face-to-face with death in a violent California car crash. The incident changes his life and sets him on the backpacker's path, ultimately leading him to the Portuguese hamlet of Sagres—a top destination for surfers around the globe. Connect with the Show @GetLostPodcast @JordanTarver Read Jordan's book, You Deserve This Shit . The first chapter is available to download for...

Steve confronts burglars, breakdowns and crocodiles on a road trip across East Africa. And when he finds himself stranded at a remote border outpost, events take a turn. Confronted with the choice between his own livelihood and another life, he's faced with an impossible choice. Connect with us Steve Bramucci Joe Sills GetLostPodcast