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Nomads and Nimble Shadow
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. Email questions, prompts, and topics to: nomadsandnimbleshadow@gmail.com
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Episodes
Ep19 - Our next generation, thoughts and reflections 16.10.2025 1:04:58
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...
Ep18 - Special Guest! 15.10.2025 58:16
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
Ep17 - Survivor Audition/s and some science! 13.10.2025 40:35
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
Ep16 - The World is a Book 12.10.2025 43:57
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
Ep15 - Behind the Curtain of Humanity 11.10.2025 29:48
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
Ep14 - A work story (FINALLY!) 09.10.2025 37:45
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
Ep13 - Future Adventure Goals...is bigger better 09.10.2025 26:45
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...
Bonus Content 09.10.2025 2:34
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.
Ep12 - Case of the Mondays 09.10.2025 18:57
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
Ep11 - Who built the pyramids? 08.10.2025 36:34
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
Ep10 - Anniversary of 9/11, where were you on that day? 08.10.2025 26:03
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
Ep9 - Cooking on the road, meals growing up 07.10.2025 26:12
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...
Ep8 - Pet Peeves, PTSI, and eating a charcutier board like a heathen 05.10.2025 30:38
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.....
Ep7 – Keeping Secrets 05.10.2025 30:09
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!
Ep6 - Is it a fact or a memory 04.10.2025 20:25
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.
Ep5 - The baseline of boredom 04.10.2025 34:17
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...
Ep4 - Uninvited guests, toe torture, and the locusts’ thirst for my orange juice 02.10.2025 31:23
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
Ep3 - The Jack in Box you never see coming 01.10.2025 26:20
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...
Ep2 - Philosophies on the American Dream 27.09.2025 21:09
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.
Ep1- First one here we go, this is who we are 26.09.2025 24:57
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...
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