The All-Around Adventure Podcast

A few years ago, I walked across the entire state of Michigan. A beautiful place that I went through along the way was Tahquamenon Falls State Park. When I arrived, the placed was packed with people! However, most of them stayed on the pavement and only a few walked the park's wilderness trails. In this solocast, I discuss how stepping off the pavement can serve as an analogy for various facets of...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by avid hiker and outdoor guide, Evie. Evie has covered a lot of ground and has lived in a variety of different places. She was born in California, spent five years of her childhood in Saudi Arabia, lived in Kansas, and now resides in Texas. Along the way, she also sought out different ways to get outdoors and have some incredible ad...

The word 'elevate' has popped up quite a bit for me lately. And I can't help but wonder if this is some kind of sign. In this solocast, I'm going to discuss the word 'elevate' and see how it might be relevant to life right now. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure YouTube Channel ! Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click HERE ! Al...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Mayan archaeologist and educator, Dr. Andrew Kinkella. Dr. Kinkella originally went to college to pursue acting. However, after taking and enjoying a few archaeology classes, he took great interest in the subject. This newfound interest eventually led him to Central America to conduct fieldwork on Mayan archaeological sites. And h...

Back towards the end of 2021, I walked across the entire state of Michigan. Along the way, I met a woman who was nearing 100 years old. Though her age didn't seem to slow her down a bit. That's because, as she told me, she had a purpose. In this solocast, I tell that story and discuss how you can find your own purpose in life. Also, the cabin resort that I mentioned in this episode that I stayed a...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by ultrarunner and sobriety advocate, Ken Anderlitch. Ken's past was not an easy one. At the age of 14, he began using drugs and alcohol and struggled with addition for many years. Though in his late-20s, he sought to turn his life around and completed a rehabilitation program. As well as move into a sober living space at the non-pro...

"When in a fight to the death, one wants to employ all one's weapons to the utmost. I must say that to die with one's sword still sheathed is most regrettable." ― Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings Although Musashi is referring to literal sword duels to the death. I feel that this quote is a great analogy for many facets of life. In this solocast, I discuss figurative swords that many of us ha...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by ultralight hiker, entrepreneur, and author, Glen Van Peski. As a native Californian, Glen spent a lot of time in the state's outdoors while he was growing up. At age 17, he set out on an amazing journey and he rode a bike across the entire United States. He would later transition into hiking when he led his oldest son's Scout troo...

A solid morning routine can set a good precedence for the rest of the day. Though sometimes I think some people overcomplicate it. Whereas I like to keep my morning routine short, sweet, and simple and get my day going. In this solocast, I discuss three things that I do for my own morning routine. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure YouTube Channel ! Thank you fo...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by obstacle course racer and ultramarathon runner, Alexandra Walker. Alexandra was born in Colombia and grew up all around South America. During that time, she began her journey as a lifelong athlete. She rode horses and played a variety of different sports. After moving to Texas, she ventured into obstacle course racing and ultramar...

Bruce Lee once said, "It's not the daily increase, but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." This is something that I've sought to implement. In this solocast, I talk about five things that I think are unessential that you should consider getting rid of in your life. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-Around Adventure YouTube Channel ! Thank you for listening! To hear m...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by food archaeologist, entrepreneur, and educator, Dr. Bill Schindler. Dr. Schindler specializes in the study of primitive technologies and various aspects of prehistoric food acquisition, storage, and consumption. This pursuit has led him to some incredible places around the world. And he's had some amazing culinary experiences alon...

Doing what you say you're going to do is an important part of being a person of integrity. Though often times, in this day and age, this is not a behavior that I observe from many people. In this solocast, I talk about how following through with what you tell others that you're going to do can make you stand out in their minds for the better. To watch the video of this episode, check out the All-A...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler, bowhunter, and entrepreneur, Bronson Lee Norton. Bronson is the founder of Moss & Blood , a brand that is committed to improving the lives of individuals by inspiring them to achieve their highest level of performance under the most grueling of circumstances. And portions of his nutritional supplements, apparel, an...

Washing dishes can be a pretty mundane task. However, putting them off can lead to an even bigger task, a stinky kitchen, and perhaps some uninvited little guests. I find that this can be a metaphor for many other things as well. In this solocast, I talk about how I clean my dishes while I'm traveling and staying in simple hotel rooms. As well as how this is applicable to other facets of life. To...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Marine Corps officer and Team USA bobsled pilot, Riley Tejcek. The military wasn't something that Riley considered while she was growing up. Though after meeting a Marine Corps recruiter while she was in college. She found her way to Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as an officer in 2019. Riley has also been an athlet...

If you're the strongest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. If you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. If you're the wealthiest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. And I think you get the picture! In this solocast, I talk about how surrounding yourself with people who are excelling in different areas of life can push you to strive for ex...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by mountaineer, blue-collar worker, and podcaster, Trent Ebersole. Trent works as a heavy equipment operator in California, as well as other states in the west. A job that has him working very long hours while being away from home for what could be months at a time. Despite his crazy work schedule, Trent has found ways to do regular...

Money, or rather the lack thereof, is one of the most common reasons that I hear from people that prevents them from traveling. And in this inflated economy that we're in. Money is becoming an even bigger barrier. In this solocast, I share a few ideas on how you can save up your money for your next adventure. As well as how you can make your money go further while traveling. To watch the video ver...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and safety professional, Rachel Housman. Rachel is a returned guest on the podcast and she's someone who's covered a lot of ground as a traveler. With most of the places that she's been to was while she was traveling solo. Traveling alone as a female brought many safety concerns. And Rachel learned a lot of lessons...

When times get tough, it can be difficult to think about what we're grateful for. However, I believe that having gratitude can help us through those difficult times. Therefore, gratitude practice has now become a daily routine for me. In this solocast, I share a story from my Peace Corps experience that left me feeling very grateful for things that so many people often take for granted. As well as...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by martial artist and YouTuber, Grant Stevens. Grant began his journey as a martial artist at a young age. During which he began training in Wing Chun as well as in Tae Kwon Do. Though later on he would seek other styles in order to expand his skillset. And he began incorporating boxing and acrobatics into his practice. Throughout hi...

As imperfect human beings, failures and setbacks are just an inevitable part of life. It sucks to fail, and we can't reverse the clock and change what has already been done. But we can look back on our failures and learn from them and seek to do better moving forward. In this first solocast for Season 4 of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk about how I failed recently and what I'm doing to c...

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and expatriate, Pelumi Nubi. Pelumi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and at the age of 10, she moved to London with her family. While growing up, she spent a good amount of time in the library reading books on travel and faraway places. This inspired her to get out and explore the world one day. By the time she made it t...