Unruly Podcast | Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture

Join us today as we inch our way to 50 episodes with Melisa Beveridge! Melisa is a vet tech/animal lover/artist who took her career dreams that she had as a little girl and made them come true after an intense car accident with a semi truck. Her dreams quite literally flashed before her eyes, and she knew what she had to do. She now travels the world taking care of animals, helping out at sanctuar...

From heartbreak and cancer to healing and hope, Leslie Naylor's life was changed because of one cow. Join us this week, in a cow pasture, as we sit down with the founder of 4 Them Sanctuary in Tennessee. She tells us about her small starts of hiding injured animals in her closet as a young girl in hope to help them recover to now being a grown, inspiring, bad-ass and dedicated activist who takes c...

We've all had those awkward moments where we're not quite sure what to talk about or how to start a conversation. Do you feel me!? Well, have no fear. Here to alleviate some of the social pressures when it comes to the art of conversation is Nicolette Orlemans, the creator of Travel Banter. Join Calen and Nicolette as they talk about what this unique card game is, how to play, and ride along as th...

This is (not) another vegan debate. Let me explain! This week we host Ahlix Gunn, a (dare I say?) pre-vegan who has some thoughtful questions about about vegan ethics, a plant-based diet, animal rights activism, and so much more. As we dove deep into the world of veganism, host Calen Otto took a non-judgmental approach to a conversation that can often and easily turn into a vegan debate. So come o...

We DARE you to tell our guest, the incredible Kelly Lewis, that she can't do something. Because guess what? She will! Kelly is the founder of Women's Travel Fest, CEO of Damesly, author of 'Tell Her She Can't', show host to the complimentary podcast, and OH so much more. Follow us down the road of empowerment, honesty, and raw truth as Kelly tells us all about her past experiences, current project...

We’ve finally arrived to part 4 of Calen’s story of getting bit by the travel bug and traveling across the USA for the first time (on a $300 gift card)! In this episode, Calen spills the beans about what happened when they got to California and found themself alone and crying in the driveway of strangers. You learn how Calen became incredibly close with those strangers, worked and bought a ticket...

Welcome to part three of this weird, quirky, and raw series! Today, Calen and Tim continue their drive back home across the USA after spending *9 weeks* (The podcast says 9 months, but it is 9 weeks!) traveling in the van. They venture into normal territory for Calen, that may be not-so-normal for the average person or traveller. They talk about how Calen ended up relaxing in a private pool for fr...

Welcome to part 2 of the "When The Travel Bug Bites" series! This is the continuation of the grand kick off to Calen's most personal, intense, raw, challenging, and exciting travels of all time. This story is told while driving home from a 2 month van trip across the United States. Wondering how someone can travel across the US after starting with a $200-300 gift card? Well, you've come to the rig...

Welcome to part 1 of the "When The Travel Bug Bites" series! This is the grand kick off to Calen's most personal, intense, raw, challenging, and exciting travels of all time. This story is told while driving home from a 2 month van trip across the United States. Do you think it is possible to travel across the United States with literally no money? No? Think again! In this episode you hear how and...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* Sit down with this week as we are able to do an in-person (finally!), socially-distanced podcast episode with Kim Beller. This artist, activist, parent, and painter has so much wisdom to share with us as she tells us how her illuminating podcast, Sanctuary Tour, was dreamed up and brought to life. Sanctuary Tour is now changing people and pers...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* Dive in with us this week to learn how you can ACTUALLY be a part of protecting the fish and the ocean! We sit down with Mary Finelli, founder of Fish Feel, to learn how to avoid cruelty and death to ocean life through our entertainment activities and food choices while traveling and at home. Learn about slavery in the fishing industry and muc...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* Dash Meizler is back on the podcast and is as inspiring as ever! He tells us about the Podrska's Foundation newest project, Project Grow. The foundation is in the process of getting this sustainable and attainable goal of empowering the local community in Kampala up and running. They are currently gearing up to build garden boxes in extremely...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* There are a handful of ways that we can support Glen that are not limited to in-person volunteering. It costs him about $200 each day to feed the cats, so donations are greatly appreciated and highly valuable. Money can be sent to Glen at https://paypal.me/glencats or can be transferred into PetSmart e-gift cards to be used for wet and dry cat...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* Meet the man who takes a hard stance on some of the most important issues in the world while having “no favorites.” Dash, in his 20's, has created and shaped an organization in Uganda that is dedicated to improving the lives of and pushing for the liberation of humans and nonhumans in his community alike. In this episode, he explains why folks...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* This week we're coming to you with an URGENT episode, reminding and/or teaching you new ways to pleasure yourself OR your partner while spending more time isolated during the pandemic. Learn why these statements were said on the WWFF podcast: “Alright, yo, let’s change it up!” “Treating yourself with care and love, and being sensual to yoursel...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* Last summer I spent a month budget traveling & backpacking Thailand with one of my closest friends, Anne, whom I met during my year living in South America. Having no idea the amount of adventure, friendship, education, and pure beauty that we would find in Thailand, we set off with hardly any plans in mind besides spending a week at Elephant...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* This episode comes to you raw, from a solo budget backpacker, just days after landing back in the US. You may remember Dianni Hall, a previous guest talking about "feeling fear and doing it anyway" when it comes to life and travels. Dianni's plans to travel South America changed drastically, taking her all over Asia on an adventurous and spont...

*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!* Have you ever walked 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada, or wondered if it is achievable without a packed wallet? Sit down and take notes while walking the path with someone who has. Learn why Taylor “Goose” Lancaster says, “My worst days on the trail were better than my best days off.” From the technical side of gearing up for a huge hike to t...

Put on your go get em' boots because this episode is all about debunking fear around travel, being authentic through social media platforms (as awkward as it may be), and women traveling the world. "Mess up and post it anyway." Follow Dianna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/diannitravels/ Dianna's Upcoming Blog: diannitravels.com Dianna's Favorite View: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtGh-3-l5nO/ Wom...

This week I'm coming to you with my own Modern Love story that took place in the heart of hurricane Florence in 2018. I've never known a heartbreak like this. You may have seen the viral video, but I'm here to tell this story from the inside of the action. *Episode correction: Helene hit on September 27th. We Animals documents the pigs on the bridge & Hurricane Florence aftermath: https://weanimal...

IS SUFFERING REQUIRED FOR SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION? Rivers and Calen come at you this week having just finished a cross-country road trip and they have much to share. In this unfiltered episode they share all of their thoughts on big magic, spinal injuries, glamorous spiders, spiritual growth, and "inappropriate" protest signs. #Cool4TheSummer Rivers Wilder Green Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/...

This week Calen shares with us what it was like to be camped out at the world's largest slaughterhouse... for 24 hours straight. Ride this rollercoaster with us as Calen shares their anger, sadness, hope, and responds to the most common insults thrown at protesters. There's a little bit of crying in this podcast, a little bit of shock, a lotta healthy ranting. Enjoy! Calen’s #Vanlife video: https:...

This week we come to you from Montreal, Canada. Calen's back (finally) and better than ever. Listen in on the adventure as they're joined by guest star, Henry, who brings life and zest to the podcast through thoughtful discussion. Calen shares about moneyless travel vs traveling with funds, what it's like to car camp for a week, adventure stories from Yosemite, getting kicked out of a parking lot,...

We live in boxes, stare at boxes, and eat out of boxes. #TRUTH. Join us this week as we talk to Angie Fernandez about looking through our trash (sustainable consumerism + living), the Six R's, and the beauty of reconnecting with nature. Reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, refuse, reconnect. Not sure on what that means, or how it applies to you? Listen up. It's a great reminder that our personal choic...

Join us this week as we get down and dirty with the truth about Smithfield Foods! Podcast host, Calen Otto, recently got arrested along with 11 others while protesting Smithfield. Why? What for? What the heck?! Why would they even? Let's find out! Watch the arrest footage here: https://www.facebook.com/calen.otto/posts/1825501834127915 **Most of the information shared in this podcast was taken fro...