G.O. 127 – Pamela Zoolalian Returns
G.O. 127 – Forest Life With Llama Mama Pamela Zoolalian The return of Pamela Zoolalian (G.O. 013)—extreme athlete turned introspective nature steward. Modern day Pamela finds rewards as an adventure guide, outdoor educator, llama mama, ski patrol team member, and volunteer forest ranger. Jason joined her at her cabin...
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G.O. 126 – Christopher R Abbey
G.O. 126 – Christopher R Abbey of Explore More Films Christopher R Abbey’s suburban childhood enamored him with roadtripping. A job at an amusement park in early adulthood became a catalyst that launched him across the United States while he developed a career in entertainment. A friend at a...
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G.O. 125 – Jeannette Stawski Returns
G.O. 125 – Jeannette Stawski, The Outdoor Leader, Returns Previous guest (G.O. 017) Jeannette Stawski returns to the podcast! She and Jason spoke via the internet one morning about the latest initiatives from AORE, an engrossing family roadtrip to Alaska, her continued pursuit of open water swimming, and the...
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G.O. 124 – Wasim Muklashy
G.O. 124 – Capturing Nature With Alpacapreneur Wasim Muklashy Wasim Muklashy discovered his love for the outdoor world as an adult living in Topanga Canyon. This newfound appreciation would inspire him to build a career as a nature photographer and to get involved with environmental causes. Living in a...
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G.O. 123 – Marilee Valkass
G.O. 123 – Racing to Nature With Marilee Valkass Marilee Valkass owes her love of nature to her father who introduced her to the deserts and mountains of California at a young age. This fascination has guided her life—leading her down the snowy slopes of Mammoth, cross country in...
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G.O. 122 – Glen Van Peski
G.O. 122 – Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how...
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G.O. 121 – Morgan McShea
G.O. 121 – Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny...
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G.O. 120 – Bill Sharpsteen
G.O. 120 – Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His...
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G.O. 119 – Shirlz Jocelyn
G.O. 119 – Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon...
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G.O. 118 – Jesse St. Louis
G.O. 118 – Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in...
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G.O. 117 – Jessica Leila
G.O. 117 – Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying...
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G.O. 116 – Jerry Nickelsburg
G.O. 116 – Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with...
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G.O. 115 – Liz Del Sol
G.O. 115 – Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks Born in Mexico, but raised in Texas, Liz Del Sol always felt an intense draw towards adventure and performing. Naturally, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed for Hollywood to pursue both. A fateful night at...
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G.O. 114 – Lincoln Stoller
G.O. 114 – Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind Lincoln Stoller was introduced to climbing at the age of thirteen which quickly evolved into mountaineering. Throughout the 70s and 80s he climbed with storied greats such as Fred Beckey. His curious mind lead him to pursuits such as soar...
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G.O. 113 – Jane And Mark
G.O. 113 – Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons Jane Fontana and Mark Fitzsimmons share a unique lifestyle by modern standards. They live within the Angeles National Forest where practicing self-sufficiency amidst nature is a rewarding pursuit. Foraging, wood-working, wine-making, and bee-keeping are only some of the tasks...
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G.O. 112 – Justin Pugh
G.O. 112 – Justin Pugh is On Rope Justin Pugh’s childhood outdoor experiences were minimal. This began to change while attending university in Florida where he discovered the secret realm of urban exploration. Urbex was his initial gateway to the outdoors—a doorway that exploded open after moving to California...
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G.O. 111 – Randi Ball
G.O. 111 – Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer Randi Ball grew up in a sedentary and unhealthy family in the San Fernando Valley of California. Becoming a mother and discovering climbing in Joshua Tree motivated her to pursue an active and fit lifestyle. Yet, fighting cancer and navigating a...
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G.O. 110 – John Gray
G.O. 110 – John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future John Gray grew up as a prototypical Southern California surfer boy. After a divorce in adulthood, he sought to recapture the health and fitness of his youth. He threw himself into hiking, backpacking, climbing, and canyoneering. He and Jason...
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G.O. 109 – Eileen Beall
G.O. 109 – Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall Eileen always had a strong desire for exploration and adventure, despite an ill-planned childhood excursion. Her curious nature lead her across the United States where she repeatedly encountered unique experiences and opportunities. She and Jason sat in the...
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G.O. 108 – Kat and Craig Return
G.O. 108 – Catching Up With Kat Carney & Craig Kinsley The return of Kat & Craig! Last time we spoke with our favorite photographer and Olympian couple, they were moving into a Suburban to travel for a year. Now—seven years later—they are married parents living in Rhode Island...
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G.O. 107 – Scott Jensen
G.O. 107 – Scott Jensen and Near Zero Scott Jensen spent his youth surrounded by nature and multiple siblings under the tutelage of the Boy Scouts and his accomplished father. As an adult, Scott sought to share the outdoors with his own children, ultimately realizing that his knowledge could...
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G.O. 106 – Ezgi Kunttas
G.O. 106 – Ezgi Kunttas Finds Mountains and Meaning Ezgi Kunttas grew up climbing Mulberry trees in Turkey unaware of the adventures available in the mountains around her. Pursuing a path as a biologist brought her to the United States. Yet, it would ultimately be her divorce at 35...
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G.O. 128 – G.O. Gumbo 3
G.O. 128 – G.O. Gumbo 3 – End of Season 6 Season 6 of the podcast comes to an end with five varied stories of adventure. Prepare yourself for tales from previous guests Jane Fontana, Mark Fitzsimmons, Bill Sharpsteen, Pamela Zoolalian, and Jesse St. Louis. Hear about a dreadful...
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