Best Ear Candy Productions Podcasts (2025)

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CONNECTION: The Lost Treasures of AlUla 31:11

3d ago31:11

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In this series, we’re going to take you on a journey into the heart of one of the most ancient kingdoms on Earth. Located in the northwestern corner of Saudi Arabia, Alula is an oasis in the desert layered in 200,000 years of human history. But, until recently, it was closed to outsiders, and to this day only a handful of visitors have ever been. I…

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IMMERSION: ‘We Will Never Fade:’ Protecting Native History at Tamástslikt 25:37

10d ago25:37

25:37

We thought we knew the Oregon Trail… Turns out, we only knew half the story. “The settling of the West,” says Bobby Conner, “was the unsettling of the West for our people.” In this episode of The Hidden Trails of Oregon, we’re exploring the past, present and future of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes, whose ancestral homelands stretch a…

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ADVENTURE: Biking Around the World with a Mystery Illness 40:40

23d ago40:40

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"There are people out there that have found incredible success in ultra-running and things by being tough as nails…and it just doesn't work for me. But what I can do is wake up in the morning and be like, oh, like I'm gonna stop for a coffee in 10 miles and that coffee's gonna taste so good…Relying on speaking positively to myself and…to other peo…

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PATHWAYS July: UFO Parking, Shark Attacks, and Biking Around the World 49:46

1M ago49:46

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we’ve revived our ⁠NEWSLETTER…

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Discovering South America's Hidden Wonders with Dylan Thuras 35:45

1M ago35:45

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Follow Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras on a quest to discover South America’s hidden wonders. From the Last Incan Bridge and the Machu Picchu of the North to the Everlasting Lightning Storm and a statue of a squid fighting a whale the size of the statue of liberty (yes, you read that right), this is an epic ride through Colombia, Venezuela, B…

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CONNECTION: Guarding the Voiceless with Peter Heller 53:53

1M ago53:53

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"We paddled out to the first net, and there were 12 pilot whales huddled up against it, completely traumatized because they could hear the other 40 members of their pod being massacred yards away. They were screaming. I remember a little baby pilot whale breached and stuck her head out to look at us with curiosity. I took as a request - a sacred co…

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Let ‘er Buck! Broncos, Steers, Whiskey & Beer at the Pendleton Roundup 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

It might’ve been my first rodeo, but it won’t be my last! “It’s part action movie, part rock show blurring into the superbowl. It feels modern, but bull riding itself goes back to the bronze age. And that’s true for rodeo contests in general: bull riding, barrel racing or wild cow milking, they’re all based on tradition, and in keeping those tradit…

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PATHWAYS June – Buckin’ Broncos, Ancient Graffiti and the Secrets of Lake Baikal 38:52

2M ago38:52

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we’ve revived our NEWSLETTER!…

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Winging It in San Salvador 31:07

2M ago31:07

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We’ve got something a little different but very special for you today. This episode comes from Winging It, a travel podcast hosted by my friend James Hammond, who you’ll hear from shortly. He takes us on an immersive, on-location audio adventure through San Salvador, El Salvador – and trust me, it’s a journey worth tagging along for. James has a br…

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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip Part 2: The Wild Side 38:52

2M ago38:52

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We're back for part two of our Discover series on the less travelled, but adventure-rich state of South Australia. Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. This series is produced as a road trip through a lesser-known part of Australia filled with natura…

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Alone Across Gola: Riding through the Rainforest with Adventurer Jude Kriwald 43:32

2M ago43:32

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“At home, mindfulness is an app, a tool to fight the noise. In the wild, peace and calm rule by default … Out in the open, my mind is released from the noise. It sways with the trees and flows with the rivers. It blows over snow tipped mountaintops and down into wide sunlit valleys expanding to fill its surroundings. The vistas are bigger, but ther…

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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip: From Adelaide to the Edge of the Outback 46:39

2M ago46:39

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G’day and good onya! Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. Today we’re excited to share the first of two episodes exploring South Australia, a less-trodden state rich in adventure, wildlife and natural beauty. This two-part series is produced as a roa…

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CONNECTION: Dreamtime Diving on the Great Barrier Reef 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world. Covering an area of 135,000 square miles, it is bigger than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined. Lay it out across Europe and it would reach from London to Moscow, making it is the largest living structure in the world and the only one visible from outer space. Today, …

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Behind the Podcast: Carmella Cann Uncensored 43:50

3M ago43:50

43:50

In a heartfelt and revealing twist, the season 2 finale turns the spotlight onto the host herself. With Carmella Cann passing her heels to producer Nick Foligno and original podcast pilot guest Jeremiah Menzies, the roles are reversed for one night only. The duo dives deep into the world behind the glitter and glam, pulling back the curtain on Carm…

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Introducing “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant” 42:48

3M ago42:48

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Today, we are sharing an episode of Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, the chart-topping and Webby Award-winning podcast from our friends at Nature on PBS. Back for a brand new season, Going Wild features some of the coolest champions of nature – like a former butterfly technician who saved an endangered species while incarcerated, and a marine ec…

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IMMERSION: Homecoming: Chief Joseph’s Promise and the Flight of the Nez Perce 29:19

3M ago29:19

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Welcome back to the Hidden Trails of Oregon! In the first episode of our new season, host Aaron Millar heads to the eastern edge of the state, far from the bustle of coastal cities and the craggy heights of the cascade mountains. We're going on location in the traditional lands of the Nez Perce to uncover a piece of history unknown to most outsider…

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DISCOVER: The Place Where Land and Sea Meet at Victoria, B.C. 37:47

3M ago37:47

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In this episode, we’re heading to the city of Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They call this the place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. Victoria is a city surrounded by wild nature on all sides, from the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea to the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island. Our Discover…

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PATHWAYS: Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos 43:37

3M ago43:37

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” In this episode, we’re going from the dreamt…

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 34:27

3M ago34:27

34:27

Carmella Cann is joined by Jeremiah Menzies, a Gay Republican to discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) under the current Trump administration.

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ADVENTURE: From the Shadow of Denali Into the Thaw with Jon Waterman 37:37

3M ago37:37

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Today we are taking a journey to the arctic circle, in the far north of the American continent. This is a story about climbing, and surviving, one of the tallest mountains on Earth. It’s about paddling through the most remote national park in America, the Gates of the Arctic; and it’s about finding wonder and hope in places where that hope is nearl…

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Drag Me To The Kitchen: Mediterranean Salad 29:36

4M ago29:36

29:36

Drag Personality Lady Clover Honey joins Carmella Cann in the kitchen to teachher how to make mediterranean salad. Carmell and Clover Honey talk about old times in New York City and the changes that have happen in New York drag community.

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DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland 43:21

4M ago43:21

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In this episode, we’re heading deep into the wilds of Tropical North Queensland, Australia—where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the greatest reef on the planet. We’ll be connecting with an Aboriginal guide to learn indigenous perspectives on the land; doing something called ‘River Drifting’ through the ancient forests of Daintree; seeing …

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Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) 54:29

4M ago54:29

54:29

Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) I’d like to invite you into a space I’ve been creating for my own wellness—Lights In, a free guided meditation series that blends sound and reflection to explore the nature of existence and the value of life itself…

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🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge 28:30

4M ago28:30

28:30

This is your monthly guide to the world’s wildest travel stories – one adventure at a time. Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, part “wai…

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The War on Drag 37:36

4M ago37:36

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Carmella Cann talks to Clover Welsh, a New York City Drag Personality, Travis Horn, a Florida Republican Politico and Communications Executive, and Josie a Transgender woman and Mental Healthcare worker about the movement where conservative groups and politicians are actively seeking to restrict or ban drag performances, often targeting drag story …

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BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C. 14:39

4M ago14:39

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"I've been guiding or working around whales now for almost over just about over a decade, and I still am in awe at all of the experiences that we have. It's just a wonder of a magnitude that people don't really get to experience anywhere else in urban life" – Nik Coutinho, Prince of Whales In this Bucket List episode, produced in our immersive docu…

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ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL) 37:48

4M ago37:48

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rob Pope, the first person in the world to complete the legendary run made famous by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters – Forrest Gump. Yes, you heard that right. Rob took on the challenge of following Forrest’s route mile by mile, crossing the country not once, but FIVE times. That’s like running from th…

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker 38:57

5M ago38:57

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Follow best-selling travel author Brian Thacker on a unique, mad-cap adventure to three of the remotest countries on Earth. Inspired by the intrepid spirit of explorers of old, Brian decided to tear up the guidebook, switch off the phone and turn up to a country knowing absolutely nothing about it in advance. He picked three countries at random: th…

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Dating on Apps, and the Old Fashion Way 53:28

5M ago53:28

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Dating apps are the No. 1 way people meet today, and nearly 70 percent of individuals who met someone on a dating app. said it led to a romantic and exclusive relationship. Antonia Kasper, Dating Coach and Actress talks to Carmella about best practices for pictures, setting up a profile for dating apps, as well as dating pointers.…

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PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run 31:01

5M ago31:01

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil 43:15

5M ago43:15

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“I came face to face with grizzly bears. I had to befriend drug lords. I saw two people shot dead. I witnessed a guy trying to kill his wife with five gunshots. I crossed the tallest mountains in the world. I had to swim rivers with horses. I was lost in deserts and nothing, absolutely nothing, brought me more pain and heartache and stress than man…

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One on One with Lovari 42:32

5M ago42:32

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Billboard recording music artist and actor Lovari sits down for a one to one interview with Carmella Cann. He has released five studio albums and his single, "No Day Like Today", featuring Adam Barta, charted at #23 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs and at #1 on Billboard's Dance Breakout chart. He received an award for Best Music Video at the Newark…

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IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital 29:02

5M ago29:02

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As soon as they walked into the barracks at Fort Sisseton, they were handed muskets - heavy Springfield 63s from the Civil war era - given a uniform and told to march. Presenter Brian Thacker and producer Jason Paton thought they were just covering the annual Sisseton historical festival, in South Dakota, as spectators. Turns out they were getting …

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Red Bull: How To Be Superhuman 41:53

6M ago41:53

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Abdullah Zeinab’s epic Rhino Run adventure crossing South Africa and Namibia redefines what’s possible in endurance cycling. Unsupported and unforgiving, this grueling 1,700-mile ultra-cycling race put his mental strength, grit and resilience to the ultimate test through breathtaking but brutal landscapes – where a tiny detail, like a tiny screw, m…

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Executive Order: Two Sexes Only 34:39

6M ago34:39

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President Donald Trump signed executive orders proclaiming that the US government will recognize only two sexes, male and female. He also signed an executive order taking steps to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers. Diana Montford, a politician and transgender activist discusses with Carmella Cann the new executive o…

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Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño 38:09

6M ago38:09

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“Those are my heroes, those guys paved the way for me to be able to travel through this country, free, and they're almost superhuman to me.” - Erick Cedeño, Bicycle Nomad In 2013, Erick Cedeño, aka. Bicycle Nomad, came across an old photograph that changed his life. Taken in 1897, it showed 20 black soldiers riding bicycles across the American West…

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PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to be a Superhuman 22:33

6M ago22:33

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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JOURNEY: Canada’s Wild Rivers and Shimmering Lakes: Paddling Ontario by Canoe 22:45

6M ago22:45

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In this episode, we dive into the soul of Ontario’s wild, tranquil landscapes alongside award-winning travel writer and photographer Alex Robinson. From serene canoe journeys gliding through Algonquin Provincial Park to exhilarating white-water escapades on the Madawaska River, this journey is an invitation to immerse yourself in the pristine water…

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Ear Candy: Carmella’s Valentine’s Day Special 25:34

6M ago25:34

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Carmella Cann and Pamela Love on the street of Greenwich Village doing random interviews about Valentines Day; the celebration of love and affection.

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IMMERSION: Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland 54:33

6M ago54:33

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St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, rea…

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BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on Alaska’s Ruth Glacier 17:47

7M ago17:47

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In this Bucket List episode, Aaron Millar takes us to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth: Sheldon Chalet in Alaska. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, 70-miles from civilization, with views of the east face of Denali out of your bedroom window, this is perhaps the most spectacular hotel in the worl…

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IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Power of Water 1:01:14

7M ago1:01:14

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Before the modern city of Alula rose to prominence, its natural springs and water systems were at the heart of its existence. For centuries, Alula's oasis has been a critical stop on the Incense Road, connecting cultures and trading routes across the Arabian Peninsula. Water, both from the sky and the earth, has sustained life here, and its managem…

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Leading Lady, a Theatrical Interview with Charles Busch | In the Cann (Deluxe) 1:03:22

7M ago1:03:22

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Tony Award® nominated actor, playwright, and cabaret performer Charles Busch sits down for a theatrical interview with Carmella Cann. He has had a career that has spanned almost five decades as a Leading Lady on stage, film, and television. Talking about recently being inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, his best known play is The Tale of the A…

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PERFORMANCE: Strings, Stories, and the Blues: Rick Rushing Live from Chattanooga 31:19

7M ago31:19

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Before the bustling streets of Chattanooga and the sounds of modern life, the blues were born from the struggles and stories of generations past. Deep in the heart of this city in Tennessee, the blues pulse through the air, enriching the soil, and infusing every corner of this musical mecca. In this episode, we take you to the roots of this powerfu…

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ADVENTURE: Iceland: Surfing the Northern Lights & Riding the Forgotten Coast with Chris Burkard 33:24

7M ago33:24

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In this episode, we journey into the wild, rugged landscapes of Iceland through the eyes of renowned photographer and filmmaker, Chris Burkard. From an unplanned surfing adventure under the Northern Lights to his grueling exploration of Iceland's remote "Forgotten Coast," Chris takes us on a path of discovery and inspiration. We explore the vast be…

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PATHWAYS: Northern Lights, Irish Saints and Alaskan Dreams 28:04

7M ago28:04

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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Is The Media Bias? 29:01

7M ago29:01

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Billboard Recording Music Artist Lovari and Josie, a transgender counselor join Carmella Cann as they discuss the decline in public confidence around bias and reliability of major media sources today.Lovari speaks out and shares his deep experience of being bullied by the media. There has been much public criticism that many media sources are biase…

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IMMERSION: Wellness in the Desert: Sacred Waters, Sound Baths, and Starry Skies 41:34

7M ago41:34

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Before movie star colonies, country clubs and pool parties, the first people to lay claim to Palm Springs were the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians. The spring waters were sacred to the local tribes, and today people from around the world visit the area to take in its healing waters. But there’s wellness in more than just the water. The deser…

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BUCKET LIST: 100-mile Pub Crawl along the South Downs Way, England 15:28

7M ago15:28

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In this Bucket List episode, host Aaron Millar recounts the most audacious, tipsiest, and ridiculous hike of his life: a 100-mile pub crawl across the entire length of the South Downs National Park, near his hometown of Brighton England. “Should you ever happen to find yourself walking with only one boot on in the middle of the night,” Aaron writes…

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BUCKET LIST: The Everest of Great White Shark Cages Dives 22:27

8M ago22:27

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On today’s bucket list episode, we are following award-winning travel writer James Stewart as he attempts the ‘Everest of Cage Dives’. In the Neptune Islands of Australia, home to the most great white sharks on the planet, there is a cage dive that drops you all the way to the ocean floor. And it was set up by the man who survived the shark attack …

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