Best Latvia Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth 48:50

4d ago48:50

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Today, I’ve got a special episode from The Elements of AlUla, a travel docuseries produced by Armchair Productions. The company was founded by Aaron Millar, who you may know as the host of The Armchair Explorer podcast. In this series, Aaron is going to take you on a journey into the heart of one of the most ancient kingdoms on Earth. Located in th…

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15 Years of Sacrifice, Secrets, & Sleeping with Cobras: Refusing an “Ordinary” Life to Build a Lost Paradise with Martin Vrana 1:16:08

6d ago1:16:08

1:16:08

What happens when someone gives up security to build a tropical dream on a tiny island, with no job, no plan, and only one light bulb for power? Martin Vrana is the founder of Lost Paradise, a boutique resort he spent nearly 15 years building from scratch on a small island off Bali’s coast. Born and raised in Scandinavia, Martin left a safe life be…

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Remote Roundup: Future Hotspots, Productivity Experiments, Digital Nomadding 2.0 (August 2025) 56:53

11d ago56:53

56:53

What does thriving as a long‑term digital nomad look like in 2025? Welcome to our debut episode of Remote Roundup - a new monthly series exploring what's new in remote work and travel, including helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, destinations, and insight into what it really means to live and work around the world. Caitlin Sunderland…

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100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav 1:05:33

13d ago1:05:33

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What can happen when a filmmaker decides to spotlight invisible geniuses and hidden stories that change how we see the world? Robin Danehav is a Swedish documentary filmmaker known for embarking on a bold quest to create 100 short films revealing the everyday impact-makers whose stories remain untold. Based in Stockholm and often traveling worldwid…

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Special: A Quiz About Our Own Podcast 1:07:39

17d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

We mark our eight-year anniversary with Tim and Brady being quizzed by Colonel Katrina, with questions submitted by listeners. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/ Catch the podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcast …

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Disrupting Travel and Building Community with Beth Santos 1:01:21

18d ago1:01:21

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Do you ever feel limited by society’s expectations and stereotypes surrounding travel? When Beth Santos started a travel blog, her goal was to challenge norms by exploring the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. It has since morphed into Wanderful, an international community and social network with over 40,000 active member…

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The 5 Best Hacks of “All the Hacks”: Travel, Money & Life Optimization with Chris Hutchins 1:23:43

20d ago1:23:43

1:23:43

What if the secret to unlocking a better life and travel experience lies not in more, but in smarter choices? Chris Hutchins is the host of the “All the Hacks” podcast, where he distills practical strategies across life, money, and travel. An optimizer by nature, Chris has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life to maximize happiness a…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Discovery of Wonderful Things 32:40

24d ago32:40

32:40

Tim and Brady discuss an unexpected discovery at Mrs Hein’s house - and a potential international incident with the Dutch authorities. See pictures of the objects here - https://www.unmade.fm/pictures-for-emergency-episode-spoons Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://…

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7 Ways to Improve Your Next Road Trip (Lessons from our Norway Family Road Trip) with Anne Dorthe 45:34

27d ago45:34

45:34

Could a loosely planned road trip actually turn out better than a perfectly mapped itinerary? Anne Dorthe is my wife and travel partner of over 11 years, and a Norwegian local with roots in Trøndelag. In this episode, Anne and I share the story of our recent open-ended family road trip through Norway. We talk about the lessons we learned along the …

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166: One Word Per Week 55:04

30d ago55:04

55:04

Tim and Brady discuss a glacially slow podcast, things used to judge people, and the winners of the inaugural Brady Haran and Tim Hein Medals. Go to Patreon to see some bonus videos and extra material - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Here’s Tim opening a box and seeing the medal in ‘real life’ for the first time - https://www.patreon.com/posts/13…

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Top 6 Hidden Gems in Riga, Latvia (From Ancient Saunas to Secret Markets) with Lelde Benke-Lungevica 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

What are the best hidden gems in Riga, Latvia, and how can you experience this Baltic city like a local? Lelde Benke-Lungevica is a Latvian writer and cultural storyteller who was born in Australia and moved back to Riga in her teens. Since 2013, she’s run the blog Life in Riga, offering a personal and authentic look at life in Latvia’s capital thr…

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How to Plan a Hike on the Inca Trail, Winning $500,000 on a Game Show, Learning from the Past with Philip Gibbons 1:06:23

1M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

What’s it like to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, especially if you're doing it later in life? Philip Gibbons is a 68-year-old traveler, podcaster, and former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire winner who just got back from hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu at the time of this recording. In this episode, Philip walks us through the whole experi…

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Visiting Every National Park in One Year with Conor Knighton 1:54:14

1M ago1:54:14

1:54:14

What changes when you give your travels a singular mission? Conor Knighton is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and the bestselling author of Leave Only Footprints. After a personal breakup and some professional uncertainty, Conor pitched an idea that turned into a once-in-a-lifetime journey to all 59 national parks - a mis…

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5 Unexpected Things to Do in Paris and 3 Hidden Gems in France with Paige McClanahan 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

What does it really mean to get beyond the clichés in Paris? Paige McClanahan is a journalist and author of The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She’s spent years reporting for The New York Times and has lived in France for seven years. Her work explores tourism’s power to shape communities and how we can all travel more co…

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Digital Detox: Downsizing Your Digital Life to Create Freedom + Reboot Your Lifestyle Business with Corbett Barr 1:19:06

2M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Have you ever considered doing a digital detox, but were unsure where to start or how it would impact your life or business? Corbett Barr is an OG in the lifestyle business world, being a seasoned entrepreneur, creator, and technologist. After stepping away from the startup grind in search of a more balanced life, Corbett did a complete digital res…

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165: The VelociPastor 1:38:03

2M ago1:38:03

1:38:03

Tim and Brady follow up on previous discussions about unknown heroes, hydration, and parental work places. Then it’s a deep dive review of the motion picture The VelociPastor. YouTube version of this episode (especially useful for the film review, with lots of accompanying images) - https://youtu.be/sEYidaBmYps Make sure you don’t miss this week’s …

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How to Plan Your Camino + Going Beyond the Camino Frances (Secret Routes, Donkey Highways, and Spain’s Hidden Village Network) with Shawn and Lainey 1:36:48

2M ago1:36:48

1:36:48

What is hiking a camino really like? Can you do it even if you’re not a hardcore hiker, or don’t have a big, life-changing quest in mind? Shawn and Lainey are the husband-and-wife team behind Days We Spend, where they share stories and videos about their experiences walking Caminos and slow traveling across Europe. Both are experienced travelers -L…

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What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning on the Silk Road with Will Rickard 1:24:29

2M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

What if chasing happiness meant giving up everything you thought you wanted? Will Rickard is the author of The Silk Road to Happiness, a book born from his solo journey through the “Stans" - Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan - on a quest to explore happiness through travel, conversations, and culture. After leaving a prestigious c…

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Special: A Tommyball Cookbook 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Tommyball legend Tim Hein is back with a cookbook called “Gourmet Greatness: From my Tongue to your Plate”. Today he prepares a classic dish from the book, Hein Cleopatra. Highly recommend watching the YouTube version of this episode for related video and photos - https://youtu.be/H3hsuZBDJ1Y Also, a new marble run video for patrons - https://www.p…

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The Real Scotland: Ancient Traditions, Secret Valleys, and Why You Shouldn’t Cut Your Haggis with Andy McAlindon 1:06:21

2M ago1:06:21

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Are you craving an adventure that’ll connect you deeper to Scotland’s wild places, warm people, and timeless legends? Andy McAlindon, better known as Andy the Highlander, is a Scottish tour guide, author, actor, and storyteller whose passion for Scotland’s history and culture has captivated millions online. From learning to sword fight on the set o…

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Tbilisi Travel and Hidden Georgia Gems with Local Guide Levan Giorgadze 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Why should you travel to Tbilisi, Georgia? While you might come for the 8,000-year-old wine, you’ll want to stay for the wild hospitality and a city full of surprises. Levan Giorgadze is a theater-trained tour guide and founder of Tbilisi Free Walking Tours, where he shares Georgia’s rich history and culture with travelers from all over the world. …

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Timor-Leste Hidden Gems: Blue Whales, Diving, and Slow Travel in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries with Jonty Crane 1:20:11

2M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Could the least-visited places offer the most rewarding travel experiences? Jonty Crane is a New Zealand-based traveler, guidebook author, and longtime advocate for meaningful, off-the-beaten-path travel. With over 75 countries under his belt, he’s currently volunteering in Timor-Leste, where he’s helping promote sustainable tourism while living th…

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164: Unknown Hero 59:15

2M ago59:15

59:15

Tim and Brady discuss a t-shirt, marble races, an upcoming quiz, more streaks, water consumption, parental offices, swear words, West Wing episodes, total recall, the Salvation Army, and anonymous saviours. This episode contains discussion about swear words at about 20’00” but the bad ones are censored. Watch the marble race - https://www.patreon.c…

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How to Become the Hero in Your Own Life with Derek Loudermilk 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

What if you could flip your thinking, let go of old scripts, and start showing up as the hero in your own life, right now? Derek Loudermilk is a coach, adventurer, podcaster, and bestselling author who helps coaches, healers, and creators become global thought leaders. After leaving behind a PhD program, surviving a life-threatening blood clot, and…

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From Death’s Door to Solo Kayaking 1,000 Miles Through the Canadian Arctic with Stephan Kesting 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

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Why does it take a brush with death for some of us to finally do the things we’ve dreamed of? Stephan Kesting is an accomplished martial artist, firefighter, wilderness explorer, and the author of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic. You might know him from his popular jiu-jitsu videos and teachings at Grapplearts, but Stephan’s story goe…

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Building a Life Abroad, Culture Shock, and Big Leaps with Traveling Jackie 1:19:02

3M ago1:19:02

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What does it really take to build a life abroad, and what happens when travel pushes you far outside your comfort zone? Jackie Nourse, aka Traveling Jackie, is an adventure travel pro, host of JUMP podcast, tour leader, and storyteller who’s built a life around helping people explore the world boldly and authentically. With over 20 years of travel …

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Top 10 Copenhagen Hidden Gems: Hidden Trolls, Cemetery Hangouts, and the Secret to Danish Happiness with Rikke Bisgaard Svendsen 1:15:59

3M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

What if the best way to explore Copenhagen isn’t in the guidebooks, but in a cemetery, on a bike hunt for trolls, or over a plate of smørrebrød with locals? Rikke Bisgaard-Svensen is the co-founder of Copenhagen Free Walking Tours and a self-described travel addict whose life has revolved around two things: taking off to faraway lands and sharing h…

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163: A 1600-Day Streak 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Brady and Tim discuss an office move, marble runs, a virtual ‘small world’ story, consecutive streaks, a spoon from the Northern Territory, and Michael Mosley. Today’s Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/131826639 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.red…

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From Burnout and $70K in Debt to World Travel with Annette and Daniel Fortner 1:00:43

3M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Trigger Warning: This episode contains honest discussions about depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255). Is debt stopping you from traveling? What if the life you’ve been told to want is actually the thing that’s breaking you? That was the reality for Annette a…

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