Best Patrick Farnsworth Podcasts (2025)

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385 / Viral Persistence / Long Covid Action Project 1:23:35

13d ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Long Covid Action Project (LCAP) founder and journalist Joshua Pribanic returns to the podcast, along with artist and LCAP researcher Amy Mitchell, to discuss their groundbreaking new book, A National Treatment and Research Agenda for Long Covid. They detail the evidence of how this virus persists in the body after infection, and how the HIV-AIDS e…

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Preview / Viral Persistence / Long Covid Action Project 10:27

18d ago10:27

10:27

Long Covid Action Project (LCAP) founder and journalist Joshua Pribanic returns to the podcast, along with artist and LCAP researcher Amy Mitchell, to discuss their groundbreaking new book, A National Treatment and Research Agenda for Long Covid. They detail the evidence of how this virus persists in the body after infection, and how the HIV-AIDS e…

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Ep. 201 ~ Cjell Moné, AZT 800 World Record! 2:53:17

26d ago2:53:17

2:53:17

Cjell Moné just did the unthinkable by riding his custom Moné La Roca with coaster brakes on the Arizona Trail 800. The AZT 800, which is actually 840 miles, traverses the length of Arizona from the USA/Mexico border to the border of Utah. It's infamous for being one of the most challenging bikepacking routes in the world. Riders will face extreme …

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Ep. 200 ~ Kerry Snow, 2nd place at ETS while undergoing chemo 2:25:54

1M ago2:25:54

2:25:54

On today's episode I'm joined by a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine, Kerry Snow. Kerry was our 2nd place East Texas Showdown in the women's category and was 10th overall. While an impressive accomplishment on its own, Kerry's effort was even more incredible considering that she is undergoing chemotherapy for stage 2 breast cancer. Determi…

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384 / Climate Whiplash / Daniel Swain 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

I speak with Dr. Daniel Swain, climate scientist and science communicator. We begin with the recent news of the Trump administration's deep cuts to current and future research on the climate crisis, and what impact this will have on our ability to track weather and climate trends in the years to come. I asked him to elaborate on his role as a weath…

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Preview / Whiplash / Daniel Swain 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

I speak with Dr. Daniel Swain, climate scientist and communicator, who focuses on the dynamics and impacts of extreme events—including droughts, floods, storms, and wildfires—on a warming planet. I asked Dr. Swain to elaborate on his role as a weather and climate science communicator, especially in disaster scenarios, like during the devastating wi…

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383 / The Collapse Of Public Health / Jonathan Howard 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Dr. Jonathan Howard returns to the podcast to discuss the collapse of public health in the United States. After coming on the podcast in 2023 to discuss his book, We Want Them Infected, Dr. Howard provides an update on some of the contrarian doctors and anti-vaccine influencers he has been following before and since the onset of the Covid-19 pandem…

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Preview / The Collapse Of Public Health / Jonathan Howard 8:47

2M ago8:47

8:47

Dr. Jonathan Howard returns to the podcast to discuss the collapse of public health in the United States. After coming on the podcast in 2023 to discuss his book, We Want Them Infected, Dr. Howard provides an update on some of the contrarian doctors and anti-vaccine influencers he has been following before and since the onset of the Covid-19 pandem…

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Mike Safo with Rick Strassman, Psychiatrist, Researcher, Author, & "Godfather of DMT" 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

Joined today by psychiatrist, researcher, and author, Dr. Rick Strassman. Rick shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in California during the '60s to developing a lifelong passion for chemistry, ultimately leading him to become known as the "Father of DMT." He discusses his groundbreaking book DMT: The Spirit Molecule and his latest work,…

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382 / The Below / Linda Quiquivix 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Geographer, illustrator, author, and popular educator Dr. Linda Quiquivix joins me in this interview. Broadly speaking, we discuss the below: “a world where many worlds fit.” Much of this conversation is based on Dr. Quiquivix’s 2024 book, Palestine 1492: A Report Back, published by Wild Ox Books.// Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewildernes…

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Preview / The Below / Linda Quiquivix 10:51

3M ago10:51

10:51

Geographer, illustrator, author, and popular educator Dr. Linda Quiquivix joins me in this interview. Broadly speaking, we discuss the below: “a world where many worlds fit.” Much of this conversation is based on Dr. Quiquivix’s 2024 book, Palestine 1492: A Report Back, published by Wild Ox Books.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: …

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Ep. 199 ~ Dr. Eliza Sampey, Athlete + Coach + Physical Therapist 3:04:05

3M ago3:04:05

3:04:05

My guest today is the one and only Dr. Eliza Sampey who brings her wealth of experience to the podcast. Eliza was a professional adventure athlete for 13 years. Her adventures and expeditions have taken her all over the world by way of all modalities of human powered travel. She is also a doctor of physical therapy, a concussion specialist, and a c…

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381 / The Unnatural History Of Bird Flu / Brandon Keim 1:13:26

3M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Science journalist and author Brandon Keim joins me to discuss the origins and evolution of H5N1—popularly known as bird flu—explored in his excellent article for Nautilus, The Unnatural History of Bird Flu.Brandon Keim deftly covers the recent evolutionary history and trajectory of avian influenza, with a focus on H5N1 and its subvariants as it ha…

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Preview / The Unnatural History Of Bird Flu / Brandon Keim 6:52

3M ago6:52

6:52

Science journalist and author Brandon Keim joins me to discuss the origins and evolution of H5N1—also known as bird flu—explored in his excellent article for Nautilus, The Unnatural History of Bird Flu.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness…

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Ep. 198 ~ Eric House, Atlas Mountain Race on Singlespeed 2:52:46

3M ago2:52:46

2:52:46

I'm stoked to bring you my latest chat with Eric House fresh off his finish at the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. After being laid off from his job in September he decided to go full send on bikepacking and has an epic 2025 planned. Probably most notably, he'll be doing all three of the Nelson Tree's Mountain Race series on a singlespeed. Somethin…

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Mike Safo with David Grann, New York Times Best Seller Author ("Killers of the Flower Moon", "The Lost City of Z", "The Wager") 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Today, we’re joined by New York Times best-selling author David Grann. In this conversation, David opens up about his New York roots, his passion as a die-hard Knicks fan, and why he’ll never approach someone reading his book in public. He shares stories of defying his mother’s wishes to pursue his writing dream, his unexpected moment as an answer …

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Ep. 197 ~ Indiana Schulz, Cycling the World 2:13:45

4M ago2:13:45

2:13:45

For the past 8 years Indiana aka "Drive by Dildo" has been focused on bikepack racing. He's got a laundry list of accomplishments to his name. Including being a Triple Crown Challenge finisher. He's one of only 23 people in the world to have accomplished this feat. I met him in 2018 when we were both participating in the GranGravel 500 and he was t…

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Mike Safo with CJ Albertson, American long-distance runner & Olympic hopeful 50:56

4M ago50:56

50:56

Joined today by American long-distance runner and Olympic hopeful, CJ Albertson. We dive into his upbringing in Clovis, California, including his childhood playing on a stacked little league baseball team and when he decided to fully dedicate himself to running. CJ shares his journey to Arizona State, the other schools he was considering, and the m…

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380 / Collapse³ / Indrajit Samarajiva 1:14:43

4M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Essayist and commentator Indrajit Samarajiva joins me to discuss several concepts he works with for his blog, indi.ca, including White Empire and its decline, the Axis of Resistance and the shifting terrain of warfare in the 21st century, and finally, the limits to growth and collapse.// Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episod…

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Preview / Collapse³ / Indrajit Samarajiva 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

Essayist and commentator Indrajit Samarajiva joins me to discuss several concepts he works with for his blog, indica.ca, including White Empire and its decline, the Axis of Resistance and the shifting terrain of warfare in the 21st century, and the limits to growth and collapse.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon…

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Mike Safo with Kyle Farnsworth, Former Yankee, MLB Veteran, 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

Join us today for an incredible conversation with MLB veteran, former New York Yankee, and professional bodybuilder Kyle Farnsworth. In this episode, Kyle opens up about his beautiful family, his love for dogs, and his passion for hunting. He shares his journey from getting cut from his high school baseball team to being drafted by the Cubs, discus…

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Ep. 196 ~ Matt Annabel, AZT 300 Yo-Yo on a Singlespeed 2:30:54

5M ago2:30:54

2:30:54

While you were sipping egg nog and opening the presents that Santa Claus brought you, Matt Annabel was starting his AZT 300 Yo-Yo attempt. And while you were watching the ball drop or lighting fireworks to ring in the New Year, Matt was still out riding the AZT 300 Yo-Yo. I can’t think of a more epic way to close out one year and ring in a new one …

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Mike Safo with Alex Cuadros, Author of "When We Sold God's Eye: Diamonds, Murder, and a Clash of Worlds in the Amazon" 1:04:13

5M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Join us today for an engaging conversation with author and investigative journalist, Alex Cuadros. Alex shares his personal journey, from growing up in New Mexico to moving to New York for college, and ultimately making the bold decision to leave his job and immerse himself in the heart of Latin and South America as a journalist. Alex is the author…

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379 / Memory + Enclosure / Peter Gelderloos 1:10:06

5M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Anarchist writer Peter Gelderloos returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, They Will Beat the Memory Out of Us: Forcing Nonviolence on Forgetful Movements, published through Pluto Press. We dialogue on topics such as movement heartbreak, memory as relationship, how enclosure produces memory loss, and how ruptures in generational continuity i…

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Preview / Memory + Enclosure / Peter Gelderloos 8:14

5M ago8:14

8:14

Anarchist writer Peter Gelderloos returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, They Will Beat the Memory Out of Us: Forcing Nonviolence on Forgetful Movements, published through Pluto Press. We dialogue on topics such as movement heartbreak, memory as relationship, how enclosure produces memory loss, and how a loss of memory in liberatory strugg…

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Mike Safo with Martin Gramática, Super Bowl Champion / NFL Veteran 52:27

5M ago52:27

52:27

Joined today by Super Bowl champion Martin Gramática. Martin talks about being a child in ‘86 when Argentina won the World Cup, how he celebrated the last year of them winning the Cup, and his superstitions watching the games. We then chat about Martin’s stud son dominating at USF, playing in the bowl game, and how he tries to give him advice. Mart…

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Mike Safo with Patrick Bertoletti, 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champion 29:22

6M ago29:22

29:22

Joined today by the number two competitive food eater in the world and the 2024 Nathan‘s hot dog eating champion, Patrick Bartolo. Patrick talks about growing up in Chicago, going to culinary school and opening up his restaurant Taco In a Bag. We go over how his love of food and eating got him into the world of competitive food eating. We chat abou…

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Mike Safo with Mark Munoz, UFC Fighter / Actor 47:56

6M ago47:56

47:56

Joined today, by UFC legend, Mark the Filipino wrecking machine Muñoz. Mark talks about being a Lolo (grandfather), becoming a comic book superhero in the loop with a vengeance comic series, and his superhero skills. He shares what life was like, growing up in California, how bullying led him to wrestling and why he chose to go to Oklahoma State. W…

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378 / Permanent Ecological Conflict / Xander Dunlap 1:12:40

6M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Author and activist Xander Dunlap joins me in this wide-ranging interview to discuss permanent ecological conflict, as theorized and documented via numerous case studies in his new book, This System is Killing Us: Land Grabbing, the Green Economy and Ecological Conflict, published through Pluto Press.// Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilde…

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Mike Safo with T.J. Dillashaw, two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion 54:00

6M ago54:00

54:00

Joined today by former UFC Champion and Founder/CEO of Wild Society Nutrition, T.J. Dillashaw. T.J. talks about growing up in California, wrestling as a child and his collegiate career at Cal State Fullerton. We go over the science of food, recovery and his amazing new company, Wild Society Nutrition. We hear about the process of creating protein p…

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Preview / Permanent Ecological Conflict / Xander Dunlap 12:57

6M ago12:57

12:57

Author and activist Xander Dunlap joins me in this wide-ranging interview to discuss permanent ecological conflict, as theorized and documented via numerous case studies in his new book, This System is Killing Us: Land Grabbing, the Green Economy and Ecological Conflict, published through Pluto Press.// Support the work + listen to the full intervi…

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Mike Safo with Chris Byrd, Former Heavyweight Champion (Boxing) 36:44

6M ago36:44

36:44

Joined today by the former heavyweight champion of the world, Chris Byrd. Chris reminisces about growing up in Flint, Michigan with 8 siblings, why Boxing was the only thing for him, and his insane amateur career which included over 285 wins. Chris shares why they are calling him “Healthy Byrd”, and after 11 years of pain all over his body how his …

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Mike Safo with Rolando "The Incredible" Dy, UFC Fighter / Bare Knuckle Boxer 25:42

6M ago25:42

25:42

Joined today, all the way from the Philippines, UFC alumni and current competitor in bare knuckle fighting, Rolando Dy. Rolando and I talk about growing up in the Philippines, being a girl dad, and some of his favorite foods. We then chat about his viral moment when he proposed to his girlfriend, after one of his fights, and we hear the funny story…

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Mike Safo with Eddie Yagin, UFC Alumni 55:11

6M ago55:11

55:11

Joined today with UFC alumni, the Filipino phenom Eddie Yagin. Eddie and I discuss healthy eating, our crazy diet, how we were lied to about the food pyramid, and when we became knowledgeable about what we put in our body. Eddie tells about growing up in Hawaii getting shot at the age of 16 and ending up in prison before his 20th birthday. We talk …

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Ep. 195 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Bikepacking Triple Crown FKT 2:25:03

6M ago2:25:03

2:25:03

At this point Justinas needs no introduction. In 2024 he completed a total of 10 ultra cycling races, winning most of them. Among them was a win, and new FKT, at the Tour divide, where he bested the long standing record Mike Hall set 8 years ago. He then went on to finish first, but not win*, at the Colorado Trail Race. Followed by a first place fi…

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377 / Antivirals Now / Long Covid Action Project 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

Long Covid Action Project (LCAP) activists Corsi Rosenthal (CR) and Clean Air (CA), along with journalist and LCAP founder Joshua Pribanic, discuss the recent direct action CR and CA participated in to disrupt the National Institute of Health's (NIH) first meeting for the RECOVER Initiative, ostensibly created to "understand, treat, and prevent Lon…

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Preview / Antivirals Now / Long Covid Action Project 11:36

7M ago11:36

11:36

Long Covid Action Project (LCAP) activists Corsi Rosenthal (CR) and Clean Air (CA), along with journalist and LCAP founder Joshua Pribanic, discuss the recent direct action CR and CA participated in to disrupt the National Institute of Health's (NIH) first meeting for the RECOVER Initiative, ostensibly created to "understand, treat, and prevent Lon…

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Ep. 194 ~ Annabelle Bitterman, Central Texas Showdown 3rd Overall 2:04:41

7M ago2:04:41

2:04:41

Annabelle Bitterman was our 2024 Central Texas Showdown (472 miles) 1st place female, which was also good enough to secure 3rd overall. This was her third time participating in a Texas Showdown Series event. Her first bikepacking race was the 2023 Central Texas Slowdown (297 miles) and was our 1st place female finisher. Next she signed up for the 2…

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376 / Between The Abysmal + Catastrophic / Matthew N. Lyons 57:24

7M ago57:24

57:24

Political analyst, writer, and Three Way Fight contributor Matthew N. Lyons joins me to discuss his analysis of the upcoming US presidential election, and how the choices presented to voters is "between a Democratic option more abysmal than four years ago and a Republican option even more catastrophic than last time." This interview was recorded ju…

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Mike Safo with Caitlin Rother, New York Times Bestselling Author 1:04:58

7M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Joined today by New York Times Best-selling author, Caitlin Rother. Caitlin talks about growing up in La Jolla, attending Cal Berkley for psychology and then Northwestern for journalism. We go over her early career, working in Massachusetts, getting fired, being an investigative journalist in San Diego and finally making the move to be a full-time …

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Ep. 193 ~ Tim Krueger, Esker Cycles CEO 2:33:31

7M ago2:33:31

2:33:31

Tim Krueger has been in the cycling industry for almost three decades. He got his start at a local bike shop breaking down boxes as a teenager. After college he landed a job at Salsa Cycles as the Product Manager during the birth of the "Adventure by Bike" category. A pivotal time in the bike industry that ultimately led to an entirely new market a…

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375 / October Seventh Fourteen Ninety Two / Mohamed Abdou 1:34:34

7M ago1:34:34

1:34:34

Author and scholar Dr. Mohamed Abdou returns to the podcast, one year after October 7, 2023.Our discussion flows across various subjects: Al-Aqsa Flood and the US-Israel genocide of Palestinians in Gaza; Islam and the crusading Euro-American imperial project; anti-colonial struggle as resistance, decolonization as "creating the world of many belows…

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Preview / October Seventh Fourteen Ninety Two / Mohamed Abdou 16:12

8M ago16:12

16:12

Author and scholar Dr. Mohamed Abdou returns to the podcast, one year after October 7, 2023.// Support the work and listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildernessBy Patrick Farnsworth

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374 / Eye On The Storm / Jeff Masters 58:33

8M ago58:33

58:33

Meteorologist Jeff Masters joins me in this interview to discuss the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States, as he has written extensively about for the Yale Climate Connections blog, Eye on the Storm, and to contextualize this year's hurricane season within the larger trends of human-caused climate change.// Episode n…

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Preview / Eye On The Storm / Jeff Masters 9:33

8M ago9:33

9:33

Meteorologist Jeff Masters joins me in this interview to discuss the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States, as he has written extensively about for the Yale Climate Connections blog, Eye on the Storm.// Support the work and listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness…

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Ep. 192 ~ Hannah Simon, Answers Listener Questions 2:06:51

8M ago2:06:51

2:06:51

Hannah Simon is quickly becoming a dominant force on the ultra bikepack racing stage. She recently added another feather in her cap of accomplishments with a win at this year's Silk Road Mountain Race, with a time of 8d 20h 16m. At this point, Hannah probably needs little introduction, especially to the Bikes or Death audience. This is her 7th appe…

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373 Part Two / Covid As Political Defeat / Abby Cartus 1:21:40

8M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Epidemiologist and writer Abby Cartus returns to continue our discussion about the so-called successes and failures of public health, particularly as it relates to the ongoing pandemic. In this interview, I asked Abby to clarify the kinds of data that are collected—mainly from wastewater sites—and how that data is modeled and presented at this phas…

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373 Part One / Covid As Political Defeat / Abby Cartus 48:26

8M ago48:26

48:26

Epidemiologist and writer Abby Cartus joins me in this interview to explore a fascinating set of questions: What does it mean for public health to fail? What does it mean for it to succeed?Within the context of the ongoing pandemic, we often hear, or ourselves may make, the refrain that "public health has failed us." This may be true, but it's quit…

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Preview / Part One: Covid As Political Defeat / Abby Cartus 13:24

8M ago13:24

13:24

Epidemiologist and writer Abby Cartus joins me in this interview to explore a fascinating set of questions: What does it mean for public health to fail? What does it mean for it to succeed?// Support the work and listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildernessBy Patrick Farnsworth

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Ep. 191 ~ Jen Kelly, professional poker player and winner of 3 bikepacking races this summer 2:30:10

8M ago2:30:10

2:30:10

In her first year as a bikepack racer Jen Kelly has already racked up an impressive resume. She entered into 3 bikepacking races this summer and won them all! She's also a professional poker player who picked up cycling 4 years ago when she moved into a condo next to a rails to trails. She quickly fell in love with it and just wanted to ride furthe…

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