Best Matt Bowles Digital Nomad Podcasts (2025)

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EPOP Real Estate 001: What Is Experiential Hospitality and Are AirBnB's Dead? 18:04

13h ago18:04

18:04

In this new podcast, Trav sits down with his co-host Jonas to discuss the vision for their real estate "empire" - and why they believe experiential hospitality is the answer. Learn how they define experiential hospitality, why they are doubling down on it, and why AirBnB's aren't dead (but a lot are on life support). If you're interested in going o…

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Jason Robinson: From Non-Traveler to World Traveler in 5 Years + Type 1 Diabetes 59:48

3d ago59:48

59:48

J-Rob was 40, had a house, regular job, and had only been to two countries (one of which was the US). Oh, plus he was scared to travel. But he did it anyway - and he started with a series of experiments (which he continues to this very day). Here's how J-Rob went from non-traveler to world traveler in 5 years despite getting diagnosed with Type 1 d…

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333: Afro-Colombian Storytelling, Hidden Histories, and Traveling to Sierra Leone with Eileen Ivette 59:53

7d ago59:53

59:53

Learn about Afro-Colombian history, diaspora identity, and the impact of 3 special trips to different regions of Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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National Park After Dark w/Danielle and Cassie - How Love for the Outdoors + Morbid Curiosity = Smash Hit Podcast 1:11:17

12d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Danielle and Cassie were just two vet techs living in New Hampshire with a shared passion for the outdoors and morbid stories. So naturally, they started a podcast with their $25 walmart microphones and... ...it become an overnight sensation! In this episode, they give all the juicy details about the journey (like who was willing to leave their job…

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332: Rainbow Remote, Building Community, and How to Become a Location-Independent Freelancer in 5 Days with Hannah Dixon 1:04:28

14d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Learn how to use the skills you already have to become a fully-remote freelancer in 5 days so you can travel the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Adam Schluter - Saying Hello to Strangers and Hosting 500 People for Dinner 1:22:43

20d ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Adam Schluter is a self-proclaimed "introvert who was scared of the world." So what did he? Booked a plane ticket to the cheapest place he could find (hint: it wasn't cheap once he landed!) and started saying hello to strangers. Fast forward 9 years, and he's still doing it - while also figuring out how he can take the joy he feels while traveling …

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331: From Palestine to Global Impact: The Transformative Power of Cultural Exchange Through Travel with Yazan Badarny 1:00:00

21d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Learn how volunteering, internships, and cultural exchanges abroad can transform your life & positively impact the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest…

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30 Days Doing a Carnivore Diet (Plus 8 Other Habits) 52:16

26d ago52:16

52:16

Over the past 30 days, I've taken on a challenge - to try 9 new habits. Everything from doing a carnivore diet to 5 minutes of a daily somatic shake to "phone in foyer". What did I learn? Did I fail at some of them? (hint: yes). Are some life-changing? Find out in today's show - and do me a favor: If you liked (or didn't like) this more personal, b…

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330: How to Pick Your Travel Niche, Find Your Voice, Get Your First 250K Followers, and Land Brand Deals with Nicole Phillip 48:01

28d ago48:01

48:01

Learn how to build your personal brand, be unique and authentic, grow your followers, and monetize your travel content. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Abby Wren- Different is Dope and Embracing Alopecia 57:07

1M ago57:07

57:07

Abby Wren is one of the world's most famous makeup artists and advocates for alopecia, which has lead her to live a life that is truly "one of one" (She's also my 5 year old daughter's favorite influencer)! Abby shares her journey of discovering her passion for makeup after losing her hair due to alopecia and how she transitioned from working on cl…

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329: From Racism in Italy to Black Beauty Ideals in Colombia: Empowering BIPOC Travelers to Navigate the World Safely and Confidently with Nicole Phillip 1:11:04

1M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Hear stories about Guatemala, Morocco, Arctic Snow Hotels in Lapland, Finland and music festivals in Cali, Colombia. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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Wade Holland- Stoke King and Content Creator Extraordinaire 1:00:43

1M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Wade Holland is many things - and when I say he might be the most creative and energetic human I know, I don't say that lightly. He's the host of the GoPro Mountain Games, former freestyle skier, co-founder of the incredible Wrenegade Media, and someone who is very capable of drinking from a bag of wine while skiing under someone's legs. I've been …

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328: Curious on Tanzania with Justa Lujwangana 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Learn how to experience the best of Tanzanian nightlife, food, music, beaches, mountains, safaris, history and culture. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Travis Sherry: Behind the Scenes Look at How I Went From Teacher to Entrepreneur 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

I had the opportunity to tell my story, in full, on my friend Tanya Rooney's Tribe Builder podcast - and I thought the interview was so good I wanted to share it with you. We discuss everything, from how and why I gave up a dream job in Brazil (with a paid apartment on Ipanema Beach) to the biggest limiting beliefs I've had and everything in betwee…

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327: Scaling Unbound Merino to a $40 Million Business While Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad with Dan Demsky 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Learn the tactics to start a remote business from scratch and scale it to $40 million/year while traveling the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Top 20 Ice Creams in the World 1:45:43

2M ago1:45:43

1:45:43

For the first time in 12 years and over 600 episodes, I recorded a full length solo show - and of course, it's about my favorite topic in the world, ICE CREAM! From grandmas on remote Canadian islands to father-son duos in obscure South American countries, these twenty places (plus a few honorable mentions) will have you salivating - and ready to h…

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326: Co-Founding Unbound Merino, Summiting Cotopaxi, and the Value of Stillness with Dan Demsky 53:04

2M ago53:04

53:04

Lean why stillness and connection to nature are so important for a high-performance 8-figure remote business owner. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trave…

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Matt Bowles - From DJ to Digital Nomad (12 Years and Counting) 1:30:30

2M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Learn Matt Bowles took that the "oh-so-common" career trajectory of Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world traveler and podcast host - and how he's been able to visit 80+ countries over the last 12 years all while running a remote real estate company. Plus, he reveals …

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325: Palestine Solidarity in Greenland, Birthday Parties on the Iron Ore Train, and Protesting the Iranian Regime at the World Cup with Youshita Fathi 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Learn about the “Women. Life. Freedom” protests against the Iranian regime and discovering solidarity in remote places. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Gabe Wyner - How to be Fluent Forever, Sing Opera, and Learn French in 3 Months 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Gabe Wyner has been called "a mashup of Steve Jobs and Aristotle" - and that's just one of the interesting tidbits about him (another includes the fact that he's an opera singer). In this episode, Gabe shares his unique journey from a mechanical engineer to an opera singer and polyglot to an app founder and author. He discusses the methodology behi…

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324: A Life-Changing Trip to Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and Reflections on Working Locally in 5 Countries with Youshita Fathi 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

Hear stories from Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and why Youshita wants to travel to every country in the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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2024 Year in Review - Our 20 Best Experiences 1:40:55

3M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

2024 was a banger - tons of amazing experiences. Now, we've narrowed the list down to 20 (well...with a few honorable mentions). Everything from swimming at beaches with castles to walking (not swimming) with a whale is included in this year's best experiences.By Travis Sherry

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323: Visiting Libya in 2025 and Lessons from Growing Up as an Iranian Refugee with Youshita Fathi 50:24

3M ago50:24

50:24

Learn about growing up in Iran, being a refugee in Europe & ethical considerations when traveling to low income areas. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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2024 Year in Review - Our 15 Desserts 58:08

3M ago58:08

58:08

Scouring the globe for the best desserts can be a thankless task...haha, who am I kidding? It's awesome. And 2024 was a banger of a year for desserts in the Sherry household! From Mexico City bakeries to small North Carolina markets, this list has it all - including two (yes, TWO) British "breakfast" items. Grab a bib - because you're about to droo…

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322: Evading Bandits in Ethiopia, Eating Japan, and Launching "Asa Tea" with Scott Brills. 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Hear stories from traveling 2,500 miles across India by Rickshaw and driving a “Shoe-Baru” from the UK to Cape Town. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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2024 Year in Review - Best Drinks 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

From cocktail bars behind deli shops in Barcelona to a Polish brewed beer using Philadelphia yeast drank in the northwest corner of Spain (yes, it's as confusing as it is delicious), we sampled some of the best coffees, cocktails, and beers we've ever had in our lives during 2024... ... and this episode reveals them all!…

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321: How to Plan Your Safari in Tanzania and Complete a Marathon in the Gobi Desert on No Training with Scott Brills 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Learn how to plan your Tanzanian Safari, hire an ethical company, tip correctly, and have an amazing experience. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel g…

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2024 Year in Review - Our 20 Best Meals of 2024 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

From calamari and patatas bravas on the Costa Brava to poolside chicken fingers in Surfside Beach and from pomme frites in Amsterdam to, wait, more chicken fingers (???), this episode is as varied and delicious as the Shady Maple breakfast smorgasbord* (IYKYK).By Travis Sherry

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320: How to Hit Refresh, Move Abroad After 30 and Adopt an Immigrant Mindset as a Superpower with Cepee Tabibian 52:31

3M ago52:31

52:31

Learn how to make a life pivot in your 30s, move abroad, reinvent yourself and become the person you really want to be. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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2024 Year in Review - Travel Superlatives 1:17:49

3M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Episode 2 of our 6 part Year in Review answers all those burning questions like "did frugal Trav really drop $500+/night on a hotel?", "if so, did Trav pass out immediately after hitting book on said hotel?", "what's it like inside a Mexican sweat lodge?", and "how easy is it to find your wallet if it gets buried in the sand in a seaside town in th…

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319: Matt Bowles Interviewed on Purposeful Travel and Social Justice by Brittany Braddock 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

The tables are turned and Matt Bowles is interviewed about purposeful travel, social justice & his digital nomad life. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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2024 Year in Review - Travel Stats 38:25

4M ago38:25

38:25

For the 9th year, we are back with our 6 part Year in Review, starting with 2024 travel stats. How many places did we sleep last year? Did we spend multiple nights on an airplane (unfortunately, yes). What new places did we visit? And how many total miles did we travel in 2024? All these answers, and more, in this jam packed episode.…

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318: Navigating the Neo-Colonial Dynamics of the Travel Industry and Co-Founding the Hybrid Tours with Hira Aftab 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

Learn about the neo-colonial dynamics in the travel industry but how tourism can include both recreation & human rights. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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Francis Tapon - Crypto, It's Future, and Why Travelers Should Care 2:15:29

4M ago2:15:29

2:15:29

Today, I'm joined by one of the smartest people I know and a crypto early adopter, Francis Tapon. He gives you a great "crypto for beginners" primer, discusses what he thinks the future holds (hint: it's a more rational viewpoint than most TikTok talking heads), and discusses why he thinks crypto is such a game changer for travelers and people who …

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317: Centering the Voices of Refugees and Founding "Our World Too" with Hira Aftab 45:39

4M ago45:39

45:39

Learn about the importance of prioritizing the voices, stories, and experiences of refugees in the places we travel. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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316: How to Become a Digital Nomad with Yuri Chu Su 57:39

4M ago57:39

57:39

Learn how to leave your corporate job and transition into the digital nomad lifestyle with the skills you already have. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Jason Moore - Life as an Expat In Norway 58:14

4M ago58:14

58:14

After living there for the past 10 (!!!) years, Jason shares what life as an expat is like in Norway, why he moved there in the first place (hint: ❤️), the reserved nature of Norwegians and if it's a warranted stereotype and of course, his favorite Norwegian foods. We also discuss the challenges and rewards of living in a different culture, the dif…

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Jason Moore - The 6 Trip Wishlist 59:51

4M ago59:51

59:51

In this episode, Travis and Jason discuss their dream travel itineraries for various types of trips - including solo trips, family trips, friends trips, and a "snap your fingers" trip, where you get to spend just one day anywhere in the world (and you'll never guess where Trav chooses).By Travis Sherry

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315: Tequila Trains, Volcano Pizza, Rainbow Mountains, and Kenyan Safaris with Sojourner White 59:16

4M ago59:16

59:16

Learn how to take some of the most epic train rides in the world, and hear highlights from spending time in Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trave…

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314: Traveling the World as a Remote Social Worker with Sojourner White 49:27

5M ago49:27

49:27

Learn about living and traveling in Spain as an African-American woman and becoming a fully remote social worker. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel …

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Heath Padgett - Worldwide Travel, RV'ing, and the Boundless Life Program with Kids 1:16:37

5M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Heath Padgett, former broke newlywed and now parent and RV entrepreneur, discusses visiting all 50 states in the US while working various jobs, how traveling with kids compares to a "nested life" in Colorado (and it's probably not what you expect), and his experience with Boundless Life, which offers a blended lifestyle of travel and community for …

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313: Finding Love and Partnership in the Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Choosing the Right Travel Medical Insurance with Ebonie Finley 55:43

5M ago55:43

55:43

Learn how to find a romantic life-partner in the digital nomad life & why all travel medical insurance is not the same. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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2024 Thanksgiving Thanks 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

What do red berry G&T's, El Jefe, the Northern Lights, and elementary school field trips have in common? Those, plus 20 other things, are all things we were (unexpectedly) thankful for in 2024. Have a listen - and let us know on instagram @extrapackofpeanuts what you are thankful for in 2024.By Travis Sherry

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312: Snowboarding at Night in the Back Country of Quebec and Traveling the World to Film "Nomad Generation" with Ebonie Finley 47:49

5M ago47:49

47:49

Hear stories from The Amazing Race Canada, Interviewing Nomads Around the World, and Snowboarding at Night in Quebec. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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311: Financial Planning for Digital Nomads with Michael Kim 1:06:38

5M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Learn how to improve your money mindset, set financial goals & avoid the biggest financial mistake digital nomads make. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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310: Visiting Socotra, Syria, Afghanistan, and Traveling Across Africa on Public Transportation with Sibu Szymanowska 54:15

6M ago54:15

54:15

Learn what Afghanistan is like now, how to become fluent in 5 languages & get tips on being a more ethical traveler. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the late…

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309: Merging Travel with Human Rights and Founding The Hybrid Tours with Sibu Szymanowska 1:20:00

6M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Learn how to travel more responsibly, engage with the experiences of refugees, and merge human rights with tourism. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the lates…

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308: Matt Bowles Interviewed About His Digital Nomad Journey by Ric Gazarian 1:35:39

6M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

The tables and turned so you can hear Matt Bowles interviewed about his own digital nomad journey by Ric Gazarian. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest…

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307: Watching Buzkashi in Afghanistan, Visiting Micronations, and How Not to Take the Iron Ore Train in Mauritania with Ric Gazarian 1:01:32

6M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Hear Ric’s stories from Afghanistan, Burundi, Chad, Eretria, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Abkhazia and Transnistria. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the lat…

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306: Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Racing Tuk-Tuks Across Asia with Ric Gazarian 58:23

7M ago58:23

58:23

Learn about traveling through Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, and what it’s like to travel across a country by Tuk-Tuk. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the lat…

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