Best Rolf Potts Podcasts (2025)

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Mars on Earth: The world’s driest desert, and what travelers might find when they go there 49:22

8d ago49:22

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“If you're someone who's always dreamed of going to Mars but you don't have the time to become an astronaut, you can just visit the Atacama Desert.” –Mark Johanson In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Mark talk about how Mark became interested in the Atacama Desert, and his experience in other world deserts (1:45); what Mark sought when he traveled…

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You Be Trippin' | New Episodes Every Monday! 1:11

1d ago1:11

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You ever get tired of those lame travel podcasts? You Be Trippin', hosted by comedian Ari Shaffir, ditches the guides! Real folks, messed up adventures. Hilarious disaster tourism. Subscribe! It's like you're hammered in a hostel bathroom... listening to a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

2d 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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London, England w/ Tim Dillon | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:41:50

2d ago1:41:50

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Follow Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/timjdillon/ SPONSORS: -Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @‌MUDWTR with code TRIPPIN at http://mudwtr.com/TRIPPIN ! #mudwtrpod -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/trippin -Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @‌Ridge with co…

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Pathways – Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos 43:37

5d 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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Japan w/ Dragos | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:35:28

9d ago1:35:28

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Follow Dragos @‌dragoscomedy SPONSORS: -Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://Talkspace.com/TRIPPIN On this episode You Be Trippin, Dragos Giugula and Ari are in Romania talking about Japan, where Dragos worked as a salaryman and saw some really weird sex stuff. On the show, they discuss the arcades, busy streets, bright l…

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

13d 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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Ari Goes To Thailand (Full Moon Party) w/ Toby McMullen | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:21:37

16d ago1:21:37

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Follow Toby on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/toby.mcmullen/?hl=en SPONSORS: -To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to https://1800flowers.com/TRIPPIN -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , all lowercase On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari does drinks a mushroom milkshake and does whip…

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United Arab Emirates w/ Mark Gagnon | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:29:05

23d ago1:29:05

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Follow Mark on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/markygagnon/?hl=en SPONSORS: -To claim your Double your Roses offer, go to https://1800flowers.com/TRIPPIN -Learn more about Lightstrike at https://Drinklightstrike.com or follow on TikTok and Instagram @‌drinklightstrike. Catch Mark onstage at https://markgagnonlive.com/ On this episode of Y…

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

30d 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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Netherlands w/ Emma Willmann | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:09:00

1M ago1:09:00

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Follow Emma on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/emmawillmann/ SPONSORS: -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , all lowercase. On this episode of You Be Trippin', joins a summer program clearing trails and stays in the closet while in The Netherlands. She and Ari also talk about small villages, …

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

1M ago28:30

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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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Germany & France w/ Jason Ellis | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:17:25

1M ago1:17:25

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Follow Jason on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wolfmate/ SPONSORS: -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , all lowercase See Jason on tour at http://www.thejasonellis.com/tour On this episode of You Be Trippin, Jason Ellis starts a riot, gets tear gassed, and gets dragged behind a car in Germa…

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

1M 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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Why a chapter about “slum tourism” was edited out of The Vagabond’s Way (with Chloe Cooper Jones) 56:25

1M ago56:25

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“Travel does not require leaving your city or state or country, but it does require leaving your comfort zone. And that can happen a block or two away from where you live.”–Chloe Cooper Jones In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Chloe talk about why a section about “slum tourism” was cut out of Rolf’s newest book The Vagabond’s Way (2:30); how so m…

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Burning Man w/ Andrew Schulz | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 2:07:10

1M ago2:07:10

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Follow Andrew on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/andrewschulz/ SPONSORS: -Learn more about Lightstrike at https://Drinklightstrike.com or follow on TikTok and Instagram @‌drinklightstrike. Check out Andrew’s new special Life on Netflix On this episode of You Be Trippin, Andrew Schultz takes Adderall and has a transformative experience at …

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

2M 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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France w/ Sam Tallent | You Be Trippin with Ari Shaffir 1:42:29

2M ago1:42:29

1:42:29

Follow Sam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samtallent/?hl=en SPONSORS: -Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @‌MUDWTR with code TRIPPIN at https://mudwtr.com/TRIPPIN ! #mudwtrpod -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , all lowercase. Check out Sam’s show Wide World on YouTu…

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Long-term travel 101: Matt Kepnes on how to slow down and save money on an extended global journey 28:29

2M ago28:29

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“The most difficult part about traveling the world isn’t actually the logistics of a trip—it’s finding the courage to go in the first place.” —Matt Kepnes In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Matt talk about how his travel style has changed over the years, and how fears affect people’s travels (1:00); strategies for saving money on the road (10:30)…

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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

2M 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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Work Visas w/ Ari Matti | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 2:03:18

2M ago2:03:18

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SPONSORS: -Use code TRIPPIN to save 20% on your order at http://sheath.com -If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https//mintmobile.com/trippin On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari Matt was supposed to talk about Canada but we couldn’t keep him on track so we turned it into a themed “work visa” episode. On the show, he and…

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

2M 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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India w/ Adam Rowe | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 2:11:39

2M ago2:11:39

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Check out Adam's pod Have A Word Podcast at https://www.patreon.com/haveawordpod SPONSORS: - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , ALL LOWERCASE. - Get up to 40% Off at https://Ridge.com/ARI. On this episode of You Be Trippin, Adam Rowe takes a bicycle charity ride across India, where he gets asked for …

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

2M 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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Afghanistan w/ Giulio Gallarotti | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:34:37

2M ago1:34:37

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Go watch Guilio’s new special! It premiere's at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET on March 4th, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcz4UxDvm24 Check out Giulio’s YouTube Video Places You Can Go - Afghanistan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_KXfZwAgbo SPONSORS: -Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @‌MUDWTR with code TRIPPIN at https://mudwtr.co…

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Travel memoir lab: On blending travel narrative with a broader memoiristic life-narrative 37:07

2M ago37:07

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“We do a lot of writing alone, in our own space. But writing is not a solitary practice. The business of writing requires a community.” –Angelique Stevens In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Angelique talk about what her writing life is like in the decade since she first took Rolf’s Paris class, with the ambition of becoming a travel writer, and h…

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

3M 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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Route 66 w/ H. Foley & Kevin Ryan | You Be Trippin with Ari Shaffir 1:42:03

3M ago1:42:03

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Follow H. & Kevin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kevinryancomedy/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/hfoleycomedy/?hl=en SPONSORS: -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , ALL LOWERCASE. On this episode of You Be Trippin, Kevin Ryan and H. Foley of Are You Garbage? shoot a travel documentary ac…

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Red Bull: How To Be Superhuman 41:53

3M 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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Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño 38:09

3M 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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Israel w/ Geoffrey Asmus | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:32:00

3M ago1:32:00

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Follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyatm/?hl=en SPONSORS: -If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/trippin On this episode of You Be Trippin, Geoffrey Asmus studies abroad in Israel with lawsuit money he got from almost dying as a child. While there, he prays at the Wester…

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

3M 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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How a journey on the Hippie Trail changed Rick Steves’ life (and influenced Rolf’s travels too) 44:26

3M ago44:26

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“Anybody with curiosity and wanderlust can have their own Hippie Trail. They just need to get away from home, embrace the world, and have an adventure.” –Rick Steves In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Rick talk about Rick’s 1990s book Asia Through the Back Door, and how Rick recently rediscovered the old Asia travel journals he kept as a young ma…

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China w/ Hamilton Morris | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:51:56

3M ago1:51:56

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Follow Hamilton on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonmorris/?hl=en SPONSORS: -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/trippin , all lowercase On this episode of You Be Trippin, Hamilton Morris shoots a steam punk rock opera in a drug manufacturing plant in China. On the show, he and Ari talk about w…

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

3M 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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Philippines (sort of) w/ Jim Gaffigan | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:35:42

3M ago1:35:42

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Follow Jim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jimgaffigan/ SPONSORS: -Go to http://SHEATH.com , use the promo code Ari to save 20% and step into the 21st century. Go to https://MUDWTR.com to get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code TRIPPIN. On this episode of You Be Trippin,…

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

3M 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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A travel writers’ Super Bowl special: Pico Iyer and Rolf discuss NFL football from the global perspective 38:55

3M ago38:55

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“My life has often forced me to follow the Super Bowl in unusual circumstances. The first Super Bowl found me in boarding school in England, huddled under my bedclothes with an illegal transistor radio.” –Pico Iyer In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Pico talk about the novelty of two travel writers talking about the Super Bowl, and Pico’s NFL fan…

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Tunisia w/ Tom Segura | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 1:49:09

4M ago1:49:09

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Ari's new special "America's Sweetheart" is out now on Netflix!! Go watch now!!! (Well first finish this pod then go watch the special k thanks) Follow Tom on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/seguratom/?hl=en SPONSORS: -Go to https://Shipskis.com and use the code ARI to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski …

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

4M 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

4M 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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United Arab Emirates w/ Tucker Carlson | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 58:52

4M ago58:52

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Follow Tucker on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tuckercarlson/# SPONSORS: -To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MINTMOBILE.com/trippin. On this episode of You Be Trippin, Tucker Carlson’s plane crashes on the way to the United Arab Emirates, where the monar…

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

4M 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

4M 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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Vietnam w/ Bert Kreischer | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 2:00:10

4M ago2:00:10

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Ari's new special "America's Sweetheart" is out now on Netflix!! Go watch now!!! (Obviously right after you finish this pod) Follow Bert on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en SPONSORS: -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period https://shopify.com/trippin , all lowercase -Get up to 43% off your order at http://m…

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Pico Iyer on how solitude, stillness, and silence play an essential counterbalance to the traveling life 55:24

4M ago55:24

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“In solitude, I often feel closer to the people I care for than when they’re in the same room.” –Pico Iyer In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Pico talk about how the best travels are often counterbalanced with a kind of stillness, in which one can find one’s “best self” (3:00); Pico’s decades-long experiences with monks in a California monastery,…

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

4M 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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Why Ari Be Trippin: Switzerland w/ Paul Morrissey | You Be Trippin' with Ari Shaffir 2:05:38

4M ago2:05:38

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Follow Paul Morrissey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/paulhasawebsite SPONSORS: -Go to https://Shipskis.com and use the code ARI to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season. On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari and Paul Morrissey reflect on the trip that started it all and talk about everything but…

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

4M 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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Life changing travel experiences: Memories of traveling to Syria, 25 years on (with Ari Shaffir) 1:23:01

4M ago1:23:01

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“Syria is a mix of everything. There are multiple Christian cultures, multiple Muslim cultures, and multiple languages. It’s the crossroads of the world. It made for some of my best travel memories from that time of my life.” —Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate (which was remixed from an episode of Ari Shaffir’s You Be Trippin’ podcast), Rolf an…

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