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Armchair Explorer

Armchair Productions
South Australia
Utah
Himalayas
Oregon
Dolphins
Forrest Gump
Pendleton Roundup
Palm Springs
South Dakota
Alula
Eyre Peninsula
Blues Music
Adventure Travel
Kayaking
Western Movies
Monument Valley
Great Barrier Reef
Yolo County
Nashville
Wisconsin

Award-winning podcast featuring travel documentaries recorded on location, immersive adventure stories, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post. Two-time Webby Nominee Best Society & Culture Podcast

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There is a state in New England where ancient mountains rise above the treeline into bare Arctic tundra, where sheer granite summits look out over oceans of forests, and where one of the fastest wind speeds ever recorded was once clocked here at 231 ... more

There is a place at the top of the world where the land runs out, a sheer thousand-foot cliff rising straight from the Arctic Ocean, and nothing beyond it but open sea all the way to the North Pole. This is the North Cape - the northernmost point of ... more

“You stand at the edge of the boat - and you take a giant stride into the unknown.”

Today we’re chatting with Pier Nirandara, a bestselling author, film producer, SCUBA diver and underwater photographer. She's dedicated her life to sharing the beaut... more

Follow travel author Oscar Scafidi on his world-record paddle down the Kwanza River in

Angola. Stretching 600-miles from its source in the Angolan Highlands, in the center of the

country, to the Atlantic Ocean on the country’s west coast, Oscar and... more

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Recent Guests

Pier Nirandara
Writer and underwater adventurer, photographer, expedition leader
Independent author/photographer
Episode: Life in the Deep Blue: Diving the World’s Oceans with Author and Photographer Pier Nirandara
Oscar Scafidi
Travel author and expedition co-leader featured in Kayak the Kwanza
Author of Kayak the Kwanza
Episode: ADVENTURE: Kayak the Kwanza: the World-Record Paddle Down Angola’s Longest River
Rod Woody Woodruff
Founder and CEO of Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Jim Jandro
Bear Butte State Park manager
Bear Butte State Park
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Milton Mack McKinney
Photographer, Travel writer
Michael Lichter's circle; photographer
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Michael Lichter
Photographer, Easy Riders magazine photographer
Photographer
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Gloria Struck
Motorcycle rider, Hall of Fame inductee
Sturgis Hall of Fame
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Christine Sommer-Simmons
Inductee into the Sturgis Hall of Fame
Sturgis Hall of Fame
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Patrick Simmons
Founder, guitarist from The Doobie Brothers
Harley-related events attendee
Episode: IMMERSION: Hog Heaven - On Location at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Host

Aaron Millar
Host of Armchair Explorer, widely involved in on-location travel storytelling and production

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 626 ratings
  • Inspiring adventures

    One of my favourite podcasts. Love the mix and storytelling and sound effects and discovering lesser known places to travel. As a new mum I love listening to this and escaping to far flung places on daily nap walks! Can’t wait to visit some of these places with my daughter one day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em8
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • ecological studies in RMNP

    This was so interesting - I live on the front range and never considered how the upslope storms would impact the Divide. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norwich42
    United States9 months ago
  • I keep coming back!

    Fun and inspiring, nicely produced. Just all round a good listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anotherjames72
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it

    Always great, amazing host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plupin_hp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth Listening To

    One of my go to podcasts to just relax and enjoy hearing about someone’s adventure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnOh305
    United Statesa year ago

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The mix of adventure, culture, and nature resonates with long-time listeners.
Fans highlight the show's ability to transport them to far-flung locations.
Listeners praise the immersive storytelling and sound design.
Guests and episodes are consistently engaging and informative.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ADVENTURE: Kayak the Kwanza: the World-Record Paddle Down Angola’s Longest River
Q: How did this expedition come about and why Ango-la?
Oscar explains that Alfie proposed the trip, wanting to push their limits and see Angola's landscapes beyond the typical war-torn narrative, and that their backgrounds as writers and curious travelers made the project feel achievable, though still incredibly challenging.
BEST OF EXPLORER: Arabia, a 5,000-mile Journey into the Heart of the Middle East with Explorer Levison Wood
Q: What drove you to undertake the entire circumnavigation of the Arabian Peninsula?
Wood explains that his drive came from wanting to challenge stereotypes about the Middle East, to document acts of hospitality and humanity, and to explore places often portrayed as dangerous by the headlines, while testing his own limits as an explorer.
CONNECTION: Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Inuit Hunters and Trekking in Papua New Guinea with Nature Writer Jay Griffiths
Q: What was it like to meet the cannibals that you spent some time with?
The experience was eye-opening, revealing the context behind historical cannibalism as acts of self-defense against perceived threats from missionaries.
CONNECTION: Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Inuit Hunters and Trekking in Papua New Guinea with Nature Writer Jay Griffiths
Q: Could you maybe describe some of those experiences and how they deepened your sense of the language of the forest, the music of the forest that you talk about?
It was an experience of humility and respect for indigenous cultures and how they interact with the land.
CONNECTION: Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Inuit Hunters and Trekking in Papua New Guinea with Nature Writer Jay Griffiths
Q: Could you describe that first ceremony and what it felt like?
The experience was a strange vision of a cityscape, which was unexpected, but ultimately led to a life-changing sense of connection with the natural world.

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A travel documentary style show that stitches immersive on-location storytelling with deep cultural and natural world explorations. Episodes run the gamut from ambitious expeditions and extreme adventures to on-site portraits of Indigenous communities, iconic landscapes, and historic communities, often weaving in conservation, local history, and human resilience. Noteworthy are vivid, cinematic narratives, strong emphasis on personal growth through bold travel, and guests who are practitioners and storytellers in adventure, culture, and exploration. The show tends to attract listeners who crave richly described journeys, practical planning tips, and a sense of wonder about places that sit off the beaten path.

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Recent guests on Armchair Explorer include:

1. Pier Nirandara
2. Oscar Scafidi
3. Rod Woody Woodruff
4. Jim Jandro
5. Milton Mack McKinney
6. Michael Lichter
7. Gloria Struck
8. Christine Sommer-Simmons

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