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Armchair Explorer

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

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 moment in every great adventure when the world shifts beneath your feet. For explorer Charlie Walker, it came in a Siberian supermarket, comparing brands of pasta at minus 38 degrees, when his phone buzzed with a BBC alert: Russia has inva... more

In this first episode of our seven-part road trip through Arizona, we walk among the ancient cactus forests of Saguaro National Park. Then we saddle up at White Stallion Ranch for legendary guns, dusty arenas and a campfire under the stars with a cow... more

At the start of every season, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming

up on Armchair Explorer, play some of their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most

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Jordan Camp
Ranger at Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park
Episode: IMMERSION: Wonders of Arizona Road Trip (Part 1) - Giant Saguaros, Cattle Penning & the Keeper of the Fire
Buck Helton
Cowboy poet and musician
Episode: IMMERSION: Wonders of Arizona Road Trip (Part 1) - Giant Saguaros, Cattle Penning & the Keeper of the Fire
Alastair Humphreys
Adventure writer and explorer
Independent/Adventurer
Episode: PATHWAYS SEASON 5: Seven Wonders, Siberia and a Story 10,000-years old
Charlie Walker
Adventurer
Independent
Episode: PATHWAYS SEASON 5: Seven Wonders, Siberia and a Story 10,000-years old
Kylene Randall
Founder of Tali Katu; Indigenous guide and community member
Tali Katu
Episode: BUCKET LIST: Uluru - Australia's Wonder of the World
Daniel Scheffler
Travel writer and host of Wayfinder Podcast
Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel
Episode: CONNECTION: Wayfinding with Travel Writer Daniel Scheffler
Marielle Fibish
Senior outdoor guide at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
Episode: LONELY PLANET: New Hampshire Wild - the Live Free Road Trip
Ben Cote
Newport local and outdoor enthusiast
Trinity Memorial Library (New London)
Episode: LONELY PLANET: New Hampshire Wild - the Live Free Road Trip
Michelle Stahl
Executive director at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture
Monadnock Center for History and Culture
Episode: LONELY PLANET: New Hampshire Wild - the Live Free Road Trip

Host

Aaron Millar
Host of Armchair Explorer; on-location travel storyteller and documentary host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 633 ratings
  • Canoeing Ontario

    Overall not a bad podcast, but when the host of a travel podcast says Ontario is on the east coast of Canada?! You’d like to think the host would have consulted a map, since he obviously has no idea what Canada looks like geographically.

    As a proud Canadian I’m very disappointed and slightly offended.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    daytripper78
    Canada16 days ago
  • Vet Your Guests

    Usually love this podcast but Daniel Scheffler was disgusting. Please don’t bring him back.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MrScubasteve
    United States4 months ago
  • Unique and fun travel podcast

    I’m so glad I found this podcast recently because now I get to binge all the seasons of the episodes. I love the different themed podcast with some short and some long and different types of stories from all over the world from a diverse group of people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calliejf
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom7 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 Statesa year ago

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Guests and topics are described as varied and deeply researched.

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IMMERSION: Wonders of Arizona Road Trip (Part 1) - Giant Saguaros, Cattle Penning & the Keeper of the Fire
Q: Why is there such variety in the saguaros' shapes and sizes?
Camp shares the Tohono O'odham perspective that saguaros are people and ancestors, and explains that their silhouettes can resemble families dancing together at sunset.
IMMERSION: Wonders of Arizona Road Trip (Part 1) - Giant Saguaros, Cattle Penning & the Keeper of the Fire
Q: What is the secret of the Sonoran Desert's biodiversity?
Jordan Camp says water is key: the desert receives summer monsoons and winter storms, allowing plants to absorb moisture and support abundant life.
CONNECTION: Wayfinding with Travel Writer Daniel Scheffler
Q: What would you say to someone who thinks travel is out of reach financially or logistically?
Travel is possible in many forms; start with small, local explorations or meaningful experiences that challenge your comfort zone, because travel is a mindset as much as a checklist, and it can catalyze personal growth even without grand expeditions.
CONNECTION: Wayfinding with Travel Writer Daniel Scheffler
Q: Could you talk a little about the history of the term Wayfinder and why you decided to call the show that?
Wayfinder captures travel as a mirror—it's not just about destinations but about what you learn about yourself through navigating, observing, and connecting with other people, which is why the name fits the show's ethos.
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.

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Immersive travel storytelling with on-location documentaries and culture-rich explorations across the globe. Episodes center on intimate interviews and vivid on-site narration, blending adventurous travel, indigenous perspectives, wilderness, and iconic destinations. Notable strengths include high production quality, a strong narrative voice, and guest lineups spanning explorers, photographers, writers, and cultural guides, often tying travel to conservation, history, and human connection. The show frequently partners with travel brands and institutions, offering practical itineraries and deep dives into local culture, making it a compelling pick for listeners who crave place-based storytelling and experiential learning.

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Recent guests on Armchair Explorer include:

1. Jordan Camp
2. Buck Helton
3. Alastair Humphreys
4. Charlie Walker
5. Kylene Randall
6. Daniel Scheffler
7. Marielle Fibish
8. Ben Cote

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