Deviate
Rolf PottsRolf Potts veers off-topic in this unique series of conversations with experts, public figures, and intriguing people.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 255 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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- Insightful, meaningful travel conversations
I discovered this podcast after reading Rolf’s book (The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel) — which I highly recommend.
This podcast is a great resource to dive deeper into interesting and important travel topics.
Rolf is a great interviewer who always asks insightful questions.
Each episode offers greater nuance into the complex world of travel, which I greatly appreciate as a passionate traveler myself.
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Apple Podcasts5Aidyl S
United States2 years ago - Love this podcast
I read Vagabonding years ago and met Rolf at a travel event. Was great to recently discover his podcast. Great interviews
Apple Podcasts5Travel in 10 Podcast
Canada2 years ago - Great podcast and nuanced conversations
Rolf has a pleasant Kansas twang to his voice, and his conversations range from travel stories, musings, tips, to non-travel topics that push a more nuanced view of the world. Highly recommend! Also, highly recommended to read his book Vagabonding.
Apple Podcasts5IlikewaterbottlesUnited States3 years ago - Best Travel Podcast
Deviate is my favorite travel podcast. Rolf is a great host in several ways.
Apple Podcasts5cgutfhjUnited States3 years ago - What has happened to you?
This used to be a wonderful pod, full of the wonder, beauty and adventure of travel. Now you just slog your latest book with tired diatribes against people who aren’t privileged enough to travel the way you do. Hope you get back to relevance
Apple Podcasts1berlaewhsdahicUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #245 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  India/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  South Korea/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #102 | South Korea/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Saudi Arabia/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | India/Society & Culture |
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What is Deviate about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on thoughtful conversations with writers, filmmakers, and cultural commentators who explore travel, place, and storytelling through a wide cultural lens. Episodes often thread lessons from travel into broader topics like creativity, friendship, cinema, and regional identity, featuring guests who bring a mix of memoir, journalism, and art. Listeners can expect thoughtful questions, nuanced takes on how locations shape culture, and a relaxed, curiosity-driven vibe that rewards long-form dialogue over quick takes. A standoutquality is the ability to weave personal experience with professional artistry, producing conversations that feel intimate yet broadly insightful for curious, creative audiences.
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1. Zero To Travel Podcast
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5. The Long View
How many episodes of Deviate are there?
Deviate launched 9 years ago and published 255 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Deviate include:
1. Tod Goldberg
2. Luke Richardson
3. Paul Theroux
4. Chuck Klosterman
5. Michael Weinreb
6. Cedar Van Tassel
7. Jason Bailey
8. Andrew McCarthy
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