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Inspire Campfire

Scott Wurtzbacher
Adventure
Self-Discovery
Patagonia
Appalachian Trail
Outdoor Recreation
Adventure Racing
Mount Everest Base Camp
Himalayas
Hiking
North Carolina Outward Bound School
Travel
World Walk
Conservation
Nature
Adventure Travel
Nepal
Personal Growth
Turkey
Tour Du Mont Blanc
Gap Year

Welcome to Inspire Campfire. A podcast where ordinary people tell their stories of extraordinary adventure. These are campfire stories meant to inspire the rest of us to light the fire within, get outside, follow our dreams and return to tell our own stories. Ready? Let’s strike the match…

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Recent Guests

Marie Leautey
Former international CFO turned endurance runner; author of Lootie's World Run
Lootie's World Run / Author
Episode: Episode 194: Lootie's World Run with Marie "Lootie" Leautey
Tisca Chandaria
Traveler from London, joined on the W Trek
Independent traveler
Episode: Episode 193: Making Friends in Patagonia with Natalia, Tisca, Leilan & Scott
Natalia Poskrebysheva
Traveler from Amsterdam, joined on the W Trek
Independent traveler
Episode: Episode 193: Making Friends in Patagonia with Natalia, Tisca, Leilan & Scott
Andrew Delmenhorst
Founder of Pygmy Elephant
Pygmy Elephant
Episode: Episode 192: One Jump That Became Pygmy Elephant with Andrew Delmenhorst
Melissa Rodway
Adventurer, author of The People You Meet, Luxury, Leeches, Love and La La
Fly Radio Travel Podcast (host)
Episode: Episode 191: The People You Meet with Melissa Rodway
Brian Kuchinski
Owner of Peaceful Ponds in Charlotte, NC; waterfalls designer
Peaceful Ponds
Episode: Episode 190: Find Your Zen - Inspired Wanderlust with Brian Kuchinski
Justin Tucker
Advancement Coordinator at North Carolina Outward Bound School
North Carolina Outward Bound School
Episode: Episode 189: Guiding Transformation in the Everglades with Justin Tucker
Risa August
Author of The Road Unpaved, Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike, and an accomplished adventurer.
Episode: Episode 188: Canada to Mexico with a Brain Tumor with Risa August
Ricardo Kaljouw
First Dutchman to climb all seven volcanic summits.
Episode: Episode 187: A Million Steps on Lava with Ricardo Kaljouw

Host

Scott Wurzbacher
Host of Inspire Campfire

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • A ray of light

    Hearing inspirational stories from ordinary people makes this podcast relatable, positive and practical. I have hugely enjoyed listening to episodes about hitchhiking the world, walking the globe, crazy motorcycle journeys and travelling the length of Australia with camels. The dynamic between Scott and his guests is always great. Scott has a natural interview style - curious, insightful and genuinely interested by his guests’ stories. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for a feel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnitaPhillips
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspirational

    This podcast is so good. The way that Scott interviews his guests is stellar. Never getting in the way with his own stuff, his guests open up and Scott’s inquisitive nature brings out their best. This podcast will inspire you to embrace the adventures that are all around you just waiting to be had.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    micmaclenn
    United States3 years ago
  • Authentic and inspiring

    This podcast is such an incredible one. I love stories especially real ones that can inspire!! I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I have certainly gotten inspired by a lot of the stories here🙌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    borobemirbozghale
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly recommend this podcast! Great host!

    Scott is a great host! He asks thought-provoking questions that really allows his guests to go deep. Scott picks really inspiring guests that have had some incredible adventures! I’m excited to see who he interviews next! Highly recommend this podcast who enjoy a good campfire story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unplugged Mornings
    United States4 years ago
  • It’s an inspiring campfire!

    This is a great podcast. Wonderful host and guests who certainly do inspire you to follow a call to adventure and do something, if not extraordinary, certainly out of the ordinary. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kbop24
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Stories are inspiring and relatable, with a natural, curious interviewer.
A great fit for sponsors wanting authentic adventure storytelling.
Production quality and guest diversity keep delivering impactful journeys.
Guests come alive as their adventures unfold around a campfire-style chat.
The host draws out deep, meaningful insights without hijacking the conversation.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 193: Making Friends in Patagonia with Natalia, Tisca, Leilan & Scott
Q: What made the W Trek feel like the right challenge for you all?
The trek offered a controlled yet demanding environment where participants could push physical limits while sharing with others on the same route, which amplified the social and emotional rewards of the journey.
Episode 194: Lootie's World Run with Marie "Lootie" Leautey
Q: How did you manage pace and injuries to keep going for two and a half years?
I focused on a comfortable, sustainable pace rather than speed, treated my body like a machine, learned anatomy and listening to signals, and avoided injuries by paying attention to minor issues before they became major problems.
Episode 194: Lootie's World Run with Marie "Lootie" Leautey
Q: Could you share a little bit about how you started running, and what inspired the idea for a world run?
I was 26, living a nomadic life in Greece and smoking a lot; a casual 5K with friends became the spark that showed how quickly I could push past perceived limits, leading to a gradual buildup that culminated in a marathon a day.
Episode 189: Guiding Transformation in the Everglades with Justin Tucker
Q: What is your official role as an instructor on an Outward Bound course?
As an instructor, the role is to facilitate the course experience, prioritize safety, teach day-to-day course practices, and gradually hand over more responsibility to students as the course progresses.
Episode 189: Guiding Transformation in the Everglades with Justin Tucker
Q: What goes on in the Everglades, and will I encounter a python or an alligator?
You may encounter both; the Everglades hosts a variety of wildlife, including alligators and, occasionally, pythons. The environment is coastal and mangrove-dense, with opportunities to paddle through coastal channels and islands while remaining mindful of wildlife.

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A show centered on extraordinary personal adventures told as intimate, campfire-style conversations. Episodes span world-running feats, trekking Patagonia, endurance challenges, impactful travel experiences, and the people met along the way, with emphasis on personal growth, resilience, and meaningful, human-driven narratives. Guests range from endurance athletes and adventure leaders to filmmakers and authors, all sharing how travel and exploration shape identity, career, and purpose. The format tends to be thoughtful, humble, and inspiration-forward, making it appealing to listeners who crave real-world courage, practical lessons, and a sense of connection through shared journeys.

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Recent guests on Inspire Campfire include:

1. Marie Leautey
2. Tisca Chandaria
3. Natalia Poskrebysheva
4. Andrew Delmenhorst
5. Melissa Rodway
6. Brian Kuchinski
7. Justin Tucker
8. Risa August

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