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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, a... more

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Ed O’Brien is a songwriter and guitarist best known for his work with Radiohead, one of the most influential bands of the past three decades. What Ed isn’t known for—at least not until now—is the crushing mental health challenges he faced during the ... more

A few months back, we asked you to send us any and all the questions you have on what it takes to create a weekly podcast about the surprising impacts of a life outside. And, dear listener, you sent in some stellar inquiries. Today, angry Care Bear c... more

Even people who are uncomfortable getting in above their waist can be transformed by the ocean. But most of us connect with being on the water, not under it. What lies beneath our oceans is closer to another planet than anything on land, and the intr... more

If you’re a fan of food TV, you’ve probably seen chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern, whose hit show “Bizarre Foods” ran for 13 seasons and had him eating everything from guinea pigs to clotted cow’s blood. Andrew has made a career following the rumble i... more

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Recent Guests

Pippa Ehrlich
Filmmaker and conservation journalist; co-director of My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher (film) / Pangolin, Kulu's Journey
Episode: How to Deal With a Shark (and Other Wildlife Lessons), with Pippa Ehrlich
Erin Azar
Mrs. Space Cadet; professional struggle runner
Mrs Space Cadet (social media)
Episode: Are You a “Struggle Runner”? With Mrs. Space Cadet (aka Erin Azar)
Brooks Wheelan
Self-described comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster; host of Entry Level
Entry Level, Brooks Wheelan (YouTube/Instagram)
Episode: All Gas No Brakes Adventure, with Comedian Brooks Wheelan
Gloria Liu
Journalist, Outside
Outside Magazine
Episode: BONUS! Death on Shishapangma
Allie Bianchi
Adaptive athlete featured in Best Day Ever film
Best Day Ever / Driving Range
Episode: Vermonters are Tough; Adaptive Vermonters are Even Tougher, With Allie Bianchi
Cannupa Hanska Luger
Indigenous artist and cultural innovator featured for in-depth interview
Mandan Hidatsa輪; multidisciplinary artist
Episode: Cracking Open the Outdoors (And Maybe Spacetime) Through Sculpture, with Cannupa Hanska Luger
Dan Opelach
Co-founder of Bedrock Sandles
Bedrock Sandles
Episode: Bonus! The Great Bedrock Clog Heist
Nick Pence
Co-founder of Bedrock Sandles
Bedrock Sandles
Episode: Bonus! The Great Bedrock Clog Heist
Matt McAddo
Director of Operations, Bedrock Sandles
Bedrock Sandles
Episode: Bonus! The Great Bedrock Clog Heist

Host

Patty O'Connell
Long-tenured host with deep involvement in outdoor storytelling and interviews.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • New AI narration is not it

    I love the podcasts and the interviews with Paddy O. I was excited to get the narrated stories, but super disappointed by the AI voices. So distracting and unnatural. Hire a voice actor and support real people telling real stories

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pal6557
    United Statesa month ago
  • AI mess

    Sadly, the AI narration is very hard to listen to and understand. Unfollowing

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PodcastListener-2020
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hate the Friendly Robot

    Tried to listen to a long read about two female climbers but was incredibly put off by the piece being read by a “friendly robot” and had to stop listening.

    An outdoors related podcast utilizing AI technology? Call me a Luddite, but the hypocrisy in the resource gobbling industry of AI being used by an outdoors loving podcast is too much for me to want to continue to support.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    h.beebee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Quality is less than before

    OK, so the audio by automated voice is bad. The intonation is incorrect. Some lines are repeated. Words are randomly pronounced differently than they were previously. Difficult to listen to.

    Also, I am not enjoying the story topics as much as I did in the past.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lorax Seanachie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lemme know when AI is booted out

    I have been an avid listener for many years and was so disappointed in the first AI-narrated weekend podcast. I made it about 45 seconds before I couldn’t take it. Please make an announcement when these are being read by a human so I can stop deleting them from my queue.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Uncanny valley11
    United Statesa month ago

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Feedback ranges from love for current episodes to frustration with away-from-topic tangents and production choices.
Some listeners criticize AI narration and stylistic shifts, calling for more traditional reporting and human narration.

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Why Raw Cookie Dough is Worse Than Cooked Possum, with Andrew Zimmern
Q: What's the balance between chasing extreme experiences and staying grounded in your passions?
Zimmern highlights how safety, rules, and ethical sourcing coexist with curiosity, and how his deeper purpose—sharing stories through food and travel—keeps him grounded.
Why Raw Cookie Dough is Worse Than Cooked Possum, with Andrew Zimmern
Q: What kept you going during the darkest days of addiction, and how did the outdoors help you rebuild?
He explains that the outdoors gave him structure, a sense of purpose, and a bridge to recovery, with snowboarding and foraging becoming anchors during rehab and after.
Why Raw Cookie Dough is Worse Than Cooked Possum, with Andrew Zimmern
Q: First things first, burnt toast, what's your last humbling and or hilarious moment outside?
Andrew describes a harrowing early morning goose hunt and then recounts the thrill of learning to field dress and cook game, revealing how those moments built his core joy for outdoor life and cooking.
Are You a “Struggle Runner”? With Mrs. Space Cadet (aka Erin Azar)
Q: When you started running, how did you define a successful runner, and how did that definition evolve?
She moved from equating success with being a fast, idealized runner to valuing consistency, mental health benefits, and showing up—even if her pace wasn't elite.
Cracking Open the Outdoors (And Maybe Spacetime) Through Sculpture, with Cannupa Hanska Luger
Q: What experiences have you had that made you first dream up art finished by weather?
Cannupa discusses early experiences on Standing Rock and in diverse landscapes that taught him to think of weather and environment as agents in shaping perception and material transformation, leading to works where weather completes the piece and signals a broader narrative about time and memory.

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The show centers on long-form storytelling and thoughtful conversations about outdoor life, adventure culture, and the psychology of risk, often featuring acclaimed athletes, writers, and creators who span mountaineering, endurance sports, climate advocacy, and outdoor recreation. Episodes frequently blend personal origin stories, craft and performance insights, and broader cultural critiques of outdoor culture, media, and technology. A distinguishing element is the host's strong preparation and storytelling approach, which can yield deep dives into why people pursue ambitious outdoor goals, how communities form around exploration, and how art, sport, and environment intersect. The program often showcases multidisciplinary creatives and ath... more

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5. Allie Bianchi
6. Cannupa Hanska Luger
7. Dan Opelach
8. Nick Pence

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