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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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In this week's Long Read with Outside Magazine Features Editor Fred Drier, we explore an entirely different kind of poaching than the one you're thinking of. This isn't a story about illegally hunted grizzly bears or gray wolves, it's about trees.

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We love our extreme endurance athletes, like Ironman champions, the lady who walked to the South Pole, and Alex Honnold. But, regardless of how many times we stare slack jawed at their accomplishments, we never stop asking: Why? Why do they choose to... more

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Recorded live at Postcard Cabins, Blake Brook, presented by Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

When it comes to the outdoors, New Englanders are a particular bunch, known far and wide for their insistence that — where you might be in the world an... more

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You’ve surely heard the stories of a deeply competitive athlete whose drive to win has wreaked havoc on those around them. But can the positive attributes of competitive drive, like  goal setting and persistence be harnessed to achieve something tota... more

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Pfendler
Open ocean rower and Grand Canyon river guide
Episode: Why You Should Eat More Pop-Tarts, with Ocean Rower Kelsey Pfendler
Matt Lyons
Comedian and social-media creator known for outdoor character sketches and Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikes
Episode: BONUS! You’ll Want to Check Out This New Hampshire Campfire, With Matt Lyons
Eliot Jackson
Former World Cup downhill mountain bike racer, broadcaster and founder of the Grow Cycling Foundation.
Grow Cycling Foundation
Episode: The Surprising Link Between Competition and Community, with Eliot Jackson
Jim Ryan
Professional big mountain skier
Trailborn Hotel and Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
Episode: BONUS! You’re Thinking About Jackson All Wrong, With Jim Ryan
Anne-Marie Keane
Composer, pianist, circumnavigator
Alpenglow sailing team / musicbyamk.com
Episode: Circumnagivating the Globe–and Other Little Goals–with Anne-Marie Keane
Martin Fritz Huber
Reporter who traveled to Central Park for the story
Outside Magazine
Episode: Long Read! Inside the Surprisingly Intense World of Competitive Steinholding
Rachel Entrekin
Ultra runner and subject of the profile
Athlete
Episode: Long Read! Rachel Entrekin Pushes the Limits of Human Endurance and Pets Every Dog She Sees
Emily Miller
Founder and director of the Rebel Rally, rally racer
Rebel Rally
Episode: The Unexpected Upside to Getting Totally Lost , with Emily Miller
Peter Heller
Journalist and author; adventurer and outdoors writer
Author and journalist
Episode: Seeing Your Adventures Get the Hollywood Treatment, with Peter Heller

Hosts

Patty O'Connell
Host of The Outside Podcast / Outside Inc
Fred Drier
Host of Outside Podcast
Paddy O'Connell
Host of The Outside Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • AI voiceovers tiring

    Content is sometimes interesting but the use of AI voices for many of the PODs gets tired quickly.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    subs21
    Australia2 months ago
  • AI-narrated slop

    Used to be one of my favorite podcasts, a go-to for road trips and a team that I looked up to and trusted for their judgment, story-telling, journalistic ethics, and environmental stewardship. Now they’ve outsourced narration to AI and it’s both incredibly disappointing and also awful to listen to. Of all outlets I’m so let down that Outside would abandon real humans in favor of a water and power-guzzling billionaire-backed plagiarizing anti-human technology. And from a purely experiential stand... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EBTriathlete
    United States2 months ago
  • Right up my alley

    Love the Long Reads and Summer reads. Keep ‘em coming. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jm cirlin
    United States2 months ago
  • Paddy O M G that’s good!!!

    A perfect refreshing oasis for my mind and soul! Great guests and great topics presented by professional and hilarious host…

    Hey Paddy! thanks for the great conversations and not taking yourself too seriously! Outside = Fun… this podcast delivers on both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daniel681
    United States2 months ago
  • Paddy O

    Very enjoyable to listen to the cadence of the content and delivery by Paddy O

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ptofvue
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise high-quality interviews and thoughtful exploration of outdoors and culture.
Engaging long-form storytelling with strong guest selection.
Audience reacts negatively to AI narration and seeks human narrators for long-form pieces.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#9
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#218
United States/Sports
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#4
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#21
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#194
Canada/Sports
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#20
Australia/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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The Surprising Link Between Competition and Community, with Eliot Jackson
Q: What led you to founding Grow Cycling, and have those conversations shifted since 2020?
Jackson says the 2020 racial reckoning exposed how little connection outdoor companies had with local organizations. Grow Cycling focused on lasting infrastructure, beginning with an Inglewood pump track designed with community input.
The Surprising Link Between Competition and Community, with Eliot Jackson
Q: What are the barriers to cycling beyond the cost of a bike?
Jackson says cultural familiarity, community participation, nearby infrastructure and safe places to ride all shape whether cycling feels accessible.
BONUS! You’ll Want to Check Out This New Hampshire Campfire, With Matt Lyons
Q: For folks listening and watching, who maybe feel like they're not rad enough to do certain things outside, what's a little something funny that they could focus on to help get them out their front door?
Lyons says people do not need to be especially skilled or cool to enjoy the outdoors. He encourages them to take the first step, noting that many people in outdoor communities are welcoming.
Why You Should Eat More Pop-Tarts, with Ocean Rower Kelsey Pfendler
Q: So how do you not throw in the towel during these hallucinations during this brutal first week?
She expected the emotional low point and hallucinations as part of a long expedition. Recognizing the pattern helped her stay calm, monitor her self-talk, and keep going, trusting that things could change within an hour.
BONUS! You’ll Want to Check Out This New Hampshire Campfire, With Matt Lyons
Q: What's your last humbling and or hilarious moment outside?
While camping alone on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, Lyons heard a bear circling his food through the night. He played Taylor Swift's “Enchanted” on repeat because the bear ran away whenever it heard him.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outside Podcast

What is Outside Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Through immersive, story-first conversations, the series blends wilderness, outdoor adventure, and culture with in-depth enlisted reporting and guest perspectives. Episodes frequently center on long-form narratives, experiential journeys, and interviews with notable figures in sports, conservation, food, and the arts, all anchored by a reflective, human-centered storytelling approach. Noteworthy is the recurring use of long-form, first-person storytelling and guest-driven explorations of nature, culture, and resilience, which can appeal to listeners who crave thoughtful narratives tied to place and practice. This mix can be especially attractive to sponsors and guests seeking authentic outdoor and storytelling content with broad lifestyle a... more

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Recent guests on Outside Podcast include:

1. Kelsey Pfendler
2. Matt Lyons
3. Eliot Jackson
4. Jim Ryan
5. Anne-Marie Keane
6. Martin Fritz Huber
7. Rachel Entrekin
8. Emily Miller

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