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Outside Podcast

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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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On this week's Long Read, with Outside Magazine's Features Editor Fred Drier, we welcome you to fall—specifically, to Oktoberfest. Thanks to the magic of marketing, the German festival where people don lederhosen, drink beer, and sing songs has spawn... more

This past July, host PaddyO checked the box of a bucket list adventure 20 years in the making: boating all 280 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. And, of course, he couldn’t go without a microphone stuffed into his drybag. PaddyO i... more

On this week's Long Read, Abby Wise, Brand Director for Outside, takes us into the world of ultra running that has watched in awe as American runner Rachel Entrekin completely dominates the sport's most grueling distances. Known as the Queen of Cocod... more

When’s the last time you were lost, as in  “zero connectivity, a map you don’t understand, and tens of miles between you and shelter” lost? If you’ve ever been in that situation you know it awakens a kind of primal panic. It's not pleasant, but it's ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Angelina Caselli
Falconer with East Coast Falcons
East Coast Falcons
Episode: Long Read! Seagulls Terrorized Ocean City, So Ocean City Fought Back
Heather Hansman
Journalist and author, author of Fierce Country
HarperCollins/Book publisher (as discussed)
Episode: Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Meet Your Heroes, with Heather Hansman
Tracy Spiridakos
Actress portraying Anna Pigeon in the USA Network series
USA Network / show: Anna Pigeon
Episode: How to Act Like a Crime-Solving National Park Ranger, with Tracy Spiridakos
Brad Ryan
Outdoorsman, author of Grandma Joy and Me
Grandma Joy's Road Trip / Outside Podcast
Episode: Why You Should Take Your Grandma Camping, with Brad Ryan
Masashi Soga
Professor at University of Tokyo on extinction of experience
University of Tokyo
Episode: Long Read! Bears Keep Attacking People in Japan. We Traveled There to Find Out Why
Owen Clarke
Reporter sent to Akita Prefecture to investigate bear attacks
Outside Magazine
Episode: Long Read! Bears Keep Attacking People in Japan. We Traveled There to Find Out Why

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
    Australiaa month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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.

Apple Podcasts
#8
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#184
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#217
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#4
Australia/Sports/Wilderness

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People Raft the Grand Canyon For All Kinds of Crazy Reasons. Here are 7
Q: What makes the Grand Canyon such a powerful setting for relationships?
The landscape, scale, and shared challenges create a pressure-test environment that accelerates vulnerability, deepens trust, and aligns life priorities around connection and meaning.
Seeing Your Adventures Get the Hollywood Treatment, with Peter Heller
Q: What moment defined your shift from journalism to fiction?
A river expedition narrative and the realization that fiction could be written with the same river-like momentum the author chases in non-fiction, guided by character and emotion rather than rigid plotting.
Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Meet Your Heroes, with Heather Hansman
Q: How did you decide to address the idea of heroism for these three women, and what did you discover about the line between admiration and critique?
Heather discusses her shift from seeing heroes as flawless to recognizing their complexity, including how societal expectations shaped their actions and the importance of presenting nuance.
Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Meet Your Heroes, with Heather Hansman
Q: Since you are an exceptionally talented storyteller, I'd like to start with a story. When was the first time you remember being outside and feeling powerful and connected to your body?
Heather explains her early experiences with open-water swimming, the sense of strength she felt in water, and how those moments anchored her relationship to the outdoors.
Long Read! Bears Keep Attacking People in Japan. We Traveled There to Find Out Why
Q: Are gun laws or hunting practices a viable solution?
Experts suggest that Japan's strict gun laws and shrinking hunter base limit traditional predator control, making large-scale removal impractical and highlighting the need for broader societal and landscape redesign.

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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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7. Brad Ryan
8. Masashi Soga

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