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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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Steve Kenny has spent nearly three decades rowing boats and has the rippling shoulders and permanent tan to prove it. But under his ZZ Top-length beard, weather-battered Hawaiian shirt, and woman’s skirt he often sports, Steve is a lot more than an a... more

It's Saturday, which means it's time for another Long Read, with Outside Magazine's Features Editor, Fred Drier.

This week's story is "40 Years, Zero Kills. We Spent a Weekend with Colorado's Least Successful Elk Hunter", by Devon O'Neill.

This sto... more

Today, we are taking you back to the Ideas Stage of this year’s Outside Days festival in Denver. Outside’s media GM, Mary-Frances Heck (a James Beard Award winner herself) interviews chef and humanitarian José Andrés. José is an award-winning chef. M... more

It's Saturday, which means it's time for another Long Read, with Outside Magazine's Features Editor, Fred Drier.

This week on the podcast, we have a story titled The Man Who Held His Breath for 24 Minutes, written by Sean Williams. This story was pu... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Bradford
Award-winning journalist and host of Are We Doomed?
Are We Doomed? podcast
Episode: Don’t Worry, the Yellowstone Super Volcano Won’t Kill Us All, with Ben Bradford
Ed O'Brien
Guitarist and songwriter, Radiohead; author of Blue Morpho project
Radiohead / Blue Morpho
Episode: LIVE! Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien on How the Welsh Countryside Saved His Soul
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

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
  • Huge Fan

    I have been listening to the podcast for years. Every episode is great. Patty you totally rock. What is your last humbling or hilarious experience?

    Andrew

    Brighton Canada

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert from Toronto
    Canada13 days ago
  • I change my mind

    I sincerely apologize. I was wrong to say I thought I would prefer an actual human being for the long reads episodes. Go back to text to voice, please. It gave a better delivery, and had I known you weren’t gonna hire a professional voice actor, I wouldn’t have said I wanted a real person. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GetGoneAgain
    United States18 days ago
  • Humans over robots

    Think the title makes it pretty clear.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BeBetter1212
    United States18 days ago
  • Please have people read not AI

    Update: They finally listened to the outcry against AI slop narration and have real people reading the weekend long form. Bumping back to 5 stars!

    Love Paddy O and how he’s grown over the years into the perfect host for the show. I can’t understand why you’re using AI for the weekend reads. The machine voices are so off putting and the mistakes they are grating. Please get a real person in there to read!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isplat13
    United States19 days ago
  • 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 States2 months 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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LIVE! Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien on How the Welsh Countryside Saved His Soul
Q: Can you describe how your relationship to the outdoors influenced the creation of Blue Morpho?
The outdoors provided a space for healing and a source of inspiration that shaped both the visuals and sounds of the project, turning landscape into a recording studio and grounding the musical process.
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.

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

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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