
This is what adventure sounds like. Climb. Ski. Hike. Bike. Paddle. Run. Travel. Whatever your passion, we are all dirtbags. Fitz Cahall and the Duct Tape Then Beer team present stories about the dreamers, athletes and wanderers. Want the Diaries ad free? Subscribe today at dub.sh/DiariesPlus.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 479 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||

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Always put this first in my queue
I always feel like I’m in a better mood after listening to this podcast. I love hearing people’s stoke, and it inspires me to get out there and have my own adventures.
Edit: I scrolled through the reviews and it seems like they are getting flack for being “too woke”, so … hey here we are…
I’d love it if DBD got up to speed with some really basic indigenous, black, and inclusivity land use paradigms. I listen regularly, because there are so few great adventure podcasts out there, but it’s still pretty colonial and white-dominated. While not aggressively or overtly racist, and there are some really good approaches and content on here, there are so many takes t... more
Listen to this for great adventure stories and stay to learn about what’s happening to our public lands which support recreation and natural ecosystems - great podcast and very important!
It’s been my favourite podcast for years (and that’s even with the zero interest I have in rock climbing)
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Stories that center outdoor adventure, personal growth, and resilience through intimate, human-scale narrative. Across episodes, listeners encounter daring expeditions, long-distance trails, all-wender journeys, and the people behind bold dreams—from families choosing the road as a lifestyle to all-women ocean-row teams and Indigenous land stewardship. Notable moments include high-stakes expeditions, collaborative trail-building projects, and perspectives on public lands, Indigenous voices, and environmental justice. The show frequently foregrounds storytelling craft, mentorship, and communal support, making it a compelling fit for fans of long-form, character-driven adventure and place-based storytelling. Its willingness to tackle social i... more
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