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The Dirtbag Diaries

Duct Tape Then Beer
Climbing
Adventure
Public Lands
Mental Health
Patagonia
Outdoor Recreation
Trail Running
Climate Change
Outdoor Adventure
Pacific Ocean
Bikepacking
Backcountry Skiing
Yosemite National Park
Cochamó
Baja
Barkley Marathons
Golden Gravel Trail
Endurance Sports
Environmental Conservation
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

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.

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For Griff Washburn, aka Goth Babe, the pull of the outdoors can sometimes feel at odds with his life as an indie rock star. But on a recent solo kayaking trip in the Tongass National Forest, he began to lean into this connection between the two parts... more

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Recent Guests

Griff Washburn
Indie musician known as Goth Babe and public-lands advocate
Goth Babe
Episode: Good Good Bad: Goth Babe
Jim Pattis
Part of More Than Just Parks; conservation advocate
More Than Just Parks
Episode: Endangered Spaces: Ambler Road, AK
Karmen Schaefer Monigold
Inupiaq from Katsubi, Alaska; Indigenous community leader
Protect the Kobuk, Defend Brooks Range
Episode: Endangered Spaces: Ambler Road, AK
John Gaedeke
Born and raised in Fairbanks; runs a wilderness lodge in the Brooks Range
Private lodge family business; ecotourism
Episode: Endangered Spaces: Ambler Road, AK
Will Pattis
Part of Pattis Brothers; conservation advocate
More Than Just Parks
Episode: Endangered Spaces: Ambler Road, AK
Somira Sao
Photographer and adventurer featured on the episode, part of the Sao Burwick family
Somira Sao (photography)
Episode: All Hands On Deck
Cam Fenton
Host/creator and adventurer sharing exploration narratives
The Dirtbag Diaries
Episode: The Shorts: Grizzlies and Rubber Bands
Drew Smith
Outdoor adventure photographer, filmmaker, climber
Photographer/Filmmaker (various projects including Riders on the Storm)
Episode: Shutter Speed
Amy Beck
President of Oboz Footwear
Oboz Footwear
Episode: Shutter Speed

Hosts

Fitz Cahall
Host and co-creator of Dirtbag Diaries
Lauren Delaney Miller
Host/Producer on The Dirtbag Diaries

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Top of my queue

    Always put this first in my queue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slimb
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    basicbacon95
    United States2 months ago
  • It could be good!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rising sign?
    United States4 months ago
  • Great stories and great info on public lands

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ykostick
    United States4 months ago
  • Rad.

    It’s been my favourite podcast for years (and that’s even with the zero interest I have in rock climbing)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NaiNai:)
    Canada4 months ago

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Good Good Bad: Goth Babe
Q: How do you decide something's a good idea?
Washburn weighs whether an opportunity is selfish or serves a good cause and benefits the broader community, saying advocacy for the Tongass motivated his trip.
Good Good Bad: Goth Babe
Q: What stood out to you in those five days solo?
Washburn was struck by the Tongass's vast, roadless old-growth forest and enormous trees, and by the feeling of seeing a landscape largely untouched by human activity.
All Hands On Deck
Q: How did you come up with the name for this podcast, and what does the Dirtbag ethos mean to you?
The hosts explain that the Dirtbag ethos centers on experiences over possessions, prioritizing the wild and simple living as a path to meaningful adventures, and they describe how that identity shaped the show's direction.
The Shorts: Grizzlies and Rubber Bands
Q: What area do you love that's protected by the roadless rule?
Amy Beck cites the Bridger Mountain Range and Crazy Mountain Range in Montana as areas she loves that are protected by the roadless rule, and she emphasizes the importance of public comment to preserve these protections.
Mark Kenyon: Save Public Lands
Q: Why did you decide to pivot from a traditional job to conservation-focused work?
Mark explains a gradual realization that his passion for the outdoors and wildlife, informed by reading and real-world experiences, could be turned into a vocation with impact, leading him to merge his media work with conservation goals.

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What is The Dirtbag Diaries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Jim Pattis
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7. Cam Fenton
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