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The Wake and Wander Podcast

Will McGough
Airline Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Tipping Culture
The Hip Abduction
Jetway Jesus
Everglades City
Teton Crest Trail
Air Travel
Van Life
Delta Airlines
Pacific Ocean
Paleontology
Delta Air Lines
Premium Cabin
Pricing and Personalization
Mount Rushmore
Ambien
Tsunami
Mesa Verde National Park, United States
St. Petersburg, Florida

Travel. Adventure. Discovery. A podcast about travel with guests from around the world. Hosted by Will McGough, travel writer at CNN, Forbes, and Outside Magazine.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes30Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Kevin McDonald and Allie Jacobs are American ex-pats who recently moved to Costa Rica. They join Will to talk about their new life living above Lake Arenal as well as the inspiration and logistics behind the move.

"Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Bo... more

Jessie Krebs is a survival expert, outdoor educator, and former SERE instructor. She is best known for her appearances on Alone (Season 9) and National Geographic's Mygrations. She is the founder of O.W.L.S. Skills, an outdoor education program offer... more

Will discusses his recent article on Forbes entitled, For Better Or Worse: Five Ways AI Is Transforming The Airline Industry.

'Whole Wide World' soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic)

Hampton Sides is a bestselling author and historian whose narrative nonfiction books explore adventure, exploration, conflict, and the complicated figures who shaped history. From Captain James Cook’s voyages across the Pacific to Kit Carson’s brutal... more

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Recent Guests

Jessie Krebs
Outdoor survival expert; star of Alone and Mygrations; founder of OWLS (Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival Skills)
OWLS / Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival Skills
Episode: #29 - Jessie Krebs
Hampton Sides
Narrative non-fiction writer, author of The Wide Wide Sea, Blood and Thunder, Americana, The Kingdom of Ice
Episode: #27 - Hampton Sides
Dr. Megan Seitz
Paleontologist, Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita, Colorado
Dinosaur Journey Museum
Episode: #26 - Digging For Dinosaurs With Dr. Megan Seitz
Zach Rice
Sailor who has crossed the Pacific multiple times and delivered boats; the episode guest
Independent sailor
Episode: #25 - Sailing Across the Pacific Ocean With Zach Rice
Aaron Bible
Avid skier, outdoor journalist with decades in travel writing and outdoor media
Outdoor/Travel Media
Episode: #24 - Skiing in Europe vs America, the Key Differences Between Utah and Colorado, and Underrated Southern Cities With Aaron Bible
Ted Bastien
CEO of Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines
Episode: #23 - Class Warfare Ramping Up On Airplanes
Ted Baird
Van-life advocate and long-term traveler living and working from a van
Episode: #22 - "Van Life" Exploration: Living, Working, and Traveling in a Van with Ted Baird
Dan Ovryn
Founder of Rust & Root Furniture, bespoke furniture maker
Rust & Root Furniture
Episode: #19 - Visiting The Walmart Museum and Making $24,000 Dining Tables With Dan Ovryn
John Holman
Meditation practitioner and retreat participant/teacher
Self-described Buddhist practitioner; Vipassana/insight meditation teacher
Episode: #18 - Going on a Silent Retreat with John Holman

Host

Will McGough
Host of the podcast, travel writer with appearances in CNN, Forbes, Outside Magazine

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Hampton Sides #27

    What a fantastic story. I am currently reading The Wide, Wide Sea and the author is a great storyteller. Will is an amazing interviewer and this podcast kept me engaged the entire tire time. I am now going to start from #1 and looking forward to every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    knitty 4817
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wanderlust Fuel

    Will does a fantastic job carrying on incredible conversations, as carefully guided questions lead to some really amazing stories! I've enjoyed the variety of guests and really having so many takeaways at the end of each episode. Will and the podcast have so many similarities to Anthony Bourdain, which I love! I value a podcast that continues to generate so much conversation beyond the epsiode. Well done!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomtheknife221
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen on Adventure Travel!

    Love this podcast with interesting guests who share fascinating adventure tales mixed with thoughtful reflections. Host Will McGough asks some great questions and is an interesting man himself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay Gatsby1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excited to see where this podcast goes!

    The first episode was great — a captivating conversation with a very impressive explorer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny Ovryn
    United Statesa year ago

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#18 - Going on a Silent Retreat with John Holman
Q: What are the biggest hurdles and the most surprising fruits of going on a long silent retreat?
Hurdles include physical discomfort, emotional purification, and reintegration afterward; fruits include deepened compassion, a quieter mind, increased ease in challenging situations, and a renewed sense of gratitude for everyday life.
#18 - Going on a Silent Retreat with John Holman
Q: How does a typical Vipassana retreat structure itself, and what should a first-timer expect?
A retreat usually involves 45-minute sittings and walking periods, strict but gentle adherence to noble silence, daily yogi jobs, vegetarian meals, and periodic interviews with teachers to guide practice.
#18 - Going on a Silent Retreat with John Holman
Q: What first drew you to meditation and silent retreats?
The guest describes growing up curious and drawn to Buddhism's practical approach, which emphasizes personal investigation, mindfulness, and a path to alleviate suffering through daily practice.
#19 - Visiting The Walmart Museum and Making $24,000 Dining Tables With Dan Ovryn
Q: What makes the Noguchi coffee table design so timeless?
The design blends a simple, elegant form with precise balance and a geometric logic that makes it feel inevitable once you see it, and its timber and glass combination demonstrates how a minimal structure can support a complex aesthetic; it's the restraint and craft that set it apart.
#22 - "Van Life" Exploration: Living, Working, and Traveling in a Van with Ted Baird
Q: What sparked the move from a traditional job to van life and remote work?
Ted explains that the change began with a desire to travel more intentionally, to live and work on the road rather than just vacation. The realization came after considering remote work options and recognizing that a lifestyle beyond a single traditional home could be feasible with planning and the right mindset.

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2. Hampton Sides
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