Do you ever feel like Instagram is lying to you about remote work? You're not alone—and in this episode, we’re calling out the bullsh*t.

Jeff and Marisa dive headfirst into the myths, misconceptions, and subtle societal messages that try to dissuade people from living the digital nomad lifestyle.

These aren’t just misunderstandings—they’re propaganda, and we’re setting the record straight.

🚫 Is it true that you'll never get promoted unless you're in the office?

🚫 Do you really have to work from Bali or Lisbon to be a 'real' digital nomad?

🚫 Is remote work just for people without “serious” careers?

Spoiler: All of that is nonsense.

In this refreshingly honest episode, you’ll learn:

• Why some outdated companies still confuse "showing up" with doing good work
• What kinds of remote workers actually do get promoted (and how to become one)
• The surprisingly harmful advice people post about remote work on social media
• How to think critically about the content you're fed in the digital nomad space

You’ll also hear some hilarious back-and-forths, personal stories from our own nomadic journeys, and hot takes you won’t find on your algorithmically-curated feed.

Whether you're just dreaming about working from anywhere or already living the laptop lifestyle, this episode will help you cut through the noise and build a remote career that’s actually right for you.

🎧 Hit play if you’re tired of remote work clichés and ready for the real talk.

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Jeff and Marisa unpack the clickbait-y claim making the rounds in the media: that digital nomadism is dying 😱

But wait... is it?

👉 Why is the media suddenly turning on the remote work lifestyle they once romanticized?
👉 What stats and stories are actually happening on the ground?
👉 Are fewer people working from abroad—or just doing it differently?
👉 What major shift is reshaping how nomads live, work, and travel in 2025?
👉 And what does it really mean to be a digital nomad now?

Whether you’re a remote work lifer or just digital-nomad curious, this one’s packed with truth bombs, predictions, and some hot takes on the future of work-from-anywhere life.

Press play to find out if digital nomads are really dying... or just being reborn. 🌍

Think you're applying to real remote jobs?

Think again. Up to 50% of remote job listings might be totally fake — no role, no team, just a phantom posting sucking your time into the job-hunt void.

In this episode, Jeff and Marisa uncover:

👻 Ghost Listings: Companies that look like they’re hiring... but aren’t. No real job exists.

🛠️ Pipeline Builders: Companies "always hiring" to stockpile resumes for later.

📉 Layoff Disguisers: A new listing might appear…because they may want to lay someone off and hire for cheaper.

🧠 PR Stunts: Fake jobs meant to make the company look like it's growing.

💼 Control Tactics : Employers post fake roles just to make current staff feel replaceable and work harder 😬.

💀 Actual Scams – Fake companies trying to steal your 💰 or identity. Red flags include vague descriptions, sketchy pay, and asking for your info upfront.

This is one of those “you’ll never job search the same way again” episodes.

Mentioned in the episode:

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Hit play. You might just save yourself months of wasted effort.

It’s time for the first-ever Digital Nomad Location Awards, where we (Marisa and Jeff) crown the best places around the world across 10 epic categories. From jaw-dropping beaches and foodie hotspots to insane adventure zones and the ultimate cities to work remotely from.

And the best part? We didn’t plan our answers ahead of time, so get ready for unfiltered reactions, some passionate debates, and a whole lot of unexpected picks (plus some hilariously terrible “dishonorable mentions”).

Inspired by a Beach Commute podcast listener, this episode dives into the places we’ve actually lived and worked—not just passed through—so you’re getting real, lived-in insights for your future travels.

What you can expect:

We’re tired, slightly unhinged, and coming in hot with stories, reflections, and behind-the-scenes chaos from four years of showing up — every single week — to talk remote work, digital nomad life, and figuring it out in real time.

🎧 We reveal the real reason most podcasts don’t make it past 10 episodes (and how we survived 200)
🔥 Marisa shows up running on fumes, Jeff almost didn't show up at all — and somehow it’s still a banger
😂 Our “worst travel days” and chaotic work setups, finally exposed
🌴 What we secretly miss (and don't miss) about being on the road full time
🙃 Why the unhinged episodes — when we’re exhausted, rambling, and off-script — always hit the hardest
📈 How we accidentally built a brand, a business, and a global community from weekly Zoom calls
🧳 Would we do it all again from the start? Our surprising answers at the end
🥴 The mental chaos of showing up every week — and how we keep making it work
🎙️ The moment we almost quit the podcast… and what pulled us back

This one’s fun, scrappy, reflective, and very real. Thanks for being with us on the ride — whether you’ve been here since episode 1 or just found us last week. Let’s keep going. 💛

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Ever wondered about the hidden scams that digital nomads encounter around the globe?

In today's episode, hosts Jeff & Marisa share essential insights into scams and traps that nomads face on the road. Here's a sneak peek:

Tune in and arm yourself with the knowledge to stay one step ahead!

🦂 What happens when a bark scorpion crawls into your compression shorts and stays there for five minutes while you're driving a scooter?

In this episode, we kick things off with a true "only in nomad life" story that had us squirming — literally. But that's just the beginning.

We’re diving deep into the real, unfiltered truths about living as a digital nomad. No Instagram gloss here — just raw, hilarious, occasionally painful, and deeply honest moments from the road.

🎒 Here’s a taste of what we unpack:

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your first “quit your job and go” moment, this episode is your unfiltered guide to the messy, magical, and sometimes mildly venomous realities of nomad life.

✈️ Come for the scorpion, stay for the truth bombs. You’ve been warned.

When’s the last time you really threw caution to the wind and booked a trip without overthinking it? 🌎✈️
In this episode, Jeff and Marissa swap wild stories about the moments they threw the rulebook out the window — and booked plane tickets, castle stays, desert treks, and cross-country adventures on pure gut instinct.
These are the trips that defined their nomad lives...and they might just inspire you to say “f*ck it, book it” too. 😉
Come for the travel inspo — stay for the absolute chaos.
(Warning: Extreme nostalgia and future trip planning may occur.)

In this episode, you’ll hear about...
✅ Booking a French château out of pure FOMO 🏰

✅ Accidentally getting “married” by a monk in Myanmar 😂

✅ A random trip that led to getting stranded in Serbia 🇷🇸

✅ Finding a secret farm paradise outside Mexico City 🌳

✅ Saying yes to a castle summer camp (and foam arrow battles) 🎯

✅ How a chicken sandwich almost ruined a trek through Nepal 🐔

✅ A dust-covered, llama-filled ATV adventure in Bolivia 🦙

✅ Why spontaneous road trips are peak digital nomad life 🚗

✅ Booking a plane ticket with a stranger you met two days ago 👀

✅ The art of trusting your gut — even when it makes no sense

👉 If you love the freedom to roam, you’ll love this one.👉 If you dream of having the freedom to roam, you need this one.

🎧 Listen if you're asking:

👉 “Can I really do this?”
👉 “Do I need digital skills?”
👉 “Am I too far along in my career to switch?”
👉 “What if I have to take a pay cut?”
👉 “Will I regret not doing this?”

In this transformative episode of the Beach Commute Podcast, Jeff and Marisa answer one of the most common questions we get from aspiring digital nomads:
"I’m a [insert non-digital job here] — can I really work remotely and travel the world?"

From coal miners to potato farmers, nurses to office workers, this episode is a full-on permission slip to reinvent your career, reimagine your freedom, and reclaim your time.

We dive deep into:

Apply for our Remote Job Fast Track program:
🔗 beachcommute.com/apply

This program helps you:
✅ Identify your transferable skills

✅ Discover remote-friendly careers that fit you

✅ Build a resume and LinkedIn that actually gets noticed

✅ Navigate the fears and mindset shifts that come with career change

✅ Get hired (with support from expert coaches who’ve done it too)

Reach out at [email protected]
Or drop a comment wherever you’re listening — we read them all.

If your body’s telling you it’s time for a change…If you’re dreading another Monday in a job you’ve outgrown…If you’ve ever looked out the window and wondered, “What if?”...

This episode is your sign.
Freedom is possible — and it starts right here. 🌍💼🛫

Where are the biggest surprise digital nomad locations that will absolutely blow your socks off?

Which are places that SEEM like they would be amazing, but translate terribly for sustainably working?

Jeff and Marisa break down their top 6 places they would have loved to stay longer as digital nomads, and the places they really wish they would have booked less time.

Here's some teasers:

🍝 This picturesque European city is somewhere everyone wants to go...but has the worst internet ever.

🧛‍♂️ This (haunted) city is an absolute hidden gem that Jeff couldn't get enough of

🥶 This city is GREAT, until your teeth start chattering.

Listen in for insider tips on exactly where to find hidden gems, and where to dodge disappointments.