Bush & Banter

By Jennifer Frederick and Dyana CarmellaSociety & Culture Sports Health & Fitness Places & Travel Wilderness

Bush & Banter episodes

October 18, 2023Jeff Jenkins - Pushing Limits and Learning to "Never Say Never"
In the first episode of the fourth season of 'Bush and Banter,' Jen and Dyana chat with Travel Journalist Jeff Jenkins, whose new show on Nat Geo, 'Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins,' has viewers questioning their own limitations. Jenkins travels the world, testing the limits of his physical abilities. Throughout his global odyssey, Jeff makes deep connections with locals and learns not just about the world, but also about himself.
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Watch "Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins" - NatGeo

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58 min
September 18, 2023Christine Reed - Seeking Independence on the Wonderland Trail
In this episode, Dyana chats with fellow author and adventurer Christine Reed, whose debut memoir, "Alone in Wonderland," chronicles her hiking adventure along the Wonderland Trail and her quest for independence through solo exploration of nature. Reed discovered long-distance backpacking while surfing the internet at work one day and decided to attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. She has also tackled the Colorado Trail and covered thousands of more miles. Currently, she is working on a short story collection written by and for female-bodied individuals in the outdoors.

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Purchase "Alone in Wonderland" - www.ruggedoutdoorswoman.com/online-store
Instagram - @ruggedoutdoorswoman
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1 hr 5 min
August 16, 2023Location Spotlight: LAKE TAHOE
Jen and Dyana kick off their new location spotlight series with a place near and dear to their hearts: Lake Tahoe. The two discuss their thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, as well as list off their favorite places around the lake to explore, dine, and hang out. Featured in the episode is a $19 million dollar estate, a "wet woody," and Jen giving listeners a very important lesson in Lake Tahoe's history and culture. If you are planning on visiting Lake Tahoe in the near future, this is a must-listen; otherwise, you will miss out. You're welcome, travelers.
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45 min
August 15, 2023One-Year Anniversary of Bush and Banter
In this special, surprise one-year anniversary episode, Jen and Dyana reminisce about the last year and what they have learned. The duo also discuss their hopes and dreams for the future of Bush and Banter, including a bar and perhaps an astronaut. These girls can dream. A special thank you to all the listeners for your support. Here's to the next year, may it be even Bushier and filled with lots of Banter.
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15 min
August 09, 2023Diana Nyad - Courage, Endurance, and Triumph Swimming 111 Miles Across the Atlantic
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on June 22nd, prior to the SAG Strike.
In this episode, Jen and Dyana talk with Champion Swimmer, Author, Public Speaker, and National Icon, Diana Nyad. On September 2, 2013, at the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, swimming 111 miles in fifty-three hours from Havana to Key West. In the 1970s, she became known as the world’s greatest long-distance swimmer with her open-water achievements, including a record-breaking swim around Manhattan. For the next thirty years, Nyad was a prominent sports broadcaster and journalist. She is the author of her memoir, Find a Way, and three other books, and later this year a film will be released starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi spotlighting Diana’s complex, wild, and incredible life story.
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Website - www.diananyad.com
EverWalk - www.everwalk.com
Instagram - www.instagram.com/diananyad

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58 min
August 02, 2023Josh Steele - Off-Roading, Backcountry Camping, and Inspiring a New Generation to Embrace the Wild
Josh, an avid off-roader and adventure photographer, has embarked on journeys across the globe and has inspired others to embrace their own wild adventures. In this episode, we delve into his profound passion for off-roading, his enchantment with backcountry camping with his family of four, his admirable efforts in cultivating an appreciation for the outdoors among young minds, and his skillset in capturing some of the most captivating photographs currently gracing social media.

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Instagram - @outofthewoods
Off-Roading - @offroad_gocart
Website - www.outofthewoods.photography
YouTube - @outofthewoods_adventures
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1 hr 12 min
July 26, 2023Drawing Inspiration from Nature, Others, and Within
In this special episode, hosts Jennifer Mabus and Dyana Carmella of Bush and Banter discuss the sources and significance of inspiration in their lives, exploring where and from whom they draw inspiration.
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48 min
July 19, 2023Will 'Akuna' Robinson -Triumphing the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking
Will 'Akuna' Robinson is all about those good vibes and embodies the very definition of redefining oneself. This Army Veteran found long-distance hiking as a way to heal and inspire others to 'go for it all.' Akuna has gained attention as the first black male to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking, having successfully hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (2017), Appalachian Trail (2018), and the Continental Divide Trail (2019). His journey has become a mission not just for personal healing but also to share the therapeutic power of nature with veterans, people of color, and everyone who does not fit the stereotype of an outdoorsy person. Akuna is undoubtedly way cooler than Jen and Dyana.

Connect with Akuna
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akunahikes/?hl=en
Website - https://akunahikes.com/
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1 hr 2 min
July 12, 2023Callie Russell - Surviving 89 Days Alone in the Arctic
Callie is a scavenger-gatherer who lives nomadically following the seasons and wild food. She made a name for herself after competing in Season 7 of the History Channel’s hit reality-survival show “Alone,” where she survived 89 days alone in the Arctic. Callie currently lives in the woods of Montana with her herd of goats and teaches a handful of wilderness immersion courses. Callie’s main focus has been in backcountry animal processing, hide tanning, felting, basket weaving, gathering plants for medicine, food and art. Jen and Dyana without a doubt will never be as cool as Callie. “Alone” Season 7 can be found on Amazon, History Channel, Hulu, and many other major cable streaming networks.
Connect with Callie Russell
Website - https://www.caprakhan.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caprakhan/
Gofundme for the Hadza Family - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-hadza-family

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1 hr 8 min
July 05, 2023Tommy Corey - Humanizing the Outdoors
In this episode, we chat with Tommy Corey, a remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of both a Thru-Hiker and a Portrait Photographer. Tommy is on a quest, called "100 Humans of the Outdoors," where he endeavors to illuminate the remarkable stories of those who have wholeheartedly embraced nature.
During his own transformative journey along the Pacific Crest Trail, Tommy coined the ingenious phrase "Hiker Trash Vogue." The concept involved capturing the essence of long-distance hikers, who, despite their rugged lifestyle, exuded an air of high-fashion sophistication. Fueled by this unique experience, Tommy resolved to dedicate himself to the noble cause of chronicling the lives of individuals who wholeheartedly embrace the boundless wonders of the great outdoors.

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1 hr 6 min