Welcome to episode 51 of Explore's Podcast! We have an exciting guest today—Explore Magazine Field Editor, Ryan Stuart.

Ryan's been at the writing game a long time and he's seen some big changes–from the rise of digital publishing to social media to... well, podcasting and more.

As it would turn out, there's been some fun synchronicity with me, David Webb, and Explore Magazine for almost his entire career. So, let's get behind the scenes with how to be a freelance writer, what it means to craft an impactful story, the intricacies of testing outdoor gear and what's on the horizon for prolific writer Ryan Stuart.