Christopher and Stacey look at the former's new adventures in mountain summer thunderstorms; the pair examine the work of author Jon Krakauer, especially his *Into the Wild*, *Into Thin Air*, and *Eiger Dreams*; they end by rollicking with Sierra denizen and Eastern Sierra Disabled Sports Executive Director Kathy Copeland.

Stacey & Christopher have adventures including the Mammoth Food & Wine Festival and high altitude sunburns (ouch!), chat about favorite children's books, and talk with June Lake Librarian Carole Lester about her dual roles as June Lake Librarian and Education Coordinator at the Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve.

Stacey & Christopher have adventure at Mono County's Obsidian Dome, discuss The Rosie Project, and discuss brewing and blues with Sean Turner of Mammoth Brewing Company and the Mammoth Lakes' Bluesapalooza Festival.

In our 2nd episode, Stacey, Christopher and Producer Doug offer adventures to be had in 4th of July celebrations around Mono County, discuss Michelle Obama's mega-hit memoir "Becoming", and invite in local KMMT radio personality Jesse Rae to chat about what he loves about the area and the effects of revisiting a meaningful book from time to time.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Oxygen Starved Podcast, in which Stacey, Christopher and Producer Doug introduce themselves, describe a little about how they arrived in the high country of California's Mono County, talk books, and set the stage for Oxygen Starved podcasts to come.