Wild Americas

Wild Americas

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Wild Americas episodes

  • Back on the Road, Fun in Mexico City, and How to Avoid Paying Bribes

    On this week's episode Isaac is back on the road and recording from Mexico City. He gives an update about his flights back to Mexico, spending time with Jesus's family again in Chihuahua, and his journey so far in Mexico City. He then closes the episode with the Travel Tip of The Week: how to avoid paying bribes when traveling outside of your home country.

    59 min
  • Sports Fandom Extravaganza With Tim Rogers

    On this week's episode, in honor of the Super Bowl, Isaac is joined by friend and host of Sport's Illustrated's 'Hornets & Heartbreak' podcast, Tim Rogers, to discuss how sports fandom has brought them together, what it is like to be a diehard fan of failing franchises, gaining empathy with age as a sports fan, and many more topics surrounding sports fandom.

    1 hr 40 min
  • Colorado Outdoor Community With Jordan Wood + Listener Mailbag

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins by answering listener submitted mailbag questions. Next, he sits down for an interview with Jordan Wood to hear about how the outdoor community in Colorado has helped her find her way after moving across the country, her rock climbing adventures, and much more. He then closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week, offering advice on an essential item to carry when traveling.

    1 hr 7 min
  • The Life of a Barber With Jesse German

    In this week's episode, Isaac interviews a barber from South Carolina to hear about how he got started in his field, why he's passionate about cutting people's hair, competing in barber competitions, and much more. Then, he closes the episode with the Travel Tip of the Week, discussing the best clothing materials to wear in the outdoors to keep your body at a safe temperature.

    Jesse's Social Media:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strive_greatnessss?igsh=cm9iZnZrMWE1a3Nn

    Youtube: https://youtube.com/@JG_TheBarber?si=BUag89tc6KXcSZLb

     

    54 min
  • What to Do in a Bear Encounter, Moving to New Places, and Creative Expression Questions with Coleman Klapheke

    In this week's episode, Isaac begins with an interview of Coleman Klapheke, a longtime friend who Isaac visited during his Pan-American journey. They discuss Cole stepping out of his comfort zone to move to California and then Wisconsin, his life as an artist, and how you can find fulfillment by ignoring society's timelines for our lives. Then, Isaac brings the Travel Tip of the Week in the form of a deep-dive surrounding bear safety, how to prevent bear attacks, and what to do during a bear encounter to keep yourself safe.

    1 hr 46 min
  • ’Leave No Trace’ Guidelines, the Power of Language Immersion, and Middle School Reunion Fun With Emma Beveridge

    Isaac starts this episode off with the Travel Tip of the Week, outlining the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and how to implement them when traveling. Then he is joined by longtime friend and peer Emma Beveridge to discuss their recent middle school reunion, growing up in a language immersion school and how it has impacted their lives ever since, and much more!

    1 hr 28 min
  • Top 5 Underrated National Parks, Paris Travel Stories, and Travel Hygiene with Chris Lopez

    In this week's episode, Isaac begins by talking about his top 5 National Parks that may not get the love and recognition that some others do. Next, he is joined by Chris Lopez to discuss living in the Bay Area in California, their travel stories together, and how travel positively impacts their lives. Before closing the show out with the Travel Tip of the Week about how to maintain hygiene while overlanding.

    1 hr 27 min
  • The Life of a Zookeeper, How To Choose a Zoo, and Indiana Dunes National Park Travel Guide With Cat Connell

    In this week's episode, Isaac begins with an interview with a Zookeeper to discuss her time working in the field and ethical concerns that surround zoos today. Next, he does a Travel Guide for Indiana Dunes National Park. Then he closes the show with giving tips to listeners who are interested in getting into film photography.

    Indiana Dunes Photo Ops #1: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv6TlgEOXF5/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

     

    Indiana Dunes Photo Ops #2: https://www.instagram.com/p/C042uatumFi/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    1 hr 27 min
  • Facing Our Own Mortality With Danielle LaRock

    Isaac begins this week's episode by giving an update about how he's spending his time back in North Carolina while on a short break from the Pan-American Highway. Then, he is joined by National Park After Dark's Danielle LaRock to discuss her journey in the podcast world, personal stories about grief, how death is viewed differently in cultures around the world, and how becoming comfortable with topics surrounding death can improve our everyday lives. Next, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about the 4 essentials of overland travel.

    1 hr 39 min

About Wild Americas

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Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black’s multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with…