Podcast · 68 episodes
Wild Ideas Worth Living, page 2
by REI Co-op · English
High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.
All episodes, page 2
Trekking and Transforming Family Dynamics on The Camino de Santiago with Lauren DukeLauren Duke (psychology/body-based behavior) leads a 535-mile family trek on Spain’s Camino de Santiago—Camino del Norte—to heal long-running family dynamics through forced discomfort, shared…14 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
RERELEASE: Becoming the First Woman to Travel Around the Moon with Christina KochChristina Koch’s journey from unconventional adventurer/engineer to NASA astronaut, her 328-day International Space Station mission, and her preparation to become the first woman to travel around the…13 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 27 chapters
Surfing and Sailing Around the World with John John FlorenceJohn John Florence discusses (1) mental visualization for surfing—visualizing feelings before and during heats to stay calm and surf “how I want to surf,” (2) his multi-year knee injury/recovery…7 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
From Road Racing to Ultras with Marathon Legend Des LindenDes Linden’s shift from elite road marathoning to trail/ultra racing, focusing on her Boston Marathon journey, retirement decision, and training for Marathon des Sables in Morocco.31 Mar 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Big Wall Climbing and Ultrarunning with Thomas BukowskiThomas Bukowski on fear management through big-wall climbing and ultrarunning, plus how community and identity shape his outdoor life.24 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 17 chapters
Breaking the Self Supported Appalachian Trail FKT with Jeff GarmireJeff Garmire’s self-supported Appalachian Trail fastest known time (FKT) attempt and the mental/physical strategies behind it, including how he handled repeated failures, sleep deprivation, and…17 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 17 chapters
Spearfishing, Motherhood, and Cooking What You Catch with Kimi WernerKimi Werner’s life at the intersection of freediving/spearfishing, motherhood, and cooking—plus a recent shark encounter off Oahu and practical advice for preparing fish.10 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Winning Unbound and Goal Setting for Gravel Racing with Sofía Gómez VillafañeSofía Gómez Villafañe’s path to winning gravel’s Unbound, her goal-setting approach, and her advocacy for fair women’s racing.3 Mar 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
From a Life-Altering Accident to Skiing Alaska's Biggest Lines with Kai JonesKai Jones’ journey from early pro free-skiing to a life-threatening backcountry crash, then his return to skiing Alaska’s biggest lines and filming projects.24 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Hiking 4,000 Ft Peaks in Winter with Mardi FullerWinter hiking the White Mountains’ 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in New Hampshire, and how Mardi Fuller became the first Black person to complete all 48 in winter (finished 2021).10 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Living The Life We Have with Rob ShaverRob Shaver’s 20+ year stage 4 Ewing sarcoma journey, and how “movement is medicine” (especially outdoor running) helped him find meaning and hope despite repeated recurrences, chemo, radiation, and…10 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 17 chapters
Hiking Zen with Brother Phap LuuHigh-impact interviews centered on adventure and the outdoors, hosted by Shelby Stanger.3 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
6 Ironman Races on 6 Continents in 1 Year with Ariana LutermanAriana Luterman, endurance athlete27 Jan 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Trekking Solo to the North and South Poles with Preet ChandiIn this episode, host Shelby Stanger interviews Preet Chandi, a groundbreaking polar explorer who has made remarkable achievements in her expeditions to Antarctica.20 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
Ultra Running and Setting FKTs with Anton KrupickaHigh-impact interviews with explorers, athletes, and experts discussing how they’ve turned their wild ideas into reality.13 Jan 2026 · 29 min · 15 chapters
Discovering Nature’s Hidden Conversations with Amy MartinAmy Martin, award-winning journalist and creator of the podcast *Threshold*6 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia NazreenHigh-impact interviews with world-class explorers, athletes, and advocates sharing transformative journeys and adventures.23 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Record-Breaking Expedition to the North Pole with Eric LarsenIn this episode, host Shelby Stanger interviews Eric Larsen, a pioneering polar explorer known for his groundbreaking expeditions, including the first-ever summer expedition to the North Pole.16 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Winning the World Snowshoe Championships with Jennifer BritzWinning the World Snowshoe Championships with Jennifer Britz9 Dec 2025 · 24 min
Chatting Gear & Gifting with Emily PenningtonIn this episode of *Wild Ideas Worth Living*, host Shelby Stanger interviews Emily Pennington, an REI gear tester and outdoor expert.2 Dec 2025 · 30 min
Skydiving & Becoming a Paralympic Snowboard Champion with Tyler TurnerIn this inspiring episode, Shelby Stanger interviews Tyler Turner, an adventure athlete who transformed his life after a tragic skydiving accident led to the amputation of both legs.25 Nov 2025 · 31 min
Setting a Scuba Diving Record on All 7 Continents with Barrington ScottExploring adventure and personal journeys in the outdoors, focusing on Barrington Scott's record-setting scuba diving expedition.18 Nov 2025 · 26 min
Skateboarding Across America with Chad CarusoHigh-impact interviews for adventure and outdoor enthusiasts featuring world-class explorers, athletes, and entrepreneurs who share their wild ideas and adventures.11 Nov 2025 · 30 min
Discovering the Explorer's Gene with Alex HutchinsonThis podcast features high-impact interviews with explorers, athletes, authors, and more, discussing how they've turned their wild ideas into reality and encouraging listeners to do the same.4 Nov 2025 · 29 min