Latest Outdoor recreation Podcast Episodes
How Zpacks Hires their Sewing Machine Operators
Ripstop on the Record - July 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Zpacks is well known for a lot of things. One of which is that they produce all of their gear here in the US. What this means is that they need to hire and train nearly 100 people to make all of this gear. In this episode, we talk to Rob Kibitz, Training Manager at Zpack...
The Check-In with Dustin O'Halloran
Tour Stories - June 28, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsDustin O’Halloran is an American pianist and composer with six acclaimed solo albums under his own name. He has scored multiple films and TV shows, won an Emmy for the theme to Transparent and has been nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award for his score to Lion, a coll...
The Check-In with Nick Thorburn-Islands-Mister Heavenly
Tour Stories - June 21, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsNick Thorburn is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist residing in Los Angeles. Nick has fronted and co-founded bands such as The Unicorns, Human Highway, Mister Heavenly and Islands. The newest Islands record, What Occurs, is out now an available everywhere. In this episode, old pals a...
How to Make a Tarp
Ripstop on the Record - June 18, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about how to make your first tarp. We'll go over popular materials, necessary components, and construction techniques. You won't become a shelter master after this one episode, but it's enough to get you started. Overview: Covering everything f...
The Check-In with Billy Fuller-BEAK> -ROBERT PLANT
Tour Stories - June 14, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsBilly Fuller is a bass player and songwriter from Bristol, England. He has played bass guitar with acts including Massive Attack, Robert Plant and is a founding member of Beak>. Beak’s new record, Beak>>>> (Beak 4), is available now via Invada Records. Billy shares his early experience of learnin...
S2E7: 2.7 – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - June 07, 2024 16:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSummer is here, and the high-water season for recreational paddlers has reached Colorado’s iconic rivers. While Colorado manages 43 state parks, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is among the most unique in that it spans across a 152-mile corridor that follows the Arkansas River f...
The Check In with Ryan Kattner- Man Man
Tour Stories - June 07, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsRyan Kattner is a singer, songwriter, and lyricist for Man Man, Mister Heavenly and his solo effort, Honus Honus. The newest Man Man record, Carrot on Strings, is out now and is Man Man’s first full length release on Sub Pop Records. Old pals Joe and Ryan discuss the long road of Joe finally pla...
Behind the Scenes of Reddit MYOG
Ripstop on the Record - June 05, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Summary Thomas shares his journey in the MYOG (Make Your Own Gear) community and how he started the Reddit MYOG community. He describes the culture of the community as helpful and welcoming, with a focus on sharing knowledge and assisting newcomers. Thomas also discusses...
The Check-In with Tara Jane O'neil
Tour Stories - May 31, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsTara Jane O’Neil is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and visual artist residing in California. She composes and performs under her own name and in collaboration with other musicians, artists, dancers, and filmmakers. As a solo artist she has released ten full-length albums and her newest record...
Joe Visits Cult and Culture with Luke Henshaw and Justin Pearson
Tour Stories - May 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsToday Joe stops by the Cult and Culture headquarters in San Diego. Cult and Culture is a podcast co-created by renowned musician and actor Justin Pearson and producer and musician Luke Henshaw. The show explores the DIY-driven, subversive world of art and culture, featuring a diverse array of gue...
The Story Behind THAT Nike x Ben & Jerry's "Chunky Dunky" Backpack
Ripstop on the Record - May 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Every so often you meet a fellow maker who is different from the rest of us. They think on a different plane and find inspiration like it grows on trees. Our guest, Marc Shatalow, is that type of guy. A kind, charismatic, and creative person who simply loves to make one ...
The Check-In with Logan Lynn
Tour Stories - May 17, 2024 23:03 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsLogan Lynn is a singer, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and activist currently based in the Northwest. For the past 25 years, he has been recording and releasing music with Caroline, EMI and The Dandy Warhol’s label, Beat The World. His newest record, Softcore, will release on June 7th via Kill ...
Cheryl Ogle - Why Walking Tours Rock!
Parks & Travel - May 15, 2024 23:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCelebrate National Walking Month and Small Business Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. From getting a local's lay of the land and an insider's lowdown on the best shops, restaurants, events, and places to visi...
Lost Angel Travel Adventures in South America
Parks & Travel - May 15, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom the Andes to Patagonia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" covers her 17-day sojourn into South America with Overseas Adventure Travel. You can read her stories on her South American experiences on NABBW.org here: * Chile: https://tinyurl.com/...
Jo Clark - Experiencing Gettysburg in the Footsteps of Ancestors
Parks & Travel - May 12, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, we hear about her roots travel experiences in Gettysburg, where she literally stepped in the footsteps of her ancestors. Read her article about it here: https://nationalparktraveling.co...
The Check-In with Chris Cohen
Tour Stories - May 10, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsChris Cohen is a producer, songwriter, and a multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, California. He has released several solo records, is a founding member of The Curtains and was the guitarist for Deerhoof from 2002-2006. He has also done production and session work for the likes of Weyes Blood...
Mountains to Metropolitan: Gear that Performs with Arch Industries
Ripstop on the Record - May 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Overview: One of the hardest achievements in design is maintaining form and function. A maker who is capable of doing both is truly gifted. This is where our guest Andrea Perici comes in. His company Arch Industries makes custom packs that will leave you wanting for not...
Master Featherworker Rick San Nicolas Returns to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Parks & Travel - May 03, 2024 23:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas (Kanaka Maoli) who returned for the fifth time as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Recognized as Ke Kumu Hulu Nui...
The Check-In with Babe Report
Tour Stories - May 03, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsEp 213 with Babe Report! The wonderfully raucous four piece from Chicago have followed up their debut EP, The Future of Teeth, with Did You Get Better, a full-length LP due out May 31st via Exploding In Sound. We hear how the band formed following the pandemic, how they recorded and mixed the ent...
Wonderful Ways to Experience and Explore California's Sequoia Country
Parks & Travel - May 02, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom hiking and cycling to kayaking and downtown public art and history walks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on the various ways to explore and experience Tulare County. Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings C...
Sharon K. Kurtz - Winter Adventures in Jasper National Park
Parks & Travel - May 01, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's all about winter adventures in Jasper National Park on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz. Here she uncovered the magic of winter in the Canadian Rockies, from the captivating Maligne Canyon Icewalk to the tranquil allure of snowshoei...
Palm Springs Road Trip Adventures
Parks & Travel - April 27, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Integratron, it's all about Great Road Tripping Adventures on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of...
The Check-In with Coady Willis-Big Business-The Melvins-High On Fire-The Murder City Devils
Tour Stories - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsCoady Willis is a drummer based in Los Angeles CA. He has a robust pedigree of performing and recording with The Murder City Devis, Big Business, Melvins and High On Fire, to name a few. He is also one of three drummers on the all percussion record, Hew Time, along with Joe and Dale Crover. Coady...
Debbie Stone - Exploring New River Gorge National Park
Parks & Travel - April 25, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn celebration of National Park Week, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. New River Gorge National Park conserves over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hint...
Debbie Stone - El Chaltén Hiking Adventures in Argentine Patagonia
Parks & Travel - April 25, 2024 15:22 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Celebration of National Park Week, we are featuring this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, where Debbie talks about her hiking adventures in El Chaltén, a small, Patagonian mountain town known as the “National Capital of Trekking” in Argentina. Locate...
Debbie Stone - Experience Southern Patagonia, Chile
Parks & Travel - April 23, 2024 23:54 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Celebration of National Park Week, we are featuring this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, where Debbie shares her adventures in Southern Patagonia, Chile. Hear about her experiences at Estancia Cerro Guido that borders the eastern side of Torres de...
From Sewing to Spacewalks: Kjell Lindgren's Journey as a Space-Making Astronaut
Ripstop on the Record - April 23, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Summary Kjell Lindgren recounts his journey into DIY gear-making, sparked by frustrations from his Boy Scout days and basic sewing skills acquired in elementary school. His DIY mindset was solidified during space station training, empowering him to craft gear for his son...
The Life of Artist, Author, and Traveler George Catlin
Parks & Travel - April 20, 2024 23:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn celebration of National Park Week, this episode of Big Blend Radio with artist Victoria Chick is all about the art, life and legacy of George Catlin. George Catlin was an American painter, author, and traveler, who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the American frontier. Many ...
The Check-In with Built In Sun
Tour Stories - April 19, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsThis is the Built In Sun appreciation episode. Released on August 7, 2015 via PIAPTK Records, Built In Sun is Joe Plummer's first and currently only solo record. BIS began as an instrumental idea, with inspirations landing somewhere between John Cale’s Fear, the punker vibrations of The Wipers, g...
S2E6: 2.6 – LIVE from the Partners in the Outdoors Conference
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 18, 2024 21:15 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, recorded from the Partners in the Outdoors Conference at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, we hear from a few partner organizations in attendance and what the theme “We are Better Together,” means to them. First, we talked with Partners Conference organizer Shalana Gr...