Latest Outdoor work Podcast Episodes

VW 6: COVID-19 and The Importance of Income Diversity

Vagabond Work - April 21, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes
In this episode, we discuss COVID-19, the current uncertainty of employment for certain industries and the importance of having diverse income sources. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy out there.  Support the show (http://vagabondwork.com/custom)

VW 5: Surf Instructor pt 2 | Surf Camp Abroad

Vagabond Work - April 15, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes
In this episode, we dig into what it's like to work as a surf guide/instructor at a surf camp while traveling abroad. I met this guy down in Nicaragua where he was working as an instructor for a surf camp. He has 8 years of experience working as a surf instructor in Cornwall England (see VW: 4 f...

VW 4: Surf Instructor pt 1 | Busy Surf School

Vagabond Work - March 19, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes
In this episode, we dig into what it's like to work as a surf instructor at a busy summer surf school. I met this guy down in Nicaragua where he was working as an instructor for a surf camp (see VW:5 for info on working for a surf camp abroad). He has 8 years of experience working as a surf inst...

VW 3: Van Tripping Central America | Samantha Foster

Vagabond Work - March 09, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes
In this episode, we dig into the experience of traveling in a van through Central America. I met Sam and her dog Leo down in Panama after they made the trip from Texas in a brown 1997 GMC Vandura named Ramon. Sam (and another van traveler who joins the conversation later) share stories and pract...

VW 2: Location Independent Software Consultant/Programmer | Tanner

Vagabond Work - March 09, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes
In this episode, we dig into what its like working as a software consultant and programmer while traveling abroad and how to get into it yourself. I met Tanner down in Panama, where he was surfing and working location-independent. He works for a software consulting company based on the US west c...

VW 1: Tugboat Deckhand | Colin Tully

Vagabond Work - March 09, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes
In this episode, we dig into the responsibilities and realities of working as a deckhand on tugboats. Colin Tully is a buddy of mine who works for Moran Towing Corporation based out of New York Harbor. He's been a tugboat deckhand for 6 years and comes from a multi-generation tugboat family. He ...

Introduction to Vagabond Work

Vagabond Work - January 25, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes
An introduction of what’s to come on Vagabond Work. Mike Waltman (Jack of All Trades, Master of None / chronic sufferer of Shiny Object Syndrome) explains the various types of lifestyle-centric workers you can expect to hear from on the show, how nomadic living can be used to reduce expenses, an...