Packing. Parking. Panicking.
Highlighting the real, often chaotic or overlooked moments that make adventures possible. My guests and I dive into pre and post-activity logistics with gentle humor and relatability.
Episodes
7 episodes
Ivana Bajic: Surfing's Hyper-fixation on High Performance and Big Names
Our guest today is Los Angeles–based multimedia producer and surfer Ivana Bajic. Ivana's work merges art, technology, and impact storytelling. As the author and producer of Nature of Surf Women—an interactive coffee-table book—she expl...
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Episode 7
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20:16
Zehra Allibhai: Strength Training's Myths of Flawless Beginnings and Quick Fixes
Our guest today is cookbook author, wellness content creator, and personal trainer Zehra Allibhai. Zehra is a content creator, certified fitness expert, food enthusiast, and proud m...
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Episode 6
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23:54
Varun Khetan: Camping's Scrambling for Reservations, Gear Mysteries, and That Feeling of Constant Dirtyness
Today we talk about camping with an actual Boy Scout. Varun Khetan is a father, doctor, outdoor enthusiast, and, yes, Marissa’s husband. He grew up in Southern California with...
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Episode 5
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20:02
Kate Bridal on Content Creation's Demands: Multiple Attempts, Out-of-Your-League Outreach, and SO MUCH EDITING
This week we talk about content creation and podcasting, something many millennials find themselves dabbling in for the first time (including myself). Our guest is Kate Bridal. Kate is a former attorney (and one of my past coworkers...
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Episode 4
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20:04
Annie Sahl: Mountaineering's Meticulous Packing, Gear Testing, and Boring Planning Convos
Welcome to this week's chat with Annie Sahl, all-around mountaineer, about being a beginner at climbing, trail running, and big mountain adventures. What are the trickiest parts? Is there an unexpected joy in planning your gear? Why is her own ...
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Episode 3
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21:26
Victoria Fox: Gardening As a Safe Space to Fail
Our very first season's very first guest is Victoria (Torrie) Fox, a trained opera singer who pivoted to garden design in 2020.Torrie is a plant nerd following her passion for gett...
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Episode 2
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19:34
Packing Parking Panicking Pilot: A Show for Mid-Life Beginners at Basically Anything
Have you ever tried to get into a new activity or hobby and found that, just as much as the interest itself, the prep and cleanup - the "admin work," if you will - of the thing is just as much of a barrier to the activity as learning to do the ...
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Episode 1
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