Are you eager to embark on a new adventure but in need of a little inspiration? Or perhaps you are just on the lookout for something entertaining to listen to on your next run or long drive.
Here are nine outdoor podcasts guaranteed to keep any adventure lover entertained.
1. Dirtbag Diaries
The Dirtbag Diaries is a grassroots podcast dedicated to the sometimes serious, often humorous stories from wild places. Writers, photographers, artists and listeners have come together to produce the type of stories that rarely find homes in the glossy pages of magazines. And they are brilliant.
More info: Dirtbag Diaries
2. Tough Girl Podcast
The Tough Girl Podcast tells the story of all those hardcore women out there doing badass things. The Tough Girl podcast profiles real women who have often beat the odds and come out on top, proving just how strong they are along the way.
More info: Tough Girl Podcast
3. Go The Travel Podcast
Alex, an accomplished travel writer, likes telling stories and wants to take you on adventures through his podcast. Having lived in Europe, South America, both Coasts of the US, Alaska, Norway, and the Middle East, Alex captures his many adventures, plates it, and serves it in small portions to share with you. He hopes to inspire the travel bug in you and to document some of the planets most amazing places.
More info: Go The Travel
4. She Explores
A podcast for and about the adventures of women. This podcast tells stories of inspiring women’s journeys across the globe. It is a great one to motivate you to get out there and do something awesome.
More info: She Explores
5. Outside/In
Sam Evans-Brown combines solid reporting and long-form narrative storytelling to bring the outdoors to you wherever you are. You don’t have to be a whitewater kayaker, an obsessive composter, or a conservation biologist to love Outside/In. It’s a show for anyone who has ever been outdoors. In short, it’s a show for almost everyone.
More info: Outside/In
6. UltraRunner
Attention mountain, ultra, and trail runners: this is the podcast for you. Episodes feature elite runners, veterans, wacky characters, and a variety of qualified experts to discuss everything necessary to be successful on the trails. Each episode is about an hour long–perfect making it perfect for a mid-week run or commute.
More info: UltraRunner
7. Wild Ideas Worth Living
No crazy adventure idea is out of reach to this podcast host. Covering everything from snowboarding and mountaineering to the health benefits of being in nature, this podcast will open your eyes to real life examples of people living unconventionally through the power of adventure! You won’t want to go back to your day job after hearing these stories of people and brands who have turned their wild ideas into reality.
More info: Wild Ideas Worth Living
8. Endurance Planet
If you’re a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, obstacle racer, adventure racer or all of the above who is looking to up the ante this podcast might be of interest. Industry experts get nerdy on everything from lactate thresholds to diet as they pick apart all of the elements that can affect performance. Expect cutting-edge sports science, inspiration and education to fuel your journey.
More info: Endurance Planet
9. Everything Snowboarding and More
The Everything Snowboarding & More Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Mike Hardaker, founder of the Mountain Weekly News. Featuring interviews with top-of-the-line snowboarders, conversation about the latest snowboard news, and even splitboard reviews, this podcast dives into the intense world of snowboarding — and has a bit of fun along the way!
More info: Everything Snowboarding and More
Have you checked out our latest adventure podcast, Hard as Nails?
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Check out Foot Stuff Podcast, a fairly new outdoor recreation comedy based in the heart of the Adirondacks covering stories of Adventure, Antics, & Activism.
Another outdoor adventure podcast that your readers may want to consider is the Active Travel Adventures podcast. On this show, I inspire and empower folks to live a bigger life through adventure travel: you’ve got to MOVE – hike, bike and/or paddle there way as the explore new cultures around the world.