Stand Up Paddling Down the Baja Peninsula with Sean Jansen Shelby Stanger|June 24, 2025 Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, food, and camera strapped to his board. His goal was to document the journey and raise awareness about the vaquita, an endangered porpoise native to the region.
Creating a Women’s Surf Collective with Jessa Williams Shelby Stanger|June 17, 2025 Jessa Williams is the founder of Intrsxtn Surf, a Los Angeles-based surf collective dedicated to empowering Black women and women of color through surfing. After discovering the ocean as a space for healing and self-discovery, she launched Intrsxtn just one year after learning to surf. Since then, she has introduced hundreds of women to the waves, creating a supportive community that challenges traditional surf culture and celebrates inclusivity, resilience, and joy in the water.
Summiting Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen with Melissa Arnot Reid Shelby Stanger|June 10, 2025 Melissa Arnot Reid is a legendary American mountaineer, adventure guide, and author who has summited Mount Everest six times—more than any other American woman. She was the first American woman to climb and descend Everest without supplemental oxygen, pushing the limits of human endurance. Through extreme challenges and high-risk climbs, Melissa has found strength, resilience, and purpose in the mountains.
Winning The Great World Race with David Kilgore Shelby Stanger|June 3, 2025 David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profession, he charted a unique course— joining the early team at On Running while continuing to compete at an elite level. From setting records to winning the Great World Race twice, David's journey has made him a standout in the global running community.
Becoming a Professional Cyclist with Ayesha McGowan Shelby Stanger|May 27, 2025 Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport.
The Stuff That Matters with Karen Rinaldi and David Romanelli Shelby Stanger|May 6, 2019 Karen and David are authors who’ve released books that are less about the extreme and more about the in between—the important stuff in life. Listen now.
Adventure Storytelling with Steve Bramucci Shelby Stanger|April 8, 2019 Transcript I’ve been an avid reader since I was a kid and gravitate towards books about adventure. Growing up, I devoured everything b...
Design to Empower with Sally Bergesen and Sensi Graves Shelby Stanger|March 11, 2019 Sally Bergesen and Sensi Graves design women's athletic apparel to support athletes and build community.
Making Art as a Couple With Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi Shelby Stanger|February 11, 2019 Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi directed "Free Solo," an Academy Award winning documentary about Alex Honnold free soloing El Capitan. Learn what it takes to create a wildly successful documentary as a couple.
How to Unplug with Danny Kim Shelby Stanger|January 30, 2019 Danny Kim leads workshops about the science and impact of smart phone use. In this episode, he shares advice on how to unplug and enjoy the moment.
Mindfulness with John Allcock Shelby Stanger|January 16, 2019 Every morning teenagers from the Sea Change Preparatory School in San Diego meet at the beach for a mindfulness practice and an open ocean swim. For John Allcock, mindfulness and swimming go hand in hand.
A taste of what’s coming in 2019 for the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast Shelby Stanger|January 10, 2019 Here's what to expect in the 2019 season of Wild Ideas Worth Living.
