Outside Podcast

Outside Podcast


Latest Episodes

Dave Eggers Is 99 Percent Animal
June 28, 2023

Theres a reason the acclaimed author wrote his latest book in the voice of a dog: it enabled him to run free all over an imagined seaside park.

A Foolhardy Attempt to See an Eclipse from the Top of the Andes
June 21, 2023

When veteran climber Mark Jenkins came up with a plan to witness a solar spectacle from the summit of a 20,000-foot peak, he had little idea what he was getting himself into.

The Real Lives of Wildland Firefighters
June 14, 2023

Working the front lines of Americas wildfires is a difficult and dangerous job, but that doesnt mean everyone who signs up is chasing adventure.

Bill McKibben on the Next Phase of Climate Activism
June 07, 2023

As America continues to grapple with political uncertainty and an uneasy relationship with the planet, the author and environmentalist makes the case for an expansive and inclusive grassroots movement

The Love Story That Saved 15 Million Acres in Patagonia
May 31, 2023

Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyis new film, Wild Life, captures the saga of Doug and Kristine Tompkins, whose devotion to conservation and each other led to the creation of extraordinary na

Inside a Sinking Submarine
May 24, 2023

Among the worlds harrowing marine survival stories, the strangest might be a crews escape from one of the earliest submarines

Finding Magic in the Night Sky
May 17, 2023

You dont have to be an astrology buff to believe that the moon and stars have a special kind of power in our lives

The Storm That Changed Everything
May 10, 2023

When the largest tornado ever recorded touched down in central Oklahoma, storm chasers, meteorologists, and thrill seekers were expecting a show. What they got was a deadly lesson in the power of natu

Why We Hold On to the Climbing Gym
May 03, 2023

How have these indoor spaces have become hubs for the outdoor community?

A Bold Rescue on a Moab Cliff
April 26, 2023

When a BASE jumper slammed into a red-rock tower and his parachute snagged on a ledge, there was only one way to save his life: go up and get him.