Episodes
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Ep.48 - The Why Part II - Reflections on 2020
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
What a long and strange year it has been. In this episode, we reflect on this past year, our reasons for starting the podcast and why we continue to do it today. Despite the weariness that has come from COVID, we are reinvigorated by the turn in direction we've taken with LiveWild Radio. We branched out from just our outdoor and adventure themes to the broader topic of personal growth and finding your passion. Such episodes include talking with other adventurers about a transgender's journey (Ep. 28 - Living Your Truth - Alex Vaillancourt) to mental health (Ep. 27 - Face of Mental Health) to even fishing (Ep. 43 - Next Level Fishing - The Great White Knight). We hope you've enjoyed this year, even with its challenges and thank you for coming along on this journey with us. Here's to new adventures and making new friends in 2021.
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Ep. 46 Don't Let Winter Keep You Inside
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
We can complain about how things aren't like they used to be or we can adapt to the challenge and find new things to do. This episode we talk about how to make this winter a fun adventure even though it will mean that many of us have to do things differently.
We talk about embracing outdoor winter sports as they are fun and inherently socially distant. From snowshoeing and cross country skiing to ice climbing and winter camping, don't let Covid keep you from having a great season. We also hit upon some tips to help with the
winter blues and keep on top of your mental health.
While it means having to wear long pants, we've learned to love the challenges that winter brings. Give a listen and find a new winter passion of your own.
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Show Notes:
As referenced in this episode:
- Ep. 42: Outdoors for Newbies https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/4282ec1e/ep-42-outdoors-for-newbies
- Ep. 26: Winter Camping https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/3d8e0c32/ep-26-winter-camping-revisited
- Ep. 3: Winter Backpacking https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/628ebb3a/ep-3-winter-backpacking
- Ep. 30: ADK Ranger - Scott Van Laer https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/496f3541/ep-30-adk-ranger-scott-van-laer
- Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/3e4b0235/ep-32-quarantine-fitness
- Ep. 35: Coping with COVID https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/36cd8ef0/ep-35-coping-with-covid
- Ep. 27 The Faces of Mental Health https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/3a0eb47b/ep-27-the-faces-of-mental-health
Check out our Adventure Blog Library for more resources https://www.livewildradio.com/adventure-library
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Ep. 45 - Next Level Adventure - Erupting Volcanoes - Frederick Schuett
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
We talk to climbing guide and professional rigger, Frederick Schuett, about turning his passion into his career. His expertise evolved to working in the tv and entertainment business rigging stunts. Frederick has taken his talents with ropes and expanded to helping daredevils set world records exploring the Pit of Fire in Turkmenistan and erupting volcanoes all over the world. We have a great time talking about what motivates him and his upcoming adventures around the world.
If you want to learn to rock, ice, mountain climb, do a volcano expedition or make your super hero dreams come true. Contact One AXE Extreme https://oneaxeextreme.com/ or One AXE Pursuits https://www.oneaxepursuits.com/ for their complete COVID friendly programs
Show Notes:
- One AXE Extreme on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/one_axe_extreme/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ONE-AXE-Extreme-183804972573530/
- ONE AXE Pursuits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oneaxepursuits/?hl=en and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ONE-AXE-Pursuits-106518626061956/
- Rigged George Kourounis’ descent into the Darvaza (Gateway to Hell) in Turkmenistan that appeared on National Geo’s tv show Die Trying and highlighted in the Guinness Book of World Records https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/entering-door-hell/
- Rigged world’s first traverse over an active volcano, Erta Ale in Ethiopia with Brazilian celebrity Karina Oliani http://karinaoliani.com.br/
- Watch for upcoming longest tightrope walk in the world over an active volcanoes by Bello Nock daredevil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bello_Nock.Bello is the Guinness World Record holder for the longest time (~8 hours) on a tight rope. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/live-daredevil-seires-volcano-high-wire-special-coming-a-e-1220184
- Bear Grylls https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Grylls
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Ep. 42 - Outdoors for Newbies
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
A side effect of Covid has been a dramatic increase in new outdoors people. When you aren't allowed to travel and do your usual summer activities it is natural that people will head outside where it is easy to social distance. With this influx of new outdoor users come a number of new challenges. In this episode we aim to help educate people on principles of Leave No Trace, animal issues and how to poop in the woods. No one is born knowing how to behave in the outdoors so give a listen and learn how to be a good steward of our wild places.
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Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Ep. 41 - Collingwood Earthship - Matt Code
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Not all adventures are in the forest. In this episode we talk to Matt Code who built his very own earth ship in Collingwood, Ontario. After an afternoon of mountain biking we sat down in his dining room to talk about what an earth ship is and what it is like to have a low impact sustainable home. From reusing rainwater and storing the heat of the sun in the walls to generating electrical power with solar panels, his home is home is as close to being off the grid as it can while still being located in town. Interested in passing on the skills and knowledge he has gained, Matt has built a community both online and in real life of people interested in learning how to build their own sustainable homes and grow their own food.
Give a listen to learn how our homes can change our environmental impact.
To learn more about the earth ship movement visit Matt's website
See a virtual tour of his home.
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Show Notes:
• Collingwood Earthship Video Tour
• Collingwood Earthship Workshops
• Earthship Ontario Facebook Group
• Matt's Community Garden - Free Spirit Gardens
• Mike Reynolds (Earthship Pioneer)
• Earthship Biotecture School by Michael Reynolds
• Intro on What is an Earthship by Michael Reynolds:
o Garbage Warrior
o New Solutions
Follow Collingwood Earthship on Facebook and YouTube
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Ep. 40: Ontario Climber Reg Smart - How Passion Finds a Way
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
A suburban kid growing up in Etobicoke, Reg Smart was sort of a lost boy muddling through school and getting in fights but then found rock climbing. He got into climbing not with the intention of leaving his mark but because he loved it. Along the way he became one of the most influential climbers on the scene. Strong and bold is how he climbs and how he lives his life.
More than 40 years later, he's still climbing. He's taken that passion and used it to fuel all of his pursuits from climbing and Olympic weight lifting to making beer and growing his own vegetables. We sit down at Reg's dining room table to talk about his start in climbing and how passion still drives his pursuits.
**GIVEAWAY Winner of Ontario Climbing's Niagara Escarpment Guide Books announced at the end of this episode. Enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- A Youth Wasted Climbing by David Chaundry-Smart https://www.amazon.ca/Youth-Wasted-Climbing-David-Chaundy-Smart-ebook/dp/B00S5I4I1G Written by Reg's brother recounting their climbing youth together. A GREAT Read!
- A great backgrounder about how Ontario routes got put up and the climbing culture back when Reg started - Ep. 24: History and Politics of Ontario Climbing with Gus Alexandropoulos https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/945a47e5/ep-24-gus-alexandropoulos-ontario-climbing-the-history-and-politics-of-rock-climbing-in-ontario
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Ever wonder how the climbing routes you enjoy got put up? If so, join us as we talk to Gus Alexandropoulos of Ontario Climbing about the game of rock climbing. We recorded in his home climbing gym which was fun as we got to climb after recording. Aside from being a lifelong climber, Gus is a route developer, guide book author and journalist. His passion for climbing has led to it being both his business and lifestyle. Having developed a number of crags and putting up 200+ routes, he has a unique perspective. Learn about the history and politics of rock climbing in Ontario.
GIVEAWAY ALERT!! Listen to this episode to learn how to enter for a chance to win a set of signed Niagara Escarpment climbing guidebooks! The winner will be announced mid-August in Ep. 40 featuring Reg Smart.
Show Notes:
Ontario Climbing Guidebooks:
- The Southern Escarpment - Volume 1
- The Northern Escarpment- Volume 2
- Rattlesnake Point Sport Climbing Volume 1.4
Monday May 18, 2020
Ep. 34 - How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
With the combination of increased free time and stress, exercise has been a big topic during the lockdown. People are either doing way more or way less than they did before the pandemic. This has led to an increase in disfunction from both overuse and too much sitting.
In this episode, we chat with physiotherapist, Allison Gaudet, about how to manage your body during this challenging time. From how to structure your workouts to dealing with injuries this episode has a bunch of takeaways that can help you feel and perform better. Download from iTunes, GooglePlay Music, Sticher, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet
- Follow Allison on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- Grand River Sports Medicine Centre on Twitter and check out their blog
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Ep. 32 - Quarantine Fitness
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Don't let being quarantined keep you from getting in better shape. Most people who are either off work or working from home find themselves with lots of free time to fill. Some of that should be keeping healthy and getting stronger. In this episode, we talk about how you can improve your fitness even though you don't have access to the gym. While we are releasing this during the lockdown, the information we are putting out applies for anyone who wants to get in better shape.
In times of trouble, it is time to improvise. The combination of bodyweight exercises and gear you can get online, you have the world of fitness open to you. Don't let the opportunity to find your stronger self pass you by. Besides, with the Coronavirus upon us, you know the zombies can't be far behind. And the most important skill when they come is cardio.
Download from Livewildradio.com, iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Winston's blog on Training for the Outdoors, Simplified
- LiveWild Radio Podcast Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
- SmashWerx on YouTube for awesome instant rehab physio
- Dr. John Russin for expert training advice and check out his website Nation
- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet
- Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
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Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Ep. 30 - ADK Ranger - Scott van Laer
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
When you want to learn about safety in the backcountry there is no one better to talk to than a forest ranger. In this episode, we sit down with Adirondack Forest Ranger Scott van Laer about the Adirondack High Peaks, search and rescues and how you can be safer in the mountains. Scott has been a ranger for 20+ years so he has seen a lot of changes in the traffic to the mountains and the increased demand on the rangers. We talk about how people can help advocate for more rangers to match the increased traffic the park is seeing. Plus you get to hear about why peeing on each other isn’t a good way to stay warm in the cold.
Show Notes:
Follow Scott van Laer at ADK Ranger on Twitter, ADK Ranger on Instagram or on the Adirondack Almanack
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - High Peaks Wilderness
Epic Search & Rescues:
- Feb 2018 Saddleback Rescue: Adirondack Explorer - How 34 rangers and 12 volunteers saved a hiker’s life
- Dec 2016 Algonquin Rescue: NCPR – A Life or Death Rescue on Algonquin – We Had To Get Them That Day and Dramatic Helicopter Rescue
- Memorable, Hair-Raising NYC Forest Ranger Rescues During the Past 80 Years
Adirondack Explorer - Guardians in the Woods Feb. 26, 2008
Want to Help Preserve the Adirondacks and Support the Rangers?
- Contact the ADK https://www.adk.org/
- Let Governor Cuomo that the Adirondacks needs to add more budget towards infrastructure and rangers. https://www.ny.gov/agencies/office-governor
For more information about backpacking, we have a bunch of information on the Adirondacks in the LiveWild Radio Adventure Library. Also, check out Ep. 28 on Adirondack Adventures.
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