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Armchair Explorer

Award-winning podcast featuring travel documentaries recorded on location, immersive adventure stories, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post. Two-time Webby Nominee Best Society & Culture Podcast

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Oct 26 · IMMERSION: Wonders of Arizona Road Trip (Part 2) - Navajo Climbing, Sky Islands & the Most Biodiverse Place in America2 stories

Ecological Diversity in Arizona Sky Islands

Wildlife biologist Vincent Pinto explains that the Sky Islands region in southeastern Arizona is the most biodiverse area in North America, hosting numerous species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and plants across isolated mountain ranges.

Navajo Climbing Guide Connects Rock Climbing to Heritage

Climbing guide and Navajo tribe member Aaron Mike discusses how rock climbing and navigating high elevations help him reconnect with his cultural heritage and traditional upbringing on Navajo Nation.

Oct 20 · ADVENTURE: On Thin Ice - Hiking Siberia During the Invasion of Ukraine with Explorer Charlie Walker1 story

Explorer Detained and Deported in Siberia Over Ukraine War Questions

Explorer Charlie Walker recounts being detained by police in Tiksi, Russia, put on trial, and imprisoned for nearly four weeks after finishing a 600-mile trek across Siberia. He was charged with conducting journalism on a tourist visa, asking provocative questions about the military operation in Ukraine, and photographing restricted military sites before being deported.