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Welcome to JUMP Podcast, your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes, and often raw and personal accounts, host Jackie Nourse (Traveling Jackie) explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to move and experience the world outside your comfort zone and to do big, courageous things with your one life. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the end, it’s YOU who takes the leap.
David, the director of Véloroute des Bleuets and former dog sledding business owner, explains how he moved from Belgium to northern Quebec in 2000 and eventually helped build and manage the 256-kilometer cycling loop around Lac Saint-Jean.
Host Traveling Jackie recounts how a quick lapse in attention caused her to crash her gravel bike on the side of the path during the ride, praising her helmet and the guides for properly adjusting the chin strap beforehand.
Guest Geneviève de Lille and host Traveling Jackie recall an unexpected moment during their visit to Zoo de Saint-Félicien when a musk ox named Monster charged and forcefully rammed the tour train car.
Recapping their visit to Val-Jalbert, the guests discuss the history of the paper mill village that was emptied overnight when production was consolidated, noting the church fire in 1926 and the immersive historical projections.
Scott Muir shared the details of a serious surf accident on September 28, 2025, where he broke his neck after being pulled into a wave. He described the challenging recovery process over the past 11 months, progressing from being unable to move to being able to engage in activities again.
Scott Muir detailed his 12-year career in the Air Force, which included extensive travel and multiple deployments. He flew KC-135s for air-to-air refueling, serving in places like the Middle East (UAE) and touring various locations including the Azores and Ascension Island.
Currently, Scott Muir resides in Dana Point, California, with his wife Kristen and their two children, Quinn (11) and Willem (6). He transitioned to flying cargo for UPS after his Air Force career.
Long-time friends Jackie and Kristen Muir reconnected on the JUMP podcast to discuss their transformative study abroad experience in Italy 20 years ago. They reflected on how the experience shaped their perspectives and influenced their lives since they were 20 years old.
During a podcast reunion, Jackie and Kristen Muir reminisced about their time as 20-year-old study abroad students in Italy. They shared how their friendship has lasted for two decades, highlighting the enduring impact of their shared experience.
Jackie shared a piece of memorabilia from her study abroad days: an Italian national team jersey. The jersey was a nod to the soccer player Alessandro Del Piero, whom she and her roommate Kristen Muir recall fondly from their time in Italy.
Jackie opened the podcast by reflecting on the transformative power of travel, suggesting that seeing the world's vastness can put personal problems into perspective. This broader view, she explained, is soul-warming and inspires courageous action.
This episode of JUMP Podcast is supported by Osprey, a luggage brand, and Eco Chile, a company specializing in custom trips to Chile and Argentina. Jump Adventures also sponsored the episode, offering adventure itineraries.
Author Jo Piazza met her husband, Nick, on a 10-day eco-cruise in the Galapagos Islands in 2014. They were both on assignment for Yahoo Travel at the time. They connected on the last day of the cruise and went on a date a few weeks later.
Jo Piazza's latest book, "The Parisian Heist," is loosely based on a murder that occurred in her own family a century ago. She decided to solve this historical mystery for a true crime podcast also titled "The Sicilian Inheritance."
Jo Piazza initially told host Traveling Jackie that she wanted to become a 'soccer mom' after her adventurous travel career. However, she clarified that while she has three children, she actively avoids organized sports for them to maintain her ability to travel on weekends.
Jo Piazza has published a total of 14 books, with her most recent being "The Parisian Heist." Her upcoming book, due out next summer, is set at a fancy dude ranch in Wyoming and is currently in the research phase, with her children accompanying her.
Professional climbers Alex Honnold and Jim Morrison shared how their childhoods shaped their adventurous paths. Both credited parental encouragement to spend time outdoors and explore as key factors in developing their passion for climbing and mountaineering.
Jim Morrison described himself as a ski mountaineer, which involves climbing mountains with skis and then skiing down. Beyond his athletic pursuits, he also identifies as an entrepreneur, an outdoor enthusiast, and an advocate for climate and the environment.
Alex Honnold described his current life phase as a "middle-aged dad" dealing with small children while striving to be the best climber he can be. He also humorously noted his status as an aspiring rock climber.
Jim Morrison shared his internal self-perception as a community member, a lover, and a big-hearted individual committed to his friends, family, and the world. He emphasized the importance of showing one's true self beyond public perception.
Alex Honnold and Jim Morrison discussed the origins of their drive for extreme challenges, attributing it partly to their childhoods. Honnold mentioned his parents pushing him outdoors, while Morrison highlighted the importance of supportive mentors and a community that encouraged trying new things.