Best Brian Hammond Podcasts (2025)

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Quins to Eagles - Newly Capped, Makeen "Makka" Alikhan 30:58

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Eagle, Makeen Alikhan to talk about making his debut. Did Canada ever come calling? Will Anthem win a game next season? And what will it mean to take the field against his former Quins teammates when USA faces England in DC. All that, and more! Be sure to tune into the 2nd half of the …

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New England Free Jacks Head Coach, Ryan Martin 34:42

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour, New England Free Jacks and Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about the Free Jacks 3-Peat and all the players who made it possible, including Pala Balakana, Brock Webster and how impactful Harrison Boyle was to the team, leaving his attorney job to return to rugby. Be sure t…

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Tbilisi Travel and Hidden Georgia Gems with Local Guide Levan Giorgadze 1:01:58

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Why should you travel to Tbilisi, Georgia? While you might come for the 8,000-year-old wine, you’ll want to stay for the wild hospitality and a city full of surprises. Levan Giorgadze is a theater-trained tour guide and founder of Tbilisi Free Walking Tours, where he shares Georgia’s rich history and culture with travelers from all over the world. …

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Timor-Leste Hidden Gems: Blue Whales, Diving, and Slow Travel in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries with Jonty Crane 1:22:11

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Could the least-visited places offer the most rewarding travel experiences? Jonty Crane is a New Zealand-based traveler, guidebook author, and longtime advocate for meaningful, off-the-beaten-path travel. With over 75 countries under his belt, he’s currently volunteering in Timor-Leste, where he’s helping promote sustainable tourism while living th…

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John Collins. 1:16:37

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Trent joins the pod to talk about the newest Clipper John Collins. They predict the next moves for the Clippers and say goodbye to Norm.By Brian Andrew

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2025 MLR Finals Recap - Bill & Fitzy recaps the ups and downs on the weekend 35:37

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In this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and Fitzy breakdown last weekend's actions in Pawtucket, where the New England Free Jacks defeated the Houston SaberCats to win their record breaking 3rd straight championship. An achievement no other professional team in the US has done in 23 years! Who were the game changers and stars? How did the…

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How to Become the Hero in Your Own Life with Derek Loudermilk 1:09:33

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What if you could flip your thinking, let go of old scripts, and start showing up as the hero in your own life, right now? Derek Loudermilk is a coach, adventurer, podcaster, and bestselling author who helps coaches, healers, and creators become global thought leaders. After leaving behind a PhD program, surviving a life-threatening blood clot, and…

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Episode 223 - The Man Who Fell To Earth and Men In Black 1:02:45

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This week we discuss aliens in human costumes with two films that tonally look very different but share this DNA. First up is the Nicolas Roag 1976 David Bowie vehicle, The Man Who Fell to Earth and the 1997 Will Smith juggernaut, Men in Black. Be warned, there may be rapping. Timings for this week are: The Man Who Fell To Earth: (02:55) Men In Bla…

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Making Waves and Waves to be made. 51:39

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The Forum welcomes Brook to the Clippers and prepares themselves for a possible a reunion.By Brian Andrew

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From Death’s Door to Solo Kayaking 1,000 Miles Through the Canadian Arctic with Stephan Kesting 1:21:21

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Why does it take a brush with death for some of us to finally do the things we’ve dreamed of? Stephan Kesting is an accomplished martial artist, firefighter, wilderness explorer, and the author of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic. You might know him from his popular jiu-jitsu videos and teachings at Grapplearts, but Stephan’s story goe…

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ARRxTFR Live at MLR Championship Fan Festival 2025 1:01:38

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In this special live podcast, Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising, teams up with Ryan Ye and Matt Ye, of The Fantasy Ruckers, to bring you a live broadcast from the Major League Rugby Championship Fan Festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Bill, Ryan and Matt breakdown the matchup between the defending MLR Champs, New England Free Jacks, and the Hous…

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2025 Championship Weekend! WER & MLR Finals Previews 1:03:33

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy return after a short sabbatical just in time to preview the MLR Championship match with the help of The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye and the WER Legacy Cup with YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young! Who has the upper hand in Rhode Island, New England Free Jacks or Houston SaberCats? Can the New York Exiles up…

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Episode 222 - The Great Dictator and Mrs Miniver 1:10:06

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This week, apropos of nothing in particular, we look at films that provoked a response from the Nazi's. The two films are Charlie Chaplain's 1940 incendiary foray into sound with The Great Dictator and the William Wyler portrait of English life, Mrs Miniver. Timings for this week are: The Great Dictator: (05:47) Mrs Miniver: (39:26) Next episode we…

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Building a Life Abroad, Culture Shock, and Big Leaps with Traveling Jackie 1:21:02

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What does it really take to build a life abroad, and what happens when travel pushes you far outside your comfort zone? Jackie Nourse, aka Traveling Jackie, is an adventure travel pro, host of JUMP podcast, tour leader, and storyteller who’s built a life around helping people explore the world boldly and authentically. With over 20 years of travel …

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Top 10 Copenhagen Hidden Gems: Hidden Trolls, Cemetery Hangouts, and the Secret to Danish Happiness with Rikke Bisgaard Svendsen 1:17:59

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What if the best way to explore Copenhagen isn’t in the guidebooks, but in a cemetery, on a bike hunt for trolls, or over a plate of smørrebrød with locals? Rikke Bisgaard-Svensen is the co-founder of Copenhagen Free Walking Tours and a self-described travel addict whose life has revolved around two things: taking off to faraway lands and sharing h…

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Episode 221 - Happy Together and God's Own Country 56:27

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This week, we celebrate Pride Month by exploring two LGBTQ+ films in our theme for Love in Exile. The films this week are the 1997 Wong Kar-Wai film that preceded In the Mood For Love (which we discussed in Episode 177), Happy Together and the Francis Lee 2017 British film, God's Own Country. Timings for this week are: Happy Together: (03:25) God's…

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From Burnout and $70K in Debt to World Travel with Annette and Daniel Fortner 1:02:43

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains honest discussions about depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255). Is debt stopping you from traveling? What if the life you’ve been told to want is actually the thing that’s breaking you? That was the reality for Annette a…

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Jesse's Final Episode 56:22

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End of an Era for the Forum. It's Jesse's final episode. We discuss KD, Melo and Lakers new Ownership.By Brian Andrew

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Top 7 Cities for LGBTQ+ Travelers and Finding Your People Around the World with LGBTQ+ Travel Expert Alicia Valenski 1:01:07

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What does it really mean to feel seen, safe, and celebrated as an LGBTQ+ traveler? How can understanding other people’s travel experiences help us feel more connected, wherever we go? Alicia Valenski is an American writer, editor, speaker, and author of the groundbreaking new LGBTQ+ travel guide with Lonely Planet that explores 50 of the most queer…

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Episode 220 - Robot and Frank and Brian and Charles 47:42

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This week, we look at the influence of AI and robots with two human and robot movies. One film is Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier's debut feature film in Robot and Frank and the David Earl/Chris Hayward/Jim Archer collaboration, Brian and Charles. Timings for this week are: Robot and Frank: (03:54) Brian and Charles: (25:32) Next episode our t…

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Alcohol-Free Travel (10 Expert Tips) with Margaret Ward 1:14:53

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Have you ever thought about what your travels would look like without alcohol? After eliminating alcohol, Margaret rediscovered her joy for travel, so much so that she started Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (AFAR), where she helps women rediscover and challenge themselves by embracing travel without alcohol. In this episode, Margaret shares her 10…

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Top 10 Iceland Hidden Gems (Highlands, Hot Springs, and Hidden Canyons) + Building a New Life Abroad with Jewells Chambers from All Things Iceland 1:26:35

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What’s it like to trade the hustle of NYC for a slower life in Iceland? And how do you explore its volcanic landscapes without getting stuck in the tourist crowds? Jewells Chambers is the creator and voice behind All Things Iceland, a podcast and YouTube channel that helps people experience Iceland beyond the tourist trail. Originally from New York…

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Episode 219 - Deliverance and Green Room (With Special Guest Leslie Pitt @afrofilmviewer) 1:11:40

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This week, we explore town vs country folk in the deep south with the great Leslie Pitt of Afrofilmviewer and the Fatal Attractions podcast. The films this week are the 1972 duelling banjos classic Deliverance and the 2016 Jeremy Saulnier helmed Green Room. Timings for this week are: Deliverance: (08:13) Green Room: (38:30) Next episode our theme w…

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Traveling the Equator and Polar Circle (Top 5 Countries to Visit) + How Climate Change Impacts Locals with Gunnar Garfors 1:25:51

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What can we actually learn about climate change when we stop reading headlines and start listening to the people living it? Gunnar Garfors is the first person to travel to every country in the world not once, but twice. He’s a Norwegian adventurer, journalist, and author whose latest project took him across the equator, the Arctic Circle, and the A…

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How to Be a “Supercommunicator” and Connect with Anyone (At Home or on the Road) with Charles Duhigg + The Best of Baltimore, MD 58:22

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Why do some conversations leave you feeling seen and understood, while others fall flat? Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of The Power of Habit and his latest, Supercommunicators. He's spent years exploring the science of communication to find out what separates those rare, magical conversations from ones…

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Co-living 101: How to Build Community While Traveling + the Future of Remote Work with Fabio and Juls 1:09:20

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Is co-living the secret sauce to building community and staying inspired on the road? Fabio and Juls are the co-founders of Casa Basilico, a pop-up foodie co-living experience designed for digital nomads who crave meaningful connection, delicious food, and a vibrant sense of community. As full-time travelers and friends-turned-business-partners, th…

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The 2025-2027 Plan 1:29:54

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Trent hops on the pod with Brian to discuss hypothetical targets for the Clippers in each of the next 3 offseasons. Is the 2026/2027 plan a 2025 move?By Brian Andrew

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Episode 218 - Do The Right Thing and In The Heights (With Special Guest Violet Hammond) 1:26:25

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This week, we celebrate warm weather with New York Heatwaves. Two films that tell the story of their neighbourhoods - and we draft in an actual New Yorker to help us discuss! Timings for this week are: Do The Right Thing: (06:16) In The Heights: (37:56) Next episode our theme will be Town Vs Country in the Deep South. You can find more of Violet's …

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Classical Music in the Wild: 10 Years Connecting People and Nature Through Music and Travel with Hunter Noack 1:27:07

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What happens when you take a grand piano into the wild and let nature lead the performance? Hunter Noack is a classically trained pianist and the founder of IN A LANDSCAPE, a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert series that brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano into the great outdoors. Instead of setting up traditional speakers at every show, audience memb…

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Episode 217 - My Cousin Vinny and Legally Blonde 56:32

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This week, we examine the American legal system with two courtroom capers. The films being My Cousin Vinny and Legally Blonde. Both films take the unexpected lawyer and show them butting against the large system of the court. But how do the films hold up? Timings for this week are: My Cousin Vinny: (03:59) Legally Blonde: (32:30) Next episode our t…

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Shred America: 950 Miles from Chicago to NYC by Skateboard with Mike Kosciesza 52:05

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Would you skateboard nearly 1,000 miles across the U.S. with no real plan, just to see what would happen? Mike Kosciesza did just that with three friends and a dream to make a documentary out of it. Back in 2008, these four 20-year-olds set off from Chicago with their skateboards pointed toward New York City. A decade later, that wild ride became S…

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Brilliant Baltimore: Top 7 Hidden Gems (Why You Need to Visit This City) with Brian Oliver 1:03:56

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What makes Baltimore, Maryland, one of the best US cities to visit? Brian Oliver is the founder of BMore See More, a nonprofit organization empowering minority male students in Baltimore City to become local and global leaders through education, mentorship, and travel. A seasoned traveler who’s visited over 60 countries, Brian always finds himself …

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Episode 216 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Unforgiven 57:17

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This week, we traverse the American frontier by printing the legend with James Stewart and John Wayne starring in John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Clint Eastwood's revisionist Western, Unforgiven. Timings for this week are: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: (05:37) Unforgiven: (31:38) Next episode our theme will be Courtroom Capers.…

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Hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland with Lynne Nieman 1:04:39

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What adventures have you been dreaming up but haven't done yet? Lynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a podcast and website dedicated to helping you explore off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout Europe. As a professional travel planner, Lynne combines her passion for Europe and off-the-beaten-path exploration with her expertise in c…

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Lifestyle Design 2.0: What it Means in 2025 with Travis Sherry 1:19:40

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Almost two decades after The 4-Hour Workweek was published, what does lifestyle design look like now, and where is it headed next? Travis Sherry is a longtime traveler and entrepreneur who’s spent over a decade building a life centered around freedom, travel, and location independence while helping thousands of others do the same. He’s the founder …

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The Wall showed up and the Clippers Didn't | R1 vs. Nuggets: Game 7 Postgame 1:06:11

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Another long offseason awaits the Clippers and their fanbase following a poor game 7.By Brian Andrew

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R1 vs. Nuggets: Game 6 Postgame 1:00:06

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We live to play another day. Survive and Advance. Clippers fly to Denver for Game 7.By Brian Andrew

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The Power of Death in Life with Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware 58:11

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What can thinking about death teach us about living life? Bronnie Ware is an author, songwriter, speaker, and free spirit devoted to helping others find the courage to embrace life on their own terms and live without regrets. Her international bestselling memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, has been translated into 32 languages and has a mov…

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R1 vs. Nuggets: Game 5 Postgame 23:07

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Takes Deep Breath. There is still a game 6 in Inglewood.By Brian Andrew

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Top 8 Travel Songs from the 90s (The Ultimate Playlist) with Rob Harvilla 1:27:26

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What road trip songs get you pumped for your travels? Rob Harvilla has been a professional rock critic for 20+ years whose writing has appeared in Pitchfork, Spin, and Rolling Stone. He is also the host of the hugely popular podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Rob shares his ultimate 90s ro…

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R1 vs. Nuggets: Belated Game 4 Postgame 29:39

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Over 24 hours to think about the Game 4 finish... on to game 5.By Brian Andrew

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Life Lessons from Nature, Best Travel Lists, Happiness Hacks, a CTA on Dual Citizenship, + More 24:49

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I’m bringing you a roundup of the most popular and community-loved highlights from the Zero To Travel newsletter this month, offering practical travel tips, lifestyle insights, and some good old-fashioned wanderlust inspiration. You’ll hear science-backed strategies for boosting happiness, why now might be the time to take action on a second passpo…

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R1 vs. Nuggets: Game 3 Postgame 28:13

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Clippers win the first ever playoff game at the Intuit Dome.By Brian Andrew

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Top 11 Ways To Rock Your Music Festival Experience with Jason and Kelly Law 1:02:53

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Have you traveled just to go to a music festival? What one realization can lead to a life of travel? Jason Law and his wife Kelly are the duo behind Festy GoNuts and GoNuts Marketing, the ultimate resource for enhancing your music festival experience. They’ve been to countless festivals, created a tight-knit community of festival lovers, and know e…

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A 2,190+ Mile Mother-Son Adventure: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail after a Decade of Nomadic Family Travel with Jessica and Largo Sueiro 1:17:47

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What is it like to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail… with your teenage kid? Jessica and Largo are part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, who’ve been living a full-time travel lifestyle for over a decade. From sailing across the Atlantic to road-tripping Europe in an RV, they’ve redefined “home” and “school” many times over. Jess…

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R1 vs. Nuggets: Game 2 Postgame 34:46

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Kawhi has one of his best games in his career. Clippers take game 2.By Brian Andrew

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R1 vs. Nuggets: Game 1 Postgame 39:14

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The Clipper lose a close one in OT.By Brian Andrew

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Immersion Travel: Becoming a Porter in Nepal with Nate Menninger 1:26:34

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Nate Menninger has chased experiences around the world, from running with the bulls in Spain to diving the Blue Hole in Belize. Most recently, he became one of the first foreigners to work as a Himalayan porter in Nepal, an experience he documented in his first-ever film, The Porter. In this episode, Nate shares the wild story of becoming a porter …

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Myanmar’s Secret Railways: Uncovering Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Oppression with Clare Hammond 1:26:46

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What hidden stories lie beneath the surface of the places you travel? Clare Hammond is an award-winning investigative journalist currently working with Global Witness to expose the issues relating to natural resources, conflict, and corruption. In 2016 while working in Myanmar, she discovered an obscure map showing a web of railways that weren’t sh…

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Who Would've Thought? Not Me. 45:38

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Clippers win a great game against the Warriors. They finish the season with 50 wins and lock down the 5th seed. Denver is next...By Brian Andrew