Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast

Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast

From mountain towns to far-flung trails, host Rick Saez sits down with the people driving the outdoor and adventure travel world. Each week, you'll hear stories of exploration, creativity, and purpose — from guides and writers to conservationists and entrepreneurs — all united by a love of the outdoors and a life lived close to adventure.

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September 23, 2026 • 2 mins

What if I told you one of America's great outdoor adventure destinations is a place better known for casinos, neon lights, and all-night entertainment?
Because just beyond the Las Vegas Strip, the landscape changes fast. Red sandstone cliffs, Desert canyons. High mountain forests. And some spectacular Mojave Desert country.

So forget the casinos for a minute. And what if I could give you the whole adventure plan in about five m...

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The People You Meet: Adventure, Connection, and Finding Meaning in Travel with Melissa Rodway


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If your marketing feels busy but not effective, this episode is for you.

Rick sits down with brand strategist Jessica Dodson to unpack why most founder-led brands don't actually need more marketing—they need

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April 14, 2026 • 27 mins

Kris King tells us all about planning a visit to Livingston and Yellowstone

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What if you could experience Yellowstone National Park without the crowds—and pair it with a vibrant arts scene, authentic local culture, and year-round adventure?

In this episode, Rick sits down wi...

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Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, joins Rick to share how a simple frustration on the trail turned into a successful outdoor gear brand. Drawing on his manufacturing background, Josh breaks down what it takes to design durable products, scale production, and compete in a crowded market.

They also discuss hard lessons from supply chain disruptions, the importance...

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Kevin Paulson talks about Outdoor Story Telling, Tradeshows, Hunting, and more

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Kevin Paulson joins Rick Saez to talk about growing up in a U.S. Forest Service family, how hunting shaped his life, and the path that led him from guiding and outfitting to founding HuntingLife.com and later stepping into the role of Executive Director at AGLOW Outdoors. Kevin breaks down what "authentic" outdoor media really means t...

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You deserve an unforgettable Moroccan adventure. Today I'm talking with Azdean Elmoustaqiim from Destinations Morocco, your guide to a seamless and authentic tour. 

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In our latest podcast episode, Speaker A sat down with Azzedine Elamustakim from Destinations Morocco for a journey through the magic of Morocco. If you're dreaming of vibrant...

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In this episode, Rick sits down with Paul Gagner, an outdoor industry veteran and co-owner of Dreamland Safari Tours. Paul's four-decade career spans retail, sales rep life, and leadership roles at iconic outdoor brands, and his current work is helping guide the reimagined Outdoor Retailer show.

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Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 543

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In this episode, Rick Saez sits down with Maren Hamilton, an outdoor industry marketing expert known for helping iconic brands like The North Face build communities that genuinely connect — not just "engage."

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Maren is a 

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Welcome to episode 541 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. A Holiday conversation about podcasting with Howard Fox and Emanuel Rose.

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Welcome to episode 540 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. A Holiday Replay of episode 495 with Will Schafer. Will is the Founder of Altisnooze, The Sleep Aid for High-Altitude.

This week, on episode 495, I'm talking with Will Schafer, founder of ALTISNOOZE. The First-of-its-kind sleep aid for high-altitude.

After struggling for years with sleeping during alpine adventures, Schafer came to learn from a sleep doctor that alt...

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Welcome to episode 538 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. A Holiday Replay of episode 501 with Earl Hunter. Earl is a motivational speaker and founder of The Unity Folks™.

Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. Today, on episode 501, Earl B. Hunter, Jr. from Black Folks Camp To make a second visit to The Show.

is the Founder and President of Black Folks Camp Too — a marketing-driven business whose missio...

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Welcome to episode 539 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. Today, on this replay episode, I'm talking with Casey Hanisko. Casey is a distinguished leader in adventure travel. She's the former President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association and an executive coach helping tourism leaders navigate change. Recognized among the "50 Most Important Women in Travel," she shares her expertise through media, speaking engagements,...

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Today on episode 537, I'm speaking with Heather Physioc. Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability. Heather and I are both members of the Outdoor Writers Association. Hey Heather, welcome to the show.

Today, Rick talks with Heather Physioc.  Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability.

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Today, Rick sits down with Cincinnati-based climate science and outdoor writer Jessica Baltzersen, whose passion for storytelling has taken her from bison-filled islands to moonlit rainbows and community gardens making a difference in urban food deserts.

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Turns out you just need the right info, a bit of courage, and maybe someone to teach you to swim in Bali (true story).

Hugo's hostel conversation led to a whirlwind of new friendships, wild adventures, and eventually, a career that let me hopscotch the globe, bank some serious cash, and design a life I didn't want a vacation from.

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Today, I'm talking with Nicole Blaser, an accomplished outdoor educator, adventurer, and co-founder of the Karuna Project. Nicole shares her inspiring journey guiding expeditions from Alaska's glaciers to Nepal's wild rivers, and reflects on the powerful role that compassion and connection play in outdoor leadership.

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On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Jeff Wilser—author of eight books, public speaker, and host of the AI Curious podcast.

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What Happened:
I used to think I had life figured out. I had a solid job as a financial analyst at Intel—great salary, smart...

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Scott Kaier makes his second appearance on the show today. You can his first vist way back on episode 232 in August 2020. As President of Formidable Media, Scott helps a select group of clients build their brands globally through tailored marketing services—public relations, custom content, paid media, and social support. As Senior VP at Green Threads DPP, Scott also leads efforts around the EU's upcoming Digital Product Pass...

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On this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Tyler Pierce—a lifelong outdoorsman, mountaineer, and bowhunter whose love for adventure began early among the Colorado Rockies. From summiting his first 14er at age twelve and surviving eight knee surgeries to building his own supplement brand, Panglossian, Tyler shares how the outdoors shaped his resilience, his gratitude, and his driv...

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