The All-Around Adventure Podcast

For this special Halloween episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined once again by paranormal investigator and podcast host, Sophia Temperilli.

Sophia began investigating the paranormal at just eight years old. Her first investigation took place aboard the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, one of the most haunted places in the world. Growing up in an actively haunted house deepened her curiosity about the para...

Sometimes, the places we think are safest can hide the darkest secrets. And sometimes, the joy we seek can twist into something far more sinister.

In this episode, I share two original horror stories perfect for the Halloween season. First, The Hollow Voices, a tense story of a young man who must face the eerie whispers of the forest when his brother mysteriously disappears. Then, Carnival of Shadows, a descent into a nightmarish c...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Holly Suttle, a dedicated Kung Fu practitioner who splits her time between England and China.

Holly's journey began about five years ago when she discovered how fitness could strengthen both body and mind. What started with running and triathlon training soon led her to Kung Fu. Or as she puts it...

Sometimes, the things we fear most aren't hiding in the daylight, but waiting for us when the sun goes down. And when the moon rises, the line between myth and reality starts to blur.

In this episode, I share two original horror stories with a chilling werewolf theme. The first, Midnight Quarry, tells the tale of a hunter who becomes the hunted when something ancient begins stalking him in the darkness. The second, Waiting Beneath ...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Marisol Salgado García, retired Marine Corps officer and founder of Phoenix Rising Holistic Center.

Marisol's journey of service began with a powerful decision. She chose to join the Marine Corps because she wanted the tough...

Travel can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things we do. But it can also throw our routines out of balance. From jet lag to grabbing whatever food is nearby, it's easy to let health and wellness slip when we're on the move.

In this episode, I share three simple and practical tips to help you stay healthy while you travel. From making sleep a priority, to packing a few key items that keep your body fueled, to using your a...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Kevin Estela, outdoorsman, author, and survival and bushcraft instructor

Kevin first fell in love with the outdoors at a young age kid. Being inspired by his father's World War II survival stories from the jungles of the Philippines. He later became a history teacher for 14 years, and along the way built a reputation as an expert in survival, fieldcraft, and wilder...

Sometimes, life throws us into situations that feel uncomfortable, unpredictable, or even a little messy. But those are also the moments where we can learn the most about resilience and adaptability.

In this episode, I share a story from my Peace Corps service in The Gambia that started with an unexpected late-night run-in with cockroaches. And how, years later, I've come to see these resilient creatures as an unlikely source of in...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Freddy Osuna, a former Marine sniper, expert tracker, and entrepreneur.

During his service in the Marine Corps, Freddy gained expertise not only in marksmanship and fieldcraft, but also in teaching others how to sharpen their awareness and apply combat tracking skills. Following his service, he launched Greenside Training, where he now teaches civilians, law enforc...

Sometimes, we look at our goals and think the only way to measure success is with the big milestones. But more often than not, it's the smaller victories along the way that shape the journey the most.

In this episode, I share a story about a moment from my Peace Corps service that seemed ordinary on the surface. But ended up being a reminder of how powerful even the smallest steps forward can be. As well as what they could mean to ...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Cliff Redford, a seasoned veterinarian, media personality, and world traveler.

Dr. Cliff graduated from the prestigious Ontario Veterinary College in 1998. Just a year and a half later, he purchased Wellington Veterinary Hospital, where he continues to care for animals to this day. Beyond his clinic, Dr. Cliff has taken his e...

Sometimes a long layover can feel like wasted time. Hours stuck between flights, waiting around for the next leg of your journey. But what if you could flip that script and turn a layover into one of the best parts of your trip?

In this episode, I share five tips for getting the most out of a long layover. If you've ever wondered how to turn travel downtime into ...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Colonel Michael Fallon, a Vietnam-era Marine who served on Hill 119 near Da Nang during one of the most volatile chapters of the Vietnam War.

Colonel Fallon began his journey with a calling to serve in the Marine Corps, ultimately completing a distinguished 33-...

For years, my goal has been to set foot on all seven continents. And I always imagined Antarctica would be the final stop, the grand finale. But recently, I had a shift in perspective. I realized that if I believe it's the most epic destination on my list… then why not go now?

In this episode, I reflect on what it means t...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Jen Ruiz, a former attorney turned full-time travel expert, TEDx speaker, author, and the creator of the acclaimed travel blog, Jen on a Jet Plane.

Jen's journey began in the legal world, where she was on track for a long and successful career as an attorney. B...

In this solocast, I reflect on one of the most transformative experiences of my life... my time spent in The Gambia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. During my service, I had no electricity. No running water. My toilet? A pit latrine behind my house. It was a life stripped down to the basics. And it taught me lessons that I still carry with me over a decade later.

In t...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Dan Horgan, a retired Air Force veteran, archery enthusiast, and now the Founder of Arrow and Honor Co.

Dan's journey began with a demanding and distinguished career in the Air Force. Where he served as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) for a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Through mul...

In this solocast, I dive into one of the most overlooked tools for living a bold, adventurous life. The power of saying no. People often ask me how I afford to take big trips, like heading to Antarctica. All while living debt-free on a modest income. The answer isn't complicated. I just say no.

I talk about how turning down...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Mike Simpson, a combat veteran, emergency medicine physician, and now author of the fiction novel The Last Dungeon Crawler.

Dr. Simpson's journey began with his early days in the elite ranks of the Army Rangers, followed by a storied career in Special Forces. After transitioning out of the military, he became a board-certified emergency medicine doctor, applyin...