Adventure Sports Podcast

Curt Linville
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Feb 18, 2026 • 58min

Ep. 1181: Adventures in the City with Marc Fryt

Fly Fishing in the City: How to do what you love close to home. Marc Fryt shares the surprising, unique and exciting world of urban fly fishing. Marc shares his journey from traditional wilderness fishing to discovering the joys of fishing in urban environments. He explains the basics of fly fishing, different techniques, and the adaptability of this sport. The conversation highlights the connection to nature that fishing provides, the importance of conservation, and how urban fishing can be an accessible and affordable way to enjoy the outdoors. Marc also emphasizes that you don't need to be an expert to start fly fishing and encourages listeners to explore their local waters.Book: The Guide to urban Fly Fishing, https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-guide-to-urban-fly-fishing-how-to-explore-and-enjoy-your-local-waters-marc-fryt/922cb4b6e5e4a401?ean=9781645023173&next=tBlog: https://www.thetriplehaul.com/To reach ASP: www.adventuresportspodcast.comTo Support We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleASP Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eTW3NEf2Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 16, 2026 • 60min

Ep. 1180: 15,000 Miles of Human Powered Fun with Richard Harpham

Canoeing, Sea Kayaking, and more: 15,000 miles more!Richard Harpam is an adventurer with 15 years of experience in canoeing and outdoor sports. We discuss the profound connection with nature that canoeing offers, Richard's extensive adventures covering 15,000 miles, and the importance of guiding others in outdoor experiences. Richard shares his journey from a rugby player to a social entrepreneur, emphasizing the value of outdoor activities for youth and the impact of adventure on personal growth. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building a lifestyle around outdoor adventures and the significance of finding one's purpose in life.Websites:www.canoetrail.co.ukwww.richadventure.comwww.inspiredlife.orgBook: Great British Paddling Adventures: https://a.co/d/0272cfjlTo support the work of We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleTo contact ASP: info@adventuresportspodcast.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 13, 2026 • 48min

Ep. 1179: Renowned World Traveler Revisited - Gary Arndt

Travel photography and world travel: Gary Arndt's remarkable journey from a 21-year-old who had never seen the ocean to three-time Travel Photographer of the Year, building a world-famous travel blog, sharing key lessons from years of global adventures, and pivoting during the pandemic to launch the Everything Everywhere Daily History Podcast.You wouldn’t guess that the 21-year-old who had never seen the ocean would one day become a three-time travel photographer of the year and have a world-famous travel blog, but Gary Arndt did just that. He’s joining us today to teach us some of his lessons from years of traveling as well as how he pivoted from full-time traveling during the pandemic to pursue a new passion. Check out his newest project, the Everything Everywhere Daily History Podcast here. Everything-everywhere.comInstagram: @everythingeverywhereOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 15min

Ep. 1178: Restoring Your Health for Adventure with Lydia Leskanic

Adventure roadblocks. Anxiety? Allergies? Mold reactions? Restoring health for adventure. Today Curt interviews Lydia Leskanic about her health journey and how it has impacted her ability to engage in adventure sports. They discuss various health challenges, including gluten intolerance, allergies, and the effects of seed oils. Lydia shares her experiences with panic attacks and anxiety, and how somatic therapy and diet has helped her manage these issues. The conversation also delves into the often-overlooked topic of mold toxicity and its effects on health. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of understanding personal health and finding hope in overcoming challenges to lead a fulfilling life filled with adventure.This episode is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor if you suspect you may have a mold allergy and/or mold toxicity. All of the symptoms listed in this episode aren't a comprehensive list of mold symptoms. Do your own research to see if your symptoms could be related to mold.Helpful short, crash course book: The Toxic Mold Solution: A comprehensive guide to healing your home and body from mold: from physical symptoms to tests and everything in between by Laura Linn Knight.Some resources from the book:Testing your home for mold:Use a DIY mold test kit that you can send to a lab for analysis, or have a professional do an ERMI test (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index).Testing yourself for mold:Find a functional medicine doctor with the ISEAI (International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illnesses) database (www.iseai.org/find-a-professional).Mosaic Diagnostics: Offers urine mycotoxin test as well as an Organic Acids Test, which also tests for mold in the body (www.mosaicdx.com).RealTime Laboratories, Inc. Offers mycotoxin urine testing and a helpful blog (www.reatimelabs.com)For more insight or to get answers to questions you have, email Lydia at lydiashealthideas@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 3min

Ep. 1177: Open Water Marathon Swimming with Rob Hutchins

Marathon Swimming: An amazing way to experience some of the world's most impressive waterways. Listen in as Rob Hutchings, a long-distance swimmer, shares his unique experiences and challenges in open-water swimming. Rob discusses his journey from conventional sports to discovering his passion for swimming. He highlights the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes, the meditative state he achieves while swimming, and the safety measures he takes during his swims. Rob also shares stories of his remarkable swims in UNESCO World Heritage sites, his recovery from cancer, and his future swimming adventures, including a humorous tale about a cow that outswam him in a river. This conversation emphasizes the importance of resilience, adventure, and the joy of exploring nature.Book: Downriver Nomad - https://a.co/d/07AJzUgLASP Discord: https://discord.gg/AMcUasvTWe See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 6, 2026 • 47min

Ep. 1176: Trying Every Sport in the World to Discover Your Next Passion Revisited - Hilary Spires

Trail running: Trying different sports, finding new passions. For some of us, we let fate and passion find us by chance. For others, we go out and find them ourselves. Hilary is among the latter. After being in love with hockey since the age of three, Hilary was looking for another sport she could be passionate about. The idea to try every known sport, over 8,000, was her solution to discover her next obsession. About 50 sports into the challenge she ran her first trail race and she was hooked! Today we’ll hear Hilary’s story about how a crazy idea led her to discovering her new life passion.Find out more about Hilary: Instagram: @hilsport55https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 4, 2026 • 57min

Ep. 1175: Solo Adventures for Women with Lisa Michelle

Solo exploring for women: hiking and self-discovery.Lisa Michelle, an author and adventurer, shares her insights on how nature influences her writing and the importance of solo adventures, especially for women. We discuss the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature, the lessons learned from failures in adventure, and the purpose behind Lisa's book, 'True Nature: Hidden in the High Sierra.' The conversation emphasizes the empowerment found in outdoor exploration and the personal growth that comes from embracing the unknown.Website: https://www.lisamichellestories.com/Book: https://a.co/d/00ycrAgwDiscord: https://discord.gg/AMcUasvTWe See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 2, 2026 • 56min

Ep. 1174: Adventure at Any Age with Curt and Cindy Liljedahl

Adventure Travel: Curt and Cindy Liljadal on Adventurous Retirement – Climbing Sky Lodge Suites in Peru's Sacred Valley, Prioritizing Health, Planning, Embracing the Unexpected, and Creating Memories Over Material Possessions. Join us as Curt speaks with Curt and Cindy Liljadal about their adventurous retirement lifestyle. They share their experiences traveling to unique destinations like the Sacred Valley in Peru, where they climbed the Sky Lodge Adventure Suites, and discuss the importance of health, planning, and embracing the unexpected in travel. The couple emphasizes the value of creating memories over material possessions and encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and adventures, regardless of age.Curt and Cindy's website: https://www.adventuretired.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/AMcUasvTWe See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 30, 2026 • 49min

Ep. 1173: How to Travel Fearless and Far Revisited - Mike Corey

Adventure Filmmaking: Mike Corey on YouTube Adventures, Facing Fears in Remote Wild Places, Crazy Challenges, TV Hosting, and the Wonder of Overcoming Limits. Wild places, crazy challenges, and amazing stories. That pretty much sums up the life and work of YouTube, adventure filmmaker, and TV host, Mike Corey. From early on, Mike has been fascinated by facing his fears and the sense of accomplishment and wonder that exists on the other side of getting past those fears in some of the most remote corners of our globe. Find out more about Mike’s experiences at his YouTube channel, Fearless and Far:www.youtube.com/mikecoreywww.instagram.com/fearlessandfarOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 28, 2026 • 36min

Ep. 1172: Kilimanjaro Debrief - Curt Linville

Mountaineering: Curt's Epic Kilimanjaro Climb to 19,000+ Feet – Sleepwalking, Hypoxia, Near Tragedy, and Reflections on True Success at the Roof of Africa. Wow, where to begin?! Climbing Kilimanjaro was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, but it was more than that. Sleep walking? Yep. Hypoxia? Probably. Near tragedy? Yep. Ultimate success? What defines success? If you ever wanted to know what it is like to climb to over 19,000 feet to the roof of Africa, then listen in.To donate to We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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