Wild Ideas Worth Living

A Wilderness podcast by REI Co-op

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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

Recent Episodes

Setting Ultramarathon Records at 75 Years Old with Michael Koppy
Published: July 21, 2026
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Slacklining Around the World with Breannah Yeh
Published: July 14, 2026
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How to Pace an Ultramarathon Runner with Lisa Jhung
Published: July 7, 2026
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First Woman to Walk the Length of the Americas with Lucy Barnard
Published: June 30, 2026
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Kayaking 310 Miles Down the Klamath River with Tasia Linwood
Published: June 23, 2026
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Biking Across Every Continent with Liam Garner
Published: June 16, 2026
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How to Talk to Trees with Lindsay Branham
Published: June 9, 2026
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Finding Purpose in Endurance Running with Yassine Diboun
Published: June 2, 2026
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Training Tips for Your Next Adventure with Joe Holder
Published: May 26, 2026
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Rowing Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean with Taryn Smith
Published: May 19, 2026
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