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

Exploring Ancient Civilizations with Albert Lin
Published: August 19, 2025
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Embarking on a 2,000-Mile Kayak Expedition to the Gulf of Mexico with Ann Rose
Published: August 12, 2025
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Living in the Wild for a Year with Amy and Dave Freeman
Published: August 5, 2025
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Surfing The Great Lakes with Robin Pacquing
Published: July 29, 2025
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LIVE RECORDING with Alex Honnold at Outside Festival
Published: July 22, 2025
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Summer Camp Series: Dispersed Camping with Felicia Fullwood
Published: July 17, 2025
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Bikepacking Through Latin America with Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa
Published: July 15, 2025
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Summer Camp Series: Bikepacking with Kevin Frias
Published: July 10, 2025
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Inspiring a Global Running Movement with Mina Guli
Published: July 8, 2025
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Summer Camp Series: Camping with Kids with Hailey Terry
Published: July 3, 2025
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