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The Life Outside Podcast#34 - Camino de Santiago Q&A with Dan and EmmaIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Emma Lawson and Daniel Mckinnon about their recent pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago Frances. Dan and Em share their experience on the trail, and the trio answers questions from the listeners. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Danhttps://www.instagram.com/danielmck17/Follow Emma2025-07-3150 minThe Life Outside Podcast#33 - Walking the Camino de Santiago Frances - Trail Talk with KarisIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with his wife, Karis Bostock. The pair just finished their pilgrimage across Spain on the Camino de Santiago Frances; 800km from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. Cam and Karis chat about the experience and recap the journey, sharing stories and answering questions from the viewers! We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow K...2025-07-1739 minThe Life Outside Podcast#32 - Hiking the Jordan Trail with Kiera BlaneyIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kiera Blaney. Kiera is a seasoned traveller and long-distance hiker. We’ve chatted on the podcast before, but since then Kiera has hiked the Jordan Trail, a long-distance route across the country it’s named after, passing by historic locations such as Petra. We chat about pilgrimages, the kindness of strangers, and dive deep into Kiera's experience in Jordan. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/http...2025-07-101h 08The Life Outside Podcast#31 - The Highs and Lows of Thru-Hiking with Alexa CarpenterIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alexa Carpenter. Alexa, or Lexatreks online, is a passionate thru-hiker and outdoor adventurer. With continuous footpath completions of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, plus countless other treks and challenges, Alexa has spent plenty of time outside. She has literal mountains of knowledge and wisdom to share, and we dive deep into the highs and lows of life on some of the longest trails on Earth. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!2025-07-031h 36The Life Outside Podcast#30 - Q&A - Thru-hiking gear, hitchhiking, snake bites + moreIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam answers questions from the listeners. Thru-hiking gear, content creation, trail nutrition, snake bites, hitchhiking + more. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company, Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast2025-06-2631 minThe Life Outside Podcast#29 - Full-Time Adventure Travel with Crosby Grace TravelsIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Crosby Melendi, known as Crosby Grace Travels online. Crosby is a full-time content creator and adventure traveller, having documented her journeys across almost every continent on Earth. From trekking in Patagonia to motorbiking 3,000km across Vietnam and everything in between. Crosby is currently working towards her next big adventure - thru-hiking the Colorado Trail and we chat about it all on this episode. We hope you enjoy.Check out my company, Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure...2025-06-191h 27The Life Outside Podcast#28 - Life After The Pacific Crest Trail with Emma Lawson and Daniel McKinnonIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam catches up with his PCT trail family, Dan and Emma. 1 year ago, the trio was in the midst of walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, and plenty has happened since finishing the trek. The crew chats about life after the trail, their bucket list hikes, and their upcoming European reunion! We hope you enjoy.Check out my company, Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/2025-06-1241 minThe Life Outside Podcast#27 - Hitchhiking Around Australia & Wild Off-Track Adventures with Ben PlunkettIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Ben Plunkett. Ben is an avid outdoor explorer and adventurer, with a passion for conservation, unique expeditions and pushing his limits out in nature. Ben shares stories from hitch hiking 15,000km around Australia, his wild month long off-track expedition along the Sydney Basin and the importance of encouraging more people to head outdoors. We hope you enjoy.Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/2025-06-052h 26The Life Outside Podcast#26 - Pepper Steps on Solo Backpacking, Content Creation, and NeurodivergenceIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Pepper Steps. Pepper is a full-time outdoorsy content creator, solo backpacker, and self-proclaimed ‘Neurodivergent Nature Nerd’. She has an infectious passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors and shares content daily on her social media platforms to encourage those watching to get out into nature as well. Pepper shares insights and stories from her journey, from overcoming fears on her first solo backpacking trip to her autism diagnosis and the profound effect it had on her life. We hope you enjoy. Check out my compa...2025-05-291h 23The Life Outside Podcast#25 - The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage - Trail TalkIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam and Karis Bostock chat about their recent walk on the Kumano Kodo in Japan. The Kumano Kodo is one of only 2 UNESCO heritage-listed pilgrimages, alongside the Camino De Santiago. We spent 5 days walking the Nakahechi route through the spectacular mountains of the Kii Peninsula in the Wakayama prefecture. It was an incredible journey, and we recap it all in this episode. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company, Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/h...2025-05-2238 minThe Life Outside Podcast#24 - The Wild World of Backyard Ultras with Phil GoreIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Phil Gore. Phil is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, specialising in Backyard Ultras, a race style where runners complete 6.7km loops on the hour, every hour, until one person remains. He is the current Australian record holder and previous world record holder with a 102-lap personal best - that’s 102 hours in a row, covering 684 kilometres. Phil shares incredible stories from his biggest races, and also some great advice for aspiring Backyard Ultra runners. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the...2025-05-151h 19The Life Outside Podcast#23 - Upcoming Adventures with Karis Bostock + Q&AIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with his wife, Karis Bostock! Karis and Cam chat about their upcoming travels to Japan and Europe, including walking the Kumano Kodo and Camino De Santiago pilgrimages. Karis answers questions from the listeners to cap off the episode. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Karishttps://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/2025-05-0832 minThe Life Outside Podcast#22 - Billy Meredith’s Fastest Known Time on Te Araroa and The Triple CrownIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Billy Meredith. Billy is one of the most experienced thru-hikers on planet Earth, with FKTs on New Zealand’s Te Araroa and the United States Triple Crown of thru-hiking: the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian trails. He’s also hiked countless other long trails at a more leisurely pace. Billy shares the ups and downs, the raw and real, from battling trench foot on Te Araroa to carrying a photography setup no matter where he hikes, even on FKT attempts, plus what it takes to walk the...2025-05-011h 44The Life Outside Podcast#21 - 3,000km on The Hexatrek with Lauren Billings and Scott DouganIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Lauren Billings and Scott Dougan. This adventurous couple has spent the better part of the last 5 years exploring the globe and embarking on multi-month-long expeditions, both on bike and foot. From a 10,000km long bike-packing trip across the continent of Europe to becoming some of the first Australians to thru-hike France’s incredible 3,000km Hexatrek. Lauren and Scott share stories and advice from epic adventures on this week's episode, we hope you enjoy.Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure he...2025-04-241h 15The Life Outside Podcast#20 - Trekking The Great Himalayan Trail with Jenn GaskellIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Jenn Gaskell. Jenn is a passionate ultra runner, hiker, and self-proclaimed mountain addict. She has competed in iconic races like Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc, Tor Des Geants, and many more. In 2022, Jenn ran from Annapurna to Everest, a 1,000km long journey which inspired a return to Nepal in 2023 to hike the Great Himalayan Trail. The GHT is a rugged, often remote 1,500km journey traversing the length of Nepal and Jenn shares her incredible adventure, from near-death experiences to heart-warming encounters with locals. We hope you enjoy!2025-04-171h 09The Life Outside Podcast#19 - A 1,500km Journey in a Homemade Dugout Canoe with Mike AtkinsonIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Michael Atkinson, known as Outback Mike online. Mike is an experienced adventurer specializing in unique expeditions on both land and water, utilizing his extensive survival skillset in real-world situations. Mike is also a filmmaker and content creator, sharing his adventures and knowledge with the world. His new film documenting his 1,500km journey along the Great Barrier Reef in a homemade dugout canoe is releasing soon. Mike talks all things adventure in this week’s episode, including walking across the Saudi Arabian desert with a pair of camels, hi...2025-04-101h 22
Bush & BanterCam Bostock - Reliving the Adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail, Te Araroa, Kilimanjaro, and the Australian BushIn this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Australian adventurer and thru-hiker Cam Bostock—best known for his stunning outdoor exploration videos and epic long-distance hikes. Based in Western Australia, Cam has taken on some of the world’s most iconic trails, including New Zealand’s 1,864-mile Te Araroa Trail, the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the U.S., Mount Kilimanjaro, and countless rugged routes across Australia. All the while, he’s been documenting his journeys for hundreds of thousands of followers. Cam brings a fresh, cinematic perspective to life in the wild. Tune in as we explore his most...2025-04-091h 32The Life Outside Podcast#18 - Maddie Wait’s Fastest Known Time on Te Araroa - 3,000km across New ZealandIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Maddie Wait. Maddie is an avid thru-hiker, having walked iconic trails such as the Pacific Crest, Bibbulmun Track, and Greater Patagonia Trail. During summer 2024, Maddie, alongside her partner Tom, attempted the Fastest Known Time of New Zealand’s Te Araroa - a 3,000km long trail traversing the entire length of the country. They completed the trail in 54 days, 14 hours, with Maddie claiming the overall women’s record. Maddie shares her entire FKT experience, the preparation, the struggles, the highlights, the pain, and the relief of making it to t...2025-04-031h 23The Life Outside Podcast#17 - Great Ocean Walk & Great South West Walk - Trail TalkIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recounts his recent completion of both The Great Ocean Walk and The Great South West Walk. Both trails are in Victoria’s south-west, and Cam was joined by good mate Dan McKinnon to hike both back to back, hitching in between trail heads. We hope you enjoy!The Great Ocean Walk: https://www.thegreatoceanwalk.com/The Great South West Walk: https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!2025-03-2831 minThe Life Outside Podcast#16 - Everest at Age 22 and Climbing The Seven Summits with James AllenIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with James Allen. James is an accomplished and renowned global explorer and adventurer. He has climbed the 7 summits, including Mount Everest via the North Ridge at age 22 - losing 2 fingers to frostbite in the process. He has summited the 7 volcanoes and skied to the South Pole, among many other eclectic and unique expeditions. James is passionate about showcasing Indigenous history, leading the next generations into the outdoors, and encouraging respect and proper caretaking of the environments we explore. We chat about all that and more on this week’s...2025-03-201h 25The Life Outside Podcast#15 - The Overland Track - Trail TalkIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recounts his recent hike on the iconic Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia. The Overland Track is world-renowned for its epic landscape, cozy huts and challenging side trips. Cam walked the trail over 6 days and he shared his experience on the trail, the highs and lows and also answered questions from the listeners. We hope you enjoy!The Overland Track: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/cradle-mountain/overland-trackCheck out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!2025-03-1332 minThe Life Outside Podcast#14 - Biking-Packing Across The Globe with Chris McCaffreyIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Chris McCaffrrey. Chris has spent more time outside in just the last few years than many people do in their entire lifetime. He has a passion for land- and water-based expeditions, including crossing an ocean by rowboat and literally bike-packing around the globe. Chris shares all the ups and downs from some of his biggest adventures in this week’s episode. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventurehttps://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/2025-03-061h 41The Life Outside Podcast#13 - Running 14,000km around Australia with Brooke McIntoshIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Brooke McIntosh. Brooke is a mental health advocate and long-distance runner. She is about to embark on a record-breaking 14,000km run around Australia, intending to cover 80km every single day. Brooke is raising awareness and funds for mental health charity The Blue Tree Project and will be sharing the journey online. We hope you enjoy this episode!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/2025-02-2752 min
The Sideline Story: Rugby League PodcastEpisode 148 | "Vegas 2.0 feat. Donald Trump, Dana White and Cody Rhodes"The wait is finally over and Vegas 2.0 is upon us! The boys preview the LV quadruple header and get into all the major injury, suspension and transfer news and rumours of the week leading into the opening of the NRL 2025 Season.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:15 - Is the Rabbitohs season already over?06:56 - Backlash for our Crystal Ball Predictions10:29 - Episode Overview12:27 - Join TSS Tipping & Supercoach money comps!12:56 - Pre-Season Challenge wrap-up20:05 - Cameron Murray out for season; Latrell out for 2 mont...2025-02-251h 27The Life Outside Podcast#12 - Reality TV, Mountaineering, and Ironman Training with Alex CoeIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alex Coe. Alex and Cam met on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2023, successfully making the summit together alongside a group of friends. Alex continued his big mountain endeavors in the Himalayas and summited the iconic Ama Dablam with next to zero training. With a reality TV stint on Survivor Australia and plenty of time traveling, Alex has turned his focus towards a maiden sub-10-hour ironman. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventurehttps://optiventure.co/2025-02-201h 02The Life Outside Podcast#11 - Thru-Hiking Gear - Q&A with Tom BartlettIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam is joined by Tom Bartlett as they chat all things thru-hiking gear. Both Cam and Tom have extensive thru-hiking experience and are self-proclaimed ultralight hikers. Tom has managed to get his base weight to under 3kg and has a wealth of knowledge regarding materials, makers, and technical aspects of hiking gear. We answer questions from the listeners with a focus on gear for The Pacific Crest Trail as well as other thru-hiking trails. We hope you enjoy!Tom’s PCT Gear List...2025-02-171h 00The Life Outside Podcast#10 - Thru-hiking, Story Telling, and Outdoor Photography with Tommy CoreyIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Tommy ‘Twerk’ Corey. Tommy has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and part of the Continental Divide Trail, with his trusty camera in tow. Tommy discovered his photography style whilst thru-hiking, capturing images, and sharing stories of other hikers along the trail. His debut book ‘All Humans Outside’ tells the stories of fellow outdoor enthusiasts and how they belong in nature. We hope you enjoy!Follow Tommyhttps://www.instagram.com/twerkinthedirt/Pre-order ‘All Humans Outside’https://www...2025-02-1359 minThe Life Outside Podcast#9 - The Best Way to Travel(to 60+ countries) with Kiera BlaneyIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kiera Blaney. Kiera has traveled to over 60 countries, diving deep into their cultures, and religions and choosing to spend more of her time with locals off the beaten track rather than at popular tourist destinations. She has also done a lot of walking, particularly on pilgrimages. Kiera has walked The Camino in Spain and The Kumano Kodo and 88 Temples pilgrimages in Japan. We chat about solo traveling as a female across Asia, Europe, and South America and dive into many of Kiera’s incredible experiences across her ma...2025-02-0857 minThe Life Outside Podcast#8 - Lucy Barnard - The First Female to Walk the Length of The AmericasIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Lucy Barnard. Lucy, alongside her dog Wombat, are known as ‘Tangles and Tail’ online. The pair are currently walking the length of the Americas, a 30,000km adventure traversing 14 countries. Lucy will be the first woman in history to complete this incredible feat and she shares stories from her journey so far in this week’s episode. We hope you enjoy!Follow Lucy + Wombat’s Journeyhttps://tanglesandtail.comwww.instagram.com/tanglesandtail/https://www.youtube.com/@LucyBarn...2025-02-011h 08
The Life Outside Podcast#7 - The Australian Alps Walking Track with Dan, Maddie & TomIn this episode, Cam chats to Dan, Tom, and Maddie about their recent thru-hike of the Australian Alps Walking Track. The AAWT is one of Australia’s longest and toughest hiking trails and the crew chats about their experiences with snakes, weather, resupply and so much more. We hope you enjoy!Don’t forget to rate and follow The Life Outside Podcast wherever you are listening!Join Tom and Maddie on their AAWT group tripstheadventuregene.com/guided-tours/Use code “CAM7” to save $125 on a 7-day tour.2025-01-251h 07The Life Outside Podcast#6 - Daily Vlogging on The Pacific Crest Trail with Tyler YezmanIn this episode I chat to Tyler 'Whitney' Yezman, a Washington based mountaineer and thru hiker. Tyler shares his experience daily vlogging his recent thru hike of The Pacific Crest Trail and how he climbed the tallest mountain in the continent USA at age 15. We hope you enjoy!Follow Tylerhttps://www.instagram.com/tyler_yezman/Early access to episodes on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cambostockFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM...2024-12-1257 minThe Life Outside Podcast#5 - Setting the Fastest Known Time on The Bibbulmun Track with Marley ButlerIn this episode I chat to Marley Butler who recently set the unsupported Fastest Known Time on The Bibbulmun Track. He has thru-hiked extensively on trails such as Te Araroa and the PCT. Marley shares his FKT experiences including the struggle of carrying 17 days worth of food, overcoming an early injury and the logistical challenges of The Bibbulmun Track. We were joined by kookaburras and cockatoos as we filmed outside here in Perth, Western Australia! We hope you enjoy!Follow Marleyhttps://www.marleybutler.comhttps://www.instagram.com/marleybutlerphotoEarly access to...2024-12-011h 15The Life Outside Podcast#4 - Thru Hiking the PCT with your Partner in a Support Vehicle with Dedra and GarronIn this episode I chat to Dedra and Garron who had a very unique experience on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024. Dedra thru hiked the trail, while Garron followed along in their home on wheels alongside their 3 dogs. We chat about our PCT journeys, how having a support vehicle and permanent trail angel changes a thru hike and how Dedra and Garron are able to work full-time while travelling.Follow Dedra and Garron (The Route to Happiness)INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/route_tohappiness/reels/YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@theroutetohappinessTIKTOK https://www...2024-11-1657 minThe Life Outside Podcast#3 - Failing My First Ultramarathon and Thru Hiking Again in 2024?In today's episode, Cam chats about his recent attempt at a 160 kilometre ultramarathon, his upcoming thru hike of the Australian Alps Walking Track and answers questions from the listeners!Check out 'The Adventure Gene' guided multi-day hiking tours on the Australian Alps Walking Track:https://theadventuregene.com/guided-tours/You can save some $$$ by using my code to book a tour!“CAM7” to save $125 on a 7 day tour.“CAM14” to save $250 on a 14 day tour.Early access to episodes on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cambostockFollow the show2024-11-0948 minThe Life Outside Podcast#2 - Life on The Pacific Crest Trail and Trail Family Dynamics with Emma Lawson and Daniel MckinnonIn todays show Cam is joined by Emma Lawson and Daniel Mckinnon. Emma and Dan hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024, alongside Cam, and the trio were a 'trail family' for most of the trek, finishing together in September. Listen along as they reminisce on their 140 day trek across America and share stories from the trail.Follow our guestsEmma https://www.instagram.com/emmamjaneDan https://www.instagram.com/danielmck17Follow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow Cam...2024-11-031h 16
The Life Outside Podcast#1 - I Hiked The Pacific Crest Trail - Q&AWelcome to The Life Outside Podcast, episode 1!In todays show Cam answers frequently asked questions from his trek across America on the Pacific Crest Trail. Gear, logistics, training and much more. Please leave your feedback below in the comments section. Gear List Video: https://youtu.be/E-FPevQDEEoGear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/gl201pFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE h...2024-10-2145 min