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Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastRafting the Grand Canyon with Western River ExpeditionsHear about rafting the Grand Canyon for seven days as the Amateur Traveler talks about this bucket list trip sponsored by Western River Expeditions.
In this solo (but not really solo) episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen recounts a seven-day rafting adventure down the Grand Canyon with Western River Expeditions — a journey filled with whitewater rapids, red rock cliffs, side canyon hikes, waterfalls, fossils, ancient ruins, and meaningful encounters with fellow travelers.
Motorized J-rig rafts cover 188 miles of the Colorado River in 7 days
Overnights at iconic river camps: Ledges, Dinosaur, Carbon, Hotauta, Football Field, and Lo...2025-06-211h 15
Podcasting Secrets | Official PodUp Podcast About Strategy, Production, Growth and MonetizationBuilding a Travel Empire in Just 4 Weeks of Vacation with Chris Christensen
Silicon Valley tech executive Chris Christensen reveals how he built a six-figure podcasting business while working 60+ hour weeks at companies like Apple and eBay. Learn how his "stupid idea" for a travel show launched in 2005 grew to 4 million annual downloads and unlocked adventures to 75 countries, including press credentials alongside the Pope. Chris shares his counter-intuitive interview approach that radio consultants hated but listeners loved, his ruthless content standards that protect audience trust, and the exact revenue breakdown of his $100K business. Discover why consistency trumps talent, how 47 episodes per year created a retirement dream job, and why Chris...2025-06-0300 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Victoria, British ColumbiaHear about travel to Victoria, British Columbia, as Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler talks about his recent visit to the capital of British Columbia.
Join Chris Christensen as he returns to one of the first cities he ever visited outside the U.S.—Victoria, British Columbia. In this solo episode, Chris recounts a week-long press trip to Vancouver Island's picturesque capital. From kayaking and whale watching to historic Chinatown, local farms, and world-renowned gardens, discover why Victoria is more than just a pretty harbor town.
After arriving via Victoria International Airport, the trip kicks off wi...2025-05-171h 05
Entrepreneurs for Impact#221: Ben Christensen, CEO of Cambium – $28M for Smarter Timber Supply Chains. Global Wood Demand 3x by 2050. Half Coming from Fallen Trees. TIME’s Best Invention 2024.Cambium is on a mission to build better supply chains for the timber industry. Through their operating system, Traece, they make it easy to source sustainable and local Carbon Smart Wood™ from fallen trees at large scales. They’ve won awards, including Fast Company’s “Most Innovative” and TIME’s Best Invention 2024.Before Cambium, Ben worked at Sandia National Laboratories and Global Hydrologic Solutions. He is also a Forbes 30 under 30 and NOLS-certified Wilderness First Responder.--✅ Here are 6 topics we covered in the podcast:1. Founder OriginsBen traces h...2025-04-0340 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastQuestions and AnswersIn this episode, friend of the show Gary Arndt turns the tables on host Chris Christensen and asks him questions about Amateur Traveler, giving a behind-the-scenes view of the podcast.Here are some of the questions that this episode will answer about the Amateur Traveler podcast:Origin Story:"How did you come up with the idea of the Amateur Traveler?""What was the format originally?"...https://amateurtraveler.com/questions-and-answers/ 2025-03-0542 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Dubai and the United Arab EmiratesHear about travel to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates as the Amateur Traveler talks about an unexpected trip to the region.Why should you visit the UAE?The United Arab Emirates is an odd combination of new and old. It is a multi-cultural country where 90% of the people who live there are guest workers from around the world. It is very modern, but if you look closely, you can find historic sites.Travel on this trip was sponsored by United Airlines. They wanted me to review their Polaris Business class as a...2025-02-081h 01
Overnight SuccessRevolutionizing Finance w/ Lars Seier Christensen (Founder & Chairman @ Concordium, Co-Founder @ Saxo Bank)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Lars Seier’s origin story: A glimpse into his entrepreneurial beginnings and early exposure to business during childhood.[04:34] Career journey: From owning and running a bar to transitioning into traditional finance and finding his passion for trading.[06:45] Building a brokerage: The story of creating a brokerage firm that evolved into a SaaS company, showcasing Lars' ability to adapt and innovate.[10:25] Overcoming setbacks: Insights into maintaining resilience and focus during challenging times. Lars shares what drives and motivates him as an entrepreneur.[15:20] Starting fresh: Why Lars decided to exit SaaS and build anew, leading to hi...2025-01-1535 min
MosaicsUnderstanding Immigration With Attorney Chris ChristensenImmigration attorney Chris Christensen provides insight into where we’ve been and what we might expect in the U.S. immigration system in the year ahead.
“I think it’s important for immigrants to understand that regardless of their legal status, that they have rights in this great country,” he said.
In this episode, Chris shares valuable Know Your Rights information and practical steps people can take to reduce their risk if they are undocumented or have temporary immigration status.
“The government doesn’t have the funds, the resources, to remove (every undocumented resident),”...2024-12-2530 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastAirlines Points and MilesThis episode features Tiffany Funk from Point.me, a tool that helps travelers maximize airline points for flights. Host Chris Christensen and Tiffany discuss how to earn, manage, and use airline points effectively. Here’s a summary of the key points:Overview of Points and Miles
Why Points Matter: Airline loyalty programs incentivize consumers and fill unsold seats. Points programs are massive profit centers for airlines, often tied to credit card partnerships.
Who Can Benefit: Anyone can take advantage of airline points, even non-frequent flyers or children, using strategies like shopping portals or team promotions (e.g...2024-11-2756 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Mallorca, SpainHear about travel to Mallorca, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kristin Henning from travelpast50.com and Courtney Drake McDonough from realfoodtraveler.com about our recent press trip to the island.In the podcast, Chris, Kristin, and Courtney share various recommendations for a trip to Mallorca, Spain:
Palma:
The group suggests starting in Palma, the main city, known for its historical significance and vibrant atmosphere. Recommended activities include:
Visiting the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma (La Seu), a stunning Gothic cathedral with architectural contributions from Gaudí and modern artist Miguel Barceló.
Exploring the old to...2024-11-021h 19
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastThis Week in Travel ReunionThis Week in Travel was a podcast that was in production from 2009 to 2020. In this reunion episode of This Week in Travel (dubbed "This Decade in Travel"), the original hosts, Gary Arndt, Chris Christensen, and Jen Leo, reconnect after a long hiatus. They share life updates and reminisce about their past travels and podcasting adventures....https://amateurtraveler.com/this-week-in-travel-reunion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-091h 12
The Wine Makers on Radio MisfitsThe Wine Makers – Chris Christensen, Bodkin WinesFounded in 2011 by journeyman cellar hand and self-taught Winemaker Chris Christensen, Bodkin Wines disrupted the sparkling wine scene with America’s First Sparkling Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc in 2012. With one foot rooted in wine science and the other in craftsman- ship, Christensen’s minimalist philosophy guides his signature style of high acid, low alcohol wines. These wines have garnered over two dozen 90+ point scores in critical review over the past 8 years alone. In addition to being named as a ‘Winemaker to Watch’ by Esther Mobley of the SF Chronicle in 2017, Christensen was also selected to the Wine Enthusiasts’ 40 Under 40 Tastemakers list for 2...2024-09-161h 23
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Winner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable by Ryan Christensen
Winner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable by Ryan Christensen
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When we stop beating ourselves up and start helping ourselves instead, we find the peace we’ve always wanted—but never thought possible.
Most of us are trying to succeed our way out of insecurity. But it never ends. This is the fundamental problem of all high achievers: our desire to get more, win bigger, be better, and prove once and for all we’re good enough is not enough.
Prov...2024-09-1623 min
Retirement For LifePlanning Your Bucket List Trip: Interview with Chris Christensen - Ep 18To get the full RFL experience, watch the episode here at https://youtu.be/NGOtVv4GiIsWhat if you could turn your retirement into an endless adventure? Join us as we sit down with Chris Christensen, the award-winning travel journalist and host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, who shares his wisdom on making travel a cornerstone of your golden years. From the charms of domestic hotspots like New York and Las Vegas to the allure of international gems such as London and Paris, Chris offers expert tips on how to make the most of your travel experiences...2024-09-0633 min
No Fixed AddressUnlock Your Travel Quest with Amateur Traveler’s Chris ChristensenToday, we’re speaking with Travel Expert Chris Christensen. Chris is a travel blogger, and long-time host of The Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. Whether you’re a beginner traveler who just wants a vacation or a travel pro ready for an exotic location, Chris has a destination for you. Tune in to hear Chris’s top travel tips, how setting up ‘quests’ can make your travels more enjoyable, and if you’re not a fan of cruises - Chris might just change your mind!SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Chris Christensen on Instagram (@Ch...2024-08-1539 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to IndiaHear about travel to India including the Golden Triangle as the Amateur Traveler talks to Nir ben Dov from Israel about his recent trip to the subcontinent.Why should you go to India?"I've gone to India many times over the past 20 25 years and it's a place that I've grown to love and love to hate it's a strange place. It's a place with its own character not for everyone But a very intriguing, place not easy, but a great place to visit. It's very different. So I decided this time to take my wife...2024-07-0654 min
Adventure DiariesExploring Softer Adventures in Morocco (S1 Recap) with Chris ChristensenPlease click here to 'Follow' the show - it really helps get the show to a wider audience (which I really thank you for!).🚨 Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here 🚨😎It will bring more people, greater stories and more adventures for everyone.Have you ever wanted to step out of your daily routine and explore the mysteries of a place so enchanting that you can't tell what century you're in? In the latest episode of Adventure Diaries, host Chris Watson talks with travel enthusiast Chris Christensen about the subtle thrills of soft adventure...2024-05-1603 min
Adventure DiariesChris Christensen: The Amateur Traveler's Road Less Traveled, Unique Destinations, Food & CulturePlease click here to 'Follow' the show - it really helps get the show to a wider audience (which I really thank you for!).🚨 Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here 🚨😎It will bring more people, greater stories and more adventures for everyone.SummaryChris Christensen, the host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, shares his passion for travel and languages. He discusses his podcasting journey, building a community, and the best trips and episodes he has experienced. Chris also talks about the importance of food and culture in his travels a...2024-02-1554 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Island of MaltaHear about travel to the island nation of Malta as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler, tells about a recent week-long trip to the island at the center of the Mediterranean Sea.https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-island-of-malta/Why should you visit Malta?Malta is an amazing island country with a rich history and spectacular scenery.The one-week itinerary for Malta includes the following highlights:Sunday:
Take a harbor cruise around Valletta.
Pick up a 7-day bus pass, if you are getting around by public transportation
Explore Valletta a UNESCO city...2024-01-2756 min
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robotsthoughtbot's Incubator Program Mini Session 3: Episode 08: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris CerritoIf you missed the other episodes with thoughtbot Incubator Program partcipants and founders Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito of Goodz, you can listen to the first episode and the second episode, and the third episode to catch up!
Lindsey Christensen and Jordyn Bonds catch up with the co-founders of Goodz, Chris Cerrito and Mike Rosenthal, where they share insights from their journey during the Incubator program, including the usefulness of the application process in aligning their vision and the challenges and benefits of user interviews and the importance of not overreacting to single user feedback and finding...2024-01-2328 minGiant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robotsthoughtbot's Incubator Program Mini Season 3 - Episode 06: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris CerritoIf you missed the first and second episodes with thoughtbot Incubator Program partcipants and founders Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito of Goodz, you can listen to the first episode and the second episode to catch up!
Lindsey Christensen, head of marketing at thoughtbot is joined by Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito, co-founders of the startup Goodz, and Danny Kim, Senior Product Manager at thoughtbot.
Mike and Chris discuss the progress of Goodz, focusing on the recent intense weeks they've had. Goodz, a startup merging the digital and physical worlds of music, has stayed on course...2024-01-0926 min
Too Old To MoshChris Christensen on Volcano Running, the Amateur Traveler, NOT Being a Guidebook, and the Creator MindsetSupport MOH with a Rating & Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/myoldhandsChris Christensen is a Travel Journalist, Blogger and All-time Great Podcaster. His show The Amateur Traveler is an Award Winning Travel Podcast helping real travellers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world. Josh has been listening to Chris's show for the better part of a decade, and always finds his way back to AT for both Information, Entertainment, and Theatre of (and Travel of) the Mind. Find Chris Online.https://amateurtraveler.com/Find Josh Online....2023-12-1438 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Sonoma County, CaliforniaHear about travel to the wine region Sonoma County in California as the Amateur Traveler talks to Brooke Herron about this popular tourism region where she grew up. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-sonoma-county/ Why should someone travel to Sonoma County? Brooke says, "A myriad of reasons, in my opinion beyond wine. It is an absolutely stunning region from an outdoors perspective. You've got the coast, you've got hiking trails, mountains, hills and then you've got also lots of farms, distilleries, breweries, cideries. And what I loved the most about living there for 20 years and...2023-12-021h 11
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Uluru and Central AustraliaAT#874 - Travel to Uluru and Central AustraliaHear about travel to Uluru and Central Australia as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel blogger Chris Fry from AquariusTraveller.com about her most recent trip to the red center of Australia. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-uluru-and-central-australia/ Why should someone go to Central Australia? Chris says, "I Like visiting Uluru for the Aboriginal culture, the art, the history, learning about the Dreamtime. I think it's where I first started learning about the Aboriginal history and our First Nations people and it's one of the best places to actually learn about it there. Some of...2023-11-251h 04
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Papua New GuineaHear about travel to Papua New Guinea as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from TravelObscure.com about the Milne Bay Province of this exotic island country.https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-papua-new-guinea-2/Why should someone travel to Papua New Guinea?Chris says, "There's a million reasons why someone should go to Papua New Guinea, it's such a varied country. I would say the main reason to go, is the people are amazing and there's A lot of culture there as well. Also, the amazing natural environment. We're talking jungle-clad islands, beautiful coral reefs...2023-11-161h 01Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robotsthoughtbot's Incubator Program Mini Season 3 - Episode 02: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris CerritoThis episode introduces the second participants of the season's thoughtbot's Incubator Program, Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito. Mike has a background in music industry marketing, and Chris is a maker and tinkerer with experience in exhibit development. They're developing a product combining physical objects with digital content, starting with music. Their concept involves creating physical items like wooden mixtapes with NFC chips linking to digital playlists. This blend of physical and digital aims to revive the tangible aspects of fan engagement in a digital era.
Their project, named Goodz, is the first pure consumer product in the...2023-11-1433 min
Amateur3DPodChris is now a canaryFrank is so boring that Chris keeps falling asleepIf you like what you hear you can subscribe to our podcast through your vendor of choice to get new episodes as they become available.You can find us in our Facebook group, Amateur3DPod, Or you can email us at panelists@amateur3dpod.comIf you prefer to reach out individually, you can do that at Franklin, Kevin, Andy, or Chris @amateur3dpod.com.The transcript, written by Open Ai's Whisper, can be found at https://amateur3dpod.com/transcripts/2023-10-151h 10Amateur3DPodChris Soo fell asleepAndy's breadboard doesn't have enough jam to keep Chris awakeIf you like what you hear you can subscribe to our podcast through your vendor of choice to get new episodes as they become available.You can find us in our Facebook group, Amateur3DPod, Or you can email us at panelists@amateur3dpod.comIf you prefer to reach out individually, you can do that at Franklin, Kevin, Andy, or Chris @amateur3dpod.com.For the transcript, written by Open Ai's Whisper, you can find it at https://amateur3dpod.com/transcripts/2023-08-2757 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast339 | Jack Christensen | Navigating 8 Years of Leadership EvolutionIn today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, host Chris Thomson sits down with an exceptional leader, Jack Christensen, who is currently in his eighth year within the Student Works Management Program. This insightful conversation delves deep into Jack's journey, showcasing his incredible growth and development as a young leader within the program.
Throughout the episode, Jack shares his remarkable experiences, highlighting the profound impact the Student Works Management Program has had on his personal and professional evolution. With eight years of engagement, Jack's story is a testament to the program's dedication to nurturing a...2023-08-1535 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (Repeat) https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-galapagos-islands-ecuador https://amateurtraveler.com/galapagos-cruise-on-quasars-evolution/Hear about travel to the Galapagos Islands as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about a live-aboard cruise of the Galapagos Islands on Quasar Expeditions M/V Evolution.The Galapagos is a singular destination. People describe other places as the 'Galapagos of Mexico or the Galapagos of some other place' but the Galapagos doesn't try and compare itself to anywhere else. This is a must-see destination for people who want a vacation to see wildlife. People can tell you how the wildlife here is...2023-08-0558 min
AARTS1E19: Ingrid ChristensenIngrid Christensen is a Canadian still life and figurative oil painter. Ingrid was born in 1964 in Golden, British Columbia—a small town in the mountains in western Canada. She is the third of four children with an older sister and between two brothers. Ingrid’s parents, John and Ella Anderson, were German immigrants who arrived in Canada after WWII and eventually made their way to running a motel. As a child, Ingrid was not exposed to the art world but she was keen on drawing, and is self taught as an artist. After high school, further education took her away from...2023-08-051h 08
Loan Officer Team Training with Irene DufordPlaying “All In” with Dr. Chris Christensen“There’s no way you’re going to achieve much in life without sacrificing something.”Today's guest is a successful dentist and business, a great husband and father and a wonderful son in law to me. Dr. Chris Christensen joins me to discuss his own journey into dentistry and how investing in himself and his team has changed his business for the better. He's got so much to share with each of you.We open up with the story of why Chris chose dentistry, talk about how COVID was a reset for many businesses and how our...2022-12-2052 min
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life3 Best Amateur Traveler Episodes + 3 Favorite Places of Chris ChristensenChris Christensen, the host of the Amateur Traveler, has been podcasting about travel for 17 years.
Watch it on YouTube.
He & I chat about:
00:00 3 favorite Amateur Traveler podcasts
02:40 3 Favorite Places
04:40 Future of Travel
06:05 Amateur Travel podcast
08:00 Podcast surprises
13:00 Travel plans
I've appeared several times in his podcast, and I hope to return to talk about Mauritania one day!
Listen to one of my earliest episodes, where Chris reveals how to create a top travel podcast.
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Beach Travel Wine Podcast22. Amateur Traveller Podcast interview with Chris Christensen. Today we are interviewed on the longest running travel podcast, Amateur Traveller where we talk to Chris all about Asturias in Spain.Today we are so excited to be interviewed on the 17 year old Travel Podcast - Amateur Traveller. We talk to the host Chris Christensen all about Asturias, Spain.
You can find out more on our website at www.beachtravelwine.com2022-10-0943 min
Mac Power UsersWorkflows with Chris ChristensenChris Christensen is a web developer, writer and traveler with roots in 90s Apple. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work, navigating the world and a lot more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Wander Your WayCruising the Canal du Midi • France with Chris ChristensenHow would you like to spend a few days or even a week slowly sailing down a canal, stopping at charming French villages, taking in historical sites, touring wineries (and tasting that wine) and eating some delicious French food?Sounds awesome, doesn't it?That's exactly what you can do on a beautiful barge as you sail down the Canal du Midi.Join me as I talk to Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler about his experience on the Canal du Midi in the Occitania region of southern France. We'll talk about what...2022-07-2646 min