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Failure to AdaptSarah Gailey, Fifty Shades DarkerNothing could keep FTA favorite and Hugo Award Winning Author Sarah Gailey* away from their Christian Grey. Sarah pilots Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall away in their helicopter to talk E.L. James' 2012 novel Fifty Shades Darker and the 2017 film of the same name Directed by James Foley (Glengarry Glen Ross). * Sarah Gailey is a Hugo Award Winning and Bestselling author of speculative fiction, short stories, and essays. Their nonfiction has been published by dozens of venues internationally. Their fiction has been published in over seven different languages. Their most recent novel, Just Like Home, and most...
2024-02-211h 14Failure to AdaptChristina Lauren, Blue CrushChristina Hobbs! Lauren Billings!! The writing juggernaut known as Christina Lauren* joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall in Hawaii to discuss the 1998 Outside Magazine article Life's Swell by Susan Orlean and its adaptation into the 2002 classic, Blue Crush. *Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The #1 international bestselling coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced nineteen New York Times bestselling novels. Their third YA novel, Autoboyography was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, followed by Roomies, Love and Other Words...
2024-02-0747 minFailure to AdaptThe Fast and the FuriousHow do you perfect the premise of NYC street racers who are all in it together? You add Ja Rule and the world's least charismatic white cop. Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall slide into a black Honda S2000 to talk Kenneth Li's 1998 Vibe Article, Racer X, and the 2001 Rob Cohen film, The Fast and the Furious. You can read Racer X, by Kenneth Li, here. Order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2023-12-0658 minFailure to AdaptColin Winnette, AdaptationColin Winnette* joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to talk about the Susan Orlean article, Orchid Fever, and the 2002 Spike Jonze film Adaptation. written by Charlie & Donald Kaufman. * Colin Winnette is the author of Haints Stay and The Job of the Wasp. His new novel Users is one of the New Yorker's "Best Books of 2023" and was called "a timeless and moving story about fatherhood and one man's yearning for a more meaningful life" by the NY Times. His writing has appeared in McSweeney's, Playboy, and BOMB magazine as well as numerous others. Order Maggie's...
2023-11-2948 minFailure to AdaptNatasha Muse, HustlersAfter the 2008 financial collapse a lot of people said something had to be done about Wall Street, but some of the women at Scores were the only ones with enough guts to take action. Stand-Up Comic and Writer Natasha Muse joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to talk the Jessica Pressler article, The Hustlers at Scores, and 2019's Hustlers Directed by Lorene Scafaria. You can read the 2015 Jessica Pressler article, The Hustlers at Scores, here. Natasha Muse is a Stand Up Comic and Writer who's appeared on Two Dope Queens, and was named both a "...
2023-11-081h 07Failure to AdaptA Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodIs there an interview subject so humble even God can't get them to talk about themself? Mister Rodgers is as close as it gets, and yet Tom Junod's 1998 profile is a masterclass turned into an equally ambitious film. Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall are back to talk the Tom Junod Esquire profile, Can You Say..."Hero"?, and 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Directed by Marielle Heller. You can read the 1998 Tom Junod profile of Mister Rodgers, Can You Say.. "Hero"?, here. Order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy
2023-11-0157 minFailure to AdaptMeg Elison, Minority ReportPrecogs can predict crime, but did they anticipate the seminal science fiction novella would become a Steven Spielberg blockbuster? You'd need a specialist to pick apart the causality, and thankfully Meg Elison, a Philip K. Dick Award winning novelist, joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to discuss The Minority Report, a 1956 novella, and Minority Report, the 2002 film. You can find the full issue of Fantastic Universe, where The Minority Report first appeared, here. Meg Elison is a Brooklyn author and essayist. Her debut novel, "The Book of the Unnamed Midwife" won the 2014 Philip K. Dick A...
2023-10-2548 minFailure to AdaptThe BirdsIs it possible a movie that helped define Horror in cinema for generations is exceeded by the Novelette from whence it came? Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall step inside a phone booth besieged by corvids to investigate Dame Daphne du Maurier's 1952 novelette The Birds and Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic adaptation, The Birds. Order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failuretoadaptpodcast/ Following the pod on X: https://x.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: ht...
2023-10-1859 minFailure to AdaptVictoria "V.E." Schwab, Almost FamousVictoria Schwab, bestselling author of Shades of Magic series, the Villains series, and the international bestseller The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to talk about the 1973 Rolling Stone article by Cameron Crowe, "The Allman Brothers Story: How Gregg Allman Keeps Band Going After Duane's Death" , and its adaptation into the 2001 Cameron Crowe film, Almost Famous. Order V.E. Schwab's latest novel in the Shades of Magic series, The Fragile Threads of Power. And if you haven't already, check out The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, now in paperback! Order...
2023-10-111h 10Failure to AdaptTop GunThe most famous Volleyball scene in cinema was adapted from a magazine article with NO volleyball at all?! Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall step into the Danger Zone and talk Top Guns[1], Ehud Yonay's 1983 article published in California magazine, and the little known film it was adapted in to, Tony Scott's 1986 action film, Top Gun. Pre-order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy [1] Yes, plural. If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failuretoadaptpodcast/ Following the pod on X: https://x.c...
2023-10-0650 minFailure to AdaptMolly Sanchez, Shrek!One of the GOATs of children's literature has their disgusting green monster licensed by Steven Spielberg and somehow after a decade of development hell we get a generation defining comedy. All Star Comic, Writer and best friend of the pod Molly Sanchez joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to talk the 1990 William Steig picture book Shrek! and the 2001 Dreamworks film Shrek. Pre-order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failuretoadaptpodcast/ Following the pod on X: h...
2023-09-2045 minFailure to AdaptCoyote UglyWhat happens when an article that is technically a prequel to Eat, Pray, Love is made into an ode to midriff and low cut jeans? Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall have a meltdown as they discuss Elizabeth Gilbert's March 1997 GQ Article The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon and its adaptation into the 2000 David McNally film, Coyote Ugly. Pre-order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failuretoadaptpodcast/ Following the pod on X: https://x.com/Fa...
2023-09-1357 minFailure to AdaptSarah MacLean, It Happened One NightWe're kicking off Season 4 of Failure to Adapt with bestselling romance novelist and FRIEND OF THE SHOW, Sarah MacLean!!! Sarah shows some leg and secures a ride with Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall as they discuss the August 1933 short story Night Bus published in Cosmopolitan magazine, and the 1934 winner of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay: It Happened One Night. Sarah MacLean is a New York Times, Washington Post, AND USA Today bestselling romance novelist and god of the MacLeaniverse. Her sexy historical novels have been translated into over 25 languages. She...
2023-09-061h 14Failure to AdaptFifty Shades of Grey, with Sarah GaileyWhat's a better digestif to a season of Austen than bringing in Hugo Award Winning Author Sarah Gailey (Just Like Home, The Echo Wife, EAT THE RICH) to talk Twilight fan fiction. Sarah whisks Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall away to sunny Seattle to talk E.L. James's 2011 novel Fifty Shades of Grey and the 2015 film of the same name Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. BUY SARAH GAILEY'S JUST LIKE HOME Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter...
2023-02-011h 20Failure to AdaptAusten's Heirs: BridgertonNetflix's Bridgerton, based on the Julia Quinn novels, is the most successful regency romance in years, and based on the setting of 1813 England, is begging to be compared to Jane Austen. After a season of covering slow burns it's time for Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to put on a Vitamin String Quartet cover of thank u, next and clutch some pearls. Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www...
2023-01-251h 00Failure to AdaptAusten's Heirs: When Harry Met SallyAfter spending a season of Failure to Adapt discussing Jane Austen adaptations, it's time to take a look at her significant influence on modern films that aren't quite adaptations. Red Scott couldn't think of a better example of a modern movie with deep connections to Pride and Prejudice than When Harry Met Sally (1989). Maggie Tokuda-Hall's feelings are a bit more complicated! Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...
2023-01-181h 01Failure to AdaptPersuasion, with Alex BrownWhen genius writer and critic Alex Brown was spotted gnashing their teeth at the release of Netflix's Persuasion, the crew knew they had to ask them on to discuss it, and they're so glad they agreed! Alex joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to discuss the Carrie Cracknell Directed Persuasion (2022) and the book it was kind of adapted from, Jane Austen's Persuasion (1817). Alex Brown is a librarian, local historian, author and writer, and an Ignyte Award winning critic. Their work can be found on tor.com, Locus magazine, NPR, and Buzzfeed. Much of their writing covers Black h...
2023-01-111h 05Failure to AdaptEmma & Emma.When there are two famous regency Emma adaptations, you have to ask yourself: Do you want Bill Nighy to be in it or one of the all time great VHS covers featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to discuss the 1996 Douglas McGrath film Emma and the Anya Talyor-Joy lead, Autumn de Wilde directed, 2020 movie Emma. Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2023-01-0453 minFailure to AdaptEmma & Clueless, with Sarah MacLeanWe brought in an expert to talk Jane Austen's impetuous matchmaker Emma and her transformation into Cher, a virgin who can't drive. Best-Selling Romance novelist Sarah MacLean joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to discuss the 1815 Jane Austen Novel Emma and the 1995 film directed by Amy Heckerling, Clueless. Sarah MacLean is a New York Times, Washington Post, AND USA Today bestselling romance novelist and god of the MacLeaniverse. Her sexy historical novels have been translated into over 25 languages. She also co-hosts the Fated Mates Podcast with romance critic Jen Prokop. Heartbreaker, the latest in the Hell's Belles s...
2022-12-211h 11Failure to AdaptPride and Prejudice: BATTLE ROYALAfter covering enough Pride and Prejudice adaptations to fill Mr & Mrs. Bennet's dining room table, Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall are here to decide once and for all the best and brightest of all of them. We decide the best characters, the best chemistry, and ultimately, THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE. Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2022-12-141h 06Failure to AdaptBride and Prejudice VS Pride + Prejudice + ZombiesFrom the most faithful PnP adaptations to the most treacherous and fickle, Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall dice up the 2004 Bollywood inspired Bride and Prejudice Directed by Gurinder Chadha along with the Burr Steers Zombie thriller Pride + Prejudice + Zombies. These adaptations take the most chances yet with Jane Austen's source material, did it pay off? Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2022-12-0757 minFailure to AdaptPride & Prejudice, BBC Series vs 2005 Film, with Amy SchneiderFresh off her win at the 2022 Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, Amy Schneider stormed into the Failure to Adapt podcast studio and demanded to talk Jane Austen, and Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall were happy to oblige her. When it comes to Pride & Prejudice adaptations, two works sit atop the regency class system: Pride and Prejudice, the 1995 BBC series, and Pride & Prejudice, the 2005 film directed by Joe Wright. But which one is canonically the best??? Listen and find out. Amy Schneider is the winningest woman in Jeopardy history, the first transgender contestant to win the Tournament o...
2022-11-301h 02Failure to AdaptThe Princess Bride, with Chris SarandonWho better to discuss "love, true love" than the heir to the throne of Florin himself, Prince Humperdinck. Chris Sarandon joins Maggie & Red talk the adaptation of William Goldman's The Princess Bride (1973) into the Rob Reiner Directed The Princess Bride (1987). Chris Sarandon's career on stage and screen dates back to 1965. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Dog Day Afternoon, played Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride, voiced Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas, among dozens of other roles. Buy Maggie's newest book, Love in the Library !!! ...
2022-03-221h 08Failure to AdaptSquad, with Lisa SterleSquad, The Graphic Novel created by Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Lisa Sterle is available now at bookstores everywhere! To celebrate, Red interviews Maggie & Lisa about the process of creating a story about teen girls eating sex pests, and the experience of it being optioned for a possible television series! Lisa Sterle is an extremely accomplished Illustrator Creator, whose works include the bestselling Modern Witch Tarot Deck, Witchblood, Long Lost, and Submerged, along with the graphic novel Squad. If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Ad...
2021-11-0352 minFailure to AdaptThe Little MermaidThe 1989 animated Disney film The Little Mermaid is known the world over as the beginning of The Disney Renaissance, but how many of us have read the Hans Christian Anderson The Little Mermaid (1837) on which it's based? And more importantly, which one is superior??? Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Red Scott negotiated a straightforward contract with an ambitious business woman that allowed them to dive in and investigate. IT'S OUT!!! Order Maggie's Graphic Novel, SQUAD !!!! If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: h...
2021-10-1947 minFailure to AdaptThe Green Knight, with Annalee NewitzAs Dev Patel is a snack and genius author Annalee Newitz just happened to have done their senior thesis on courtly love in the 14th century poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Red Scott were ecstatic to have them on to discuss the poem's adaptation into The Green Knight (2021), directed by David Lowery. Annalee Newitz is most recently the author of Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age, as well as being an incredible Science Fiction Author, Lambda Literary Award Winner, and a writer for most publications you've heard of, including t...
2021-10-121h 11Failure to AdaptThe MartianMaggie Tokuda-Hall's & Red Scott have been stranded and are completely unable to communicate with NASA, so they're covering their first blog-to-book-to-Movie adaptation with Andy Weir's The Martian (2011) and the Ridley Scott / Matt Damon vehicle The Martian (2015). Unlike Andy Weir'd protagonist, Red & Maggie have Big Feelings about this one. Pre-order Maggie's upcoming Graphic Novel, SQUAD !!!! If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2021-09-2856 minFailure to AdaptTwilight: New Moon, with Sarah GaileyTwilight, Again. Failure to Adapt's first return guest, Hugo award winning author Sarah Gailey (EAT THE RICH, The Echo Wife, River of Teeth) wore her finest Jorts to ask "Who let the dogs out?". Maggie Tokuda-Hall's & Red Scott's follow Sarah's lead into the world of the Stephenie Meyer novel New Moon (2006) and the corresponding Chris Weitz film The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009). Pre-order Maggie's upcoming Graphic Novel, SQUAD !!!! If you want to learn more about the real Quileute Tribe, a good place to start is their website, quileutenation.org. The Quileute store does not appear t...
2021-09-211h 11Failure to AdaptStardustOne of Maggie Tokuda-Hall's favorite and most formative books is Neil Gaiman's 1999 fantasy novel Stardust, and one of Red Scott's absolute favorite films is the Matthew Vaughn directed 2007 romantic fantasy adventure film, Stardust. This podcast contains evaluation, dissection, and ultimately the definitive and conclusive judgement as to which one is the superior work. Pre-order Maggie's upcoming Graphic Novel, SQUAD If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2021-09-1448 minFailure to AdaptThe Silence of the Lambs, with Meg ElisonThe Locus Award Winning, Perfect and Prolific Author & Essayist Meg Elison (Find Layla, Big Girl, The Book of The Unnamed Midwife, etc…) agreed to join Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Red Scott to discuss absolutely any adaptation, as long as it was the Thomas Harris novel The Silence of the Lambs (1988) and the Jonathan Demme film, The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Keep up with Meg on twitter at @megelison and her website megelison.com Some resources related to the transphobia in film and in The Silence of The Lambs in particular: The Jo Moses's essay Should we sti...
2021-09-081h 03Failure to AdaptJurassic ParkWhen someone suggests the book is always better than the movie, there is one exception that's near universal: Jurassic Park. Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Red Scott talk the adaptation of the movie that taught most of us what lawyers are actually good for (Dino protein!). Specifically, they discuss the Michael Chrichton novel Jurassic Park (1990) and its transformation into the Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park (1993). If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2021-08-3150 minFailure to AdaptTwilight, with Sarah GaileyHugo award winning author Sarah Gailey (EAT THE RICH, The Echo Wife, River of Teeth) joins hosts Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Red Scott to talk the adaptation of the ultimate May (1901) – December romance. Specifically, they discuss the Stephenie Meyer novel Twilight (2005) and the corresponding Catherine Hardwicke film Twilight (2008). How did they come to pass? Which one is better? Why are they doing this to themselves??? If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast
2021-08-241h 08Failure to AdaptIntroducing Failure to AdaptWelcome to Failure to Adapt! Hosted by author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and comedian Red Scott, Failure to Adapt discusses media that moves from one form to another! Whether it's Stephen King books becoming Steven Spielberg movies, Fairy Tales loosely inspiring animated Disney musicals, or People transmuting into Wolves, this is the podcast with the conviction and insight to determine a story's correct form. Follow @FailureAdapt on twitter -> https://twitter.com/failureadapt
2021-08-2104 min
Drunk SafariThat Game of Thrones Sh*tAnyone who knows me, Maggie, the host of this show, knows that spotted hyenas are my absolute FAVORITE animal. So it is with GREAT PERSONAL HAPPINESS that we have hyena scientist ARJUN DHEER here to 1.) correct my misconceptions about them and 2.) blow my gentle little mind about animals I thought I couldn't *possibly* love more. Show Notes Arjun Dheer on Twitter The Hyena Project on Twitter The Hyena Project Drunk Safari On Facebook Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2019-07-2637 min
Let's Not PanicState Your Deal, Not DogAt long last we pack up Shadow again, and hit the road. From Death Valley, to Lake Mead, Phoenix and back again, it feels mostly the same to be on the road again, but this time with a bonus doggo! With Taco all grown up, some changes have had to be made. We talk not dogs, being an indoor kid, talking to robots and our various opinions about driving your overlanding vehicle at night in our all new Let’s Not Panic. Show Notes Moon Cheese, Cheddar on Amazon Let's Not Pa...
2019-01-0729 minLet's Not PanicGod of VomitsOoooH we love it when you have sick stories, they say, give us more poop stories they say. First of all, how dare you, and secondly FINE. We talk Ireland, including some beautiful cliffs, great food, and also like, the sickest Maggie has ever been in her whole life. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter ...
2018-10-0235 minLet's Not PanicDog BirdWe’re meat-bagging it up, with a stay at a foofy Scottish resort that fully looks like Downton Abbey, and some time by the Lochs and in Oban. Adam is pretty high on golf— will it be enough for him to actually use his clubs at home? PROBABLY NOT. Maggie eats her body weight in seafood. We make friends with a Harris Hawk. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on Y...
2018-09-1439 minLet's Not PanicCopilot RandomizerJet lag is real, and so is this new episode. Don't worry, Taco is safe and sound in Berkeley, but Maggie and Adam are in Scotland! Also, likely safe and sound. One must assume. We talk delicious foods, aimless wandering, excellent museums and also Maggie's NEAR PERFECT copiloting skills. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2018-08-3034 minLet's Not PanicState of StabbynessWe're baaaaaaaack! And it's been a hot minute. We talk about our most recent adventure, crimes against Shadow, and our dog the best dog in the world. Shadow faces her strangest injury. Adam doesn't understand Palm Springs. Taco finds a tortoise! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Desert Tortoise on Wikipedia The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2018-06-0626 min
Drunk SafariBLOODSUCKERS!a.k.a. 'skin-divers' and 'nosferatu finches' ADAM WOLF is back to talk REAL LIFE VAMPIRES, both insect and avian. Because listen, some animals are jerks, that's just that. Adam talks ticks, which are disgusting, and Maggie's all about the booby-harassers, also known as Vampire finches. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2018-03-2932 min
Drunk SafariThat's not Real!a.k.a. 'apex forest masters' and 'happy heterosexual peacock monkey' Maggie and special guest ADAM WOLF contemplate divorce after a foray into crytozoology. We talk animals that may or MAY NOT exist, and also Mandrills, the world's most colorful mammals. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2018-03-0826 minLet's Not PanicOrganic Beast of ChaosMEXICO HERE WE COME! Some technical difficulties leave us stranded in San Diego for a hot second. We may or may not get scammed at the border. Spoiler: we don't make it to Mulegé. But we DO have some Baja love to share. Adam does some minimall field repair. Maggie battles a hat trick of discomforts. We confirm that Trip Advisor is bullshit. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Mag...
2018-01-2943 minLet's Not PanicTaco of the Open RoadOn the road again! And on the mic. Thanks for your patience with our VERY long hiatus-- but we're back on our bullshit, and back to our heritage: recording podcasts in strange and new locations, and talking about poop. We talk traveling with a puppy, Yosemite, and some prowling coyotes. Maggie deals with Taco on a particularly bad day. Alone. Adam has a run in with some fiber gummies. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on In...
2018-01-1941 minLet's Not PanicGood Boys Wiggle, TooSTOP EVERYTHING: TACO IS HERE. Adam and Maggie's puppy comes home, and *spoiler alert* he's a perfect angel baby and the world's greatest mammal. We talk life changes brought on by a puppy, Adam's new requirements for Shadow and Maggie's need for your ghost stories. Seriously. Tell me your ghost stories. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2017-12-0424 minLet's Not PanicMaggie Signs Book DealsAdam and Maggie get new van inspo from a San Francisco couple generous enough to show us around theirs. Maggie signs a couple of book deals. Adam's love of bacon finds new purchase in soup. The puppy countdown is less than a week! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon DON'T WORRY JOE'S OK but here is going off a cliff (at the 5min mark) The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2017-11-2037 minDrunk SafariCosmopolitan Eelsa.k.a. 'buttercup' and 'uteruses before duderuses whale' Special guest and legal representative for Lemony Snicket, DANIEL HANDLER, is here to put the scare in you about moray eels, which are coming for you. Yes, you. To kill you. In case that wasn't clear. Maggie praises sperm whales, as well you should. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Daniel Handler's website All the Dirty Parts, by Daniel Handler Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-11-171h 02Drunk SafariButt Oila.k.a. 'small mouthed rape fish' and 'hash-tag lagoon life bird' HOW WELL CAN YOU SING THE INTRO TO DRUNK SAFARI? Maggie can sing it pretttttttyyyyyyyy well, even if special guest, ADAM WOLF, begs to differ. We teach you every goddamn thing you need to know about hammerhead sharks and flamingos. Also Adam believes in vampires. Like, really. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Adam's personal website Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-11-1033 minLet's Not PanicPuppy AptitudeWe're undeniably settled now, with an apartment that is mostly furnished, and a doggo on the way! Puppies are met, and puppy prep books are read. Adam takes the term "throw pillows" a little too literally. Maggie dives in to NaNoWriMo. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The $105k Sprinter with Swivel Seats The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2017-11-0627 minDrunk SafariCapri Sun Full of Gorea.k.a. 'venomous vixens' and 'delicious snot bugs' Special guest MEG ELISON is here to make you unafraid of some spiders who could probably kill you? Anyway, her voice is like honey and she's probably got bigger balls than you. We also talk about Maggie's favorite food, I mean animal, I mean bug. Basically it's a bug. Related pro tip: If you have a vagina, never date a person who won't eat oysters. Show Notes Meg Elison on Twitter megelison.com The Book of the Unnamed Midwife on Amazon If Women W...
2017-11-0332 minDrunk SafariWrong Doga.k.a. 'invincible claw-beasts' and 'trashcan bandits' Special guest Adam Wolf has a weird puma boner, which is to say he's obsessed with pumas, and thinks they're better than you. Maggie talks about everyone's favorite pest, the friendly raccoon. Adaptability is had all around. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Adam's personal website Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-10-2736 minLet's Not PanicBecause We Were DirtballsA full month of normal life has passed by in the blink of an eye, and Maggie and Adam struggle to describe it. Mad Sweeney is forcibly ejected from the Let's Not Panic fleet. Adam finds a new van candidate with some strong features. Maggie gets malaise-y. We introduce Radagast the Green. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2017-10-2330 minLet's Not PanicAdam Needs a Nappy TimeMaggie and Adam are settled in enough to throw a housewarming party, which Adam could really do without. We talk going off the beaten path, the differences between a Sprinter and a Ford Econoline van and a super cool pair of listeners embarking on their OWN adventure now. Maggie indulges in some stupid lady-treatments. Adam gets to know Mad Sweeney. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on F...
2017-10-1634 minDrunk SafariWe're Not Worthya.k.a. 'scourge sneaks' and 'make love not war monkeys' Special scientist ADAM WOLF is back to discuss the rattus rattus. Maggie presents bonobos, the monkeys so pure that Earth does not deserve them. The bubonic plague is spread. Lots of oral sex is had. By bonobos. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-10-1229 minDrunk SafariAnd It Drinks Pee Peea.k.a. 'dorks' and 'magnificent toxic masculinity boulders' Maggie is joined by very special guest, cohost of the Red All Over and Failure to Launch podcasts, MOLLY SANCHEZ! We talk Giraffes and Galapagos Tortoises, and give you all the information you could possibly require to wow your friends at your next cocktail party. Assuming, of course, that your friends are very interested in strange, long necked animals. Show Notes Molly Sanchez on Twitter The Red All Over Podcast The Failure to Launch Podcast Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-10-0942 minLet's Not PanicPreponderance of PillowsSeason 2 is officially here! And we've changed it up to celebrate. Welcome to the new segments: The Build, Maggie's Writing Nook and the 3 D's. Maggie and Adam sit shiva for Maggie's late grandfather, Monty. Maggie gets excited for puppies of an auspicious litter. We introduce Mad Sweeney to our fleet. There is a pillow conflict. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Patron's only contact form: let us know if you haven't received your stickers! The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Tw...
2017-10-0934 minDrunk SafariLittle Non-Bearsa.k.a. 'lobstrosities' and 'lazy tree kangaroos' What do Koalas and American lobsters have in common? Not that much, actually, other than some weird mating habits. ADAM WOLF talks about the Earth's most delicious arthropod. Maggie reps some real lazy, chlamydia ridden marsupials. All this and more on your most favorite and most educational podcast. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-09-2948 minLet's Not PanicSeason Finale.For real and for actually this time. Adam and Maggie talk end of trip thoughts, do a round of the year's B's and lay out the cards for what's to come. Maggie is still salty at one Directora Gomez of Santa Marta. Adam forgets to press record. SUBSCRIBE TO DRUNK SAFARI NOW! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook
2017-09-201h 02Drunk SafariService Ostricha.k.a. 'clever girls' and 'human birds' Co-host of Boars, Gore and Swords and Bunker Politics podcasts RED SCOTT is our very special guest! He teaches Maggie everything she needs to know about the world's most judgemental bird, the Ostrich. Maggie talks pigeons, who are gross. Show Notes Red Scott on Twitter Red's personal website The Boars, Gore, and Swords podcast on iTunes The Bunker Politics Podcast on iTunes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-09-1953 minDrunk SafariFancy Vulturea.k.a. 'good lord garbage birds' and 'vagina dentata goal fishes' ADAM WOLF is back-- what a get-- and he talks Andean Condors. Every thing you ever needed to know. (Like that they're smaller than the actual largest birds in the world.) Maggie talks Angler Fish, an unlikely hero to add to the feminist animal hall of fame. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter
2017-09-1939 minLet's Not PanicListener Q&AWe field a wide array of questions from YOU guys! We talk perioding in nature, our favorite places, the places to which we'll NEVER RETURN and talk very briefly in Spanish. Fun fact: You can also WATCH us record this episode on our YouTube channel, complete with bloopers and dirty looks. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Let's Not Panic #27, where Adam tells his most disgusting story ever Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-09-0954 minLet's Not PanicLeast Gross FluidsAdam and Maggie are getting settled in a whole new life... which doesn't feel that new? We talk change as a norm, FAQs after finishing our trip AND our brand new Let's Not Panic stickers! Be sure to send in all your questions about the end of our trip to www.letsnotpanic.com/contact or via Instagram so we can talk all about them next episode. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-09-0129 minLet's Not PanicMaggie's Self Destruction PalaceShadow, Maggie and Adam share a total eclipse of the heart, which they left in San Francisco. We talk Solar Fest, ham radios, and the end of our apartment hunt. Adam makes meat pals with an actor. Maggie gets stuck in an elevator. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-08-2536 minLet's Not Panic0 Bedrooms, 3 HallwaysShadow has made her triumphant return to San Francisco! Maggie and Adam talk wild camping in Tahoe, delayed emotional reactions, and the perils of coming-home excess. Adam's job interviews are grueling. Maggie visits an apartment that's pretty much in a Mexican restaurant. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Maggie on Boars, Gore and Swords! Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-08-1740 minLet's Not PanicAdam's Losing ItAnd by "It" we mean his stuff. Adam and Maggie are headed down the West Coast, and things are starting to look a lot like home. We talk Adam's newfound habits, Maggie's fondness for playing search and rescue with 3 year olds, and always and forever the importance of fine snacks. Adam thinks about defensible safe spots for potential apocalypse scenarios. Maggie gets writing. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Adam and Maggie interviewed on NPR's The Big Listen Moon Cheese, the greatest of all road snacks A...
2017-08-0834 minLet's Not PanicHome StretchAdam and Maggie are on the home stretch, with a stay in Seattle and now in Vancouver, BC. We deep dive into what wild camping actually means. We're starting to panic as the necessity of assembling a normal life looms large on the horizon. Maggie loves dogs even if they don't love her back. Adam may or may not look a bit like Edgar Allen Poe. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Trasharoo Spare Tire Trash Bag BLACK on Amazon Adam's 4Runner Gas Log Boars Gore...
2017-08-0142 minLet's Not PanicBears Could Get Me!Adam and Maggie explore some National Parks in Montana and Wyoming. Adam feels the burn of his own misanthropy while driving through heavily trafficked sections of National Parks. Maggie finds a new and creative use for a baseball cap. We name our Least Valuable Player. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-07-2532 minLet's Not PanicWe Destroy EquipmentMaggie and Adam head into Canada for equal parts family and swarms of bugs. We talk devastating forest fires, questionably illegal camping in the Canadian Rockies, and elk (they're jerks, who knew?). Maggie doesn't know what a tricorder is. Adam treats and sees some results from last week's technical corner. Maggie may or may not be accidentally picking up a Canadian accent. More and more of our equipment bites the dust. RIP our stuff. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey ARB 10800472 Fridge Freezer- 50 Quart on Amazon...
2017-07-1839 minLet's Not PanicShadow Breaks DownAdam and Maggie make their way west, by way of Chicago, Minneapolis and the Dakotas. Shadow suffers her first breakdown, leaving us stranded on a rural highway in South Dakota. Adam battles a failing fuel pump. Maggie reflects on living bravely. Both of us wonder at the sadness and absurdity of the Wild Bill Bar not serving whiskey. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey The Secret History by Donna Tartt "Beauty is terror." Deadwood by Pete Dexter Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on...
2017-07-1045 minLet's Not PanicIs San Francisco a Scam?Maggie and Adam are bouncing back and forth between the USA and Canada, and seriously starting to wonder... is San Francisco a scam? We talk Montreal cathedrals, Ann Arbor book twins and some incredibly persistent bugs. Hardship strikes when we try to give up coffee. Adam eats dog food. Maggie gets patriotic. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-07-0541 minLet's Not PanicConfederate DinosaursShadow makes her triumphant return, and she's back on the road again! Maggie and Adam are strangers in a strange land in the Deep South. We talk strange tow truck drivers, unwanted hitchhikers and some pretty extreme culture shock. We honor a fallen fellow road warrior with a moment of silence. Adam eats more ribs than is healthy under any circumstances. Maggie finds the ultimate roadside attraction. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Hunger by Roxane Gay on Amazon Photo of the rat from our air...
2017-06-2648 minLet's Not PanicOut of AfricaMaggie and Adam make it to some amazing sand dunes, before getting some sad news from home. We talk tough logistics, the madness that is the Addis Ababa airport, and share some stories of a pretty fantastic lady. Adam tears his pants from balls to back. Maggie drops some mad spotted hyena knowledge. Show Notes Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the Journey Adam's To Reconnect 4Runner Battery PDF for the Port Crew Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-06-1651 minLet's Not PanicRhino FartsAdam and Maggie drive into Namibia, and also (technically, and only for a night) into Botswana. We talk Etosha National Park-- the crown jewel of Namibia's National Parks-- hyena sightings, waking up before dawn and the ubiquitousness of zebras. Adam falls in love with braai culture, Maggie has some thoughts about lion's mating habits. This Episode is brought to you by BUSHLORE AFRICA Show Notes Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on...
2017-06-0248 minLet's Not PanicImpalas are Sh*tTeam Let's Not Panic is in South Africa! We introduce Mr. Wednesday, the burly Land Cruiser we've rented and compare him with Shadow. After a visit to Kruger National Park, Adam and Maggie have some strong opinions about animals. Adam has a very scientific hierarchy of animals. Maggie introduces a new segment. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on YouTube Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter
2017-05-261h 07Let's Not PanicWe Ship ShadowMaggie and Adam struggle with a million feels after putting Shadow into a shipping container headed for Miami. We talk ratings in Argentina, dubious propane shipping practices, and the surprisingly sentimental feelings we've developed for our equipment. Adam takes note of some friendly chauvinism. Maggie tries not to cry in a shipping yard. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey Looking for a customs agent in Uruguay? Work with Eduardo Kessler Worthington 299889 10-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder on Amazon LCI Plastic Water Can, Desert Sand, 5-gallon on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram...
2017-05-1942 minLet's Not PanicThe Traveling CorpsePals of the show Nick and Rebecca join us for a deeply indulgent week in Buenos Aires. We talk tango, jam boys, Recoleta Cemetery and renewed culture shock. Adam does some light trespassing. Maggie finds an unusual venue for embracing her Jewish heritage. We introduce the Cognitive Biases That Rebecca and Nick are Arguably Unqualified to Explain but Are Going to Explain Anyway Corner. Show Notes Support our future projects: Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman on Amazon Ava Peron on...
2017-05-1342 minLet's Not PanicIt's Bull TesticlesMaggie and Adam are back in a big city, and finding it a bit of a culture shock. We talk promenades, parrillas and poker. Maggie gets shoes made by the world's most awesome family business. Adam lubes the drive shaft, which isn't a euphemism, apparently. Show Notes Support our future projects: Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Donate to Swing Left to combat the AHCA Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter
2017-05-0749 minLet's Not PanicWe Crash Into a SwampAdam and Maggie find the Argentine countryside hospitable, right up until it isn't. We talk about the essential difference between 12 and 15mph on a muddy road, the perils of mosquito passengers, and what recovery gear is necessary for extracting oneself from the steep bank of a swamp. Adam punches himself in the groin. Maggie almost makes friends with a skunk. Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon! Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Smittybilt CC230 2" x 30' Recovery Strap on Amazon Smittybilt 13047B 3/4" Black D-Ring on Amazon Maggie's M...
2017-04-281h 00Let's Not PanicThirty Six Degrees of Latitude LaterMaggie and Adam have left Chile! For real this time. As we start our time in Argentina, we reflect back on our favorite moments in Chile, our top recommendations and most importantly: the differences in Chilean and Argentinian meat prep methods. Maggie does a technical corner. Adam has a self care pillow fort. We launch a Patreon! Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon! Show Notes Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey FRIO Insulin Cooling Wallet Extra Large on Amazon Larabars on Amazon Let's Not Panic...
2017-04-2248 minLet's Not PanicLittle Ideas, Big ProjectsAdam and Maggie are on the Carretera Austral, Chile's most scenic highway. We talk injuries and inspiration and the dampness that trees bring. Adam gets a little idea that turns into a big project. Maggie finds a new love in wood-burning stoves. Sponsor: This episode of Let's Not Panic is brought to you by Backblaze, online backup. Start your two-week free trial here. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Our first video which introduces Shadow on YouTube Frio to Fuego on Facebook Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie...
2017-04-1442 minLet's Not PanicMaggie's Not a Happy CamperAdam and Maggie are heading north, which means treading on old ground. We talk snow, rental equipment, how we decide between camping and hotels, and of course: meat. Adam's gets into a salami argument. Maggie goes on her first-ever trek in El Chalten. Even Adam gets cold. Pro-tip: Don't ever buy the pineapple orange chicken flavor of backpacking food from Alpine Aire. Sponsor: This episode of Let's Not Panic is brought to you by Backblaze, online backup. Start your two-week free trial here. Show Notes Map of this leg of the jo...
2017-04-0745 minLet's Not PanicWe Return and Then ReturnMaggie and Adam head to LA for a week with family. We talk drone drama, couples' conflicts and the many questions we got while we were home. Adam falls in love with Maggie's sister's fiance's meat smoker. Maggie reflects on LA's bizarrely effortful fashion scene. Most importantly: thank you to all for the kind wishes for Maggie's grandmother-- she is doing better, and is much more comfortable than she was. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey Heroes of Might and Magic III for iPad on the App Store Larabar Gluten Free...
2017-03-3057 minLet's Not PanicEnd of the WorldBut not the end of the adventure. Maggie and Adam reach the southernmost drivable road in South America. We talk the about our decision making around choosing a 4Runner for the trip, as well as our plans for the future. Maggie meets some penguins. Adam worries about the rooftop tent in the face of some truly tremendous winds. This is an adventure. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Drive Nacho Drive -- overlanding memoir available on Amazon Life Aquatic on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie on Twitter...
2017-03-2048 minLet's Not PanicPuma Watch 2017Maggie and Adam explore Torres Del Paine under adult supervision. We talk A+ tourism, toilet paper calamities, and geodesic domes. Pumas are spotted. Adam chews cud. Maggie finds some new role models. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey from El Calafate to Puerto Natales Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens on Amazon Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens on Amazon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM f/4-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens on Amazon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-3...
2017-03-1050 minLet's Not PanicGone With the WindAdam and Maggie battle apocalyptic winds in an effort to save the rooftop tent. Adam shares his thoughts on misanthropy, and a perverted brush with nature. Maggie is doused in gasoline. Secret compartments are revealed and Patagonia is reached. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate Zoom H6 Handy Recorder on Amazon Sennheisser e835 Microphones on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter
2017-03-031h 02Let's Not PanicWe Smuggle MeatAdam and Maggie set a crazy fast course through Chile in order to get to Patagonia on time. After making friends in Santiago, we visit a country estate in Isla Negra, drive through Valparaiso and spend some time at Pablo Neruda's house. Adam hides meat in strange places at the Chilean-Argentine border. Maggie throws her neck out. We introduce a new segment: Adam's Meat Counter. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from San Pedro de Atacama to Bariloche Let's Not Panic on Instagram Got feedback? Adam on Twitter
2017-02-2644 minLet's Not PanicShadow Gets Her Groove BackAdam and Maggie get all their adventure juices back after visiting the Salar de Uyuni and driving the Lagunas Route. We talk Bolivia as a whole, the relative colors of flamingos, gas mileage and some tough, but rewarding camping. Maggie finds her favorite lake in the whole world. Adam has a "garage sale." Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama PanAm Notes blog post with some waypoints we visited FromAtoB blog post with some waypoints we visited Harry Potter iBooks Special Edition Let's Not Panic...
2017-02-191h 08Let's Not PanicMaggie's Eating for TwoMaggie and Adam get laid low from various illnesses. Shadow has gremlins. But Sucre is great, arepas stuffed with cheese are even better and soon we'll be in Salar de Uyuni! Adam falls in love with a train graveyard. Maggie bears witness to a terrible car accident. Drive safe, everyone. No texting. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Cochabamba to Uyuni Let's Not Panic on Instagram
2017-02-1021 minLet's Not PanicYou're a Jerk, LlamaAdam and Maggie accidentally camp in a snow storm. We make friends with a very stubborn six-year old, eat at some bomb hole-in-the-wall Bolivian truck stops and visit Sajama National Park. Adam gets chased by a llama. Buddy Baggins suffers a mortal blow. Maggie has an existential realization. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Copacabana to Cochabamba Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie's Children's Book for sale now in the UK, reviewed in The Guardian and Irish Times
2017-01-2942 minLet's Not PanicDon't Amigo MeAdam and Maggie have moved on to Bolivia! We talk border crossings, tourism, meat-bagging and round up our time in Peru. We follow up on last week's episode with all the advice the internet has to offer on getting unstuck. Adam doesn't pay a bribe. Maggie is ready to hit the road again. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Arequipa, Peru to Copacabana, Bolivia Lasts week's episode 23: Stranded at 16,200 ft A reddit thread in which we solicit advice from the angriest folks on the internet Maggie's List of Galapagos Animals, publi...
2017-01-201h 03Let's Not PanicWe Go To Machu PicchuMaggie's Dad, Richard, and his girlfriend, Consolee join us for a trip to Machu Picchu! We talk being parked on active railroads, meat-bagging, insane logistics and, of COURSE, llamas. Consolee adjusts to new toilet rules. Richard battles altitude sickness. Maggie and Adam eat their body weights in Lima. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Adam's death-defying photo mentioned in Richard's Brutal Pick Let's Not Panic on Instagram
2017-01-0358 minLet's Not PanicGalapagos!Maggie and Adam go to the Galapagos! We talk hammerhead sharks, penguins, turtles, flamingos, sea lions and strange landscapes. Adam has opinions about how to walk in grocery stores and Maggie learns that rented wetsuits smell terrible. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Guanote to Guayaquil (and the Galapagos!). Our boat, Treasure of the Galapagos
2016-12-0541 minLet's Not PanicAdam Hears a WhoMaggie and Adam are in Ecuador! We talk camping in the Cotopaxi National Park, haggling for a trip to the Galapagos and whether or not we nearly started a forest fire in a camp site full of kindling. Shadow drives 15K feet above sea level, Adam's technical corner covers solar panels, and Maggie is cold. Like, all of the time. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Quito to a forest Maggie's favorite moment from The Office Adam's favorite 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Suitcase Under Armour: our secret weapon against...
2016-11-2642 minLet's Not PanicAdam Pays a BribeAu Revoir, Colombia! Or, adios? I guess? Adam and Maggie talk border crossings, bribes, new friends, violence in Southern Colombia, and do an end-of-visit country recap. They also introduce two new segments: Adam's Technical Corner, and Maggie's Self-Care Pillow Fort. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey from Cali to Quito El Diablo Es Puerco Restaurant in Ibarra
2016-11-1944 minLet's Not PanicMaggie Pees Her PantsMaggie and Adam are back on the road, from Medellin to Cali with lots of stops along the way. They talk election calamity, bug bites, Colombian driving habits and the various strengths and weaknesses of the She-Wee product. Maggie takes a cry break. Adam scratches himself. They're back to their normal, disgusting selves again. Bogata's traffic map, wearing a Christmas tree costume Show Notes: Map of this leg of the journey from Medellin to Cali.. the long way Shadow, on a rickety bridge over the River Magdalena after exiting a dir...
2016-11-1248 minLet's Not PanicReplacement MaggieAdam is joined in Colombia by friend of the show Jonathan Goldman while Maggie is “abroad” in San Francisco. Topics include the drive from Bogota to Medellin, the Salt Cathedral, Pablo Escobar’s hacienda-turned-theme-park, and how to find an Illuminati bar. Show Notes Map of this leg of our journey from Bogota to Medellin The reason Maggie is "abroad": her new children's book Also an Octopus Hacienda Napoles' strangely familiar branding Adam's picture of the Lioness attacking a Buzzard Jonathan Goldman's photography website
2016-10-2843 minLet's Not PanicThat Would be Like HomeMaggie and Adam go in to the mountains, and find among other things: sheep, sheep shit, beautiful vistas, a very friendly park ranger and also debilitating altitude sickness. A spa is visited, but no one feels relaxed, and we discuss relative safety in Colombia and now San Francisco, where we are now to celebrate the release of Maggie's first book, Also an Octopus. The ideal test subject. Show Notes Map of this leg of our journey from Paipa to El Cocuy and then to Bogota Buy Also an Octopus for th...
2016-09-301h 12Let's Not PanicAdam Has FleasAdam and Maggie head into the mountains of Colombia, and find among other things: beautiful vistas, gondolas, zip-lining, new friends and fleas. We answer some listener questions, and hope that people send in more! Maggie doesn't adopt a puppy, and Adam talks Zika research. Show Notes Map of this leg of our journey from Valledupar to Paipa iOverlander -- the mandatory tool for this trip Our Drawer System, opened and shut Dominion - it's awesome, but it's bulky Treat Yo Self from the show Parks and Recreation
2016-09-211h 08Let's Not PanicGod Damn It Adam Adam and Maggie are in Cuba! And Adams got all the poop jokes you could ever need thanks to Maggie's debilitating bout with either a parasite/ the flu/ or food poisoning. Havana hucksters, currency woes, and the political climate in Cuba. Show Notes What a 45 minute line for wifi looks like What dinner inside an interrogation cell looks like
2016-08-1956 minLet's Not Panic¡Hola!Adam and Maggie make it to Belize! It's beautiful here, what with the crystal clear, turquoise waters, the plumeria, the coral reef and all the varied, gorgeous fish. Oh yeah, there's also a tropical storm / maybe hurricane coming. No big deal, right? RIGHT? This episode was sponsored by MACK WELDON. Shop their swanky, stylish (and smart!) underpants, and use the promo code PANIC for 20% off! I also totally recommend following them on Instagram. Thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening. Photo cred to Adam, LOOK YOU CAN SEE THE LIGHTNING STRIKING THE OCEAN S...
2016-08-0343 minLet's Not PanicInterview: Fixers vs. MindersThis episode we have special guest, Richard Hall, for an interview about adventure, surveillance, and what it was like to be one of the first Americans into Vietnam after the war. He's also Maggie's Dad. Maggie is lucky like that. This photo wasn't taken when we did the interview, it was taken at Thanksgiving. Adam doesn't have a mustache anymore, is really the only change though. Oh, and also we don't live in that apartment anymore. Show Notes Watch Death of a Shaman Follow Richard on Twitter Read more about fixe...
2016-07-1315 min