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The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality19- The Best Kind of AppsLet's talk about helpful phone apps on today's episode of the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality podcast. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do YOU want to share your favorite trail app? Feel free to write to me at the dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com, or reach out to me on Facebook/Instagram and let me know!!! Let's get YOU on the show! Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts for FREE! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A RE...2021-09-0907 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality18- SNACKS, SNACKS, SNACKS, EVERYBODY!!"Snacks are the best part about hiking." - LSLet's talk about snacks on today's episode of the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality podcast. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do YOU want to share your favorite trail snack? Feel free to write to me at the dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!! Let's get YOU on the show! Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts for FREE! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A...2021-09-0210 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality17- Story time: The Clown Doll (Updated)Based on the chilling urban legend of the same name, this episode is a revised and updated version written and narrated by yours truly. Going forward, not all stories will be spooky! Some story time's may be based on folk-heroes or even legends! Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do YOU have a suggestion for a future urban legend/folk tale/story? Feel free to write to me at the dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!! Let's get YOU on the show! Tell your friends and family to listen to "The...2021-08-2612 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality16- [Horizontal] CavingThe hobby of exploring caves "horizontally" is our topic this week. Let's crawl, scramble, crouch, bend, SQUEEZE, and navigate our way through this exciting, and sometimes frightening, nerves-of-steel activity on The Day Hiker's Guide to Reality. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or want to share your thoughts on exploring caves? Feel free to write to me at the dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!! Let's get YOU on the show! Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you enjoy yo...2021-08-1912 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality15- AccessibilityWelcome back!! In the spirit of everyone enjoying nature and finding peace, let's all consider trail accessibility. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do you have any accessible trails that you would recommend? Feel free to write into dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!!Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts for FREE! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A REVIEW AND RATING :). Fifteen 5-star reviews and counting!2021-08-1212 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to RealitySeason 2 teaserALL ABOARD!!! Season 2 of the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality is coming quick! New tips, old stories, and hopes to get more of ya'll connected to nature and/or each other! Got any questions, or suggestions for future episodes? Feel free to write into dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!!Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts for FREE! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A REVIEW AND RATING :). Also, visit me on social media!! 2021-06-2901 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality14- Doing the DooYou read that right, doing the doo. How do you go number 2 on the trail? What's in a "poo kit?" WHEN NATURE CALLS, WILL YOU ANSWER!?Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do you want to try and convince me a trail bidet is legit? Feel free to write into dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!!Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts for FREE! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A REVIEW AND RATING :). 2021-04-0813 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality13- How to Wrestle a Bear!APRIL FOOLS! Come on now, what responsible adult hosts a podcast on wrestling a bear? However, if you want to hear how I pinned myself during a wrestling match one time, we could probably chat about that. ANYWAY, today's episode is on "trail games," or more specifically, five games that I believe are fun ways to pass time on the trail with friends and family. Green Glass Door, Black Magic, Hive, Six Degrees of Kevin B, and for those with children, a nature scavenger hunts!Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do you...2021-04-0119 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality12- The Mouse, the Bird, and... the Sausage??? (by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm)We have our first sponsor.... What happens when a bird gets tired of the same ol' routine and shakes up the fine world of a small mouse and sausage? The Brother's Grimm had an answer. Find out on today's episode of The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality, which you can find more content for on Facebook and Instagram @day_hikers_guide_to_reality. Got any questions, suggestions, or want to tell me what the moral of today's story is? Feel free to write into dayhikeguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!!! Tell your...2021-03-2508 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality11- Capturing the Moment Ft. Steph!Have you ever taken a picture that just doesn't turn out how you expected it to? I sure have! Turns out it was the harsh lighting all along! Steph from Steph Photo Co. joins me on the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality today to talk about taking photos that capture the moment and being passionate about what you do. What is a photographer's eleventh essential?? Find Steph's work on Instagram @stephphotoco Tell your friends and family to listen to "The Day Hikers' Guide to Reality" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you...2021-03-1827 min
Bad DatingBad Dating, Bad Dating EditionThis week we are joined by Justin Gripentrog. The host of the podcast, The Day Hikers Guide to Reality Far Out or Close to Home. In this episode we talk about the absolute worst things that people do on dates from the male and female perspective. Justin will even share a bad date from his own dating experiences along with some interesting analogies on dating. As always, let us know what you think and send us an email at baddatingofficial@gmail.com2021-03-1332 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality10- Trail EtiquetteI had a "thought" today (i.e., see Norse mythology). What is trail etiquette? Who has the right of way on the mountain? How do I do the doo? Justin's pet peeve. Join use today on the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality as I discuss the topic of trail etiquette. Also, don't forget to follow me on Instagram @day_hikers_guide_to_reality and on Facebook at the same name. I've been sharing some of my favorite moments I've captured on the trail!!! If you haven't caught on yet, I've seen some pretty amazing sights! After listening, leave me a...2021-03-1115 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality09- The Machine and the Raven.Justin and PODS have a heart-to-heart. Justin reads "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. "Goodbye, PODS..."2021-03-0410 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality08- Bumps, Cuts, and Trail Mutts. Ft. Nurse Drew!Join me and one of my best friends, nurse Drew, as we talk about bumps, bruises, lacerations, stings, and frosty toes. Also, stick around until the end... The tables may have flipped on PODS..."Wait... what?!"2021-02-2544 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality07- Encounters of the Fur Kind"I don't think 'we' were ever gonna make it off the trail..." What do I do if I encounter mountain goats, bears, bees, snakes, and mountain lions? Join us today as we discuss a common fear while day hiking. Also, don't forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcast! Your feedback is greatly appreciated! 2021-02-1825 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality06- The Hitchhiker. Ft. Amanda!PODS sets of more than 1 alarm. Amanda, the host of the podcast "Bad Dating" will join me again as I tell her our shows second story to date!!! If you have a story you'd like to tell, reach out to dayhikguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!2021-02-1124 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality05- Building Relationships on the Trail. Ft. Amanda!Does PODS really make errors? Amanda, the host of the podcast "Bad Dating" will join me in discussing the topic of building relationships on the trail. That is, personal, and social. PLUS, some SLP activities thrown in for the parents with children who go hiking! 2021-02-0429 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality04- Staying Comfortable on the TrailPODS gets a new set of... "magic" legs. Hikers are like onions, let's talk about layering! 2021-01-2820 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality03- Kevin..? Ft. Jess!Justin, Jess, and PODS set up camp in their backyard. Pudgie Pie? Mountain Pie? Hobo Pie? Doesn't matter, Kevin always loved 'em...This the first, original story, on the show! Enjoy!!!2021-01-2120 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality02- A Quick, Informal Guide to Hiking FootwearPODS gets a new voice... "What kind of footwear do I need for a day hike?" ALL ABOARD THE SHOE LACE EXPRESS!2021-01-1412 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality01- The Eleven EssentialsJustin makes a new friend... "What do I need on a day hike?" Eleven???2021-01-0709 minThe Day Hikers' Guide to RealityThe Day Hikers' Guide to Reality TrailerWhat to expect! 2021-01-0601 min