Alaska: Misadventures in the Last Frontier

Ted is absolutely nuts about where he can travel on a bike. From pedaling across Slovenia to bike-to-ski missions and wild stretches of Iceland, he’s collected guiding stories that went gloriously wrong and moments of magic that restored his belief in people. Ted asks: how can a bicycle bridge communities, build economically supportive networks, and keep us continuous with our own physical existence, with no liminal “practical zone” in between? Expect honest detours, hard-won restoration, and the kind of philosophical tangents that are tough to avoid when the subject is a bike.Check out some of Ted's videos and written work here:Solarpunk Slovenia Short Film:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE9BtqRfAWA Ski to Sea Written Work:  https://tedtarricone.com/2026/05/28/its-about-experience-not-emissions-why-i-keep-racing-ski-to-sea-car-free/. Bikepacking Southern Spain: https://youtu.be/O2L9CXXIyIo?si=MQSg-tDycRIyibnN IG: interpre_ted

Carlos has been chasing maps since he was a kid poring over his family’s atlas. In this episode, he shares his seven-month bike trip from Barcelona to Kazakhstan, from uphill arguments with his partner to the overwhelming hospitality of strangers in Iran.We also talk about finding calm in India’s chaos, organizing a 450-person bike trip through Rajasthan, his favorite phrasebook prank, and why focusing on what we have in common might be the best antidote to a divided world.

In this episode, Linda and Carol, an OB-GYN and global health volunteer, share inspiring stories and lessons from decades of international women’s health work. From IUD camps in remote Guatemala to period education in Nicaragua, surgery in Nigeria, and personal travel in Mongolia, we learn about the beautiful and challenging work these two ladies dedicate their personal time to.

Angel shares about one of the most unexpected career pivots you'll hear: from professional skier to sailing across the Atlantic with minimal experience.After leaving pro skiing, Angel bought a sailboat and set off on a two-year voyage with her partner and team. She talks about the early offshore challenges, a tense encounter with a vessel she feared might be pirates, and why morale matters on long passages.We also talk about learning to rest, her "soft girl era," and how humility, play, and a positive mindset make big life transitions less scary. 

What happens when you trade the highway for the goat path? In this episode, our guest Lindsey pedals across West Africa the slow way, chasing conversations instead of kilometers. This episode is equal parts travelogue and love letter to the people who make the road worth riding. For more information on how to support WaterAid and the Centre for Girls Education, find Lindsey’s fundraising page by pressing the link here.WaterAid America More than 1 in 3 people in West and Central Africa lack safe drinking water, and women and girls spend hours collecting it, which keeps them out of school and work. WaterAid installs water points and latrines and trains local committees to maintain them. In 2024–25, they reached 748,000+ people. $50 gives 2.5 people a lifetime of clean water.Centre for Girls Education, NigeriaMore than half of girls in northern Nigeria aren't in school, which is linked to child marriage and early childbearing. This women-led nonprofit helps girls stay in school and build economic independence through education, vocational training, and leadership programs. Girls' graduation rates have risen from 4% to 84%, and their average age of marriage has risen from 14.9 to 17.4. $50 supports a girl's education and skills. 100% of donations go to CGE via its U.S. 501(c)(3) partner, OASIS.With deep cuts to international aid, supporting groups already doing this work matters more than ever.

Meet Casey. A primary care physician who’s taking a different kind of journey—one rooted in intention, patience, and curiosity. From connecting with food through farming to turning inward on a 10-day Vipassana retreat, Casey shares stories and insights on traveling with purpose.

Meet Tim – a long-distance hiker and cyclist who uses playfulness to transform challenge and discomfort into joy. His love for long-form travel has taken him across the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, the Tour Divide, and beyond. Along the way, he shares what life on the trail—both alone and with others—can teach us about embracing the unknown and finding delight in unexpected places.

Meet Rafi — pizzaiolo, dough whisperer, and mastermind behind The Berkshire’s own Hilltown Hot Pies. In classic Italian pizzaiolo fashion, Rafi spins us a tale that stretches from his family’s sauce-splattered culinary history to his wanderings through U.S. and European food scenes — with an unexpected detour onto an Alaskan fishing boat. It’s all part of the winding path that eventually led to the birth of Hilltown Hot Pies. Expect carbs, chaos, sea spray, and a whole lot of heart.

Meet Kathleen, an enthusiast for finding adventure right outside your back door. In this episode, we explore how food can connect people to place, how Kathleen has found both adventure and misadventure in Alaska, and a very memorable lesson in how not to handle bear spray.

Meet Henna. A lifelong athlete who’s traded structured competition for the free-flowing adventure of cycling with a surfboard and skis in tow. In this episode, we dig into what it’s like to transition out of college athletics, embrace being a beginner again, and why asking for help can actually make your travels better.