Armchair Explorer

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Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.  

Recent Episodes
  • DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland
    Apr 14, 2025 – 43:21
  • 🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge
    Apr 10, 2025 – 28:30
  • BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C.
    Apr 3, 2025 – 14:39
  • ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL)
    Mar 29, 2025 – 37:48
  • BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker
    Mar 18, 2025 – 38:57
  • PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run
    Mar 12, 2025 – 31:01
  • ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil
    Mar 6, 2025 – 43:15
  • IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital
    Feb 25, 2025 – 29:02
  • Red Bull: How To Be Superhuman
    Feb 21, 2025 – 41:53
  • Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño
    Feb 17, 2025 – 38:09
  • PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to be a Superhuman
    Feb 13, 2025 – 22:33
  • JOURNEY: Canada’s Wild Rivers and Shimmering Lakes: Paddling Ontario by Canoe
    Feb 5, 2025 – 22:45
  • IMMERSION: Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland
    Feb 1, 2025 – 54:33
  • BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on Alaska’s Ruth Glacier
    Jan 25, 2025 – 17:47
  • IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Power of Water
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:01:14
  • PERFORMANCE: Strings, Stories, and the Blues: Rick Rushing Live from Chattanooga
    Jan 17, 2025 – 31:19
  • ADVENTURE: Iceland: Surfing the Northern Lights & Riding the Forgotten Coast with Chris Burkard
    Jan 14, 2025 – 33:24
  • PATHWAYS: Northern Lights, Irish Saints and Alaskan Dreams
    Jan 9, 2025 – 28:04
  • IMMERSION: Wellness in the Desert: Sacred Waters, Sound Baths, and Starry Skies
    Jan 2, 2025 – 41:34
  • BUCKET LIST: 100-mile Pub Crawl along the South Downs Way, England
    Dec 30, 2024 – 15:28
  • BUCKET LIST: The Everest of Great White Shark Cages Dives
    Dec 23, 2024 – 22:27
  • IMMERSION: Land of Stone and Light: On Location in Badlands National Park
    Dec 16, 2024 – 24:33
  • ADVENTURE: Whale Warriors and Eco-Pirates: Patrolling the Southern Ocean with Best-Selling Author Peter Heller
    Dec 9, 2024 – 23:59
  • PATHWAYS: Ancient Kingdoms, Badlands and the Everest of Cage Dives
    Dec 4, 2024 – 29:00
  • IMMERSION: Pizza Farms, Fish Boils and Sacred Corn: Here’s to Those Who Wisconsin
    Nov 25, 2024 – 44:57
  • IMMERSION: Glamour in the Desert: Shag houses, Mr Tiki and Sinatra’s Favorite Haunt
    Nov 18, 2024 – 54:33
  • INSIGHT: Butch Cassidy, Stagecoach, and the Lone Ranger: Riding into the Sunset in Utah
    Nov 14, 2024 – 54:26
  • IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Adventure of Air
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:08:20
  • ADVENTURE: Living with Wolves: Filmmakers Jim and Jamie Dutcher’s six-year adventure camping with the Sawtooth Pack
    Nov 8, 2024 – 38:34
  • PATHWAYS: Surfing Iceland, Bedouin Stars and Living with Wolves
    Nov 4, 2024 – 37:20
  • BUCKET LIST: Ghost Hunt in the London Tombs with Host Aaron Millar
    Oct 31, 2024 – 14:17
  • IMMERSION: The World’s Scariest Whisky Distillery Tour at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
    Oct 28, 2024 – 20:58
  • PERFORMANCE: The Diamond Stream with Tennessee Music Legend Ed Snodderly
    Oct 24, 2024 – 33:40
  • IMMERSION: Wild Rides, Mutton Bustin’ and the Fastest Shearer in the West: On Location at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
    Oct 21, 2024 – 34:45
  • CONNECTION: The Mongol Rally: Driving from London to Mongolia in a Junk Yard Car with Jenny Hunter from The Adventurists
    Oct 17, 2024 – 37:17
  • IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth
    Oct 15, 2024 – 47:19
  • ADVENTURE: From the Top of the Himalayas to the Chaos Within: The Color of Everything with National Geographic Photographer and Mountaineer Cory Richards
    Oct 10, 2024 – 42:32
  • PATHWAYS: Mongol Rallies, Lost Cities, and the World’s Scariest Distillery
    Oct 8, 2024 – 43:37
  • Powwows, Harleys, and Frank Lloyd Wright: Here's to Those Who Wisconsin!
    Sep 30, 2024 – 46:31
  • World Travel Day Special: Vagabonding with Rolf Potts, Life Lessons from one of the World’s Greatest Travelers
    Sep 27, 2024 – 52:59
  • Adventures in the Desert: Joshua Tree, Slot Canyons and the San Andreas Fault
    Sep 18, 2024 – 51:11
  • Hotter than a Match: The Story of Bluegrass On Location in Tennessee
    Sep 9, 2024 – 36:24
  • Best of Explorer: Walking the Amazon with Explorer Ed Stafford
    Sep 3, 2024 – 01:01:48
  • The Ghosts of Gunslingers: Black Hills and Deadwood
    Aug 26, 2024 – 33:16
  • Pacific Surfliner: Taking the Slow Track Down the So-Cal Coast
    Aug 19, 2024 – 47:53
  • Fireside dances, ancient ruins and the beauty of Hózhó (balance): Native Connections on Location in Utah
    Aug 12, 2024 – 58:31
  • Best of Explorer: Voyage of the Finmen: Kayaking from Greenland to Scotland with Explorer George Bullard
    Aug 5, 2024 – 59:48
  • Living On the Ice: A Year in Antarctica with Matty Jordan
    Jul 24, 2024 – 42:39
  • Soundtrack of America: The Story of the Blues On Location in Tennessee
    Jul 15, 2024 – 41:49
  • Best of Explorer - Silk Road Mountain Race: Riding the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in the World with Extreme Bikepacker Cat Jaffee
    Jul 2, 2024 – 48:59
Recent Reviews
  • AnnOh305
    Worth Listening To
    One of my go to podcasts to just relax and enjoy hearing about someone’s adventure.
  • kat.houston
    Great 👍🏻
    This podcast is always an adventure. Fun 🙏🏻
  • Blondie152
    It’s my very favorite podcast.
    It’s exactly what I love listening to, and re-listening to. It’s travel inspiration at it’s finest but so much deeper, this podcast paints a picture. I’ve developed a deeper appreciation for nature travel, off-the-beaten-path locations, and learning about the indigenous people who live in these areas and their cultures has sparked a real interest in that kind of travel experience. Love it!
  • Jeffrey W. M.
    My favorite podcast
    This podcast has been a nightly listen for a while now, and I can’t recommend it enough! For avid adventurers and dreamers alike.
  • Cooees
    Love this podcast
    Love listening to your adventures
  • CruzenSuzen
    A journey into nature
    Love the beautifully descriptive real life story telling. I look forward to each new episode.
  • Zacharai
    Just put this on and let your mind wander
    This podcast has allowed me to explore so many places I’ll never get to see, but inspired me to go to so many places I did want to go to! Start from the beginning and work your way through. You won’t regret it!
  • Nurse Mira
    Best Adventure Show
    This is a fantastic show! Interesting, funny, insightful and relaxing to listen to. Love the recent ocean and shark episodes! You rock!!
  • Herd74
    Great Stories
    I really enjoy listening to these. As visually impaired/blind person I’m able to visualize these great adventures. Thanks!
  • austiwa
    Explore
    I’ve not been active following lately but this last episode really caught my attention. So exciting and wholesome! Go explore from where ever you daily exist with this awesome show!
  • BrookeGehle
    A new favorite !
    The storytelling of this show is unmatched. It’s immersive and inspiring, a true gem of a podcast.
  • on the road fulltime
    Armchair Explorer
    Excellent. Interesting and informative.
  • B. Moe
    An Inspiring Podcast
    I’ve really come to love this show. I feel like I’m being swept away on a journey. The storytelling is so detailed and beautiful. I was very moved by the Brazil episode. I’ve researched how to make the trip and put it on my bucket list. I would have never learned of such an adventure without this show, and for that I’m grateful.
  • pick nugh
    One of the best!
    One of my favorite podcasts.
  • CuriosityUnbound
    Fun and Inspiring Stories
    These stories are sure to stoke your wanderlust and thirst for adventure. I like how they are told in a fluid storytelling narrative where guests let their stories shine and not have the host interrupt them with questions like in an interview format.
  • Debarron99
    Great show !
    Love your podcast - You transport me right into the story. Keep up the great work!
  • MrScubasteve
    My favourite podcast
    The best storytelling style in podcasts. Keep up the great work!
  • Nanci60
    Great Podcast
    I love this podcast, only 4 stars because there are so many commercials. Content is great.
  • exciteddoggo
    AwEsOmE
    I love listening to these amazing adventures!! They inspire me to get outside, and am hanging on every word!!!
  • culturecultshow
    One of my top podcasts!
    Always hanging on waiting for the next! The story telling is great and I get to learn about so many amazing explorers and their trials. This show makes me want to go on my own adventure
  • venkab
    Very interesting
    Each episode is unique and very interesting. Usually about an arduous trip to a place not many would consider going to. Every guest on this show has done something admirable. And the host is an intelligent, thoughtful, knowledgeable person. Highly recommend this podcast. You’ll learn something in every episode.
  • rg67777
    Great stories/interviews
    Aaron's podcast combines great editing and production values with great guests. Check out all of these awesome stories from the comfort of your home or get motivated for an adventure.
  • pangkarra
    Stories of Happiness
    These stories fill me with happiness. What else could you want from a story? For me nothing.
  • FillerupFun
    My new favorite
    I just found this podcast and it is my new favorite podcast by far! I love the unique story-telling style (I am so bored with interview-style podcasts). Each episode makes me laugh, amazes me, and leaves me inspired to do more, whether that’s traveling or helping my community. Great professional quality and riveting stories! I only wish there were more episodes!
  • Bunny Johnson
    So very good
    The host is charming and has a lovely, positive philosophy. The production is outstanding and the guests are full of amazing stories. Truly transfixing and top notch.
  • TheThirdConrad
    Engaging Storytelling!
    I’m really enjoying the podcast. As with the best of storytellers, the podcast episodes make me want to run out and find a new adventure!
  • burg1231
    More fired up than ever to get out of my comfort zone
    What a great new pod. I love the format, the host Aaron Millar is great and the stories are amazing. I don’t know if you to any of the exact trips just yet, but I’ve never been more excited to try something new next time I am able to travel, even if it’s just a small adventure near my hometown. Even the episodes that don’t appeal to me on the surface turn out to be incredibly interesting and full of great life lessons.
  • jkuknow
    Great podcast concept!
    To hear the best stories from the world’s most interesting explorers and adventurers is truly an amazing idea. Loving the show!
  • Atir73
    Bend Oregon
    I’m so happy to have found this podcast, I love outdoor adventure and like the long episodes. Thank you soooo much! Frances
  • superCrafty
    Cliff camping in Rockies
    Thank you thank you. This podcast is awesome. Like you allude to at the end with so much doom and gloom and scary things that go bump in the night, this was totally up lifting. I could feel your fear and your awe at the end. Nature is my religion and this was the best sermon ever. I could never do what you did for many reasons but it was fun and exhilarating to be by your side as you tackled your fears. The music is nice however it occasionally drowns out the speaker. This was especially irritating in the episode in Antarctica.
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