Adventures Less Traveled

The Adventures Less Traveled podcast is an immersive video podcast that seeks those who trade comfort for risk and daringly venture into the unknown. There is no single definition of adventure. It is characterized by the experiences that shape each person’s unique perspective, and this podcast seeks to connect these dots through conversation.

Adventures Less Traveled is a society podcast hosted by John Schwenck, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Schwenck hosts Adventures Less Traveled, a society show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  25 | Rasmus Krath - Crossing the Darien Gap: Migration, Trafficking, and the Pursuit of Freedom

  May 12, 202536 minS1

  <p>With no government presence, rampant cartel activity, and deadly terrain, the Darién Gap is one of the most dangerous migration routes on Earth—despite being less than 100 miles long. Every day, thousands of migrants from over 50 countries risk drowning, starvation, or violence as they attempt to cross this lawless stretch of jungle in search of a better life.</p><p><br></p><p>We often see statistics in the news—but Rasmus Krath, documentary filmmaker and adventurer, is determined to put faces to those numbers.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Rasmus shares his firsthand experience cross...

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  Episode #24

  24 | Nathalia dos Reis Monteiro - Balancing Career and Adventure

  Apr 20, 202528 minS1

  <p>Professional snowboarder and civil engineer Nathalia dos Reis Monteiro shares how she transitioned from training on sand dunes in Brazil to competing on snow-covered slopes in North America. As a full-time engineer in New York City, she reveals how she balances her demanding job with Olympic-level training, and how she founded Brazil Snow, a nonprofit supporting Brazilian winter athletes.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in:</p><p>- Career transitions from corporate to sports</p><p>- Time management for high-performance lifestyles</p><p>- Inspiring immigrant success stories</p><p>...

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  Episode #23

  23 | Chad Caruso - Pushing Through America

  Dec 9, 202432 minS1

  <p>Chad Caruso made history by pushing his skateboard across America for 3,162 miles over 57 days, setting the world record as the first person to do so.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In addition to this incredible feat, he has also completed various vlog challenges on his YouTube channel such as 30 tricks/30 days and 50 tricks/50 states.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>GUEST LINKS</p> <p>- Natural High Non-Profit: https://www.naturalhigh.org/</p> <p>- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChadCaruso</p> <p>- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chad_caruso/</p> <p>- Website: https://chadcaruso...

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  Episode #22

  22 | Tom Turcich - The World Walk

  Nov 2, 202439 minS1

  <p>Tom Turcich is the 10th person to walk around the world, and his loyal companion - Savannah - made history as the first dog to walk around the world. She offered a constant presence that helped fill the all-too-common void of isolation and loneliness as he walked over 28,000 miles over a seven year period across six continents. There were no motors and no pedals, just deliberate, human-powered exploration on foot into the unknown over 28,000 miles over a seven year period across six continents. </p><p><br /></p><p>His recent book, The World Walk, is more than just an...

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  Episode #21

  21 | Andrew Mortensen - First Known Openly Gay Man To Cycle The World

  Jun 20, 202450 minS1

  <p>You may recognize Andrew Mortensen from a previous episode when he cycled from Neah Bay, Washington in the United States down to Patagonia during COVID back in 2020. Here we are 4 years later in 2024, and he's done it again. This time adding 25 more countries to his repertoire from Spain to Singapore, bringing his grand total to over 27,000 cycling miles across 37 countries - officially circumnavigating the world. What makes his story different than others who have accomplished similar feats? He is the first openly gay man to do so. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have been friends with Andrew since...

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