Abby Wren is one of the world's most famous makeup artists and advocates for alopecia, which has lead her to live a life that is truly "one of one" (She's also my 5 year old daughter's favorite influencer)! Abby shares her journey of discovering her passion for makeup after losing her hair due to alopecia and how she transitioned from working on clients to using herself as a canvas - including her insane 31 Days of October challenge. One of the most inspiring people on this planet, Abby truly li...
Mar 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 600
Wade Holland is many things - and when I say he might be the most creative and energetic human I know, I don't say that lightly. He's the host of the GoPro Mountain Games, former freestyle skier, co-founder of the incredible Wrenegade Media, and someone who is very capable of drinking from a bag of wine while skiing under someone's legs. I've been waiting for 2 years to have him on the podcast - and finally, here's his whole story (or at least as much as we could fit in an hour episode) - you do...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 599
I had the opportunity to tell my story, in full, on my friend Tanya Rooney's Tribe Builder podcast - and I thought the interview was so good I wanted to share it with you. We discuss everything, from how and why I gave up a dream job in Brazil (with a paid apartment on Ipanema Beach) to the biggest limiting beliefs I've had and everything in between. If you want a behind the scenes look at my last 15 years - and where I think I'm going next - then have a listen! 00:00 Introduction to Freedom and...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 598
For the first time in 12 years and over 600 episodes, I recorded a full length solo show - and of course, it's about my favorite topic in the world, ICE CREAM! From grandmas on remote Canadian islands to father-son duos in obscure South American countries, these twenty places (plus a few honorable mentions) will have you salivating - and ready to hop on the next plane. I've been to over 300 ice cream shops (honestly, that number is probably much higher) and these are truly the 20 best in the wor...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 597
Learn Matt Bowles took that the "oh-so-common" career trajectory of Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world traveler and podcast host - and how he's been able to visit 80+ countries over the last 12 years all while running a remote real estate company. Plus, he reveals some of his favorite under the radar digital nomad locations, including 2 that I've never heard anyone mention before. 00:00 Introduction to Matt Bowl...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 596
Gabe Wyner has been called "a mashup of Steve Jobs and Aristotle" - and that's just one of the interesting tidbits about him (another includes the fact that he's an opera singer). In this episode, Gabe shares his unique journey from a mechanical engineer to an opera singer and polyglot to an app founder and author. He discusses the methodology behind his app, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the personal growth that comes from stepping back from leadership roles. 00:00 Introduction and Hi...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 595
2024 was a banger - tons of amazing experiences. Now, we've narrowed the list down to 20 (well...with a few honorable mentions). Everything from swimming at beaches with castles to walking (not swimming) with a whale is included in this year's best experiences.
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 594
Scouring the globe for the best desserts can be a thankless task...haha, who am I kidding? It's awesome. And 2024 was a banger of a year for desserts in the Sherry household! From Mexico City bakeries to small North Carolina markets, this list has it all - including two (yes, TWO) British "breakfast" items. Grab a bib - because you're about to drool! (and then let us know on instagram @extrapackofpeanuts what you're favorite dessert of 2024 was)....
Feb 04, 2025•58 min•Ep. 593
From cocktail bars behind deli shops in Barcelona to a Polish brewed beer using Philadelphia yeast drank in the northwest corner of Spain (yes, it's as confusing as it is delicious), we sampled some of the best coffees, cocktails, and beers we've ever had in our lives during 2024... ... and this episode reveals them all!
Jan 28, 2025•53 min•Ep. 592
From calamari and patatas bravas on the Costa Brava to poolside chicken fingers in Surfside Beach and from pomme frites in Amsterdam to, wait, more chicken fingers (???), this episode is as varied and delicious as the Shady Maple breakfast smorgasbord* (IYKYK).
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 591
Episode 2 of our 6 part Year in Review answers all those burning questions like "did frugal Trav really drop $500+/night on a hotel?", "if so, did Trav pass out immediately after hitting book on said hotel?", "what's it like inside a Mexican sweat lodge?", and "how easy is it to find your wallet if it gets buried in the sand in a seaside town in the Netherlands?". Stories abound, so hit play and enjoy!
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 590
For the 9th year, we are back with our 6 part Year in Review, starting with 2024 travel stats. How many places did we sleep last year? Did we spend multiple nights on an airplane (unfortunately, yes). What new places did we visit? And how many total miles did we travel in 2024? All these answers, and more, in this jam packed episode.
Jan 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 589
Today, I'm joined by one of the smartest people I know and a crypto early adopter, Francis Tapon. He gives you a great "crypto for beginners" primer, discusses what he thinks the future holds (hint: it's a more rational viewpoint than most TikTok talking heads), and discusses why he thinks crypto is such a game changer for travelers and people who want to lead life on their own terms.
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 588
After living there for the past 10 (!!!) years, Jason shares what life as an expat is like in Norway, why he moved there in the first place (hint: ❤️), the reserved nature of Norwegians and if it's a warranted stereotype and of course, his favorite Norwegian foods. We also discuss the challenges and rewards of living in a different culture, the difficulty of understanding cultural references, the importance of shared background in creating a sense of belonging, and the impact of social media on ...
Dec 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 587
In this episode, Travis and Jason discuss their dream travel itineraries for various types of trips - including solo trips, family trips, friends trips, and a "snap your fingers" trip, where you get to spend just one day anywhere in the world (and you'll never guess where Trav chooses).
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 586
Heath Padgett, former broke newlywed and now parent and RV entrepreneur, discusses visiting all 50 states in the US while working various jobs, how traveling with kids compares to a "nested life" in Colorado (and it's probably not what you expect), and his experience with Boundless Life, which offers a blended lifestyle of travel and community for families in various countries around the world.
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 585
What do red berry G&T's, El Jefe, the Northern Lights, and elementary school field trips have in common? Those, plus 20 other things, are all things we were (unexpectedly) thankful for in 2024. Have a listen - and let us know on instagram @extrapackofpeanuts what you are thankful for in 2024.
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 584
How 10 seconds of advice (seriously, 10 seconds) completed transformed my tennis serve
Mar 15, 2024•3 min
Special 2 for 1. An important life lesson for all ages + a killer parenting hack!
Mar 14, 2024•4 min
Sounds crazy, but I wasn’t just buying a golf cart. I was buying so much more.
Mar 13, 2024•4 min
For 48 hours, I was doing the bedroom to bathroom shuffle…and it taught me this lesson.
Mar 11, 2024•2 min
One of my new favorite phrases - and how it’ll impact the rest of my life.
Mar 08, 2024•3 min
I fell down a the viral Christian music rabbit hole of Forrest Frank and not only did I love it - but I learned a few awesome lessons.
Mar 08, 2024•4 min
These two legends share a lot in common…including something that often gets overlooked but was vital to their success.
Mar 07, 2024•3 min
How a visit to the dentist on a random Tuesday changed the trajectory of my life.
Mar 06, 2024•4 min
21 years in to my Facebook experience…and it finally happened. I got scammed. Here’s why I’m smiling about it.
Mar 04, 2024•4 min
Birthdays are for cake, and ice cream, and pizza, and…fasting????
Mar 03, 2024•3 min
For a month, I felt rich. And the best part wasn’t cocktails and steak dinners, although that was pretty nice. It was something else.
Mar 03, 2024•2 min
Somehow, Heather and I ended up on a ski trip in Bulgaria with a bunch of expert skiers. And I was not prepared to go down this crazy steep slope…but they were.
Mar 03, 2024•3 min
One of the 7 Wonders of the World > Stuffed toucan at a gift shop…or is it?
Feb 29, 2024•3 min
