#056 - Ever dreamt of soaring through the skies like a bird? Strap in for an adrenaline-pumping conversation with Walker Becraft, a paramotor enthusiast who'll take us on a journey to the thrilling world of powered paragliding and paramotoring. Discover how the perfect combination of wing fabric, motor, and propeller can create an unforgettable experience among the clouds. Join us as Walker shares his passion for defying gravity, exploring the technical aspects of paramotoring, and offering inva...
Jun 15, 2023•36 min•Ep. 56
#055 - Ever wondered how to bring the magic of travel into your everyday life? Join us as we chat with Kat Medina, author of The Joys of Jetlag, who reveals her secrets for embracing a traveler's mindset at home. We discuss the contrast between how we act while traveling and our behavior in our daily routines, and how we can use a traveler's mindset to live more fully and joyfully, no matter where we are. In this captivating conversation, Kat shares her experiences of visiting Cuba and finding h...
Jun 08, 2023•41 min•Ep. 55
#054 - It amazes me how some people are able to push on and on even after setbacks like shin splits, quad pains, torrential downpours, and wind. Today's conversation with ultrarunner, Andrew Hedgman, gives us a taste of what it is like to face setbacks and keep on going. Andrew comes from New Zealand, but his running has taken him all over the world including Africa and Turkey. He has such a passion for running that he can even enjoy the moment and the beauty while hunched over and throwing up. ...
Jun 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 54
#053 - My guests this week are Oak and Elton from @ohh_theplaceswego on Instagram. As the title suggests Oak and Elton are newlyweds and we touch on some of their adventures together. While the adventures are great I love getting to know my guests and I loved hearing how they met and also how they came to find each other. Oak and Elton come from two different worlds, but in this great big world have found each other. They are currently living in Hawaii and enjoying what the islands have to offer...
May 18, 2023•42 min•Ep. 53
#052 - I have spoken to quite a few distance runners and they all have a love for running. It is something that drives them and helps them overcome their challenges. In this episode I spoke with ultrarunner, Kate Olson, who not only loves running, but she really finds ways to make it fun. From taking different trails, to exploring different countries or perhaps running to get tacos, Kate finds a way to make it fun. Part of what makes it fun for Kate is her positive attitude towards every situati...
May 11, 2023•52 min•Ep. 52
#051 - I feel like sometimes I get in a rush to get to my destination. Talking with Anna and Edo from the Go Far Podcast made me realize I need to slow down and practice what I preach about enjoying the journey. I had a great conversation with Edo and Anna about their podcast which is all about their own adventures and human powered travel. What is human powered travel? Cycling, walking, hiking and just being outside and taking things slow. I was fascinated with the pure enjoyment they get from ...
May 04, 2023•49 min•Ep. 51
#050 - Imagine swimming for 6 miles, riding a bike for 200+ plus miles, and running for 52 miles in 3 days!! This is exactly what my guest, Mario Minnaert did as he competed in the Ultraman Florida. This podcast was more than just the adventure of competing in an Ultraman event. This episode was full of motivation, lessons to be learned, and the realization that we can do hard things. From the exasperation of swimming an extra mile, to the heart warming feeling of having your older brother there...
Apr 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 50
#049 - Have you ever had a dream to a live a life full of adventure? In this episode we talk to Guido and Helena from Againstallwinds (check them out on Instagram @againstallwinds) who are in the process of living their dream. What is their dream? To live on sail boat and sail the world! Part of the process to live your dream is to take risks and we dive into this with Helena and Guido and how they are taking risks to be happy. We also talk about some of the mishaps of learning to sail like losi...
Apr 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 49
#048 - What is shuffle dancing? I was unsure myself, but I was mesmerized by these content creators shuffle dancing on Instagram. I could see passion in their moves and just a strong energy coming from them. One of these dancers is Charley McGarry. Charley only recently picked up shuffle dancing during the COVID 19 Pandemic, but she has made quite a name for herself and has such a dynamic personality. We explore this world, but also tap into some of Charley's thoughts on keeping balance as she l...
Apr 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 48
#047 - Brittany Peterson is a remarkable athlete and an even better human being. It was fantastic to talk with Brittany about her time as an ultrarunner and some of her successes and also her challenges. Brittany is going through the process of being sidelined for a bit while she deals with injury. For someone who has made a career out of running the prospects of not running can be challenging. Brittany dives into her challenges and what she is doing to look ahead and the hope to be running agai...
Mar 30, 2023•52 min•Ep. 47
#046 - Have you ever thought about living a life at sea? For Lauren Landers this thought is a reality. At a young age Lauren is living on her 51 foot sail boat in the Bahamas. It was fascinating to hear about Lauren's love for the sea and how that love has turned into full-time living at sea. Not only is Lauren a certified Captain she is also a free dive instructor and love spending time in and under the water. She has swam with dolphins and sharks including the famous Hammerhead shark. From sai...
Mar 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 46
#045 - This was my first time really diving into adventures with pets! I had the chance to speak with Les and Kirstie Card from Cattle Dogs and Company. The Cards are from Nova Scotia in Canada and venture all over their Provence and neighboring areas going on adventures with their dogs. The real stars of the show are Jackson, Memphis, and Mersey the cattle dogs. Having the dogs has encouraged the Cards to get outdoors and explore. It was fun to hear some of the experiences they have encountered...
Mar 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 45
#044 - I love talking to Ultra Runners. They have such a determination and grit that is hard to describe. My guest this week, Michael Whiteside, is someone who I would describe as someone with both grit and determination. Michael is from my home state of Utah and is fairly new on the Ultra Running scene. Michael has dealt with a tough past, but uses ultra running as another way to battle past addictions and self-doubt. It was fun talking to Michael about the beauty he sees when he runs and the c...
Mar 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 44
#043 - Part of what makes going on adventures memorable is the time we spend with others doing the things we love. My conversation with Julie and Sara from @folkloreadventures really showcased how much fun it is to share an experience with a friend. Julie and Sara started their adventures together by taking a 2 week trip not really knowing each other that well. It turns out they clicked really well together and now try to take advantage of their friendship to experience hiking, camping, backpack...
Mar 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 43
#042 - Do you remember seeing the animated version of Aladdin back in the 90s and watching Aladdin run around Agrabah? I felt like I was in Agrabah as my guest, Andrew Dean, took me on his adventures through Morocco. I have always been fascinated with the country of Morocco. Morocco sits close to Europe, but is it's own unique place. From the Blue Pearl of Morocco, the bustling souks of Marrakech, and the beautiful sand of the Sahara desert this was a fun and inspiring adventure. Andrew tells so...
Feb 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 42
#041 - I sometimes hear about things people accomplish and it is hard to fathom or imagine what they do. My guest today is the Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes. Dean has done things that I can only imagine. He has run long distances all the over the world in some of the most unforgiving climates and temperatures including Antarctica and Death Valley. Through all of this the biggest takeaway I came away with is how Dean has found himself. There are so many parallels to life that we can take away ...
Feb 02, 2023•46 min•Ep. 41
#040 - I had the chance to speak with Jackie Carbo about the idea of traveling while working remote. One of the benefits from the COVID-19 pandemic has been the opportunity to work remote. Jackie jumps into the fact we don't have to quit or day jobs to travel more. We can work remote while we travel. I loved my conversation with Jackie as we touched on some of her favorite places to visit which include Central America. Spending the night watching an erupting volcano will surely be at the top of ...
Jan 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 40
#039 - I am in one year into Journey with Jake and what a ride it has been! Today's episode felt like a dream come true for me. I had the opportunity to speak with Adam and Kathryn from Adventures of A+K. Why is that a dream come true for me you might ask? Adam and Kathryn were the first content creators that I said to myself that I would love to have them on the show. It took me awhile, but I was able to chat with them about their lives and what they are up to. They are just as fun in person as...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 39
#038 - I have always been intrigued by wildlife and one of my favorite things to do while traveling is look for animals along the way. In this episode I had the chance to speak with Marshall Brown who is a professional wildlife photographer. Not only is Marshall a wildlife photographer, but he also loves to travel. Marshall has been to over 50 of the US National Parks including the Dry Tortugas. He shares some fascinating stories and memories from all of these wonderful places he has visited. No...
Dec 29, 2022•53 min•Ep. 38
#037 - How many of us travel and think I need that "Wow" moment in order for me to feel like this trip is complete? Although it is not necessary this is something Ann and Cory Stewart look for when they travel. I am fortunate I had the chance to speak with Ann and Cory from The Traveling Stewarts about their recent trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I have always been fascinated by both the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg. Have you ever played miniature gol...
Dec 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 37
#036 - One of the thrills of traveling for me are those sweet moments when everything seems to be just perfect! We get to experience that on this episode as LeAnne and Lyle from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast talk about their love for Spain and some of their experiences in this wonderful country. Lyle and Leanne are from Australia and made a commitment to travel as much as possible. They have been all over the place including the Maldives (thanks Jimmy Barnes!!), but Spain is such a special place...
Dec 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 36
#035 - Have you ever been down under? That's right we are going to Australia with our guide, Rick Bamford. Rick is a native Australian and not only travels within his own country, but he loves traveling all over the world. We touch on some of his travels outside of Australia, but we really focus on a place called Airlie Beach. I love how Rick cherishes those special moments including the time he was able to see both the sun rising and the moon setting at the same time. He really enjoys those spe...
Dec 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 35
#034 - Family trips are some of my fondest memories. This episode dives into a once in a lifetime trip for Brad Singley and his family as they ventured to Switzerland and Sicily this past summer. I had such a fun time talking to Brad about their family trip this past summer. Brad and his wife, Meg, are parents of 5 children ranging in ages from 17 down to 6. As you can imagine the logistics and challenges of taking 7 people on an international trip. We talk about some of those challenges includi...
Nov 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 34
#033 - Tim Hurst has ran a marathon in all 50 states! That alone is a HUGE accomplishment. He has done all this with an amputated leg using a prosthetic running blade! What an inspiration Tim Hurst is. I had the chance to visit with Tim to not only talk about his experiences running marathons, but also the challenge of doing this as an amputee. Tim opens up about his experience overcoming a motorcycle accident that left him hospitalized for a year and learning how to walk and run again with a pr...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
#032 - I was so excited to have the chance to speak with Ashleigh Renard. I found Ashleigh during the early stages of the pandemic as I came across her viral "How to Keep Monogamy Hot" video series. She is also the author of the book, "Swing" which shares the story of her rehabbing her marriage. This was a very unique one of kind conversation I had with Ashleigh. We spent quite a bit of time talking about who Ashleigh is and how she found freedom and joy in her own life. Since this is a travel p...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
#031 - We all love the tropical paradise that is Hawaii. This episode with my good friend Dave Kahananui is more than just the beauty of this wonderful place. Dave talks about the land, the people, the culture, and the spirit that is Hawaii! Dave Kahananui is 50% Hawaiian. His Father is 100% Hawaiian which is very rare in this day and age. The connection Dave has to Hawaii is beautiful. He does not live in Hawaii and has only been twice in his 40+ years, but the connection to the land and the pe...
Oct 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 31
#030 - Every now and then you come across a journey or story that really makes you appreciate the opportunities we are all given. This episode with Sean Delaney really makes each of us appreciate our many gifts and blessing. Sean is a two-time kidney transplant recipient and the gratitude for the gift of life he has been given is evident. Sean has a love for the outdoors and travel. Follow Sean on Instagram @seanny_mcseanerson and you will see plenty of posts and pictures of the beautiful outdoo...
Oct 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 30
#029 - I had the opportunity to chat with fellow podcaster, James Hammond from The Winging It travel podcast. James has done a lot of traveling and we could not come up with just one location to talk about it. We settled on Nepal, Japan, and Bolivia. It was fun to hear from James as he discussed each of these locations and why he has such fond memories from 3 totally different places. That is what I love about travel. Every place can be different and every place can be enjoyable and you can find...
Oct 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 29
#028 - I had so much fun last week with Dave Preston that I needed to have him on again. Dave dives into a few more thoughts from the Tour Divide Race including how it felt to have someone from the race lose their life. He also jumps into some other experiences including being hospitalized in Cozumel as well as being hit by an RV. If you like adventure you will want to listen to part 2 of my conversation with Dave Preston. Follow Journey with Jake on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast. I post ree...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 28
#027 - The Tour Divide Race is something that I have never heard of before. There are probably a lot of folks out there who have not heard of the Tour Divide Race. This is a 2700+ mile bike race from Canada down to the Mexico border along the Continental Divide. Dave Preston gives a sneak peak into this race. Although it is a race, the Tour Divide was more than just riding a bike for Dave Preston. In this episode Dave talks about how impactful the Tour Divide has been in his life. It changed his...
Sep 29, 2022•56 min•Ep. 27
