सर्वश्रेष्ठ Intrepid Times पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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Money and Income for Travel Writers with Tim Leffel (The Truth...) 29:43

30d ago29:43

29:43

The travel writing career has captivated many with the dream of scrawling notes on exotic train rides, sending off your narratives to venerable magazines, and collecting enough in fees and royalties to keep the journey going. But is that really what the life of a professional travel writer looks like today? Tim Leffel has been a full-time, professi…

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Malta Vice - Narrating Organized Crime and Corruption in Paradise - an Interview with Ryan Murdock 48:00

2M ago48:00

48:00

When Ryan Murdock moved to Malta in 2011, he intended to write a "breezy island novel" replete with quirky characters and sun-soaked tranquility. He would go on to write a book, but it was not the one he imagined. In a book that is part thriller, but anthropological examination, and part tribute to the pioneering Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana G…

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The Slow Road To Tehran: Interview With Rebecca Lowe 51:47

3M ago51:47

51:47

In 2015, having recently left her job at the International Bar Association, Rebecca Lowe was transitioning to freelance journalism. Aiming to collect stories from the Middle East to help build her new career path, she set out on an 11,000km, 20-country solo cycle ride from London to Tehran, via Europe, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Oman, t…

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How to Write About Negative Travel Experiences 42:06

3M ago42:06

42:06

Travel tends to offer rewarding, enlightening, and overall joyful experiences. We come out of them with fresh perspectives, new friends, and an increased understanding of our place in the world. But sometimes, travel is hard. It walks us into experiences that are frustrating, saddening, disappointing, or even dangerous. Once we've gone through thes…

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Enchanted Islands: Interview With Laura Coffey 33:12

4M ago33:12

33:12

Inspired by a new translation of The Odyssey by Emily Wilson, Laura Coffey set off for an Italian island in order to find a renewed sense of freedom and clarity in the midst of extreme loneliness. What was supposed to be a short break turned into a six-month journey across towns and islands in Italy, Croatia, and Spain as she chased the myth of The…

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The Travelling Ape: Interview With Mike Richards 34:05

4M ago34:05

34:05

Over the years, Mike Richards has been to over 150 countries, has written global political and economic research for renowned global research houses, and has become a meditation teacher. During his years of traveling, he's come to a simple conclusion: most people are good. In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan spoke with Mike about …

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From Tax Accountant to Full-Time Writer: A Conversation With JT Genter 27:41

5M ago27:41

27:41

JT Genter didn't set out to become a digital nomad. He was working as a tax accountant when he and his wife decided they wanted to do some traveling. Looking for a way to reduce the cost of a trip to China, he discovered that signing up for one credit card could get them enough miles to fly round-trip for almost nothing out-of-pocket. As luck would…

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The Camino for the Rest of Us: Interview With Tim Mathis 38:16

5M ago38:16

38:16

Years ago, while hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, Tim Mathis became fascinated by the idea of the pilgrimage. It was spiritual but didn't have to be religious, and it was, it seemed, always transformative for those who made the journey. The experience stuck with him and led him to write a unique guidebook for those interested in tapping into…

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The New Tourist: Interview With Paige McClanahan 37:57

6M ago37:57

37:57

In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Jennifer speaks with travel journalist Paige McClanahan about her new book, The New Tourist. From Hawaii to Saudi Arabia, Amsterdam to Angkor Wat, Paige has been witness to various approaches to tourism, which led her to question not only how governments are approaching tourism, but also her own action…

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Traveling to the Dark Side of Literature: A Conversation With Brad Kelly 40:36

6M ago40:36

40:36

Many of the most well-known authors in history have struggled with their dark side, a struggle that so often provided the energy for great writing. This dark side is what Brad Kelly and his co-host Kevin Kautzman explore on their podcast Art of Darkness. In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan invited Brad on to talk about some of the…

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A Nuanced Look at Sustainable Tourism: A Conversation With Jeremy Sampson 37:31

6M ago37:31

37:31

The idea of sustainable tourism can leave a weird taste in your mouth, especially as the term is used incorrectly in all kinds of contexts and scenarios. But the idea, in its authentic form, is an important one, and one that we know many of our listeners are interested in learning more about, so we decided to tackle it on this episode of The Travel…

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Writing Your Story Is Important...So Is Editing It 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

Traveling is often full of joy and intrigue. Writing about those travel experiences can be difficult but almost always fulfilling. But editing...that's where writers tend to get stuck. Editing can feel not only overwhelming and intimidating, but also tedious. In this episode, Jennifer explores the reasons why editing can feel so tough, but also why…

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What It Means to Be a Writer in a World With AI 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan and Jen take on the daunting topic of AI. It's a topic that (understandably) makes writers, in particular, very nervous, considering the advances in LLMs. Should we be as worried as we are? Will AI actually ever be able to replace the need for writers, or is there something about the act of putt…

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Why We Travel: Interview With Ash Bhardwaj 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

On this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan interviews travel writer, filmmaker, and storyteller Ash Bhardwaj. The conversation includes a discussion about the role hedonism plays in our motivation to travel, how seeking out the “other” can push us to travel to certain places, why a desire for self-discovery can be a powerful motivator, h…

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The Travel Writing Lifestyle: Interview With Katie Silcox 27:27

8M ago27:27

27:27

In her recent interview with Nathan Thomas, travel writer Katie Silcox talks about the experience that made her realize she would have to discover her inner strength if she wanted to live abroad; the many ways that her versatile skill set has served her travel writing lifestyle; her advice for female travelers; why a bit of chaos and uncertainty ca…

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Has The Internet Ruined Travel Writing? 20:47

9M ago20:47

20:47

Welcome to an unusual episode of the Travel Writing Podcast — Here, I take the mic solo, for what may be described as a rant but is hopefully more of an exploration of the pressures bearing down on travel writers in today's world. The perverse incentives of Search Engine Optimization and social media. The perils of perpetual connectivity. How can y…

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How Travel Writing Changes Travel 32:49

9M ago32:49

32:49

We travel, we write, we read, and then we travel again. Does being immersed in the genre of travel writing as a writer and reader change the experience of travel? In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times take a moment to think about how the travel writing we read inevitably influences the way we interact with the places and people we encounte…

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Travels With the War Nerd: Interview With John Dolan 37:14

10M ago37:14

37:14

In this episode, Nathan interviews John Dolan, an American poet, author, essayist, and co-host of Radio War Nerd. John discusses how he ended up in New Zealand, Moscow, and later the Middle East and Indonesia; the event that had him on the edge of sacrificing his pursuit of the truth; the circumstances that led him to compile his travel stories int…

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Truth in Travel Writing: A Conversation With Tim Hannigan 56:09

10M ago56:09

56:09

Tim Hannigan is back on the podcast to discuss one of the major ethical considerations in travel writing: the truth. In this conversation with Jennifer, Tim talks about the underlying tensions that make talking about truth in travel writing so tricky, strategies travel writers use to create a rhetoric of truth that readers can rely on, how the shif…

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A Look Back at Travel Writing in 2023 31:39

11M ago31:39

31:39

In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times take a moment to analyze the travel writing tendencies that helped define 2023, as well as what they hope and expect for travel writing in 2024. The conversation takes a couple of interesting turns, including veering into a conversation about the benefits of traveling alone versus traveling with others…

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My Family and Other Enemies: Interview With Mary Novakovich 33:47

11M ago33:47

33:47

In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Mary Novakovich, an award-winning travel journalist, speaks about why she found the process of writing a book more “liberating” than her work with articles and stories; how she approached writing about members of her family, especially when thinking about traumatic events; how she attempted to find bal…

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The Countries Are Not Enough: Interview With NomadMania Founder, Harry Mitsidis 36:07

12M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Harry Mitsidis, founder of NomadMania, talks about his personal motivation for visiting every country in the world twice, how his “addiction to movement” has driven his travels, how he maintains enthusiasm while constantly exploring, and why his recent trip to Ukraine was the most significant one he ha…

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From Working-Class Glasgow to the New York Times: Interview With Jamie Lafferty 37:04

12M ago37:04

37:04

In this episode, Scottish travel writer Jamie Lafferty discusses why travel writing is anything but "leisurely" work, how coming from a working class background shaped the trajectory of his career and the stories he chooses to write, why he loves to interview “upper class” people, and how a trip to cover every prefecture in Japan after the 2011 tsu…

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Can Travel Treat Anxiety? 35:51

1y ago35:51

35:51

Between delayed flights, strange streets, new languages, and endless challenges, travel can feel like a nightmare for those who struggle with anxiety. But what if travel could actually be a kind of treatment? In this episode, Intrepid Times editors Nathan and Jen discuss the travel experience that tested Jen's developing anxiety management skills, …

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Why Being a Good Reader Makes You a Better Writer: A Conversation With Jeffrey Skoblow 43:20

1y ago43:20

43:20

In this episode, Intrepid Times editor Jennifer Roberts and Dr. Jeffrey Skoblow talk about how learning to write is like learning a new language, why the choice of what you read can be critically important, the role that community plays in both reading and writing, and how presence and attention factor into both.…

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From Thai Writing Prodigy to Hollywood, South Africa, and Beyond: Interview With Pier Nirandara 32:01

1y ago32:01

32:01

In this conversation with Intrepid Times' founder Nathan Thomas, Pier Nirandara explores how she taps into creativity even while working in the business world, what role awe has played in her life and writing, how she had to overcome imposter syndrome before finally calling herself a "writer," and more.…

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Elixir: Interview with Kapka Kassabova 43:35

1y ago43:35

43:35

In this episode, Kapka Kassabova joins us for a conversation about her most recently published book, Elixir, the third in what will soon be a quartet set in the southern Balkans. She speaks about how the heartbreak that she found during her journey for the first book in the quartet prepared her emotionally for Elixir, why she always seeks out a gui…

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Grab Attention and Don't Let It Go 27:00

1y ago27:00

27:00

Today's episode includes excerpts from two of the many masterclasses offered to students of Travel Writer Transformation, Intrepid Times' 8-week writing course. In the first excerpt, the Intrepid Times editors discuss the first paragraph of a travel story and how to make sure you grab readers' attention without giving them too much information. The…

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Tracking Down a Story in Mongolia With a Travel Journalist 25:03

1y ago25:03

25:03

In this episode, travel writer Thom Brown discusses the process of tracking down a story in Mongolia, which led to his recently published story, "The Silicon Steppe." He talks about why the story he ended up writing was so different from his original idea, how he found contacts in Mongolia, and the various angles he had to consider while writing.…

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Can Travel Change You? 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

In this episode of the Intrepid Times Podcast, editors Nathan Thomas and Jennifer Roberts discuss a recent New Yorker article and ask the question, "Can travel change you?" They dig into the subtle and not-so-subtle changes that happen when we travel, explore the trials and tribulations of some of their early travel experiences, and offer ideas for…

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The Granite Kingdom: Interview With Tim Hannigan 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

In this episode, travel writer Tim Hannigan discusses his new book, The Granite Kingdom, based on his journey walking east to west across Cornwall. He explores why both inside and outside voices are needed in travel writing, the ethical issues around writing about those you meet while traveling, how to find balance with a sense of belatedness, and …

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Untethered: Interview with Nathan James Thomas 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, Nathan Thomas explores how his new book, "Untethered: Living the digital nomad life in an uncertain world," attempts to reframe the stereotype and expectations of the digital nomad, why stillness is important, even when one is constantly on the move, how his experience with “traditional” travel writing informed the way he approache…

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Behind the Scenes of a Travel Writing Competition 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times take you behind the scenes of “Romance on the Road” and show you what it looks like when editors sit down to choose the winners out of hundreds of entries. Along the way, they talk about what the winners did differently that made them stand out from the rest, and share hard-won insights for writing a p…

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Crossed Off the Map: Interview with Shafik Meghji 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

In this episode, Shafik Meghji speaks about his new book, as well as about the responsibility travel writers wield when deciding what and where to write about, whether it’s possible to be truly objective as a travel writer, and the way good travel writing helps us make connections that may get overlooked. He also offers some great insight into how …

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On Becoming a Writer in 2023: A Conversation with the Editors of Intrepid Times 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

43:56

In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times explore their journeys from studying the humanities to developing writing and editing careers, and tackle some uncomfortable questions about becoming a writer in 2023: Are the humanities still valuable, and if they are, then why? Is writing really a safe career choice with the new advancements in AI te…

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Eat, Pray, Write: A Conversation with the Editors of Intrepid Times 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

In this episode, the editors of Intrepid Times tell the stories of how Elizabeth Gilbert's wildly popular memoir, "Eat, Pray, Love," came to land in both of their laps at very different points of their travel lives and what that meant for how they perceived its importance. They also discuss the things the book does (and doesn’t) do well, the role o…

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Invited to Life: Interview with Photojournalist B.A. Van Sise 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

In this interview, B.A. Van Sise discusses his upcoming book, Invited to Life, with Nathan James Thomas of Intrepid Times.द्वारा The Travel Writing Podcast

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Nomads: Interview with Anthony Sattin 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

Nomads: Interview with Anthony Sattin by The Travel Writing Podcastद्वारा The Travel Writing Podcast

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The Best British Travel Writing: Interview with Jessica Vincent 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

20:33

Nathan James Thomas, the founder and editor of Intrepid Times, interviews Jessica Vincent, an award-winning travel journalist and editor of The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century. Nathan and Jessica discuss how travel writing impacts the way we see the world and how Jessica and her co-editors chose the stories to be included in their a…

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Travel Writing, One Year On (Writing Masterclass) 1:04:02

3+ y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Today, we are celebrating 12 months of the Intrepid Times Private Writer's Club. To celebrate this milestone as we look back of one extraordinary and challenging year of travel writing, we are making a special exemption and releasing this recording publicly. For 10 more travel writing masterclasses like this, and monthly feedback on your travel wri…

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Travel Writers, Here's Why You Need to Journal Even When You're at Home 1:27

4y ago1:27

1:27

Many of us are diligent journal writers when we travel. And then we come home, and we stop. In this extract from the latest Writer's Club masterclass, British author Alyss Thomas explains why this is a mistake! In fact, you'll learn that, if you're a travel writer, keeping a journal even when life seems "dull" can transform not only your writing, b…

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How Writing Teaches You About Yourself 0:55

4+ y ago0:55

0:55

Here's an extract from the 4th Writer's Club masterclass where Intrepid Times editor Jennifer Roberts speaks about how writing can teach you things about yourself you never would have known.In the full masterclass entitled "Be Your Own Editor" you'll learn how to vanquish typos, avoid embarrassing mistakes, and eek the full power from your prose.It…

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The Power of Storytelling - Clip from Travel Writing Masterclass #3 4:05

4+ y ago4:05

4:05

Drawing on everything from Aristotle's "Poetics" to the hidden formula behind Hollywood blockbusters, in this masterclass we deconstruct the art and science of telling a compelling travel story. For the full audio lesson and PDF workbook, join us at http://intrepidtimes.com/writers-clubद्वारा The Travel Writing Podcast

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Taster: When To Put Yourself in A Travel Story with Thomas Heaton 0:56

4+ y ago0:56

0:56

We just recorded travel writing Masterclass #2! So excited about this one. Here, Intrepid Times' editor Nathan James Thomas catches up with food and travel journalist Thomas Heaton (The Kathmandu Post) to talk about how to write a travel story like a professional. Check out this brief extract on when to put yourself in your travel story. To get the…

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Travel Writing Tips: Write an Irresistible First Paragraph 0:36

4+ y ago0:36

0:36

Here's a tiny preview of the first ever masterclass released for our Private Travel Writer's Club. Theme: How to write a first paragraph that editors will not be able to resist. Enjoy!To get the full masterclass and join the club, check out http://intrepidtimes.com/writers-clubद्वारा The Travel Writing Podcast

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Interview with Photojournalist B.A. Van Sise 35:16

5y ago35:16

35:16

Nathan James Thomas of Intrepid Times interviews photojournalist B.A Van Sise about his globe-spanning career, exhibits, writing, poetry, and travel. Listen to more at https://intrepidtimes.com/category/interviews/द्वारा The Travel Writing Podcast

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Three Minutes in Poland - Interview with Glenn Kurtz 30:58

7y ago30:58

30:58

A few years ago, writer Glenn Kurtz was conducting research for a novel when he came across an old video, recorded by his grandfather in 1938 in small, predominantly Jewish town in Poland. The video is vibrant - much is in color - and children jostle and laugh before the camera.The majority of those pictured would soon perish in the Holocaust and t…

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The Best Waterskier in Luxembourg: Big Fish in Small Communities with Keith Kahn-Harris 33:40

7+ y ago33:40

33:40

Keith Kahn-Harris describes himself as professionally curious. This curiosity has taken him around the world in search for the big fish who make their smash in small communities. Just who is the best water skier and Luxembourg, and what is the name of the most powerful politician on the tiny island or Alderney?In this interview for IntrepidTimes.co…

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Mysteries in New Zealand and Beyond - Interview with Charles Anderson 25:10

8y ago25:10

25:10

Charles Anderson is a New Zealand writer and journalist whose work focuses on uncovering mysteries at home and getting to the bottom of the story overseas. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, National Geographic Traveler, and pretty much every paper in New Zealand.In his interview for http://intrepidtimes.com, we discuss his …

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Seven Years On the Road – Interview with Colin Wright 31:41

8y ago31:41

31:41

Colin Wright discusses long term travel and his adventures around the world with Intrepid Times. Original link:http://intrepidtimes.com/2016/05/colin-wright/More interviews with travelers at:http://intrepidtimes.comSeven years ago, Colin Wright was working 100 hours a week running a branding studio in LA. He was on track to reach his goal of becomi…

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