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After 30 years of feeling stuck, Andrew Steven attempted to get in shape for a month-long backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. Looking at his career for inspiration, Andrew finds an unlikely revelation by imagining his life's narrative arc. But after a death in the family, he found himself in a story of repeating loss.
Ep. 10: Ruins, Plaques, and Pictures
Finishing the hike, Andrew looks back at what got him to this place. Be sure to follow Gina Danza online at wildgina.com and on Instagram at @wildgina. Her prints are available at wildgina.smugmug.com. Many thanks to Monte Montepare and Jeff Umbro.
Ep. 09: Rewrite
Andrew and Rocky find themselves days away from finishing a month-long, 200-mile hike. For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
Ep. 08: Been Here Before
Sometimes remembering means reliving painful past events. For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
Ep. 07: America's Best "Idea"
Often praised as "America's best idea," the origin story of the national parks is largely incomplete. Dina Gilio-Whitaker's books "As Long as Grass Grows" and "All the Real Indians Died Off" are available at https://amzn.to/3aRotT For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
Ep. 06: The Part You Know
After a difficult few days, Andrew and Rocky head back out on the trail. Dan Ahdoot can currently be seen on Cobra Kai and The Crew on Netflix, and his podcast, “Green Eggs and Dan,” is available wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find any of Dan White's books and writing at danwhitebooks.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co.
Ep. 05: Hiker Down
Andrew and Rocky discover hardship on the trail they never expected.
ABOUT TRAIL WEIGHT
After 30 years of feeling stuck, Andrew Steven attempted to get in shape for a month-long backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. Looking at his career for inspiration, Andrew finds an unlikely revelation by imagining his life’s narrative arc. But after a death in the family, he found himself in a story of repeating loss.
Meet Your Host
According to Vulture, Andrew Steven is an “amateur explorer, expert coffee drinker, and podcast maker…” He’s also worked with Google, NBCUniversal, WarnerMedia, and numerous others to help them tell their stories in new and compelling ways and created the critically acclaimed The History of Stand-Up podcast.
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Introducing Trail Weight
A podcast about a long walk, a difficult journey, transformation, and loss... Follow along at trailweight.co *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts.
Ep. 01: Act One
Andrew decides to hike over 200 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a catalyst for better health. Looking at his career for inspiration, he finds an unlikely revelation by thinking of his life as a story.
Ep. 02: Good Grief
What is more difficult, thru-hiking the Sierra or learning how to properly grieve? Andrew and Rocky process these questions as they reflect on Andrew's mom's death and the struggles of hiking. You can find Niall Breslin's podcasts and more at niallbreslin.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
