Bush & Banter

Jennifer Frederick and Dyana Carmella
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An adventure podcast that shares the stories from the most daring and inspiring people in the world, hosted by Jennifer Frederick and Dyana Carmella.

  1. 16/10/2025

    Sam Schild - Hiking 1,200-Miles From Glacier to Olympic: The Pacific Northwest Trail

    In this episode, Dyana sits down with Triple Crown backpacker Sam Schild, fresh off his 1,200-mile trek along the Pacific Northwest Trail. From crossing Glacier National Park to navigating the Cascade Range, the Idaho Panhandle, and the rugged Selkirks, Sam recounts the journey that eventually led him to the Olympic coast — and the finish line of one of America’s wildest long-distance trails. Together, they dive into it all — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Sam is a storyteller and adventurer based in the American Southwest, and his reflections capture the raw beauty and challenge of life on the trail. Follow Sam as @sia_lizard  on Instagram and TikTok  Notable Timestamps 7:06 Why the PNT? 9:04 Preparation and research 10:47 Glacier National Park 15:40 The Lions Head Bushwhack & Idaho Panhandle 17:38 The Pasayten Wilderness 20:29 The North Cascades & Baker Lake 24:36 Olympic National Park 48:19 Sam's favorite section 51:10 Dealing with solitude 53:22 Most impactful moment 57:15 Advice for future thru hikers Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Sam Schild - Hiking 1,200-Miles From Glacier to Olympic: The Pacific Northwest Trail

  2. 01/10/2025

    Heather MacLean: On Location in San Francisco – Food, Culture, and Movie Magic

    In this location spotlight on San Francisco, Dyana sits down with award-winning Location Manager Heather MacLean, a born-and-raised Bay Area native who has worked on some of the biggest film and television productions in the city. Together they dive into San Francisco’s restaurants, culture, proper attire for the ever-changing weather, hidden gems, and a behind-the-scenes look at filming The Matrix Resurrections. Notable Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:36 Welcome Heather MacLean 5:21 Growing up in the Bay Area 11:12 Culture and creativity 24:50 The food scene and go-to restaurants 36:40 Working as a location manager and filming in the city Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Heather MacLean: On Location in San Francisco – Food, Culture, and Movie Magic

  3. 17/09/2025

    Kim Peschardt – Wild Encounters in Africa, New Zealand’s Remote Backcountry, and the Pursuit of Discomfort

    In this special on-location episode, Dyana visits outdoorsman, craftsman, and adventurer Kim Peschardt. Featured in Dyana’s book A Walk Thru Neverland, Kim has decades of experience and has circled the globe many times over. We’ll dive into his childhood in Denmark, encounters with Africa’s wildlife, and the time he was dropped by helicopter into the rugged mountains of New Zealand. Kim is an outdoorsman in the truest sense — a hunter, fisherman, craftsman, and adventurer. He’s here to share wisdom, stories, and even a hint at the destination he’s eyeing for his next big journey. To mail Kim a postcard, please send to: Dyana Carmella Attn: Kim Perschardt P.O. Box 8973 CALABASAS, CA 91302-9998 NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 3:03 Welcome Kim Peschardt 6:00 Kim's early life in Denmark 8:21 Kim's deep love for Africa 11:06 Helicopter Experiences in New Zealand 21:16 Scary animal encounters 34:22 Best adventure moments 39:59 The trip Kim wants to relive 45:26 Kim's favorite books Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Kim Peschardt – Wild Encounters in Africa, New Zealand’s Remote Backcountry, and the Pursuit of Discomfort

  4. 20/08/2025

    Special 100th Episode — Elina Osborne: The Rugged Hayduke Trail, Inspiration in Japan, and the Resilience of the Human Spirit

    We made it to 100 episodes of Bush and Banter! To celebrate, we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests — filmmaker, storyteller, and thru-hiker Elina Osborne. Elina has a rare gift for capturing not just breathtaking landscapes but the complexities and beauty of the human spirit. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of hiking and filming the grueling 812-mile Hayduke Trail, crossing some of the wildest desert terrain in the American Southwest. We dive into trail camaraderie, isolation, terrifying water crossings — and then shift gears as Elina shares what life is like in Japan and how living there has sparked new waves of creativity. You may know Elina from her powerful Pacific Crest Trail documentary “It Is the People” or from her stunning YouTube films that explore the deeper meaning behind long trails. Join us as we celebrate this milestone episode with an unforgettable conversation about exploration, creativity, and the resilience of the human spirit. Elina on Instagram @elinasborne Elina on YouTube @elinaosborne Link to B&B's first episode with Elina  Learn More about the Eastern Sierra Land Trust - eslt.org/bushandbanter/ To learn more about the 2025 Lands & Legacy Celebration and to purchase tickets  - eslt.org/event/lands-legacy-2025/ NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 10:05 Welcome Elina Osborne 14:00 Why the Hayduke Trail Is unlike any other 28:17  Tackling video production & hiking 44:37 Hyper-presence in tough situations 54:18 Inspiration in Japan 1:24:40 Creating in a Changing World Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Special 100th Episode — Elina Osborne: The Rugged Hayduke Trail, Inspiration in Japan, and the Resilience of the Human Spirit

  5. 13/08/2025

    Emily Pennington - Feral and Fearless Across Every U.S. National Park

    In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Emily Pennington — journalist, adventure writer, and photographer — who’s made a name for herself covering the outdoors, national parks, adventure travel, and wellness. Emily has visited every U.S. national park and chronicled her journey in her memoir Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks. They dive into her most memorable park experiences, why solo adventuring shaped her, and how it eventually inspired her to seek out more shared adventures. A seasoned contributor to Outside magazine, Emily’s work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, REI Journal, and Backpacker. Follow Emily on Instagram @brazenbackpacker Check out her book - Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 6:56 Welcome Emily Pennington 13:55 Motivation & planning year long National Park trip 25:48 Writing Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks 33:19 Emily's most surprising & favorite National Park 41:46 Relationship with discomfort 48:39 Sharing adventures with others 57:25 Overtourism & challenges facing public lands 1:14:25 Advice for future adventurists Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Emily Pennington - Feral and Fearless Across Every U.S. National Park

  6. 06/08/2025

    Live from the Trail: Grand Teton National Park (Part 2)

    In this episode, Jen and Dyana continue their 55-mile trek in and around Grand Teton National Park with friends Shea and Mak. In Part Two, they take on the grueling Paintbrush Divide—what Dyana calls the hardest climb of her life—face a sketchy snow crossing, reflect on the highs (and lows) of the journey, and bid farewell to the trail.  Special thank you to Sawyer Products for powering this episode. From water filters to Picaridin insect repellent, sunscreen, and first aid—Sawyer gear helps outdoor adventurers stay safe, go further, and stay out longer. Learn more at sawyer.com or follow them on social @sawyerproducts. Listen to the Part I episode here Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Live from the Trail: Grand Teton National Park (Part 2)

  7. 30/07/2025

    Live from the Trail: Grand Teton National Park (Part 1)

    In this episode, Jen and Dyana revisit the first three days of hiking a 55-mile loop around Grand Teton National Park, starting at the Taggart Lake Trailhead. Join them live from the trail alongside their friends, Mak and Shea, as they take you through tough climbs, epic landscapes, wrecked feet, and rainy nights. This is part one of a two-part series that brings you right into the adventure with them. Special thank you to Sawyer Products for powering this series. From water filters to Permethrin insect repellents, sunscreen and first aid, Sawyer’s gear helps outdoor adventurers stay safe, go further, and stay out longer. To learn more, visit sawyer.com or check them out on social media @sawyerproducts Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Live from the Trail: Grand Teton National Park (Part 1)

  8. 16/07/2025

    Mental and Physical Prep for a Wild Backcountry Adventure

    In this episode, Jen and Dyana discuss how they’re each preparing for a backpacking trip through Grand Teton National Park. From mindset and physical training to gear and food, they cover everything it takes to plan a successful trek through the backcountry. Jen opens up with personal insights on embracing the adventure fully, while Dyana shares her goal of living a minimalist lifestyle on trail. NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro and Jen's poop story 3:42 Jen and Dyana discuss their upcoming trip together 6:00 Overall feelings and mental challenges 20:28 Physical preparations 26:37 Hiking gear and embracing minimalism 40:36 Food and a few new changes 42:57 Jen's personal words on embracing the backcountry Send us Fan Mail Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanterVisit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.comJoin Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanterE-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.comFollow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmellaFollow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    Mental and Physical Prep for a Wild Backcountry Adventure
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An adventure podcast that shares the stories from the most daring and inspiring people in the world, hosted by Jennifer Frederick and Dyana Carmella.

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  • Création
    Jennifer Frederick and Dyana Carmella
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    105
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bush & Banter
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