14 episodes

A true American adventure story about one young man's solo ride across the country on horseback.

Ride of Passage Laura Weber Davis

    • Society & Culture

A true American adventure story about one young man's solo ride across the country on horseback.

    Epilogue

    Epilogue

    An update on Matt, the horses, and the folks you met throughout the podcast.

    • 19 min
    Chapter 12: The Ocean

    Chapter 12: The Ocean

    In every adventure story, the hero must answer the call to complete the journey and return home.

    • 36 min
    Chapter 11: Silver

    Chapter 11: Silver

    Nearing the final stretch of the trail, Matt stays with an Amish family in Ohio. While there, he faces a day of such great consequence he wonders if his entire journey has failed.

    • 27 min
    Chapter 10: American Whirlwind

    Chapter 10: American Whirlwind

    Matt Parker prepared for his third and final riding season across the American Discovery Trail by strengthening his body and training with a new horse.

    • 23 min
    Chapter 9: Sisyphus

    Chapter 9: Sisyphus

    The second year of Matt's ride across America is marked by pain - emotional and physical. He considers quitting the journey altogether.

    • 23 min
    Chapter 8: Nostos Algos

    Chapter 8: Nostos Algos

    Matt returns for a second riding season on the American Discovery Trail. He knew it would be another challenging year, but he couldn't anticipate that the ride would begin with a major setback.

    • 21 min

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

Doireann and Friends
Doireann Garrihy
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
The Stand
The Louis Theroux Podcast
Spotify Studios
Episode with Richie Sadlier
Second Captains
Spencer & Vogue
Global
Call It What It Is
iHeartPodcasts

You Might Also Like

Fresh Air
NPR
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
NPR
This American Life
This American Life
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
The Moth
The Moth
The Daily
The New York Times