Bush & Banter

Jennifer Frederick and Dyana Carmella

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

    AUG 20

    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 Send us a text Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    1h 36m
  2. Emily Pennington - Feral and Fearless Across Every U.S. National Park

    AUG 13

    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 Send us a text Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

    1h 20m
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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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