The Wake and Wander Podcast

Will McGough
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Travel. Adventure. Discovery. A podcast about travel with guests from around the world. Hosted by Will McGough, travel writer at CNN, Forbes, and Outside Magazine.

  1. #24 - Skiing in Europe vs America, the Key Differences Between Utah and Colorado, and Underrated Southern Cities With Aaron Bible

    FEB 17

    #24 - Skiing in Europe vs America, the Key Differences Between Utah and Colorado, and Underrated Southern Cities With Aaron Bible

    Aaron Bible is an artist, writer, and photographer with three decades of experience as a multimedia developer, content specialist, curator, and award-winning journalist. He is a father, yogi, cyclist, runner, angler, and skier. He joins the show to chat about a variety of travel topics, including airline credit cards, the future of the ski industry, Utah versus Colorado, the peculiar drinking laws in Utah, and underrated southern cities, like Savannah and Atlanta. You can view his writing, art, and photography on his Instagram page, @definitelywild. "Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic)

    1h 31m

  2. JAN 30

    #23 - Class Warfare Ramping Up On Airplanes

    Will discusses the evolving class warfare happening in the airline industry. Want to understand the K-shaped economy? Go fly on an airplane | CNN Business "Whole Wide World" soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic).

    29 min

  3. JAN 15

    #22 - "Van Life" Exploration: Living, Working, and Traveling in a Van with Ted Baird

    Ted Baird lives, works, and travels in his van with his wife. He joins Will to discuss the ins and outs and everyday realities---the highs alongside the lows---of "van life." "Whole Wide World" soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic).

    1h 45m

  4. 12/19/2025

    #21 - The Government's New Plan to Improve Airports, the Jetway Jesus Phenomenon, and Grand Teton Thunderstorms

    Will discusses the administration's plans for healthier and family-friend airports, airlines moving to non-reclining seats, the "Jetway Jesus" phenomenon, bad local news reporting, and his trips to the Everglades and Grand Teton.  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Suggests Putting ‘Workout Areas’ in Airports (People)They get wheeled on flights and miraculously walk off. Praise 'Jetway Jesus.' (Wall Street Journal)

    41 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    #20 - Government Shutdown & Flight Delays

    Will discusses the recent reports of increased flight delays due to the government shutdown. Flight Statistics: https://www.transtats.bts.gov/homedrillchart.asp "Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce (@boypiercemusic)

    13 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    #19 - Visiting The Walmart Museum and Making $24,000 Dining Tables With Dan Ovryn

    Dan Ovryn is a custom furniture maker and the owner of Rust & Root Furniture on Oahu. He joins Will to talk about why he hates traveling, his travels to Arkansas, New York, Vermont, and Japan, how travel cuts through government propaganda, Mongolia building a Mars simulation site for tourists, and more! Follow him on Instagram @rustandrootfurniture. Recording location: Honolulu, Hawaii "Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce (@boypiercemusic)

    1h 28m

  7. 09/24/2025

    #18 - Going on a Silent Retreat with John Holman

    Could not talking for a couple days benefit you? What about a break from responsibilities, and the onslaught of advertising and iPhones? John Holman returns to discuss his recent adventures on a multi-day silent retreat in California, including the benefits and challenges he encountered along the way. He and Will also discuss Buddhism and how its basic practices could help you while traveling and navigating life. John Holman previously appeared on Episode 4 of the podcast: Antarctica on a Budget and Why It's Easier to Visit All 7 Continents Than All 8 Hawaiian Islands. He is the Founder of Evolution Coaching (www.johnpaulholman.com) and has traveled all over the world (60+ countries) and to all seven continents. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas. He has also spent time backpacking the John Muir Trail in the Sierras, the W Circuit in Patagonia, and through the Peruvian Andes trekking to Machu Picchu. John has also organized expeditions to climb Haleakalā volcano on Maui, kayak the remote north coast of Molokaʻi, and whitewater raft down the Grand Canyon.  "Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce (@boypiercemusic)

    1h 51m

  8. 09/02/2025

    #17 - The Life and Travels of The Hip Abduction With Chris Powers

    Chris Powers is a founding member and the bassist of The Hip Abduction, a reggae band from St. Pete currently on tour with Stick Figure and Stephen Marley. Chris joins Will on the pod to discuss seeing a show at the Sphere, how technology has changed the quality of live performances, teaching in Micronesia, what makes a song timeless, the challenges of being authentic in music, life on the road with The Hip Abduction (travel stories!), pre-show perks while on tour, and more! Will shares a story about winning a radio contest to interview Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows. Further reading:There’s Something Happening In St. Pete, Florida (Forbes) Recording location: St. Pete, Florida (Shorecrest Prep School) "Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic)

    1h 54m
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Travel. Adventure. Discovery. A podcast about travel with guests from around the world. Hosted by Will McGough, travel writer at CNN, Forbes, and Outside Magazine.

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  • Creator
    Will McGough
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Will McGough
  • Show Website
    The Wake and Wander Podcast