Changing Roads Podcast Brad & Ranger

When the road ahead twists unexpectedly, where do you find your strength and inspiration? Join my guest Dustin Tidwell and I as we wander through 'Changing Roads,' sharing tales of resilience, the embrace of new experiences, and the crucial role of creativity in facing life's challenges. Our conversation illuminates the personal transformations we've undergone and the communal bonds that have supported us along this journey.Language and creativity possess a remarkable ability to reshape our r...

Pull on your absolutely destroyed hiking boots, because we're embarking on an expedition with Bruce Edmonds, better known in the trekking community as “Martian”! From the rugged beauty of the Appalachians to the high country of the Colorado Trail, we traverse the highs and lows of long-distance trekking. Martian's stories don't just capture the essence of the trails, but also the heartwarming instances of 'trail magic' and the profound bonds formed between strangers become family and th...

Ever wondered what might happen if you wiped the map clean of its dividing lines? Grab a seat and a cold beer, because that's exactly where Alan Martel and I are taking you in our latest heartwarming exchange. We're toasting to the rich cultural tapestry of food, language, tradition, love, family and friendships that build bridges between worlds. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a celebration of the human spirit, undeterred by the lines that separate us on paper. Join us as we emb...

As the engines roar to life, memories of my father's stories fill the cabin—stories of birds mirroring planes and dreams of reaching the stars. This episode of Changing Roads is a family affair, with my dad, Brad, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and pilot, sharing the cockpit with me. Our tales take you from the rumble of takeoff to the gentle bump of landing, unearthing the stories that pilots carry home.The horizon isn't just a boundary; it's an invitation for the wanderer in each of us. This ...

When the familiar strains of home fade into the rear-view mirror, stories unfold on the winding road of a nomadic life. Chef Grayson McKee joins Brad and Ranger to discuss the service industry's highs and lows and the poignant shift, due to the economic turbulence of today, that drove Grayson (and others) to a nomadic working life. Their collective journey isn't just about moving from one place to another; it's a deeper exploration of the spaces between stability and freedom, the...

Wooofff!!! Join Ranger and Brad as they welcome their guests Nicki Wright and Ben Jarvis, the guiding forces behind "US Bark Rangers of the US National Parks," as they discuss the National Park System's B.A.R.K Ranger program and the importance of leaving nothing but paw prints in our journeys with our canine companions in the outdoors! Website:www.changingroads.comEmail:changingroadspodcast@gmail.comInsta:@changingroadspodcast@rangerlovestravelFacebook:#changingroads