22 episodes
I'd Rather Be Katya Rucker
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5.0 • 26 Ratings
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What is it about birdwatching, or long-distance running, or bonsai tree growing that is so addicting to the people who have made these hobbies a central part of their lives? I'd Rather Be is a podcast dedicated to prioritizing the things we love to do -- the things we'd rather be doing almost all the time. Each episode will show you exactly what it is about these hobbies that is so captivating, along with tips from guests about how to try them out for yourself.
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I'd Rather Be DJing
"Euphoric" is the word Trish Silvestri uses to describe the feeling of being completely in sync with the crowd when she's DJing. Hear the story of the first event she ever DJed, and how far she has come with this passion over the years.
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I'd Rather Be Shark Tooth Hunting
"It's like panning for gold" says Audie Zimmerman, who spends long weekend days with his daughter Jen scouring Florida's Peace River for the teeth of megalodon sharks, the scales of glyptodonts, and the ear bones of whales, among other fascinating fossils. Check out some of their finds @idratherbepodcast
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I'd Rather Be Rock Climbing
Steven Dimmitt lives on the road year round, chasing the climbing weather in his van. He also produces The Nugget Climbing podcast, which is beloved in the climbing world and is considered one of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space. In this episode of I'd Rather Be, Steven shares how he discovered his passion for climbing and some of the many lessons the sport -- and lifestyle -- have taught him over the years.
Check out Steven's podcast here: https://thenuggetclimbing.com/
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I'd Rather Be Practicing Yoga
Nicole Burrill has made it her life's work to help people heal and realize how much personal agency they have -- all through the ongoing practice of yoga. Hear how Nicole discovered this passion and went from student, to teacher, to teacher of teachers.
Chakra Power Yoga, Nicole's collection of studios
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I'd Rather Be Exploring the Paranormal
Meet Erik and Justin, a paranormal-investigating duo. Erik grew up in a haunted house, Justin lived in New Jersey, home to famous cryptids like the Jersey Devil, and together, they've visited some of the spookiest and most haunted places imaginable, including the house of Jeffrey Dahmer. In their spare time, Erik and Justin produce ParaTruth Radio, a podcast that is 8 years and 300 episodes in the making. Their mission: to expose the myths and find the truth behind paranormal events.
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I'd Rather Be Disc Golfing
Taylor English's passion for disc golf has taken him around the world, from Halifax, Canada to Kurland, South Africa. Brian Graham is the Director of Membership and Growth for the PDGA. Together, they'll convince you that being bitten by the disc golf bug is a bite like no other.
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Customer Reviews
Inspired me to get back into some of my old hobbies
Halfway through the first episode I was asking myself why I ever stopped some of the hobbies I used to have.
This was really interesting to listen to and made me feel inspired to jump back into some of my interests outside of work! She found some great people to interview that have tips and opinions that are worth listening to.
Already obsessed
Where has this podcast been all my life?! I’ve always loved hearing about people’s hobbies and interests. One of the most beautiful things about humanity is that, spread out across all of us, we are interested in *everything*. Looking forward to listening to future episodes!
Fun concept, great production, and interesting insights
Easy to listen to, great pacing and transition between interviews! I also learned why I keep getting running injuries.
Looking forward to future episodes, and learning more about hobbies out there.