Yither & Yonder Podcast

Yither and Yonder Podcast
  • 4.9 (8)
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Yither and Yonder is a podcast hosted by Em and Nikki, best friends who set off on a transformative long-distance hike nearly a decade ago. Join us as we share the laughter, challenges, and magic we experienced on the trail. We strive to create a supportive space that celebrates exploration, embraces quirks, and reclaims the whimsy of storytelling. Through humor and heartfelt narratives, we aim to inspire listeners to connect with nature and pursue their own adventures, big or small. Whether you're headed yither or yonder, join us in reminiscing on the highs and lows of our storied mountain wanderings. Honor exploration, embrace quirks, reclaim story

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Minisode 7: BAR-ing it All: Trail Food

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes, off on side trails and make the massive digression. A deep dive into our trail food decisions, regrets, and why it's really important to label your resupply box. So much discourse around trail food is focused on macros, it's important. But we learned the hard way, it's also about TASTE, FLAVOR DIVERSITY, and TEXTURES. Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Bonus Episode Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Minisode Intro: "Northern Glade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Minisode 7: BAR-ing it All: Trail Food

  2. Sep 1

    9: Delulu (Day 5- Zero Day)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Day 5-  It's a zero day!  After a traumatic escape for Yosemite, Em and Nikki are on the east side of the Sierra in Mammoth Lakes and re-evaluating. Some shopping for toe socks, hats, sour patch and snacks. Contemplaing big questions, and of course acquiring Taco Bell.  Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Last time on Music: "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Break/Transition: "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    9: Delulu (Day 5- Zero Day)

  3. Aug 25 ·  Bonus

    Minisode 6: 75% Failure

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes, off on side trails and make the massive digression.  Did you know that 75% of thru hikes fail? We're going to dive into the statistic and talk through the connection between failure and trail bros, fallability and grace. Backpacker Mag: https://www.backpacker.com/stories/essays/how-to-quit-your-thru-hike-arizona-trail/?utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=Backpacker%20Magazine%2CBackpackerMag-facebook%2Ctwitter Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Bonus Episode Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Minisode Intro: "Northern Glade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Minisode 6: 75% Failure

  4. Aug 18

    8: The Great Escape (JMT Day 4 Part 2)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 4 Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley- Part 2 of Nikki's grand crash out at Tuolumne Meadows, the blisters, 80 pound pack, and smoke have pushed her to the edge. Em clicks into crisis management and the hike takes a wild twist.  Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Last time on Music: "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Break/Transition: "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    8: The Great Escape (JMT Day 4 Part 2)

  5. Aug 11 ·  Bonus

    Minisode 5: Giardia- The Poop Episode

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes, off on side trails and make the massive digression. Giardia, but different. Giardia is a major watch out in the backcountry, a highly contagious parasite frequently contracted through infected water. How we caught, carried, and months later learned we had, Giardia.  Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Minisode Intro: "Northern Glade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Minisode 5: Giardia- The Poop Episode

  6. Aug 4

    7: Five Minutes and Fries (JMT Day 4 Part 1)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Day 4 Sunrise Camp to Tuolumne Meadows- Part 1 of Nikki's grand crash out, we wake up to a great morning on the trail, and then things take a turn. There will be fries.  Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Last time on Music: "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    7: Five Minutes and Fries (JMT Day 4 Part 1)

  7. Jul 28 ·  Bonus

    Minisode 4: What the Hell is a Trail Bro?

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes, off on side trails and make the massive digression. What's a trail bro, and more importantly, why are they a problem? We dive into the toxic outdoor culture that turns long distance hiking into a competition, gatekeeps information, and turns away curious newcomers.  Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Minisode Intro: "Northern Glade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Minisode 4: What the Hell is a Trail Bro?

  8. Jul 21

    6: Slow Fat Kid with Big Feelings (JMT Day 3)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 3, Little Yosemite to Sunrise Camp. Back to the trail after a wild adventure on Half Dome, a slow grind and some big questions.  Get in touch! Email: yitheryonderpod@gmail.com TikTok: @yitherandyonderpod Instagram: @yitheryonderpod Em: @EEKinthewild Nikki: @nikkioutside Threads: @yitheryonderpod YouTube: @yitheryonderpod Website: yitheryonderpod.com Want more content?  Patreon yitheryonderpod Music: Intro Music: "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro SFX: stages of happiness - childhood.wav by shadoWisp -- https://freesound.org/s/262744/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Last time on Music: "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ YOU GO GIRL 01.wav by sandyrb -- https://freesound.org/s/44702/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    6: Slow Fat Kid with Big Feelings (JMT Day 3)
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4.9
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Yither and Yonder is a podcast hosted by Em and Nikki, best friends who set off on a transformative long-distance hike nearly a decade ago. Join us as we share the laughter, challenges, and magic we experienced on the trail. We strive to create a supportive space that celebrates exploration, embraces quirks, and reclaims the whimsy of storytelling. Through humor and heartfelt narratives, we aim to inspire listeners to connect with nature and pursue their own adventures, big or small. Whether you're headed yither or yonder, join us in reminiscing on the highs and lows of our storied mountain wanderings. Honor exploration, embrace quirks, reclaim story

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  • Creator
    Yither and Yonder Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Yither & Yonder Podcast

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