The Bob Davis Podcasts

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The Bob Davis Podcasts

Nomad and Adventure Travel and society. A unique approach to sound and content creation.

  1. JAN 17

    Nomad-Winter-Escape-Adventure-Bob Davis Podcast-1156

    Nomad Winter Escape Adventure Firstly time for a Nomad Winter Escape Adventure. Details in Nomad-Winter-Escape-Adventure-Bob Davis Podcast-1156. Winter Break Up North Secondly right about now just about everyone in North America is looking for a winter break. Polar Vortex Certainly the arrival of the Polar Vortex and Winter Storms are key. Cold In The West Too In addition even out west it’s cold in the higher elevations. Nomads Equally important is the need for nomads for warm days and nights. Challenged Accordingly the adventure here is the often challenged nomad migration from the higher altitudes to the lower. Life On The Road Of course because life on the road requires multiple stops in transit it becomes an adventure. Eastern Sierra Thirdly I love the Eastern Sierras. Spring and Fall However this locale is a lot more palatable in the Spring and Fall. Lone Pine To Organ Pipe Since I just made the trip from Lone Pine California to Organ Pipe National Monument in Arizona I can tell the story. All things considered I was warmer in the below sea level reaches of Death Valley. But I don’t like to back track. San Diego It’s for this reason that I headed toward San Diego. Owing to the fact that I had video to upload I was in search of a Starbucks and a place to hole up for a night while I uploaded. In reality apparently San Diego doesn’t like Truck Stops or National Forests. And, like Florida, this part of the California frowns on stays in Walmart parking lots, Cracker Barrel’s, or Denny’s. All things considered any nomad out there is nodding their head. In the final analysis I do not blame the San Diego area. Rest Area At the same time the best I could do was a rest area about forty miles east of the city. At length let the downloading begin! Campground Finally found a great campground a little farther east. Santa Ana Winds At length I found the nights still too cold with the Santa Ana winds and headed for Arizona. Mundane Adventure With this in mind Nomad-Winter-Escape-Adventure-Bob Davis Podcast-1156 is all about the little errands and things we have to do that makes nomad life an adventure sometimes. In any case any refugee from the current Polar Vortex will find California and Arizona quite pleasant despite slightly cool evenings. Organ Pipe Dream And Organ Pipe National Monument is a dream. Sponsored by 36 LYN Nomad-Winter-Escape-Adventure-Bob Davis Podcast-1156

    33 min

  2. JAN 8

    Adventure-Freedom-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1155

    Adventure Freedom History Adventure, Freedom and History in Death Valley and The Eastern Sierras.There’s so much to see and so many thoughts! Details in Adventure-Freedom-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1155. Death Valley Eastern Sierras Firstly my last podcast dealt with the Eastern part of Death Valley. Podcast 1155 deals with the Western Part of Death Valley and the Eastern Sierras. Freezing In Lone Pine California Secondly I am doing this podcast as I exit the freezing northern reaches of Lone Pine California and head for warmer parts of Southern California. Most importantly heavy winds and near freezing temperatures make it pretty cold up in the mountains. Pioneers That is to say given the elements I don’t know how the pioneers even considered trekking up the Sierras with their belongings and animals. Donner Party Certainly the Donner Party experience led to later western emigrants to seek a southern route. Death Valley Days This literally led through Death Valley. History Altogether I love the history in the west. Western History But the Death Valley Sierra area is jam packed with all kinds of historical stories. Beauty Even more every view is packed with beauty. Heading South With this in mind while I retreat to warmer climes I am doing this podcast in Mobile Podcast Command as I head south. Freedom Above all this is a great time to discuss issues of freedom. At the present time I am struck by the number of people I know who feel deeply constrained in their jobs, Pressure Even more life seems also to be exerting a tremendous weight on shoulders ‘back in the world’. Nomad All things considered I think this is one of the reasons people are so interested in nomad life. Sponsored by 36LYN Adventure-Freedom-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1155

    30 min

  3. 12/28/2024

    2025-High-Vibe-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1154

    2025 High Vibe In Death Valley It’s time for a higher vibe to ring in the New Year and Death Valley is the place to do it. Details in 2025-High-Vibe-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1154. Staying To The Maximum I came here to stay one or two nights and ended up extending to the maximum time. As a matter of fact I could live here if they let me. What a contrast to the Truck Stops of Las Vegas. Especially the stars. Largest National Park Of course this is the largest National Park in the Lower 48. Surprise But at the holiday time of year I was surprised by the number of people camping up here. Primitive Man Certainly it’s true that our end of year rituals rooted in primitive man. So it’s fair to suggest Christmas and New Year’s celebrations precede the Christian Era. And our commercial hustle and bustle suggests a return to pagan roots for some. Camping For Christmas and New Years But I am still surprised at the number of people camping here for Christmas and New Years. Primitive Roots Accordingly this place has a lot of primitive history. With this in mind the ghosts of Ancients, American Indians and Pioneers have a certain currency. Ghosts As well as the miners and entrepreneurs that built some of the best attractions in the Park as well as in the region around it. History Up to the present time this place has a lot of history. Gratitude Furthermore as a nomad I am grateful for the ability to enjoy places like this at length. Vibe The first thing to remember is the vibe in the campgrounds is high. Campfire Firstly every night there is a lot of talk around the campfire of where people camped and what they saw that day. Crush Of Holiday Activities Back Home Secondly and chiefly a huge relief and respite from the shopping and food and family intensity of Thanksgiving through the New Year. Winter Solstice Meanwhile the Winter Solstice is supposed to be for resting and refitting. In addition for preparing our seeds to be planted in Spring. In summary Death Valley is a special place with a lot of life! Sponsored by 36 LYN 2025-High-Vibe-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1154

    31 min

  4. 12/16/2024

    Hella-Truck-Stop-Nation-Bob Davis Podcast 1153

    Hella Truck Stop Nation It’s a Hella Truck Stop Nation. In this case “Hella” is used in the negative sense. Get the full scoop in Hella-Truck-Stop-Nation-Bob Davis Podcast 1153. Las Vegas Firstly I am supposed to be enjoying a perfect Southwestern sunset in front of a warm campfire. Instead I am in Las Vegas waiting for a heater I’ve ordered to arrive at Camping World. And dealing with a strange noise and potential mechanical problem with Mobile Podcast Command. Therefore I am rotating around Las Vegas. Truck Stops From time to time visiting various truck stops both in the city and in surrounding areas along the freeway. Long Time Traveler More importantly I have been doing this for a long time. That is to say traveling around the country visiting towns and cities. Certainly spending most of my time on the back roads and avoiding the major cities. Shiny Hotels Of Las Vegas All things considered when most people come to Las Vegas they come to the shining hotels. In essence to gamble, enjoy an expensive and delicious dinner and see a show. Miss The Back Streets Under those circumstances visitors never see the back streets of this city. Desperation In particular the in town truck stops. At the present time I don’t think I have seen this many desperate people. And not just here in Las Vegas. But all over the Southwest. Fool No One To explain we’re talking about people sleeping in cars and converted vans and utility trucks that fool no one. Or the free campgrounds in the desert. Digging A Little Deeper This Time Therefore I certainly could have recorded a breezy and fun podcasts about how much I love truck stops. On the other hand I decided to dig a little deeper and push a little harder. Haves And Have Nots There’s nothing like a trip to Vegas to emphasize the gap between the haves and the have nots, The Abyss As well as the unfortunates who have fallen off the last rung of the economic ladder…into the abyss. And sure there’s jobs for those with certain skills. And of course there are those who I describe as useless. Sharecroppers Thirdly about 90 years ago hundreds of thousands of Oklahoma Sharecroppers headed west. Grapes of Wrath For the purposes of illustrating our current situation I spend some time discussing “The Grapes of Wrath”. There Is No Plan Finally the difference between today’s desperate and the Okies is a plan. In conclusion there is no plan. Word To The Wise In fact if you’re a nomad or want to be one you have to be able to identify this situation and the places you don’t want to stay. Sponsored by 36 LYN Hella-Truck-Stop-Nation-Bob Davis Podcast 1153

    32 min

  5. 12/09/2024

    Freezing-My-Ass-Big-Bear-California-Bob Davis Podcast 1152

    Freezing My Ass In Big Bear California Freezing my ass in Big Bear California. Not really. From Los Angeles to Big Bear in Freezing-My-Ass-Big-Bear-California-Bob Davis Podcast 1152. It’s a little cooler at seven thousand feet than it is down in the desert. Oil Change Firstly after trying several mechanics in LA I discovered no one wants to take the big old ambulance on for an oil change.. Forget LA Secondly I called in an audible. As a matter of fact my Brother and Sister in Law have a place in Big Bear. We came up last week after Thanksgiving. And we planned to come back up this weekend anyway. Welcome To Big Bear Country So I decided to take a chance and find someone to do an oil change up at Big Bear. Family and Fun By the same token it is not only fun but really good for me to spend some time with family up here. Furthermore the mooch-docking continues. Basically what’s not to like. Big Bear History To begin with Freezing-My-Ass-Big-Bear-California-Bob Davis Podcast 1152 takes a very surface look at the history of this area. From Native Americans to Miners and later Settlers. And Grizzlies. The American West In fact I am fascinated these days with the history of the American West. Real History Even more one of my conclusions is that the history of the settlement of the American West is in many ways the real history of the United States. Tests That is to say that the real test of the legal institutions of the new country back in the day was the push west starting with the Ohio River Valley. People Led The Way Significantly I think it’s fair too suggest that the people led the way during the decades before the Continental United States became a reality. Controversy Of course controversy is and has always been a factor in this part of the country. Therefore I am not taking a position on any of these historical realities. Natural Beauty In addition California continues to amaze me with its natural beauty. The Drive Up Accordingly the drive up to Big Bear from LA starts with the usual traffic jams. Mountain Views Giving way to breathtaking mountain views afterward. New Podcast All in all there is a lot to talk about in this podcast. Future Plans in like manner I take a little time to talk about future plans. Fly Over Equally impressive was the experience of getting buzzed by my pilot nephew and the audio I was able to capture. Short Distance Travel To sum up being able to travel short distances and have a complete change of point of view is just what the doctor ordered for this nomad. Details in Freezing-My-Ass-Big-Bear-California-Bob Davis Podcast 1152. Sponsored by 36LYN Now With Healthy Snacks Freezing-My-Ass-Big-Bear-California-Bob Davis Podcast 1152

    33 min

  6. 11/30/2024

    MoochDocking-Thanksgiving-LA-Bob Davis Podcast 1151

    MoochDocking Thanksgiving In LA MoochDocking Thanksgiving in LA has been a lot of fun. When we hang out at someone’s house and use their electric we call it ‘Moochdocking‘. Details in MoochDocking-Thanksgiving-LA-Bob Davis Podcast 1151. Not Home For The Holidays Firstly most of the time we nomads don’t go home for the holidays. Certainly distance is usually an issue. Secondly for many family is also an issue. 100 Miles Away However I was 100 miles away from my brother in law’s house in LA. So what the hell. Driveway With Hook Ups Accordingly the driveway with an electric hookup is a far cry from the dry lake bed at Joshua Tree… Or Joshua Tree National Park. Judgements Another key point is the fact that we nomads have judgements about life “back in the world”. Longer Equals Less Judgement Although the longer I do this the less judgmental I become. After all some people prefer a house and a car… and some people prefer the road. Raising Kids Finally I have come to appreciate how difficult it is for people to raise three kids and keep it together in the suburbs or anywhere else. Big Screen TV All in all it has been great to see my nieces and watch TV on a big screen. Group Cooking Effort By all means the group effort Thanksgiving Dinner was also a hit. Pure Luxury In addition I must say having electricity 24/7 is pure luxury. Difficult Nomad Life All of this is a tremendous contrast to the unquestionably difficult experience nomad life can sometimes be. Lessons Learned To begin with when I hit the road I did not realize the lessons I would learn in the next four years. Harsh Judgements But sometimes I think we judge too harshly when it comes to life ‘back in the world’. Not Going Back While this may be true I certainly am not about to go back to my old life. Choose The Road Up against one or the other I would choose the road for sure. For example I don’t think too much about the day of the week. And am therefore free to spend as much time as I want in a place like Joshua Tree National Park … The Gift We Give Ourselves To enumerate this is the gift we nomads give ourselves when we take the plunge. Appreciate As a result as I begin the fifth year of this adventure I have learned to appreciate my friends and family ‘back in the world’. Not Running A Campground While that may be true I also don’t lean as much on friends and family across the country to stay in their driveways. After all they aren’t running campgrounds, However when I do it is a great glimpse at another life. MoochDocking-Thanksgiving-LA-Bob Davis Podcast 1151 is a free wheeling podcast about the differences between nomad life and so called ‘normal’ life. Sponsored by 36/LYN MoochDocking-Thanksgiving-LA-Bob Davis Podcast 1151

    27 min

  7. 11/22/2024

    Joshua-Tree-National-Park-Bob Davis Podcast 1150

    Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is certainly one of the best National Parks in the US. Some rate it the best. I am live from Joshua Tree in Joshua-Tree-National-Park-Bob Davis Podcast 1150. Dry Lake Bed It Is Not Of course it is a far dry from the dry lake bed I’ve been staying at for over a month. Although the dry lake bed has its charms. Loving National Parks Equally important is the fact that I am growing partial to National Parks. Grand Canyon and now Joshua Tree Of course getting stuck for a month in the Grand Canyon is pretty great. Listen to the Grand Canyon Podcast here. Bureau of Land Management It’s important to realize the difference between the Bureau Of Land Management ‘camp’ sites… Other Options For Nomads As well as the National Forests, State Parks and of course the National Parks. Although you have to pay in a national park…and most forests and of course state parks. And you have a fourteen day limited stay… Worth It Altogether it’s worth it. Discounts and Passes Especially if you take the time to investigate various discount passes you can get. BLM Stewardship Is Not Like The National Parks In addition I spend a little time in this podcast talking about recent issues with the Bureau of Land Management’s stewardship of the land. Never Pay Camp Fees? In the same fashion while I know many nomads consider it a badge of honor of they never pay camp fees. Free Is Good To be sure free is good. Condition of Free However balanced against the state of some ‘free’ campgrounds I wonder whether ‘free’ is actually worth it. Vibe Furthermore Joshua Tree National Park has a special vibe. For one thing two deserts come together in the park. Therefore one part of a stay in the park might be completely different from another part. Equally important are the hiking options throughout the park. No Travel Tips Though Finally I don’t really do travel tips and I talk about this a fair amount in this podcast. Presently there are plenty of travel tip and advice videos available on YouTube. Travel Is A Personal Discovery But I think the real juice of travel is discovering it on our own. Now I have certainly gotten myself into more than one mess with this attitude, On the other hand in the end, it has been worth it. Grateful for the sponsorship of 36/LYN Joshua-Tree-National-Park-Bob Davis Podcast 1150

  8. 11/11/2024

    Values-Principles-All In The Family-Bob Davis Podcast 1149

    Values and Principles are All In The Family Firstly this is a personal and heartfelt podcast about Values and Principles and It’s All In The Family. Details in Values-Principles-All In The Family-Bob Davis Podcast 1149. Suggested By A YouTube Viewer Secondly the idea for this podcast came from a YouTube viewer. Principles To begin with this viewer suggested I talk about the principles of Mountain Men and how I have adopted them. Of course I don’t follow someone else’s principles. I follow my own. Source But where do they come from. Great Idea So that’s a great idea for a podcast. My Family Accordingly I delve deeply into my own family for clues. Personal Therefore this became a rather personal and heartfelt podcast. Four Generations Because I went back four generations sharing what I know about my ancestors and what they were like. That is to say what they might have believed in when it came to principles… And how they lived their lives. Where Did You Find These Stories Because I’m going so far back you might wonder about the source. With this is mind much of the stories come from my Grandfather. All in all my mom as well. Not only these… But my own memories too. Confuse Values and Principles Above all I think people confuse values with principles. Of course principles can come from values. On the other hand I find principles more like hard and fast rules… And values to be more flexible. Hard To Adopt Principles Given these points it’s difficult to see how this nomad could have adapted or adopted the principles of an historical figure. Channeling In spite of the feeling you might get from watching a movie about some figure or character that results in a feeling like you can almost channel the them… Eventually you’re left with your own history and family story. Everyone Has A Different Story Lastly of course these are different for everyone. Certainly some of us would rather not follow principles of certain family members. Nevertheless we learn our family’s principles in early childhoods. Accordingly that makes Values-Principles-All In The Family-Bob Davis Podcast 1149 a very personal and emotional podcast. Follow Along In conclusion it’s my hope the listener will follow along as I tell my story. Think About Your Own Family and Principles And accordingly remember your own childhood for ideas that apply. Sponsored by 36 LYN Values-Principles-All In The Family-Bob Davis Podcast 1149

    36 min
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Nomad and Adventure Travel and society. A unique approach to sound and content creation.

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    Bob Davis
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
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