Protect Your Wild Podcast

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about and explore the life of a little known tribe that has an incredible diving ability. This tribe is called the Bajau tribe and they live off the sea and are a nomadic people. Tune into this episode to learn more about these interesting people that live off the ocean. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sama-Bajau https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/04/bajau-sea-nomads-free-diving-spleen-science/ https://www.tribes.world/bajau https://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/8-unique-facts-of-the-bajau-indonesia-sea-gypsies-tribe/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss the life and amazing story that is Jane Goodall's life. Her passion for saving nature and being outdoors is awe-inspiring and you'll be mindblown at how dedicated she is to her cause. There is no shred of doubt that her love of chimpanzees and nature has helped raise awareness and understanding of protecting our natural habitats and planet as a whole. You won't want to miss out on this episode.ACTION ITEMS: Support - Jane Goodall Institute: https://www.janegoodall.org/donate/ Movie - Jane on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/jane-ccfc963c-6cf9-4d52-a513-6236265bc210 Books - Through A Window: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Window-Jane-Goodall/dp/0618056777Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2019/01/jane-goodall-book-excerpt-praise-difficult-women/ https://www.janegoodall.org/our-story/about-jane/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izUzqUrhbh0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Q6-hh49mU https://www.dw.com/en/environmental-protection-the-biggest-problem-is-greed-says-conservationist-jane-goodall/a-49556942

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about a less well-known legend in Mountaineering. Tenzing Norgay is one of the first to summit Everest, in this episode, we dive into his life and Sherpa culture. Learn all about the people who are able to climb the world's highest peaks. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenzing_Norgayhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Tenzing-Norgayhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/05/28/530204187/the-science-behind-the-super-abilities-of-sherpashttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Sherpa-people

Episode Notes Ever heard of Reinhold Messner? Well, either way, you're not going to want to miss this episode as Colin and Avinash discuss the life of this badass mountain man. Tune into this episode and see if you can answer some of our challenge questions and play along with us!Action items Reinhold and Peter Everest Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lBM-8y1Ep4 Books he Wrote: My Life at the limit (Legends and Lore)Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://rockandice.com/features/the-making-of-reinhold-messner/?cn-reloaded=1 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Reinhold-Messner http://totallyhistory.com/reinhold-messner/ https://www.achievement.org/achiever/reinhold-messner/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVYDVUbHlK4 https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ClimbListC.aspx?cid=564 https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/the-messner-slab-on-the-sass-dla-crusc-dolomites.html https://rockandice.com/features/the-making-of-reinhold-messner/ https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/nanga-parbat-1970-reinhold-messner-told-the-truth.html

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss the man, the myth, the absolute LEGEND who is known as Theodore Roosevelt. He is widely known to have been a US President and in this episode, we cover some of his lesser-known achievements and his love for the outdoors. Find out more in this episode, do you think you can get all the questions?Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/historyculture/theodore-roosevelt-and-conservation.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelthttps://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-teddy-roosevelthttps://www.phactual.com/11-manly-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt/https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/lessons-in-manliness-the-childhood-of-theodore-roosevelt/https://www.leadershipnow.com/leadingblog/2018/10/15fascinatingfactsaboutthe.html

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash go into the journey that an absolute legend took to invent a new sport. Jacob Carpenter help create and shape the sport of Snowboarding. In this episode, we go into his life and how he took "snurfing" and turned it into SNOWBOARDING. Tune in to hear this incredible story!Action items (click on them)How I Built This podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KPHTLIbWejO7T9ODwMEbF?si=HXm41ifiQJ-rhpAMliB1uA Protect Our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org/ Chill Foundation https://www.chill.org/support-chillInterview of Jake circa 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPzy9xsTZ90 History of snowboarding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYcqU3QUyzAVisit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://www.outsideonline.com/2405922/jake-burton-snowboard-founder-dies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MWDiEPvEiM https://www.burton.com/blogs/the-burton-blog/remembering-jake-burton-carpenter/ https://www.si.com/vault/1997/01/13/221316/chairman-of-the-board-jake-burton-took-a-childhood-toy-and-launched-an-international-craze https://deadline.com/2018/02/shaun-white-gold-nbc-highest-pyeongchang-olympics-ratings-peak-to-date-1202288095/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash dive into this next episode talking about the history of Surfing and how people like Eddie Aikau, Duke Kamehameha, and Alexander Ford shaped the sport to what it is today. Tune in to this episode for a fun challenge and to learn about a sport that's deeply rooted in understanding one of nature's most powerful forces. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: http://www.jps.auckland.ac.nz/document//Volume681959/Volume68%2CNo.4/SurfinginancientHawaii%2CbyBenR.Finney%2Cp327-347/p1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Aikauhttp://www.floridasurfmuseum.org/kahunas/alexander-hume-ford https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surf_culturehttps://blueocean.net/surfing-rides-waves-sustainability/https://stabmag.com/news/how-john-john-florence-helped-eliminate-48000-styrofoam-containers/https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-inconvenient-truths-about-the-surf-industry

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash kick off this new season with the story of the guy who founded North Face. That legendary man's name is Douglas Tompkins. In this episode, we dive into the story behind the founder of a brand that we're all familiar with and the group called the FUN HOGS. We also play a new game with some interesting consequences. Tune in and enjoy this amazing story.Action Items: Watch - Mountain of Storms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ympydy7f1Mg Read - Deep Ecology: Living As if Nature Mattered: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Ecology-Living-Nature-Mattered/dp/0879052473 Support - Tompkins Conservation:https://marincf.givecorps.com/causes/3270-douglas-r-tompkins-wild-legacy-fund-of-the-marin-community-foundationVisit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/28/how-two-clothing-tycoons-saved-patagonia-doug-tomkins-kris-mcdivitt-tomkins http://tompkinsconservation.org/video/ https://www.thrillist.com/gear/north-face-history-11-facts-and-trivia-about-the-ban http://www.tompkinsconservation.org/aboutkrisanddougtompkins.htm https://www.outsideonline.com/2041381/obituary-doug-tompkins-1943-2015 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/douglas-tompkins-clothing-businessman-and-conservationist-dies-at-72/2015/12/09/c788065c-9e8b-11e5-a3c5-c77f2cc5a43c_story.html https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/mar/07/the-north-face-patagonia-saving-world-one-puffer-jacket-at-a-time https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/12/09/north-face-co-founder-turned-eco-baron-douglas-tompkins-is-killed-in-chile-kayaking-accident/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash give you a taste of what's to come this new season. Stay tuned in every Wednesday and be sure to check us out on our other channels.Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash take a dive into Leo's environmentalism efforts. In this episode we find out exactly what does his foundation does and if the actor himself supports saving our planet. Check out his foundation at: https://www.leonardodicaprio.org/projects/climate-change/Here are some trailers of his documentaries:Before the Flood (producer, narrator) https://www.beforetheflood.com/ Ice on Fire HBO Doc (producer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elf0RFBhr8I (trailer) Sea of Shadows (exec producer) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/sea-of-shadows/en/#/The 11th Hour (Narrator 2007, writer and producer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBG2V98IBY (trailer)CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash dive into their favorite presidents, and which ones really made a positive impact on our planet. As sustainability is becoming an increasingly hot topic in today's political climate its important to look at our past and who paved the way. What we found is that environmentalism isn't a partisan issue, tune in to this episode to find out more about these past presidents and the climate strikes that are happening now. CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat with the founder of Recover Brands, Bill Johnston. Learn about the brand that has diverted 7.8 million plastic bottles from landfills and turned them into sustainable products. Recover Brands is a brand that was born out of a passion for the environment and sustainability. This episode goes into the story of why and how Recover Brands was founded, the challenges that came along the way, and some fun questions about sustainability. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://recoverbrands.com/ Instagram: @recoverbrandsCHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat a co-founder of Bureo, Ben Kneppers. Bureo empowers South American fishing towns by purchasing fishing nets, that would otherwise be cut loose into the ocean, to be processed and recycled into new products! If you want to learn more be sure to checkout our blog post at www.aldalifestyle.com/blog/bureo-reviewCHECK THEM OUT: Website: https://Bureo.com Instagram: @bureoCHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat the founder of EarthHero, Ryan Lewis. EarthHero is an online marketplace that brings together all of your favorite sustainable brands! If you want to learn more be sure to checkout our blog post HERE https://aldalifestyle.com/blog/earth-hero-review The Story of Stuff The Green School in BaliCHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://earthhero.com Instagram: @shopearthheroCHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! *Topic Timestamps: * What’s EarthHero? 1:27 - 4:13 What Ryan was like as a kid. Nature and entrepreneurship. 4:14 - 13:30 When he realized the environmental crisis and the impact he could make 13:31 - 21:57 Get to know Ryan through Rapid Fire Questions 21:58 - 33:17 How to compete online in the Age of Amazon 33:18 - 40:43 How Capitalism interacts and balances with the environment and sustainability 40:44 - 48:47 Final questions that we ask every guest 48:48 - FIN

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss the legend that is Steve Irwin. They go over their favorite memory of him and his early life. Furthermore, they cover how he got the name: The Crocodile Hunter. They also talk about his relationship with his wife and kids and how his legacy lives on through them.Here's some links we talk about on the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvS7Ga5P75k Pilothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1gVkTFam1w 60 min interviewWarden or Wanker: https://www.ecowatch.com/google-science-award-irish-teenager-2639623184.htmlOff Topic is a short series airing every Tuesday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it.Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes In this throwback episode, Colin and Avinash have a chat with the Program Director of the Colorado Carbon Fund, Brandon Welch. Learn about the organization that offsets Carbon emissions in Colorado. This episode goes into Brandon’s background, the projects he’s working on and what sustainability means to him. At the end, there’s our favorite game: Two truths and a Lie. You won’t want to miss this episodeCHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://www.coloradocarbonfund.org/ Instagram: @coloradocarbonfundCHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat the founder of United by Blue, Brian Linton. Learn about the brand that uses bison fur and other innovative materials to help save our oceans. United by Blue is a sustainable lifestyle brand that has a focus on protecting our Oceans. This episode goes into the story of why United by Blue was founded, the challenges that came along the way, and some fun questions about sustainability. Listen to our best episode yet, you won’t want to miss it. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://unitedbyblue.com/ Instagram: @unitedbyblueCHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! Topic Timestamps: 1:44 - 3:43 What is United by Blue? 3:44 - 15:12 Where did your passion for the environment come from? 15:13 - 17:19 The shifting culture toward sustainability. 17:20 - 25:50 What goes into the materials that are in United by Blue products? 25:51 - 30:07 What was before United by Blue? 30:08 - 34:42 What did the beginning of United by Blue look like? 34:43 - 43:16 Rapidfire Q&A 43:17 - 53:17 Closing Questions

Episode Notes Colin has a chat with the founder of Indosole, Kyle Parsons. Learn about the brand that uses recycled tires to make some sweet shoes. Indosole’s innovative use of recycled materials and core mission make them a brand that helps the environment and protects our planet. This episode goes into the stories of why Indosole was founded, the journey to creating a company like Indosole, and some fun questions with Kyle about sustainability. Stay tuned into the episode for our sweet discount code at the end of the episode on this amazing brand. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://indosole.com/ Instagram: @indosoleCHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyleEveryone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! Topic Timestamps: 2:43 - 10:33 How did Indosole start? 10:34 - 17:23 How did your love for the earth start? 17:24 - 26:28 Are there any people or experiences in your life that led you to this path? 26:29 - 29:47 What has starting a company like Indosole taught you about yourself? 29:48 - 36:45 Would you rather? 36:46 - 48:15 Wrap up questions

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash go into five climate change myths and bust them with *surprise *surprise LOGIC and FACTS. So sit tight, and enjoy this episode of goofy myths. Sauces: https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVXOC6a3ME https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sealevel.html https://skepticalscience.com/global-warming-scientific-consensus-advanced.htm https://skepticalscience.com/coral-atoll-advanced.htm https://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/science-and-impacts/science/each-countrys-share-of-co2.htmlWARDEN OR WANKER: Amber Jackson and Emily Hazelwood repurpose oil rigs into artificial reefs https://www.theinertia.com/environment/meet-two-women-who-are-leading-the-charge-to-repurpose-oil-rigs-as-reefs/ CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk to the founder of Bogobrush, Heather McDougall. In this throwback episode learn about how Bogobrush got started. Bogobrush is known for making one of the best sustainable toothbrushes out there. Not only are their brushes sustainable, but they give back to the community. This episode goes into the story of how the company was started by Heather and her brother, as well as the challenges they faced, the mission that they have, and where they’re headed in the future. Also we sprinkled some fun questions at the end. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://www.bogobrush.com/ Instagram: @bogobrush CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!