The Scenic Route Podcast
The Scenic Route Podcast
Podcast Description
Forget the fast lane, this is The Scenic Route. No shortcuts, no rush, just unexpected conversations, compelling people, and stories that take you somewhere wild. The long way around uncovers new paths, following curiosity down every winding trail, because the best tales aren’t found on the main road, they’re found on The Scenic Route.
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The podcast explores themes of wildlife conservation, personal journeys, and adventurous lifestyles, featuring episodes like Dr. Kristen Lear discussing bat conservation, Rob Alleva sharing wildlife experiences, and Julia Hellweg highlighting unethical practices in animal welfare.
Hosted by a college student and Biology and Economics major, The Scenic Route explores the lives of people who have chosen unconventional paths, pursued wild adventures, and carved careers out of unexpected places. Each week, Cal shares conversations that highlight amazing stories, valuable lessons, and the unexpected outcomes living differently, all while inviting listeners to come along on his own journey of learning how to step of the beaten path and take the scenic route in life.
Rick Szabo is the creator of Birding with Rick, a rapidly growing birding platform, with more than 200,000 followers. There he teaches people how to find, identify, and truly enjoy birds in the wild. Rick leads small-group birding retreats across North America and Costa Rica, publishes the popular newsletter The 3-Minute Birder, and has helped thousands of people experience the thrill of seeing their first “lifer.” Before becoming a full-time birding educator, Rick spent more than 20 years working in finance and business leadership, served on several non-profit boards. Most recently he won Season 1 of the reality TV show Destination X on NBC. His mission is simple: help people experience the joy of birds.
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