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Wild Ideas Worth Living

Shelby Stanger

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on adventure and the outdoors, regularly featuring accomplished explorers, elite athletes, authors, scientists, health experts, and outdoor-focused entrepreneurs. PR agencies could credibly pitch highly accomplished adventurers, endurance athletes, outdoor-access advocates, authors with relevant books, and experts with compelling achievement-driven stories; booking is likely high difficulty because the show favors distinguished guests with major accomplishments or national leadership roles.

Metrics

Episodes: 437

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 454.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jenbarb@rei.com

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Host

Shelby Stanger - Journalist and podcast host focused on adventure, the outdoors, and the people who turn ambitious ideas into reality.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized explorers, elite endurance athletes, accomplished outdoor professionals, published authors, scientists or health experts with relevant expertise, and senior leaders advancing outdoor access or participation.
Required Achievements:  
Major exploration or endurance accomplishments, National awards or hall-of-fame recognition, Published books, Leadership of prominent nonprofits or outdoor organizations, Documented initiatives that expand access to adventure and the outdoors

Recent Guest Discussions

Tyler Mitic - Connection, Rejection, Mental Health Advocacy, Shared Adventure, And Completing A Challenging Cycling Project.

Kit DesLauriers - High-altitude Ski Mountaineering, The Seven Summits, Human-powered Adventure, And Her Book Higher Love.

Alison Mariella Dsir - Expanding Access To Running And The Outdoors, Community Building, Racial Inclusion, And Her Book Running While Black.

Rob Lea - Extreme Endurance, Mountaineering, Marathon Swimming, And Completing The Double Seven.

Jenn Dice - Bike Commuting, Cycling Advocacy, Public Health, Community Connection, And Making Biking Easier Across The United States.

Recent Topics

Sports, Adventure, Mountaineering, Endurance Sports, Outdoor Access

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Wild Ideas Worth Living
:

A Record Breaking Row From California to Hawaii with Kelsey Pfendler

October 06, 2026

Kelsey Pfendler made history on July 3, 2026, when she became the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, completing the crossing in just 43 days and setting a new speed record. An open ocean rower and longtime Grand Canyon river guide, Kelsey spent two years preparing and funding the expedition herself. Her journey culminated in a record that shattered the previous men's mark by nearly nine days and established one of the fastest solo ocean rows ever completed across the ...

First Woman to Ski the Full Iditarod with Sunny Stroeer

September 29, 2026

Sunny Stroeer spent years working as a business consultant before burnout pushed her to rethink what success looked like. She left the corporate world in search of adventure and went on to become one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the outdoors, setting more than 20 Fastest Known Times across the globe. In 2024, she became the first woman to ski the full Iditarod Trail, a feat that cemented her reputation for taking on ambitious challenges in some of the world's harshest enviro...

This Is What Happens When You Ask a Stranger to Ride Your Tandem Bike with Tyler Mitic

September 22, 2026

Tyler Mitic is an endurance cyclist and mental health advocate who spent 27 days riding a tandem bike the length of California. Along the way, he convinced more than 40 strangers to hop on the back of his bike, creating opportunities for connection, conversation, and shared adventure. What began as a cycling challenge became an exploration of rejection, friendship, and the power of showing up for people. The project ultimately raised more than $20,000 for Bring Change to Mind, a nonprofit foc...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Wild Ideas Worth Living
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How do I get in touch with Wild Ideas Worth Living?

Wild Ideas Worth Living is hosted by Shelby Stanger. Its publicly listed email is jenbarb@rei.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Wild Ideas Worth Living?

The publicly listed email for Wild Ideas Worth Living: jenbarb@rei.com.

How many listeners does Wild Ideas Worth Living have?

Podseeker estimates Wild Ideas Worth Living reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Wild Ideas Worth Living?

Wild Ideas Worth Living typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized explorers, elite endurance athletes, accomplished outdoor professionals, published authors, scientists or health experts with relevant expertise, and senior leaders advancing outdoor access or participation. Common among recent guests: Major exploration or endurance accomplishments; National awards or hall-of-fame recognition; Published books. Recent guests include Tyler Mitic, Kit DesLauriers, and Alison Mariella Dsir.

How hard is it to get booked on Wild Ideas Worth Living?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Wild Ideas Worth Living cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Adventure, Mountaineering, Endurance Sports, and Outdoor Access. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jenbarb@rei.com

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