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Hoist up the John B’s sails because in Episode 7 we’re sailing on a boat! Christian has just returned from a boating trip in the Atlantic, so we hear about his adventures on the open seas. We run through an exercise in boater safety to keep up the facade of this being an informative podcast. Then, Tom talks to Emily and Adam of twogetlost.com live from their Kadey Krogen 38 sailboat off the coastline of Greece! This couple has literally written the book (and blog) on living on a boat together after leaving the city life of London for a dream of sailing around the world! Also, top songs about being on a boat, and Elizabeth Shue… perpetual muse?

Episode 6 is 100% pure adrenaline on the Blank Trek Adventure Club! Tom and Christian explore the world of jumping into, off of, and out of things. So, obviously that means a lot of talk about Point Break (including our thoughts on whether or not we could successfully rob a bank). But the real showpiece is an interview with National South African skydive champion, U.S. gold medalist and world bronze medalist skydiver Robbie Spencer! Whhhaaaaaaaa…..?!

It’s Jerzday on the Blank Trek Adventure Club, and today happens to be The Boss’s birthday! We are rambling about four of our favorite hikes in South Jersey: Goshen Pond, Black Run Preserve, Carranza Memorial, and Batsto Village to Atsion Recreation Area. Then, Tom surprises Christian with an interview of our oft-mentioned hiking and camping buddies, Ray and Keith! Random-ass movies that come up in natural conversation include Bugsy, Dick Tracy, The Hunger Games and more! Did you know Christian stalked… met... stalked Dave Matthews? Plus, hi and thanks for listening, Jim!

In this episode, Tom fills Christian in on his weekend of camping and hiking with their friends in gorgeous Shenandoah National Park -- and how it apparently costs $2.50 in exact change to shower with some slimy friends. Then we talk to Riley of ParksExperts.com to hear about her adventures visiting the National Parks, get a few tips, and learn how she helps others plan their adventures. That is, of course, after making some movie recommendations (go watch “Pig”), inadvertently making ads for a whiskey company, doing more bad impressions, and testing the limits of the “explicit” tag.

Tom and Christian apologize for their Pacinos before accidentally deep-diving into a Sly Stallone monologue that becomes the Charlie Kelly-like thread that ties the episode together. Oh, right! Road trips! The episode is about road trips! We talk about our first experience traveling the road from Vegas to Rocky Mountain National Park, then share advice and debate about what we learned along the way. Next we talk to adventurer and road tripper Allie Hagins to hear her thoughts on aggressive road tripping with the one you love. The episode ends with Tom revealing he's signed Christian up for an adventure without his knowledge.

Drum roll! It’s the getting to know us episode! Meet your hosts, Tom and Christian, friends of two decades with an affinity for travel, adventure, saying yes to life... and occasionally tempting death. Hear our origin story, plus a few of our tales of hiking and camping (a tiny segment of) the Appalachian Trail. Also, we talk to real hikers, then a special interview with Andy Neal of The Hiker Podcast! (In episode 2, rumor has it we actually finish a story!)

The One Where Tom and Christian Finish Their Appalachian Trail Story! Sure, we couldn't find the trail, had all of our supplies freeze, and lit ourselves on fire, but the real challenge was getting a Lyft home. Also, Tom gives Christian a gift, we do terrible impressions, and praise the magical powers of the Jetboil. Then, we hear from author of The Unlikely Thru-hiker, host of the Unlikely Stories Podcast, and actual A.T. conqueror Derick Lugo! Derick talks about his adventures hiking from Georgia to Maine, and how a whim of an idea changed his life from city boy to professional hiker.

SNEAK PEEK... err... LISTEN! Welcome to the all new Blank Trek Podcast -- sharing stories about travel, adventure, nature, and the lost art of human interaction. Here's just a snippet of Episode 1 where Tom and Christian talk about their 20-year friendship and the antics that occurred along the way. Episodes 1 & 2: Happy Trails drop on 09.01.21.