In Here, Out There: Daily Stories from the Road

Today, I'm closing out Season 1 with a little bit of a recap and some thoughts on Season 2. Thanks for listening.... talk to you soon.

Today the reading of a story by my friend Sara. It's written for kids, but good vibes for everyone. If you'd like to help her get this book illustrated or published. Reach out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

A sleepy day... Here's a poem I wrote a few years ago about a moment of energy, an electric high, a time when I realized that I'd be ok again.... someday. Part of this podcast is examining myself in relation to the world. Looking 'in here' while I'm 'out there.' Dig? Yeah I know, it's obscure. It's a poem. So.... I dunno, listen a few times, maybe you'll get something out of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today was the last day of the Great American Tiny House Show - Tampa edition. A few of us created a neat little impromptu community there, and honestly, for the first time in a while, I felt a bit of hope for humanity. Macon, GA Tiny House Festival Next weekend: https://unitedtinyhouse.com/2019-georgia-tiny-house-festival/ Great American Tiny House Show: https://www.greatamericantinyhouse.show/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I'm so tired. There was so much. Please don't be mad at Tulsi, she got scared. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I'm at the Great American Tiny House Show this weekend, showing off the Vitruvian Van, talkin about vanlife, minimal living, .... probably going to gush on Thoreau a bit. Stay tuned! Van: www.VitruvianVan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I wrote this while cruising the straights of I-95 South through Georgia and Florida this week. After chilling with some owls this evening, I thought I'd share my thoughts on becoming more aware of existence - by listening, learning, and building fluency in the -way- existence unfolds. I'm not deep..... YOU'RE deep.

Today, the story behind the theme music for "In Here, Out There" — a track from almost exactly 10 years ago, called 'False Pretenses', written by ... me! (kinda). Info on RJDJ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RjDj Info on RPM Challenge (it's still a thing!): https://rpmchallenge.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

The 50th Episode! Today, I visited one of my favorite little restaurants. A 'dot' of something different, a place for the community to gather and grow, a place for new beginnings. Thanks to Molly, Doug, and Brent for taking the time to talk with me about the Little Grill Collective. If you enjoyed the episode, please share with a friend and/or leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, and/or click 'follow' on Spotify... Or do all three

I'm headed back down to Florida for the Great American Tiny House Show with the van. I got up early to get a head start, but then I opted to take it slow..... why rush? VAN: www.VitruvianVan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today, a story from Sara about confronting her own ignorance and choosing respect, even if it made her uncomfortable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Turns out yesterday's 'saying' may have been less common than I thought, oops. Try this one on instead. Also mentioned: Check out the Great American Tiny House Show in Tampa next weekend. I'll be showing off my van, come say hi. Music today by both, myself and Terrible Horrible Enormous Things --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Hard on the heels of a government shutdown -averted and with the declaration of a 'state of emergency' by the president, I thought we could chat about a little thought-experiment/colloquialism. I'm wondering if you've ever heard of this saying before.... take a quick listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I received a cryptic postcard in the mail... to an address almost no one has. There was a just a phone number and a note that said "Ask for Jennifer". Today I call the number. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I recorded this podcast three times before coming to a more concise thought. Here it is. (Also some exciting news about tomorrow's episode.) Today I'm thinking about passive and institutional racism, how it spreads, how it comes to exist. I could tell you my theories, but let's cut to the chase and get to work.... listen, I think you'll get what I mean. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today some folks are having a snow day. I'm leaving work early to venture through the snow and sleet in my adventure van. Let's talk about snow days and driving theory and land preservation, yeah? Cool. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I met this guy Rob a while back. I don't remember much about him, but he gave me a little wisdom and I'm going to try and pass it on today. And today I'm taking that wisdom in the direction of expanding your perspective; to try and use the information and ART around you to connect with people who live differently than you do. Here's a playlist of Kendrick: https://spoti.fi/2tftWNG Here's a playlist of Beat-goodness: https://spoti.fi/2DsQgbk Here's a link to wiki about J Dilla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J_Dilla --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

A little bear story from about a year ago, when I was standing just where I'm standing tonight. Also - Come say hello to me in Tampa, FL next week at the Great American Tiny House Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I was listening to the wind in the trees and thought about the local lake here. It's man-made and fed by a small creek. I felt bad for the creek and I wrote this little thing. Check out more of my stuff: www.christopherives.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I want to hear from you! All 22.6 (on average) of you who listen to each episode. (Also, listen to reeds as I hike all over northwest Connecticut.) Leave a comment on whatever app you're on - it's helps boost the ratings for the show or head over to www.christopherives.com and leave a comment on the contact page, or in Instagram if you fancy the photo-land. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I made it up to New England from Florida in two days of straight driving. I grew up here, and there's just something about it..... "it's the smell!" says Agent Smith.... (jokes, but for real.)... I can always FEEL a change when I drive from north to south on the east coast—at some point you know you're there, you've crossed some imaginary line and returned to the region you were born from. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I left Florida early this morning after exploring the state for a little over two months. Now I'm headed up to New England, where I built the van, for a short work trip. On the way I found one of my favorite sounds in an unexpected place — unexpected adventures, unexpected sounds..... seems like we are establishing a theme here on the ol'cast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Think with me. I went for a walk and just started recording. I've been thinking about when it's ok to intervene; to confront someone; to try to influence an outcome. This is what I made. If you enjoy the diversity of this podcast; adventures, stories, thinky thoughts.... leave me a review and subscribe to see what's next. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today I have a story for you from my friend, Nicole. It's a story about how adventure can be found, even in the most familiar places. Enjoy with headphones or in the car - I'm pretty proud of my sound design on this one. I'm learning as I go, but I'm really enjoying building a world with audio - it leaves so much to the imagination. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I've been getting curious all weekend. Yesterday about art, today about the form of stories. A few years back I drove for Lyft in Denver and had a creepy experience caught in the middle of a feud of some kind and it left me thinking about what actually MAKES a story worthwhile. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today I'm bringing you along on my evening walk to talk about authenticity, and art that makes you feel bad. Also the coolest thing happens mid walk. (I'm not telling you, just go listen.) If you want to see how many edits I ACTUALLY made during this episode, head over to my facebook profile for the proof. Let's talk about it, leave me an authentic comment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today a behind-the-scenes intro to the Vitruvian Van - my 'vanlife' home and mobile podcast office. I talk about my motivation to build a van-home / tiny house and the art project that formed around it. More: www.VitruvianVan.com www.Instagram.com/VitruvianVan YouTube Channels Mentioned: Living Big in a Tiny House CheapRVLiving (Bob Wells) Into The Mystery 13 Casey Neistat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Part 4 - Pucallpa The final episode of January (recorded Jan 31, released Feb 1) and the conclusion of the story of my trip across the Andes by bus. Check out Pucallpa on Google Maps, you can actually find the correctional facility and see how the road changes coming out of the Andes, dead-ending in Pucallpa. If you liked this sort of story, leave me a comment and let me know you'd like to hear more like this. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Part 3 - The Hijacker. Don't skip to this one, it won't make sense - I promise the suspense is worth it! If you haven't listened to Part 1 and 2, go back and check that out first - it's quick... hurry up! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Part 2 - Mas Elevation, Mas Sketchy .... Be sure to listen to Part 1 first! Grab your headphones and dig into this 100% real journal entry that I wrote while I winded my way up the Andes in a sketchy bus. Once you listen you'll be thinking... 'wait for real tho?' ..... indeed good fellow, indeed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Part 1 - Big Plans Today (and tomorrow) a multipart story of one of my more sketchy adventures. We've got full on history-channel acting vibes on this episode - NOT TO BE MISSED! As always - grab your headphones or listen in the car - get in on the nuance, friend!

Today a little flashback to 2010 and an old, short blog post that I wrote after a dirty day, when I was able to shift my perspective and embrace where I was and what I was doing. Music by Terrible Horrible Enormous Things --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Getting a bit deep today on the podcast, talking about the purpose of human development, and the goals we set for ourselves as a society. Someone send me a comment - tell me what you're thinking. You can record a voice memo in the Anchor app! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today's episode is a spontaneous interview with one of my favorite storytellers and an inspiration to all my travels. Music by Terrible Horrible Enormous Things --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

How do I describe this? I won't. You'll just have to listen. Please note, if you are afraid of any and all dogs, don't listen. :) If you're enjoying this podcast, please share it with a friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Stationary for a few days to catch up from the daze of the florida keys. Check out these sprinklers, eh? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

I wake up before sunrise to rain on the van roof and Tulsi climbing onto my face. This is the first time it's rained while sleeping in the van. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

On a quick day trip through Everglades National Park, I listen to an Osprey and then walk around a secluded tropical hammock filled with old growth mahogany trees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

A quick reflection on my week in the Florida Keys, and feeling trapped in paradise. Next time, I'll bring a boat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today I have a spontaneous interview for you from a gentleman who was bicycling around a park where I was editing photos. We spoke next to an abandon missile silo behind the airport and next to the park. He tells us about the change he's seen over the last 40 or so years of visiting the unique island. Learn about the Cuban Missile Crisis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

On today's podcast: I'm driving the last 100 miles of Route 1 South in the United States and thinking about how people love to junk and acquiring land. ALSO VIBRAPHONES & MINI DEER! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

It'll all make sense when you listen. It's only 5 minutes long. Go ahead. HINT: It's nature, I'm in the Florida keys, and it's awesome. LINK: The Park --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

My first night in the Florida keys. I had previously recorded something entirely different, edited it, and then just didn't like it at all. So I got naked and went outside. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

On today's episode I go down to the water to face an epic storm on the horizon, encased in a neon rainbow. Hurry and see the photos Instagram: @christopherives --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Today I spent a lot of time sitting and listening to the waves, meditating, and trying to stay centered. Join me for a short listen? Also: Get in touch: @christopherives The person and film I mention: Alex Honnold --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

A visit to nothingness - black, moonless, silent, cold. A surprising first night on the road. Plus, wandering around a natural spring in the cool morning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

Some of the sounds of starting. A regrettably short introduction to my forthcoming journey. With so much unknown today, I played it safe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message

On the eve of adventure, gearing up for van-travel, I'm pondering my best urban car-camping find: a week of free parking in downtown Portland, Oregon. Music by me. Van by me: @VitruvianVan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inhereoutthere/message