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Have you ever dreamed about quitting your job, horrifying your family and road tripping for an indeterminate amount of time? Well, that’s exactly what we’re doing. Follow Maggie and Adam as we drive from San Francisco to Tierra Del Fuego, and all our panic attacks along the way.

Adam Wolf and Maggie Tokuda-Hall

  • Jan 6, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 43m AVG DURATION
  • 76 EPISODES


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76: State Your Deal, Not Dog

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 29:07


At long last we pack up Shadow again, and hit the road. From Death Valley, to Lake Mead, Phoenix and back again, it feels mostly the same to be on the road again, but this time with a bonus doggo! With Taco all grown up, some changes have had to be made. We talk not dogs, being an indoor kid, talking to robots and our various opinions about driving your overlanding vehicle at night in our all new Let’s Not Panic. Show Notes Moon Cheese, Cheddar on Amazon Let's Not Panic: Dog and Tire on YouTube Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

75: God of Vomits

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 35:00


OoooH we love it when you have sick stories, they say, give us more poop stories they say. First of all, how dare you, and secondly FINE. We talk Ireland, including some beautiful cliffs, great food, and also like, the sickest Maggie has ever been in her whole life. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

74: Dog Bird

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 39:05


We’re meat-bagging it up, with a stay at a foofy Scottish resort that fully looks like Downton Abbey, and some time by the Lochs and in Oban. Adam is pretty high on golf— will it be enough for him to actually use his clubs at home? PROBABLY NOT. Maggie eats her body weight in seafood. We make friends with a Harris Hawk. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

73: Copilot Randomizer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 34:46


Jet lag is real, and so is this new episode. Don't worry, Taco is safe and sound in Berkeley, but Maggie and Adam are in Scotland! Also, likely safe and sound. One must assume. We talk delicious foods, aimless wandering, excellent museums and also Maggie's NEAR PERFECT copiloting skills. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

72: State of Stabbyness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 26:11


We're baaaaaaaack! And it's been a hot minute. We talk about our most recent adventure, crimes against Shadow, and our dog the best dog in the world. Shadow faces her strangest injury. Adam doesn't understand Palm Springs. Taco finds a tortoise! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Desert Tortoise on Wikipedia The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

71: Organic Beast of Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 43:33


MEXICO HERE WE COME! Some technical difficulties leave us stranded in San Diego for a hot second. We may or may not get scammed at the border. Spoiler: we don't make it to Mulegé. But we DO have some Baja love to share. Adam does some minimall field repair. Maggie battles a hat trick of discomforts. We confirm that Trip Advisor is bullshit. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

70: Taco of the Open Road

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 41:52


On the road again! And on the mic. Thanks for your patience with our VERY long hiatus-- but we're back on our bullshit, and back to our heritage: recording podcasts in strange and new locations, and talking about poop. We talk traveling with a puppy, Yosemite, and some prowling coyotes. Maggie deals with Taco on a particularly bad day. Alone. Adam has a run in with some fiber gummies.  Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

69: Good Boys Wiggle, Too

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 24:58


STOP EVERYTHING: TACO IS HERE. Adam and Maggie's puppy comes home, and *spoiler alert* he's a perfect angel baby and the world's greatest mammal. We talk life changes brought on by a puppy, Adam's new requirements for Shadow and Maggie's need for your ghost stories. Seriously. Tell me your ghost stories. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

68: Maggie Signs Book Deals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 37:28


Adam and Maggie get new van inspo from a San Francisco couple generous enough to show us around theirs. Maggie signs a couple of book deals. Adam's love of bacon finds new purchase in soup. The puppy countdown is less than a week! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon DON'T WORRY JOE'S OK but here is going off a cliff (at the 5min mark)  The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

67: Puppy Aptitude

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 27:10


We're undeniably settled now, with an apartment that is mostly furnished, and a doggo on the way! Puppies are met, and puppy prep books are read. Adam takes the term "throw pillows" a little too literally. Maggie dives in to NaNoWriMo. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The $105k Sprinter with Swivel Seats The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

66: Because We Were Dirtballs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 30:04


A full month of normal life has passed by in the blink of an eye, and Maggie and Adam struggle to describe it. Mad Sweeney is forcibly ejected from the Let's Not Panic fleet. Adam finds a new van candidate with some strong features. Maggie gets malaise-y. We introduce Radagast the Green. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

65: Adam Needs a Nappy Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2017 34:30


Maggie and Adam are settled in enough to throw a housewarming party, which Adam could really do without. We talk going off the beaten path, the differences between a Sprinter and a Ford Econoline van and a super cool pair of listeners embarking on their OWN adventure now. Maggie indulges in some stupid lady-treatments. Adam gets to know Mad Sweeney. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

64: Preponderance of Pillows

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2017 34:35


Season 2 is officially here! And we've changed it up to celebrate. Welcome to the new segments: The Build, Maggie's Writing Nook and the 3 D's. Maggie and Adam sit shiva for Maggie's late grandfather, Monty. Maggie gets excited for puppies of an auspicious litter.  We introduce Mad Sweeney to our fleet. There is a pillow conflict. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Patron's only contact form: let us know if you haven't received your stickers! The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

63: Season Finale.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 62:29


For real and for actually this time. Adam and Maggie talk end of trip thoughts, do a round of the year's B's and lay out the cards for what's to come. Maggie is still salty at one Directora Gomez of Santa Marta. Adam forgets to press record.  SUBSCRIBE TO DRUNK SAFARI NOW! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

62: Listener Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 54:19


We field a wide array of questions from YOU guys! We talk perioding in nature, our favorite places, the places to which we'll NEVER RETURN and talk very briefly in Spanish. Fun fact: You can also WATCH us record this episode on our YouTube channel, complete with bloopers and dirty looks. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Let's Not Panic #27, where Adam tells his most disgusting story ever Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

61: Least Gross Fluids

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 29:00


Adam and Maggie are getting settled in a whole new life... which doesn't feel that new? We talk change as a norm, FAQs after finishing our trip AND our brand new Let's Not Panic stickers! Be sure to send in all your questions about the end of our trip to www.letsnotpanic.com/contact or via Instagram so we can talk all about them next episode. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

60: Maggie's Self Destruction Palace

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 36:18


Shadow, Maggie and Adam share a total eclipse of the heart, which they left in San Francisco. We talk Solar Fest, ham radios, and the end of our apartment hunt. Adam makes meat pals with an actor. Maggie gets stuck in an elevator. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

59: 0 Bedrooms, 3 Hallways

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 40:29


Shadow has made her triumphant return to San Francisco! Maggie and Adam talk wild camping in Tahoe, delayed emotional reactions, and the perils of coming-home excess. Adam's job interviews are grueling. Maggie visits an apartment that's pretty much in a Mexican restaurant. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Maggie on Boars, Gore and Swords! Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

58: Adam's Losing It

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 34:14


And by "It" we mean his stuff. Adam and Maggie are headed down the West Coast, and things are starting to look a lot like home. We talk Adam's newfound habits, Maggie's fondness for playing search and rescue with 3 year olds, and always and forever the importance of fine snacks. Adam thinks about defensible safe spots for potential apocalypse scenarios. Maggie gets writing. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Adam and Maggie interviewed on NPR's The Big Listen Moon Cheese, the greatest of all road snacks ARB 4x4 Accessories Awning 2000 ARB 4x4 Accessories ARB4412A Awning Room  Desk to Glory Blog and Instagram Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

57: Home Stretch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 42:56


Adam and Maggie are on the home stretch, with a stay in Seattle and now in Vancouver, BC. We deep dive into what wild camping actually means. We're starting to panic as the necessity of assembling a normal life looms large on the horizon. Maggie loves dogs even if they don't love her back. Adam may or may not look a bit like Edgar Allen Poe. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Trasharoo Spare Tire Trash Bag BLACK on Amazon Adam's 4Runner Gas Log Boars Gore and Swords podcast, featuring friend of the Pod, Red Scott Literaticast, featuring Maggie's agent, Jennifer Laughran! Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter 

56: Bears Could Get Me!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 32:28


Adam and Maggie explore some National Parks in Montana and Wyoming. Adam feels the burn of his own misanthropy while driving through heavily trafficked sections of National Parks. Maggie finds a new and creative use for a baseball cap. We name our Least Valuable Player. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter 

55: We Destroy Equipment

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 39:40


Maggie and Adam head into Canada for equal parts family and swarms of bugs. We talk devastating forest fires, questionably illegal camping in the Canadian Rockies, and elk (they're jerks, who knew?). Maggie doesn't know what a tricorder is. Adam treats and sees some results from last week's technical corner. Maggie may or may not be accidentally picking up a Canadian accent. More and more of our equipment bites the dust. RIP our stuff. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey ARB 10800472 Fridge Freezer- 50 Quart on Amazon Overlanding couple heading from Alaska to Patagonia on Instagram  Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter 

54: Shadow Breaks Down

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 45:51


Adam and Maggie make their way west, by way of Chicago, Minneapolis and the Dakotas. Shadow suffers her first breakdown, leaving us stranded on a rural highway in South Dakota. Adam battles a failing fuel pump. Maggie reflects on living bravely. Both of us wonder at the sadness and absurdity of the Wild Bill Bar not serving whiskey. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey The Secret History by Donna Tartt "Beauty is terror." Deadwood by Pete Dexter Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

53: Is San Francisco a Scam?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 41:05


Maggie and Adam are bouncing back and forth between the USA and Canada, and seriously starting to wonder... is San Francisco a scam? We talk Montreal cathedrals, Ann Arbor book twins and some incredibly persistent bugs. Hardship strikes when we try to give up coffee. Adam eats dog food. Maggie gets patriotic. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

52: Confederate Dinosaurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 48:09


Shadow makes her triumphant return, and she's back on the road again! Maggie and Adam are strangers in a strange land in the Deep South. We talk strange tow truck drivers, unwanted hitchhikers and some pretty extreme culture shock. We honor a fallen fellow road warrior with a moment of silence. Adam eats more ribs than is healthy under any circumstances. Maggie finds the ultimate roadside attraction. Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Hunger by Roxane Gay on Amazon Photo of the rat from our air vent Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

51: Out of Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 51:28


Maggie and Adam make it to some amazing sand dunes, before getting some sad news from home. We talk tough logistics, the madness that is the Addis Ababa airport, and share some stories of a pretty fantastic lady. Adam tears his pants from balls to back. Maggie drops some mad spotted hyena knowledge. Show Notes Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the Journey Adam's To Reconnect 4Runner Battery PDF for the Port Crew Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

50: Rhino Farts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 48:00


Adam and Maggie drive into Namibia, and also (technically, and only for a night) into Botswana. We talk Etosha National Park-- the crown jewel of Namibia's National Parks-- hyena sightings, waking up before dawn and the ubiquitousness of zebras. Adam falls in love with braai culture, Maggie has some thoughts about lion's mating habits. This Episode is brought to you by BUSHLORE AFRICA Show Notes Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

49: Impalas are Sh*t

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 67:39


Team Let's Not Panic is in South Africa! We introduce Mr. Wednesday, the burly Land Cruiser we've rented and compare him with Shadow. After a visit to Kruger National Park, Adam and Maggie have some strong opinions about animals. Adam has a very scientific hierarchy of animals. Maggie introduces a new segment. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on YouTube Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

48: We Ship Shadow

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 42:36


Maggie and Adam struggle with a million feels after putting Shadow into a shipping container headed for Miami. We talk ratings in Argentina, dubious propane shipping practices, and the surprisingly sentimental feelings we've developed for our equipment. Adam takes note of some friendly chauvinism. Maggie tries not to cry in a shipping yard. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey Looking for a customs agent in Uruguay? Work with Eduardo Kessler Worthington 299889 10-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder on Amazon LCI Plastic Water Can, Desert Sand, 5-gallon on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic's Newest Video on YouTube Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

47: The Traveling Corpse

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2017 42:52


Pals of the show Nick and Rebecca join us for a deeply indulgent week in Buenos Aires. We talk tango, jam boys, Recoleta Cemetery and renewed culture shock. Adam does some light trespassing. Maggie finds an unusual venue for embracing her Jewish heritage. We introduce the Cognitive Biases That Rebecca and Nick are Arguably Unqualified to Explain but Are Going to Explain Anyway Corner. Show Notes Support our future projects: Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman on Amazon Ava Peron on Wikipedia Nick on Instagram Let's Not Panic on Let's Not Panic on Instagram Adam on Twitter, Maggie on Twitter

46: It's Bull Testicles

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2017 49:03


Maggie and Adam are back in a big city, and finding it a bit of a culture shock. We talk promenades, parrillas and poker. Maggie gets shoes made by the world's most awesome family business. Adam lubes the drive shaft, which isn't a euphemism, apparently. Show Notes Support our future projects: Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Donate to Swing Left to combat the AHCA Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

45: We Crash Into a Swamp

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 60:23


Adam and Maggie find the Argentine countryside hospitable, right up until it isn't. We talk about the essential difference between 12 and 15mph on a muddy road, the perils of mosquito passengers, and what recovery gear is necessary for extracting oneself from the steep bank of a swamp. Adam punches himself in the groin. Maggie almost makes friends with a skunk. Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon!  Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Smittybilt CC230 2" x 30' Recovery Strap on Amazon Smittybilt 13047B 3/4" Black D-Ring on Amazon Maggie's Mosquito Eye Adam on Twitter, Maggie on Twitter Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube

44: Thirty Six Degrees of Latitude Later

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 48:49


Maggie and Adam have left Chile! For real this time. As we start our time in Argentina, we reflect back on our favorite moments in Chile, our top recommendations and most importantly: the differences in Chilean and Argentinian meat prep methods. Maggie does a technical corner. Adam has a self care pillow fort. We launch a Patreon! Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon! Show Notes Support Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey FRIO Insulin Cooling Wallet Extra Large on Amazon Larabars on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

43: Little Ideas, Big Projects

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 42:03


Adam and Maggie are on the Carretera Austral, Chile's most scenic highway. We talk injuries and inspiration and the dampness that trees bring. Adam gets a little idea that turns into a big project. Maggie finds a new love in wood-burning stoves. Sponsor: This episode of Let's Not Panic is brought to you by Backblaze, online backup. Start your two-week free trial here. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Our first video which introduces Shadow on YouTube Frio to Fuego on Facebook Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie on Twitter, Adam on Twitter

42: Maggie's Not a Happy Camper

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 45:36


Adam and Maggie are heading north, which means treading on old ground. We talk snow, rental equipment, how we decide between camping and hotels, and of course: meat. Adam's gets into a salami argument. Maggie goes on her first-ever trek in El Chalten. Even Adam gets cold. Pro-tip: Don't ever buy the pineapple orange chicken flavor of backpacking food from Alpine Aire.  Sponsor: This episode of Let's Not Panic is brought to you by Backblaze, online backup. Start your two-week free trial here. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Pad Thai backpacking meal that was delicious Let's Not Panic on Instagram Adam on Instagram, Adam on Twitter Maggie on Instagram, Maggie on Twitter  

41: We Return and Then Return

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 57:08


Maggie and Adam head to LA for a week with family. We talk drone drama, couples' conflicts and the many questions we got while we were home. Adam falls in love with Maggie's sister's fiance's meat smoker. Maggie reflects on LA's bizarrely effortful fashion scene. Most importantly: thank you to all for the kind wishes for Maggie's grandmother-- she is doing better, and is much more comfortable than she was. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey Heroes of Might and Magic III for iPad on the App Store Larabar Gluten Free Bar, Cherry Pie, 1.7 oz Bars on Amazon An Also an Octopus on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

40: End of the World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2017 48:36


But not the end of the adventure. Maggie and Adam reach the southernmost drivable road in South America. We talk the about our decision making around choosing a 4Runner for the trip, as well as our plans for the future. Maggie meets some penguins. Adam worries about the rooftop tent in the face of some truly tremendous winds. This is an adventure. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Drive Nacho Drive -- overlanding memoir available on Amazon Life Aquatic on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

39: Puma Watch 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 50:40


Maggie and Adam explore Torres Del Paine under adult supervision. We talk A+ tourism, toilet paper calamities, and geodesic domes. Pumas are spotted. Adam chews cud. Maggie finds some new role models. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey from El Calafate to Puerto Natales Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens on Amazon Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens on Amazon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200MM f/4-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens on Amazon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens that Adam intends to buy as soon as he is able Nikon D7200 Camera on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram

38: Gone With the Wind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017 62:42


Adam and Maggie battle apocalyptic winds in an effort to save the rooftop tent. Adam shares his thoughts on misanthropy, and a perverted brush with nature. Maggie is doused in gasoline. Secret compartments are revealed and Patagonia is reached. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate Zoom H6 Handy Recorder on Amazon Sennheisser e835 Microphones on Amazon Let's Not Panic on Instagram Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter

37: We Smuggle Meat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2017 44:09


Adam and Maggie set a crazy fast course through Chile in order to get to Patagonia on time. After making friends in Santiago, we visit a country estate in Isla Negra, drive through Valparaiso and spend some time at Pablo Neruda's house. Adam hides meat in strange places at the Chilean-Argentine border. Maggie throws her neck out. We introduce a new segment: Adam's Meat Counter. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from San Pedro de Atacama to Bariloche Let's Not Panic on Instagram Got feedback? Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter

36: Shadow Gets Her Groove Back

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2017 68:01


Adam and Maggie get all their adventure juices back after visiting the Salar de Uyuni and driving the Lagunas Route. We talk Bolivia as a whole, the relative colors of flamingos, gas mileage and some tough, but rewarding camping. Maggie finds her favorite lake in the whole world. Adam has a "garage sale." Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama PanAm Notes blog post with some waypoints we visited FromAtoB blog post with some waypoints we visited Harry Potter iBooks Special Edition Let's Not Panic on Instagram

35: Maggie's Eating for Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 21:37


Maggie and Adam get laid low from various illnesses. Shadow has gremlins. But Sucre is great, arepas stuffed with cheese are even better and soon we'll be in Salar de Uyuni! Adam falls in love with a train graveyard. Maggie bears witness to a terrible car accident. Drive safe, everyone. No texting. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Cochabamba to Uyuni Let's Not Panic on Instagram

34: You're a Jerk, Llama

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2017 42:18


Adam and Maggie accidentally camp in a snow storm. We make friends with a very stubborn six-year old, eat at some bomb hole-in-the-wall Bolivian truck stops and visit Sajama National Park. Adam gets chased by a llama. Buddy Baggins suffers a mortal blow. Maggie has an existential realization. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Copacabana to Cochabamba Let's Not Panic on Instagram Maggie's Children's Book for sale now in the UK, reviewed in The Guardian and Irish Times 

33: Don't Amigo Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 63:56


Adam and Maggie have moved on to Bolivia! We talk border crossings, tourism, meat-bagging and round up our time in Peru. We follow up on last week's episode with all the advice the internet has to offer on getting unstuck. Adam doesn't pay a bribe. Maggie is ready to hit the road again. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Arequipa, Peru to Copacabana, Bolivia Lasts week's episode 23: Stranded at 16,200 ft A reddit thread in which we solicit advice from the angriest folks on the internet  Maggie's List of Galapagos Animals, published by The Tusk Let's Not Panic on Instagram

32: Stranded at 16,200 ft

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2017 79:04


We get stuck in the mud, in the snow, at 16,200 feet, overnight so that you don't have to. An account and some lessons learned from our first real calamity. No one presses the SOS button. Adam doesn't get frostbite. Maggie doesn't like bullfights. A long time argument is settled. Show Notes Map of this leg of the Journey from Lima to Arequipa.. the hard way. The equipment we wish we had: Hi-Lift jack, Hi-Lift Liftmate wheel adapter, Hi-Lift jack base, Hi-Lift jack protector. The equipment we were so relieved we had: DeLorme inReach Satellite Communicator. Let's Not Panic on Instagram    

31: We Go To Machu Picchu

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 58:01


Maggie's Dad, Richard, and his girlfriend, Consolee join us for a trip to Machu Picchu! We talk being parked on active railroads, meat-bagging, insane logistics and, of COURSE, llamas. Consolee adjusts to new toilet rules. Richard battles altitude sickness. Maggie and Adam eat their body weights in Lima. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Adam's death-defying photo mentioned in Richard's Brutal Pick Let's Not Panic on Instagram

30: The Lost Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016 41:26


Take 2! We accidentally did this entire episode... without pressing record. But here this episode is in all its glory! Lost hikers! Hypothermia! Drugs! Police! Near death experiences! It's been a real extravaganza of drama for team Let's Not Panic. We talk high altitude hiking, strange offers and whether or not our car looks like an assassin's car. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram

29: We Eat Dubious Meat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 44:03


We talk open air markets as a sole means of grocery shopping, mountain dogs who kamikaze themselves at our car, starry nights and yes, (as always) more poop sickness on this newest episode. Adam nearly crashes his drone into a car. Maggie gets bitten on the butt. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey Motorcycling couple on Instagram Vanlife couple on Instagram Get your very own Trasharoo

28: We Break Shadow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 57:10


Maggie and Adam are on to Peru! We talk general thoughts about Ecuador, including one calamitous run in with a wall in Guayaquil. We visit a poultry farm, make friends with a three year old, and drive through a sandstorm. Peruvian Police say what's up. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Guayaquil to Chicama Swiss Wassi in Northern Peru Let's Not Panic on Instagram

27: Galapagos!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 41:39


Maggie and Adam go to the Galapagos! We talk hammerhead sharks, penguins, turtles, flamingos, sea lions and strange landscapes. Adam has opinions about how to walk in grocery stores and Maggie learns that rented wetsuits smell terrible. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Guanote to Guayaquil (and the Galapagos!). Our boat, Treasure of the Galapagos

26: Adam Hears a Who

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2016 42:06


Maggie and Adam are in Ecuador! We talk camping in the Cotopaxi National Park, haggling for a trip to the Galapagos and whether or not we nearly started a forest fire in a camp site full of kindling. Shadow drives 15K feet above sea level, Adam's technical corner covers solar panels, and Maggie is cold. Like, all of the time. Show Notes Map of this leg of the journey from Quito to a forest Maggie's favorite moment from The Office Adam's favorite 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Suitcase Under Armour: our secret weapon against cold, hot, and stink, Adam's and Maggie's

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