Podcasts about CouchSurfing

To celebrate queer joy, blossoming, and vibrant life I invite you to join us for a special Unruly Podcast episode. It weaves together the illuminating stories of 6 different people, now in their mid 20's and 30's, who grew up in rural spaces as queer youth.  There they found refuge in nature, belonging in the outdoors, and community in the unlikeliest of places. You'll find yourself laughing and crying right along with us as we dive into bubbling river rapids, contemplate forbidden crushes in the heat of summer church camp, and explore all the spaces in-between in an episode that defies time and gender norms. This conversation is a glimpse into the tender coming-of-age moments for queer youth and the hilarity, struggle, and metamorphosis that brings us to adulthood. SHOWNOTES - Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
- Quouch App (queer CouchSurfing): quouch-app.com
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What does it really mean to travel authentically in a world dominated by filtered Instagram perfection? Buster Upton, a 26-year-old Australian adventurer, has the honest answer—and it's not what you might expect.From his spontaneous childhood road trips with his adventure-loving mother to finding himself enrolled in a Finnish school at 16 (instead of dropping out), Buster's approach to travel has always been refreshingly genuine. At just 18, he quit his first construction job, used his dual Irish citizenship, and set off to backpack across Europe—a pattern that would define his approach to exploring the world.The magic of Buster's storytelling lies in his willingness to share both the highlights and the gritty reality of long-term travel. Standing amid the haunting remnants of Chernobyl, participating in Laos' water-drenched Buddhist New Year celebrations, or finding himself stranded in a Filipino town with no water or electricity—these experiences reveal the true essence of exploration. As Buster puts it, "90% of backpacking isn't glamorous," but those challenges make the journey worthwhile.Unlike the travel influencers who portray laptop-driven nomadic lifestyles, Buster's method is beautifully straightforward: work hard in construction back home, save aggressively, then purchase a one-way ticket to somewhere new. His preference for Couchsurfing with locals rather than staying in hotels offers authentic cultural immersion that can't be captured in a carefully staged photo.For Buster, adventure means embracing the unknown with a hint of fear, stepping completely out of your comfort zone, and becoming "a drop in the ocean" of someone else's normal life. His stories will inspire you to look beyond the perfect Instagram shot and discover what travel really means—connecting with the world as it actually exists.Ready to rethink what adventure truly means? Subscribe now to hear more transformative journeys and follow me on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast for clips from this and future episodes.To follow along with Buster give him a follow on Instagram @visit.with.buster.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeVisit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Here today to tell us how we can *actually* protect trans people is Charlie Alexander, one half of the life-saving duo at TNET. In this episode you'll learn how to protect trans people right now, after the election, and how to support trans rights in general. At the end of the episode we answer FAQ's from parents of trans youth like, 'Does my trans kid need to go to therapy?' and correct misconceptions about puberty blockers. Get step-by-step instructions on: - How to be a safe person for trans kids to come out to (what to say & do) - What to do if you mess up someone's "coming out" moment - What not to say to trans people - What to do if you misgender someone - How to protect trans kids in schools as a teacher or parent SHOWNOTES - Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel - Quouch App (queer CouchSurfing): https://quouch-app.com - Win a trip to BERLIN with Quouch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwBL_eNApD/?img_index=1 - TNET: https://www.tnet.store - Trans Love Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi6Gnlkx6qo - Episode language guide: https://wanderwoman.online/2025/05/how-to-protect-trans-people/ - Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com - -Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT - Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, 
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Ana Fdez Toro tenía una vida aparentemente resuelta: una carrera tradicional, un trabajo estable conseguido por oposición… y sin embargo, no era feliz. Así comenzó su viaje, literal y personal, por más de 70 países, pero sobre todo por nuevas formas de ver la vida.En este episodio conversamos sobre la incomodidad como motor de cambio, sobre cómo viajar abre la mente, y cómo a través del contacto con personas reales, locales, desconocidos que se convierten en maestros, uno puede encontrar nuevas versiones de sí mismo.Hablamos de plataformas como Couchsurfing o Warmshowers, que han sido clave en sus viajes, y que van más allá del simple alojamiento: son puentes para conectar culturas y abrirnos al otro con empatía.Desde su experiencia como coach en transformación personal, Ana nos comparte su mirada sobre cómo el sistema educativo no prepara del todo a los jóvenes para decidir con libertad qué quieren hacer con su vida. ¿Cómo vamos a pedirle a un adolescente que elija entre “ciencias o letras” cuando todavía está explorando quién es?Una conversación honesta sobre lo que nos mueve a cambiar, la importancia de decidir bien y cómo el miedo a lo nuevo puede ser una brújula, no una barrera.Web: https://www.lainspectoro.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatoro.coach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-fernández-toro-/

In this final episode from my time in Accra, Ghana, we dive even deeper into everyday life in this vibrant city. I meet a local through Couchsurfing for an authentic conversation about life in Accra, explore the growing middle class, talk about Ghana's huge number of government ministers, and discover some hidden gems. Plus, on The Vagabond Hotline, listeners share the weirdest things they've eaten while traveling – from fermented horse milk to almost trying balut myself. It's a jam-packed final chapter before Cynthia and I leave Accra and head north for more adventures across Ghana. Key Takeaways: The surprising number of government ministers in Ghana Understanding the income gap and cost of living in Accra Hidden gems like Legon Botanical Gardens Hilarious and bizarre travel food stories on The Vagabond Hotline Preparing to leave the city for rural adventures in Ghana Relevant Links: Follow The Radio Vagabond on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiovagabond/ Like The Radio Vagabond on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theradiovagabond Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/radiovagabond Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiovagabond Read the full blog post for this episode: https://theradiovagabond.com/365-ghana

I denne tredje og sidste del fra Accra tager jeg dig endnu længere ind under overfladen i Ghanas hovedstad. Vi taler om alt fra: Hvorfor Ghana har så mange ministre Store indkomstforskelle og dagliglivets udfordringer Et hyggeligt Couchsurfing-møde Vagabond Hotline om mærkelig madoplevelser – og hvorfor jeg takkede nej til en bestemt "delikatesse" i Filippinerne Nøglepointer: Ghana har over 100 ministre – nogle ret usædvanlige. En skolelærer i Ghana tjener omkring 125 USD om måneden. Ghana rangerer som et af de sikreste lande i Afrika ifølge Statista. Mange ghanesere kæmper med høje leveomkostninger trods lave lønninger. Vagabond Hotline: Gæret hestemælk, levende blæksprutter og Pumbaa på menuen. Relevante links: Følg The Radio Vagabond på sociale medier: https://www.facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond https://www.youtube.com/theradiovagabond https://twitter.com/radiovagabond https://www.tiktok.com/@radiovagabond Læs hele blogindlægget her: https://radiovagabond.dk/414-ghana

Is Elon just in it for the money? Can a rare medical disorder prove that mentally ill men are actually women? The students at the University of South Florida has countless traps to arguments to spring on Charlie, but he’s always ready to give as good as he gets. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Elon just in it for the money? Can a rare medical disorder prove that mentally ill men are actually women? The students at the University of South Florida has countless traps to arguments to spring on Charlie, but he’s always ready to give as good as he gets. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

主题：一位女性如何以低预算环游世界？内容大纲开场（2-3 分钟）介绍 Nakisa：从伊朗移民美国，开始旅行的契机她的旅行经历概述（截至2024年8月，78个国家）这集的主题：如何以低预算展开世界冒险？旅行故事与经历（10-12 分钟）在疫情封锁期间旅居智利巴塔哥尼亚 7 个月阿富汗和巴基斯坦的挑战与文化冲击如何在陌生国家找到当地人帮助（Couchsurfing & Workaway）低预算旅行技巧（8-10 分钟）如何规划旅行？（选择大洲、签证、交通方式）省钱技巧：沙发冲浪、搭便车、当志工安全贴士：如何作为女性独自旅行心态与成长（5-7 分钟）旅行带来的改变：学会“自爱”和“拥抱错误”为什么每个人都应该聆听自己的内心，而不是社会期望Nakisa 的人生哲学：“我们无法改变世界，但我们可以先改变自己结尾与行动号召（2-3 分钟）Nakisa 对女性旅行者的建议：“别犹豫，买机票，开始旅程！”观众可如何联系她（Instagram & YouTube: @NakisaShah）完整中英语稿在flywithlily.com/post/1751

WG-Zimmer für 800 Euro? In München normal. Doch wer kann sich das leisten? Patricia hat keine feste Wohnung mehr, weil zu teuer. Sie studiert, hat einen Teilzeitjob und macht Couchsurfing. Was passieren muss, damit Wohnen wieder bezahlbarer wird.**********Ihr hört: Moderatorin: Rahel Klein Gesprächspartnerin: Ricarda Pätzold vom Institut für Urbanistik Gesprächspartnerin: Patricia, Studierende und wohnungslos**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok auf&ab , TikTok wie_geht und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Wünsche, Themenideen? Dann schreibt uns an Info@deutschlandfunknova.de

Notre livre international de cette semaine nous emmène en Ukraine. L'auteur allemand Stephan Orth a passé huit mois dans ce pays en pleine guerre. Non pas en tant que journaliste, mais en tant que « couchsurfer », c'est-à-dire, comme voyageur qui se fait inviter chez des habitants. Il écoute leurs histoires, est impressionné par leur courage et leur volonté de vivre. De cette expérience intense, il a écrit un livre, intitulé : Couchsurfing en Ukraine, publié aux éditions allemandes Malik. Un livre qui retrace le quotidien d'une population confrontée à la guerre déclenchée par la Russie le 24 février 2022. Stephan Orth répond aux questions d'Achim Lippold. RFI : Vous avez déjà visité beaucoup de pays pour dormir chez l'habitant : l'Iran, la Russie, la Chine, entre autres. Mais cette fois, vous avez choisi un pays en guerre depuis presque trois ans. Pourquoi ce choix ? Stephan Orth : Il y avait des raisons personnelles, car mon ex-petite amie vit à Kiev. Je suis donc allé fréquemment en Ukraine pendant la guerre. On peut dire que nous avons eu la « bonne » idée de devenir un couple juste après le début de la guerre. J'ai continué à me rendre à Kiev en train, puisqu'aucun avion ne vole vers l'Ukraine. À un moment donné, je me suis dit : « Puisque je prends le risque insensé de passer autant de temps dans cette guerre, pourquoi ne pas y associer un projet de livre ? ». L'éditeur était partant, et j'avais le sentiment que l'intérêt pour cette guerre diminuait déjà, au début de 2023. Pourtant, sur place, cette guerre terriblement violente continuait à faire rage, et j'ai pensé qu'il fallait la raconter davantage, en adoptant une perspective plus personnelle et intime.Comment les gens vous ont-ils accueilli ? Je me suis vraiment posé la question : est-ce que c'est approprié de demander de l'hospitalité en ce moment, alors que les Ukrainiens traversent une guerre ? Peut-on aller chez les gens, dormir sous leur toit. Mais finalement, mes craintes se sont vite envolées. Les Ukrainiens qui m'ont accueilli, m'ont assuré qu'ils le faisaient de bon cœur. L'un d'eux m'a dit : « Vous, les Allemands, vous avez accueilli un million d'Ukrainiens, donc on peut bien accueillir un Allemand chez nous ! ». Franchement, j'ai été très bien reçu. Il y avait ce sentiment d'égal à égal. Je veux dire, je ne suis pas venu en tant que journaliste de télé avec toute une équipe et une grosse caméra pour juste prendre deux-trois témoignages et repartir. Non, j'ai vraiment partagé leur quotidien, j'ai vécu la guerre avec eux. Et je pense que ça crée une proximité particulière, une relation plus humaine.Vous décrivez une situation un peu absurde. Vous louez une voiture et l'agence vous appelle chaque fois que vous approchez de la ligne de front.Exactement ! Avec un photographe, on avait loué une voiture pour quatre jours, dans la région de Donetsk. Mais bon, petit problème : vous n'êtes pas assuré dans ces zones-là. Et je me disais souvent : si quelque chose arrive à cette Volkswagen T-Roc, il faudra la rembourser, et ce n'est vraiment pas donné ! Chaque fois qu'on s'est trouvé à 20 km de la ligne de front, à portée d'artillerie russe, l'agence de location nous appelait en nous demandant de faire demi-tour.  Visiblement, ils suivaient nos déplacements ! En fait, dans le contrat, il n'y avait pas d'interdiction de circuler près du front, mais ils tenaient à nous avertir.Vous expliquez aussi comment les Ukrainiens cherchent une normalité, même en pleine guerre. Ils vont à l'opéra, sachant que la représentation peut être interrompue à tout moment par une alerte aérienne. Ça vous a surpris, cette façon de s'adapter ?Ah oui, ça m'a beaucoup marqué. Je ne pouvais pas imaginer à quel point les gens s'habituent à une situation aussi extrême. Moi, j'ai choisi d'aller en Ukraine, de m'exposer à ce conflit. Personne ne m'y obligeait. Mais les Ukrainiens, eux, n'ont pas le choix. Ils n'avaient aucune expérience de la guerre, et pourtant ils s'y sont adaptés. Leur quotidien s'est ajusté à cette réalité. Des choses qui nous paraîtraient incroyables deviennent banales pour eux. C'était une vraie leçon de voir comment l'humain s'adapte dans des situations très difficiles.Pendant ces huit mois en Ukraine, vous avez rencontré beaucoup de gens. Y a-t-il une personne qui vous a particulièrement marqué ?Oh oui, il y avait beaucoup de rencontres marquantes, mais je pense à Polina, de Zaporijjia. Une jeune femme très engagée depuis le premier jour de la guerre. Avec ses frères et des amis, elle a monté une association de bénévoles pour distribuer de l'aide humanitaire et collecter des dons. Aujourd'hui, elle travaille pour les ambulances et aide à évacuer les soldats blessés du front. Elle sauve des vies, tout en risquant la sienne. Elle va tous les jours près de la ligne de front. Mais ce qui était frappant de voir, c'étaient tous ces gens qui, d'une manière ou d'une autre, s'engageaient pour que leur pays tienne bon. Pour que l'Ukraine ne perde pas cette guerre. Après presque trois ans de guerre, tout le monde est épuisé. Mais les gens font preuve d'une incroyable force, d'une résilience impressionnante. Ils continuent. Ils ne lâchent pas.Vous restez en contact avec ces personnes ?Oui, presque toutes. Souvent, nos conversations commencent par la question : « Est-ce que tout va bien après la dernière attaque de missiles ? ». Par exemple, pendant les fêtes de Noël, environ soixante-dix missiles ont été lancés par la Russie. Certains ont été interceptés, mais c'était une attaque massive, même Le jour de Noël. Certains amis ont dû se mettre à l'abri ne serait-ce que dans leur salle de bain durant les bombardements.Pensez-vous que votre livre offre une perspective différente de celle transmise par les médias ?J'espère que oui. Les meilleures conversations n'ont pas lieu immédiatement. Elles viennent au deuxième ou troisième jour, lorsque vous êtes vraiment intégré dans le quotidien des gens. J'ai voulu montrer la vie des gens ordinaires, mettre en avant le côté humain, pas seulement décrire la vie des soldats ou les stratégies militaires.Quel impact cette guerre a-t-elle sur la société ukrainienne ?Il est énorme. Beaucoup parlent d'années « volées ». La priorité est de survivre, ne pas devenir fous. Ils n'ont pas le temps ni l'esprit pour se projeter dans l'avenir. Les problèmes de santé, qu'ils soient physiques ou psychologiques, sont omniprésents, on parle beaucoup de symptômes post-traumatiques. J'ai moi-même eu des sirènes fantômes, dans la tête. Après mon retour, chaque bruit me rappelait une alerte aérienne. Mais moi, je n'ai passé que huit mois en Ukraine. Donc, imaginez celles et ceux qui y vivent et qui subissent des bombardements au quotidien.Avez-vous le sentiment que les Ukrainiens montrent des signes de lassitude face à cette guerre ?Oui, bien sûr. Beaucoup sont épuisés. Mais la majorité veut continuer à se battre, car ils savent qu'un cessez-le-feu temporaire ne signifie pas la fin du conflit. Ils veulent éviter qu'une armée russe renforcée ne revienne dans quelques années. Et ils sont bien conscients du fait ce que cela signifierait de vivre sous occupation russe.En quoi ce voyage a-t-il été différent des autres pour vous ? C'est sans doute le voyage le plus extrême et le plus dangereux que j'aie jamais fait. C'est aussi celui qui m'a le plus marqué, tout simplement, parce que ma position sur l'Ukraine est très claire. Je pense que toute personne dans le monde ayant fait ce type de voyage serait parfaitement consciente qu'il n'est plus possible de revenir à une situation normale avec la Russie d'aujourd'hui. Il ne faut pas recommencer à faire du commerce avec la Russie, à lui acheter du gaz et du pétrole à grande échelle, comme certains partis en Allemagne le souhaitent.Quand on vit une situation de guerre de près, on saisit pleinement l'injustice et la brutalité de ce conflit, d'une manière qu'aucun reportage ou documentaire télévisé ne pourrait transmettre. C'est ce qui m'a le plus marqué émotionnellement. On me demande souvent quel sera mon prochain projet de livre. Pour l'instant, je ne peux ni décider ni même y penser, car le sort de l'Ukraine continue de me bouleverser.Couchsurfing in der Ukraine : Meine Reise durch ein Land im Krieg (Couchsurging en Ukraine. Mon voyage dans un pays en guerre) est publié aux éditions Malik.Le livre précédent de Stephan Orth sur le couchsurfing en Iran a été traduit en français et a été publié aux éditions Payot sous le nom de Derrière les portes closes. Mes aventures en Iran. 

How do you balance your love for family with your personal convictions, especially when welcoming LGBTQ family members during the holiday season? This episode of Calibrate Conversations challenges you to explore the delicate art of setting boundaries that honor both personal beliefs and foster meaningful connections. Join me, Brady Cone, as I share my own journey and convictions about inviting loved ones into our homes when their lifestyles might challenge traditional biblical teachings. Through prayer, discernment, and wisdom, discover how to extend grace and hospitality while staying true to your conscience.Hospitality is a cornerstone of Christian living, but it doesn't come without its complexities. Drawing from my experiences as a Couchsurfing host, I delve into the moral dilemmas that arise when guests' lifestyles clash with my convictions, such as hosting unmarried couples. By questioning the limits of spiritual authority and exploring the balance between biblical convictions and nurturing relationships, this episode offers insights into how to prioritize connection and gospel-sharing over attempting to control others' behaviors. Whether it means setting separate accommodations or organizing distinct holiday gatherings, I aim to inspire you to foster a loving and respectful home environment that reflects genuine care.Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be a tightrope walk, particularly when it involves LGBTQ family members. This episode encourages open conversations about personal convictions while striving to create an environment of grace and understanding. Reflecting on Jesus' example of associating with those deemed sinners, we consider how to set boundaries that protect without alienating, and invite without compromising core beliefs. Through thoughtful exploration of these themes, listeners are empowered to foster relationships that remain true to their values while embracing the transformative power of love and hospitality.Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! TIMESTAMPS:(00:19) Setting Boundaries With LGBTQ Family Members(07:24) Navigating Hospitality and Boundaries With Others(20:09) Necessary Boundaries in Family Relationships(31:09) Navigating Boundaries and LGBTQ Relationships(37:50) Navigating Boundaries in Family DynamicsOther ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#LGBTQ #Hospitality #Christian

What happens when artificial intelligence starts weighing in on our moral decisions? Matt Prewitt is joined by Meaning Alignment Institute co-founder Joe Edelman to explore this thought-provoking territory in examining how AI is already shaping our daily experiences and values through social media algorithms. They explore the tools developed to help individuals negotiate their values and the implications of AI in moral reasoning – venturing into compelling questions about human-AI symbiosis, the nature of meaningful experiences, and whether machines can truly understand what matters to us. For anyone intrigued by the future of human consciousness and decision-making in an AI-integrated world, this discussion opens up fascinating possibilities – and potential pitfalls – we may not have considered.Links & References: References:CouchSurfing - Wikipedia | CouchSurfing.org | WebsiteTristan Harris: How a handful of tech companies control billions of minds every day | TED TalkCenter for Humane Technology | WebsiteMEANING ALIGNMENT INSTITUTE | WebsiteReplika - AI Girlfriend/BoyfriendWill AI Improve Exponentially At Value Judgments? - by Matt Prewitt | RadicalxChangeMoral Realism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)Summa Theologica - WikipediaWhen Generative AI Refuses To Answer Questions, AI Ethics And AI Law Get Deeply Worried | AI RefusalsAmanda Askell: The 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024 | TIME | Amanda Askells' work at AnthropicOvercoming Epistemology by Charles TaylorGod, Beauty, and Symmetry in Science - Catholic Stand | Thomas Aquinas on symmetryFriedrich Hayek - Wikipedia | “Hayekian”Eliezer Yudkowsky - Wikipedia | “AI policy people, especially in this kind Yudkowskyian scene”Resource-rational analysis: Understanding human cognition as the optimal use of limited computational resources | Resource rational (cognitive science term)Papers & posts mentioned[2404.10636] What are human values, and how do we align AI to them? | Paper by Oliver Klingefjord, Ryan Lowe, Joe EdelmanModel Integrity - by Joe Edelman and Oliver Klingefjord | Meaning Alignment Institute SubstackBios:Joe Edelman is a philosopher, sociologist, and entrepreneur whose work spans from theoretical philosophy to practical applications in technology and governance. He invented the meaning-based metrics used at CouchSurfing, Facebook, and Apple, and co-founded the Center for Humane Technology and the Meaning Alignment Institute. His biggest contribution is a definition of "human values" that's precise enough to create product metrics, aligned ML models, and values-based democratic structures.Joe's Social Links:Meaning Alignment Institute | WebsiteMeaning Alignment Institute (@meaningaligned) / XJoe Edelman (@edelwax) / XMatt Prewitt (he/him) is a lawyer, technologist, and writer. He is the President of the RadicalxChange Foundation.Matt's Social Links:ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ᴘʀᴇᴡɪᴛᴛ (@m_t_prewitt) / X Connect with RadicalxChange Foundation:RadicalxChange Website@RadxChange | TwitterRxC | YouTubeRxC | InstagramRxC | LinkedInJoin the conversation on Discord.Credits:Produced by G. Angela Corpus.Co-Produced, Edited, Narrated, and Audio Engineered by Aaron Benavides.Executive Produced by G. Angela Corpus and Matt Prewitt.Intro/Outro music by MagnusMoone, “Wind in the Willows,” is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

Hey, LTTA family.It's your girl, B. Simone, and on this episode of Let's Try This Again I'm joined by my longtime friend, the hilarious authentic and talented… LightSkinKeisha. We talk about her journey from viral Vine videos to killing it as a rapper, actress, wife, and new mom. We also dive into knowing when to bet on yourself, and why it's okay to let go of people who don't support your growth. Keisha shares what it felt like to hit rock bottom, and how God + a no-nonsense attitude keeps her grounded.If you've ever felt stuck or scared to take a leap of faith, this one's for you. Plus, we're cutting up as usual—cuss words and all (sorry, y'all, we're working on it)! Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a little motivation to chase your dreams.Let's try this again, and again, and again… ✨KEEP UP WITH US:WEBSITE: http://www.Letstrythisagain.com INSTAGRAM - @LetstrythisagainINSTAGRAM- @LttaappTIKTOK- @LetstrythisagainpodcastFACEBOOK - THEBSIMONE2—----------------------------------LTTA APP: I'm so excited to release my very own app!! Ya'll I've been building this thing from scratch, and it for sure hasn't been easy but I know it's worth it for our community. You'll get exclusive LTTA produced content rooted in community , mental health & wellness. You'll have access to never before seen BTS, interviews, journals prompts, merch drops, live events and so much more!!! To stay updated about the app launch visit https://www.letstrythisagain.com/ scroll down, and subscribe to the newsletter for first access.—----------------------------------Edited and Produced by Idea to Launch ProductionsWebsite: https://www.ideatolaunchpodcastproductions.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ideatolaunch/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poor Joe Biden his time couch surfing at his billionaire friends houses is about to end as his presidency enters its final weeks.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Two volunteers join us to tell us about their experience canvasing for Kamala in key swing states while in New York City, workers celebrate Starbucks 500th unionized store and the upcoming Workers Film Festival!

We'll get an update from a pair of New York City activists with long-time ties to the labor movement who are canvassing door-to-door for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan that will determine the outcome of this year's presidential race.

He thought he was just crashing on a friend's couch for some Thai food-fueled relaxation. Instead, he woke up to sleep paralysis, an out-of-control heart rate, and a very unwelcome visit from a gray, swirling figure. Was it all in his head—or did he get a little too close to something supernatural? Join us as we dive into stories of hauntings, strange encounters, and the occasional entity that won't take a hint. Sleep well… or at least try to. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski   

Join me in this episode of The Radio Vagabond where I arrive in Nashville, the music capital of the world. I stayed with my Couchsurfing host Steve, who's a musician and part of a fake punk band called Snake Vomit.   See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/069-nashville/ 

Join me in this episode of The Radio Vagabond where I arrive in Nashville, the music capital of the world. I stayed with my Couchsurfing host Steve, who's a musician and part of a fake punk band called Snake Vomit.   See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/069-nashville/ 

#127 - What happens when you leave your 9-5 job behind and embark on an eight-month journey across 17 countries? Join us as we chat with Peter Cordova, affectionately known as Petey, who did just that. Growing up in the heavily polluted mining town of La Oroya, Peru, Petey transitioned to a career in IT sales in Denver, Colorado, and found his true passion in videography and travel. In this episode, Petey recounts his remarkable sabbatical, sharing vivid stories from scuba diving in Honduras to hiking the trails of Patagonia, and summiting Kilimanjaro. His experiences are not just about the destinations but about the life-changing connections and the challenges faced along the way.Petey's journey isn't just any travel tale; it's a testament to the transformative power of cultural immersion. Hear how he navigated the bustling streets of Varanasi, bonded with strangers-turned-friends in hostels, and used apps like Couchsurfing to truly engage with local cultures. Inspired by Anthony Bourdain, Petey discovered that firsthand experiences vastly outweigh media portrayals, finding common ground with people from diverse backgrounds. Each encounter provided a new perspective, from the spiritual aura of the Ganga River to the serene landscapes of Switzerland, reshaping his views on global unity.But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Listen as Petey recounts the unexpected hurdles—including a frantic hunt for a yellow fever vaccine in Lisbon and accidentally joining the wrong tour group at Kilimanjaro. Despite these challenges, each twist added a unique chapter to his adventure, culminating in a moving ascent to Kilimanjaro's summit with newfound friends. This episode promises exhilarating stories, reflections on overcoming personal limits, and a peek into Petey's future aspirations, including a potential trek to Everest base camp and a quest to visit all seven world wonders. Join us for an inspiring conversation that might just ignite your own wanderlust.Be sure and give Petey a follow on Instagram @peter.junior_ and on YouTube @peter.junior_.  I also invite you to follow me on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast.Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

PODCAST: North Students Going South + Lima's Arizona Couch-Surfing Story full 1350 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:04:32 +0000 gshQx5Nrw8SCAwrmT7jHSz1domiDaRpB sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports PODCAST: North Students Going South + Lima's Arizona Couch-Surfing Story The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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Send us a textWelcome to the Abyss!  This week we head to Reddit, reading stories of people's horrifying stories from travelling and staying in Motels, AirBnB's and everything between.  This episode features weird sightings, secret entrances, horrible crime scenes and much more!Want to support the show?  Click the link for our monthly subscription service and join the list to have your name shouted out at the end of every episode, and thanks in advance for the constant support and helping our show grow.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/848203/supportOne time donations to the podcasthttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=944KDRUHSDAQCHave a subject you'd like us to cover?  Send it our way at entertheabysspod@gmail.comThis content is considered a parody of its original work and falls under fair use. If you are the original poster and specifically would like your post taken down, please email us at entertheabysspod@gmail.comSupport the show

Of course Billy came to my head for this 10 episodes on the road to 300. By far one of my favorite guests and just like the rest of them, it was a blast.

In this episode, I leave Providence and head to Connecticut where I Couchsurf my way through the city and make new friends at a CouchCrash.   We tour the Mark Twain House & Museum and I take a drive with a former nomad, the local Margaret Webster.   See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/187-couchsurfing-in-connecticut/ 

In this episode, I leave Providence and head to Connecticut where I Couchsurf my way through the city and make new friends at a CouchCrash.   We tour the Mark Twain House & Museum and I take a drive with a former nomad, the local Margaret Webster.   See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/187-couchsurfing-in-connecticut/ 

Closing weekend at Del Mar, big-money races at Kentucky Downs and the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs fill a busy weekend that gets the attention of this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Getaway Car is the favorite for Sunday's Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity, a race that has produced seven Kentucky Derby winners. SF Racing managing partner Tom Ryan discusses the process he and trainer Bob Baffert use to identify the best 2-year-olds in hopes they make repeated trips to the winner's circle. The Virginia Derby caps the summer season at Colonial Downs. It also signals the dawning of a new era at the track, which will host a Kentucky Derby points prep in March. Jill Byrne of the Virginia Equine Alliance checks in with a snapshot of how and why racing in her state is on the rise. Horse Racing Nation handicapper Ed DeRosa offers tips for the Virginia Derby plus stakes at Kentucky Downs and Del Mar. John Cherwa joins Ron to go over the feedback from last week's interview with jockey Juan Hernández. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Do you ever worry? Have you ever wondered about where you are going in life or if what you are doing is aligned with your true direction in life?  I believe we all have these questions at one time or another.   Mandie Kai shares some beautiful experiences and wisdom that can take stress out of life. Mandie has spent decades of her life breaking free from the conditions and rules she was taught about how to live a good life.  She lives a soul-led life full of sharing her gifts and talents to enjoy life as well as lift and support others.  Through many powerful opportunities, Mandie has, and continues to, develop into a better person and to share her goodness with the world.  Mandie Kai: soulstrategies.coInstagramFreebies THANK YOU so much for listening!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Instagram, and like us on Facebook!Shop LivGreater Tees, Hoodies, Crew Sweatshirts, and More!

„Warum diese Reise? Wurde nicht längst jeder Aspekt des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine beleuchtet, jeder Zeitzeuge befragt, jeder Leitartikel geschrieben, jedes Grauen dokumentiert, jede Kampftaktik analysiert, jede Hilfe diskutiert, jeder Kriegsfortgang prognostiziert, jeder Schrapnellsplitter dreimal umgedreht? Sind wir nicht alle ein bisschen kriegsmüde?”Fragen wie diese stellt sich Stephan Orth in seinem neuen Buch „Couchsurfing in der Ukraine – Reise durch ein Land im Krieg“ selbst. Der Bestsellerautor hat den Krieg Russlands gegen die Ukraine von Anbeginn intensiv miterlebt. Durch seine ukrainische Freundin Julija verbindet ihn ein besonderes Band mit dem Land. Und so ist er – trotz und wegen vieler offener Fragen und Zweifel – aufgebrochen, um herauszufinden, wie es den Menschen geht, die geblieben sind. Wie ihr Alltag aussieht. Was ihnen Hoffnung gibt. Und was das alles mit uns zu tun hat. Er reiste nach Kyjiw und Odesa, nach Charkiw und in die Karpaten. Er wohnte bei Einheimischen, lauschte ihren Erinnerungen und Berichten – und brachte Geschichten mit von Mut, Hoffnung und einem Leben im Ausnahmezustand. Einige dieser Geschichten – und seine eigenen Erfahrungen – schildert er in dieser Weltwach Folge.Redaktion: Erik LorenzPostproduktion: Janna OlsonDieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwachSTAY IN TOUCH:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weltwach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weltwach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weltwach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WELTWACHNewsletter: https://weltwach.de/newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleeping on random fan's couches cross country to a James Inman live podcast may not sound like most people's cup of tea, but for Doug, it was the perfect distraction from life's responsibilities. Watch along with him as he relives his back-road journey from Bisbee to KCFollow u/realstanhope on redditStanhope merch - http://www.dougstanhope.com/store/  We have no idea what the future holds so get on the Mailing List at https://www.dougstanhope.com/. When we know, we'll let you know.Support the show: http://www.Patreon.com/stanhopepodcast

"Ich bin auf der Suche nach etwas, und weiß nicht wonach. Und das soll noch eine ganze Weile so bleiben."Dieses Motto prägt das Leben der 25-jährigen Dahlia Yehia. Sie ist auf der Suche nach einem Leben, das sie erfüllt. Dafür bereist sie den wunderschönen Kontinent Asien. Nach inspirierenden Wochen in Thailand entscheidet Dahlia Mitte Juli 2015, nach Nepal zu reisen, um dort den Betroffenen des schweren Erdbebens zu helfen. Sie reist von Kathmandu nach Pokhara und verbringt einige Tage bei Narayan Paudel, einem Mann, den sie über Couchsurfing.com kennengelernt hat.Nachdem Dahlia ihre Liebsten zu Hause stets mit Updates versorgt hat, verschwindet sie plötzlich von der Bildfläche. Sie antwortet nicht mehr auf Nachrichten und ist in Nepal nicht mehr auffindbar. Was ist mit Dahlia passiert? Ist ihr etwas zugestoßen, oder hat sie ein neues Abenteuer begonnen?Ein schockierendes Geständnis bringt schließlich Licht ins Dunkel und hinterlässt ein Bild des Grauens und der absoluten Trauer.Inhaltswarnungen: Explizite Gewalt, SuizidversuchOb der Fall gelöst oder ungelöst ist, seht ihr ganz unten in der Beschreibung. (N=nicht gelöst, G=Gelöst)SHOWNOTES:Danke an unsere Werbepartner!Pets Deli:Mit unserem Code PUPPIESANDCRIME bekommt ihr 25 % Rabatt ab einem Mindestbestellwert von 40 €.Der Code ist nur für Neukund:innen gültig und gilt nicht auf Probierboxen, Bundle, Adventskalender und reduzierte ProdukteUnter drei Einlösungen werden zusätzlich 50 Euro Guthaben im Pets Deli Onlineshop verlost.Am einfachsten ist es wenn ihr hier klickt.Hello Fresh:Mit unserem Code HFPUPPIES könnt ihr jetzt sparen!- Bis zu 120€ in DE: https://www.hellofresh.de/HFPUPPIES- Bis zu 90€ in AT: https://www.hellofresh.at/HFPUPPIES- Bis zu 40% auf eure Boxen in CH: https://www.hellofresh.ch/HFPUPPIESHier findet ihr alle Links zu unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern, Rabatten und Codes:https://linktr.ee/puppiesandcrime----- WIR GEHEN AUF TOUR ----2024 dürfen wir wieder auf Live-tour gehen, diesmal in noch mehr Städte in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.Tickets gibt es hier: https://rausgegangen.de/artists/puppies-and-crime/ oder auf Eventim https://www.eventim.de/eventseries/puppies-and-crime-3535486/Empfehlungen:Amanda: Alison Cochrun - Here we go againMarieke: Judy Blume - Summer SistersSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: @Puppiesandcrime - https://www.instagram.com/puppiesandcrime/?hl=deTiktok: @puppiesandcrime.podcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@puppiesandcrime.podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuppiesandCrimeEmail: puppiesandcrime@gmail.com------- G --------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop hosts Nick Berns, founder of a software product company and a marketing firm focusing on SEO. They discuss a range of topics, including the intricacies of couch surfing while working remotely, the evolution of Airbnb, and Nick's journey in product development and AI-driven SEO. They also explore the challenges of marketing for developers and introverts, with Nick sharing insights into his productivity hacks and strategies for finding product-market fit. For more information about Nick's work, visit his portfolio at fryingneurons.com, follow him on Twitter at fryingneurons, or check out his SEO and Google ad services at bluelightweb.co.nz. Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the podcast with Nick Berns, discussing AI and marketing meetups in Buenos Aires. 00:05 - Nick talks about his experience couch surfing in Brazil while working remotely and compares it to traditional travel experiences. 00:10 - Discussion about couch surfing business model, challenges, and its transformation from non-profit to a for-profit organization. 00:15 - Insights into the rise of Airbnb and how it influenced Nick's life and business ideas, including a startup for organizing co-working retreats. 00:20 - Nick explains his productivity while traveling and working remotely, highlighting the focus gained by having limited time. 00:25 - Nick shares his approach to product development, finding the smallest MVP, and prioritizing actions that drive revenue and customer retention. 00:30 - Impact of AI on SEO and content generation, and examples of successful and failed attempts using AI in SEO. 00:35 - Challenges of marketing for introverts and developers, the essence of marketing, and strategies to handle marketing failures. 00:40 - Conclusion and how to contact Nick for SEO services or to discuss selling software products. Key Insights 1-The Power of Couchsurfing for Remote Work: Nick Burns shares his unique experience of combining couchsurfing with remote work during his travels in Brazil. Despite potential challenges, he found that staying with locals and working from their homes increased his productivity and provided rich cultural experiences. His ability to work efficiently in unconventional environments underscores the potential for remote work flexibility. 2-Airbnb's Influence and the Rise of Co-living: The discussion highlights the significant impact of Airbnb on travel and accommodation, detailing its evolution from a small startup to a major global platform. Stewart Alsop III and Nick Burns reminisce about the early days of Airbnb and its influence on their lives, including Stewart's entrepreneurial venture into organizing co-working retreats inspired by couchsurfing and Airbnb's models. 3-Challenges in the Couchsurfing Business Model: Nick explains the transformation of Couchsurfing from a non-profit organization to a for-profit business and the struggles it faced in monetizing its platform. Despite its popularity and high traffic, Couchsurfing struggled to generate sufficient revenue, highlighting the difficulties of sustaining a business that relies on free services. 4-AI's Role in Modern SEO: The conversation delves into how AI has transformed SEO practices, particularly through content generation and programmatic SEO. Nick provides insights into how AI tools can quickly create targeted content, although he cautions against over-reliance on AI due to recent de-indexing actions by Google. This underscores the need for balance and quality control in using AI for SEO. 5-Marketing for Introverts and Developers: Nick discusses the unique challenges faced by developers and introverts in marketing their products. He emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different marketing channels, setting realistic expectations, and treating failures as learning opportunities. His approach demystifies marketing for those who might find it daunting and encourages a structured, experimental mindset. 6-The Essence of Effective Product Development: Nick shares his philosophy on finding the essence of a product by focusing on the minimum viable product (MVP) and listening closely to customer feedback. He stresses the importance of shipping quickly and iterating based on real user input, which helps in refining the product and achieving product-market fit. 7-Future of Work and AI's Impact on Jobs: The episode touches on the potential for AI to cause significant job displacement, particularly in roles involving repetitive tasks. Both Stewart and Nick reflect on the necessity for workers to adapt and learn new skills to remain relevant in an AI-driven economy. They highlight the dual nature of AI as both a disruptive force and an enabler of new opportunities.

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I take you to the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. My journey begins with a near-miss on a scooter taxi, a thrilling initiation into the city's chaotic traffic. At my hostel, I join a communal dinner, savoring spring rolls and beer with fellow travelers, creating memories that would draw me back years later. My exploration includes a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels, a labyrinthine network that once sheltered and supplied soldiers during the war. Crawling through these narrow, dark tunnels, I feel a mix of claustrophobia and fascination, a stark contrast to the amusement park-like atmosphere of the site. Next, I venture into Cambodia, landing in Siem Reap with the majestic Angkor Wat on my itinerary. After a serendipitous encounter with Fortunata via Couchsurfing, we meet a local taxi driver who takes us to an unexpected yet delightful restaurant experience. Despite initial skepticism, the evening turns out to be a culinary adventure, complete with impeccable service and unbelievably low prices. The following day, Angkor Wat's grandeur leaves me in awe, and a chance meeting with Hama, who would later invite me to Singapore, marks the beginning of a life-changing encounter.

Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget! Today, Kristin is chatting with Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and political activist from the US who saves $15,000+ per year by house sitting around the world. Once upon a time, Nicole was actually afraid of becoming a digital nomad and didn't think she had enough money to do so… that's when she discovered house sitting! Since then, house sitting has taken her all over the world, including Vancouver Island and the mountains of Switzerland, two notoriously expensive destinations. If Nicole can do it, you can, too! Tune in to learn all her tips and tricks for becoming a house sitter and saving money on travel.   Special Offers: Find or become a house sitter with TrustedHousesitters Save up to 80% on domestic and international flights with FareDrop   Topics Discussed: Nicole's remote job and activism work. How to get started in house sitting or pet sitting. Tips and advice for first-time house sitters. Hacks for saving money on flights. Meeting new people while traveling. Nicole's method for planning travel + Her bucket list.   Questions Answered: Do you have a remote job? Where was your first house sitting job? What places have you traveled as a house sitter? How long do you stay at each place while house sitting? What is your current lifestyle like in Vancouver Island? Where are you traveling to next? Where do you stay if you can't find a house/pet to sit? How long are you going to live this lifestyle?   Episode Resources:  Meet new people: MeetUp.com Find places to stay: CouchSurfing.com   Related Podcasts: Ep 127: How To Find Housing Overseas Without Using Airbnb Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 193: How To Earn Passive Income Through Turnkey Real Estate (Even If You Don't Live There) Ep 206: How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered Ep 227: 10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF   Related Videos: Living Abroad in Bangkok, Thailand [What It's REALLY Like] Living Like a Local vs. Expat in THAILAND (the honest truth) 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More   Favorite Travel Destinations Mentioned: Asheville, North Carolina Lake Geneva, Switzerland Vancouver Island, BC, Canada   Connect with Guest, Nicole Greenfield: Visit her website Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for detailed notes and transcripts.

Join me in Maine, USA for a chilled-paced leg of my epic road trip across America.   In this episode, I get a health scare in Portsmouth before meeting my Couchsurfing host, Ben, at his blueberry farm in Maine. Also, I eat pickled wrinkles (as gross as it sounds) and end up pondering on a rock at Acadia National Park.   See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/190-maine-blueberries-and-pickled-sea-snails/ 

Michael McDonald brought his legendary singing voice and songwriting talent to not one but two legendary bands: Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, the latter of which earned him a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Michael sits down with Guy to talk about writing classic songs on envelopes and forgetting about them for years; feeling self-conscious on stage as a frontman; his solo career; what he thinks of the term “yacht rock”; and how getting sober saved his life.Michael's memoir is called “What a Fool Believes”. You can buy it here.Links from the show: I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) music videoWarren G: Regulate music videoWhat a Fool Believes music videoSweet Freedom (1986)Michael talking about singing on Steely Dan's “Peg” Rick Moranis SCTV sketch about MichaelThree Michael McDonalds Sing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” (w/ Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake): Tonight ShowFamily Guy having fun with Michael's famous backing vocalsMichael's InstagramMichael's Facebook pageMichael's memoir, “What a Fool Believes”See all our episodes – including conversations with Tom Hanks, Jason Sudeikis, Bjork, and many more – at TheGreatCreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch.   We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times.   Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away.   Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!   In this episode Nora and I talk about: Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers Safety issues during travel for the queer community  Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men     Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action     Connect with me and Nora on social media: Quouch Instagram Quouch Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok      Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership  Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch. We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times. Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away. In this episode Nora and I talk about: Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers Safety issues during travel for the queer community  Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action   Connect with me and Nora on social media: Quouch Instagram Quouch Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok    Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership  Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

Read the full transcript here. What are the best ways to define "values" and "meaning"? How can democratic processes harness people's intrinsic values and sources of meaning to increase their agency, cooperation, participation, equality, etc.? To what extent do political rivals — or even the bitterest of political enemies — actually value many of the same things? Might we be able to use AIs as "neutral" third-party mediators to help reduce political polarization, especially on an interpersonal level? How can we transform our personal values and sources of meaning into positive, shared visions for society? Are markets inherently antisocial? Or are they just easily made to be so? Companies frequently invoke our deepest needs and values as a bait-and-switch to sell us their goods and services; but since there must actually be demand to have those deep needs met and those deep values realized, why do companies so rarely attempt to supply goods and services that address those things directly? Assuming there actually is a lot of overlap in intrinsic values and sources of meaning across individuals and across groups, why do we still have such a hard time developing shared visions for society?Joe Edelman is a philosopher, sociologist, and entrepreneur. He invented the meaning-based metrics used at CouchSurfing, Facebook, and Apple, and co-founded the Center for Humane Technology and the Meaning Alignment Institute. His biggest contribution is a definition of "human values" that's precise enough to create product metrics, aligned ML models, and values-based democratic structures. Follow him on Twitter / X at @edelwax, email him at hello@meaningalignment.org, or learn more about him and the Meaning Alignment Institute (@meaningaligned on Twitter / X).Further reading:"OpenAI x DFT: The First Moral Graph" by Joe Edelman and Oliver Klingefjord — "Beyond Constitutional AI; Our first trial with 500 Americans; How democratic processes can generate an LLM we can trust.""Replica Theory" by Spencer GreenbergJoe's GPT bots for exploring your personal values StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsAlexandria D. — Research and Special Projects AssistantMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

Join me as I explore Melbourne, Australia, in a day packed with local culture, cuisine, and companionship courtesy of my Couchsurfing host, Jon. Our journey starts off at the bustling Melbourne Skydeck, giving us panoramic views of the city. We then visit the iconic Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes before retreating to the serene Royal Botanic Gardens. Along the way, Jon shares his personal stories of friendship and connections made through Couchsurfing. This episode not only highlights the beauty and vibrancy of Melbourne but also delves into how travel can forge deep, personal connections. 

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount our journey from Irkutsk to Mongolia, an adventure that brought unexpected friendships and breathtaking natural beauty into our lives. Upon arriving in Irkutsk, we didn't linger, quickly moving on to meet Katya, a local who shared incredible tales of her solo travels, from scaling Everest's base camp with minimal gear to navigating deserts and jungles on a shoestring. Her stories, filled with humor and resilience, were both inspiring and a stark reminder of the vast experiences the world has to offer. Our next major stop was Lake Baikal, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and stunning natural beauty. This part of the trip was a profound experience, offering moments of reflection and connection with nature. The simplicity and magnificence of Baikal, coupled with the shared moments with friends old and new, underscored the journey's essence. As we moved into the Mongolian steppe, the landscape shifted to endless horizons and a profound sense of tranquility. This segment of our trip, marked by the rugged beauty of the steppe and the simplicity of nomadic life, offered a deep connection to the earth and a peace seldom found in urban existence.

Simon Fraser is a stand-up Comedian and part of the team that brings you Don't Tell Comedy. In this episode, I dive into a laid-back chat with Simon Fraser, and yes, we uncover why he loves High Noons so much. From reflecting on the ups and downs of life to reminiscing about childhood creative endeavors like making YouTube videos and writing stories, we also discuss his adventures of beginning touring for stand-up comedy, from crashing on friends' couches to performing in various cities across America. We dig into the importance of taking chances and betting on yourself as he shares the many stories of long drives and putting on his own shows to get experience in the comedy world. Simon also shares insights into finding his comedic style and the overall importance of perseverance in pursuing a passion. It's a fun conversation that sheds light on the path to meaningful work, and embracing the comedy grind. Follow Simon @simonloveshighnoons  Check out Don't Tell Comedy  WATCH this episode on Youtube  --------------------------------- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY PromoWest Productions - @promowestlive For all upcoming shows & event info visit promowestlive.com  or to purchase tickets directly, visit AXS.com  River & Rich - @riverandrich At River & Rich, you'll find yourself living the colorful life. River & Rich brings together quality apartments, desirable amenities, and a vibrant artistic community. They offer guided and self-guided tours, so come view an apartment anytime. Visit their website at riverandrichcolumbus.com Franklinton Market - @franklintonmkt Located right in the heart of the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, OH, Franklinton Market is a convenience store that features a variety of snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, last minute grocery items, and of course the awesome Go Meals, a local and freshly prepared line of sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and dinner take-and-go, meals. You can follow them online for more information @franklintonmkt

In this VAGABOND SHORT episode, I'll take you on a fascinating journey to Singapore, providing my top recommendations for the must-see and must-do experiences in this vibrant Asian city-state. 1. Marina Bay Sands Skypark Experience breathtaking views from the Marina Bay Sands Skypark, 57 floors up. Marvel at the Singapore skyline and the infinity pool, described as "swimming at the edge of the world." The Skypark, likened to a spaceship atop three skyscrapers, offers a unique perspective of the city and sea. 2. Gardens by the Bay: Wander through Gardens by the Bay, a futuristic nature park with towering Supertrees and neon lights. Explore the Flower Dome's global blooms and the Cloud Forest with its massive indoor waterfall, offering a surreal, sci-fi-like experience. 3. Chinatown: Step into Chinatown, where the past and present of Singapore collide. Experience the vibrant street food scene, traditional shophouses alongside modern architecture, and cultural treasures. Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple for a blend of spirituality and grandeur. 4. Sentosa Island: Discover Sentosa Island, Singapore's ultimate playground. From relaxing on beautiful beaches like Palawan and Tanjong Beach to experiencing thrills at Universal Studios and The Skyline Luge, Sentosa offers non-stop fun. It's a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and nightlife, complete with dining and entertainment options. 5. Singapore Flyer: Soar above the city in the Singapore Flyer, a giant Ferris wheel taller than the London Eye. Enjoy breathtaking views of landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore River, and even distant sights of Malaysia and Indonesia. The Flyer offers a serene 30-minute ride, with an option for a luxurious dinner experience in the sky. 6. The National Gallery Singapore: Visit the National Gallery Singapore, combining historical elegance with modern art. It houses Southeast Asia's largest modern art collection within two colonial-era buildings. Explore a blend of tradition and innovation, with interactive installations and art that narrates Singapore's cultural evolution. 7. Night Safari: Experience the unique Night Safari at Singapore Zoo. It's an after-dark adventure where you encounter nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. The subtle lighting and immersive environment create a mysterious and intimate wildlife experience, offering a glimpse into the nocturnal side of nature. Get ready to explore and immerse yourself in Singapore's vibrant culture and natural beauty. If you want to hear more about Singapore, I've done two regular episodes from when I was there all the way back in 2016. 22. Couchsurfing in an Expensive City 23. Eating with Fingers and a Ship on Pillars

This time in Strangerville, goals for 2024, guests overstaying their welcome, and Eli shares some email exchanges from back when he was brave enough to have a Couchsurfing account. Story Couchsurfing Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

Tim Angel's Dad fired him and he was living on couches. When the iPad came out, he decided to be the best solution in the world for iPad cases. Two years in he almost went out of business, so he went direct to consumer, consistently improved, got 5 stars, scaled up advertising, and now they are 20x larger with 30 million in revenue per year. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When you're trying to do something and it doesn't work, try something else. If that doesn't work, try something else. 2. A lot of companies now, they're doing business with manufacturers just online. So if you fly there and you build a relationship with the owner or people in the factory, you're gonna have priority over all those other customers that they never put a face to. 3. You'll run out of motivation when it's just for yourself. One case for every situation - Zugu Case Sponsors HubSpot Close more deals and get on track for your best Q1 yet! Explore the new HubSpot Sales Hub and AI tools like ChatSpot at HubSpot.com/sales. NetSuite Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist absolutely free - designed to give you consistently excellent performance - at NetSuite.com/fire