The perfect podcast for your next road trip to the mountains

Sometimes, the toughest part of an adventure isn't the mountain. It's simply getting there. Four hours on a highway, delayed trains, packed buses and endless traffic can drain the excitement before you've even laced up your boots. That's where a great podcast comes in.

If you're looking for stories that fuel your wanderlust, one standout recommendation is an interview with British adventurer Charlie Walker by Joe Rogan. Walker isn't your average traveller. He specialises in human-powered expeditions, crossing continents on bicycles, paddling canoes and trekking through some of the world's most remote landscapes.

In the conversation, he recounts cycling across Tibet and Mongolia, navigating hostile terrain, unpredictable borders and the mental resilience needed for journeys that last months. But the story takes an extraordinary turn when he describes being arrested in Russia during the Ukraine conflict, spending time in prison, and then being unexpectedly released. It's part-travelogue, part-survival story, and completely gripping.


Whether you're heading to your next trek or stuck in city traffic dreaming of one, this podcast is the perfect companion. Sometimes, the road to adventure begins not with a trail but with a pair of headphones.