I'd Rather Be
Episodes
22 episodes
I'd Rather Be DJing
"Euphoric" is the word Trish Silvestri uses to describe the feeling of being completely in sync with the crowd when she's DJing. Hear the story of the first event she ever DJed, and how far she has come with this passion over the years.
I'd Rather Be Shark Tooth Hunting
"It's like panning for gold" says Audie Zimmerman, who spends long weekend days with his daughter Jen scouring Florida's Peace River for the teeth of megalodon sharks, the scales of glyptodonts, and the ear bones of whales, among other fascinat...
I'd Rather Be Rock Climbing
Steven Dimmitt lives on the road year round, chasing the climbing weather in his van. He also produces The Nugget Climbing podcast, which is beloved in the climbing world and is considered one of the best long-form interview podcasts in the out...
I'd Rather Be Practicing Yoga
Nicole Burrill has made it her life's work to help people heal and realize how much personal agency they have -- all through the ongoing practice of yoga. Hear how Nicole discovered this passion and went from student, to teacher, to teacher of ...
I'd Rather Be Exploring the Paranormal
Meet Erik and Justin, a paranormal-investigating duo. Erik grew up in a haunted house, Justin lived in New Jersey, home to famous cryptids like the Jersey Devil, and together, they've visited some of the spookiest and most haunted places imagin...
I'd Rather Be Disc Golfing
Taylor English's passion for disc golf has taken him around the world, from Halifax, Canada to Kurland, South Africa. Brian Graham is the Director of Membership and Growth for the PDGA. Together, they'll convince you that being bitten by the di...
I'd Rather Be Fly Fishing
"One last cast," is what Kent Toomb says to himself at least a dozen times before he finally calls it quits after a day of fly fishing. In this episode of I'd Rather Be, hear stories about Kent's beloved sport from his time on the waters of the...
I'd Rather Be Reading Tarot Cards
Can a deck of cards hold the key to your own subconscious? Lizzie Burgess was skeptical, but tarot cards have worked their magic and become her favorite form of divination and self care. Hear her story in today's episode of IRB, and learn more ...
IRB Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 of IRB coming May 3! Get ready for 12 more episodes of the hobbies and passions that make life fuller and richer. Follow IRB on InstagramMusic Credits: ...
I'd Rather Be Horseshoe Pitching
Debby Michaud has won two horseshoe pitching world championship titles. Tammy Gilbert finished 13th at the most recent horseshoe pitching world tournament. Hear from these two pitchers who are among the best in the sport to learn what makes hor...
I'd Rather Be Stargazing
A passion for stargazing brings with it a reverence for some of the greatest mysteries in the universe. What was there before the Big Bang? What happens when a star disappears into the abyss of a black hole? Devoted stargazer Tom Urbain loves t...
I'd Rather Be Backpacking
What compels someone to spend weeks and even months in the wilderness with nothing but the supplies they can carry on their back? Ethan Gallogly, an avid backpacker, was so inspired by his 211-mile journey along the John Muir Trail that runs th...
I'd Rather Be Baking Cookies
Wouldn't it be great to know someone with a passion for baking cookies?Hear from two guests in this episode: Kendra Beltran, who discovered this passion when she was looking for a way to thank the hospital staff following her husband's ...
I'd Rather Be Bonsai Gardening
There's something irresistible about miniature things, especially when the original scale of the things are massive. Enter: bonsai trees. They begin from the same seeds as trees that can grow dozens and even hundreds of feet tall, but humans ha...
I'd Rather Be Birdwatching
Birdwatching can be as relaxing or as intense as you want to make it. In a way, it's the original Pokemon Go: you could come upon hundreds of species at any moment, some common, and some rare, but you have to be much more on your toes, be...
I'd Rather Be Embroidering
There's sewing, and then there's embroidery. Translated from the French word meaning "embellishment," I'd Rather Be guest Caroline Matas describes embroidery as "painting with thread." The needle-and-thread art form has evolved quite a bit in t...
I'd Rather Be Playing Badminton
Badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, and while participation in the US is high, it's largely unstructured. Hear from a devoted badminton enthusiast, Andrew Rhoades, who couldn't be more thrilled to have discovered the sport,...
I'd Rather Be Making Pottery
Pottery - perhaps humankind’s earliest chemistry experiment - didn’t come naturally to Margie Zavoico, but that didn’t stop her from falling in love with it. In this episode, we start at the beginning of Margie's journey, when every day with th...
I'd Rather Be on a Vineyard
Many people love wine, but Morgan Joseph wants to know the story behind every bottle. Learn how to expand your palate and look for something new the next time you stop into a wine shop.
I'd Rather Be Thrifting
Thrifting is one of Caitlin Ormsby’s “unique zones of genius.” She grew up with second-hand stuff out of necessity rather than choice, but she fully embraced thrifting as a teenager as a way to be different, proud, and to stand out from the cro...
I'd Rather Be Long Distance Running
Does a 2-hour run on a Saturday sound like your idea of a good time? Hear from three long-distance runners who just might convince you: Andrew Warner, host of the Mixergy podcast who has run on a marathon on every continent, Ilya Bass, an ultra...
