Deep in the Woods
A podcast like no other—recorded entirely while walking in nature. Each episode follows host Andrew McEntyre and a guest as they explore various topics all guided by a single word chosen by the guest. This unique format invites raw, meaningful conversations shaped by movement, place, and the power of words. Take a walk with us into the woods and uncover the stories that connect us all.
Episodes
29 episodes
Connection | Crossing Into Trail World with "Leo the Bear" or Chris "Ranger" Enders
At Amicalola Falls, the trailhead feels like a threshold. Our guest, Leo the Leave No Trace Bear (or Chris "Ranger" Enders), describes an “archway” that separates the real world from the trail world, and that image lands because it names a feel...
Consistency | One Step at a Time to Katahdin with “Metro” Miller
A friend dies suddenly right in front of you, and the question stops being “someday” and becomes “what am I doing with my life today?” That’s the moment Andrew “Metro” Miller takes us back to, and it’s why this walk in the woods turns into a bi...
Grit | Walking the Appalachian Trail with Grandma Gatewood
A single word can change the way we move through the world.On the AT Approach Trail at Amicalola Falls, I take a walk with Grandma Gatewood—brought to life by storyteller Anne Van Curen—and trace how grit, faith, and the qu...
Where It All Started; A "Return" To Pigeon Hill with Dan Vollaro
A single word can open a whole landscape, and today that word is return. We set out along the Pigeon Hill Trail—where this show first began—to see how cycles in nature, story, and daily life shape who we become when we come back. What looks lik...
Mental Health: Unplug and Find Balance with Eric Graves from the Len Foote Hike Inn
What happens to our minds when we step away from constant connection? In this immersive conversation with Eric Graves, Executive Director of the Len Foote Hike Inn, we discover the profound mental health benefits that emerge when we disconnect ...
Fungi: Ranger Darling and The Intelligence Beneath Our Feet
The humble mushroom might be the most misunderstood organism on our planet. Walking Arabia Mountain with mycology expert Darling Ngoh reveals a hidden world of intelligence networks pulsing beneath our feet—without a single brain cell in sight....
History: Exploring Native American Storytelling with Amy Bluemel
What if history isn’t just something we remember, but something we carry, share, and keep alive through stories? Walking through Austin, Texas's Zilker Park with award-winning Chickasaw storyteller Amy Bluemel transforms a conversation ab...
Awakening: Dr. Rick Diamond and the Story Healer's Path
Dr. Rick Diamond joins me on a sunlit morning walk around Austin's beautiful Mueller Lake Park to explore a concept that fundamentally changes how we move through the world: Awakening."We are really asleep a lot of the time," Rick share...
Time: The Eternal Present Among the Tombstones with Andrew McEntyre
Walking through a cemetery in Marietta, Georgia creates the perfect backdrop for contemplating time – that elusive concept we all experience yet struggle to understand. What happens when we recognize that our past and future exist only as stori...
Freedom: A Walk with Tessie Peace
Deep in the Woods Season 3, Episode 1: FreedomWelcome to Deep in the Woods with Andrew McEntyre, where storytelling meets the mysteries of life. Season 3 begins with a powerful episode on freedom, exploring personal and political liberti...
Homage: Damiao Wang
In this special bonus episode of Deep in the Woods, I take a unique approach—stepping into the kitchen with Damiao Wang as we prepare a meal for the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. Damiao shares the word homage
Comeback: Eugene O'Donnell (Part Three)
In this thoughtful season finale, Andrew McEntyre returns to the East Palisades with Eugene O'Donnell to finish a conversation filled with reflections on faith, resilience, and life’s challenges. Together, they explore the valleys we face and t...
Comeback: Eugene O'Donnell (Part Two)
Andrew McEntyre takes us deeper into the theme of "Comebacks" in part two of his conversation with Eugene O'Donnell as they continue their walk on the Whitewater or East Palisades Trail in Atlanta, GA. This episode connects the dots between his...
Comeback: Eugene O'Donnell (Part One)
In this deeply reflective episode of Deep in the Woods, we take a walk along the East Palisades or Whitewater Trail by the Chattahoochee River with Eugene O'Donnell, an Atlanta native and seasoned hiker who has experienced life’s highs...
Work: Keith King
In this episode of Deep in the Woods, Andrew McEntyre and guest Keith King take a walk along the peaceful banks of the Oostanaula River. They dive into the layered challenges of building community, supporting families in need, and wres...
Walking: Dan Vollaro
Welcome to Deep in the Woods, a podcast that journeys through the natural world, exploring profound words and uncovering their connections to our lives. Each episode delves into a specific theme or word, reflecting on its significance th...
Belonging: Tim Villegas
Welcome to the Deep in the Woods Podcast, where we embark on a journey through the natural world, explore profound words, and uncover the connections they hold in our lives.In today's episode, I have the pleasure of taking a walk with Tim Ville...
Sacred: Andrew McEntyre (Part Two)
Welcome to the Deep in the Woods podcast, where we delve into the profound meanings of everyday words and the places they lead us. In this special episode, we continue our exploration of the word "sacred," taking you on a journey through time a...
Sacred: Andrew McEntyre (Part One)
Welcome to the Deep in the Woods podcast, where we dive into the impact of language while exploring meaningful places from our lives.In this episode, I take you on a stroll around an old farm with a house that belonged to my great-great-...
Crossroads: Dan Vollaro, Ryan Cherry, Ryan Tomlinson, Cade Curtis
In this special reunion episode, join hosts Dan Vollaro, Ryan Cherry, Ryan Tomlinson, Cade Curtis, and Andrew McEntyre as they embark on a reflective journey through the past year of the 'Deep in the Woods' podcast. The theme of 'Crossroads' be...
Fishing: Dale McEntyre
On Episode 8 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, we take boat ride onto Allatoona Lake with my dad, Dale McEntyre. He has chosen the word, "Fishing." We discuss how he started fishing, why he finds it to be relaxing and exc...
Genes: Damiao Wang
On Episode 7 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, Damiao Wang and I walk a trail located behind the Rock Garden in Calhoun, GA. This garden included miniaturized versions of castles and other buildings that allow you to walk around and explore.
Inclusion: Tammy Deal
On episode 6 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, I take a walk at Pooles Mill Bridge Park located in Forsyth County, GA. We talk with Tammy Deal about the word, "Inclusion." Tammy is a huge advocate and supporter of students and adults with disab...
Solitude: Andrew McEntyre
For episode five of the Deep in the Woods podcast, I decide to take a hike alone and discuss the word, "Solitude." I started the journey at the Cooper Day Use area on the banks of the Allatoona Lake then made my way past down on the Cooper's Fu...