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paddyroc

Paddy O'Connell

| WRITER • HOST• TALENT • CREATOR |
Professional word nerd & chitchatter — currently the host of The Outside Podcast

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We’ve all signed up for a race on a whim, but Monet Izabeth took that mindset to the ends of the Earth.

This past January, she became the first American woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. 700 miles, 57 days, and -40° temps.

Hear how a self proclaimed "normal-ish" woman went from thinking “I wonder if I can do this?”, to actually setting out to find out if she could. Listen at the link in bio and watch episodes over on our YouTube channel 🔗


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Anthony Clary's journey started with a health scare after his football career. But the real transformation happened when he realized that his personal health was tied to the health of his community.

Anthony’s organization @weoffthecouch, intentionally picks routes that run through disenfranchised communities. Why? Because that’s where the impact is. Hear more about how a health scare turned lead to discovering his passion in the latest episode of the Outside Podcast.

Give us a follow and watch full eps over on the Outside Podcast YouTube channel 📺


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Most of us can't remember a single specific detail from a chat room or a game of Tetris, but we can vividly recall playing "Kick the Can" or exploring a creek.

This week on the Outside Podcast, speaker and journalist @catherinepriceofficial points out a staggering difference between "digital memories" and real-world experiences, and how a growing number of young adults regret their teen years because they feel they weren't actually there.

Listen to the full conversation at the link in bio and watch episodes of the pod on The Outside Podcast YouTube channel.


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Rolland Tizuela joins the Outside Podcast to reflect on the moments that (literally) sparked his love for being outside, why camping should be approachable for everyone, and why he believes it's one of the best ways to build connection and community.

Listen to the conversation at the link in bio and watch full episodes of the Outside Podcast over on our YouTube channel.


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In her 20s, @katiearnold had a cool job in the big city and a pretty typical life all laid out before her. She began to think something different was calling, but it turned out it was someWHERE different.

Her story about how an impulse move to Santa Fe, New Mexico — and the ultra running accolades and Zen practice it inspired — will speak to anyone who ever considered pulling up stakes and heading to the mountains.

Listen at the link in bio and watch full episodes on the Outside Podcast YouTube channel 🔗


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When your outdoor apparel choices concern others 😅

Today we're celebrating one year of having @paddyroc as the host of the Outside Podcast and one year since we had @scottlosse on with us 👟

Check out the episode at the link in bio and watch full episodes over on the Outside Podcast YouTube channel.


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A man whose appetite for bad puns and good mountains knows no limits.

Buy your tickets now to come see @paddyroc aka PaddyO host saturday night, and also buy them so he doesn’t gobble up our favorite mountain—you’ve been warned.

Come Together, return changed April 21-26 in Carbondale, CO. Get your tickets through the link in our bio.


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Third Eye Blind frontman @stephanjenkins wants the next generation to understand one thing: the outdoors is yours.

On the Outside Podcast, Stephan talks about surfing, environmental advocacy, and why protecting wild spaces is about redefining what we value in the first place.

Listen to the full conversation at the link in bio and watch full episodes on the Outside Podcast YouTube channel 🔗


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Can a few minutes of staring at Lake Tahoe actually make you feel less alone?

On the Outside Podcast, social psychologist Dr. Paul Piff talks about the science of awe, how time in nature can increase empathy and connection, and why those fleeting moments outside might be more powerful than we realize. Listen at the link in bio and check out Outside TV’s new show “ Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection”.


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Pro skier and artist, Chris Benchetler, joins the Outside Podcast to talk about the mindset behind his boundary-pushing film Mountains of the Moon, why aligning your internal compass with your actions can unlock creativity in both skiing and art, and why you should never avoid doing the hard thing, just because it's hard.

Listen to the full conversation at the link in bio and watch episodes on the Outside Podcast YouTube channel.


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Between the free solos, Taipei 101 skyscraper climb, and viral moments, Alex Honnold is still just trying to send his next project. On this week's episode of the Outside Podcast, he reflects on fame, the next generation of climbers, family life, and what viewers can expect from his new Outside TV series Get a Little Out There.

Listen to the latest episode at the link in bio and watch full episodes on the 'Outside Podcast' YouTube channel.


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Big wall climbing might sound unrelatable—but doubt, anxiety, and chasing something bigger than you aren’t. Sasha DiGiulian joins the Outside Podcast to talk about attempting the Platinum route on El Capitan, confronting uncertainty on a climb she wasn’t sure she could finish, and learning to break down a goal that felt far beyond attainable.

Listen to the latest episode at the link in bio and watch full episodes on the 'Outside Podcast' YouTube channel.


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