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Episode 39: I Went Camping With Andy Weir

Andy Weir is a best selling author of the incredible books, The Martian, Artemis and The Hail Mary Project. He gets real and vulnerable about his battle with anxiety, his writing process and how he got his big break.

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Episode 38: I Went Camping With Blake Crouch

Best Selling Author, Screenwriter and insanely talented story master Blake Crouch joins us by the fire. He recently had his latest book optioned by Amblin. Blake makes you think, while entertaining. A truly rare gift.

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Episode 32: I Went Camping With Jim Rollins

NYT Best Selling Author Jim Rollins was a successful Veterinarian, who in between neutering cats and dogs harbored a deep desire to be a fiction writer. On his noisy lunch breaks filled with parakeets and snakes hissing, he managed to sit down and author incredible fiction. Jim has some unconventional advice for our listeners and famously, never took a single writing class in his life. Jim Rollins has had an amazing run that is just getting started. He is the author of the Sigma Force series and his new book Kingdom of Bones is sure to have you furiously flipping pages.

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Episode 31: I Went Camping With Kathleen McChesney

Former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI and lead detective of the infamous Ted Bundy case, Kathleen McChesney has had a career to envy. We get a rare sit down with one of the most accomplished women in law enforcement history.

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Episode 29: I Went Camping With Matthias J Barker

Matthias J Barker is a hugely popular #psychotherapist and expert on relationship science, managing conflict, and #mentalhealth. He has appeared on Dr. Oz, and grown a massive TikTok following with his compelling and short videos online offering people powerful tips to help cope with all that life has thrown their way. We get into everything from #conflictresolution and John Gottman, to the effects of pornography on the brain.

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Episode 28: I Went Camping With Ryan Ellis

Ryan Ellis is CEO of #TravisMathew, one of the biggest and most popular #golf clothing brands in the world. Ryan sat down with us and shared some of the most important business lessons he acquired through his decade long journey to grow the brand. Most importantly, Ryan feels #coldcalling still works and his story proves it.

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Episode 27: I Went Camping With joe r. lansdale

Joe Lansdale, best selling author and martial arts grand master. How often do you get those two? Joe isn't your normal author. He has written dozens of successful books, screenplays, and has even been inducted into the Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Ask him if he thinks writing is tough and you'll get a different answer than you might expect.

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Episode 23: I Went Camping With Matt Leinart

#USCFootball Legend and Heisman Trophy winner #MattLeinart gets real about life after the NFL The Trojan champion shares his lessons learned, what life was like during those incredible championship years and what it was like playing for Pete Carroll as a #USCtrojan.

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Episode 22: I Went Camping With John K

​@John K is an enormously successful songwriter and singer with over 5 million listeners on Spotify. He is known for massive hits like #ifwenevermet and as a competitor on #americanidol. In this intimate interview he sits down and shares his songwriting advice. So sit down and enjoy this amazing interview with #johnk

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Episode 21: I Went Camping With Laird Hamilton

​@Laird Hamilton is considered by many to be the GOAT when it comes to #surfing. Laird has never been orthodox about anything. The legendary surfer and entrepreneur joins us by the fire to share some amazing stories of being lost at sea and some of his most interesting health advice.

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Episode 20: I Went Camping With John O’Hurley

It's a #festivus miracle! Renowned actor, singer, composer, #seinfeld star and the original most interesting man in the world, John O'Hurley joins us by the fire to swap stories, wisdom and perform some of the best #jpeterman monologues from his days on Seinfeld. It’s a festivus for the restivus!

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