The Human Adventure

By Jake Bushman

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 The Human Adventure is a podcast about people who choose to live fully—through travel, challenge, creativity, and the courage to step into the unknown.


Hosted by Jake Bushman, each episode features honest conversations with adventurers, travelers, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and everyday humans doing extraordinary things. We explore not just what they’ve done, but why—the failures, fears, faith, and resilience that shape a meaningful life.


From remote corners of the world to inner journeys of growth and reinvention, The Human Adventure reminds us that life isn’t about reaching a destination—it’s about who we become along the way.


If you’re drawn to authentic stories, bold ideas, and the shared experience of being human, this podcast is for you.


🎧 New episodes weekly
 🌍 Travel • Adventure • Personal Growth • Human Stories


Episode Date
Ten Ironmans And A Stolen Pair Of Pants with JD Tremblay
May 28, 2026
From A Surfing Accident To A 240-Mile Finish with Patrick Yalon
May 21, 2026
Rock Bottom To Redemption with Justin Kinney
May 14, 2026
Dreaming After Loss with Chanoa Inez
May 07, 2026
Living in China: A Four-Year Journey of Challenges and Growth with Jeff Lewis
Apr 30, 2026
From Pastor to the FBI with Eric Robinson
Apr 27, 2026
Building Bridges In Business Across Ghana And The US with Edith Oduraa
Apr 23, 2026
Travel Is No Vacation: 30 Years of Choosing the Hard Road Together with John and Ann Craig Cinnamon
Apr 20, 2026
From Car Dealership to Dream Driven with Jason VanDevere
Apr 16, 2026
One-Way Ticket to Herself: Tracy Smith’s Journey of Rediscovery
Apr 13, 2026
Turning Pain into Punchlines: The Human Side of Comedy with Danny Johnson
Apr 09, 2026
Winning The Amazing Race Was Just The Beginning with Alex Boylan
Apr 06, 2026
A Naval Academy Life That Keeps Evolving with Jim Paulk
Apr 02, 2026
Saving Elephants, Finding Purpose In Bali with Nigel Mason
Mar 26, 2026
Chasing the Music Dream: A Journey of Passion and Purpose with Nora Suknaic
Mar 19, 2026
Warrior Of Light: A Healer’s Path with D Paul Fleming
Mar 12, 2026
Redemption Miles: Addiction, DNFs, And Purpose with John Calabrese
Mar 05, 2026
Storms, Grit, And The Road Back To Self with Belinda Coker
Feb 26, 2026
From Rescuer To Whole: Healing Through Conscious Choice with Casey Stevens
Feb 23, 2026
Forgotten Wars, Remembered Voices with Jenny Chan
Feb 19, 2026
Rats, Kayaks, And A Naked Greek With Cheese with Joy Owens
Feb 16, 2026
Art, Travel, And Dialogue In A Divided World with David Deighton
Feb 12, 2026
Brotherhood, War, Grief, And The Long Walk Home with Ron Timmerman
Feb 09, 2026
Climbing For A Cause with Dr. Matthew Harmody
Feb 05, 2026
Beyond the Speech: Conversations That Change You with Sagar Soni
Feb 02, 2026
Adriene Caldwell On Resilience, Mental Health, And Finding A Way Forward
Jan 29, 2026
Beyond The Surface Of Japan with Miyuki Seguchi
Jan 22, 2026
Emily Hicks On Music, Mountains, And Finding Courage
Jan 19, 2026
Riding Through Grief To Self-Belief with Teri M. Brown
Jan 15, 2026
From Sibling Loss To Living Epic with Zander Sprague
Jan 08, 2026
From Apartheid To Purpose: Joleen Hyde On Connection, Courage, And Changing Lives
Jan 01, 2026
Renaming Journey with Jake: The Human Adventure
Dec 31, 2025
Hidden Currents Of Culture And Adventure with Renae Ninneman
Dec 29, 2025
From the Howling Twenties to Redemption with Wing Williams
Dec 25, 2025
Forbidden Hearts And Fairy Tales Reimagined with Bria Rose
Dec 23, 2025
From Malaysia To The World: The Audacious Circumnavigation with Fabian Fernandez
Dec 18, 2025
How One Bag, A Bullfight, And A Hundred-Dollar Apartment Sparked A Purpose-Driven Company with Dave Munson
Dec 11, 2025
Rivers, Sails, And Stories with Rick Glaze
Dec 04, 2025
What We Carry When The War Ends with Rand Timmerman
Nov 27, 2025
Lessons From Loss, Hope, And Connection with Stephen Seidel
Nov 26, 2025
How Couples Rebuild Trust Through Science, Self Care, And Shared Adventure with Dr. David Helfand
Nov 20, 2025
Sacred Landscapes and Cinematic Faith with Craig Dehut
Nov 13, 2025
Love, Loss, And The Creative Spark Of Hicks In The Wild with Troy and Melinda Hicks
Nov 06, 2025
Humor, Upheaval, And Heart On The Pan American Highway with Matt Savino
Oct 30, 2025
Faith, Service, And A New Start In Peru with Ken Webb
Oct 27, 2025
From Free Diving To Yoga: How Kerry Ferguson Found Peace On Land
Oct 23, 2025
Skate, Grit, and the Long Road: Jack Smith’s Cross‑Country Story
Oct 20, 2025
Behind the Course: The American Ninja Warrior Experience with Colton Skuster
Oct 16, 2025
Arctic Horizons: Three Generations Face the Far North with Jamie Edwards
Oct 13, 2025
What if I don't? What if I do? How Two Simple Questions Changed Everything with Bernard "Chalky" White
Oct 09, 2025
How a Russian Pop Icon Found His True Calling with Christian Ray Flores
Oct 06, 2025
From Emerald Isle to Bronze Age Biblical Tales with John Leonard
Oct 02, 2025
Behind the Bench: A Basketball Wife's Global Adventure with Lesa Burgess
Sep 25, 2025
Redemption Roadmap with Garr Russell
Sep 18, 2025
Hobby Horsing: The High-Flying Sport You Never Knew Existed with Kht Shetty
Sep 11, 2025
From Horses to High Seas: Alison Gieschen's Remarkable Journey
Sep 04, 2025
BONUS 11 - Finding Your Voice After Assault with Amanda Villarini
Sep 01, 2025
Mountains, Mysteries, and Moving Forward with Rodney Carpentier
Aug 28, 2025
Faith, Sobriety, and the Appalachain Trail with Rand Timmerman
Aug 21, 2025
How Adventure Fuels a Soul Despite Stage Four Cancer with Thom Barrett
Aug 14, 2025
From Pool to Classroom: Still Making Waves at 21 with McKella Leeper
Aug 07, 2025
Crossing Africa: An Adventure from over 50 Years Ago with Barry Maughan
Jul 31, 2025
How Travel Therapy Transforms Lives and Careers with Aaron Bowe
Jul 24, 2025
The Remote Rebellion: Choosing Freedom Over Fear with Michelle Coulson
Jul 17, 2025
Experiences Over Things: Why Memories Matter Most with Cody Sudmeier
Jul 10, 2025
From Ranger to Special Forces: Chris Brewer's Military Journey
Jul 04, 2025
Barefoot Beyond Limits with Ken Posner
Jul 03, 2025
From Sahara Trains to Ocean Rows: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey with Brooke King
Jun 26, 2025
Following the Missouri with Larry Campbell
Jun 19, 2025
The Healing Power of Dark Tourism with Dr. Chad Scott
Jun 12, 2025
Freedom on the Waves with Brandon and Amber Morse
Jun 05, 2025
From Despair to Purpose: Jeremy George's 52-Week Bucket List Journey
May 29, 2025
Gaming, Disney, and Taco Bell: A Father and Son Conversation with Josh Bushman
May 26, 2025
Raw Travel Beyond Instagram with Buster Upton
May 22, 2025
Van Life Across Australia: Breaking Legs and Finding Freedom with Tzara Attwater
May 15, 2025
Nothing For Us Without Us: Jenna Udenberg's Journey Beyond Limitations
May 08, 2025
From Hollywood to Self-Discovery: Giovanna Silvestre's Transformation Journey
May 01, 2025
The Joy, Flavor and Affection of Salsa Dancing: David Schafran's Transformational Journey
Apr 24, 2025
The Art of Coming Home: Travel, Faith, and Finding Where You Belong with Dr. Douglas Brouwer
Apr 18, 2025
Mississippi to Mug: A Riverboat Pilot's Unexpected Path with Chris Nance
Apr 17, 2025
From Burnout to Itinerary Boss: Ross Alcorn's Travel Evolution
Apr 10, 2025
Waterfall Plunge: Jon Cheney's Journey Through Whitewater Kayaking and Life
Apr 03, 2025
Breaking Free: From 80-Hour Workweeks to Digital Nomad Life with Ryan Mellon
Mar 27, 2025
Exploring Remote Worlds with Jorge Salas Guevara
Mar 20, 2025
How Devan Gonzalez Transformed Challenges into Fitness Success
Mar 17, 2025
Jacob Lemanski's Inspiring Journey: 999 Days Biking Across the Globe and Embracing Life's Unknowns
Mar 13, 2025
Chase Hampton's Inspiring Journey: From The Mickey Mouse Club to Mentorship and Onward
Mar 06, 2025
Steven James Ferris's Inspiring Journey: From Royal Air Force to Icelandic Adventure Challenges
Feb 27, 2025
Glen Van Peski's Inspiring Journey: Ultralight Living and Life's Unpredictable Adventures
Feb 24, 2025
Charlie Reynolds' Bold Adventure: Traversing the Darien Gap
Feb 20, 2025
Colleen Avis' Inspiring Journey: Crafting Sacred Spaces and Embracing Transformation
Feb 17, 2025
Kelton Shelley's Inspiring Journey: From Childhood Leukemia to Spartan Racing Triumphs
Feb 13, 2025
Overlanding Adventures and the Beauty of the Unexpected with Fiorella Yriberry
Feb 10, 2025
Autumn Carolynn's Inspiring Journey: 30 Countries by 30 and Beyond
Feb 06, 2025
Gary Arndt's Global Odyssey: From Wisconsin Roots to 200 Countries Explored
Feb 03, 2025
Beyond the Horizon: Bert Terhart's Resilient Exploration
Jan 30, 2025
Bjorn Lestrud's Journey: Embracing Sound, Ceremony, and Global Healing Adventures
Jan 23, 2025
Greg Bennick's Authentic Odyssey: From Punk Roots to Global Kindness and Philanthropy
Jan 20, 2025
Living on the Edge: Thomas McPherson's Dual Passion for Base Jumping and Real Estate
Jan 16, 2025
From Small-Town Beginnings to Bestseller: Rhonda Parker Taylor's Inspiring Journey
Jan 09, 2025
Dave Letterfly’s Inspiring Journey: From Circus Rings to Creative Recovery
Jan 02, 2025
Ashleigh Renard's Path to Authenticity: Embracing Estrangement and Self-Discovery
Dec 31, 2024
Becky Lukovic's Transformative Journey: Embracing Exploration and Crafting Unique Travel Experiences
Dec 26, 2024
From Miss Idaho to Ms. World Traveler with Kerry Damiano
Dec 19, 2024
From Silicon Success to Mexican Marvels with Ingo Schulmeyer
Dec 12, 2024
Kitty Robinson's Inspiring Adventure: Balancing Family, Faith, and the Appalachian Trail Journey
Dec 05, 2024
Luke Bosworth's Adventure Chronicles: Sailing and Beyond
Nov 27, 2024
Adventures in Beauty and Beyond with Danielle Keasling
Nov 21, 2024
Embracing the Unknown on Two Wheels with Jude Kriwald
Nov 14, 2024
From Wasatch to Bear: Ryan Head's Ultra-Marathon Triumphs
Nov 11, 2024
Sara Diener’s Unattached Journey: Embracing Independence and Adventure in Collegiate Athletics
Nov 07, 2024
Charting New Courses: Kaity McKee's Aviation Adventures
Oct 31, 2024
Rediscovering Freedom on the Open Road with Michele DeVries
Oct 24, 2024
Peter Cordova's Eight-Month Odyssey Across 17 Countries
Oct 17, 2024
Valerie & Eric Woebkenberg's Inspiring Journey: Breathing Life into American History for Young Readers
Oct 14, 2024
Beth Atencio's Midlife Transformation: From Dark Times to Epic Solo Van Adventures
Oct 10, 2024
Dan Mathews on Adventure, Hunting, and Family Bonds
Oct 03, 2024
Josh Vernon's Inspiring Quest: From Homelessness to Triathlon Success
Sep 26, 2024
Shark Encounters and Rescue Missions: Chris Cameron’s Uncharted Adventures
Sep 19, 2024
Will Meara's Incredible Journey: From Rickshaws in Pakistan to Iron Ore Trains in the Sahara
Sep 12, 2024
From Snowkiting to Polar Bears: Jennie Milton's Unforgettable Journey
Sep 05, 2024
Bob Gonzalez: A Flicker in the Water
Sep 02, 2024
Mike Martin's Transformation: From Homelessness to Wilderness Meditation Mastery
Aug 29, 2024
Transformative Travels and Good Mood Lessons with Matt O'Neill
Aug 22, 2024
Nicolai Dotter's Epic Adventure: From California to Brazil on Two Wheels
Aug 15, 2024
Marcus Higgs' Global Insights: Strengthening Parent-Preteen Bonds Through Adventure and Understanding
Aug 08, 2024
David Allen Tracy's Epic Journey: From Rainforest Adventures to Personal Brand Mastery
Aug 01, 2024
Briana Medvecki’s Story of Adaptability: From Elite Gymnastics to Collegiate Diving
Jul 25, 2024
Discovering Serenity: Giulia Uggias's Underwater Escape
Jul 18, 2024
J.V. Hilliard's Transformation: From DC Lobbyist to Fantasy Fiction Maestro
Jul 11, 2024
Navigating the World with Linda King's Travel Insights
Jul 03, 2024
Exuma Adventures and French Polynesia Magic with Michael and Cassandre
Jun 27, 2024
Margaret Sullivan's Odyssey: A Family's Year of Global Adventures
Jun 20, 2024
Kirsten Rudberg’s Pilgrimage to Growth: From the Camino to Creative Horizons
Jun 13, 2024
Exploring Life's Lessons on Two Wheels with Chris Donaldson
Jun 06, 2024
Amber's Elopement Visions: Capturing Love on Nature's Grand Stage
May 30, 2024
Kambrie Wilkinson's Race Through Life: From Utah's Trails to College Tracks
May 23, 2024
Elwin Robinson's Journey to Wholeness Amidst Genetic Revelations
May 16, 2024
Lundyn VanderToolen's Leap of Faith: Balancing Gymnastics, Ambition, and the Joy of Life
May 09, 2024
Scott Gurian and the Rally of a Lifetime - UK to Mongolia
May 02, 2024
Dan McQueen's Saga From Peril to Empowerment
Apr 25, 2024
Tales of Transition and Adventure with Carol Springer
Apr 18, 2024
Celebrating Milestones: A Tapestry of Tales from 100 Episodes of Journey with Jake
Apr 11, 2024
Crafting a Life of Joy through Sacred Spaces with Colleen Avis
Apr 04, 2024
Health Battles and Heroic Comebacks with Ben Lawson
Mar 28, 2024
Edward Olu's Dive into Adventure: A Journey Across Seven Continents
Mar 21, 2024
The Story of Annalise Castillo's Worldwide Wanderings and Wellness Odyssey
Mar 14, 2024
Vincent Proulx's Quest for Healing: Confronting PTSD with Nature and Affirmations
Mar 07, 2024
Behind the Lens and Beyond the Finish Line with Alex Wagner
Feb 29, 2024
Sisters in Stride: Laura Hall and Sarah Bush's Journey from Columbine to Marathon Triumphs
Feb 22, 2024
Carving Legacies on Lake Placid's Ice with Christie Sausa
Feb 15, 2024
From Health Scare to Open Air with Desiree van Welsum
Feb 08, 2024
Sarah Roberts' Horse-Powered Journey in Barrel Racing
Feb 01, 2024
Navigating Life's Turns with World-Class Water Skier Thomas Degasperi
Jan 25, 2024
Flying High with Sydney Benson Inside the Gymnast's World
Jan 18, 2024
The Soulful Sprint of Life with Trail Runner Zach Frisch
Jan 11, 2024
Amy Siewe's Fight Against Invaders: Tackling Invasive Pythons in Florida
Jan 04, 2024
Lexie Brown's Leap of Faith: Embracing Change and Adventure in the Marshall Islands
Dec 28, 2023
A Passport to Adventure: Jamie Edwards' Explorations Across Continents
Dec 21, 2023
Harnessing the Wave: Sam Studee's Wake Surfing Odyssey
Dec 14, 2023
Ryan Head's Race to Resilience: Conquering Weight and Miles on the Road to Ultrarunning
Dec 07, 2023
Between Strides: My Half-Marathon Adventure at Snow Canyon
Nov 30, 2023
Riding Life's Waves: Spencer Tong's Journey in Surfing
Nov 22, 2023
Beyond Borders: Dianni Hall's Inspiring Transformation Through Solo Travel
Nov 16, 2023
Elsa Hassett's Cheerleading Journey from Setbacks to Championships
Nov 09, 2023
Riding the Waves of Success: Tucker Balmert's Inspirational Journey in Wakeboarding
Nov 02, 2023
The Ocean Beckons: Allison Burkhard's Year of Discovery and Photographic Journey
Oct 26, 2023
Embracing the World: Sara Iannacone's Culinary and Cultural Adventures Amidst Anxiety
Oct 19, 2023
A Deep-Dive into Adventure and Advocacy with Mario Ruiz
Oct 12, 2023
Heartland Healing: Danny Keith's Therapeutic Connection with Fly Fishing
Oct 05, 2023
The Thrills and Spills of Bull Riding with Gavan Hauck
Sep 28, 2023
Nurturing Humanity While Navigating the Globe with Sasha Lezhnev
Sep 21, 2023
Adventures in the Sky: From Helicopter Blades to Falcon's Wings with Dan Bentley
Sep 14, 2023
Embracing the Wilderness: Josh Baker's Gritty Adventure on the Wonderland Trail
Sep 07, 2023
Fishing for Resilience: Fly Fishing, Mental Health, and the Healing Power of Nature with Matt Harmon
Aug 31, 2023
Exploring All 63 U.S. National Parks: An Inspiring Journey with Liz Bailey
Aug 24, 2023
Explorations and Life Lessons from the Grand Canyon to Colorado's Peaks with Haley Suebert!
Aug 17, 2023
Rediscovering Fortitude: Tara's Hiking Experiences in Utah
Aug 10, 2023
Run Tri Bike: Amplifying Everyday Athlete Stories with Aum Gandhi and Jason Bahamundi
Aug 03, 2023
From Engineers to Adventurers: Navigating Van Life with Hayley and Jake
Jul 27, 2023
Uncharted Utah: Travel, Adventure and Family Time with Rebecca Hrabar from Utah Family Travels!
Jul 20, 2023
Unleashing Wanderlust and Overcoming Expectations with Allie and Regan!
Jul 13, 2023
Bonus Episode!! My Journey with Guest Host, Rick Bamford!
Jul 11, 2023
Youthful Wildlife Advocate with Adarsh Nagda!
Jul 06, 2023
Discovering Acrobatics: Tigor Lettsome's Inspiring Journey
Jun 29, 2023
The Inspiring Adventures of an Ultrarunning Couple with Jacob and Melody Bateman!
Jun 22, 2023
The Thrilling World of Paramotoring with Walker Becraft!
Jun 15, 2023
Embracing the Magic of a Traveler's Mindset with Kat Medina
Jun 08, 2023
Ultrarunning Down Under and All Over with Andrew Hedgman!
Jun 01, 2023
Newlywed Adventures with Oak and Elton!
May 18, 2023
The Pure Love of Running with Kate Olson!
May 11, 2023
Human Powered Travel with Anna and Edo from the Go Far Podcast!
May 04, 2023
The Ultraman Florida with Endurance and Success Coach, Mario Minnaert!
Apr 27, 2023
Living the Sailing Dream with Guido and Helena from Againstallwinds!
Apr 20, 2023
Shuffle Dancing with Charley McGarry!
Apr 13, 2023
Running Through Injury with Ultrarunner Brittany Peterson!
Mar 30, 2023
Sailing the Bahamas with Lauren Landers!
Mar 23, 2023
Adventuring With Cattle Dogs with Kirstie and Les Card from @cattledogsandco!
Mar 16, 2023
Ultra Trail Running and Endurance with Michael Whiteside!
Mar 09, 2023
Adventuring as Friends with Julie and Sara from @folkloreadventures!
Mar 02, 2023
Adventures in Morocco with Andrew Dean!
Feb 16, 2023
Ultramarathon Running with The Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes!
Feb 02, 2023
Remote Work and Travel with Jackie from Bon Voyage Jackie!
Jan 19, 2023
Starting Off the New Year with Adventures of A + K!
Jan 05, 2023
Wildlife Photography and Traveling with Marshall Brown!
Dec 29, 2022
The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, TN with The Traveling Stewarts!
Dec 22, 2022
Enjoying Spain with Leanne and Lyle from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast!
Dec 08, 2022
Airlie Beach, Australia with Rick Bamford!
Dec 01, 2022
Family Trip to Switzerland and Sicily with Brad Singley!
Nov 17, 2022
Running On One Leg with Tim Hurst!
Nov 10, 2022
I Can Feel At Home Anywhere with Ashleigh Renard
Nov 03, 2022
Hawaii from a Hawaiian with Dave Kahananui!
Oct 27, 2022
Overcoming Kidney Failure with Sean Delaney!
Oct 20, 2022
Nepal, Japan, and Bolivia with James Hammond!
Oct 13, 2022
More Adventures with Dave Preston!
Oct 06, 2022
The Tour Divide Race with Dave Preston!
Sep 29, 2022
Sporting Events with Ryan Wynder!
Sep 22, 2022
Belize with Travis Wilde!
Sep 15, 2022
Disney World with Daniela from MonorailMagic_!
Sep 08, 2022
Hawaii With Eleven Year Old Cole Young!
Sep 01, 2022
Disneyland with Jen and Tony Castagno!
Aug 25, 2022
The Canadian Rocky Mountains with the Mountain Town Ramblers!
Aug 11, 2022
Hiking in Washington State with Josh Baker!
Jul 28, 2022
Kings Island with Inside Amusements!
Jul 21, 2022
River Rafting with Brooke Wheeler!
Jul 14, 2022
Boston, Massachusetts with Shana Butler!
Jul 07, 2022
Upstate New York with Matt Harris!
Jun 30, 2022
Cruising with JT!
Jun 16, 2022
Mountain Biking the Wasatch Crest with Paul Petersen!
Jun 02, 2022
Road Trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Troy Byrd!
May 26, 2022
Van Life with Tyler and Molly LaFontaine!
May 12, 2022
Motorcycling Across Asia with Mike Jennings!
Apr 28, 2022
Solo Hiking in Colorado with Shelby Mann!
Apr 14, 2022
Colorful Colorado with Dan Spindle!
Mar 30, 2022
A Tour of Italy with Chip Franks!
Mar 17, 2022
Iceland with Misty MacGregor and Michelle Trias!
Mar 03, 2022
Zion National Park with Matt and Cheryl Schoss!
Feb 17, 2022
Hunting with Skyler Harrison!
Feb 10, 2022
Sicily and Solo Traveling with Emily Cooper!
Jan 27, 2022
The Cayman Islands with Linda Bruns!
Jan 08, 2022
Colombia, South America with Nick Addesso!
Dec 08, 2021
Welcome to Journey with Jake! Carowinds with David Bushman!
Dec 01, 2021