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The Wake and Wander Podcast

The Wake and Wander Podcast

Written by: Will McGough
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Travel. Adventure. Discovery. A podcast about travel with guests from around the world. Hosted by Will McGough, travel writer at CNN, Forbes, and Outside Magazine.© 2026 Will McGough Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • # 24 - Skiing in Europe vs America, the Key Differences Between Utah and Colorado, and Underrated Southern Cities With Aaron Bible
    Feb 17 2026

    Aaron Bible is an artist, writer, and photographer with three decades of experience as a multimedia developer, content specialist, curator, and award-winning journalist. He is a father, yogi, cyclist, runner, angler, and skier. He joins the show to chat about a variety of travel topics, including airline credit cards, the future of the ski industry, Utah versus Colorado, the peculiar drinking laws in Utah, and underrated southern cities, like Savannah and Atlanta. You can view his writing, art, and photography on his Instagram page, @definitelywild.

    "Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic)

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • #23 - Class Warfare Ramping Up On Airplanes
    Jan 30 2026

    Will discusses the evolving class warfare happening in the airline industry.

    Want to understand the K-shaped economy? Go fly on an airplane | CNN Business

    "Whole Wide World" soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic).

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    29 mins
  • #22 - "Van Life" Exploration: Living, Working, and Traveling in a Van with Ted Baird
    Jan 15 2026

    Ted Baird lives, works, and travels in his van with his wife. He joins Will to discuss the ins and outs and everyday realities---the highs alongside the lows---of "van life."

    "Whole Wide World" soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic).

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    1 hr and 45 mins
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