Episodes

  • Episode 507: Roaring in Uganda

    Episode 507: Roaring in Uganda
    Jul 27 2023
    In the series finale of Unpacked, we trek our way through the forests of the Ugandan mountains, get up close and personal with a gorilla, and tackle the raging white waters of the Nile.

    Thanks to all the Unpacked guests and listeners out there who have joined me over these past 4 years and 40 episodes. This is Matt signing off, wishing you safe travels and great stories to come. Ciao.

    Outro Music:
    Banyabo by Rema Namakula

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    45 mins
  • Episode 506: Pine Nut in Patagonia

    Episode 506: Pine Nut in Patagonia
    Jul 20 2023
    This week on Unpacked, we have a severe allergic reaction on top of a mountain in South America.

    Outro Song:
    Allergies by Paul Simon

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 505: Bears in British Columbia

    Episode 505: Bears in British Columbia
    Jul 16 2023
    This week on Unpacked, we take a 22-day work trip across Canada in search of the illusive spirit bear.

    Check out Mat and his partner Taylor's band - Echo and Bloom - via the link below!
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fqJ39nGUk2Nicn9kacTyb?si=t3h_nb4EScG_shDbvjoZYg

    Music Used:
    Rango Suite by Hanz Zimmer

    Outro Song:
    On My Way (from "Brother Bear") by Phil Collins


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    41 mins
  • Episode 504: Swimming in San Francisco

    Episode 504: Swimming in San Francisco
    Jul 6 2023
    This week on Unpacked, we recall our worst ever hotel stays, as well as a particularly bizarre experience in California.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 503: Alone in Austria

    Episode 503: Alone in Austria
    Jun 29 2023
    This week on Unpacked, we go on a solo, three year, round the world trip in the 1980's!

    Music Used:
    The Shining Theme by Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind and Chuck Cirino

    Outro Song:
    Appenzeller Jodler by Mondscheintrio

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    46 mins
  • Episode 502: Quest in Cancún

    Episode 502: Quest in Cancún
    Jun 23 2023
    This week on Unpacked, we travel to Mexico and undertake a mission which lands us in a very sketchy situation.

    Music Used:
    La Pelea Con El Diablo by Octavio Meza and Martin Muriel

    Outro Song:
    Cancion del Mariachi by Antonio Banderas, Los Lobos and Cesar Rosas



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    41 mins
  • Episode 501: Marathon in Auckland

    Episode 501: Marathon in Auckland
    Jun 16 2023
    Unpacked is back for a fifth and final season! This week, we travel to New Zealand and make a last minute decision to run our very first marathon.

    Music Used:
    Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) by Bill Conti
    The Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone

    Outro Song:
    Running on Empty by Jackson Browne

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 408: Taxi in Thailand

    Episode 408: Taxi in Thailand
    Jun 4 2022
    This week - on the season four finale of Unpacked - we discuss the fears, hypocrisies and snap judgements that often come with trusting strangers while travelling.

    Thanks to all my generous guests and lovely listeners this season! Unpacked will return for Season 5 in the not-too-distant future! In the meantime, check out our guest Rhys' awesome podcast "Rhys Salmon is an Overnight Success" wherever you get your podcasts and follow him @rhysjsalmon

    Outro Song:
    Ocean Man by Ween

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    47 mins