Navigating Nature's Mysteries: Insights from 'Outside/In'"

America’s National Parks Podcast

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Science, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.9 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of America's National Parks, host Jason Epperson interviews Nate Hegyi, host and senior producer of the acclaimed Outside/In podcast. They discuss Nate's journey from an outdoor-averse child to an enthusiastic adult exploring North America in a camper van. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities in environmental journalism today, focusing on how to tell engaging and memorable stories about nature and climate change without overwhelming the audience. Nate shares insights from his diverse experiences, from covering hidden histories to addressing complex environmental issues. Nate highlights the importance of curiosity-driven storytelling and offers a preview of intriguing upcoming topics on the Outside/In podcast. Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com. 00:00 Introduction01:05 Sponsor Message: RVShare03:12 Nate's Outdoor Origin Story04:46 Adventures and Travels06:57 Becoming an Environmental Journalist10:57 Challenges in Covering Climate Change13:39 Engaging Storytelling in Environmental Journalism18:32 Upcoming Episodes of Outside/In20:13 Conclusion and Farewell

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0:00.0	How do you tell stories in this day and age about the environment and the world around us?
0:09.2	Without sounding like your warning of a coming climate apocalypse every time you engage with your audience.
0:17.2	How can journalists cover the natural world with a renewed sense of love, joy, and wonder in an age where so much environmental news is bad.
0:30.0	Today I talk with Nate Hedgy, host of the engaging and ever entertaining
0:35.2	outside in podcast. We talk about his life as a journalist on the outdoor beat.
0:40.5	We chat about his journey from growing up dreading being dragged on a hike to adventuring
0:45.6	throughout North America in a small camper van.
0:48.7	And the ways in which journalists and podcasts can re-engage a slew of beleaguered listeners with stories about
0:56.0	places we hold dear and poke prod and explore the mysteries of nature.
1:01.3	I'm Jason Epperson, and this is the America's National Parks podcast. With over 4 million nights booked and thousands of five-star reviews from happy
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1:51.7	peace of mind on the open road.
1:54.6	Get ready to use your outside voice.
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2:01.9	the adventure begins as soon as you step inside your RV rental.
2:05.6	There is no better way to explore America's parks than with an RV trip.
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