Bush & Banter

In this location spotlight, Jen interviews Dyana about her top ten places throughout California, featuring unique restaurants, hotels, and adventures. From the coastal town of Carpinteria to Northern…

In this Outdoor Quickie, Jen and Dyana dive deep into the concept of Imposter Syndrome, a pervasive feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt despite evidence of success. Jen opens up about experiencing th…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Heli Ski Guide and Former Pararescue Specialist, Paul "Bear" Barendregt. After enlisting in the Air Force right out of high school, Bear later joined the Alas…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana embark on a nostalgic journey, reminiscing about their most beloved adventure tales from both the screen and the pages. From classics like "The Goonies" and "Alice in W…

In this episode Jen and Dyana chat with Ultra-Runner, Comedian, and Traveler Jeffrey Binney. His journey took a profound turn after the loss of his mother to heart disease. Determined to avoid a simi…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana are joined by Danish traveler and adventurer, Thor Pedersen, renowned for his unparalleled achievement of visiting every single country in the world without the use of …

In this episode, Jen and Dyana introduce and discuss National Geographic’s 20 Best Adventures of 2024. From the awe-inspiring spectacle of bear watching in Alaska to the serene beauty of cruising dow…

In their first under 20-minute episode called an "Outdoor Quickie," Jen and Dyana delve into the exhilarating world of Fastest Known Times (FKTs), exploring what it takes to break world records in hi…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana discuss how influence shapes their goal-setting and achievement. They delve into the benefits of pursuing goals quietly and explore how this approach can be the most ef…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana talk with Survival Specialist Jessie Krebs, who shares essential tips for staying alive in the backcountry, covering everything from signaling to self-protection. Krebs…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana talk with Felicity Aston, a British Polar Explorer, Author, Climate Scientist, and Speaker. In 2012, she achieved the remarkable feat of being the first woman to ski so…

In this location spotlight, Jen and Dyana take listeners to the magical land of New Zealand, where they chat with Trail Advocate KJ Jennings. They discuss bungee jumping, the Te Araroa Trail, The All…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat  with Author and Founder Jessica Chenard, delving into her debut memoir, "Her Hike." The discussion spans across the realms of writing, hiking, healing, and the jo…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with journalist/author James Edward Mills. He is the author of the book "The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors" which chronicles the first all-Afric…

In this episode, the hosts of Bush and Banter, Jennifer and Dyana, dive deep into the intriguing subject of failure. The duo candidly share their personal stories of failure and discuss how the bigge…

In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Pro Highliner Faith Dickey who is one of the greatest in the sport. Highlining is similar to walking a tightrope, yet Dickey walks across a rope sprawled out …

In the first episode of the fourth season of 'Bush and Banter,' Jen and Dyana chat with Travel Journalist Jeff Jenkins, whose new show on Nat Geo, 'Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins,' has viewers que…

In this episode, Dyana chats with fellow author and adventurer Christine Reed, whose debut memoir, "Alone in Wonderland," chronicles her hiking adventure along the Wonderland Trail and her quest for …

Jen and Dyana kick off their new location spotlight series with a place near and dear to their hearts: Lake Tahoe. The two discuss their thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, as well as list off their fa…