Kindred Roads Podcast

Marine Conservation Through the Eyes of a PADI Master Diver

Today, I’m talking with Francheska Krysiak, also known as Franny, a marine conservationist, scientific rebreather diver, and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, who has spent the last 10 years working to protect our oceans. Franny supports conservation and restoration work for various organizations, such as the California Academy of Sciences.  She is also an underwater photographer and a brand ambassador for various scuba gear brands.
In this conversation, Franny shares stories from her underwater research, such as the surreal experience of being surrounded by hundreds of sharks and how night diving unveils a completely different marine world. She also explains the differences between rebreather diving and traditional scuba diving, which allow her to spend extended periods underwater, and discusses the innovative techniques being used to preserve marine ecosystems for future generations. Let's dive in!
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Donate to SECORE
Donate to Roatan Marine Park
Other Links:
Mexico's Revillagigedo National Park
Hope For Reefs
Bioluminescence vs. Fluorescence
String of Pearls
Why Coral Reefs Matter
Coral Reef Seeding
Coral Gardeners 
Credits: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/rov.html, https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/photos/PicturesSummary.php?resultPage=3&ID=12012&what=species

What It's Like to Be One of the First Skiers in Antarctica...

Ever wondered what it’s like to ski in Antarctica before anyone else that season? Or what goes into filming backcountry skiers, adaptive athletes, and even couples getting married in some of the most remote places on Earth? Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Tamara Šuša has done it all.
Voted Best Local Photographer in Aspen, Tamara captures everything from extreme adventure sports to intimate mountain elopements. She shares how she went from photographing nightclubs in Chicago to documenting adventure sports, environmental stories, and weddings in some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes.
She talks about the rare experience of skiing and filming in Antarctica before anyone else that season, why October is the only window for backcountry skiing there, and what it’s like to document adventures in places few people ever see. She also dives into her films Two Legs Is Too Easy and 80 for 80, along with her climate-focused photography projects. Let’s dive in!
 
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The Truth About The Amazing Race

What’s The Amazing Race actually like? Redmond Ramos, former Navy corpsman, motivational speaker, and Amazing Race Season 29 contestant, gives us the inside scoop. From picking a random teammate on day one to navigating wild travel challenges on zero sleep, he shares what happens behind the scenes and whether the race is as real as it seems.
He also opens up about the moment he was blown up by an IED while serving in Afghanistan, the devastating loss of his leg, and how he rebuilt his life with an unstoppable mindset. His story is living proof that the human spirit can endure even the toughest challenges and come back stronger, with a newfound gratitude for life. As Redmond puts it, "Everything after that moment is extra time."
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to race around the world on The Amazing Race or bounce back from life’s hardest moments, you won’t want to miss this one.
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Watch The Amazing Race on CBS!

How One Man Biked The World… By Accident

Today, I’m sitting down with Andrew, whose two-week biking trip turned into a journey spanning 27,461 miles across 37 countries. Since his travels, he’s raised over $20,000 for the Trevor Project, helping prevent LGBTQ+ youth suicide. 
Along the way, he faced a slew of wild challenges, including getting hit by a truck in Peru, being robbed at knifepoint, and even being hospitalized with food poisoning. He got stuck in a small village in Pakistan for three days due to a landslide and often had to sleep in his tent on the street. To top it all off, he found himself stranded at the Kazakhstan border after forgetting his visa.
But what kept Andrew going was the excitement of seeing the world and, most importantly, the unexpected kindness of strangers. Let’s dive in!
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From Escaping Two Wars to Becoming a Peace Ambassador

Zoya Miari, a Palestinian-Ukrainian peace ambassador, grew up in a refugee camp in Lebanon amid violence and ongoing conflicts. By 22, she had survived two wars and rebuilt her life in Switzerland, founding Waves to Home, a global movement empowering displaced people through storytelling.
Zoya reflects on life in a single-room refugee camp home, fleeing wars in Lebanon and Ukraine, and her mother’s unwavering optimism that taught her to find freedom anywhere. She shares the inspiration behind Waves to Home and the story of a 17-year-old from Gaza who, amidst war and siege, sought to evacuate his family.
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Being Denied Entry at the Norway Border

Today I’m talking with one of my best friends, Siena Muscianisi, a talented freelance photographer, filmmaker, and designer. During her gap year, Siena spent six weeks each in Paris, Costa Rica, and Stockholm, and also traveled through the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador. She later completed a two-month internship in Ireland before joining Selina’s Film Residency Program in Morocco. Recently, she exchanged her skills for a two-month stay at a hostel in the Lofoten Islands. Now, she’s focused on building her portfolio in the cycling industry, collaborating with brands like USA Cycling and Mad Gravel.
In this episode, Siena discusses the challenges of solo travel, overcoming fears, and how these experiences pushed her out of her comfort zone and fostered personal and professional growth. She shares stories of being denied entry at the Norway border, her love for Irish culture, seeing the Northern Lights, and lessons from spontaneous trips and freelancing around the world! Let’s get started!
 
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The Realities of Pursuing a Twitch Career

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down in Central Park in New York City with Jordan Williams, who’s not just a talented Twitch streamer but also like family to me. Jordan has faced significant challenges in his life—he lost his mom to breast cancer at a young age and, later, his grandmother. Through all the pain, he has found incredible inner strength and built a supportive community that stands by him every step of the way.
In our conversation, Jordan shares what it takes to stand out in the gaming world, the crucial role fitness has played in his life, and why building a strong community around yourself is essential. He also opens up about healing from the loss of his mom and grandmother and finding light in his darkest moments. Finally, he offers valuable advice for aspiring streamers. Let’s dive in!
 
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The 80-Year-Old Mountain Man Who Survives Winters Alone with His Horse

Simon Felber is a documentary filmmaker and the founder of Changeweys, a platform dedicated to telling stories that inspire positive change. His work has taken him across the globe, from the mines of Bolivia, where he explored the harsh conditions miners face, to the Sahara Desert in Algeria, where he documented the nomadic lives of the Tuareg people.
Join us as Simon journeys into the depths of a Bolivian mine, where conditions remain frozen in time, revealing haunting realities, and crosses paths with a legendary elder in a remote Georgian mountain village. He also discusses the importance of building genuine connections with locals, the responsibility filmmakers have to give back, and the unique challenges of ecotourism.
Lastly, I’m joined by my close friend Siena, a talented travel photographer and videographer. Let’s get started!Connect with Simon:
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