EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 33 MIN
Baboons for Lunch: Adventures with James Michael Dorsey
from Big Blend Radio · host Big Blend Radio Network
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Before They Vanish" Podcast, award-winning author and explorer James Michael Dorsey shares unforgettable stories from his acclaimed book, "Baboons for Lunch: And Other Sordid Adventures." From joining the Hadza hunter-gatherers of Tanzania on a baboon hunt to unexpected cultural experiences in China, Dorsey reflects on the humor, risks, and life lessons that come from immersing himself in remote cultures around the world. The conversation explores why he seeks out vanishing societies, how these experiences have shaped his writing, and what he's learned about storytelling, spirituality, and living in the present. James also offers a preview of his upcoming journey to Mongolia, where he'll live with nomadic eagle hunters in the Altai Mountains. James Michael Dorsey is an award-winning author, photographer, explorer, and cetacean specialist who has traveled extensively through 56 countries. His work focuses on documenting remote cultures, endangered traditions, and marine wildlife through books, photography, lectures, and personal narratives. Learn more about James Michael Dorsey: https://jamesmichaeldorseyauthor.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Before They Vanish" Podcast: https://before-they-vanish.podbean.com/
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Award-winning author James Michael Dorsey shares remarkable adventures from Baboons for Lunch, exploring remote cultures, unforgettable travel experiences, and the stories that deserve to be preserved.
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