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Deep in the Woods
by Andrew McEntyre
A podcast like no other—recorded entirely while walking in nature. Each episode follows host Andrew McEntyre and a guest as they explore various topics all guided by a single word chosen by the guest. This unique format invites raw, meaningful conversations shaped by movement, place, and the power of words. Take a walk with us into the woods and uncover the stories that connect us all.
Episodes
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Connection | Crossing Into Trail World with "Leo the Bear" or Chris "Ranger" Enders
Send us Fan Mail At Amicalola Falls, the trailhead feels like a threshold. Our guest, Leo the Leave No Trace Bear (or Chris "Ranger" Enders), describes an “archway” that separates the real world from the trail world, and that image lands because it names a feeling many hikers have but rarely say...
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Consistency | One Step at a Time to Katahdin with “Metro” Miller
Send us Fan Mail A friend dies suddenly right in front of you, and the question stops being “someday” and becomes “what am I doing with my life today?” That’s the moment Andrew “Metro” Miller takes us back to, and it’s why this walk in the woods turns into a bigger conversation about health…
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Grit | Walking the Appalachian Trail with Grandma Gatewood
Send us Fan Mail A single word can change the way we move through the world. On the AT Approach Trail at Amicalola Falls, I take a walk with Grandma Gatewood—brought to life by storyteller Anne Van Curen—and trace how grit, faith, and the quiet power of nature helped transform a life marked by...
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Where It All Started; A "Return" To Pigeon Hill with Dan Vollaro
Send us Fan Mail A single word can open a whole landscape, and today that word is return. We set out along the Pigeon Hill Trail—where this show first began—to see how cycles in nature, story, and daily life shape who we become when we come back. What looks like a loop is actually a spiral: the...
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Mental Health: Unplug and Find Balance with Eric Graves from the Len Foote Hike Inn
Send us Fan Mail What happens to our minds when we step away from constant connection? In this immersive conversation with Eric Graves, Executive Director of the Len Foote Hike Inn, we discover the profound mental health benefits that emerge when we disconnect from technology and reconnect with...
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Fungi: Ranger Darling and The Intelligence Beneath Our Feet
Send us Fan Mail The humble mushroom might be the most misunderstood organism on our planet. Walking Arabia Mountain with mycology expert Darling Ngoh reveals a hidden world of intelligence networks pulsing beneath our feet—without a single brain cell in sight. Mushrooms are reshaping how we...
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History: Exploring Native American Storytelling with Amy Bluemel
Send us Fan Mail What if history isn’t just something we remember, but something we carry, share, and keep alive through stories? Walking through Austin, Texas's Zilker Park with award-winning Chickasaw storyteller Amy Bluemel transforms a conversation about history into a profound exploration of...
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Awakening: Dr. Rick Diamond and the Story Healer's Path
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rick Diamond joins me on a sunlit morning walk around Austin's beautiful Mueller Lake Park to explore a concept that fundamentally changes how we move through the world: Awakening. "We are really asleep a lot of the time," Rick shares as we begin our conversation, explaining...
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Time: The Eternal Present Among the Tombstones with Andrew McEntyre
Send us Fan Mail Walking through a cemetery in Marietta, Georgia creates the perfect backdrop for contemplating time – that elusive concept we all experience yet struggle to understand. What happens when we recognize that our past and future exist only as stories we tell ourselves? During this...
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Freedom: A Walk with Tessie Peace
Send us Fan Mail Deep in the Woods Season 3, Episode 1: Freedom Welcome to Deep in the Woods with Andrew McEntyre, where storytelling meets the mysteries of life. Season 3 begins with a powerful episode on freedom, exploring personal and political liberties through the firsthand experiences of...
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Homage: Damiao Wang
Send us Fan Mail In this special bonus episode of Deep in the Woods, I take a unique approach—stepping into the kitchen with Damiao Wang as we prepare a meal for the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. Damiao shares the word homage and reflects on the traditions, ancestral reverence,...
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Comeback: Eugene O'Donnell (Part Three)
Send us Fan Mail In this thoughtful season finale, Andrew McEntyre returns to the East Palisades with Eugene O'Donnell to finish a conversation filled with reflections on faith, resilience, and life’s challenges. Together, they explore the valleys we face and the transformative growth that can...
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Comeback: Eugene O'Donnell (Part Two)
Send us Fan Mail Andrew McEntyre takes us deeper into the theme of "Comebacks" in part two of his conversation with Eugene O'Donnell as they continue their walk on the Whitewater or East Palisades Trail in Atlanta, GA. This episode connects the dots between historical resilience, personal growth,...
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Comeback: Eugene O'Donnell (Part One)
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of Deep in the Woods, we take a walk along the East Palisades or Whitewater Trail by the Chattahoochee River with Eugene O'Donnell, an Atlanta native and seasoned hiker who has experienced life’s highs and lows. Against the backdrop of flowing...
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Work: Keith King
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Deep in the Woods, Andrew McEntyre and guest Keith King take a walk along the peaceful banks of the Oostanaula River. They dive into the layered challenges of building community, supporting families in need, and wrestling with the concept of responsibility—both...
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Walking: Dan Vollaro
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Deep in the Woods, a podcast that journeys through the natural world, exploring profound words and uncovering their connections to our lives. Each episode delves into a specific theme or word, reflecting on its significance through thoughtful conversations and…
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Belonging: Tim Villegas
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Deep in the Woods Podcast, where we embark on a journey through the natural world, explore profound words, and uncover the connections they hold in our lives.In today's episode, I have the pleasure of taking a walk with Tim Villegas, who has chosen the word...
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Sacred: Andrew McEntyre (Part Three)
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Sacred: Andrew McEntyre (Part Two)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Deep in the Woods podcast, where we delve into the profound meanings of everyday words and the places they lead us. In this special episode, we continue our exploration of the word "sacred," taking you on a journey through time and memory. In the last installment…
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Sacred: Andrew McEntyre (Part One)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Deep in the Woods podcast, where we dive into the impact of language while exploring meaningful places from our lives. In this episode, I take you on a stroll around an old farm with a house that belonged to my great-great-great grandparents, William Tedford…
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Crossroads: Dan Vollaro, Ryan Cherry, Ryan Tomlinson, Cade Curtis
Send us Fan Mail In this special reunion episode, join hosts Dan Vollaro, Ryan Cherry, Ryan Tomlinson, Cade Curtis, and Andrew McEntyre as they embark on a reflective journey through the past year of the 'Deep in the Woods' podcast. The theme of 'Crossroads' becomes the guiding thread, weaving...
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Fishing: Dale McEntyre
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 8 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, we take boat ride onto Allatoona Lake with my dad, Dale McEntyre. He has chosen the word, "Fishing." We discuss how he started fishing, why he finds it to be relaxing and exciting, and some memories we had as a family around the...
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Genes: Damiao Wang
Send us Fan Mail On Episode 7 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, Damiao Wang and I walk a trail located behind the Rock Garden in Calhoun, GA. This garden included miniaturized versions of castles and other buildings that allow you to walk around and explore. Damiao is from China and has been…
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Inclusion: Tammy Deal
Send us Fan Mail On episode 6 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, I take a walk at Pooles Mill Bridge Park located in Forsyth County, GA. We talk with Tammy Deal about the word, "Inclusion." Tammy is a huge advocate and supporter of students and adults with disabilities. It is her passion and heart...
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Solitude: Andrew McEntyre
Send us Fan Mail For episode five of the Deep in the Woods podcast, I decide to take a hike alone and discuss the word, "Solitude." I started the journey at the Cooper Day Use area on the banks of the Allatoona Lake then made my way past down on the Cooper's Furnace Trail which leads to the edge…
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Sonder: Cade Curtis
Send us Fan Mail During the fourth episode of "Deep in the Woods," Cade Curtis and I take a stroll through his family farm in Free Home, GA. Our trek involves navigating through deep mud, cow trails, and repairing broken fences. Cade is a multi-talented individual who teaches Social Studies at a...
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Connection: Ryan Tomlinson
Send us Fan Mail In this third episode of Deep in the Woods, Ryan Tomlinson and I walk around the gravel path at Manning Mill Park in Adairsville, Georgia which is next to the home that Ryan lived in for around 10 years when his sons were growing up. Ryan Tomlinson is an entrepreneur who runs...
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Harmony: Ryan Cherry
Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of Deep in the Woods, Ryan Cherry and I take a hike at Olde Rope Mill Park in Cherokee County, Georgia which follows the edge of Little River which then flows into Lake Allatoona. This is the site of multiple mills including one that manufactured the rope…
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Memory: Dan Vollaro
Send us Fan Mail In this first episode, Dan Vollaro and I take walk on the backside of Kennesaw Moutain called Pigeon Hill, the site of a deadly Civil War battle. Dan, who is a writer and teacher, chose the word "Memory" to guide our deep discussion. Some topics include collective memory,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast like no other—recorded entirely while walking in nature. Each episode follows host Andrew McEntyre and a guest as they explore various topics all guided by a single word chosen by the guest. This unique format invites raw, meaningful conversations shaped by movement, place, and the power of words. Take a walk with us into the woods and uncover the stories that connect us all.
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A podcast like no other—recorded entirely while walking in nature. Each episode follows host Andrew McEntyre and a guest as they explore various topics all guided by a single word chosen by the guest. This unique format invites raw, meaningful conversations shaped by movement, place, and the power...
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Deep in the Woods is created and hosted by Andrew McEntyre.
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