Explore with Jeremy IRL!

Episodes

1. 13

   "Who am I? 我说中文，但是我是美国人" (I speak Chinese, but I am an American) | NPR Podcast Submission

   [This placed in the top 10 finalist for the NPR Podcast Competition.] Question: As an Asian American, am I more Asian or American? ________ Consider the Beijing Winter Olympics. Eileen Gu who was born and raised in America represented China, yet Nathan Chen, who was also born and raised in…

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   Jul 8, 2022

   7m
2. 12

   SINGing from Rim to Rim: Grand Canyon [Featuring: Madeline vs. Samantha!]

   In celebration of Explore With Jeremy IRL!'s 1-year anniversary, we're going head-to-head exploring both rims of the iconic Grand Canyon. That’s right, we’re SINGing through Grand Canyon’s North AND South Rims, and giving you the lowdown on which one is best! Do you want to learn about who is the...

   Mar 29, 2022

   21m
3. 11

   Footprints in the Sand: White Sands National Park [Featuring: Samantha!]

   This is Samantha, Jeremy's younger, middle sister. Since omicron slowed down, tourism is speeding up. So of course I'm headed to White Sands . . . National Park, that is. It's not a beach but a sand dune. Scientists recently found fossilized footprints dated 23,000 years ago here at White Sands....

   Mar 20, 2022

   17m
4. 10

   Hottest, Driest, Lowest: Finding the Force & Life in Death Valley [Featuring: Madeline!]

   Hi, this is Madeline, Jeremy’s younger sister. I’m in California’s Death Valley National Park, the hottest, driest, and lowest place on Earth. I’ve found one place COVID’s omicron variant can’t catch me! Death Valley is the largest national park outside of Alaska and 282 feet BELOW sea level. Its...

   Feb 15, 2022

   19m
5. 9

   Survival Tips and Tricks: How to build a shelter, revive a fire, and so much more! ft: Eli the Nature Guy

   Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! I’m here in central Texas at McKinney Roughs, a 1,100 acre nature park that is home to four different ecosystems. I’m learning multiple interesting survival facts, from a friend who likes to call himself Eli the Nature Guy. He is an environmentalist who loves...

   Nov 22, 2021

   6m
6. 8

   Geology In Your Face! Hoodoos, arches, and goblins, oh my!!

   Hi everyone! I’m here in Zion National Park, which is located in southwestern Utah just above the Arizona border. It’s renowned for its towering, red-rock cliffs and river canyon. It is one of the most popular US parks, due to a paved road in the heart of the steep canyon that affords easy access...

   Oct 23, 2021

   19m
7. 7

   The Fantastic Four of Colorado: Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison

   Well, now that summer’s over, we’re in need of weather-appropriate, socially-distanced activities. The answer? Stargazing! The place? Colorado. When you hear Colorado, you probably think of: mountain landscapes, alpine skiing, Denver Broncos, and craft beer. If you’re over 21! I’ve spent the last...

   Oct 1, 2021

   23m
8. 6

   Kam Wah Chung: A Time Capsule of how Chinese Immigrants Lived

   I’m in Eastern Oregon, in a small, rural town named for American trapper John Day. But John Day isn’t known for hunting or gold. It houses a literal time capsule documenting Chinese migration and adaptation to American life. Ten years earlier than my great, great grandfather’s journey, Doctor Ing...

   Sep 6, 2021

   21m
9. 5

   The Battle of Fire and Ice: Lava River Cave and Crater Lake National Park

   In this episode, I’m going to explain how they were formed by the battle of volcanoes and glaciers, the unique features of each, and a story-time competition as we relax by the fire? So, do you want to hike in the pitch-black Lava River Cave, 81 feet underground, swim in the pristine-blue waters…

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   Aug 28, 2021

   23m
10. 4

    Rafting Down the River of No Return—Salmon River, Idaho

    Hey everyone! I’m here in the River of No Return, also known as the Salmon River, that stretches from Montana to Idaho. I’m on a six-day white-water rafting trip down one of the most interesting stretches called the Main Salmon River. In this episode, I’m going to go over the history of the…

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    Aug 11, 2021

    17m
11. 3

    Greenwich Point vs. Tod’s Point? What’s the difference? Which name is better? [Greenwich, Connecticut]

    Summer’s here, the sun is out and it’s time to get off the screens and explore in real life! You don’t have to go somewhere exotic, like the Great Barrier Reef, the Pyramids in Egypt or into space with Jeff Bezos—just get out your sunscreen and look in your own backyard!And if you guys are...

    Jun 22, 2021

    20m
12. 2

    American Alligators V.S. The Burmese Python | Shark Valley

    I’m here at the northern part of the Everglades National Park in south Florida, at a place called the Shark Valley Visitor Center. This is one of three gateways to explore the fascinating Everglades, which is one of the largest national parks in America and most expansive wetlands in the world....

    May 2, 2021

    16m
13. 1

    Mangroves Give Live Birth?! Mangrove Mania!

    I’m here in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve located on the Gulf Side of South West Florida. We’re close to the city of Naples. Rookery Bay covers over 100 thousand acres of mangroves, and upland and protected waters. I’m doing the Mudflats and Mangrove Kayak Tour with Rising Tide...

    Mar 28, 2021

    13m