Host Archana Ram explores the foundational nature of knowledge, and asks the questions that matter about our relationship with each other and the natural world. How are lessons passed through generations to help us feel at home? What barriers prevent us from acquiring natural wisdom? How can we adapt in the face of a rapidly changing climate? And so much more. Knowledge acts as a vessel; it must be shared, kept, evolved, and passed on. Please join us at Patagonia Stories.
Patagonia Stories is an outdoor pursuits podcast from the Patagonia brand. Anyone into mountain climbing, river rafting, or other outdoor activities is sure to be familiar with Patagonia. This sustainable brand has been a favorite of the outdoor community for many years.
But what does the Patagonia Stories podcast have to do with the clothing line? To understand that, one must first understand the company's mission statement. Patagonia sells clothes that people wear to explore wild places. As such, the company seeks to protect those wild places for future generations. Patagonia offers recycled products and the option to shop for their gear secondhand. They also have a repair guide and support to help extend the life of a garment. In its ads, the brand tells people not to buy what they don't need. But more than reducing consumption, the company promotes environmental activism. It encourages its customers to get involved in politics to protect the planet. It also influenced other apparel brands to embrace circular fashion. To top it off, in 2022, founder Yvon Chouinard made a commitment. He said that any revenue that he doesn't put back into the company, he will donate to fight climate change.
The podcast Patagonia Stories continues the company's commitment to the environment. It does so by sharing stories of people and communities connecting to nature. The podcast host, Archana Ram, also has a personal connection to the wilderness. The journalist has a long career reporting about travel, food, health, and fashion. However, in 2011, she decided she'd had enough of the red carpet and wanted to go on an adventure. This prompted a 13-month backpacking trip along South America, Hawaii, and Asia. She documented her travel in her blog New York to Nomad.
Ram's nomadic past comes across in her reporting on Patagonia Stories. In every episode, she reveals how wondrous nature can be and how much more there is yet to discover. Ram's interviews also include atmospheric nature sounds that further immerse listeners in the stories told. Fans of the outdoors may enjoy this podcast.
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