2 R.O.A.M

Maddy Bennett Nature's Tennant

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +1000

Maddy joins the pod to chat candidly about leading students through lightning storms on remote canoe packing trips , learning from inspiring leaders and mentors and rafting wild Ecuadorian rivers.

Throughout this conversation, what struck us as truly inspiring was her passion for adventures in nature, yet a deep understanding that one can learn from any experience in the nature space. All of her tales are filled with a deep humility, respect and empathy for both other humans and the wild spaces in which she loves to roam.

Enjoy the chat

Bridget and Pete

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Pete Holmes - Alpine Aficionado

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +1000

Pete's life has been defined by teaching, leading and guiding in the alpine environments of this planet. He is happiest on cross country skis, whether skating the tracks or carving a few tele turns in the back country on a blue bird powder day. So you could easily assume that in this conversation he regals the listeners with epic tales of blizzards, frozen extremities and punctured thermarests. Conversely he speaks of beautiful relationships, the power of outdoor learning and the difficulties of managing clients/students in extreme environments. Most recently Pete's snow based adventures have taken him to northern Italy where he guides clients on bespoke cross country ski adventures.

Enjoy the chat

Bridget and Pete

Pete's Guiding Company

https://nordicskiadventures.com/

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Robyn Fox = Silver Fox

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +1000

An adventurous life is a gross understatement when listening to the rich stories that have defined the life and work of Foxy. Robyn's early years were defined by whitewater kayaking and sailing excursions in Victoria, whilst still at school. Foxy's passion for whitewater kayaking and rafting continued as a young adult undertaking over thirty multi day trips down the Franklin River in Tasmania, the first as a nineteen year old.

After such an upbringing Robyn was perhaps destined to work in the outdoors, where she could share her passion, deep connection to country and innovative ideas to students and colleagues around the world. So she packed her backpack and headed to Sudan and Thailand where she designed and developed outdoor education programs in international schools.

Enjoy the Chat

Bridget and Pete

Show Notes

Franklin - The Movie

https://franklinrivermovie.com

Trailer to Franklin the Movie

https://youtu.be/E5ooCUgv45A?si=9zL3oXvX0Bu15eMT

Death of a River Guide - Richard Flanagan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_a_River_Guide

Bob Brown

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Brown

New Book

Defiance by Bob Brown

https://defiance.org.au/

Bob Brown Foundation

https://bobbrown.org.au

Meroe Pyramids

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramids_of_Meroë

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Bec Fox = Wild Fox

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +1000

In this conversation we have the absolute pleasure and privilege of chatting with Bec Fox, a self proclaimed 'wild fox'. Foxy's relationship with the natural world began from very young age, free roaming the family farm which her parents were regenerating. This deep connection to the land led to Bec's love of nature, going ahead and establishing nature camps for city kids from age thirteen.

There was little doubt with this upbringing Bec was destined to work in the outdoors however as she reveals here this path was far from traditional. Foxy shares four decades of tales encompassing : naked solos; leading and mentoring and a deep spiritual connection with the land. Something she delights in sharing with the next generation of Foxy's.

Enjoy the chat

Bridget and Pete

Connect with Bec

https://becfox.com.au/

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Mick Ramsay - Snow Ploughing to Glory

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +1000

The title of this episode alludes to Mick's laconic, often understated attitude to his life as an outdoor educator and hardcore adventurer in the nature space. A self described lover of the outdoors and what it has to teach all humans, he regales the audience with tales of: solo surfing trips, sea kayaking Bass Strait and the connections with the awesome people that a life filled with adventurers outside has provided.

Yet all his tales are filled with a wry humour, respect for the raw power of nature and a sense of humility, which make him the perfect probe on your next whitewater kayaking trip.

Enjoy the chat

Bridget and Pete

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Vertical Direction Nature Connection - John Beede

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +1000

In this episode we chat with John Beede who is a world class adventurer and one truely great human. John has climbed the 7 Summits, has written books, is a motivational speaker and currently facilitates men's retreats, yet in this candid conversation punctuated with humility and humour he opens his soul to our audience. It is so beautifully uplifting to hear such an accomplished mountaineer, perhaps an outdoor guru, share stories of natural connection and transcendence in the world, grounded in moments of personal discovery and enlightenment. Yet to have the skills and stamina to summit the Grand Teton (WY) USA in a day with no tent, no pro and one rope suggests that John is indeed a mountaineer of significant standing. But loves to fill his downtime on expeditions gold panning in his underwear !

Intrigued, enjoy the chat

Bridget and Pete

John can be reached at

Web: https://beede.com/

Instagram: @Johnbeede

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

An Outdoor Love Story

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +1000

Dr. Jackie Kiewa and Dr. Trevor Robertson are astounding outdoor adventurers always leading with humility, wisdom and grace.

In this episode they regale the listening audience with tales spanning many decades of adventure encompassing multi pitch climbing, whitewater kayaking in Siberia and how humility has led them to enjoy the journey in their later years.

Now with Trev almost an octogenarian these two self described casual adventurers speak candidly about having slowed down recently, only;

Walking the entire Larapinta trail (230 km) carrying all their own kit

Undertaking an annual sea kayaking trip from Mackay - Bowen of approximately 225 km, depending on the route chosen through the myriad of Whitsunday Islands.

Enjoy the chat

Bridget and Pete

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Bridget and Pete - Our Story

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +1000

This episode presents a deep dive into the remarkable outdoor adventure moments of your fabulous hosts.

Whilst there will be many more stories in the future, this episode begins explaining why we have both have developed life long relationships with the natural world !

The conversation then transcends through colourful wearables, mountains, to ping pong balls, wild rivers and deep connection with whales.

Enjoy the listening

Bridget and Pete

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com

Magic of Munge

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1000

In this episode we speak to Brendan Munge (Munge) who has taught outdoor education in universities for the past 17 years. Munge currently shares his knowledge and wisdom with the students and staff at the University of the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia

Munge chats candidly about:

how growing up on a farm was the catalyst for his path into Outdoor Education
his remarkable relationship with roof top tents
delivering a calf in the remote Gascoyne region of Western Australia
the importance of total support of staff and students - when they have to make that critical phone call.
Outdoor Educators as occupational athletes

To connect with Munge

https://www.usc.edu.au/

bmunge@usc.edu.au

Contact Bridget and Pete

Email: 2roampodcast@gmail.com