A 2,200 Mile Podcast

Outside/In

NHPR

Society & Culture, Documentary, Natural Sciences, Nature, Science

4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Today on Outside/In, we’re sharing an episode from our friends and partners at Common Land. Common Land explores the creation stories behind protected land. Each season takes a deep dive into the history, science and politics behind the creation of one particular patch of protected, common land. Season two of Common Land, produced in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio, follows documentarian Matthew Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary. You can listen to episode two of the new season right now, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen. SUPPORT Outside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Before we get started, I want to thank our sponsor for this episode,
0:03.3	Walking Alongside, a podcast from Dartmouth Health.
0:06.6	Walking Alongside is a podcast about addiction, recovery, friendship, and support.
0:10.9	It's a short show that provides a dose of education and a dose of confidence for those
0:15.3	looking to support people with addiction who are walking along the path to recovery.
0:19.2	We can make a tremendous difference.
0:21.1	Listen to Season 1, walking alongside.
0:23.1	Now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:25.9	Season 2 is out soon.
0:31.2	Hey, you're listening to Outside In, a show where curiosity and the natural world collide.
0:35.6	I'm Nate Hedgy.
0:39.0	I'll be the first to tell you I have not hiked the Appalachian Trail, but I have literally
0:43.5	crossed its path while exploring New Hampshire this past year.
0:47.1	On trails where masses of tourists out for the day are sometimes unknowingly overlapping
0:51.9	with one of the world's most iconic footpaths.
0:58.4	So today, we are sharing a new project, a collaboration between NHPR and Common Land.
1:04.7	It's a podcast that explores the creation stories of America's protected spaces.
1:08.9	And this season, it is all about the AT.
1:12.0	We helped shape this 12-part series that takes listeners all the way from Georgia to Maine,
1:16.6	with stops along the way to learn the history, meet the people, and dig into the controversies of the Appalachian Trail.
1:22.9	We're going to play the very first episode, and if you dig it, the next episode is available right now on the
1:28.3	common land's feet. All right, enjoy. Happy 4th of July, and happy hiking.
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