Being from the South, I know a thing or two about how bugs can ruin a great outdoor experience.

It's crazy how something so small can affect some of the potentially greatest experiences of your life.

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This is the Adventure Sports podcast, where we hear stories of adventure from every corner of the planet.

We interview all sorts of folks who are using their sport to explore the world around them

and give you the inspiration you need to get out there and have some fun. Hey, folks, today's episode is actually a throwback Thursday episode like we do every Thursday with Kurt Lindville, who was hosting the show at the time.

And he's talking to Tom Smith Smith who's just a great storyteller

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