Think Outside

Think Outside is a monthly podcast from RMB | Rocky Mountain Books that will dive deeper into the stories behind the stories and inspire adventure through conversation with authors, explorers and experts in their fields.

Focal Point with Paul Zizka 04/05/2023

Focal Point with Paul Zizka The master of outdoor adventure and deep sky photography...Paul Zizka! In this episode of Focal Point Paul gives us some tips and tricks of deep sky photography, how to get the shot, and we chat about his latest book Spirits in the Sky. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/26199960

Have dog, will travel with Lesley Choyce 03/12/2023

Have dog, will travel with Lesley Choyce Lesley Choyce is a 70-year-old year-round North Atlantic surfer, the godfather of transcendental wood-splitting, and the award-winning author of over 100 books. His wife, Linda, a former high school principal who has fearlessly commandeered knives from teenage malcontents, usually guides her husband away from quixotic quests, but she is fully on board for this one. As for Kelty, the couple’s West Highland terrier, he’s always ready to give up on chewing shoes and chasing pheasants for something more exciting. Join the Choyces as they hurtle around the U.K. in search of history (all kinds), good food (mostly Indian), quirky destinations (the smaller and weirder the better), and places for the dog to pee. All while waiting for the imminent arrival of new grandchildren back home in Canada. Ever wondered what a Nova Scotian surfer/wood-splitter/Renaissance man/Westie owner thinks of the U.K.? Now you can find out. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/26199729

Focal Point with John E. Marriott 01/11/2023

Focal Point with John E. Marriott In the second episode of our Focal Point mini series, we talk to internationally renowned wildlife photographer, John E. Marriot about his book . The Kootenay Wolves chronicles Marriott’s tenacious efforts hiking, snowshoeing, and hiding silently in camouflage for hundreds of days to document these wary wolves and their tenuous hold in a home range rife with danger, including tourist traffic, transport trucks, trophy hunters, and trappers. Marriott not only watched this family thrive against all odds but also saw and photographed some truly astonishing behaviours rarely documented in the wild before. Join us for an exhilarating look into the daily lives of the Kootenay wolves and some photography tips and tricks from the wildlife photography master himself. Follow John on Instagram: The Kootenay Wolves is now available ! /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/25532559

Why women are dominating the world of adventure travel 10/24/2022

Why women are dominating the world of adventure travel The future of travel is female! Well, technically that future is already here. Rad women are dominating the travel industry more than ever. What's driving thrill-seeking women run with what was in the past a traditionally male-dominated space? This time on Think Outside we talk to a panel of adventurous female travellers (Meghan J. Ward, Lisa Duncan, and Ella Harvey) to talk about writing their travel memoirs, what's driving thrill-seeking women to seek out grand adventures more and more, and some of the ethical considerations of adventure travel. Your adventure travel reading list! All three of these amazing books are available wherever books are sold: by Meghan J. Ward by Lisa Duncan by Ella Harvey /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/24789045

How to get your book published 10/04/2022

How to get your book published Writing a book? Mystified about the publishing industry and/or how to get published? How do you find the right publisher? What are they looking for? How does the royalty structure work? Do I need an agent? What's the difference between self-publishing and finding a publisher? All of these questions and more are answered by our panel in this latest episode. We'll talk about the acquisition process, submissions, the author/publisher relationship and answer your burning questions! /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/24586233

Promoting your book with Bill Arnott 05/28/2022

Promoting your book with Bill Arnott Probably one of the most mystifying things about publishing a book is how to market it. You've put your heart and soul into writing, editing, design, layout...and now you have to get it out into the world. It's not easy to toot your own horn! In this episode of Think Outside we chat with author and master of authentic self-promotion, Bill Arnott, to answer some common questions and to hear his tips and tricks for getting the word out about your book. Find Bill's books here: Boost your productivity with MagicMind and use code RMB20 for 40% off your subscription here: https://magicmind.co/ /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/23254082

Love Your Local Bookstore! 04/29/2022

Love Your Local Bookstore! April 30 is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! A day to celebrate indie bookstores and to recognize the vital role that they play in the Canadian publishing ecosystem. We spoke with some indie bookstores last year and then caught up with them again this year to find out how they've been navigating the Covid 19 pandemic and some of their successes and challenges over the past couple years. Thanks to Chris Hall (McNally Robinson), Jessica Walker (Munro's Books), and Zoe Grams (Upstart & Crow) for sharing with us! munrosbooks.com mcnallyrobinson.com upstartandcrow.com /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/22955195

Focal Point with George Webber 03/31/2022

Focal Point with George Webber This is the first episode in our "Focal Point" mini series featuring RMB photographers! George Webber is a renowned documentary photographer and has been featured in high profile magazines like Canadian Geographic, the New York Times, American Photo, and more. His latest book, Borrowed Time: Calgary 1976 – 2019 is a look at the complexities and dichotomies of the city of Calgary as it’s grown over the past 45 years. We sat down with George to talk a bit about his approach to documentary photography, his inspiration, and what it means to preserve these pieces of Calgary history through the lens. Get your copy of Borrowed Time . /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/22642862

Tracking Lions with Jon Turk 11/18/2021

Tracking Lions with Jon Turk Jon Turk is easily one of North America’s most accomplished adventurers. Lucky for us, he likes to write about his adventures. Especially lucky for us, he sat down with us to chat about his new book Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu! /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/21212462

Shop Talk: RMB Publishing Panel 04/15/2021

Shop Talk: RMB Publishing Panel In this episode we’re going to zoom out a bit and take a look at Rocky Mountain Books as a whole! Take a peek behind the curtain, meet the team and learn about how a book goes from manuscript to the shelf! /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/18741290

Bonus Episode - A Story of Karma with Michael Schauch 02/24/2021

Bonus Episode - A Story of Karma with Michael Schauch This episode is a recording on the launch of Michael Schauch's book A Story of Karma as part of the VIMFF Fall Series. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/18080891

Gone Viking with Bill Arnott 12/17/2020

Gone Viking with Bill Arnott With a small pack and his weatherproof journal Bill Arnott followed the viking footsteps from Europe to Asia, the Mediterranean to the British Isles, Through Scandinavia to Iceland and beyond! /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/17237249

The Life and Legacy of Takaya with Cheryl Alexander 10/22/2020

The Life and Legacy of Takaya with Cheryl Alexander When Cheryl Alexander heard there were several sightings of a wolf in downtown Victoria, she knew right away it was Takaya. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/16500206

Protecting Paradise with Elizabeth May 09/18/2020

Protecting Paradise with Elizabeth May Elizabeth May is one of the hardest working people in politics. She is the Green Party MP for the Saanich-Gulf Islands and served as leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006-2019. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/16065878

Art and Adventures with Jocey Asnong 08/13/2020

Art and Adventures with Jocey Asnong Award-winning children’s book author, Jocey Asnong, has created many beautiful books over the years, and plenty more colourful books taking shape in her creative brain! /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/15604319

Feel the Wild with Daniel Fox 06/08/2020

Feel the Wild with Daniel Fox Daniel Fox is an artist, adventurer, photographer, philosopher, entrepreneur and explorer...what can't he do! We sit down with Daniel to talk about his photography, our connection with nature, and his WildECO project, a non-profit youth organization that he founded in 2015 which seeks to mentor disadvantaged students and fund tuition costs for a month-long wilderness immersion camp. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/14743193

Taking a Break from Saving the World with Stephen Legault 05/07/2020

Taking a Break from Saving the World with Stephen Legault 'Taking a Break from Saving the World: A Conservation Activist’s Journey from Burnout to Balance' takes a look at the culture of self-sacrifice that permeates the work done by volunteers and paid staff in the environmental conservation movement and beyond. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/14330501

Adventure, Travel, and Storytelling with Frank Wolf 04/03/2020

Adventure, Travel, and Storytelling with Frank Wolf While we're all stuck inside, wishing we could be outside, doesn't a good adventure story sound pretty good right now? /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/13828643

Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa'xaid 03/08/2020

Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa'xaid Wet’so’weten protests and calls for meaningful reconciliation continue to make headlines and it’s hard to ignore the feeling that we are being pushed and pulled into an increasingly divided Canada. /episode/index/show/thinkoutside/id/13458818

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