The Trail Ahead sits firmly at the intersection of race, environment, history, culture, and the outdoors – so while it features athletes and outdoors enthusiasts, we dig deeper into the tough questions surrounding representation, access, safety, privilege, tokenism and so much more. We really hope to invite people into the conversation and share perspectives not only about sport or the environment but also about the human side of all of these stories. Get ready to get uncomfortable and learn a ton, we do each episode!

While the global and U.S.-based podcast spaces are often criticized for being “oversaturated” there are places where podcasting is just beginning as a form of new media. Serbia is one of these places. With about 300 podcasts hailing from this country, podcasting is just gaining momentum there. This week, Aleksandra Bučko brings us a list of podcasts from her country that will expose you to the ways the Serbian podcasting industry is beginning to take form

I've always been drawn to the issues of health, wellness, and how we heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. My father worked as a pharmacist and my first journalism job in America was working as a health reporter in a small rural town in Northern California. Today, I am keenly aware of how equity issues play out so starkly in our broken healthcare system and the need to tell these stories to inspire change.

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month, Imogen Arate brings us this mid-week podcast recommendation list about API contributions to diversity in the arts. During reflections about actions that we can all take to ensure that our future follows a positive trajectory, Imogen was inspired by her love of art and open and inclusive communication. Her list builds on these two themes.

Amy writes: Climate podcasts are my jam! For Earth Day, I like to listen to ones that take me back to the roots of the climate movement, which was inspired by the civil rights movement and rage at oil companies.