Ep. 122: Raven Rock

I recorded this one on a real hike, which means you get everything unfiltered: sunscreen melting off, DEET getting sprayed on anything that isn’t my face, and me trying to sound calm while quietly assuming a bear is about to collect me. We start with tour dates (Raleigh, Indianapolis, St. Charles) and then head straight into Raven Rock State Park, where the quiet trails feel peaceful right up until your brain decides silence is the perfect time to spiral. Somewhere between bad angles, loose shoes, and trail signs that make me question my sense of direction, I tell a story I still can’t shake: the time I was on psychedelics, had to go pee, and felt completely certain a bear was waiting to end the night. It’s funny because it’s ridiculous, but it’s also real because fear doesn’t care if you’re being reasonable. That thread turns into a bigger idea about solo hiking, outdoor mindfulness, and how nature can reset you even when you’re not doing it “right.” Then the payoff arrives when we hit the water and the Cape Fear River opens up in front of us. I try to show you the view, try not to drop my phone into the river, and immediately start wondering why we ever stopped drinking straight from streams, before remembering all the reasons. If you want a comedian’s nature walk that bounces between awe, anxiety, and dumb jokes, this is it. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your favorite bit or your worst hiking fear. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/c/DiscombobulatedwithBobbyJaycox