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From a flooded logging town beneath a hydroelectric dam to summits of the world’s highest peaks, Up a Creek with Neil brings you real stories from people who’ve lived boldly. Hosted by Neil Amondson—a former high-climber, legislator, and global wanderer—this podcast dives into life’s turning points, unexpected adventures, and the wisdom that comes from experience. You’ll hear from guests who’ve topped Everest, rebuilt after loss, and found meaning in places most never go. Family-friendly, unfiltered, and rich with grit and humor—this is real life, well told.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFrom a flooded logging town beneath a hydroelectric dam to summits of the world’s highest peaks, Up a Creek with Neil brings you real stories from people who’ve lived boldly. Hosted by Neil Amondson, a former high-climber, legislator, and global wanderer, this podcast dives into life’s turning points, unexpected adventures, and the wisdom that comes from experience.
UpaCreekwithNeil is hosted by Neil. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bonus Episode - "Hockey, Humility, and the Heart of a Champion" with Jim Harrison" (26 March 2026, 66 minutes), "Season 1, Episode 10 - "Joy and Faith of Climbing 7 Summits" with Julie Smith" (16 March 2026, 66 minutes), and "Season 1, Episode 9 - "A Life Devoted to Hope" with Casey Gwinn" (6 March 2026, 58 minutes).
UpaCreekwithNeil publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for UpaCreekwithNeil is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. UpaCreekwithNeil requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. UpaCreekwithNeil's contact route on record: public web form.
Neil hosts UpaCreekwithNeil, a society podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Send us Fan Mail Jim Harrison’s name is etched in hockey history — not just for his talent, but for his tenacity. Born in Saskatchewan, Jim rose from humble prairie rinks to the world’s biggest stages, playing alongside...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail Julie Smith was born in Deadwood, SD; grew up near Black Hawk, SD and graduated from High School in Rapid City, SD. She graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...
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Send us Fan Mail Casey Gwinn has spent more than three decades standing at the intersection of law, justice, and healing. As the former San Diego City Attorney and the co-founder of the Family Justice Center movement...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Baseball has a way of revealing character; you can learn a lot about a person by watching how they handle the long season, the travel the slumps, the pressure, and the quiet discipline it takes to show...
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Send us Fan Mail Life rarely moves in straight lines — and neither have Neil and Susan Amondson. From a small logging community in Washington State to travels across all 50 states and seven countries, Neil’s journey has...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail Dennis Duncan is the embodiment of small-town Alberta grit — a farmer, businessman, and storyteller whose laughter carries farther than a prairie horizon. From the fields of Bentley, Alberta, to the...
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Send us Fan Mail Les and Sandy Moore’s story is one of heartbreak transformed into purpose. In 2011, their teenage son Matt died in a tragic Boy Scout swimming accident — a moment that forever changed their family’s...
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Send us Fan Mail Rod Vatcher built his career in one of the toughest industries on earth — oilfield logistics. As the founder and former owner of Steelhorse Freight Services in High River, Alberta, he managed the...
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Send us Fan Mail Every journey changes us — sometimes in ways we never expect. For Susan Amondson, the Camino de Santiago wasn’t just about reaching Santiago; it was about discovering what still lies within — endurance...
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Send us Fan Mail Every journey changes us — sometimes in ways we never expect. For Susan Amondson, the Camino de Santiago wasn’t just about reaching Santiago; it was about discovering what still lies within — endurance...
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Send us Fan Mail Every journey changes us — sometimes in ways we never expect. For Susan Amondson, the Camino de Santiago wasn’t just about reaching Santiago; it was about discovering what still lies within — endurance...
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Send us Fan Mail Brock Leitner grew up in Summerland, British Columbia, fueled by an unstoppable drive for competition and speed. By age four, he was already racing motocross; by sixteen, he had turned pro—competing...
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Send us Fan Mail In this Bonus Episode, Neil sits down with East County Legend, Bill Bakamus For more than four decades, Bill Bakamus defined what it meant to be a coach — and to be the best in Washington State high...
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Send us Fan Mail In this Bonus Episode, Neil sits down with East County Legends, "Sweetie” Suter and Bill Bakamus. In the late 1950s, in the logging town of Morton, Washington, a young man named “Sweetie” Suter became a...
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Send us Fan Mail In Part Three of The Politics of Inclusion , Neil talks with Logan Washburn, a young journalist helping shape America’s next political conversation. Representing a generation raised amid cultural...
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Send us Fan Mail In Parts One and Two of The Politics of Inclusion , Neil sits down with Dr. Jason Peplinski, a veteran educator and superintendent who believes true leadership begins with empathy. Drawing from decades...
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Send us Fan Mail Darcey Deetz is one of the Coachella Valley’s top resort real-estate professionals, known for her energy, insight, and ability to match people with the lifestyle they’re looking for. A full-time Realtor...
Send us Fan Mail Rob Zimich’s story begins in the mountains of British Columbia and carries a message that resonates far beyond them. After the heartbreaking loss of his son Alex in 2022 in a tragic boating accident...
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