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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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S1 Bonus Episode - "Hockey, Humility, and the Heart of a Champion" with Jim Harrison
Send us Fan MailJim Harrison’s name is etched in hockey history — not just for his talent, but for histenacity. Born in Saskatchewan, Jim rose from humble prairie rinks to the world’sbiggest stages,…
Season 1, Episode 10 - "Joy and Faith of Climbing 7 Summits" with Julie Smith
Send us Fan MailJulie 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…
S1E9 Season 1, Episode 9 - "A Life Devoted to Hope" with Casey Gwinn
Send us Fan MailCasey 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…
S1E8 Season 1, Episode 8 - "A Game of Winning" with Lyle Overbay
Send us Fan MailBaseball 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…
Life’s adventures with Neil & Susan Amondson
Send us Fan MailLife 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,…
S1E7 Season 1, Episode 7 - "Farming, Fun, and Frontier Grit" with Dennis Duncan
Send us Fan MailDennis 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,…
S1 Bonus Episode - "Moving Forward After Loss" with Les and Sandy Moore
Send us Fan MailLes 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…
S1E6 Season 1, Episode 6 - "From Oilfields to Open Water — and the Courage to Start Again" with Rod Vatcher
Send us Fan MailRod Vatcher built his career in one of the toughest industries on earth — oilfieldlogistics. As the founder and former owner of Steelhorse Freight Services in HighRiver, Alberta, he…
Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 3) - "Stepping with a Purpose" with Susan Amondson
Send us Fan MailEvery 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…
S1E5 Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 2) - "Stepping with a Purpose" with Dr. Kevin St. Clair
Send us Fan MailEvery 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…
S1E5 Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 1) - "Stepping with a Purpose" with Susan Amondson
Send us Fan MailEvery 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…
S1E4 Season 1, Episode 4 - "From Motocross Prodigy to Adaptive Golf Competitor" with Brock Leitner
Send us Fan MailBrock Leitner grew up in Summerland, British Columbia, fueled by an unstoppabledrive for competition and speed. By age four, he was already racing motocross; bysixteen, he had turned…
S1E5 Bonus Episode (Part 2) - "East Lewis County Legends" with Bill Bakamus
Send us Fan MailIn this Bonus Episode, Neil sits down with East County Legend, Bill BakamusFor more than four decades, Bill Bakamus defined what it meant to be a coach — and to be the best in…
S1E4 Bonus Episode (Part 1) - "East Lewis County Legends" with “Sweetie” Suter
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E3 Season 1, Episode 3 (Part 3) - "The Politics of Inclusion" with Logan Washburn
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E3 Season 1, Episode 3 (Parts 1 and 2) - "The Politics of Inclusion" with Dr. Jason Peplinski
Send us Fan MailIn 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.…
S1E2 Season 1, Episode 2 - "Real Estate with a Pulse on the Desert" with Darcey Deetz & Lorrie Anderschat
Send us Fan MailDarcey 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’relooking for. A…
S1E1 Season 1, Episode 1 - "Finding Joy and Purpose after Loss" with Rob Zimich
Send us Fan MailRob 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…
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UpaCreekwithNeil has published 19 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
UpaCreekwithNeil is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 53m.
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