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Paddling 425km in a Lilo!

September 18, 202501:01
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The idea was to swim an $8 pool float, a
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lio, from Talpo to Port Wetto, the
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entire length of the Wetto River. And I
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couldn't really afford to do this
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adventure and I just trying to figure
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out and make it work. And two main
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components were going to cost me a bunch
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of money. One is food and one is
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accommodation. And so each night I would
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get out of the river and I would go up
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to the nearest house. I'd knock on the
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door and say, "Hi, my name's Jimmy. I
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just happen to be lieloing your river
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out here. Can I please stay the night
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and have some food?" In the end, I had
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to knock on a grand total of 11 doors.
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Literally, every single person opened
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the door and said, "Yeah, please come
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inside. Stay on my couch from the spare
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room, on the floor, whatever." We just
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don't quite understand how many
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beautiful, wonderful people are out
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there who are willing to help. Around
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about the time you go through Huntley,
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there was an incident where a teenage
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boy had jumped off the rail bridge into
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the water and was missing, presumed
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drown. And you happened to stumble
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across the body the same time as the
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boy's uncle who was out looking for him.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on a whimsical journey as Jimmy attempts to float the length of the Wetto River on an $8 pool float. With a tight budget, he ingeniously navigates the challenges of food and shelter by knocking on the doors of local residents, resulting in a heartwarming display of kindness and community spirit. Each encounter reveals the generosity of strangers, showcasing the beauty of human connection. However, the adventure takes a somber turn when Jimmy inadvertently discovers the tragic aftermath of a local incident, blending the lightheartedness of his quest with a poignant reminder of life's fragility. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughter to tears, leaving listeners with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation for the kindness of others.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartwarming
  • 90
    Best concept / idea
  • 85
    Most inspiring
  • 85
    Best overall

Episode Highlights

  • A Journey of Kindness
    Jimmy embarks on a river adventure, relying on the generosity of strangers for food and shelter.
    “I had to knock on a grand total of 11 doors.”
    @ 00m 29s
    September 18, 2025
  • Tragic Incident
    During the journey, a teenage boy goes missing after jumping into the river.
    “You happened to stumble across the body the same time as the boy's uncle.”
    @ 00m 51s
    September 18, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Knocking on Doors00:21
  • Unexpected Kindness00:33
  • Tragedy Strikes00:48