Mat and John enjoy the first glimpses of spring from the bus and give an update on Greg's tooth. NPR broadcasted the funniest joke ever and Mat and John weigh in with a couple that may have missed the judging. John explains his aggression toward condo people.Recorded May 8, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker and John Norris. Produced by Greg Chaille @gregchaille

 EP #20: Asleep At The Eagle

Pilot Bread

Mat is back from Los Angeles and offers tips for John's upcoming trip. Greg checks in from the road with Stanhope. Alaska is warming up and there is a smell in the air.Recorded April 30, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille. Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #19: Pilot Bread, No Water

John Tole

Mat and John are back on the bus with stand up comedian and ultra light traveler, John Tole. The boys discuss Koot's crowds, accidentally stealing, not separated at birth and the future of pot in Alaska. CREDITS: Recorded April 13, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris and stand up comedian john Tole. Edited by Greg Chaille.PODCAST: Near The Wild with Matt Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille. Edited by Greg Chaille. @gregchailleJohn Tole : http://www.johntole.com/John Tole's podcast "Cart Path Diem" : http://www.johntole.com/2014/01/06/cart-path-diem/

Mat and John are back on the bus with stand up comedian and ultra light traveler, John Tole. The boys discuss Koot's crowds, accidentally stealing, not separated at birth and the future of pot in Alaska. CREDITS: Recorded April 13, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris and stand up comedian john Tole. Edited by Greg Chaille.PODCAST: Near The Wild with Matt Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille. Edited by Greg Chaille. @gregchailleJohn Tole : <a href="http://www.johntole.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.johntole.com/</a>John Tole's podcast "Cart Path Diem" : <a href="http://www.johntole.com/2014/01/06/cart-path-diem/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.johntole.com/2014/01/06/cart-path-diem/</a>

Ep. #18: Yelp The Revolution with comedian John Tole

Mat is back in Anchorage and John gets a vet bill. Greg is on the road with Stanhope and in need of a dentist. And, everyone wants to shoot zombies.CREDITS: Recorded April 5, 2014 (kind of) on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Anchorage, Alaska), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Jacksonville, FL). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.PODCAST: Near The Wild with Matt Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille. Engineered and Produced by Greg Chaille. @gregchaille

Ep. #17: Geep go to Stonehenge

Time waits for no man. Harold Ramis passes, Becker's season in Costa Rica draws to a close, John now stands while sitting at his desk and Greg prepares for Halloween in March. Recorded February 28, 2014 (kind of) on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Sammamish, WA). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.CNN Tribute to Harold Ramis - http://youtu.be/P_SPWeDWxDsCheck out UBUNTU - http://www.ubuntu.com/Ghost Ride Productions - http://ghostride.comTransworld's Halloween &amp; Attractions Show - http://www.haashow.com/Near The Wild, Alaska Podcast with Matt Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille. Engineered and Produced by Greg Chaille. @gregchaille

Time waits for no man. Harold Ramis passes, Becker's season in Costa Rica draws to a close, John now stands while sitting at his desk and Greg prepares for Halloween in March. Recorded February 28, 2014 (kind of) on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Sammamish, WA). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.CNN Tribute to Harold Ramis - <a href="http://youtu.be/P_SPWeDWxDs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/P_SPWeDWxDs</a>Check out UBUNTU - <a href="http://www.ubuntu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ubuntu.com/</a>Ghost Ride Productions - <a href="http://ghostride.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ghostride.com</a>Transworld's Halloween &amp; Attractions Show - <a href="http://www.haashow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.haashow.com/ </a>Near The Wild, Alaska Podcast with Matt Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille. Engineered and Produced by Greg Chaille. @gregchaille

Ep.#16: Heaven's 'NO PANTS' Policy

The tin cans and string hold up for another week as the boys run through all the Winter Olympic highlights they won't give you on NBC. As promised I have included the links to clips of Russian Hockey Bears and Skating Chimps. A little Costa Rica Pura Vida and an update on AK's balmy winter. Plus, Mat, John and Greg offer TV pics for the week.CREDITS: Recorded February 12, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Bisbee, AZ). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.LINKS:Russian Hockey Bears - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimwf89hVucIce Skating Chimps - http://youtu.be/pOj_QoSH6is

The tin cans and string hold up for another week as the boys run through all the Winter Olympic highlights they won't give you on NBC. As promised I have included the links to clips of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimwf89hVuc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian Hockey Bears</a> and <a href="http://youtu.be/pOj_QoSH6is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skating Chimps</a>. A little Costa Rica Pura Vida and an update on AK's balmy winter. Plus, Mat, John and Greg offer TV pics for the week.CREDITS: Recorded February 12, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Bisbee, AZ). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.LINKS:Russian Hockey Bears - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimwf89hVuc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimwf89hVuc</a>Ice Skating Chimps - <a href="http://youtu.be/pOj_QoSH6is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/pOj_QoSH6is</a>

Ep. #15: Muy Thai Noodling

Mat Becker, John Norris and Greg Chaille may still be spread out longitude-ily yet they continue to figure out how to record their weekly conversation. This weeks episode includes train stories to remind you to walk instead, Mat eats an exotic Tree Chicken, John's fighting gift certificate and wild Super Bowl bets.Recorded February 04, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus (virtually) in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Bisbee, AZ). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #14: Sochi's Gay Dog Round UP!

Another long distance episode as the boys broadcast over a distance of 6,712.5 miles from Anchorage, Alaska to Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. This go around features Mizithra mayhem, catching DIY babies, robots more popular than guitars and plenty of Bieber misinformation. Recorded January 27, 2014 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus (through the magic of Skype) in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Fullerton, CA). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #13: Let Them Eat Mizithra!

The first international podcast for the boys as they broadcast over a distance of 6,712.5 miles from Anchorage, Alaska to Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. Tune in to get the Costa Rican timeline explained, Anchorage Air to Ground traffic report, Seattle Seahawks Fan-Quakes and a No Apologies update. Recorded January 13, 2014 on Mat Becker’s Virtual backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Sammamish, WA). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.

The first international podcast for the boys as they broadcast over a distance of 6,712.5 miles from Anchorage, Alaska to Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. Tune in to get the Costa Rican timeline explained, Anchorage Air to Ground traffic report, Seattle Seahawks Fan-Quakes and a No Apologies update. Recorded January 13, 2014 on Mat Becker’s Virtual backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker (Costa Rica), John Norris (Anchorage, Alaska) &amp; Greg Chaille (Sammamish, WA). Engineered and produced by Greg Chaille.

Ep #12: The Devil's Scalene

Erin Dewey Lennox

Billy Wayne Davis

Mat &amp; John invite comedians Billy Wayne Davis &amp; Erin Dewey Lennox out of the snow and into the bus. Billy talks about social media divorce, blackouts and Seattle jail time. Erin fills in some of the blanks and is impressed with Alaska wildlife up close.  Recorded November 10, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris, Billy Wayne Davis, Erin Dewey Lennox &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Mat &amp; John invite comedians Billy Wayne Davis &amp; Erin Dewey Lennox out of the snow and into the bus. Billy talks about social media divorce, blackouts and Seattle jail time. Erin fills in some of the blanks and is impressed with Alaska wildlife up close.  Recorded November 10, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris, Billy Wayne Davis, Erin Dewey Lennox &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #11: Comedians Billy Wayne Davis and Erin Dewey Lennox

Mat Becker, John Norris and Ggreg Chaille discuss any and all things Alaska and beyond from inside an imaginary bus which they feel is near the wild in Anchorage, Alaska.

Mat is solo in the bus this week and plugs into the internet and connects with John in Anchorage and Greg in Sammamish, WA. Topics include 3D printers, seafood bacon, the upcoming Olympics and the eVice racket.Recorded December 30, 2013 sort of on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Mat is solo in the bus this week and plugs into the internet and connects with John in Anchorage and Greg in Sammamish, WA. Topics include 3D printers, seafood bacon, the upcoming Olympics and the eVice racket.Recorded December 30, 2013 sort of on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #10: Blockbuster House of Weed

The temps take a dive and the boys jump on the bus to increase their PSR (Personal Survival Rating).  Take a listen to John and Greg's upcoming moves, crock pot adventures, Crime Scene Foodies and Becker details going to extreme lengths to use a phone.Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Dec 06, 2013 with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #09 - Pushing PSR's

Matt Davis

The mercury soars into the single digits so Becker puts on some steaks. Comedian Matt Davis climbs aboard the bus to discuss raccoon gangs, drone pizza, all apologies and offers some snowbird opportunities to John.Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Dec 06, 2013 with Mat Becker, John Norris, Greg Chaille &amp; Matt Davis. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

The mercury soars into the single digits so Becker puts on some steaks. Comedian Matt Davis climbs aboard the bus to discuss raccoon gangs, drone pizza, all apologies and offers some snowbird opportunities to John.Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Dec 06, 2013 with Mat Becker, John Norris, Greg Chaille &amp; Matt Davis. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #08 - Comedian Matt Davis

Holy Manholes

Mat &amp; John welcome local Anchorage musician Bart Bogan aboard the bus for some adult cocoa. The boys discuss Batkid, mysterious manholes, beginning snowbirding and Becker's Great Wing Caper.  Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 21, 2013 with Mat Becker, John Norris, Greg Chaille &amp; Bart Bogan. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Mat &amp; John welcome local Anchorage musician Bart Bogan aboard the bus for some adult cocoa. The boys discuss Batkid, mysterious manholes, beginning snowbirding and Becker's Great Wing Caper.  Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 21, 2013 with Mat Becker, John Norris, Greg Chaille &amp; Bart Bogan. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #07: Holy Manholes, Batkid!

Temperatures have dropped but the topics are hot in the bus this week. Mat, John and Greg discuss winter weddings, rodent torture and Sarah Palin. Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 17, 2013 with  Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Temperatures have dropped but the topics are hot in the bus this week. Mat, John and Greg discuss winter weddings, rodent torture and Sarah Palin. Recorded in Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 17, 2013 with  Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #06: Heroin Car

Why would anyone go to Barrow, AK? The boys have a clumsy discussion about bitcoin, Alaska's benefit from global warming and moose extraction. Recorded November 7, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Produced &amp; Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #05: Barrow, anyone?

Geoff Tate

Mat and John welcome comedian Geoff Tate onto the bus and discuss sunny Alaskan evenings, armageddon and jury duty. Recorded July 16, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; comedian Geoff Tate. Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Mat and John welcome comedian Geoff Tate onto the bus and discuss sunny Alaskan evenings, armageddon and jury duty. Recorded July 16, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; comedian Geoff Tate. Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #04: Comedian Geoff Tate

Mat and John discuss graffiti art, strip clubs and the joy of travel via Greyhound Bus Lines. Recorded July 16, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Mat and John discuss graffiti art, strip clubs and the joy of travel via Greyhound Bus Lines. Recorded July 16, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #03: Art is Everywhere

Mat and John offer helpful warnings about Prince, ukeleles and how not to order a drink in the Bird House.Recorded July 7, 2013 on Mat Becker’s backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Engineered by Greg Chaille.

Ep. #02: Warning Show

Mat Becker and John Norris are not in the wild but they can see it from inside the bus. This is the first podcast.Recorded weekly on Mat Becker's backyard bus in Anchorage Alaska with Mat Becker, John Norris &amp; Greg Chaille. Engineered by Greg Chaille.

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