Introducing Barefoot Banter

Al and I decided to try something new with The Living Barefoot Show recently. I had such a great time talking with Caity McCardell at Run Barefoot Girl (check out the link for her interview of me here), that I wanted to include Caity more in The Living Barefoot Show. Therefore, the idea for Barefoot Banter was born. It's a new format of show where Al, Caity, and me talk about interesting topics in the barefoot world. It's not investigative reporting by any stretch, it's more three friends chatting about topics that interest us. If you've ever wanted to hear me try not to sound like an idiot, check out the first of our Barefoot Banter episodes. There are plenty more to come.

Living Barefoot Show Interviews VIVOBAREFOOT

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show was just posted. Al and I interviewed Terra Plana employees Sabra Ellingson (US Operations Director), Amy Schrader (Director of US Wholesale), and Michelle Hinsvark (US Marketing Executive). I've corresponded with each of them for a while now and it was so great to speak to them and ask them questions about the future directions of VIVOBAREFOOT.

Here's the link: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2011/02/living-barefoot-show-episode-27-interview-vivobarefoot-2011/

Long Review - Kigo Curv

My long review of the Kigo Curv went online yesterday on the Living Barefoot site.

Here's the link.

I think Kigo Footwear is a company that is definitely going places. They listen to their customers and adjust their shoe designs to reflect what they've heard. I'm really looking forward to what this company produces in the future.

In case you're interested in learning more about Kigo, we also interviewed Rachelle Kuramoto, co-founder and marketing director of Kigo Footwear, for the Living Barefoot show and her interview can be found here.

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 18 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show was released last night. Al and I interviewed Jimmy Tomczak, inventor of Paper-feet, paper-thin sandals made from reused billboard vinyl.

You can check out the show at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/07/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-18-we-interview-jimmy-from-paper-feet-com/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Christopher McDougall Interview

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show (Episode 17) was released last night. Al and I had an absolute fabulous time interviewing author of Born to Run, Christopher McDougall. I read the book last March very shortly after the book was released. It was an honour and a pleasure to interview Chris.

You can check out the show at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/07/we-interview-christopher-mcdougall-author-of-born-to-run/

And the show has a new MP3 format right on the site (in addition to being available on iTunes).

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 16 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show was released this morning. Al and I interviewed Dr. Daniel Howell, the 'barefoot professor' from Liberty University. Daniel's recently published Barefoot Book explains why he enjoys living barefoot and why shoes fall short.

You can check it out at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/07/we-interview-daniel-howell-author-of-the-barefoot-book-on-the-living-barefoot-show/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 15 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show was just released. Al and I interviewed Michael Sandler: runner, coach, author, and all-around great guy! We had a fabulous time talking with him during the interview and we chatted for quite a while afterwards as well. I would really like to catch one of his barefoot running clinics. I'll have to keep an eye on his schedule. Or maybe, I'll have to see about hosting one of his and his lovely fiancee's clinics in Calgary....

You can check out the show at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/06/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-15-we-interview-michael-sandler-author-of-barefoot-running/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 14 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show recently went online. Al and I interviewed Dr. Michael Nirenberg, a renowned barefoot-friendly podiatrist. The interview is spectacular.

You can check it out at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/06/living-barefoot-show-we-interview-dr-michael-nirenberg/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 13 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show was released yesterday. Al and I interviewed Jason Robillard of the Barefoot Chronicles, the Barefoot Running University, and the writer of the Barefoot Running Book. I've been following Jason's blog for about two years now so it was really great for me to get to interview him. The show is fantastic!

You can check it out at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/05/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-13-may-15th-2010-we-interview-jason-robillard/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 12 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show has gone online. It has the most interviews in one show so far.

You can check it out at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/05/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-12/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 11 Released

The latest Living Barefoot Podcast Show has been released. Al and I interviewed Anna Papij from Australia about running in minimalist footwear, Donna Rosser the Barefoot Photographer, and Adam Wik of the newly created Move Free Shoes company.

You can check out the new show at: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/04/the-living-barefoot-show-podcast-episode-11-released/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 10 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Podcast Show went online last night. It's a stellar show with an excellent interview with Alan Thwaits of Mississauga, Ontario. He was a lot of fun to interview and did a phenomenal job.

To check out the show, click on the following link: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/02/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-10-released/

To read more about Alan's adventures, check out his blog: http://thwaits.wordpress.com/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 9 Released

The latest episode of The Living Barefoot Show went online last night. It is the edited version of our LIVE event that we held in October. It was great fun, if a little stressful at times. Al and I will probably be doing more live events coming up later in the year.

You can check it out at:
http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/01/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-9-released-live/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 8 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show has gone online! Episode 8 features an interview with Anemone from Vancouver, BC talking about her experiences going barefoot in and out of the city.

Check it out at:
http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2009/12/living-barefoot-show-episode-8-released/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 7 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show went online (I know I'm a little late, been busy). Episode 7 features an interview with Sabra, Damien, and Ben from Vivo Barefoot. They were so much fun to interview! Good luck to Damien and Ben tomorrow in the New York City Marathon.

Here's the link: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2009/10/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-7-we-interview-vivo-barefoot/

Review - Vibram FiveFingers Performa

I didn't have time to write a short review for the VFF Performa but I've finished the long review for these shoes for the Living Barefoot website.

Check it out at:
http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2009/10/review-vibram-fivefingers-performa/

In case you've ever wondered what I sound like, there's also an audio version of the review. This is something we're going to continue with for future reviews. It's available for download on the site above or through iTunes via The Living Barefoot Show.

In (very) short, the Performa is an outstanding addition to the VFF lineup. It is definitely my choice for an indoor minimalist shoe. They are surprisingly warm, extremely comfortable, weigh a scant 50 grams, and have the best barefoot feel of any shoes I've tried so far.

Living Barefoot Show Podcast - Episode 6 Released

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show went online last night. Episode 6 features interviews with Barefoot Moe and Georgia Shaw from Vibram FiveFingers.

Here's the link: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2009/10/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-6-we-interview-barefoot-moe-and-vibram-fivefingers/

Living Barefoot Show Podcast - Episode 5 Released

The latest Living Barefoot Show Podcast was released last night. It includes an interview with, famous barefooter, Barefoot Ted.

Check it out at:
http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2009/09/the-living-barefoot-show-episode-5-interview-with-barefoot-ted/

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 3

The latest episode of the Living Barefoot Show has been released! Al and I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Michael Martin, National Sales Manager at Vibram USA, to discuss the world of Vibram FiveFingers. Check it out here!

The Living Barefoot Podcast Show - Episode 2

The first full-length Living Barefoot Podcast Show is online! Episode 2 features interviews with yours truly, Al Gauthier, and Damien Tougas (from ADVENTUREinPROGRESS) is now available. Listen to it online, download it to your computer, or subscribe via iTunes!

Check it out at:
http://www.livingbarefoot.info/the-living-barefoot-show-podcast/