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The Joy Trip Project Podcast explores the intersection of outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and social justice. Hosted by James Edward Mills, this series features conversations with adventurers, artists, conservationists, and community leaders who are reshaping how we connect to the natural world.

Since its launch in 2009, the podcast has amplified voices often left out of the outdoor narrative—highlighting the achievements of Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented communities. Each episode blends storytelling with thoughtful dialogue, drawing on lived experiences and history to inspire listeners toward a more inclusive and sustainable future in the outdoors.

With a mix of field recordings, in-depth interviews, and reflective commentary, the Joy Trip Project Podcast brings forward stories of resilience, creativity, and vision that help us better understand our place in nature and our responsibility to protect it for generations to come.

The Unhidden Minute Podcast is a short-form storytelling series that shines a light on the overlooked histories of Black Americans as interpreted through the lens of our National Parks. Each 1-minute narrative captures moments of resilience, creativity, and struggle—from the Civil War contraband camps of Fort Monroe to the cultural legacy of Bronzeville, from Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color line to the speeches of Frederick Douglass. By connecting the landscapes of public lands with the lived experiences of people too often erased from the national narrative, the Unhidden Minute helps us understand how the past continues to shape our present, and how public history can guide us toward a more just future. These episodes, written and narrated by James Edward Mills, offer listeners a quick but powerful way to engage with the hidden stories that deserve to be remembered.