Simon Burn and Andrew Holloway joined my magical musical Camino in May 2024. They carried with them cameras, a drone and audio gear to make a documentary about my Camino - Somewhere Along the Way. This weekend, we launch the documentary trailer to begin the epic journey of bringing this beautiful story to life....and to you. To lanch the trailer, I'm doing a concert on Facebook Live It's 9am Sunday September 1st in Australia.... So that's ..... Sydney, Australia       Sun, 1 Sep 2024 at 9:00 am AEST New York, USA           Sat, 31 Aug 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT Toronto, Canada         Sat, 31 Aug 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT Los Angeles, USA        Sat, 31 Aug 2024 at 4:00 pm PDT Chicago, USA            Sat, 31 Aug 2024 at 6:00 pm CDT London, United Kingdom  Sun, 1 Sep 2024 at 12:00 midn BST Munich, Germany         Sun, 1 Sep 2024 at 1:00 am CEST

Mick Pope wrote to me to say he was once a 23 stone drunk. He made a decision more than 20 years ago to change his mind....and change his life. He's been dry ever since. Mick has just completed his tenth Camino - walking to celebrate the ability to do so after making the right decision to get sober. This is a great episode about overcoming incredible odds to create a new future, one full of joy and light.....and pilgrimage.

Husband and wife pilgrims, Simon Van Wyk and Linda Smith walked to Caminos a decade apart. When I asked them to give me one word that describes their pilgrimage, Simon said 'community' and Linda said 'joy'. You can tell by their energy and focus they've brought those two sentiments home with them. This is an episode about shaking off the rain and doing your best to make each and every day as meaningful as possible. Make your life a Camino.

Marianne Sommer quit her job back in 2019 to become a lifetime volunteer...and that decision led her to the Camino where she met dozens of pilgrims who inspired her with their stories of hope and transformation. Marianne decided to invite ten pilgrims to tell their stories, and so began Marianne's journey and her new book "10 Paths to Santiago". You can buy the book via Amazon or www.10pathstosantiago.com. You'll love our chat about Marianne's journey ....on the Camino....and in life. If you're interested in sponsoring me go to www.patreon.com/danmullins

Mark Petersen is CEO of what’s called Stronger Philanthropy, an organisation based in New Brunswick, Canada…..and it was created to serve major donors as a granting hub….providing funds from donors to high-impact charitable projects. He knows all about giving. Mark’s new book is called Love Giving Well….the pilgrimage of philanthropy. It’s a book about the similarities between pilgrimage and philanthropy. Mark walked the Camino Norte and the Camino Porto….and came home with a full heart…..and a plan to write a book about it. Sponsor me via www.patreon.com/danmullins

I'm dreadfully sorry....I have been unwell. A re-visit to one of my favourite podcasts.... Angela (now Angela Morelli Foisy). walked the Camino in October 2018. Two things I learned from this podcast.... Angela says: “Those things you desire, but are too scared to reach for? That’s your spirit trying to guide your soul." And “....there’s something bigger there, there’s something bigger for us to realise…. we are so much more than the roles we have chosen to play.” Enjoy this insightful podcast about learning why we're here. Sponsor me via patreon.com/danmullins

Christina Kent is a San Francisco-based artist who was drawn to the Camino to "fill the well," helping replenish her creativity through the beauty of nature and the medicine of walking. This is a wonderful chat about the beauty of art...of life...and of adventure. You can find Christina at christinakentart.com. If you'd like to sponsor the podcast go to www.patreon.com/danmullins

I first saw Annie and Andrew Thomas in a social media post....standing outside the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela shining like new diamonds. They were just so happy. This is their second Camino....they have walked the Frances before....but wanted to return to the glory of the Camino....and this time it was the Camino Ingles. Enjoy their journey....they don't skip over the important stuff!! And a treat at the end as always You can sponsor me via www.patreon.com/danmullins

Shane Oldfield has written his Camino memoir - of sorts - but is yet to publish it. He sent it to me to pre-read and I LOVED it!! It's full of amazing insight and quotes from gurus and philosophers.....and pilgrims (and you know how much I love a quote!!!). This is just a wonderful discussion with one half of a pilgrim duo with Shane's wife Zabe, and their journey of discovery together. If you're interested in sponsoring me go to sponsor Dan

Jordon Ozero hails from Vancouver Island, and after 20 years in the cruise industry coming to a close due to Covid, found himself looking for answers. He's now studying transformative tourism. He's seeking answers to the questions pilgrims and travellers have posed for centuries. How and why we seek a journey of discovery. This is a magic chat - with lots of insight about winter Caminos, too. You can find Jordon's blog here.... https://2014cds.wordpress.com/. And you can sponsor the podcast here.... https://www.patreon.com/danmullins

Dr Jack Kirnan set off on the Camino hoping to shed light on some of the emotions and regrets he's carried with him his entire life. He found redemption for himself....and ultimately the gift of forever for his family and community. Jack's documentary is called Mi Buen Camino: The place where everyone becomes your brother and your sister. You can sponsor My Camino - The Podcast at patreon.com/danmullins

Tom Bull wrote to me to say he was walking the Camino in May this year. He is a small business owner in New Jersey in the US. He heard about the Camino and wondered if it might be the perfect segue into the next stage of his life. This is the first episode of a two-parter. We'll speak to Tom on his return.....when he's ready. You'll love his energy and insight, hopes and dreams.

Philippine-born US pilgrim Vince Bacalan discovered during lockdown that he had extra time on his hands to research and discover the Camino, and he did it with gusto. As soon as he could travel....he was on his way to Spain, via France....to walk the Camino Frances. This is a wonderful chat about life and learning.....delving and discovering. Enjoy dm

Veronica Soebarto walked the Camino as an adventure of a lifetime, but soon discovered it was memories and moments from her past that meant the most to her. A rosary, a long marriage, memories of her late mother. These prayers and realisations of love are miracles we may not have found had we not set out on the ancient and spiritual path of the Camino. Veronica's life has changed forever.

Beebe's new book is called "The Way of the Wild Goose: Three Pilgrimages Following Geese, Stars, and Hunches on the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain." It's an exploration of an ancient game, Tablero del Juego de La Oca - or the Game of the Goose Board. Beebe searches to define divinity in ancient symbols and journeys, guided by the stars, hunches.....and geese. It's a wonderful book. It comes out mid-May. You can pre-order it now.

This wonderful opportunity to speak with Father Pius was something I really cherished. I have seen the monks singing vespers at Rabanel del Camino on two occasions, and it is pure magic. The Benedictine monks sing Gregorian chants....one of the true blessings of el Camino de Santiago....what a blessing to have the monks in our lives and on our Camino. You will thoroughly enjoy this chat.

Stephen Drew overcame addiction, the suicide of his son, his step-daughter's chronic illness and the loss of his beloved mentor and father-in-law, Pop. When you hear his description of the moment he decided to walk the Camino, it will send shivers up your spine. You can find Stephen's book where all good books are sold AND via his website authorstephendrew.com

I spoke to Rocco last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you enjoy this re-visit with Rocco, - I'll be back again next week. Buen Camino - Dan

Kelli and Jeff Field-Darragh were recommended to me by Johnnie Walker Santiago. They're American pilgrims who dreamed big...!! Real big!! They're now living on the Camino at the 59km mark - between Palais del Rei and Melide, about to open The Happiness Cafe.

Karla Males wrote about the Camino Primitivo in a blog to say "shit's not that real guys". It's a good point. We all need a reminder, that the world is small...and loving...and caring....and wonderful. You can find Karla's blog here.... https://medium.com/@karlamales77

Johnnie Walker Santiago has appeared on the podcast four times. He is a guiding light for pilgrims....a true joy in all of our lives. I was wondering what 2022 has in store for the Camino....IT'S ALL GOOD NEWS!!!!! The Camino is alive and well!!

Thomas and his wife Diane have walked three Caminos, two with their daughters. We talk about finding purpose after a career, and how the Camino can give light to show the Way ahead. Wait until you hear Tom's incredible Camino family story.

Ines Jewell has walked the Camino since an extraordinary first Camino in 1999, which changed her life forever. Twenty years later she returned with her seven-year-old grandson Lucas. This is a magic story encompassing the love of a grandmother with her love of adventure, and a desire to impart that wanderlust in her young grandson.

I decided to mark five years of interviews and reflections with some of MY Camino stories. A song or two to keep you company as an unsure world slowly returns to normal

Dan has retired his Camino guitar 'Stella', short for Compostella. In this episode Dan returns from the Camino with a brief summary of what the Camino is like right now and then turns his attention to a tribute to his favourite guitar.

I'm back!! Danielle Marie Hurren came to my attention via her stunning Camino photographs. Danielle walked the Camino Portuguese late last year.....and spent Christmas in Portugal, a long way from home. I don't know why, but during the course of my interview with Danielle, I wrote at the bottom of my notes 'Some days are diamonds'. You can find Danielle's photographs and prose via @daniellemariehurren. Yes, some days are diamonds.

I’m having a few weeks off to re-boot before a very busy 2022. Amy Horton is one of the co-ordinators of the St Louis chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino - we met in Nevada in March 2020 - days before Covid hit. Amy and her husband Ben are the quintessential thinkers. They felt the lure of the Camino and it now plays a big part in their lives....and the lives of their chickens.

I'm taking two weeks off from hosting as I try to re-boot ahead of a very busy year. You are going to love Natasha's passion for the Camino and a similar passion for family. This is a story about love...pure and simple. You can find Natasha and Peter's book everywhere. It's called "Buen Camino". Enjoy dm

American pilgrim, author and world adventurer Brien Crothers has written numerous books about the Camino, he also writes a blog and regular articles via various Facebook groups. Brien and I have exchanged emails for years.....I was desperate to know if his world-travelling life was an adventurous spirit or a restless spirit. You're going to love his Camino story. Brien's books are available via Amazon and you can find his blog via grandpasgoneagain.com

Dave Newlin was unhappy, unfit and unable to make change. Then he heard about el Camino de Santiago.....and his world, and the world of those around him, changed. This is a wonderful interview - full of insights, discoveries, delights and dreams. Wait until the end for a surprise for all of us.

I met Angela Hemming when she was working as a hospitalera in Rabanal del Camino in 2016. We sang songs in the reading room ....and pilgrims from all over the world came to sing along. Such joy can be found on the Camino....and such clarity. It was clarity Angela sought when she walked the Camino a few years before I met her. It provided answers to questions, suggestions to clues, and energy to thoughts. For Angela, the Camino was a new beginning.

John H Clark wrote Camino: Laughter and Tears along Spain's 500-mile Camino De Santiago. He was someone who NEVER travelled; never took risks; and never moved outside his comfort zone. The Camino changed all that!! His is a story of discovery - both personal and spiritual

Nick Henrick's autistic son William turns 30 on Christmas Day. He walked the Camino to raise money for the centre where William lives, Misericordia, Heart of Mercy in Chicago. Misericordia provides a continuum of care for 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities many of whom are physically challenged as well. The Camino changed Nick's life - and he hopes to change many lives by walking the Camino. http://www.misericordia.org/

I saw a picture of Amanda on the Camino and she was shining. I knew I had to interview her. And then, as our worlds collided, Amanda sent me a wonderful Camino song she'd written. It's wonderful....and she's an amazing human being, trying to make the world a better place via pilgrimage....kindness, love and light

Cici Edwards-Jensen and Mike Jensen walked the Camino via de la Plata - and returned home with a book. Happiness Is THAT Way. They write alternating chapters in the book....and tell their vision and version of their journey together and alone. https://www.happinessisthatway.shop/

Ty and Marguerite Chalmers are about to head to the Camino after a life of adventure, music and family. You'll love this discussion on why the Camino calls us, why we're lured to adventure and why music is the joy of life

Saul Valdez lives in Hawaii and works in Los Angeles. He's a busy guy. He thought he was ready for retirement, so he headed to the Camino for an adventure. What he found was....himself. He placed a stone at the Cruz de Ferro he hoped would lighten what has weighed him down his whole life. It's an amazing story. You'll love Saul and his journey.

Trinity Om came onto my radar when I saw a picture of her on social media reenacting the closing scenes of The Way in Morocco. I knew I had to talk to this pilgrim!! And what a joy it was to have this conversation from different sides of the world. We are all pilgrims.....for life.

Thank you for your support and kindness over the last five years....here are some inspirational clips to celebrate 250 podcasts.

This is one of my favourite podcasts - and considering we're just about to hit 150 episodes, that's saying something!!!! Liz ran the Alberquerque Police Dept's Homicide Unit for almost five years. 240 people were murdered on her watch, so she decided to honour them.....and how she did so is one of the best stories you're ever going to hear. You can find Liz, and the video of her Camino, at www.iwalkforthem.com

From the Gaeltacht to Galicia: A Son's Tale is a love story, a story about journeys of love and spirit....and incredible bravery and endeavour. You're going to love Paul's tales of Northern Ireland and beyond as he tells us all about his father, a widely respected and admired World War II doctor. You can buy Paul's book, From the Gaeltacht to Galicia: A Son's Tale via thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk

Peter Schloss is compiling his Camino journals for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They'll come to know and love the spirit of adventure with which Peter and his wife Christine have lived their lives. You can find Peter's blog under "feed your soul" at www.mediationkc.com You're going to love this episode.

Douglas Challenger is a professor of sociology & documentary studies at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire. He and his wife Laurie take college students to walk the 500-mile Camino de Santiago for a semester abroad. Their film, released this month, features a group of students on an inspiring personal journey of transformation. Doug and Laurie's journey is just as inspiring. The video will be available for download from November 1, after it premieres at the Monadnock Film Festival via https://vimeo.com/ondemand/perpetualjourney

Dr Jeremiah Gibbs is Chaplain at the University of Indianapolis. He started creating YouTube videos to help pilgrims learn the ropes of pilgrimage, not only on the Camino....but right across the world. This is a great discussion about what it's like to pursue a Christian vocation as your life's work. A wonderful chat about devotion....and discovery. You can find Jeremiah on YouTube at Camino Guide... and his website and writing at www.JeremiahGibbs.com

My little brother Leo's album is called "Being Here is Everything". You can find it at www.leomullins.bandcamp.com

Molly Lord wrote to me about my podcast opening cans of worms in her world. Well, it was Molly who opened the worm cans in our spirited and delightful discussion. We talk about her work in the world of music, the Camino and Molly's story, and then Molly taps into the musician in me to reveal what motivates ME. I was both fascinated and humbled. Enjoy, dm.

Australian pilgrim Gabby Denvir is about to walk her second Camino, marking ten years since she and her husband walked their first Camino. You'll love how Gabby explains the beauty of the simplicity of the Camino, the small treasures, like a cup and saucer and a cup of tea. I love this episode for its gentle, simple message. Take the time to treasure the joys of life.

Maria teaches Spanish to Camino pilgrims. She urges us all to learn key phrases, key instructions...and to embrace and indulge in the wonders of the Camino. Why not learn some Spanish to enhance your journey, your experience, your Camino. Some snippets of music from my previous Caminos, too. You can find Maria at spanishforcamino.com

The Camino is full of surprises. What if we're surprised by what life becomes on our return home? What if we found our best life on the Camino and can't find it again when we get home? Well, it might just be part of the whole journey....the journey of life....

Jonathan Fletcher's been through the worst of times AND the best of times. He opens up in this discussion to share his perspective on family, the future....and allowing yourself to be WHO YOU ARE. This is a fantastic story; a story of hope and joy.