Sam Walker's Desert Diaries
What's it like to actually follow your dreams?Desert Diaries is the brutally honest account of one family's move from the rainy suburbs of Manchester to the scorched wilderness of Arizona.Excitement, frustration, fear, joy, loneliness and scorpions. Quite a lot of scorpions. All life is here.For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S2 E4 · Mon, May 08, 2023
She only went and ran a marathon.
Come with me to London, for a truly memorable plod around the streets! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert There is still time to support me for my London Marathon, with Breast Cancer Now all donations are very much appreciated! You can find my fundraising page here: https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/samantha-walker-3d095
S2 E3 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Where have the months gone?
Time for a catch up! From floods to football, missing cats to missing ceilings, it's been eventful.... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert If you can support me along with Breast Cancer Now in my bid to run the London Marathon 2023, all donations are very much appreciated! You can find my fundraising page here: https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/samantha-walker-3d095
S2 E2 · Fri, September 23, 2022
There and back again
It's been a minute! A lot has happened since we last spoke, including the small matter of going back to England for the first time in over three years...eep! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S2 E1 · Tue, June 07, 2022
Howdy Stranger
Howdy Stranger Well...its been a minute and few things have happened. Time for a catch up! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E146 · Fri, February 25, 2022
The end or the beginning?
The end or the beginning? A week of wild weather, lost lizards and life-changing deliveries. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E145 · Fri, February 18, 2022
Straight shooters and soggy waffles
Straight Shooters and Soggy Waffles There's some surprises in store as new politcial ads hit the Valley's screens, plus classroom confusion over points of the compass... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E144 · Mon, February 14, 2022
Diaries from a different desert
Diaries from a different desert From the valley to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas via horse shows and rodeos; a fortnight of mighty road trips across the south west. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E143 · Fri, February 04, 2022
FINALLY!
FINALLY! At last, after more than two years apart, my dad makes it to the desert! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E142 · Fri, January 28, 2022
A state full of stickers
A state full of stickers From homes to cars to gas stations, there's an explosion (and an explaination) of the many stickers (and flags) across the state. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E141 · Fri, January 21, 2022
Which side are you on?
Which Side are you on? A national holiday reveals the widening political divide in the US, and ongoing conspiracy theories around the last election are alive and well in Arizona. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E140 · Fri, January 14, 2022
The Unwelcome Visitor
The Unwelcome Visitor In a not entirely unexpected turn of events, Covid comes a-calling to our family home. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E139 · Fri, January 07, 2022
New Year, New Desert!
New Year, New Desert! Our first visitor in two years gives us a whole new perspective on our new home. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E138 · Fri, December 24, 2021
The $9 Potato
The $9 potato We embrace local Christmas tradtions and are introduced to a new reindeer and a very pricey spud. If you fancy meeting Pedro, here is the link to Donde Esta Santa Claus! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E137 · Fri, December 17, 2021
Old friends in an old city
Old friends in an old city More adventures in the Big Apple, including a joyful discovery which brings a bit of British Christmas to the desert. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E136 · Fri, December 10, 2021
Reunions and Rememberances
Reunions and Rememberances A week in New York City brings joyous reunions and some pre-Christmas magic. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E135 · Fri, December 03, 2021
What the heck is a panto?
What the heck is a panto? America celebrates "radical generosity" and the locals get confused with talk of pantos. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E134 · Sun, November 28, 2021
Random acts of kindness and the trouble with leftovers.
Random acts of kindness and the trouble with leftovers. Thanksgiving rolls around again, bringing a surfeit of food and surprising acts of kindness. Click here to read the article about Thanksgiving referenced in the episode. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E133 · Fri, November 19, 2021
Back to school
Back to school One week, two visits to two very different schools, one far more surreal than the other, plus unbelievable questions from the locals... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E132 · Fri, November 12, 2021
Dinner with Coyotes
Dinner with Coyotes As the clocks don't change, but do for everyone else, confusion abounds over when to do anything. Plus a luxury dinner with coyotes at some sexy cliffs... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E131 · Fri, November 05, 2021
Illegal pumpkins and confused cowboys
Illegal pumpkins and confused cowboys Halloween passes in a glorious haze of facepaint and chocolate and a local has trouble talking to his British relatives. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert For the great "How to speak Mackem" video - click here
S1 E130 · Fri, October 29, 2021
Children of the corn and funny shaped cake.
Children of the corn and funny shaped cake. It's ramping up to Halloween in the Valley, which of course means pig races, getting lost in fields and appreciative zombies. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E129 · Fri, October 22, 2021
Marauding cowboys and the wrong kind of pie.
Marauding cowboys and the wrong kind of pie. A big week in history, both personally and for the city. Plus we discover the connection between cowboys and tarantulas. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E128 · Fri, October 15, 2021
The Arizona Big 8
The Arizona Big 8 We go on holiday up the road and spend a few days in the desert in the company of the Arizona Big 8... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E127 · Fri, October 08, 2021
Adventures in a different desert
Adventures in a different desert A weekend in the hot mess of lights, music, drinks and people that is Las Vegas leads to a surprising outcome in the casino. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E127 · Fri, October 01, 2021
Terror underneath the towels and too many dogs
Terror underneath the towels and too many dogs The week brings unwanted animals of many species...Plus, the two things America is great at, that you don't get anywhere else. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert My new podcast, American Vigilante is out NOW!! Please hit follow wherever you listen to your podcasts https://podfollow.com/1583938816
S1 E126 · Fri, September 24, 2021
Saloon nights in inappropriate footwear
Saloon nights in inappropriate footwear Cooler breezes, saloon nights and exciting news about flights! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert My new podcast, American Vigilante is out NOW!! Please hit follow wherever you listen to your podcasts https://podfollow.com/1583938816
S1 E125 · Fri, September 17, 2021
Not Messin' with Texas and swooning over Weetabix
Not Messin' with Texas A visit to the most independent of all the states reveals surprising signs of British influence! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert My new podcast, American Vigilante is out NOW!! Please hit follow wherever you listen to your podcasts https://podfollow.com/1583938816
S1 E124 · Fri, September 10, 2021
Giving first aid to a chicken
Giving first aid to a chicken A late-night meeting with one of the locals causes some concern. Plus lessons in protecting pets from the desert wildlife. My new podcast, American Vigilante is out on September 13! Please hit follow wherever you listen to your podcasts https://podfollow.com/1583938816 For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E123 · Fri, September 03, 2021
Castles, corn and curiosities
Castles, corn and curiosities We take a trip to the centre of Arizona and make quite the discovery... Plus, an EXCLUSIVE teaser for my brand new podcast American Vigilante, launching September 13. Warning: contains very strong language and descriptions of violence. Please hit follow wherever you listen to your podcasts https://podfollow.com/1583938816 For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E122 · Fri, August 27, 2021
Trimmin' trees and talkin' funny
Trimmin' trees and talkin' funny Two visitors to the house provide vital services we never needed before and whilst talking to a man called Dr Randy, something strange happens in my mouth... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E121 · Fri, August 20, 2021
All kinds of Wild
All Kinds of Wild Even after two years in the Valley, it's another weeks of firsts, some exciting, some discomforting. Plus the wild side of desert weather blows into town. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E120 · Fri, August 13, 2021
Terror in trunks!
Terror in trunks! Cooler temperatures mean daytime walks for the first time in months, but summer still holds a few dangers up its sleeve (or in its crotch). For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E120 · Fri, August 06, 2021
Books, bills and extreme DIY
Books, bills and extreme DIY As August rolls around, so does the return to school and all the new rituals that entails. Random cheques arrive and a nasty surprise whilst changing a light bulb. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E119 · Fri, July 30, 2021
No bears, more rain
No bears, more rain Another week of monsoon weather in the valley puts everyone in a good mood. But a shortage of something you may never even use, puts summer fun in jeopardy for many families. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E118 · Fri, July 23, 2021
Staring at the Suns
Staring at the Suns With the sun out of town for the week, all focus has been on the Suns. Confused? All will be explained. But the sometimes dreary skies have also reflected Sam's mood as another milestone passes. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E117 · Fri, July 16, 2021
Wild weather and love-lorn beetles
Wild weather and love-lorn beetles We return home from California to face monsoons and haboobs, as well as some gigantic beetles, with just one thing on their minds... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E116 · Fri, July 09, 2021
Road trippin' with the lizard and illegal dogs
Road trippin' with the lizard and illegal dogs. We take an impromptu road trip to the coast and discover disappearing beaches and an often overlooked American way of life. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E115 · Fri, July 02, 2021
A baseball cap full of ice
A baseball cap full of ice. As the heat ramps up, the tiniest exertions become huge challenges and a couple of comments make me ponder the reputations of "Brits Abroad" For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E114 · Fri, June 25, 2021
New York: Old friends, new friends and all the food.
New York: Old friends, new friends and all the food. We enjoy family time in our favourite city, just as it springs back into life. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E113 · Fri, June 18, 2021
Escaping the heat
Escaping the heat We leave the 'historic megadrought" in Arizona behind and head to New York City. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E112 · Fri, June 11, 2021
Spray bottles, spiders and Spam
Spray bottles, spiders and spam We head south to Catalina State Park in search of a swim. There's an unusual visitor to the neighbourhood and a discovery about a certain state's cusine. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E111 · Fri, June 04, 2021
Up In The Air AGAIN!
Up In the Air AGAIN! A late Christmas present balloon ride gives a whole new perspective of the Sonoran Desert - incuding something we haven't seen for more than two years! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E110 · Fri, May 28, 2021
Up In the Air
Up In the Air An escape to Los Angeles for the weekend heralds an exciting return to air travel and glorious renuions with old friends, leading to a reflection on just how much life can change. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E109 · Fri, May 21, 2021
Not the week we expected
Not the week we expected More bumps in the road of ex-pat life in Arizona. But some great times too. What a week! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
Tue, May 18, 2021
This Is My Family - bonus episode!
I recently appeared on the wonderful podcast This Is My Family hosted by my friend Tyler Greene and I thought you might like to hear it. It's a podcast about building a life with the people we love. All families are different, but all families make us who we are. I spoke to Tyler about the huge sacrifices my family made for me as I was growing up, my struggle to have a family of my own and the roadtrip I took with my mum after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. <div style='caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12
S1 E108 · Fri, May 14, 2021
'Tis the season.
'Tis the season This week marked the start of two major seasons in Phoenix, one more welcome than the other... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E107 · Fri, May 07, 2021
Highs, lows and horror!
Highs, lows and horror! A week of joyful trips, pensive moments and much screaming. Just another week in the desert then... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E106 · Fri, April 30, 2021
Extreme Gardening
Extreme Gardening Even the most mundane of daily tasks results in some heart-stopping moments. A rain shower brings some confusing emotions... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E105 · Fri, April 23, 2021
Out Among The Cacti
Out Among The Cacti The first RV adventure takes us south to Picacho Peak, where we discover a history of gold rush migrants and Civil War battles, along with wildflowers and wide-open skies. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E104 · Fri, April 16, 2021
Mr Brightside AKA The Beast
Mr Brightside AKA The Beast There's a new member of the family, who promises to take us away from all of this.... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E103 · Fri, April 09, 2021
A week of firsts
A week of firsts Recorded at the top of a very windy Shadow Mountain, it's been seven days of discovery in the desert, ranging from new culinary experiences to unusual animal accessories. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E102 · Fri, April 02, 2021
Drive-thru hope
Drive-thru hope The midnight vaccine proves to be quite the experience, and it's hotting up in the valley and that includes some people's tempers... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E101 · Fri, March 26, 2021
Clicking refresh for 36 hours
Clicking refresh for 36 hours As the vaccine programme rolls out in Arizona, it's a mission to get hold of a jab. Political responses to horrible tragedies shine a light on a very American problem. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E100 · Fri, March 19, 2021
Fearless Warriors and Furious Lizards
Fearless Warriors and Furious Lizards As some of the family head south to learn about the history of Cochise, Sam is left (almost) home alone, locked in a battle of wits with a lizard. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E99 · Fri, March 12, 2021
Spring on the mountain
Spring on the mountain Signs of spring appear in the desert and a conversation about British mealtimes confuses the locals. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E98 · Fri, March 05, 2021
Cacti, grapefruit and snakes.
Cacti, grapefruit and snakes A chance conversaton on a mountain sparks a history lesson about baseball in the USA. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E97 · Fri, February 26, 2021
Out on the trails
Out on the trails. A hike away from the city, uncovers the rich history of a small patch of Arizona and there's tales of animal invasions, Arizona style! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E96 · Fri, February 19, 2021
No more snow, but more snow dogs.
No more snow, but more snow dogs. Another week in limbo, filled with nothing more exciting than trips to buy a drill, is rescued by a new arrival to our household... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E95 · Fri, February 12, 2021
Pensive in the desert
Pensive in the desert As another week flashes by with no real change in the world, it's hard not to think about what could have been and what may, or may not happen... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E94 · Fri, February 05, 2021
Drugs! Guns! (And bottles of sherry)
Drugs! Guns! (And bottles of sherry) An unseasonably warm February in Phoenix follows the snow of last month. Plus, surprises at the chemists. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E93 · Fri, January 29, 2021
Snowfall and Underpants
Snowfall and underpants A big day when the first snow in a long time makes an appearance. There's a murkey discovery in the garage and does anyone know what time it is?? For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E92 · Fri, January 22, 2021
Half-holidays and big celebrations
Half-holidays and big celebrations There's a new President in town, an historical holiday and a job offer at a local garden centre. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E91 · Fri, January 15, 2021
Snakes, spiders and stupid drivers
Snakes, spiders and stupid drivers The search for food for a very picky lizard brings us to a reptile nirvana. Driving school uncovers some interesting facts and we dip our toe into Arizona's cultural world. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E90 · Fri, January 08, 2021
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly A glorious break in the snow (with a curry chaser) is somewhat marred by brush with the traffic police and the small matter of a full on political meltdown. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E89 · Thu, December 31, 2020
Hiking cautiously into 2021
Hiking cautiously into 2021 From nearly-lost dogs to fruitcake confusion, we wave farewell, finally, to 2020! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E88 · Thu, December 24, 2020
Merry Christmas from the desert!
Merry Christmas from the desert! Our second Christmas in the USA is different for so many reasons, but we find joy in blending old family traditions with new ones. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E87 · Fri, December 18, 2020
Reptile Royalty
Reptile Royalty A new member of the family cements our conversion to desert dwellers. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E86 · Fri, December 11, 2020
Car crashes and bloody noses
Car crashes and bloody noses Despite the first rain in more than 100 days, the realities of living in a desert start to hit home. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E85 · Fri, December 04, 2020
A spaceman in the desert
A Spaceman in the desert. There's change afoot in Phoenix this week with new roads, purple zebras and astronauts taking lead roles... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E84 · Sat, November 28, 2020
Thanksgiving for Four.
Thanksgiving for Four. An unprecedented Thanksgiving leaves time for experiments with food and a look into an alternative historical viewpoint of an American tradition. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E83 · Fri, November 20, 2020
All creatures lost and found
All creatures lost and found A week spent working and walking, with brilliant distractions courtesy of the local Nextdoor group. A friend and neighbour both have unwanted visitors. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E82 · Fri, November 13, 2020
Election fallout and marshmallow confusion
Election fallout and marshmallow confusion Ten days on from the election, the Wild West feels pretty calm and with Thanskgiving around the corner, there are new and discombobulating dishes to investigate. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E81 · Fri, November 06, 2020
All eyes on the desert.
All eyes on the desert Arizona finds itself in the eye of the election storm, which continues to rage days after votes are cast. It's an uncomfortable time to be an immigrant on some occasions but friends (and gravy) come to the rescue. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E80 · Fri, October 30, 2020
Warm Socks and long lines
Warm socks and long lines. As the temperature cools down, the election hots up and a mystery over piles of rubbish is solved. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E79 · Fri, October 23, 2020
Politics and cheesecake
Politics and cheesecake It’s a week of milestones and we celebrate with enormous portions of pudding! A sticky situation with a politically engaged teenager is narrowly avoided ! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E78 · Fri, October 16, 2020
Open roads and broken hearts
Open roads and broken hearts A week full of wonderful adventures and very difficult news. This one is for you Abigail Goswell. x For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E77 · Fri, October 09, 2020
Smoke, mirrors and spurious holidays
Smoke, mirrors and spurious holidays If a week is a long time in politics, this last week has felt like a century! Plus, a new "holiday" is discovered on a trip to the supermarket. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E76 · Fri, October 02, 2020
Down the rabbit hole
Down the rabbit hole School is back for the autumn, but the weather has yet to catch up. A trip to the shops take us down an unexpected rabbit hole.... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
Tue, September 29, 2020
Q&A Special!
Q&A Special! A special bonus epsiode, answering questions you have sent in about everything from politics to food, radio to regrets! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E75 · Fri, September 25, 2020
The Rogue Z!
The Rogue Z! The small one's operation is a success and a lingustic milestone is reached! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E74 · Fri, September 18, 2020
Unwanted visitors and more healthcare confusion
Unwanted visitors and more healthcare confusion A visit to the doctor becomes a massive administrative undertaking and we find an undesirable right on our doorstep! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E73 · Fri, September 11, 2020
Trouble in the neighbourhood
There's a shock development in the Phoenix summer and trouble in the neighbourhood with night-time knockers! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E72 · Fri, September 04, 2020
Saying hello and goodbye
The wildlife has been "active" this week, causing a few shocking moments, but it's also the end of an era, which proves to be bittersweet. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E71 · Fri, August 28, 2020
Cool nights and hot dogs.
After the monsoon FINALLY arrives in Phoenix, we escape, en masse to California for a couple of days of sea, surf and sunburn. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E70 · Fri, August 21, 2020
Dust storms and locked doors
We witness our first haboob and prepare for the monsoon that never comes. Disaster strikes whilst on a mountain retreat! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E69 · Fri, August 14, 2020
Reaching boiling point.
Everything, from the weather to working from home reaches a crescendo this week, resulting in an impromptu getaway. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E68 · Fri, August 07, 2020
Say what?!
Attempts to buy the most simple of items brings home the fact that the United States and Great Britain are indeed, as George Bernard Shaw wrote, two countries separated by a common language! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E67 · Fri, July 31, 2020
Trees and canyons and bears oh my!
With another extreme heat warning, we escape the city and head into the cool pines of the Mogollon Rim, discovering rather more than we bargained for. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E66 · Fri, July 24, 2020
Yearning for rain....and gravy
As Phoenix passes more than 100 days without rain, the whole valley is yearning for the monsoons to start. Despite the heat, a suprising craving for English comfort food arises and the hunt is on... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E65 · Fri, July 17, 2020
It’s time for the second summer.
The long hot Phoenix summer starts to give way to the long hot second summer. Plus jump jet wasps and badass birdies. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E64 · Fri, July 10, 2020
Massive trucks, chattering teeth and collapsing ceilings
As the Arizona summer roars into action, how on earth can you feel cold in 47 degree heat? The pain of a collapsed ceiling is quelled by a massive truck! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E63 · Fri, July 03, 2020
Fried eggs, melted boots and billion dollar teeth
The "below average" summer temperatures have alarming consequences and we take a deep breath and dive back into the discombobulating world of the American healthcare system. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E62 · Fri, June 26, 2020
More mountains climbed.
I get checked out by a helicopter on a mountainside and feel very thankful for (socially distant) friends. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E61 · Thu, June 18, 2020
Thundering down Thunderbird
A new week in the new house, we feel like spies collecting our mail and scratch our heads over poilitical messaging. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E60 · Fri, June 12, 2020
The week that lasted a month.
We escape the valley for a few days, before continued adventures with trucks and a big problem with a lack of water. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E59 · Fri, June 05, 2020
The worst times, the best people.
An unbelievable week involving wild claims, violent threats, police escorts and massive trucks. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E58 · Fri, May 29, 2020
Bullies, burgers and lawsuits!
After a horrible experience with a huge bully, we set off to find solace in a very British way! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E57 · Fri, May 22, 2020
Dry heat and wet flannels
A week full of confusing feelings, cold flannels and exciting news! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E56 · Fri, May 15, 2020
Birthdays, bog roll and childhood nightmares come true.
Birthday week brings adventures with loo roll of all kinds, the first steps out of lockdown and a childhood nightmare happens in real life. Eek! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E55 · Fri, May 08, 2020
Socially distant house hunting and very expensive cats
Moving day is fast approaching and house hunting in lockdown gets tricky. The cats suddenly become an expensive problem. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E54 · Tue, May 05, 2020
One whole year!
One whole year! 12 months after taking a leap into the unknown, what does it feel like? Did all the fears materialise? What does taking a risk teach you? How did we get here again? What's stopping you from following your dreams? For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E53 · Fri, May 01, 2020
Week fifty-two: Caged lions, murderous hawks and to floss or not to floss?
Week fifty-one: As the heat ramps up to furnace levels, the wildlife springs into action with a gusto! Lockdown starts to take its toll, plus adventures in dental hygiene. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E52 · Fri, April 24, 2020
Week fifty-one: The sounds of the Sonoran Desert and more snakes alive!
Week fifty-one: More mountain-side musings. Plus, three sets of locals are out in force this week, golfers, protesters and snakes! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E51 · Fri, April 17, 2020
Week fifty: Socially distant mountain walks and board games with the dog.
Week fifty: Desert Diaries is "live" from a mountainside this week and features stories of bad hair days and board games with the dog. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E50 · Fri, April 10, 2020
Week forty-nine: Amorous lizards and scorpion hunting at night
Week forty-nine: Spring arrives in the valley, bringing incredible wildlife to our doorstep. It's hotting up, especially for lizards. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E49 · Fri, April 03, 2020
Week forty-eight: Golfing, nice nails and garages with a view
Week forty-eight: Exploring the neighbourhood anew, we discover some spectacularly well-housed cars. Plus we find the link between golf and manicures in a Covid-19 world... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E48 · Fri, March 27, 2020
Week forty-seven: Where would I rather be?
Week forty-seven: As so many of us are alone, wherever we are, I think about being in a foreign country at a time of crisis and am confused by some Americans' reaction to coronavirus. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E47 · Fri, March 20, 2020
Week forty-six: Self-isolating with crane flies
Week forty-six: As Phoenix shuts down for the coronavirus, our neighbours disappear, but insects move in. The reality of being so far away from family hits home. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E46 · Fri, March 13, 2020
Week forty-five: wet, wet, wet, pizza confusion and the coronavirus comes calling.
Week forty-five: The whole week is wet, with the humidity of Florida and the rain of Arizona. I'm confused by a random pizza delivery and wonder what it will feel like to be back in England, until the CoronaVirus comes calling. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E45 · Fri, March 06, 2020
Week forty-four: Speechless in the canyon
Week forty-four: We head north to discover snow, volcanos, the historic Route 66 and are dumbstruck by the Grand Canyon. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E44 · Fri, February 28, 2020
Week forty-three: Wild horses, tiny birds and big dramas
Week forty-three: Magical desert rides, beautiful garden wildlife and another unbelievably annoying adventure in healthcare. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E43 · Tue, February 25, 2020
Week forty-two: Climbing all kinds of mountains
Week forty-two: The big decisions we made cause some anxiety about letting go of the past For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E42 · Mon, February 24, 2020
Week forty-one: The Valley turns pink
Week forty-one: I am completely discombobulated by the Valentine's frenzy sweeping Phoenix. They do things very diferently here! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E41 · Fri, February 21, 2020
Week forty: Football and fridge magnets
Week forty: A shopping trip to a local supermarket reminds me of what we have done and our first Superbowl in America reminds me what a country of contrasts we live in. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert
S1 E40 · Thu, February 20, 2020
Week thirty-nine: Big decisions and adventures with accents
Week thirty-nine: We make two big decisions about the future - eek! I make an hilarious discovery about the most popular British TV shows iin the US. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E39 · Wed, February 19, 2020
Week thirty-eight: Shocking weather (!) and terrible TV
Week thirty-eight: The local news goes into meltdown over some "weather" and we finally get some American TV channels working. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E38 · Tue, February 18, 2020
Week thirty-seven: Cowboys, outlaws and the White Dove
Week thirty-seven: I become Arizona's unofficial royal correspondent and head to the deep south of the state: Tombstone and Bisbee. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E37 · Mon, February 17, 2020
Week thirty-six: Adventures in Prescott; pine forests and moonscapes.
Week thirty-six: We explore the pineforests and moonscapes around the stunning city of Prescott, spend Friday night in a saloon and Dave goes full Arizona. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E36 · Fri, February 14, 2020
Week thirty-five: A new year in the desert
Week thirty-five: We ring in the new year in both London and Phoenix but get distracted by a desert menagerie in our garden! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E35 · Thu, February 13, 2020
Week thirty-four: Our first desert Christmas.
Week thirty-four: It's our first Christmas in the desert and isn't quite as we imagined. I cave in and stock up on some British essentials! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E34 · Wed, February 12, 2020
Week thirty-three: Back home, but more bad news.
Week thirty-three: I arrive back home to a much sparklier Phoenix, but get some more really upsetting news. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E33 · Tue, February 11, 2020
Week thirty-two: One week: Three states
Week thirty-two: I head off on a three-state road trip and discover Trump's America. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E32 · Mon, February 10, 2020
Week thirty-one: Emergency at 4am!
Week thirty-one: We're woken at 4am with an emergency! Once diaster is averted, I take you on a tour of a dine in movie theatre. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E31 · Fri, February 07, 2020
Week thirty: Taking stock and giving thanks
Week thirty: As we host our first ever Thanksgiving with new friends, I take stock of the last six months and share some challenges I haven't mentioned before. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E30 · Thu, February 06, 2020
Week twenty-nine: Which country am I in?
Week twenty-nine: Rain + cloud + cold + lack of sleep = massive confusion and embarrassment in a DIY superstore. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E29 · Wed, February 05, 2020
Week twenty-eight: Happy days in NYC
Week twenty-eight: Giggling in galleries, gawping at celebrities and allllll the food and drink with the best friends: NYC delivers. I get home and realise something I never noticed about Phoenix. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E28 · Tue, February 04, 2020
Week twenty-seven: The Wickedest Town in the West
Week twenty-seven: We visit the amazing town of Jerome and learn about wine, ghosts and women of the night! We wave goodbye to family and I leave Arizona again! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E27 · Mon, February 03, 2020
Week twenty-six: Phoenix gets spooky
Week twenty-six: A throwawy tweet about airbrushing on school photos goes viral and we experience our first Halloween in the desert! Spoiler: the Americans LOVE it! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E26 · Fri, January 31, 2020
Week twenty-five: Toad in the what?
Week twenty-five: We cook up a British storm and confuse the locals and learn the awful truth about what Phoenix was neary called....Plus a rollercoaster week for mum For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E25 · Thu, January 30, 2020
Week twenty-four: How to make friends in your forties
Week twenty-four: Phoenix starts to cool down, we meet up with a bunch of other Brits and think about the chellenges of making new friends - in our forties! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E24 · Wed, January 29, 2020
Week twenty-three: Snowbirds fly home and adventures in healthcare
Week twenty-three: Phoenix gets busy as the snowbirds come to town. The Vice-President pops to my street and we dip our toe in the American Healthcare system! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E23 · Tue, January 28, 2020
Week twenty-two: Home
Week twenty-two: A bitter sweet return home and the the city is full of the detritus of huge monsoon. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E22 · Mon, January 27, 2020
Week twenty-one: Thelma and Louise eat your heart out
Week twenty-one: Mum and I keep driving north, through desert, alongside dramatic cliffs and reach a kind of paradise. But all good things must come to an end... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E21 · Fri, January 24, 2020
Week twenty: Up Yours lung cancer!
Week twenty: Faced with a dreadful prognosis, we decide not to wait for someone to tell us how long my mum has left to live and decide to go out and find life. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E20 · Thu, January 23, 2020
Week nineteen: I wasn't supposed to be here...
Week nineteen: I head to Australia to wait and see how sick my mum is. Its the second time in my life I hadn't planned to go to Perth, but ended up there.... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E19 · Wed, January 22, 2020
Week eighteen: I can drive, but have to leave Arizona
Week eighteen: I finally pass my driving test...28 years after taking my first one! Life throws us a curve ball and I need to leave the USA. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E18 · Tue, January 21, 2020
Week seventeen: Snakes alive! Horse riding and lost gold
Week seventeen: The dog finds us our first live snake! We ride back in time on our first desert trek and learn the legend of lost gold! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E17 · Mon, January 20, 2020
Week sixteen: Heartbreak
Week sixteen: A devastating week for our family when we get a cruel reminder that with adventure, comes risk. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E16 · Fri, January 17, 2020
Week fifteen: Discovering the heart of Arizona
Week fifteen: We head to Payson, often called the Heart Of Arizona and discover an unique shop - that's for sale! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E15 · Thu, January 16, 2020
Week fourteen: Unless you really need to, don't get out of the car!
Week fourteen: It's already back to school. despite being early August and I learn that unless you really need to, just don't get out of the car. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E14 · Wed, January 15, 2020
Week thirteen: La La Land
Week thirteen: La La Land. We nip up the road to Hollywood For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E13 · Tue, January 14, 2020
Week twelve: Our first monsoon and spy cacti
Week twelve: The first monsoon of the season rolls into town and we discover the cacti are spying on us... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E12 · Mon, January 13, 2020
Week eleven: Black widows CAN jump.
Week eleven: Oh no. Just what you don't want to find in your garden part 497..... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E11 · Fri, January 10, 2020
Week ten: Podcasts vs scorpions
Week ten: Dave invests in a scorpion hunting kit whilst I use the power of podcasts to banish the beasties For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E10 · Thu, January 09, 2020
Week nine: A new house and a new HORROR!
Week nine: Our furniture finally arrives after its epic journey and we move into our new house...where horror awaits! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E9 · Wed, January 08, 2020
Week eight: Tucson, saguaros and dive in movies
Week eight: We drive south on a birthday roadtrip and sample local delicacies, gawp at local flora and enjoy a dive in movie. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E8 · Tue, January 07, 2020
Week seven: The misters arrive, but so does homesickness...
Week seven: The misters arrive, showing that summer is here. The dreaded spectre of homesickness also pays a visit. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E7 · Mon, January 06, 2020
Week six: Living in an oven and finding joy in the mundane
Week six: It's so hot, I feel like a Sunday Roast. Not eating one, I feel like I am one. And life and housework goes on, but it's fun to find the joy in the mundane. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E6 · Fri, January 03, 2020
Week five: Success at adulting and shoe shopping for the dog
Week five: Double success at adulting, starting to feel like we're getting there. Plus, shoe shopping...for the dog. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E5 · Thu, January 02, 2020
Week four: Aghhhhhhhhh!
Week four: AGHHHHHHH!! Feeling 17 again, for ALL the wrong reasons...... For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E4 · Wed, January 01, 2020
Week three: Overpriced tea and the pets jet in!
Week three: We discover the massively overpriced "British section" in our local supermarket. Enjoy a very generous, but slightly bizarre gesture of hospitality and tell the tale of the pets jetting in! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E3 · Tue, December 31, 2019
Week two: New school, sweating and being Australian
Week two: It's hotting up, the girls start school and we have a birthday. Oh, and everyone thinks we're Australian For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E2 · Mon, December 30, 2019
Week one: Cacti, rain and laptop man
Week one: We made it....but only just! For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
S1 E1 · Mon, December 09, 2019
So how did we get here? Feeling the fear, but doing it anyway.
Do you have a crazy dream? Have you done anything about it? We had one, but didn't act on it for years. Until we did. And here is how it all began. For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam
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