Cheryl Strayed, Skyler Higley, and Patterson Hood
Cheryl Strayed, Skyler Higley, and Patterson Hood  
Podcast: Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Published On: Fri May 01 2026
Description: Acclaimed author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) breaks down the intersection of fear and courage, as explored in her new podcast Mind Over Mountain, which features interviews with women athletes and adventurers; stand-up comedian Skyler Higley shares his conspiracy theory about milk; and singer-songwriter Patterson Hood, of the rock band Drive-By Truckers, performs a song from his first solo album in over a decade, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams.