Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and the Complexity of Freedom

<p>On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author and filmmaker Sebastian Junger about his new book <a href='https://geni.us/t5V1VGq'><em>Freedom</em></a> which details his 400 mile journey along the railroad lines of the American East Coast, how the experience of having children challenges your notions of freedom, how the fragility of life reveals a wonderment at existence, and more. </p><p>Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of <a href='https://geni.us/BD05'><em>The Perfect Storm</em></a>, <a href='https://geni.us/A9pykQq'><em>War</em></a>, and <a href='https://geni.us/5lAo'><em>Tribe</em></a>.  As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world. Junger is also a documentary filmmaker whose debut film &quot;Restrepo&quot; was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. </p><p>Try learning a new skill with <a href='http://skillshare.com/DAILYDAD'>Skillshare</a> and its amazing community of members. An annual subscription is less than $10 a month. Explore your creativity at <a href='http://skillshare.com/DAILYDAD'>Skillshare.com/DAILYDAD</a> and get a free trial of Premium Membership. </p><p><a href='http://harrys.com/dailydad'>Harry’s</a> is the best subscription service where you receive new razor blades, shaving cream, and other grooming products by mail. New customers can get a Harry’s Starter Set and a FREE body wash for just $3 at <a href='http://harrys.com/dailydad'>harrys.com/dailydad</a>. Go to <a href='http://harrys.com/dailydad'>harrys.com/dailydad</a> to redeem your offer.</p><p><a href='http://hellofresh.com/dailydad12'>HelloFresh</a> is the meal-kit subscription that gets you healthy and delicious home-cooked meals, right to your doorstep. Meals are seasonal and delicious, and save you and your family time and money on grocery shopping. Visit<a href='http://hellofresh.com/dailydad12'> HelloFresh.com/dailydad