Eighty Thousand Steps

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About this app

Ready for an inspiring journey? Here’s the twist. You power this story—with your footsteps. Take a walk in someone else’s shoes. Uncover a long-buried secret.

Welcome to a story like no other. Walk the dog, run an errand, stroll the park, take a coffee break around the block. You can even run or jog, hit the treadmill, step machine, or elliptical. Now listen. And be prepared: this will move you in every way. Body, mind, and heart.

A cinematic saga for the ears. An intimate personal secret, dipped in folklore and magic. Eighty Thousand Steps is a unique, genre-bending interactive podcast about family and migration, inspired by the true story of journalist Crystal Chan’s search for what really happened to her grandmother as a refugee. Follow the clues beyond the headlines.

How do you keep going, no matter where life takes you?

From award-winning studios Stitch Media and CBC Arts: a show for those who walk their own path.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. What step will you take today?


HAPPY STEPPERS

“It’s like a double whammy, getting my exercise in and listening to a story—2 for 1 value.”

“Very fun and I enjoyed having something to walk to that added purpose to my movement.”

“I have been enjoying the story while I do my daily walk. It’s so immersive and I love the interactive quality.”

“This approach to storytelling feels so fresh and real and human.”

“Really tugged at my heartstrings.”

SPECIAL FEATURES

Motivating Step Counter:
In-app step counter shows your steps traveled as you uncover the mystery.

Immersive Storytelling:
Groundbreaking surround-sound audio with hand-illustrated scrolling art. Unlock clues after listening to each of the six episodes.

Accessible and Adaptive:
Completely free. Available offline. All transcripts available. Walk or run at any speed. Enable Accessibility Mode to enjoy without walking.

Secure and Private:
Will not save or store your health, motion or fitness data.
Updated on
5 Oct 2023

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Health and fitness
Data isn’t encrypted
You can request that data be deleted

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