Best Hollywood Conrad Podcasts (2024)

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Best of Explorer: Voyage of the Finmen: Kayaking from Greenland to Scotland with Explorer George Bullard 59:48

1h ago59:48

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Follow world-record breaking explorer George Bullard on a world-first kayak from Greenland to Scotland across one of the most dangerous stretches of water on the planet. No one thought they could do it. Most people assumed they would die trying – and they nearly did, more than once. But, despite the odds, over six weeks, George and his expedition p…

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Living On the Ice: A Year in Antarctica with Matty Jordan 42:39

1h ago42:39

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In Antarctica, time is measured in ice. Entire worlds form and dissolve in the marbled blue sheets and shimmering peaks, which rise and return from glacial seas. Half of the year is soaked in eternal sunlight; the other, cloaked in perpetual darkness. And throughout this cycle of melting and freezing, sunsets and vibrant auroras, there is a group o…

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Soundtrack of America: The Story of the Blues On Location in Tennessee 41:49

2h ago41:49

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Follow award-winning Aaron Millar on a road trip across the Tennessee Music Pathways from the graveside of Sonny Boy Williamson, the grandfather of The Blues harmonica, to Chattanooga, home of the Big 9, and one of the original breeding grounds of The Blues. Along the way we will hear how The Blues became, perhaps, the most influential genre in all…

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#47 Alnwick Castle & Gardens 22:25

19d ago22:25

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Hello and welcome back dear listeners! On today’s episode, I am excited to start back up with a design that manages to tick-off all the boxes of a good story. It’s got murder, revenge, designs, dungeons, poisonous plants, and more. In this episode on Alnwick Castle and Gardens, in Northumberland, United Kingdom. We are going to deep dive into this …

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Best of Explorer - Silk Road Mountain Race: Riding the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in the World with Extreme Bikepacker Cat Jaffee 48:59

11d ago48:59

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Follow extreme bikepacker Cat Jaffee as she competes in the Silk Road Mountain Race - the toughest mountain bike race on the planet. 1,200-miles long, with over 115,000-feet elevation gain, athletes traverse the high mountain passes and remote valleys of Kyrgyzstan for 14 grueling days. Traveling completely unsupported, wild camping along the way, …

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Route of Parks: Rewilding Chile with Groundbreaking Conservationist and former Patagonia CEO Kris Tompkins 40:04

23d ago40:04

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“These are the days in our lives that we remember. It's not all the days that went so well. It's the days when you're miserable, when you think you can't go one more step, and then you swear at somebody, and then you keep going. Those are the days that form our spines. They have formed my spine.” - Kris Tompkins Kris Tompkins has spent a lifetime f…

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The Hollywood Skull, Pluto, and 42 Telescopes: Dissecting Deep Time On Location in Utah 1:03:48

1M ago1:03:48

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Dinosaurs and dark skies have a lot more in common than you'd think...and Utah happens to be one of the best places in the world to experience both of them firsthand. In this episode, join host Aaron Millar as he explores Utah through both time and space. From coming face to face with a wall of dinosaur bones to stepping onto a top-secret active di…

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Best of Explorer - The Abode of the Gods: Ascending Mt. Meru with Climbing Legend Conrad Anker 37:17

2M ago37:17

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Conrad Anker is renowned throughout the world as one of the greatest living mountaineers. Follow him to the Himalayan peaks of northern India to climb the ‘Shark’s Fin’ of Mt. Meru, a sheer 1,500-foot wall of blank granite, one the hardest, most dangerous and beautiful routes on the planet. For 30 years the best mountaineers in the world had attemp…

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Liquid Tourism: Drinking On Location in Yolo, California 50:01

1M ago50:01

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Pub crawls, wine tasting, a distillery or two. The only thing better than summer travel, is summer travel with a drink in hand. That’s what this episode is all about. We’re calling it Liquid Tourism and it’s going to be a lot of fun. Today, we’re going to Yolo County, California. You may remember it from the documentary we made about the Slow Food …

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Crocodile Ceremonies, Treacherous Treks, and one of the Most Remote Tribes on Earth: Papúa New Guinea with Off-Grid Explorer Benedict Allen 54:15

2M ago54:15

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Benedict Allen has made a name for himself, not necessarily for what he does, but for what he does not do...travel with modern technology. For the last several decades, Benedict has explored some of the most remote corners of the planet, from crossing the Amazon basin to the deserts of Namibia. And instead of navigating those highly complex journey…

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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Part Two of Uniquely Utah Adventures 46:31

2M ago46:31

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If there's one word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure. From the adrenaline-pumping to the meditative, the outdoors in Utah is a veritable playground for exploration. In Part One of Uniquely Utah adventures, we spent the morning fly fishing on the teal waters of Flaming Gorge, followed by an afternoon of mountain biking, chasing sharp tu…

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Bushwhacking to go Backpacking: Establishing Kenya's First Long-Distance Backpacking Trail with Chris Carter 49:10

2M ago49:10

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Growing up in Kenya, Chris Carter fell in love with Africa's wilderness -- with forests and grasslands, mountains and waterfalls, lions and giraffes. But after spending several years backpacking the long-distance treks of the US, he returned to his home country only to realize that Kenya had no comparable established backpacking trails. So naturall…

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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Part One of Uniquely Utah Adventures 34:34

3M ago34:34

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Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that will take you all around Utah on an unforgettable road trip. Today, we're diving into some of Utah's unique adventures...because if there's one word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure! From rappelling down canyon walls to churning up dirt on a mountain bike, there are so many w…

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This is your FBI - 606 Jackpot 29:09

4M ago29:09

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By This is your FBI

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This is your FBI - 215 The Old Hat 29:06

3M ago29:06

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By This is your FBI

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This is your FBI - 613 The Respectable Felo 29:05

4M ago29:05

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By This is your FBI

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The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail with Tim Moore 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Writer Tim Moore is no stranger to the unusual and unique. In his early days as a travel writer, he rode a container ship to Iceland, biked across Italy in a period costume, completed the Camino de Santiago with a donkey as his only companion, and more. So when Tim got a call out of the blue one day from his editor, asking if he'd consider biking t…

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From the top of Crater Lake to the bottom of a Lava Tube: On Location on Oregon's Central Nature Trail, USA 1:07:54

3M ago1:07:54

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In Oregon, the natural world doesn't just inspire awe -- it gives a touch of the sublime. In the words of one guide, it's "timeless...important for the soul of humankind." And today, we're immersing ourselves in those sublime experiences along the Central Nature Trail in Oregon! Follow along as we snowshoe to the top of Watchman Peak, for the best …

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In Search of Paradise with Pico Iyer 43:30

4M ago43:30

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"Paradise: that elusive place where the anxieties, struggles, and burdens of life fall away. Most of us dream of it, but each of us has very different ideas about where it is to be found. For some it can be enjoyed only after death; for others, it’s in our midst—or just across the ocean—if only we can find eyes to see it." Thus begins the premise o…

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Speaking With Dolphins and Searching for Sunken Treasure: On Location in the Florida Keys 32:08

4M ago32:08

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In the Florida Keys, the ocean isn't just part of the scenery. Because beneath those shimmering teal waters, there are adventures and discoveries just waiting to be found. And in today's episode, we'll explore two very different - yet equally captivating - gems of the Keys, with excerpts from two different episodes of the 30-part Florida Keys Trave…

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Travels Through Countries that Don't Exist with Eric Czuleger 56:24

4M ago56:24

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“I'm sure bungee jumping is crazy and a real like adrenaline rush. But if you've never walked through Somalia with $15,000 in your backpack, you have never lived. You think you like adventure sports, but that is real, real pumping adrenaline.” In this episode, American journalist Eric Czuleger takes us on a journey into the twilight zone of almost …

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Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland 55:32

4M ago55:32

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St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, rea…

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Himalaya Bound: Migrating with India's Nomadic Van Gujjars with Michael Benanav 54:15

4M ago54:15

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The Van Gujjar tribes spend half of each year living deep in the forests of northern India and the other half high on the mountain plains of the Himalayas. Herding water buffalo, whose milk nourishes and sustains their livelihoods, every Van Gujjar family makes an annual migration from their winter home in the forests to their summer grazing fields…

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Jerry O'Connell: America's Most Lovable Girl Dad 40:29

5M ago40:29

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On this episode, the amazing Jerry O'Connell leans in with Lisa to discuss everything from being a girl dad to his beautiful marriage to the incredible Rebecca Romijn! Hear heartwarming stories from Jerry, get insight into his amazing career as an actor and TV host, plus find out what life is like for him and Lisa as dedicated volleyball parents! T…

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Jill Schoelen: Hollywood Secrets, Movie Memories, and Laughs Galore! 51:59

5M ago51:59

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It is Women's History month and to kick it off, Lisa sits down with actress Jill Schoelen to chat about her amazing career as a Hollywood pioneer and scream queen. Find out about Jill's early days in Hollywood, her iconic roles in Popcorn, D.C. Cab, and The Stepfather, and what is up next for her career. Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, h…

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Honky Tonks, Country Music and All Sorts of Mayhem On Location in Nashville, Tennessee 39:29

5M ago39:29

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This week we are going to Nashville, Tennessee The Country Music Capital of the World … but don’t worry you don’t have to love country to love Nashville. It is a music town. If you like listening to live music – who doesn’t? – then this is a musical odyssey you must take at least once in your life. We’re going to have some fun, we’re going backstag…

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This is your FBI - The Hollywood Shaked 29:09

6M ago29:09

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This is your FBI - The Hollywood ShakedBy This is your FBI

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This is your FBI - Baby Peddlers 26:58

6M ago26:58

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This is your FBI - Baby PeddlersBy This is your FBI

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This is your FBI - The Larceny Express 28:31

6M ago28:31

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This is your FBI - The Larceny ExpressBy This is your FBI

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This is your FBI - The Pay Off 29:02

6M ago29:02

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This is your FBI - The Pay OffBy This is your FBI

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#46 The Oldest National Park in the World 18:22

6M ago18:22

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On this episode, we talk about the oldest National Park in the World, Bogd Khan Uul National Park, located just outside of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. We start this episode off with discussing the difference between forest reserves and national parks, then dive into the heavy details of the park and Manzushire Monastery. Including how it was affected du…

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#45 A Conservation with Kasper Sierslev 32:48

6M ago32:48

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This exciting episode is with Kasper Sierslev, author of WinWin House, Moving in House, CCO at Zite, and an overall guru of marketing. He walks us through his design process and introduces and explains his latest books. He also explains why those of us in design should think more about marketing. This is an episode you truly won't want to miss, as …

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Flooded Forests, Piranhas, and Mountains Above the Clouds: Experiencing the Amazon through Indigenous Eyes with Alex Robinson 34:43

5M ago34:43

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"I will show you my Amazon - the Amazon that visitors never get to see." When Alex Robinson heard those words, he knew he was in for the adventure of a lifetime. His guide, Saru Mundurucu, had recently founded his own adventure and travel company, Aracá Expeditions. As the first and only Amazon adventure company owned and operated by an indigenous …

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Dr. Daniela Owen 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

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This week, Lisa welcomes Dr. Daniela Owen, a licensed psychologist and the assistant director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, oh, and also Lisa's cousin! Dr. Owen shares her expertise to discuss everything from raising kids, how to speak to toddlers, and so much more! This episode is jam packed with Dr. Owen's amazing wi…

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#44 Paul R. Williams- "Architect to the Stars" 16:06

6M ago16:06

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It's Black History Month! We are going to start celebrating Heritage Months on the show, and what better way then to have a year of designers who positively contributed to design. And we are going to get started with Paul Revere Williams, who was not just an amazing architect, but also a philanthropist, trailblazing, and incredible businessman. He …

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Hidden Bar Crawls to Experimental Art Labs: Getting Weird On Location on Oregon's Culture Trail 52:39

6M ago52:39

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Today, we're embracing our weird in Oregon as we explore the Northern Culture Trail! We’re going to discover Portland’s favorite food carts, sample food from around the world and go on a secret bar crawl to hidden local spots. “Portland is the rebel base of the Star Wars universe, we’re sticking it to the forces of normal,” Dresden of Throw Snakes …

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Rowing to Baikal: A Camel, Horse, and River Journey to the 'Pearl of Siberia' with Peter Fong 47:12

6M ago47:12

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Today we're journeying to Lake Baikal, the largest, oldest, deepest freshwater lake in the world...and to get there, we're crossing over a thousand miles in Mongolia and Russia by camel, horse, kayak, and rowboat. Like all lakes, Lake Baikal exists because of a river. And in 2018, fishing and river guide Peter Fong led the first-ever expedition fro…

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#43 Eerie Arc(h): The Sagamore Hotel 24:28

6M ago24:28

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On this episode, we discuss the Haunted Sagamore Hotel. A hotel that has topped the charts as both one of the Most haunted hotel in America, and most beautiful. We cover its long history, including the variations to the buildings, after the hotel burned down twice. We cover the various key figures in history, the local land, and some of the ghosts …

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#42 High Line & Little Island 15:49

7M ago15:49

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We are finishing up the New York City Arc with this final episode! In this episode, we go light on the history, and talk about the High Line and Little Island Park in Manhattan. The High Line was developed from an pre-existing railroad, while Little Island had its humble origins from Pier 54, the remains of which can still be seen to this day. If y…

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The Legendary Tale of Bird & Jim: On Location in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 41:56

6M ago41:56

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Today, we're returning to the mountains of Colorado to hear about the adventures of Isabella Bird, a British explorer who famously ascended Longs Peak in 1873 with her guide and companion Jim Nugent. The story of Bird and Jim illuminates the early history and character of Estes Park, as her writings helped establish the town as a tourist destinatio…

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The Best Character Actors on Planet Earth: Paul Ben Victor and Dayton Callie 58:04

7M ago58:04

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Lisa welcomes two of the greatest character actors on the planet to talk about their work, working together, their mothers, and most importantly...Lisa's birthday!By Lisa Conrad

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Flying Polar Bears and Charging Grizzlies: Beartrekking With Ecologist Chris Morgan 47:14

6M ago47:14

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"There are eight species of bears on the planet. Six of them are threatened everywhere they live." Thus begins Beartrek, a documentary which took Chris Morgan nearly 8 years to make. In Beartrek, he follows the lives of several individual bears around the world, from a friendly spectacled bear in Peru's arid mountains to a shy sun bear cub in the m…

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#41 Central Park Pt. 2: The Whole Story 19:01

7M ago19:01

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This episode is the conclusion of Central Park, where we go through the entire history, construction, and design of the park. We start off discussing the acquisition of land, and dislocation of 1,600 residents from the area now home to the park, talk about Seneca Village, and then go into the design of the park itself. All this and more, on this we…

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