Best Pip Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Heather Thomas // MAIDEN Skipper & OGR Winner 1:13:21

2d ago1:13:21

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Skipper Heather Thomas recently won the inaugural Ocean Globe Race aboard the iconic yacht MAIDEN. The crew made history again by becoming the first all-female crew to win a round-the-world race! At 27, Heather was the youngest skipper in this race and one of two female skippers. Emma and Heather talked about leadership, confidence, navigation and …

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Matthew Medney (Comic Book writer and former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine CEO) 1:24:38

25m ago1:24:38

1:24:38

We're back from our Mexico trip and delving into the realms of comics and sci-fi in our latest episode featuring Matthew Medney, former CEO of the iconic Heavy Metal franchise! We discuss his tenure at the helm of this legendary brand, as well as his current endeavour, "Mutant Cats," with Gungnir. Our conversation delves into his enthusiasm for cre…

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Kristoffer Appelquist // 'Över Atlanten' TV Show 1:14:31

8d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Comedian Kristoffer Appelquist returns to the podcast to talk about his first trans-Atlantic passage with the Swedish reality TV show 'Över Atlanten.' Now in it's 6th season, the show — which puts celebrities onboard a big Swan with Whitbread skipper Gunnar Kranz for an Atlantic crossing — has become a huge hit. Kristoffer, Mia and I talk about how…

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August Sandberg // ISBJØRN Refit 1:17:29

6d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

August Sandberg is the owner and skipper of our beloved Swan 48 ISBJØRN, which has sailed over 60,000 miles since the beginning of 59º North. August lives outside Bergen, Norway, where the boat is now based, and recently finished overseeing a second major refit, which we had done at Vindö Marin on the west coast of Sweden on the famed boatbuilding …

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Pip Podcast #42 - Amanda Reynolds - Indigenous Knowledge 59:20

26d ago59:20

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In this Pip Podcast, we chat with Amanda Reynolds, a Guringai Yuin woman. She’s an artist, storyteller, possum skin cloak maker, curator and a sharer of knowledge.In our heart-warming conversation, Amanda honours her profound connection to Country and shares the cultural significance of symbols and designs in Indigenous storytelling and the ancient…

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Suzanne Heywood // Wavewalker: Breaking Free 1:06:18

13d ago1:06:18

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Suzanne Heywood was raised on a sailboat. What started as a three year circumnavigation with her family turned into a decade of living aboard, sailing, and struggling to get an education. Suzanne's book, 'Wavewalker,' tells the story of that voyage. In this episode, Emma and Suzanne talk about 'Wavewalker,' Suzanne's relationship to sailing now, an…

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Alex Laline // Clipper Round The World Skipper 1:12:30

18d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Alex Laline is a lifelong sailor and one of our full-time staff at 59º North. Growing up in a multinational family, he sailed dinghies as a kid in the UK, Spain and Indonesia, then got inspired to sail around the world when he saw an ad for the Clipper Round the World Race. As a teenager he saved all his money and joined Clipper as a paying crewmem…

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Lutz Kohne // Golden Globe Manager turned Racer 1:10:57

1M ago1:10:57

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Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up — it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He has since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the OGR and the GGR, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the Golden…

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Henry Mickel & Bayley Richardson // Sailing REVELRY Home to Oz 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Henry Mickle & Bayley Richardson are self-described "Mates from the Land Down Under", cruising around the world in an old Beneteau. These two twenty-something friends made a pact, worked their asses off, saved their money, bought a boat and are living the dream — figuring it out as they go, but with knowledge and experience earned from working prof…

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Jojo Pickering // From the Sea to the Theatre & Back Again 57:39

2M ago57:39

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Jojo Pickering grew up with sailing as a central part of her life, vagabonding on the high seas with her family and sailing from Africa to the UK. As she got older, she spent more time ashore, starting a traveling theatre company with her husband and kids and bouncing around the UK, France and Spain. But the sea called her back — she recently compl…

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Liz Wardley // A Sailor Smashing Records in the Worlds Toughest Row 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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Sailor, kitesurfer, and paddler Liz Wardley returns to the show to talk with Emma about her record-breaking row across the Atlantic. She completed the World's Toughest Row at the end of January after 44 days at sea. She beat the previous record by 15 days. Liz has competed many times in The Ocean Race and was last on the podcast in 2019 when she wa…

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Capt. Jennifer Kaye // Schooner WOODWIND & Trans-Atlantic on FALKEN 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

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Capt. Jen of Schooner WOODWIND returns to the podcast after having just sailed with Andy aboard FALKEN on the 2,100 mile passage across the Atlantic! Jen and Andy reflect on Jen's first big ocean crossing and what it was like to leave the wintry Chesapeake Bay for tropical Tradewind sailing. They also talk about challenges of running a small busine…

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Nick Edwards - Britain's Got Talent 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

This week on Punks In Pubs, we're in a bar in St Albans with Nick Edwards! Nick's not just a familiar face (and voice – over 13 million YouTube views!). He's a man Liam knows well, so well that he was Nick's Best Man! Join us as we delve into Nick's musical journey, from mosh pits in Luton to the dazzling lights of Britain's Got Talent. You can wat…

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Ali Smith - Speedball Baby 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Liam sits down with the extraordinary Ali Smith, author, photographer, and former bass player of the indie avant-garde punks Speedball Baby. From a pub in North London, Liam and Ali dive deep into her new book "The Ballad of Speedball Baby." This riveting book chronicles Ali's wild ride through the punk scene, from rebellious beginnings in New York…

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Emily Caruso // Pro Sailor & Empathetic Leader 1:06:06

3M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Emily Caruso has spent 18 years and counting as a professional sailor, though only first learning about the sport in her late 20s. Growing up in the countryside in England, Emily had an epiphany one day during a weekend sailing excursion and hasn't looked back since. Andy & Emily sat down in person onboard FALKEN in Cape Verde to talk about her car…

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Jens Joachim Hiorth // Tall Ship Captain 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

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Jens Joachim Hiorth is the Captain of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the largest and oldest tall ship in Norway. The ship recently completed a circumnaivation around the great capes. August joined the Captain onboard the ship for a conversation on the particulars of running such a large ship on the high seas. Website: https://lehmkuhl.no -- If you liked t…

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Bill Strassberg // The Viking Route 1:18:23

3M ago1:18:23

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Bill Strassberg literally wrote the book on the Viking Route, authoring the latest edition of the Cruising Club of America's guide to the far northern route across the Atlantic. Andy first got in touch with Bill when researching FALKEN's Greenland passage last summer and caught up with him late last year for the podcast. We talked about Bill's cust…

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Cosima Franchini // Yacht Captain & Business Owner 1:06:11

4M ago1:06:11

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Cosima grew up on the Puget Sound where her family nurtured a love of sailing and old classic boats. In college she worked on tall ships in the PNW but eventually she landed on the east coast where she found a community of friends who worked on private classic yachts. She spent her twenties pursuing positions and racing aboard big rig schooners and…

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Matt Steverson // The Duracell Project 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Ben Doerr sat down with Matt from The Duracell Project YouTube channel. Matt and his wife Janni are refitting Mike Plant's famous Open 60 "Duracell" into a comfortable cruising boat. Sitting in the cockpit of Duracell outside of Port Townsend, Matt and Ben discuss Matt's cruising and boatbuilding past and the many challenges of building the boat an…

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Capt. Jan Miles Returns // PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II 1:18:42

4M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

Captain Jan Miles returns to the podcast! Andy first sat down with Jan onboard Maryland's flagship PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II tallship way back in 2015 for a fascinating interview tracing Jan's career at sea. We return to the Captain's Cabin onboard PRIDE for this second, meandering chat about seamanship, life on tallships, the leadership structure on t…

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Elliot Rappaport // Reading the Glass 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Elliot Rappaport has been a captain of sailing ships for the past three decades. He currently is a faculty member at Maine Maritime Academy, where he lives nearby with his wife and their dog. Elliot also sailed as a captain for many miles with Sea Education Association, an organization that offers shipboard programs in ocean science and leadership …

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Mats Grimsæth // Explorer and Photographer 1:12:25

5M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Mats Grimsæth is a professional skipper, photographer and lecturer. He’s the youngest person to ever skipper a boat around the island of Spitsbergen on Svalbard, which is where he first met August. He has a great passion for the sea and for his fellow human beings. Having had a difficult time in his teenage years, he’s now using his considerable en…

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PIP Revisit: Dave King (Flogging Molly) 48:32

5M ago48:32

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In this festive episode of the Punks in Pubs Podcast, host Liam Bird takes a nostalgic trip back to 2018, revisiting Episode 29 with special guest Dave King, the mastermind behind Flogging Molly. As the holiday spirit fills the air, Liam and Dave unwrap stories about Punk Rock, reminisce about Dave's musical hero Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners, and d…

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Wendy Mitman Clarke // SAIL Magazine Editor 59:42

5M ago59:42

59:42

Wendy Mitman Clarke is the editor-in-chief at SAIL magazine and a long-time cruiser herself. I work with Wendy regularly as a columnist for SAIL, but had never actually sat down to talk about her own background. I caught up with her at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October, and from the Captain's Cabin onboard the Pride of Baltimore II, we discuss…

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PIP Revisit: Johnny Christmas ( Reel Big Fish ) 48:12

5M ago48:12

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In this special Christmas episode, join Liam on a journey back to December 2017 as he revisits Episode 3 of Punks in Pubs. In this throwback, Liam sits down with Johnny Christmas, the talented trumpet player of the iconic ska band Reel Big Fish. Dive into the candid conversation where they discuss the challenges Reel Big Fish faced, teetering on th…

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Andy, Mia, Adam & Alex // FALKEN Season 1 Debrief 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

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Last week Mia, Bosun Adam Browne and Chief Mate Alex Laline and I sat down in the salon of FALKEN to reflect on what's been a busy, stressful and ultimately successful first season on our newly refit Farr 65. We've truly come a long way since one year ago this time, when we were scrambling to get the boat out of the shed, sea-trialled and out of th…

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Paul & Sheryl Shard // Distant Shores & the OG YouTubers 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Paul & Sheryl Shard of Distant Shores are truly the OG YouTubers, having filmed and produced videos of their sailing adventures for over 25 years. I met up with them in person at the Annapolis Sailboat Show a few weeks ago to talk about their transition from broadcast TV to YouTube and if that's changed their process. We also talked a lot about the…

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Dr. Nishant Joshi – Kill The Icon 1:29:38

7M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Nishant Joshi, is a remarkable figure. By day, he's a dedicated doctor, and by night, he's the frontman of the punk rock band Kill The Icon. But that's just the beginning of his story. Dr. Nishant Joshi fearlessly called out the UK government for their handling of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVI…

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Jake Beattie // Everyday Heroes and the Race to Alaska 53:02

6M ago53:02

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In Jake Beattie’s words, the Race to Alaska "celebrates and illuminates life’s everyday heroes". Jake is one of those people. Aside from creating and organizing the Race to Alaska, he is also the executive director of the Northwest Maritime Center located in Port Townsend, Washington: a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect people to …

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Jade & Ben // Sailing the Northwest Passage 1:37:44

6M ago1:37:44

1:37:44

Ben and Jade Couturier recently completed the Northwest Passage on their Navy 44 Caprivi. They bought the boat in 2016, looking to make it their traveling home. Ben and Jade took Caprivi through an impressive rebuild while living aboard and working in the Florida Keys. In June 2022, they set sail, and have covered a lot of distance since. In May 20…

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Matt Rutherford // Greenland, Grass & Groundings 1:11:36

7M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

#411: If you’ve been around this podcast for awhile, Matt Rutherford won’t be a stranger to you. Famous for being the first person to sail solo & non-stop around the Americas, he’s now the operator/co-director of the non-profit organization, OCEAN RESEARCH PROJECT, and has his own, amazing podcast called SINGLE-HANDED SAILING. Andy met up with Matt…

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Mark Sinclair // Retro Racing around the World 1:23:30

7M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Mark Sinclair has sailed the seas his entire life, both professionally and as a hobby. He served for 20 years in the Royal Australian Navy, commanding three ships and navigating four, at the time when celestial was still the primary means of offshore navigation. He participated in both the 2018 and the 2022 Golden Globe Races on his Lello 34 COCONU…

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Andy & Mia // The Evolution of 59º North 1:02:02

7M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Andy & Mia sit down to talk about the past 5-6 years of 59º North and how it's evolved from a "lifestyle" business to an "actual" business, with investors, lots of staff and high stakes! They talk about the rollercoaster of emotions, the stress, the joys and the future (which is exciting—make sure to listen to the end!) -- If you liked this convers…

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Evgeniy “Ev” Goussev // Stowaway Escape from the USSR 1:33:15

8M ago1:33:15

1:33:15

Evgeniy “Ev” Goussev was born in the far east of Russia, where he began sailing at the age of five, and was soon competing in a variety of classes while having a grand adventure on the sea with his father and friends. As the Soviet Union began to deteriorate and in-fighting became dangerous, his father decided to sail away, unsure if his eldest son…

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Peter Bruce // What Kind of Sailor Authors 'Heavy Weather Sailing' 56:51

8M ago56:51

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Peter Bruce is both a sailor and a writer of sailing. He most famously wrote the last four editions of the world-famous book HEAVY WEATHER SAILING having taken over from the original author Adlard Coles. A life-time of achievements on the water qualify him to write with such esteemed authority. He has represented Britain on seven occasions, won the…

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Will Sofrin // The Real-Life 'Master & Commander' Voyage 1:09:32

8M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Will Sofrin is among other things a sailor, shipwright and author of the new book ALL HANDS ON DECK. The story is a maritime adventure memoir that follows a crew of misfits hired to sail an eighteenth-century warship replica 6,000 nautical miles from New England to Hollywood where the ship would become the HMS SURPRISE for the iconic film MASTER & …

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Dylan Slocum - Spanish Love Songs 59:26

9M ago59:26

59:26

Join your host, Liam Bird, as he navigates the heatwaves and existential crises of our time. In this episode, Liam sits down with Dylan Slocum, the singer, guitarist, and songwriter from the incredible Spanish Love Songs. Recorded in a hot and sweaty London bar, their conversation covers various topics, from magazine epitaphs to alcoholism, venue s…

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James Frederick // Solo to New Zealand & Sailing in Greenland 1:07:00

8M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

James Frederick, aka 'James the Sailor Man' returns to the podcast four years after I first interviewed him. Back then, James was still prepping his Alberg 30 TRITEIA in LA...now, the boat is in New Zealand after James sailed her over 9,000 miles, solo, with many adventures along the way. We talked about his sudden divorce, losing his rudder mid-Pa…

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Chris Wigmore - Punk: Rage & Revolution 48:09

9M ago48:09

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Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of punk culture with our latest episode! We sit down with Chris Wigmore, a passionate force behind the collective of "Punk: Rage & Revolution." exhibition in Leicester' This extraordinary showcase goes beyond punk history, from its '70s origins while also shining a spotlight on Leicester's local punk scene …

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Live 2000 Trees panel discussion special on 'Gatekeeping.' 36:07

10M ago36:07

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In this episode, recorded live at the 2000 Trees Festival, we shine a spotlight on the issue of gatekeeping in the music scene. On the panel to participate in the conversation are BEX, a fearless punk artist; Jule Konrad, an agent from FMLY Agency, an agency fostering a diverse roster and Leah Stanhope, from the unique band Congratulations. Togethe…

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Nikki Henderson // Winning The Race To Alaska 1:11:21

10M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Nikki Henderson is no stranger to the 59N family. She’s a skipper, a podcaster, master of the Quarterdeck and a dear friend in the community. But when she signs off from these watches, she doesn’t quit. You likely know that she’s been on heaps of other seafaring adventures, including skippering the famed Whitbread machine, Maiden; the Clipper Round…

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How to be a Sailing Parent w/ Andy, August and Mia 1:22:06

10M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

Navigating the challenges of parenthood whilst also maintaining an atypical lifestyle — be that of a sailor, adventurer, or anything that doesn’t involve a 9-5 desk job — has been a consistent theme of this podcast. Now the tables have turned. Andy, Mia and August are raising their two boys whilst running a business and working as professional sail…

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Pam Wall // Reminiscing on a Life at Sea 1:09:08

11M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Pam Wall returns to the podcast, live from her living room in Ft. Lauderdale. Andy sat down to talk to Pam about the treasure trove of memories in her house, how she stays happy and inspirational despite the tragedy of losing her husband and daughter too soon, the relationship she has with her son, how she stays fit at nearly 80, and lots lots more…

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Celeste Pomerantz // To Svalbard in Search of Un-skied Couloirs 1:07:31

11M ago1:07:31

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Celeste Pomerantz wasn't a sailor until she signed up for a sail & ski trip out of Tromsø, Norway, that was headed north in search of un-skied peaks in Svalbard. The boat was called SOFIE, and was owned and skippered by friend of 59º North, Mats Grimsaeth. I discovered Celeste in the ski film Wavy 2 about the adventure and immediately reached out t…

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Edward Colver 44:27

11M ago44:27

44:27

We are back with a bang Edward Colver! Colver was more than just a photographer; he was a witness to a cultural revolution, capturing pivotal moments that would shape music history forever. In this episode, we explore the unique path that led Colver from the peace and love of the hippy era to the raw energy, sometimes violent but always rebellious …

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Terje Andre Pedersen // Sailing in the Wake of Amundsen 1:05:30

11M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole and the North Pole, but his greatest achievement may have been leading the first successful crossing of the Northwest Passage in 1906. Terje Andre Pedersen grew up inspired by Amundsen's great stories of exploration. He has followed his own dreams, and is soon to set sail towar…

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Ben Doerr & Andy Schell // Motorboatin' 1:46:39

12M ago1:46:39

1:46:39

Ben Doerr of Sail Bainbridge returns to talk to Andy about motorboatin'! Andy got inspired to call Ben when he saw an ad for a 65-foot converted Swedish Navy ship for sale in Stockholm as a place to live on the water. Andy though, 'hmm, who do I know that did exactly this, and with a family to boot...?' Ben of course! Ben and his young family have …

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McKayla Bower // Trans Around the World 1:14:46

11M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

McKayla Bower is an experienced outdoorswoman who is preparing to set off around the world alone on her San Juan 30, Swirl. Her goal is to become the first openly transgender person to circumnavigate and the first queer person to do so solo. We talked about her journey of coming out, moving aboard her boat and teaching herself to sail, and learning…

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Tapio Lehtinen #2 // GGR Sinking & OGR Prep 1:22:49

12M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Legendary Finnish sailor Tapio Lehtinen returns to the podcast to talk to Andy about losing his boat in the recent Golden Globe Race and the emotional toll it took on him. They discuss theories on why the boat sank and talk about how that experience has influenced his preparation for the upcoming Ocean Globe Race. Tapio is preparing his classic Swa…

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Matt Rutherford // Analog DJ’ing & Sailing Back to Greenland 1:18:20

12M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Andy & Matt ramble on about anything and everything, from sailing in Greenland to DJ’ing in the turntable era and most things in between. Andy was able to catch up with Matt right before he left for the 2023 Ocean Research Project expedition to Greenland the very next day. Matt is always an interesting guest and this episode is no exception. To sup…

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