Science, history, adventure, politics, and technology converge on the Antarctic Report podcast. Each week you’ll hear from an international expert with a compelling story on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
…
continue reading
Interviews with hard-core adventurers, serious outdoor misfits, and those who have found themselves in extreme survival situations. Hosted by Michael Atkinson (Outback Mike), an experienced survivalist and adventurer, we discover how they handled hardship and the transformative power of adventure and risk-taking. There's plenty of 'lessons-learned' and 'how-to' to keep you alive and sane on your next adventure too, whether it's Antarctica or hiking a local trail with kids. Be warned though, ...
…
continue reading
This series of podcasts presents life at Mawson Base, Antarctica throughout 1976 and the summer of 1977. Mawson is one of three Australian Antarctic bases with a fourth on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. Each episode is devoted to a specific adventure (or mis-adventure) over a 15 month period. At this period of time Mawson was one of just a few Antarctic bases that had working Husky dogs to which a number of these podcasts are about. I am surprised upon looking back and referencing sourc ...
…
continue reading
Season 1 is a virtual journey to Antarctica. For Season 2, Samantha Hodder joins the all-women’s leadership expedition to Antarctica, as Podcaster in Residence. The trip plan was to get all the way to the Rothera Research Station, part of the British Antarctic Survey, a place that’s so remote, it’s almost an illusion. But they had problem...they almost got stuck in the ice. To solve this problem, the women aboard this ship were asked to take a blind vote to determine what to do. They took ch ...
…
continue reading
The Antarctic podcast series based on the passionate people that have dedicated their lives to understanding, working, and living in Antarctica. Unfreezing some of the critical science, contemporary culture, and adventure the icy continent is notorious for. Season 2 will focus on multi-perspective discussions about both micro and macro topics from the hidden but ever-connected continent, serving as a 'crash course' on the environment. Produced by BLAKE Antarctic Ambassador Harry Seagar and M ...
…
continue reading
AntArctic Stories is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes into the rich world of people who live, work, and undertake daring expeditions in the polar regions. The podcast is produced by a merry band of career polar guides who primarily work in the expedition cruise industry, and is hosted by Heather Thorkelson. AntArctic Stories is our way of bringing the incredible lives of the people we meet and work with into your homes and headsets, no matter where you are in the world.
…
continue reading
Helping you to be the best version of you…. This is the Team Forces Podcast with Heledd Kendrick.
…
continue reading
Having, on his first voyage, discovered Australia, Cook still had to contend with those who maintained that the Terra Australians Incognita (the unknown Southern Continent) was a reality. To finally settle the issue, the British Admiralty sent Cook out again into the vast Southern Ocean with two sailing ships totalling only about 800 tons. Listen as Cook, equipped with one of the first chronometers, pushes his small vessel not merely into the Roaring Forties or the Furious Fifties but become ...
…
continue reading
Join your host CruiseCompete.com CEO Bob Levinstein as he interviews cruise travel experts about their cruise experiences. Learn about different cruise lines, cruise ship, ports and itineraries and get insider advice from about to have the smoothest, safest and most memorable cruise vacation for you and your family. Interested in being a guest on the show? Please see: https://www.cruisecompete.com/cruisecompete_cruise_podcast_guest_information.rtfTo contact host Bob Levinstein about appearin ...
…
continue reading
Grisly History is a long-form historical podcast detailing the true nature of adventure, destiny, and war. Through supporting evidence, archival documents, and eye-witness accounts, Grisly History pulls back the curtain on apocryphal events and paints a true-to-life image of history’s most harrowing tales. Grisly History is hosted by Graham Parker and produced by Michael Ruiz. More information about the podcast can be found on GrislyHistory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
…
continue reading
Hey Gang and welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast - THE Outdoor Recreation Comedy! Hosted just outside of New York state's largest Wilderness Area, Foot Stuff Podcast brings you stories of Adventure, Antics, and Activism from around the country. Tune in for all things hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, climbing, paddling, camping, skiing, and more. Keep it Wild!
…
continue reading
A wonderful coming together of two writers who wrote their books more than half a century apart. Neither of them had ever visited the remote islands they were writing about yet they provided inspiration for a couple of exciting adventure tales. In 1838, Edgar Allan Poe published The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was the only complete novel published by the American author. It was the story of a young boy who stows away on board a whaling ship and it goes on to relate the ev ...
…
continue reading
Solo Powered is a podcast that celebrates doing things solo. Whether that be solo travelling, solo journey to parenthood, setting up your own business, making your own movies, one-person plays, Antarctic adventures, rowing solo across the Atlantic and much much more. This podcast will inspire and encourage people to wait for no one in the pursuit of their passions. This is not about living a lonely life, this is about living the most full life on your terms, by finding your tribe of fellow s ...
…
continue reading
ExtraVirgin Food & Travel is a podcast for adventurers, armchair travellers and gourmands. Join your host, food and travel journalist Natascha Mirosch, as she chats with amateur travellers and dedicated explorers, food experts, cooks and producers.
…
continue reading
The Environment Journal (EJ) Podcast will feature leading figures from the worlds of sustainability, the environment and air quality management
…
continue reading
Send us a Text Message. In the winter of 1976 at Mawson Antarctica, Phil and fellow Antarctic expeditioners travelling by Husky dog teams to Auster Emperor Penguin Rookery, three times. Each journey was different, presenting its own difficulties and spectacular attractions. This first part of an interview of Phil Wolter by Peter Niblett describes t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Arctic and Antarctic Expedition Cruising with Judi Cohen
33:15
33:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:15
Learn about expedition cruises, especially to the Arctic and Antarctic regions with, Judi Cohen, a Canadian-based adventurer and expedition cruise aficionado, and she has traveled to over 95 countries on 6 continents. Her photographs and stories about her off-the-beaten-path and polar expedition cruising have appeared in Bold Traveler Magazine, Tra…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 14: Elise Richmond - Professional Adventurer
1:44:50
1:44:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:44:50
Crossing the Gobi Desert on foot, mountaineering in Nepal, paragliding in Bolivia, Elise goes from one epic adventure to the next, squeezing the most from each finite year of life. Strap in, as she re-lives the dream so far including the odd turns and hardship. Check out her ripping new book Take It Outside…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Forces Wives Challenge - building confidence and resilience through adventure
32:12
32:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:12
Welcome to The Team Forces Podcast. Join Heledd Kendrick as she talks to members of the armed forces who are doing extraordinary things, using challenge and adventure to help push their boundaries, both physically and mentally. On this episode you’ll meet Heather Sharp, Founder and CEO of Forces Wives Challenge, a social enterprise that unites wome…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Injured in Action to Sailing the World - Craig Wood
44:11
44:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:11
Welcome to The Team Forces Podcast. Join Heledd Kendrick as she talks to members of the armed forces who are doing extraordinary things, using challenge and adventure to help push their boundaries, both physically and mentally. Craig Wood was in the Army at the age of 18 and suffered a significant injury, leading to a triple amputation. Today he's …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 13: How to Survive in Croc Country
1:14:57
1:14:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:57
How close can you camp to water and be safe? Is it safe to fish from the bank? I answer these and other questions with experienced northern fisherman and Youtuber Andy, from Andy's Fishing Wild Cook. Plenty of no BS croc warries too.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
This Delicious Life, with Food Writer Sonya Gellert
32:44
32:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:44
Sonya Gellert has the enviable job of being a full-time food writer. She’s done a host of fabulous things throughout a career that's taken her from Australia to Japan, the UK and back to Australia. She's been a travel editor, restaurant reviewer, editorial food and drink writer, copywriter and recipe editor. She’s written for Table Magazine UK, Esc…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 104: Sicily - A Food Tour in the Land of "White Lotus"
42:00
42:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:00
Thanks to the incredible popularity of the show White Lotus, Sicily is red hot right now. In this episode, Natascha Mirosch chats with Carmel Ruggeri, former restaurateur-turned-tour guide, who runs extremely popular tours to a part of Italy not only blessed with natural beauty, but some of the country's best regional cuisine (cannoli anyone?) Carm…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 12: Luke Richmond - Professional Adventurer
1:31:09
1:31:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:09
Luke lives by the motto 'One Life One Chance', where he pursues adventure as if he had five years left to live. Climbing mountains, rowing oceans, base jumping, the list is endless and in between he writes books and speaks about them to recharge the bank account for the next one. He's just published his third adventure memoir and they're all highly…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Adventures of David Blaby, Mawson Antarctica, 1979-81
50:58
50:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:58
Send us a Text Message. In 1979 David Blaby returned to the Antarctic taking the position of Plant Inspector at Mawson. Circumstances led to him staying for two consecutive winters - very rare for the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE). The years 1979-81 were still the era of the dogs on base. Hear how these dogs were actual…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Adventures of Vonna Keller, Antarctica, 2005-2008
37:29
37:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:29
Send us a Text Message. Vonna Keller, Antarctic Veteran has spent time at all Australian Antarctic bases, including Macquarie Island from 2005 to 2014. This podcast covers the years 2005-2008. Vonna relates a few of her amazing experiences, particularly as camp manager while building the first international runway near Casey Base in 2005. The airst…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
From a 5K Park Run to being the Guinness world record holder for crossing the Antarctic - Preet Chandi
1:01:05
1:01:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:05
Welcome to The Team Forces Podcast. Join Heledd Kendrick as she talks to members of the armed forces who are doing extraordinary things, using challenge and adventure to help push their boundaries, both physically and mentally. Preet Chandi MBE is a British physiotherapist and British Army medical officer who completed a solo expedition across Anta…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 11: Solo Camel Trek Across Australia - Sophie Matterson
1:21:03
1:21:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:03
In 2020, Sophie Matterson started a solo trek across Australia with five camels that she caught from the wild and trained herself. Two years later she made it to the other side, with more just tales to tell!
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Australia's Guy Grossi and "La Cucina Italiana"
45:00
45:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:00
Guy Grossi has carved out a distinguished career and made a significant contribution to the hospitality scene over the last forty years, both as a restaurateur and chef. In fact, in 1996, Guy was awarded the L'insegna Del Ristorante Italiano by no less than the president of Italy, for his dedication to presenting and promoting "La Cucina Italiana" …
…
continue reading
In this episode we celebrate 40 episodes and 1 years since Solo Powered launched. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened or has been a guest. To celebrate we are offering one lucky listener the chance to win a Solo Spa Day in the fabulous Powerscourt Springs in Co. Wicklow. To win message me or comment, share about Solo Powered on your soci…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Adventures of David Blaby, Casey Antarctica, 1969
52:56
52:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:56
Send us a Text Message. David Blaby, Antarctic veteran expeditioner, journeyed to Casey Base in 1969 one year after the Australian base was opened. As an experienced Diesel Mechanic his job was to keep the base running. David recounts how his Antarctic saga came about and the many adventures, some rather bizarre, that followed. Of special interest …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 10: Rowing the Pacific Solo - Michelle Lee
1:16:20
1:16:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:20
In 2023 Michelle Lee rowed solo and unassisted across the Pacific Ocean. Five years earlier she crossed the Altantic. For someone who never saw themselves as an adventurer she's done some truly amazing things!
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
From Dragons Den to the Visionary Room - Susie Kilcoyne shares her Solopreneur journey
51:47
51:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:47
Susie is a business growth coach. She has been around the block what feels like a million times before getting to the stage that she's at now. She has worked in sales, the event industry, marketing, graphic and web design. She started her own cosmetics company at 21 and has started multiple businesses since then. Not understanding the importance of…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ever wondered where Leprechauns came from? Bean Feasa Lorraine Dwyer explains all
1:12:59
1:12:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:59
To celebrate St Patricks Day I am thrilled to welcome Lorraine O’Dwyer an 8th generation Bean Feasa (Translation: Wise Woman) or Witch for want of a better word onto the Solo Powered Podcast. Based in the southeast of Ireland, and famed for her unique storytelling walks and workshops that draw us back into the past, to a world almost lost today. Fr…
…
continue reading
Send us a Text Message. Australian Antarctic Bases have many and varied vehicles to: keep the base running; support summer survey and research programs; and for recreation. Mawson base in 1976 was no exception. This is account of huge variation, adventures and mis-adventures with the vehicles that year. No expeditioner was harmed in creating the st…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
How a Solo Street Food business can be a fulfilling, flexible and rewarding endevour - Seany McCleary
1:02:27
1:02:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:27
Streat School, an Irish food truck provider and marketing agency, has turned over more than millions of euro and has helped over 300 new outlets to get up and running. The company was founded by Seany McCleary, the owner of Blasta Street Kitchen, a month before the pandemic started. It has gone from strength to strength since and in June 2022 claim…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Solo pain of beloved pet loss with Mary-Kate Murphy
1:16:18
1:16:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:18
On this episode Ariana chats to Mary-Kate Murphy about the searing pain of pet grief. Mary-Kate is a teacher and a solo'prenuer as owner of her own dance school as well as running a successful pet-sitting business called 'Teach Tubs'. The business is named after her beloved miniature schnauzer Tubs who sadly passed away last year at the age of 11. …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Bravery of Being a Solo Stand-Up Comedian with Anna Clifford Comedy
52:01
52:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:01
Anna Clifford is a multi-talented woman, she is a comedian, actor, writer, poet, podcast host, presenter and content creator. Anna is a natural entertainer with a strong stage presence and jokes to match. She has had audiences across the globe laughing with her relatable act outs and witty observations on millennial life. Anna kicked off her comedy…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
How to Buy a Property in Italy and Those One Euro Houses
38:49
38:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:49
We've talked about those one Euro houses in Italy in a previous podcast (episode 81) but in this episode we’re about to revisit the subject (and the topic of buying property in Italy as a foreigner in general) with Michele Capecchi, a lawyer based in Florence, who has extensive experience in guiding foreigners through the red tape that is buying a …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Why a 'solo' journey to motherhood doesn't have to be solo - Ellie Fazan Explains
1:07:39
1:07:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:39
On this episode I am so thrilled to welcome @fazanagram Ellie Fazan onto the podcast. Ellie is a storyteller: She has worked as a stylist, scout, shoot producer, journalist, magazine editor and digital content producer. Whether she's working in TV or print, she says that storytelling is all about creating connections through pictures and words. And…
…
continue reading
Have you been thinking of (or dreaming about) taking an Antarctic cruise? Cruising is huge and estimates have the cruise industry growing by another 9% in 2024. For some regular cruisers, particularly those with large disposable incomes, the great white continent, represents just another an as-yet unexplored cruise destination to conquer. For other…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Chasing the Snow with Renaissance woman Rachael Oakes-Ash
1:09:59
1:09:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:59
On this episode Ariana reconnects with her Australian friend Rachael Oakes-Ash who she met when on a solo travel adventure at a Writer and Artists retreat in the Sth. of France in 2016. Rachael is a life writer, established journalist and a travel and ski blogger. She is the founder of SnowsBest.com and Elephanttruths.com and the author of two book…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Life begins at Menopause a poignant Solo'preneur journey with Stefanie Daniels
51:10
51:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:10
On this episode of Solo Powered Ariana chats to Stefanie Daniels founder of 'Life Begins At Menopause' www.lbam.uk. Ariana and Stefanie worked together in London in Bauer Media back in 2010 and since then both of them went on a new and exciting journey into the world of coaching and transformation. Stefanie Daniels is a a coach who provides persona…
…
continue reading
We all know that getting out and communing with nature is good for both our body and our mental health, but where to start if you've never done any hiking but are keen to give it a go? Trekking, hiking, tramping, rambling or just plain walking - whatever you call if and whatever you aspire to, whether it's a kilometre on a flat countryside track to…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Sartorial King Lawson Mpame shares his lone wolf journey through the world of fashion and creative direction.
52:23
52:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:23
Happy New Year. 2024 we come back with a bang with the erudite gentleman Lawson Mpame sharing with us his lone wolf journey in the world of Fashion and Creative Direction. Lawson has worked with some incredible brands including, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Zalando, Primark and more, featuring on RTE, Image, Tatler, Irish Country Magazine and beyo…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Playing with Fire. With Agnes chef, Ben Williamson
55:15
55:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:15
Agnes Restaurant was recently awarded Restaurant of the Year by Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant. In this episode of ExtraVirgin, Natascha Mirosch chats with Agnes executive chef, Ben Williamson, who also co-owns other popular restaurants Same Same, Bianca, Honto and Agnes Bakery. Western Australian-born Ben spent time travelling the Middle …
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jules Verne
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy James Cook
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jules Verne
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy James Cook
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jules Verne
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
03 - Book I Chapter 1, Part 1 - Passage from Deptford to the Cape of Good Hope
21:10
21:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:10
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy James Cook
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
04 – From the Kerguelen Isles to Prince Edward Island
22:21
22:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:21
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jules Verne
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
04 - Book I Chapter 1, Part 2 - Passage from Deptford to the Cape of Good Hope
19:31
19:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:31
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy James Cook
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Jules Verne
…
continue reading