Best Grass Routes Podcasts (2024)

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Emma Garschagen // From Apprentice to Entrepreneur 1:10:05

3d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Our own Emma Garschagen, co-host of ON THE WIND, former ICEBEAR & FALKEN First Mate and now entrepreneur joins me on todays show to talk about her evolution as a sailor since she joined 59º North. Emma started with us as an apprentice, took over as Chief First Mate for Mia when she was pregnant with Axel and has now gone on to start her own busines…

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The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins 1:28:02

9d ago1:28:02

1:28:02

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1970 classic The Dogged Victim of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins, which includes one of the best stories ever written - The Glory Game at Goat Hills.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Authentic Beats: A Conversation with DJ Eric Rhodes about Mashing up Music and Life 39:32

9d ago39:32

39:32

Eric Rhodes isn’t just a high-performing TikTok DJ. He’s also a husband, father, and authentic storyteller. Through music, Eric found inspiration and discovered a passion for igniting joy in others. In this uplifting conversation, we get an inside peek at Eric’s inventive musical mashups and how he flipped the negative narrative to forge his own pa…

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Matt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPE 1:07:38

11d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Friend of the podcast and legendary sailor Matt Rutherford returns to the show to shoot the shit aboard his schooner MARIE THARPE. Matt hosted a small gathering of friends in Annapolis back in April aboard his boat, and we got warmed up by getting out the mics and mixing it up at the salon table down below on a rainy, chilly day. Matt was sipping t…

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The Heart of the Matter: A Conversation with Charles Green, the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer S 58:46

23d ago58:46

58:46

The summer of 2022 became known as the “mystery summer” for Charles Green. After eating a cheeseburger, Charles experienced chest pain that lasted throughout the night and sent him to the ER. Tests confirmed that he in fact had a heart attack, but it would take another five months for his ongoing symptoms to be identified as alpha-gal syndrome. Tun…

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The Long Green Fairway by Pat Ward-Thomas 1:16:18

1M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1966 classic book The Long Green Fairway by the English writer Pat Ward-Thomas. It is a wonderful collection of essays from his writing for the Manchester Guardian and Country Life Magazine from 1956-1965.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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A Fresh Perspective: A Conversation with Peyton Owen on the Challenges and Wins of Living with AGS as a Teen. 27:31

1M ago27:31

27:31

Sixteen-year old Peyton Owen has been living with alpha-gal syndrome for years. She has courageously stepped into this new journey, ready to learn without giving up all the things she loves. In this episode, Peyton shares some of her own struggles and successes as a thriving teen, as well as her own tips and tricks for how to reinvent everyday life…

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Open Season: Taylor Ernst, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, shares his AGS story. 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Back by popular demand! This week, we are rereleasing our episode with Taylor Ernst. If you didn’t catch it the first time, you won’t want to miss it now! Taylor, an avid hunter, spent months baffled by life-threatening symptoms before finally being diagnosed with AGS. Check out his story to hear how he's coping with alpha-gal syndrome by viewing l…

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

2M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

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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Be Relentless: A Conversation with Seth Togal, the Father Behind the ADINA Act. 55:07

2M ago55:07

55:07

Since his daughter Adina experienced a terrifying allergic reaction to the inactive ingredients in medication, Seth Togal has been on a mission to change labeling laws through the ADINA Act. Once passed, the ADINA Act will require drug labels to identify major food allergens or gluten-containing grain. Tune in now to hear Seth’s story of unwavering…

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

2M 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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Grass Routes by Richard Pennell 1:51:18

2M ago1:51:18

1:51:18

Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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August Sandberg // ISBJØRN Refit 1:17:29

2M 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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Long Gain: A Conversation with Ashley Fillmore, Founder of Metabolic Fix, on Women’s Health, Nutrition and Sustainable Fitness. 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

With a deep commitment to helping women better their lives, Ashley strives to inspire others to embrace a life of health, happiness, and self-love they deserve. In this episode, Ashley shares her own story of resilience and how that led to her passion for helping women achieve sustainable transformation- both inside and out. You won’t want to miss …

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

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

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

3M 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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Tick Bytes: Baby Steps and Big Leaps 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

Progress can sometimes be difficult to see. In this Tick Byte episode, Candice and Debbie pause to look back at how far they have come in the last five years. Through mitigating risk with some grace and a little humor, the Gals give an inside peak into how their journey has evolved. Tune in to hear them chat about the practice it took to get to whe…

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

3M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

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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Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James Finegan 1:44:13

3M ago1:44:13

1:44:13

Stephen and Jim discuss the seminal 1996 Scottish golf travel book, Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by Philadelphia native Jim Finegan. In the Down The Rabbit Hole segment, the guys name their own current favorite top 10 Scottish courses.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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

3M 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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Suit Up: A Conversation with Dee Nash, Garden Coach and Author, on Managing Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Holding onto Hope. 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Dee Nash contracted alpha-gal syndrome in her very favorite place: her garden. But she didn't let that stop her from doing what she loves most. In this episode, Dee shares the steps she took to overcome her fear and build the courage to get back into the garden and reclaim her life. Tune in now to hear Dee's story and how she's choosing to live a l…

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

4M 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

4M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

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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The Best Route to Well: A Conversation with Dr. Jaban Moore, DC & Functional Medicine Practitioner 46:59

4M ago46:59

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Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that healing is possible. But Dr. Jaban Moore refuses to accept that. After facing his own health battles, Dr. Jaban dedicated his career to restoring health through a comprehensive and multi-therapeutic approach. Tune in now to hear how Dr. Jaban turned his own struggles into a commitment to help others. Dr. Jaban M…

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

4M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

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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Tick Bytes: 1 Question/ 1 Expert/ 2 Gals, Is IBS Really AGS? 8:34

5M ago8:34

8:34

In our new Tick Byte series, we address one common question from the community. After listening to the expert answer, we dive into a brief discussion from our own personal experiences. In this episode, we share a question that is answered by Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sarah McGill. Have you wondered, if you have IBS, should you get tested for AGS? Tun…

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Golf Between Two Wars by Bernard Darwin 1:35:53

5M ago1:35:53

1:35:53

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1944 book Golf Between Two Wars by the legendary Bernard Darwin. In addition to Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen, a deep discussion ensues on such unforgettable characters as Cyril Tolley, Cecil Leitch, Glenna Collett, Tommy Armour, Alexa Stirling, and Joyce Wethered. Darwin's writings and equipment and architecture …

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The Finest Man I Ever Met 7:54

5M ago7:54

7:54

A mini episode for Stephen, with a reading from Sam McKinlay's wonderful Scottish Golf and Golfers. Sam was the golf writer for the Glasgow Herald from 1956-1980.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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DARING: A Conversation with Maeve Willis about Being your Authentic Self 52:53

5M ago52:53

52:53

From competitive Irish dance to soccer, rugby, ice hockey, and even Olympic weightlifting, Maeve Willis infiltrated the world of sport. But she didn’t stop there. Maeve used her extensive athletic experience to build a career in mental performance coaching. Through it all, she was unstoppable, even by traditional expectations of female athletes or …

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

5M 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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My Usual Game with David Owen 1:36:37

5M ago1:36:37

1:36:37

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1995 book, My Usual Game. They are joined by the author, David Owen. David has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1991.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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

6M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

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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A Force to Be Reckoned With: A Conversation with Sharon Forsyth, Director of Alpha-gal Information About HB93 and All Things AGS 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

This past week, we joined Sharon Forsyth, Director of the Alpha-gal Information Awareness Campaign, in Richmond, Virginia, to offer testimony as to the importance of HB93 - a bill that would add AGS to the list of conditions in the Commonwealth of Virginia required to be reported to the CDC. In this episode, Sharon breaks down the bill and why it’s…

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

6M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

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

6M 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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Making a Difference: Reimagining Tick Education with Dr. Thomas Mather, a.k.a. "The TickGuy" 1:09:20

6M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

If you’ve heard about alpha-gal syndrome on the national news, you’ve probably seen “The TickGuy,” Dr. Thomas Mather, director of The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter Resource Center. For the last 40 years, Dr. Mather has been researching ticks, much of that time at URI reimagining tick-borne diseas…

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

6M 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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Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen 1:14:06

6M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren WindBy Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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

6M 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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Tick Bytes: Holidays 2023...The Good, the Bad, and the Funny 20:20

7M ago20:20

20:20

Celebrating the holidays with alpha-gal is not always easy. But in between the accidents and the incidents, we still try to find the joy (or at least a little humor). In this episode, we chat about our holiday experience in three parts: the good, the bad, and the funny. Tune in for a little laughter and to hear about the lessons we learned during o…

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

7M 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

7M 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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The Power of Protection: A Conversation with Mary Collins, VP of Business Development at Insect Shield 44:02

7M ago44:02

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In a world filled with ticks and other biting insects, Insect Shield can help you get back outside. We sit down with Mary Collins, VP of Business Development at Insect Shield, to learn more about what sets their EPA-registered insect repellent and apparel apart from the rest. Mary explains how Insect Shield’s technology provides effective, invisibl…

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Wendy Mitman Clarke // SAIL Magazine Editor 59:42

7M ago59:42

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

7M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

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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Angus MacVicar and Golf in My Gallowses 1:18:01

8M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Stephen and Jim discuss the prolific Scottish author Angus MacVicar, specifically his 1984 book Golf in My Gallowses.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Fresh Tracks with Taylor: Packing for the Backcountry 23:58

8M ago23:58

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In this episode of Fresh Tracks with Taylor, we dive into prepping for a trip to the backcountry. Taylor shares how AGS has changed his packing strategy, including his top tips for staying AGS-safe when hours from medical care, and Bennett offers a fresh perspective as the support person. Whether you are the outdoorsman with alpha-gal or supporting…

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The Crusading Advocate: A Conversation with Jason Linde of FARE 36:05

8M ago36:05

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In this episode, Jason Linde, Senior VP of Advocacy at FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), shares FARE’s current initiatives to empower and enhance the lives of individuals living with allergies. Check out Jason’s personal story on what brought him into the world of advocacy, specifically for those living with food allergies, and learn steps …

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

8M ago1:08:27

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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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A Season in Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein 1:51:18

9M ago1:51:18

1:51:18

Stephen and Jim discuss the seminal 2001 book, A Season in Dornoch - written by the great Canadian golf writer Lorne Rubenstein. Lorne joins for part of the discussion. A celebration of all that is great about Scottish golf.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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