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Welcome to the Adventures of Captain Manicorn Podcast. You cannot have stories of success without a life of failure. Pain and humility are the key ingredients to overcoming adversity. Join Captain Manicorn as we share our life as modern-day pirates on a voyage to travel the globe in search of freedom. We will share our journey as we set sail to become the first man and women to do air sports in every country in the world. This is not a rags-to-riches fairytale, but a raw and unfiltered look ...
An ongoing series of long-form conversations with individuals at the forefront of exploration and adventure in which filmmaker Matt Pycroft speaks to the most knowledgeable, accomplished and respected voices in the field. From mountaineers to wildlife cinematographers, environmental activists to polar photographers, The Adventure Podcast brings you up close and personal with those who live extraordinary lives. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acas ...
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Episode 131: Gail Jenkinson, The Door Marked Private
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Episode 131 of The Adventure Podcast features Natural History Director of Photography, Gail Jenkinson. Gail is a seasoned specialist, having filmed on all seven continents. She gives a humble insight into her journey from a drama camera trainee to filming while free-diving with sperm whales, and going behind the door 'marked private'. Matt and Gail…
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Episode 130: Jon Gower, Why Words Matter
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Episode 130 of The Adventure Podcast features author, broadcaster and correspondent, Jon Gower. Jon has published over forty books, and his passion for the Welsh language and landscape is contagious. This episode is a little different in the sense that it is not full of action-packed tales of exploration, but instead gives an insight into the impor…
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How I Fled America To Stay Out Of Prison | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 16
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In this podcast, we address our most recent viral video where I mention how I fled America to stay out of prison. Check out the entire library of Captain Manicorn Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources Become A Monthly Sponsor Social Networks: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Please Leave Us A Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most …
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Episode 129: Seamus McGoldrick, Big Wave Bodyboarding
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Episode 129 of The Adventure Podcast features the Irish big wave surfing legend, Seamus McGoldrick. He is a bodyboarder, surfer and surf coach. Seamus was part of the crew that defined Irish big wave surfing. He was an early pioneer, seeking out some of the biggest waves in the world. This is a fluid, informal conversation which spans many topics, …
Episode 128 of The Adventure Podcast features mountaineer, teacher and mountain instructor, Alex Moran. He is the son of the late Martin Moran, who was killed in 2019 whilst climbing the unnamed, unclimbed peak 6477m in the Nanda Devi region in India. The Martin Moran foundation is our full-time charitable partner, and is founded in memory of Marti…
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Episode 127: Tristan Gooley, The Natural Navigator
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Episode 127 of The Adventure Podcast features The Natural Navigator, Tristan Gooley. Tristan is an award-winning author and has spent decades hunting for clues and signs in nature across the globe. He has been nicknamed 'the Sherlock Holmes of nature' by the BBC. This conversation is an honest, humbling insight into the life of a man who has found …
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Episode 126: Jamie Leibert & Sandra Zinovyev, Captain Manicorn & Ladycorn
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Episode 126 of The Adventure Podcast features Jamie Leibert and Sandra Zinovyev, a.k.a Captain Manicorn & Ladycorn. After addiction, alcoholism and prison, Jamie and Sandra are now in the midst of attempting a world record to do airsports in every country. This episode is full of wild stories, energetic explorations of adventure and beating the odd…
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Episode 125: Jon Moses, How to Trespass, and Why You Should
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In this dispatch episode, Matt chats with Jon Moses; a writer with a PHD in geohumanities, and a campaigner for Right to Roam. We discuss the issues regarding access to wild space in the UK and why that needs to change. We also talk about civil trespass, what it is, how to do it, and why you should. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-…
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Episode 124: Jamie Ramsay, More More More
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Episode 124 of The Adventure Podcast features endurance athlete, presenter, public speaker and brand ambassador for Cotswold Outdoor, Jamie Ramsay. Jamie has completed over 43,000km of human-powered adventuring in 31 countries and over 25 different adventures. He is a runner, cyclist, hiker, ski tourer, paddleboarder and mountaineer. In this episod…
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They Told Me Not To Visit Pakistan (They were wrong) | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 15
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It's no secret that Pakistan has a bad reputation after 9/11. I have a theory: There are no bad countries, just bad politics and the country should not be defined by its government. Instead, we should explore them open-minded with an intention to see where it's true beauty lies. Our trip to Pakistan started off with a mission to Wingsuit base jump …
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Episode 123: Lucy Shepherd, Reflection
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Episode 123 of The Adventure Podcast features Adventurer, Lucy Shepherd. In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Lucy talk about her life, her early exposure to adventure and her career in the world of exploration and expeditions. Lucy has done some incredible things, and she’s at the stage now where she’s really reflecting on her experiences to d…
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Episode 122: Dr. Heïdi Sevestre, Glaciology
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Episode 122 of The Adventure Podcast features glaciologist and science advocate, Dr Heidi Sevestre. Heidi invests a lot of her time in science policy and science outreach, believing that scientists and researchers have the duty to communicate about their work and tell the world about the wonders of the cryosphere and the threats targeting it. Matt …
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Episode 121: David Shukman, The Greenwashing Troubleshooter
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Episode 121 of The Adventure Podcast features journalist, David Shukman. David has been a journalist for 40 years, and spent twenty of those year leading the BBC's coverage of climate change and other environmental issues. He has broadcasted from the Arctic, the Amazon, and most places in-between. In this episode we talk about how he accessed the i…
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We Crashed Our Sailboat Into Rocks! | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 14
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In our sailing saga season finale, we recap our rough final weeks of sailing and the factors that led up to us crashing our boat into rocks with no way to escape. Listen to find out what happened… Special shout out to our monthly sponsors, people like you, who keep the adventure going and help make our record-setting project a reality and get exclu…
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Episode 120: Person Irresponsible, Teetotal
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Episode 120 of The Adventure Podcast features teetotal thru-hiker, Person Irresponsible. It’s a very human story about an alcoholic who sought help and went on to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail. We think every human will find something in this episode to identify with. Matt and the anonymous PI talk about anonymity, mental health, feminism and s…
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Episode 119: Ian Finch, Storytelling
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Episode 119 of The Adventure Podcast features expedition guide and adventure and outdoor photographer, Ian Finch. Ian cut his teeth in the adventure world as a Royal Marine Commando. His desire to record, capture or lead expeditions in unfamiliar corners of the globe is clearly driven by his passion to learn about heritage and traditions from the n…
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Episode 118: Brian Hall, The Games Climbers Play
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Episode 118 of The Adventure Podcast features climber, mountaineer and author, Brian Hall. Brian has been a key figure on the big mountain scene, and has carried out expeditions to some of the bigger and bolder mountains of the world including Mount Everest (in winter), K2, Jannu, Nuptse, Makalu, Baltoro Kangri, Shivling, Ogre II and peaks througho…
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My first Heli-Speedfly Mission (without Jamie!) | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 13
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After a long break from Speedflying, Sandra realizes she might've bitten off more than she could chew when she signed up for a helicopter ride to the top of a never-before-flown mountain without Jamie. Listen to find out what happened… Special shout out to our monthly sponsors, people like you, who keep the adventure going and help make our record-…
Episode 117 of The Adventure Podcast features the CEO of Shelter, a British homelessness and housing charity that campaigns for tenant rights, Polly Neate. This episode is a riveting one featuring in depth discussions from everything from homelessness in the UK to women’s rights to Polly’s life and taking up climbing in her 50’s. Support this show …
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Episode 116: Davor Rostuhar, Love Around the World
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Episode 116 of The Adventure Podcast features author, photographer and adventurer, Davor Rostuhar. Davor has worked all over the world for a proud client list including years working alongside National Geographic. His early life is fascinating, and he tells the story of just setting out on his bike to explore the Middle East. He goes into detail on…
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Episode 115: Ekspeditsiya - Part 4 - On Homecoming
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Welcome to The Adventure Podcast and the final episode of our four part specialist series, Expeditsiya. When Charlie Walker got released from prison and finally arrived back in the UK, he woke up in the night and couldn’t get back to sleep. He, rather admirably, made the decision to make one final recording. How was he feeling now? How had the expe…
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Episode 114: Ekspeditsiya - Part 3 - Existence in Isolation
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Welcome to The Adventure Podcast and the third episode of our four part specialist series, Expeditsiya. In this episode, we pick up where we left off and cover the second half of Charlie Walker’s expedition. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 113: Ekspeditsiya - Part 2 - The Special Operation
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Welcome to The Adventure Podcast and the second episode of our four part specialist series, Expeditsiya. This series is an interwoven mix of studio conversations between Matt Pycroft and Charlie Walker, and his recordings from the field during an expedition to Siberia in early 2022. This episode tells the first half of the story in much more detail…
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Episode 112: Ekspeditsiya - Part 1 - The Last Tourist in Russia
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Welcome back to The Adventure Podcast, and this introduction to season 7. We have a sensational line up of guests to share with you over the coming months. The first thing we’re releasing is a 4-part specialist series that tells the story of Charlie Walker, an author who found himself on the wrong side of Putin’s Russia just after the invasion of U…
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My First Solo Wingsuit BASE Jump was a FAIL! (or was it?) | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 11
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In this episode, we discuss Jamie's first time doing a solo wingsuit BASE Jump while in Norway and the fears + obstacles that came along with the intimidating experience. Special shout out to our monthly sponsors, people like you, who keep the adventure going and help make our record-setting project a reality and get exclusive access to secret cont…
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Van Life in Norway is NOT What It Used To Be | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 12
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In this episode, we recap our experience renting a campervan in Norway and the unexpected obstacles that came along with it. And to top it all off, Jamie finally gets a chance at redemption to do his first-ever solo wingsuit BASE Jump. Did he succeed or fail again? Listen to find out... Special shout out to our monthly sponsors, people like you, wh…
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Why I HATE Teaching Sandra How To Fly | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 10
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In this episode, we discuss our experience renting a van and heading north in Norway as well as the struggles that come along with coaching a loved one in extreme sports. Special shout out to our monthly sponsors, people like you, who keep the adventure going and help make our record-setting project a reality and get exclusive access to secret cont…
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World Travel With 3 Dogs | Adventures of Captain Manicorn Ep. 9
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In this episode we talk about: How did Journey lose her leg? How Freedom Left us for dead when we were attacked by wild boars? What is the story behind how we ended up with Freedom, Journey, and Guzel? Do we regret having 3 dogs while living full-time on the road? What is the hardest part of traveling with 3 dogs? Special shout out to our monthly s…
