The Explorers Podcast is about the greatest explorers and explorations in history. On the Explorers Podcast, the explorers we cover include Ernest Shackleton, Ibn Battuta, Roald Amundsen, Frederick Cook, Adrien de Gerlache, John McDouall Stuart, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, Matt Rutherford, Jacques Marquette, Louis Jolliet, James Cook, Abel Tasman, Alice Morrison, Fridtjof Nansen, Yuri Gagarin, Jacques Cartier, Richard Francis Burton, Teddy Roosevelt, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, James Beckwou ...
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Welcome to Built Not Born! The story of EVERYDAY PEOPLE creating REMARKABLE LIVES. Each week we bring a REMARKABLE story of an ordinary person that overcame the odds, fought through adversity and impacted the lives of countless people in their community. Subscribe and see why life is BUILT NOT BORN.
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Hello, if you have found us it is because you want to find out what we can offer. Do you volunteer your time to serve others? Do you think this is something that fulfills a purpose in your life? Well, if you say yes to any of these questions, then why doing it with Excellence in Mind? This podcast was made to encourage you to think about what you have available within yourself to serve in your community, church, school or other places where God has placed you. Support this podcast: https://a ...
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#114: Essentialism, Fear, and Persistence - Cara Ooi, MD Interviews Joe Ciccarone on The DECODE Project Podcast
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In this episode, Cara Ooi, MD, host of the the DECODE Project Podcast interviews Joe Ciccarone. Dr Cara & I discuss the key learnings from 100+ episodes of Built Not Born, my work in sales, knowing when to quit, essentialism and the importance of learning to dance with fear. Connect with Cara Ooi, MD & The DECODE Podcast: Podcast: BNB Episode #10 -…
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As the winter of 1898 approaches, the Belgica and her crew prepare to endure 70 days of darkness. No one in history had endured a winter in the Antarctic environment. What follows will include extreme cold, isolation, madness and death. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the…
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#113 - Marco "The Professor" Perazzo: Conquering Imposter Syndrome, The Art of Coffee Making, Falling in Love with the Process, Evolving Your BJJ Game, and How to Live Like a Billionaire
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Marco "The Professor" Perazzo returns to talk how to conquer imposter syndrome, brew the perfect cup of coffee, why we need to fall in love with the process to succeed in anything, evolving your BJJ game, lessons learned from 15 years owning his own small business / BJJ Academy, co-hosting the Ninja Rob Podcast and what COVID-19 taught him about bu…
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The Belgica begins to explore the coast of Antarctica - and plunges deeper and deeper to the south as the long night of winter approaches. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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#112 - Ken Rusk's Blue Collar Rebellion: Skip College, Find Success
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Ken Rusk is the best selling author of Wall Street Journal Best Seller "Blue Collar Cash". Ken Rusk is a blue-collar construction entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful endeavors for over thirty years. He now is teaching others to do the same. Ken got his start digging ditches for a basement repair company in Ohio. Rusk has extensive exp…
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#111 - Nadine Kelly, MD - The YOGI MD (Archive)
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Nadine Kelly, MD. grew up on the South Side of Chicago as the eldest daughter to Haitian immigrants. Dr Kelly spent 7 years as a practicing pathologist before being diagnosed with major clinical depression. She then reinvented herself, her career, and her mission. Dr Kelly started taking yoga, got her Yoga teacher certification and became an ACE Ce…
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In part 2 of our series on the Belgica Expedition, the ship travels to Rio de Janeiro, through the dangerous Strait of Magellan, and onto Antarctica. Along the way, the expedition will be joined by Dr. Frederick Cook, and there will be a near mutiny - plus a tragic death. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.…
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#110 - Javier Vazquez - Change Jiu Jitsu Forever
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Javier Vazquez is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, former professional MMA fighter and veteran of the UFC, WEC, ELITE XC, SHOOTO, KOTC, EBI, & ADCC. Javier is the creator of the groundbreaking JVOS curriculum. Javier discusses why his "The Master Plan" is a complete training system of self-defense that will revolutionize how BJJ is taug…
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Episode #109 Built Not Born is back after a 2 week late summer pause. In today's episode, I read a blog post I wrote after meeting the one and only Jocko Willink. My son and I attended Jocko's "The Decisive Engagement" in Philadelphia. Amazing experience to meet someone who's work I have admired from afar for almost a decade. Also, the podcast has …
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In 1897, Belgian naval officer Adrien de Gerlache organized the first major expedition to Antarctica in half a century. It will kick off the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The expedition included two men critic to the exploration of the polar regions - Roald Amundsen and Dr. Frederick Cook. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media N…
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This short welcome is a brief over of the Explorers Podcast. It tells the history of the show, what to expect from the show, and some suggestions on how to enjoy these great stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Breen
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In the final episode in our series, Ibn Battuta returns to Morocco, and then goes on a final journey across the Saharan Desert to West Africa and the Kingdom of Mali - including the legendary city of Timbuktu. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email u…
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#108 - Cam F. Awesome - Transform Your Life
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Cam F. Awesome, formerly known as Lenroy Thompson, is an American amateur boxer best known for winning the US Boxing title in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2014. Cam won the Golden Gloves in 2009, 2011 and 2013 at Super Heavyweight. Cam is a 6x National Champion, 6 Ringside Champion, 4x Gold Gloves and competed at 3 Olympic Trials. Cam ended his Boxing care…
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Ibn Battatu continues his legendary travels by heading to the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bengal, Sumatra and China. In the process he nearly dies in a storm, loses everything to pirates, and plots to take over an island kingdom. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Pod…
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#107 - Henry Akins - Hidden Jiu Jitsu
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Henry Akins is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie and a former instructor / manager at Rickson’s academy in Los Angeles. Henry is the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu and regarded by many as one of the best black belts produced by Rickson. Henry and I discuss him growing up in Oklahoma, what it was like training with Ric…
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Ibn Battuta comes to India and gets a job! Now he has to navigate the world of the Sultanate of Delhi - and the unpredictable (and that's being polite) sultan. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about…
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#106 - Matt Seabrook - Weathering the Storm & Finding Your Passion (Archive Edition)
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Matt Seabrook is the owner of Dresher Physical Therapy. Matt founded Dresher PT in 2001 and has built it into two highly respected community-based rehabilitation centers in suburban Philadelphia. Matt discuses what he and his wife Chris calls “the most challenging thing we ever went through in our lives", when their first child was diagnosed with a…
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#105 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like A Roman Emperor (Part 2)
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Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". In Part 2, Donald and I continue our discussion on Stoic Philosophy and the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. We also discuss Epictetus, Seneca and Socrates. Donald…
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Ibn Battuta - Part 4 - Anatolia and the Golden Horde
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Ibn Battuta heads to India - the long way. This time he travels north to Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), and then ventures into the realm of the Golden Horde - aka the Kipchak Khanate. We can also throw in a side excursion to Constantinople before Ibn Battuta crosses the western Himalayan Mountains and enters the Sultanate of Delhi. The Explorers Pod…
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#104 - Donald Robertson - Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius & The Meditations (Part 1)
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Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". In Part 1, Donald and I discuss Stoic Philosophy, the difference between lower case stoicism vs UPPER CASE Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius and The Meditations. Connect…
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#103 - Maliq Harris - Empowering Lives Through Boxing
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Maliq Harris is the founder of King's Corner Boxing located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Maliq empowers his clients to overcome life's challenges in and out of the ring through Boxing. Connect with Maliq Harris & King's Corner Boxing: Website: King's Corner Boxing FaceBook: Maliq Harris IG: King's Corner Boxing BNB #26 Maliq Harris - Boxing for …
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Ibn Battuta - Part 3 - East Africa and Arabia
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Ibn Battuta sets off for East Africa - including the colonies of Mogadishu, Mombasa, Zanzibar and Kilwa. After that, it's back to the Arabian Peninsula, including Oman and Hormuz. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.…
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#102 - Andrew Lubell, MD, FAAP - Healthy Kids & The Business of Medicine
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Andrew Lubell, MD, FAAP is the Chief Medical Officer for the True North Medical Group. Dr Lubell has been recognized as a "Top Doc" by Philadelphia Magazine for the last 5 years. Dr. Lubell and I talk about his personal journey from being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child to his inspiring career as a Pediatrician. We discuss how his own exp…
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#101 - Jamie Cochran - Echelon Front, Chief Operating Officer
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Jamie Cochran is the Chief Operating Officer at Echelon Front. Echelon Front is the Leadership Consultancy created by ex-Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Jamie and I discuss how she became Echelon Front's first employee, to being named Chief Operating Officer that oversees all EF's operations, to what it's like being up on stage with ex-NAV…
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In the 14th century, Moroccan-Berber traveler Ibn Battuta crosses the Arabian desert, visits the great cities of western Persia, and explores the Mesopotamian region and the legendary city of Baghdad. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at adve…
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#100 - Seth Godin - The Song of Significance
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Seth Godin is the international best selling author of 21 books that have been translated to 40 languages. Seth's daily blog is one of the most read in the world. Seth and I discuss his latest book, "The Song of Significance". We talk the difference between leadership and management, how to create a winning culture and why no human is a "resource".…
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The early life of Ibn Battuta is covered in the first episode of our series - plus our explorer's first major journey - a trek to Mecca in 1325-26. It is the start to one of the great stories in the history of exploration and travel. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Ex…
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#99 - Turn the Tables: Corey Schlosser-Hall & Boston Blake Interview Joe Ciccarone
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To celebrate Episode #99 we "Turn The Tables". Corey Schlosser-Hall & Boston Blake interview Built Not Born podcast host Joe Ciccarone. Corey Schlosser-Hall is the Deputy Executive for Vision, Innovation & Rebuilding at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). in Washington state and the host of the "On the Verge" Podcast. Boston Blake is a former film and sta…
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#98 - Charlie Vinch - Gratitude, Tony Robbins & Jiu Jitsu
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Charlie Vinch is a former MMA fighter, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Tai instructor, and founder of BUDO Martial Arts. Charlie and I discuss being bullied, the power of gratitude, Tony Robbins, why we should take action and of course Jiu Jitsu. Connect with Charlie Vinch: IG: Charlie Vinch IG: Budo Martial Arts Book: The Untethered Soul B…
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John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 4
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This is the final episode in our series on John McDouall Stuart. In part 4, Stuart makes one final stab at crossing the Australian continent, and blazing a route for the telegraph line. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwave…
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#97 - Bill Whiteside - Winston Churchill, The Creative Process & The Art of Sales
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Bill Whiteside is the author of, "Everyone Knows A Salesman Can't Write a Book". After a 40 year career of selling and marketing other people’s fish sticks, ice cream, and software, Bill had the courage to write and self-publish his first book. Bill and I discuss Winston Churchill, a fascinating, yet little known battle in WW2, the creative process…
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#96 - Wylie McGraw - Slay Your Demons
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Wylie McGraw is a former star pitcher, competitive Bull Rider and 3-Tour Combat Veteran with the US Army's 101st Airborne. Wylie and I discuss peak performance and how to live an optimized life. Connect with Wylie McGraw: Website: www.WylieMcGraw.com LinkedIn: Wylie McGraw Podcast: Wise Words & Wiskey "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone…
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John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 3
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In part four of our series, we follow Stuart on his fifth expedition to try and cross Australia. We also discuss the fate of Robert O'Hara Burke the the Victorian Exploring Exploration - aka the Burke and Wills Expedition - which was a direct competitor to Stuart's endeavors. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwaveme…
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#95 - Ryane LeCesne - The Stories We Tell Ourselves Make All the Difference
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Ryane LeCesne is the founder of Inspire Brand Consulting and professional mindset coach. Ryane helps her clients close their confidence gap, identify their personal brand, and live their brilliance. Ryane and I discuss imposter syndrome, why self-talk matters and how the stories we tell ourselves define our lives. Connect with Ryane LeCesne: Websit…
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John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 2
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Stuart conducts three expeditions into the Australian interior - including an attempt to reach the continent's center - and the north coast. Also, the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE) led by Robert O'Hara Burke sets out on their attempt to cross Australia. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interest…
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