Best PJohn Horsfall Podcasts (2024)

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EP.065: Lucy Shepherd: 50 day's crossing the entire Kanuku mountains in the Amazon Rainforest 47:55

2y ago47:55

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On today's Podcast, we have Lucy Shepherd. Lucy is a British Explorer at the forefront of modern exploration from the Arctic to the rainforest. She has pursued all sorts of expeditions around the world. She has just returned from the Amazon where she and her incredible team of Amerindians crossed the entire Kanuku mountains from East to West. This …

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EP.064: Mike Corey: Fearless and Far getting shot at in Satan's Castle 58:37

2y ago58:37

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MIKE COREY (ADVENTURER) On today's Podcast, we have Mike Corey. Mike Corey is a Youtuber, TV Host and Adventurer. After working for several years creating short films for tourism brands worldwide, he turned his sights to YouTube. He began an adventure travel channel focusing on the world's bizarre attractions and unique cultures. Participating in e…

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EP.063: Elise Wortley : The Valley of the Assassins and into Iran 44:51

2y ago44:51

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Elise Wortley (Adventurer) On today's Podcast, we have Elise Wortley. Elise Wortley is an explorer and is going out, recreating the adventures of past explorers. Last year, we had her on the podcast talking about her incredible trip out in the Himalayas recreating the Alexandra David Neel expedition. This time, we are heading to Iran to recreate Fr…

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EP.062: Toby Nowlan - On a mission to find one of the rarest animals on Earth, The Javan Rhino 46:33

2y ago46:33

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TOBY NOWLAN (film-maker) Toby Nowlan is an award-winning journalist, explorer and biologist who produces wildlife documentaries. For the past four years, he worked on BBC1’s A Perfect Planet, a five-part series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Review the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-modern-adventurer-podcast/id1535779210 On…

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EP.061: Preet Chandi - The First Women of Colour to Ski to the South Pole 52:57

2y ago52:57

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My next guest is an army officer, physiotherapist and endurance athlete. She became the first person to reach the south pole on foot in two years, completing the Trek and little over 40 days. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on Instagram Join the Adventure - https://mailchi.mp/44c55725379d/newsletter-page-ziba-adventures In January 2022, Pree…

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EP.060: Belinda Kirk - The life-changing power of choosing Challenge and Adventure 57:45

2+ y ago57:45

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Belinda Kirk is an explorer and author who advocates the benefits of adventure. She has led many expeditions across countries like Nicaragua, Africa, China's Desert of Death and the United Kingdom for over twenty-five years. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on Instagram Join the Adventure - https://mailchi.mp/44c55725379d/newsletter-page-ziba…

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EP.059: Leon McCarron - Following the Ancient Trails in Iraq & the Importance of Slow Travel 57:35

2+ y ago57:35

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Leon McCarron is a writer, broadcaster and adventurer - originally from Northern Ireland, he now calls Iraq home. Now based in Iraq, he uses storytelling to address the myriad misconceptions around this country and its people. Leon's championing of 'slow travel' has taken him across China on foot, walking through the Empty Quarter Desert and riding…

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EP.058: Mario Rigby - 912 Days Walking Across Africa & The Importance of Vulnerability in Travel 1:12:43

2+ y ago1:12:43

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On today's Podcast, we have Mario Rigby, an Eco-Adventurer. Mario recounts his two-year solo trek walking and kayaking the length of Africa. In 2018, Mario Rigby completed his two-year trek walking and kayaking the length of Africa—from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt—an adventure that would seem wild and impossible for many. This adventure…

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EP.057: Aaron Rolph - Why Adventure Matters and The Haute Route in 24 Hours 42:16

2+ y ago42:16

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On today's Podcast, we have Aaron Rolph, an Adventurer and Photographer. Aaron recounts his recent solo attempt to ski the Haute route non-stop, which he completed in just 24 hours. Anyone unfamiliar with the Haute Route is a 125km high altitude journey that connects the iconic Alpine towns of Chamonix and Zermatt. The route was first pioneered by …

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EP.056: Vivian James Rigney - The Power of Vulnerability on the top of MOUNT EVEREST 46:20

2+ y ago46:20

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On today's Podcast, we have Vivian James Rigney a coach and Mountaineer. As a mountaineer, Vivian has successfully climbed the highest peaks on all seven Continents – most recently Asia’s Mount Everest. This had been a particularly challenging, humbling and rewarding journey for Vivian. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on Instagram Join the A…

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EP.055: Ola Mae - Why you should quit SOCIAL MEDIA when you Travel 1:27:55

2+ y ago1:27:55

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On today's Podcast, we have Ola Mae an adventurer who spent 13 months cycling around Europe. In August 2020, despite the world pandemic, she embarked on a solo bike touring adventure. During her 13-month long expedition, she cycled almost 15 000 km, travelling through 12 countries. Half of which, she visited with a stray cat that she picked in the …

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EP.054: Tim Howell - Diving into the Unknown with Britain's Greatest BASE Jumper 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

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Tim Howell (extreme Adventure athlete) On today's Podcast, we have Tim Howell. Tim Howell is a Base jumper, alpinist and former Royal marine. With over 750 Base descents to his name, he is one of the most experienced base jumpers on this planet and has pioneered numerous first descents around the globe. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on Ins…

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EP.053: Anne-Marie Flammersfeld - First Woman to win the Racing The Planet 4 Deserts Series and how to conqueror pain. 49:30

2+ y ago49:30

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Anne-Marie Flammersfeld (Extreme Athlete) Anne-Marie Flammersfeld is a German ultra runner and extreme athlete. She is a member of the German national team for ultra trail running, the world record holder for the fastest female ascent and descent of Kilimanjaro. In 2012, She was the first woman to win the Racing The Planet 4 Deserts Series. In that…

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EP.052: Oliver France - 108 days. 11 countries. 14 mountains (A journey across the mountainous spine of Asia) 47:57

2+ y ago47:57

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Oli France is an adventurer and professional expedition leader. Oli France has led teams through some of the world's most dangerous and least visited countries, including Iraq, Somalia, Yemen, Turkmenistan and D.R. Congo. To date, he has travelled to 70 countries. He has climbed mountains in half of those, including the likes of Mont Blanc, the hig…

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EP.051: Darren Edwards - Disabled Adventurer pushing the boundaries (Kayaking Lands End to John O'Groats) 1:15:32

2+ y ago1:15:32

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On 6th August 2016, Darren Edward's life changed forever. Whilst rock climbing in North Wales, he was involved in a severe fall that would leave him with a life-changing injury. With a rock section unexpectedly shifting below his feet, he was sent tumbling uncontrollably toward his climbing partner below. The damage he sustained would leave him ins…

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EP.050: Robert Pope - The Real Life Forrest Gump (RUNNING across the US five times) 1:09:50

2+ y ago1:09:50

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Rob Pope is an Adventurer and Ultra Endurance Runner from Liverpool, England. In 2016 Rob Pope embarked on an enormous journey, running across the United States (and beyond) to raise funds and awareness for causes he believes in - Peace Direct and the World Wildlife Fund. His journey took him across the nation FIVE TIMES, covering over 15,700 miles…

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EP.049: Harrison Carter - Searching for Snakes in Guyana 1:06:17

2+ y ago1:06:17

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Harrison Carter is an Adventurer and Reptile Conservationist who has travelled around the world studying snakes and other reptiles. His adventures have recently taken him to Guyana on a month expedition looking at all kinds of snakes. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on Instagram Join the Adventure - https://mailchi.mp/44c55725379d/newsletter…

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EP.048: Isaac Kenyon - Problems with MENTAL HEALTH and why ADVENTURE is the CURE 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

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Isaac Kenyon is an Eco-Adventurer who has cycled the length of the UK with a twist: he cycled on land and used water bikes to cycle across the sea, allowing him to include the Orkney Islands and Isles of Scilly in their journey. It was the first of its kind extended version of the John o' Groats to Land's End cycle. It took him two weeks to complet…

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EP.047: Pip Stewart - Why TRAVELLING is a problem & A World first paddling through the AMAZON JUNGLE 1:00:17

3y ago1:00:17

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Pip Stewart (Adventurer) Pip Stewart is an adventurer, journalist and presenter. She believes that connecting with people and the great outdoors is good for the soul and seeks to tell stories with heart. In 2013, she cycled home from Malaysia to London, covering 10,000 miles and 26 countries in a year on her bike. In 2016 her adventures took her on…

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EP.046: Elsa Kent - 64 Days Riding Horseback from Lands End to John O'Groats 1:06:57

3y ago1:06:57

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ELSA KENT (EXPLORER) On today’s podcast, we have Elsa Kent. Elsa Kent is an explorer and speaker of Environmental Education. She set off on a 1000+mile journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End, with two horses, in aid of environmental education. She grew up on a small family-run farm in South West Devon, riding horses before I could walk and always…

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EP.045: Elise Wortley - Following in the Footsteps of Past Female Explorers 43:27

3y ago43:27

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Elise Wortley is a female adventurer bringing to life the incredibly lost history of female adventurers by literally walking in their footsteps, using what was available to them at the time. The expedition highlighted these groundbreaking women’s stories and achievements with the hope to inspire women and girls today. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @john…

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EP.044: Jasmine Harrison - Breaking the WORLD RECORD and became the YOUNGEST ever solo FEMALE to row any Ocean 59:21

3y ago59:21

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Jasmine Harrison is an adventurer and swimming instructor. On December 12th 2020, Jasmine Harrison set off in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Seventy days later, she broke the world record and became the youngest ever solo female to row any ocean. On the podcast today, we talk about her experience preparing for this challenge. How to get sp…

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EP.043: John Horsfall - (RUNNING 27 Marathons in 32 days across KENYA) 31:11

3y ago31:11

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Marking the 1 year anniversary of the Podcast, in this episode, I talk about my trip running 27 marathons in 32 days across Kenya in a month and the extraordinary time I had doing it. Running through Tsavo National Park, meeting Vice Presidents and having a gun put to my head. This story was an adventure like no other, showing the very best of what…

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EP.042: Brendon Prince - World Record Paddleboarding around Great Britain in 141 days & Hunted by Killer Whales 45:24

3y ago45:24

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Brendon Prince (Extreme Athlete) On today's Podcast, we have Brendon Prince, who became the first person to stand up paddleboard around mainland Britain. He began his circumnavigation in Torquay, Devon, on April 27 and arrived back on September 14. Over 141 days, he covered a staggering 4,203km on his SUP, and he hoped to complete it in 120 days. U…

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EP.041: Karl Watson - Making Documentaries on Travel and Adventure around the World 47:53

3y ago47:53

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On today's Podcast, we have Karl Watson. Karl Watson is an Adventurer and Youtuber. Having had a passion for exploring the world from a young age, it wasn’t until Karl went backpacking for the first time in 2006 that the travel bug truly bit him. He went on a 6-month journey through Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the USA. He began maki…

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EP.040: Tom Court (Adventures KITESURFING around the World) 40:31

3y ago40:31

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On today's Podcast, we have Tom Court. Learning to windsurf at an early age he was introduced to Kitesurfing in 1999. Ever since that day, he has been an enthusiastic kiter and quickly made his mark on the PKRA Kiteboarding world tour after winning the UK under 18’s championship in his first year of competition. Currently, Tom is an International r…

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EP.039: Ash Dykes (Walking the entire length of the YANGTZE River) China 1:16:31

3y ago1:16:31

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On today's Podcast, we have Ash Dykes. Ash Dykes is an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker and 3x World First Record Holder. Ash recently head-lined global news by becoming the first person to hike the entire length of the Yangtze River in China. A 4,000-mile journey that took him 352 days to complete, he faced bears, altitude, wolves, …

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EP.038: Megan Hine (HUNTED by the Mexican Drugs Cartel in the Mountains) 53:34

3y ago53:34

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Megan Hine (Survivalist) On today's Podcast, we have Megan Hine. Megan is a survival consultant, expedition leader, and producer. Her vast wealth of experience and knowledge, gained from leading hundreds of trips and expeditions, consulting for TV survival and adventure shows across the globe, enables her to organise unique experiences for clients …

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EP.037: Alice Morrison (Trekking through Morocco with camel) Explorers 59:20

3y ago59:20

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On the podcast today, we have Alice Morrison, an Adventurer, Author and Presenter. Her first series for the BBC was Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure when she travelled the old salt and slave routes from the tip of Morocco, where she now lives, to the fabled and perilous city of Timbuktu. Her third book, 1001 Nights, was published in April …

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EP.036: Marsha Jean - Travelling by Donkey through AFGHANISTAN 40:25

3y ago40:25

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On the podcast today we have an adventurer and explorer from Hong Kong. At 18 Marsha Jean left her abusive home and bought a one-way ticket to Australia. She wanted to spend all the money she had, and commit suicide. Throwing herself into the real world broke all the beliefs her parents and society had put in her. Today on the Podcast we talk about…

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EP.035: David Haze (From PRISON to WORLD RECORD Paddle Boarding Trip) 28:34

3y ago28:34

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David Haze has a life now full of adventure but it is a life that is very different to the one before his arrest. Previously, David had struggled with gambling after his business was unsuccessful and this caused him to make questionable choices. He succumbed to the slippery slope of crime but was quick to realise his mistakes, admitting that he let…

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EP.034: Vedangi Kulkarni (YOUNGEST Female to CYCLE around the World) 1:05:23

3y ago1:05:23

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On Today's Podcast, we are talking with Vedangi Kulkarni and Endurance Cyclist and Adventurer. In 2018, she rode 29,000km around the world in 159/160 days becoming the youngest woman to have cycled around the world. Today on the podcast we speak about her childhood in India and moving to the UK. What inspired her and of course the highs and lows of…

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EP.033: Jordan Wylie - Climbing BAREFOOT up Mount Kilimanjaro and World Record SUP 43:48

3y ago43:48

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On today's podcast, we are talking with Jordan Wylie. He is a former soldier, author and extreme adventurer. He has raised over a million pounds for charity and completed numerous expeditions, including the highly publicised Running Dangerously, which saw him run through Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, and Barefoot Warrior which involved climbing Mt…

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EP.032: Matt Helliker - Alpinism in ALASKA and Climbing Mountains 1:06:23

3y ago1:06:23

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On today’s episode, we have Matt Helliker, and he certainly has a few stories to tell, Matt Helliker’s life has been shaped by mountains and coastlines, from the sea cliffs of Great Britain to Scotland’s winter mountains, the European Alps to the Greater Ranges of the Himalayas, South America and Alaska. Matt has become one of the UK’s most talente…

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EP.031: Eva Zu Beck - Living in Pakistan & TRAVEL Around the World as a FEMALE TRAVELLER 50:51

3+ y ago50:51

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Eva Zu Beck shares her experience of travelling around Pakistan and how her own fear actually helped her embrace fear and become the bravest person she knew. On the Modern Adventurer Podcast, we talk about all her adventures around the world. Yemen and Pakistan and been stuck when the Pandemic hit the world and how she coped. Enjoyed the Show? Tag …

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EP.030: Mark Beaumont - World Record CYCLING around the WORLD in 78 days 48:52

3+ y ago48:52

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In today's episode, we have Mark Beaumont, and he certainly has a few stories to tell; he is a British long-distance cyclist, broadcaster and author. he holds the record for cycling around the world, completing his 18,000-mile route in less than 79 days. Author of the bestseller, The man who cycled the world, amongst others. On today's podcast, we …

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EP.029: Livia Simoka - Living in the CONGO with the Pygmy Hunter-gatherer TRIBE 48:26

3+ y ago48:26

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Filmmaker Livia Simoka created and presented Channel 4’s ‘Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies’. The series followed her journey as she spent 5 months living with a pygmy hunter-gatherer tribe in the rain forests of the Congo, where she immersed herself with a family and became part of their tight nit community. On the Podcast, we talk about this incred…

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EP.028: Oli Broadhead - WALKING across INDIA & Climbing Sumatra 1:02:45

3+ y ago1:02:45

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In today's episode, we have Oli Broadhead a British Explorer and Adventure Photographer His previous expeditions include an attempted first ascent of a remote Sumatran mountain, a biodiversity survey of an un-researched tropical forest, and two months spent walking coast-to-coast across South India - sleeping in fields frequented by tigers and faci…

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EP.027: Ian Finch - TRAIL OF TEARS (Following in the Footsteps of the CHEROKEE People) 53:39

3+ y ago53:39

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Former Royal Marine Commando Ian Finch, is an adventure and outdoor brand photographer & expedition guide whose been travelling to remote environments for over 10 years. Ian's desire to record, capture or lead expeditions in unfamiliar corners of the globe is driven by an passion to learn about heritage and traditions from the native cultures that …

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EP.026: George Kefford - WALKING the HOLY LANDS (Israel & Palestine) 34:36

3+ y ago34:36

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George Kefford is a young Anglo-Australian explorer and writer specialising in human-powered journeys: often by foot; sometimes by kayak. At the age of 17, he walked the Holy Lands, alone, across Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. On the Podcast, we talk about this expedition and how he has recently returned from Morocco. After studying Arabic in Rabat…

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EP.025: Will Copestake - KAYAKING Adventures in the Patagonian Fjords 38:18

3+ y ago38:18

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Will Copestake’s adventures have taken him across the Great Walks of New Zealand, A Crossing of Iceland and several expeditions to Kayak amongst the Patagonian fjords. Most notably, Will was named both Scottish and UK Adventurer of the year (2015) for his 364-day solo circumnavigation of Scotland by kayak and a continuous ascent of all 282 winter M…

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EP.024: Iris Berger - CYCLING the Salt Flats of Bolivia (Conservation Scientist) 32:00

3+ y ago32:00

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In today's episode, we have Iris Berger. Iris is a 24-year-old conservation scientist and National Geographic Young Explorer, interested in interdisciplinary topics that contribute to reconciling nature conservation and human well-being. We talk about a crazy expedition out of university to cycle across Bolivia as well as talking about her research…

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EP.023: Nick Butter - RUNNING the WORLD (He Ran a Marathon in Every Country) 50:22

3+ y ago50:22

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Who is Nick Butter? Ultrarunner Nick Butter recently set a world record, becoming the first person in history to run a marathon in every single country globally - 196 marathons in all 196 nations. On Today's podcast, we talk about this unbelievable achievement. This episode has it all, from running in Iran to being used as a drug mule getting into …

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EP.022: Mollie Hughes - World Record the YOUNGEST woman to ski solo to the SOUTH POLE. 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

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In today's episode, we have Mollie Hughes a British sports adventurer and explorer who in 2017 broke the world record for becoming the youngest woman to climb both sides of Mount Everest and in 2020 became the youngest woman to ski solo to the South Pole. In this podcast, we talk about those expeditions and the highs and lows of solo travel. We tal…

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EP.021 : Charlie Young (Marine Biologist & Adventurer) Exploring the WORLD beneath us 34:30

3+ y ago34:30

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In this week's podcast, we have Charlie Young, forced to grow up in a wetsuit and spent every weekend at the beach with her family exploring rock pools and hidden coves. She has a lust for adventure and diving. Charlie has spent the last 3 years travelling the world conducting research on human impacts in our oceans. In 2018, Charlie joined scienti…

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EP.020 : Katie L'Herpiniere (Adventurer) Walking the Great Wall of China (From the Catwalk to becoming an Adventurer) 44:27

3+ y ago44:27

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On the Podcast this week, we have Katie, an adventurer and former model. It started as a chat-up line and turned into a life-changing trek along the great wall of China. This adventure sparked her adventurous spirit and led her to another record-breaking adventure across the Patagonian Ice Cap, which proved a near-death experience. She sat down wit…

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EP.019: Alex Staniforth (Adventurer) Disaster on Mount Everest not once but twice 39:24

3+ y ago39:24

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Alex Staniforth is an adventurer and charity ambassador from England. In this episode we are talking about the back to back disasters that happened to him on Mount Everest, what went wrong and the fallout from it. He has completed numerous endurance challenges raising money for mental health charities. In today's podcast, we talking about mental he…

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EP.018: Lucy Shepherd (Explorer & Presenter) The CRAZY stories of what is the AMAZON RAINFOREST like to live in 39:54

3+ y ago39:54

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Lucy Shepherd is at the forefront of modern exploration. From mountains to rainforests, to the Arctic, she has plotted a thrilling, inimitable path for herself. She documents her endeavours, both to share them with captivated audiences, and to show the effects of climate change. On today's podcast, we talk about what is the Amazon Rainforest like t…

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EP.017: Benedict Allen (Explorer & Writer) Left for DEAD in the AMAZON RAINFOREST and having to EAT his DOG 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

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Have you ever been in a situation of life and death before? Benedict Allen has probably the most incredible adventure story from his time in the Amazon Rainforest and Papua New Guinea. Being chased in the Amazon and having to resort to drastic measures to survive. . Was a pleasure to chat with him about his adventures, what the future holds for the…

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EP.016: Lizzie Daly (Wildlife Biologist & Adventurer) Why WILDLIFE conservation is IMPORTANT to everyone 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

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On today's Podcast, we have Lizzie Daly is a wildlife biologist and conservation filmmaker from Wales. A healthy curiosity for the natural world has lead her to conduct research and make wildlife films all over the world. Lizzie is currently studying a PhD on how we can protect and coexist alongside the African elephants in Kenya by attaching tags.…

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