Andrew Zimmern joins us from his home to discuss his new MSNBC series "What's Eating America", along with the current challenges to our food systems during the COVID pandemic and cooking better while in quarantine. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time...
Mar 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 42
Ben Collins is a prolific stunt driver known for his work in the past three James Bond movies, as well as the upcoming No Time To Die. Before that he was a professional driver competing in a number of races including Le Mans and Formula Three. *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing a...
Mar 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 41
Giacomo Gianniotti (“Grey’s Anatomy”) split his time between two countries growing up, giving him an early appreciation for adventure. The actor drops by to discuss going to Everest for the first time and his favorite place to go in his home country of Italy. *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, soc...
Mar 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 40
Tim Laman (wildlife photographer for National Geographic) has been journeying into the jungles of Borneo for over three decades, we dive deep on his experiences, as well as his unique technique of climbing giant trees to capture ground-breaking photos of tropical birds and orangutans. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcomi...
Mar 06, 2020•46 min•Ep. 39
Ryan Miller (of Guster ) sits down to discuss his perspective shift after going to Burning Man, his multiple visits to the Sundance Film Festival, and navigating the world while on tour. Closing song: " Look Alive " by Guster. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvi...
Feb 17, 2020•44 min•Ep. 38
Rhian Ramos (actor, singer) discusses growing up in Manila, navigating the entertainment landscape in the Philippines, and taking a sabbatical to New York to regain her center. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvine, actor Nat Wolff, CEO of Conservation Internati...
Feb 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 37
Alexi Pappas (Olympic Long-Distance Runner) stops by to reminisce about competing in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where she scored a national record, and attending at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, to film her movie “Olympic Dreams”. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Navy SEAL Jocko ...
Feb 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 36
Forrest Galante (Host of "Extinct Or Alive" on Animal Planet) shares stories on growing up in Zimbabwe, chasing leopards in Zanzibar, and other epic expeditions chasing down the world's most allusive wildlife. Check UPROXX's 2020 Hot List including adventure travel suggestions by Forest and myself here. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. ...
Feb 08, 2020•36 min•Ep. 35
Caleb Shomo (lead singer of Beartooth) stops by between shows to talk about living in Japan to write a new album and what it’s like to see the world on tour with a rock band. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, biologist Forrest Gallante, Olympian Alexi Pappas, actor Jeremy Irvin...
Feb 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 34
Chef Tim Hollingsworth (Netflix’s "The Final Table") drops by to talk about how after sharpening his skills at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry he took trips to France and South Korea to expand his palate. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, biologist Forrest Gallante, actor Je...
Feb 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 33
Andrew McMahon ("Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness") sits down to discuss the getaway to Topanga Canyon he took to work on the first Andrew In The Wilderness album, the origins of the project’s name, and his love for Japan. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Beartooth singer Caleb Schomo, Navy SEAL Jocko...
Feb 01, 2020•30 min•Ep. 32
Backcountry skier Chris Benchetler drops by to talk about how an epic journey to Alaska inspired his sports film "Fire On The Mountain"; as well as his most memorable trips to Austria and Japan. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Beartooth singer Caleb Schomo, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, biologist Forrest ...
Jan 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 31
Bryan Greenberg ("How To Make It In America" "Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong") drops by to talk about hanging with the boys in Cuba, taking on Kilimangaro in Tanzania, and exploring Hong Kong with his wife Jamie Chung. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, biologist Forrest Gallante...
Jan 18, 2020•30 min•Ep. 30
Pro surfer Rob Machado drops by the studio to discuss life-changing trips in Bali and Tahiti, where he filmed sequences for the action sports short film "Fire On The Mountain". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with biologist Forrest Gallante, actor Jeremy Irvine, actress Rhian Ramos, actor Nat Wolff, CEO o...
Jan 10, 2020•28 min•Ep. 29
Richard Ladkani ("The Ivory Game") drops by the studio to talk about capturing the first footage ever of the endangered vaquita whale in the Gulf Of Mexico for his Nat Geo doc "Sea Of Shadows". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with biologist Forrest Gallante, actor Jeremy Irvine, actress Rhian Ramos, actor...
Dec 07, 2019•33 min•Ep. 28
David Boreanaz ("SEAL Team", "Bones") drops by the studio to chat about traveling to Serbia and Puerto Rico to film his hit special forces-focused series SEAL Team (CBS). Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with actor David Boreanaz, biologist Forrest Gallante, actor Jeremy Irvine, actress Rhian Ramos, actor ...
Nov 29, 2019•25 min•Ep. 27
Nina Williams is a professional rock climber who specializes in highball bouldering, with the first female ascents of the Ambrosia and Too Big to Flail. She stopped by the studio to discuss taking on Too Big to Flail and the new short film "The High Road" which documents that journey, now playing as part of Reel Rock 14 Film Tour presented by The North Face. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple...
Nov 23, 2019•25 min•Ep. 26
James Badge Dale ("13 Hours", "The Pacific", "The Departed") drops by to chat about road tripping with his dogs, near death experiences, and his latest project “Mickey And The Bear”. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with actor David Boreanaz, climber Nina Williams, actor Jeremy Irvine, biologist Forrest Ga...
Nov 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 25
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, aka Stylebender, stops in to discuss traveling the world to fight and the journey that led him to the forefront of mixed martial arts. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with actor James Badge Dale, climber Nina Williams, actor Jeremy Irvine, biologist Forrest Galla...
Nov 08, 2019•35 min•Ep. 24
Frank Grillo ("Kingdom" "Fightworld" "Avengers") stops by the studio to talk about his travels, exploring fight culture around the world, and other adventures before the premiere of his new movie "Black & Blue". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with actor Jeremy Irvine, actress Rhian Ramos, actor Nat W...
Nov 01, 2019•34 min•Ep. 23
Our guest today is Foy Vance, and you heard a bit of his music at the beginning of the show. Born in Northern Ireland, Foy has made a name for himself as a singer-songwriter touring the world with acts like David Gray and Ed Sheeran. After a brief hiatus Foy is back on tour with two new albums, and I caught up with him during his stop in New York. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts ....
Oct 18, 2019•28 min•Ep. 22
Chef Michael Voltaggio ("Top Chef") takes a break from his busy schedule, including the New York Wine & Food Festival and running his new restaurant Estuary in the Conrad Washington, DC, to discuss how travel has influenced his cuisine. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with actor Nat Wolff, actor, Jere...
Oct 11, 2019•25 min•Ep. 21
Jon Berthal ("The Walking Dead", "The Punisher", "Fury") shares some of his most vivid memories from set and life. His latest project is the highly-anticipated video game "Ghost Recon: Breakpoint" ( out now ). Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with Travel Channel host Casey Webb ("Man v Food"), actress Rhia...
Oct 04, 2019•29 min•Ep. 20
Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor known for his role as Michael Westen in the television series "Burn Notice", and from films such as "Sicario", "Changeling", "Shot Caller", and "Villains". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with actress Rhian Ramos, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan… [Reco...
Sep 25, 2019•36 min•Ep. 19
Moises Arias started acting when he was just over 10 years old. Since then he has been exposed to the world through his work and the lens of Hollywood. His latest movie "Monos" is his most adventurous by far, taking him deep into the jungles of Colombia, the land where his parents hail from. Check out this convo, and check out the movie in theaters. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts...
Sep 20, 2019•22 min•Ep. 18
Ken Burns is without question one of the most prolific and compelling documentary filmmakers the world has ever seen. He has traveled across the globe examining our collective history, and in doing so giving us an idea of where we came from. It was a pleasure to sit down with him once again, to discuss his career, the National Parks, and his latest doc “Country Music”. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick revi...
Sep 13, 2019•35 min•Ep. 17
Professional climber and alpinist Steve House is more comfortable on a mountain than he is in the city, but I convinced him to stop by the studio to discuss his most memorable expeditions and new book "Training For The Uphill Athlete". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with director Ken Burns, actress Rhian...
Sep 07, 2019•31 min•Ep. 16
Before he opened Harlem’s acclaimed Red Rooster and cooked for President Barack Obama, chef Marcus Samuelsson traveled the world from Sweden to Japan developing a love for ingredients and adventure. This was another great chat. Please enjoy. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with director Ken Burns, actress...
Aug 30, 2019•36 min•Ep. 15
Ronan Donovan has journeyed all over the world to document animals in their habitats for National Geographic. His latest assignment was his most epic by far, living with a pack of white wolves in the deep Arctic for three months to document their behaviors and hunts for Nat Geo's "Kingdom of the White Wolf". Our conversation dove into this great adventure, along with the emotional and physical challenges, in depth. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, chec...
Aug 23, 2019•53 min•Ep. 14
Vikas Khanna took his childhood passion for cooking and turned into a globe-hopping career, from running a Michelin-starred restaurant to cooking for the Dalai Lama, we talk about a few of his great adventures. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts . Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with director Ken Burns, Nat Geo photographer Ronan Donovan, actress Rhian Ramos, CEO of Co...
Aug 16, 2019•36 min•Ep. 13
