Episode 135 of The Adventure Podcast features adventurer, charity founder, filmmaker, and singer songwriter, Sam Branson. Sam was born into a life of privilege, but as you will come to hear, is acutely aware of who he is and where he comes from. Matt was only willing to have this conversation if Sam was willing to go deep and be challenged with a few tougher questions. He is clearly comfortable with who and what he is, and his life and journey are fascinating in so many ways. They talk about the...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 135
Episode 134 of The Adventure Podcast features ocean activist, conservationist, and surfer, Hugo Tagholm. Hugo spent over a decade leading Surfers Against Sewage, and is now Executive Director and Vice President of Oceana UK. He is knowledgable, accomplished, passionate and exceptionally committed. In this episode, Matt and Hugo discuss the state of our oceans, the issues which face them, and what needs to be done to protect the place where so many of us love to play. Support this show http://sup...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 134
Episode 133 of The Adventure Podcast features climber, photographer, and activist, Adam Raja. Adam also works as a marketeer for Protect Our Winters UK. He first spoke to Matt almost a year ago but that episode was never released. After spending more time together, they became good friends and Adam opened up to Matt, resulting in this re-record. In this episode, Adam speaks honestly about what it was like growing up in Glaswegian gangs, and how he was arrested, and ultimately sent to prison for ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 133
Episode 132 of The Adventure Podcast features photographer Mike Guest. Mike has a particular passion for the ocean, waves and surfing. In this episode, Matt and Mike chat about the creative journey, and the impossible pursuit of perfection. Despite the deep and personal topics also covered, it's an incredibly uplifting conversation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 132
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 really dive into what it was and is like to be a female in a heavily male-dominated industry and specialism. They also leave us with a little bit of ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 131
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 importance of language, and how understanding the names of places can give us a deeper sense of the place we live or are visiting. Jon goes on to share som...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 130
Episode 129 of The Adventure Podcast features the Irish big wave surfing legend, Seamus McGoldrick. Seamus is a bodyboarder, surfer and surf coach, and 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, from risk-taking, to surfing for locals, and the rugged Irish coastline. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted o...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 129
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 Martin. This is a deeply honest, personal, and ultimately cathartic conversation for both Alex and Matt. The Martin Moran Foundation is a charitable founda...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 128
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 his place outdoors, and the path that led him there. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 127
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 odds, and how to turn an impossible dream into a possible one. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. ...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 126
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-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 15, 2023•34 min•Ep. 125
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 episode we go pretty deep into Jamie’s past life and what motivated his fairly sudden and drastic exit from the world he knew. We discuss micro-adventures, ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 124
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 date, and the successes and some of the lessons learned. She’s clearly had a lot of time to reflect on what she’s achieved and how she wants to alter h...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 122
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 met Heidi on an expedition to Greenland this summer for National Geographic. They became close friends quickly, and her passion and enthusiasm for her...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 122
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 industry, and the defining moments that profoundly affected his career and decision making, before looking at some of the issues we now collectively fa...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 121
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 so much more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 120
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 native cultures that call it home. In this episode we talk about Ian’s life and his journey into the world of expeditions, as well as talking through t...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 119
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 throughout the Andes. He’s a mountaineers mountaineer, and has had a sensational career, often shying away from the fame and glory that often comes with climb...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 118
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 http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 28, 2022•57 min•Ep. 117
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 some of his past projects before explaining the concept of his latest project, an exploration of love around the world. Support this show http://supp...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 116
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 experience changed him? And that, without any fancy frills is episode four. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on...
Dec 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 115
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.
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 114
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, exploring what literally happened on the ground, but also Charlie’s reactions, feelings, expectations and motivations. Support this show http://supp...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 113
We’re kicking off season 7 of The Adventure Podcast with Ekspeditsiya, a four part specialist series with writer and adventurer Charlie Walker. In February 2022, Charlie touched down in Siberia to undertake a long, Arctic expedition. A few days later Russia invaded Ukraine. Most journalists left the country, and so did most of the tourists. Charlie decided to stay. The series is an adventurous story of one man’s expedition, but really it’s so much more than that. Charlie’s journey tells the stor...
Nov 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 112
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 Ukraine. It’s a new format of podcast that features recordings from in the field intercut with an interview I did with Charlie when he returned home fr...
Nov 18, 2022•7 min•Ep. 111
That's all for season six! Matt is off in Greenland on expedition for the next few weeks so we'll be taking a little break and will be back in September for season seven! Thanks so much for listening. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2022•3 min•Ep. 110
Episode 109 of The Adventure Podcast features award winning documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist, Katie Arnold. In this episode, Matt and Katie discuss her ascendancy into the world of investigative journalism and filmmaking, storytelling, the importance of bringing these issues to the fore, and the critical need for independent journalism. Katie’s latest documentary, is being screened on Channel 4 at 11.05pm UK time on the 25th July, and will then be available on 4OD. Support this...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 109
Episode 108 of The Adventure Podcast features world walker, Tom Turcich. Tom has recently become the tenth person ever to walk around the world after walking 18,000 miles with his dog Savannah (the first dog to walk around the world!). This episode was recorded in May 2022 on Tom’s last few days of his world walk. In it, Tom and Matt talk about the decision to step away from everything, that time in Azerbaijan two years ago when the world went into lockdown and what he has learned from his time ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 108
Episode 107 of The Adventure Podcast features one of Britain's leading alpine and high altitude climbers, Kenton Cool. He has summited Everest 16 times and is the first person to climb Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse in a season. He is also the only Brit to have skied two 8000m peaks. In this episode, Matt and Kenton get deep, with candid discussions about being called a ‘sell-out’ and the current state of Everest. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 107
Episode 106 of The Adventure Podcast features British Explorer and founder of Explorers Connect , Belinda Kirk. Belinda has spent her life leading dozens of international expeditions and remote filming trips. She has walked through Nicaragua, sailed across the Atlantic, searched for camels in China’s Desert of Death, discovered ancient rock paintings in Lesotho and gained a Guinness World Record for rowing unsupported around Britain. In this episode, Matt and Belinda chat all things life and the...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 106
