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Great Adventures

Great Adventures

Charles Thorp

Society & Culture
Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 71

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Do you want to hear about life-changing trips and journeys? Hosted by journalist Charles Thorp (Men’s Journal, Uproxx, Apple), ‘Great Adventures’ features wanderlust-filled conversations with the world's most fascinating people (actors, athletes, explorers, musicians, and beyond) about the travel experiences that changed their lives forever. Listen to hear lessons learned from the road, travel recommendations, and the benefit of an adventurous spirit. [Recorded at Smile Radio at Smile To Go in the Freehand Hotel of New York City]
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Mikael Lindnord (Endurance Athlete, "Arthur The King") On Finding Friendship On The Trail

Episode 73

vendredi 15 mars 2024Duration 31:19

Mikael Lindnord was trying to claim the top ranking in adventure racing during the 2014 Adventure Racing World Series in Equador when he discovered an unlucky friendship with a stray dog that became the inspiration for his book, and now the Lionsgate movie "Arthur The King" starring Mark Wahlberg.

Look for the nearest showtime for Arthur The King (Lionsgate) at their official site here

Download the latest version of Picticular: the best social app for movie lovers here. 

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[Recorded on location at The Post Clubhouse, an athlete networking space founded by former NFL quarterback Christian Ponder in NYC.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with a slew of epic guests.

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Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Jimmy Chin (Filmmaker, Nat Geo photographer) On Climbing The Shark's Fin

Episode 71

samedi 2 mars 2024Duration 37:18

Jimmy Chin (Oscar-Winning Filmmaker, Nat Geo Photographer) on his landmark climb of Meru's Shark Fin route ten years ago with Conrad Anker and Renan Ozturk, the documentary that followed, and how it prepared him for making "Free Solo".

Check out "Meru" if you haven't yet, and be sure to see Jimmy's latest documentary "The Rescue" on Disney Plus. 

Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.

[Recorded on location at Soho Works in DUMBO.]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and Hanah One.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvine, actor Nat Wolff, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

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Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Fabrizio Hochschild (United Nations) On Early Aid Missions In Bosnia & The Sudan

Episode 63

vendredi 11 décembre 2020Duration 01:07:32

Fabrizio Hochschild, USG and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, discusses how early aid missions and interactions with refugees in conflict zones informed the work he does with the UN.

The UN is celebrating its 75th anniversary, for which Fabrizio is serving as Special Adviser on the Preparations for the Commemoration at the Under-Secretary-General level. Learn more here

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Episode 62: Phil Keoghan (Emmy-Winning Host) On "The Amazing Race" & New Zealand

Episode 62

mardi 24 novembre 2020Duration 20:09

Phil Keoghan, Emmy-winning host of "The Amazing Race" on CBS, discusses the beginning of the road for the long-running series. And his work to share the beauty of his homeland New Zealand.

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Episode 61: Fred North (Stunt Helicopter Pilot) On "Fast & Furious" Filming & Rescue Operations In France

Episode 61

mercredi 28 octobre 2020Duration 40:37

Fred North, helicopter pilot specializing in film stunts, discusses his epic career doing action sequences for "Fast & Furious, "Mission Impossible", and "Transformers" in Black Hawks and beyond. As well as his early experiences as a rescue pilot in France.

See some of his flying videos here. Or his YouTube page here

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Episode 60: Matt Heafy (Trivium Frontman) On Japan & Touring The World

Episode 60

mercredi 21 octobre 2020Duration 31:18

Matt Heafy, guitarist and frontman of the band Trivium, discusses connecting with his Japanese heritage on the road, putting it into his lyrics, and touring the world.

**11:30 Timestamp - "Silence In The Snow" plays during Matt's explanation of the song's origins. Buy the album here

Listen to the rest of the songs discussed  on Trivium's Spotify. And check out their latest record (produced by Josh Wilbur) here

Check out Matt's live streams on Twitch.

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with helicopter pilot Fred North, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Episode 59: Jeb Corliss (Wingsuit Flyer) On China, "Point Break" & Rio's Christ The Redeemer

Episode 59

mercredi 14 octobre 2020Duration 54:14

Jeb Corliss, professional wingsuit flyer and BASE jumper, discusses his most epic flights done at Rio's Chris The Redeemer and The Great Wall of China.

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, photographer Chris Burkard, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Episode 58: Charley Boorman (Adventure Motorcyclist) On Africa & South America

Episode 58

mardi 6 octobre 2020Duration 42:17

Charley Boorman, star of "Long Way Up" with Ewan McGregor, discusses meeting Ewan, their many motorcycle trips together, and biking from South America to Los Angeles for their new Apple TV+ series.

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, photographer Chris Burkard, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Episode 57: Chris Burkard (Photographer) On Norway & Iceland

Episode 57

mardi 29 septembre 2020Duration 36:07

Chris Burkard discusses the early photography assignments that unlocked his love for outside-the-box travel, chasing untapped stories, and his most recent expedition, bike-packing a new route across Iceland. 

Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking 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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, photographer Chris Burkard, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Thanks for listening.

Charles.

Episode 56: James Lawrence (The Iron Cowboy) On Fiji & Mount Killimanjaro

Episode 56

mercredi 9 septembre 2020Duration 32:43

James Lawrence discusses his most memorable Ironman competitions, being one of the first people to bike down Mountain Killimanjaro, and his experience on the Bear Grylls-hosted "World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji" on Amazon.

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 by visiting here]

[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, photographer Chris Burkard, actor Jeremy Irvine, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

RELEVANT LINKS:

Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

*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 and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

Thanks for listening.

Charles.


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