Expedition REAL

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Real talk with explorers from across the globe

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Season 1
Smashing Women's records with Ann Daniels
At the time she chose to pivot her life and take on the South Pole, Ann was a single mother who'd just had triplets. Her incredible story from her home town to becoming part of the first all women's team to ski to both the North and the South Pole is something truly inspiring. In this episode we're talking about incredible women and the democratisation of exploration, climate change and Anns observed truths about it.
February 25, 2021
48 min
#9 Glaciology at the poles with Dr Adrian McCallum
Dr Adrian McCallum is a field scientist and engineer practicing glaciology in the farthest flung regions of the planet. Having summited Mount Everest in the early 00s, he went on to obtain 3 degrees and a PHD from Cambridge, and now leads and prepare scientific expeditions in the subzero regions of the world, including both the Arctic and the Antarctic. Adrian also played a leading role in the planning for Sir Ranulph Fiennes "The Coldest Journey" expedition to become the first team to cross the continent of Antarctica in the winter, where temperatures reach almost -90C.
February 12, 2021
46 min
#8 Underwater cave exploration with Natalie Gibb
Nat Gibb, from Under The Jungle Dive Shop in Mexico talks about her experiences at the pinnacle of underwater cave exploration. We chat about everything from equipment, to training and the discovery of the Medusa cave system recently featured in SideTracked Magazine. Check out Nat's website at www.underthejungle.com or head to www.echio.co.uk for more episodes and information.
January 26, 2021
43 min
#7 Trekking the Length of Africa, with Mario Rigby
Today's guest, Mario Rigby walked the entire length of Africa from the Southern most tip of South Africa, to the most Northern tip of Egypt. A feat which took him 2 years to complete. This episode is all about hitting reset, and seeking a new path to something undiscovered within yourself. We'll be talking about the beauty of Africa, and it's people, but also about perspective and the loneliness that comes with 2 years on the road. Mario also has a few stories to tell, as you'd have guessed, so we'll be talking through his encounters with wildlife, gunfights with rebels and his preparation for the obstacles he'd encounter.
January 8, 2021
68 min
#6 The Pamir Trail with Jan Bakker
Jan Bakker, author of Trekking in Tajikistan is forming a new 1000km trekking route called the Pamir Trail. In this episode, we talk about the Pamir Trail from end to end, as well as a little of what it's like to be a professional guide in this region. Check out some more about Jan and the Pamir Trail at www.echio.co.uk, where you'll also find the show notes and links to Jan's work.
December 18, 2020
45 min
#5 From Paralympic Gold to Antarctica with Karen Darke
Karen Darke has won 2 Paralympic medals and a Paratriathlon world championship, but has also been on to hand cycle 6/7 continents, climb El Capitan, and cross Greenlands Icecap all while paralysed from the chest down. In this episode we're talking about her journey, lessons in toughness and the pursuit of goals.
December 4, 2020
48 min
#4 Adventurer photography with Jasper Gibson
Jasper Gibson is a professional adventure photographer, who's work is featured in Outside and Sidetracked Magazines, and who spends his time with some of the best extreme sports athletes in the world. In this episode we spoke about his self supported expeditions into the Boundary Mountain Range, and what it's like to explore the world for work.
November 27, 2020
40 min
#3 Around The World by scooter and sidecar with The Side Car Guys
The Side Car Guys drove a moped with a sidecar around the entire planet, setting a Guiness World Record in the process. In this episode we're talking about their amazing experiences, and the challenges that come with a trip of this magnitude. We'll also learn about how to plan something like this ourselves, what's important, and the biggest lessons learned.
November 20, 2020
46 min

About the podcast Expedition REAL

Real talk with explorers from across the globe

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Expedition REAL

About the podcast Expedition REAL

Smashing Women's records with Ann Daniels

#9 Glaciology at the poles with Dr Adrian McCallum

#8 Underwater cave exploration with Natalie Gibb

#7 Trekking the Length of Africa, with Mario Rigby

#6 The Pamir Trail with Jan Bakker

#5 From Paralympic Gold to Antarctica with Karen Darke

#4 Adventurer photography with Jasper Gibson

#3 Around The World by scooter and sidecar with The Side Car Guys

About the podcast Expedition REAL