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Great Adventures

Great Adventures

65 episodes

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

Published: Aug. 4, 2023, 11:13 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 18 seconds

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Chris Cassidy (Navy SEAL, NASA Astronaut) On Life On The International Space Station

Published: July 28, 2023, 9 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 5 seconds

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Rick Stanton MBE (Cave Diver) On The Historic 'Thai Cave Rescue'

Published: Jan. 21, 2022, 5:49 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 32 seconds

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Brian Skerry (Nat Geo Underwater Photographer) On Swimming With Orcas In New Zealand

Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 9:25 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 25 seconds

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Episode 69: Brian Skerry (Nat Geo Underwater Photographer) On Swimming With Orcas In New Zealand

Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 9:25 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 25 seconds

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Andy McNab (SAS Soldier) On Going Through SAS Selection Process In Jungles Of Borneo

Published: April 10, 2021, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 18 seconds

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Episode 68: Andy McNab (SAS Soldier) On Going Through SAS Selection Process In Jungles Of Borneo

Published: April 10, 2021, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 18 seconds

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Cody Townsend (Backcountry Skier) On The Mountains Of Svalbard & Skiing Waves In Hawaii

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 48 seconds

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Episode 67: Cody Townsend (Backcountry Skier) On The Mountains Of Svalbard & Skiing Waves In Hawaii

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 48 seconds

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Michelle Parker (Pro Skier) On Skiing In South America and Finding 'Outer Peace'

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 9:20 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 43 seconds

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Episode 66: Michelle Parker (Pro Skier) On Skiing In South America and Finding 'Outer Peace'

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 9:20 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 43 seconds

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Valerie Taylor (Diver) On Filming Sharks In Australia For 'Jaws'

Published: Feb. 9, 2021, 7:01 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 10 seconds

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Episode 65: Valerie Taylor (Diver) On Filming Sharks In Australia For 'Jaws'

Published: Feb. 9, 2021, 7:01 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 10 seconds

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Ric Roman Waugh (Director) On Iceland, Gerard Butler, and "Greenland"

Published: Jan. 8, 2021, 7:52 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 48 seconds

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Episode 64: Ric Roman Waugh (Director) On Iceland, Gerard Butler, and "Greenland"

Published: Jan. 8, 2021, 7:52 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 48 seconds

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

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 12:28 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 32 seconds

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Episode 63: Fabrizio Hochschild (United Nations) On Early Aid Missions In Bosnia & The Sudan

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 12:28 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 32 seconds

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

Published: Nov. 24, 2020, 7:38 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 9 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 4:33 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 37 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 6:12 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 18 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 1:40 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 14 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 6, 2020, 11:38 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 17 seconds

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

Published: Sept. 29, 2020, 10:09 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 7 seconds

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

Published: Sept. 9, 2020, 3:59 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 43 seconds

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Episode 55: Kaj Larsen (Navy SEAL) On Colombia & The Arctic Circle

Published: Aug. 14, 2020, 2:34 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 58 seconds

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Episode 54: Cory Richards (Nat Geo Photographer) On Gasherbrum II

Published: July 8, 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 27 seconds

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Episode 53: Kjell Lindgren (NASA Astronaut & Backup Pilot For The SpaceX Demo-2) On Falcon9 Launch & The International Space Station

Published: May 30, 2020, 11:26 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 11 seconds

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Episode 52: Adrian Ballinger (Mountaineer) On Taking On The Worlds Most Dangerous Mountains: Everest & K2

Published: May 22, 2020, 11:46 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 51 seconds

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Episode 51: Ami Vitale (Nat Geo Photographer) On Covering Conflict In Kashmir & Wildlife In Kenya

Published: May 9, 2020, 9:47 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 2 seconds

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Episode 50: Olivier Schneider (Fight Coordinator) On Planning Battles For "The Rhythm Section" In Ireland & "Spectre" In Mexico City

Published: May 5, 2020, 11:37 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 58 seconds

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Episode 49: Aaron Fitzgerald (Helicopter Pilot) On Baja & Filming "Extraction" In Thailand

Published: April 30, 2020, 8:34 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 30 seconds

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Episode 48: Brian Skerry (Marine Photographer) On Hawaii & Humpback Whales

Published: April 24, 2020, 7:54 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 45 seconds

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Episode 47: Stephen Wilkes (Nat Geo Photographer) On Wildlife In Tanzania & The Falkland Islands

Published: April 22, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 16 seconds

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Episode 46: Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist) On Chile & The Cosmos

Published: April 16, 2020, 4:48 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 14 seconds

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Episode 45: John Sipher (CIA Clandestine Service) On Spy Wars & Russia

Published: April 12, 2020, 11:18 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 9 seconds

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Episode 44: Roie Galitz (Conservation Photographer) On Svalbard & Polar Bears

Published: April 5, 2020, 10:58 p.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 51 seconds

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Episode 42: Andrew Zimmern (Chef) On Quarantine & Cooking

Published: March 27, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 45 seconds

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Episode 41: Ben Collins (Stunt Driver) On Le Mans & James Bond

Published: March 21, 2020, 12:33 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 50 seconds

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Episode 40: Giacomo Gianniotti (Actor) On Italy & Everest

Published: March 13, 2020, 8:49 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 33 seconds

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Episode 39: Tim Laman (Nat Geo Photographer) On Borneo

Published: March 6, 2020, 11:56 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 57 seconds

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Episode 38: Ryan Miller (Musician) On Burning Man & Tour

Published: Feb. 17, 2020, 5:08 p.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 15 seconds

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Episode 37: Rhian Ramos (Actor) On The Philippines

Published: Feb. 17, 2020, 4:54 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 49 seconds

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Episode 36: Alexi Pappas (Olympic Athlete) On The Olympic Games

Published: Feb. 14, 2020, 7:10 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 49 seconds

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Episode 35: Forrest Galante (Wildlife Biologist) On The Galapagos & Zanzibar

Published: Feb. 8, 2020, 2 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 49 seconds

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Episode 34: Caleb Shomo (Musician) On Tour & Japan

Published: Feb. 7, 2020, 9 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 13 seconds

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Episode 33: Tim Hollingsworth (Chef) On Japan & Korea

Published: Feb. 7, 2020, 5 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 37 seconds

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Episode 32: Andrew McMahon (Musician) On Tour & Topanga Canyon

Published: Feb. 1, 2020, 1:52 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes

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Episode 31: Chris Benchetler (Backcountry Skier) On Alaska & Austria

Published: Jan. 21, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 13 seconds

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Episode 30: Bryan Greenberg (Actor) On Hong Kong & Kilimangaro

Published: Jan. 18, 2020, 12:36 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 6 seconds

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Episode 29: Rob Machado (Surfer) On Bali & Tahiti

Published: Jan. 10, 2020, 10:28 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 11 seconds

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Episode 28: Richard Ladkani (Director) On The Sea Of Cortez

Published: Dec. 7, 2019, 2:57 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 5 seconds

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Episode 27: David Boreanaz (Actor) On Serbia

Published: Nov. 29, 2019, 6:22 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 16 seconds

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Episode 26: Nina Williams (Climber) On California Climbing

Published: Nov. 23, 2019, 12:27 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 13 seconds

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Episode 25: James Badge Dale (Actor)

Published: Nov. 15, 2019, 5:58 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 29 seconds

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Episode 24: Israel Adesanya (UFC Fighter)

Published: Nov. 8, 2019, 11:53 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 35 seconds

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Episode 23: Frank Grillo (Actor)

Published: Nov. 1, 2019, 10:28 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 21 seconds

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Episode 22: Foy Vance (Musician)

Published: Oct. 18, 2019, 8:48 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 43 seconds

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Episode 21: Michael Voltaggio (Chef)

Published: Oct. 11, 2019, 9:41 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 38 seconds

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Episode 20: Jon Bernthal (Actor)

Published: Oct. 4, 2019, 11:44 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 5 seconds

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Episode 19: Jeffrey Donovan (Actor)

Published: Sept. 25, 2019, 4:22 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 48 seconds

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Episode 18: Moises Arias (Actor)

Published: Sept. 20, 2019, 9:40 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 10 seconds

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Episode 17: Ken Burns (Director)

Published: Sept. 13, 2019, 10:56 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 34 seconds

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Episode 16: Steve House (Alpinist)

Published: Sept. 7, 2019, 1:12 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 34 seconds

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Episode 15: Marcus Samuelsson (Chef)

Published: Aug. 30, 2019, 5:08 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 9 seconds

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Episode 14: Ronan Donovan (Nat Geo Photographer)

Published: Aug. 23, 2019, 5:47 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 14 seconds

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Episode 13: Vikas Khanna (Chef)

Published: Aug. 16, 2019, 6:25 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 40 seconds

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Episode 12: Paul Watson (Captain Of Sea Shepherd, Marine Activist)

Published: Aug. 9, 2019, 7:09 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 40 seconds

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Episode 11: Eric Ripert (Chef)

Published: Aug. 2, 2019, 6:46 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 22 seconds

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Episode 10: Andrea Crosta (Intelligence Officer, Activist)

Published: July 26, 2019, 10:25 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 40 seconds

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Episode 9: Mike Massimino (NASA Astronaut)

Published: July 21, 2019, 10:52 p.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 1 second

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Episode 8: Joe Berlinger (Director)

Published: July 12, 2019, 11:59 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 28 seconds

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Episode 7: Michael Kelly (Actor)

Published: July 5, 2019, 9:08 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 16 seconds

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Episode 6: Mark Webber (Director)

Published: June 28, 2019, 8:34 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 20 seconds

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Episode 5: Theo Rossi (Actor)

Published: June 21, 2019, 10:13 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 15 seconds

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Episode 3: Mads Mikkelsen (Actor) + Joe Penna (Director)

Published: June 7, 2019, 10:08 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 41 seconds

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Episode 2: Philippe Cousteau Jr. (Diver)

Published: May 31, 2019, 11 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 50 seconds

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Episode 1: Michael Stahl David (Actor)

Published: May 24, 2019, 6 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 1 second

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