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]
Mikael Lindnord (Endurance Athlete, "Arthur The King") On Finding Friendship On The Trail
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.
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[Recorded on location at The Post Clubhouse (https://www.thepost.co), 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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Charles’ Instagram (http://%20https://instagram.com/charlesthorp) / Charles’ Twitter (https://twitter.com/charlesthorp)
Mikael's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikaellindnord/) / Mikael's Twitter (https://twitter.com/mikaellindnord?lang=en)
RELEVANT LINKS:
"Arthur The King" Official Movie Site (https://www.arthurtheking.movie)
"Arthur The King" Book Site (https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Crossed-Jungle-Find-Home/dp/1771643374)
Thanks for listening.
Charles.
2 Mar 2024
Jimmy Chin (Filmmaker, Nat Geo photographer) On Climbing The Shark's Fin
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 (https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/free-solo/3ibzvuU6iPlE)".
Check out "Meru (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.eea9f708-f566-aafe-e4a2-cce27308ee82?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb)" if you haven't yet, and be sure to see Jimmy's latest documentary "The Rescue (https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-rescue/6u1VV7RFRiRz)" on Disney Plus.
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[Recorded on location at Soho Works (https://sohoworks.com) in DUMBO.]
[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey (https://whistlepigwhiskey.com) and Hanah One (https://www.hanahlife.com/products/charles).]
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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Charles’ Instagram (http://%20https://instagram.com/charlesthorp) / Charles’ Twitter (https://twitter.com/charlesthorp)
Great Adventures Instagram (https://instagram.com/adventurepodcast) / Great Adventures Twitter (https://twitter.com/adventurecasts)
Jimmy's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jimmychin/?hl=en) / Jimmy's Twitter (https://twitter.com/jimkchin)
RELEVANT LINKS:
Watch "Meru" On Amazon Prime. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.eea9f708-f566-aafe-e4a2-cce27308ee82?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb)
Watch "The Rescue" On Disney Plus. (https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-rescue/6u1VV7RFRiRz)
Jimmy Chin's Peronsal Website (https://jimmychin.com)
Thanks for listening.
Charles.
16 Feb 2024
Chris Cassidy (Navy SEAL, NASA Astronaut) On Life On The International Space Station
Chris Cassidy (Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut) what it was like to travel to space and live on the International Space Station. His last mission, Expedition 63, is the subject of National Geographic's "Among The Stars (https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/among-the-stars)" on Disney+.
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[Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey (https://whistlepigwhiskey.com) and Hanah One (https://www.hanahlife.com/products/charles).]
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…
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Charles’ Instagram (http://%20https://instagram.com/charlesthorp) / Charles’ Twitter (https://twitter.com/charlesthorp)
Great Adventures Instagram (https://instagram.com/adventurepodcast) / Great Adventures Twitter (https://twitter.com/adventurecasts)
Chris' Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/astro_seal/?hl=en) / Chris' Twitter (https://twitter.com/astro_seal?lang=en)
RELEVANT LINKS:
Chris' Page On NASA's Website (https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/christopher-j-cassidy/biography/)
Watch "Among The Stars" On Disney+ (https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/among-the-stars)
Thanks for listening.
Charles.
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4.5 / 5
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4.9 / 5
16 ratings
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