Great Adventures

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. Look for the nearest showtime for Arthur The King (Lionsgate) at their official site here [https://www.arthurtheking.movie].  Download the latest version of Picticular: the best social app for movie lovers here.  -------------------------- 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 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. GREAT ADVENTURES PARTNERS: * BlazePod: [https://www.blazepod.com] the reaction training system used by elite athletes: use code "STRATS" at BlazePod.com for 10% off. * Ride1Up: [https://ride1up.com] adventure e-bikes for the professional on the go. * WhistlePig Whiskey: [https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com] incredible whiskey, artfully crafted at their beautiful farm in Vermont. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: * 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.

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.  Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts [https://uproxx.com/list/the-2020-uproxx-travel-hot-list/experiences/]. [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… 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] * 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.

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+. Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts [https://uproxx.com/list/the-2020-uproxx-travel-hot-list/experiences/]. [Our usual home Smile To Go [https://www.smiletogonyc.com] has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here [https://www.spotfund.com/story/75cdc655-e3e2-425d-bbb7-66e6860967a8]] [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.

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

Rick Stanton MBE (cave diver) on his part in the historic "Thai Cave Rescue" where he helped rescue a young soccer team from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand. His book "Aquanaut [https://www.amazon.com/Aquanaut-Beneath-Surface-Inside-Rescue-ebook/dp/B08XMFFYZ2]" is now available.  The documentary "The Rescue [https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/the-rescue/6u1VV7RFRiRz]' is now streaming.  Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts [https://uproxx.com/list/the-2020-uproxx-travel-hot-list/experiences/]. [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… 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] RELEVANT LINKS: * Watch "The Rescue" On Disney Plus.  [https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-rescue/6u1VV7RFRiRz] * Purchase "Aquanaut" On Amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/Aquanaut-Beneath-Surface-Inside-Rescue-ebook/dp/B08XMFFYZ2] Thanks for listening. Charles.

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

Brian Skerry (Nat Geo underwater photographer) shares his experience diving with orcas ("killer whales") in New Zealand while filming his epic James Cameron-produced series National Geographic's "Secrets of the Whales". Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts [https://uproxx.com/list/the-2020-uproxx-travel-hot-list/experiences/]. [Our usual home Smile To Go [https://www.smiletogonyc.com] has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here [https://www.spotfund.com/story/75cdc655-e3e2-425d-bbb7-66e6860967a8]] [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] * Brian's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brianskerry/] / Brian's Twitter [https://twitter.com/Brian_Skerry/] RELEVANT LINKS: * Brian's Website [https://brianskerry.com] * Brian's Portfolio [https://brianskerry.com/portfolio/] * Brian's Books [https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Skerry/e/B001K80Z2O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share] * Brian's Page On National Geographic [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/contributors/s/photographer-brian-skerry/] Thanks for listening. Charles.