~ All podcast episodes ~
Episode 6 ~ Lucy Shepherd FRGS, remote explorer
In episode 6, we talk to remote explorer, mountaineer, arctic pathfinder, and jungle survivor, Lucy Shepherd.
Lucy explains the personal importance of her term 'don't lose your botheredness’ using epic tales from past expeditions as the vehicle. She shares her perspective on what she thinks are the fundamentals needed to accomplish seemingly impossible goals and dreams.
Episode 5 ~ Krish Thapa, ex-SAS mountain Leader
In episode 5, I talk to ex-SAS mountain leader, charity founder, and former Gurkha soldier, Krish Thapa about adventure philosophy.
Born in a village near AnnaPurna, Nepal and joining the British Army at a young age, Krish has led and summited expeditions to some of the highest and most challenging peaks in the world, notably: Everest, Dhaulagiri; Makalu; Manaslu and K2!
Episode 4 ~ Justin Oliver Davis
In episode 4, we talk to retired soldier, double amputee, mountaineer, adventurer and keynote speaker: Justin Oliver Davis (aka inspiration through adversity).
In 2011 Justin was serving with 2nd Battalion The Rifles, in Afghanistan. While leading a patrol when unfortunately he stood on an IED resulting in the loss of both of his lower legs.
Episode 3 ~ Laura Try
In episode 4, we talk to the indomitable ocean rower Laura Try (otherwise known as ‘LT’ to her friends!). In her talk at August’s (2019) Tales of Adventure, Laura shared her story of how she went from a shopaholic salon owner to minimalist Atlantic Ocean rower and adventurer in the space of just 4 years.
In this update, Laura uses anecdotes from her time on the Atlantic Ocean with team ‘Row for the Ocean’, and how endeavour has helped make lasting and monumental life changes in this challenging time!
Episode 2 ~ Ben ‘Bags’ Simmons
Benjamin 'Bags' Simmons: co-founder of Bare Arms
Hear how Bags' experiences in the British Army's Royal Tank Regiment - and deployments to Afghanistan - helped shape and inspire him to start his own business; 'Bare Arms' - an innovative and forward-thinking organisation teaching extras to use firearms on film and TV sets, safely and authentically.
Episode 1 ~ Toby Cronshaw
Toby Cronshaw: owner and designer of Mantis Tools; mountaineer; snowboarder; graphic designer; climber and speed-wing enthusiast.
Hear how Toby’s experiences as a youngster helped shape him, his love of graphic design, 80’s adventure sport branding and the influences that inspired him to create an indoor ice climbing tool and how the demand has kept him on his toes (and in the laboratory!)