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The Call to Adventure Podcast

The Call to Adventure Podcast

George Beesley

Formerly the We Need More Heroes Podcast, the Call to Adventure pod brings you the best in adventure and activism. We sit down with adventurers who are doing something inspiring - skiing to the poles, summiting mountains, putting up new routes, exploring the unknown - whilst doing their bit to protect our wild places. Join the mission at CalltoAdventure.UK and 'CalltoAdventureOfficial' on social media.
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We are releasing this podcast a few days after Alex's passing on Mera Peak in Nepal, where he was training to become to first person with Parkinson's to summit Everest. His family commented that "he went out exactly how he would have wanted to, off the high of having completed another adventure on top of the world about to step into a helicopter ready to take on the next challenge."

We hope this episode does such justice to such a trailblazer of a man, and that it goes on to inspire you to live your fullest life, whatever hurdles are thrown your way.

Alex Flynn has always had a high threshold for pain. But when diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 36, his whole life changed. Determined not to let it define or restrict him, Alex has dedicated his life to raising funds for Parkinson’s research, and aims to inspire others with disabilities to live full, joyous and stretching lives.

We discuss how Alex has become the master of his own life and just how he managed to complete 10 million meters of running, walking and crawling around the globe. Tune in to find out more!

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The Call to Adventure Podcast - Episode 9 - Dimitri Kieffer

Episode 9 - Dimitri Kieffer

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12/04/17 • 60 min

In episode 9 we hear from a titan of human powered adventure, Dimitri Kieffer. Dimitri is possibly the most exciting software engineer going!

He is currently embarking on an epic expedition circumnavigating the globe by human power alone.

Dimitri kicked off his expedition racing the Iditatord over 1,000 miles through Alaska on foot before teaming up with Karl Bushby to become the first people in modern times to cross the Bering Strait from East to West on foot and by swimming. And it only gets more exciting from there!

Now get listening, and starting making things happen!

Thanks for listening. Subscribe if you'd like to hear more.

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The Call to Adventure Podcast - Episode 15 - Super Cycling Man (Will Hodson)
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05/09/18 • 79 min

In a world first, Super Cycling Man (AKA Will Hodson) will cycle over 100,000km to all 7 continents, aiming to raise £1 million for charity, all whilst dressed as a super hero...

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The Call to Adventure Podcast - Episode 8 - Laval St Germain

Episode 8 - Laval St Germain

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11/01/17 • 76 min

In episode 8 we hear from one of my favourite adventurers Laval St Germain. Laval is an adventurer, outdoor athlete, air pilot, public speaker, climber, runner, rower, and also a great husband and father.
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Jenny Tough embodies adventure through and through.
She's competed in ultra bikepacking races around the world including the Atlas Mountain Race, Silk Road Mountain Race No1, the TransatlanticWayRace, and the TransScotland to name a few.

Jenny’s also on a mission to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent, some of which were world firsts, like her run across the Andes. She's currently on 5 of 6 and raring to go once things open up after covid subsides.

Jenny is also the editor of the book Tough Women.
Get listening for all the inspiration you need to get out on your own adventure.

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We’d be here all day if I had to list all of his expedition / adventure CV over his 30 year career (I sh*t you not, its 7 pages long!) but here are some to pique your interest:

  • He’s a high altitude mountain guide, explorer, expedition leader, and all-round adventurer
  • Led his first expedition to My Kenya’s North Face aged 20
  • Notable first ascents in the Andes, Karakoram, and Greenland
  • Put up new rock-climbing routes in Africa, South America, and Australia
  • This was one of the most insane lines I found when researching for the show
  • 2018 summary: 75 x 6000-meter peaks, 5 x 7000-meter peaks, 6 x 8000-meter peaks.'
  • Summited Kilimanjaro 60 times
  • Explored unpadded rivers in the Congo and Amazon basin
  • Ventured into some of the worlds most isolated deserts
  • Lived with tribespeople in Kenya
  • He is A Berghaus and Stubai sponsored athlete
  • He holds a BSc in Ecology and Biology
  • Now head guide for his company 360 expeditions - climbing, mountaineering, trekking, all round adventure goodness - as hardcore as you want to go

So without further ago, I’d like to welcome today’s guests to the show, Rolfe Oostra

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In episode 14 we hear from multi-award winning filmmaker, adventurer and photographer, Ben Page.

We kick off by hearing about Ben's cycle trip around the world. He took 3 years and survived on just $3 a day.

We then go on to a film making crash course, focusing on Ben's recent film, The Frozen Road. Ben goes into great detail about his camera set up, recommendations for those getting into film making, and loads more.

We close by discussing Ben's heroes and inspirations.

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The Call to Adventure Podcast - CTA 019 - Crossing Oceans for Mental Health with Charlie Head
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11/26/21 • 56 min

Charlie Head circumnavigated the country to get people talking about mental health

Charlie Head is no stranger to adventure. His stand up paddle board has taken him across the Arctic, through the Nile and along the Amazon, meeting and living with tribespeople and locals along the way to discuss education, community and the environment. His most recent achievement was his circumnavigation of the UK, which he pursued as an opportunity to spread the word about mental health and encourage conversation up and down the nation.
We discuss Charlie’s motivation for campaigning for mental health, the hardest bits of his journey and the incredible individuals he met along the way. Tune in folks, this one’s a belter.

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From instructing, teaching, Search and Rescue to family liaison with a smattering of street entertaining along the way, Action Man Moose Mutlow has definitely been there and done that!

Born in Birmingham, Moose spent some years living in Australia, South Africa and Europe before settling in the United States. Like many future adventurers most of his childhood was spent outdoors in nature exploring and building dens, but it was a trip to Scotland to take part in a survival course that changed the course of his life. Watching the instructors at work was a lightbulb moment as he realised he could actually make the outdoors his career.

Since then he’s directed Outward Bound training courses in Appalachia and been a deputy Headmaster in the Kalahari Desert, taking middle school students on expeditions through the Australian rain forests and beyond. He’s also worked as a ski instructor and has recently returned from teaching a canoe program to Veterans in the Gulf of Mexico.

Moose has been a senior trainer for Search and Rescue at Yosemite National Park for more than a decade. And if that’s not enough he’s also Lead Trainer for Family Liaison Officers for the National Park teaching services – phew!

Amongst that little lot he’s also found the time to write a couple of books based on Search and Rescue and his work as a Family Liaison Officer. Listen in to hear more about Moose’s amazing and diverse career.

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The Call to Adventure Podcast - CTA 001 - What's coming up on the Call to Adventure Podcast?
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07/23/20 • 1 min

IT'S HERE! because what the world needs now is another podcast...
Epic tales of adventure and calls to activism.
(Formerly We Need More Heroes)
Let's get after it!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Call to Adventure Podcast have?

The Call to Adventure Podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

What topics does The Call to Adventure Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Climbing, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Film Making, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, Adventure Travel, Adventure, Podcasts, Sports, Travel and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on The Call to Adventure Podcast?

The episode title 'CTA 028 - Dan Yates – white-water kayaker, environmental campaigner and co-founder of Save Our Rivers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Call to Adventure Podcast?

The average episode length on The Call to Adventure Podcast is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Call to Adventure Podcast released?

Episodes of The Call to Adventure Podcast are typically released every 16 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of The Call to Adventure Podcast?

The first episode of The Call to Adventure Podcast was released on Aug 16, 2017.

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