Great Adventures

Charles Thorp

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]

  • 31 minutes 19 seconds
    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, 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.

    15 March 2024, 9:08 pm
  • 37 minutes 18 seconds
    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".

    Check out "Meru" if you haven't yet, and be sure to see Jimmy's latest documentary "The Rescue" on Disney Plus. 

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    [Recorded on location at Soho Works in DUMBO.]

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    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.

    2 March 2024, 12:13 am
  • 30 minutes 5 seconds
    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" on Disney+.

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    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

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    Charles.

    16 February 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 32 seconds
    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" is now available. 

    The documentary "The Rescue' is now streaming. 

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    [Recorded on location at Soho Works in DUMBO.]

    [Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and Hanah One.]

    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.

    2 February 2024, 5:49 pm
  • 39 minutes 25 seconds
    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".

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    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

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    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.

    19 January 2024, 10:25 am
  • 42 minutes 18 seconds
    Andy McNab (SAS Soldier) On Going Through SAS Selection Process In Jungles Of Borneo

    Andy McNab is a former SAS soldier and best-selling author of “Bravo Two Zero” (1993), the account of his capture and torture in Iraq in the first Gulf War. By the time he left the SAS in 1993, he was the British Army’s most highly decorated serving soldier. He shares his experience in the selection process for the Special Art Service, regarded as one of the toughest in the world.

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    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

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    Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with deep-sea diver Andy Casagrande, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

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    Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

    *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

    6 January 2024, 2:43 am
  • 51 minutes 48 seconds
    Cody Townsend (Backcountry Skier) On The Mountains Of Svalbard & Skiing Waves In Hawaii

    Cody Townsend is one of the most awarded and respected free skiers in the world. Over the course of his career he has won multiple invitationals, chased new routes, and stunt skied for Hollywood productions like "xXx: Return of Xander Cage". He is currently in the midst of a project to ski all the lines in the 2010 book "Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America". But before that, he went on an epic adventure to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.

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    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

    [Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

    Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with deep-sea diver Andy Casagrande, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

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    Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

    *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

    23 December 2023, 4:41 am
  • 40 minutes 43 seconds
    Michelle Parker (Pro Skier) On Skiing In South America and Finding 'Outer Peace'

    Michelle Parker is a widely respected freestyle skier having competed in the U.S. Freeskiing Open and the X-Games. These days she focuses mostly on backcountry skiing, traveling the world spreading the stoke and partnered with Arc'teryx on their 'Outer Peace' campaign. 

    Find out more about the Outer Peace campaign and the Arc'teryx mission to protect our natural world here.  

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    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

    [Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

    Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with deep-sea diver Andy Casagrande, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

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    Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

    *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

    8 December 2023, 9:20 am
  • 20 minutes 10 seconds
    Valerie Taylor (Diver) On Filming Sharks In Australia For 'Jaws'

    Valerie Taylor is a global marine pioneer, conservationist, award-winning photographer, and filmmaker featured in the Sundance documentary "Playing With Sharks". With her husband Ron Taylor, she caught the first footage of great white sharks without the protection of a cage and shot the underwater sequences for Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" (1975).

    Taylor is the subject of the Sundance 2021 documentary selection "Playing With Sharks".

    Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.

    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

    [Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

    Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with deep-sea diver Andy Casagrande, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

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    Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

    *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

    9 February 2021, 7:01 am
  • 30 minutes 48 seconds
    Ric Roman Waugh (Director) On Iceland, Gerard Butler, and "Greenland"

    Ric Roman Waugh, stuntman-turned-director, discusses going on location for projects like "Shot Caller", "Angel Has Fallen", and "Greenland". As well as preparation for his latest effort, re-teaming him again with Gerard Butler, called "Kandahar".

    Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.

    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

    [Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

    Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with deep-sea diver Andy Casagrande, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

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    Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

    *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

    8 January 2021, 7:52 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Fabrizio Hochschild (United Nations) On Early Aid Missions In Bosnia & The Sudan

    Fabrizio Hochschild, USG and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, discusses how early aid missions and interactions with refugees in conflict zones informed the work he does with the UN.

    The UN is celebrating its 75th anniversary, for which Fabrizio is serving as Special Adviser on the Preparations for the Commemoration at the Under-Secretary-General level. Learn more here. 

    Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.

    [Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here]

    [Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]

    Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…

    CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

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    Closing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.

    *Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

    11 December 2020, 12:28 am
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