Best Circumnavigate Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 1073: David Smart - Climbing - About Royal Robbins 54:54

15h ago54:54

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Learn about the early days of climbing as Mason interviews David Smart about his book, Royal Robbins: The American Climber. This revisited episode inspires us to lean into our dreams; you just might make a lasting impact on the world! Learn about trad climbing and sport climbing from the early days. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a…

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How a British Governor of Virginia Raised an Ex-Slave Regiment in 1776 to Fight Patriots and Triggered the Revolutionary War 55:09

3d ago55:09

55:09

As the American Revolution broke out in New England in the spring of 1775, dramatic events unfolded in Virginia that proved every bit as decisive as the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill in uniting the colonies against Britain. Virginia, the largest, wealthiest, and most populous province in British North America, was led by Lord Dun…

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Ep 1072: Whitney Gilliam - Splitboarding 50:08

3d ago50:08

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In this episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, Curtis Linville interviews Whitney Gilliam, a passionate split boarder, avalanche educator, and pastor from Crested Butte, Colorado. They discuss Whitney's journey from Little Rock, Arkansas, to the Colorado Rockies, her love for split boarding, and the importance of community and relationships in ou…

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251: Boats, Buckets & Brakenhoffs: why it's "all about relationships" 33:15

4d ago33:15

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In this interview, Stewart sits down with Bruce Brakenhoff, executive director at Edmiston, in the cockpit of 56-metre Rosehearty, to talk about his long career in superyachting. After starting out working for his father, Bruce joined Perini Navi and went on to sell some of the best known sailing yachts in the world. He joined Edmiston as few years…

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Episode 279: "Diabetic Neuropathy of a Salesman" 41:45

5d ago41:45

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For his third film, Garry Marshall brought in two big guns, Jackie Gleason and Tom Hanks, to play a bickering father-son duo in the dramedy Nothing in Common. Does it work? Peter and Joe have thoughts.By These Days Are Ours, Ltd.

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How a Marine Embedded with Mao Zedong’s Guerrillas in the 30s Became WW2’s Most Celebrated Special Forces Leader 55:46

5d ago55:46

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He was a gutsy old man.” “A corker,” said another. “You couldn’t find anyone better.” They talked about him in hushed tones. “This Major Carlson,” wrote one of the officers in a letter home, “is one of the finest men I have ever known.” These were the words of the young Marines training to be among the first U.S. troops to enter the Second World Wa…

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How to Capture Rainwater from your Cruising Boat 7:59

5d ago7:59

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Here's why you should collect rain water on your cruising boat, even if you have a watermaker. And a few tips to tell you how to do it. Summary Catching rainwater on the boat? Is it worth it even if you have easy access to water in your cruising locale? We think so. In the Marquesas, where we're currently cruising, we find taps providing water in e…

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All About Sails, Mike Price, Hyde Sails Hawaii 1:05:33

6d ago1:05:33

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Mike Price sails and races in Hawaii and owns Hyde Sails Hawaii. We talk about sailing in Hawaii, sailmaking, things sailors need to know about sails, when you need new sails, how to choose between different cruising and racing sails, triradial vs cross-cut sails, different materials, spinnakers, asym. vs. sym., top-down furlers, sail trim, interpr…

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Flying Christine III 11:46

7d ago11:46

11:46

Neil Sackley talks to Mark Mapp, Chief Executive Officer of Guernsey’s ambulance service (St John Ambulance and Rescue Service) and Volunteer Marine Operations Manager Gary Ward about the marine ambulance Flying Christine III, following her major refit in Cowes. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed arou…

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Ep 1071: Chris Warner - Expedition Climbing Revisited 50:36

8d ago50:36

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Motivational. Sensational. Big adventure. Humanity. Big mountain expeditions with Chris Warner. What amazing accounts of climbing the world's tallest peaks. This revisited episode from 2016 is always fresh. Thanks, Chris for sharing your world with us! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising In…

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Microbes Were Discovered in the 1600s. Why It Take 200 Years For Doctors To Start Washing Their Hands? 54:16

10d ago54:16

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Scientists and enthusiastic amateurs first confirmed the existence of living things invisible to the human eye in the late sixteenth century. So why did it take two centuries to connect microbes to disease? As late as the Civil War in the 1860s, most soldiers who perished died not on the battlefield but of infected wounds, typhoid, and other diseas…

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201: Rewild Your Land with Pádraic Fogarty 1:01:23

11d ago1:01:23

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What does it mean to 'rewild' a landscape in Ireland, one of Europe's most nature-poor countries? Can rewilding coexist with traditional farming practices, or must we choose between them? How do we balance the need for biodiversity recovery with the cultural and economic realities of rural communities? These questions are at the heart of this episo…

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Ep 1070: Zeb Smith _ Outdoor Business Success 52:37

10d ago52:37

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In this episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, Curt Linville speaks with Zeb Smith, a consultant specializing in helping adventure outfitters and guides succeed in the outdoor industry. They discuss the challenges faced by small businesses in this sector, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, including rising costs. Zeb shares his journey from CP…

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From Einstein’s Chalkboard to Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Test: The 50-Year Path to the Atomic Bomb 48:14

12d ago48:14

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The story of the atomic age began decades before Robert Oppenheimer watched a mushroom cloud form over the New Mexico desert at the Trinity nuclear test in mid 1945. It begins in 1895, with Henri Becquerel’s accidental discovery of radioactivity, setting in motion a series of remarkable and horrifying events. By the early 20th century, a brilliant …

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Galley Straps on a Boat - Do They Help or Harm? 5:59

12d ago5:59

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Some cruisers think galley straps are a great safety item. I disagree. Here's why. Summary An important feature of a well-designed cruising boat galley is safety for the cook--ensuring they aren't tossed around the boat in rough seas. Many cruisers think galley straps solve the problem. But I believe they can make things worse--particularly the one…

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Brent Remley, Story of Stargazer, Bringing an Endurance 35 Back From the Dead 52:25

13d ago52:25

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Brent bought Stargazer, an Endurance 35 six years ago in Vancouver and has since been restoring and rebuilding her. She has been almost completely rebuilt and now looks like a work of art. She can be seen on Instagram @storyofstargazer. We talk about the restoration process and get into the details of wood, joints, fiberglass, sanding, varnish, pai…

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250: Winners of the 2025 World Superyacht Awards revealed! 50:53

14d ago50:53

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After a spectacular ceremony in Venice, let us take you through all the winners from this year's World Superyacht Awards. Caroline and Stewart discuss each winner and bring you the judges' comments about each one. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: [email protected]…

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1069: Jim Baird flashback episode from 2015! 49:11

14d ago49:11

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Jim is still at it! See his YouTube channel, Jim Baird - Adventurer. But in this historic episode, Jim shared what it was like ten years ago to build a platform in the adventure and social media industries. If you like far north adventure, canoeing, snowmobiling, winter camping, and summer whitewater, then this episode is for you. Support this podc…

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Japan’s Desperate Air Battles Against the US in the Final Months of WW2 37:15

17d ago37:15

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The B-29 Bomber led the Allied strategic bombing offensive against Japan, succeeding when US Bomber Command switched from high-level daytime precision bombing to low-level nighttime area bombing. The latter tactic required Superfortresses to attack their targets individually, without a formation or escorting fighters for protection. Despite this, J…

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249: How to build the world's biggest centre console 35:42

17d ago35:42

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Jeff Summers, senior designer for Scout Boats in South Carolina, walks us through the story of building the American boat builder’s flagship, the LXS 670 670, a $6.8 million, five-outboard powered, 60mph, 20.35 metre yacht, created with superyacht designers Harrison Eidsgaard. Summers, a graduate of a car design school, interned with Heesen Yachts …

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1068: Utah Canyons Moto Adventure - Curt & Travis 56:28

17d ago56:28

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Adventure changes lives. It equips us to better manage life's challenges. This episode is one part a tribute to how motorcycles were a positive force in Curt's life and the other part a trip report from Curt's and Travis' five day motorcycle adventure offroad in the San Rafael Swell, Utah. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-s…

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D-Day From the East: The Soviet Operation Bagration Crippled the Wehrmacht in Late 1944 42:08

19d ago42:08

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Throughout the war on the Eastern Front, there were two consistent trends. The Red Army battled to learn how to fight and win, while involved in a struggle for its very survival. But by 1944 it had a leadership that was able to wield it with lethal effect and with far more effective equipment than before. By contrast, the Wehrmacht had commenced a …

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Episode 278: "The Devil's Cabana Boy" 41:04

19d ago41:04

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If you're listening to this podcast, you probably like both Garry Marshall and nostalgia. Well, then, have we got a movie for you! Join Peter and Joe as they review the 1984 Matt Dillon classic, The Flamingo Kid.By These Days Are Ours, Ltd.

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Doing Laundry in a Bucket When You Live on a Boat 8:54

19d ago8:54

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When you need to do laundry on the boat and there's no laundromat nearby, one unexpected tool will make the job easier. Here are the steps to having clean laundry aboard--no washing machine required! Summary: As budget cruisers in the 1990s, we did nearly all laundry on board. Today, we intend to splurge on laundromats. However, not everywhere has …

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Melanie Sunshine Neale, Conversation with a Yacht Broker, Selecting the Right Boat 1:10:56

20d ago1:10:56

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Melanie Neale grew up on sailboats and has always lived the sailing and cruising life. She's been a yachtbroker for ten years and now owns Sunshine Cruising Yachts based in St. Augustine, Florida. I met Melanie years ago when I was looking for my first boat, and we've stayed in touch. We talk about boats Melanie likes, the Caliber 40 LRC, Island Pa…

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Ep. 1067: Solo Travel Through Asia - Oli France 59:17

22d ago59:17

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In this revisited episode from 2017, Oli France shares stories of his somewhat risky adventures traveling the spine of Asia. Oli graduated in Outdoor Leadership (BA) from the University of Central Lancashire. At the time of this recording, he had traveled to 50 countries, and had climbed mountains in half of those, including the likes of Mont Blanc…

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248: Why Nova Scotia could be due for a superyacht boom 38:20

22d ago38:20

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This week, we remember two legends of the superyacht industry – Frans Heesen and Eddie Jordan. Heesen has also been in the news due to a recent change of ownership and the release of some very positive financial results. We dig into both stories in the podcast. Our travel editor, Georgia, meanwhile, tells us why Nova Scotia is one of the most excit…

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Pilgrimages Involved Penitent Marches, Visiting Holy Places, and Watching Drunken Emperors Go on Chariot Rides 44:53

24d ago44:53

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Pilgrimages are a universal phenomenon, from China’s bustling Tai Shan to the ancient Jewish treks to Jerusalem. But why? What is it about a grueling penitent march to an isolated temple that has become a prerequisite for a civilization of any size, whether Chicen Itza in the Mayan Empire or the holy sites of Mecca? To explore this is today’s guest…

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200: Deer Management in Ireland with Ashley Glover 1:17:38

25d ago1:17:38

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Is Ireland ready to tackle its growing deer management challenges? How will the new national deer management programme impact hunters, landowners, and conservation efforts? What role do thermal imaging technologies play in modern wildlife management? In this milestone 200th episode of Conservation and Science, we welcome back Ashley Glover, a conse…

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Ep. 1066: Skiing your First 14er - Matt Leskanic 54:12

24d ago54:12

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Curious about climbing 14ers? What about skiing Chamonix? What about AT skiing? Matt Leskanic, an experienced skier, shares climbing and skiing his first 14er. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Britain Learned How to Set Up Its Global Empire on a Tiny Bermudan Island 44:02

26d ago44:02

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Years before Jamestown planters made New World farming profitable by growing tobacco, and years before their countrymen up north in Plymouth Colony managed to overcome their starvation conditions and acclimate to New England’s growing conditions, there was an English settlement in Bermuda that was wealthier, larger, and more prosperous. It was esta…

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Recovering from Surgery When You Live on a Boat 6:36

26d ago6:36

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Preparing for surgery when you live on a boat? Then we have some tips to help from when my husband Dave had a hip replacement while we were living aboard Barefoot Gal. Summary So how do you make arrangements when you live on a boat full time and have to schedule a surgical procedure? There are three components important to consider: 1) How long wil…

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