Comedians Chelsea Pope and Victoria Harley watch movies they've never seen, then talk about it.
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Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.
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Seven Deadly Cines: Pride and THE SHINING
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1:29:29A dark comedic romp through the horrors of being human SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip: From Adelaide to the Edge of the Outback
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46:39G’day and good onya! Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. Today we’re excited to share the first of two episodes exploring South Australia, a less-trodden state rich in adventure, wildlife and natural beauty. This two-part series is produced as a roa…
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CONNECTION: Dreamtime Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
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29:28The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world. Covering an area of 135,000 square miles, it is bigger than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined. Lay it out across Europe and it would reach from London to Moscow, making it is the largest living structure in the world and the only one visible from outer space. Today, …
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Introducing “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant”
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42:48Today, we are sharing an episode of Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, the chart-topping and Webby Award-winning podcast from our friends at Nature on PBS. Back for a brand new season, Going Wild features some of the coolest champions of nature – like a former butterfly technician who saved an endangered species while incarcerated, and a marine ec…
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Seven Deadly Cines: Sloth and THE BIG LEBOWSKI
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1:29:32I'm a Lebowski, you're a Lebowski -- that's terrific, but I'm very busy, as I can imagine you are. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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IMMERSION: Homecoming: Chief Joseph’s Promise and the Flight of the Nez Perce
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29:19Welcome back to the Hidden Trails of Oregon! In the first episode of our new season, host Aaron Millar heads to the eastern edge of the state, far from the bustle of coastal cities and the craggy heights of the cascade mountains. We're going on location in the traditional lands of the Nez Perce to uncover a piece of history unknown to most outsider…
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DISCOVER: The Place Where Land and Sea Meet at Victoria, B.C.
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37:47In this episode, we’re heading to the city of Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They call this the place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. Victoria is a city surrounded by wild nature on all sides, from the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea to the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island. Our Discover…
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Seven Deadly Cines: Lust and LAW OF DESIRE
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1:02:00Wanting someone to want you is a perfectly human foible. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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PATHWAYS: Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos
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43:37Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” In this episode, we’re going from the dreamt…
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Seven Deadly Cines: Greed and THE PRODUCERS
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1:14:01Is there anyone more wonderfully, vulnerably open-hearted than Gene Wilder? SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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ADVENTURE: From the Shadow of Denali Into the Thaw with Jon Waterman
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37:37Today we are taking a journey to the arctic circle, in the far north of the American continent. This is a story about climbing, and surviving, one of the tallest mountains on Earth. It’s about paddling through the most remote national park in America, the Gates of the Arctic; and it’s about finding wonder and hope in places where that hope is nearl…
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We can see the roots of THE SUBSTANCE in Coralie Fargeat's REVENGE - a bold debut from the French filmmaker. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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Seven Deadly Cines: Envy and AMADEUS
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1:31:05Pay close attention to the throughline of sweet treats. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland
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43:21In this episode, we’re heading deep into the wilds of Tropical North Queensland, Australia—where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the greatest reef on the planet. We’ll be connecting with an Aboriginal guide to learn indigenous perspectives on the land; doing something called ‘River Drifting’ through the ancient forests of Daintree; seeing …
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Seven Deadly Cines: Gluttony and BIG NIGHT
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1:22:44That's a great Timpano right there. Also - can we please have movies again? BIG NIGHT explores so much about the human condition, artists, assimilation, and failure - yet makes us hungry for food and for life by the end. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffres…
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🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge
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28:30This is your monthly guide to the world’s wildest travel stories – one adventure at a time. Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, part “wai…
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BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C.
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14:39"I've been guiding or working around whales now for almost over just about over a decade, and I still am in awe at all of the experiences that we have. It's just a wonder of a magnitude that people don't really get to experience anywhere else in urban life" – Nik Coutinho, Prince of Whales In this Bucket List episode, produced in our immersive docu…
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ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL)
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37:48In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rob Pope, the first person in the world to complete the legendary run made famous by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters – Forrest Gump. Yes, you heard that right. Rob took on the challenge of following Forrest’s route mile by mile, crossing the country not once, but FIVE times. That’s like running from th…
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BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker
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38:57Follow best-selling travel author Brian Thacker on a unique, mad-cap adventure to three of the remotest countries on Earth. Inspired by the intrepid spirit of explorers of old, Brian decided to tear up the guidebook, switch off the phone and turn up to a country knowing absolutely nothing about it in advance. He picked three countries at random: th…
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Satire is a dish best served hot! And Scottish! SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run
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31:01At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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Color films used to be special. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil
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43:15“I came face to face with grizzly bears. I had to befriend drug lords. I saw two people shot dead. I witnessed a guy trying to kill his wife with five gunshots. I crossed the tallest mountains in the world. I had to swim rivers with horses. I was lost in deserts and nothing, absolutely nothing, brought me more pain and heartache and stress than man…
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We love a leftist new wave Japanese filmmaker re-telling an old buddhist fable SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital
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29:02As soon as they walked into the barracks at Fort Sisseton, they were handed muskets - heavy Springfield 63s from the Civil war era - given a uniform and told to march. Presenter Brian Thacker and producer Jason Paton thought they were just covering the annual Sisseton historical festival, in South Dakota, as spectators. Turns out they were getting …
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They Love Bette Midler: Troop Beverly Hills
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58:20Bring back on-location shooting in Los Angeles. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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Abdullah Zeinab’s epic Rhino Run adventure crossing South Africa and Namibia redefines what’s possible in endurance cycling. Unsupported and unforgiving, this grueling 1,700-mile ultra-cycling race put his mental strength, grit and resilience to the ultimate test through breathtaking but brutal landscapes – where a tiny detail, like a tiny screw, m…
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Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño
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38:09“Those are my heroes, those guys paved the way for me to be able to travel through this country, free, and they're almost superhuman to me.” - Erick Cedeño, Bicycle Nomad In 2013, Erick Cedeño, aka. Bicycle Nomad, came across an old photograph that changed his life. Taken in 1897, it showed 20 black soldiers riding bicycles across the American West…
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Maria Callas is Mother. Jason sucks. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to be a Superhuman
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22:33At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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Grab your friends, wear your florals. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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JOURNEY: Canada’s Wild Rivers and Shimmering Lakes: Paddling Ontario by Canoe
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22:45In this episode, we dive into the soul of Ontario’s wild, tranquil landscapes alongside award-winning travel writer and photographer Alex Robinson. From serene canoe journeys gliding through Algonquin Provincial Park to exhilarating white-water escapades on the Madawaska River, this journey is an invitation to immerse yourself in the pristine water…
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Content Warning: A dog dies in this one, and Billy Zane doesn't die fast enough. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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IMMERSION: Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland
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54:33St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, rea…
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Is banna fíor é KNEECAP, ó áit fíor, le fíorfhadhbanna. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on Alaska’s Ruth Glacier
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17:47In this Bucket List episode, Aaron Millar takes us to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth: Sheldon Chalet in Alaska. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, 70-miles from civilization, with views of the east face of Denali out of your bedroom window, this is perhaps the most spectacular hotel in the worl…
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IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Power of Water
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1:01:14Before the modern city of Alula rose to prominence, its natural springs and water systems were at the heart of its existence. For centuries, Alula's oasis has been a critical stop on the Incense Road, connecting cultures and trading routes across the Arabian Peninsula. Water, both from the sky and the earth, has sustained life here, and its managem…
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We have Robert Eggers' spooky New England childhood to thank for this brand of folk horror. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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PERFORMANCE: Strings, Stories, and the Blues: Rick Rushing Live from Chattanooga
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31:19Before the bustling streets of Chattanooga and the sounds of modern life, the blues were born from the struggles and stories of generations past. Deep in the heart of this city in Tennessee, the blues pulse through the air, enriching the soil, and infusing every corner of this musical mecca. In this episode, we take you to the roots of this powerfu…
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ADVENTURE: Iceland: Surfing the Northern Lights & Riding the Forgotten Coast with Chris Burkard
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33:24In this episode, we journey into the wild, rugged landscapes of Iceland through the eyes of renowned photographer and filmmaker, Chris Burkard. From an unplanned surfing adventure under the Northern Lights to his grueling exploration of Iceland's remote "Forgotten Coast," Chris takes us on a path of discovery and inspiration. We explore the vast be…
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PATHWAYS: Northern Lights, Irish Saints and Alaskan Dreams
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28:04At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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What A Couple of Dweebs: Silence with Sam Brown
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1:43:44Victoria and Chelsea sit down with their old master to discuss Martin Scorsese's spiritual drama SILENCE (2016). Plus we talk about MEGALOPOLIS (2024), Ivan Reitman, barrel shaped coffins, and getting torture right in movies. Follow Sam Brown: https://www.instagram.com/thatsambrown/ Take A Class: https://sambrownuniversity.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: PA…
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IMMERSION: Wellness in the Desert: Sacred Waters, Sound Baths, and Starry Skies
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41:34Before movie star colonies, country clubs and pool parties, the first people to lay claim to Palm Springs were the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians. The spring waters were sacred to the local tribes, and today people from around the world visit the area to take in its healing waters. But there’s wellness in more than just the water. The deser…
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BUCKET LIST: 100-mile Pub Crawl along the South Downs Way, England
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15:28In this Bucket List episode, host Aaron Millar recounts the most audacious, tipsiest, and ridiculous hike of his life: a 100-mile pub crawl across the entire length of the South Downs National Park, near his hometown of Brighton England. “Should you ever happen to find yourself walking with only one boot on in the middle of the night,” Aaron writes…
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BUCKET LIST: The Everest of Great White Shark Cages Dives
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22:27On today’s bucket list episode, we are following award-winning travel writer James Stewart as he attempts the ‘Everest of Cage Dives’. In the Neptune Islands of Australia, home to the most great white sharks on the planet, there is a cage dive that drops you all the way to the ocean floor. And it was set up by the man who survived the shark attack …
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Don't dig up graves, unless you're ready for the karmic consequences. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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Princess Mononoke but for Irish folklore - Trinity College should screen this before viewing the actual the Book of Kells. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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IMMERSION: Land of Stone and Light: On Location in Badlands National Park
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24:33They call it The Land of Stone and Light because of the way sunlight plays on its rocky terrain. It is a geological tapestry of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires, home to one of the richest fossil beds on the planet. The Lakota people called it Mako Sica, which is where it got its name. But there is nothing bad about the Badlands. Record…
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A compelling cinematic adaptation of an academic study of social justice movements. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREON FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBE EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICBy Victoria Harley, Chelsea Pope
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