Podcasts about Chris Watson

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlight reel from the Adventure Diaries Podcast, Chris W. revisits his conversation with explorer Katharina Kneip. Katharina shares the harrowing story of hitchhiking on a French sailboat to cross from Iceland to Newfoundland, battling 50-knot winds and ice in one of the most remote regions on Earth. She also discusses life under the eternal sun of Svalbard, camping near existing settlements to stay safe from polar bears, and offers a grounding "Call to Adventure" that encourages everyone to find exploration simply by walking out their front door.FULL Episode With Katharina Timestamped Chapters00:00 - The Danger of Sailing: Hitchhiking from Iceland to Newfoundland05:14 - Svalbard's Eternal Sun and Polar Bear Safety07:01 - Comparing the Rough Beauty of Iceland vs. Svalbard08:29 - Call to Adventure: The Simple Power of Walking10:51 - Season 5 Launch Updates & Patreon SupportSend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Please visit AdventureDiaries.com/GO For more authentic stories of Adventure Exploration and the natural worldThe Adventure Diaries Podcast also covers a broad spectrum OF topics withIN the fields of Adventure, Exploration, Micro-adventure, Survival, Mental Resilience, Conservation, Scotland, Hiking, Solo Travel, Cycling, Nature, Storytelling, Mountaineering

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlights episode, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Georgia Barker, who is on a mission to make birdwatching cool again. Georgia takes us back to her unconventional childhood growing up on a goat farm in Essex, complete with goat funerals and walking them on leads. She shares the pivotal moment she realized a standard office job wasn't for her—fearing that a two-week annual holiday was the only thing to look forward to—which spurred a one-way ticket to Australia.Full Episode with GeorgiaFrom working in rough Outback pubs to terrifying whitewater rafting adventures in Victoria Falls, Georgia recounts the transformative experiences of her travels. She also discusses her "Happiness Project," where she collected definitions of happiness from strangers, and reveals the quiet epiphany she had in a bird hide that changed her perspective on nature and life. Finally, Georgia shares her simple "Call to Adventure" for anyone looking to reconnect with the outdoors.Timestamped Chapters00:00 - Growing Up with Goats02:50 - The Fear of a Two-Week Holiday04:29 - Working in the Outback06:52 - Rafting Victoria Falls08:59 - The Happiness Project11:31 - Birdwatching Epiphany12:31 - Call to AdventureSend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlight episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the incredible journey of Ollie Treviso, who walked the entire length of the Andes—from Patagonia to Venezuela.FULL EPISODE with OllieOllie shares unforgettable moments from his expedition, including sailing across the Atlantic in a dilapidated boat, surviving a terrifying fall into a gorge, and experiencing the vast solitude of the salt flats. He also reflects on the surprising kindness he encountered at dangerous borders and the joy of being joined by locals for the final leg of his walk. The episode wraps up with Ollie's "Call to Adventure," inspiring listeners to disconnect and experience the outdoors with a wild damp.Chapters00:00 Sailing the Atlantic01:55 The Fall03:31 Salt Flats05:45 Border Kindness08:12 Walking with People09:15 Call to Adventure09:54 Outro & Patreon UpdatesSend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Joined this week by the one and only Chris Watson.  It was an interesting conversation for sure! We dove deep into transferring knowledge, not just skills. The big question: Are we really doing enough for the next generation of firefighters? Mentoring and how much he learned from his mentors and how that impacted him to pass it on. Chris is also passionate about sharing knowledge beyond the firehouse, especially with the public - and  why fostering relationships with all stakeholders matters more than ever. He brings a unique perspective on how small, seemingly minor interactions can compound over time into massive wins for any organization. And of course, as always, the audience questions drove the Scrap! Pull up. Let's scrap.

> adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlights reel from the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the incredible journey of the Global Convoy team. From their humble beginnings rallying £75 scrap cars across the globe to converting a massive US school bus for a Pan-American expedition, Max, Joel, and Becca share stories of mechanical mayhem, unexpected local hospitality, and the sheer joy of the open road.Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, and meetups at adventurediaries.com/go.Click here For The Full Episode: Chapters00:00 – Origin Story: Exploring the world with a convoy of hitchhikers01:07 – The £75 Cars: Why cheaper vehicles make for better adventures01:46 – Mechanical Mayhem: Breakdowns, repairs, and the beauty of "bangers"03:49 – The Bus Idea: How a campfire conversation turned into a double-decker dream05:27 – Driving a School Bus: Navigating a massive rig on a standard license05:52 – Nicaragua Incident: A chaotic wrong turn involving a fire engine06:46 – Stacey's Mom Legacy: The perfect retirement for their faithful bus07:52 – Kazakhstan Lamb: A terrifying police stop turns into a warm welcome09:04 – Samurai Sword: Accidentally forging katanas while hitchhiking in Japan09:58 – Call to Adventure: Advice for starting your own journeySend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/goIn preparation for the Season 5 launch of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we're revisiting the most intense and inspiring moments from Chris McCaffery's global cycling odyssey. From surviving a violent capsize in the North Atlantic to battling life-threatening illness in Vietnam, Chris's journey is a testament to resilience. This highlights reel also covers the surreal beauty of the Silk Road, unexpected encounters with Eagle Hunters, and a heartwarming display of hospitality in Tajikistan.CLICK FOR FULL EPISODE Key TopicsThe North Atlantic Storm: A terrifying account of capsizing and repairing a broken rudder hundreds of miles from land.Battling Illness: Chris's struggle with severe Typhus and Dengue Fever while solo in Vietnam.The Silk Road: Crossing the "no-world" emptiness of Western Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.Cultural Encounters: Meeting Eagle Hunters in a Range Rover and a surprise birthday party in Tajikistan.Call to Adventure: A challenge to listeners to reimagine their local surroundings and find adventure close to home.Chapters[00:00] Introduction[00:32] Surviving a North Atlantic Storm[03:41] Battling Illness in Vietnam[07:49] The Silk Road & Eagle Hunters[10:09] Kindness in Tajikistan[11:34] A Call to Adventure[14:26] Outro & Patreon LaunchSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Chris Watson announces the launch of his personal YouTube channel, a companion to the Adventure Diaries podcast and its called Watson & Wild. This new channel will feature his own adventures and personal content, fulfilling the "call to adventure" theme of the podcast. It's a space for authentic, non-performative storytelling that allows him to scratch his creative itch in environments he loves.Links & ResourcesChris Watson's YouTube Channel: AdventureDiaries.com/WatsonChapters00:00 – Introduction to the new personal YouTube channel00:19 – The "why" behind the channel: Authentic adventures & creative expression00:30 – Invitation to follow the personal side of Chris Watson00:35 – How to subscribe and connectSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlights episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the most powerful moments from our conversation with wildlife conservationist and author Jonny Hanson.Full Episode HereFrom terrifying encounters with snow leopards and working with dangerous animals in "Tiger King-style" facilities to climbing 20,000-foot peaks in the Himalayas without a guide, Jonny shares incredible stories of survival and exploration. But the true heart of this episode lies in his philosophy of coexistence—bridging the gap between wild carnivores and livestock farming—and his profound "Call to Adventure" that looks inward rather than outward.In this episode, you'll discover:Big Cat Encounters: The chilling story of a snow leopard attack that killed 100 livestock in one night.A Life of Adventure: How Jonny's path led him from smuggling Bibles through the Iron Curtain to working with jaguars, tigers, and rhinos.Himalayan Expeditions: The humbling experience of researching in Nepal and a near-death experience on a 20,000-foot peak.Conflict & Coexistence: The tension between loving wildlife and protecting livelihood, illustrated by "The Fox and the Gander."Mental Wellbeing: Why the "mountains of the mind" are the hardest peaks to conquer.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Season 4 Highlights00:26 - The Snow Leopard Attack00:54 - Growing Up Between Worlds & Building Bridges01:45 - Working with Dangerous Animals (Tigers, Jaguars, Snakes)02:18 - Discovering the Himalayas03:08 - The Fox and the Gander: A Story of Predation03:41 - Survival on a 20,000ft Peak04:09 - Jonny's Call to Adventure: The Adventure Within05:14 - Podcast Updates: Season 5 & New PatreonSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/goIn this Highlights Episode, we revisit key moments from Chris's conversation with Tom Turcich, who spent seven years walking around the world with his dog, Savannah. FULL EPISODETom shares profound insights on facing the inevitability of death, the freedom it brings, and the life-changing bond he formed with Savannah. From surviving near-death experiences in the desert to finding peace in the realization that "one rich, beautiful life" is enough, this episode captures the essence of his incredible journey.Chapters00:00 Facing Fear & Embracing Risk01:31 Death & Fearlessness03:19 Antarctica: An Alien World06:20 Savannah's Near-Death Experience07:35 Life's Bigger Forces & True Meaning09:35 The Moment I'd Relive & Call to AdventureConnect & Supporthttp://adventurediaries.com/goSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

 AdventureDiaries.com/GOJoin us as we revisit the most thrilling moments from Season 4 of the Adventure Diaries Podcast! In this highlights reel, Albert Weckman takes us through his incredible solo expedition across the Arctic wilderness of Finland. From surviving in -20 degree temperatures with minimal gear to capsizing in freezing rapids, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience and the raw beauty of nature.Full Episode With Albert WeckmanChapters:0:00 - Introduction0:27 - Survival Training - Minus 20 Degrees2:29 - Capsizing in the Rapids4:22 - Lake Crossing Challenge4:37 - 40kg Backpack Journey7:22 - Random Encounter with Bosnians8:12 - Call to AdventureConnect & Support:Join our Patreon for exclusive content: AdventureDiaries.com/GOSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Visit: adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlights reel, we revisit Gilbert Moukheiber's incredible adventures across Lebanon. From the unique ability to ski and swim in the same day to joining shepherds on their transhumance journey, Gilbert showcases a side of the Middle East few get to see. Discover the "Switzerland of the Middle East," explore Roman temples on Mount Hermon, and learn about the deep human connection found in slow tourism.Link to FULL Episode Chapter Markers00:00 Beyond Tourism - Human Connection01:00 Four Seasons - Ski & Swim Same Day01:24 Eternal Snow - Skiing in June02:01 Winter Expedition - Only in Middle East03:00 The 400km Trail - Transhumance with Shepherds04:25 Respecting Shepherd Life - Slow Tourism05:41 Shepherd Food - Fresh Bread & Mountain Cuisine07:34 Mount Hermon Tour - Sacred Mountain & Roman Temples09:03 Call to Adventure10:07 Outro & Season 5 UpdatesSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

START HERE: AdventureDiaries.com/GoIn this adrenaline-packed highlight reel, we revisit the most heart-stopping moments from our conversation with expedition leader Chaz Powell. FULL Interview Here:From trekking the length of the Zambezi River to dodging bandits in Madagascar's lawless zones, Chaz shares the raw reality of walking the wildest rivers in Africa.Featured Highlights:(00:28) Zambezi Survival: Battling 50°C heat, dehydration, and getting trapped in a gorge alone.(01:58) Mozambique Kidnapping: A terrifying account of being detained during a civil war.(03:28) Elephant Charge: A pulse-pounding close encounter with a charging elephant.(04:50) Madagascar Bandits: Playing "cat and mouse" with armed bandits and spotting ominous warnings in the sand.(07:26) Call to Adventure: Chaz's advice on how to find a wild journey right on your doorstep.

Please make sure to click here & 'Follow' the show – It really helps, Thanks!Revisiting Season 4 Highlights: Luisa Hendry aka the Scottish GeologistFull Episode Link Join us for this highlight reel from Season 4 Episode 3 featuring Louisa Hendry, aka the Scottish Geologist, as she takes us on a fascinating journey through Scotland's geological history. From volcanic eruptions to ancient mountain chains, discover how Scotland's dramatic landscapes were formed over millions of years.Louisa Hendry is a geologist, science communicator, and social media creator known as @thescottishgeologist. Originally from Largs, Scotland, Louisa turned her passion for rocks into a thriving online presence, making geology accessible and entertaining for thousands of followers. She specializes in metamorphic and igneous rocks and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of geologists.Key Topics CoveredHow Louisa became a geologist: From collecting rocks on the beach as a child to discovering her passion through geography classScotland's unique geology: Why Scotland is a geological paradise with diverse rock types within just 500 milesWhy Scotland is a geological paradise with diverse rock types within just 500 milesThe Highland Boundary Fault & The ancient fault line that separates the Highlands from the LowlandsVolcanic history & Scotland's explosive past and evidence of ancient volcanoesPlate tectonics & how Scotland was once joined to North America and sat near the South PoleTypes of rocks & understanding metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks (and why Louisa has a least favorite!)Mountain formation &  How the Scottish Highlands were created through tectonic forcesModern volcanism & Understanding different types of volcanic eruptions and how they're monitoredGranite formation &  The science behind one of Scotland's most iconic rocksScience communication & How Louisa uses social media to make geology accessible and excitingSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Revisiting Season 4 Highlights: Paul Harris, The Warrior WalkerFULL EPISODE LINKS:  Part 1  &  Part 2Please make sure to click 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show. Thanks!As we prepare for the launch of the Adventure Values Podcast, Season Five, we revisit highlights from Season Four. This episode focuses on Paul Harris, aka The Warrior Walker. Despite a tough upbringing and losing friends, Paul walks extensively—equivalent to the distance from London to Sydney—finding solace and purpose in his treks. He shares gripping stories from his time in Afghanistan, his struggles with mental health, and how walking became a tool for recovery. Paul's journey, filled with danger and introspection, underlines the healing power of putting one foot in front of the other. Don't miss his full episode for a deeper dive.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Season Four Highlights00:31 Paul Harris: The Warrior Walker's Journey00:43 Overcoming Personal Struggles02:06 Facing Danger in Afghanistan03:30 Returning Home and Struggling with Identity05:17 Finding Solace in Walking06:34 The Power of Human Connection07:19 Reflections and Advice on Walking08:25 Conclusion and Next Week's PreviewLook out for next week's highlights from Louisa Hendry, AKA, the Scottish geologist. Please leave a rating and review to help the show reach a wider audience. Thank you!Send us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Dans cet épisode, Louis-Marie reçoit Alex et Chris Watson, fondateurs de la marque de gin Renais Gin. Ils discutent de l'histoire familiale, de la distillation à partir de raisins, et de l'importance du terroir de Chablis. Alex partage sa vision d'un gin qui allie tradition et innovation, tout en mettant l'accent sur la durabilité et la qualité. Le podcast explore également les projets futurs de la marque et des conseils de dégustation pour apprécier leur gin.Pour en savoir plus sur Renais Gin

Islands fuses documentary and drama, and a bit of pretending, to make a journey not usually possible

Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks!In this thought-provoking episode of Adventure Diaries, I'm joined by conservationist, academic, and author Jonny Hanson to explore one of the most complex and emotional topics in modern conservation: how humans and apex predators can share the land.Jonny is the author of Living with Lynx: Sharing Landscape with Big Cats, Wolves and Bears, a compelling blend of field research, personal story, and social insight. From the mountains of Malawi to the peaks of Nepal, and from Scottish farmlands to the Snow Leopard Conservancy, Jonny has spent his life navigating the thin line between wild nature and domestic life.We go deep on the ecological, emotional, and political dimensions of rewilding. What does it really mean to reintroduce predators like lynx and wolves to Britain and Ireland? What do they offer our ecosystems—and at what cost to farmers and communities?Jonny speaks candidly about his own conflicted identity as both a farmer and a conservationist, the damage done by illegal predator releases in Scotland, and the urgent need to build long-term trust and governance if we're to truly live with wild nature once again.This episode is a journey into big landscapes, difficult questions, and the wild edges of our own imagination.

Adventurous spirits take us way out into the world's wild places — stories from across 20 years of Conversations. Travel high in the mountains with Kazakh eagle hunters. Join an endurance horse race across the Mongolian steppe.Feel the edge of darkness, paddling a kayak solo across the Great Australian Bight. These tales of wild landscapes and creatures, of courage and awe, invite you to share the adventure along with some of our many intrepid guests: Palani Mohan, Bonnie Hancock, Chris Watson, Campbell Costello, Sally Henderson and Andrew Harper.This episode of Conversations was produced by Michelle Random-Hughes, Pam O'Brien, Jenna Koda and Meggie Morris. The Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney. Story editing by Michelle Ransom-Hughes. Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler present.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Chris Watson, Vice President of Premise Data, joins Mike Shanley to discuss how AI innovation and federal procurement intersect, and what changes could facilitate greater innovation. RESOURCES: GovDiscovery AI Federal Capture Support: https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ Premise Data: https://premise.com/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwilliamwatson/ BIOGRAPHY: Chris Watson is an evangelist for digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and increased use of commercial products in the global development industry. He currently leads Premise Data's international development division, with a focus on scaling the use of Premise by country governments, development donors, and their implementing partners. Growing up in West Virginia, Chris became interested in issues of poverty, grassroots development, and the world outside his hometown. He began his international development career in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where he distributed $38 million in emergency seed and fertilizer to farmers returning to areas recently liberated from Taliban control. Not knowing whether this work had a real impact ignited his obsession with using real-time data collection and analytics to improve the efficacy of development programming. Over the last eight years, Chris has helped define and grow the use of Premise by stakeholders in global health, humanitarian assistance, and democracy and governance. He led go-to-market for the international development portfolio, securing support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to prove the value of Premise's technology and subsequently scaling its use to 70+ development donors, implementing partners and governments. Chris and Premise deeply believe that local citizens should have an increased say in defining the challenges and improving development in their local communities. Shifting the task of collecting data and monitoring service delivery to thousands of local residents as gig work democratizes involvement in such issues while providing a supplementary source of income. LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn. https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ https://www.konektid.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gov-market-growth/ 

Episode 150!  Who knew?  Not Donovan.   On this episode we take a look back at some recent adventures in our lives.  Bobby went to New York (again) and Donovan saw Wu Tang Clan and Run the Jewels twice in a weekend.  He even ran into an old friend of your favorite little podcast at the Fort Worth show.  (0:00) Jub Jam 14 was a few weeks back.  We talk about what that event still means to us, and what a success it has become for the Senior Source of Greater Dallas.  Randy Rogers and Brady Black headlined this year. Cheers to George Dunham on another great evening in Dallas.   (15:52)  A name we have been hearing a lot about recently is Cameron Allbright.  We were fortunate enought to meet him and his crew as they were also on the Jub Jam bill this year.  We talk a bit about Cameron and how this podcast always proves to be YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST'S FAVORITE PODCAST.  (20:57)  River Jam, Galleywinter's annual celebration of our scene, is coming up on July 11-13 at Cheatham St Warehouse in San Marcos Firday, Billy's Ice in New Braunfels on Saturday, and what is always one of the best full day songswapathons (you're welcome) each year at the Lone Star Float House and Grill on the river in New Braunfels Sunday. Host emeritus Brad Beheler has cultivated a very strong playlist highlighting the talent who will be featured at this years festival.  We take a look at it.  (29:44) Headlining River Jame Friday night is the great Bleu Edmonson.  Bleu has released a new EP which was produced by Wade Bowen. "To The End" is Bleu's first release in 10 years.   A long time favorite of the pod, Bleu's new EP gets a closer look.  (41:16)  We finish it off with some quick hits ...  Ryan Adams is a Charlie Shafter fan Springsteen Bio-pic trailer drops  Chris Watson can do it all  (57:00) Download, Subscribe & Enjoy! 

Join us as we trek into the world of storytelling, exploration, and raw inspiration with the host of The Adventure Diaries Podcast, Chris Watson

Arizona answered the call to defend their freedoms to hunt. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission put the smackdown on a ludicrous petition to ban the use of dogs to hunt mammals.Chris Watson, founder of the Arizona Working Dog Alliance, joins this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to breakdown the process and give listeners a behind the scenes look at the work that went into this big win for Arizona and Houndsmen everywhere. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here!www.HoundsmanXP.com►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks.|

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This week on the Inspire Campfire podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Chris Watson, the voice behind Adventure Diaries, a podcast that brings authentic tales of adventure, exploration, and the natural world to life. Chris joins us to explore the transformative power of storytelling and how sharing our journeys can ignite new adventures, inspire others to take action, and create a lasting legacy of exploration. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, where he lives with his wife and daughter, Chris is a passionate adventurer, certified paddle sports instructor, and Royal Yachting Association license holder who loves immersing himself in the great outdoors. From epic quests to everyday encounters, Chris is a true outdoor enthusiast and travel aficionado, bringing tales of the natural world to life in every story he tells. Join us as we uncover the stories that inspire and the spirit that fuels the fire of exploration!

Amid all the wonderful wildlife that is attracted to rivers, birds are some of the most spectacular. In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin hears stories of birding and freedom, kingfishers and kittiwakes. David Lindo, aka the Urban Birder, “hit the wall” a couple of times in a gardenless flat in Spain during lockdown. He shares how he sought out a river as soon as the restrictions were lifted, and was brought to tears by the sight and sound of nightingales and Cetti's warblers. The sound-recordist Chris Watson takes a bus into town to visit the very noisy, furthest inland colony of kittiwakes in the world. He explains how the birds choose to spend their summers amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Newcastle, under the Tyne bridge.  And musician Nick Penny reveals what he discovered about the iconic kingfisher when he dedicated a year of his life to watching them on the River Nene near his house. Featuring: David Lindo, Chris Watson and Nick Penny. Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk. Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

Working with artists such as composer, Owen Pallet, harpist, Mary Lattimore, pianist Kelly Moran and nature recorder, Chris Watson, Christopher Weingarten is exploring the market for "artisanal" white noise with his Fuzzzel app.

In this episode, Michael speaks with Alex Smalley, an expert in Environmental Psychology and researcher at the University of Exeter. Alex's research program explores, in his words, “the cognitive and emotional impacts of virtual encounters with the natural world”. He has collaborated extensively with the BBC in the UK, including in the creation of a wonderful podcast entitled “The Healing Power of Nature”. An important take-away from Alex's work is that virtual experiences with nature can have a positive impact on our well-being, and that this effect is stronger for those with previous experiences with the natural environment itself. This undelies another important lesson, that virtual experiences in nature should be seen as an important complement of but not a substitute for the real world. But with many of us spending most of our time indoors, such a complement can prove to be very important, as Alex explains during the interview.   References: Alex's website: https://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?web_id=Alexander_Smalley Audible podcast: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Healing-Power-of-Nature/B0CLW481KM Smalley, Alexander J., Mathew P. White, Rebecca Ripley, Timothy X. Atack, Eliza Lomas, Mike Sharples, Peter A. Coates, et al. 2022. “Forest 404: Using a BBC Drama Series to Explore the Impact of Nature's Changing Soundscapes on Human Wellbeing and Behavior.” Global Environmental Change: Human and Policy Dimensions 74 (May): 102497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2022.102497. Smalley, Alexander J., Mathew P. White, Rebecca Sandiford, Nainita Desai, Chris Watson, Nick Smalley, Janet Tuppen, Laura Sakka, and Lora E. Fleming. 2023. “Soundscapes, Music, and Memories: Exploring the Factors That Influence Emotional Responses to Virtual Nature Content.” Journal of Environmental Psychology 89 (August): 102060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102060.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of strength and spin in pitching with special guests from PitchLogic and Louisiana Tech University.  Join this team of experts as we explore the impact of training and forearm strength on spin characteristics. We're excited to welcome Larry Sorenson and Steven Cukiernik from PitchLogic to discuss their groundbreaking pitching measurement system. Stephen, the co-founder of PitchLogic, explains how this advanced yet affordable technology provides detailed pitching metrics, including pitch movement, velocity, and biomechanical data. Larry shares his insights as a former professional pitcher, emphasizing the importance of individualized training programs to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Dr. Szymanski takes us inside the Human Performance Laboratories at Louisiana Tech, where they conduct extensive research on baseball players. From measuring arm speed and body composition to analyzing pitch movement with advanced motion capture systems, Louisiana Tech is at the forefront of integrating sports science with baseball training. Chris Watson, a graduate student at Louisiana Tech, presents his thesis findings on forearm strength biases and their influence on pitch characteristics. Learn how supination and pronation strengths can affect fastball spin efficiency, breaking ball spin rates, and change-up movements. Discover how these insights can help pitchers optimize their performance and stay healthy throughout the season. Whether you're a coach or player, this episode is packed with valuable information on how to blend strength training with skill development to achieve pitching excellence.

There has been a new voice frequenting the DU Podcast so today Jason sits down with Chris Watson to talk about how he got into hunting, hounds and Youtube.  Chris' “Anecdote of a Houndsman” is a weekly show where Chris and his guest just sit down and speak their mind. We just kind of mixed Chris in without an introduction so we figured a little late was better than never! We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson.  Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission to save lion hunting in Colorado.   Dan is a great advocate for hounds and we would like to tip our hat.  Thank you for all your doing Dan!We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/

Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson. Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission to save lion hunting in Colorado.  Dan is a great advocate for hounds and we would like to tip our hat. Thank you for all your doing Dan! We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below   https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog   www.dusupply.com   https://alphadognutrition.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson.  Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission to save lion hunting in Colorado.   Dan is a great advocate for hounds and we would like to tip our hat.  Thank you for all your doing Dan!We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/

Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson.  Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission to save lion hunting in Colorado.   Dan is a great advocate for hounds and we would like to tip our hat.  Thank you for all your doing Dan! We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

We are talking w/ Jarrod and Rowdy about everything under the sun. We hit on trucks, asphalt, hounds, hunting, cooking meat and there is one heck of a mine shaft rescue story in the end! Sponsor:https://cmwpi.com/For all your investigative needs!https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsmanStories and adventures in the Arizona desert!https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTalesFor even more great stories check out Interviews, Stories and tales on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100Stories and adventures in the New Mexico desert!

Chris kicks back with Cleave Dwire to talk all things lion hounds.  Thanks for filling in for Brett this week Chris. If you like what you hear make sure to check out Chris over at Anecdote of a Houndsman on youtube for more interviews.   We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

On Thursday this week campaigners gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to protest the proposed plans for a new powerline between Kintore and Tealing. SSEN Transmission says the upgrade is needed to meet net zero targets, while protestors say they haven't been properly consulted and the scheme will blight the countryside. Mark went along to speak to Thomas Nicoll from SSEN Transmission and some of the protestors from Angus Action Against Pylons and Save Our Mearns.TV Nature series Wild Isles was a big hit for the BBC last year. Much of it was filmed in Scotland and recently Rachel chatted to producer Alastair Fothergill for the Scotland Outdoors podcast. We hear an excerpt where he chats about how they filmed Orca hunting whales in Shetland.Later this month Ullapool is hosting Lugger Fest '24. It's the village's inaugural maritime festival of traditional boats and will feature talks, food, music plus the chance to get aboard the Luggers- small fishing boats that use a particular kind of sail. Dan Holland went along to find out more about what will be going on and explore one the luggers.Nikki and Ollie Lake are familiar faces to those who watch the BBC series This Farming Life. They farm near Dallas in Moray and have a rather interesting mix of animals including water buffalo and wallabies! Rachel went along to meet the couple and their marsupials to hear how they got started.Sunday 5th May is International Dawn Chorus Day so to mark the occasion we're joined live by renowned sound recordist Chris Watson. Chris tells us what makes the dawn chorus so special to record and we hear an excerpt of a recording he did in Glen Affric.A community owned woodland in Aberdeenshire with links to a famous Doric poet has become part of a major European study. It's being used as an example of how people can use what's on their doorstep to tackle big issues like climate change. Rachel went to visit while they were planting some trees.

This week you've been giving us your views on the Woman's Hour series on the impact of pornography. We dig a little deeper into the issue with Ruth McDermott, a listener who has specialist knowledge of covering sensitive topics.The BBC is planning to run adverts on some of its audio content on third party platforms like, Apple and Spotify. We speak to Audio Industry Consultant Matt Deegan to get his take on it.And from April 1st, Tweet Of The Day is disappearing from the weekday schedule, to be replaced by Tweet of the Week. The news has ruffled a few feathers. We hear listeners' reaction and get the inside track on what goes in to making these much-loved snippets of birdsong from wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson.Presented by Andrea Catherwood Produced by Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Hello and welcome to our 6th episode of this special series. Today we have a wonderful conversation with award winning sound artist Félix Blume, who has a variety of works in many distinct regions of the world, marked mainly through his collaborative process. We talk about forms of listening, sound authorship, the power of sound to inquire and understand and working with children. You can find the rich work of Félix in his website: https://felixblume.com/ and in his vimeo: https://vimeo.com/felixblume Books mentioned: The Falling Sky - Davi Kopenawa Yanomami with Bruce Albert R. Murray Schafer - The Tuning of the World Juliette Volcler - L'orchestration du quotidien - Design sonore et écoute au 21e siècle Artists mentioned: Chris Watson, Gordon Hempton, Bernie Krause

We hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. To round out the year, the Seattle Now team is revisiting some of our favorite episodes, starting with a trip to visit Chris Watson in Tacoma.Chris is better known as the man behind the hugely successful TikTok account Catluminati. The channel has brought him closer to his neighbors, and also changed his relationship with his mental health.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowCome to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

The award-winning Sound Recordist and Musician, Chris Watson nominates his hero, Ludwig Koch. In 1889, German-born Koch was the first person ever to record birdsong (at the age of 8) onto a wax cylinder recorder, given to him by his father as a toy. Despite a promising baritone voice and being a very good violinist, the first world war put paid to Ludwig Koch's career as a musician and he began working for the German branch of EMI recording cityscapes, before going on to invent the ‘sound book', a nascent sort of multimedia that became very popular in Germany before the second world war. As a Jew and an outspoken critic of the Nazi regime, Koch fled Germany in 1936 for England, sadly leaving his many recordings behind. But his theatrical delivery, unique voice and the fact that, as Chris Watson notes, "He was not shy about his achievements", soon made him a household name in broadcasting here in the UK. Chris Watson is joined by emeritus professor Sean Street. Together and with the aid of archive, they marvel over the great lengths Koch went to to capture his 'performers'. Produced in Bristol by Ellie Richold

Pacific Northwesterners are friendly, but we tend to keep to ourselves. It can be hard to find your people and build a community.Chris Watson has a suggestion: Pet some cats.We took a walk with Chris and his 2 million TikTok followers to meet some of the people he's brought together in Tacoma through his channel, @Catluminati.Check out Catluminati on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en Low-tide beach naturalist schedule: https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-programWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle's music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback