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Jimmy Chin refuses to play the game on easy mode. Whether it's climbing, photography or filmmaking, Jimmy has spent a career figuring out the most bad ass goal in whatever medium and then making it happen. He's had some mentors along the way, a little luck and an unparalleled work ethic, but his ability to step into uncomfortable situations is his super power. Watch Climbing Gold on YouTube Thanks to our sponsors The North Face Check out Summit Series at thenorthface.com AG1 Visit DrinkAG1.com/climbinggold to get 3 FREE AG1 Travel Packs and 3 FREE AGZ Travel Packs, plus FREE Vitamin D3+K2 and an AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order. Kodiak Cakes Find Kodiak products at your local grocery store, they're the ones with the bear on the box or learn more at Kodiakcakes.com Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/ClimbingGold50OFF and use code CLIMBINGGOLD50OFF to get 50% off plus free breakfast for a year for new subscribers with active subscription. Turtlebox Take your music anywhere turtleboxaudio.com LMNT Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/climbinggold. Try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.Want Climbing Gold ad free? Check out Unroped
This week Dr. Rachel Gross drops in to explain the rise of outdoor goods manufacturers and how they sold us on going outside.About our guest:Rachel Gross is an environmental, cultural, and public historian specializing in the history of the modern U.S. Her research and teaching interests center on business, consumer culture, and gender, and she is especially interested in what seemingly ordinary consumer goods tell us about identity and power. She teaches courses on capitalism, commodities, women and gender, and public history.
This is a special interview with Kit DesLauriers – the person to ski the Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the planet's seven continents. I read Kit's book ‘Higher Love' in the summer of 2025 and was blown away by her bravery, courage, determination and, quite frankly, by her incredible organisation. During our conversation Kit covers her background in skiing as a former Freeride World Tour champion, as well as explaining the logistical, physical and physiological challenges she faced while tackling the Seven Summits. This episode is the latest in a series of interviews with high-achieving women in the world of snowsports. Previous episodes in this series have included interviews with Vicky Gosling, CEO of GB Snowsport, BBC Ski Sunday's Chemmy Alcott and founder of YSE Ski Fiona Easdale, as well as the Team GB freestyle skiers Zoe Atkin and Kirsty Muir. SHOW NOTES Read Kit's book: ‘Higher Love: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits' Kit learned cross country skiing first (7:00) Skiing in Verbier (9:00) Chamonix and Alagna (13:00) Kit worked on the ski patrol at Telluride (14:00) Moving to Jackson Hole (16:15) Joining the World Freeski Tour (17:30) Being sponsored by The North Face (19:00) Dick Bass gifting his book (21:00) Mt Elbrus (27:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Dan Egan (28:00) Vinson Massif, Antarctica (29:00) Using neoprene over boots (30:00) Aconcagua (31:00) Mount Kilimanjaro (35:00) Was Everest always going to be last? (38:00) ‘Complete autonomy' contract with Dave Hahn (40:30) Buddhist blessings (44:00) A call from Megan Carney (47:30) Jimmy Chin (52:00) Skiing from the summit of Everest (53:00) Skiing the Lhotse Face (54:00) Becoming a parent (58:00) The Brooks Range of Alaska (59:00) Feedback You can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast. Take part in our 2025 Listener Survey and you could win £400 worth of prizes. There are now 286 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. If you've enjoyed this episode, then go to theskipodcast.com, have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find plenty more to listen to. If you'd like to help the podcast, there are three things you can do: - you can follow us, or subscribe, so you never miss an episode - you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a comment on Spotify - And, if you're booking ski hire this winter, don't forget that you save money on your ski hire with an additional discount by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book at intersportrent.com. Simply take this link in the show notes for your discount to be automatically applied.
When adventurers talk about Mount Everest, most often it's about climbing the world's highest peak. In October, Jim Morrison became the first person to ski down Everest’s most dangerous route. The feat was chronicled by mountaineer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin for an upcoming National Geographic documentary. John Yang speaks with Morrison for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
When adventurers talk about Mount Everest, most often it's about climbing the world's highest peak. In October, Jim Morrison became the first person to ski down Everest’s most dangerous route. The feat was chronicled by mountaineer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin for an upcoming National Geographic documentary. John Yang speaks with Morrison for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
The Trump administration makes a federal case out of six democratic lawmakers after their message to service members urging them to disobey unlawful orders. What the FBI is up to, and why their investigation would be unlike anything ever seen before. Plus, not many climb Mount Everest, fewer still climb it and ski back down. Anderson talks to skier Jim Morrison who took on Mount Everest, and Academy Award-winning director Jimmy Chin, who was there with him to document it all for an upcoming National Geographic film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Geneva, US President Donald Trump has hinted at potential movement toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine. His proposed 28-point peace plan, however, has raised alarm in Kyiv and among its allies due to the significant concessions it would require, ranging from major territorial losses to limits on Ukraine's military. CNN's Matthew Chance joins the show to discuss the developments of the plan. Also on today's show: Tymofiy Mylovanov, President, Kyiv School of Economics; Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief, Los Angeles Times; filmmaker Jimmy Chin and photojournalist Lynsey Addario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynsey Addario has risked her life to capture the stark realities of war — from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Ukraine. From National Geographic Documentary Films and Academy Award-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, “Love+War” chronicles Addario's ascent in the male-dominated world of conflict photography. In their conversation, Tiller learns why this is Chai's most personal film (3:00), how Lynsey decided to become the subject of a film (9:00), the lifelong cognitive dissonance of Lynsey's life (20:00), Chai's standard of stories that actually matter (31:30), and how Lynsey has managed to sustain her challenging lifestyle (40:00). Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
Tyler Willcutt is the agent for climbers like Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma, Natalia Grossman, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, etc… You get the idea. He is part of RXR Sports, an agency that represents the best athletes in adventure sports.In this episode we get a behind the scenes look at what the day to day is like as one of the greats in our sport. How they make money, handle pressure, and capitalize on major sends. Tyler also explains how not all athletes can cross into the mainstream. Some have an ‘X' factor that give them broad appeal, and we discuss what that is and how to get it.Tyler is also an incredible climber and success story in his own right. He went from a “typical” strong dirtbag to having a successful career in climbing, and he shares how you can do that too.Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers):What are the most valuable skills for a professional climber to develop, in addition to their climbing ability?Does anyone make 9 figures in our industry? 8 figures? 7 figures?!What is the most outrageous sponsorship deal you were a part of that actually made sense?Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE
In this week's episode of The All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall revisits the 1996 Mount Everest disaster — one of the deadliest seasons in the mountain's history — to explore what really went wrong and how it changed climbing forever. Discover why eight climbers, including Rob Hall, Doug Hansen, Scott Fischer, and Yasuko Namba, lost their lives in a single storm, and how inexperience, overcrowding, and summit fever led to tragedy.Pauline also shares the latest Everest 2025 updates — including the dramatic rescue of 900 stranded trekkers in Tibet and the northern ski descent attempt by Jimmy Chin and Jim Morrison on the North Face.In the second half, we look at how Everest has evolved since 1996 — from better weather forecasting, GPS tracking, and helicopter rescues to modern gear, oxygen systems, and stricter climber regulations. Learn how these innovations have saved lives and reshaped the culture of climbing the world's highest mountain.Whether you're an armchair mountaineer or a lifelong Everest enthusiast, this episode blends history, survival, and the mountain's ever-evolving story. Listen now to learn:What caused the 1996 Everest tragedyWho the climbers were and why they perishedHow Everest expeditions have changed since 1996The truth behind the “1,000 stranded climbers” headlinesUpdates on Jimmy Chin and Jim Morrison's Everest projectFollow and subscribe to The All About Everest Podcast wherever you listen — and join our free Everest Skool Group to discuss climbs, gear, books, and breaking news from the world's tallest peak. Follow us @mamabearoutdoors and @allabouteverest. Mamabearoutdoors.comShout out to Nathan Medina and his awesome audio editing.
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Julie Summers about her extensive work in uncovering the hidden corners of 20th-century British history. They discuss her approach to storytelling, the evolution of British Vogue, the significant contributions of the Women's Institute during World War II, and her personal connections to historical narratives. Julie shares insights from her research and the impact of her work on understanding British history. Links Julie Summers' Books on Amazon Julie's Books on Bookshop.org Julie Summer Official Website Home Fires (JustWatch) Takeaways Julie Summers specializes in uncovering untold stories of ordinary people during extraordinary times. Good history is rooted in storytelling, making facts relatable and engaging. The Women's Institute played a crucial role during World War II, contributing significantly to the war effort. British Vogue has evolved from a fashion magazine to a chronicle of British identity. Julie emphasizes the importance of accuracy and detail in historical writing. The requisitioning of country houses during WWII transformed British country house culture. Jam Busters highlights the overlooked contributions of women in wartime. Julie's personal connections to historical figures enrich her storytelling. The impact of social media has changed the role of print magazines like Vogue. Julie is excited about her upcoming book on the Women of D-Day. Sound Bites 1. On the power of details: "I'm totally fixated about the weather—in fact, I'm known in the family as the biggest weather nerd of all times. If I'm describing a scene that happened on a certain day, I will go right back to the original meteorological forecasts." 2. On discovering Our Uninvited Guests: "The chap at the hotel said, 'No, no, no, this hotel was taken over by the Royal Air Force in the war. And the George down there, that was overtaken by the post office because the British government, had Britain been attacked and invaded, were going to send the government and all the major offices of state up to Harrogate.'" 3. On finding Sandy Irvine's boot: "Jimmy Chin said, 'Yeah, it had a foot in it in the sock. And the sock had a name tape on it. And the name tape said A.C. Irvine.' And I went, 'Oh my God, you found my great uncle's foot.' And I literally had not expected it." 4. On the WI's massive contribution: "They made 12 million pounds of jam and preserves during the Second World War—a third of the quantity of jam that was consumed. And all of that was from fruit that they'd either picked from the hedgerows or produced in their own gardens." 5. On Harrods' first escalator (1898): "Management was so concerned about the potential for customer accidents or panic that they stationed an employee at the top offering cognac and smelling salts to those who had completed the 'ordeal.'" 6. On researching her grandfather: "He said, 'Well, like most Englishmen, I can write the story of my sex life on the back of a postage stamp.' And I thought, 'Whew, off the hook!'" 7. On why women's contributions were overlooked: "Shall I say what I really think? It's because they're women. I think the women's voices were drowned out after the Second World War by the incredible stories of heroism of men." 8. On the tragic "Brownies" at Brockett Hall: "The women who were giving birth to illegitimate children were known as the Brownies, and they were set to work in the kitchens at Brockett Hall until they went into second stage labor. They were dressed in brown uniforms—that's why they were called the Brownies. I found that very chilling." 9. On Home Fires being canceled: "The new writer asked the exec producer, 'So how many series are we working towards?' And she said, 'Six, maybe nine.' And three days later, I got a phone call to say, 'We've been cut.' And I let out a big F-bomb." 10. On women and D-Day: "I stood up in front of these historians and said, 'How many women do you think were directly involved in the planning for D-Day?' One man said 100. A woman said 3,000. And I said, 'No. 348,000 British women were involved in the planning for D-Day and more than that of American women.'" Chapters 00:00 Exploring Julie Summers' Journey as a Historian 04:41 The Art of Storytelling in History 09:36 The Evolution of British Vogue 19:48 Uncovering Untold Stories of Wartime Britain 25:24 The Impact of War on British Country Houses 29:35 Transforming History into Drama: Home Fires 32:24 The Overlooked Contributions of Women in War 39:07 Family Legacy and Historical Research 45:13 The Unsung Heroes of D-Day 48:42 Future Projects and Historical Interests 50:06 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video Version
Two new Oscar-contending documentaries explore the peril of conflict photojournalism: Love+War, directed by Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, and Armed Only with a Camera, directed by Craig Renaud. Love+Warfocuses on Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Lynsey Addario who has captured unforgettable images from Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan and other war zones, while trying to balance her work life with raising two kids with her husband. Renaud shares the story of his brother, journalist, documentary filmmaker and photographer Brent Renaud, who was killed in an ambush by Russian soldiers in Ukraine while documenting the war and displaced people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textToday's episode is part of my series of double episodes featuring conversations with 2025 Student Academy Award nominees.My first interview today is with 2025 Student Academy Award winner Tatiana McCabe, director of the documentary short film "Tides of Life." We discuss how she came to wildlife filmmaking to help realize a lifelong dream and the challenges that come with being a one woman show filming a documentary.Following that I chat with 2025 Student Academy Award Winner Xindi Zhang, director of the film "The Song of Drifters." We talk about the inspiration for the film in her own experience and the viability of AI as a tool to use in filmmaking.Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"Tides of Life " directed by Tatiana McCabe"The Song of Drifters" directed by Xindi ZhangThe Rescue directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiFire of Love directed by Sara DosaAll That Breathes directed by Shaunak SenNews From Home directed by Chantal AkermanPerfect Blue directed by Satoshi KonBlack Swan directed by Darren AronofskyYi Yi directed by Edward YangThe Addams Family directed by Barry SonnenfeldA Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley KubrickAlice in Wonderland directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton LuskeFollow Tatiana on Instagram @tatianamccabe and Xindi at @xindizhangfilm. You can also check out the website for Tatiana's film studio SecondHeart at secondheart.tv and Xindi's website at www.xindizhangart.com.Support the show
"Lost In The Jungle" is a documentary film about four siblings who survived 40 days in the Colombian jungle after a plane crash, directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Juan Camilo Cruz. It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival to positive reviews and is now available to stream online. Chai Vasarhelyi and Camilo Cruz were kind enough during the Telluride Film Festival to spend time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nico Felich is the kind of guy who'll jog up to the mic fresh from a shakeout run, then drop a line that makes you want to sprint out the door and chase your life.In his first-ever podcast sit-down, Nico shares how a quiet college kid making dorm-life vlogs turned into a full-time creator inspiring tens of thousands to run.He's here to talk about walking away from the 9–5 grind, keeping your passion intact when your sport becomes your job, and why goals should guide your path—not define your worth.From tiptoeing across the Knife Edge on Colorado's Capitol Peak to grinding out 70–80 mile weeks in the lead-up to his first 50-miler, Nico is chasing longevity, better storytelling, and real joy in life.Our guy is a sub-3 marathoner, a BPN athlete, and someone who splits his time between Kansas City and Phoenix.He's aiming for Jimmy Chin–level filmmaking (someone who can keep up with the athletes he films) and he wants you to catch the bug too.Tap into the Nico Felich Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review!I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen.If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W N O T E SThe Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsBUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.runOur Website: https://therunningeffect.runTHE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enTake our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
In this episode of the All About Everest Podcast, host Pauline Reynolds Nuttall explores one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries: the 1924 disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine. Did they stand on the summit decades before Hillary and Norgay? Discover their personal lives, how they met, their final climb, the 1999 discovery of Mallory's body, Jimmy Chin's 2024 find, the missing camera, and even Chinese conspiracy theories.This week also includes a fall 2025 Everest update, with Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel as the only climber on the Nepal side, plus discussion of the current unrest in Nepal and youth-led protests shaking the country. Pauline highlights the inspiring book Beyond Everest – One Sherpa's Summit and Hope for Nepal by Corinne Richardson with Pem Dorjee Sherpa, and shares two favorite outdoor essentials: Sawyer bug repellent and the Duracell 3000-lumen lantern.Find us online at Mama Bear Outdoors on social media and join the free Everest group on Skool for updates, community discussions, and even a future book club. Subscribe, rate, and follow so you never miss an episode of All About Everest.
Before we roll into this episode full steam, here's some basic information: this interview was recorded in the fall of 2023. That was when a group from the US, including Jimmy Chin and Jim Morrison, planned to approach Mount Everest's north side to attempt to ski the Hornbein Couloir. The project was part of a larger documentary project. This past fall, in 2024, that team made another attempt but was reportedly stymied by poor conditions. All this is to say that back in 2023, skiing the Hornbein popped up in the news cycle. Around then, I reached out to Jeremy Evans for an interview. He's the author of an excellent book I read titled See You Tomorrow: The Disappearance of Snowboarder Marco Siffredi on Everest. This episode of The High Route podcast is that interview with Jeremy Evans, the Tahoe-based author of this good read. We mostly discuss the book and the protagonist, Macro Siffredi. Siffredi was a Chamonix-based snowboarder who arrived on the extreme descent scene with extraordinary flare in the late 1990s. In 2002, Siffredi disappeared as he descended the Hornbein Couloir on Everest's North Side. He was 23 years old at the time. Although the podcast is not a book review if you enjoy climbing and ski/ride adventures and examinations of human nature and what motivates us in the mountains if you pick up the book, you'll find it doesn't disappoint. Further, Thanks to Evans for his incredible patience as we sat on this episode—we got caught up in life and building out The High Route, but we are deeply appreciative of his time and for making the efforts to illuminate more about Siffredi's life.Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team. If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.
Doug Workman is a legendary ski guide out of Jackson Hole who cut his teeth climbing in Connecticut before he started traveling the world to guide and ski. From patrolling at JHMR to expeditions to Pakistan, China, Alaska, and Antarctica, to climbing throughout Europe and North America, to working with media outfits like National Geographic, Warren Miller Entertainment, and Teton Gravity Research, Doug has done it all in the ski industry. His interesting takes on risk, look back on the AK heli wars, the Tsaina Lodge days make this a fun listen. Tim Petrick asks the Inappropriate Questions Doug Workman Show Notes: 4:00: Nick McNutt, beacons, his work with Mammut on The Barryvox S2 beacon development, and products that saved him 13:00: Skiing in Connecticut, his brother Jed, climbing in wrestling shoes, moving to Colorado and the quintessential 90's climber/skier hippy 19:30: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 22:30: Pakistan with Jimmy Chin, Simpson House, not skiing at the resort, Jackson Hole Air Force, Doug,, VHSG, and Don Sharif, and heli wars 41:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Tsaina Lodge, skiing for work, and why it's more fun off the clock, money guiding trips, and close calls 52:00: Death and his interesting take on education vs risk 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Petrick
Jonathan Retseck founded RXR Sports to work with athletes, explorers and storytellers in outdoor brands. It didn't take long before RXR amassed what is arguably the dream team of athletes under management. Alex Honnold, Jimmy Chin, Rich Roll and many more are part of their stacked roster of talent. But the story goes well beyond the transactional nature of sponsorship - what RXR does to build deep partnerships with intention has led to some incredible media output, the most well known being films like Free Solo and Meru. In this unfiltered conversation with Jonathan, we talk about the founding of the agency and the challenges of maintaining a roster as heavy as theirs. Show Notes: Jonathan Retseck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanretseck/ RXR Sports: https://www.rxrsports.com/ Jimmy Chin: https://www.instagram.com/jimmychin/ Meru (Film): https://www.merufilm.com/ Free Solo (Film): https://films.nationalgeographic.com/free-solo Kate Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/kateplusfate She Sends Racing: https://www.shesends.it/ RXR Speakers: https://www.rxrsports.com/live Voicing Change Media: https://www.voicingchange.media/ BPC: Brand, Product, Content Shane Parrish - The Knowledge Project: https://www.youtube.com/@tkppodcast Farnum Street: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Clear Thinking (Book): https://fs.blog/clear/ Small Brand Mentality (Channel): https://smallbrandmentality.substack.com/ Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia
In this episode, we welcome Jimmy Chin. Jimmy is an inspirational mountain climber, award-winning photographer, and Oscar-winning filmmaker with projects including Meru, Free Solo, The Rescue, Return to Space, Wild Life, Nyad, and Endurance. He is also a longtime Canon Explorer of Light. In our conversation, we hear about his upbringing in Minnesota, path into photography, adventures in filmmaking, and all about his first foray into narrative work with Nyad. In addition, Jimmy talks about what keeps him inspired — and other thoughts on a life on the edge of adventure.This episode was recorded live at Canon HQ in Melville, NY.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:How Cromorama solves HDR production challenges with AJA ColorBoxCromorama is transforming HDR workflows for live production across the globe, using AJA ColorBox and its integrated ORION-CONVERT pipeline to power SDR/HDR transforms, quality control checks, and more for high-stakes productions like the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship. Find out how in this interview with Cromorama CEO and CTO Pablo Garcia hereExplore the OWC Jellyfish Nomad:Discover how the OWC Jellyfish Nomad turned a desolate location in the Utah Salt Flats into a fully equipped, mobile production studio. This compact, powerful device allows video professionals to manage, share, and collaborate on high-resolution projects in remote environments. Click through to see how you can streamline your workflow, no matter where your next shoot takes you! Read hereIntroducing Atomos Sun Dragon: A Rope Light Made for Filmmakers. The world's first full sun-spectrum rope light, Sun Dragon offers creatives more options. It's uniquely flexible, so it fits into places other lights can't. You can wrap it around objects for creative highlighting and special, colour-controllable effects including dramatic underlighting. The world's first sun spectrum, HDR, waterproof, DMX controlled, 2000 lumen 5-color LED, mount-anywhere, lightweight flexible production and cinema rope lightLearn more hereNetflix Feature “Let Go” Showcases Igelkott Studios' Masterful Visual FXNetflix's Let Go (2024) tells a heartfelt story with beautifully crafted visuals. Igelkott Studios contributed to the car and airplane sequences using advanced In-Camera Visual FX. Led by Eric Hasso, we focus on authenticity and innovation. Watch Let Go on Netflix and learn more at Igelkott Studios.Explore hereFrom our Friends at Anton/Bauer:Today's episode is also powered by Anton/Bauer — batteries built with no compromise for filmmakers and creators. From blockbuster sets to solo projects, Anton/Bauer batteries deliver high-performance power with unmatched reliability so your story never misses a beat. Trusted by industry pros worldwide, Anton/Bauer keeps your gear ready when it matters most. Visit hereZEISS Introduces the Otus ML:The ZEISS Otus ML lenses are crafted for photographers who live to tell stories. Inspired by the legendary ZEISS Otus family, the new lenses bring ZEISS' renowned optical excellence combined with precise mechanics to mirrorless system cameras. Thanks to the distinctive ZEISS Look of true color, outstanding sharpness and the iconic “3D-Pop” of micro-contrast, your story will come to life exactly like you envisioned. A wide f1.4 aperture provides outstanding depth of field directing attention to your focus area, providing a soft bokeh that elegantly separates subjects from the background. The aspherical design effectively minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations. Coupled with ZEISS T* coating that reduce reflections within a lens, minimizing lens flare and enhancing image contrast, and color fidelity.Learn more herePodcast Rewind:Feb 2025 - Ep. 68…“The Making Of” is published by Michael Valinsky.To advertise your products or services to 125K filmmakers, video pros, TV, broadcast & live event production pros reading this newsletter, email us at mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Our pal Tom Fleischman is our guest on today's episode of Martins & More! We met Tom through the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum (UMGF) and have enjoyed many Martinfests together. He's an avid guitar player with a impressive collection of Martin Guitars, and we hope you enjoy our interview. Tom Fleischman began mixing feature films under the mentorship of New York rerecording mixer Richard (Dick) Vorisek in1979. Since then Tom has mixed nearly 300 features, documentaries, commercials, and television projects and has developed long-term working relationships with many directors including Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme, Spike Lee, Ron Howard, Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, and Ken Burns. Tom has had 5 Academy Award nominations, and one win for “Hugo” in 2010. He has also won 5 Emmy's, 7 Cinema Audio Society Awards, and a Career Achievement Award from CAS.
“In that instant they felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. Though they had failed dismally even to come close to the expedition's original objective, they knew now that somehow they had done much, much more than ever they set out to do.” Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! If you love exploration books as much as we do, you'll definitely enjoy this episode. Today, we're talking about Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. Join us as we explore Shackleton's legendary expedition, where a crew of 28 men faced nearly two years of extreme conditions after their ship became trapped in ice. We cover a wide range of topics including: How Shackleton's leadership prevented descent into madness Physical vs. mental challenges in extreme survival situations Were previous generations tougher than we are today? Antarctic exploration's parallels to modern space missions The life-or-death decisions in the final rescue attempt And much more. Please enjoy, and make sure to follow Nat, Neil, and Adil on Twitter and share your thoughts on the episode. Links from the Episode: Mentioned in the Show: Equip (1:35) TrueMed (1:39) Gusto (3:15) CrowdHealth (4:16) Ross Sea Party (9:31) SpaceX 'Chopsticks' (14:20) Kerbal Space Program (15:57) Oppenheimer (22:55) Apollo 13 (40:06) The Martian (40:35) Endurance Documentary (43:50) Free Solo (44:34) JD Vance on Joe Rogan (1:14:04) Justin Mares - The Next (1:20:19) Anthony Gustin - The Feed (1:20:43) News article on Epic (1:21:43) Books Mentioned: Colony One Mars (19:21) The Fourth Turning (28:08) (Book Episode) Dune (33:57) Musashi (34:11) East of Eden (34:12) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) Lord of the Rings (35:29) The River of Doubt (48:10) (Book Episode) Hatchet (1:02:36) The Lost Men (1:04:17) Where Is My Flying Car? (1:08:07) (Book Episode) Energy and Civilization (1:10:00) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) How the World Really Works (1:10:03) (Book Episode) The Prize (1:10:44) Oil 101 (1:11:31) The Brothers K (1:12:00) Power to Save the World (1:12:19) How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (1:12:29) Crypto Confidential (1:29:43) People Mentioned: Ernest Shackleton Alfred Lansing (10:47) Amundsen and Scott (12:19) Alfred Cheetham (19:58) Jimmy Chin (44:20) Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (44:24) Show Topics: (0:00) After an unintended hiatus, we're back! We begin the episode with a tangent on our favorite blender, health insurance plans, and protein powder. (5:44) We begin our discussion of Endurance by Alfred Lansing. Nat shares a unique perspective, having read the book during his own trip to Antarctica. (09:15) The timeline of Shackleton's expedition spanned from August 1914 to September 1916, marking nearly two years of survival against impossible odds. Later on, Shackleton would help rescue another stranded crew in January 1917. (11:16) Endurance draws from the crew's journal entries, a common practice during the age of exploration when survival wasn't guaranteed. We discuss how these historical records parallel potential Mars missions in the future. (13:46) We explore current Mars exploration initiatives across the globe. China aims for a sample return mission by 2030, SpaceX targets 2028 for their missions, and India continues to advance their rover program. (18:01) The core of Shackleton's story unfolds: an attempted Antarctic crossing, leading to a two-year fight for survival. Despite the world presuming them dead, every crew member survived, with many later serving in World War I, highlighting their extraordinary resilience. (22:11) "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success." Shackleton's legendary recruitment advertisement exemplified his unique approach to crew selection. Nat, Neil, and Adil also discuss whether the people of previous generations were tougher than we are today. (30:30) Shifting the conversation to growing up in the pre-Internet era. We reminisce about outdoor adventures, early video games, and how different forms of entertainment shaped our imaginations compared to today. (35:54) The physical hardships endured by the crew were severe, with frostbite being a constant threat. Shackleton's leadership proved crucial, maintaining strict schedules and discipline to prevent the crew from succumbing to despair during their long wait trapped in ice. (39:26) We draw parallels between Shackleton's earlier failures and the Apollo 13 mission. (42:41) The type of ship they chose for the journey actually had a huge impact on the outcome. Its specific shape made it vulnerable to being trapped within the large blocks of ice. (46:31) National parks and the preservation of nature. There are very few places left in the country where there is no light pollution at all. (49:43) After a year on the ship and another camping on ice, they modified their lifeboats for a perilous journey to Elephant Island. Shackleton's team then faced the task of scaling mountains without proper gear and navigating treacherous waters. (55:12) Nat, Neil, and Adil debate whether the physical or mental challenges were the most difficult to overcome in this expedition. Would you rather have been on the boat with Shackleton, or waiting for the boat to return for rescue? (1:01:32) The book itself has an interesting publishing history. Though it achieved only modest sales during Lansing's lifetime, it found massive success about a decade after his death. (1:07:49) We reflect on a few other books we've read on energy. If you have any recommendations, send them our way! (1:13:07) A discussion about current political leadership's understanding of technology and its implications for policy decisions. (1:20:55) The 'Make American Healthy Again' efforts, healthcare system incentives, and potential future programs in the U.S. What is to come under the new administration? (1:24:59) It wouldn't be an episode of MYT without a little crypto and meme coin talk! (1:34:58) That concludes this episode! If you're interested in reading Endurance, you can grab a copy of the book here. Next up on the podcast, we will be reading Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. Make sure to stay tuned to our website to see what's next and leave us a book rec! If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a review on iTunes and tell a friend. As always, let us know if you have any book recommendations! You can say hi to us on Twitter @TheRealNeilS, @adilmajid, @nateliason and share your thoughts on this episode. 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Most of us will never reach the pinnacle of our most passionate pursuit, no matter how driven we are. Our guest today has, through dedication, creativity and ingenuity, reached the pinnacle of three of his passions.Beginning with a unique journey to discover climbing and skiing, then the discovery of an interest in photography, which finally led to becoming a premiere feature and documentary filmmaker, Jimmy Chin has forged his path with resilience, empathy, and a desire to tell important stories.Jimmy's accolades and accomplishments speak volumes about a climber and artist who has pushed boundaries and silenced doubters. But it has always been the manner with which Jimmy has achieved that is most impressive. Steve and Jimmy discuss the evolution of his career and the catalyst for picking up a camera in the pursuit of climbing. They dive into the moral qualms Jimmy had shooting Free Solo and how and why he decided to create the award-winning documentary. Tune in for a conversation between two legends of the sport.Check out the companion essay and more information on Voice of the Mountains here:https://uphillathlete.com/voiceofthemountains/
Armando Menocal was a civil rights lawyer and climber who helped found the Access Fund. It's safe to say that without Armando's silent but hugely significant contributions, climbing would look very different today. Sadly, Armando recently died at the age of 83 from cancer. Here today to help memorialize Armando is Armando's friend and colleague Brady Robinson. Brady is the former Executive Director of the Access Fund. He is a veteran of numerous expeditions, with first ascents in Pakistan, Patagonia, and Peru. Today he works as the director of philanthropy at the Freja Foundation and is working on conservation projects in South America. But first, your hosts listen to another climbing podcast, get redpilled, freak out, and launch into a conspiracy of our own about Jimmy Chin and Sandy Irvine. Something's afoot on Everest … For today's final bit, climber / musician Jessica Roki Kilroy is back with Right Here Remix. Roki is a climber and musician from Montana, whose experimental, brooding, emotional folk music incorporates the sounds of the natural world, including those that she captured while on El Cap. Show Notes “Remembering Armando Menocal” on Climbing Cuba Climbing Armando Fund on Access Fund Freyja Foundation The Nugget's Instagram Remains of Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine believed to have been found on Everest Rokifolk.com Follow Jessica Roki Kilroy on Instagram Jessica Roki Kilroy Bandcamp Jessica Roki Kilroy on Spotify Become a RunOut Rope Gun! Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be available to our Rope Guns. Thank you for your support! http://patreon.com/runoutpodcast Contact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com
On the 100th anniversary of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine's death on Mount Everest, I interviewed Dr. Robert Edwards, author of Mallory, Irvine, and Everest: The Last Step But One, which reexamined their mysterious story in extreme detail. Watch my original interview with Dr. Edwards, my most popular interview in 2024. It provides an excellent background for today's interview. Today, Dr. Edwards returns to the WanderLearn Show to discuss Jimmy Chin's surprising October 2024 announcement that he found Andrew Comyn Irvine's foot! Andrew Irvine's nickname was Sandy. Watch the Video Photo by National Geographic Image copyright: National Geographic National Geographic sponsored the expedition and announced the momentous news. The rest of Sandy's body has not been found yet. Sandy died 100 years ago. In 1960, Chinese climber Wang Fuzhou claimed he spotted a dead European climber who had to be Sandy Irvine. Assuming that sighting was accurate, nobody has seen Irvine since then ... until now. Famed mountaineer and photographer Jimmy Chin found Sandy's foot inside the 100-year-old boot. Robert Edwards wrote his initial impressions of Sandy's discovery on Goodreads. In this interview, we delve into greater detail, including the map Dr. Edwards made: In the podcast, I struggled to understand why Dr. Edwards thought Sandy's foot may have been found either in pin v1 or v2. After the interview, I reflected more carefully and realized that the Central Rongbuk Glacier is sliding west (right in the image). I initially assumed it was sliding north (down the image). Excerpt of Dr. Edwards's Goodreads post I can think of at least two scenarios which are consistent with the new discovery: • On June 8, 1924, Irvine fell from somewhere on the North Face of Everest to the head of the Central Rongbuk Glacier. If so, it seems to me that, given the topography of Mount Everest, the start of that fall had to be either within, or to the west of, the Norton Couloir. In that case, Irvine fell at least 500 meters to the west of where Mallory's body was found. • On June 8, 1924, Irvine became immobilised or died in the place where on May 24 or 25, 1960, the Chinese mountaineer Wang Fu-zhou would see the body of “a European in braces” [for North Americans: suspenders]. The Chinese route was along the Northeast Ridge. According to reports of a speech in Leningrad in 1965, Wang saw the body at 8,600 meters (28,215 feet): that is, between the Second Step and the Third Step. If so, the body could only be that of Irvine; and he had died on the descent. In this scenario, at some unknowable date after 1960, natural events carried Irvine's body down the mountain to the head of the glacier. In both scenarios, the implacable creep of the ice carried part of Irvine's remains to the place where Jimmy Chin found them in September 2024. The first scenario excludes the second: for if in 1924 Irvine fell to the glacier, Wang Fu-zhou in 1960 could not have seen a body of any kind at 8,600 meters. No doubt, other scenarios are conceivable. What next? Undoubtedly, the China-Tibet Mountaineering Association will conduct an expedition to find the rest of Irvine's body and any artifacts associated with it; or will permit National Geographic to undertake such an endeavour. The search could possibly be made before the winter; otherwise, the next window will probably be the spring of 2025. Irvine's body and artifacts will surely be found. The Chinese authorities also have the opportunity to examine Irvine's boot for rock particles, which might reveal where he had been before he died. (As far as I can determine, Mallory's boots were never tested in this way.) In either event, we may then know more about the last climb of Mallory and Irvine. Dr. Edwards added in an email to me: In case I didn't explain clearly the difference between the two pins in the Google Earth image: pin v1 is based on ice velocity of 10 meters/year; pin v2 is based on ice velocity of 27 meters/year (based on a range of Chinese estimates for the East Rongbuk Glaicier). In both cases, the pin assumes movement of the remains over 100 years, i.e. assuming that Irvine fell all the way to the glacier in 1924. So Pin v1 is 1,000 meters downstream; pin v2 is 2,700 meters downstream. If Irvine's remains fell after 1960 (which, given Wang's sighting, I'm inclined to think more probable), both pins would be much closer to the head of the glacier. Pin v1 would be at most 640 meters downstream; pin v2 would be at most 1,728 meters downstream. Both pins hug the western rim of the glacier, since I'm inclined to think that objects starting near the rim will remain near the rim. 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In this episode, the randomizer goes all the way back to 2021 to pick an example of everyone's favorite subgenre of Disney+ content, that's right, another NatGeo documentary! Only this time, it's NOT one of those wretched disposable televised NatGeo specials that's exactly the same as every other NatGeo special, it's a full-fledged NatGeo-branded theatrical documentary feature film from the Oscar-winning directors of Free Solo about the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, an inherently compelling true story of unlikely heroes triumphantly overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds in order to save human life, which unfortunately is primarily known to westerners as "that one time Elon Musk called a guy a pedophile on Twitter for no good reason" because everything is dumb and the world is broken. Join Tony Goldmark, Kalani Mitchell, Kit Quinn and Luke Ski as they sadistically sabotage THE RESCUE! Check out my guests' stuff! KALANI MITCHELL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalani.mitchell Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellKalani KIT QUINN Twitter: https://twitter.com/missi0nbreakout Podcast: https://anchor.fm/krt-trio LUKE SKI Portfolio: https://www.luke.ski Bandcamp: https://lukeski.bandcamp.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreatlukeski And check out this show on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/efvdpodcast Host's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonygoldmark Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/972385353152531 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tonygoldmark Hear new episodes early and ad-free by supporting this show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tonygoldmark
Your reader doesn't have to like the protagonist but she does have to empathize with him because if empathy is absent, your story is in trouble. In this episode Melanie and I study conflict triangles and narrative drive, but we also have an interesting side conversation about empathy and likeability. If you're writing an unlikeable character, or if you're writing a quiet, character-driven story, this episode is for you. -V"The protagonist does not have to be likable, but you've got to be careful that you don't place the reader's empathy on another character." - Valerie Francis For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
What's this, not one but two older women with a lot to do? In the same film? There's never been such times. Mick's picked Nyad, the 2023 sports biopic from dream team Elizabeth Chai Vasarheluyi and Jimmy Chin about marathon swimmer Diana Nyad's attempts to swim the 110 miles of open ocean from Cuba to Florida – in her 60s. But will Hannah and Yosra enjoy this tale of endurance and hubris? And did Annette Bening and Jodie Foster earn those Oscar nods? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam and Adrian are joined by author Will Cockrell to discuss his new book titled "Everest Inc." Will, who has covered the Mt Everest climbing season as a journalist for nearly 2 decades, chronicles the development of an industry that, each spring, becomes a focal point of the outdoor media.Everest Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the WorldFeaturing original interviews with mountain guides and climbers—including Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker—this vivid and authoritative adventure history chronicles one of the least likely industries on guided climbing on Mount Everest.Anyone who has read Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air or has seen a recent photo of climbers standing in line to get to the top of Everest may think they have the mountain pretty well figured out. It's an extreme landscape where bad weather and incredible altitude can occasionally kill, but more so an overcrowded, trashed-out recreation destination where rich clients pad their egos—and social media feeds—while exploiting local Sherpas.There's some truth to these clichés, but they're a sliver of the story. Unlike any book to date, Everest, Inc. gets to the heart of the mountain through the definitive story of its greatest the Himalayan guiding industry. It all began in the 1980s with a few boot-strapping entrepreneurs who paired raw courage and naked ambition with a new style of expedition planning. Many of them are still living and climbing today, and as a result of their astonishing success, ninety percent of the people now on Everest are clients or employees of guided expeditions.Studded with quotes from original interviews with more than a hundred western and Sherpa climbers, clients, writers, filmmakers, and even a Hollywood actor, Everest, Inc. foregrounds the voices of the people who have made the mountain what it is today. And while there is plenty of high-altitude drama in unpacking the last forty years of Everest tragedy and triumph, it ultimately transcends stereotypes and tells the uplifting counternarrative of the army of journeymen and women who have made people's dreams come true, and of the Nepalis who are pushing the industry into the future.
Conrad Anker is renowned throughout the world as one of the greatest living mountaineers. Follow him to the Himalayan peaks of northern India to climb the ‘Shark's Fin' of Mt. Meru, a sheer 1,500-foot wall of blank granite, one the hardest, most dangerous and beautiful routes on the planet. For 30 years the best mountaineers in the world had attempted to climb Mt. Meru and for 30 years one-by-one they were spit off. It was thought that perhaps no one would ever reach its summit. Sacred to four religions, Mt. Meru is known as the abode of the gods. Perhaps it wasn't meant to be climbed. Perhaps it was impossible. But impossible is a word that Conrad doesn't understand. This is the story of that climb. This is the story of the adventure of his life. But it's more than that too. Coming up as a young climber, Conrad was mentored by a man called Mugs Stump, another legend of his day. For Mugs, Mt. Meru represented the pinnacle of mountaineering. Climbing it would be the greatest achievement of his career. Conrad and him made a promise, they vowed that no matter what they would one day reach the top together. But, tragically, Mugs died before his dream could be realised. After that, climbing Mt. Meru became more than just a mountain or Conrad, it became an obsession. It became the culmination of his life's work. He put a team together, Jimmy Chin – the renowned mountaineer and filmmaker – and a young climber called Renan Ozturk. Together, they travelled to northern India and began the long journey to the summit. This is a story about what it takes to achieve the impossible. This, is the story of Mt. Meru. Highlights: Follow the world's best climbers pitch-by-pitch up the hardest climb on the planet. -Hear what it's like to survive for 17 days in a ‘Sea of Gravity', as Conrad calls it, 1000s feet of extreme exposure pulling you down into all sides. -Discover what it takes to survive one of the worst Himalayan storms in 50 years, trapped in a portaledge thousands of feet above the ground, with avalanches raining down all around you -Climb the House of Cards, one of the most dangerous pitches in mountaineering -Hear the wisdom and inspiration that Conrad has learnt from a life in the mountains.The documentary of this climb is called Meru, shot and directed by another legend Jimmy Chin. You can rent it on Amazon, You Tube and elsewhere. You can also follow Conrad on Instagram/Twitter @conrad_anker and on Facebook @conradankerofficial. His website is simply www.conradanker.com If you enjoy this episode, please check out some of the conservation projects, which Conrad is involved with and support them if you can: www.himalayan-foundation.org and www.alexlowe.org Thanks to Wondrium for sponsoring this episode. Wondrium is the new name for The Great Courses Plus, now expanded with more content: documentaries, world-cinema, tv shows and lots of new courses. You can check it all out for free for one month by heading over to www.wondrium.com/armchair Follow @armchairexplorer podcast on Instagram and Facebook or head over to www.armchair-explorer.com to find more background information on this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts talk about the first comedy blockbuster of the summer, with a review of David Leitch's latest behind the camera, the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt starring action-romantic-comedy THE FALL GUY. After discussing Gosling's star power, the homage to stunt work, and the balance of the different genres, the two Scotts turn their attention to news of Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (FREE SOLO, NYAD) working on a new documentary, as well as Glen Powell (again!) being cast in a new legal drama from John Lee Hancock, MONSANTO. See time codes below: 3:48 - THE FALL GUY review 55:35 - Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi's next documentary 1:02:16 - Glen Powell in John Lee Hancock's new legal drama Next time: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (Theaters) Patreon: www.patreon.com/MediaPlugPods
In today's episode, I interview director Nick Russell and writer Nick Musgrove, about their short film "Favourites," about parents who are forced to make an impossible choice. The film has been showing at festivals including Australia's Flickerfest and the San Diego International Film Festival and will be shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York this June.Listen to hear Nick and Nick discuss his how they developed the story for the film together, their incredible crew that they worked with, and one of the craziest dinner parties ever put together on The Oscar Project Podcast.Books recommended in this episode include:Against All Odds by Craig Challen and Richard HarrisAny Ordinary Day: Blindsides, Resilience and What Happens After the Worst Day of Your Life by Leigh SalesFilms mentioned in this episode include:“Favourites” directed by Nick RussellSophie's Choice directed by Alan J. PakulaMr. Black (TV Series)Wake in Fright directed by Ted KotcheffThe Grand Budapest Hotel directed by Wes AndersonSideways directed by Alexander PayneLord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter JacksonShaun of the Dead directed by Edgar WrightThe Prestige directed by Christopher NolanFight Club directed by David FincherThe Sixth Sense directed by M. Night ShyamalanEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel GondryEat Pray Love directed by Ryan MurphyNo Country for Old Men directed by The Coen BrothersBridesmaids directed by Paul FeigJurassic Park directed by Steven SpielbergAladdin directed by Ron Clements and John MuskerStar Wars directed by George LucasLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring directed by Peter JacksonDune directed by Denis VilleneuveBlades of Glory directed by Josh Gordon and Will SpeckThirteen Lives directed by Ron HowardThe Rescue directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiFollow the film and Nick Russell on Instagram @favouritesfilm and @nickrussdog and follow Nick Musgrove on Twitter @Nickmusgrove
Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interviews Director and Producer Matt Hamacheck. Matthew Hamachek is an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker known for his work as a director, editor, writer, and producer. Most recently, Hamachek directed and executive produced the highly anticipated 10-part docuseries, “The Dynasty: New England Patriots.” The docuseries chronicles the rise and historic 20-year run of the New England Patriots during the Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft era and is set to premiere February 16th on Apple TV+. Prior to “The Dynasty,” Hamachek co-directed and produced the Emmy-winning two-part HBO documentary “Tiger,” which offered a revealing look at the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. He also executive produced Oscar-winning filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi's documentary “Return To Space.” Hamachek has won two Sundance Film Festival Awards for editing and writing the Oscar and WGA-nominated “If A Tree Falls” and “Gideon's Army.” He also produced, wrote, and edited the acclaimed film “Amanda Knox.” In addition, he edited and produced the Oscar-nominated film “Cartel Land,” and edited the Emmy-nominated “Meet The Patels,” “The Fourth Estate,” “Mistaken For Strangers,” and “Racing Dreams.”
Oscar winners Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin discuss Photographer, their new documentary series that zooms in on National Geographic's greatest image makers. And Emmy nominee Carla Gutiérrez goes inside her new film Frida, about the extraordinary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From El Capitan in Yosemite to Tham Luang Nang Non cave in northern Thailand and Meru Peak in the Indian Himalayas, Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (her partner in filmmaking and in life) have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide with intimate, non-fiction portrayals of outdoor athletes pushing themselves to extremes. Free Solo, their 2018 film, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Their first scripted project, Nyad, boasts Oscar-nominated performances from Annette Benning and Jodie Foster. The film that blew Chai's mind? Michael Winterbottom's 2002 In This World, which blurs the lines of fiction and documentary to convey the story of an Afghani boy's journey from a Pakistani refugee camp to London. She joins Cooper and Tabitha to explore the finer points of Winterbottom's film and dives into questions of truth vs fiction, the nuances of working with real-life characters, and how the relationships she cultivates with her participants are essential to her filmmaking craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Annette Bening joins the show to talk about her performance in Nyad. Based on real events, the film follows the story of sixty-four-year-old marathon swimmer Diana Nyad (Bening) as she attempts to become the first person ever to swim from Cuba to Florida. Bening recounts her initial reaction to the script, describes her experience meeting and working with Jodie Foster (who plays Diana's best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll), shares what it was like to be directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and digs into the intense physical challenge that the film presented. She also breaks down a few of the roles that had a major impact on her, reflects on the current state of the industry, and shares her favorite ways to spend her free time. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
Oscar-winning documentary co-directors Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi decided to go the narrative feature route with their new film NYAD starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. Our hosts share their reviews and then ponder the recently announced nominations for the 96th Academy Awards. Recommendations: The Barber of Little Rock, The Last Repair Shop, Knight of FortuneFootcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
REDIFFUSION. En ce début d'année, on vous propose de (re)découvrir des épisodes pour faire le plein d'énergie ! Cet épisode a été diffusé pour la première fois le 15 mars 2023. Vous avez prévu de courir trente minutes avec un·e ami·e ce matin. Vous courez trente minutes et vous vous arrêtez, tandis que votre partenaire de course décide de repartir pour une heure supplémentaire. Il pleut, c'est le week-end et en rentrant chez vous pour faire la sieste, vous vous demandez : de quoi est faite cette personne qui semble ne jamais avoir la flemme ? Qui sont celles et ceux qui se fixent constamment des objectifs ? Comment ces personnes alimentent-elles leur moteur intérieur ? Et est-il toujours souhaitable de repousser ses limites ? Pour répondre à ces questions, la journaliste Marion Bothorel rencontre Johan, un triathlète de 27 ans qui s'est relevé d'une blessure de manière spectaculaire et Dorith, que la spirale de la compétition au travail a mené à devenir meilleure vendeuse de France. Elle échange avec Jérôme Laurin, enseignant-chercheur en physiologie de l'exercice et neurosciences à la faculté des sciences du sport, à l'Université d'Aix-Marseille. Elle discute aussi avec Marie-Claire Villeval, chercheuse et spécialiste du travail. Pour aller plus loin : Le documentaire “Meru”, réalisé par Jimmy Chin et sorti en 2018L'ouvrage “Haro sur la compétition” d'Hugues Bersini, paru en 2010 aux éditions PufMarion Bothorel a écrit, tourné et monté cet épisode. Clémence Reliat était à la réalisation sonore. Lena Coutrot est en charge de la production d'Émotions, accompagnée d'Elsa Berthault. Nicolas de Gélis a composé la musique du générique d'Émotions, et il a été réalisé par Anna Buy. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
No Cinemático 403, Carlos Merigo e Ieda Marcondes conversam sobre "Nyad", dirigido por Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi e Jimmy Chin, filme da Netflix cotado ao Oscar pelas atuações de Annette Bening e Jodie Foster.SIGA @CINEMATICOPODTwitterInstagramCRÉDITOSApresentação: Carlos MerigoPauta e Co-Produção: Bia FiorottoProdução: Alexandre PotascheffEdição: Gabriel PimentelAtendimento e Comercialização: Camila Mazza e Telma Zennaro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin discusses their new film, Nyad, with fellow Director Lisa Cholodenko in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, they discuss the change in their co-directing process having gone from documentary filmmaking to their first feature film, the physical training Actor Annette Benning underwent for the role, and the inspiration behind why they were drawn to tell this story. The film tells the true story of how 60-year-old athlete Diana Nyad, with the help of her best friend and coach, committed herself to achieving her dream of completing a 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://dga.org/Events/2023/December2023/Nyad_QnA_1023.aspx
With fantastic energy, a rousing Alexandre Desplat score, two incredible central performances, and nifty documentary-esque use of archival footage/audio by the first-time narrative directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Diana Nyad's remarkable story of swimming from Cuba to Florida in her 60s is told. It's the kind of extreme sports, crowd-pleasing, inspirational biopic formula that is focused on the individual more than the accomplishment in a way we love.* Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode *Follow & SubscribeAaronTwitterFacebookLetterboxdPatrickTwitterAn Original Series Podcast TwitterFeelin' FilmFacebookTwitterWebsiteLetterboxdYouTubeEmail feelinfilm@gmail.comFeelin' Film on Apple PodcastsFeelin' Film on SpotifyFeelin' Film on RepodFeelin' Film on StitcherFeelin' Film on PodchaserNow Playing NetworkJoin the Facebook Discussion GroupJoin the DiscordRate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from the Academy Award-winning directing duo Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "Nyad" starring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster & Rhys Ifans. After their award-winning documentaries "Free Solo" and "The Rescue," the two filmmakers have made their first narrative feature for Netflix, and it carries over many shared themes and elements as the previous stories they've told. What did we think of the story, the performances, the crafts, and how Elizabeth and Jimmy made the transition over to narrative feature filmmaking? Please tune in as we discuss these talking points, the film's awards potential, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture
Kristine Tompkins is the former CEO of Patagonia and the co-founder and president of Tompkins Conservation. Recently profiled by the prolific Academy-award winning duo Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Versalyi in the National Geographic documentary Wild Life, Kris's daring, adventurous, bold endeavors with her husband Doug Tompkins continue to create ripples of lasting change. After serving as the CEO of Patagonia for 20 years, she uprooted her life and moved to Chile for her love of Doug and the wild landscape of Patagonia. They set out on a journey of creating and expanding 15 national parks and two marine parks in Argentina and Chile, and are celebrated as two of the most successful national park philanthropists today. After Doug tragically passed away in 2015, Kris has carried on his legacy through entrepreneurial, heart-driven activism. On today's episode, Kris details the daunting undertaking of creating and expanding national parks in Chile and Argentina, explains her remarkable rewilding efforts, and gives a glimpse of what it was like to have a film made about her life. She reveals how she became the CEO of Patagonia, and paints a moving picture of life in Chile. Kris and Melissa also explore the concept of nature-based tourism, the power of traveling to national parks for both the individual and the world, and the motivations for moving forward during harsh times. In this raw, informative and inspiring interview, Kris reminds us all of why we have an underlying longing for something wild. Tune in to learn the national parks she recommends visiting, discover her favorite outdoor activities, and listen to her advice for leading an extraordinary life. Melissa also shares a round-up of the top hotels Indagare members are booking in 2023. For more information about Kristine Tompkins and her philanthropy work with Tompkins Conservation, visit www.tompkinsconservation.org. To follow Kris, her conservation efforts, and the latest adventures of the wild, check out @kristine_tompkins and @tompkins_conservation on Instagram. Wild Life, the National Geographic documentary starring Kris and Doug Tompkins, is available to stream on Huluand Disney+. To explore all Patagonia has to offer, check out our destination guides on Indagare.com. If you're an Indagare member, reach out to your trip designer for more details.
The Oscar-winning directors of Free Solo had followed some of the most elite athletes in the world into some of the most forbidding climates imaginable — but they still found brand new challenges on their first narrative feature film, Nyad. Luckily, they had Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, and Rhys Ifans on their side. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at littlegoldmen@vf.com Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Nyad" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive notices for its performances from Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, makeup, film editing, and inspirational telling of an unbelievable true story. The film marks the first time Academy Award-winning filmmaking duo Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi ("Free Solo" and "The Rescue") have decided to tell a story as a narrative feature rather than a documentary. The two of them were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release and will be available to stream on Netflix on November 3rd. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com For more about Regal Unlimited and the Slasher Sale - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/bjs99t0x New subscribers can use code REGALNBP23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 months Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture
(NOTAS Y ENLACES DEL CAPÍTULO: https://www.jaimerodriguezdesantiago.com/kaizen/175-el-miedo-lecciones-de-un-hombre-cabra/)A sus 31 años, el 3 de junio de 2017, Alex Honnold cometió una locura. Al menos, lo que para muchos de nosotros sería una locura. Lo que para casi todas las personas de este planeta sería una locura. A las 5 y 32 de la mañana, Alex se plantó a los pies de El Capitán, una montaña de granito con una pared vertical de 914 m de altura que se encuentra en el parque nacional de Yosemite, en California, Estados Unidos. Y decidió escalarla. Hasta ahí nada demasiado extraño, esa pared es uno de los desafíos preferidos para escaladores de todo el mundo, que normalmente tardan unos cuatro días en completar el recorrido, con su habitual coreografía de cuerdas, mosquetones y arneses que al común de los mortales nos suele parecer bastante arriesgada. Bueno, pues aquella mañana, Alex Honnold decidió hacer esa misma ascensión, esos mismos 914 m verticales… sin cuerdas. Él solo, con sus pies de gato y una bolsita de magnesio. Ole. El ascenso lo grabó otro escalador, Jimmy Chin, y les valió a ambos el Óscar al mejor documental en 2019. Las imágenes dan escalofríos. Ver a alguien tan expuesto, enganchado con sus manos a una grieta en la roca a cientos de metros del suelo es sobrecogedor. Pero, 3 horas y 56 minutos después, llegó a la cima. Sonriente, con sus pies de gato y su bolsita de magnesio en la mano. Para entonces, Alex Honnold ya era famoso. Tanto que en Estados Unidos, con esa facilidad que tienen para inventarse verbos, había inspirado uno nuevo: “to honnold”, que sería algo así como la acción de situarse en algún lugar alto y de agarre precario, con tu espalda pegada al muro y mirando al abismo. Mirando, cara a cara, al miedo. Ese verbo nació de una fotografía que le hicieron en el año 2008, también en en el Parque Nacional de Yosemite, de pie en un saliente de apenas 40 cm de profundidad y a unos 550 metros de altura, contemplando la caída que había a sus pies. Como una cabra, en todos los sentidos posibles. Durante décadas la psicología ha estudiado a los «buscadores de sensaciones». Así llaman a aquellas personas que se sienten atraídas por experiencias intensas y que son capaces de asumir riesgos para sentirlas. Se estudian, entre otros motivos, porque con frecuencia se traducen en comportamientos descontrolados, como adicciones al alcohol o al juego. Obviamente, las hazañas de Honnold llamaron la atención de algunos de esos científicos, que vieron en él una oportunidad única para estudiar a un súper buscador de sensaciones. Alguien capaz de alcanzar los límites más extremos del riesgo, pero manteniendo el control en todo momento. Querían saber cómo era el cerebro de alguien que parecía no sentir miedo. Su hipótesis era que su amígdala cerebral, la parte del cerebro encargada de procesar y almacenar nuestras reacciones emocionales, no funcionaba. Y algo de eso sucedía. Tras distintos experimentos, los escáneres cerebrales de Honnold mostraron que su amígdala no se activaba. No encontraron actividad alguna en la región del cerebro responsable del miedo. Nada. Incluso comparado con otros escaladores, su cerebro parece ser diferente. A Alex, todo esto de que su cerebro es distinto le irrita. Dice que ha pasado mucho miedo en sus escaladas. A lo largo de los años, le ha sucedido de todo: se han desprendido las piedras a las que se agarraba, se le han resbalado los pies, se ha perdido en mitad de la montaña o le han sorprendido pájaros y otros animales. Si responde distinto a los demás al miedo, dice, es porque ha pasado décadas entrenándose para dominarlo. Pero… ¿cómo se aprende a dominar el miedo?
Backpacker, adventure racer, and long distance endurance bike racer, Justin "Swift" Smith drops in from Santa Cruz, CA, to talk some serious adventure with Doc. Fresh off the Tour Divide, the former junior high school science teacher discusses how he's lived on the edge of discomfort in thru hiking, bike touring, endurance bike racing, adventure racing, and Iron Man triathlons, to name just a few. Settle in and hear about tiny home living, poop truck hitches, rabbit holes of all types, loss and hardship, thrifting in New Zealand, Jimmy Chin, Freebies and Foamies, varying widths of merino layers, dot watching, and hallucinations. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You say yes, of course. But what about those other wild opportunities that you're not so sure about? In this episode, we talk to athletes and adventurers about how accepting an invitation led them to life-changing experiences. Jimmy Chin was an unknown dirtbag climber when Chouinard welcomed him into his California home and then took him surfing at a legendary break. Conrad Anker was an up-and-coming alpinist when he got a chance to represent the U.S. in a competition in Kyrgyzstan. Timmy O'Neill was an emerging mountain athlete when he was asked to join an expedition that would conduct cataract surgeries in a remote area of Ethiopia. What they and our other guests all agree on: they wouldn't be who they are today if they hadn't dared to go for it. This episode of the Outside Podcast is brought to you by Vans, makers of the ultimate summer shoe, the Vans UltraRange. With max cushioning for all-day wear, precision support for easy movement, and breathable mesh to keep you cool, the new UltraRange Neo VR3 is ultrafitted for ultra comfort. Learn more here.
Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi's new film, ‘Wild Life,' captures the saga of Doug and Kristine Tompkins, whose devotion to conservation and each other led to the creation of extraordinary national parks in Chile and Argentina. For Chin, the origins of the documentary go back more than 20 years, when he was first welcomed into a group of climbers who were friends of the Tompkinses, including Rick Ridgeway and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. Eventually, Chin met the Tompkinses and learned about their ambitious vision for conserving millions of acres. In this episode, Chin talks about the incredible journey behind the making of ‘Wild Life,' and Kristine shares her experience of opening up in front of the cameras and where Tompkins Conservation goes from here.
“Wild Life” directors Jimmy Chin and his wife Chai Vasarhelyi discuss mortality, making the film, and its uncanny parallels with their own lives. Plus, guest host Matt Belloni of Puck News speaks with Lucas Shaw, head of entertainment at Bloomberg, about the stakes for streamers and striking writers at the 2023 Upfronts in New York this week.