Podcast appearances and mentions of leon mccarron

Episode eleven of our specialist series, Explore: How To Plan An Expedition, focuses on storytelling. In this episode, Matt speaks with Leon McCarron about the need for stories, the nuances between journalism and storytelling, and how to get your story out there. They also discuss if everyone has the capacity to be a storyteller. Leon McCarron is an explorer, award-winning author, and a broadcaster. Known for his long-distance expeditions and immersive multimedia storytelling, in the past decade Leon has travelled over 50,000km by human power sharing stories to help us better understand the world.You can find out more about the Royal Geographical Society and access advice and support for field research and scientific expeditions by visiting www.rgs.org/in-the-field or follow them on @rgs_ibg on socials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leon McCarron is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and explorer from Northern Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Geographical Society of Philadelphia's Explorer of the Year. He is known for his long-distance expeditions and immersive multimedia storytelling. In the past decade, he has traveled over 50,000 km by human power and is currently based in Iraq. In today's episode, we talk about: Growing up on the North Coast How he ended up setting off on the adventure of a lifetime Cycling across America in his early twenties Why he moved to Iraq The transition from "selfish adventures" to "purpose-driven adventures" Stories from the rivers around where the Garden of Eden is thought to be And the kindest thing someone has ever done for him Check it out. // https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/leon-mccarron //

Episode 139 of The Adventure Podcast features the return of award-winning writer, broadcaster and explorer, Leon McCarron. Leon is likely best known for his long distance expeditions; over the past decade he's travelled over 50,000km on foot. Matt has spoken with Leon in a previous episode, however he's come back to talk about his new book which details his latest major expedition - in 2021, Leon journeyed the full length of the Tigris River, taking him through Turkey, Syria and Iraq. The river was the lifeblood of ancient Mesopotamia, and is now under serious threat. This episode is longer than normal, as there's so much to cover - from Leon's personal views on modern day Iraq and why he chooses to live there, through to the intricate details of the journey and what he experienced and discovered on that river.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leon McCarron discusses his epic source-to-sea river journey through Turkey, Syria and Iraq. He unravels what deep history, beauty and ecological collapse really look like on the River Tigris.

Leon McCarron is a writer, broadcaster and adventurer - originally from Northern Ireland, he now calls Iraq home. Now based in Iraq, he uses storytelling to address the myriad misconceptions around this country and its people. Leon's championing of 'slow travel' has taken him across China on foot, walking through the Empty Quarter Desert and riding across Patagonia on horseback. Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on InstagramJoin the Adventure - https://mailchi.mp/44c55725379d/newsletter-page-ziba-adventuresOn today's podcast, Leon talks about what home means and the importance of relationships and nuance in parts of the world that Western media often demonises or misunderstands.Subscribe and Review the Podcast if you have enjoyed it so far. A simple review goes a long way to help the podcast grow and your support means everything.Leon's WebsiteLeon's InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-modern-adventurer/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Leon McCarron is a writer, broadcaster and adventurer - originally from Northern Ireland, he now calls Iraq home. Leon's championing of ‘slow travel' has taken him across China on foot, walking through the Empty Quarter Desert and riding across Patagonia on horseback. Now based in Iraq, he uses storytelling to address the myriad misconceptions around this country and its people, and in this episode Matt and Leon get philosophical discussing what ‘home' really means, the importance of relationships and the responsibility of telling someone else's story.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leon McCarron on Slow Travel and Misunderstood Places. In this episode, Ash meets Leon McCarron: writer, broadcaster, and North Face explorer. Leon has walked a 1000-mile loop of the Holy Land, crossed China from north to south, and travelled on foot in Kosovo, Armenia and on the Yemeni island of Socotra. He has also cycled 14,000 miles across three continents, walked through the Empty Quarter desert, and ridden across Patagonia on horseback. Leon's work seeks out stories of humanity and nuance in parts of the world that are often demonised or misunderstood by Western media.  In this episode, discover: About Leon's 1,000 mile walk through the Middle East (including why Leon and Pip found themselves walking along a smugglers route in Jordan!). Why Leon's travels turned from journeys focused on landscapes to those focused on people and what he's learned as a result. How to tell powerful stories - the power and use of journaling, and why less is more. How Leon created his career path. How Leon enjoys telling stories by travelling on foot. Why reading works by local authors not only aids understanding but also excitement about visiting a country. Leon's experience witnessing the Arbaʽeen Pilgrimage that takes place in Iraq. How and why Leon has helped establish new walking trails in central China and northern Iraq. Why people's careers are not always what they appear. Why you might want to avoid googling popular travel destinations. Links mentioned in this episode: Leon website https://www.leonmccarron.com Leon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leonmccarron/ Leon Twitter https://twitter.com/leonmccarron?lang=en Leon's book: The Land Beyond https://www.leonmccarron.com/writing1.html Rob Lillwall https://roblilwall.com Alastair Humprehys https://alastairhumphreys.com Arbaʽeen Pilgrimage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbaʽeen_Pilgrimage The Long Form Podcast https://longform.org/podcast Our Man in the Middle East https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08rmkcd Ramblings with Claire Balding https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xrr2/episodes/player On Writing by Stephen King Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells JOIN US ON SOCIAL: We'd love to hear what you think of this week's The First Mile and if you've got any suggestions of topics or people you'd like to hear interviewed. Drop us a line on Instagram @AshBhardwaj and @PipStewart or Twitter @AshBhardwaj and @PipStewart. *Please consider leaving a review if you enjoyed this episode. Thank you! 

Leon McCarron is a filmmaker, author & adventurer from Northern Ireland. Leon chats about his newest book, The Land Beyond, which is now available in paperback. www.leonmccarron.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

This is an introductory episode to The First Mile: a travel podcast from Ash Bhardwaj and Pip Stewart. Every episode is either a travel narrative dispatch from one of our adventures, or an interview with a great traveller. In season 1, we interview author Monisha Rajesh about how she won her first book commission, and speak to explorer Levison Wood about how he plans expeditions. We also interview film-maker Reza Pakravan, and author Leon McCarron. Pip and Ash also interview each other. Our dispatches are from Nepal and New Zealand, exploring how indigenous cultures can thrive in a modern world, and looking at the ethics of eco-tourism and photography. We hope you enjoy The First Mile. Please let us know what you think of it in the comments, and give us a rating, too. Now, let's go on an adventure!

This week I talk to Leon McCarron - an adventurer, journalist and presenter. He has walked across China, kayaked down Iran's longest river and is now establishing walk trails in Iraq and beyond. We talk about how his adventures were at first a step into the unknown, before he then decided that greater, and more worthwhile, challenges lay elsewhere. For more on Leon check out: https://www.leonmccarron.com/ (https://www.leonmccarron.com/) Watch the short film "How To Save A Tribe" https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Save-Tribe-Leon-McCarron/dp/B083JNL55L (here) on Amazon.

Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish storyteller and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Leon walked 3,000 miles across China which took him six months while filming for a National Geographic TV show. He also cycled 14,000 miles from New York to Hong Kong and trekked 1,000 miles through the Empty Quarter desert in Oman which became a feature length film, Into the Empty Quarter, and was premiered at the Royal Geographical Society in London. His first book, The Road Headed West, is an Amazon Top 10 Bestseller. His latest book is The Land Beyond: A Thousand Miles on Foot Through the Heart of the Middle East. He speaks to Emirates ICE ahead of his appearance at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in 2019.

What makes going from A to B an adventure, not a destination? A map can show you the layout of a place, but its emotional geography is something that takes a bit more time and skill to uncover. Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish adventurer, filmmaker, writer and motivational speaker, who believes in the importance of a slower pace to truly understand the world and its people, whether walking 3000 miles across China or trekking 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter. Malachy Tallack is a writer, editor and singer-songwriter from Scotland whose non-fiction books Sixty Degrees North and The Un-Discovered Islands both fuse nature writing, history and memoir. The discuss their adventures at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2019.

In the year’s last episode, Jake Wiafe welcomes Leon McCarron, presenter, adventurer, and writer, starring in the Real Stories Original, “How to Save a Tribe” - a documentary about the small and ancient Samaritan community residing on mount Gerizim in Palestine, the Middle East. This small religious tribe is on the verge of extinction as no one traditionally were allowed to marry outside the community - yet, realising this, online dating has become the way to secure the next generations, now bringing in outsiders from as far as Ukraine. In the episode, Leon recounts how he first met this unique community during his travels across the region by foot, and explains what made him want to tell their specific story, and why he thinks it is an especially important one to be heard. Jake and Leon also talks more broadly about Leon’s urge to travel, his adventures across entire continents on bike and foot, and what he has learned from meeting people and small communities like the Samaritans across the world. How to Save a Tribe is available on Real Stories YouTube. If you want to see more of Leon’s past, current and future projects and adventures, visit www.leonmccarron.comReal Stories is available on Youtube and Facebook, and you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram too - and don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast, available on Spotify, Itunes, Player FM, and Acast. And lastly but not least: Merry Christmas! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tony Howard rose to fame in 1965 as one of a group of young climbers who made the first British ascent of Norway’s Troll Wall; a climb described by Joe Brown as, ‘One of the greatest ever achievements by British rock climbers’. Tony, and his wife, Di Taylor, have explored all over North Africa and the Middle East, surviving in many of these countries by living with the enigmatic Bedouin tribes.In this interview Tony talks about developing climbing and adventure tourism in Jordan and climbing and exploring in Iran, Sudan, Artic Canada, Morocco and Algeria. He also discusses the development of modern climbing equipment with which he was greatly involved a well as exploring the Sinai Trail and the relationship between climbing and travel.Quest into the Unknown is the jaw-dropping account of Tony Howard’s life of adventure, that is the very definition of true exploration. His life has been dedicated to travelling the world in search of unclimbed rock faces and remote trekking adventure; the scale of this being truly vast. It’s easy to place Quest into the Unknown as ‘the last word in adventure travel’ which will take you from Tony’s youth in the Peak District to Troll Wall, the Canadian Arctic, Jordan and Thailand, and this year the book was awarded Highly Commended in the Outdoor Book category at the Outdoor Writers and Photographer Guild Awards for Excellence.Buy Quest into the Unknown or Troll WallJoin in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramAnd visit our YouTube channel to watch this interview.

Pete Whittaker is widely regarded as one of the best crack climbers in the world. He seeks out pioneering first ascents and revels in pushing his personal limits. Having grown up in the Peak District surrounded by the area’s world-famous gritstone crags, he has been climbing since the age of six and has gone on to rack up an impressive mix of climbing achievements on a variety of rock types and styles across the globe. As one half of the Wide Boyz duo with Tom Randall, Pete has become synonymous with hard crack climbing. He has taken techniques learnt on his local crags and has applied them to with great effect all over the world, most notably on the huge roof cracks in the desert areas of Utah, and on the big walls of Yosemite. Pete popped into the Inspiring Adventure podcast studio to talk to us about his climbing experience and give us a sneaky insight to what we can expect from his new book, Crack Climbing, which he’s written to provide a single point of reference for all crack climbing techniques, regardless of the grade you climb. Whilst Pete believes he has only scratched the surface of what is possible with hard crack climbing, we can all agree that his experience places him as a top authority in this field. His ability and willingness to share his learning has led to the production of Crack Climbing and it stands to be the one-stop-shop for learning and applying crack climbing techniques. These techniques should be at the core of any climber’s craft; and the book will help you develop skills with confidence and improve your climbing standard. We’ll be back again in a fortnight, with an interview between adventurer Leon McCarron and author of Quest into the Unknown Tony Howard, so do join us for that!Buy Crack Climbing UK and InternationalUS and Canada OrdersJoin in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramAnd keep an eye on our YouTube channel for some special videos from Pete!

04/05/2019: Today’s soundtrack is by the 1974 poet laureate of Colorado and inspired by Leon McCarron and Malachy Tallack’s conversation at the 2019 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature about unconventional journeys.

Leon McCarron FRGS is an adventurer and storyteller, who has used both the mediums of video and text to vividly convey aspects of his journeys and a tangible sense of the places and people he has encountered along the way. In this podcast interview Leon joins me to discuss the people, places and practicalities of walking 1,000 miles through the varied landscapes and cultures of the Middle East, from Jerusalem to Mount Sinai...

Kicking off day three of the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival, Leon McCarron talks to Paul Blezard about his latest book The Land Beyond. There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it. McCarron followed a series of … Continue reading Leon McCarron: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Kicking off day three of the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival, Leon McCarron talks to Paul Blezard about his latest book The Land Beyond. There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it. McCarron followed a series of … Continue reading Leon McCarron: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

I caught up with Leon McCarron, a Northern Irish adventurer, film-maker and author who specialises in long distance, human-powered expeditions. In our interview we talked about • How to make a living from your laptop • How to start your first adventure • How to crowd fund your passion project • The Middle East you haven't been told about • And how to make award winning documentaries To subscribe to the show click here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unconventionalists-mark-leruste/id1029651449?mt=2 SHOW NOTES www.theunconventionalists.com/episode/14 This episode was mixed by Simon Barron and The Unconventionalists podcast cover was designed by Lorna Morris.

Leon joins to talk more in depth about his experiences filming Karun: Misadventures on Iran's Longest River. Today we talk about cost, preparation, and how filming can change the trip.

Leon McCarron, one of the adventurers of this journey (and previous podcast guest!) joins us today to chat about what he's been up to in the last 150 episodes, how he has managed to make "adventurer" his job title, and his journey through Iran that led to the creation of Karun!

What is the best way to discover the truth about a place and its people?In this episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, you'll hear from author, traveler, and adventure film maker Tom Allen.He and his buddy Leon McCarron just produced the film Karun- chronicling a recent journey along Iran’s longest river- from source to sea.You'll gain a new perspective of Iran and see why the Iranian people are famous for their hospitality. You may even be inspired to plan your next trip there!You'll Learn:The true definition of 'adventurer'Why Iran is one of the most misunderstood countries in the worldThe creative process for an adventure film makerWhy film is the best way to tell a story about a destination (see what it is really like there)Why the Iranian authorities may question you if you're filming (and how to avoid trouble)How a local Iranian family will invite you into their home (for sweet tea, a meal, and a bed)How to balance film making and travelHow intellectual and physical challenges make for a good storyHow to get involved in a global screening of KarunAnd much more!Resources mentioned:Tom AllenLeon McCarrenKarun FilmPersonal & Meaningful Journeys By Bicycle: Epic Bike Rides With Tom AllenLocation IndieExtra Pack of PeanutsExtra Pack of Peanuts- Karun: Leon McCarrenLooking for more Zero To Travel Podcasts?  Check out the archives!The post Karun: Misadventures On Iran’s Longest River with Tom Allen: Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.

Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish adventurer and cameraman specializing in long distance, human-powered expeditions. With fellow British adventurer Tom Allen, the two set out to follow Iran's longest River, the Karun, by whatever means necessary. Their goal was to experience the culture and geography of a misunderstood nation and to make an adventure film. […] The post Adventure Filmmaking on the Karun River in Iran with Leon McCarron : TPZ 104 appeared first on The Pursuit Zone.

In this podcast episode, adventurers Tom Allen and Leon McCarron join me to talk about making independent, long distance, human powered journeys off the beaten track. Both are Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society. Both have made seriously long human powered journeys. Last year they teamed up to undertake a couple of adventurous journeys trips, one in Patagonia, Argentina and the other in Iran...

In the book, Walking Home from Mongolia, Rob Lilwall tells the story of his 6-month trek from the frozen Gobi Desert in Mongolia back to his home in Hong Kong. Along with teammate Leon McCarron, the two alternated pulling a 2-wheeled cart containing their supplies. At the China border, they ditched their conspicuous cart in favor of heavy rucksacks and continued south as they struggled with the landscape, the language, the police, and each other all the while filming the adventure which became a 4-part National Geographic television series. You can learn more abut the book and the film at roblilwall.com. Rob Lilwall, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

Epic Bike Rides Week continues!If you haven't already, make sure you enter our competition to win a free 6 month membership to the Adventure Cycling Association. All you have to do is share your favorite Epic Bike Rides episode on Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtag #EpicBikeRides. Easy!Otherwise, let's get to today's interview!Today I speak with Leon McCarron about his many epic bike rides and how he become a professional adventurer.Listen in to find out how to document your adventures while you're on the road, how to adapt to normal life once your adventure ends, and how to get started with your first cycling trip.In this episode, you'll learn:Why it’s hard to adjust back to normal life after an extended trip and how to deal with thatWhy it’s good to have some kind of home, no matter how much you travelHow Leon become a professional adventurerThe three main benefits of travelingWhat Leon has learned from travelingHow Leon felt when he first set out on his bike on his ownWhat Leon got out of his first bike tripHow Leon decided where to do his first bike tripWhy you shouldn’t rule out traveling in your own countryHow Leon sees North AmericansHow to balance travel with a need for communityHow to balance enjoying an experience with documenting your travelsWhat about Leon hasn’t changed despite all his travelingLeon’s advice for wannabe adventurersResources MentionedSolo Adventure Cycling Around The World: Epic Bike Rides With Shirine TaylorNo Pants. No Money. No Bike. No Problem! Epic Bike Rides With George Mahood : Zero To Travel PodcastPersonal & Meaningful Journeys By Bicycle: Epic Bike Rides With Tom AllenAmerican Cycling AssociationHow To Quit Your Job and Travel the WorldLeon McCarronThe Road Headed West: A Cycling Adventure Through North AmericaFitting InLeon’s TED TalkIf you enjoyed the interview, please visit Leon's Kickstarter page to help him tell his latest story, A Tale Of Two Rivers: Journeys on the Karun & Santa Cruz.The post How To Become a Professional Adventurer & Inspirational Tales From Two Wheels: Epic Bike Rides With Leon McCarron : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.

Into the Empty Quarter is an adventure film that follows Leon McCarron's journey through a vast region of the Arabian Desert. Beginning in Salalah Oman with teammate Alastair Humphreys, the two pulled a heavy cart containing their supplies for 1,000 miles to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Their adventure was inspired by the British explorer Wilfred Thesiger who wrote about his crossing of the desert in the book Arabian Sands. You can learn more about the movie and Leon at intotheemptyquarter.com and leonmccarron.com. Leon McCarron, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

Ever sat at your desk and wondered what adventure could be out there for you? Daydreaming about that “one big trip”? Leon McCarron did. He had a yearning to bicycle across The United States for as long as his savings could support him. No one wanted to go with him, so he did it alone. And he’s just released a book about it.