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Curious Worldview Podcast
Colin Thubron | Across Borders, Many Times, What Endures... One Of The Greatest Living Travel Writers

Curious Worldview Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 64:24


Watch on Youtube instead - https://youtu.be/RinLuTi04cICurious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeColin Thubron (Link's to all books)-----Colin Thubron is one of the greatest living travel writers. He started with the Mirror To Damascus in 1967 and with more than half a century and 18 travel books later published his journey along the Amur River just a few years ago. He's a contemporary of Theroux, Chatwin, early Dalrymple and inspiration for the newer generation of his genre, the likes of Rory Stewart, Levison Wood and many, many more. Colin has been a dream guest of mine for many years.This interview travelled a line across the map of his career. Colin reflects on his many experiences in Russia and China, the impact of historical events like the Cultural Revolution, the collapse of the Soviet Union - and the broader evolution of travel writing throughout the years. He gets into the effects of globalisation on cultural identities and how it's effected his experience over the decades. Colin observes the complexities of nationalism and patriotism, and as well discusses the role religion in his life, the nature of belief, and the rationality behind it all. Colin then comments on mortality and his legacy which leads to a discussion on how travel can serve as a coping mechanism for grief. Plus, together we also touch on the choices and more difficult trade offs surrounding parenthood and career, his aspirations for future literary projects, and the influence of serendipity behind it all. I can see from the analytics that not even 20% of you who are listening are following the show, I wish this to be 100! Therefore I would ask that you please consider following the show - whether on Spotify or Apple, this, alongside the reviews makes all the difference in the world… 00:00 - Colin Thubron02:29 - Reflections on Travel Writing07:15 - Evolving Perspectives on Russia10:36 - Cultural Observations in China15:02 - The Impact of Travel on Identity22:09 - The Evolution of Travel Writing32:47 - Brexit and Nationalism: A Personal Reflection39:55 - The Imprint of Home46:10 - Religion50:12 - The Impact of Travel on Grief56:03 - Influences and Inspirations in Writing01:03:28 - SerendipityConsider leaving a review on whichever platform you're listening on!

Intrepid Times
Finding Peace as a Professional Travel Writer and Media Personality - Interview with Shebs Alom

Intrepid Times

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 33:57


What drives someone to keep exploring the world — not for clicks or clout, but for something deeper? In this episode of the Travel Writing Podcast, we sit down with Shebs Alom — award-winning writer, broadcaster, and host of the Take a Wander with Shebs podcast — for an authentic chat about his journey as a travel writer. Shebs opens up about mental health, finding purpose, and rediscovering joy when travel is your job. We also peel back the curtain on PR travel trips, media award circuits, and the dangers Shebs has faced in his professional life. Plus, he reveals the secret of how he formed a connection with eminent British explorer, Levison Wood. Grab this opportunity to take a peek into the daily realities of life as a professional traveler.

Loose Ends
Rachel Joyce, Matilda Mann, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Levison Wood, Maya Delilah, Stuart Maconie

Loose Ends

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 36:34


Rachel Joyce's debut novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was a bestseller in 30 languages, became a much-loved film with Jim Broadbent and is about to become a stage musical. She's also got a new novel, a sun-soaked family drama called The Homemade God which has already been hailed by one critic as "the perfect holiday read". Levison Wood has travelled to 150 countries but holiday reading probably isn't top of his priorities as an explorer, documentary maker and photographer. He'll join us to talk about a career that's seen him serve in the army in Afghanistan, walk the full length of the Nile, make documentaries about endangered animals and circumnavigate the Arabian Peninsula. The actor and comedian Kiell Smith Bynoe starred in Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats and presented the Great British Sewing Bee but is about to go on tour with the aim of making improv cool again. Kool Story Bro sees him and a cast of comedians and actors pick up stories from audiences and make them into a show. What can he improv from this week's Loose Ends? Plus music from a contrasting pair of singer-songwriters - indie folk from Matilda Mann and jazz inflected from Maya Delilah.Presented by Stuart Maconie Produced in Salford by Olive Clancy

Deviate with Rolf Potts
Long-term travel 101: Matt Kepnes on how to slow down and save money on an extended global journey

Deviate with Rolf Potts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 28:29


“The most difficult part about traveling the world isn't actually the logistics of a trip—it's finding the courage to go in the first place.” —Matt Kepnes In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Matt talk about how his travel style has changed over the years, and how fears affect people’s travels (1:00); strategies for saving money on the road (10:30); and strategies for finding activities on the road, and where to start a long-term journey (19:30). Matt Kepnes (@nomadicmatt), commonly known as “Nomadic Matt,” is a travel blogger and the New York Times bestselling author of Travel the World on $75 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad. Notable Links: The Vagabond's Way, by Rolf Potts (book) Levison Wood (explorer) Van Life before #VanLife (Deviate episode) Home exchange (lodging service) Trusted Housesitters (lodging service) Travel Ladies (lodging app) EatWith,com (hospitality service) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Off Air... with Jane and Fi
I'm a vintage blue tit!

Off Air... with Jane and Fi

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 45:48


The ladies are still not reunited but they're together in spirit, and wondering if they should put their faces on 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Well why not? Plus, explorer Levison Wood talks about the 10th anniversary of his book Across The Nile. Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick! If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curious Worldview Podcast
Levison Wood | The Discipline To Take Big Risk: Life in Adventure, Serendipity, Writing & Photography

Curious Worldview Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 106:45


Levison Wood is an author, journalist, tv star, photographer, film producer, script writer, fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and as well to top it all off… former Officer in the British Army's Parachute Regiment.If you've never heard of Levison Wood, he's written books that have taken us all across the world. He was propelled into fame with his debut 'Walking The Nile' back in 2015 which serendipitously parlayed into a documentary, and then the momentum took and he's never looked back. Lev is for me the archetypal guest that I look for with this podcast. That delicate combination of writer and adventurer. The discipline to take a big risk, and then return with clean prose. I'd group this interview right alongside my high watermark for the show which was #169 with Jon Lee Anderson, #66 with Tim Butcher way back and any of the Tim Marshall appearances as well. Youtube - https://youtu.be/jP2HR443Pb0Subscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterLevison Wood Website----00:00 - Levison Wood01:040 - Jocko Willink04:25 - All Explorers Seem British?06:08 - Luck & Serendipity21:43 - The Surprise Success & Big Decade33:00 - Rough Times For Lev38:08 - Opportunity Cost: Family Vs Career44:40 - Lev's Mount Rushmore Of GOAT Explorers55:40 - Romanticising Indiana Jones & Thoughts On Graham Hancock59:20 - Rory Stewart1:02:23 - Great Current Explorers1:10:30 - Lev Having An Incredible Decade1:14:10 - Thinking About Risk1:22:55 - Milling - Wild Hazing In Parachute Regiment1:30:10 - How Has The Nature Of Travel Changed?1:43:25 - What Great Expedition From History Would Lev Join?

Curious Worldview Podcast
Ash Bhardwaj | Author, Journalist & Adventurer On 'Why We Travel'

Curious Worldview Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 124:31


✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Jon Lee AndersonCharlie WalkerFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWhy We Travel - Ash BhardwajAsh Bhardwaj is an author, journalist, film-maker and former british army who amongst his many expeditions has ventured the likes of journeying 8500km along the Russian European border. Retraced secret missions of WW2 through Albania. Walked 800km through India and The Himalayas, meeting the Dalai Lama on the way. Walked 1100km through Uganda and Sudan with Levison Wood which included the first summer crossing of the Bayuda Desert. Trekked the Mt Everest Base Camp with wounded soldiers. Worked on earthquake recovery in the Philippines. Trekked through the Jebel of Dhofar in the footsteps of the SAS, and really he's done a hell of a lot more as well. He recently published his first book titled Why We Travel, and in discussion of his life and worldview I was privileged to have gotten to sit down with him in his home in London to record this very episode - there is a video available on youtube if you are keen.Ash really is my dream style of guest. He is a wonderful speaker, incredibly open and curious and has achieved many of the types of things, I wish to one day emulate. I am very grateful to have gotten to spend this time with him.00:00 - Who Is Ash Bhardwaj03:55 - Great Explorers From History15:13 - Differences Between Australian & New Zealand Culture 35:57 - Adventure & Travel43:44 - Ash's Most Consequential Journalism & Ukraine54:08 - Why We Travel59:53 - What Makes Great Travel Writing?1:13:43 - Publishing Market For Travel Books & Why We Travel1:29:36 - What Eat Pray Love & Cultural Phenomenon Did For Travel + (New Unexplored Paradise?)1:39:43 - Is The World Becoming More Dangerous?1:42:43 - Changing Demographics Of Travel & Getting Deep Into Why We Travel1:59:50 - Country Ash Is Bullish On

Veteran State of Mind
War Story 003: Jared Prewitt, USMC

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 100:33


Jared Prewitt served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the United States Marine Corps. You can connect with Jared here: https://jaredprewittwritesstuff.com/and find his book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Itll-Buff-Out-Nothing-Hopeless-Surviving/dp/B0CJ4KDWMYYou can connect with the podcast on instagram @veteranstateofmindYou can become a supporter of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesGeraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126Support the show

The Big Travel Podcast
162. Ash Bhardwaj; Walking The Nile, Slipping Down the Himalayas & Exploring Why We Travel

The Big Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 74:33


Ash Bhardwaj travel-writer, film-maker & author of the new book Why We Travel is today's wonderful guest – discussing… the rugby trip to New Zealand that changed his life, walking the Nile with his friend Levison Wood, getting dangerously lost Walking the Himalayas, the magical Sufi festival in the Sudanese desert,  the pilgrimage with his father's ashes to the Ganges, an 8500km route through Russian borderlands, ayahuasca therapy in Geneva, the curiosity gene which makes people more likely to travel, the mindset of wonder and awe & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Plaque Pod
S1 Ep 3 Levison Wood on Ernest Shackleton

The Blue Plaque Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 25:50


Levison Wood is a professional explorer, writer and photographer who has walked the length of the Nile and circumnavigated the Arabian Peninsula.  Levison spent time in the armed forces and served in Afghanistan. His latest book Escape from Kabul: The Inside Story was released in March 2023.   The blue plaque he chose is at 2 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6QR  and reads: Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) Antarctic Explorer lived here. We spoke about Shackleton's fortitude, courage and leadership skills, the difficulties faced by explorers trying to secure funding and why Shackleton considered a banjo an essential piece of survival kit.   The Blue Plaque Pod is a brand new podcast brought to you by Kassia St. Clair, author, cultural historian and commemorative plaque fancier. I would love to know what you think, whether you have a favourite plaque, or if there's someone you think would make a great guest. Get in touch at blueplaquepod.com.

Veteran State of Mind
War Story 002: with Ben, Royal Marines Commandos

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 102:55


Ben served in the Royal Marines. In this episode, we discuss his multiple tours in Afghanistan.You can connect with the podcast on instagram @veteranstateofmindYou can become a supporter of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesGeraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126Support the show

Veteran State of Mind
War Story 001: with John Dixon, 2nd Commando Regiment

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 117:51


John Dixon served in Australia's elite 2nd Commando Regiment. In this episode, we discuss John's multiple tours to Afghanistan.You can connect with John on instagram: @johns_opYou can become a supporter of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesGeraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126Support the show

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 217: with Mikael Cook

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 76:11


Mikael Cook is a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. During the August 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan, Mikael was apart of the #DigitalDunkirk team that saved thousands of our Afghan allies that had been left for dead. He was personally responsible for the evacuation of 20 of our allies, most of whom have now joined him in Michigan. Mikael is an active member of the veteran community and continues his advocacy work for the Afghan allies left behind.Order Life and Death at Abbey Gate here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Death-Abbey-Gate-Afghanistan/dp/1636243967You can become a supporter of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesGeraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126Support the show

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 216: with Scott Horton

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 51:58


Scott Horton is the editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of Antiwar Radio, director of The Libertarian Institute, and host of the Scott Horton Show podcast from ScottHorton.org. He has conducted more than 5,600 interviews since 2003. He is the author of Hotter Than the Sun: Time to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (2022), Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism (2021), Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan (2017) and editor of The Great Ron Paul: The Scott Horton Show Interviews 2004–2019 (2019)To visit Scott's website, and get more information on his next book - Provoked : https://scotthorton.org/For more information on Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/You can become a supporter of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesGeraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126Support the show

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 215: Alana Stott MBE

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 50:12


Alana Stott is an author, consultant, speaker, producer, CEO and philanthropist supporting vulnerable women and children, veterans, and anti-Human Trafficking.Socials: @AlanaStottFor Alana's books and more information: https://alanastott.com/Geraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126You can become a patreon of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesSupport the show

The Human Advantage
Episode 1 - The Hero's Journey - Levison Wood

The Human Advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 38:07


The Centre for Army Leadership is excited to launch its NEW podcast - The Human Advantage.  In this first episode, our host Major David Love speaks to award-winning photographer, author and explorer, Levison Wood. While best known for his televised exploits of walking the length of the River Nile, The Himalayas and The Americas, to name but a few, Levison is also a Major in the British Army Reserves and served 5 years as a Regular British Army Officer with the Parachute Regiment between 2005-2010, where he deployed on operations to Afghanistan. Levison is the author of over 10 books and his latest book, Escape From Kabul: The Inside Story, will be available from 23 March 2023.  

The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast
The Human Advantage Ep. 1 - The Hero's journey - Levison Wood

The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 38:02


The Centre for Army Leadership is excited to launch its NEW podcast - The Human Advantage.  In this first episode, our host Major David Love speaks to award-winning photographer, author and explorer, Levison Wood. While best known for his televised exploits of walking the length of the River Nile, The Himalayas and The Americas, to name but a few, Levison is also a Major in the British Army Reserves and served 5 years as a Regular British Army Officer with the Parachute Regiment between 2005-2010, where he deployed on operations to Afghanistan. Levison is the author of over 10 books and his latest book, Escape From Kabul: The Inside Story, will be available from 23 March 2023.  

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 210: The Last Overland, with Alex Bescoby

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 60:57


Alex Bescoby is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, author and presenter with a love of history, travel and storytelling. In 2016 Alex co-founded independent production company Grammar Productions, to make innovative documentaries that delve deeper into history and how it affects the lives of people and societies around the world today. His latest project - The Last Overland -  involved driving 19,000km from Singapore to London, recreating one of history's greatest road journeys for a 2022 Channel 4 documentary series and book.  https://www.alexbescoby.co.uk/Geraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126You can become a patreon of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesSupport the show

My Wardrobe Malfunction with Susannah Constantine
S9 Ep2: Levison Wood and his sword fright

My Wardrobe Malfunction with Susannah Constantine

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 49:49


This week's special guest is explorer, writer and photographer Levison Wood! He and Susannah discuss death threats and dancing shoes...Levison's new book, 'Escape from Kabul', co-written with Geraint Jones, is out now and available in the usual places. You can find Levison at levisonwood.com and follow him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.As ever, thanks to our house band duo for providing our music - you can find their new album DESTINO at duoguitarmusic.com, listen on Spotify and YouTube and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.And, of course, huge thanks to you for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe, check out the others and give us a five-star rating and review.Finally, we always love hearing from you - please email us at help@mywardmal.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok all @mywardmal, and on our website at mywardmal.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 209: Lauren Ungeldi

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 66:07


Lauren Ungeldi is a bestselling author, speaker, CEO of IKAR Global, and human rights advocate. Lauren has collaboratively written eight books which have been featured on a variety of prominent media outlets and topped numerous bestseller charts. She works with well-known politicians, thought leaders, war heroes, and famous media figures to bring true stories of extraordinary human triumph to a global audience. https://instagram.com/laurenungeldi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=http://laurenungeldi.com/en/Geraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126You can become a patreon of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesSupport the show

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 208: with Nate Boyer

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 54:45


Nate Boyer is a United States Army Green Beret, football player, actor, director, and writer. After serving six years and multiple tours for the Army in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Boyer played college football as a walk-on at the University of Texas despite never having played a down of organized football in his life.MVP Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13701404/Instagram: @mvpthemovieGeraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126You can become a patreon of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesSupport the show

H-Hour: A Sniper's Podcast
H-Hour #199 Geraint Jones – author, veteran, film maker

H-Hour: A Sniper's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 132:35


Geraint Jones is an author, podcast host and former soldier. His latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is the harrowing true story of Operation Pitting and the Kabul airlift. Titled: "Escape from Kabul". https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126 *****Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts*****

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 206: Marty Skovlund Jr

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 75:15


Former US Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Jr returns to the podcast.As a journalist, Marty has covered the Standing Rock protest in North Dakota, embedded with American special operation forces in Afghanistan, and has broke stories about the first females to make it through infantry training and Ranger selection. He has also published two books, appeared as a co-host on History Channel's JFK Declassified, and has produced multiple award-winning independent films. He is currently the editor of Task & Purpose.Find links to Marty at: https://martyskovlundjr.com/Geraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now available on audio, in hardback, and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Kabul-Inside-Levison-Wood/dp/1399718126You can become a patreon of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesSupport the show

Gone To Timbuktu
Ep 5: Levison Wood

Gone To Timbuktu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 39:02


The ex-paratrooper, author and TV personality talks about how he covers so much ground, physically and creatively, with the publication of his eleventh book. He unpicks the role of a modern-day explorer, taking us from the desert to the Hindu Kush.

Veteran State of Mind
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 205: with Shane Hazel

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 57:27


Shane Hazel is a Marine, host of the Radical podcast, a recent candidate for the Governor of Georgia, and much more. You can find Shane @shanethazel and www.shanehazel.comTickets to Geraint and Levison Wood's live event at the RGS Theatre in London: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escape-from-kabul-book-launch-and-panel-discussion-with-levison-wood-tickets-516482812997You can become a patreon of the podcast for as little as £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/vsompodcastVSOM socials: @veteranstateofmindThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Use code VSOM at checkout for a discount on your potions.Zulu Alpha Strap Company - https://zulualphastraps.com/Signup to the email list: https://veteranstateofmind.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=423cabd326f924101bf64629f&id=ab59886d21Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+JonesSupport the show

Strong Sense of Place
LoLT: Realm Podcasts & Two New Books

Strong Sense of Place

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 9:52


In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'City Under One Roof' by Iris Yamashita and 'Endurance: 100 Tales of Survival, Adventure and Exploration' by Levison Wood. Then Mel talks about why Realm is her favorite new place to find awesome fiction podcasts.  LINKS City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita https://bit.ly/3Zp5HdO Endurance by Levison Wood https://amzn.to/3ir27z8 Walking the Himalayas by Levison Wood https://amzn.to/3Xf4ELq Walking the Nile by Levison Wood https://bit.ly/3CC4K8j Interview with Iris Yamashita https://youtu.be/hMoK9Y_PmoU Realm.fm https://www.realm.fm/ Marigold Breach https://bit.ly/3CCntAG The Witch Who Came in From the Cold https://bit.ly/3vRSTix Spark Hunter https://bit.ly/3X1hzBa Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto https://youtu.be/5L_oJTukaIA Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3Znk8iu The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Podcast With A Thousand Faces
EP: 5 Levison Wood and Tyler Lapkin

The Podcast With A Thousand Faces

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 58:41


For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com) 

Freelance Feels: The podcast for humans who work for themselves
Being a freelance adventurer with Levison Wood (Walking With The Wounded)

Freelance Feels: The podcast for humans who work for themselves

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 17:38


A freelance adventurer?! Yes, you heard that right! You may recognise Levison Wood from his documentaries about walking such as Walking the Nile. He's supporting charity Walking with the Wounded and spoke to Freelance Feels about his own freelance work, the mental health benefits of walking and the parallels between freelancing and exploring.   Walking With The Wounded Walking With The Wounded ‘WWTW' deliver employment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering programmes in collaboration with the NHS to get those who served, and their families, whether mentally, socially or physically wounded, back on their feet and making a positive contribution once more. Why? Because those who served, deserve. Walking Home For Christmas This winter, thousands of people will be Walking Home For Christmas in support of armed forces veterans across the country. The campaign, which runs from 9 to 20 December, is Walking With The Wounded's annual nationwide fundraising walking challenge to support its work across mental health, employment, volunteering and care coordination.   An estimated 5 million veterans live in the UK. While most of the 15,000+ personnel who leave the forces each year have a successful transition to civilian life, a small but significant minority do not. Walking With The Wounded supports those who served, and their families, to thrive. There are three key aspects to this year's Walking Home For Christmas campaign: #WalkWithAndy Andy, a former military police officer, will be walking 350 kilometres from the Cenotaph in London to Manchester Cenotaph. He aims to complete this extraordinary challenge in just five days, leaving London on 5 December and arriving in Manchester on 9 December. Organised regional walks New for 2022, Walking With The Wounded has organised regional walks in London, Manchester, and Newcastle on the 9 December. Participants can raise vital funds – and their heart rate – at one of these fun large-scale events. Everyone is welcome. Walk your own way Participants can complete their own fundraising walk  - of any distance and at a location of their choosing - between 9 and 20 December. Some participants opt to walk their children home from school, others walk between offices with colleagues, and there are those who undertake a walk in memory of someone special or between locations that mean something to them.  www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com    Research Research from the charity finds that fewer than 1 in 3 (29%) of the UK adult population walk every day in winter – and astonishingly 10% never go for a walk. But when it comes to improving health and wellbeing, 68% would consider trying to go on a regular walk - compared to 1 in 10 (11%) interested in group fitness classes and 1 in 5 (22%) who would think about joining a gym. #walkingwiththewounded #walkingformentalhealth #freelancing #selfemployed #levisonwood #levwood #walkingthenile #walkinghomeforchristmas 

Beyond The Lens
12. Levison Wood: Photographer, Author and 'Toughest Man on TV' reveals the Art of Exploration

Beyond The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 57:19


Levison Wood - “the toughest man on TV”, is a best-selling author who has written ten books, including ‘Walking the Nile' and ‘Walking the Himalayas'; he is also the producer of seven critically acclaimed documentaries. As a photographer, Levison has worked in more than 100 countries, capturing his journey and the people he met along the way. Before becoming a photographer, Levison served in the Parachute Regiment for 13 years as a Major of the British Army. A keen conservationist, he is an elected Fellow of both – the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, and is an ambassador and patron for several charities, including UNICEF.In this episode, Levison reveals how his childhood passion for reading culture and history books resulted in having an adventurous life himself. These historical tales fed an insatiable curiosity to see what the world is about. Richard grills Levison on the high and low lights from navigating the length of the Nile river and the treacherous foothills of the Himalayas. Levison explains how the ability to endure moments of extreme hardship was shaped by time spent in the army. For Levison, photography is an extension of being able to document travel and being in the right place at the right moment - it's another way of meeting interesting people and telling their stories. Together, Richard and Levison reminisce about the joys of hospitality from strangers around the world and reflect on how the worst travel experiences often make for the best travel stories. ***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.My listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10

PEAK MIND
THE ART OF EXPLORATION WITH LEVISON WOOD

PEAK MIND

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 44:20


The keys and mindset essential for exploration both out in the world and within. Levison wood is an epic explorer that has been to some of the world's most epic far away places.  @levisonwood @michaeltrainer Levison Wood is a world renowned explorer, writer & photographer who has written nine best-selling books and produced several critically acclaimed documentaries which have been aired around the globe.  He has travelled and filmed in over one hundred countries worldwide, and his expeditions include walking the length of the river Nile, the Himalayas, all of central America and circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula. His most recent project followed the migration and conservation of elephants in Botswana. 

The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose
Ricky Wilson in for Graham Norton - Levison Wood, Dave Stewart and Tom Grennan

The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 49:29


Ricky Wilson sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose, here's what to come:Levison Wood tells me all about his new book The Art of Exploration: Lessons in Curiosity, Leadership and Getting Things Done… Dave Stewart, one half of Eurythmics, joins me in the studio to talk about his new project Ebony Mcqueen… Tom Grennan zooms in ahead of his Soccer Aid kick about for Unicef…And Guess The Guest is back!Show Chef Martha cooks up something both sweet and savoury!Make sure you give us a follow on our socials @ Virgin Radio UK for all the behind the scenes action! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brutally Honest Books
Great Expeditions

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 11:32


My review of Mark Steward & Alan Greenwood's book, "Great Expeditions".Music © by  Capazunda.

The Andy Jaye Podcast
An Hour with Levison Wood

The Andy Jaye Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 59:10


Levison Wood is a world-renowned explorer, writer & photographer who has written nine best-selling books and produced several critically acclaimed documentaries which have been aired around the globe.Levison joins Andy Jaye this week as a full show guest to talk about his new book 'The Art of Exploration: Lessons in Curiosity, Leadership and Getting Things Done'.Levison talks to Andy about his life, military career and what's lead him now to seek out such challenging and exciting adventures that many others wouldn't wish to attempt. Having explored the remotest parts of the world, Levison shares how he has discovered more than just rarely explored territories, he also shares his experiences with the generosity of hospitality with strangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena
Uncharted Territory, with Levison Wood and Shannon Galpin / CLASSIC

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 28:11


“There are fishermen…that go out swimming, with nets, they don't even have a boat. They'll go out with nets in crocodile infested waters. And they're like, ‘Well, we don't have a choice, I can't afford a boat, I need to eat, my family needs to eat,'” says Levison Wood, explorer who walked almost the entire Nile River in one go.   We're continuing our Classics with some conversations that tell us about the uncharted places in the world that many of us haven't even considered visiting. These explorers literally risked their lives to do what they've accomplished. In this episode you'll learn…   How Levison Wood walked from Rwanda to Egypt along the Nile River, trekking deserts, swamps, and warzones Shannon Galpin's stories from Afghanistan, the prisons, and how she's helped Afghan women push for more freedom If you want to watch the full episodes, Episode 044 with Levison Wood: https://youtu.be/bwqM81DfC9g   Episode 104 with Shannon Galpin:  https://youtu.be/atVL-__R1tE SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena, Dr. Delle, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

The High Performance Podcast
BITESIZE #30 | Ant Middleton: 100% responsibility and accountability

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 5:48


This week's short, sharp hit of high performance comes from former special forces operator Ant Middleton. In our podcast with Ant, he opened up on his golden rules and unique beliefs for a high performance life. This clip talks about taking 100% responsibility for his actions, even if it meant going to prison. Go back and listen to one of our most popular episodes: https://pod.fo/e/15f9f. . . . . . . Get you hands on signed copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: https://bit.ly/3xQwAsL Pre-order copies here: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzCheck out a brand new newsletter for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The High Performance Podcast
Jenson Button: Going through the gears to succeed

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 56:15


Jenson Button is a former F1 world champion and one of the greatest racing drivers of his generation. Jenson grew up as part of a motor-racing-mad family under the guidance of his father, John, arriving at Williams as a 20 year-old, to being written off by some as a playboy and his fight back to the very pinnacle of his sport winning the world championship with Brawn GP in 2009Since retiring Jenson owns a team in the electric off-road series, Extreme E will help revive Radford, the famed British coachbuilding outfit. **Pre-order our book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzWe have brand new content up in our FREE members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The High Performance Podcast
BITESIZE #29 | Susie Ma: What's your infinite purpose?

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 6:30


Today's bitesize brilliance comes from Susie Ma, the founder of Tropic Skincare, who came on the podcast and was just incredible! It was a meeting with author Simon Sinek that made Susie define her infinite purpose for Tropic - to create a healthier, greener and more empowered world. It's a mindset shift that has had a profound effect on Jake and Damian. Listen to find out…Go back and listen to the whole episode with Susie here: https://pod.fo/e/bf09e. . . . . . . Get you hands on signed copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: https://bit.ly/3xQwAsL Pre-order copies here: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzCheck out a brand new newsletter for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The High Performance Podcast
Olympics Special #5: Johanna Konta

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 66:21


Last in our series of Olympic Specials is with the current British No.1 women's tennis player, Johanna Konta. Johanna has won four singles titles on the Women's Tennis Association Tour and in 2016, became part of Team GB at the Rio Olympics. Johanna reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2017 – the same year she achieved her highest ever world ranking of number 4. **Thank you to our founding partners Lotus Cars for being our special partner in this Olympic series. Did you see the Lotus designed track bike at the Olympics? What an incredible design. A high performance brand in every sense. Check out lotuscars.com for a closer look! Get you hands on signed copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: https://bit.ly/3xQwAsL Check out a brand new newsletter for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The High Performance Podcast
Paul McGinley: It's not about being the best player in the team, but being the best team player.

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 72:10


Paul has been a European Tour golfer now for over 25 years. Despite winning several tournaments and being a former top 20 ranked player in the world, he is best known for his performances in team competitions, especially the Ryder Cup. He has represented Europe on 14 occasions as a player, Vice-Captain & Captain, winning an astonishing 13 times, most memorably in 2014 where he led Europe to a comprehensive victory over America at Gleneagles in Scotland as Captain.This led to many awards including being voted Coach of the year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2014 and being made an Executive Fellow at London Business School, the first sportsman ever awarded this honour. Paul's book, 'Landscape of Success', is out now. For a copy - please message Paul on Twitter @mcginleygolf**You can still get your hands on signed copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: https://bit.ly/3xQwAsL We have brand new content up in our FREE members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. Look out for our Jenson Button podcast from Goodwood Festival of Speed coming next week! Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The High Performance Podcast
BITESIZE #28 | Sir Chris Hoy: The importance of timekeeping and respect

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 5:16


With our founding partner Lotus Cars, we're delving into the rich archive for lessons from Olympic legends! This week's comes from Sir Chris Hoy - is a true sporting legend and one of the most successful British athletes of all time with six gold medals and one silver.Chris tells Jake and Damian a very simple lesson that was crucial to his success - being on time! It's a sign of respect, crucial in a team environment and totally in our control ⏱️Listen to the whole episode: https://pod.fo/e/248ab. . . . . . . Thank you to Lotus Cars for being our very special parter for this Olympics series. Lotus has created the new cutting edge Olympic bike to be raced by Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics – 25 years after the Lotus 108 helped Chris Boardman win a gold medal. It is an incredible design you really have to see for yourself! Check it out at lotuscars.com Get you hands on signed copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: https://bit.ly/3xQwAsL The brand new cover of the book is here too! We love it. Check out a brand new newsletter for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The High Performance Podcast
Olympics Special #4: Jason Kenny

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 60:23


Jason Kenny has just won his eighth cycling medal at the Tokyo Olympics to become Great Britain's most decorated Olympian of all time. At the age of 20, Jason won his first Olympic gold, alongside Sir Chris Hoy, in the team sprint at the Beijing Games in 2008 and was one of the figureheads of the highly successful Great Britain Cycling Team at their home Olympics in London four years later, taking his career haul to three golds medals in the sprint and team sprint. But it was in Rio that Jason really wrote his name into British Olympic folklore, winning three more titles, in the team sprint, sprint and keirin.**Thank you to Lotus Cars for being our very special parter for this Olympics series. Lotus has created the new cutting edge Olympic bike to be raced by Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics RIGHT NOW! The very bike that Jason was riding as he picked up his 8th Olympic gold medall. It is an incredible design you really have to see for yourself! Check it out at lotuscars.com Have you seen our book cover?! Get you hands on signed copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: https://bit.ly/3xQwAsL Check out a brand new newsletter for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get After It with Nashy
Episode 179 - Levison Wood - Renowned Explorer, Writer and Photographer

Get After It with Nashy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 49:28


Nashy is joined by explorer, accomplished writer and acclaimed photographer Levison Wood.Levison recalls the many adventures he has been on all across the globe from tours through war zones to walking the length of the Nile.Nashy and Lev discuss space travel and letting children's curiosity for adventure run wild.An engaging conversation! Hope you enjoy. This Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property - Management and Sales - Edinburgh.Contact Nashy for Podcast Sponsorship opportunities and get you brand / business in the ears of thousands of listeners. Insta - @the_getafterit_familyYouTube - GET AFTER IT with NashyFollow Nashy...Twitter - @GetAfterItNashyInstagram - @getafterit_nashyFacebook - GET AFTER IT with Nashy

HodderPod - Hodder books podcast
THE ART OF EXPLORATION by Levison Wood, read by Levison Wood - audiobook extract

HodderPod - Hodder books podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 5:07


Levison Wood's most personal story yet, as he shares his most valuable rules to live life by, learned from 15 years travelling through 100 countries. In The Art of Exploration, ex-soldier and explorer Levison Wood collates all the lessons he has learned from his journeys so far. Having written five books on his individual journeys, Levison recalls the most important learning points, on themes ranging from leadership and team-building to conceptual risk and spirituality, drawing on examples and anecdotes from across continents and cultures. Levison has always been inspired by the travels and tales of legendary explorers from Livingstone, Shackleton and Scott to modern-day figures like Ranulph Fiennes and John Blashford-Snell, and passes on lessons he has learned both from them and his own experiences on the road, to the next generation of explorers. 'By travelling at the slowest means on my journeys I have had the joy and pleasure of meeting thousands of inspiring and hopeful individuals along the way, in some of the most poverty-stricken and war-torn countries in the world. It's from these humbling characters - shepherds, soldiers and fishermen; and my walking companions like Boston, the Congolese refugee and Binod my Nepali guide that I have learnt so much about how to approach life both on the road and back home.' Many lessons of course are learned the hard way, through trial and error - and making plenty of mistakes. It's through tragedy and loss that the biggest lessons are learned. In this audiobook he talks about his own regrets and blunders that have resulted in growth and development and made him a better person. The Art of Exploration will bare all on the tough times and how Levison ended up dealing with them, providing both a reflective and entertaining account of life on the road.

The First Mile
Ep2: Explorer Levison Wood on Planning Expeditions and Making a Career in Travel.

The First Mile

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 41:31


Levison Wood on Planning Expeditions and Making a Career in Travel. Levison Wood is an explorer, author and photographer, yet his journey to success has not been straightforward. In this interview episode, he shares what he's learnt along the way - tips you can hopefully use on your own life path. In this conversation, find out how Lev went from sleeping on park benches to becoming a bestselling travel writer, why breaking his leg before Special Forces selection changed his life - for the better - and what Walking the Nile was really like. In this episode, discover: Lev's philosophy on travel, and how he got started in adventure-travel. Why hard graft is important, how to get published and why up-skilling is so important. How to set up an adventure-travel company - and why making mistakes is important. How to fund expeditions, and why Lev would often sleep on a bench in Clapham Common. Why failure may shape your life - for the better. Why goal setting, planning and studying your role models is so powerful. How to land a TV gig. How to overcome self-doubt and failure. How to balance commercial success and your own values. The realities of walking across Africa. How to start your first book. Links mentioned in this episode: Lev's website Lev's Instagram Lev's Twitter Lev's books The Army's Seven Questions Explorers Against Extinction  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 @Stewart_Pip.   *Please consider leaving a review if you enjoyed this episode. Thank you! 

The First Mile
The First Mile Trailer

The First Mile

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 2:00


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!

The Book Club
Levison Wood

The Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 13:20


In this 4th episode Tom Price takes a break and in the driving seat is Magic Drivetime's Richard Allinson. He Chats to writer and explorer Levison Wood about his new book Arabia and Richard desperately tries to hide his jealousy.

Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn
Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn - October 21, 2018 - HR 2

Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 53:37


The Migrant Mob Invasion of America. A "Caravan" of thousands moves north out of Honduras, vowing to reach Los Estados Unidos. We sample news reports estimating a column of humanity over "two miles" long. Signaling a strong response, President Trump is pressuring the governments of El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico while preparing to defend the "SOUTHERN BORDER" with the "U.S. Military." A chance for Trump to shine -- to protect American sovereignty. We suspect Democratic billionaire globalists have manufactured and funded the Mob Caravan, and thus we puzzle over their motivations. How can the Left possibly fathom that any of this can help their Midterm electoral prospects? On the heels of the Kavanaugh SCOTUS fiasco, this Caravan Crisis appears to be adding even more motivation for Republicans to vote. And Independents too. Newt Gingrich calls it an "attack on America" which must be halted. Plus, we review British explorer Levison Wood's encounters with illegal immigrants from all over the world during his recent journey through Central America. With Listener Calls & Music via Cheap Trick, the Smithereens, Missing Persons, Diplo, Labrinth, Sia and Octavio Meza Y Su Conjunto.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn
Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn - October 21, 2018 - HR 1

Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 53:36


Opening Monologues. GOP Momentum Building Unto Midterms. Great economic news abounds, lotta wind in Republican sails. Leftist Media retreating from Blue Wave predictions. Hillary & Pocahontas stepping all over Democratic messaging. President Trump filling stadiums across America. Incredibly, over 100,000 sign up to see Trump Rally in Houston. A furious Jim Acosta of CNN gets drowned out by Guns N' Roses in Montana. Rush Limbaugh predicts GOP holds the House, grows the Senate. Notes on Colorado politics. We express our lack of interest in the Jamal Khashoggi story, latest MSM obsession. Preliminary observations on the "Immigrant Caravan" INVASION coming up out of Honduras. Through the eyes of Levison Wood, British author and explorer of Central America. The next Democratic backfire? Also, our concerns about the Deep State skating past the Midterms. Plus, movie review of "Free Solo" documenting Alex Honnold's amazing climb of El Capitan in Yosemite. With Listener Calls & Music via Guns N' Roses, Greta Van Fleet, Muse and Eros Ramazzotti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.