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The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

The Explorers Podcast is about the greatest explorers and explorations in history.

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33:52

James Cook - Part 6 - Second Voyage: Terra Australis

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2022/11/14

In part six of our series, we begin the second voyage of James Cook. This time, Cook has two ships, Resolution and Adventure. He sails to the other side of the world - searching for the hidden southern continent - Terra Australis. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39:53

James Cook - Part 5 - First Voyage: Around the World

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2022/11/07

In part five of our series, James Cook and Endeavour sail to Batavia, then around Africa to complete their first epic voyage by circumnavigating the world. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33:40

James Cook - Part 4 - First Voyage: New Zealand and...

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2022/10/27

In this episode, we wrap up James Cook's first historic voyage. It will include exploring New Zealand and Australia, a near-sinking of Endeavour, and then a long voyage back to England. Along the way, the expedition will be rocked by deadly illnesses. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30:01

James Cook - Part 3 - First Voyage: Tahiti and Terra...

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2022/10/18

In part 3 of our series on James Cook, our English explorer arrives in Tahiti to conduct a survey of the Transit of Venus. After that, he and Endeavour explore the surrounding islands, then goes in search of Terra Australis. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37:37

James Cook - Part 2 - First Voyage: Tahiti

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2022/10/11

In part 2 of our series, James Cook takes command of the Endeavour and sets out to Tahiti to record the Transit of Venus. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39:03

James Cook - Part 1 - Early years, war and surveyor

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2022/09/29

In part 1 of our series on British explorer James Cook, we look at the man's younger years, plus his life in the Royal Navy - focusing on his time in the Seven Years' War, and several years surveying the coast of Newfoundland. We'll finish with Cook being appointed to command the HMS Endeavour - which will be the beginnings of one of the most famous voyages of exploration in history. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the

31:05

Abel Tasman - Part 2 - the South Seas, New Guinea and...

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2022/09/19

In part 2 of our series, Abel Tasman wraps up his first voyage of discovery, then undertakes a second expedition - this time exploring the area between New Guinea and Australia. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32:31

Abel Tasman - Part 1 - Tasmania and New Zealand

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2022/09/13

In part one of our series, Dutch Explorer Abel Tasman goes searching for the legendary continent of Terra Australis. Instead, he will find Tasmania and New Zealand. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

63:06

Alice Morrison Interview

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2022/09/06

In this episode, we have a conversation with modern-day explorer, traveler and adventurer Alice Morrison - who has been described as 'Indiana Jones for Girls.' Morrison, who didn't start adventuring until she was 48, has traipsed all over the world, including Africa, the Middle East, the Himalayas, and South and Central America. In that time, she has written four books, produced a BBC documentary about her journey to Timbuktu, and documented her journeys on YouTube, Instagram, her blog and a

36:51

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 7 - Scientist, Diplomat and...

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2022/08/25

In the final part of our series, we take a look at the second half of Nansen's life as a scientist, diplomat and humanitarian. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30:39

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 6 - The Fram Expedition:...

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2022/08/17

Nansen and Johansen make their way from Franz Josef Land, while the Fram finds their way out of the ice and heads for Norway. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50:40

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 5 - The Fram Expedition:...

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2022/08/03

Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen set off with three sledges and 28 dogs in an attempt to the reach the North Pole. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33:51

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 4 - The Fram Expedition: Into...

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2022/07/26

Fridtjof Nansen and the Fram head into the Arctic waters in their bid to reach the North Pole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33:00

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 3 - The Fram Expedition

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2022/07/14

In part 3 of our Nansen series, our Norwegian explorer begins an audacious plan to reach the North Pole. He proposes to take a ship into the polar ice - and get frozen in. From there, the drift of the ice pack will take him close enough to the pole to make a run at history. Fram Museum: https://frammuseum.no The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad

45:17

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 2 - The Greenland Expedition

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2022/06/30

In part 2 of our series, Nansen and his team set off to cross the world's biggest island - Greenland - a feat never before accomplished in history. Nansen's team will be small, and use skis - relying on speed and mobility. Map found at: https://explorerspodcast.com/fridtjof-nansen/ The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

36:56

Fridtjof Nansen - Part 1 - Adventurer and Scientist

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2022/06/23

In Part 1 of our series on polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen, we cover Nansen's early years, including a sealing expedition to the Arctic, and his success as a scientist. We then move on to his planning of his Greenland Expedition in 1888 - where Nansen will try and become the first man to ever cross the world's biggest island. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn

35:29

History Daily Podcast Aviation Takeover Special: The...

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2022/06/20

The Explorers Podcast is being taken over by the History Daily Podcast. In this episode, we get the chance to look at two great moments in aviation history - the historic flight of the Wright Brothers and the flight of the world's biggest aircraft - Howard Hughes' notorious Spruce Goose. History Daily: https://www.noiser.com/history-daily The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at

27:54

Yuri Gagarin and the first man in space

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2022/06/14

In this episode, we look at the life of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who in 1961, would become the first human to achieve space flight. This show looks at Gagarin's early years, how he got into the Soviet space program, the rivalry between the Russians and the Americans, his famous flight, and the his latter years. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about

32:54

Brendan the Navigator

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2022/06/07

In this episode, we look at the life - a legendary voyage - of Irish monk Saint Brendan of Clonfert (aka Brendan the Navigator, Brendan the Voyager, and Brendan the Bold). We dive into the text of Brendan's voyage to paradise - and investigate what - if any of it - has a place in the real world. Could he have - as some people claim - have reach North America a thousand years before Columbus? The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on

53:36

Everest 1922: Interview with author Mick Conefrey

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2022/05/31

In this episode, we have a wide-ranging discussion with author Mick Conefrey, who's new book, 'Everest 1922', goes into depth on the first ever attempt on the world's highest peak. Everest 1922: https://www.mickconefrey.co.uk/books/everest-1922 About Mick Conefrey: https://www.mickconefrey.co.uk/about The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices

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