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Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER!

“Exploring is an innate part of being human.” Richard Wiese, spends 30 minutes every week with some of the world’s most compelling adventurers, explorers, and socio-environmental advocates, listening to their distinct adventures, unique discoveries, projects & goals, while discovering their multitude of challenges, surprises, triumphs and set-backs they encounter along the way. Join Richard as he pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to travel around the world and beyond; explore some of the

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39:26

My Big Amazonian Family

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2025/02/26

What happens when an explorer’s greatest discovery is himself? In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, host Richard Wiese speaks with David Good, an explorer, anthropologist, and founder of The Yanomami Foundation, about his extraordinary journey to reconnect with his Yanomami heritage. Born to a Yanomami mother and an American anthropologist father, David grew up in the U.S., far removed from his Indigenous roots. But something was missing. Driven by an innate need to underst...

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Into the Wilderness with RFK Jr.

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2025/02/26

Exploration comes in many forms—sometimes it’s venturing into the unknown, and sometimes it’s unearthing the past to understand our future. In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, host Richard Wiese sits down with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss his passion for paleontology, science, and discovery. From dinosaur digs with his children to the larger mysteries of evolution and extinction, Bobby reflects on how exploration fuels curiosity across generations. He shares why hands-...

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27:15

Space to Inspire: Dr. Sian Proctor’s Path to the Stars

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2025/02/26

In this inspiring episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, host Richard Wiese sits down with Dr. Sian Proctor, an astronaut, artist, scientist, and the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft. Dr. Proctor shares her incredible journey to space, from growing up in Guam, where her father worked at a NASA tracking station during the Apollo missions, to becoming a finalist for NASA’s astronaut program and ultimately flying aboard Inspiration4, the first all-civilian spaceflight. She discus...

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37:05

Life’s Tough, but JR Harris is TOUGHER… Learn How...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/08/05

When asked what inspired him to get started as a solo backpacker over fifty years ago, JR Harris will tell you it was Richard Burton… and the movie “Alexander the Great.” He was sixteen years old and recalled that Socrates asked Burton’s character if he wanted a short, exciting life or a long, dull one. Thinking about this later that night, he decided he would choose a short, exciting life for himself. Listen as he shares with the host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, and tells us of his

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34:03

Life’s Tough, but Geoff Green is TOUGHER… Learn How...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/08/05

He’s led over 120 expeditions to the polar regions. Many of these trips have been in the company of students, educators, artists, and leaders. While others are planning family holidays, Geoff Green prepares to take sixty teenagers to Antarctica with the Students on Ice Program. He took some time to talk with the host of our Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, and share some of what he’s learned. He’s got “stuff” in warehouses all over the place—heavy-duty clothes and equipment which can be pressed

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30:57

Life’s Tough, but Leela Hazzah is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/29

From her earliest recollection, Leela Hazzah has loved animals of all types. Still, she has been wildly infatuated with lions and elephants. She was raised in Egypt, where Barbary Lions lived before they became extinct. Leela took some time to sit with the host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese and shared some insights into wildlife conservation. After working in conservation for over twenty years, Leela has discovered that her most significant learning was from spending time living in

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36:04

Sean Meagher, Super Yacht Captain Explains How Yachts...

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2021/07/29

When we think of yachts, most of us think of the “idle rich” spending days in the sun and surf without care. When Super Yacht Captain Sean Meagher sat down with Richard Wiese, the host of the Explorers podcast, he revealed some surprises that yacht technology provides to the rest of the world, specifically how they help the environment. Captain Sean Meagher wants you to know that the one thing all Super Yacht designers have in common is that they are innovative and forward-thinking. Yachts must

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27:35

Life’s Tough, but Brandi DiCarli is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/22

She used to volunteer at a food bank. Today, she’s expanded that role and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Farm From a Box. This innovative company provides parts of the world with everything they need to grow the food they need. The host of our Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, interviewed Brandi DiCarli about the project and her views on world hunger. What followed is an exciting look into what’s possible for our planet. Brandi DiCarli and her Co-Founder Scott Thompson saw food access throughout

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28:33

Life’s Tough, but Richard Garriott is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/22

You might say exploration runs in the family. Richard Garriott, astronaut, and pioneer of private space flight is the son of astronaut Owen Garriott. When he spoke in an interview with Richard Wiese, the host of the Explorers podcast, they discussed the fact that when it comes to exploration, paradigms have changed. We’ve exceeded previous boundaries, and yet there is still so much more to learn about. In addition to being an astronaut, video game developer, and President of the Explorer’s

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33:38

Life’s Tough, but Rachel Graham is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/15

Dr. Rachel Graham is practiced in the art of connecting with people. She has a love of sharks and a passion for the preservation of sea life that transcends any fear she might feel. In fact, she’s always had a love of maligned animals. And, when she sat down to speak with the host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, she talked about her vision of preservation and the team she’s put together to make it happen! Raised in Tunisia, she had the opportunity to camp with her family in the

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55:25

Life’s Tough, but Luca Parmitano is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/15

Luca Parmitano has the distinction of being the first Italian astronaut to walk in space. On his second spacewalk, he nearly drowned when his helmet filled with water. During the Explorers podcast, he talks with host Richard Wiese about the thrill of the spacewalk and what he’s learned about what’s important. Luca had a wonderful childhood in Catania, Sicily, and didn’t realize that this place was special. It’s a vacation destination for people around the world. His parent were both

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36:18

Life’s Tough, but Wade Davis is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/08

Although he certainly has a way with words, as evidenced by his success as a writer, it will surprise most people to know that he never thought of himself as a writer. As the author of 23 books, and countless articles, Wade Davis sits down with host Richard Wiese on the Explorers podcast to tell us about where he came from and what he’s passionate about. Wade Davis grew up in Canada, and that’s where he lives today. He made many alternative choices that others might not have but felt he didn’t

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31:22

Life’s Tough, but Austin Gallagher is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/08

Suppose you’re a fan of “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel. In that case, you’re likely to be familiar with shark expert Dr. Austin Gallagher. Austin spent some time with our podcast host, Richard Wiese, for our Explorers are Tougher Podcast. They talked about ocean conservation, and we learned that sharks could be so much more than the subject of marine studies. They can actually be partners and collaborators to help us gain new scientific insights into the oceanic world. Dr. Gallagher has

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46:40

Life’s Tough, but Alex More is TOUGHER… This...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/07/01

When he sat down with host Richard Wiese to record a podcast session for our Explorers are Tougher Podcast, Alex More talked about his life as an academic, pursuing the American Dream, and working as a researcher in the field of climatology. He’s taken an intense look at the relationship between the state of the environment and virology and pandemic health crises. Dr. More grew up in Italy and Greece, where he learned to dive for the first time at three. When he was seventeen and pondered

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31:48

Life’s Tough, but Alan Stern is TOUGHER… This...

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2021/07/01

He was seven years old when he knew he wanted to be a scientist or an engineer. So he focused his school studies on the subjects that would support that career choice. Now, he wishes he’d spent a little more time on English and History. He didn’t realize as a scientist how much writing he would have to do. In a recent interview, Alan Stern sat down and talked with our host, Richard Wiese, for the Explorers podcast. We learned about the journey he took to become a scientist and some highlights

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27:47

Life’s Tough, but Shelton Johnson is TOUGHER… This...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/06/03

Many people have never been to a US National Park. If you’re African American, the chances are even less that you feel compelled to visit. But today’s guest on the Explorers podcast tells us that the closest we can come to visit Africa is to spend time in one of America’s National Parks. Our podcast host, Richard Wiese, sat down and enjoyed a conversation with Shelton Johnson, a US National Park Ranger in Yosemite National Park. He is also a prominent speaker on our national parks. He also

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35:13

Life’s Tough, but Silvia Vasquez Lavado is TOUGHER…...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/06/03

Growing up in Lima, Peru, life wasn’t always easy for Silvia Vasquez Lavado. In fact, it was incredibly challenging and quite chaotic at times. Turbulent political groups and governmental change made it difficult for any consistency to develop. The environment was constantly changing and often unsafe. Recently, on our Explorers podcast, our host Richard Wiese had an opportunity to sit in with Silvia and hear about her experiences as the first openly gay woman to climb the seven summits

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43:51

Life’s Tough, but Chris Nicola is TOUGHER… This...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/05/27

When you’re inside a cave, there’s a chance you will see something that no one else has ever seen. Cavers look for darkness beyond void – nothingness. In a fascinating recent episode of our Explorers podcast, Chris Nicola revealed an incredible story. It’s his recounting of how one cave exploration in Western Ukraine led to the journey he’ll never forget. Our host, Richard Wiese, spoke with Chris during the podcast about this story's pursuit and the challenges he overcame to tell it. It is

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32:07

Life’s Tough, but Mikael Strandberg is TOUGHER… This...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/05/27

He’s been called the most respected explorer. Mikael Strandberg is known for carrying the legendary flag of the Explorers Club five times, more than any other Swede. His journeys into extreme conditions and harsh climates have taught him important life lessons that he can share as a public speaker and documentary producer. He’s been exploring Yemen on a camel. He’s trekked through Siberia with reindeer and sleds. After all these journeys under adverse conditions, he tells us of his absolute

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23:36

Life’s Tough, but Adrian Shine is TOUGHER… This...

Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! ·

2021/05/20

As a boy, Englishman Adrian Shine became enthralled with stories about sea serpents that lived in Loch Ness. He began reading books about the expeditions to explore and seek new understanding about these serpents below the Loch's surface. In our recent Explorers podcast, our host, Richard Wiese, had an opportunity to learn about his adventures and what he now knows. Eventually, as an adult, Adrian decided to explore the Loch by starting his own expedition. His first study environment was nearby

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