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The Wild Edge Podcast

with Oli France

Through conversations with humans pushing the limits of exploration and human performance, this podcast seeks powerful stories from the wild edges of the globe, while exploring the tools, tactics and mental strategies us
Latest EpisodeTuesday, July 5, 2022

007: Max Lowe - Adventure Filmmaker

Max Lowe is the film-maker behind TORN, the award-winning film which tells the story of the death of his father, renowned mountaineer, Alex Lowe. Max was subsequently raised by Alex's climbing partner, Conrad Anker, who himself is a pioneering alpinist in his generation. Max is known for his ability to capture stories in the most remote corners of the world.Max Lowe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowe/Max Lowe's Website: https://www.maxlowemedia.com/Wild Edge: https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcastOli France Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oli_france/
Tuesday, July 5, 2022

007: Max Lowe - Adventure Filmmaker

Max Lowe is the film-maker behind TORN, the award-winning film which tells the story of the death of his father, renowned mountaineer, Alex Lowe. Max was subsequently raised by Alex's climbing partner, Conrad Anker, who himself is a pioneering alpinist in his generation. Max is known for his ability to capture stories in the most remote corners of the world.Max Lowe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowe/Max Lowe's Website: https://www.maxlowemedia.com/Wild Edge: https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcastOli France Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oli_france/
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

006: Tim Howell - A BASE Jumper's Mind

Tim Howell is a record-breaking base jumper and alpinist. A former Royal Marine Commando, Tim is a master of conquering fear. Having undertaken pioneering base jumps across the globe, Tim is currently on a mission to climb and jump off all 6 of the major north faces in the Alps.Tim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHfV6Rno6x/Tim's Website: http://timhowelladventure.com/The Wild Edge Podcast: https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcast
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

005: Richard Browning - Taking on Gravity

Real-life Iron Man, Richard Browning is the inventor of a pioneering jet suit and founder of Gravity Industries. He is at the forefront of a movement to revolutionise human flight. An accomplished TED speaker, Richard has flown his jet suit at some of the world's biggest and best events.Richard's Links: https://gravity.co/The Wild Edge Podcast:https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcastOli France:https://www.instagram.com/oli_france/
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

004: Lucy Shepherd - Amazon Uncharted

A pioneering explorer, Lucy Shepherd recently returned from a world-first 50-day expedition across the uncharted Kanaku Mountains in Guyana. Over the last decade, she has completed a series of pioneering expeditions in jungles, mountains and polar regions. Lucy is a wonderful storyteller and has a big future in exploration.Lucy's Website: https://www.lucy-shepherd.com/aboutLucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucysheps/The Wild Edge Podcast: https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcast
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

003: Chaz Powell - African River Explorer

Chaz is the 2021 Explorer of the Year, as awarded by the Scientific Exploration Society. His ongoing project ‘The Wildest Journey’ is all about his journeys along Africa's wildest rivers with an aim to raise awareness for wildlife conservation and anti poaching. In 2016/17 Chaz spent 137 days walking over 3000km from source to sea along the Zambezi River. He has also completed world-first expeditions on the Gambia River and in Madagascar.Chaz Powell's Website: https://www.thewildestjourney.com/The Wild Edge Podcast:https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcast
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

002: Nick Butter - Running the World

Nick Butter is the first and only person to run a marathonin every country in the world. He travelled for 674 days,running two or three marathons in two or three countries, everyweek, for 96 weeks – a world record. This impressive feat came after more than 44,000 km. of previouscrazy expeditions, years of hard training and determination plusplenty of set-backs. And he does not feel ready to stop yet.The Wild Edge Podcast:https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcastNick Butter Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickbutterrun/?hl=enNick Butter Website :https://www.nickbutter.com/
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

001: Ben Saunders - Polar Pioneer

Ben is a record-breaking polar explorer, a TED ‘master storyteller’ and an advocate for future pioneers. Across two decades – and more than a year on the ice – he has covered more than 4,500 miles (7,242km) on foot in the polar regions. His accomplishments include leading The Scott Expedition, the longest human-powered polar journey in history.Ben's links:Website: https://bensaunders.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polarben/Twitter: https://twitter.com/polarbenThe Wild Edge Podcast:https://www.wildedge.co/blogs/the-wild-edge-podcastHost, Oli France:https://www.instagram.com/oli_france/