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The Adventure Podcast

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Adventure
Climbing
Mental Health
Climate Change
Sailing
Exploration
Expedition Planning
Wildlife Conservation
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Adventure Travel
Antarctica
Alaska
Personal Growth
Conservation Biology
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Adventure Sports
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An ongoing series of long-form conversations with individuals at the forefront of exploration and adventure in which filmmaker Matt Pycroft speaks to the most knowledgeable, accomplished and respected voices in the field. From mountaineers to wildlife cinematographers, environmental activists to polar photographers, The Adventure Podcast brings you up close and personal with those who live extraor... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes250Founded8 years ago
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Episode 226 of The Adventure Podcast features ex-England Rugby Captain, sailor, rower, and world-record holder, Ollie Phillips. After over a decade of elite sport and multiple Player of the Year awards, an unknown injury suddenly stopped Ollie's care... more

Episode 225 of The Adventure Podcast features marine biologist and TV host, Melissa Cristina Márquez. Also known as the 'Mother of Sharks'. Born in Puerto Rico, Melissa's spent her career trying to make people care about one of the most misunderstood... more

Episode five of our long-term series, The Far Reaches, features ornithologist, environmentalist, writer, and sustainability advisor, Tony Juniper CBE. Tony is the Chair of Natural England, the former president of The Wildlife Trusts, and has devoted ... more

Episode 224 of The Adventure Podcast features wildlife cinematographer and third generation commercial fisherwoman, Erin Ranney. The conversation begins with Erin's upbringing in Alaska and Washington State, and how she grew up working on her family ... more

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Recent Guests

Ollie Phillips
Former England rugby player; adventurer and explorer
Professional athlete turned adventurer; later involved in business and philanthropy
Episode: Episode 226: Ollie Phillips, Ten Out Of Ten
Melissa Cristina Márquez
Marine scientist, TV host, speaker, and children's book author
Episode: Episode 225: Melissa Cristina Márquez, Mother Of Sharks
Tony Juniper
Environmentalist, author and conservationist; chair of Natural England
Natural England
Episode: The Far Reaches: Tony Juniper, Signs Of Life
Erin Ranney
wildlife cinematographer
Bluechip series; deep-sea video engineering; commercial fishing in Alaska
Episode: Episode 224: Erin Ranney, Lines and Lenses
Richard Ladkani
Documentary filmmaker known for The Ivory Game, Sea of Shadows, and Yanouni
Malaika Pictures
Episode: Episode 223: Richard Ladkani, Impact
Simon Jeffries
Former Royal Marines commando and mindset/performance coach
Independent mindset coaching
Episode: Episode 222: Simon Jeffries, Mindset
Rhett Butler
Founder of Mongabay, environmental journalist
Mongabay
Episode: The Far Reaches: Rhett Butler, Mongabay
Adam Skolnick
Writer and author of American Tiger
Episode: Episode 221: Adam Skolnick, American Tiger
Peter Wright
An accountant and passionate endurance athlete who took on various challenges including marathons and ultra marathons.
Episode: Episode 220: Peter Wright, A Mid-Life Less Ordinary

Host

Matt Pycroft
Primary host guiding long-form conversations with leading explorers, filmmakers, and environmental thinkers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 864 ratings
  • The one that stays

    Over the years, I have listened to several podcasts of all sorts. And even though many of them have been really, really good, the Adventure Podcasts stands out. It is so much more than just about adventures. I had to wind back countless times because there is so much depth in most of the conversations, that I didn’t want to miss any word.

    These are the type of conversations where you don’t just go on with the next episode because you need to digest and think about the things you have heard.

    Mat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sebschae
    Germany3 months ago
  • So worth your time

    So many helpful and insightful conversations that are worth listening to and paying attention to. Matt interviews people that others interview, but I think gets completely different results, which are much deeper and impactful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilliamJSmith
    New Zealand8 months ago
  • This is my favorite podcast

    It’s a pretty simple review because I just simply prefer this podcast over any other that I listen to. The angle with which it approaches adventures and explorations is unique. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greg Wingo
    United States9 months ago
  • Low Volume

    Your audio volume is too low. Would listen more. Please fix this to align with other pods.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nowthisisriding
    United States10 months ago
  • More than just adventures

    The Adventure Podcast sets the gold standard for what a podcast should be: it consistently delivers brilliant content from fascinating people, and always gives you something unexpected. Matt’s interview style gives his guests the time and space to really open up, so you see a side of them you never would when reading about them in an article or watching them on TV. I came to this series quite late, but have gone back and listened to the entire back-catalogue, and now consider this podcast a frie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Niall McCann
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Episodes regularly earn praise for featuring diverse, impactful guests and meaningful exploration discussions.
Audience notes the show's ability to make complex topics accessible and inspiring, with high engagement and memorable storytelling.
Some feedback calls out a shift toward social issues and a desire for more traditional adventure stories.
Overall, feedback highlights the show's consistency in quality and the host's ability to draw out insightful, transformative narratives.
Sponsorship discussions increasingly viewed with caution by a subset of listeners who prioritize sustainability and authenticity.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, unhurried interview style and the depth of conversations.

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Episode 224: Erin Ranney, Lines and Lenses
Q: What initially drew you to cameras and storytelling in your work?
I fell in love with being outside and with animals during college and Madagascar, and I realized I could combine that passion with science communication through film to reach people who might never experience these places firsthand.
Episode 223: Richard Ladkani, Impact
Q: What role did Jane Goodall play in your career trajectory and in Yanouni's development?
Jane motivated him to pursue impact-driven storytelling and later encouraged a private, personal portrayal of her in a separate project, guiding the approach to bring her legacy to a broader audience.
Episode 223: Richard Ladkani, Impact
Q: How did you approach telling such dangerous, sensitive stories while protecting your subjects and your family?
He adopted intensive security measures, limited the crew, learned Portuguese to remove translators, and stayed under the radar while maintaining a strong support network to keep the subjects safe and the story authentic.
Episode 223: Richard Ladkani, Impact
Q: At what point did you realize you wanted to dedicate yourself to telling stories that matter, rather than just making films?
The inspiration came during a Greenland shoot with Jane Goodall when she suggested focusing on films that can have a real impact on the world, which shifted his career toward purpose-driven storytelling.
Episode 222: Simon Jeffries, Mindset
Q: What are the three pillars that compose high-level performance, and how do they interact under stress?
The three pillars are physiological regulation (nervous system control, sleep, recovery), mindset (self-talk, narratives, emotional control), and structure (planning, triage, boundaries). They interact by supporting one another: strong structure helps sustain mindset under stress, good physiological regulation reduces emotional volatility, and disciplined mindset makes adherence to structure more likely; neglecting any pillar undermines overall performance.

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Long-form interviews with leading explorers, filmmakers, and environmental storytellers, focusing on the intersections of adventure, nature, and human impact. Conversations span endurance feats, polar expeditions, conservation storytelling, and personal growth, often weaving in practical tactics for challenging environments with broader reflections on risk, ethics, and the changing face of exploration. Notable strengths include a thoughtful interview style that lets guests share behind-the-scenes realities, a consistent emphasis on meaningful impact and responsible exploration, and a wide network of guests from filmmakers to scientists and athletes that keeps episodes diverse and deeply insightful.

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Recent guests on The Adventure Podcast include:

1. Ollie Phillips
2. Melissa Cristina Márquez
3. Tony Juniper
4. Erin Ranney
5. Richard Ladkani
6. Simon Jeffries
7. Rhett Butler
8. Adam Skolnick

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