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The Art of Adventure

Arthur Beale
Robert Falcon Scott
Roald Amundsen
Mount Everest
Ernest Shackleton
Mont Blanc
Northwest Passage
Franklin Expedition
Golden Globe Race
Theodore Roosevelt
River Of Doubt
George Mallory
1924 Everest Expedition
South Georgia
Elephant Island
Heroic Age Of Antarctic Exploration
Henriette D'angeville
Women With Altitude
John Wesley Powell
North Pole
Gino Watkins

The Art of Adventure is a weekly podcast from Arthur Beale hosted by Hugh Taylor. Each episode dives into one extraordinary journey, from history’s most famous names to overlooked pioneers and modern trailblazers. Along the way, we ask what these stories reveal about the real art of adventure: the preparation, the doubt, the grit, the judgement - and the tiny choices that change everything. New ep... more

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Seven men were somewhere on the upper slopes of Denali and nobody had heard from them since a single radio call from the summit. Five survivors were pinned in their tents three thousand feet below, so battered by the wind that four hours of climbing ... more

In the summer of 1967, twelve men set out to climb Denali - then officially Mount McKinley - the highest mountain in North America. Nine of them had been recruited by a 24-year-old graduate student named Joe Wilcox, and most had never met before they... more

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In February 2022, Charlie Walker flew to Russia to travel 600 miles alone across Arctic Siberia. Five days later, Russia invaded Ukraine. He had a narrow window to get out - and chose to stay and finish the trip, becoming very possibly the last Weste... more

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In 1914, former US President Theodore Roosevelt nearly died in the Amazon. Feverish and delirious from an infected wound, he asked his son to leave him behind — and carried a lethal dose of morphine in case the end came.

Roosevelt had gone to Brazil... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Michael Cullinane
Historian, award-winning author and Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies at Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University
Episode: Theodore Roosevelt's Last Great Adventure: The River of Doubt
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt's son who accompanied him on the River of Doubt expedition
Episode: Theodore Roosevelt's Last Great Adventure: The River of Doubt
Lisa Blair
Professional sailor and adventurer known for solo around Antarctica project
Self/Adventurer
Episode: Dismasted in the Southern Ocean: Lisa Blair's Solo Record Around Antarctica
Dr. Max Jones
Historian at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: Scott vs. Amundsen: The Race to The South Pole Begins (Part 1)
Don McIntyre
Adventurer and organizer of the Golden Globe Race
Golden Globe Race
Episode: Sailing Solo Around the World Like It's 1968: The Golden Globe Race
Nic Watkins
Gino Watkins's great nephew and filmmaker
Bridging the Ice documentary
Episode: Gino Watkins: The Greatest Explorer You've Never Heard Of
Pen Hadow
Adventurer and polar explorer
Episode: Solo to the North Pole: Pen Hadow
Russell Potter
World's foremost Franklin scholar who has spent decades researching the expedition
University/author (as introduced in episode)
Episode: The Lost Franklin Expedition: What Really Happened?
John F Ross
Author of The Promise of the Grand Canyon; Powell expert
Author, Powell expert
Episode: Navigating the Grand Canyon Like It's 1869: John Wesley Powell

Host

Hugh Taylor
Host of The Art of Adventure

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Great explorers series

    Hi Hugh, I’ve enjoyed all the episodes and appreciated being asked to talk about my ocean rowing days early in Season 1. It was a real pleasure!

    Looking forward to Season 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KMSAVILLE
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shackleton Fan

    Shackleton has been my hero since I first started reading about him 35 years ago. Your interview with the Shackleton historian was incredible.

    The comment about Arthur Beale rope on the Endurance being in good condition made me laugh out loud - but not in a bad way.

    Keep up the good work with the podcast (and making that high quality rope).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Different_Drummer
    United States3 months ago
  • Truly Inspiring

    Gino Watkins is my new favorite explorer! Thanks for telling his story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JV1872
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it

    I love this podcast so far. Really well done and fascinating stories.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saneya12345
    United States4 months ago
  • Wonderful!

    Can’t wait for the second series. Impressive research and excellent interview of experts in the field. Exciting too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sad in Oz
    Australia4 months ago

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Interesting mix of history and hands-on adventure perspectives.
High-quality interviews that reveal the human side of exploration.
Consistently engaging and well-researched.
Terrific storytelling with expert guests and strong production.

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Sailing Solo Around the World Like It's 1968: The Golden Globe Race
Q: And what has changed over those three races, 2018, 2022, and 2026 in terms of format and participation?
Don discusses how entrants' attitudes, preparation, and the competitive landscape have shifted across editions, including changes at the entrance conference and the balance between risk, tradition, and practicality.
Sailing Solo Around the World Like It's 1968: The Golden Globe Race
Q: So the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race happened in 1968. It evolved from Sir Francis Chichester doing a one-stop solo circumnavigation.
The guest reflects on the evolution from the 1968 race to the modern GGR, highlighting the shift toward an attritional, single-handed challenge and the enduring appeal of pure human endeavor.
Sailing Solo Around the World Like It's 1968: The Golden Globe Race
Q: Hi Don, thank you very much for joining us. We're very excited to have you on the show, particularly because the Golden Globe Race is something that is very close to the heart and the ethos of Arthur Beale.
Don explains the origins of the GGR, his personal journey, and how the race embodies a return to traditional seamanship and human resilience, while remaining true to the ethos of exploration that Arthur Beale has long championed.
Gino Watkins: The Greatest Explorer You've Never Heard Of
Q: How did Watkins approach learning from the local Inuit communities?
He actively spoke with Inuit, learned hunting and navigation techniques, and used local knowledge to inform base locations, weather forecasting, and transport planning, which set him apart from more hierarchical expeditions of the era.
Climbing Mont Blanc like it’s 1838: Lise Wortley
Q: What does it take to climb Mont Blanc like it was in 1838, with the same historic clothing and gear?
Lise Wortley explains the need for meticulous preparation, physical training focused on endurance, and the unique challenges of moving in heavy period clothing, including dealing with water-filled leather boots and a dress that can hinder mobility, all while trying to recreate the historical experience as faithfully as possible.

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What is The Art of Adventure about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on daring expeditions, historical mysteries, and the human side of exploration, blending first-hand adventure accounts with rigorous historical context. Guests range from polar explorers and mountaineers to historians and filmmakers, with a steady emphasis on preparation, resilience, leadership, and the personal moments that define journeys. Across episodes there's a clear throughline: curiosity, mentorship, and the art of making tough decisions when the stakes are high. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deeply researched history, outdoor adventure, and narrative-driven interviews with credible experts, often featuring compelling stories of courage, problem-solving, and risk management. A notable throughline is t... more

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Recent guests on The Art of Adventure include:

1. Dr. Michael Cullinane
2. Kermit Roosevelt
3. Lisa Blair
4. Dr. Max Jones
5. Don McIntyre
6. Nic Watkins
7. Pen Hadow
8. Russell Potter

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