
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelHistorySociety & Culture | |||

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
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
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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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.
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).
Gino Watkins is my new favorite explorer! Thanks for telling his story!
I love this podcast so far. Really well done and fascinating stories.!
Can’t wait for the second series. Impressive research and excellent interview of experts in the field. Exciting too!
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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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1. Dr. Michael Cullinane
2. Kermit Roosevelt
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6. Nic Watkins
7. Pen Hadow
8. Russell Potter
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