Best Dan Rubinstein Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Sachs: “It’s All Sculpture to Me” 1:06:50

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Artist Tom Sachs explores various creative disciplines, from sculpture and filmmaking to design and painting. On this season finale, Dan speaks with Tom about his accidental journey from architecture to fine art, how a controversial installation in a Barneys window kickstarted his career, his new retrospective tome from Phaidon “Tom Sachs Guide,” h…

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What You Learn About People by Paddling From Ottawa to NYC, with Dan Rubinstein 56:19

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Chitchatting is a natural part of any adventure you do with a pal—what else are you gonna do around a campfire or sitting on the tailgate at a trailhead or going for a long walk in the woods? But most of us don’t set out on a journey for the sole purpose of talking with strangers. That’s exactly what writer and standup paddleboarder Dan Rubinstein …

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Go Outside - Cailynn Klingbeil and Annalise Klingbeil 1:10:11

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A conversation with Annalise and Cailynn Klingbeil, the Calgary-based twin sisters behind Go Outside, one of Canada's most influential outdoor newsletters. From their first hike at two months old to building a community of thousands who are discovering that adventure doesn't require epic summits or extreme objectives—it just requires stepping outsi…

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The Ancient Roots of Exploration, with Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi 46:29

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Have you ever wondered why you feel a pull to go for that grueling trail run or long bike ride or demanding backcountry ski? We have an innate need for adventure, but why? According to paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi, it’s in our DNA. Ella’s years of Paleolithic study focuses on the first humans and how they behaved—e…

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Across Quebec's Ungava Peninsula with Dave Greene 41:52

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On this episode of Explore, host David McGuffin is joined by Arctic explorer and elementary school teacher Dave Greene. Earlier this year, Greene completed his fourth RCGS-flagged expedition across northern Quebec’s Ungava Peninsula. As the leader of this ski expedition, Greene shares his experience, traversing the harsh landscape alongside teammat…

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456. The Value of Coalition with Jessica Fostekew and Jolyon Rubinstein - part two 1:00:40

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The Guilty Feminist 456. The Value of Coalition Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Jolyon Rubinstein Recorded 2 November 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Released 9 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.v…

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456. The Value of Coalition with Jessica Fostekew and Jolyon Rubinstein - part one 53:08

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The Guilty Feminist 456. The Value of Coalition Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Jolyon Rubinstein Recorded 2 November 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Released 9 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.v…

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Roadkill with Professor Dame Henrietta Moore 36:25

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The Guilty Feminist. Roadkill Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Professor Dame Henrietta Moore Recorded 26 August 2025. Released 7 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to…

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Serge Testa: The Man Who Circled the World in an 11-Foot Boat 36:59

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Send us a text In this special episode, we talk with Serge Testa, the Australian sailor who set a world record by circumnavigating the globe in an 11-foot boat — the Acrohc Australis. Serge shares how he designed and built his tiny aluminum yacht, what life was like during his 500-day voyage, and the lessons learned from years at sea. We also hear …

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Claudio Marenzi: A Legacy of Technical Elegance 51:26

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As the leader of the Italian fashion brand Herno, Claudio Marenzi knows a thing or two of creating garments that blend incredible design with legendary performance. On this episode, Dan speaks with Claudio about growing up in the family business, how the fashion universe in Italy has evolved since he took over, what his American clients think about…

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Why You Might Consider Jumping Out of a Plane, with Alexey Galda 40:48

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They say it’s not the fall that gets ya, it’s the landing. Fear of falling, or smacking one’s face onto the cold hard earth, is an innate human emotion. Even for athletes who’ve spent a lifetime climbing mountains, traversing sheer cliffs, balancing on knife-edge ridgelines, this fear never disappears. And that’s why folks who paraglide, speedfly, …

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Behavioral Addiction 1:08:21

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Kim and Jim take a deep dive into the topic of behavioral addiction. What is behavioral addiction? Can you be addicted to food? What about [...]By Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans

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455. The Road to Gilead with Neil Datta 57:36

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The Guilty Feminist 455. The Road to Gilead Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Neil Datta Recorded 9 April 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. First released 21 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conver…

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Ben Kwiatkowski - Adventure Racer 1:10:34

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In today’s episode of the Adventure Audio Podcast Laval speaks with his adventure racing teammate and friend, Ben Kwiatkowski. Ben has a master’s in sustainable forest management, a B.Sc. in cell biology and genetics, is a professional avalanche forecaster, former ski patroller, medical team supervisor for music festivals and one of North America’s…

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032c: Can a Magazine Start a Fashion Line? 1:00:09

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For decades, the Berlin-based fashion and culture magazine 032c, founded by Joerg Koch, set a global standard for transgressive ideas and stunning visuals that inspired leagues of creatives. Now joined by his wife, designer Maria Koch, the brand has successfully added a fully fledged ready-to-wear line for men and women. On this episode, Dan speaks…

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Why Adventure is a Form of Art, With Ski Touring Legend John King 37:52

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In 1978, skier and kinetic artist John King, along with two pals, set out on a singular and epic adventure: a backcountry ski tour from Durango, Colorado to the Medicine Bow Range near Fort Collins. Over six weeks, the trio skied 490 miles, climbed 65,000 vertical feet. They finished gaunt and sun cooked, with boots held together by tape. Their rou…

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Frozen fjords and first ascents: Shira Biner’s Baffin Island odyssey 53:10

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In this episode of Explore, podcast host David McGuffin speaks with Canadian climber and expedition leader Shira Biner, who led the first female-plus team to establish a new 600-metre route on Eglinton Tower in the remote fjords of Baffin Island. Biner recounts the 2025 expedition, which was partly funded by The Nat Gillis Adventure Photography Exp…

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454. Creativity with Jessica Swale 1:10:16

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454. Creativity with Jessica Swale The Guilty Feminist 454. Creativity Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Jessica Swale Recorded 21 October 2025. Released 27 October. In association with Wimbledon Book Fest. https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off usi…

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Howard Rice: From Tierra del Fuego to Japan — A Life Shaped by Small Boats 41:30

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Send us a text In this second part of our conversation with legendary sailor Howard Rice, we journey with him deep into the wilds of Tierra del Fuego — where he sailed through the same treacherous channels that once confounded Joshua Slocum. Howard recounts the intense reality of navigating the “Milky Way,” his unexpected rescue in one of the most …

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The Grand Tourist Reports: A New Home for the Fondation Cartier 26:26

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For decades, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has created exhibitions and programs around the globe that blend together various creative disciplines. This week, the institution—founded by the beloved house we all know for its jewelry and timepieces—is moving into a new home in the very heart of Paris. On this episode, Dan speaks with F…

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David Calder - Ultramarathoner 1:04:26

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Today’s guest is someone who pushes limits—not just in distance, but in grit, landscape, and life. Meet David Calder. Dave calls Alberta’s Rocky Mountains home now, but his journey begins on Canada’s east coast. A native of Cape Breton, he’s gone from coastal trails to alpine ridge-lines. On LinkedIn, he describes himself as an ultramarathoner livi…

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453. Money and Feminism with Corinne Low 1:37:29

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The Guilty Feminist 453. Money and Feminism Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Corinne Low Recorded 6 October 2025. Released 20 October. In association with Seed Talks https://www.seedtalks.co.uk The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.…

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The Most Insane Event in Mountain Biking is About to Happen, with the Pinkbike Podcast 34:54

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For most of us, mountain biking is a great way to get into the outdoors, get a workout, get an adrenaline rush, and hopefully avoid losing any skin or breaking a collarbone. For the mountain bikers of Red Bull’s annual Rampage contest, mountain biking is a means of defining the limits of human performance and fear tolerance. Every year, these men a…

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Tom Kundig: Making Memories With Architecture 58:06

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As one of the most lauded American architects practicing today, Tom Kundig and his 350-person-strong firm Olson Kundig has created inventive spaces around the globe. But Kundig himself is perhaps best known for his truly envious houses that seamlessly blend into their natural surroundings. Not only that, but these homes are case studies in the powe…

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Gales of November: John U. Bacon on the untold story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald 1:00:24

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“From 1875 to 1975, there were 6,000 shipwrecks on the Great Lakes — one a week for a century. Everyone remembers one: the Edmund Fitzgerald. And that’s because of the song.” — John U. Bacon, Explore Podcast This year marks 50 years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most famous shipwreck in Great Lakes history. In this episode of Expl…

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452. Women in Music with Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle 44:52

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Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle. Recorded 7 October 2025. Released 13 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have Book your V&A South Ken…

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Howard Rice: Preparing for the Edge of the World (Part 1) 30:32

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Send us a text Few sailors embody the spirit of small-boat adventure like Howard Rice. In this first of two episodes, Howard shares what drives him to journey to the ends of the Earth — from his early training expeditions in a Klepper kayak to the careful preparation of his SCAMP dinghy for one of the most remote and demanding sailing challenges on…

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Gaza update #4 31:49

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Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Recorded 8 October 2025. Released 9 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul Donate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gaza htt…

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The Grand Tourist Returns: The Assoulines 48:30

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In the world of publishing, the name Assouline is synonymous with glamour. Run from New York by French couple Prosper and Martine Assouline, along with their son Alexandre, the company has produced thousands of coveted books on everything from fashion and travel to fine art and design. On this popular episode from 2022, Dan speaks with this trendse…

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Outdoor Adventure and the Art of Self Reliance, with Nick Offerman 45:52

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Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger. So why would you find all three in a famous actor? Maybe because the actor in question—Nick Offerman—is an avid outdoorsman in his own right. Surely you know Nick from one of his many memorable roles, like Ron …

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451. Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Stella Duffy and Emma Walker 56:31

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451. CoppaFeel! With Stella Duffy and Emma Walker The Guilty Feminist 451. CoppaFeel! Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Stella Duffy with special guest Emma Walker. Recorded 5 October 2025 via Riverside. Released 6 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD …

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Bunny Williams: American Decorating Dynamo 57:20

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For more than 40 years, Bunny Williams has helped define the look of the American home through a thriving interior design business, a successful and longstanding furnishings collection, as well as eight bestselling books to her name. On this episode, Dan speaks with the living legend about learning her craft from the late icons Sister Parish and Al…

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What the Ocean Teaches You About Perseverance, with Chad Nelsen 46:12

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Many outdoorsy folks will happily slog for hours toward outdoor fun, despite the fact that any number of adventure derailing smackdowns await us. Gear malfunctions, crummy weather, and bloodied limbs don’t stop us from heading into the unknown. No one puts this optimistic persistence to better use than lifelong surfer and CEO of the Surfrider Found…

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Experiencing Nature with John M. Zelenski & Dan Rubinstein – #94 35:27

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We’ve all heard that being in nature is good for mental and physical health, but just how good is it? John M. Zelenski and Dan [...]By Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans

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Vanished Beyond the Map: Adam Shoalts on the mystery of lost explorer Hubert Darrell 58:16

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" Hubert Darrell is the greatest explorer of all time that no one has ever heard of. The Norwegian great Amundsen, the first to the South Pole and first person to sail through the Northwest Passage successfully, actually met Darrell in the Arctic. He was in awe, and he wrote that with men like Darrell, 'I could go to the moon.'" In this episode of …

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James Allen - Explorer, Speaker, Mentor and Storyteller 1:30:04

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James Allen is an Australian modern-day explorer, speaker, mentor, and storyteller who fuses adventure with deep wisdom. From high peaks to frozen poles, he’s turned extreme environments into laboratories for leadership, resilience, and personal growth. By the age of 22 (in 1995), James became the youngest person to summit Mount Everest via the Nor…

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⁠450. Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure with director Emily Burns⁠ 47:48

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The Guilty Feminist 450. Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure Presented by DeborahFrances-White with special guest Emily Burns Recorded 22September 2025 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Released 29 September. The GuiltyFeminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Measure forMeasure is playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avonuntil 25 …

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Designing for Adventure: Roy Schreyer on Small Boats, Big Ideas 44:51

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Send us a text Roy Schreyer has spent a lifetime exploring the waterways of Georgian Bay and beyond, but his journey took a new direction when his wife found traditional sailboats less than comfortable. The result? The Dianne Rose, a compact, towable houseboat that combines practicality, comfort, and simplicity — proof that great design comes from …

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Anna Sui: Designing the Nineties 52:46

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From grunge style to the preppy look, one fashion designer helped define the wildly creative 1990s, New York’s Anna Sui. In her latest book “The Nineties x Anna Sui” (Rizzoli), the beloved designer catalogs this momentous decade in her life and career through photographs, memories, and runway-fabulous illustrations. On this episode, she speaks to D…

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The Unexpected Benefits of Chopping Wood, with Nicole Coenen 47:26

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Wood chopping is objectively awful for all the obvious reasons: blisters, back aches, over-the-counter painkiller expenses. But that’s not what you remember months later, when the fruits of your labor warm you and your loved ones on a cold winter night. See, wood chopping is really an investment—both in terms of that crackling fire, but also your e…