Best Paragliding Podcasts (2025)

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Paragliding from the Tallest Peaks with Jason Hardrath 42:59

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Jason Hardrath is an Oregon K-6 physical education teacher turned elite endurance athlete whose pursuit of human potential has redefined what most people believe is possible. After surviving a devastating car accident in 2015 that left him with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and doctors telling him he’d never run again, Jason rebuilt his life throu…

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The Paragliding Podcast, Episode 2 48:14

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In this episode Ed and Tarquin talk through the Adventure Issue of Cross Country magazine (262). It opens with an excerpt from Tarquin's interview with Liv Sansov talking about her flight from the summit of K2 in a tandem with Zeb Roche. An interview with the pair recorded at Kendal comes later in the episode. Tarquin and Ed kick off talking about …

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37: Flying the Himalayas, Pakistan, and the Alps - Benjamin Kellett | Professional Paraglider 51:35

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Benjamin Kellett is a UK-born paraglider pilot and adventure flyer who splits his time between Queenstown, New Zealand, and the European Alps. With over a decade of experience in the air, Ben is known for his vol-biv style of travel, flying long-distance with all his camping gear and landing in remote alpine terrain to spend nights in the mountains…

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39: How Microplastics Are Reshaping Our World - Dr. Dimitri Deheyn | Scripps Oceanography 52:55

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Dr. Dimitri Deheyn is a professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. He leads the Deheyn Lab, where his work focuses on marine biology, environmental health, and materials in the natural world. Dimitri studies how organisms interact with light and color, and he also researches the spread of microplastics and synthetic fiber…

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Lucy Bartholomew on Australian Slang, the Ultra Runner Naughty List, and Gifts That Will Ruin Christmas 1:06:50

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Dom and guest host Rachel Entrekin kick off the holidays by sorting ultra runners into naughty and nice — because taking your family to an exotic location is great, but not mentioning you're racing and they're crewing is a different vibe entirely. They also run through the gifts no trail runner wants to unwrap, from anti-chafe sticks laced with cap…

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BIGFOOT REPLAYS: "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Guide to Sports Movies" 1:42:32

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This is a REPLAY of one of my favorite episodes from the 9 years of doing this podcast!In this episode my two friends Travis Steffen and Brandon Swett hang out and we go through a varitey of categories to eventually determine which movie wins the award of "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Sports Movie".Over the years, I think I've listened to this nonsens…

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38: Saving Saipan’s Forgotten Dogs - Grace Keilbach | Boonie Babies 56:57

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Grace Keilbach, along with her sister Aria, founded Boonie Babies, a nonprofit rescue based on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands archipelago. Together, they document, coordinate, and lead the organization’s efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and relocate the island’s boonie dogs, descendants of WWII combat dogs that still roam Saipan today.…

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2026- The Year of Intention. How to set your sights on Growth, and Inner Peace with Coach Carrie Best. 55:50

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Coach Carrie Best provides holistic wellness coaching that supports individuals and families in building healthier, more intentional lives. Her approach integrates personalized nutrition guidance with lifestyle strategies that strengthen physical health, emotional well-being, and family balance. Just as a financial plan provides structure for wealt…

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BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn 59:44

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BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn by Chris WardBy Chris Ward

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36: A Bromance Beneath the Waves - Dr. Brendan Talwar & Dr. Chris Malinowski | Shark Docs 1:15:24

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Dr. Brendan Talwar and Dr. Chris Malinowski are marine scientists who have collaborated for more than a decade on conservation, fieldwork, and science communication. Brendan is a National Geographic Explorer and postdoctoral scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Chris is the Director of Research & Conservation at the Ocean First Insti…

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Namibia Safari: From the Sossusvlei Dunes to the Skeleton Coast 41:28

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There are many beautiful countries in Africa, but none are like Namibia. Today we will travel from the highest sand dunes in the world to the wildest coast on the planet. We will track the last free-roaming herd of rhinos on the continent, and watch desert elephants as we float above them in a hot air balloon. But more than anything we will discove…

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Ultrarunning Superlatives with Kilian Korth (Not That One) 59:55

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Andy's off somewhere being Andy, so Rachel Entreken steps in to co-host alongside Dom for an episode that somehow manages to be both deeply philosophical and entirely unhinged. First up, Dom and Rachel power through the definitive list of ultrarunning superlatives, covering everything from best hair (Rajpal Pannu and Tim Tollefson, obviously) to wh…

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Apollo 1, Frank De Winne, and Moon Museum 1:09:36

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It's the bumper end of year edition featuring the first European Commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Frank De Winne. He joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to chat about his two missions, and the future of space exploration. We also meet Mark Craig, the director of the new Apollo 1 movie, visit a Moon museum in Pittsburgh and ge…

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Apollo 1, Frank De Winne, and Moon Museum 1:09:36

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It's the bumper end of year edition featuring the first European Commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Frank De Winne. He joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to chat about his two missions, working together in space and the future of space exploration. We also meet Mark Craig, the director of the new Apollo 1 movie, visit a Moon m…

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35: Why Chad Caruso Isn’t Afraid of Death (Or 3,000 Miles of Road) - Chad Caruso | Skateboarding Across America 51:39

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Chad Caruso is a professional skateboarder, filmmaker, and content creator best known for setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest cross-country journey across America on a manually powered skateboard. He skated from Venice Beach, California to Virginia Beach in 2023, covering 3,027 miles and 77,000 feet of elevation in just 57 days alone, u…

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34: The €6,000 Leap That Changed Everything - Cass Verdy | Travel Creator 50:52

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Cass Verdy is a Netherlands-born travel creator who, after struggling with depression in his late teens and choosing sobriety at nineteen, left his home with €6,000 and relocated to Bali, a place he first connected with during a 2018 trip. There, he spent his early months living in small village rooms, traveling across the island by motorbike, and …

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From the Bayou to Hallowed Halls of Princeton; Revisiting the Path to QB1 57:21

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Eli Friend is a freshman at Princeton University, and a Quarterback on the D1 Princeton Football Team. Scholastically, he is focused on a pre-med track and plans to pursue Orthopedic Surgery following graduation from Princeton in the spring of 2029. Eli graduated from Isidore Newman School in New Orleans with a 4.8 weighted GPA and as a National Me…

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33: From Connecticut to Crocodiles - Bobby Greco | PhD Student Clemson University 41:35

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Bobby Greco is a wildlife biologist and Ph.D. student studying American crocodile conservation in the Dominican Republic. His path began in Connecticut, where he worked on projects ranging from stream salamanders to statewide turtle and snake surveys. Since then, he’s gained global field experience, from researching crocodiles in Belize to working …

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Goal #42: Backpack Europe 31:20

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In this episode, Alicia talks to her friend Eli about Eli's experience backpacking Europe. She talks about the incredible experience as well as how she prepared, staying in hostels, remaining safe as a solo female traveler, and more. If you have ever considered backpacking a new country, this episode is a must-listen. Editor's note: Wow! It has bee…

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Powwow Spirit in the Black Hills of South Dakota 25:34

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The Black Hills Powwow is the biggest powwow in the U.S., where dancers, singers, artists, and spectators come from across North America to honor the spirit and beauty of the Great Plains Indigenous culture. The powwow comes alive through handcrafted regalia and the spirited dancers who embody history. Join us as we take in the sounds and stories f…

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BIGFOOT REPLAYS: Dyana Carmella -- Dancing with Her Fears, "A Walk Thru Neverland" 1:12:38

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"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..."Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!!Enjoy the episode!!…

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32: Your Gateway to Epic Outdoor Adventures - Owen Lombardi | Treka 34:56

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Owen Lombardi is the Chief Marketing Officer at Treka, a cutting-edge platform that connects outdoor travelers with verified local guides for bookable, GPS-enabled adventures. Owen brings deep insight into Treka’s mission to make guided hikes, multi-day treks, and unique experiences more accessible and trustworthy, all while helping guides earn mor…

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31: Big Poppa Blowfish's Ocean Adventures - Tom "Blowfish" Hird | Marine Biologist 53:40

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Tom “The Blowfish” Hird is a UK-based marine biologist, wildlife presenter, and science communicator known for blending heavy-metal energy with ocean education. With a degree in Marine Biology from Bangor University, he has become a familiar face on Discovery’s Shark Week, Netflix’s All The Sharks, and BBC and ITV wildlife programs. His work spans …

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#432: Jeff Cormack -- How Adventure Led Towards a Career as a Musician 1:13:06

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This week we are chatting with musician Jeff Cormack about how snowboarding and mountain sports led into a career as a musician!!Jeff is a music producer and songwriter who started creating music scores for ski/snowboard films. From there his path has led him to hit songs, music festivals, music projects like South of France and his own music licen…

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Can you phrase that as a question?; on Fatherhood, Spiritual leadership, and Creativity with Jeopardy Champion Buzzy Cohen are ready! 57:34

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Buzzy Cohen has become one of the top names in the world of trivia since his winning streak on Jeopardy! & taking the title in the 2017 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Dubbed "Mr. Personality" by Alex Trebek due to his style and charisma, he guest hosted Jeopardy! in 2021, became one of the star quizzer's on ABC's The Chase & hosted The Einstein…

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CONNECTION: Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Inuit Hunters and Trekking in Papua New Guinea with Nature Writer Jay Griffiths 48:17

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“There is something in us,” nature writer Jay Griffiths says, “that detests the tepid world of net curtains … the chloroform world where human nature is well schooled, tamed from childhood on, where the radiators are permanently on mild and the windows are permanently closed.” Lost with her life and desperate to escape the confines of the modern wo…

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The Paragliding Podcast, Episode 1 44:40

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In this episode Cross Country magazine editors Ed and Tarquin go through the "Coupe Icare issue" (Cross Country 261, Nov/Dec 2025) which features the latest releases from the annual free-flight festival. They discuss Joe Dart's epic 200km cross-country flight in Scotland; the stunning photographs of the Red Bull X-Alps photographer Felix Wölk; and …

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30: Finding the Missing Link Between Humans and Wildlife - Andrea Boccini | Conservation Storyteller 58:19

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Andrea Boccini is an Italian wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and conservation storyteller whose work blurs the line between art and ecology. Trained in scenography and photography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Andrea began his career in design before devoting himself fully to documenting the fragile balance between humans and the natur…

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How to build a Moon lander, Eileen Collins, and space quilts 1:17:11

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Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham get up-close with a Moon lander taking shape at Astrobotic in Pittsburgh. The first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle, Eileen Collins, discusses a new film about her life: Space Woman. Plus, two new space quilts, complete with UFOs, at the Royal Astronomical Society... Like this podcast? Please help us b…

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How to build a Moon lander, Eileen Collins, and space quilts 1:17:11

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Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham get up-close with a Moon lander taking shape at Astrobotic in Pittsburgh. The first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle, Eileen Collins, discusses a new film about her life: Space Woman. Plus, two new space quilts, complete with UFOs, at the Royal Astronomical Society... Like this podcast? Please help us b…

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Navajo Nation: Beside the Medicine Man’s Fire 13:10

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“The medicine man sits before a pile of hot coals spread out on the compacted red earth floor of his Hogan – the traditional home of the Navajo. “This is Native American church,” he tells me, pulling shiny black arrowheads and Golden Eagle feathers from his wooden medicine box, and twisting a thick translucent crystal before the flames. Sweat beads…

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29: A Student's Journey Through Science and the Wild - Hallie Cowan | Graduate Researcher 32:49

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Hallie Cowan is a wildlife biologist, photographer, and science communicator pursuing her master’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology at Clemson University. Her research focuses on mercury contamination in South American caimans, studying how these crocodilians act as bioindicators for ecosystem health. She has conducted fieldwork in Suriname…

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28: D1 Footballer Turned Wildlife Biologist - Randy Thomas | UW Filmmaker 45:33

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Randy Thomas is a wildlife biologist, scuba diver, photographer, and filmmaker from Detroit, Michigan. After earning his degree in Environmental Science from the University of Toledo, he found his calling in marine research, working in the Florida Keys and at the Bimini Shark Lab, where he performed shark workups and appeared on Discovery’s Shark A…

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Comedian/Ultrarunner Dan Lamorte, Scariest Things in Running, and Papa (David) Roche 55:05

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Ever wonder what ultrarunning, standup comedy, and autistim have in common? Then you'll love this interview with standup comedian Dan Lamorte about his journey from 354 pounds to ultrarunner and more. Plus, for Halloween, the boys count down the scariest things you'll ever see at an ultra. And they dissect David Roche's decision to give away his go…

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Searching for Sasquatch in the Valleys of the Noble Beyond 49:18

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Whether you known him as Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti, Thla'Thla, Sninik, or something else, you've heard the legends - the stories of the hairy mountain man who lives, as writer John Zada says, "in primeval nature and collective memory." And today, we're plunging deep into Canada's ancient forests to find him. But make no mistake - this isn't Bigfoot …

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27: Inside Life with the Taliban - Jake Youngblood Dobbs | Extreme Adventurer 47:59

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Jake Youngblood Dobbs is founder of the community-brand Irrational Optimism and a modern-day adventurer known for undertaking extreme, unconventional trips around the world. His projects center on community building, skill development, and exploring places that challenge Western narratives and perceptions. Jake has lived with the Taliban in Afghani…

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26: How Connor Blakley Went from High School Expulsion to Multi-Million Dollar Success - Connor Blakely | Serial Entrepreneur 55:16

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Connor Blakley is the founder of The DropOut Companies and creator of Jams, a high-protein, crustless PB&J sandwich brand sold in over 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide. Connor began his entrepreneurial journey in high school, founding Youth Logic, a marketing agency that served over 50 businesses across the U.S. At 17, he landed a major deal with Sp…

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#431: Henry George & Jason Hardrath -- Paragliding the UK National 3 Peaks Challenge 1:10:11

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24 hours to hike and fly Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis!In this episode Adventure Filmmaker Henry George and Adventurer Jason Hardrath talk about the ups and downs of their adventure to hike and fly the UKs Three biggest Peaks in 24 hours. This one is awesome!!! Enjoy!THEIR FILM: https://youtu.be/b__aTBEhQ2k?si=TgNYYRQC386PrGt1MORE FROM JASON: Ins…

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Botswana Safari: From the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to the Okavango Delta 39:01

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Botswana is the Africa in our heads, the one we see in nature documentaries, and think of when we say the word. It is a vast and untempered land filled with one of the richest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. In a single game drive you could see up to 50 different species: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, hippos, baboons and more. But …

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#430: Nick Steel -- Running Sixteen 100 Milers in 2025!! Co-Host Nic Chiri 59:37

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Nick Steel just completed his goal of running 16 100 milers in 2025!!! In this episode we talk about that experience, the mindset he has developed along the way and what it was like to run 50Ks around the Mankato Water Tower for a week straight!!Nic Chiri (ultrarunner and race director) also hops on as cohost to share what it was like to watch Nick…

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25: The Hidden Heroes of Crocodile Conservation - Dr. Marisa Tellez | Executive Director of Crocodile Research Coalition 48:46

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Dr. Marisa Tellez is a field biologist and co-founder of the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) based in Belize. Her work focuses on the ecology, conservation, and health of crocodiles and other reptiles, as well as their connection to local communities and ecosystems. With a Ph.D. from UCLA, she’s conducted extensive research across Central Americ…

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BUCKET LIST: Kayaking with a Whale & Climbing Crater Lake National Park 12:06

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Do you want to know what it's like to go kayaking with a whale? How about climbing to the top of Crater Lake National Park to see one of the most beautiful views in America? Well, that’s what we’re doing today. Our Bucket List episodes highlight what we think are the best adventures on the planet, and these two certainly fit the bill. Recorded on-l…

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24: From Snake Slayer to Wildlife Savior - Benhail Antao | Host of "Snakes SOS: Goa's Wildest" 43:58

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Benhail Antao is wildlife rescuer and conservation communicator from Goa India. Benhail is best known for starring in Snakes SOS: Goa’s Wildest on National Geographic, where he leads rescue missions, wrestles with human-wildlife conflict, and shows how conservation looks in real time. Through his career, he’s moved from studying engineering to hand…

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23: Coloring Outside the Lines - Dr. Clifford Hurst | Formal Axiology Scholar 45:30

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Dr. Clifford Hurst is a professor of management and entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University whose work explores how people find purpose and meaning in what they do. With a background in formal axiology (the study of values) Cliff has spent much of his career thinking about what makes work “good” beyond money or success. Before teaching, he wor…