Best Project Salt Run Podcasts (2025)

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Field Journal: Kit, Calories and what Works to Run India 36:00

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Send us a text A check-in from the van between Delhi and Agra. Hannah shares the kit that’s actually working in India, how she avoids blisters and chafe, why a belt beats a vest in the heat, and the simple food plan that keeps her moving. Joel drops in with on-the-road cooking realities and sleep struggles. Quick listener Q&A on shoes and team mora…

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Running for Change: Hannah Cox and Project Salt Run | Episode 1 1:05:17

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In the debut episode of The Gathering, Jon and Harry dive into conversation with social entrepreneur Hannah Cox, sharing the story behind Project Salt Run — her audacious mission to run 100 marathons in 100 days along India’s historic Inland Customs Line hedge. Founder of betternotstop and the Better Business Network, Hannah knows a thing or two ab…

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Field Journal: Alex vs. The Visa Office 31:42

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Send us a text At the start of any big project, you kind of need the whole team together, but thanks to some classic Indian visa chaos, our plans went sideways fast. In this episode, we sit down with Alex to hear how he managed to lose his passport, miss two flights, and almost blag his way into India anyway. Hi, I’m Hannah, accidental runner, sust…

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S3E9 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: ESMO 2025 Special Part 2 42:46

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Send us a text Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3 Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network Kate Clarke takes over hosting duties! Join our expert trio — Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson — for the usual …

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Gwendolyn Bounds: Building Fitness for Life 1:04:09

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On this week's episode of Cool Conversations, Kenton speaks to award winning journalist and champion Obstacle Course Racer, Gwendolyn Bounds. Wendy, as she is known, took up Obstacle Course Racing at 45 years old and has built her fitness to such an extent that she now competes for podium places in Spartan races around the world. But this hasn't al…

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The First Leg: Starting 100 Marathons in 100 days 14:14

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Send us a text This is a quick and dirty one where we sit down with Hannah in front of our Support van chatting with Joel and Alex on how the beginning of the project salt run has been and where we're at now! We’re currently raising money to KEEP this expedition going! EVERY Pound raised on Crowdfunder gets us closer to being able to reach India. H…

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S3E8 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: ESMO 2025 Special Part 1 41:57

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Send us a text Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3 Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network Are you ready for some ESMO Bingo? Yes—it’s that time of year again! Join our expert hosts Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke and Professor Christ…

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The Final Countdown 15:16

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Send us a text Join WhatsApp Community GROUP! It's hard to believe after 40 episodes and so much build up change and transformation that we finally have our feet on the ground here in India! This very special episode let's you listen in on a bit of our journey celebration and struggle along with some very special words of wisdom at the very end. We…

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Aldo Kane: Adventuring with Purpose 1:07:43

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This week's Cool Conversations guest is adventurer and safety expert, Aldo Kane. Aldo tells Kenton that he was a Royal Marines Commando for 10 years before finding his way into TV and film where he looks after safety and logistics in extreme, remote, hostile environments. Prompted by Aldo's work, this conversation delves into the changing world of …

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1 Week to Go: Next Stop, India 21:11

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Send us a text This is it the final update before we head to India. In this episode, Joel opens with a few words before handing over to Hannah, who shares where things are really at: the visa chaos, the reroute from Pakistan, last-minute packing, heat training, and what it feels like to finally reach this moment after 40 weeks of planning. The next…

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AGITG ASM 2025: Special Preview 15:33

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 29 of The Oncology Podcast’s Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. AGITG ASM 2025 Special | 24–27 November | Tarntanya (Adelaide), South Australia The most exciting ideas in GI oncology rarely come from just one room—or even one country. In this episode, host Rachael Babin sits down with …

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Welcome to The Gathering 0:52

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Brought to you by The Growth Collective. This is a podcast for curious people who want to learn and take inspiration from some of the most fascinating individuals on the planet. Think of it as a Collective forum. A space to explore ideas, skills and stories that help people. It started with learning. It can grow into whatever the Collective needs n…

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2 Weeks to Go: Nature Gets a Vote with Graham Hansen 50:20

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Send us a text Hannah’s stepping back from day-to-day at the Better Business Network as we gear up for 100 marathons across India, so we grabbed her colleague and “Nature on the Board” director Graham Hansen to explain how BBN gives nature a real seat at the table. We talk through where the idea came from, how it works legally and culturally, balan…

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Tales from the Trails: Laila Peak Part Two 40:48

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3 Weeks to Go: Heat, Visas, and a Dinosaur Hoodie 53:50

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Send us a text Three weeks to go. The team compares kit, chases visas and insurance, and gets honest about training, living in one van, and the unknowns ahead. Why PSR matters, what we’ve learned, and how you can help before we fly. If you’ve been meaning to help, now’s the perfect time! Follow @projectsaltrun, share this episode with a friend, or …

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Tales from the Trails: Laila Peak Part One 50:27

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The popular Tales from the Trails is back and this week Kenton is taking us on a journey through Pakistan. Starting in Islamabad, Kenton and his team fly to Skardu (not without drama!), then take 4x4s to Hushe, high in the Hushe Valley, before they continue on foot to Laila Peak's Basecamp. As always, Kenton provides vivid descriptions of the lands…

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4 Weeks to Go: Inside the Training with Nina Davies 48:21

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Send us a text We’re four weeks out from Project Salt Run, and in this episode Joel sit down with Hannah’s coach, Nina, to talk about the journey so far. From taking Hannah from non-runner to ultrarunner in a year, to the Coast-to-Coast test, the bumps and breakthroughs along the way. Nina shares how the training has been built, what’s gone right, …

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S3E7 The Oncology Journal Club: ESMO GI Wrap-Up, Robotic Surgery Debate, ATOMIC Study + More 44:12

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Send us a text Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3 Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network Welcome to Episode 7 of The Oncology Journal Club podcast. This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research. Join our expert hosts…

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5 Weeks to Go: Kenton Cool on Everest 1:09:35

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Send us a text We sit down with mountaineer and guide Kenton Cool, a man with 19 Everest summits and a lifetime of stories. From a dirt-bag first trip to Pakistan for £500 to shattering both heels and rebuilding purpose, Kenton talks community, identity, and the head game that gets you through the hard bits. We get into the Everest “Triple Crown,” …

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Conversation with Hannah Cox: Project Salt Run 54:38

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Kenton's guest on this episode of Cool Conversations is Hannah Cox who is about to launch herself into a 4,200km run, having only started running last year. Why? You will learn that Hannah is obsessed with a hedge that formed an inland customs line across India about 150 years ago. It was used to enforce a salt tax and resulted in a widespread fami…

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6 Weeks to Go: Plan Z - Funding the Impossible Run 51:07

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Send us a text This week we dive headfirst into the toughest part of the Project Salt Run journey so far... finances. With less than 60 days to go, Hannah and Joel pull back the curtain on what it really takes to fund an expedition like this. From dirtbag backup plans of buying a van in India, to the reality of paying for flights, permits, wages, a…

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7 Weeks to Go: Running Through Pregnancy: Dr. Erica Patel's Journey to Ultras 1:03:00

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Send us a text This week we sit down with the incredible Dr. Erica Patel. A gynecologist, mother, and record-breaking ultra runner who somehow balances medicine at the top level with running marathons across India (and even the legendary Comrades in South Africa... Twice). We talk about what it’s really like to run in India, the growth of women’s r…

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Sevan Garo: Starting the Conversation 1:10:29

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We have another outdoor special for you this week, recorded near Chamonix in Servos. Kenton chats to Sev Garo, an artist and sculptor who is inspired by glaciers. Sev explains how he aims to capture the energy of glaciers through his art and how he hopes his work helps to start conversations about climate change and glacial melt. Sev tells Kenton h…

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Getting Exercise to Improve Cancer Survival? Challenge Accepted! 41:51

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest Series of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast hosted by Medical Oncologist and International Cancer Survivorship Expert, Professor Bogda Koczwara AM. "If it were a pill, we would all want it." This powerful opening statement captures the essence of ground-breaking research that's transforming our understanding of…

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8 Weeks to Go: 20/20/20 Challenge: Lessons, Burnout, and Bouncing Back 30:58

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Send us a text The 20/20/20 Challenge. That’s 20 days, 20K runs on weekdays, and 20 minutes of strength work on weekends… all while working 60–70 hour weeks. In this episode we talk through how it went, what nearly broke her (spoiler: hospital visits were involved), and what she learned from taking on a challenge that turned out to be tougher than …

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9 Weeks to Go: Marathon by Jump Roap with Krish Patel 1:03:12

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Send us a text From doing a full marathon with a jump rope to transforming young lives around the UK, Krish Patel isn’t your average runner, or storyteller. He’s the founder of Tales to Inspire, a platform that’s helped over 1.5 million people share their powerful storyies. In this episode, Krish opens up about finding purpose after a rough start, …

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Overtreatment Factors with Nathan Cherny: An OJC Meets Podcast 17:46

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Send us a text Proudly produced by The Oncology Network When does aggressive cancer treatment shift from beneficial to harmful? This powerful conversation between Professor Nathan Cherny and Professor Christopher Jackson tackles one of oncology's most challenging ethical dilemmas – overtreatment at the end of life. Drawing on his extensive experien…

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TFTT: The Eiger 36:11

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Tales from the Trails (TFTT) is back and this time Kenton is on the Eiger in the Swiss Alps. Kenton talks us through his ascent of the 3,967m Eiger, with his client Marco. They ascend via the Mittellegi ridge and descend via the South Ridge on an absolutely beautiful summer's day with views for miles. Having not done this particular climb since 200…

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10 Weeks to Go: 135 Miles Through Hell: David Bone and the Badwater Challenge 1:35:53

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Send us a text David Bone has run some of the toughest races in the world, including Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon across Death Valley in 47°C heat. In this episode, we chat about how he got into running, what it takes to train for a race like Badwater, and how crew, mindset, and even a sense of humor can make or break you. He also shares …

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11 Weeks to Go: Hope, Hustle, and Holding It Together: A Mid-Journey PSR Check-In 40:20

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Send us a text We’re back with a raw and honest update from the PSR team. No guests, just Joel and Hannah catching up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes and let’s just say, it’s a lot. From Hannah’s wild 2020 Challenge (that’s 20k a day for 20 days!) to losing key team members, this episode dives deep into the physical, emotional…

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Anna McNuff: Adventurous Commitment 1:08:43

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Welcome to a previously untested podcast format (for us!) - a walk and talk. Kenton recorded this episode with adventurer, writer and super-mum, Anna McNuff, whilst walking on Leckhampton Hill in Gloucestershire, and it really is a cool conversation! Anna and her husband, Jamie McDonald (another adventurer), have recently decided to sell their hous…

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12 Weeks to Go: Running, Raving & Real Talk: Our Love Trails Festival Recap 30:56

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Send us a text This week, we're diving into Hannah’s first-ever trip to Love Trails a trail running and music festival that turned out to be more powerful than expected. From dancing in the woods to running through heatwaves, from emotional on-stage moments to reconnecting with the wider running community, it was all kinds of wild and wonderful. We…

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S3E6 The Oncology Journal Club: Breast Cancer Treatments, Non-operative Management, Clinical Trial Standards, Fertility and Hope 45:29

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Send us a text Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3 Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network Welcome to Episode 6 of The Oncology Journal Club podcast. This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research. Has non-operative man…

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13 Weeks to Go: Why Esther Newman Loves Treadmills (And Other Running Confessions) 52:54

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Send us a text This week on the Project Salt Run podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Esther Newman, editor-in-chief of Women’s Running, co-host of their hit podcast, and all-around running legend (even if she says otherwise). We talk about everything from imposter syndrome in sport to the joys of Marmite sandwiches mid-run, plus how Esther’s jou…

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Richard Pyne: Custodian of Páramo 1:11:42

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This week's Cool Conversation is between Kenton and Richard Pyne, CEO of British clothing brand Páramo. Right from the offset, we understand that Páramo is unique: Richard describes himself as the Custodian of the brand, rather than the CEO; he tells us that the company is employee-owned; he tells us they have been repairing garments for customers …

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14 Weeks to Go: Natalie Smith, Training, Challenges, and the Road to India 48:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we finally sit down with Natalie, a core team member of Project Salt Run who's been with us since the early days. We dive deep into her role as a pacer and logistics mastermind for Hannah's epic 100 marathons across India. We dive into everything from ultra running, including an unforgettable race in Morocco, to the …

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15 Weeks to Go: Blue Earth Summit, Live from London 29:57

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Send us a text This one's a first for us, a live recording from the Blue Earth Summit in London! Hannah and Joel take the stage with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, to talk about purpose, endurance, and why storytelling matters now more than ever. We get into how the idea of running across India was sparked by a colonial hedge, and how Kat…

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Professor Duncan Quincey: Losing Their Cool 1:06:55

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Recorded at 6,400m on Everest, is this the highest altitude podcast recording ever? We don’t know but we do know that you’re going to love it! Kenton speaks to University of Leeds based Professor of Glaciology, Duncan Quincey, about his current research project on the Khumbu glacier. Whilst Kenton was climbing Everest, Duncan and his team were inst…

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16 Weeks to Go: Pinky Toes Down, Hannah’s Coast to Coast Debrief 34:57

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Send us a text Hannah’s back from the run, toes shredded, confidence boosted and in this episode, Joel flips the mic around to hear how it really went. We talk physical pain, emotional headspace, what surprised her the most, and what the team learned ahead of India. This one’s the final piece in our three-part Coast to Coast series and a real windo…

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17 Weeks to Go: The Finish line of the Coast 2 Coast 25:28

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Send us a text In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our final days on the Coast to Coast trail 7 marathons, 7 days, and one last big push to the finish line. You’ll hear from the team out in the field, sleep-deprived, sunburnt, slightly broken, and doing whatever it takes to get Hannah across the country. It’s hot, the water’s low, the…

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Dr Sarah Ruggins: Focus, Discipline, Gratitude 1:06:15

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This week Kenton welcomes Dr Sarah Ruggins back to the pod to unpick the details of her incredible bike ride from John O'Groats to Lands End and back again. Sarah blended her love of the discipline of unsupported ultra-endurance cycling with supported time-trialling to take on her most recent endurance challenge. Sarah tells Kenton all about her ap…

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18 Weeks to Go: On the Trail, Teamwork, Ticks and Tough Miles on the C2C 30:11

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Send us a text This one’s straight from the field. We’re on location in the UK, following Hannah as she takes on the Coast to Coast trail, a brutal seven day back-to-back run with one rest day in the middle. This is more than just a test of endurance. It’s a full-team trial run ahead of her 100-marathon mission across India and Pakistan. In this ep…

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S3E5 The Oncology Journal Club: ASCO 2025 Special - Part 2 26:21

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Send us a text Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3 Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network Welcome to the Oncology Journal Club ASCO 2025 Special – Part 2! This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research. If you're after…

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19 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Bandages & Barefoot Truths with Alex Fowler 52:06

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Send us a text Feet take a beating, especially when you're running 100 marathons in 100 days. In this episode, Hannah and Joel chat with podiatrist and endurance-running ally Alex Fowler, who’s on a mission to keep Hannah moving safely and comfortably throughout Project Salt Run. From injury prevention to smart sock swaps, Alex shares how he’s prep…

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Mark and Erich: Unearthing History 54:54

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Whilst at Everest Basecamp this year, Kenton recorded this episode with Mark Fisher and Erich Roepke who made arguably the most exciting Everest discovery of recent years when they found Andrew Cormyn (“Sandy”) Irvine’s boot on the North Side of the mountain late last year. It was almost exactly 100 years since Irvine and Mallory went missing on th…

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S3E4 The Oncology Journal Club: ASCO 2025 Special - Part 1 30:35

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Send us a text Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3 Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network Welcome to the Oncology Journal Club ASCO 2025 Special – Part 1! This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research. If you're after…

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20 Weeks to Go: 1% That Changes Everything with Kate Williams 1:21:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement helping businesses and individuals give back to the Earth. She’s smart, steady, and has found a way to turn ambition into action — leading a network that’s reimagining what giving back really looks like. We chat about how 1% for the Planet wo…

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21 Weeks to Go: The Man Filming the Madness, Michael Shaw 1:02:13

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Send us a text This week, we’re finally introducing the man behind the lens Michael Shaw. He’s the lead filmmaker capturing the chaos of Project Salt Run. From serendipitous meetings to joining the team just as everything kicked off, Michael shares how he got involved, why this story matters, and what it really means to shoot a 100-day adventure ac…

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Jay Whiting: Achieving the Remarkable 50:10

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This week, Kenton sits down to talk to Jay Whiting at Everest Base Camp. Jay is not a professional climber or a professional athlete - he is a full-time solicitor in London - yet when this episode was recorded, he was preparing to take on an enormous Himalayan challenge. Jay talks to Kenton about his dreams of achieving the Everest Triple Crown thi…

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22 Weeks to Go: Finding the Thread, Hannah’s Family Roots in India 31:52

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Send us a text This week, we’re going personal. Hannah dives into her family history and shares how her connection to India has shaped the vision behind Project Salt Run. From Anglo-Indian roots to uncovering relatives tied to the Taj Mahal, it’s a ride through ancestry, identity, and colonial legacy. If you’re nosy or just love a good story, this …