Podcast Episodes

Karl Egloff: The Speedy Mountaineer

Episode 142

In this special episode, Kenton interviews Karl Egloff at Everest Base Camp as they both prepare for their Everest expeditions.

Karl is an extreme mountaineer, mountain guide, runner and speed climbe…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hem Rana: From Park Run to Ultra

Episode 141

If you like running, this week's episode is for you! Kenton sits down to talk to Hem Rana, a remarkable man who 'got the running bug' after going along to a park run six years ago and has since compl…

Published on 5 months ago

Mark Evans MBE: Seeking Solitude

Episode 140

Mark Evans has been leading expeditions for over 40 years and he speaks to Kenton from Oman, where he has lived for 25 years. He has very recently completed a 30 day expedition through the Empty Quar…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Belinda Kirk: Intentionally Wandering

Episode 139

Belinda Kirk is a researcher, campaigner, and author who is a huge advocate for adventure. When you tune into this episode, you will quickly realise that Belinda is a force of nature who is deeply pa…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Jude Kriwald: Picking Up Dreams

Episode 138

Aged 19, Jude Kriwald cycled from England to India, a journey that he describes in vivid detail in this week's episode of Cool Conversations. From embracing Iranian hospitality to sneaking through Ti…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Andrew 'Basil' Heaney: Pushing the Envelope, Quietly

Episode 137

For most people, running a 100 mile race is an enormous undertaking, that requires months of diligent training. This week's guest, Basil Heaney, takes a different approach. He enjoys racing more than…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lorraine McCall: The Draw of Big Journeys

Episode 136

In 2005, Lorraine McCall left her house to 'go for a walk' on her 40th birthday and didn't stop until she had walked up, and between, all 284 Munros in Scotland (2 Munros have since been downgraded, …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ella Foote - Finding Endorphins in Water

Episode 135

This week Kenton dives into (excuse the pun!) a fascinating conversation with wild swimmer, author and journalist, Ella Foote.

Ella has been swimming outside since her childhood, when her parents use…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Elise Wortley - Learning from Women Pushing Boundaries

Episode 134

This week's podcast guest is Lise Wortley who has been on some fascinating journeys, conceived out of her curiosity about adventurous women from history.

Lise has chosen to follow in the footsteps of…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

TFTT: Everest Base Camp Trek

Episode 133

It's the first episode of 2025 and we have a spectacular Tales from the Trails (TFTT) for you! Kenton recorded this whilst he was trekking to Everest Base Camp in November and it is the perfect way t…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago