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Great Adventures

Do you want to hear about life-changing trips and journeys? Hosted by journalist Charles Thorp (Men’s Journal, Uproxx, Apple), ‘Great Adventures’ features wanderlust-filled conversations with the world's most fascinating people (actors, athletes, explorers, musicians, and beyond) about the travel experiences that changed their lives forever. Listen to hear lessons learned from the road, travel recommendations, and the benefit of an adventurous spirit.

[Recorded at Smile Radio at Smile To Go in the Freehand Hotel of New York City]

Entertainment Travel Film Music Stories Places & Travel Tv & Film Society & Culture Pop Culture Adventure Television
Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
71
Years Active
2019 - 2024
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Episode 32: Andrew McMahon (Musician) On Tour & Topanga Canyon

Episode 32: Andrew McMahon (Musician) On Tour & Topanga Canyon

Andrew McMahon ("Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness") sits down to discuss the getaway to Topanga Canyon he took to work on the first Andrew In The Wilderness album, the origins of the project’s name, …

00:30:00  |   Sat 01 Feb 2020
Episode 31: Chris Benchetler (Backcountry Skier) On Alaska & Austria

Episode 31: Chris Benchetler (Backcountry Skier) On Alaska & Austria

Backcountry skier Chris Benchetler drops by to talk about how an epic journey to Alaska inspired his sports film "Fire On The Mountain"; as well as his most memorable trips to Austria and Japan.

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00:28:13  |   Tue 21 Jan 2020
Episode 30: Bryan Greenberg (Actor) On Hong Kong & Kilimangaro

Episode 30: Bryan Greenberg (Actor) On Hong Kong & Kilimangaro

Bryan Greenberg ("How To Make It In America" "Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong") drops by to talk about hanging with the boys in Cuba, taking on Kilimangaro in Tanzania, and exploring Hong Kong with his…

00:30:06  |   Sat 18 Jan 2020
Episode 29: Rob Machado (Surfer) On Bali & Tahiti

Episode 29: Rob Machado (Surfer) On Bali & Tahiti

Pro surfer Rob Machado drops by the studio to discuss life-changing trips in Bali and Tahiti, where he filmed sequences for the action sports short film "Fire On The Mountain".

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00:28:11  |   Fri 10 Jan 2020
Episode 28: Richard Ladkani (Director) On The Sea Of Cortez

Episode 28: Richard Ladkani (Director) On The Sea Of Cortez

Richard Ladkani ("The Ivory Game") drops by the studio to talk about capturing the first footage ever of the endangered vaquita whale in the Gulf Of Mexico for his Nat Geo doc "Sea Of Shadows".

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00:33:05  |   Sat 07 Dec 2019
Episode 27: David Boreanaz (Actor) On Serbia

Episode 27: David Boreanaz (Actor) On Serbia

David Boreanaz ("SEAL Team", "Bones") drops by the studio to chat about traveling to Serbia and Puerto Rico to film his hit special forces-focused series SEAL Team (CBS).

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00:25:16  |   Fri 29 Nov 2019
Episode 26: Nina Williams (Climber) On California Climbing

Episode 26: Nina Williams (Climber) On California Climbing

Nina Williams is a professional rock climber who specializes in highball bouldering, with the first female ascents of the Ambrosia and Too Big to Flail. She stopped by the studio to discuss taking on…

00:25:13  |   Sat 23 Nov 2019
Episode 25: James Badge Dale (Actor)

Episode 25: James Badge Dale (Actor)

James Badge Dale ("13 Hours", "The Pacific", "The Departed") drops by to chat about road tripping with his dogs, near death experiences, and his latest project “Mickey And The Bear”.

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00:32:29  |   Fri 15 Nov 2019
Episode 24: Israel Adesanya (UFC Fighter)

Episode 24: Israel Adesanya (UFC Fighter)

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, aka Stylebender, stops in to discuss traveling the world to fight and the journey that led him to the forefront of mixed martial arts.

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00:34:35  |   Fri 08 Nov 2019
Episode 23: Frank Grillo (Actor)

Episode 23: Frank Grillo (Actor)

Frank Grillo ("Kingdom" "Fightworld" "Avengers") stops by the studio to talk about his travels, exploring fight culture around the world, and other adventures before the premiere of his new movie "Bl…

00:34:21  |   Fri 01 Nov 2019
Episode 22: Foy Vance (Musician)

Episode 22: Foy Vance (Musician)

Our guest today is Foy Vance, and you heard a bit of his music at the beginning of the show. Born in Northern Ireland, Foy has made a name for himself as a singer-songwriter touring the world with ac…

00:27:43  |   Fri 18 Oct 2019
Episode 21: Michael Voltaggio (Chef)

Episode 21: Michael Voltaggio (Chef)

Chef Michael Voltaggio ("Top Chef") takes a break from his busy schedule, including the New York Wine & Food Festival and running his new restaurant Estuary in the Conrad Washington, DC, to discuss h…

00:24:38  |   Fri 11 Oct 2019
Episode 20: Jon Bernthal (Actor)

Episode 20: Jon Bernthal (Actor)

Jon Berthal ("The Walking Dead", "The Punisher", "Fury") shares some of his most vivid memories from set and life. His latest project is the highly-anticipated video game "Ghost Recon: Breakpoint" (o…

00:29:05  |   Fri 04 Oct 2019
Episode 19: Jeffrey Donovan (Actor)

Episode 19: Jeffrey Donovan (Actor)

Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor known for his role as Michael Westen in the television series "Burn Notice", and from films such as "Sicario", "Changeling", "Shot Caller", and "Villains".

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00:35:48  |   Wed 25 Sep 2019
Episode 18: Moises Arias (Actor)

Episode 18: Moises Arias (Actor)

Moises Arias started acting when he was just over 10 years old. Since then he has been exposed to the world through his work and the lens of Hollywood. His latest movie "Monos" is his most adventurou…

00:22:10  |   Fri 20 Sep 2019
Episode 17: Ken Burns (Director)

Episode 17: Ken Burns (Director)

Ken Burns is without question one of the most prolific and compelling documentary filmmakers the world has ever seen. He has traveled across the globe examining our collective history, and in doing s…

00:34:34  |   Fri 13 Sep 2019
Episode 16: Steve House (Alpinist)

Episode 16: Steve House (Alpinist)

Professional climber and alpinist Steve House is more comfortable on a mountain than he is in the city, but I convinced him to stop by the studio to discuss his most memorable expeditions and new boo…

00:30:34  |   Sat 07 Sep 2019
Episode 15: Marcus Samuelsson (Chef)

Episode 15: Marcus Samuelsson (Chef)

Before he opened Harlem’s acclaimed Red Rooster and cooked for President Barack Obama, chef Marcus Samuelsson traveled the world from Sweden to Japan developing a love for ingredients and adventure. …

00:36:09  |   Fri 30 Aug 2019
Episode 14: Ronan Donovan (Nat Geo Photographer)

Episode 14: Ronan Donovan (Nat Geo Photographer)

Ronan Donovan has journeyed all over the world to document animals in their habitats for National Geographic. His latest assignment was his most epic by far, living with a pack of white wolves in the…

00:53:14  |   Fri 23 Aug 2019
Episode 13: Vikas Khanna (Chef)

Episode 13: Vikas Khanna (Chef)

Vikas Khanna took his childhood passion for cooking and turned into a globe-hopping career, from running a Michelin-starred restaurant to cooking for the Dalai Lama, we talk about a few of his great …

00:35:40  |   Fri 16 Aug 2019
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