We Are Explorers Podcast We Are Explorers
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This show celebrates the humans within Australia & New Zealand's adventure community. The We Are Explorers team delve into the minds of this renegade collective - community leaders, athletes, photographers, trail builders, store owners....the list goes on...but each is united by one thing: adventure has shaped who they are and how they lead their lives. The goal of this podcast is to tickle your ears and imaginations enough to live a little more adventurously.Check in fortnightly to hear Henry, Tim and Amy have a yarn.
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#3.02 Walk and Talk With Hosts Tim and Amy
Join We Are Explorers hosts Tim Ashelford and Amy Fairall as they take you on a walk through Sydney Harbour. Find out what the hosts do at We Are Explorers, hear some of their tales from past adventures and what they both have coming up.
In this chat we cover:
Tim and Amy go on a walk in Sydney harbour NPWho is TimWho is AmyAmy in DarwinTim in SydneyAmy’s favourite thing to do outdoorsTims favourite thing to do outdoorsLarapinta ultraBoulderingStories on the siteAdventures where things went wrongFollow Tim Ashelford:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_ashelford/
Follow Amy Fairall:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.eloise/
Ready for an adventure of your own?
Follow We Are Explorers:
Website: https://weareexplorers.co/
Instagram: @we_are_explorers
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#3.01 Rick J Petersen Has Been Preparing for Alone Australia Season 2 His Whole Life
Alone Australia Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 27th of March at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
We Are Explorers host Tim Ashelford talks with Alone Australia contestant Rick J Petersen on how he developed his survival skills from a young age, his preparedness for undertaking Alone in the New Zealand climate and terrain, and his popularity on TikTok.
In this chat we cover:
Rick's childhood on Tasman IslandHis love for Northern Australia 15 years in the army and SASInterest in Aboriginal cultureAlone Australia Season 2New Zealand wildlife, climate, and terrainRick's survival coursesTikTokFollow Rick J Petersen:
Website: https://rickjpetersen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickjpetersen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-A7IpFyyBw_QFTgdXYRbEA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickjohnpetersen
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickjpetersen?lang=en
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Website: https://weareexplorers.co/
Instagram: @we_are_explorers
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Host: Tim Ashelford -
#2.20 A Jaguar, a Concussion, and Nearly Nude at the Border: Three Stories from The North Face Adventure Story Slam
Buckle up for some good old fashioned campfire storytelling of adventures gone awry.
These stories were first heard at The North Face’s inaugural Adventure Story Slam event in Hobart.
The winners (and our guests today) Jack, Sam and James chucked their names in a hat, threw caution to the wind and got up on stage in front of a crowd to tell their tales in 5 minutes.
The theme of the night was Misadventure in Wild Places, and misadventure there was.
Show Notes
Jack Saward tells her story about mountain biking in Maydena, Tasmania Sam Cramer tells his story about a jaguar in the Bolivian Amazon jungleJames Hattam tells his story of misadventure in the Chacabuco mountains
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Website: https://weareexplorers.co/
Instagram: @we_are_explorers
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Host: Tim Ashelford
Producer: Sian Brain -
#2.19 Milly Flew an Incredibly Small Plane Around Aus in the Name of Conservation – How Can We Save the Shorebirds?
Amellia Formby is a zoologist, pilot, artist and adventurer extraordinaire. She flew around Australia in a tiny open cockpit aircraft to experience what it was like to be a migratory shorebird, share how amazing they are and promote stewardship of their wetland habitats across the country.
In this chat we cover:
Wing Threads adventureFlying the microlight aircraftMigratory shorebirds What's going on with wetlands?How can we help?Milly's favourite places she flew overFlight logistics Empowering young peopleBackground in the artsFavourite shorebird Follow Milly Formby:
Website: https://wingthreads.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingthreads/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDt3XOvAwPCsSjuOoEbFizg
Book: https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/8006/#forteachers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wingthreads/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wingthreads
Other Show Notes:
Toondah Harbour development Moreton Bay
Milly's favourite bird, the Terek Sandpiper
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Website: https://weareexplorers.co/
Instagram: @we_are_explorers
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Host: Tim Ashelford
Producer: Sian Brain -
#2.18 We Chat with Alone Australia Contestant Outback Mike: ‘I Didn’t Have Symptoms of Fatigue’
**Spolier Alert** This episode discusses the results of Alone Australia Season 1.
Michael Atkinson, better know as Outback Mike, starred in the inaugural season of Alone Australia. Long before the lenses of Alone showcased his remarkable bushcraft prowess, Mike had been producing his own adventure films. He sailed the Great Barrier Reef in a dugout canoe he made himself and escaped from the remote Kimberley relying on nothing but his survival skills and primitive tools.
In this chat we cover:
Modern Day CastawayStorytelling with history and place Getting into making adventure films Talking to Traditional Custodians Solo adventuring Emergency situations Alone Australia What’s next Tips - where to start with survival Follow Outback Mike:
Website: https://outbackmike.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outback_mike/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutbackMike
Podcast: https://outbackmike.com/podcast/
Book: https://outbackmike.com/product/modern-day-castaway-book/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/Outbackmike/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outbackmike
X: https://twitter.com/Outback_Mike
Other Show Notes:
Alone Australia: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/alone-australia
Zoleo satelite tracker: https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/satellite-communicator
Longest recorded case of survival without food and water: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/67607-longest-survival-without-food-and-water
Bushcraft Survival Australia: https://bushcraftsurvivalaustralia.com.au/
Ready for an adventure of your own?
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Website: https://weareexplorers.co/
Instagram: @we_are_explorers
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Host: Tim Ashelford
Producer: Sian Brain -
#2.17 We Ask the Trail Run Physio Nat Gallant How to Avoid Injuries and Keep Running Strong
Nat Gallant (aka the Trail Run Physio) is a physiotherapist and running specialist with a tonne of personal experience to inform her practice. From running the 3000km Te Araroa trail to competing in the gruelling Godzone adventure race, she's physically and mentally prepared for massive running expeditions and nursed herself back from (the inevitable) injury.
In this chat we cover:
Who is Nat? Running the 3000km Te Araroa trail Injury on the trail Preparation How to avoid injury Common treatmentsShoes How to cope when you do get injured Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport RED-SGODZONE - Adventure Racing
Follow Nat Gallant:
Instagram:
@trailrun_physio
Website:
https://trailrunphysio.com/aboutme
Show Notes:
Vibram Fivefingers: https://www.wildearth.com.au/brand/Vibram?utm_source=WeAreExplorers&utm_medium=Referrals&utm_campaign=WeAreExplorers
BPrimal: https://bprimal.com.au
Joe Nimble: https://bprimal.com.au/collections/joe-nimble
Pics Peanut Butter: https://www.picspeanutbutter.com/
Ready for an adventure of your own?
Follow We Are Explorers:
Website: https://weareexplorers.co/
Instagram: @we_are_explorers
Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!
Host: Tim Ashelford
Producer: Sian Brain