Tales of Adventure by ⌁ At Max Speed ⌁

⌁ At Max Speed ⌁ Design for People & Brands That Don’t Sit Still
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A podcast from design and media studio, ⌁ At Max Speed ⌁, to share first-hand accounts of real people balancing challenge, adversity, and purpose, with life, career, and family responsibilities. Find out more at www.thetalesofadventure.com and www.hiatus.design

  1. 05/16/2025

    Rachel Smith, a medical doctor, aiming to become the first woman with diabetes to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica

    In this episode, we talk to Rachel Smith, a medical doctor, mountaineer, and all-round powerhouse aiming to become the first woman with type 1 diabetes to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica, later this year.   We hear about the realities of managing diabetes at high altitude, what it was like to summit Kilimanjaro, Lobuche East and Aconcagua, her training and preparation to summit Mount Vinson,  and how she’s supporting research to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. w.

    Rachel Smith, a medical doctor, aiming to become the first woman with diabetes to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica

  2. 04/04/2025

    Kate Jamieson, intrepid maritime historian that recently toured Shackleton’s sites in Antarctica

    In this episode, we talk with Kate Jamieson, an intrepid maritime historian who recently returned from an extraordinary trip to Antarctica, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary journey!   In addition to exploring Antarctica, Kate has summited Kilimanjaro, lectured at the US Naval Academy and recorded with the BBC, all while championing the importance of history through her work with The Society for Nautical Research, the 1805 Club, and The Navy Records Society.   https://katejamieson.co.uk https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/kate-jamieson Production, Design & Artwork by ⁠⁠⁠Hiatus.Design⁠⁠

    Kate Jamieson, intrepid maritime historian that recently toured Shackleton’s sites in Antarctica

  3. 02/15/2025

    Glyn Sadler, ocean rower, spearfisherman and founder of ‘Adventures Per Mare’, now preparing to row the entire Norwegian coast line

    In this episode, we speak with Glyn Sadler, a former Royal Marine turned ‘adventure rower’ and spearfishing enthusiast, who founded Adventures Per Mare, a one-of-a-kind adventure rowing company based in Norway.   He shares his experience rowing across the Atlantic, where he received shoutouts from none other than James Corden and His Royal Highness, the Prince of Bhutan.  We also discuss how his team secured over £100,000 in sponsorship, coming back from a life-altering injury, his preparation for the first-ever full coastal row of Norway next year, and how combining two sports has unlocked a whole new level of adventure for him. https://www.adventurespermare.co.uk https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/glyn-sadler-adventure-rowing

    Glyn Sadler, ocean rower, spearfisherman and founder of ‘Adventures Per Mare’, now preparing to row the entire Norwegian coast line

  4. 10/02/2024

    Julian Davies, 'The Iceland Divide', a 550km bikepacking expedition across Iceland's savage terrain

    In episode 22, we talk to Julian Davies, a father and business owner in his fifties, who recently cycled over 550 kilometres across Iceland’s mid-ocean ridge  fault  line   in a self-directed bikepacking project he called the ‘Iceland Divide’.   We talk about how his time as an officer in the British Parachute Regiment helped him craft the fundamentals of personal resilience, the concept of ‘Future water’ adapted from kayaking, the unique challenges of mixing katabatic winds with glacial rivers, and how Scottish author Nan Shepherd encouraged him to embrace sensory experiences and take a slower, more contemplative approach to personal adventures. Production, Design & Artwork by ⁠Hiatus.Design⁠ https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/julian-davies-bikepacking-across-iceland

    Julian Davies, 'The Iceland Divide', a 550km bikepacking expedition across Iceland's savage terrain

  5. 08/08/2024

    Christine Dennison, female pioneer in extreme ocean exploration

    In episode 21, we talk to Christine Dennison, a female pioneer in extreme ocean exploration. She co-founded Mad dog expeditions in the US and is the first woman to dive and document the remote regions of Canada's Northwest Passage and the Rio Negro in the Brazilian rainforest.   She has been championing remote adventure travel for over 20 years, whilst also mentoring young women, advocating for environmental protection, leadership and participating in ground-breaking expeditions like skiing to the North Pole and finding lost submarines. For this and her other incredible work, she has been awarded a Fellowship at the Royal Geographical Society and International honours from the Brazilian Navy and The Gold Leadership Award by the USA Girl Scouts Organisation. Find out more: https://tiburonsubsea.com http://maddogexpeditions.com https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/support-us/fundraising-events/gold-achievement-gala/christine-dennison.html https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/episode-21-christine-dennison-female-pioneer-in-extreme-ocean-exploration Production, Design & Artwork by ⁠⁠Hiatus.Design⁠⁠

    Christine Dennison, female pioneer in extreme ocean exploration

  6. 06/30/2024

    Cat Burford, aka 'The Molar Explorer', a dentist skiing 700+ miles to the South Pole in 2024

    In episode 20, we talk to to Cat Burford, aka ‘The Molar Explorer’, a Dentist aiming to ski 700 miles solo and unsupported to the South Pole, to fundraise for charity and increase the depth of women’s health data in Polar exploration, later this year.   We discuss the role models that inspired her to take up this epic challenge, the difficulties in getting it funded, the scientific studies it’ll be adding to, the expeditions she’s used to prepare herself for it, and the many lessons she’s learned along the way. Find out more:   Web: https://www.themolarexplorer.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themolarexplorer/   X: https://x.com/molarexplorer   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-burford-91a89531/ https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/episode-20-cat-burford-aka-the-molar-explorer Production, Design & Artwork by ⁠⁠Hiatus.Design⁠⁠

    Cat Burford, aka 'The Molar Explorer', a dentist skiing 700+ miles to the South Pole in 2024

  7. 06/21/2024

    Harry Amos, Pacific Ocean rower

    In episode 18, we talk to Harry Amos, a former Army officer and one quarter of the ‘Brothers N Oars’ ocean rowing team that successfully rowed 4,500km from California to Hawaii in 39 days.   We discuss how he had to speak to over four hundred leads to get the expedition funded, how ‘it will pass’ became the team mantra, the unique weather challenges of rowing the Pacific Ocean, breaking the rudder, deploying the para-anchor 3 times and being hit by Storm Calvin! https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/episode-19-harry-amos Production, Design & Artwork by ⁠⁠Hiatus.Design⁠⁠

    Harry Amos, Pacific Ocean rower

  8. 02/16/2024

    Hugh Keir, the power of group expeditions

    In episode 18, I talk to Hugh Keir, a former Parachute regiment sniper, host of the H-Hour podcast and organiser of cool group expeditions that bring people together.We discuss the importance of community and how group expeditions can widen our personal and professional networks, making the stresses of life more manageable, what ‘Zillennials’ are, and how these things keep us sane when we pass 40. Around a ton of laughs, there is genuine ideas on how to get out of a rut if you’ve found yourself in one through life pressures.   How to find him:   Web: https://charliecharlieone.com   X: https://x.com/HughKeir   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hhourpodcast https://www.thetalesofadventure.com/podcast/episode-18-hugh-keir-group-expeditions Production, Design & Artwork by ⁠⁠Hiatus.Design⁠⁠

    Hugh Keir, the power of group expeditions
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A podcast from design and media studio, ⌁ At Max Speed ⌁, to share first-hand accounts of real people balancing challenge, adversity, and purpose, with life, career, and family responsibilities. Find out more at www.thetalesofadventure.com and www.hiatus.design

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  • Creator
    ⌁ At Max Speed ⌁ Design for People & Brands That Don’t Sit Still
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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