AdventureSmith

The Wilbur Smith Estate
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AdventureSmith features conversations with the craftspeople of adventure, from explorers and scientists to writers and filmmakers who all live and breathe adventure every day in every way. Hosted by Georgina Brown, these are conversations intended to find out what adventure means, what makes someone tick, and how we can all bring that spark of adventure into our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Aug 11

    Ep. 10: AdventureSmith with Anya Bergman and Ruthvika Rao

    Authors Anya Bergman and Ruthvika Rao join Georgina in the final of three episodes dedicated the adventuresmiths shortlisted for the coveted 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Together they discuss the sense of place needed to transport readers in their armchair on an adventure, and what they've drawn from respective times in their lives living in Ireland and India. Anya Bergman is the author of The Tarot Reader of Versailles. Ruthvika Rao is the author of The Fertile Earth. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 10: AdventureSmith with Anya Bergman and Ruthvika Rao

  2. Aug 11

    Ep. 9: AdventureSmith with Elodie Harper and Adam Oyebanji

    Authors Elodie Harper and Adam Oyebanji join Georgina in the studio for the second of three episodes dedicated to the much coveted 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Adam and Elodie share their experiences writing fictional adventures inspired by historical fact, and whether you need to be an adventurous person to write an adventure novel. Elodie Harper is the author of Boudicca's Daughter. Adam Oyebanji is the author of Esperance. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 9: AdventureSmith with Elodie Harper and Adam Oyebanji

  3. Aug 11

    Ep. 8: AdventureSmith with Clare Whitfield and Harry Whitehead

    Adventuresmiths are the makers and creators of adventure in all its forms, in real life or fiction. This is the first of three special episodes in which Georgina talks to the authors shortlisted for the coveted 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. She is joined is the studio by Harry Whitehead, author of White Road and Clare Whitfield, author of Poor Girls. They discuss the strong women at the heart of their novels, and share their own adventurous experiences, including a moment that could have marked the end for Harry Whitehead, but will instead be worked into a novel. Clare Whitfield is the author of Poor Girls. Harry Whitehead is the author of White Road. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 8: AdventureSmith with Clare Whitfield and Harry Whitehead

  4. Jun 19

    Ep. 7: AdventureSmith x Scouts

    Are adventuresmiths born or made? In this very special episode Georgina travels to the headquarters of Scouts Adventures at Gilwell Park in North London to talk to some of the young winners of 2026's Unsung Heroes Awards and Chief Scout Dwayne Fields. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 7: AdventureSmith x Scouts

  5. Jun 5

    Ep. 6: AdventureSmith with Leon McCarron

    Leon McCarron, author and broadcaster, joins Georgina to talk about his adventures exploring the Middle East on foot and his expedition along the length of the River Tigris. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 6: AdventureSmith with Leon McCarron

  6. Jun 5

    Ep. 5: AdventureSmith with Sophy Roberts

    Sophy Roberts, journalist and author joins Georgina to talk about her extraordinary books of unexplored places The Lost Pianos of Siberia and the award-winning A Training School for Elephants. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 5: AdventureSmith with Sophy Roberts

  7. Jun 5

    Ep. 4: AdventureSmith with Chris Terrill

    Chris Terrill is an anthropologist, author, award-winning filmmaker, animal activist, athlete, honorary Royal Marines commando and adventurer. He talks to Georgina about the many hats he wears and what living a life of adventure means. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 4: AdventureSmith with Chris Terrill

  8. Jun 5

    Ep. 3: AdventureSmith with Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza

    Explorer and Scientist Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza share tales with Georgina about her adventures in the Amazon rainforest and her mission to protect the Stingless Bee. AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate. Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 3: AdventureSmith with Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
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AdventureSmith features conversations with the craftspeople of adventure, from explorers and scientists to writers and filmmakers who all live and breathe adventure every day in every way. Hosted by Georgina Brown, these are conversations intended to find out what adventure means, what makes someone tick, and how we can all bring that spark of adventure into our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Wilbur Smith Estate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Orion Mintaka (UK) Limited
  • Show Website
    AdventureSmith