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A podcast about the greatest explorers in history.

The Explorers Podcast Matt Breen

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A podcast about the greatest explorers in history.

    Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and the Seven Cities of Gold - Part 1

    Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and the Seven Cities of Gold - Part 1

    In part 1 of our series, conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado sets out to find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold - aka Cibola. In doing this, he will be the first European to reach such places as the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, the Arkansas River, and much more.
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    • 37 min
    Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 3 - Interview

    Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 3 - Interview

    In the final part of our series on Matt Rutherford, I conducted an extensive interview with the man - talking about his voyage, his life since the circumnavigation, and much, much more.
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    • 2 hr 28 min
    Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 2

    Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 2

    Matt Rutherford sails his 40-year old, 27-foot long sailboat - the St. Brendan - south. There, he rounds the Cape Horn and heads home - dealing with storms, broken ribs, a near collision with a freighter, plus a boat that was slowly sinking.
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    • 35 min
    Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 1

    Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 1

    In 2011, Matt Rutherford set out to become the first person to ever sail around the Americas. He had a 40-year old, 27-foot long sailboat - the St. Brendan. As this was a solo voyage, he was alone. And as this was nonstop, he could not put into port, drop anchor, connect himself to another vessel, or beach the boat. In part 1, we look at Rutherford's trouble youth, the preparations for his voyage, and take him through the most difficult part of his voyage - the Northwest Passage.
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    • 35 min
    Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet and the search for the Mississippi River - Part 2

    Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet and the search for the Mississippi River - Part 2

    In part 2 of our series on French Explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, we follow them down the Mississippi - and then back to their home base - taking an alternate route up the Illinois River. With their journey complete, we do a look at the rest of the lives of both men.
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    • 34 min
    Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet and the search for the Mississippi River - Part 1

    Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet and the search for the Mississippi River - Part 1

    French explorers Louis Joliett and Jacques Marquette go searching for the legendary 'Big River' that lies in the west - the Mississippi.
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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1K Ratings

1K Ratings

The Revyou ,

Go-to podcast for needed fun

Excellent research and patient storytelling. Does a great job telling the full story of great adventures without rushing to close the episode.

Moon Tea ,

Great podcast

Love the Matt Rutherford sea stories. He has nine lives apparently

cooper ralph ,

Superb

Excellent podcast. I think i’ve listened to them all. Keep up the great work! Would love to see this on a podcasting 2.0 app.

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