When It Hits The Fan | battleface travel podcast

When It Hits The Fan | battleface travel podcast

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Stagione 2
Detained for spying in Angola with travel writer Oscar Scafidi
Oscar Scafidi is a teacher, travel writer and political risk consultant with a focus on Lusophone Africa. In 2016, he completed the first ever source-to-sea navigation of Angola's River Kwanza with his friend Alfy Weston. A documentary film of the 33-day journey, Kayak the Kwanza, is available to view here: https://youtu.be/vIfnrQJVDVo In the final stage of the journey, Oscar and Alfy were detained by security forces, initially accused of spying on a hydroelectric installation, and then suspected of diamond smuggling. Oscar spoke to WHEN IT HITS THE FAN about the experience. Oscar's latest project is to write the first English-language guidebook to Tunisia to be published in nearly a decade. It will be released in early 2022 by Bradt Travel Guides. He is also documenting his adventures across Tunisia for his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScafidiTravels To find out more about HALO Trust, go here: https://kayakthekwanza.com/who-is-halo/ When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel blog - https://www.battleface.com/blog battleface: https://battleface.com/​
S2 · E3
7 feb 2022
24:35
BASE jumping proposal goes wrong for wingsuit expert Tim Howell
Wingsuit pilot Tim Howell planned the perfect proposal to his then girlfriend atop Table Mountain, South Africa, before the pair would base jump off together. Unfortunately, things didn't quite pan out. Tim, an accomplished alpinist, former Kruger National Park guide and Royal Marine Commando, spoke to When it hits the fan podcast about what happened - and how the pair escaped. Find out more about Tim here: http://timhowelladventure.com/ When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's online travel blog - https://www.battleface.com/blog/ battleface: https://battleface.com/​
S2 · E2
7 feb 2022
24:35
MT Surrounded by jaguars and bushmaster snakes in the Guyanese jungle | Lucy Shepherd
Lucy Shepherd is 29-year-old British explorer who has embarked on expeditions into some of the most formidable environments on Earth. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a council member of the Scientific Exploration Society, Lucy recently set off on her most ambitious expedition yet: crossing the entire Kanuku Mountains in Guyana, from east to west. Lucy spoke to WHEN IT HITS THE FAN podcast about a particularly nerve-wracking experience deep in the Guayanan jungle. Find out more about Lucy here: https://www.lucy-shepherd.com/ And follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lucysheps/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens on the road. when it hits the fan. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. https://battleface.com/​
S2 · E1
24 set 2021
20:46
Stagione 1
Trampled by a rampaging elephant while cycle touring India | Henry Gold
Henry Gold is the founder and operator of TDA Global Cycling which runs long-distance supported cycling experiences around the world. Henry spoke to When it hits the fan podcast about a particularly perilous encounter with a rampaging elephant as he pedalled through southern India. Find out more about TDA Global Cycling here: https://tdaglobalcycling.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTP0... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine: https://www.battleface.com/travel-saf... battleface: https://battleface.com/​ -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​
S1 · E14
24 ago 2021
26:19
Surviving an INSANE four-day storm while crossing the Atlantic by container ship | Torbjørn C. Pedersen AKA Thor
Torbjørn C. Pedersen - better known as Thor - is a Danish adventurer on a record-breaking mission to visit every country on Earth without flying. His journey so far has racked up 194 countries, travelling predominantly using public transport and crossing oceans by hitching rides on container ships. He spoke to When it hits the fan podcast about one particularly stomach-churning journey from Iceland to Canada in the winter. Thor's website: https://www.onceuponasaga.dk/ ------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine: https://www.battleface.com/travel-safety-magazine/ battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​​ Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​ -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​
S1 · E13
27 lug 2021
20:33
MT Mayday! Research vessel escapes sinking crossing the Gulf Stream | Ocean explorer Tim Taylor
In this episode of When it hits the fan, we talk to ocean explorer Tim Taylor about a near-sinking of his research vessel while crossing the Gulf Stream between Havana, Cuba, and Key West, Florida. Tim recently received the Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest civilian award from the US Navy, for his work on the Lost 52 Project which aims to locate the wrecks of WWII vessels - and the bodies of the sailors who lost their lives when they were sunk. Find out more about the project here: http://www.lost52project.org/ And more about Tim here: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com... -------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. Created by battleface, the tough face of travel insurance. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com... battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​ Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​ -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​
S1 · E12
15 giu 2021
21:48
Trapped! Armed standoff threatens The Last Overland in India's wild northeast ​| Alex Bescoby
In this episode of When it hits the fan, we talk to filmmaker and presenter Alex Bescoby. In 2019, Alex led a small team of adventurers in a classic Land Rover from Singapore to London over 111 days. The Last Overland, as it was known, recreated a 1955 journey from London to Singapore and used one of the original vehicles. Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/abescoby/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbju... -------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. Created by battleface, the tough face of travel insurance. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com... battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​​ Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​ -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​
S1 · E11
14 mag 2021
28:32
Ambush! Cyclist Kate Leeming faces rebel gunfire crossing Africa by bike | WIHTF podcast
In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Kate Leeming. Kate is a record-breaking long-distance cyclist from Melbourne, Australia. In 2010, she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly point to its most easterly point. The expedition, known as Breaking the Cycle, took in 22,000km of the continent's toughest terrain - as well as an ambush from Ninja rebels in Congo-Brazzaville. Follow Kate: https://www.breakingthecycle.educatio...​ https://twitter.com/leeming_kate​ https://www.instagram.com/leeming_kate/​ -------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. Created by battleface the tough face of travel insurance. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com...​ battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​​ Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​ -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​
S1 · E10
14 apr 2021
21:36
How an endurance adventurer battled lockdown feat. Sean Conway | WIHTF podcast
Sean, originally from Zimbabwe but now living in North Wales, is one of the world's most accomplished endurance adventurers, having undertaken a dizzying array of physically punishing challenges. These include swimming from Lands End to John O'Groats, completing an 'ultimate triathlon', breaking world records for cycling and many more. Sean is the author of six books on his incredible exploits. Check out his website here: https://www.seanconway.com/ And the 496 challenge video here: https://youtu.be/2nkSA9XkLw8 --------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. Created by battleface the tough face of travel insurance. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com/​​ battleface: https://battleface.com/​​ Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​ -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​
S1 · E10
17 mar 2021
21:15
Running out of water crossing the Gobi Desert feat. Ash Dykes | WIHTF podcast
In this episode of When it hits the fan we talk to world-record-setting adventurer and extreme athlete Ash Dykes. Ash first came to the public's attention when he trekked across Mongolia, solo and unsupported, in 2014. Two years later, he set his sights on Madagascar, becoming the first person to hike across the country via its eight highest peaks. And in 2020 he completed Mission Yangtze - following the 6,500km length of Asia's longest river. Ash Dykes is an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker and 3x World First Record Holder. National Geographic: Walking the Yangtze with Ash Dykes. Follow Ash Dykes: https://twitter.com/AshDykes​ https://www.instagram.com/ash_dykes/​ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChol... -------------------------------------------------------------- When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance. battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​ battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan -------------------------------------------------------------- Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​
S1 · E8
17 feb 2021
17:28
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