A London firefighter swaps the intense heat of his day job for the extreme cold of Western Europe’s tallest mountain. As Dan Acquah begins a multi-day ascent with his friend, Matt Tomlinson, spirits are high. But as they inch upwards, the difficulties stack up. With both of their lives in danger, but one climber more mobile than the other, a decision will ha ... Show More
Feb 5
Bushwalker Wounded: Neil in a Haystack
Neil Parker sets out on a casual hike just outside of Brisbane. It’s a beautiful day, and he’s enjoying working his way through the forested slopes, past the wild orchids and hibiscus flowers, the cockatoos and the koalas. But when he tries to navigate around a waterfall, the wor ... Show More
51m 16s
Jan 29
Hovercraft Calamity: Out of Control
Two brothers arrange a day trip to the Isle of Wight, off England’s south coast. Keen to experience a novel form of transport, they travel by hovercraft. But on the return journey across the sea, the bad weather rolls in. With the hovercraft overwhelmed, Andy and Tim Benford will ... Show More
52m 2s
Dec 2021
Idi Amin Part 5: Husband, Father, Movie Star
We delve into Amin’s private life, taking in his many marriages, mistresses and children. The President makes a triumphant return to the boxing ring, seemingly in his element. He participates in a barely believable film about his own life. But, away from the limelight, the Uganda ... Show More
46m 40s
Jul 2020
Dan Heath | Upstream Thinking & Moment Making
<p>Dan Heath is the co-author, along with his brother, Chip, of four <em>New York Times</em> bestselling books: <em>Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive,</em> and <em>The Power of Moments.</em> The Heath Brothers’ books have sold over three million copies worldwide and been translated ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2022
#113: The Wrong Side of History (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
<p>In this 113th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.</p><p> </p><p>This week, we talk about Omicron, Covid, and how public policy has failed to change in lig ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 2022
E153 - Danny Cipriani: The power of vulnerability and empathy
<p>Danny Cipriani is a professional rugby player, he has played for England, Bath and Gloucester among others. In this episode, Danny takes Jake and Damian through his life - the struggles he faced growing up as a “council house boy” in a private school, coming from a single pare ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2022
Lenin Part 3: First Russia, Then the World…
The Tsar is deposed as the people of the Russian Empire rise up. Marooned in Switzerland, Vladimir Lenin prepares for an extraordinary journey home, by land and sea. It will involve the closest of shaves, multiple disguises, and the covert help of Russia’s deadliest enemy…
A Nois ... Show More
56m 24s
Dec 2021
Idi Amin Part 4: Expulsion of the Asians
In a speech, Amin makes an extraordinary announcement – something he claims came to him in a dream. All Ugandans of Asian origin must leave the country within 90 days. Thousands of citizens scramble to respond. Meanwhile, out in the countryside, supporters of Obote are massacred ... Show More
41m 15s
Jan 2022
E100 - Bear Grylls: Don't let success go to your head or failure go to your heart
<p>We celebrate our 100th episode with a very special guest! Bear Grylls is an adventurer, writer and presenter. He’s helped many people explore, and learn to love, the wild; including some very famous faces in his show Running Wild with Bear Grylls. In 2009, Bear was appointed t ... Show More
1h 6m