Bedste Cool Conversations-podcasts (2024)

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Lewis Moody: Investing in People 1:08:54

9d ago1:08:54

1:08:54

This week, we welcome rugby legend, Lewis Moody, to Cool Conversations! Lewis was a member of the 2003 World Cup winning England rugby squad and he amassed 71 caps for England during his career. Lewis talks to Kenton fresh from a 2003 team reunion, which, we learn, do not happen very regularly at all! Lewis talks quite openly about the stigma that …

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Sequoia Schmidt: Surviving Tough Times 1:13:45

23d ago1:13:45

1:13:45

This week, Kenton talks to Sequoia Schmidt who is a remarkable business woman, climber, base-jumper, author and philanthropist. Sequoia started her business at 17 years old after an 'unstable' childhood that she discusses with Kenton. After nearly 20 years, she has now taken herself back to school and is fully embracing the Global Executive Leaders…

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Sid Pattison - Enjoying Life For What It Is 1:21:59

1M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Sid is a high-altitude mountain guide, a heli-ski guide and more recently a self-taught builder! Sid lives in The Cascades in Washington State and he is currently building a house in the middle of nowhere and thoroughly enjoying the process. Sid and Kenton met at Everest Basecamp in 2018 when they were both guiding there. Sid has summited Everest t…

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Dr Sarah Ruggins: Embracing Resilience 1:17:31

2M ago1:17:31

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This week, Kenton speaks to Dr Sarah Ruggins who, it is fair to say, leaves him lost for words a few times! Sarah embraced academia when she was younger and she holds four degrees in four different subjects. Her interest in philosophy and economics led her to a career in finance where she now holds a senior position in one of the biggest wealth man…

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Benny Lieber: Bringing the Energy 55:55

2M ago55:55

55:55

Benny Lieber is an accomplished climber and is also described by Kenton as 'the next generation of high-altitude mountain guides'. Benny and Kenton met at Everest Base Camp earlier this year and hit it off immediately with Kenton feeding off Benny's unquenchable energy. Benny is a product developer by trade, but gave it up for a life in the mountai…

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Brent Bishop - Framed by Family 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

A fellow mountain guide and mountaineer, Brent Bishop first summited Everest in 1994 and now describes himself as an 'aging climber'. He talks with Kenton about many of his mountain expeditions and how his family history helped to frame his experiences. Brent is a successful businessman and has juggled life in the mountains with his businesses. Las…

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Ed Jackson: The Mountain Within Me 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

This week, Kenton talks to Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby player who sustained a spinal cord injury in 2017 and is now living a very active and adventurous life as an incomplete quadriplegic. Ed's remarkable story is documented in his new film, The Mountain Within Me, which is released in cinemas later this week. Ed tells Kenton how the mo…

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Bonus - The Ainslies 6:47

3M ago6:47

6:47

Today we treat you to an extra six minutes of Kenton speaking to Ben and Georgie Ainslie. After they had finished their 'official' podcast recording, they continued chatting and the conversation was just too good not to be shared!Af Kenton Cool

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Ben Fogle: Wilderness and Whales 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

In this week's episode of Cool Conversations, Kenton speaks to broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle whilst they are both sailing through Alaska. Ben has lived an extraordinary life, completing ambitious challenges and travelling extensively - he has visited over 160 countries around the world. He regularly finds himself visiting people who live off…

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Ben and Georgie Ainslie: Making it Happen 1:11:31

4M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Sir Ben Ainslie is a name many people will recognise. As Britain's most successful sailor, Ben won medals in five consecutive Olympic games from 1996, including Gold at the four games held between 2000 and 2012. Ben and his wife, Georgie, join Kenton today to talk about life after the Olympics. Ben and Georgie make a formidable partnership. Whilst …

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The Turner Twins: Willing to Experiment 1:09:28

5M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

This week, Kenton sits down with Ross and Hugo Turner, also known as The Turner Twins. The identical twins are adventurers who embark on a variety of different challenges, often linked to scientific studies due to sharing the same DNA. Kenton talks to them about their recent project driving the first fully electric 2-seater convertible MG from Lond…

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Lukas Furtenbach: Recapping the Everest 2024 Season 1:06:42

5M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Lukas is a mountaineer, geographer, adventurer, leader of countless expeditions and founder of Furtenbach Adventures. He has established Furtenbach Adventures as one of the premier operators on Everest, and he and Kenton reflect on the 2024 season together. Lukas was one of only three foreign operators granted permits to climb Everest from the Nort…

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Martin Hartley: Discovering New Species 58:50

6M ago58:50

58:50

This week, Kenton sits down with Arctic photographer, Martin Hartley, to hear about his latest project. Martin has recently returned from a research project on a boat off Norway, photographing previously undiscovered species from the deep sea - something he never thought he would do. Martin and Kenton talk about sea ice levels, macro-level photogra…

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Tim Howell - Jumping from Great Heights 54:16

6M ago54:16

54:16

Tim Howell is an alpinist, a mountaineer, a climber and one of the world's leading wingsuit base-jumpers. Kenton sat down to talk to Tim at Everest Basecamp where he is based in pursuit of his next goal: claiming a record high-altitude wingsuit flight. Tim and Kenton talk about risk-taking: the importance of balancing risk and understanding the con…

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Anna Hemmings: Striving for Excellence 1:09:07

7M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Anna Hemmings is a phenomenal athlete who has been crowned World Champion six-times and competed at two Olympic games. Her chosen sport is marathon kayaking which requires high levels of strength, endurance, and skill (you will learn how difficult Kenton finds it to sit in a kayak, let alone race in one!). Anna's story is a remarkable one: she tell…

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James Peach: The Value of Time 1:25:02

7M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

This week, Kenton sits down with James Peach - a brand strategist by trade, who likes to add side-helpings of adventure to keep things interesting! James has worked for brands such as Innocent, Uber and Vinted and he shares some fascinating insights into their cultures and his experiences with these organisations. He talks about 'hustle', 'toe-step…

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Justin Wateridge: The Curious Traveller 1:15:26

8M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

This week, Kenton talks to Justin Wateridge who is MD of boutique travel agency, Steppes Travel, and extremely passionate about travel. Justin has visited over 80 countries around the world and talks enthusiastically about each and every one of them. Justin travels with curiosity, learning about aspects of people and culture that aren't covered by …

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Anna Wells: Find Your Passion 1:08:43

8M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

This week, Kenton chats to Anna Wells who, just two weeks ago, became the first female to ever complete a Winter Munro Round. Anna climbed all 282 Munros between 22nd December 2023 and 14th March 2024 - a feat only achieved by three others in history. Anna took three months leave from her day job and careered head first into this awe-inspiring chal…

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Allie Bailey: There is No Wall 1:06:52

8M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

This week, Kenton speaks to ultra-runner and endurance coach, Allie Bailey. Allie's story is not straight-forward. From the age of 14, she battled with addiction to alcohol, she was severely depressed, and she suffered numerous mental health crises. She started running in the midst of her addiction and completed many marathons and ultra-marathons w…

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Jono Sumner: Invest in Yourself 1:14:45

9M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

This week, Kenton chats to Jono Sumner who runs a very successful business with his brother and his best friend. The threesome co-founded LifeJacket Skin in 2020 after several of their friends, and Jono himself, were diagnosed with cancer. LifeJacket has a single vision: to halt the increase in skin cancer, which is the world's most common cancer e…

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Kari Kobler: Pursuing a Rich Life 57:00

9M ago57:00

57:00

Kari is a Swiss born mountain guide who was the founder of 'Kobler and Partner', a highly successful guiding company. Having led 38 expeditions to 8,000m peaks, Kari's focus has shifted from chasing high altitude summits to enjoying what he calls a 'rich life'. With his booming voice and infectious laugh, Kari really is one of the big characters of…

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TALES FROM THE TRAILS: CLIMBING ACONCAGUA 1:01:12

10M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

A much overdue return to expedition live, this time on the slopes of the highest peak in the Americas. Standing at 6,961m, Aconcagua provides a fabulous introduction to high altitude climbing and is the focus of this weeks podcast. In this episode Kenton teams up with client and friend Richard Williams as they attempt this mountain of ancient volca…

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Vocalist Lindsey Webster on Cool Jazz Conversations 58:00

10M ago58:00

58:00

Marcellus "Bassman" Shepard chops it up with Billboard #1 vocalist Vocalist Lindsey Webster on Cool Jazz Conversations.Af cooljazzconversations

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Hugo Tagholm – People, Planet and Community 46:36

10M ago46:36

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This week, I speak to Hugo Tagholm, current CEO of Oceana and former CEO of Surfers Against Sewage. Hugo has fused his work with his passion and has dedicated his life to protecting our oceans through innovative ideas, collaborations, campaigns, communications and action. Hugo is an enthusiastic sportsman, with surfing being his number one sport, a…

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Carla Molinaro: Finding Joy 1:00:52

11M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

This week, I speak to ultra-runner and current 50K World Champion, Carla Molinaro. Her energy, enthusiasm and joy for life come through in bucket loads during this episode and we defy any listener not to find it infectious! Carla grew up in the UK and now lives and trains in Cape Town. She holds the World Record for running from Lands End to John O…

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Dan James: No Plan Needed 56:44

12M ago56:44

56:44

This week we grab an opportunity. After climbing Pen-Y-Fan in Wales with photographer and community champion Dan James, we utilised the time on the drive home to interview this special individual. Today, Dan follows the path of ‘what feels best’ in the moment, pursuing what his heart tells him rather than what society deems best. What would appear …

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Neil McNab: Life is for Living 1:05:53

1y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Neil is one of the best all-round athletes I’ve ever met, innately talented across a spectrum of sports, although it was Snow Boarding where he made his name as the sport began to grow. In this episode we chart Neil’s career and what motivates him to constantly strive to be the very best version of himself. We also talk about longevity and the impo…

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Alastair Humphreys: Keeping things local 1:18:54

1y ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Alastair Humphreys is an adventurer and author. In the past, he has embarked on huge adventures, such as cycling around the world and rowing the Atlantic, but he has found a new passion in micro-adventures and challenges closer to home. In this classic 'cool conversation', Al tells Kenton about walking across Spain and busking with a violin, sleepi…

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Iwan Lewis on the power and connection of storytelling 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Artistic director and CEO of The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, Iwan has established himself as a leading light of regional theatre. Growing up in West Wales, it was all about rugby, but an epiphany took him down a different path and into West End Theatre. The Barn is considered one of the very best of the UK's regional theatres, and talking to Iwan …

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Cool Conversations - Episode 100! 1:13:35

1y ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Steve McClure The mild-mannered janitor of British Climbing is really a full-blown Jedi. Steve has been at the very top of world climbing since his first ascent of 'Mutation' back in 1998, which may have been the hardest climb in the world at the time. Since then, this climbing CV is a catalogue of mind-boggling hard grades, both on sport and hard …

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Rob Forbes: Let's Not Be Too Serious 1:12:39

1y ago1:12:39

1:12:39

How do you balance the work/life conundrum? Now add the extra dimension of being an acclaimed ultra-runner and the training that is required to be competitive.... Rob appears to have found the sweet spot as well as being confident to move his family overseas for a prolonged period of time in order to educate the children beyond the normal, as well …

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TALES FROM THE TRAILS – The Alpine Rock climb 1:05:21

1y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Kenton teams up with his long-time friend Neil Brodie and together they embark on a multi-pitch rock climb which pushes them both (especially Kenton) to the limit. Situated in the stunning Aravis Alps the boys decide to take on a climb on the little frequented cliff above Le Sappey. What (on paper) should have been a mellow day out turns into a muc…

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Alex Partridge: The Journey to Find Identity 1:08:43

1y ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Two world titles and Olympic medals don’t necessarily set you up for what comes next. Following the London 2012 Olympics Alex stepped away from the sport that had defined him. He then spent time carving a ‘successful’ path in the city, only to find that his life lacked the purpose that he needed to live in a wholesome way. After years of trying to …

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How to climb the Matterhorn 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

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There can be no doubt that the Matterhorn is the most iconic mountain in the world. It dominates the view from the Swiss village of Zermatt becoming a focus for Victorian era mountaineers vying for the first ascent. Today over 150 years later it still represents a challenge for the ambitious Alpine climber. In this world of commercialism most peopl…

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The Mullan Method: Inside the Mind of a Top Personal Trainer 1:09:25

1+ y ago1:09:25

1:09:25

In this episode I venture into the world of sports and personal training with Matt Mullan, the erstwhile professional rugby player turned personal trainer extraordinaire. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Cotswolds, Matt's gym, Front Row Fitness, is where dreams meet reality. From his early career on the field, tackling formidable opponents with W…

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Learning from Immersion. 1:06:23

1+ y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Matt DeSantis has spent the last 10 years invested in the people and culture of Bhutan. Turning his back on a corporate job after an impromptu visit to the little-known Himalayan kingdom, Matt has become a pivotal figure in Bhutan. In this episode, we discuss his love for the country and what makes the culture and people unique. - Sponsors - @laspo…

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The Power of Purpose 53:45

1+ y ago53:45

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A very special edition of Cool Conversations. Richard Walker climbed Everest only a few days ago with me. In this podcast, we talk through the ascent, his fears, feelings and elation. We used our layover in Doha airport to catch the opportunity to record this episode, thus giving us a rare raw and unfiltered view of Everest. Find out more and donat…

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Multi-Instrumentalist Clarence Ward III drops by Cool Jazz Conversations 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

The Bassman chops it with Multi-Instrumentalist Clarence Ward III about his career, music and legacy. #jazz #cooljazz #baltimore #iinstrumentalist #interviewAf cooljazzconversations

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Follow your heart. 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

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Tommy Gustafsson is a longtime mountain lover, climber and hiker with a background in leading international sports and travel companies. Since 2015, he has lived in Namche Bazaar in the upper Khumbu region, acting as Project Director for the Sagarmatha Next Center. What is the Sagarmatha Next Center? We'll let Tommy explain... - Sponsors - @lasport…

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Saxophonist Paul Carr stops by Cool Jazz Conversations 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

Saxophonist Paul Carr stops by Cool Jazz Conversations to chop it up with the Bassman.Af cooljazzconversations

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Meet the brilliant Billi Bierling 1:14:34

1+ y ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Today, Billi Bierling is a renowned mountaineer. However, it wasn't always like that; in fact when she was growing up she almost felt slightly oppressed by the snowy peaks surrounding her hometown in Germany. So what changed? Simple. A trip to Nepal in 1998, where she fell in love with the mountains and started high-altitude climbing. Since then, s…

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Giants Walk Among Us 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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Yorick Vion is a 3rd generation French mountain guide, ski racer, free-ride skier and all round ‘big deal.’ We catch up in his home town of Courchevel to discuss his passion for the mountains and how being rooted in the process is more uplifting and meaningful than the summit. - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyone…

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The Power of Celebrating Others 55:12

1+ y ago55:12

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Long-term podcast friend Guy comes back for a second episode. We catch up on his work with "Serve On" and the purpose and learnings this has given him… it's something we can all learn from. My take away…' Be More Guy - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @evileye.eyewear @reality.maps …

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Finally, the first Coolaboration of 2023 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

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Only four months(!) after they said they would try and record a Coolaboration episode every month, Kenton and Dave's paths finally cross for a catch-up on KC's two trips to Antarctica, being environmentally conscious, DC's latest running adventures and their respective plans for this Spring and Summer. Grab a coffee, hit the trails, or put it on in…

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Pieces of A Dream hangs out on Cool Jazz Conversations 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

58:00

The Bassman chops it up with two legends of contemporary jazz, James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon of Pieces of A Dream!Af cooljazzconversations

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Saxophonist Mike Burton chops it up with the Bassman 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

58:00

The Bassman chops it up with Producer, Composer and Saxophonist Mike Burton.Af cooljazzconversations

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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs on HMS Oardacious 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

In January 2020, four Royal Navy Submariners became the first-ever Royal Navy team and the fastest military team in history to row any ocean. The team spent 37 days, 6 hours and 40 minutes battling across the North Atlantic to reach Nelsons Dockyard, Antigua. Their endeavours raised more than £100k for project HMS Oardacious which supports Mental H…

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TFTT - The Antarctica trip Pt.2 54:34

2y ago54:34

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In the second part of the Tails from the Trails series, "The Antarctica trip", Kenton makes his way to the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica. - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @evileye.eyewear @reality.maps @incoolcompany @bremontwatches @scallop.offical ..…

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TFTT - The Antarctica trip 55:37

2y ago55:37

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The southernmost continent on the planet, Antarctica, is the home of the Vinson Massif. And it's that Massif, and in particular, Vinson, the highest mountain on the continent, that's the topic of this series of Tails from the Trails. Part one of a two-part series. Kenton is your guide to the top of Antarctica. - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_offi…

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Richard Walker on The Search For Sustainable Equilibrium. 53:41

2y ago53:41

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Richard is best known for his fight against palm oil and single-use plastic, but there is way more than environmental activism to his CV. As Chairman of the Iceland supermarket chain, Richard looks after more than 1000 outlets with a combined turnover of more than £4 Billion. When not in business mode, he can be found catching waves or climbing mou…

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