The Curiosity Shire

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People you’ve never heard of. Places you’ve only imagined. Things which may surprise you. Join Seth as he discovers remarkable stories which will educate, inspire, and challenge you. Seth is an American expat, photographer, registered nurse, husband to an Icelander, and a student pilot who brings endless curiosity to each conversation. Tune in with your favorite podcast app for our biweekly episodes, or join the conversation on Instagram @curiosityshire.

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Ep. 11 | Becoming Mr. Frostbite with Nigel Vardy

Oct 31 2022 46 mins

In this episode I talk with a mountaineering adventurer who experienced a life changing event atop Denali. Although he had faced many challenges while climbing in the past, this was a completely different struggle which he would have to endure, lasting long after he left the hospital. During our conversation, Nigel shares the details of that harrowing event and what he learned from

Ep. 10 | Berlin's Immigration Secrets with Erez Agam

Sep 26 2022 48 mins

In this episode I get to talk with an Israeli man who immigrated into Germany; specifically to the city of Berlin. He wrote a book about his experiences which not only documents the journey he took from Israel to Germany as an A-Z immigration guide, but also helps to shift the reader’s mindset about immigration, culture, and the freedom to move, which is a human right. During our

Ep. 09 | SWAT Team Hostage Negotiation with Terry Tucker

May 31 2022 51 mins

Terry Tucker worked as a hostage negotiator on a SWAT team for the Cincinnati police department. As a hostage negotiator, Terry’s job was to talk with people in critical situations as they pointed a gun at themselves or somebody else, trying to diffuse the situation and keep everyone safe. During our conversation, Terry shares some unique experiences he had on the police force an

Ep. 08 | Summiting Mt. Everest with Sibusiso Vilane

May 02 2022 54 mins

In this episode, I get to talk with a South African mountain climber named Sibusiso Vilane. He became the first black person to summit Mt. Everest on May 26, 2003. He went on to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, as well as several others including the Matterhorn. He runs marathons to stay fit in between his mountain climbing adventures and has accomplishe

Ep. 07 | Emergency Landing; the Story Behind SAS Flight 751 with Stefan Rasmussen (p. 2)

Apr 18 2022 48 mins

In this episode, we finish my conversation with Stefan Rasmussen as he recalls the events which made SAS Flight 751 so infamous. From a distance, it seems like it was a fluke accident and he stepped up to save 129 lives after both his engines shut down. However, digging deeper into the story reveals a much more troubling side to the incident. He doesn’t consider himself a hero; h

Ep. 07 | Emergency Landing; the Story Behind SAS Flight 751 with Stefan Rasmussen (p. 1)

Mar 28 2022 50 mins

In this episode, I get to talk with a retired captain from Scandinavian Airlines. On December 27, 1991, Stefan Rasmussen was piloting an MD-81 out of Stockholm when both engines failed. Having just taken off seconds before and with thick clouds surrounding him, he had no option but to prepare for a crash landing. As they broke out of the low cloud base, he saw an opening in the for

Ep. 06 | Lee Fuller - African Safari Guide

Mar 14 2022 47 mins

In this episode I get to chat with a safari guide named Lee Fuller. The thing I love most about Lee is how absolutely humble he is. This guy leads tours for the rich and famous but he isn’t starstruck by the lifestyles of his guests. Instead, his passion is introducing these people to a world where they can take off the pressures of society, of fame and fortune, and just connect

Ep. 05 | Hannah Stonehouse Hudson - Working Through Grief and Going Viral

Feb 28 2022 45 mins

In today’s episode I get to talk with a photographer who pursued a dream of taking pictures of dogs full time. After a picture she took went viral, she lived through an overwhelming experience of being thrust into the spotlight on social media. However, navigating through the complex social dynamics prepared her for another event which would again thrust her into the spotlight; t

Ep. 04 | Grant Fowlds - Wildlife Conservationist

Feb 09 2022 55 mins

In today’s episode I get to talk with an animal conservationist from South Africa. Grant Fowlds has been actively involved in conservation for most of his life and is currently helping local communities set up game reserves to rewild the land and provide a safe habitat for endangered animals. In his book, Saving the Last Rhinos, Grant shares so many stories he’s experienced, fr

Ep. 03 | Cristiana Oprea - Driving Success in Rally

Jan 17 2022 43 mins

In today’s episode I get to talk with Cristiana, a rally driver from Romania. She first got hooked on rally in 2015 and has been building her career ever since. In 2019 she became the first woman driver from Romania to compete in the prestigious European Rally Championship. She is constantly pushing herself and her team to achieve success. Being a rally driver hasn’t come easy,