Risk Xtreme Podcast

Oct 04 2024 10 ep. 41 mins 2
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Adventures and Extremes, worth the risk?

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RiskXtremePodcast Freediving Special with Juani and Ingrid (Ep.10)

Oct 04 2024 69 mins  
Dive into the physiology of freediving with brain surgeon Juani. He is a Peruvian champion freediver and knows the ins and outs xtremely well. Ingrid was told never to dive after a serious lung injury, what did she do next? Listen and sea!

RiskXtremePodcast Next stop Everest with Eva (Ep.9)

Sep 06 2024 38 mins  
Having summited Aconcagua in South America and Denali in North America Eva is well on her way in her quest to complete the 7 Summits - the highest mountains on each continent. She loves setting herself a challenge and is very determined and capable. Mt. Everest is next on her list. Does she see herself as a risk-taker?? 2 down 5 to go.

RiskXtremePodcast Flying High with Tim (Ep.8)

Aug 23 2024 34 mins  
Tim has been in some of the most xtreme environments you can imagine. He has to manage risk in these environments, especially when base jumping. He has completed over 1200 successful jumps. What goes through the mind of someone who is about to complete a wingsuit flight? How do you know when it is right to jump or turn back? Let's take-off and see.

RiskXtremePodcast International eventing with Sonya (Ep.7)

Aug 09 2024 46 mins  
Sonya started pony riding at a young age and it quickly became an obsession. Now she competes at high level horse riding events. Partnership and communication with herself and her horse are key as she navigates some seriously big jumps with a constant risk of death or serious injury. Not just risk of injury to herself, but also to her horse which brings an extra element to the mix!

RiskXtremePodcast RedBull World Cliff Diving Series Special (Ep.6)

Aug 02 2024 38 mins  
Thousands of people gathered in Ballycastle (Northern Ireland) to watch the Red Bull World Series Cliff Diving event. I was luck enough to interview one of the professional athletes and two of the safety divers. These athletes enter the water (from a 27 metre platform for men, and 21 metre platform for women) at speeds of up to 85 kph. It was a truly spectacular event!

RiskXtremePodcast Xtreme skiing and training with Jon (Ep.5)

Jul 19 2024 40 mins  
Jon tells me how he loves to climb 4000metre peaks then ski to the bottom, skiing down is faster but is it riskier?? He also trains clients for a huge variety of outdoor challenges from the Poles to the Himalayas. Jon has found his happy place in the mountains!

RiskXtremePodcast From whiteouts to Nepal with Stevie (Ep.4)

Jul 05 2024 39 mins  
Today I talk with Stevie from Ocean Vertical. He has had an awesome career working in the outdoors and running a successful business which now offer trips to Nepal. We discuss his experience being in a total whiteout and how this shaped how he now manages risk in outdoor adventures. I might be booking my flight soon...

RiskXtremePodcast Swimming with Ice with Sarah (Ep.3)

Jun 21 2024 36 mins  
It's time to talk open water swimming! What are the risks? How do you manage to stay safe whilst swimming in an icy loch? Grab the bobble hat...

RiskXtremePodcast Under the Sea with Hanno (Ep.2)

Jun 07 2024 34 mins  
Today I chat with Hanno, a freediver and big wave surfer. We talk about the risks of being under the water and how important mindset is when you are controlling your breathing. Hanno is based on the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland, just down the road from me!

RiskXtremePodcast On the sea cliff with Anna (Ep.1)

May 24 2024 34 mins  
Today I chat with Anna from Wild Roots Guiding. Anna is a keen rock and sea cliff climber having previously summited Old Man of Hoy. She runs a guiding company in the Scottish Highlands and was a joy to chat with!