The Explorers Podcast
Matt Breen
The Explorers Podcast is about the greatest explorers and explorations in history.
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May 1, 2023 • 29min
John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 3
This podcast discusses John McDouall Stuart's fifth expedition trying to cross Australia and the fate of his rival, Robert O'Hara Burke. It explores the intense competition between Victoria and Adelaide, the preparations and discipline of Stuart's expedition, and the aftermath of his journey. It also covers the tragedy of the Victoria Exploring Expedition led by Burke and Wills and the opportunity it created for South Australia.
Apr 24, 2023 • 41min
John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 2
John McDouall Stuart, an explorer of the Australian interior, conducts three expeditions including attempts to reach the center of Australia and its north coast. The podcast explores the search for water, grazing land, and gold, encounters with Aboriginal people, and the role of telegraph technology in Stuart's exploration. It also covers his challenging journey, strict leadership style, and health issues, concluding with a mention of the Victoria exploring exhibition.
Apr 10, 2023 • 35min
John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 1
Learn about John McDouall Stuart's early life and education, his remarkable achievements in exploring the Australian interior, and his first expedition into the harsh terrain of the Outback. Discover the challenges and triumphs of the expedition and Stewart's future developments, including his understanding of the desert and plans for telegraph lines.
Mar 27, 2023 • 34min
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and the Seven Cities of Gold - Part 2
In part 2 of our series on Vázquez de Coronado, the Spanish conquistador and his army set out for the supposedly wealthy region of Quivira.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2023 • 37min
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and the Seven Cities of Gold - Part 1
In part 1 of our series, conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado sets out to find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold - aka Cibola. In doing this, he will be the first European to reach such places as the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, the Arkansas River, and much more.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 • 2h 28min
Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 3 - Interview
In the final part of our series on Matt Rutherford, I conducted an extensive interview with the man - talking about his voyage, his life since the circumnavigation, and much, much more.Ocean Research Project: https://www.oceanresearchproject.org/Single-Handed Sailing Podcast: https://singlehandedsailing.libsyn.com/Solo the Americas: https://solotheamericas.com/The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023 • 35min
Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 2
Matt Rutherford sails his 40-year old, 27-foot long sailboat - the St. Brendan - south. There, he rounds the Cape Horn and heads home - dealing with storms, broken ribs, a near collision with a freighter, plus a boat that was slowly sinking.https://solotheamericas.com/http://www.oceanresearchproject.org/The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2023 • 34min
Matt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 1
In 2011, Matt Rutherford set out to become the first person to ever sail around the Americas. He had a 40-year old, 27-foot long sailboat - the St. Brendan. As this was a solo voyage, he was alone. And as this was nonstop, he could not put into port, drop anchor, connect himself to another vessel, or beach the boat. In part 1, we look at Rutherford's trouble youth, the preparations for his voyage, and take him through the most difficult part of his voyage - the Northwest Passage.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023 • 33min
Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet and the search for the Mississippi River - Part 2
In part 2 of our series on French Explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, we follow them down the Mississippi - and then back to their home base - taking an alternate route up the Illinois River. With their journey complete, we do a look at the rest of the lives of both men.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2023 • 35min
Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet and the search for the Mississippi River - Part 1
French explorers Louis Joliett and Jacques Marquette go searching for the legendary 'Big River' that lies in the west - the Mississippi.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
