The Explorers Podcast

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

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

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

In the final part of our series on James Cook, the man meets a bloody end on a beach in Hawaii. We finish by doing a wrap up of Cook's final voyage, plus a look at some of the key figures in our story. We then take in the enormous legacy of James Cook.

In this episode, James Cook's third voyage takes him from Hawaii to the western coast of North America. He maps the coastline up to Alaska and searches for a route above the continent. The chapter explores the interactions with Hawaiian culture, encounters with Spanish explorers and Russian fur traders, and the crew's experiences at Nodka Sound. Cook and his crew face challenges of cold weather, difficult navigation, and tensions onboard as they continue their exploration towards the Beaufort Sea.

James Cook, an explorer who made significant discoveries during his voyages, returns to Tahiti before heading to North America. He faces challenges in ship preparations and experiences troubles with theft among the Tongan people. Cook's crew discovers the desolation of Crozet and the abundant resources of Kergoulin Islands. The highlight of the episode is the crew's significant discovery of Hawaii.

James Cook sails around Polynesia and Micronesia, encounters war and political volatility in Tahiti, explores the Tongan Islands and witnesses the disappearance of Adventure, encounters Maori people in New Zealand, disproves Terra Australis and achieves mapping of islands, hesitates to lead a new expedition, accepts an invitation to discuss an upcoming expedition.

In this podcast, we delve into the second voyage of James Cook as he searches for Terra Australis. We explore the preparations for the voyage, the challenges of crew health and cleanliness, Captain Cook's intervention in New Zealand, and the disappointment of finding Tahiti devastated.

James Cook and his crew complete their first epic voyage by circumnavigating the world, sailing from Batavia to Africa. They trade for supplies in Savu and face tension between England and Spain. Cook returns to England after his voyage, facing personal tragedy. The aftermath includes the relationship between Banks and Cook and the purpose of a new expedition. The chapter explores Cook's response to challenges and interaction with Native people.

In this episode, James Cook's first voyage explores New Zealand and Australia, encountering the Maori people, escalating tensions, and mapping the coastline. Cook decides to head towards Australia, facing storms and challenges at Botany Bay. The crew navigates through uncharted reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef.