STEVE BASKIS is a retired US Army veteran, who, in 2008, suffered severe wounds due to an improvised explosive device (IED), his injuries were extensive, and included loss of sight, multiple shrapnel injuries, along with nerve damage to his left arm. Thanks to his courageous and selfless service, he was immediately awarded the Purple Heart medal by the US President.  Today, he's an established author, presenter, athlete, and motivator. He's won awards for his contributions to the blind community, he's medalled at the national level of both the summer, and winter Olympics, and he has his own non-profit organisation: Blind Endeavors. His accomplishments are too many to list, and the list is still growing. HAVE YOU MET... STEVE BASKIS. TIMESTAMPS [clickable in some apps]: [00:12] INTRO [01:08] Steve's life before joining the military [11:37] Joining the military  [18:51] Steve talking about his injury  [25:24] Adapting post-injury [31:47] The black abyss & starving for light [35:54] Smart-phones & screen-readers [39:03] Using a white cane [43:05] Dealing with losing eyesight & losing a friend, at the same time  ["humans hunting humans"] [49:41] Post-injury adventuring [55:29] Soldiers to Summits expedition  [57:20] Feeling the mountain  [58:14] Using sound to understand the world [01:00:37] The BrainPort  [01:04:12] A climb that went wrong [01:07:32] Kayaking [01:17:40] Playing the drums [01:19:19] Next BIG adventure: trans-Atlantic sailing  [01:21:36] Remembering faces [01:25:01] Steve guessing what Ben looks like [01:29:40] Steve's message [01:31:45] OUTRO HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links (Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes (out WEEKLY) YouTube Clips (Most days) Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn STEVE'S LINKS: Instagram @baskis360 Instagram @blindendeavors Facebook YouTube  Twitter @stevebaskis Website Podcast Steve's non-profit: BLIND ENDEAVORS: - NEW EPISODES WEEKLY - NEW CLIP MOST DAYS -  [During September 2021 we'll be releasing episodes every 2 weeks] Open-minded and curious conversational interviews. Extreme variety of guests and topics. Just two people talking...  THANKS FOR LISTENING!! Hope you enjoy(ed) the episode :) ALL LINKS

SCOTT PARAZYNSKI is an astronaut, trans-medium explorer, passionate climber, author, entrepreneur, and physician. He's travelled more than 23 MILLION MILES in space, across 5 missions, conducting 7 spacewalks (totalling 47 hours) in the process. He's the first person EVER to have been to space AND summited the world's tallest mountain, Mount EVEREST.  He's a tech CEO, speaker, and is in the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. His memoir is called The Sky Below: A true story of Summits, Space, and Speed [scroll for links]. While in medical school he competed on the US development luge team, and was ranked among the top 10 in the nation. TIMESTAMPS (clickable in some apps):    [00:11] INTRO [01:12] Scott's childhood dream: going to space [03:45] Living all over the world as a child [05:54] Making the astronaut dream a reality   [10:18] First launch experience [14:31] Does looking back @ Earth from space change you [17:15] Space travel for all? [18:41] Mars, SpaceX & Elon Musk [22:15] SPACEWALKS [25:15] Dangerous spacewalk & the ingenuity of NASA [31:09] Holding on with fingertips, watching Earth from space [33:25] Future of space travel & future of Earth [35:29] MOUNT EVEREST & climbing [37:27] Fluidity (scroll for link) [39:53] Cruising around the wreck of the Titanic    [40:41] UFOs, UAP, & Aliens [45:01] Scott's message   [46:34] OUTRO   HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links (Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes (out WEEKLY) YouTube Clips (Most days) Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn SCOTT'S LINKS:   Instagram @AstroDocScott Twitter @AstroDocScott Website Charity: https://www.avondalehouse.org/ "Avondale House is the only agency in greater Houston that serves individuals living with moderate to severe autism from ages 3 years through their lifetime."   Get Scott's book: from Amazon, or check it out here. The company that we discussed: Fluidity - NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY THURSDAY - NEW CLIPS ALMOST DAILY -   Open-minded and curious conversational interviews. Extreme variety of guests and topics.   Just two people talking...    #podcast #haveyoumet #scottparazynski #astronaut #NASA #space #spaceshuttle #spacetravel #ISS #internationalspacestation #everest   Keywords: Astronaut, NASA, Space Travel, Space Exploration, Mars, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Space, Rocket launch, HAVE YOU MET...         HOPE YOU ENJOY/ED :) ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/HaveYouMet

WILL CHESNEY is a retired US Special Forces Navy SEAL. He, and his dog, Cairo, were involved in the US military's 2011 raid, Neptune's Spear, that resulted in the death of Osama Bin Laden. Will received a Silver Star and Purple Heart, and has since gone on to write a book about his heroic dog, Cairo, titled No Ordinary Dog, there's also a young readers version called Warrior Dog. We talk about lots of things, including how he became a SEAL, and of course the epic life story of his extraordinary dog, Cairo. [Scroll down for all links incl. books.]   TIMESTAMPS (clickable in some apps) [00:12] INTRO [00:48] Why Will wanted to join the US Navy SEALS [04:52] SEAL Training (incl. 'HELL WEEK'!) [13:02] Will learning to hold his breath underwater [17:41] First deployments   [20:02] Introduction to military working dogs [24:41] Will gets his dog, Cairo [29:10] Will's dog training tips [34:19] Have You Met... Cairo [38:59] When Cairo got shot [43:39] Neptune's Spear Mission (Osama Bin Laden raid) [48:18] Processing the risk of death on each deployment [50:04] When Will got hit by a grenade   [52:04] Dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury & PTSD [01:03:55] How military dogs retire & Cairo's retirement [01:06:57] Will's current dogs [01:09:06] Recall and training tips [01:12:13] Will's message [01:12:38] OUTRO    HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links (Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes (out every Thursday) YouTube Clips (out most days) Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn WILL'S LINKS:   No Ordinary Dog - Facebook Instagram @willcheeese Instagram @noordinarydogbook Get Will's book(s): from Amazon, or check it out here.   - NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY THURSDAY - NEW CLIPS DAILY -   Extreme variety of guests. Open-minded and curious conversations. Just two people talking...    #willchesney #podcast #navyseal #specialforces #cairo #noordinarydog #warriordog #militarydog #military #usmilitary #veteran Keywords: Navy SEALs, Special Forces, Cairo the dog, Osama Bin Laden, mission, veteran, military, army         ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/HaveYouMet

RALPH BLUMENTHAL is a renowned journalist, author, & lecturer. For more than 45 years, he wrote for the New York Times. His career there has been as illustrious as it has been varied, he's previously been an arts and culture news reporter, investigative and crime reporter, and foreign correspondent, amongst other things. More recently at the NYT, he's been working on breaking UFO related stories. He’s well known for being part of a small team to publish a 2017 article that changed the conversation on UFOs - "Glowing Auras and 'Black Money': The Pentagon's Mysterious UFO Program".   Ralph has written several books, both fiction and non-fiction. His most recent publication though, is a biography of the late great Dr. John Mack, titled "The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack." John Mack was an eminent Harvard psychiatrist who was focused on making a positive difference in his community, and for individuals within it. His career was so diverse, his interests so wide ranging. He was a great mind that not only succeeded in the eyes of his peers, but unlike most people in his situation, he was able to break down the walls of the dominant paradigm of our time and truly think outside the box. He surprised himself by developing an interest in the alien abduction phenomenon, this interest grew and he risked his career and reputation to try to find out as much as he could about it. The later stages of his life and career were spent researching plenty of fringe topics, the kind of topics that most people are afraid to touch.   TIMESTAMPS (clickable in some apps):   [01:11] Ralph's early career [04:42] Other books & Miracle at Sing Sing [06:37] Ralph's intro to UFOs [07:35] How Ralph became fascinated by John Mack [12:22] Mack's varied interests [17:06] How Mack became hooked on alien abductions [30:37] What convinced Mack that something was going on [38:22] Betty & Barney Hill [40:35] Ariel School [46:50] Brooklyn Bridge abduction [51:21] The Dalai Lama's interest in alien abductions [54:54] Did Mack think abductions were happening in this dimension? [58:20] Other mysteries [01:12:06] NYT 2017 article, UAPs & UFOs [01:14:20] Recovered materials &reverse engineering [01:18:04] How have attitudes in the media towards UFOs? [01:22:45] OUTRO HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links (Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes (out every Thursday) YouTube Clips (out most days) Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn RALPH'S LINKS:   Website Twitter Facebook Get The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack, or another of Ralph's book(s): B&N, indie bookstores, Amazon, or here: https://www.ralphblumenthal.com/books/ The most varied mixture of guests. Open minded & curious conversations. Just two people talking... Occasional blue-skying.        https://linktr.ee/HaveYouMet

CHRIS WADDELL is a world renowned skier, Paralympian, and speaker. He lost the use of his legs after a freak skiing accident, he went on to beat the odds and ended up making it into the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, AND the Paralympic Hall of Fame. His 13 Paralympic medals are more than any other male monoskier in Paralympic history. He's the first paraplegic to successfully summit Mount Kilimanjaro, almost without assistance. In 2005, the Dalai Lama named him an Unsung Hero of Compassion. TIMESTAMPS:   (these will be clickable in some apps) [00:00] INTRO [00:46] Chris' 1st time skiing   [04:53] Ski racing at 6 y/o [09:37] Transition from passion to potential career [21:25] Studying & skiing at college [24:21] Life is weird... [27:39] Last chances [32:41] Chris' injury   [43:57] Rebuilding after the accident   [53:11] Chris' sensation & function in his legs [55:42] Skiing again - back on the slopes (362 days post injury) [01:07:02] Adapting to a monoski   [01:18:44] Back to ski racing   [01:27:39] Paralympics & winning medals   [01:34:10] Kilimanjaro   [01:45:15] Chris' message(s) HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links (Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes YouTube Clips Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Keep up to date with Chris: Social Media: Facebook Instagram Listen to Chris' Podcast, Living it with Chris Waddell: Transistor, Spotify, Apple, YouTube Chris' non-profit, One Revolution: www.one-revolution.org One Revolution Instagram One Revolution Facebook The podcast that will introduce you to people you’ve never heard of, along with getting you better acquainted with those you have.      Relaxed conversational style interview podcast with no rigid structure or boundaries. Curious and open-minded in the pursuit of truth. My goal with this podcast, is to talk to an eclectic mix of people about an eclectic range of topics. Just two people talking…     Keywords for the video: HAVE YOU MET... Chris Waddell, Paralympics, Paralympian, Ski, Skier, Skiing, Monoski, Hall of Fame, Inspirational Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Author, Paraplegic, Paraplegic Mountaineer, Kilimanjaro, Mountaineer, One Revolution #podcast https://linktr.ee/HaveYouMet

ROBERT WAGGONER is a renowned author and leading expert in the field of LUCID DREAMING. We had a fascinating and super varied conversation, that touched on everything from pre-cognitive dreams, and how to dream-fly, to dream figures, and whether it's possible to heal yourself via lucid dreaming. He was gracious enough to share some of his own mind-blowing experiences, and give a beginners 'how to' guide to lucid dreaming.    DISCLAIMER: The man himself told me that by simply listening to our conversation, some of you will most likely experience a lucid dream.   TIMESTAMPS:   [00:53] What is lucid dreaming [03:36] How Robert's lucid dreaming journey began [04:57] Studies and scientific proof [08:12] Getting better at lucid dreaming [13:56] Mind blowing dream & is there an awareness behind dreams? [17:23] Why we dream, according to Robert [19:24] Dreams that blew Robert's mind [26:57] Robert's views on life, death, reincarnation   [33:50] The forbidden chapter [35:31] Is it possible to heal yourself in lucid dreams? [56:10] Pre-cognitive dreams [01:09:49] Practising in lucid dreams [01:15:20] Meditating [01:22:15] Lucid Dream Flying: Tips & Tricks [01:26:28] Dream Figures [01:30:29] What is The Inner Self? [01:41:08] Beginners Guide - HOW TO Lucid Dream [01:53:09] Robert's Message    HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links (Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes YouTube Clips Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The podcast that will introduce you to people you’ve never heard of, along with getting you better acquainted with those you have.    Relaxed conversational style interview podcast with no rigid structure or boundaries.   My goal with this podcast, is to talk to an eclectic mix of people about an eclectic range of topics. The only thing all my guests are guaranteed to have in common, is that I want to chat with them.    Keep up to date with Robert:    Magazine: https://www.dreaminglucid.com/ Website: https://www.lucidadvice.com/ Instagram Twitter Robert's books: - Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self - Lucid Dreaming, Plain & Simple: Tips and Techniques for Insight, Creativity, and Personal Growth. (with Caroline McCready) Get his books from: Local book stores, or Amazon, Audible, Kindle etc. Just two people talking…   Keywords for the video: Robert Waggoner, Lucid Dreams, Lucid Dreaming, Dreams, Dreaming, Lucid Dream Tips, Lucid Dreaming Advice, How to Lucid Dream, Lucid Dream Guide, Beginners Guide to Lucid Dreaming, Meditation, Spirituality, Episode 8          https://linktr.ee/HaveYouMet

ERIK WEIHENMAYER is the first blind person to ever summit Mount Everest, he's also climbed the rest of the 7 summits. He's led an expedition taking 6 blind children up a 7,000m mountain, discovered an ice palace, climbed El Capitan, ice-climbed up a frozen waterfall, parachuted, paraglided, sky-dived, he's kayaked down the Grand Canyon, including Lava Falls. He founded a non-profit organisation called No Barriers that has gone on to help and inspire thousands of people around the world. He's written books too, the most recent being No Barriers, which is a wonderful read.    TIMESTAMPS:   [00:00] INTRO [02:05] Knife Edge Mindset [05:25] Wrestling in High School [07:27] Erik's Intro to Rock Climbing [11:00] DENALI - Erik's first mountain [15:00] Seven Summits [18:35] EVEREST [20:21] Summiting Mt Everest [25:24] Leading 6 blind children up Lhakpa Ri [37:16] NO BARRIERS [40:40] Kyle Maynard [46:30] Jay Leno VS Larry King VS Oprah [51:05] Erik's Message [52:41] OUTRO    HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Links(via Linktree) YouTube Full Episodes YouTube Clips Website Instagram Anchor Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The podcast that will introduce you to people you’ve never heard of, along with getting you better acquainted with those you have.     Relaxed conversational style interview podcast with no rigid structure or boundaries.    My goal with this podcast, is to talk to an eclectic mix of people about an eclectic range of topics. The only thing all my guests are guaranteed to have in common, is that I want to chat with them.    Keep up to date with Erik:     Instagram Twitter Facebook Books & Merchandise (also available on Amazon) No Barriers Podcast (also available on Apple Podcasts) No Barriers Charity Erik's Website Just two people talking…    Keywords for the video: Erik Weihenmayer, Climber, Blind Climber, Grand Canyon, Kayaking Grand Canyon, Lava Falls, Inspirational, No Barriers, Blind, Adversity, Episode 7 #erikweihenmayer #blind #climber #inspirational #haveyoumet #podcasts #podcast #kayak https://linktr.ee/HaveYouMet 

SHAUNAGH BROWN has had a far from ordinary life and career path, it's definitely one of the most unique I've come across. She's been paid to move mud at the bottom of rivers, be a firefighter, and has represented her country (England) at international level in multiple sports.    Five years ago, Shaunagh barely knew what rugby was. Two years after her first game, she made her England debut. Now she's a double grand slam and three-time Six Nations winning England international rugby player. When she's not playing for England, she plays for Harlequins, who just won the premiership. She's one of the first 28 professional female rugby players in the UK, EVER! She's a pioneer, an inspiration, and a lot of fun. HAVE YOU MET...  LINKS All Podcast Links Website Instagram: @haveyoumet_podcast Video version available on YouTube: FULL EPISODES YouTube Clips channel: CLIPS TIMESTAMPS:    [00:00] INTRO [00:55] Did Shaunagh see her career coming? [03:30] Commercial Diving [09:45] Firefighting [13:55] Being an Inclusion Teacher in the Fire Service [17:24] Athletics, Hammer, & Discuss [23:30] Early Rugby Career [32:10] Rugby, and Kids [41:02] Six Nations 2021 Final Weekend [42:49] Bridging the Gap Between Women's & Men's Rugby [50:40] Superheroes and Superpowers [53:47] Shaunagh's Message [55:44] OUTRO [56:08] MUSIC    The podcast that will introduce you to people you’ve never heard of, along with getting you better acquainted with those you have.     Relaxed conversational style interview podcast with no rigid structure or boundaries.    My goal with this podcast, is to talk to an eclectic mix of people about an eclectic range of topics. The only thing all my guests are guaranteed to have in common, is that I want to chat with them.    Contact Shaunagh to talk about guest speaking services, promoting confidence, and self empowerment, or simply give her a follow:     Shaunagh's website Instagram: @ShaunaghBrown Twitter: @ShaunaghBrown Just two people talking…    Keywords for the video: Diver, Commercial Diver, Fire, Firefighter, Firewoman, Superwoman, Hammer throw, Discus, Athlete, Athletic, London, Harlequins, Harlequins Rugby, Quins, England Rugby, Womens Rugby, Womens Six Nations, six nations, 6 nations, rwc, Womens 6 Nations, Rugby World Cup, Three Time Six Nations Winner, Prop, Rugby Prop, International, Commonwealth Games, Have You Met, Shaunagh Brown, Episode 6    #rugby #athlete #podcast #hammer #rugbyplayer #womensrugby #haveyoumet #shaunaghbrown #conversation

GUY LESCHZINER is a renowned consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author. He's mostly known for his two books: The Nocturnal Brain, and The Secret World of Sleep. In this conversation we talk about common and extreme sleep disorders, why it's important to get good sleep, and how to actually try and do that.  HAVE YOU MET... LINKS All Podcast Links  Website  Instagram: @haveyoumet_podcast  Video version and clips available on YouTube: FULL EPISODES ----- CLIPS TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] INTRO [00:48] What is a Neurologist? [01:49] How Guy decided to become one [03:00] How Neurology Encompasses our Lives [04:00] Becoming a Neurologist [05:24] Epilepsy  [10:29] Sleep [13:23] Sleep Apnoea [19:50] Sleep Research Difficulties [22:25] Narcolepsy [27:08] Sleep Paralysis [30:42] Restless Leg Syndrome [34:20] Sleep Walking & Other Parasomnias  [45:24] Extreme Sleep Disorders, Case Studies [48:05] Waking a Sleepwalker [49:35] Insomnia [55:15] Advice to get to Sleep [57:19] Sleep, Screens & Social Media [01:01:49] Waking Up Suddenly [01:05:24] Optimum Sleep [01:14:02] Sleep Trackers [01:17:26] Lie-ins and Sleep Debt [01:21:29] Nightmares and Dreams [01:25:26] Sleep, Stress, Anxiety & Depression [01:27:30] Sleep and Physical Health [01:28:53] Alzheimer's and Dementia [01:32:58] Surviving on a Few Hours Sleep [01:35:50] Naps and Napping [01:37:01] Guy's Message [01:38:04] OUTRO [01:38:24] MUSIC The podcast that will introduce you to people you’ve never heard of, along with getting you better acquainted with those you have.  Relaxed conversational style interview podcast with no rigid structure or boundaries. My goal with this podcast, is to talk to an eclectic mix of people about an eclectic range of topics. The only thing all my guests are guaranteed to have in common, is that I want to chat with them. Keep up to date with Guy:  Guy's website  Twitter: @guy_lesch  BBC Sounds - Mysteries of Sleep and The Senses Guy's Books are available at most bookshops, but here's a link  Keywords for the video: Sleep, Sleeping, Sleepwalking, Insomnia, Apnoea, Sleep Apnoea, Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Epilepsy, Sleep Paralysis, Neurologist, Neurology, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Tracker, Lie in, Lie-in, Narcolepsy, Seizure, Dreams, Nightmares, Have You Met, Guy Leschziner, episode 5 **All Podcast Links**

LAUREN ARTHUR is a zoologist, marine biologist, TV presenter, all round animal lover and passionate conservationist. She used to present DiveLive, underwater, now she is one of the safari guides on the Wild Earth YouTube channel, hosting live African safaris twice daily. She recently travelled to Ethiopia in hope of sighting the incredibly rare and endangered Ethiopian Wolf, and she's now an official WWF Voices ambassador. Amongst other things, we talk about her hair-raising close encounters with both lions and elephants, her animal rescue efforts, and the tragic shooting of a leopard.   HAVE YOU MET... LINKS: All Podcast Links Website Instagram: @haveyoumet_podcast Video version available on YouTube: FULL EPISODES - CLIPS TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] INTRO [01:05] Lauren's Love of Animals [05:05] Her Favourite Animals [07:15] Lions & Lion Encounters [12:38] Displacement Aggression [13:18] Elephant Encounters [18:30] Becoming a Zoologist [20:48] Fiji, Maldives & Manta Rays [22:20] DiveLive & Wild Earth Safaris [27:30] Getting Stuck [29:12] "A Monkey Stole my Tooth!" [31:12] Ethiopian Wolf [33:30] Sea Cucumbers & Connectivity [37:15] Animals Adopting Animals   [38:25] Tragic Human Impact on Animals [45:30] Conservation [47:18] Eating Endangered Turtles [50:30] Turtle Rescue   [52:20] Why Jack died in Titanic [54:20] Hyenas & Hyenas in Camp [56:40] Saving a Terrapin [57:20] When to Intervene [59:43] Lauren's Message [01:03:30] Bullying and Death Threats [01:06:07] OUTRO The podcast that will introduce you to people you’ve never heard of, along with getting you better acquainted with those you have.  Relaxed conversational style interview podcast with no rigid structure or boundaries. My goal with this podcast is to talk to an eclectic mix of people about an eclectic range of topics. The only thing all my guests are guaranteed to have in common, is that I want to chat with them. Follow Lauren on Instagram: @lauren_arthur7 Watch Lauren's search for the rare and endangered Ethiopian Wolf PODCAST LINKS: All Podcast Links https://haveyoumetpodcast.com/ Instagram: @haveyoumet_podcast Just two people talking… Keywords for the video: Zoologist, Marine Biologist, Biologist, TV Presenter, Conservation, Conservationist, Naturalist, Animal, Animals, Lion, Lions, Elephants, Elephant Encounter, Lion Encounter, Close Encounters, Have You Met, Podcast, Conversation, Discussion, Chat, Talk, Talking, Lauren Arthur, episode 2