The Genuinely Interested Podcast

Fredrik Is a producer and photographer. Together, with his partner Melissa Schäfer,  he works in the arctic photographing and documenting the lives of polar bears -  with the intent of conveying their stories to the world. Since 2001 he has been working in and around the Arctic. He is also a producer and adviser for other films, including National Geographic and other film studios. Fredrik has a real love for polar bears. He hopes that his work will help tell their story, and portray the urgency in which we need to tackle climate change. Fredrik is one of those people, that by the end of the episode, I felt like I had been friends with for a long time. We share similar ideals and philosophies on life. The podcast revolved around his expertise in the arctic region, polar bears, how to deal with such extreme weather conditions, and a crazy story of one polar bear that decided to come a bit too close... We also spoke about the current COVID19 situation in Sweden (where he currently resides), what made him make the switch from an ad man to a polar photographer/producer, and the power of photography. As always - enjoy the podcast! Fredrik Granth Homepage - https://www.themotherbear.com/ Fredrik Granath Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fredgranath/?hl=en Comments, requests or questions please reach out, my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Vince Beiser is a journalist and author of the book "The World In A Grain: The Story Of Sand And How It Transformed Civilization". This is a fascinating and eye-opening book about one the most important, but often underreported on, resources in the world - sand. I, like most people, never really thought about the importance of sand and what a pivotal role it has played in our history, our technological advancement, and in modern society. Vince's book and conversation on the podcast taught me the pivotal, and surprising, role sand plays in our everyday life. Nowadays, with an abundance of information at our fingertips, it's not common that something stands out as so underreported. Vince has uncovered a story that was not told - and shared it with the world in a fascinating and informative way. I had a great time chatting with Vince about the history of sand, how it came to be so important, how we need to conserve it - and, now, our need to offer alternative options. Enjoy the podcast! Vince's Home Page - https://vincebeiser.com/ Vince's Twitter - https://twitter.com/vincebeiser Comments, requests or questions please reach out, my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Jeff Chan is an MMA fighter and YouTube content creator. Jeff was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His MMA YouTube videos regularly hit tens of thousands of views - some even hundreds of thousands. Jeff is a new breed of fighter - one that is not only athletic, tough, and hardworking, but also understands social media, content creation, and building / sustaining an audience. He was recently signed to One FC ( the largest Asian MMA organization in the world) - and with a spectacular first win in the octagon, he is sure to make a big splash in the worldwide MMA scene.  I'm a big fight fan, and I have always felt that there are many parallels between martial arts and "real life". I think fighters like Jeff Chan give insight into the mental fortitude it takes to compete at the highest levels -  and what that journey, or process, can teach a person about themselves.  This was Jeff's first podcast so we were both really excited to dive in and discuss things that he has not yet talked about in other interviews. I had a great time discussing MMA, Jeff's career path, his YouTube channel, fighting in the time of COVID-19, and much more. Enjoy the podcast guys!!! Jeff's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1ZR07apYANZ3MmlbipIXg/videos Jeff's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mmashredded/ If you have any comments, requests or questions please reach out, my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Gloria Bess is a theater & film actress. Gloria came from Israel to New York City to pursue her dreams, leaving behind a very successful theater & film career. She is a testament of someone who doesn't mind working hard to reach her goals. We discussed her career back home, what she went through when she first got to the US, and what made her make this very tough decision. I hope you guys enjoy this very fun podcast! Gloria's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gloria_bess_k/?hl=en If you have any comments, requests or questions please reach out, my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Marc Bekoff is professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado He is also an ambassador for Jane Goodall's international Roots & Shoots program, in which he works with students of all ages, senior citizens, and prisoners and co-chair of the Ethics Committee of the Jane Goodall Institute. Additionally, Marc & Jane co-founded the organization Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies in 2000. Marc's main areas of research have included animal behavior, cognitive ethology (the study of animal minds), behavioral ecology, and compassionate conservation.  His research and writing reflect his on-going and eclectic interests that center on the basic tenets of compassionate conservation, namely, "First do no harm" and the life of every individual matter because they are alive and have intrinsic value, not because of what they can do for us. Marc and I chatted about his upcoming project, about dogs and what they would do if one day we would disappear (as a thought experiment), animal behavior & emotions and some misconceptions people have about puppy mills & other topics. Marc is really a trailblazer in his field and it was a pleasure having him on the show to share in some of the knowledge he has. Marc's Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarcBekoff Marc's Homepage - https://marcbekoff.com/ If you guys have comments, requests, people you want me to interview, please reach out my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Jeremy Wade has been in India for the last 8 years and is currently the founding director of the Jindal Centre for Social Innovation + Entrepreneurship, he's also the co-founder of Armadillo Digital.  Jeremy focuses on social impact investing.  What this means is investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.  I do believe this model is a roadmap that many VC's & entrepreneurs will use in the future, good business strategy can and should improve lives not harm them and Jeremy believes that is the future of entrepreneurship I had a great chat with Jeremy, so have a listen and enjoy the podcast!  Jeremy's Twitter - @jwadejeremy If you guys have comments, requests, people you want me to interview, please reach out my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Mark is an ultra-endurance athlete, he holds the world record for cycling around the world in 78 days.  Mark has also cycled the Americas, Africa and has many other expeditions under his belt.  It was great to catch up with him and learn about his mindset during these endeavors, how he came to be an ultra-endurance athlete and his current state of mind during the Covid19 crisis.  Early on we speak about how having "no boundaries" and being a bit "different" was the spark that Mark needed to try things that were outside the box and that eventually & gradually led him to experiment with bigger and bigger pursuits.  Mark's website - https://markbeaumontonline.com/ If you guys have comments, requests, people you want me to interview, please reach out my email - roybntz@gmail.com

Jonas Deichmann is an ultra-endurance cyclist & speaker.  Jonas is one of those people that you can't help but be inspired by, he has a 'never give up' type of mentality. He does this not for fame or fortune but for the love of the challenge and the sport.  He became the first person to cross Eurasia by human power and set the World Records for the fastest cycling across Europe and Eurasia.  Currently, Jonas is preparing for a new challenge in 2020. It is going to be harder, longer and much more challenging than anything he has done before.  We had a few issues with the connection so we, unfortunately, had to end the podcast a bit early, but we said we will definitely do a follow-up podcast in the future.  Enjoy the podcast. ] If you guys have comments, requests, people you want me to interview, please reach out my email - roybntz@gmail.com

John Gooden is a commentator for the UFC, he does most of the international shows that the organization puts on.  He is also a strong nominee for the nicest bloke (man, in American) I've talked to but perhaps it's the accent.  We spoke about the MMA world in general and the UFC specifically and how he came to work for the biggest organization in MMA after years of working for his dad.  We spoke about how hard work is the only way to fulfill your dreams in the age of social media and like culture.  John is a solid example of how hard work and perfecting your craft eventually pay off and I hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as I did.

Nelson Dellis is a 4x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement. In this episode, Nelson talks about his mountaineering adventures, the Netflix documentary and gives some great memory tips.