<![CDATA[When It Hits The Fan | battleface travel podcast]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:14:39 GMT en 2165069a-5af2-5f9f-b83f-dd909d50a085 https://media.rss.com/wihtf-battleface-podcast/20210924_143013_f0912809da33d9691d958fc081c105bf.jpg When It Hits The Fan | battleface travel podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast yes battleface battleface battleface false episodic podcast <![CDATA[Detained for spying in Angola with travel writer Oscar Scafidi]]> Oscar Scafidi is a teacher, travel writer and political risk consultant with a focus on Lusophone Africa. In 2016, he completed the first ever source-to-sea navigation of Angola's River Kwanza with his friend Alfy Weston.

A documentary film of the 33-day journey, Kayak the Kwanza, is available to view here: https://youtu.be/vIfnrQJVDVo

In the final stage of the journey, Oscar and Alfy were detained by security forces, initially accused of spying on a hydroelectric installation, and then suspected of diamond smuggling. Oscar spoke to WHEN IT HITS THE FAN about the experience. Oscar's latest project is to write the first English-language guidebook to Tunisia to be published in nearly a decade. It will be released in early 2022 by Bradt Travel Guides. He is also documenting his adventures across Tunisia for his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScafidiTravels

To find out more about HALO Trust, go here: https://kayakthekwanza.com/who-is-halo/

When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel.

That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's independent online travel blog - https://www.battleface.com/blog

battleface: https://battleface.com/​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/384769 c01c0972-d110-463d-adde-96e9c63a243a 1475 full 2 2 3 3 false Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:46:27 GMT <![CDATA[BASE jumping proposal goes wrong for wingsuit expert Tim Howell]]> Wingsuit pilot Tim Howell planned the perfect proposal to his then girlfriend atop Table Mountain, South Africa, before the pair would base jump off together. Unfortunately, things didn't quite pan out. Tim, an accomplished alpinist, former Kruger National Park guide and Royal Marine Commando, spoke to When it hits the fan podcast about what happened - and how the pair escaped. Find out more about Tim here: http://timhowelladventure.com/

When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel.

That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's online travel blog - https://www.battleface.com/blog/

battleface: https://battleface.com/​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/384768 5516e0a5-9667-45d7-bbff-981c8f15cac0 1475 full 2 2 2 2 false Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:39:02 GMT <![CDATA[MT Surrounded by jaguars and bushmaster snakes in the Guyanese jungle | Lucy Shepherd]]> Lucy Shepherd is 29-year-old British explorer who has embarked on expeditions into some of the most formidable environments on Earth. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a council member of the Scientific Exploration Society, Lucy recently set off on her most ambitious expedition yet: crossing the entire Kanuku Mountains in Guyana, from east to west.

Lucy spoke to WHEN IT HITS THE FAN podcast about a particularly nerve-wracking experience deep in the Guayanan jungle.

Find out more about Lucy here: https://www.lucy-shepherd.com/

And follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lucysheps/

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That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

https://battleface.com/​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/282082 10924e15-6a12-e4d9-1005-4553f4ecf1d4 1246 full 2 2 1 1 false Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:36:53 GMT <![CDATA[Trampled by a rampaging elephant while cycle touring India | Henry Gold]]> Henry Gold is the founder and operator of TDA Global Cycling which runs long-distance supported cycling experiences around the world. Henry spoke to When it hits the fan podcast about a particularly perilous encounter with a rampaging elephant as he pedalled through southern India. Find out more about TDA Global

Cycling here: https://tdaglobalcycling.com/

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale. Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel.

That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine: https://www.battleface.com/travel-saf...

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/261171 d9785877-8da5-ec96-914b-a40f7e776fef 1579 full 1 1 14 14 false Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:48:02 GMT <![CDATA[Surviving an INSANE four-day storm while crossing the Atlantic by container ship | Torbjørn C. Pedersen AKA Thor]]> Torbjørn C. Pedersen - better known as Thor - is a Danish adventurer on a record-breaking mission to visit every country on Earth without flying. His journey so far has racked up 194 countries, travelling predominantly using public transport and crossing oceans by hitching rides on container ships. He spoke to When it hits the fan podcast about one particularly stomach-churning journey from Iceland to Canada in the winter.

Thor's website: https://www.onceuponasaga.dk/

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road. battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine: https://www.battleface.com/travel-safety-magazine/

battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​​

Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/244906 ee71fa98-4279-a395-5da1-1cb06b379524 1233 full 1 1 13 13 false Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:44:06 GMT <![CDATA[MT Mayday! Research vessel escapes sinking crossing the Gulf Stream | Ocean explorer Tim Taylor]]> In this episode of When it hits the fan, we talk to ocean explorer Tim Taylor about a near-sinking of his research vessel while crossing the Gulf Stream between Havana, Cuba, and Key West, Florida.

Tim recently received the Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest civilian award from the US Navy, for his work on the Lost 52 Project which aims to locate the wrecks of WWII vessels - and the bodies of the sailors who lost their lives when they were sunk.

Find out more about the project here: http://www.lost52project.org/

And more about Tim here: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com...

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface, the tough face of travel insurance. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com...

battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​

Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/219308 b46d2a7d-3285-341a-bfed-65956f5a6f8f 1308 full 1 1 12 12 false Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:17:18 GMT <![CDATA[Trapped! Armed standoff threatens The Last Overland in India's wild northeast ​| Alex Bescoby]]> In this episode of When it hits the fan, we talk to filmmaker and presenter Alex Bescoby. In 2019, Alex led a small team of adventurers in a classic Land Rover from Singapore to London over 111 days.

The Last Overland, as it was known, recreated a 1955 journey from London to Singapore and used one of the original vehicles.

Follow Alex:

https://www.instagram.com/abescoby/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbju...

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface, the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com...

battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​​

Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/198678 e863c1ea-a25b-cc22-b0f6-f96959de571d 1712 full 1 1 11 11 false Fri, 14 May 2021 11:53:56 GMT <![CDATA[Ambush! Cyclist Kate Leeming faces rebel gunfire crossing Africa by bike | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Kate Leeming. Kate is a record-breaking long-distance cyclist from Melbourne, Australia. In 2010, she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly point to its most easterly point.

The expedition, known as Breaking the Cycle, took in 22,000km of the continent's toughest terrain - as well as an ambush from Ninja rebels in Congo-Brazzaville.

Follow Kate:

https://www.breakingthecycle.educatio...​

https://twitter.com/leeming_kate​

https://www.instagram.com/leeming_kate/​

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface the tough face of travel insurance. battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com...​

battleface: https://battleface.com/​​​​

Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​​​

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/177325 c7b54144-a29f-85c9-712a-44979faa6bb4 1296 full 1 1 10 10 false Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:50:43 GMT <![CDATA[How an endurance adventurer battled lockdown feat. Sean Conway | WIHTF podcast]]> Sean, originally from Zimbabwe but now living in North Wales, is one of the world's most accomplished endurance adventurers, having undertaken a dizzying array of physically punishing challenges.

These include swimming from Lands End to John O'Groats, completing an 'ultimate triathlon', breaking world records for cycling and many more. Sean is the author of six books on his incredible exploits.

Check out his website here: https://www.seanconway.com/

And the 496 challenge video here: https://youtu.be/2nkSA9XkLw8

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more.From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan. Created by battleface the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface believes risk is an integral part of travel. That’s why we sat down with some of the most adventurous globetrotters on the planet to find out what happens when things go south on the road.

battleface's independent online travel and safety magazine Words+Images: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com/​​

battleface: https://battleface.com/​​

Host Jack Davidson: https://twitter.com/jack_d_davidson​​

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/158174 a42b9037-8369-7a51-bc62-75d89ff16560 1275 full 1 1 10 10 false Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:12:19 GMT <![CDATA[Running out of water crossing the Gobi Desert feat. Ash Dykes | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When it hits the fan we talk to world-record-setting adventurer and extreme athlete Ash Dykes.

Ash first came to the public's attention when he trekked across Mongolia, solo and unsupported, in 2014. Two years later, he set his sights on Madagascar, becoming the first person to hike across the country via its eight highest peaks. And in 2020 he completed Mission Yangtze - following the 6,500km length of Asia's longest river.

Ash Dykes is an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker and 3x World First Record Holder. National Geographic: Walking the Yangtze with Ash Dykes.

Follow Ash Dykes:

https://twitter.com/AshDykes​

https://www.instagram.com/ash_dykes/​

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChol...

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/138866 11537846-1804-988d-2d70-177cc72aeb72 1048 full 1 1 8 8 false Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:24:32 GMT <![CDATA[Quicksand! Explorer Alice Morrison gets that sinking feeling crossing the Sahara | WIHTF podcast]]> "In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Alice Morrison - or the "Indiana Jones for girls". Alice has had her fair share of adventure but crossing the Western Sahara accompanied by her Berber team and their camels almost ended in disaster.

Alice recounts the perilous moment her team plunged into quicksand - and what they did to escape.

Follow Alice:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-fp...​

https://alicemorrison.co.uk/tag/alice...

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/131247 c25fd379-7794-568e-25e3-9141b009b427 1337 full 1 1 7 7 false Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:14:04 GMT <![CDATA[Kidnapping, mock execution and PTSD with a veteran war photographer | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we to chat to Sebastian Rich, a photographer /cameraman in hard news, documentary and current affairs all his working life. Sebastian joined Independent Television News (UK) in 1980 and developed a gift for being in the right place at the right time on some of the world’s biggest breaking news stories.

Sebastian gained a reputation not just as an uncompromising cameraman in the theatre of war but also as an insightful and highly talented photographer.

Follow Sebastian:

https://sebastianrichphotography.com​

https://twitter.com/Hopefocus​

https://www.instagram.com/hopefocus/

Interview with Sebastian: https://wordsandimages.battleface.com...

Reporters Without Borders: https://rsf.org/en

The International Federation of Journalists: https://www.ifj.org/

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/131243 add65360-a3fa-6508-d877-3d7ac8437c0a 1480 full 1 1 6 6 true Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:08:48 GMT <![CDATA[From child soldier to tour operator in DRC - Obed's tale | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode we of When It Hits The Fan chat to Obed, a former refugee turned activist and entrepreneur, is a great advocate for the stunning landscapes and wildlife found in DRC.

'There is a very big gap between being a refugee and an entrepreneur, so that means passing through the challenges and trying to continue to be resilient. That means I taught myself, I trained myself. So from that I have the full understanding of the region.'

Follow Obed:

https://www.instagram.com/kumbukumbto...

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/131242 240ecb73-8b13-99bc-67e8-e1a73203db17 1338 full 1 1 5 5 false Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:01:47 GMT <![CDATA[Crossing an ENTIRE country in a straight line with Youtuber GeoWizard | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Tom Davies, better known as Youtuber GeoWizard. Tom went viral when he attempted to cross an entire country in a completely straight line.

That meant wading through every river, scrambling up every steep bank and fighting his way through several hundred thorny hedgerows. Tom spoke to When it hits the fan about the challenges he faced along the way - and why ego can be a dangerous drive when you're out in the wilderness all alone.

Follow GeoWizard:

https://www.youtube.com/c/GeoWizard/a...

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/131240 f489eb3f-911b-3e0b-dc06-deb00d6dafed 1088 full 1 1 4 4 false Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:57:07 GMT <![CDATA[Exploring the wreck of the Caribbean Titanic with Christine Dennison | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to diver and explorer Christine Dennison - the first woman to dive the Canadian High Arctic and the Amazon Rio Negro and its tributaries.

Christine is the co-founder and president of Mad Dog Expeditions, an internationally-recognized technical scuba diving and exploration company based in New York, and the founder of Exploring Women which aims to educate and inspire women who are interested in exploration, adventure, science and more.

Follow Christine Dennison:

https://www.instagram.com/exploringwo...​

http://www.maddogexpeditions.com/

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/131239 55156a09-5dcf-3a27-3a30-7af0dbc9029c 1130 full 1 1 3 3 false Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:50:49 GMT <![CDATA[Cheating death in Iranian rapids with Leon McCarron | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Leon McCarron who is a Northern Irish adventurer, filmmaker and author.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and specialises in storytelling via long distance, human-powered journeys. Most recently, he walked 1000 miles from Jerusalem to Mount Sinai along a series of new hiking trails in the region.

Follow Leon on:

https://twitter.com/leonmccarron​

https://www.instagram.com/leonmccarron/​

https://www.facebook.com/leonmccarron​

https://www.youtube.com/user/whfm2012

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/130580 1e115b29-30d7-4966-f494-97bc7f8d11a5 1096 full 1 1 2 2 false Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:12:44 GMT <![CDATA[Surf trip in Nicaragua gone wrong with Rad Season's Oli Russell-Cowan | WIHTF podcast]]> In this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Oli Russell-Cowan, founder of Rad Season – a platform which keeps travellers up-to-date with the world’s best action sports, cultural events and music festivals.

Hailing from the UK, Oli is a keen surfer, festival-goer and all-round culture vulture. He also hosts the Rad Season podcast, available on multiple platforms."

Follow Rad Season on:

https://twitter.com/RadSeason​

https://radseason.com​

https://www.instagram.com/radseason/

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When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists, extreme-sports fanatics and more. From capsizing in Iranian rapids to fending off corrupt police in Colombia, our guests have faced down danger - and lived to tell the tale.

Hosted by Jack Davidson, the podcast provides a warts-and-all glimpse into high-risk travel and what really happens... when it hits the fan.

Created by battleface.com the tough face of travel insurance.

battleface website: https://battleface.com/​​

battleface podacst: https://www.youtube.com/battlefaceplan

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Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wihtf-battleface-podcast/131238 9bcab29b-567b-2652-58a6-a217383327aa 1063 full 1 1 1 1 false Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:45:17 GMT