Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Join host Ben Southall for Wild Chats, a weekly series that dives deep into the world of adventure. Every Friday, we bring you trail runners, hikers, travelers, and explorers sharing their most inspiring and wildest stories from around the globe.
Whether you're chasing ultra-running dreams, planning your next big trek, or simply looking for a spark of adventure, Wild Chats delivers firsthand insights from those who live and breathe the outdoors.
🎙 New episodes every Friday!
Presented by Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia
Podcasting since 2022 • 19 episodes
Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Latest Episodes
Karla Pound - Challenges & Rewards of Reality TV Survival Shows
Join Ben Southall as he delves into the exhilarating world of reality TV survival shows with adventurer Karla Pound. Discover the intense challenges and unexpected rewards of participating in shows like "Alone" and "Million Dollar Island." From...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:03:08
Walking the World with Alex Campbell
In this episode of Wild Chats, Ben Southall sits down with long-distance adventurer Alex Campbell, who’s been walking around the world for over two years. From the steppes of Central Asia to the roads of South America, Alex opens up ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:01:52
Lone Rider: Elspeth Beard’s Motorcycle Ride Around the World
Before sat-nav, internet, and mobile phones, there was Elspeth Beard, a 23-year-old architecture student who set off to ride her motorcycle around the world. In this episode of Wild Chats, Elspeth shares the highs and lows of her pione...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:09:44
The Spirit of the Rainforest: Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza on Microbes, Medicine & Indigenous Wisdom
From learning plant medicine in her grandmother’s garden in Peru to exploring the boiling rivers of the Amazon, Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is redefining what it means to protect and understand our planet.In this episode of Wild Chats<...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:03:20
The Making of a Mountaineer: Oliver Foran’s Journey from Brisbane to the Himalayas
In this episode of Wild Chats, host Ben Southall sits down with Australian mountaineer Oliver Foran to explore his powerful journey from the footy fields of Brisbane to the world’s highest peaks. Ollie opens up about the personal loss that chan...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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