Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Join host Ben Southall for Wild Chats, a series that dives deep into the world of adventure. 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 other Friday!
Presented by Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia
Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Latest Episodes
Tick Bites in Australia: Removal, Paralysis & Mammalian Meat Allergy with Professor Stephen Barker
Can a tick bite make you allergic to red meat? And what’s the safest way to remove a tick?Join Ben Southall and Professor Stephen Barker for a fascinating conversation about tick bites in Australia, from paralysis ticks and the illnesse...
Junk, Running, Creativity and the Meaning of Adventure with Beau Miles
Join Ben Southall and filmmaker and professional tinkerer Beau Miles for a very special milestone episode of Wild Chats... our 100th episode of the podcast!!!Beau returns for a wide-ranging conversation about how his idea of adventure h...
From Sea Level to the Summit of Everest in 50 Days with Oliver Foran
Australian adventurer Oliver Foran joins Wild Chats for a fascinating conversation about what it takes to travel from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest!Ollie cycled 1,150 kilometres from the Bay of Bengal, trekked through the Him...
Running 409 km in 56 hours and 9 minutes with Rachel Entrekin
Join Ben Southall and elite ultra runner and physical therapist Rachel Entrekin for a fascinating conversation about endurance, resilience and what it takes to run over 400 kilometres... and beat every other runner in the field.Rachel m...
Altitude Sickness, Frostbite & Staying Safe in the Mountains with Dr Hannah Lock
Join Ben Southall and emergency physician, expedition doctor and mountain medicine expert Dr Hannah Lock for a fascinating conversation about altitude sickness, frostbite and how to stay safer in the mountains.Hannah explains what actua...
