Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER!
“Exploring is an innate part of being human.” Richard Wiese, spends 30 minutes every week with some of the world’s most compelling adventurers, explorers, and socio-environmental advocates, listening to their distinct adventures, unique discoveries, projects & goals, while discovering their multitude of challenges, surprises, triumphs and set-backs they encounter along the way. Join Richard as he pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to travel around the world and beyond; explore some of the most exotic and often dangerous places; and uncover what makes people, places and our planet so special.
Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER!
Wildlife DJ Highlights Nature’s Majestic Sounds
Exploration isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how you listen.
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, Ben Mirin, an explorer, wildlife DJ, artist, and naturalist, shares how he’s merging science, sound, and storytelling to uncover the hidden voices of the wild. Through innovative technology, Ben captures and interprets animal sounds and environmental patterns, revealing the untold stories of nature.
He reflects on the balance between creativity and scientific rigor, the importance of slowing down and paying attention, and how exploration extends beyond physical landscapes—it’s also a journey of understanding the world around us.
🌍 Tune in for a fresh perspective on exploration, art, and the power of listening to nature’s hidden signals.
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This is Life's Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, with your host, Richard Weiss. Scratch the surface of an explorer and you'll find an adventure and a great story. This show is about their tales.
This podcast is a proud supporter of the Explorers Club and the EC50 Initiative. 50 people changing the world that the world needs to know about. For more information, go to explorers.org.