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In Praise of Silence

January 11, 2014

I spend a good deal of time each month in the noisiest places in the world – big cities, airports, train stations, and hotels. Even where my wife Kayla and I live in Montana on a quiet and fairly out of the way street, with no street lights and little traffic, the hum of the…

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April 21, 2013: Running Vertically, Swimming 1,000 Miles, and More

April 21, 2013

Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way to listen to National Geographic Weekend, or pick your favorite segments and listen now below! Episode: 1316 – Air Date:…

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Tags Adam Campbell, Adam Goodheart, adventure, Africa, back-country skiing, Brandywine River, Bucky McMahon, Dave Cornthwaite, David Braun, Delaware, Expedition 1000, expeditions, Garrett Grove, Gina Cook, Himalayas, japan, José Urteaga, kudus, Louis Liebenberg, Max Lowe, Missouri River, NG Weekend, Nicaragua, persistence hunting, Reunion island, Roosters, sea turtle conservation, sea turtles, shark attacks, sharks, Silence, surfers, turtle eggs, ultra running, ultramarathons

April 21, 2013: Running Vertically, Swimming 1,000 Miles, and More

April 21, 2013

Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way to listen to National Geographic Weekend, or pick your favorite segments and listen now below! Episode: 1316 – Air Date:…

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Tags Adam Campbell, Adam Goodheart, adventure, Africa, back-country skiing, Brandywine River, Bucky McMahon, Dave Cornthwaite, David Braun, Delaware, Expedition 1000, expeditions, Garrett Grove, Gina Cook, Himalayas, japan, José Urteaga, kudus, Louis Liebenberg, Max Lowe, Missouri River, NG Weekend, Nicaragua, persistence hunting, Reunion island, Roosters, sea turtle conservation, sea turtles, shark attacks, sharks, Silence, surfers, turtle eggs, ultra running, ultramarathons

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