PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 3 - PAUL THOMSON

Paul’s story is remarkable, aside from just being generally impressive academically and his rock climbing achievements, he has done all this while managing a degenerative eye condition and a couple of brutal accidents of late. Thank you for joining us—this is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!Paul's Book The Shadow Chasers: https://amzn.to/42oZtyahttps://youtube.com/@paulthomson9986https://www.instagram.com/frothy.thomson/Follow Ben Sanford's Journey:https://www.bensanfordmedia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bensanfordmedia/https://www.instagram.com/peakpodcastau/https://www.tiktok.com/@bensanfordmediahttps://www.tiktok.com/@peakpodcastauhttps://www.facebook.com/bensanfordmedia/Get 15% OFF Radix Protein and Freeze Dried Meals (lightweight yet dense nutrition, no preservatives.)USE LINK: https://radixnutrition.com.au/SANFORD15 or CODE: SANFORD15%Check Out My Equipment Recommendations:https://amzn.to/4akGasc

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 4 - BRUCE CAMERONFires, Floods, Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Cyclones, you name it, he's seen it. We explore the Fire & Rescue career of Bruce Cameron. Bruce has seen it all in his 42 years working for FRNSW. Follow Ben Sanford's Journey:https://www.bensanfordmedia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bensanfordmedia/https://www.instagram.com/peakpodcastau/https://www.tiktok.com/@bensanfordmediahttps://www.tiktok.com/@peakpodcastauhttps://www.facebook.com/bensanfordmedia/Get 15% OFF Radix Protein and Freeze Dried Meals (lightweight yet dense nutrition, no preservatives.)USE LINK: https://radixnutrition.com.au/SANFORD15 or CODE: SANFORD15%Check Out My Equipment Recommendations:https://amzn.to/4akGasc

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 2 - SAM VENN

An insight into the life of Surf Photographer Sam Venn.

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00:00 Intro – Near blackouts & wipeouts

00:23 Meet Sam Venn – Surf photographer & creative founder

03:42 Getting started in photography & going full-time

09:17 Mentorship & one email that changed everything

13:05 Wildest surf moments & photography dangers

22:07 Climbing, skiing, and adventure shoot struggles

30:55 Favorite coastlines & close calls in a kayak

34:22 Support network & family behind the lens

37:08 Shooting surf, cars, and building a 4WD life

47:10 Long-term goals, AI tools, and creative evolution

Glen Fisher’s life reads like fiction—but it’s all real. In this powerful episode of the Peak Podcast, Glen opens up about surviving childhood abuse, homelessness, heroin addiction, and over a dozen overdoses.

From being dismissed as a “walking dead” teenager to founding The Leg Up charity and writing a book, Glen’s story is one of brutal truth, deep pain, and incredible resilience.

This is an unfiltered conversation about trauma, recovery, faith, and the power of giving back.

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00:00 Glen’s early life – trauma, violence, and survival

01:00 Childhood abuse, neglect, and life on the streets

05:00 Turning to drugs and sleeping in clothing bins

10:00 Addiction, prison, and a moment that changed everything

20:00 Confronting his abusers and deciding to write a book

30:00 Getting off heroin & rebuilding from rock bottom

35:00 Homelessness: what people don’t see

45:00 Reconnecting with faith & starting The Leg Up charity

60:00 How to actually help someone on the streets

70:00 Final reflections, values, and choosing a better path

In this premiere episode of the Peak Podcast, host Ben Sanford sits down with Adam Darragh, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, outdoor educator, and Antarctic field trainer with decades of experience in high-risk, high-reward environments. In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Adam shares stories of a terrifying near-death avalanche in Pakistan to a solo first ascent of Cholatse a 6,400m Himalayan peak, Adam shares raw and gripping stories of survival, mentorship, and the search for meaning through risk. This conversation blends epic adventure with deep reflection on the personal cost and lasting reward of a life spent chasing purpose in wild places.

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00:00 Avalanche near-death experience & Antarctic storm

05:00 Mentoring young climbers & early teaching stories

10:00 Surviving a 2000m cliff avalanche & 9/11 reflections

20:00 Decision-making, risk, and learning from close calls

30:00 Guiding in Antarctica & the role of science in exploration

40:00 Spiritual beauty of the mountains & climbing with purpose

50:00 Soloing Cholatse & the mindset of high-risk ascents

60:00 The IFMGA path – sacrifices, growth, and grit

75:00 Climate change, Indigenous wisdom & legacy in guiding

90:00 Final thoughts on meaning, gratitude, and moving forward