Simon Pocock: The art of story telling and human connection

Join us this week as we chat to a local talent & friend of the trail community, Simon Pocock. A wizard with the camera, this guy has a gift for storytelling and connecting with people. We explore that as well as his entry in the sports media space & some of his creative experiences over the years.

🎥 Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Season 2 continues

01:34 - Raised outdoors: Falling in love with sport

05:49 - Entry to film: Finding filmmaking

13:15 - Team Terrex: The event space and the teams season

21:47 - International Events: Sport media in different cultures

26:24 - Event media: Where it all began

38:16 - The future of the sport: Simons take on the growth of sport media and what’s next

45:30 - Personal projects: Skill development and working on passion projects

51:23 - Human connection: Empathy in the work place

56:42 - Running goals: Balancing work and training

1:09:00 - Outro

🌄 Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or simply love incredible stories of human connection and creativity, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and captivating storiess. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring extraordinary guests like Simon Pocock. 🙌

🔗 Links & Resources:

- Trail Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza/

- Trail Culture Coaching: https://www.trailculture.co.za/

- Simon Pocock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/si_pocock/

- The Creative Act: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/