The Trail Less Traveled

By Mandela Leola van EedenSociety & Culture

The Trail Less Traveled episodes

October 17, 2019 Big Wave Surfing & Mountain Biking in Australia with pro athlete: Chris Remm
This episode was recorded on the top of Mount Beerwah, the highest of the ten volcanic plugs in the Glass House Mountains range, 22 km north of Caboolture in South East Queensland, Australia. In this interview, Chris talks about lessons learned and close encounters on his journey of learning how to surf big waves in Australia, New Zealand and the island of Tonga. Chris also sheds light on why surfers around the world respect sharks and don't want to see them killed. Chris is a keen cyclist who shares some of the reasons why he loves calling Australia home. The sounds of the cicadas will certainly take you on location for this episode. Enjoy.
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54 min
October 03, 2019 NYPD stories from daily life & responding to September 11, 2001
This episode takes a look at the adventures, trails and tribulations of a NYPD officer and surviving and thriving in the concrete jungle of New York City. Be prepared for a heart felt story of being a first responder during September 11, 2001. This episode was recorded in a raft while floating down the Colorado River in the heart of Grand Canyon National Park.
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42 min
August 03, 2019 Desert Ecosystems with Dr. Sean Graham
Dr. Sean Graham teaches Biology at Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas. He is also the author of American Snakes.
This episode was recorded in the desert ecosystem at water level one mile below the rim in Grand Canyon National Park.
Learn about how the sun, air pressure systems & horse latitudes create deserts around the world from Australia, Africa and the Southwest U.S.
How have animals adapted to live in harsh arid environments. How might you adapt to live in the desert?
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57 min
July 30, 2019 SNAKES: evolution, reproduction, venom & more with Dr. Sean Graham.
This show was recorded while floating down the Colorado River in the heart of the Grand Canyon. Dr. Sean Graham gives us an in depth look at the evolution of snakes, venom, reproduction, snake bite protocol, the most dangerous snakes in the world, common misunderstandings and a lot of talk about the "Grand Canyon Pink" - a species of rattlesnake endemic to the Grand Canyon.
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44 min
May 21, 2019 Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear with Dr. Blake Chapman
Dr. Blake Chapman grew up with a love for and fascination with the ocean, but her interest in sharks was piqued when an episode of Shark Weekcaught her attention. Blake completed postgraduate research on shark neuroscience, development, and ecology and worked in aquatic animal health and husbandry. Her continuing goal is to help educate the public on sharks and shark attacks to better protect both sharks and the humans that choose to share their incredible environment.
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54 min
May 21, 2019 Navigating the Australian Bush, Sharks & filming Pirates of the Carribean with Reigan Gordan.
This episode was recorded on the eastern coast of Australia. Reigan was born and raised in Australia. In Australia, the tradition of spending time learning with your elders goes back thousands of years... Reigan knows his way around the Australian outback. Reigan is also a pro surfer, down hill mountain biker and appeared in the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean movie due to his natural world class mustache, beard and long hair.
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49 min
March 10, 2019 Jandamarra Cadd, bridging the story telling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.
With his vibrant and expressive portraitures, Jandamarra’s artwork is emotive and insightful – and is a powerful medium to bridge the story telling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.

Painting has been a way of life that has enabled him to express his creativity and story telling and in many of his paintings of the human condition, he seeks to be a peaceful voice for unity. Jandamarra uses a variety of styles and mediums; with his unique blend of traditional aboriginal art techniques along with his own signature contemporary portraiture.

Jandamarra has not only been a finalist in every major Portrait Art Prize in Australia, but is also in very high demand as an Inspirational Speaker and Ambassador.

www.jandamarrasart.com
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1 hr 12 min
March 02, 2019 Pro-Surfer, Artist & Adrenaline Seeker: Reigan Gordan.
This episode was recorded on the eastern coast of Austrlia. Reigan was born and raised in Australia. In Australia, the tradition of spending time learning with your elders goes back thousands of years... Reigan knows his way around the Australian outback. Reigan is also a pro surfer, down hill mountain biker and appeared in the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean movie due to his natural world class mustache, beard and long hair.
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56 min
February 26, 2019 Steve Saroff tells the story of a drifting runaway who walked thousands of miles across America.
Steve Saroff enjoys wilderness, solitude, ceramics, writing, photography, entomology and much more but mostly relates with who he was many years ago... a drifting runaway. When he was 14 years old, he walked alone for 500 miles in the Appalachian Mountains. Then another 500 miles when he was 15 and 1,000 miles alone when he was 16. Steve left home and school when he was 17 to hitchhike across the West. When he was 19 he spent over 45-days walking alone in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Steve calls Missoula, Montana his home.
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48 min
February 26, 2019 History of Cuba with Jorge Enrique Pascual Izaguirre
An in depth look into the history of Cuba from indigenous people who were on the island pre 1492 through many wars fighting for freedom ending in modern day post revolution free health care and education under the Castros... this interview talks about Jose Marti, Spanish rule, slavery, Che Guevara & others. It truly highlights how the Cuban people have been fighting for their freedom for over 500 years.

*This interview does not express the opinions or views of anyone affiliated with The Trail Less Traveled. This interview was recorded on location in Havana, Cuba & we realize speaking about the Cuban revolution and the history behind Fidel Castro is a sensitive subject. This episode is part of an on going series recorded both on location in the country of Cuba as well as continued interviews with Cubans now living outside the country.
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42 min

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