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Dervla Murphy

The remarkable octogenarian Irish traveller and author tells stories about her many world adventures via bicycle and foot.

Mark Morris

Choreographer and dancer Mark Morris

American choreographer and dancer Mark Morris in conversation with critic John Rockwell.

Tom Hornbein

Legendary American mountaineer Tom Hornbein talks about his first ever ascent on Mount Everest's west ridge in the 1960s.

Alexandra Fuller

Memoirist Alexandra Fuller talks about her childhood in Zimbabwe, her work, and the role of the writer with host Mojo Anderson in front of a studio audience.

Margo Talbot

Ice Climber Margo Talbot talks about her transition from drugs, depression and suicidal thoughts to a life and love of climbing.

Wade Davis on his best-selling book, Into the Silence

Explorer and adventurer Wade Davis discusses the story behind his best-selling book, Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest.

Author Salman Rushdie

Celebrated author, Sir Salman Rushdie, discusses his new novel, the fatwa that took over his life, and genies with the CBC's Eleanor Wachtel.

Justin Jones & Aleksander Gamme

Adventurers Justin Jones and Aleksander Gamme find both competition and friendship in their trek from Coastal Antarctica to the South Pole.

John Freeman

John Freeman is book critic, author and editor based in New York. On this episode, he discusses his forthcoming literary publication, "Freeman's."

Bernadette McDonald

Author Bernadette McDonald speaks about her book "Freedom Climbers" which retells the story of Polish climbers during the Second World War.

David Suzuki and Dasho Kinley Dorji

David Suzuki takes the stage with Bhutan's Dasho Kinley Dorji to talk about the ethos of Gross National Happiness.

Raphael Slawinski

Renowned Canadian alpinist Raphael Slawinski is interviewed by noted American climber, Jack Tackle, about his accomplishments in the climbing world and his firs

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