En iyi The Pioneers Podcast podcastleri (2024)

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S2, Ep 5: Horn of Africa Part Three - Eritrea 54:44

3M ago54:44

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On this inaugural 2024 episode of the Young Pioneer Podcast, we open with an interview with YPT CEO and Founder Gareth Johnson to discuss a number of exciting, new tours just recently announced for this year. After speaking with Gareth, host Justin Martell debuts his interview with YPT's local travel partner in the reclusive horn of Africa nation o…

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S2, Ep 4: Horn of Africa Part Two - Somaliland 47:00

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On this episode of the Young Pioneer Podcast, we kick things off by interviewing YPT's newest staff member Morgan Bourven, discussing his background and current focus on our cruise tours. After talking with Morgan, we continue our Horn of Africa series with a field recording of host Justin Martell's conversation with our local tour partner in the u…

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S2, Ep 3: Horn of Africa Part One - Djibouti 31:36

7M ago31:36

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On this episode of the Young Pioneer Podcast, YPT guide Justin Martell brings listeners Part One of a three-part series recorded during our recent Horn of Africa tour. Covering Djibouti, Somaliland Eritrea and Mogadishu, our Horn of Africa tour provides travelers with an affordable and safe way to visit one of Africa's most geo-politically complex …

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S2, Ep 2: Mundari Cow Blowing and Urine Showers in South Sudan 1:12:56

10M ago1:12:56

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On this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, YPT guides Justin Martell, Rowan Beard, along with a group of YPT travelers, explore the world's newest nation: the Republic of South Sudan. Neglected by the central government in Khartoum when part of Sudan and then plunged into civil war following independence in 2011, life has been hard for the South Sudan…

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S2, Ep 1: Exploring the Island of Socotra, Yemen 45:41

1y ago45:41

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In this episode, YPT partner and sometimes-guide Justin Martell talks with local Socotra travel operator Adnan Alnoby. The two discuss Socotra's past history and current political situation, as well as the amazing experience travelers can expect when visiting this unblemished, one-of-a-kind island paradise. Martell also provides listeners with exci…

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S1, Ep 9: American Foreign Policy with Former US Congressman Dennis Kucinich 36:49

1y ago36:49

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Gareth Johnson and Justin Martell speak with former congressman Dennis Kucinich. Kucinich has just published his latest book "The Division of Light and Power," which chronicles his struggle as America's youngest mayor to stop the sale of Cleveland's Municipal Light. On the back half of the conversation, Gareth and Justin are able to pose some gener…

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S1, Ep 8: Felix Abt on Being a Capitalist in North Korea 1:18:55

1y ago1:18:55

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Felix Abt is a business expert on North Korea currently based in Vietnam. Abt was one of the first foreign businessmen to seek and do business in Kim Jong Il's North Korea, where he lived between 2002 to 2009 consulting and advising on business development within the country. He is also the author of the fascinating memoir "A Capitalist in North Ko…

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S1, Ep 7: Exploring Antarctica with Jeffrey Donenfeld 58:39

1y ago58:39

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On this episode on the Pioneer Podcast, co-host Justin Martell flies solo and interviews Jeffrey Donenfeld. Jeffrey Donenfeld is a venture investor, field science manager, and explorer. His projects have taken him across the polar regions, into the boardroom and occasionally onto broken dinghies. He’s a geek for a good rocket launch, loves almost m…

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S1, Ep 6: How to Buy Your Own Island & Start Your Own Micronation with Jodie Hill 1:03:48

1y ago1:03:48

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On Episode 6 of the Pioneer Podcast, Gareth Johnson and Justin Martell interview Jodie Hill. Jodie Hill is a well-traveled English lawyer who was instrumental in helping to setup the world's first crowdfunded tropical island. She is also the Prime Minister that same Island's micronation, the Principality of Islandia! For more information on how you…

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S1, Ep 5: The World's Foremost Micronations Scholar Johnny Blair 1:37:46

1y ago1:37:46

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On Episode 5 of the Pioneer Podcast, Gareth Johnson and Justin Martell interview Jonny Blair. Blair is a famous travel blogger from Northern Ireland, football fanatic and author/owner of dontstopliving.net. He is the foremost expert on micronations, and on this episode the group share their thoughts on which micronations truly 'count' as a country.…

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S1, Ep 4: Dr. Joe Terwilliger on Meeting Kim Jong Un with Dennis Rodman 1:14:43

1y ago1:14:43

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Our guest on Episode 4 of the Pioneer Podcast is Dr. Joseph Terwilliger. Dr. Joe is a geneticist, professor of neurobiology at Columbia University Medical Center, and a classically trained tuba player! However, our listners might be more familiar with Dr. Joe from seeing him alongside NBA superstar Dennis Rodman on his multiple trips to North Korea…

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S1, Ep 3: Traveling to "Weird" Countries with Professional Footballer Dave Kitson 1:16:48

1y ago1:16:48

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Dave Kitson is an ex-Premier League footballer who made his name with Reading and Stoke. Following his career he has not been without controversy. He has stated that he would like to become PFA Chairman (trade union for footballers). On many occasions he has also been accused of being the “secret footballer” an as of now unknown ex-footballer who h…

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S1, Ep 2: Getting Kidnapped in Bir Tawil with Dean Karalekas 1:26:48

1y ago1:26:48

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On Episode 2 of the Pioneer Podcast, Gareth Johnson and Justin Martell interview Dean Karalekas about his 2019 trip with Young Pioneer Tours to Bir Tawil, an uninhabited patch of land located between Egypt and Sudan. Dean Karalekas is an academic whose research interests include international security, indigenous rights, and cultural studies. He is…

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S1, Ep 1: Justin Martell on International Film Production 1:05:06

1y ago1:05:06

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The first episode of the Pioneer podcast features two homegrown talents, with YPT founder Gareth Johnson and Pioneer Media founder Justin Martell taking the spotlight for the inaugural episode. Justin Martell in 2017 founded YPT’s partner, Pioneer Media, offering production services across a wide variety of unique locations from Asia to Eastern Eur…