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What in the WorldIs Turkmenistan finally closing the “gates of hell”?In the middle of the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, there’s a massive fiery pit officially called the Darvaza Crater - but also known as the “gates of hell”. The fire - which is man made - has been burning for over 50 years. But now satellite images suggest that the brightness of the crater has started to dim. Turkmenistan is trying to finally put out the fire. Alex from the What in the World team tells us all about how the fire started and why it’s taken so long to put it out. We hear from explorer...2025-01-0210 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsInside the Life of a Storm Chaser with George KourounisWould you take a job that has you stand in a fiery pit that’s been burning for decades in the Turkmenistan desert, rig a rope across a boiling lake, and put yourself in the middle of Tornado Alley? George didn’t take the job– he made it, and he took his camera with him. George Kourounis is a National Geographic Explorer, storm chaser, science communicator, and host of the Angry Planet TV series. He's been to all seven continents and over 80 countries to photograph some of Mother Nature's most elusive and dang...2024-09-1150 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with George Kourounis - Royal Canadian Geographical SocietyArea/TopicExtreme Adventure, Storm Chasing, The Explorers Club, Nature Documentary FilmmakingGeorge KourounisExplorer In ResidenceRoyal Canadian Geographical SocietyGeorge Kourounis has a passion for the world’s extremes. As an explorer, storm chaser, TV presenter, and Explorer-In-Residence for the RCGS, he’s travelled to 80 countries on all 7 continents to document extreme forces of nature so that others can appreciate the power of Mother Nature’s temper tantrums. For 25 years he has chased tornadoes on the Great Plains, driven into the eye of hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, rappelled deep in the...2024-08-281h 14
Adventure AudioGeorge Kourounis - Adventurer and Storm ChaserGeorge Kourounis is a Greek-Canadian adventurer and storm chaser from Hull, Quebec, who specializes in documenting extreme weather and worldwide natural disasters. He also presents the television series Angry Planet. We had an incredible chat with George, including his very unconventional career path and becoming the first person to enter the Darvanza Crater in Turkmenistan (a burning natural gas field known as the "Gates of Hell"). We hope this is the first of several conversations with George.2024-07-0959 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 1020: Storm Chasing & Global Exploration - Revisited - George KourounisOriginally aired on September 18, 2015Since a young boy, George Kourounis has been intrigued with Earth's forces of nature and the amazing weather patterns it throws at us. His adventurous life has landed him in the midde of tornadoes, deep inside caves 900 ft below ground, huricanes, forest fires and erupting volcanoes. George shares his passion for this way of life as the host of Angry Planet and has filmed various documentaries includng some for the National Geographic Channel, CNN and the BBC. https://www.instagram.com/george_kourounis/www.furiousearth.com/www.c...2024-04-0447 min
Whiskey and a Map: True Stories of Adventure.George Kourounis: Exploring the Most Extreme Places of our Planet.Send us a text George Kourounis is an explorer, storm chaser & TV presenter who has spent 25 years documenting extreme forces of nature and natural phenomena worldwide including tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods, and the effects of climate change. He holds the title of National Geographic Explorer, Explorer In Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and served the maximum term as the Canadian Chapter Chair of the Explorers Club. Best known for having hosted the TV series “Angry Planet” he also co-hosted “Storm Hunters” for The Weather Network and is a regular on-camera contribut...2024-03-1448 min
Living Full Out ShowBy Sharing Our Passions We Can Open Doors To Living Full OutEpisode: December 30th, 2023The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to share your passions to open new doors in your life! At times, life can have a way of dampening our spirits and making us feel uninspired. Perhaps you are feeling discouraged or set back by a mundane routine. Join Nancy as she shares insight about how to stay persistent and keep your dreams in mind to achieve success!Our first caller, Richard, seeks guidance on handling the resolve of familial relationships. Nancy offers insight on how to foster communication with family members...2023-12-3052 min
Success Leaves Clues"Success Leaves Clues" with Host Dustin Plantholt and Guest George KourounisIn a recent episode of "Success Leaves Clues," hosted by Dustin Plantholt and sponsored by Root Wellness, listeners can expect an enthralling conversation with George Kourounis, a globally recognized explorer and storm chaser. The episode begins with Dustin discussing themes of work ethic, preparation, and overcoming life's challenges. The conversation soon turns to Kourounis, who delves into his extraordinary experiences documenting extreme forces of nature. Listeners will hear about his adventures chasing tornadoes, navigating hurricanes, and descending into active volcanoes. Kourounis emphasizes the crucial role of risk management in his profession. He shares his unique...2023-12-1219 min
The Atlas Obscura PodcastThe Naica Cave (Classic)Professional Adventurer George Kourounis knew he needed to visit the Cave of the Crystals, located nearly a 1000 feet beneath northern Mexico, the moment he saw a photograph from inside the cave.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/giant-crystals-naica
2023-12-0514 min
Let's Take This OutsideGeorge Kourounis - Global Adventurer & Storm ChaserGeorge Kourounis is a renowned global adventurer, storm chaser, explorer and television presenter.Based in Toronto, his efforts to document nature's worst weather conditions have taken him all over the globe, into places most normal people are fleeing from. Whether it's a tornado outbreak in Kansas, a monster hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, forest fires in British Columbia, or even an erupting volcano, he's usually in the middle of the action with his camera rolling. His efforts have been seen around the world on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer, BBC-TV, CNN and of course, his...2023-11-2136 min
The History HourNazi eugenics and the year of the vuvuzelaMax Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service.We hear about the people with disabilities who were sterilised in Germany following an order in 1933, passed by the then Chancellor Adolf Hitler.Also, we find out about the first man to descend into the “Gates of Hell”, the Darvaza Crater, in Turkmenistan.Plus the story behind the vuvuzela which was dubbed the “world’s most annoying instrument”.Contributors:
Helga Gross who was sterilised in Germany as part of the Nazis’ eugenics order. This is an archive...2023-09-2351 min
Witness HistoryThe first person inside the 'Gates of Hell'In November 2013 George Kourounis arrived in the Turkmenistan desert.He was determined to become the first person to enter the Darvaza Crater.The crater is a burning natural gas field that has been on fire for at least 50 years and has become known as the 'Gates of Hell.'On 6 November, George put on a giant silver aluminium suit and began his descent into the crater.He says he felt like a giant baked potato!George shares memories of the adventure with Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty.(Photo: George Kourounis...2023-09-2009 min
Explore: A Canadian Geographic podcastExplorer-in-Residence George Kourounis - On top of icebergs and into volcanoesIt’s always a special moment when one of the RCGS Explorers-in-Residence drops by the podcast. This conversation with George Kourounis is no exception. George is one of the world’s leading storm chasers, broadcasters, and adventure travellers. His busy schedule has him doing everything from chasing tornados to jumping into volcanoes to surviving epic hurricanes and major weather events. He is all about exploring those moments on our planet when nature is at its most extreme and then sharing what he’s learned from that experience. In this episode, George takes us iceberg climbing off of Newfoundland and then i...2023-04-1236 min
Your Weirdest FearsGregg Giannotti wants to know: can a volcano end civilization?Gregg Giannotti, AKA Gio, is the co-host of one of the most popular sport radio shows in the nation, Boomer and Gio. And while Gio isn't afraid to go head to head with anyone in the studio - he's deathly afraid of volcanoes. He worries that the dormant super-volcano at Yellowstone National Park will erupt at any moment and send civilization into an apocalyptic "volcanic winter." This week we sit down with Gio and avid adventurer George Kourounis. George has spent a lot of time in volcanoes so he's the perfect person to help Gio get over h...2023-01-1911 min
CANADALAND(CANADALANDBACK) Reclamation At Stoney Point - Part TwoIn part two: After a peaceful reclamation of the army base built on their land in 1993, elders of Stoney Point lead a movement to take back Ipperwash Provincial Park, which was also part of their original land and contained a burial ground. Racism and political interference turned a peaceful movement into a violent act of state aggression on September 6, 1995. This episode recalls the events of that night, and examines the fallout in the 28 years since, asking if reconciliation will ever be possible for the people of Stoney Point.In this podcast: interviews include Bonnie Bressette, Caroline “Cu...2022-11-2152 min
Better Sign Shop PodcastGrowing Pains // Luc Michaud of Signtek IndustriesAre you experiencing growing pains in your shop? Things starting to fall through the cracks? Listen in as the guys discuss the challenges of managing a growing shop. Luc Michaud, co-owner of Signtek Industries (http://signtek.ca/) in Prince George, British Columbia – joins us to talk about some of their own experiences with 25% growth year over year since 2012.In this episode, we discuss...Turning away money (08:05)Abandoning your vision you first had for your shop (09:59)The growth of Luc's company (19:44)Signtek's major roadblocks (21:09)The breakout of Signtek's current staff (24:56)Luc's growth strategy for the com...2022-07-201h 18
The Smart 7 Ireland EditionEp. 273. The Sunday 7 - New research gives hope for MS vaccine, Cannabis could help tackle Covid 19, what next for Tonga and what climate change means for Penguins...The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…Consistently appearing in Ireland’s Daily News charts, we’re a trusted source for people every day.If you’re enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps…Today's episode includes references to the following guests:Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin - Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at the University of MarylandJoe Davis - Conservation team leader at Leicestersh...2022-01-2318 min
The Smart 7 Ireland EditionEp. 266. The Sunday 7 - Meet the British "Sea Dragon", NASA deploys the James Webb Telescope and how light therapy can help Parkinson's sufferers...The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…Consistently appearing in Ireland’s Daily News charts, we’re a trusted source for people every day.If you’re enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps…Today's episode includes references to the following guests:Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin - Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at the University of MarylandJoe Davis - Conservation team leader at Leicestersh...2022-01-1615 min
The Smart 7Ep. 582. The Sunday 7 - Meet the British "Sea Dragon", NASA deploys the James Webb Telescope and how light therapy can help Parkinson's sufferers...The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week...With over 9 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day.If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin - Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at the University of MarylandJoe Davis - Conservation team leader at Leicestershire a...2022-01-1616 minThe Atlas Obscura PodcastThe Naica CaveProfessional Adventurer George Kourounis knew he needed to visit the Cave of the Crystals, located nearly a 1000 feet beneath northern Mexico, the moment he saw a photograph from inside the cave.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/giant-crystals-naica
2021-12-1414 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 747: Climbing in North Korea, Nepal & Siberia - Revisited - George KourounisOriginally aired May 10, 2018One of our favorite recurring guests, George Kourounis, is back on the show today. George recently returned from Nepal where he visited Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas to film a TV show. They decided to try visiting the base camp with no acclimatization. So they took a helicopter up with no time to adjust. George immediately experienced the effects of hypoxia during this trip. George was also fortunate enough to meet Kancha Sherpa on this helicopter ride. Kancha Sherpa is the last surviving member of Sir Edmond Hillary's 1953 expedition to be the first...2021-07-1557 min
Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER!Life’s Tough, but George Kourounis is TOUGHER… This Storm Chaser is Fascinated with the Line Between Natural Force and Natural Disaster Most explorers study the weather charts to look for clear weather before starting an expedition. Our recent guest on the Explorers podcast, George Kourounis, does the exact opposite! His passion and appreciation for science and nature have helped him become one of the world's most famous storm chasers. George, the host of the television show, Angry Planet, sat down with Explorers podcast host Richard Wiese. They talked about his attraction to the extreme elements and his obsession with the line between natural force and natural disaster. As a child, George always had a fascination with sc...2021-05-1335 min
Midnight Facts for InsomniacsForbidden Tourism: The Most Dangerous Locations on EarthExploring new locations can be fun, but there’s a fine line between “adventure” and “ordeal.”
Join the the MFFI boys for a whirlwind tour of four deadly destinations that you won’t find on Trip Adviser. From flaming desert-craters to islands packed with vipers, from zombie-bacteria-caves to cannibal jungles, there’s a little something (awful) in this episode for everyone. These are the kinds of tourist traps you’ll never escape...
In this episode:
Snake Island, Brazil
(Ilha da Queimada Grande)
The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
(Darvaza Gas Crater)
George K...2021-03-0431 min
What If, discussed.What If You Explored the Deepest Points of Earth? - with George KourounisLet NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at www.netsuite.com/WHATIF
We've explored a lot on this planet, but how deeply have we truly gone? The Earth's core is over 6000km deep...and the deepest we've drilled is roughly 12km! Not even 1%, and we haven't talked about the Earth's Oceans. Join Peter and Richard as they welcome long time host of "Angry Planet" George Kourounis, and they take their deepest dive yet with "What If we explored the deepest parts of the Earth?" on What If Discussed.
Show notes: https://whatifshow.co...2021-01-0832 min
The Northern Take | Les voies du nordEpisode 3 | George KourounisVisit rbcrewards.com/avioncollection for curated travel ideas, exclusive value, insider tips, and unique experiences that will only get better over time. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.instagram.com/rbcavionwww.facebook.com/rbcavion2020-12-1435 minWhat If, discussed.What If a Tornado Hit an Active Volcano? - with George KourounisSo What If a tornado hit an active volcano? To be honest, we have no idea. But you know who might be the only person on Earth who knows? It's the host of the long running Discovery Channel hit show "Angry Planet" George Kourounis who has chased more tornadoes than you could count and has literally been inside an active volcano...multiple times! Join Peter, Richard and George Kourounis as they contemplate the ultimate hypothetical scenario: "What If a tornado hit an active volcano?"
Show notes: https://whatifshow.com/podcast
Join hosts Peter Schmiedchen and Richard Garner with some of...2020-12-1132 min
LiveWild RadioEp. 45 - Next Level Adventure - Erupting Volcanoes - Frederick SchuettWe talk to climbing guide and professional rigger, Frederick Schuett, about turning his passion into his career. His expertise evolved to working in the tv and entertainment business rigging stunts. Frederick has taken his talents with ropes and expanded to helping daredevils set world records exploring the Pit of Fire in Turkmenistan and erupting volcanoes all over the world. We have a great time talking about what motivates him and his upcoming adventures around the world.
If you want to learn to rock, ice, mountain climb, do a volcano expedition or make your super hero dreams come t...2020-11-091h 16
Jeff McArthurSports boycotts in a historical context, chasing Hurricane LauraHost Jeff McArthur is joined by writer and producer of the docuseries "Six Degrees Of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar" Bijan C. Bayne to discuss this week's boycotts in professional sports.
Jeff is later joined by stormchaser George Kourounis to discuss the recently downgraded Hurricane Laura which was set to make landfall with winds as dangerous as Hurricane Katrina.2020-08-2715 min
Stories of TransformationExploring the World’s Most Extreme Natural Phenomena with Storm Chaser George KourounisGeorge Kourounis is no stranger to fear or uncertainty. In fact, it’s basically his job to live in fear and uncertainty. George Kourounis is a global explorer, adventurer and storm chaser. George has spent years photographing some of Mother Nature's most elusive and dangerous phenomena, such as tornadoes, giant hail, dust storms, hurricanes, avalanches, volcanoes and lightning among other things, and has explored all 7 continents and 75 countries. He shares his experiences through television, photography, Youtube, and in person speaking engagements. In this episode of Stories of Transformation, we talk about the most magnificent places in t...2020-06-0900 min
Casticle#13 生死之间的抉择在消失的三个月中，糊糊经历了一些不算大的生活危机。还好，一切都在慢慢回归平静。非常感谢Casticle的朋友们在社交网站上发来的支持和问候，谢谢你们的耐心等待与默默陪伴。
与你一样，糊糊因为新冠疫情度过了一段焦灼不安的日子。虽然只能待在家里，但面对严重的疫情和网上真假难辨的信息，我们应该都很难感到安逸和舒适吧。这段时间，糊糊没什么表达欲，但没有放弃积极寻找在这个特殊时期我们可能都需要的思考与力量。于是，在第十三集节目中，糊糊精挑细选了三集播客，尝试带你从三个不一样的角度探索生与死的定义，重新理解生死之间的抉择。
本期提到的所有内容整理如下，happy listening and reading!
推荐一：Playing God, 选自播客节目Radiolab
推荐集收听链接：地址一（iTunes），地址二（节目网站）。在官网收听这集2016年首播的节目，可以顺便阅读完整的节目脚本以及精简的节目总结。
这一集节目是由Radiolab和纽约时报联合制作播出的。在这集节目发布的同时，纽约时报也为这次合作专门上线了一个页面，发表了一篇由做客节目的主要讲述者Sheri Fink撰写的关于triage（伤患分级）的文章。
Sheri Fink是一名记者。如果你想详细了解Sheri Fink的职业经历和作品全集，请查看她的个人网站。她用时数年完成了对卡特里娜飓风Memorial Medical Center医疗救援危机的调查，2009年首次发表针对此次危机的报道，并凭借这篇报道荣获普利策奖。2013年，Sheri Fink出版了《Five Days at Memorial》一书，向公众呈现了调查项目中更多引人深思的细节与真相。如果你想了解媒体对此书的反馈，推荐阅读纽约时报、卫报和纽约客撰写的书评。
Wikipedia上关于triage的页面十分详细，如果你对triage的标准、规则和执行感兴趣，推荐阅读。
为病人执行安乐死后招致诸多争议的医生Anna Pou接受电视访谈节目60 Minutes的文字存档可以在此阅读。
「双重效应原则」的详细解释；在知乎账号「城与邦」的原创文章《究竟如何做才是正义呢？——电车问题的5种情况》探讨了「正义」的判定过程与边界，其中也引入了「双重效应原则」，十分推荐阅读。
推荐二：Chasing Death, 选自播客节目Sickboy
推荐集收听链接：地址一（iTunes），地址二（节目网站）
播客节目Sickboy的网站；特别提示——请一定要看首页的两个视频呀，看完之后你一定也会跟着欢快地笑起来！
做客这集节目的嘉宾探险家、风暴猎人George Kourounis的个人网站，Wikipedia页面，在国家地理官网上的档案以及他的Youtube频道；Kourounis的纪录片Angry Planet的部分剧集可在此观看。
2014年，Kourounis勇闯「地狱之门」。此次探险是他与国家地理合作的项目，探险结束后，国家地理杂志对Kourounis进行了专访；Kourounis进入「地狱之门」后的更多精彩照片可在此查看。
土库曼斯坦北部沙漠地区达尔瓦扎与天然气坑洞的Wikipedia页面
在Kourounis心中，最惊险的探险就是深入Kitum Cave，等待前去山洞里汲取盐分的大象出现。关于这段旅程，你可以收看Kourounis的视频全记录，也可以了解一下这个特别的2020-05-1044 min
Raw Talk Podcast#72: Burning Up: The Health Impacts of Climate ChangeClimate change has been called the defining issue of our time. Its scope, complexity, and impact pose an enormous challenge to humanity. Political, economic, ecological, agricultural, and health systems are already being affected in unprecedented ways. In this episode, we sat down with climate experts and activists to discuss these issues. First, we heard from George Kourounis, renowned global adventurer, storm chaser, and host of Angry Planet, who clarified the difference between climate and weather, and described the impacts of climate change we're already feeling. Next, we listened in on a talk by Gideon Forman, a Policy Analyst at...2020-01-1556 min
Explore: A Canadian Geographic podcastExplore: A Canadian Geographic podcast - Episode 6: George KourounisWhen stormchaser and extreme adventurer George Ko…2019-05-2341 minExplore: A Canadian Geographic podcastExplore: A Canadian Geographic podcast - Episode 6: George KourounisWhen stormchaser and extreme adventurer George Ko…2019-05-2341 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 513: Chasing Danger for a Living Revisited - George KourounisOriginally published September 18, 2015 George Kourounis has always been intrigued with Earth's forces of nature and the amazing weather patterns it unceasingly throws at us. His adventurous life has landed him in the middle of tornadoes, deep inside 1,000 ft caves, dangerously close to raging forest fires, and violently erupting volcanoes. George shares his passion for this way of life as the host of Angry Planet and has filmed various documentaries including projects for National Geographic Channel, CNN, and the BBC. www.furiousearth.com www.angryplanet.tv www.cloud9tours.com 2019-05-0253 minLiving Full Out ShowDiscover How You Can Utilize Your Natural Survival Skills in Being Fearless as You Live Full OutEpisode: 2018.4.46The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants you to discover how you can utilize your natural survival skills in being fearless as you live full out. Perhaps you might be in a situation that leaves you unconfident. Maybe it’s a poor job performance, or you get a bad grade in school, or rejected by a significant other. This kind of shortcoming can cause frustration and uncertainty. By choosing to do your best and be excellent in your academics, career, or personal life, you can have a more courageous outlook and be on your way to...2018-12-1553 min
The Story ColliderFear: Stories of daring adventures in scienceThis week, in honor of Halloween, we're presenting two stories about facing fears for science.Part 1: As a newly minted PhD student in geology, Erik Klemetti starts to question his decisions when Aucanquilcha, a 20,000-foot volcano in Chile, proves difficult to tame.Part 2: Explorer George Kourounis finds himself growing increasingly anxious as he prepares to enter a fiery sinkhole known as the “Doorway to Hell.”Erik Klemetti is an associate professor of Geosciences and volcanologist at Denison University. He works on volcanoes all over the planet, from Chile to New Zealand to the Casc...2018-10-2632 min
Alberta Morning NewsTreasure HuntGeorge Kourounis of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society speaks about the great treasure hunt now going on along the Trans Canada Trail.2018-10-0706 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 373: Climbing in North Korea - Woolly Mammoths - Nepal & Siberia - George Kourounis One of our favorite recurring guests, George Kourounis, is back on the show today. George recently returned from Nepal where he visited Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas to film a TV show. They decided to try visiting the base camp with no acclimatization. So they took a helicopter up with no time to adjust. George immediately experienced the effects of hypoxia during this trip. George was also fortunate enough to meet Kancha Sherpa on this helicopter ride. Kancha Sherpa is the last surviving member of Sir Edmond Hillary's 1953 expedition to be the first people to reach the summit...2018-05-1059 minLiving Full Out ShowDiscover How You Can Harness the Confidence to Live Full Out4.18.15The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants you to have confidence. Perhaps there was a time when you felt you had to hide to fit in. You may have stayed quiet when you had a good idea because you were unsure how others would feel about it. However, it may be your input that makes the greatest impact. Recognizing when to take risks is important to developing your identity and having self-love. By refining a unique voice and vision, you can open doors to new opportunities and succeed. Our first caller is Janneane, who is...2018-04-1452 min
Terra InformaGeorge Kourounis Chasing ClimatePhoto by: California National Guard This week on Terra Informa, we dip into the archives to bring back an interview with the infamous George Kourounis, a world-renowned storm chaser, adventurer, and host of the international TV show Angry Planet. His work has taken him around the world to document extraordinary natural events like tornadoes and bizarre […]
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2018-02-1228 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 265: Storm Chasing-Volcanoes-Tornadoes and Polar Bears - George KourounisGeorge Kourounis is back! Our favorite storm chasing, volcano descending global adventurer returns to fill us in on his most recent expeditions to northern Manitoba visiting Polar Bears, Myanmar photographing the tattooed women of Chin State, a volcano in Vanuatu and into the most dangerous volcano in Africa. He also shares some of his stories from an epic tornado season where he witnessed 9 tornadoes in a single day! George even shot a commercial for a restaurant where he descended into an active volcano in Guatemala to snatch a piece of lava for the shoot. He ends the show with...2017-04-271h 00
Adventure ScienceGeorge Kourounis
2017-04-2043 min
Verbal ShenanigansVerbal Shenanigans Episode 132-Curious GeorgeChase a tornado? Check. Enter a volcano? Check. Wander around Chernobyl? Check. Get bit by a deadly disease carrying bat? Float on a raft in sulphuric acid? No problem! These are just a few of the things that our guest, George Kourounis has accomplished in his life. George was an amazing man to talk to with endless amounts of insane stories. Just another day in the world of Verbal Shenanigans.
Make sure to check out George and his work at www.furiousearth.com
Also, please make sure to leave a review on iTune...2017-01-1257 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 229: Storm Chasing & Global Exploration Holiday Flashback - George KourounisSince a young boy, George Kourounis has been intrigued with Earth's forces of nature and the amazing weather patterns it throws at us. His adventurous life has landed him in the middle of tornadoes, deep inside caves 900 ft below ground, hurricanes, forest fires and erupting volcanoes. George shares his passion for this way of life as the host of Angry Planet and has filmed various documentaries including some for the National Geographic Channel, CNN and the BBC. www.furiousearth.com/ www.angryplanet.tv www.cloud9tours.comSupport this podcast a...2016-12-2250 min
MtnMeister#191 Inside of a Storm Chase with George KourounisGeorge Kourounis is a Canadian explorer and storm chaser. He’s been chasing storms for the past twenty years, from the powerful tornadoes of the midwest to giant hail, dust storms, hurricanes, and volcanoes in every corner of the globe. George is the host of a TV show called Angry Planet where he documents these incredible displays of Mother Nature. What’s so appealing about something so devastating? Listen to find out.
Pictures, videos, and more here - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/george-kourounis-storm-chaser
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MtnMeister#191 Inside of a Storm Chase with George KourounisGeorge Kourounis is a Canadian explorer and storm chaser. He’s been chasing storms for the past twenty years, from the powerful tornadoes of the midwest to giant hail, dust storms, hurricanes, and volcanoes in every corner of the globe. George is the host of a TV show called Angry Planet where he documents these incredible displays of Mother Nature. What’s so appealing about something so devastating? Listen to find out. Pictures, videos, and more here - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/george-kourounis-storm-chaser For 20% off Stio, use the code "meister" at checkout at http://www.stio.c...2016-11-1600 min
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