Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! Podcast
Hosted by Richard Wiese
Richard Wiese is the host of Born to Explore with Richard Wiese, an award-winning travel & adventure television series on PBS, dedicated to wildlife preservation and giving a voice to little-known peoples around the world. Since Born To Explore premiered in 2011, it has won two Daytime Emmy Awards and has earned 14 Emmy nominations, as well as 35 Telly Awards, 4 Parents Choice Awards and a CINE Golden Eagle.
Co-host of the public television series “Weekends with Yankee”—produced by two prominent New England media outlets, WGBH- TV and Yankee magazine. The series, now in its third season, provides a national audience with an insider’s look at the landscapes, attractions and hidden gems of the wondrous six-state New England region.
In addition to his work in Television, Richard is also the Author of best-selling book, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. In his introduction to the book, Richard writes: “I hope ‘Born to Explore’ inspires both the nature enthusiast and the nature-impaired and provides information on the tools needed to discover and love the outdoors.”
When Richard was 11, he climbed Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro with his father. Since then, he has traveled to all seven continents (and scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro 15 more times). He has also tagged jaguars in the Yucatan jungles, led expeditions to the Northern Territory of Australia, discovered 29 new life forms on Mt. Kilimanjaro, went cross-country skiing at the North Pole, been on two expeditions to Antarctica, and participated in the largest medical expedition ever on Mt. Everest.
In 2002, Richard, then 43, was the youngest person to be elected president of The Explorers Club, a prestigious society founded in 1904 that promotes the scientific exploration of land, sea, air and space. He was elected to another four-year term as the club’s president in 2018.
JR Harris, Man from Queens Became a Wilderness Trekker!
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features JR Harris. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on August 5th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Geoff Green Uses Trips to the Polar Region to Teach About Environmental Science
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Geoff Green. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on August 5th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Leela Hazzah, Champion Defender of Wildlife Reveals Her Winning Strategy to Save Lions
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Leela Hazzah. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 29th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Sean Meagher, Super Yacht Captain Explains How Yachts Help the Environment
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Super Yacht Captain Sean Meagher. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 29th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Brandi DeCarli, Changing the Face of Our Planets Food Production
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Brandi DeCarli, co-founder of Farm From a Box. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 22th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Richard Garriott, Newest President of the Explorers Club, Reveals What’s Next
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Richard Garriott, current President of The Explorers Club. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 22th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Rachel Graham, This Shark Expert Explains Her Work in Preservation of Shark Species
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Rachel Graham, an Oxford biology graduate who is one of the sharks’ fiercest protectors. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 15th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Luca Parmitano, From Test Pilot to European Space Agency
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut in the European Astronaut Corps for the European Space Agency. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 15th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Wade Davis, Cultural Anthropologist and Storyteller says, "Own Your Choices!"
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Wade Davis, a Canadian cultural anthropologist, ethnobotanist, author, and photographer. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 8th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Austin Gallagher, Marine Biologist, a.k.a "Tiger Shark King"
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Austin Gallagher, an American marine biologist and social entrepreneur, best known for his research on sharks and his role as founder and CEO of Beneath the Waves, a non-profit organization focusing on ocean conservation. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 8th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Alexander More, Takes an Intense Look at the Environment and the Pandemic Health Crises
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Dr. Alexander More, climate and health scientist at Harvard University. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 1st, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Alan Stern, Most Kids Choose Dinosaurs over Space, But Space Exploration Has Always Been His Dream
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Alan Stern, planetary scientist and Chief Scientist at Moon Express. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on July 1st, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Shelton Johnson, Enjoys Life’s Majesty as a US National Park Ranger
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Shelton Johnson, best-known park ranger with the U.S. National Park Service. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on June 3rd, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Silvia Vasquez Lavado, The Woman Behind the Upcoming Movie, In The Shadow Of The Mountain
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Sylvia Vasquez-Lavado the first openly gay woman to complete the Seven Summits. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on June 3rd, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Chris Nicola Uncovers an Amazing Story of Survival During the Holocaust
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Chris Nicola, explorer of the lost caves of the Holocaust. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 27th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Mikael Strandberg Shares How Extreme Conditions Have Taught Him Important Life Lessons
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Mikael Strandberg, a Polar Explorer and father. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 27th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Adrian Shine, Tales of the Loch Ness Moster
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Adrian Shine, and his tales of the Lochness Monster. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 20th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Joe Rohde, Disney Imagineer Talks Diversity, Exploration and Adventure
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Joe Rohde, Disney Imagineer. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 20th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Hugo Vau, Extreme Surfer Shares A Life Changing Moment With Monster Wave "Big Mama"
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Hugo Vau, The Biggest Wave Ever Surfed. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 13th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
George Kourounis, Storm Chaser Fascinated by Natural Force and Natural Disaster
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features George Kourounis, Daring Storm Chaser. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 13th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Rodrigo Medellin, Swears He Can Convince Anyone To Love Bats
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Rodrigo Medellin, the Batman of Mexico. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 6th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Bo Parfet, Conquering the Seven Summits Against All Odds!
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Bo Parfet, Seven Summit Mountianeer. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on May 6th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Kathy Sullivan's Competitive Nature has Pushed Her To Space Exploration
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Kathy Sullivan, NASA astronaut and American Hero. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on April 29th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Richard Garriott Gets Emotional Looking At the Earth From A Space Shuttle
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and former President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Richard Garriott, explorer and pioneer, and is also known as Lord British in the gaming world. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on April 29th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Richard Garriott, The First Man to Go To the Bottom of The Ocean and Into Outer Space
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Richard Garriott, explorer and pioneer, and is also known as Lord British in the gaming world. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on April 1st, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Stig Severinsen Breaks World Record, Holding His Breath for Over 20 Minutes
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Dr. Stig Severinsen, founder of Breatheology and a freediving world record holder. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on April 1st, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Barry Clifford Discovers Real Life Pirates Treasure and Shipwrecks
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Barry Clifford, an underwater archeologist and among the world’s best known underwater explorers, known for discovering the remains of Samuel Bellamy’s wrecked pirate ship The Whydah, the only fully verified and authenticated pirate shipwreck of the Golden Age of Piracy ever discovered in the world. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 25th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Laurie Marker, Cheetah Expert and Conversational Enthusiast
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Laurie Marker, a research scientist and boots-on-the-ground conservationist, Oxford-trained zoologist, author, cheetah veterinary health expert, goat farmer, dog breeder, cattle rancher, educator, inspirational thought leader, public speaker and policy maker who travels nonstop on her mission to help save the world’s fastest mammal. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 25th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Dr. Martin Nweeia, Firsthand Accounts of the Mythical Creature - the Narwhal
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Dr. Martin Nweeia, dental surgeon, marine mammal dental specialist and renowned narwhal researcher whose exhibition, “Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend,” recently opened at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 18th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Captain Alfred McLaren Share Harrowing Stories of Being a Nuclear Attack Submarine Officer
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Captain Alfred McLaren, former President of The Explorers Club, President of The American Polar Society, Senior Pilot of the Super Aviator submersible, author, deep-sea explorer and a veteran of more than 20 Cold War missions. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 18th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Ken Lacovara, New Jersey Local Discovers the Largest Dinosaur Skeletons to Date
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Ken Lacovara, a Professor of paleontology and geology at Rowan University. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 11th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
David Good, Reunites with His Indigenous Mother in the Amazon Jungle After Two Decades Apart
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features David Good, an adjunct biology instructor at Northampton Community College, public speaker, and remote indigenous tribes expert—concentrating on the Yanomami people. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 11th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Peter Hillary, Explorer Shares Memories of Climbing With Neil Armstrong
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Peter Hillary, a New Zealand adventurer, elite mountaineer, philanthropist, speaker and writer. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!!” episode released on March 6th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Victor Vescovo, Extreme Explorer Goes to the Edges of Our Planet to Find Adventure
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Victor Vescovo, an American private equity investor, retired naval officer, avid adventurer, and renowned undersea explorer. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!!” episode released on March 6th, 2021, and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Nina Lanza, Planetary Scientist Exploring Life On Mars
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Nina Lanza, distinguished planetary scientist, Mars expert and Mars rover operator. Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 4th, 2021 and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.
Bertrand Piccard, 4th Generation Explorer Sets Eight World Records
Life’s Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Bertrand Piccard, elite Swiss explorer, psychiatrist, and environmentalist, and universally considered by society and his peers alike as “the 21st century’s greatest explorer.” Read More…
This “Life’s Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” episode released on March 4th, 2021 and is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s Tough: Explorers are Tougher”.