Best Rasmussen Travels Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 11 | Becoming Mr. Frostbite with Nigel Vardy 46:23

2+ y ago46:23

46:23

In this episode I talk with a mountaineering adventurer who experienced a life changing event atop Denali. Although he had faced many challenges while climbing in the past, this was a completely different struggle which he would have to endure, lasting long after he left the hospital. During our conversation, Nigel shares the details of that harrow…

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Ep. 10 | Berlin's Immigration Secrets with Erez Agam 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

48:26

In this episode I get to talk with an Israeli man who immigrated into Germany; specifically to the city of Berlin. He wrote a book about his experiences which not only documents the journey he took from Israel to Germany as an A-Z immigration guide, but also helps to shift the reader’s mindset about immigration, culture, and the freedom to move, wh…

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Ep. 09 | SWAT Team Hostage Negotiation with Terry Tucker 51:20

3y ago51:20

51:20

Terry Tucker worked as a hostage negotiator on a SWAT team for the Cincinnati police department. As a hostage negotiator, Terry’s job was to talk with people in critical situations as they pointed a gun at themselves or somebody else, trying to diffuse the situation and keep everyone safe. During our conversation, Terry shares some unique experienc…

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Ep. 08 | Summiting Mt. Everest with Sibusiso Vilane 54:56

3y ago54:56

54:56

In this episode, I get to talk with a South African mountain climber named Sibusiso Vilane. He became the first black person to summit Mt. Everest on May 26, 2003. He went on to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, as well as several others including the Matterhorn. He runs marathons to stay fit in between his mountain climb…

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Ep. 07 | Emergency Landing; the Story Behind SAS Flight 751 with Stefan Rasmussen (p. 2) 48:04

3y ago48:04

48:04

In this episode, we finish my conversation with Stefan Rasmussen as he recalls the events which made SAS Flight 751 so infamous. From a distance, it seems like it was a fluke accident and he stepped up to save 129 lives after both his engines shut down. However, digging deeper into the story reveals a much more troubling side to the incident. He do…

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Time Traveller: The Tech 41:04

3y ago41:04

41:04

David and Mikkel talk to Rob Gitelis, the owner of Factor Bikes and Black Inc. Wheels and Components. He is the don of performance carbon fibre in the world of cycling and we learn all about his journey and learn about what it takes to make the best bikes and components in the world. FACTOR BIKES BLACK INC COMPONENTS CHPT3 ARCHIVE…

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Ep. 07 | Emergency Landing; the Story Behind SAS Flight 751 with Stefan Rasmussen (p. 1) 50:24

3y ago50:24

50:24

In this episode, I get to talk with a retired captain from Scandinavian Airlines. On December 27, 1991, Stefan Rasmussen was piloting an MD-81 out of Stockholm when both engines failed. Having just taken off seconds before and with thick clouds surrounding him, he had no option but to prepare for a crash landing. As they broke out of the low cloud …

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Ep. 06 | Lee Fuller - African Safari Guide 47:16

3y ago47:16

47:16

In this episode I get to chat with a safari guide named Lee Fuller. The thing I love most about Lee is how absolutely humble he is. This guy leads tours for the rich and famous but he isn’t starstruck by the lifestyles of his guests. Instead, his passion is introducing these people to a world where they can take off the pressures of society, of fam…

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Time Traveller: The Nutrition 39:46

3y ago39:46

39:46

David and Mikkel are joined by Damian Soong and Dr Adam Collins to talk about performance nutrition. Damian is the Co-Founder and CEO of Form Nutrition, Dr Adam Collins is a world renowned nutritionist, his ongoing interests lie in obesity, exercise nutrition, body composition and energy metabolism all as can be applied to weight loss/maintenance a…

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Time Traveller: The Training 1:00:05

3y ago1:00:05

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David has started a 12 week challenge to get back in shape. He is on the search of his old time trial spirit and travels back in time to find it and bring it back to 2022z On May the 14th 2022 he will pursue a 20 minute time trial to demonstrate what can be done if you train and prepare probably. On the journey he gets advice from experts from pro …

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Ep. 05 | Hannah Stonehouse Hudson - Working Through Grief and Going Viral 45:15

3y ago45:15

45:15

In today’s episode I get to talk with a photographer who pursued a dream of taking pictures of dogs full time. After a picture she took went viral, she lived through an overwhelming experience of being thrust into the spotlight on social media. However, navigating through the complex social dynamics prepared her for another event which would again …

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Time Traveller: The Plan 37:24

3y ago37:24

37:24

David has started a 12-week challenge to get back in shape. He is on the search of his time trial spirit and travels back in time to find it and bring it back to 2022. On May the 14th 2022, he will pursue a 20 minute time trial to demonstrate what can be done if you train and prepare probably. On the journey, he gets advice from experts from pro cy…

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Ep. 04 | Grant Fowlds - Wildlife Conservationist 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

55:12

In today’s episode I get to talk with an animal conservationist from South Africa. Grant Fowlds has been actively involved in conservation for most of his life and is currently helping local communities set up game reserves to rewild the land and provide a safe habitat for endangered animals. In his book, Saving the Last Rhinos, Grant shares so man…

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#17 CHRIS BOARDMAN 1:03:48

3+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

David Millar talks to Chris Boardman about cycling through his life and why he might just change the world we live in for the better. FIND CHPT3 HERE FIND CHRIS BOARDMAN HEREBy David Millar and Mikkel B. Rasmussen

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Ep. 03 | Cristiana Oprea - Driving Success in Rally 43:50

3+ y ago43:50

43:50

In today’s episode I get to talk with Cristiana, a rally driver from Romania. She first got hooked on rally in 2015 and has been building her career ever since. In 2019 she became the first woman driver from Romania to compete in the prestigious European Rally Championship. She is constantly pushing herself and her team to achieve success. Being a …

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Ep. 02 | Rob Caskie - Stories from South Africa 1:00:36

3+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

In this episode I get to talk with an absolutely incredible career storyteller from South Africa named Rob Caskie. Rob experienced travel at an early age and began a world wide adventure many only dream of. Telling stories for a living began in 2001, on the famous Anglo-Zulu War battlefields at the foot of world renowned raconteur, David Rattray. R…

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Ep. 01 | Geoffrey Phipps - Frontline Anti-Poaching Ranger 54:46

3+ y ago54:46

54:46

In this episode I get to talk with Geoffrey, the head instructor for Tac Trac. The Tac Trac Combat Tracking initiative was started as a way to combat the onslaught of wildlife crimes committed in Africa. As an NGO, they provide training for anti-poaching rangers who are then mobilised to work in various reserves across Africa. Geoffrey began workin…

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Podcast Trailer 1:36

3+ y ago1:36

1:36

People you’ve never heard of. Places you’ve only imagined. Things which may surprise you. Join our host, Seth, as he discovers the remarkable people who will educate, inspire, and challenge you with the stories they tell. Join the conversation on https://www.instagram.com/curiosityshire/ (Instagram) and subscribe to get updates here: http://eepurl.…

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Episode 4: The Cultural Tour de France Conclusion 30:15

4y ago30:15

30:15

Mikkel and David are joined by Tim Marlow, CEO of the Design Museum and former Director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, to talk about everything that surrounds the race on it's journey through France. FIND CHPT3 HERE - https://chpt3.com/ FIND THE DESIGN MUSEUM HERE - https://designmuseum.org/ FIND THE STORY ABOUT RACING THE CHAMPS-ELYSÉES H…

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Episode 3: The Cultural Tour de France 57:04

4y ago57:04

57:04

Mikkel and David are joined by Tim Marlow, CEO of the Design Museum and former Director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, to talk about everything that surrounds the race on it's journey through France. FIND CHPT3 HERE - https://chpt3.com/ FIND THE DESIGN MUSEUM HERE - https://designmuseum.org/ FIND THE LACHLAN MORTON INTERVIEW HERE - https:/…

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Episode 2: The Cultural Tour de France 1:03:43

4y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Mikkel and David are joined by Tim Marlow, CEO of the Design Museum and former Director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, to discuss the culture surrounding the route of the Tour de France. From artists to cathedrals to wine... CLICK HERE FOR CHPT3 - https://chpt3.com/ CLICK HERE FOR THE DESIGN MUSEUM - https://designmuseum.org/…

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#15 JOHN TORODE 55:00

4y ago55:00

55:00

David and Mikkel spent a morning with the Australian-British celebrated chef, John Torode. A keen cyclist who David met six years ago while out riding. They talk about the connection between food and cycling, and John's life in London in the 1990's till now. The morning started with laps of Regent Park on Brompton's before heading to Saville Row fo…

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Episode 1: The Cultural Tour de France 27:42

4y ago27:42

27:42

Mikkel and David are joined by Tim Marlow, the CEO of the Design Museum, and former Director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. This is an introduction and explanation to the four upcoming episodes that will offer a different point of view to the Tour de France. Every Monday morning, starting on June 28th, you will be taken on a journey into F…

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Introduction: The Cultural Tour de France 32:54

4y ago32:54

32:54

Mikkel and David are joined by Tim Marlow, the CEO of the Design Museum, and former Director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. This is an introduction and explanation to the four upcoming episodes that will offer a different point of view to the Tour de France. Every Monday morning, starting on June 28th, you will be taken on a journey into F…

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#14 GLORIA HWANG 31:55

4y ago31:55

31:55

Gloria is the Founder and CEO of Thousand Helmets. Gloria launched the concept on Kickstarter in 2015, a recreational cyclist herself she could see there was a need to create a helmet that wasn't just safe but also had style. After losing a friend in a bicycle accident Gloria decided to create a helmet people would want to wear, with a mission to s…

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#16 LUCINDA O'CONNOR 36:32

4y ago36:32

36:32

What we wear and how we dress is important. We live in a fast fashion world, where it's considered normal for the lifecycle of the clothes we buy to deteriorate from the moment they leave the shop. What about if that's when the journey began? Maybe it's time we remembered that clothes are important, how we look after them defines how we take care o…

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#13 KASIA NIEWIADOMA 41:51

4y ago41:51

41:51

In this episode we go to the old town of Girona to meet Kasia Niewiadoma; one of the world's best cyclists. Kasia is 26 years old from Poland and has been racing since she was 14 years old. She rides for the Canyon-SRAM team and has won some of the most prestigious races that exist for women. Kasia is known in the cycling scene for being one of the…

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#12 LACHLAN MORTON 1:09:44

5y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Lachlan Morton is one of the most interesting characters in professional cycling. He is better known for his championing of an alternative style of biking, one that involves breaking free from the shackles of what's expected. Only 28yrs old yet already an icon within the world of cycling. I was his team mate when he first entered the World Tour bac…

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#11 TAYLOR PHINNEY 47:34

5y ago47:34

47:34

We thought we knew Taylor Phinney. It turns out we didn't know Taylor Phinney. Taylor used to race bikes, he was one of the best the USA has ever produced, yet he abruptly pulled the pin on his professional career in 2019 as a 29yr old. He hasn't stopped riding bikes, in fact he's discovered a style of cycling that is about as far removed from raci…

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#10 NED BOULTING 50:41

5y ago50:41

50:41

We interview the modern voice of cycling, Mr Ned Boulting, in many ways this was an opportunity for us to learn more about him. In the words of David, 'Ned got me into the TV business, and funnily enough I was one of his first interviews when he entered the fray of professional cycling, he asked me about the "the yellow jumper" - over the years our…

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#9 MIKKEL B. RASMUSSEN 56:33

5y ago56:33

56:33

This episode is about Mikkel and I, how cycling introduced the two of us and the off-bike friendship it's created. I interview Mikkel about his life and work: it's a conversation we would never have in normal circumstances. Mikkel talks about cycling, economics, design, and anthropology, and ultimately; what being human means. We did this in Copenh…

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#8 PARIS ROUBAIX 49:46

5y ago49:46

49:46

We speak to Stuart O'Grady, Rolf Sørensen, and Steve Smith. A winner, a contender, and a sponsor; all of them fans (through love and hate) of Paris Roubaix. Mikkel and I were supposed to be riding it as amateurs in 2020, it seems mad to think we should even care about that right now, yet we do and so we thought we'd investigate why.…

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#7 WHEELS FOR HEROES 20:04

5y ago20:04

20:04

This is a special edition of OFF BIKE, in the words of David: What is Wheels For Heroes? I’ll try and explain from my perspective… Bicycles have always represented fun to me. When I was a kid they gave me the freedom I needed. As I got older that freedom led to adventure, and as I got stronger the bicycle introduced me to speed, eventually it led m…

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#6 ALEC BRIGGS 30:46

5y ago30:46

30:46

Alec is a shining light in the urban cycling scene, although road bike orientated he couldn't be more far removed from the World Tour. He's a criterium racing specialist, DJ, cycling coach, entrepreneur, he also won the Brompton World Championships for CHPT3 as a bit of fun. His team, Tekkerz CC (Cycling Charisma), is introducing a new concept to U…

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#5 HÉLÈNE GUILLAUME 44:40

5y ago44:40

44:40

Hélène is the Founder and CEO of WILD AI - an AI-powered App designed specifically for women and their physiology. Her accomplished background in business and science combined with her love for sport put her in a unique position to change an industry that is, like many others, male biased. Although women make up nearly half of the population, a rec…

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#4 THE RELAUNCH 15:24

5y ago15:24

15:24

David Millar and Mikkel B Rasmussen relaunch the OFF BIKE podcast. Ironically it is happening when we're forbidden by the law to ride our bikes, our respective countries of Spain and Denmark have us on lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic. Being literally off bike was never the plan when we created this, yet here we are, we discuss our current …

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#3 PHIL GILBERT 54:16

5+ y ago54:16

54:16

In 2012, Phil was asked to rejuvenate the legendary IBM design program, spearheading a broader transformation of how the company’s teams understand and solve complex problems. The program has established a modern standard for the role of the arts in business — adding formally-trained designers into IBM at an unprecedented scale, and reskilling its …

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