Great British Adventures
by Tom Bryan
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About this podcast
Hey I'm Tom! I'm a film-maker, adventurer and former BBC journalist. Join me in conversation with those who chose a life of adventure, those who don't take normal as normal and those with incredible stories to tell.
If you think you know someone who has a Great British Adventure story to tell, please get in contact: https://linktr.ee/tombryanyeah
Episodes
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- How Do You Prepare for the Transcontinental Race? | Sarah Ruggins on Ultra Cycling, Sleep, Route Planning & Mindset · 28 min · Episode 54Ultra-endurance cyclist Sarah Ruggins, and two-time Transcontinental Race rider, gives me some valuable advice before my first attempt (and first bike race!) We talk consecutive…
- UK Bikepacking routes, Oslo Athletics, Heatwaves & Camping in Storms - Misadventures 6 · 2 h 1 min · Episode 53Britain's in the middle of another heatwave, but Benny P's got a good store of ice to keep us all cool. We chat about what these increasingly extreme summers might mean for the…
- Joy Is The Strategy, Not The Reward - Dating Yourself, Self-Trust & Taking Messy Action with Meg Holloway · 2 h 12 min · Episode 52What if joy isn't something you earn after you've fixed your life - but the thing that helps you build it in the first place? This week I'm joined by life coach, retreat host and…
- Danny Bent's Primal Age Might Be Just What We All Need Right Now - Danny Bent · 2 h 8 min · Episode 51Danny Bent has spent years chasing adventure. From ultra-endurance survival challenges to being marooned on a deserted island in the Maldives, he's built a life around pushing…
- How To Cycle 300+km A Day Across Europe - Esther Lloyd · 2 h 15 min · Episode 50Esther Lloyd didn’t grow up as a cyclist, and she didn’t ease her way into the sport either. What started as a complete beginner journey just a few years ago, has turned into…
- Misadventures 5 - Training to Race Across Europe - Burnout, Healing & The Courage of Solo Adventures · 1 h 54 min · Episode 49In this episode, Tom shares his journey behind training for his first bike race (and it's a big one!) After a period of burnout, mental health struggles, and being forced to step…
- Building a Life of Gratitude - From Rehab to a Global Movement - Mark White · 1 h 55 min · Episode 48For Mark White, gratitude is more than just a word. It’s a daily practice that helped him rebuild his life - from rehab for drug addiction to creating a movement that encourages…
- The Best of 2025! · 1 h 55 min · Episode 47Here's the best of 2025 - thanks so much for tuning in! Charlie Wild (The Travel Project): Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bUcPWa Apple: https://apple.co/3XXfXe2 Youtube…
- Mr Possible: Nick Butter Ran the World - But the Real Journey’s Just Begun · 1 h 48 min · Episode 46Nick Butter is a man who’s turned the word “impossible” into a to-do list. Once a finance professional chasing bonuses and deadlines, a chance meeting with a terminally ill…
- Cycling The Coast of Wales, Garlic Ice Cream and Lifesaving Lambs - Misadventures#4 · 1 h 54 min · Episode 45Benny P is back to co-host another episode of Misadventures. In this episode, Tom reflects on his ride around the coast of Wales - a three-week journey of endurance, reflection…
- A Second Life on Foot: Jacquetta Megarry and New Adventures After Midlife · 1 h 32 min · Episode 44At the age of 50, while most people are thinking about slowing down, Jacquetta Megarry decided to speed up - on foot. A career in ICT was swapped for muddy boots and mountain…
- The Real Story of Small Boat Crossings from Journalist & Broadcaster Horatio Clare · 1 h 1 min · Episode 43Horatio Clare is one of Britain’s most captivating writers and broadcasters. From trekking across two continents following the migration of swallows, to voyaging on container…
- Rave on for the Avon: Bristol’s Swimming Revolution - Charlotte Sawyer & Aggie Nyagari · 1 h 31 min · Episode 42What happens when you mix sewage pollution in our rivers with the creative, rebellious soul of Bristolians? The answer is Rave On For The Avon - a documentary about Bristol’s…
- From Novice Cyclist to Record Breaker in 2 Years - Sarah Ruggins · 1 h 10 min · Episode 41In May 2025, Sarah Ruggins made history. She became the fastest person to cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back, covering the 1,677-mile route in an astonishing 5 days…
- Misadventures #3 - The Speed Project, Free UK Getaways and the Surprising Hollywood Follower... · 2 h 6 min · Episode 40Tom and Benny P are back with more tales of triumph, chaos and the curious art of blagging a bargain. Fresh from The Speed Project, Benny P shares what it was like to run a…
- A Tale of Coca‑Cola Ponds, Contraception for Squirrels, and the Hidden Lore of Rural Heritage - Charlie Bennett · 1 h 51 min · Episode 39Charlie Bennett is a regenerative farmer whose passion for history and storytelling transforms seemingly ordinary farming fields into a tapestry of marvels and hidden tales in an…
- Caught in Everest’s Darkest Hour: How Two Failed Everest Summits Built Unbreakable Resilience in Alex Staniforth · 1 h 58 min · Episode 38From childhood struggles to scaling life’s biggest challenges, Alex Staniforth’s journey is one of resilience, adventure, and mental strength. After two failed attempts to summit…
- The Most Unique UK Travel Gems and Achievable Adventures with The Travel Project's Charlie Wild · 1 h 40 minCharlie Wild is one half of The Travel Project, a creative duo on a mission to showcase the very best of UK travel and adventure. Together with his wife Jess, Charlie has spent…
- The Donor Route: Tracey Bravo’s Path to Solo Motherhood Through Sperm Donation · 1 h 30 min · Episode 36When Tracey Bravo realised she wanted to be a mother but hadn’t met the right person to share that journey with, she made a bold decision - to go it alone. Without knowing anyone…
- Nick Bester's 3 Year Mission to Conquer The Sub-2:20 Marathon · 1 h 46 min · Episode 35How far would you be willing to go to achieve a target marathon time? For Nick Bester - his journey became a three-year quest, across 7 marathon attempts, to break the sub-2:20…
