Live talk with Spencer Matthews: 30 Marathons in 30 Days
From reality TV to the punishing sands of the Jordanian desert – this is the extraordinary endurance story of Spencer Matthews. Known to man...
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How to Be Superhuman
Meet the people who have travelled to the very limits of human endurance and discover what it means to be superhuman. Learn from their unbelievable stories with host Rob Pope as he asks what...
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20 of 43 episodesThe whitewater kayaker who defied limits and dropped down a 100-foot waterfall: Nouria Newman S3:E12
Kayaking prodigy Nouria Newman has faced the extremes of both competitive pressure and raw, untamed adventure – but it was in the wild river...
The free solo climber who turned grief into climbing fuel to honour a promise: Brette Harrington S3:E11
Climbing phenomenon Brette Harrington has spent her life chasing adventure on bold lines in remote places – but few climbs demanded more cou...
The swimmer who battled through piranha waters for 66 days to conquer the Amazon River: Martin Strel S3:E10
At 52 years old, endurance swimming legend Martin Strel set out on one of the greatest adventure feats in human history – to swim the entire...
The ultrarunner who took on mountain kingdoms, fear and an entire nation: Ryan Sandes S3:E9
Ultrarunning athlete Ryan Sandes has pushed the limits of endurance, survival and adventure in some of the most extreme environments on the...
The unstoppable ultracyclist who rode around the world in just over 100 days: Lael Wilcox S3:E8
Ultracycling phenomenon Lael Wilcox seems to have no limits when it comes to adventures on two wheels. Her record-breaking ride around the w...
Feed Drop: Just Ride — Lael Wilcox before her ride around the world
In this special episode, we're sharing a feed drop from Just Ride, a podcast that explores the world of cycling and life on two wheels. Reco...
The adventure paraglider who soared to the edge of the impossible: Tom de Dorlodot S3:E7
Paragliding pilot Tom de Dorlodot has spent his life chasing the wildest skies on Earth – but few adventures demand more endurance, survival...
Feed Drop: Armchair Explorer — Chris Burkard’s Epic Iceland Adventure
Today, we’re doing something a little different. I am joined by Aaron Millar from the Armchair Explorer podcast for a quick chat—and then we...
The woman who battled -50°C and whiteouts to break polar world records: Preet Chandi S3:E6
In 2022, Preet Chandi MBE became the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole, covering 700 miles...
The blind climber who conquered one of America’s toughest peaks: Jesse Dufton S3:E5
Jesse Dufton's ascent of Devil's Tower redefined what’s possible in the world of free climbing. Not because nobody had climbed it before him...
The Everest record-holder who faced life-or-death decisions – twice: Cathy O'Dowd S3:E4
Cathy O’Dowd made history as the first woman to summit both the North and South sides of Everest, but her journey to the top was anything bu...
The surfer who shattered his back on a giant wave and returned stronger: Andrew Cotton S3:E3
Andrew Cotton has made a career out of chasing some of the biggest waves on the planet. But when a brutal wipeout at Nazaré left him with a...
The runner who blazed through 3,524 km in just 40 days: Tara Dower S3:E2
Tara Dower’s record-breaking run on the Appalachian Trail pushed the limits of endurance and mental strength. Covering 3,524 km in just 40 d...
The cyclist who raced 2,750km across Africa on almost no sleep: Abdullah Zeinab S3:E1
Abdullah Zeinab’s epic Rhino Run adventure crossing South Africa and Namibia redefines what’s possible in endurance cycling. Unsupported and...
Trailer – Season 3
Ultra-runner Rob Pope returns with a new season of How to Be Superhuman, featuring the extraordinary stories of athletes who've achieved the...
The woman who trains superhumans: Veronika Mayerhofer, Series 2 Episode 12
Cross-country skier Veronika Mayerhofer is a Mental Performance Specialist at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre in Austria. In this ep...
The man who raced over 90km in a wheelchair: Aron Anderson, Series 2 Episode 11
When endurance athlete Aron Anderson won 2017’s Wings for Life World Run, he raced an incredible 90km. The Swede talks Rob through his amazi...
The man who ran 268 miles in record time, twice: John Kelly, Series 2 Episode 10
In 2020, American ultra-runner John Kelly ran England's 268-mile Pennine Way in record time, breaking a 30-year-old record in the process. A...
The woman who overcame death and landslides to reach the top of the world: Saray Khumalo, Series 2 Episode 9
Mountaineer and explorer Saray Khumalo became the first Black African woman to summit Everest - but it was far from a simple trip. Three pre...