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At the age of nine, Jamie's family feared he would never walk again. Twenty years later, he set off to run 5,000 miles coast to coast across Canada. When Jamie decided to repay the hospitals that saved his life as a child, he embarked on the biggest challenge of his life: running the equivalent of 200 marathons back to back, solo and unsupported, in 40 degree weather, surviving all kinds of injuries and traumas on the road and wearing through 13 pairs of trainers. And he did it all dressed as the superhero the Flash.

Acclaimed author Rick Bass decided to thank all of his writing heroes in person, one meal at a time, in this "rich smorgasbord of a memoir . . . a soul-nourishing, road-burning act of tribute" (New York Times Book Review). From his bid to become Eudora Welty's lawn boy to the time George...

Join us as we explore ways to decompress, connect with family, and navigate your life beyond duty. I want to thank you for your service and welcome to a community that supports our nation's Heroes.

Three superfans of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser get together each week to discuss this spectacular immersive experience. Any spoilers will be dutifully warned about - this podcast is safe for newbies or voyage veterans. Ignite the spark!

In the summer of 1849, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italy's legendary revolutionary, was finally forced to abandon his defense of Rome. He and his men had held the besieged city for four long months, but now it was clear that only surrender would prevent slaughter and destruction at the hands of a huge French army. Against all odds, Garibaldi was determined to turn defeat into moral victory.

"Passion Fruit with Shumile" is the juiciest podcast around! Get ready to explore the sweeter side of life as we dive into what makes people truly passionate.As a medical student and YouTuber, I'm always curious about what makes people tick, and on this podcast, I get to share that curiosity with all of you. Each episode is packed with juicy conversations as I interview guests about their passions or share my own.From hobbyists to professionals, we've got it all covered. Whether it's painting, cooking, or even sports, there's something for everyone. Plus, we'll dive into the deeper meaning ...

Expat Heroes c’est le podcast qui vous donne de l’énergie pour relever les défis de l’expatriation. Que vous soyez candidats au départ ou déjà partis vous y trouverez des conseils et des exemples inspirants pour bien s’adapter et se réaliser à l’étranger. Un mardi sur deux, Cristina donne la parole à des francophones expatriés aux quatre coins du monde. Quelles sont leurs réussites? Quels obstacles ont-ils surmonté ? En quoi l’expatriation les a changés pour la vie ? Loin des clichés, retrouvez le vrai visage de l’expat dans Expat Heroes ! Cristina reçoit ...

My name is Danielle and I am a Cyber Security Analyst for a national laboratory by day a podcaster by night. Follow me on my journey to van life and through my many many hobbies! Listen along as I interview interesting friends, family members, and eventually strangers I meet while on the road in my converted 2017 Ram Promaster!

Welcome Everyday Heroes, I’m Bert Botta, the creator of the Everyday Heroes podcast series and welcome. One day about 3 years ago I experienced something that would forever change how I look at relationships! Here's what happened …I was the editor of the Private Jet Pilots newsletter and I was doing interviews for pilot profiles in the newsletter. I’ve always been a “people person” but so much of the time my relationships were like “Hey, how you doing, gotta run!” That usually left me wanting more. But during the interviews, I got to really know my fellow pilots, I discovered...

Turn Left at the Trojan Horse has been described as On the Road meets Eat, Pray, Love because it goes well beyond a road trip. More than just a funny and profound narrative of Brad Herzog's cross-country trek toward a college reunion in Ithaca (New York) and more than another reimagining of Odysseus's ancient journey (he visits places like Troy, OR... Iliad, MT... Apollo, PA...), it is a memoir exploring the parameters of a heroic existence - by chronicling the lives of people in America's oft-ignored spaces, by examining the universal truths embedded in ancient myths, and by undertaking a fair bit of self-evaluation.

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