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Hosted by National Geographic Explorers Cornelius · society · EN-GB
Explore This!, hosted by National Geographic Explorers Cornelius Okello and Gautam Shah, demystifies exploration by focusing on the people behind the work. Through candid conversations, the podcast explores what drives, challenges, and shapes National Geographic Explorers beyond their achievements. Each episode celebrates diverse perspectives across conservation, science, culture, history, innovation, and storytelling—offering a deeply human portrait of exploration that inspires listeners to think, “I could do this too,” and take their own bold first step.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
34%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchExplore This!, hosted by National Geographic Explorers Cornelius Okello and Gautam Shah, demystifies exploration by focusing on the people behind the work. Through candid conversations, the podcast explores what drives, challenges, and shapes National Geographic Explorers beyond their achievements.
Explore This! is hosted by National Geographic Explorers Cornelius. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Yvette Ehlers-Smith" (16 April 2026, 32 minutes), "Yvette Ehlers-Smith" (16 April 2026, 32 minutes), and "Frederick Mugira" (9 April 2026, 27 minutes).
Explore This! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for Explore This! is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Explore This! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Explore This!'s contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Explore This! are Scientific Research & Development and Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. Explore This! has a society audience.
National Geographic Explorers Cornelius hosts Explore This!, a society podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #9
“Being a nice person is something worth being remembered for.” Yvette, a South African conservationist, reflects on her work in grassland conservation and the quieter, less visible impacts that define much of her...
Episode #9
<p>“Being a nice person is something worth being remembered for.”</p><p>Yvette, a South African conservationist, reflects on her work in grassland conservation and the quieter, less visible impacts that define much of...
Episode #8
<p>“When communities are displaced, they can become enemies of what they once protected.”</p><p>Ugandan journalist and National Geographic Explorer Frederick Mugira shares how growing up with water scarcity shaped his...
Episode #7
<p>“I’m not 50 per cent Algerian and 50 per cent French — I’m 100 per cent of both.”</p><p>Visual storyteller Cléa Rekou reflects on her journey from studying finance and working in tech to becoming a photographer...
Episode #6
<p>“When you give opportunity, people see they can build a future at home.”</p><p>Energy and development practitioner Ibrahim reflects on his journey from studying abroad to returning home to Mali to build community-led...
Episode #5
<p>“Doubt doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path.”</p><p>Dominique reflects on her path into conservation storytelling and the motivations that continue to shape her work. She discusses navigating uncertainty, building a...
Episode #4
<p>“Trust isn’t given — you earn it by showing up again and again.”</p><p><br></p><p>Artist, photographer, and cultural archivist Halima Abubakar shares with us how growing up across different regions of Nigeria shaped...
Episode #3
<p>“The beginning is never easy, but following your passion is deeply satisfying.”</p><p>Cameroonian conservationist and National Geographic Explorer Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho reflects on his journey from growing up in a...
Episode #2
<p>“Working with communities teaches you ways of thinking you would never find behind a desk.”</p><p>Conservationist Maholy Ravaloharimanitra reflects on growing up in a rural part of Madagascar where natural forests...
Episode #1
<p>“These women matter, and their stories matter” </p><p><br></p><p>In our first episode, oral historian and National Geographic Explorer Sylvia discusses her work documenting the life histories of women across West...
Episode #1
<p>This is a trailer to give you a taste of what to expect in this season of Explore This!</p><p>Voices. Laughter. Doubt. Determination.</p><p>Woven from powerful moments across multiple Explorers from Africa, this...
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