The 73-year old longest serving environmental journalist

In this episode, <em>Captain Tom</em> chats with an award-winning investigative journalist who has been fighting against climate change for over half a century. Geoff tells Captain Tom being kind is one of the main reasons he’s been able to sustain a journalism career for 50 years, and believes anything is possible if you put your mind to it. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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The 90-year-old who has ran 52 marathons

In this episode, <em>Captain Tom</em> interviews John Starbrook and uncovers his daredevil side. From sky diving to running marathons around the world, John has no intention of taking it easy just yet and both <em>Captain Tom</em> and John are united in their belief that age is just a number. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

00:05:35

The 73-year-old skipping pro

In this episode, <em>Captain Tom</em> interviews Rajinder Singh who reveals his passion for skipping. Rajinder admits he has to skip for at least ten minutes a day because if he doesn’t he believes is missing out. Listen in, as Rajinder<em> </em>shares some wise life advice on fitness, honesty and helping other people to do something good. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

00:06:23

The English lady who kissed a Rockstar

In this episode, <em>Captain Tom</em> interviews Rose Knox Pebbles and uncovers her wild side. From her first acts of rebellion at school, to kissing a Rockstar in 70’s Vegas, <em>Captain Tom</em> enjoys hearing Rose’s ‘glass half full’ approach to life and ‘be bold’ advice to the younger generations. Rose shows that older people are no shrinking violets. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

00:08:36

The 83-year-old body builder

In this episode, <em>Captain Tom</em> interviews Winston Garvey. From lifting weights on a Caribbean beach at 15 to becoming a bodybuilding champion who still trains three times a week, this 83 year old shares his secrets on how to live a good life. Listen in as <em>Captain Tom </em>and Winston find a common interest in exercise, as well as a shared admiration for Nelson Mandela. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

00:07:02

TRAILER: The Originals podcast

National treasure <em>Captain Tom </em>has lived an exciting and full life and yet at the grand age of 100, he shows no signs of slowing. New podcast, The Originals, sees guest host <em>Captain Tom</em> in conversation with older guests, all of whom have their own interesting stories to tell. From a 79-year-old woman revealing her kiss with a rockstar, to an award-winning, investigative journalist, fighting against climate change for over half a century, Captain Tom shows his listeners the questions to ask, to uncover surprising tales and common experiences.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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