At the Edge of the World with Wade Davis

In this episode of Overheard Podcast, host Dan sits down with world-renowned anthropologist, author, and National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis for a powerful conversation recorded live at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Wade reflects on a lifetime spent exploring some of the most remote and culturally rich corners of the planet—from the Amazon to the Arctic—and the lessons he’s learned about humanity, nature, and our rapidly changing world. Together, they discuss the Fire and Ice theme of this year’s festival, the shifting realities of climate change, and what it truly means to preserve both biological and cultural diversity. A Member of the Order of Canada, former Explorer-in-Residence at National Geographic, and the author of more than twenty books including One River, The Wayfinders, and Magdalena, Wade brings unmatched insight into the intersection of science, storytelling, and the human spirit. Listen as Wade Davis shares stories from decades of exploration, his connection to Banff and the Banff Centre, and his reflections on the future of our planet and the people who call it home.