In this episode of Dinner with the Macleans, the brothers are joined by one of the most accomplished mountaineers in history - Kenton Cool, who’s summited Everest an astonishing 19 times.Recorded from the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this is a rare crossover between the world’s highest peaks and deepest waters. From shift patterns and food rations to expedition morale and mental resilience, Kenton shares his hard-won philosophies on adventure, challenge, and how to keep going when the darkness sets in.There’s also talk of hair ties, freeze-dried reindeer stew, and why bagpipes might be the most surprising piece of expedition kit yet.
Former rugby legend and all-round legend Donncha O’Callaghan joins the Maclean Brothers from their boat in the Pacific for an episode full of laughs, life lessons, and the kind of wisdom only years on and off the pitch can bring. They talk fatherhood, radical honesty, suffering (the good kind), and the power of showing up for others - whether on the field or in the middle of the ocean. Packed with heart, humour and inspiration, this one’s a proper belter.
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Sam Heughan - Whisky, Waves & Steiner Days
Sam HeughanThis week on Dinner with the Macleans, we’re joined by Scottish actor, adventurer, and whisky‑maker Sam Heughan. Out in the middle of the Pacific, we swapped stories about adventure, resilience, and the joy of wild places—and even bonded over our shared roots at Steiner School, which shaped both of our journeys in wonderful ways.From life lessons in the classroom to lessons learned on the open water, this chat dives into what drives us to chase challenges and keep exploring.Pour yourself a dram and join us for a brilliant conversation with Sam Heughan.Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean - from Peru to Australia.
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Strange Bedfellows - Stoltman Brothers
What happens when the world’s strongest brothers meet the world’s most stubborn rowers?In this episode, Tom and Luke Stoltman - two-time World’s Strongest Man and Europe’s Strongest Man - sit down with the Maclean Brothers for a conversation of strength, brotherhood, and a shared Scottish gritFrom lifting cars to rowing oceans, the two sets of brothers talk about mental strength, sibling dynamics, and what it means to take on the impossible together. Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean — from Peru to Australia.
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Rowing to the Other Side of the world - Flea
From the middle of the Pacific Ocean to West Coast of America, this episode brings together three Scottish brothers in a 28-foot rowboat… and Flea - the legendary bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.They chat about creativity, discomfort, and the power of finding rhythm in the chaos. Flea opens up why he loves pushing his body and mind to extremes, and what it means to truly be present - whether you’re on stage or at sea.It’s a funny and surprising conversation full of music, meaning, and mutual respect.Dinner with The Macleans is recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported from Peru to Australia.
Whilst rowing across the entire Pacific Ocean, unsupported and non-stop, the Maclean Brothers have somehow found the time to host chats (over delicious freeze-dried dinners) with various celebrity guests across the world.
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