Peak Podcast With Ben Sanford

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 7 - LEE & BEN COSSEYIn this episode of the Peak Podcast, I sit down with Australian climbing legends Lee and Ben Cossey. Brothers, physiotherapists, and some of the strongest climbers in the country. We dive into their climbing journey, some first ascents of Australia’s hardest climbs. Their approach to training, risk, and injury prevention and how being...

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 5 - JOSH SAUNDERSI lost $30,000 in a scam. In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, I sit down with Josh Saunders, one of Australia’s top heavyweight jiu-jitsu athletes, to talk about mindset, resilience, failure, and doing the hard things that truly matter. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or like life has knocked you down — this one’s for you. What does...

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 4 - BRUCE CAMERON Fires, Floods, Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Cyclones, you name it, he's seen it. We explore the Fire & Rescue career of Bruce Cameron's 42 years working for FRNSW. Follow Ben Sanford's Journey:https://www.bensanfordmedia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bensanfordmedia/https://www.instagram.com/peakpodcastau/https://www.tiktok.com/@be...

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 3 - PAUL THOMSON Paul’s story is remarkable, aside from just being generally impressive academically and his rock climbing achievements, he has done all this while managing a degenerative eye condition and a couple of brutal accidents of late. Thank you for joining us—this is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss! Paul's Book The Shadow Chasers: ht...

PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 2 - SAM VENN An insight into the life of Surf Photographer Sam Venn. Follow Sam Venn's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/samvennphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/studioahwa/ https://www.studioahwa.com.au/ Follow Ben Sanford's Journey: https://www.bensanfordmedia.com https://www.instagram.com/bensanfordmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/peakpodcas...

Glen Fisher’s life reads like fiction—but it’s all real. In this powerful episode of the Peak Podcast, Glen opens up about surviving childhood abuse, homelessness, heroin addiction, and over a dozen overdoses. From being dismissed as a “walking dead” teenager to founding  The Leg Up  charity and writing a book, Glen’s story is one of brutal truth, deep pain, and incredible resilience. This is an u...

In this premiere episode of the Peak Podcast, host Ben Sanford sits down with Adam Darragh, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, outdoor educator, and Antarctic field trainer with decades of experience in high-risk, high-reward environments. In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Adam shares stories of a terrifying near-death avalanche in Pakistan to a solo first ascent of Cholatse a 6,400m Him...