Brendan McDonough was the sole survivor among the 20 members of the elite firefighting group the Granite Mountain Hotshots during the fatal Yarnell Hill fire of 2013. As the crew battled a raging wildfire, 19 perished in a tragic event that was memorialized in the film Only the Brave. Brendan tells us how he escaped death and about his agonizing road to recovery. 

Brendan McDonough was the sole survivor among the 20 members of the elite firefighting group the Granite Mountain Hotshots during the fatal Yarnell Hill fire of 2013. As the crew battled a raging wildfire, 19 perished in a tragic event that was memorialized in the film Only the Brave. Brendan tells us how he escaped death and about his agonizing road to recovery.&nbsp;

Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith. 

Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith.&nbsp;

The Big Interview

Extraordinary people and extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Robbie Greenfield and Sonal Rupani as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable human beings who have incredible stories to tell. 

Extraordinary people and extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Robbie Greenfield and Sonal Rupani as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable human beings who have incredible stories to tell.&nbsp;

Episode 14 - Brendan McDonough

Chris and Robbie are joined by legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to discuss life behind the mic. From his meticulous planning to his ultimate do’s and dont’s after 35 years of TV broadcasting. Clive also shares his run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson, his tip for this season’s Premier League title and why Tiger Woods’ “return to glory” left him underwhelmed.

Chris and Robbie are joined by legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to discuss life behind the mic. From his meticulous planning to his ultimate do’s and dont’s after 35 years of TV broadcasting. Clive also shares his run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson, his tip for this season’s Premier League title and why Tiger Woods’ “return to glory” left him underwhelmed.

Episode 42 - Clive Tyldesley

Al Corbi is the go-to-guy when you're in the market for a James Bond villain style lair.

Doomsday prepping is nothing new, but following the revelation of Mark Zuckerberg's plans for a secretive underground bunker; described as a 5,000-sq-ft underground shelter with “its own energy and food supplies” and “what appears to be a blast-resistant door” other rich people decided they wanted to get their own 'fortified shelter'.

Sonal reached out to Al Corbi, president and founder of Virginia-based company SAFE (Strategically Armored & Fortified Environments) to find out how he became the guy that the rich and famous reach out to when they're in the market for a doomsday-proof luxury underground bunker.

Al Corbi is the go-to-guy when you're in the market for a James Bond villain style lair.
Doomsday prepping is nothing new, but following the revelation of Mark Zuckerberg's plans for a secretive underground bunker; described as a 5,000-sq-ft underground shelter with “its own energy and food supplies” and “what appears to be a blast-resistant door” other rich people decided they wanted to get their own 'fortified shelter'.
Sonal reached out to Al Corbi, president and founder of Virginia-based company SAFE (Strategically Armored &amp; Fortified Environments) to find out how he became the guy that the rich and famous reach out to when they're in the market for a doomsday-proof luxury underground bunker.

Episode 41 - Al Corbi

Chris and Robbie regularly meet people who put their achievements to shame, and that was very much the case when they spoke to Everan Oska who recently set an incredible running record in the UAE.  

According to Evran he could go even faster if he got another chance! Wait until you hear how he got into ultra running in the first place, he makes it sound like we could all do it - there's hope for Chris' battle against the Dad bod yet. 

Chris and Robbie regularly meet people who put their achievements to shame, and that was very much the case when they spoke to Everan Oska who recently set an incredible running record in the UAE.  
According to Evran he could go even faster if he got another chance! Wait until you hear how he got into ultra running in the first place, he makes it sound like we could all do it - there's hope for Chris' battle against the Dad bod yet.

Episode 14 - Brendan McDonough

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