{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader","title":"Ep. 173: From the Alps to Africa: Photographer Florian Wagner on Wild Living, Helicopters, and the Meaning of Freedom","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ad72074d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4435,"description":"Florian Wagner has lived a life that most people only dream about. A helicopter pilot, paragliding instructor, and celebrated adventure photographer, his work has appeared in National Geographic, Playboy, and Leica campaigns. From crossing Australia on a motorcycle to photographing Spirit Bears in Canada and flying through the Okavango Delta, Florian’s journey captures what it means to live close to nature.In this conversation, we explore how he turned risk into art, why he believes adventure is the truest teacher, and how hunting reshaped his connection with the land. Florian shares his experiences photographing for Leica, collaborating with Hornady and Savage Arms, and how self-hypnosis and mindfulness helped him rebuild after personal and physical setbacks.This episode is a window into the mind of a man who’s seen the world from above, from horseback, and through the lens of purpose.\nLearn more about Florian Wagner:\n🌍 wagnerphoto.de\n💧 worldwidewaters360.com\n\n🎧 Brought to you by the Silvercore Podcast\nHosted by Travis Bader - outdoorsman, entrepreneur, and storyteller.\nSilvercore Club members receive exclusive discounts, training, and access to The Outpost private podcast.🛠️ This episode is made possible in part by Armament Technology — providing world-class optics from Tangent Theta, SAI, and Tenebraex.\nSilvercore Club members save 10% on Tangent Theta, 15% on SAI, and 20% on Tenebraex.\n______Silvercore Club - https://www.silvercore.ca/club \nOnline Training - https://www.silvercore.ca/course/category \nOther Training & Services - https://www.silvercore.ca/course/category \nMerchandise - https://www.silvercore.ca/collections/all-merchandise \nBlog Page - https://www.silvercore.ca/blog Host Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav\nSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors____\nTimestamps00:00 – Intro: From the Alps to Africa\nMeet Florian Wagner, helicopter pilot, paragliding instructor, and adventure...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8WTW1_pTQK-2h9DfU1TlgOqrgcmMPFrunfof0Y4JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM3/YzE1NjU0ZjU4YzY3/ODljOTE3YzY0ZTlj/MmVhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}