About Real Risk Podcast
Hi I’m Richard “Harry” Harris, the creator and host of “Real Risk – The Adventure Podcast”.
I am an anaesthetist from South Australia, and I started cave diving in the mid 80’s. I have always been drawn to the excitement of exploration, whether it be in caves or on shipwrecks. And now I want to find out what drives other explorers, adventurers and risk takers to do what they do!
In 2018 I was part of the international dive team that rescued the 12 boys and their coach from the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. That event threw me into a more public life, and has led to all sorts of new adventures like this podcast. And I am excited to share my guests’ incredible stories with you here.
Richard Harris diving in the cold waters of the Pearse Resurgence in New Zealand. The dive took him and Craig Challen to 245m depth, with a dive time of 16 hours.
About Speleopix
Speleopix Pty Ltd is the company that looks after my corporate speaking, underwater imaging, podcasting and book publishing. Check out the website to learn more.
“Against All Odds”
Following the Thai Cave Rescue, Craig Challen and I sat down to write a book with the help of Ellis Hennican. The book became a Penguin Random House best seller and is available on Amazon and Book Depository.
“Alfie the Brave”
Alfie was a fine looking dog. His coat was sleek and shiny like and otter. He was the son of champions. But Alfie didn’t feel like a champion. Alfie was scared of …everything!
A picture book by Richard Harris and Simon Howe, designed to help kids find their courage.
“The Art of Risk”
Are free-solo climbers, underwater cave explorers and big-wave surfers crazy … or cautious? How do soldiers and fighter pilots manage risk? What can we learn from how BASE jumpers and drag racers prepare that we can take into our own lives?
In this ultimate armchair adventure, Harry takes us into the lives of other ‘risk-takers’, to find out why they do what they do. We meet people adventuring from the highest skies to the deepest oceans – BASE jumpers, drag racers, snipers and surfers – including climber Alex Honnold (from the movie Free Solo), sailor Jessica Watson, film director and deep-sea diver James Cameron.
Each gripping story is a masterclass in risk from the experts: when to go, when to say no, how to prepare and above all, how pushing ourselves a little further helps us become more courageous and resilient in all of our challenges. Publishers Simon and Schuster
Underwater Imaging
With 40 years experience carrying a camera underwater, I continue to pursue my interest in underwater photography and videography. And now I am working hard on my documentary career. Watch this space!