Curiosity Daily Podcast: The Explorers Club: Josh Gates

Calli and Nate interview members of The Explorer’s Club, and today you’re going to hear from a man who largely represents what The Explorers Club is all about - Josh Gates.

Josh Gates is a fearless explorer and adventurer and host of Discovery's popular, long-running series EXPEDITION UNKNOWN. He's also hosting a brand new series that chronicles the incredible history of the club, called Tales from The Explorers Club.

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