The Sherpa & the Beekeeper: Conquering Mt. Everest

Discover the heart-pounding adventure of the incredible expedition that conquered the world's highest peak—Mt. Everest. In this episode, we unravel the legendary journey of an unlikely duo—a beekeeper from New Zealand and a Sherpa—as they braved treacherous terrain and daunting challenges to become the first people to ever summit Mount Everest. It's time to learn about Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in a tale of human perseverance and triumph against the odds.

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Credits

This episode was narrated by Randall Lawrence, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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