BONUS EPISODE:

Bullfighting from 65 degrees Latitude?!

Experiencing new cultures can ONLY be enriching!

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

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Hemingway liked a good Bullfight...so I had to see what it was all about. Had to. =^]

It's been a while since we've done an actual podcast at SecretSpot.TV. We've been busy loading content at PhillMichael.com...from Nepal...often by satellite modem! B^o

We are now experimenting with all sorts of funky cameras. Some work better than others...but they all help us send a message. Blackberry devices...as well as our tried and true Sony apparatus were used for this video. Que bueno! =^)

This 'Bonus Bullfighting' episode whisks you away to a deserted Baja peninsula in May 2009.

Chris and I decided that the swine flu was a myth...and that a bullfighting experience was in order. It was. B^]

The Latinos are hard on their animals...which I don't condone...BUT it is always good to better understand a culture by vicariously immersing YOURself in it.

YOU may never go to a Bullfight. Fortunately, by the miracle of the 'Google Box/Internets', you can virtually check it out with us...at least this once. I recommend it. =^]

Sometimes it is acceptable to enjoy other cultures from a distance...though, I must admit, I prefer the more intimate experience.

We are about to get very intimate on the Denali Freestyle Expedition. This video tells you a bit about that too. Get comfortable...choose a format for your viewing pleasure...and enjoy! =^)

Until Soon

Phill =^)

PHILL MICHAEL

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EPISODE 6:

Entering the Real Sherpa Country

WE CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

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-Join us as we explore real Sherpa country in Episode 6! Phill and Chris talk about Oakley and their Spring 2008 expeditiion to Denali. This is part 2 of a 4 part series about the Sherpa people of Nepal.

-We were fortunate enough to host Ang Dawa Sherpa in North America (for 3 months!) in Spring/Summer of 2008. You can check out all the action at the SecretSpotEverest Blog spot.

EPISODE 5: The Sherpa Meet Zulu 9

WE EXPLORE FOR PEOPLE.

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

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-Episode 5 is finally here! Phill and Chris chat at the heights of Turtle Rock. We extol the virtues of Zulu 9 product and talk with Brian Kroon at the Spike Camp. We also visit very remote parts of Nepal with incredible Sherpa companions. This is part one of a four part series about the Sherpa. It's all good.

-There's some totally unique footage here...and there is more to come in future Sherpa spotlight episodes (Episode 7 and 8)! Ang Daw Sherpa, Gelu Sherpa and Phill Michael charge off into monsoon territory of remote Nepal in the next 'webisode'. Leeches, Roxy and Yak Herders missing their umbrellas. Coming Soon.

-You can also keep abreast of our adventures at the Secret Spot Everest Blog Spot. Subscribe and get regular non-invasive updates, videos and podcasts. You can also subscribe to Secret Spot TV on this page. Do it!

-With the closing of Tibetan peaks for the Spring 2008 season, we have shifted our attentions to Denali.

BONUS EPISODE: Baja California Norte

HAY MUCHO TIEMPO EN LA BAJA.

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

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-What does one do when it is storming in the Sierras and most of Southern California?! Drive south to the Mexico! Follow Phill, Chris and Kevin on an impromptu fishing trip to a sunny Secret Spot in the northern part of the Baja Peninsula.

-Stay Tuned for Episode 5 of our Everest Freestyle Expedition coverage focusing on the amazing Sherpa people!

EPISODE 4: Mount Rainier

IF YOU ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR HEART...YOU WILL NEVER HAVE ANY REGRETS.

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

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-Phill Michael and Chris Stanko talk about our team's recent excursion to Mount Rainier in the state of Washington, USA. The summit of Mount Rainier is 14,410ft above sea level and is the third highest peak in the continental US. By viewing the podcast, you will see some unique video footage and photos from our journey...beginning with our drive to the mountain and climbing all the way to the summit and back!

-The episode begins with a TV interview (from CTV News in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) with Phill...talking about the interesting and exciting occurrences during our Rainier adventure!

-Episode 5 will magically transport you to Nepal and give you an in depth look into the lives of the amazing Sherpa people. Video and film, captured by Phill Michael, during a pilgrimage to the heart of very remote parts of Nepal...will show you a culture and lifestyle that very few Westerners have been fortunate enough to see! We will also be continuing our Sponsor Spotlight segments with an interview with Brian Kroon of Zulu 9!

EPISODE 3: Agua Verde

DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE...IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE.

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

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-Phill Michael and Chris Stanko discuss adventures of the past few months. Alex Mondau joins Phill and Chris to talk about the Social Development Center of Nepal, a small Nepali orphanage that the team is helping to nurture. While Alex and Chris are currently building a specific web site for the orphanage, you can currently read about it HERE! We'll let you know as soon as the complete web site is up and running!

-Phill and Chris start the new 'Sponsor Spotlight' segment, with our first featured sponsor: Surefire. Check out what they have to offer HERE! Chris interviews Surefire's chief engineer, Willie Hunt. Phill and Chris give their reviews of the Surefire products used by the team.

-Coming in Episode 4: Complete coverage of the team's recent journey to the summit of Mount Rainier in Washington! We captured some excelent photos and video on our journey and we will be giving you an in depth look at our route and some things you can expect to encounter on a climb of this nature!

BONUS EPISODE: 2007 Comic-Con International

THOSE THAT FOLLOW THE CROWD, ARE LIKELY LOST IN IT.

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

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-Chris and Scott Stanko take you inside the 2007 Comic-Con International from San Diego, California. Comic-Con was a 4 day convention from July 26th through July 29th, with a preview night for pre-registered attendees on July 25th. Upwards of 100,000 indiviuals attended this year's con, which has grown to become one of the largest Comic, Science Fiction, Japanese Animation, and pop-culture convention in the world.

-Chris and Scott will take you through the massive dealer's hall and give you an in-depth look at everything this convention has to offer. You will see many of the individual booths and pavilions, some exotic and creative costume designs of attendees, and a couple interviews from fellow fans around the convention. So sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 2007 Comic-Con International!

-Stay Tuned for Episode 3 of our Everest Freestyle Expedition coverage!

EPISODE 2: Back in Kathmandu

ADVENTURE CANNOT BE PLANNED OR BOUGHT. ADVENTURE MUST BE EARNED.

Sunday, July 15th, 2007

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-The team has returned from an amazing trek to Everest's South Side Base Camp. Phill Michael and Chris Stanko discuss our adventures and show interview footage with Ang Dawa Sherpa and the rest of our outstanding Sherpa crew! Phill and Chris also talk about the beautiful city of Kathmandu and display urban video footage. Included are scenes from the streets of Thamel, the bustling tourist district of Kathmandu. Enjoy!

-Episode 3 will include: Coverage and discussion regarding the Social Development Center of Nepal, a small Kathmandu orphanage that our team is helping to nurture. Alex Mondau will join us via video from Seattle to tell us all about the orphanage! We will also be starting our Sponsorship Spotlight segment that will include in-depth coverage and a video interview with one of our key sponsors!

ALSO...stay tuned for a special bonus episode as Chris and Scott Stanko give you an exclusive look at the 38th annual Comic Con International from San Diego, California. Join Chris and Scott as they take you inside the largest comic, scifi, and anime convention in the world! With tons of video footage, interviews, and behind the scenes shots, you will be right in the action with 150,000 other fans!

EPISODE 1: Everest South Side Base Camp

A UNIFIED TEAM BEATS WITH ONE HEART.

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

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-Phill Michael and Alex Mondau welcome you from Everest South Side Base Camp and discuss our trek from Kathmandu, Nepal to 17,500ft. A slideshow, that immediately follows the introduction, conveys the beauty of the trek to Base Camp. Also included is an interview with Prakash Chandra Devkota of The Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions. Enjoy!

EPISODE 0: The Launch

THE WISE MAN GOES SLOWLY AND FURTHER.

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

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