Andreas Heide: Swimming with Killer Whales

Andreas Heide: Swimming with Killer Whales

July 9, 2026 · 35 min

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Andreas Heide shares his life experiences shaped by the ocean, discussing his journey from a young sailor to a marine biologist and explorer.

In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Andreas Heide, Norwegian marine biologist, filmmaker, expedition sailor, and explorer talks about a life shaped by the ocean. From receiving his first small boat at age ten to training as a military combat diver and leading expeditions into Arctic waters, Andreas explains how curiosity, freedom, and extreme environments shaped the person he became. The conversation moves through some of his most extraordinary wildlife experiences, includ...

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Host: Richard Wiese

Guest: Andreas Heide

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Organizations: Norwegian marine biologist, filmmaker, expedition sailor, explorer

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