Contrary to my original fears, the DJs did a great job interviewing Les. They asked good questions, and allowed Les to talk.
Just a few notes from the interview:
-Yes, he's alone when filming a show
-He always carries a satellite phone and a 2-way radio fro safety reasons, but he says they don't work worn a darn under a jungle canopy.
-in the Kalahari episode (one of the new episodes coming up), he had a real bout with heat exhaustion. He stated that was the most dangerous time he has gone through while filming the show.
The radio guys asked Les what would be his top 5 items that he would carry on a trip into the outdoors. Les' 5 items in the order he named them off:
-Fire starting gear; items to guarantee you can start a good fire
-A really strong knife. He suggested a belt knife
-Orange garbage bag that can be used as a tarp
-Something you can boil water in
-And either a length of rope or an axe; he said "You decide." He stated that either one would be useful.
One of the radio personalities asked him if he'd be comfortable with only those items in the wilderness, and Les said something to the effect that yes, he'd be extremely comfortable.
They also asked Les if he was aware of the 'fake Survivorman' out there. One of the radio guys mentioned 'Bear Grylls.' Les was a true gentleman, and didn't dish the dirt or directly trash Bear. He did state that he didn't know Bear, and he has never met him. But Les did say that you can't depict survival with a crew or by staying in hotels, and that's the reason he goes out alone. He said that with a crew, you always have commeraderie, and it's too easy to say to a crew member, 'Hey, can I have a bite of your Mars bar?" Les believes that a significant element of depicting the survival situation is conveying the loneliness.
There was more to the interview, but I couldn't type as fast as the topic were flying by. It was a good interview, and I feel the station did justice to Les. I can't wait for the new Survivorman episodes.
Just a few notes from the interview:
-Yes, he's alone when filming a show
-He always carries a satellite phone and a 2-way radio fro safety reasons, but he says they don't work worn a darn under a jungle canopy.
-in the Kalahari episode (one of the new episodes coming up), he had a real bout with heat exhaustion. He stated that was the most dangerous time he has gone through while filming the show.
The radio guys asked Les what would be his top 5 items that he would carry on a trip into the outdoors. Les' 5 items in the order he named them off:
-Fire starting gear; items to guarantee you can start a good fire
-A really strong knife. He suggested a belt knife
-Orange garbage bag that can be used as a tarp
-Something you can boil water in
-And either a length of rope or an axe; he said "You decide." He stated that either one would be useful.
One of the radio personalities asked him if he'd be comfortable with only those items in the wilderness, and Les said something to the effect that yes, he'd be extremely comfortable.
They also asked Les if he was aware of the 'fake Survivorman' out there. One of the radio guys mentioned 'Bear Grylls.' Les was a true gentleman, and didn't dish the dirt or directly trash Bear. He did state that he didn't know Bear, and he has never met him. But Les did say that you can't depict survival with a crew or by staying in hotels, and that's the reason he goes out alone. He said that with a crew, you always have commeraderie, and it's too easy to say to a crew member, 'Hey, can I have a bite of your Mars bar?" Les believes that a significant element of depicting the survival situation is conveying the loneliness.
There was more to the interview, but I couldn't type as fast as the topic were flying by. It was a good interview, and I feel the station did justice to Les. I can't wait for the new Survivorman episodes.
, but he actually writes music and has a band. I listened to samples of his latest CD a while ago, and I liked what I heard. He's a pretty talented guy.
thanks..:thumbup: 