Charles Thorp

Charles Thorp is a contributing writer with a focus on adventure, lifestyle, and unique entertainment stories. He hosts live cause-based events and panels on behalf of Apple, Build Series, National Geographic, and ESPN. His bylines can also be found at Men's Journal, Uproxx, Wall Street Journal, Runner's World, and Bicycling Magazine. He created and hosts the "Great Adventures" podcast where the world's most fascinating people share travel experiences that changed their lives forever.

All Articles From Charles Thorp

How a Self-Taught YouTube Martial Artist Became a Marvel Supervillain

Andy Le stars as Death Dealer in "Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"

What Really Goes on in the Day-to-Day Life of a Private Military Contractor?

Mykel Hawke recounts his experience working on the front lines of the Colombian Drug War

The Fitness Secrets of Eric Leija, Austin’s Kettlebell Master

He goes by Primal Swoledier, and he’s got the credentials to prove it

When Hollywood Needs a Motorcycle, They Call Justin Kell

The man who sources two-wheelers for the world’s biggest action heroes tells all

Meet the Man Flying Around Major Cities on a Real-Life Hoverboard

Hunter Kowald designed and built the SkySurfer Aircraft. This is his story.

An American War Hero Remembers the Day That Changed His Life

Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses his years in the service and the charitable work he continues to this day

How “Army of the Dead” Star Theo Rossi Is Preparing for the Apocalypse

We grill the new Austin resident on his ranch restoration, his love of dogs and all the toys he keeps in his garage

The Driver Who Miraculously Evaded an Armed Robbery Attempt Tells All

Leo Prinsloo breaks down the viral dashcam video that captured his daring escape earlier this month

The 6 Components of the Ideal Texas Barbecue, According to Chef Tim Love

The Fort Worth native and prodigious restaurateur names his six essential dishes

Patrick Dempsey Describes His Ideal Summer Road Trip

The actor and Porsche Design ambassador shares his field notes for a trip up the Atlantic coast to Acadia

What It’s Like to Swim With Killer Whales, The Apex Predator of the Seas

Nat Geo photographer Brian Skerry recounts a recent trip to New Zealand to shoot the groundbreaking special "Secrets of the Whales"

Ken Burns on Stepping Into the World of Ernest Hemingway for His Latest PBS Doc

America’s greatest documentarian on parsing truth from fiction when it comes to one of our greatest literary icons

Alexa Meade Explains Why NFTs Could Be the Future of Buying Art

The groundbreaking portraitist is putting her first non-fungible token up for auction today

Chris Burkard: How I Photographed Iceland's Volcanic Eruption

When the Reykjanes Peninsula erupted, the acclaimed adventure photographer was among the first on the scene

Inside the Selection Process for SAS, Britain’s Most Elite Special Forces Unit

They drop you in the middle of nowhere every day for a month — and that’s just Phase 1

First Drive: How Ford’s New Bronco Sport Held Up in a Blizzard

The most anticipated US car release of the decade is finally off the line. We got behind the wheel to put it through the paces.