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Sir Edmund Hillary and Helen Clark walk into a bar… #guyonespiner #podcast @domharveynz

March 30, 2023 / 01:00

This episode features Edmund Hillary, Helen Clark, and Jerry Matapurai discussing a memorable event at Scott Base in Antarctica. The conversation highlights Hillary's legendary status and the atmosphere during the 50th anniversary celebration.

The host recalls a personal experience from the event, describing the excitement of capturing Hillary's return to the ice. The vivid imagery of Hillary's thick eyebrows and bright eyes illustrates his passion for the Antarctic.

A humorous moment arises when the host recounts their own drunken state during the celebration, leading to an awkward encounter with prominent figures like Clark and Matapurai the next morning.

The episode captures the blend of history, politics, and personal anecdotes, showcasing the significance of the event and the personalities involved.

TLDR

Edmund Hillary and Helen Clark share stories from the 50th anniversary of Scott Base, highlighting memorable moments and personal experiences.

Episode

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Edmund Hillary and Helen Clark walk into a bar do you want to tell the story yeah
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they did and I'm cringing now talking to you about it and we went down with Ed
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Hillary the 50th anniversary of Scott base it's political editors like 35 this
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was my career like just coming you know taking off really me and the tvnz cameraman hop off the the start after
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first to get the shots of Ed coming back to the ice you know his eyebrows at sort
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of three feet thick you know he's he's a legend and he's amazing his eyes light
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up when he sees the ice it's great hit the bar um on the last night at uh Scott base
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really hard my last steps were like um in this common living area where it had an utter skin fill and I was still
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holding a glass of sort of red wine when I came it out and the next morning in walks Helen Clark Ed Hillary Jerry
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matapurai you know the good and great New Zealand chief of Defense Force allegian the prime minister to see this
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guy comb it out um you know absolutely wreaking of alcohol you know and I can laugh about
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it now but I didn't go

Episode Highlights

  • A Legendary Encounter
    Edmund Hillary's presence lights up the room, showcasing his legendary status.
    “His eyes light up when he sees the ice.”
    @ 00m 26s
    March 30, 2023
  • A Night to Remember
    A humorous tale of a night at Scott Base, filled with wine and laughter.
    “I was still holding a glass of sort of red wine when I came out.”
    @ 00m 40s
    March 30, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • He's a legend and he's amazing.
    Sir Edmund Hillary and Helen Clark walk into a bar… #guyonespiner #podcast @domharveynz
  • I can laugh about it now but I didn't go.
    Sir Edmund Hillary and Helen Clark walk into a bar… #guyonespiner #podcast @domharveynz

Key Moments

  • Legendary Presence00:26
  • Embarrassing Night00:58