In this episode of Life’s Tough: Explorers Are Tougher, host Richard Wiese journeys across Scotland’s legendary Loch Ness with renowned naturalist and monster hunter turned scientist, Adrian Shine.
Adrian’s name is synonymous with the Loch Ness investigation. Over the last five decades, he’s gone from wide-eyed believer to skeptical researcher, leading sonar sweeps, underwater camera dives, and ecosystem studies to uncover the truth. He tells the story of his early encounter with what appeared to be a massive creature—only to discover it was a rock—and how that moment changed his approach to science and storytelling.
Together on the water, Richard and Adrian explore why humans want to believe in monsters, how Scottish folklore adds fuel to the myth, and why perception often shapes reality more than fact. Adrian explains his shift from monster hunting to studying mud, plankton, and human psychology—and and why Loch Ness remains a mystery not because of what it hides, but because of what we hope to find.
Whether you believe in Nessie or not, this episode is a masterclass in observation, humility, and the true meaning of exploration.
“If I can’t believe my own eyes, I shouldn’t believe anyone else’s.” — Adrian Shine
This is Life's Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, with your host, Richard Weiss. Scratch the surface of an explorer and you'll find an adventure and a great story. This show is about their tales.
This podcast is a proud supporter of the Explorers Club and the EC50 Initiative. 50 people changing the world that the world needs to know about. For more information, go to explorers.org.
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