Episode
127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
1:09:13
Published: Mon Feb 06 2023
Description
Home is where the heart is. This phrase that is scrawled across on wooden sign boards and hung in countless houses across the world may be cliche, but it’s true. Bruno Manser may have been born in Switzerland, but his heart was in Borneo. A place where he fell in love with the jungle and the people in it. It was paradise, but it was in peril. The home Bruno found was in serious danger. A home he was willing to fight for the death to protect. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Mosh: Use our link and save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack. Earth Breeze: Use our link to subscribe and save 40%. Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Sources: The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure by Carl Hoffman, Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Responsible Travel
Chapters
Learn about Borneo, a diverse island comprised of three different countries, and how not everyone feels at home in the place they were born despite the connection to family.
00:00 - 03:12 (03:12)
Summary
Learn about Borneo, a diverse island comprised of three different countries, and how not everyone feels at home in the place they were born despite the connection to family.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Sumatra, the third-largest island in the world, is home to over 16,000 species of plants and animals that live amongst its various forests, with many still undocumented or undiscovered.
03:12 - 07:47 (04:34)
Summary
Sumatra, the third-largest island in the world, is home to over 16,000 species of plants and animals that live amongst its various forests, with many still undocumented or undiscovered. British naturalist Alfred Wallace once collected 2,000 species of insects in just a single square mile on the island.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
MOSH protein bars, created by Patrick Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, aim to support brain health with a formula developed by neuroscientists and nutritionists.
07:47 - 13:03 (05:16)
Summary
MOSH protein bars, created by Patrick Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, aim to support brain health with a formula developed by neuroscientists and nutritionists. In contrast, the podcast explores the story of Bruno, who found comfort and solace in nature away from an abusive home life.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Two people tend to cows in a small wooden hut in the Alps, making cheese and butter daily.
13:03 - 17:42 (04:38)
Summary
Two people tend to cows in a small wooden hut in the Alps, making cheese and butter daily. They later have family over for Swiss fondue with their homemade cheese.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Hunting dogs of Pannon Keep have a sustainable diet that comes from gathering forest products.
17:42 - 23:41 (05:59)
Summary
Hunting dogs of Pannon Keep have a sustainable diet that comes from gathering forest products. EarthBreeze laundry detergent introduces eco-sheets that are not the huge plastic jugs of laundry detergent we usually see in groceries.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The parkland is home to thousands of species from invertebrates to birds and bats, and has one of the largest explored cave systems in the world with 183 miles of explored caves.
23:41 - 28:30 (04:48)
Summary
The parkland is home to thousands of species from invertebrates to birds and bats, and has one of the largest explored cave systems in the world with 183 miles of explored caves. It is located in a rugged and dense rainforest and is protected parkland.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast discusses Bruno Manser's journey through Thailand and his experiences with the Penan tribe, who were living in two different populations at the time.
28:30 - 35:04 (06:34)
Summary
The podcast discusses Bruno Manser's journey through Thailand and his experiences with the Penan tribe, who were living in two different populations at the time.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker describes his encounter with an indigenous tribe in the Amazon and discusses their indifferent reaction towards his presence.
35:04 - 40:23 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker describes his encounter with an indigenous tribe in the Amazon and discusses their indifferent reaction towards his presence.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Penan tribe and endangered animal species in Borneo are threatened when the government distributes logging rights to friends, family, and political allies, allowing the leveling of over 7 million acres of rainforest.
40:22 - 46:38 (06:16)
Summary
The Penan tribe and endangered animal species in Borneo are threatened when the government distributes logging rights to friends, family, and political allies, allowing the leveling of over 7 million acres of rainforest.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Indigenous communities face several challenges while dealing with logging companies.
46:38 - 54:31 (07:52)
Summary
Indigenous communities face several challenges while dealing with logging companies. Often, they lack the ability to communicate with these companies and the government properly, leading them to make decisions with potential long-lasting implications.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A Penan tribe member who had been living in the jungles of Malaysia to avoid contact with outsiders returned to his settlement after running and hiding for several days from people who looked down upon his tribe's lifestyle.
54:31 - 1:03:58 (09:26)
Summary
A Penan tribe member who had been living in the jungles of Malaysia to avoid contact with outsiders returned to his settlement after running and hiding for several days from people who looked down upon his tribe's lifestyle.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Last Wild Men of Borneo is a book by Carl Hoffman, which tells the story of two men who get lost in the island's jungle.
1:03:58 - 1:07:45 (03:46)
Summary
The Last Wild Men of Borneo is a book by Carl Hoffman, which tells the story of two men who get lost in the island's jungle. It is highly recommended for those who want to learn more about the island's history and culture.
Episode127: Bruno of Borneo. Gunung Mulu National Park. Part 1.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Tune in next week for part two of a trail tale on the National Park After Dark podcast where they continue to share the captivating story of a determined individual.
1:07:45 - 1:08:45 (00:59)
Summary
Tune in next week for part two of a trail tale on the National Park After Dark podcast where they continue to share the captivating story of a determined individual.