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Boyd Matson

Boyd Matson

Keynote Speaker: World-renowned adventurer & host of "National Geographic Explorer"

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Boyd Matson Biography

Host of National Geographic Explorer, Matson is one of the world’s foremost journalists and modern-day adventurers. With a fearless drive to put himself into the middle of the action, Matson covers the part of the world that the news doesn’t. On the show Matson has been charged by elephants and hippos, dived with sharks, climbed 19,340 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, traversed the deadly Khumbu ice fall on Mount Everest, and rappelled into the Devil’s Sink Hole with six million bats. In one of the world’s most difficult athletic endeavors, Matson completed the Sahara Desert’s Marathon des Sables, a nearly 150-mile, 7-day event, attributing his success to perseverance, adrenaline and a high tolerance for pain.

A champion of achievement and courage, the real-life Indiana Jones spent 14 years as a globetrotting journalist, working as a senior correspondent for Today and anchor for Sunday Today and World News Now, before hosting his hit show on CNBC. Matson has since led Explorer to become cable’s most popular and longest-running documentary series, winning over 400 awards, including 32 Emmys and 12 Cable Awards.

At the lecture podium, Matson brings his wild adventures to life in an entertaining program that includes a spectacular video presentation. With his trademark sense of humor, he relives his journeys to the ends of the earth, chronicling them in vivid detail and making sure to include the close calls. He also discusses the hardships he has endured to complete his adventures and what drives him to take on these risks. He talks about why he pushes the envelope and offers insight into channeling the need for risk and reward.

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Boyd Matson Speaking Topics

How to Stand Still When the Hippos Charge

In this engaging presentation, Matson shares the lessons he has learned from 20 years of both calculated and seat-of-the-pants risk-taking, all for the purpose of bringing a powerful personal perspective to his stories of adventure and exploration.

Boyd Matson Videos

Boyd Matson's Wild Chronicles - Exploring DC - YouTube
Boyd Matson — Crossing the Gobi - YouTube
Boyd Matson's Wild Chronicles - Travel Drugs - YouTube

How do I book Boyd Matson to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Boyd Matson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Boyd Matson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Boyd Matson or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Boyd Matson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Boyd Matson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Boyd Matson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Boyd Matson speak about?

Boyd Matson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Host & Emcee, Health, News & Media, Entertainers and Celebrity.

Who is the agent for Boyd Matson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Boyd Matson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Boyd Matson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Boyd Matson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Boyd Matson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure Speakers, Host & Emcee and Health. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Boyd Matson can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ben Stein, Mike Greenberg and Al Franken. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Boyd Matson for an upcoming event.

Boyd Matson Speaking Topics

  • How to Stand Still When the Hippos Charge

    In this engaging presentation, Matson shares the lessons he has learned from 20 years of both calculated and seat-of-the-pants risk-taking, all for the purpose of bringing a powerful personal perspective to his stories of adventure and exploration.

Boyd Matson Videos

Boyd Matson's Wild Chronicles - Exploring DC - YouTube
Boyd Matson — Crossing the Gobi - YouTube
Boyd Matson's Wild Chronicles - Travel Drugs - YouTube
  • How do I book Boyd Matson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Boyd Matson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Boyd Matson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Boyd Matson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Boyd Matson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Boyd Matson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Boyd Matson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Boyd Matson speak about?

    Boyd Matson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Host & Emcee, Health, News & Media, Entertainers and Celebrity.
  • Who is the agent for Boyd Matson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Boyd Matson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Boyd Matson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Boyd Matson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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