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Tuesday Talks with Zishan · Jul 8, 2025 · 58 min

From Cobra Venom to Creative Vision - Tuesday Talks with A.S. Norris (Andrew)

From Cobra Venom to Creative Vision – The Adventurous Mind of A.S. Norris What if your wildest stories didn’t just happen to you, but also became the inspiration for your life’s greatest work? In this electrifying episode, I chat with Andrew Norris, world traveller, thrill-seeker, family man, and author of The Adventures of Jack Wartnose. From climbing Mt. Fuji to scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef, to literally drinking cobra venom (yes, really)—Andrew’s life reads like a novel, and now, he’s writing them. But beyond the daredevil feats lies a deeper message: how adventure, imagination, and courage shape not only great stories but great lives. Inside this episode: 🌍 How a life of travel and challenge fuels bold storytelling 📚 The journey of writing The Adventures of Jack Wartnose and creating a legacy series 👶 Balancing creativity and fatherhood in the most meaningful way 🧠 Why daring to do the thing, even if it's scary, is the key to unlocking your creativity Whether you’re craving your next real-life adventure—or hoping to finally write that book in your heart—this one’s for you.

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From Cobra Venom to Creative Vision – The Adventurous Mind of A.S. Norris

What if your wildest stories didn’t just happen to you, but also became the inspiration for your life’s greatest work?

In this electrifying episode, I chat with Andrew Norris, world traveller, thrill-seeker, family man, and author of The Adventures of Jack Wartnose. From climbing Mt. Fuji to scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef, to literally drinking cobra venom (yes, really)—Andrew’s life reads like a novel, and now, he’s writing them.

But beyond the daredevil feats lies a deeper message: how adventure, imagination, and courage shape not only great stories but great lives.

Inside this episode:
🌍 How a life of travel and challenge fuels bold storytelling
📚 The journey of writing The Adventures of Jack Wartnose and creating a legacy series
👶 Balancing creativity and fatherhood in the most meaningful way
🧠 Why daring to do the thing, even if it's scary, is the key to unlocking your creativity

Whether you’re craving your next real-life adventure—or hoping to finally write that book in your heart—this one’s for you.