Get out of your ‘comfort zone’ with host Kinga Philipps of ‘Shark Week’ fame.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — What would you do if someone invited you to go surfing, deep-sea diving, rafting, or engage in similar high-risk outdoor activities…for the first time?
Outdoor enthusiasts and newbies alike will find out starting March 7, when the second season of “Looking for Adventure” launches on the Very Local app, available to stream for free on all mobile, tablet and connected TVs.
‘Finding Adventure’ Season 2 Hosted by Kinga Philipps Launches March 7 on Very Local App
Ocean conservationist, thrill-seeking and first female host of “Shark Week” Kinga Philipps travels to locations across the country, taking local residents along for “the most beautiful, breathtaking, heart-pounding experiences.” Philipps serves as an expert and mentor by taking participants and spectators “out of their comfort zones” to experience amazing outdoor adventures right in their own backyards.
“Observing the personal transformations of the inspirational people we’ve invited onto the show is one of the most rewarding experiences we’ve had as creators. Kinga Philipps couldn’t be more compassionate and endearing as their mentor, and our tenacious production team has made it a job wonderful film that captures more moving and heart-pounding stories in the second season of The Quest for Adventure,” said Michael Callahan, Sr. Director, Digital Studios at Very Local.
Over the course of 12 episodes, the upbeat and ambitious 30-minute show’s first season took viewers to Sacramento, California; Portland, ME; Kansas City, MO; New Orleans, LA; Orlando, FL; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In this all-new season, Philipps will take viewers on adventures in Louisville, KY; Greenville, SC; Milwaukee, Wis.; Manchester, NH; and Albuquerque, NM, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday through April 25 for a total of eight new episodes.
Hearst Television launched Very Local in 2021 to provide original unscripted programming across all genres, with a focus on producing across Hearst Television’s more than two dozen local media markets. The Very Local team produces more than 100 hours of content a year, including more than a dozen titles and hundreds of interstitial programs, and manages the schedules of more than two dozen FAST channels.
About Very Local
Very Local is the only streaming service that brings you closer than ever to your hometown and beyond by offering 24/7 access to local news, weather, original content and more. A subsidiary of Hearst Television, Very Local is the exclusive streaming home for local news from all of Hearst Television’s news stations serving 26 media markets in 39 states. To learn more, visit verylocal.com or find the FREE Very Local app on connected mobile devices, tablets and TVs including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku and VIZIO.
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets in 39 states reaching more than 22 million US television households. Through its partnerships with nearly every major network, Hearst Television delivers national content to more than 120 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, The CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listening. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming on linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on home OTT devices and available on popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather, and a host of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s leading companies and has received numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
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