As the long-time host of the Emmy award-winning National Geographic Explorer TV series, Matson had the envious job of traveling to exotic locations and joining thrilling expeditions. Matson has rappelled into sinkholes, climbed mountains, and been bitten by more snakes than he cares to count. In doing so, he helped us feel what it was like to be there.

He is currently the host of a new National Geographic series airing on PBS called Wild Chronicles, offering rare access and in-depth reporting on the state of the natural world.

How to Stand Still When the Hippos Charge
In this engaging presentation, Matson shares the lessons he has learned through calculated and seat-of-the-pants risk taking over his career reporting for National Geographic in a variety of challenging and charged environments.

Adventures in the Field With National Geographic
Matson shares stories and film highlights from over a decade as lead host of National Geographic Explorer, and now host of Wild Chronicles on PBS.