Best Aaron Shanks Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Robinson - Record Breaking 14 Months Rowing the Pacific 3:05:16

5d ago3:05:16

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Tom Robinson is a 25 year old adventurer and boatbuilder from Brisbane, Australia. In 2022, aged 23, Tom set off from Peru, in a boat he designed and built, on his most ambitious adventure yet - to become the youngest person ever to row the Pacific Ocean. For the next 14 months Tom experienced the highs and lows of extreme adventure, facing many ch…

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Dave Rastovich "The Cove" 1:30:54

11M ago1:30:54

1:30:54

Pro surfer and activist Dave ‘Rasta’ Rastovich shares the story of his involvement in the academy awarding winning Documentary “The Cove”. Rasta famously organised a group of surfers for a paddle out during the slaughtering of Dolphins at the notorious "killing cove" in Taiji Japan. A scene in the film that brings most people to tears. This episode…

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Bryndis - Becoming a Mountain Woman 1:14:45

1y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Bryndis is part of the SAR (Search and Rescue) in Iceland. This is just a nice chat about life, finding yourself and the strength to turn into a Badass Mountain Woman.

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Polar Expedition Guide - Palmi 1:21:50

1y ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Palmi is the most experienced Arctic/Polar expedition guide I know. In this episode Palmi tells the story of when he was hired to lead an expedition crossing Iceland from north to south in the middle of winter. Faced with the worst weather he has ever experienced, everything that could go wrong does go wrong.…

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Winter Locked - Betty’s life of Isolation 1:30:34

1+ y ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Betty a 66 year young Icelandic farmer that lives by herself in one of the most remote parts of Iceland. In this episode Betty describes what her life is like and how she survives the long, harsh and dark winters where the snow and Ice lock her off from the rest of Iceland for months on end.

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From the Dark Side of Crime, to the Light - Cam Lloyd 2:52:46

1+ y ago2:52:46

2:52:46

A very heavy, and emotional story of falling to the dark side of crime. This episode is proof that we all have the ability to change, to change ourselves and our lives for the better. Cam Lloyd opens up about his life of crime, the world he was living in, his time in prison and how he found the courage to change his path for the better.…

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The Charming and Charismatic Mike Snell part 2 45:55

1+ y ago45:55

45:55

A good laugh!, Mike Snell always has a hilarious story to tell. A light hearted and funny story about Mikes first overseas trip and how it all went wrong but all went right.

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Around the World on a Motorbike - Bert Boute 2:33:16

1+ y ago2:33:16

2:33:16

Freedom is what comes to mind we we think about riding a motorbike. But what if everything you owned was tide to the back of that motorbike? Then the world would be your oyster right? Meet Bert a guy doing just that.

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I Grew Up Riding A Bike Around The World - Jesse Verhage 1:42:39

1+ y ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Jesse didn't grow up like the rest of us. He grew up exploring the wonders of the world. At the tender Age of 12 his parents packed Jesse and his brother up, bought a couple of tandem bicycles and with a $40 a day budget they set off. What was suppose to be a few months riding down the Americas soon turned into years of exploring all corners of the…

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The Corners of the Earth Kamchatka - The Story Behind the Film 3:19:20

1+ y ago3:19:20

3:19:20

Once again Spencer Frost and Guy Williment pull of another incredible adventure! I proudly present to you the story behind their new movie ‘The Corners of the Earth - Kamchatka’ where these boys risk everything to travel to one of Russias most remote and coldest parts to discover waves for themselves. What could go wrong? Well turns out EVERYTHING!…

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Source to Sea, Paddling the River Nile - Sarah Davis 2:53:29

1+ y ago2:53:29

2:53:29

In 2019 Sarah became the first woman to lead an expedition down the Nile, the world’s longest river. The expedition began at the Nile’s source in Rwanda and followed the path of the White Nile to its end where it meets the Mediterranean Sea. The trip involved over 1,100km of rafting, 3,000km of kayaking and other forms of transport to make it down …

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8000M No Oxygen - Patrick Stanton 4:26:14

2y ago4:26:14

4:26:14

In the game of mountaineering you are completely at the mercy of Mother Nature. You put in all that you have and risk so much just to reach a summit. But Why? Especially when it can all go wrong in a second! This wild story has it all, all that went wrong, and all that went right. All I know is if you’re going to listen you are in for a ride as thi…

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Conversations with an Enlightened Elder - Part 4 2:41:49

2y ago2:41:49

2:41:49

Once again Rio and I sit down and contemplate life, our fears, our shadows, our realisations and what we are going to do to continue to create the life we dream of.

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The Floods - Eden Saul & Robin Mather 1:50:49

2y ago1:50:49

1:50:49

We sit down with local teacher Robin Mather and Surfing brand 'Dead kooks' founder Eden Saul to look back on the recent floods which traumatised and devastated our whole community. The amazing people of the Northern Rivers who all stepped up to help rescue, clean up and rebuild as 15,000+ brothers and sisters are left homeless overnight.…

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Andrew Mckinnon - Legends of Surf 1972 1:38:14

2+ y ago1:38:14

1:38:14

Andrew Mckinnon takes us back to 1972, an iconic year that changed surf culture forever. Surf in Bali was discovered as the 'Morning of the Earth' movie was released, the 'Fish' surfboard was born in not a way you would expect. The stories behind the Australian surfing team competing for the world titles in California, travelling, competing and par…

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Ben Southall - Best Job in the World 1:58:13

2+ y ago1:58:13

1:58:13

Ben Southall was the winner of 'Best Job in the World' and the madman behind the expedition company 'Best Life Adventures'. Ben takes us through his incredible trip of driving his Land Rover from Australia to England and then around Wild Wild Africa!By Aaron Shanks

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Island Life 1:37:12

2+ y ago1:37:12

1:37:12

The weird and wonderful stories that you wouldn't expect to happen when living on an island by yourself. A few tales from my last trip of hitch hiking to a remote island, building a hut and and experiencing everything it had to offer.By Aaron Shanks

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Rowing Peru to Australia - Tom Robinson 1:48:33

2+ y ago1:48:33

1:48:33

Tom Robinson aims to become the youngest person ever to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. The 22 year old is going for it in a vessel he has designed and built himself by hand.By Aaron Shanks

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DENALI - A Brutal 27 Days to the Top 3:56:43

2+ y ago3:56:43

3:56:43

This Ep is INSANE! Patrick Stanton takes us through 2 wild expeditions to meet the Summit of Mount Cook in New Zealand and then breaking trail to the Summit of Denali in Alaska. You won't have any nails left by the end of this one. Sit back, listen and hold onto your seat!By Aaron Shanks

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Hitchhiking to a Remote Island 1:49:02

2+ y ago1:49:02

1:49:02

This is the story behind hitchhiking to the remote Percy Island group to build a hut and live off the Island. Told by myself and Sage, the Yachty i hitched a ride with. The 7 day ordeal of storms and mishap adventures that finally got us there, luckily in one piece.By Aaron Shanks

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Hiking through Chronic Pain 2:35:42

2+ y ago2:35:42

2:35:42

Jenny Woodhouse is an adventurer who hasn't let her spinal condition and chronic pain stop her from enjoying what she loves most, and that's the smell of the outdoors, the sound of nature and the feeling of summiting a mountain. A great insight into getting on with it.By Aaron Shanks

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The Sky is the Limit 50:06

2+ y ago50:06

50:06

What would you do if you had a private plane? Lee is not your ordinary pilot, a young guy who built his own plane and is using it to fly island to island landing on remote beaches to adventure and camp out.By Aaron Shanks

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Dean Jefferys - 5MEO DMT 1:35:30

2+ y ago1:35:30

1:35:30

The Documentary maker of such films as 'Shamans of the Amazon' and 'The Invisible People' dives into story time of trekking deep into the Amazon jungle to meet the Shaman's of ancient tribes and partake in ceremony of 'Ayahuasca' and 'Toad Medicine'. Dean takes this practice to new levels when he sneaks up one of Mexico's ancient pyramids to sit in…

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Dean Jefferys - Activism to Shamans of the Amazon 1:51:33

3y ago1:51:33

1:51:33

Dean Jefferys is an activist and a documentary maker of such films like 'Shamans of the Amazon' and 'Terence McKenna - The Last Word'. Dean is a guy who has always stood up for the planet and humanity, protesting for human and animal rights and has found himself many times arrested for standing up against injustices. I met dean while sailing north …

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I Bought a Catamaran for $1 and Set Sail - Sage Jefferys, The Yacht Diaries 1:34:09

3y ago1:34:09

1:34:09

At only 22, Sage Jefferys is living his dream. After buying a Catamaran for $1, he set sail living the island life, exploring, adventuring, and spreading love and awareness for the environment through his youtube channel "The Mer and the Man". I met Sage while i was hitch hiking on yachts up the Qld Coast and jumped on board his boat "Pearl", we ha…

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Jake Taylor - In Hearts Wake 2:23:25

3y ago2:23:25

2:23:25

'In Hearts Wake' front man Jake Taylor is not your ordinary metalcore vocalist, he is a survivalist and a primitive fire teacher with a deep love of, and connection to the natural world with a need to protect it. I myself am very proud of this episode as Jake really shows up in this podcast as the unique and powerful man he is.…

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The Yacht Diaries - Scandinavia to Africa with no Idea 1:59:43

3y ago1:59:43

1:59:43

Forrest Ladkin is a top bloke, all round adventurer and the filmer for The Inspired Unemployed. Forrest shares his ridiculous adventure of following his dream of buying a yacht in Europe and setting sail for Africa with no experience.By Aaron Shanks

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Anton "The Barefoot Dutchman" Part 2 2:10:48

3y ago2:10:48

2:10:48

Part 2 with Anton aka "The Barefoot Dutchman" while in the midst of setting a barefoot walk world record all to raise awareness for men's mental health. Anton and I sit down and open up about our relationship and struggle with our own mental health.By Aaron Shanks

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The Barefoot Dutchman 1:48:50

3y ago1:48:50

1:48:50

Anton aka "The Barefoot Dutchman" is in the midst of setting a barefoot walk world record all to raise awareness for men's mental health. With a military background serving in several tours in Afghanistan, Anton tells us his story and what men's mental health means to him.By Aaron Shanks

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Worldwide Bike Ride - Henry Brydon 2:22:40

3y ago2:22:40

2:22:40

Henry Brydon, founder of We Are Explorers sparks our adventurous spirit by sharing his incredible tale of riding a bicycle from England to Australia with his best mate. How? Listen to find out.By Aaron Shanks

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Jeff Weatherall - Base Jumper 2:13:47

3y ago2:13:47

2:13:47

Two times world champion wake boarder and base jumper, Jeff Weatherall, will have you biting off all your fingernails! The ultimate madman takes us through story after story of his life as a pro wake boarder and his James Bond escapades to base jump all around the world.By Aaron Shanks

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Insights of Kitale Wilson 1:23:50

3y ago1:23:50

1:23:50

Kitale Wilson, son of polar explorer and multiple world record holder, Geoff Wilson shares his insights of a young up and coming adventurer. He is a very switched on and capable human when it comes to the outdoors and a guy I am constantly learning from.By Aaron Shanks

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Steve Payne - A Fighters Mind 1:55:20

3y ago1:55:20

1:55:20

Steve Payne has 86 Muay Thai fights under his belt, he is Ex Military, serving in the New Zealand Army and currently an officer in a youth detention centre. Steve breaks down the mind of a fighter and gives us some serious wild story time.By Aaron Shanks

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Free Brewing Co. 1:04:38

3+ y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

I love stories like this because they inspire me to stay true to my heart and what I believe in. Meet Ash, Founder of Free Brewing Co the organic preservative free beer company that is starting a trend of more sustainable business practices. Ash tells his story of building up the courage to break away from the normal business model and start his ow…

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Glen Casey 1:11:07

3+ y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Environmental activist and Australian pioneer big wave surfer, Glen Casey is probably most known for his past role as brand manager of Patagonia, a brand that shares Glens core values and love for the environment. Glens connection to nature lead him into an insanely adventurous lifestyle. Having travelled all over the globe he now has a vault of ad…

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Steve - The Empire Expeditions 1:48:54

3+ y ago1:48:54

1:48:54

Ignite your imagination and adventurous spirit as I introduce you to one of the most influential people in my life, Steve from the Empire Expeditions. A production expedition company based in the north of Iceland and servicing all the way up to Svalbard. This guy lives, works and plays in the harshest climate on the planet. It's no wonder he has so…

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Conversations with an Enlightened Elder - Part 3 1:48:58

3+ y ago1:48:58

1:48:58

You the listener, wanted more from the enlightened one. So as requested, I sat down with Rio and once again we had a conversation full of laughter and life contemplation.By Aaron Shanks

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Little Andy 1:47:30

3+ y ago1:47:30

1:47:30

Andy never had it easy growing up. Fighting cancer as a young child only to beat it, she then lost her mother in the same way. Five different countries and 12 schools later this 21 year old is beaming with life. Andy took her near death experience and the loss of her mother as her biggest life lesson's to be happy and blessed by each and everyday. …

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Surviving Nepal's Earthquake 2015 1:41:07

3+ y ago1:41:07

1:41:07

Michelle McFayden, the winner of our Wild Earth competition "Tell us your Tale", leaves us on the edge of our seats with her traumatic story of survival. Michelle recounts her escape from Nepal when she was deep in the Himalayas as the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the country killing 9000 people and leaving Nepal in devastation and r…

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Brett Burcher 1:09:22

3+ y ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Brett Burcher is not your average surfer. He is a man with depth like no other, expressing himself through writing which showcases his life experience and his profound connection to nature. In this episode we delve inside the big wave chargers mind to what its like to cop a solid pounding on Australia's wildest slab along with a few amazing life le…

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Norfolk Island - A Brutal Past 2:19:32

3+ y ago2:19:32

2:19:32

Legends and tales of Norfolks brutal past, from the infamous Mutiny on the bounty, to the most brutal convict colony in the British empire. Norfolk Island is the 4th most haunted location in the world. In this episode we hear about the ghosts of the past and even see some while recording at one eerie location.…

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I Never Went South 57:54

3+ y ago57:54

57:54

My hilarious tale of how i became a band reporter in Iceland after using my podcast gear to sneak back stage at a mucic festival to interview the biggest bands that have come out of the country.By Aaron Shanks

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Dr Geoff & Kitale Wilson - A Wild Life 1:41:31

3+ y ago1:41:31

1:41:31

Story time with multiple world record holder and polar explorer, Dr Geoff Wilson and his rock climbing lord of a son, Kitale Wilson. The father and son combo break down stories from each others perspective, from pirate attacks in Papua New Guinea, saving each others lives in Indonesia and just what it was like in general to grow up in such an adven…

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EVEREST - Alyssa Azar 2:58:01

3+ y ago2:58:01

2:58:01

Alyssa Azar, Australia's youngest to conquer Mt Everest, tells all. Her life leading up to the greatest challenge of her life and then strap yourself in for a wild ride as Alyssa breaks down the full story of surviving the worlds most dangerous Mountain.By Aaron Shanks

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Friday Throw Down - Mitch "Tap Arse" 13:13

3+ y ago13:13

13:13

What not to do when you are in Sri Lanka and you and your mate need to run to the only toilet at the same time.By Aaron Shanks

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Anderson Moquiuti 2:12:15

3+ y ago2:12:15

2:12:15

Escaping a rough upbringing in Brazil, Anderson Moquiuti was living the life he always dreamt of. A new carefree life in Australia enjoying surfing everyday. An accident left his whole body paralysed. With a fight in him like no other to live his life again, Anderson pushed on learning to move one finger at a time. Years later the reborn Anderson i…

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Hayden Quinn Presents - The Yacht Robbery 1:32:58

3+ y ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Guest host Hayden Quinn interviews me for the 3rd part of the yacht story. This time anchored in the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia, our yacht S.V Beach House on the Moon was boarded and robbed taking all our possessions, passports, money, camera gear. $8000 worth of belongings all gone. With only one small village in the vicinity we knew the pirate…

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Wanderstories - Jodie and Luen 1:18:05

3+ y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Creators of wanderstories.space and adventure couple Jodie and Luen tell their tale behind being the first to scale and summit the Far North Queensland monolithic mountain Mt Pieter Botte, overcoming everything from extreme terrain and weather through to voracious leeches.By Aaron Shanks