Aaron Shanks
Diaries Of The Wild Ones
Diaries of the Wild Ones is a collection of adventure tales shared by Aaron Shanks and the people he meets around the World. With an appetite for the unique and pushing themselves to the limits, these tales from the road, recorded on the road, will have you on the edge of your seat. Focusing on the weird, wonderful and sometimes scary elements of adventure travel both at home and abroad, it’s as much about the journey as it is getting home in one piece.
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Aaron Shanks
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Latest episode
May 25, 2026
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Episodes
Jailed in Sri Lanka – Demitri’s Story 25.05.2026 3:56:47
Locked up abroad in Sri Lanka, Demitri went from backpacking traveller to surviving months inside a foreign prison system. In this episode, he shares the full story — the arrest, court process, prison conditions, culture shock, the people he met behind bars, and what it was really like being locked up overseas. A raw conversation about mistakes, consequences, and making it through one of the harde...
BEST OF: "Mike Stewart" in Iceland 04.05.2026 42:33
9 x Bodyboarding World champion, Multiple Body Surfing World Champion and all round top bloke. Mike talks about the ups and downs of winning world titles, what it was like first surfing Teahupoo, getting knocked unconscious at Pipeline and just his life in general.
Beyond Borders Patagonia - The Story Behind the Film 27.04.2026 2:03:36
Jed Fasso takes us behind the wild adventure that brought this film together—where nearly everything went wrong in one of the most unforgiving landscapes on Earth. From brutal conditions and unexpected setbacks to moments of doubt, the journey through Patagonia pushed the crew to their limits. But through the chaos, determination took over. As they continued chasing their dream of discovering new...
Growing Up on a Yacht : The Dream Life That Wasn’t Always Easy 20.04.2026 2:13:14
They were pulled out of school… and moved onto the ocean. Malachy, Reminy, and Sylvie reveal what actually happens when you ditch traditional education for a life of adventure. From dream-like moments to unexpected struggles, this is the truth behind growing up on a yacht. Thank you Wild Earth Australia Butter Insurance Discount : WILDONES10
Sorelle Amore - The Truth About Being a Successful Travel YouTuber 30.03.2026 2:12:41
What does it actually take to make it as a travel YouTuber? In this episode, we dive into the real story of Sorelle Amore — long before the dream locations, brand deals, and big income. From working everyday jobs and backing herself with no guarantees, to taking a massive risk moving overseas and grinding for years with little reward, this is the side of the journey most people never see. Sorell...
Stranded, Starving, and Lost at Sea – A Modern Pirate’s Story 16.03.2026 1:23:22
He was stranded on an island and nearly starved to death… In this episode I join Simon Jardine from “The Geordie, the Witch and the Wench” aboard his incredible old wooden yacht sailing the Keppel Islands while he reveals the wild truth about life at sea—storms, survival, and adventures you wouldn’t believe. butterinsurance.com.au Wildearth.com.au Youtube - The Geordie, the Witch and the Wench
Living with a Murderer 25.02.2026 1:39:30
Have you ever just had a gut feeling that you cant trust someone? That you know they are hiding something, that they are not who they say they are? Have you ever let that person get close? What if they were a killer?
Saving Starving Children in Kenya as a Solo Female Traveller 25.02.2026 2:01:08
From the age of 14, Lindsey Arrillaga traveled the world as a solo female traveler, volunteering in orphanages and teaching English. But what she witnessed in Kenya was beyond anything she could walk away from. With no plan and no resources, she began rescuing children in need—children facing starvation and unimaginable hardship. What started as a single rented house soon grew into a safe haven. T...
BEST OF: Escape from Russia 16.02.2026 2:02:41
Recorded in 2018, this episode went viral — and for good reason. Choosing to live as a true nomad means accepting uncertainty, risk, and the occasional scary situation. But being pursued by Russian authorities and hiking alone across the tundra? That’s next-level adventure. Hicham is a man with nine lives. In this gripping conversation, he shares the raw, unbelievable stories from his life on the...
The Death Zone, No Oxygen - Mt Manaslu with Patrick Stanton 02.02.2026 3:18:05
Once again, mountaineer Patrick Stanton has us gripping the edge of our seats. In this episode, he relives his latest expedition — a brutal push up Nepal’s Mt Manaslu, rising 8,163 metres into the death zone, with no oxygen and no margin for error . Frostbite, crushing exhaustion, and the constant pull of death… ?This is what it truly takes to survive where one wrong move can cost everything.
Letting Society Go - Matt Foy and the Travelling Gypsy Band 12.01.2026 3:12:34
It started with a pull toward something unknown and impossible to ignore. With no money, Matt Foy trusted that there is always a way forward. In this episode, he shares his courageous journey of walking away from society’s expectations, joining a travelling gypsy band, and embracing a life built on uncertainty, connection, and freedom. This is a raw and inspiring story of surrender, resilience, an...
I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant… Until I Gave Birth in a Nepalese Village 29.12.2025 2:23:01
Imagine not knowing you were pregnant, only to give birth in a remote village in Nepal. Sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. India Hodgkins, a remarkable mum with an extraordinary story, shares her experience and answers the questions you’re all waiting to hear.
ROWAN Glacier & Volcano Guide Iceland 15.12.2025 1:19:52
Meet Rowan, the owner and adventure guide behind Glacier and Volcano Expeditions Iceland. This New Zealand-born adventurer has crafted a truly one-of-a-kind life. His story is a powerful reminder that anything is possible when you’re brave enough to go for it! Glacier and Volcano Expeditions https://www.glacierandvolcano.com
Conversations with an Enlightened Elder - Part 5 03.02.2025 1:21:05
Once again I sit down with Rio to contemplate life, what fears are holding me back, what stories are not serving me, how can I be more aligned with who I am?
Tom Robinson - 'Finding Maiwar' 22.01.2025 1:48:44
After abandoning ship and being rescued at sea, Guinness World Record holder Tommy ‘Adventure Lord’ Robinson finds himself back in the hustle of everyday life. Once again his bags were packed after a message that came through “Maiwar has washed ashore”. His hand built boat that he paddle across the Pacific for the World Record has washed up on a remote, and I mean ‘REMOTE’, island off east Papua ...
Tom Robinson - Record Breaking 14 Months Rowing the Pacific 08.07.2024 3:05:16
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 challenges along the way. He spent a total of 265 da...
Dave Rastovich "The Cove" 18.09.2023 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 is more than just a story its a deep in...
Bryndis - Becoming a Mountain Woman 19.06.2023 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.
Polar Expedition Guide - Palmi 22.05.2023 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.
Winter Locked - Betty’s life of Isolation 08.05.2023 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.
From the Dark Side of Crime, to the Light - Cam Lloyd 03.04.2023 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.
The Charming and Charismatic Mike Snell part 2 21.03.2023 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.
Around the World on a Motorbike - Bert Boute 07.03.2023 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.
I Grew Up Riding A Bike Around The World - Jesse Verhage 20.02.2023 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 world as a family.
The Corners of the Earth Kamchatka - The Story Behind the Film 12.12.2022 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! A war breaks out, they get cut off from back home...
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