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
Source to Sea, Paddling the River Nile - Sarah Davis 28.11.2022 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 this mighty river. On the way she was attacked by...
8000M No Oxygen - Patrick Stanton 12.09.2022 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 this one goes all the way till the end. Patrick Stant...
Conversations with an Enlightened Elder - Part 4 12.07.2022 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.
The Floods - Eden Saul & Robin Mather 19.05.2022 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.
Andrew Mckinnon - Legends of Surf 1972 26.04.2022 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 partying with such names as 'Micheal Peterson'(M.P),...
Ben Southall - Best Job in the World 15.04.2022 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!
Island Life 29.03.2022 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.
Rowing Peru to Australia - Tom Robinson 07.03.2022 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.
DENALI - A Brutal 27 Days to the Top 07.02.2022 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!
Hitchhiking to a Remote Island 17.01.2022 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.
Hiking through Chronic Pain 10.01.2022 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.
The Sky is the Limit 03.01.2022 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.
Dean Jefferys - 5MEO DMT 15.11.2021 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 ceremony with 'The Toad'.
Dean Jefferys - Activism to Shamans of the Amazon 03.11.2021 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 up the Qld coast, and just loved his stories about...
I Bought a Catamaran for $1 and Set Sail - Sage Jefferys, The Yacht Diaries 26.10.2021 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 had one wild adventure together.
Jake Taylor - In Hearts Wake 12.10.2021 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.
The Yacht Diaries - Scandinavia to Africa with no Idea 07.09.2021 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.
Anton "The Barefoot Dutchman" Part 2 24.08.2021 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.
The Barefoot Dutchman 16.08.2021 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.
Worldwide Bike Ride - Henry Brydon 27.07.2021 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.
Jeff Weatherall - Base Jumper 12.07.2021 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.
Insights of Kitale Wilson 25.06.2021 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.
Steve Payne - A Fighters Mind 26.05.2021 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.
Free Brewing Co. 26.04.2021 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 own company playing his part by helping look after t...
Glen Casey 12.04.2021 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 adventure rich stories and life lessons. He is defin...
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