Aaron Shanks

Diaries Of The Wild Ones

Society EN ↓ 118 episodes

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.

Author

Aaron Shanks

Category

Society

Latest episode

May 25, 2026

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Episodes

Tribe War, Sri Lanka 02.07.2019

This is an experience that changed my view on life, that changed the way I look at humanity in general. To see the look in a mans eyes when he is trying to take the life of another. To see how life can be so cheap to some. I saw horrific things that night that gave me nightmares for months. Every time I've told this story I know I don't or cant give the severity of the situation justice.

Joe Clarke, The Life of a Professional Bodyboarder 24.06.2019

Joe Clarke is a Professional bodyboarder and just an absolute legend. Bodyboarding is his life and passion and it has taken him all around the world and left him with a vault of adventure rich stories. Joe talks about his life on the Word Stage of bodyboarding, from travelling around the world living the dream to his world falling apart and starting from scratch looking for odd jobs just to keep h...

Surviving the Arctic Mountains 16.06.2019

The 1st day I was in Iceland Heidar Logi and I drove through the night on a full moon to the north to score waves. As we drove, the moon shone on the biggest, wildest, harshest most baron mountains I've ever seen. They were beautiful. I couldn't stop staring at them. I asked Heidar if anyone ever walks over these mountains? His reply "No, but the Vikings used too". This got stuck in my head, what...

14,000 Miles to Chile 09.06.2019

Eric sharman is a guy following his dreams. For years he dreamt about following the swells on his motor bike from his home in Oregon all the way down to Patagonia. Armed with a Suzuki 650, decked out with surfboard racks and camping gear, he has stripped himself of life's luxuries and living the minimalist lifestyle with minimal impact. With no agenda and living with so much freedom, I was lucky e...

Inside the Mind of Heidar Logi 21.05.2019

Heidar logi is an inspiring human being and a guy I've learnt a lot from. He has made a name for himself by being the first Icelandic pro surfer, and being in the award winning films 'The Accord" and Chris Burkards "Under and Arctic sky". I sat down with Heidar and talked about his life, his struggles and his balance in this new world of Social Media that he uses as a career tool to market himself...

A Wild Arctic Woman 06.05.2019

Meet Keree Smith, she is one tough chick up here in the Arctic. She is a Ski Racer, she works on fishing boats up in Alaska where she also has her own cabin she built in the woods. She is a pilot and an Arctic Ski Guide. She is full of good times and knows how to live and look after herself in this wild climate. I could do so many Podcasts with this girl, but I'm so stoked I got to sit down and he...

Mayday Mayday 29.04.2019

Stefan and his 2 companions had no idea what they were about to head into when they set sail from Canada to Iceland on their 30ft wooden Sail Boat. Being Icelandic they are used raw wild weather, but nothing could have prepared them for the storm to come. They never imagined that they wouldn't make it. This Episode will have you on the edge of your seat as Stefan tells his wild story of how they a...

The Charming and Charismatic Mike Snell. 21.04.2019

Have you ever met someone who can just hold a room, no matter who was in it? Who is the life of every party? Who is loud, charming and charismatic and has you laughing in tears every time they are around? Mike Snell is one of those people. He is hilarious and not afraid to tell his stories. In this episode you will get a good laugh as Mike and I sit back and share stories over a coffee and a joint...

Conversations with an Enlightened Elder 14.04.2019

So this episode is a little different and I nearly wasn't going to put it up until I listened to it again and the whole thing just blew my mind. It is hilarious, plus it motivates me in the best possible way. So your about to meet Rio. A guy with the most interesting life story which is why I wanted to record with him. But the conversation just had a natural progression and although I didn't get t...

An Arctic Explorer 07.04.2019

Sigurour Jonsson is one of the last great explorers on this planet, sailing around and exploring uncharted parts of Greenland and the Arctic. He is the captain and owner of the sailing yachts Aurora and Arktika, which he uses to do guided ski and sailing expeditions around the west coast of Iceland and the east coast of Greenland. It was a pleasure to sit down and hear him talk with such depth and...

Mike Stewart in Iceland 30.03.2019

What an honour this was. 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. (photo credits Hernrique Pinguim)

The Life of a Walking Safari Guide in Africa 24.03.2019

It was such a pleasure to meet Yannick (yannickbindert.com), A guy with a passion for adventure and photography. A guy that really thinks outside the box. And I found this conversation with him so interesting. Something I didn't know even existed. A Walking Safari Guide in Africa? You're What? What do you do? You walk people past herds of Elephants, Lions, Hippos, Rhinos, Giraffes, Hyenas, Leopard...

How the Hell did you end up in a Detention Centre? 10.03.2019

This Episode is Hilarious. Jordan is just a normal guy, another guy just backpacking around the world on the trip of a lifetime, when his trip takes a ridiculously funny turn and he finds himself arrested at the airport and thrown in a Detention Centre. And wow isn't he left with a story to tell!

Surviving The Arctic Circle in a Canoe 03.03.2019

Michael Jennings, a Musician, a Wilderness Man, a White Water Rafter and just a Guy with a Heart of Gold. Mike sits down with me and tells me some amazing stories about when rafting trips take a turn for the worst. Hilarious and scary, his stories have it all, and it's just so beautiful to dive deep into some true Canadian Culture.

Hospital in Korea, Police rides in Mexico, Running from Bandidos in Peru 24.02.2019

This Episode has it all. From me being Naive In Winter in Korea and ending up nearly dying in Hospital, to Police car rides in Mexico, to running from Bandidos in the slums of Peru. Matt Brown and I sit down and go story for story and also give some great travel advice.

Ever Had A Great White Try And Bite You? 10.02.2019

What would you do if a Great White wanted to bite you? Brett Levingston, AKA '"Water Bubbla". 11 year professional Life Guard, Sponsored Surfer, Sponsored Spear fisherman. Sits down and tells me the nail biting story behind this photo. Being a Professional Life Guard on the famous Gold Coast beaches of Australia's East Coast. Nick named "Water Bubbla" as a kid for constantly being in the water, He...

A Lucky Escape from the Indian Mafia 23.01.2019

When travelling through India the Last thing we expected was to be set up and sold, Our backpacking tale of a lucky escape from the Indian Mafia. photo credits -Sri Jalasutra

A Tale of a true Nomad, On the run from the Russian Authorities 20.01.2019

When Travelling as a True Nomad your always going to expect to have troubles, and scary situations. But on the run from the Russian Authorities? Hiking through the Tundra? Hicham is a cat with 9 lives and lives to tell same amazing stories about his Nomadic Adventures. What a true Adventurer.

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