‘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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Jake Taylor - In Hearts Wake

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.

The Yacht Diaries - Scandinavia to Africa with no Idea

Pert 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.

Anton "The Barefoot Dutchman" Part 2

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.

The Barefoot Dutchman

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.

Worldwide Bike Ride - Henry Brydon

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.

Jeff Weatherall - Base Jumper

﻿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.

Insights of Kitale Wilson

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.

Steve Payne - A Fighters Mind

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?

Living with a Murderer

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 the environment and our beautiful backyard.

Free Brewing Co.

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 definitely a wise soul and someone i feel i can learn so much from.

Glen Casey

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 some wild stories.

Steve - The Empire Expeditions

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.

Conversations with an Enlightened Elder - Part 3

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. A deep conversation that really made me reflect about my own life. Thank you Andy.

Little Andy

A quick ridiculous story for your friday afternoon commute.

Friday ThrowDown "Sensitive Skin"

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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