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Locked up abroad in Sri Lanka, Dimitri 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 hardest experiences of his life.

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.

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 waves in one of the most remote corners of the world, things slowly began to fall into place.This episode is a story of resilience, risk, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger—where failure, perseverance, and passion collide in the search for the unknown.Tour Dates and More:beyondborderspatagonia.comThank YouWildEarth.com.au⁠ButterInsurance.com⁠Butter Discount : WILDONES10

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.

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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.

Sorelle opens up about the relentless hustle behind the scenes — shooting, editing, pitching, and building a personal brand from scratch — until one opportunity changed everything and launched her onto the global stage.

But this isn’t just a “success story.” It’s a raw look at what it costs to get there, what it takes to stay there, and whether the dream is really what it seems.

If you’ve ever thought about chasing freedom, building something online, or turning your passion into a career — this episode will show you the truth behind the highlight reel.

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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.

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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?

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. Today, through her foundation, Lindsey is providing shelter, food, and education to 60 children—offering them not just survival, but hope.

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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 road — moments of danger, resilience, and freedom that most people would never dare to experience.

This is adventure in its purest form.

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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.

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, and choosing the road less travelled across the world.

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.

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

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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?

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  New Guinea. In true Robin Crusoe ‘Tommy Robinson’ fashion, Tom goes on another Adventure of a life time ‘Finding Maiwar’. 

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 days at sea in complete isolation, as well as many months living in harmony with the inhabitants of the remote islands he visited. The journey ended in a dramatic rescue off Vanuatu - Tom survived to tell the tale, break a world record, and share his story with you...

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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 insight into the way we live and our personal connection to the natural world. A MUST LISTEN!

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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, their money gets frozen, the weather turns wild, the list just goes on. A roller coaster of adventure where everything gets put on the line and it pays off. A MUST LISTEN! and then A MUST WATCH - https://www.cornersoftheearth.com.au

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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 a hippo, arrested and detained in Burundi, ran some lethal rapids and travelled through Sudan as the people attempted to overthrow the government. This drama was complimented by experiencing the diverse cultures of the countries she travelled through, seeing the incredible landscapes and being challenged physically and mentally.

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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 Stanton an every day top bloke, has the taste for adventure, and well, let's just say, he isn't scared to go for it.

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.

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 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), Mark Richards, 'Rabbit Bartholomew', 'Brothers Neilson', 'Simon Anderson', which would go on the be household names and legends of the time.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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 activism and shamanic practices.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.