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The Drake Shake is a polar podcast hosted by Antarctic expedition guide Neill Drake. After more than a decade guiding in Antarctica and over a thousand days spent on the ice, Neill brings real world experience straight to the mic.
This show is for anyone dreaming about Antarctica, actively planning a trip, or just curious about what it is really like at the bottom of the world. We talk about how to choose the right voyage, what to pack, what the Drake Passage is actually like, and what surprises people most when they finally step onto the continent. Along the way, Neill is joined by fellow guides and industry insiders who share honest stories, practical advice, and the answers to the questions travelers ask every single day.
The Drake Shake is brought to you by Antarctica Travel Group and LetsGoPolar.com. If Antarctica is on your radar, this is where you start.
This show is for anyone dreaming about Antarctica, actively planning a trip, or just curious about what it is really like at the bottom of the world. We talk about how to choose the right voyage, what to pack, what the Drake Passage is actually like, and what surprises people most when they finally step onto the continent. Along the way, Neill is joined by fellow guides and industry insiders who share honest stories, practical advice, and the answers to the questions travelers ask every single day.
The Drake Shake is brought to you by Antarctica Travel Group and LetsGoPolar.com. If Antarctica is on your radar, this is where you start.
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Camping and Kayaking and Snowshoeing OH MY! In this week's episode we are joined by Rene Olson, a season camping guide in Antarctica to discuss all the activities that may be available on your voyage to Antarctica, and if they are worth it!
This episode is all about penguins! Ornithologist, bird nerd, and special guest Cherese joins us to cover everything you need to know about penguins in Antarctica. We talk about the different species you may encounter, including gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, plus the best time to visit Antarctica for each stage of the breeding season. From courtship and nest building to egg laying, hatching, fluffy chicks, and fledging, this episode will help you choose the right time of year for the penguin experience you want to see.
We hear it over and over. "I want to book a ship less than 100 passengers so I can make as many landings as possible". But you'd be suprised to hear that that actually isn't the case anymore. And there is an entire other element to Antarctic expeditions that offer an even better experience than just making landings. In this episode, we will uncover what that is, and why you might not need to worry about the ship size as much as you think.
The Drake Passage has a reputation and for good reason. It's that one thing that is lingering in the back of everyon'es minds when they begin to consider visiting. It's infamously known as the rougest waters in the world. It's the price you have to pay to visit Antarctica....but just how bad is it? Does the ship you take make a differece, and is it worth skipping?
On this episode of The Drake Shake, we sit down with Ida Oslon, expedition leader, expedition guide and seasoned Polar explorer to talk about what teh Drake Passage is really like. How bad is the Drake Passage? When is the best time to cross the Drake Passage? How big are the swells? We will discuss it all. THIS is the episode you've been waiting for.
In this episode, veteran Arctic Expedition Guide Kevin Closs joins Neill and Nikki to break down each destination in the Arctic. We'll discuss which destination might suit who, when to visit, and what we might expect to see. Kevin is also a muscial artist and ends the episode with some of his Polar inspired songs. Be sure to listen to the end!
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