The Drake Shake Which extra activities in Antarctica are worth it?
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!
The Drake Shake THE PENGUIN EPISODE! Everything you need to know about viewing penguins in Antarctica and South Georgia.
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. […]
The Drake Shake Do I need to book a ship with less than 100 passengers to get the most out of my Antarctic expedition?
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 […]
The Drake Shake Our guest chooses the topic today!
One of Neill’s close friends, Ida, is our guest today. And we do something a little different – we don’t plan the topic ahead of time, we have her pick it! Tune in to see what we’re discussing today.
The Drake Shake Breaking down the Arctic by destination. A general “overview” with a SPECIAL BONUS!
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. […]
The Drake Shake Polar Market Monthly Roundup
Our goal with this podcast is to not be a sales pitch… but sometimes, the deals are so good, we can’t help but let you know about them. This week we are joined by Chelsea, who works in the office at ATG/Lets Go Polar, with some of the best deals available on the market right […]
The Drake Shake The Drake shake LIVE FAQ Epsidoe Recap! Live #1
Missed the very first live episode of the Drake Shake? No worries! Here’s a recap episode. In this episode, we’ll answer questions from our viewers and you’ll get to know more about our history as guides and passengers!
The Drake Shake When is the “best” time to vist South Georgia?
PLanning your Polar adventure, and considering adding South Georgia and the Falklands to your itinerary? Listen to this episiode first with special guest Josua Peck…a polar expedition guide and native to the Falkland Islands. We’ll break down each part of the season and explain how they differ from one another.
The Drake Shake Checking in with Nikki from Quarantine after her trip on the MV Hondius during the Hantavirus voyage.
As many of you know, Co-host Nikki was a guest onboard the M/V Hondius during the Hantavirus voyage. At the time of recording this episode, Nikki had just arrived at the quarantine facility in Nebraska and we will dicuss her time onboard, clear up come false information and rumors, as well as see how Nikki […]
The Drake Shake How to pick the right company for your Polar adventure!
Next up on the Polar Planning Roadmap, is how to choose the right company. It’s a factore that needs to be taken into consideration, but may not be as important as you may think. In this episode, we talk about which company might be right for you.