
About this podcast
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…
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The Drake Shake
About this podcast
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…
Recent episodes
- Do I need to book a ship with less than 100 passengers to get the most out of my Antarctic expedition?13 Aug · 41 min
- How bad is the Drake passage? Does the ship really matter? THE DRAKE PASSAGE EPISODE!2 Jul · 48 min
- Breaking down the Arctic by destination. A general "overview" with a SPECIAL BONUS!25 Jun · 58 min
- Polar Market Monthly Roundup18 Jun · 25 min
- The Drake shake LIVE FAQ Episode Recap! Live #14 Jun · 1 h 25 min
- When is the "best" time to vist South Georgia?28 May · 55 min
- Checking in with Nikki from Quarantine after her trip on the MV Hondius during the Hantavirus voyage.20 May · 54 min
- How to pick the right company for your Polar adventure!1 May · 32 min
- Understanding all the different Antarctica itineraries and which to choose17 Apr · 58 min
- "Should I book with a travel agent, or book direct?" - Which is best for Antarctica and the Arctic2 Apr · 30 min