Outback Mike Survival and Adventure Podcast

Nov 18 2024 17 ep. 76 mins 9

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Interviews with hard-core adventurers, serious outdoor misfits, and those who have found themselves in extreme survival situations. Hosted by Michael Atkinson (Outback Mike), an experienced survivalist and adventurer, we discover how they handled hardship and the transformative power of adventure and risk-taking. There's plenty of 'lessons-learned' and 'how-to' to keep you alive and sane on your next adventure too, whether it's Antarctica or hiking a local trail with kids. Be warned though, things can go a little 'off-track'. Tune in for a weekly to monthly dose of adrenaline and inspiration!

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Episode 17 - Military Survival Courses

Nov 18 2024 96 mins

I talk about the military survival courses I've completed and instructed on while serving in the Australian Army and Airforce. I'm the one being interviewed this time by Mattsy and Jordie, hosts of the 2 Galahs Podcast.

Episode 16: The 10 Best Adventure Films of All Time - Jemima Robinson

Oct 22 2024 75 mins

Jemima Robinson has run the Banff Film Festival Australian Tour for 17 years. She shares her top ten films and we explore what makes an adventure film great, ultimate tragedies and the effect of AI moving forward. 1. Crossing the Ice 2012 2. North of the Sun 2012 3. Free Solo 4. Kadoma – 2011 can’t find online 5. Birdman of the Karakoram. 6. Danny Macaskill – Wee Day Out.

Episode 15: Alone UK Winner - Tom Williams

Sep 16 2024 77 mins

Hiking the North Magnetic Pole, founding a survival tour company and winning the Alone UK TV series; these are some of the experiences Tom ponders when philosephising (I had to google that word) the benefits of an outdoor life. Check out Tom's company https://www.desertislandsurvival.com/(Offer Code Mike100 to receive $100USD discount) and his personal website https://tomwillia

Episode 14: Elise Richmond - Professional Adventurer

Aug 15 2024 104 mins

Crossing the Gobi Desert on foot, mountaineering in Nepal, paragliding in Bolivia, Elise goes from one epic adventure to the next, squeezing the most from each finite year of life. Strap in, as she re-lives the dream so far including the odd turns and hardship. Check out her ripping new book Take It Outside

Episode 13: How to Survive in Croc Country

Jul 16 2024 74 mins

How close can you camp to water and be safe? Is it safe to fish from the bank? I answer these and other questions with experienced northern fisherman and Youtuber Andy, from Andy's Fishing Wild Cook. Plenty of no BS croc warries too.

Episode 12: Luke Richmond - Professional Adventurer

Jun 12 2024 91 mins

Luke lives by the motto 'One Life One Chance', where he pursues adventure as if he had five years left to live. Climbing mountains, rowing oceans, base jumping, the list is endless and in between he writes books and speaks about them to recharge the bank account for the next one. He's just published his third adventure memoir and they're all highly worth a read. His

Episode 11: Solo Camel Trek Across Australia - Sophie Matterson

May 01 2024 81 mins

In 2020, Sophie Matterson started a solo trek across Australia with five camels that she caught from the wild and trained herself. Two years later she made it to the other side, with more just tales to tell!

Episode 10: Rowing the Pacific Solo - Michelle Lee

Apr 04 2024 76 mins

In 2023 Michelle Lee rowed solo and unassisted across the Pacific Ocean. Five years earlier she crossed the Altantic. For someone who never saw themselves as an adventurer she's done some truly amazing things!

Episode 9: Surviving Frozen Canada Alone for 89 days - Callie Russell

Dec 26 2023 112 mins

Callie has been camping in the North American woods for the last 12 years... straight! Tragedy, the call of the wild and courage to commit to the unknown have shaped her differently. She is also one of the most prominent and much-loved characters on the US Alone TV show, appearing in Season 7 and Alone Frozen. Oh, and she lives with 11 goats. You don't want to miss this one!

Episode 8: How to Hike Overnight with Kids

Dec 14 2023 43 mins

These tips come from personal experience with my own kids (from babies to teenagers) on adventures such as a week-long unsupported hike through remote Tasmania, a fourteen-day high altitude trek in Nepal, and a four-day ski traverse through the Snowy Mountains in a blizzard. Learn what works and what doesn't from the technical side to parental regret (OK, I hammed that up).