The Drake ShakePolar travel, talked through
Neill Drake and Nikki Souza host it, with expedition guides who answer the questions people ask before they go south. Unscripted, and every guide is named.
How to listen
A podcast is a radio show you play whenever you like. The easiest way is to open the show's own website and press play. Nothing to install, no account needed.
If you already use a podcast app
Search for The Drake Shake in the app you use, or tap it here.
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- thedrakeshake.com
Most episodes run between half an hour and an hour. Listening is free.
Four good places to start
Pick the one that matches what you are wondering about. There is no need to listen in order.
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How bad is the Drake Passage really?
The crossing is the part most people worry about. An expedition leader says what it is really like, seasickness included.
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When is the best time to visit Antarctica?
Each part of the season looks different. Start here if you have not picked your month yet.
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Understanding Antarctica itineraries, and which to choose
Two trips can visit the same continent and feel nothing alike. This is how to tell one itinerary from another.
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Should you book with a travel agent or direct?
We have an obvious interest in this answer, so we recorded it rather than writing it. The people answering are named, and you can hear them.
The Drake Passage comes up in almost every episode. For more on the crossing, see Drake Passage Live.
Episodes so far
Each one opens on the show's own site, where you can press play.
- 14 Do I need to book a ship with less than 100 passengers to get the most out of my Antarctic expedition? 13 August 2026·41 min
- 13 How bad is the Drake Passage really? 2 July 2026·48 min
- 12 Breaking down the Arctic by destination 25 June 2026·58 min
- 11 Polar market monthly roundup 18 June 2026·25 min
- 10 The live FAQ episode, recapped 4 June 2026·1h 25m
- 9 When is the best time to visit South Georgia? 28 May 2026·55 min
- 8 Inside the Hondius hantavirus voyage 20 May 2026·54 min
- 7 How to pick the right company for your polar trip 1 May 2026·32 min
- 6 Understanding Antarctica itineraries, and which to choose 17 April 2026·58 min
- 5 Should you book with a travel agent or direct? 2 April 2026·30 min
- 4 Booking early bird versus last minute 26 March 2026·47 min
- 3 Is South Georgia worth it? 19 March 2026·1h
- 2 When is the best time to visit Antarctica? 12 March 2026·49 min
- Trailer The Drake Shake Launch Teaser 5 March 2026·2 min
All of season one, "Choosing the right trip", plus the launch trailer. New episodes land on the show's site first. See the newest on thedrakeshake.com.
When you want to talk to a person
Antarctica Travel Group does not list dates or prices. Let's Go Polar does. It is the trip planning side of the same company, run by the same team, and it is where you book a voyage.