Alone Australia Recap Episode 10 and 11

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My final recap for Alone Australia! It covers the episodes, 10&11 together because they aired o the same night in Australia. I talk about all sorts of things including my fishing woes, Gina’s wallaby and how I catch a freakin pademelon in my trap!
00:00 Start
01:43 Michael
03:30 My food intake overall
03:54 Plants I foraged
05:25 Trout and eels
13:05 Trapping. I caught a pademelon!
15:24 Other things I made that you didn't see
16:34 Gina's fishing
17:29 Gina's wallaby
18:58 Medical situation
23:45 Should I have taken a salt block?
24:28 Working with or against nature
Gina's UKposts / @ginachick
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Full Alone Australia Episodes available here;
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It's only available in Australian right now but I'll post as soon as I have international viewing info.
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@lukeo5908 11 місяців тому

Was gutted to see you taken off under those circumstances Mike. At the end of the day, Alone is a TV game show and not a controlled survival experiment. Once most of the contestants have tapped out and a compelling ‘narrative’ has emerged, the producers have a vested interest in wrapping up the competition and heading into post-production as soon as possible. I don’t doubt the doctors were acting in good faith, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the higher-ups told them to ‘err on the side of caution’ once it was just you and Gina. In any case, I think you’re a legend and look forward to seeing what you do next 💪

@MickCullen 11 місяців тому

I was trying to think about the economics of producing the show. The daily rate for the boat, skipper, safety/medical staff, videographers all adds up. I wonder at what point they would reach their break even point for what they could sell the series for.

@bogdanalin962 11 місяців тому

I thought about the cost too, and some more red flags: the way the show was edited, it was more emotional than about survival. I think in the end, the saddest story won.

@shaeheart 11 місяців тому

This isn’t fair to producers or Gina. Gina was clearly in a stronger health position. The doctors would have been mindful of not letting Mike get to the point where he was unsafe coming back to the world. What if they let him go longer, was in worse shape coming home, then contracted influenza or covid with no reserves? Or was in an accident? They can’t let you get to the point where you can’t withstand additional health strains upon returning. Mike was clearly nervous about being pulled - he knew within himself he was getting close to the limit. He was clearly upset but I don’t think he was surprised. You also have to think about crew and medic safety - they are at risk going into that environment. If Mike suddenly had serious health issues due to starvation and needed urgent extraction at night or in bad weather, that would risk the lives of others. Mike was surviving, Gina was thriving. Dragging it on was entering a risk zone that was deemed unacceptable which is fair enough.

@lukeo5908 11 місяців тому

@@shaeheart Not sure why you think I’m being unfair to Gina. She was clearly doing great and appeared to be in a better position than Mike when he was removed - noting that circumstances could easily have changed for either of them had the show continued past 64 days. I won’t speculate further on what motivated the producers to drop Mike when they did - other than to restate the fact that each day the competition continued probably set them back thousands in salaries and opportunity cost. It’s naive to think that wasn’t a factor in their decision making.

@melatomic 11 місяців тому

@@lukeo5908 How long is a length of string - Speculatively speaking?

@stevenahrens1655 11 місяців тому

I think the psychology of having the extraction decision made by someone else is very different to the decision being made by yourself. It adds a level of exasperation and frustration to the end of a long journey with you being at the wheel the whole time. Well done for overcoming that Mike.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks. Yes you’re right. It’s very different psychology, even more so when you don’t think it’s necessary.

@crywulf44 11 місяців тому

It's a real shame about Covid. Thanks for the detailed explanation, it's really fascinating what goes on behind the scenes that we don't get to see. So much thinking and strategy is required to stick it out out there. Well done !!

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks. Yeah it makes it a good challenge.

@supersignsaustraliaptyltd3734 11 місяців тому

Get ready for the invite to alone USA, loved watching you and Gina going those 30 plus days more than all others, a note to the producers they missed the best bit, the early episodes spent way to much time watching a parade of people go home, no criticism of those people but way too much airtime for me. The final 2 episodes covered 30 days of an amazing adventure starvation & survival. 2 different approaches, 2 very different people with the same goal made unbelievable viewing. Loved your comment of after watching the show you also wanted Gina to win, a very humble honest beautiful sentiment. Thanks to you both you did Alone Australia proud. I discovered your UKposts channel after Alone and you are a most inclusive, determined, skilled, inspirational people to have created unbelievable content on youtube. Hurry up and finish that film I want to see the dugout canoe and I’m eagerly awaiting the book on the Great Barrier Reef adventure. Thanks for sharing, I am as equally amazed by your skills as by your thoughts and determination. Thanks no matter what the task everything is possible

@thruguru 11 місяців тому

I think it’s also a testament to the talent & expertise of the editing to make so many people even Mike (!!) barrack for Gina … Welldone, editing team and social engineers.

@thruguru 11 місяців тому

@@HonorableBeniah-A lol

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks so much. Here’s the book; outbackmike.com/product/modern-day-castaway-book/

@thruguru 10 місяців тому

@@OutbackMike classic Cover photo… Congrats Mike 🌞

@user-nz8gr2ql7x 11 місяців тому

18:22 ‘fricken ninjas with night vision’…gold!

@bentrainor6102 11 місяців тому

These recaps have been really great Mike. Super impressed by your bushcraft and engineering skills, tenacity, analysis, ability behind and talking to the camera and the way you celebrated the attributes and achievements of other participants even in the face of a tough medical decision

@kellyk7539 11 місяців тому

so true

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Ben

@seanalexander9531 11 місяців тому

Thanks heaps Mike, you've done a great job of explaining things without sounding like a sore loser - which I'm sure you aren't. It was a fascinating show to watch and your recaps have been greatly appreciated. After watching you on the show I'm completely unsurprised that you've been so constructive, especially with regard to Gina - you're a much better man than some of the insecure gronks making comments about her.

@HonorableBeniah-A 11 місяців тому

She was literally the only tough contestant. The producers rigged it that way.

@seanalexander9531 11 місяців тому

@@HonorableBeniah-A what makes you think that it was rigged? Do you have some insider knowledge?

@HonorableBeniah-A 11 місяців тому

@@seanalexander9531 I signed an NDA

@seanalexander9531 11 місяців тому

@@HonorableBeniah-A of course you did 🙄

@Lukeslittletribe 11 місяців тому

You were very inspiring on the show Mike! Congrats on getting as far you did.

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks Luke🙏

@bbbbbbbbbrittany 11 місяців тому

Would LOVE to see you back on another season of Alone. So happy my two favourites made it to the end but wish they let you stay a bit longer! Definitely loved seeing you out in your element and thank you so much for doing these videos and giving us a peek behind the curtain!

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

No worries. 🙏 Thank you

@AngusBeath 11 місяців тому

You did an awesome job out there Mike! Thanks for the recaps and the detailed analysis. Fascinating insight. Keep up the good work!

@doco101 11 місяців тому

Mike you’re such a legend and such a role model. I think Gina is too. Love your ingenuity, your message and your positive spirit.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

🙏 thanks !

@claimname6204 11 місяців тому

Mike you weren't the only one suss on that wallaby it certainly didn't look like a fresh kill, and she seemed to change her normal patterns to go for that piss after dark and the camera scenes after the 'kill' were strange to say the least... I always considered some form of illegal trap might have been used... but enough of the conspiracies Sounds like she may have won either way given her fishing successes. You were both easily the most impressive and the producers were probably honestly scared that you would both live out there indefinitely. Don't worry about the 'portrayal' it was pretty clear how in tune with nature you are and your intuition, skills and resilience shone through! Good luck with your future endeavours.

@olivermacindoe6155 11 місяців тому

Well done Mike! So good to hear your side of the story. Your character and attitude shone through despite the biased editing. I hope the film and book are a huge success and that this only increases your reach and platform.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Oliver🙏

@ktb3752 11 місяців тому

Keep doing what you are doing!! Thank you so much for sharing. Your passion and determination was extremely inspiring.

@jennycalder4344 11 місяців тому

Thanks so much for your fascinating and insightful recap videos Mike, and well done for such an amazing achievement.

@higibbo 11 місяців тому

Thanks for your insights Mike. I’ll be following you and your adventures from now on! Have pre ordered the book!

@arconeagain 11 місяців тому

I had a feeling those worms would escape. Congratulations Mike, you 'are' a winner. And thanks for the inspiration. I'm the same age as you with debilitating arthritis, so watching individuals like you motivates me to get back to doing the things I love.

@karm348 11 місяців тому

just watched the reunion. this review so much better. Id watch a series of just you and Gina. SBS produce a Gina/mike series?

@RevN3 Місяць тому

Just finished watching last season today. Greatly appreciating the insights! Thank you for sharing.

@OutbackMike Місяць тому

No worries. Thanks 🙏

@jena8819 11 місяців тому

I was so impressed and in awe of your Alone journey. I loved spotting all the comfort items you made along the way. I feel you did luck out a little on your allotted area. Yet you seemed to always make the best of what you had and always did your best. Congratulations and thanks for some great TV watching.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Jena. Did you spot the Mexican bar stool under my bed😂. It was great for when I cooked on the fire.

@chrishorn9372 11 місяців тому

Great to hear about the behind the scenes. Look forward to reading your book.

@maxcarter970 11 місяців тому

Great recap Mike. I’ve been overseas for a few weeks and binged the last few episodes yesterday. You and Gina are both legends. Well done!

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks heaps Max.

@TheosEpicVideos 11 місяців тому

Mate, your mindset and approach was great. Gina was so relaxed and just took it all in her stride and I loved it cause it's the opposite way I would have approached it. I would have tried to take it on like you. Such a good series and really enjoyed watching you battle the elements.

@aepaige4240 2 місяці тому

Mike, this is such a fascinating listen. So much knowledge and context given here, learnt a lot just listening to this. Geez I really hope you get invited to a redemption Alone season, so much more to see from you. Also, massive respect for your piece at end of this video. Even as a viewer of the show as it aired, it was crystal clear to me that you were a respectful lover of the environment and the land and nature, was never any doubt, we see it in the little things and subtleties. Love your work and your passion.

@flav7634 22 дні тому

It looked like almost swamp lands no running current. Amazing you made a canoe to get out. You killed it mate. I'm a light weight so missing even 5 days of food is massive. How wallaby and possums never got caught up in your traps is beyond me. I'm considering applying for Alone. But leg crushed at work has set me back at least 2 years. All the best mate you earned my respect.

@OutbackMike 22 дні тому

Thanks 🙏

@cooljdl03 11 місяців тому

Fantastic Effort Mike, thanks for making these recaps!

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

No worries. Thanks Jacob.

@cameronreiss156 11 місяців тому

Well done mate, hopefully see you back on alone for an all star season. Would love to see some videos explaining some of your bushcraft and how you built different things.

@jondavies1632 11 місяців тому

Listening to your analysis is fascinating -- almost more interesting than watching the show. Thanks for sharing Mike. You are one tough, skilled guy. You and Gina both deserved the win but it just broke her way at the end. All the best to you, mate!

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Jon 🙏

@empireofpeaches 11 місяців тому

Great recap. Any chance SBS will release your tapes to you? I would love to see more of your phase 2 experience. Cheers

@teeanahera8949 11 місяців тому

Wouldn’t that be a treat! I doubt they’d do it though.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks. Yes it would be great to have them😂

@Rorza75 11 місяців тому

Appreciate these vids you have provided. Thank you

@ejay960 11 місяців тому

Really enjoyed the season, thanks!

@codeykershaw8579 9 місяців тому

Just finished watching Alone Australia and I've gotta say, you were absolutely inspirational. You never broke, the small bouts of frustration were totally understandable but you never actually broke. And that fishing rod! That was awesome! You did so well mate. Got another subscriber to the channel 👍

@OutbackMike 9 місяців тому

Thanks heaps Codey.

@lmcg436 11 місяців тому

Mike, you did so well and it was so great watching you. I was so disappointed when they removed you and i agree that you certainly could have continued. I agree with the other comments about it just being a game show but you were seriously inspiring and i love your attitude and ingenuity. Good stuff and I look forward to your future stories and videos!!

@DW-rs1pr 11 місяців тому

Ive gone for a run and a wallaby literally fell over and broke its neck trying to get away from me. Crazy things can happen out there. Gina got some good furtune for sure but she had some great skills

@GeeEee75 20 днів тому

Yeah, and Mike couldn't even catch a wallaby while going for a wee! 😂😂😂😂

@peterlee543 11 місяців тому

I have immensely enjoyed Alone Australia and your recaps, and have been inspired by your and Gina's efforts. The human body is capable of so much more than I thought it was; in particular how much food it can get by on. I would love you to do a video on this subject and how the body copes, what it needs, what it feels like to go without for so long, the value of regular fasting etc. I have ordered your book. I look forward to more Outback Mike adventures. Thanks.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Peter. I will make a video about starving. I shot a bunch of video on my phone straight afterwards about it. I just haven’t had time to edit it yet. Too busy with the book😂

@GrossGeneralization 11 місяців тому

I always have to remind myself as I'm watching that I'm probably not getting the whole story, so I really appreciate that you're taking the time to fill in the gaps for us

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks 🙏

@tomg5282 11 місяців тому

Congrats - it was a huge effort. Unlucky with the near misses and COVID set back but it was clear you had serious skills and you left with heaps of dignity at the end. You and Gina were awesome finalists - made for a really good series.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks so much Tom!

@wasptor 11 місяців тому

Well done Mike! Great to watch. 🙂

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks heaps 🙏

@TheMattwasherein1992 11 місяців тому

great work mike and a minumental effort. bad luck with the covid mate that sucks but i envy your adventure. the moon phase effect on the eels is facinating. congrats to gona and looking forward to a redemtion of alone. keen to give your book a read when it comes out :D

@tau3457 11 місяців тому

Yes that was super interesting. It would be great to hear a longer chat/womble from Mike about the fishing. Yabbies? Anything else going? Rules and limits etc.

@YungMama90 8 місяців тому

You did incredible, your strength and courage is admirable! Good on you 😊

@eddybourke8286 11 місяців тому

Thanks for your gracious, considered, and fascinating thoughts on it all.

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks Eddie. You’re welcome.

@anywhereroam9698 10 місяців тому

Hey Mike, I just binged Alone Australia, and I was really impressed by you. I've subbed and looking forward to watching your videos.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks heaps 😊

@TT-kw4cy 11 місяців тому

Great to hear your thought on the finale. The CoViD variable helps explain your getting pulled because you certainly didn’t appear to be requiring a medical extraction. If not for CoViD you and Gina could both still be living out there. Hoping you get another opportunity in a future series as you were great to watch. It’s a shame so much footage didn’t make it of phase 2 and not showing your pademelon catch played into the story of you needing the extraction I guess. Glad you have found some peace with it all and thanks again for the recaps and extra info you’ve provided. I’m hear for any extra stuff you are allowed to share about the show. 🙂

@stevecrop6264 11 місяців тому

Great detailed recap and analysis, really enjoyed it. I agree your portrayal was a little unfair having been a subscriber of yours before alone. I was surprised how quick they jumped though the last 30 odd days. To me the most interesting part is the details of how you were both trying to build sustainability. I would’ve loved to seen more on what you’ve discussed here, all your little camp builds and trapping evolution etc. In the end though it is an entertainment show for mostly non survival viewers and the producers build a storyline to suit. As you mentioned Gina certainly had an aura that was captivating on camera and just so grounded and present in the moment. It was great to watch you both and I certainly think you’ve enhanced your own reputation. Thanks again for the journey.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Steve. Much appreciated.

@GeeEee75 20 днів тому

Gina was a beautiful soul. Mike was a sweary git.

@anthonyconstant1861 11 місяців тому

Thanks for the recaps and the great insight to some of the background communications. How much of your area did you eventually explore?

@NasTimeAdventures 11 місяців тому

Glad you made this video as the show made it look like you weren't trying that hard. Listening to you here, no way i could have survived it for that long. Stand proud.

@paulm2666 11 місяців тому

Have enjoyed your recaps on the series. What shines through is that you really know your stuff. I’ve been catching up on your other vids a tad envious. Your disappointment at being ‘extracted’ is tangible but I love your respect and admiration for Gina. Bravo 🙌

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Paul.

@ursulaczubala8307 11 місяців тому

Solid Mike! Appreciate the love to Gina and was gutted you both couldn't split the money 😂

@benw5691 11 місяців тому

Loved this video. It was great

@user-yz6jq9lg1d 11 місяців тому

Hi Mike, what an incredible story and such interesting insights into what happened out there that didn’t make it into the show. Absolutely love hearing how you found it out there, telling your own version of events and not the producers. You where a total weapon and it’s such a shame that they pulled you when you when they did. Thank you for your videos, I’ll definitely be checking your book out, keep on adventuring and telling your story! I’ve seen many of the US Alone seasons and none of the contestants come close to your level of careful calculation throughout. I really hope they do a reunion competition somewhere around the globe that you can join in on! Really think you deserve a win and prize some money! All the best, legend.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks so much. Yep I’m super keen for another crack without Covid this time😂

@kerrycameron6187 11 місяців тому

Awesome recap!

@randmcnally. 10 місяців тому

Great job Mike, our household was flipping back and forth rooting for yourself and Gina right from episode one. I just wanted to add that our perspective of you was not as a conqueror and your understanding and respect of the natural world was clear. You just don't survive that long without it. Congratulations on your efforts, legendary work!

@chrism7034 11 місяців тому

Hey Mike, loved watching you on Alone! Will you be doing an audio book version of your new book?

@sandramoylan6156 11 місяців тому

Congratulations Mike, I commend you too, on a fabulous job well-done. Your recaps are great to watch, I hope you can do, it all again, if they do,another Alone australia, best of 2ishes on your future journeys, I would not do this for millions I'd fail within 48hours. Cheers Sandra 💮

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks so much Sandra🙏

@4WheelsOnTheRoad 11 місяців тому

Epic journey you had there

@louie2 11 місяців тому

you were clearly very prepared going in and that alone is extremely impressive. unlucky you didn't win but all the best in the future

@brontarlabta.k.a.briantayl3484 11 місяців тому

Well done man. Taken out by a “technicality”. You know your body better than anyone. I really appreciated all your updates. My wife and I knew there would have been “behind the scenes” things happening etc., not to mention recorded footage that was never used. I’ve been a long time subscriber. Love your work.

@GeeEee75 20 днів тому

Gina deserved to win. She didn't need all the canoe-building, net-weaving, animal-trapping BS, just herself.

@rohanmostert4975 11 місяців тому

Great recap Mike. I really hope it's not the last we see of you in the Alone landscape. Might be a long wait for a pure Australian redemption series, but perhaps an international series held on neutral land - that would be amazing. Do u have any more copies of Surviving the Kimberley to plug?

@Sunday-Cambo 10 місяців тому

It is really interesting episode that I have never seen before.

@workouts8952 11 місяців тому

When do you plan to release the barrier reef adventure series, watched all the buildup vids and been waiting for it…hope to see it soon. Great job on alone, enjoyed the series and your recaps, thought you would do well, bad luck on the medevac.

@benw5691 11 місяців тому

Awesome in defeat. Hold your head up high. You did well and was very enjoyable to watch

@scottyplife32 6 місяців тому

Mate, high respect for you Unfortunate to see you get pulled out, but I admire your will to live and your strong skills and mindset Thank you for your service too, I too am in the military I enjoyed watching you thrive out there mate

@OutbackMike 5 місяців тому

Thanks Scotty.

@helensilver 11 місяців тому

I've loved all these recaps and videos of your clothes and your 10 items that you have put up. As someone who has no prior survival skills/knowledge your explanations have been great as you don't skip over steps by assuming we already know the basics but you have still kept it really interesting by delving into the analysis and scientific explanations. From your first videos I could clearly see your love for the land and you have succeeded in increasing my respect for the way that Aboriginal people manage the bush as you explained why it is better in a scientific objective manner which was really easy to understand. I have my fingers crossed that you get another chance in a future season of Alone.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks so much Helen🙂

@stephenhowe4683 7 місяців тому

Reason your blood pressure was not right is that the producers wanted it finished. If spring had hit you two would’ve been out there for another 6 months. Reason Gina flourished is that she had a mindset that it was her new home, and she had a great supply of worms. Also, if you had got some red meat you would’ve had iron which would’ve helped. You had some pretty bad luck there.

@jamieoconnor4073 11 місяців тому

You did really great Mike. Alone isn't a genuine competition, it's a show. There are hidden rules and some of them are arbitrary. Hard truth is that they want the most watchable show for the least dollars, and you were easier to pull than Gina. But gotta say you were inspiring

@chrisdewhurst719 11 місяців тому

I was tempted to think along this line. But then, I think the doctors had some very objective limits relating to weight loss rate, blood pressure etc. So it was a medical decision, not a production decision.

@insight7483 11 місяців тому

You did amazing, they do this in TV all the time. Its all manipulated, but your explanation is great if you refer anybody to this video, they well know that this has happened throughout all of the alone shows. They manipulated the narrative to make people like a certain character in particular the characters who win. Who knows they may have wrapped the show up quick because in amercia the show lasts about 45 days and alone Australia was 60 days. They probly got sick off waiting, this is why i commented on all the videos of alone Australian, saying how the competitors should thrive not survive, maybe some challenges to determine the winner. But also like u said clovid would of caused high blood pressure at the intial health check and then after you healed from clovid your blood pressure got too low

@insight7483 11 місяців тому

@Chris Dewhurst highly disagree TV shows don't care about fairness ever. All they want is entertainment views a particular narrative, constantly showing things about aboriginals and the land. It's all planned and based on what they want out of the show nothing else

@HonorableBeniah-A 11 місяців тому

Lol, watching Alone Australia, I thought “these are the people want to give China a go” I had a great chuckle.

@MegaWusty 11 місяців тому

You’re a legend mate

@sarahfinni7596 11 місяців тому

Your respect for nature came through too! It was more that your personalities were so different, but your values seemed the same. Keen to follow more of your adventures

@aryelol 11 місяців тому

Mike you absolute beast.

@Hazball 11 місяців тому

Wow! Absolutely shocked how much wasn't included in the series?! They should really consider making more content out of the collated footage, even just a montage type of amazing builds, or just covering the actual extremities of the food gathering, god they really make it all out for suspense- for better or worse I suppose.

@Brezzanater 9 місяців тому

I HOPE you get anther go on the show mike, would love to see gina too. great series!!

@gigikate8986 11 місяців тому

So much respect for you Mike. I've loved your recaps.I lalso ove that you all have such camaraderie with each other, especially you and Gina, it shows it not about being competitive and having a conquering mentality, but it all comes down to respect and love. For each other and for the land. Can't wait to read your book.

@onislandtime7 11 місяців тому

Amazing effort - I really got a lot out of watching these recaps alongside of the Alone episodes thank you 😊 The iris like plant could have been a Dianella species… berries also edible… we do have a native iris like species (Patersonia sp) but it’s unlikely to occur in that area.

@chialara5302 11 місяців тому

Much respect brother. You are authentic, resilient and inspiring! Sorry that you had a somewhat unfair experience of it all. Hell yes to your book!!! Super keen :) are you going to release videos of that journey as well?

@chialara5302 11 місяців тому

Just bought the preorder book!

@ya-australia 11 місяців тому

You did so well Mike! I was sad to see you taken out of the competition, it felt like you could go further and you got enough energy! Good job though

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks heaps 🙏

@pixiedadog 11 місяців тому

The final moments were so impressive on camera- it’s great to see your thoughts on it!

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks 😊

@Flippyfloppy007 11 місяців тому

Keen to hear more about the experience of starvation. As a person fortunate enough to always have access to food, it’s really hard to imagine mentally tolerating not eating for weeks, and resisting the urge to quit to make the hunger end. Also keen to hear more about your plans for leveraging your exposure in Alone to support adventuring as a career

@elfinvale 11 місяців тому

in case Mike doesn't see this: have a look at the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and the Warsaw Ghetto Hunger Study, conducted during WWII in wildly different circumstances. the MSE was a controlled environment with volunteers; the WGHS happened because the Nazis had imposed food restrictions on the Warsaw Jewish community (according to wikipedia, just 180 calories each) before outright murdering them.. Jewish doctors decided to track the effects and managed to get the bulk of their data out before the Nazis killed them. i'm pretty certain more modern research has been conducted among refugee camps, famine victims, that kind of thing, but those two are the ones i remember off the top of my head. they both have wiki pages which act as summaries, otherwise you can search them on google scholar and i'm certain you'd find modern interpretations. for a less horrifying experience, have a look at organisations dedicated to helping people with eating disorders. i recommend Eating Disorders QLD (EDQ), Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH, USA), and National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC, Canada) - all of them have factsheets about current research and best practice. this is a well-studied area! if Mike doesn't respond, there are tonnes of folks who can fill that gap. ^_^

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks so much @flippyfloppy007. I will elaborate in another video.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

@@elfinvalethanks so much. I’ll look them up.

@BlaizeKH Місяць тому

You should have won that show mate i felt you were hard done by when they said you couldnt continue and watching your journey was far more impressive to see with your bushcraft skills it was amazing i feel as though you did the best out of everyone on the entire show

@OutbackMike Місяць тому

Thank you Blaize🙏

@joonies82 10 місяців тому

Hey Mike, I agree watching all seasons and the Aussie season, I was a little perplexed on why they pulled you. To be honest, you were rapidly losing weight but you were clear headed and seemed ok physically. Your approach was solid - if weight gain before the event, a plus knowledge, analysis of situation, putting all tools to the test.... Mate was awesome effort. I agree, I think was a bum move pulling you for sure. Can't wait to see you in an all stars mate, it's have to have you in it!

@headwerkn 11 місяців тому

Thanks so much for the recap. It’s a shame they raced through essentially half the time you guys were out there; so much interesting and totally relevant goings on would have been left on the cutting room floor, so to speak. I actually have a query I hope you can answer: at one point Gina comes across a snake and I mentions potentially trying to catch it for food, implying that they were on the ‘ok to hunt’ list. This doesn’t make any sense, as all three (not four, as the show mentioned early on) Tasmanian snake species are highly protected, more so than brush tail possum and wallaby (which can be hunted or culled under certain circumstances). And of course notwithstanding the fact both copperheads and tiger snakes are highly venomous and unlikely to be killed without putting the person at extreme risk. I’m actually qualified in snake rescue and there’s no way in hell I’d attempt to grab one without proper tools! Actually if you want an idea for a video, an explainer on all the rules and conditions placed on you would be great. I love Alone as a concept but the way they drip feed out that kind of info when they feel it suits is really frustrating!

@teeanahera8949 11 місяців тому

There were several texts on the screen where special dispensation was made for the contestants with regard to killing some species that would otherwise be out of bounds.

@headwerkn 11 місяців тому

@@teeanahera8949 Yes but they would have been for very mundane technicalities like taking trout out of season, taking wallaby and (maybe) certain duck species without a hunting or crop protection permit and taking possum without a fur harvesting permit ie. logically sidestepping existing controls/limits/requirements that can usually be taken under specific circumstances that the contestants wouldn’t be able to meet. Snakes on the other hand are completely protected in the same way quolls, platypus, wombats and basically every other native species is. Seems very odd all round, just wondering what the actual deal was?

@haribolollies 11 місяців тому

Good After Action Report!

@nicoletalbot5675 11 місяців тому

Hi Mike. Loved watching you and your ingenuity on the show. Can you please explain how they had Gina's friend ready to go to her camp to tell her she had won the same day you were extracted?

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

3 days went past so after they removed me it would’ve taken that long to get Gina’s friend out there.

@sandrinakeffufal6008 10 місяців тому

Mike was removed on day 64 and Gina was told she won on day 67, they left her out there for 3 extra days!

@robboot2801 11 місяців тому

You were awesome Mike. Thanks for that recap. Loved watching your analytical brain pull apart problems and engineer solutions. Q: do you think that you lost more weight because your shelter was rudimentary and uninsulated? I would think that your body would've worked much harder to keep you warm and well compared to Gina's 'insulated' shelter. Best wishes!

@lucylou5766 11 місяців тому

What an interesting update. Fascinating to hear about the effects of moon phases on fishing. Glad you have reconciled yourself with the disappointment of being pulled. As a fan of the show, I was quite surprised by a number of things: the editorial choices, in particular. I think a lot of interest for many viewers is held in the construction of shelters and devices, the crafting, the ingenuity displayed, especially using found objects. You were a real McGuyver out there, and I really wish the programme makers had shown more of that. The other thing which surprised me was the speed with which they zoomed through the final weeks. Compared to other series, I thought it was way too fast. And the final aspect which surprised me was your untimely extraction. Yes, you definitely looked wasted. But as you say, you were still functioning in a rational way. I wonder whether in upcoming vid you would talk about your decision to live in a rather flimsy tent? I can’t help feeling that you’d have retained more weight and condition if your shelter were warmer and more substantial. Thank you Mike!

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks. I was warm in my sleeping bag. If I’d burnt more calories building a fancy shelter I would probably have been removed earlier. There’s a time and place for it but only if it’s necessary.

@jr-ep8ol 11 місяців тому

You and Gina are both absolute champions Mike and both wonderful examples of what a human body is capable of enduring

@HonorableBeniah-A 11 місяців тому

As I started watching the Alone series, I was on episode 6, I thought “these are the people wanting to go up against China” I had a good chuckle.

@97itachiuchiha 11 місяців тому

It's a shame both you and Jimmy had your experiences cut short because of something out of your control. Is there any chance more unreleased footage will see the light of day? Also, what made you decide to go with net traps as opposed to the box trap you demo'd in your prep?

@annepreston3220 11 місяців тому

Hi Mike, Have been following your journey since just before you left on your Surviving the Kimberley expedition. The only time I've turned the TV on this year has been to watch Alone Australia. :) Your recaps have made an interesting show so much more enjoyable as we have been able to learn of some of the behind-the-scenes things. Here are some questions if you are allowed to answer them: How did you keep track of the time each day? Was time less important the longer you were alone? How did you keep track of how many days you had been in isolation? How often did the medical checks happen? Did you wonder how many competitors were left when you were extracted? What was the time frame from when you were extracted until the reunion episode was filmed? Did you go home and then go back for the reunion? Can you tell us anything about boot camp? Did you have to dismantle your camp or did the extraction team do it? Was it difficult to be able to keep some of the things you made? What was the first thing you ate after being extracted? Disappointed for you that you didn't win, but congrats on getting as far as you did.

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks Anne. There are a lot of questions and I can’t answer them all sorry but I’ll try to answer some in future videos.

@NasTimeAdventures 11 місяців тому

Both you and Gina made the show for me. If you want ideas for videos, I would love to see you do a live Q&A on UKposts.

@kellyk7539 11 місяців тому

Hi Mike just wanna say that I still see you as a winner, you did very well, you lasted that long and didn't quit which is a huge achievement. You remained calm most of the time and you have very good skills. You did pretty well. it was refreshing to see you when everyone was quitting so quickly.

@OutbackMike 10 місяців тому

Thanks Kelly🙂

@geologicalgeorge525 11 місяців тому

Interesting - Gina wrote briefly about moon phases too regarding her catches. Is there anything you would (or even could) have done differently?

@danielhayes137 9 місяців тому

Onya mate! True blue.

@casswilson3964 11 місяців тому

1000% would love to see you on a redemption series!

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Thanks. Me too😂

@safaripantura8758 11 місяців тому

Good job and succesfull for you 👍

@bones_bn 11 місяців тому

Hey mate, you were my favourite, was rooting for you! Wondering if you tried searching for grubs in all that dead wood? Thought it could of been a good source of protein.

@joseph8852 11 місяців тому

Hey mike wanted to reach out and ask a question about your sailboat trip I understand that you have / are releasing the book but will there ever be a video series ? Cheers mate

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Yes. I hope to have the feature film out around the end of the year and then a UKposts series after that.

@lsc5403 11 місяців тому

Thanks for posting this. The narrative worked on me and I came searching for answers. I’m glad Gina posted that you both have a shared love for country. I think SBS could’ve added all that and still gone with the same opposing narrative. It’s borderline character defamation. Congrats anyway on the achievement!

@mbunch307 7 місяців тому

I was pissed to see them take you off so early. I was rooting for you.

@peterRobinson10101 11 місяців тому

Did they try eel traps?

@jackdear345 11 місяців тому

You were smashing it out there mate. I can’t believe they took you out. I think luck and location were the only reason you didn’t thrive like everyone knows you normally would have.

@OutbackMike 11 місяців тому

Yeah the location is a roll of the dice. Mine certainly wasn’t the worst one but it was rubbish for fishing.

@Leapy80 11 місяців тому

It was a very restricted series. Understanding of the terrain, but they could have attempted a desert scenario. More compatible to our nature. You and Kate were awesome to watch though. Cheers.