Ky Taylor is the host of 'NO REGRETS'. A podcast he runs from his home town of Ballarat. Ky came across my podcast after listening & was intrigued by my story. We spoke of my life journey thus far & my daily fight to ensure I stay on top of my life threatening illness 'cystic fibrosis'. This chat is a more detailed version of what I have briefly discussed in both episode 004 & 027 of my podcast. It was a pleasure to be a guest on Ky's podcast & would love if you could suppo...
Jul 01, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Warren Keelan is one of the most highly respected ocean photographers in the current age. Having always been passionate about the ocean, the avid surfer & fisherman soon found himself dabbling with a lens & couldn't seem to put it down. We spoke of the beauty that the ocean & its inhabitants have to offer, the power of mother nature & how Warren translates these moments into life lessons. From photographing great white sharks, to experiencing the power of a whales song, War...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Tye Grieve is the creator of Gooné.A brand & business built off the back of Australian culture, low budgets & good times.After 5 years at University & 3 years in a stable career, Tye left his job as a civil engineer to pursue an idea & hunch he couldn't ignore any longer. Any young Aussie knows that a goon bag is the go to drink to keep the spirits high & the wallet full, but the question always begs "why does it have to taste so bad"? Thats when the idea to create a pre mixed wine forced Tye to...
Jun 26, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Kirra Jones is from Wollongong Australia. The former Australian Netball player was scouted by a modelling agency at the age of just 14. By 15/16 years old she was in Germany experiencing her first fashion week & thrust into the life of daily castings, cat walks & the ever growing pressure to take the perfect photo. Now 22 Kirra has settled into her life in London Town. Focussing on commercial modelling gigs & creating a more steady life without the demand of constant travel & the...
Jun 23, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Religion can be such a taboo topic. As a society we have built barriers & walls around the topics that make us uncomfortable or make us question the comforts of our every day lives. Caleb Hanzy & I met many years ago through our younger years in school. Both educated at a Christian school, faith was always present. However, my family & I were never involved in church or consistent religious practice while for Caleb & his family it was quite different. I became great friends...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Many of you know why I quit my job in the real estate industry, however, I've had a lot of requests to go into detail & share the story a little more. The catalyst was not only passion for this podcast but rather the 2 weeks spent in a hospital in September/October 2019. Those realisations in late 2019 had me write down 4 words on a notepad at the beginning of this year (2020). Health, Happiness, Family & Authenticity. Those 4 words led to a huge change in my life & I'm loving every ...
Jun 11, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Nate Nauer was the voice of New Zealand radio for over a decade. It all started when he bullshit his way into a radio interview for a laugh. What was meant to be a joke turned into a career opportunity. His talents were recognised early when he was scouted to make the move from New FM to the popular Mai FM. Having hosted some amazing guests on radio Nate & I reflected on some of the most memorable celebrity guests for all the right & wrong reasons as well as discussing Nate's personal developmen...
Jun 10, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Jordan Kahu is a man of many talents. Outside back for the Brisbane Broncos, owner of Chur Media & Dad/Husband to his growing family.In 2015, Jordan & his partner Jess welcomed the arrival of their first born child. Talk about timing, it happened to be just 2 weeks before he stepped onto the field with his Brisbane team mates to play in one of the greatest rugby league grand finals we will ever witness.In devastating fashion he walked away from that game without a win & ironically in 2019 found ...
May 27, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
I am privileged to call Jared Pescud a friend. A man who was no more than a familiar face only months ago invited me to sit amongst a group of blokes at a dinner table one evening. Great yarns turned into deep conversation where we shared a portion of our life story's & I left that evening knowing full well that I would go on to spend time with Jared as a new mate. After a few more catch-ups our relationship had grown stronger. Strong enough for Jared to share with me what he doesn't always ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Blake Austin is a professional Rugby League player. Currently residing in the UK & taking the field as one of Warrington Wolves marquee players, Blake is the sort of footballer we all love to watch. Starting his career in the NRL at the Penrith Panthers he went on to play for the West Tigers & Canberra Raiders, Blake's opportunity to make the move to the Super League came at the peak of his playing career. He aspires to lift the title for his now club & end their drought whilst...
May 23, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Muay Thai is known as the art of 8 limbs. A martial art that has deep cultural roots within Thailand & is greatly respected as one of the toughest sports on the planet. Mitch Brisbane & Brian Banco are at the forefront of the Muay Thai culture in Wollongong, Australia. Owners of NGC Thai Boxing, they share their love & knowledge for the sport with those that choose to step in the ring as well as most of us who just enjoy learning the art they now dedicate so much of their life to. In...
May 23, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Isaac John AKA 'Ice' is an ex NRL & Super League half. He left the game he grew up loving partly due to injury but mostly because his passions had evolved & changed. A burning desire to test himself in the business world, build a brand & create/document content. His first business success come through the creation of 'YKTR'. A brand that symbolised more than clothes, it was a culture to be inspired by. He built the brand alongside best mates, Corey Norman & James Segeyaro &...
May 14, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Mat Steinwede is a highly respected professional in the Real Estate industry. In 2019 Mat was the #9 ranked agent in the country. However whilst he is now loved & looked up to by those in his industry, his past life tells a much different story. In his early adulthood, he was heavily involved in Sydney's drug & violence scene. A bouncer on Oxford Street running brothels & carrying out the work of the country's most feared gangs. A couple of close calls with his own life & a forgi...
May 12, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Colby 'Golden Boy' Thickness is an upcoming MMA prospect. With a record of 8-1, a number of tournament golds & a spot as UFC champ Alex Volkanovski's training partner, Colby is getting attention from the MMA world. Colby is on a 5 fight winning streak after an early career loss re-aligned his focus & has set him on the right path for success. Whilst his incredible skillset within the cage is one to applaud, maybe his greatest asset is his patience. While he dreams of the day he get...
May 05, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Scott Radburn is 1/4 of the Four Kinsmen. An Aussie act that toured 27 states of the US & headlined their own show on the Las Vegas Strip. Featuring on 'Hey Hey It's Saturday' & 'The Bert Newton Show' amongst many others Scott's talent has been enjoyed by so many throughout the years! Post Kinsmen, Scott has starred in Cats the musical & performed in many different countries around the world. One of things that I admire in Scott is his variety of talent. From perfectly executing an o...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Sally Bassuni is a personal trainer & lifestyle coach. A powerful experience with the fitness industry allowed Sally to improve her self image & that feeling was something she knew she would have to share with the world. Under her business name of SB Fitness, Sally has a loyal following of ladies that look to her for guidance along their own journeys. Not shy to practice what she preaches, Sally has pushed herself to compete in power lifting comps & has undergone prep for a bikini co...
Apr 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Lisa Trujillo is a well known face in the fitness industry. First known for her cheerful spirit around local gyms, she decided to take her passion to the next level & build and active wear brand. The brand better known as, Lisa Trujillo Active Wear, has become extremely popular rivalling the big international brands here in Australia while kitting out the likes of PR queen Roxy Jacenko & many more. Leveraging the success of her first business, Lisa has gone on to host womens empowe...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Daniel Toskovski is the owner of Blendz The Barber Shop. The idea inspired by his late mum with the support of his partner & family, Dan has created the best barber shop experience in our region. An ever present hip hop & sports culture in the shop coupled with an impressive skillset are no doubt the reason he has attracted the likes of LaMelo Ball & other athletes into his chairs. From humble beginnings hustling out of his garage to now having his own shop and huge client base from ...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Joe Daymond is an all round funny mother f**cker. Establishing himself as a terrific stand up comedian & podcast host, Joe has a great following & rightfully so. Based out of Auckland New Zealand, Joe's passions are more than just comedy. Rather, a love for writing and directing, as he aspires to create something meaningful within the world of entertainment while having the time of his life along the way. We shared some great laughs & spoke about our life's work including the ability...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ben Seymour is an athlete by definition. Former professional rugby player in Australia, New Zealand, France & Italy, Bens former life was the building block for a big career in the fitness world. Not only is Ben a highly regarded trainer, but rather his competitive nature and edge for competition lives on in the form of ultra endurance events. Benny has travelled around the world to compete in events that require absolute dedication and true grit. Events that no un-trained or average a...
Apr 02, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Cyrus began his music career playing covers on Facebook & Youtube. A few years later, the opportunity to audition for X-factor Australia was sprung on him in 2015. After auditioning, Cyrus became a household favourite and went on to win the series, securing a contract with Sony Music. Some years later & Cyrus is now an independent artist. Pursuing more of the things that make him happy & fulfil his passion for music. He spends his days writing & producing music for and alon...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ben streamed in from his home in Belfast, Norther Ireland for this episode of the experience. I first come across Ben a few years back. At first I was impressed with his unbelievable physique & athleticism before becoming completely inspired by the knowledge he also suffered from Cystic Fibrosis like myself. Having a striking resemblance to Australia's very own Chris Hemsworth and the physique of a superhero, Ben took to social media dressed as Thor and has since been regarded by many of his...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dom Littrich is 1/4 of Aussie band 'Pacific Avenue'. The bands energetic drummer dropped into the experience to discuss how it all began and the process that lead up to reaching over 500,000 streams on Spotify in 2019. We chat about his alter ego 'Big Twisty' a funk rap inspired act, playing at some of the country's biggest music festivals & their upcoming Australian tour. I have no doubt that 2020 is going to be an amazing year for Dom & Pacific Avenue, I wish them nothing but the best ...
Mar 11, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
David is a professional Thai boxer with 40 fights under his belt, his record reads 30 wins 2 draws & 8 losses with 10 of his wins coming by way of knockout. He is the current WBC Australian and WBC Oceana title holder and is currently the #4 ranked super-middleweight in the world. We had a great chat on what Muay Thai means to him, his training philosophies/schedule and his plans/dreams for the future. A very humble guy who has achieved so much at a young age. It was an absolute pleasu...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Marty Haynes is the host of i98fm’s breakfast radio show. Having spent nearly 20 years as Illawarra radios top dog, Marty is not only a skilled professional within his field but one of the most genuine and kind-hearted men I have had the pleasure of speaking too. In this episode we talk about the $16,000,000 and more he has raised with his charity The Illawarra Convoy. An initiative inspired by a young man who later lost his battle with cancer, the foundation has gone on to help so many who are ...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode i go in deep on my life story and why I am the man I am today. Having being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth I face the odds of a grim life expectancy and the daily ritual of consuming 50 tablets and working on my health. However, life is like a game of poker. You are dealt a hand to play with and it's out of your control. If you choose to fold early and throw in your chips then your game is finished but if you choose to hold on, keep the faith and you wait for the river (...
Feb 19, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Joe is a good friend. His passion for videography is clear in his work. Having worked with rising starts in the hip hop space, Chillinit & Horror Show Crew (just to name a few) Joe's talent is in high demand. We touch on the 6 weeks Joe spent in his fathers home land of Ghana in 2019 where Joe was inducted into the royal family. His Aunty is a King in their village and we discussed what that means and how that changed his experience. Not only is Joe a great friend of mine but rather a guy I ...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In 2018 Jack was touched by suicide. Jacks good friend Matt Simpson lost his life to suicide. Leaving behind loving family and friends. In the wake of Matt's passing his wife Kristy started the hashtag #talk2mebro to raise awareness for mens mental health and encourage men to reach out to their mates when they weren't feeling 100%. The organisation has gone on to help so many in its first 2 years and will continue to do so. Jack and I speak about his own battle with depression as a teenager and ...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2
Lachlan Stevens is the owner of successful bar/restaurant, His Boy Elroy. Known for their craft beer, mouth watering burgers & American sports culture, Lachie has built a culture & loyal customer base at 'His Boy'. However, with Lachie, theres more than meets the eye. Having served his country in the military, Lachie spent 2 tours in Afghanistan locating explosives that the Taliban had set throughout war zones and everyday routes for the Australian troops and their allies.&nb...
Feb 12, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
