With songs like Smoko, Pub Feed and Mum stole my darts, Sunshine Coast band The Chats have very quickly gained worldwide acclaim. And now they are coming back to play where it all began. Bass guitarist and lead singer Eamon Sandwith had an exclusive chat with Matt in the lead up to their much-anticipated performance at the Airwaves Festival held at the Nambour Showgrounds in July.
Corey Tutt was the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. When you find out about his life, you see why he was so very deserving. Corey's father left when he was only two after a history of violence within the family. He is one of those rare 20-somethings who puts others needs ahead of his own. He works two jobs to assist indigenous children to read and gain a passion for learning. His organisation Deadly Science has donated over 7000 books to over 100 schools in remote communities across Austra...
Imagine watching in horror as a truck travelling 40km/h over the speed limit hit and killed your partner. That's exactly what Colin Caudell lived through when his wife, and the mother of his two sons, Suzanne was killed while working at his side as a traffic controller on the Bruce Highway. In his book, Pick myself up, and dust myself off, Colin recalls the pain of that day and the emotional path he and his boys have travelled since. Get the book from Colin's site . See all the previous Coffee C...
The winner of seven Uncle Toby's Ironman surf lifesaving championships and twice winner of the Coolangatta Gold, Guy Leech is one of Australia's greatest sportsmen. Even after he hung up the Speedos, he continued to excel out of the water. An astute businessman, Guy used the brand he created as an athlete to build his own range of fitness equipment and clothing. But his true passion was ignited after a good mate died on the beach during a training session with Guy.
'Doing a Bradbury' has become part of Australian folklore. Steven Bradbury was the first ever Australian winter Olympian gold medallist, but it is how he won gold that was inspiring. In this chat, Steven shares with Matt his thoughts on how he won gold. How he is coping during the COVID-19 lockdown and he opens up on his time on Australian Survivor, and the awkward moment when Matt asks if he would want to go on again.
The Black Sorrows front man Joe Camilleri will soon release his 50th album. Awarded 'living legend' status by Rolling Stone, he has kicked a staggering number of goals over his 50+ years in music as a singer, songwriter, musician, performer and producer with both the Sorrows and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcon. In their chat, the Hall of Fame muso shares with Matt how he is going in COVID-19 lock down and why he is not proud of his bread-making skills.
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation recently reached 15 years of dedicated service to keeping our children safe. It is also a very sad reminder that a young boy's life was tragically and unfairly cut short. On this special Mother's Day edition, Matt chats with Denise Morcombe. She shares her proudest achievements at the helm of Australia's leading child safety organisation with her husband Bruce. As well as some of the conversations she has with grateful families and the fondest memories of her son, ...
Deb Roach was born without one of her arms. Growing up she was bullied and tormented every day. Thanks to a lot of yoga and therapy, she realised the world isn't actually out to get her. After witnessing a pole dancing routine at a nightclub, Deb was hooked. But with her arm, she didn't think it was something she would be able to do. Fast forward to today and with three International pole dancing titles under her belt as well as a successful pole dancing studio, it seems to have worked out all r...
WARNING: Unless you are a Survivor fan, you might want to come tomorrow. Fan favourite and ice-cream extraordinaire, 'Dirty Harry' shares with Matt his not once, but twice journey on the world famous reality TV show. From the moments he thinks were his undoing, the impact spending so much time away from home had on his relationship and is there another reality TV journey on the cards for Harry?
She started one of the most successful international franchises and well known brands from her kitchen bench. But Boost Juice founder and reality television star Janine Allis has proven she always had a brain for business. In their chat, Janine shares with Matt why the current global virus pandemic will be good for businesses, the things she looks for when assessing business pitches in her role on Shark Tank and why she thinks she didn't win when she played Australian Survivor.
Former Noosa mayor Tony Wellington has been a strong voice for the Shire for more than a decade. That all ended recently when he conceded defeat in the 2020 mayoral race to Clare Stewart. In their chat, Tony shares with Matt his feelings after confirmation he would no longer be Noosa's mayor and the impact the campaign had on his family. He looks back on the highs and lows from his time with Council, including Noosa's de-amalgamation and the councillor 'incidents' that gained unwanted national a...
There are no two ways about it, we are living in unchartered territory. In my humble opinion, what will allow our country to get through the COVID-19 pandemic as quickly as possible isn't praying to a particular God or posting inspirational memes. No, it's listening to qualified and experienced experts who are guided by research and data. In this special edition of Coffee Chats, Matt chats with infectious disease expert and university lecturer Matt Mason. In their chat, they discuss why COVID-19...
Rob de Castella, aka Deeks is Australian running royalty. He is arguable the greatest long distance runner this cuntry has ever produced. His success on the track is only rivalled by his business achievements with Deeks Health Foods boasting cafes, restaurants and stockists all over the country. In their chat Deeks shares with Matt how his quest for excellence helped him in life and how he got the gig to be the voice of the Beep Test.
When Heath Franklin first watched Eric Bana play Mark 'Chopper' Read, little did he know that only a few short years later he would be making a living imitating the notorious Australian criminal. In their chat, Heath shares with Matt how he first started performing Chopper and what happened the one and only time he came face-to-face with the infamous hard man. Heath Franklin's Chopper is performing at the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday March 21. (Show has since been cancelled due to threat of ...
Sex. Now that I have your attention let's continue. Rosie Rees is a sex coach, a nude yoga instructor and, as Matt discovered, a woman who is not too shy to talk about what goes on under the sheets. Rosie and Matt discuss everything from vaginas and dildos, to why an alarming number of woman have never experienced an orgasm. Rosie bravely shares parts of her personal life, including an abusive relationship and life with her same-sex partner.
Sammy J has been finding the funny side of serious issues for years. But the award-winning comedian and former law student often has had to fight for the limelight from his mate, a purple puppet named Randy. In their chat, Sammy J shares with Matt why he dropped out of his law degree, why his marriage is on the rocks and the unusual events of his first ever stand up gig. Sammy J is performing at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29.
Growing up in a small town surrounded by 'tough guys', Kim Churchill knew that wasn't the life he was destined for. With six albums under his belt, the Australian folk, rock, and blues singer-songwriter has cemented his place as a genuine international talent. In his chat with Matt, Churchill talks about getting 'hand-me-down' guitar lessons from his mum and why he is repulsed by mainstream music. Churchill will be performing at the Blues on Broadbeach Festival on May 14–17. Other headline acts ...
Effie has been a constant on Australian television screens for over three decades. From the moment she graced us with her presence on Acropolis Now, Effie has shown Australia what a loud, proud timelessly-attractive woman really looks like. And as one of the country's most famous virgins, she has done it without having to sleep her way to the top. Effie is currently touring the country with her interactive stage show, Love me Tinder.
When you think of angelic Australian voices, Katie Noonan's name is always front-of-mind. Katie was the lead singer in the band George, which enjoyed a meteoric rise in the '90s and early 2000s. The band's first album, Polyserena, reached number one in the Australian charts. In their chat, Katie shares her passion for the arts, her time with George and how she quit smoking cigarettes. Katie is soon to release her next solo mini-album, Late Night Tunes with Noons. She will be touring all over the...
After working with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Maroon 5, Conrad Sewell has very quickly learnt what it takes to make it as an international star. With the looks, the voice and a good head on his shoulders, Sewell is well on his way to realising his goal of becoming the biggest star on the planet. In his chat with Matt, Sewell shares his worst injury, the thing he could never give up and the best advice he has ever received. Get your tickets to his 'Big World' tour from the website ....
If you remember anything about the 80s, then you will have fond memories of the cheeky little furry puppet Agro. But it's the man behind, or inside, the puppet who is the real character. In their chat, Jamie Dunn shares with Matt his less than admirable school results, his radio journey, how Agro started and the colourful fellows he meets in pubs. Agro Up Late! with Jamie Dunn are performing at the Brisbane Powerhouse from Tuesday March 17 to Sunday March 22. you can get tickets from the Tickete...
For a man from Ireland who came to Australia as a 22-year-old labourer, he hasn't done too badly. An established actor, director and stand up comic, Jimeoin is a household name in Australia and has been for close to three decades. In their chat, Jimeoin shares with Matt his thoughts on New Year's resolutions, the challenges of ordering coffee and the emotions of his first ever stand-up performance. He is currently touring with his hilarious show, Ramble ON! Go to his website for dates: www.jimeo...
Excelling in any industry is a challenge, but reaching the top of your game in multiple fields is reserved for the select, talented few. Former AFL player, Troy Gray was a defender for the Sydney Swans and St Kilda Saints in the 90s. It was his job to mark some of the greatest players of all time. Nowadays, Troy covers an entirely different beast, television. He is the man behind, Charity TV Global. Their unique, hit show, Adventure All Stars airs on 7TWO. Find out more at adventureallstars.tv...
Film director, Jesse O'Brien has just finished his second feature-length film, Two Heads Creek. In this chat, he reveals why he would rather make a movie on a shoestring budget, what it's like working with great actors and his top movies to watch (they aren't what you would expect). Two Heads Creek is now in cinemas everywhere.
With over 4000 franchises, Jim Penman is the face of the biggest franchise group in the country. (Once you listen to the chat you will hear me rattle all 52 divisions). What started as a young boy helping his neighbour, evolved into Jim's Mowing, which evolved into the Jim's Group. But interestingly, Jim isn't a big fan of business. In fact, he has an entirely different bigger picture. In their chat, Jim shares with Matt some of his 'pathetic failures' and why gives his phone number to every fra...
Former NRL star, Ryan Girdler holds a truckload of records and representative honours from his illustrious career. He played 227 NRL games, 10 games for NSW and 14 games for Australia. These days, Girdler calls games with the Triple M radio team, runs coffee shops and he is the ambassador for the Cheeki brand of reusable water bottles. In their chat, Girdler shares with Matt how he almost left the Panthers, why he needed to step away from the game and why he said no to a role with Channel 9....
With a truckload of hits spanning close to 20 years, Thirsty Merc is one of Australia's longest serving and most popular rockbands. Frontman, Rai Thistlethwayte shares a chat about a world very few get to experience. He gives his thoughts on drinking during a gig, sharing the stage with other music stars and how the band dealt with a tragic car crash that killed and seriously injured members of the group. Thirsty Merc will join other headline acts at the 2020 Big Summer Blow Out on Saturday Febr...
As the first ever Aboriginal school principal at Cherbourg School in Queensland's South East, Chris Sarra went into the role full of passion and high expectations. Sadly, as a school that was sitting on 50% attendance, those high expectations were not initially embraced by the teachers and the parents. The youngest of ten children, Chris' simple but effective standards won over and in five short years, the attendance rose to 92%. These days, the former Qlder of the year is the Governor General f...
In December 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe set off for a day of shopping to buy Christmas presents for his family. That was the last time his parents, Bruce and Denise ever saw their son. Daniel Morcombe was abducted and killed in an event that sent shockwaves around the world. 16 years on, Bruce believes Daniel's death has saved thousands of other children from the same tragic fate. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is a legacy to a young boy who every Australian holds close in their hearts....
Reality TV brings out the very best and worst in people. After spending 30 days on Australian Survivor, self-confesed 'ultre-fan', Andy Meldrum saw that first hand. With a background as a poker player and a marketing executive, Andy brought a particular set of skills to the show. In their chat, Andy shares with Matt why he thinks he didn't win, his specific preparation in the lead up to the show, why his personality was both a benefit and a hindrance and why he said 'Dave has an idol' as he was ...
