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Deadass Podcast

"Transcending Taboos: Conversations on Life, Death and the Business around it. Capturing eulogies and sharing stories"

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Ep.145 - Fight Night

Brandt Cogill from the Warriors Way jumps on to discuss the upcoming Charity Boxing Night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202458 minEp. 145

Ep.144 - Grant Perry

On this episode of the Deadass Podcast, my old man jumps on to share some of his stories from his childhood and early career before the funeral industry. The old man talks about how accident prone he was including being hit by a car at the age of 6. We discuss his passion for flying and and the emergency landing at Longreach. We also discuss how he worked his way from an apprentice shoe repairer to a factory manager of Adidas. We finish off with his introduction to funeral industry in Melbourne....

Nov 13, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 144

Ep.143 - The Mourning Show with Summer

On this episode of the Deadass Podcast, we dive into another edition of the Mourning Show. We discuss some of the tips and tricks that other funeral directors / morticians discuss in their threads and some cosmetic treatments in the mortuary. We talk about pre-planning your own funeral, weird death of the week and finish up with some reflection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202448 minEp. 143

Bonus Episode - #003 Retired Rookies - Knight's Choice

Today on the Retired Rookies its an all Knights affair with Hokko giving Nathan Ross (White Lightning) a former NRL player for the Newcastle Knights a buzz to call out Matthew Lodge for a boxing match. We tune in and watch the Melbourne Cup with A Knight's Choice winning the race. We listen to some call-ins from the listeners and here some "Back in my days". Retired Rookies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24BkBe3hCe5V4U5yq0BCYA Retired Rookies on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.co...

Nov 10, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 3

Ep.142 - Stephen Bell: Motorcycle the World Pt.9

In today's episode of the Deadass Podcast, we're excited to welcome back Stephen Bell for the ninth installment of our 'Motorcycle Around the World' series. Join us as Stephen takes us on a journey, exploring diverse countries and cities across the globe on his BMW Motorcycle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 06, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 142

Ep.141 - Knuckles from CTC & Proper True Yarn

Today on the Deadass Podcast, we are joined by Knuckles from Proper True Yarn and Country Truckers Caps once again while he is in town doing a live podcast show for as the opening act for Brad Cox. We discuss what he has been up too, such as starting a non-for-profit charity, having a team for the upcoming 9PL in January, Travelling to Brisbane for Coxy's next show, Melbourne cup and much more. Link to Proper True Yarn Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LAp86HIaE0yIlq9cy2pFG Country Trucker...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 141

Ep.140 - The Mourning Show with Summer and Justin Burgess

On this episode of the Mourning Show, we take you on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. We get an update from a previous guest - Ben Millett on his cancer journey. Ben appeared on episode 110. I finally touched base with our UK listener and friend Justin Burgess. Justin is a 6th generation Funeral Director who owns and operates JJ Burgess and Sons in Hertfordshire UK. Our apologies on the audio quality. Summer provides us with another Weird Death of the Week and surprisingly has behaved hersel...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 140

Ep.139 - Karenlee Walsh

Today on the Deadass Podcast, we're joined by a dear friend of Summer's, Karenlee Walsh, who traveled from the Sunny Coast to share her story and unique personality. 20 mintues into the episode, I had to step out unexpectedly, leaving Summer to helm the conversation with Kaz. Their chat veered into various topics, some of which had to be trimmed and edited, but it was all in good fun. It was a pleasure to have that moment with Kaz, and nervously let Summer take the reins of the podcast! Hosted o...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 139

Bonus Episode - #002 Retired Rookies Nostalgia

Welcome to the Retired Rookies! Hokko, Bryze and Nicko catch up for some yarns from the previous weekends. Share in some "Back in my days" and reminisce on sleepovers, Rage, Hit Machine and So Fresh CDs and finding a bargain. The new studio for the Retired Rookies is under way, we answer some call ins and messages and finish off with some UFC discussion. Below is a link to the Retired Rookies Podcast. They will be moving future episodes over to their own channel. Channels: https://open.spotify.c...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 2

Ep.138 - The Mourning Show: Pet Edition

Today on the Deadass Podcast, we are bringing a special edition of the Mourning Show dedicated to the pet funeral industry. Summer joins (and annoys) me once again as we discuss the origins of animal disposition, the growing trends in honouring our companions and the different services provided. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 20241 hrEp. 138

Ep.137 - Stephen Bell: Motorcycle the World Pt.8

In this exciting installment of the "Motorcycle The World" series, Stephen Bell tells us about his spur of the moment trip to Bimini Island in the Bahamas. Experience the bliss of beach camping, savoring coconuts, and indulging in banana rum as Stephen shares tales from his five unforgettable days on the island. The adventure continues as he hops back onto a Cessna 172, packed to the brim with passengers, luggage and no life jackets. Exploring the marvels of Cape Canaveral, witnessing a Space Sh...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 137

Ep.136 - The Waiting Room

Join us in 'The Waiting Room,' a laid-back, behind-the-scenes chat nestled between regular Deadass Podcast episodes. We dive into this weeks events, discuss upcoming Deadass community happenings, and chat about the collabs with ChatGPT. Plus, don't miss the scoop on Stephen Bell's upcoming 'Motorcycle World' episodes. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the yarns!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202446 minEp. 136

Ep.135 - The Mourning Show

Today on the Deadass Podcast, Col jumps back on for another edition of the Mourning Show. We discuss the future of the funeral industry and what innovations may be implemented. We share a new innovative way of disposition - The mushroom burial suit, also known as the Infinity Burial Suit, is a unique and eco-friendly method of burial designed to facilitate natural decomposition using fungi. We change up weird death of the week with a few famous cases where people met their end in bizarre and coi...

Oct 14, 202451 minEp. 135

Ep.134 - Trent Scott from Postie Bike Safari

Today on the Deadass Podcast, Trent from Postie Bike Safari jumps on to share with us the annual bike ride they conduct on a Postie Bike across 7 days raising money for their chosen charity. For the last 4 years they have donated money towards Childhood Cancer Support. In total over the last 11 years, they raised close to $830,000 for a bunch of different charities. This years ride was in honour of their great mate and fellow Postie Bike Rider - Steve Smith. It was unbelievable hearing the yarns...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 134

Ep.133 - Jesse Parkin

Today on the Deadass Podcast, our mate Jesse Parkin from PRKN Watches jumps on to share his story. From growing up in Central Queensland, to starting his career as a cabinetmaker, Jesse's path changed when he joined the Queensland Police Service. His roles included General Duties, Tactical Crime Squad, Criminal Investigation Branch, and also a role as a part-time Negotiator for high-risk situations. In 2023, Jesse launched PRKN watches, seeking a new direction outside police work, and in 2024, h...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 133

Bonus Episode - #001 Retired Rookies

Here is a preview of our very 1st episode. "Retired Rookies" is your go-to podcast for those stuck in life's awkward middle—too young to retire, too old for new tricks. Join us as we tackle world problems, reminisce about the good old days, and share our takes on the latest. From sports and business to a cheeky bit of life advice, we've got it all. Tune in, call in, and let's figure this out together!" All episodes of the Retired Rookies will be available on its own podcast platform from next we...

Oct 03, 20241 hr

Ep.132 - The Mourning Show

On today's episode of the Deadass Podcast, we delve into another edition of "The Morning Show." We explore one of the most significant funerals in recent history: Queen Elizabeth II's. Plus, we introduce our "Weird Death of the Week," and share answers to some burning questions from the Deadass community. It's an episode packed with reflection, intrigue, and a touch of the unexpected! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 02, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 132

Ep.131 - Nugget - One More Throw Podcast

Today on the Deadass Podcast we are joined by Nugget from One More Throw Podcast. Nugget was up in CQ for a wedding and popped in to say gday. A truck driver by day and and podcaster on the weekend, Nugget shares his story about growing up, his career and what got him into podcasting. Him and his co-host Colonel, record episodes while they are out fishing on their tinny! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202453 minEp. 131

Ep.130 - The Mourning Show with Nicko

On this episode of the Deadass Podcast, Nicko jumps on a special edition of the Mourning Show, where we take a dive into suspicious deaths around the world and try make sense of it all. Could there be links in some of these conspiracies? We discuss the circumstances of the deaths of John Barnett - A former employee and whistle blower of Boeing, Stanley Meyer - The inventer of the water powered car and several deaths relating to microbiologists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Sep 25, 202458 minEp. 130

Ep.129 - Zaden Bryant

Today on the Deadass Podcast we have are unofficial co-host Zaden Bryant back on to share some updated stories and yarns to his eulogy. We use his voice for some hilarious ads and famous sayings, and Zaden surprises us with abit of Karaoke. It is always a pleasure having Zaden come in and appreciate his time! Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 129

Ep.128 - Retired Rookies

Hokko and Bryze sit down and chat about an exciting project that they have been working on for while entitled: Retired Rookies. This weekly episode will be starting in the near future, where the "premature pensioners" gather to talk about life after careers and sports, solving the world's problems, and the hilarious moments of "back in my day." these podcast episodes dive into the stories of those too young for real retirement but with enough life experience to share some wisdom. With laughs, ba...

Sep 18, 202446 minEp. 128

Ep.127 - The Mourning Show

On today's episode of the Deadass Podcast, we dive into another edition of the "Mourning" Show. Summer joins us to share in the process of registering a death and obtaining a death certificate. We discuss some statistics on deaths in Queensland, including the most common cause of deaths for males and females. we discuss Australia's first Cryogenically frozen person, and share in a truly sad weird death of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 127

Ep.126 - Dave Casey

Today on the podcast we have a local legend Dave Casey aka Mudflap from SWL Racing jump back on to share some news about racing in the 2nd half of the 2024 season. Firstly, in a Holden SLR5000 in the Touring Car Masters at the Sandown 500. Then onto Bathurst for the V8 SuperUte Series, followed by the Gold Coast 500. Dave discusses the support received, and the grit to get back on the racetrack. We also discuss future plans and the upcoming Rockynats next year. Always a pleasure catching up with...

Sep 11, 202450 minEp. 126

Ep.125 - Bennett from Broken Bones & Bullshit Podcast

Today on the Deadass Podcast, we a joined by Bennett from Broken Bones and Bullshit Podcast. Bennett is a renowned Tattoo artist from Bendigo, Victoria. We discuss his love for boxing during his younger years, his career in tattooing, and his passion for bull riding and all things Rodeo. Bennett has a podcast that encapsulates the stories and memories of everything rodeo and cowboy life. It was an absolute blast having Bennett on and hearing some of his crazy stories and lifestyle. Broken Bones ...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 57 minEp. 125

Ep.124 - The Mourning Show

Today on the Deadass Podcast, we are back for another edition of the Mourning Show. Our old mate Col is back to share some yarns about the funeral industry. We discuss coffin manufacturing and how we finish the product. Col talks about coffin building from the old days. We share in some crazy things that have happened around the world during funeral services and finish off with a bit of reflection. Cheers for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 04, 202457 minEp. 124

Ep.123 - The Waiting Room

Today on the Deadass Podcast we are back in the Waiting Room discussing what's been happening in the Deadass Community, the events we have been too and what's coming up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 202453 minEp. 123

Ep.122 - Phil Hore

Today on the Podcast, Phil Hore jumps back on to share some more weird, wacky and fascinating facts about history around Australia the world. Phil has released a " Penny Dreadful" or a book titled: 101 (or thereabouts) Weird, Wacky and mostly true things about Rockhampton and Central Queensland. Phil will be heading to CapriCon Pop Culture Convention this weekend in Rockhampton and Gladstone next weekend. Phil will have his new book available to purchase and sign. I highly recommend listening to...

Aug 28, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 122

Ep.121 - Laytham Ford

Today, we're joined by Laytham Ford, who will share his experience living with Brittle Bone Disease, also known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). We’ll dive into his journey, challenges, and insights as he navigates life with this condition. Laytham has an incredible story about meeting one of his idols, Steve-O from Jackass and receiving a tattoo from him. It was an absolute pleasure meeting Laytham and having a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 26, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 121

Ep.120 - The Mourning Show with Summer

On today's episode of the Deadass Podcast, we dive in to another edition of the "Mourning Show". Summer jumps on to share some crazy stories about a person who slept next to his deceased crush for over 7 years which was provided by one of the pallbearers from the Deadass Community. This week's "Weird death of the Week" is an absolute cracker and takes place in the Prohibition era. We finish off with abit of reflection and thank some of the pallbearers! Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 120

Ep.119 - Anonymous

On this episode of the Deadass Podcast, we sit down with a guest who shares their extraordinary experiences with light orbs and encounters that may hint at extraterrestrial life. From mysterious sightings in the night sky to moments of profound connection with the unknown, our guest takes us on a journey that challenges our understanding of reality. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode is sure to ignite your curiosity about the mysteries that lie beyond our world. I appreciate th...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 119
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