After some solid weeks of racing, content creation and work related stress I finally got to a point where my body and mind just gave up. I talk about a lot of things that have come from that point and how I have dealt with this. My brain is still not really right but I am getting there. Thank you everyone for your support over this time. I also talk about my history with the Mechwarrior series over the past, multiple decades, from Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries, right through to Mechwarrior 5: Clans...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 10
I am going through a rough patch right now. Things are not right in my head, but I thought I would still give you a podcast to let you know what has been happening and why I am quiet about content. After a batch of incidents started to get me down, it all came to a head in the past 48 hours, with work and family combining to make me the worst I have been for a while now. Being a parent has been the hardest part of the current situation. Knowing what to do in different situations is not natural s...
Oct 16, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week, I accidentally fell into a discussion about my dad and the time of his passing, how I dealt with that, and what exactly went down. I run through the timeline to explain why Bathurst meant so much to me but also why golf means the world to me, too. I discuss those final days and how the stress just built up and it all became too much. I then chatted about how, after he had passed, everything seemed to just settle down, and the focus on other things was a great distraction as we prepare...
Oct 08, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of the podcast I have a chat about how hard it is to silence my brain all the time. I talk about the exhaustion that comes from having your brain on all the time and how it made the near bankruptcy even harder and the constant battle to get back on my feet just painful. I discuss why this makes it really hard to be a parent as well right now and how I struggle with the idea of being a good parent. There is just always something going on to make it easy to doubt myself on this top...
Oct 02, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss my need to constantly balance things in my life and how my content fits into that right now. My brain is always trying to second-guess me and doubt what I am doing, but I keep pushing on—sometimes too hard. I explain the reason for the now-common break in this podcast, how I have overcommitted to the iRacing part of my content, and the need to scale back as I constantly strive to balance everything in my life. Finally, I discuss my obsession with the art...
Sep 12, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Podcast: Nothing but Ramblings Episode: A Mental Health Diary - Anxiety: Story Time with Wilko In this heartfelt episode of Nothing but Ramblings , Wilko opens up about his personal battle with anxiety. Through raw, unfiltered storytelling, he takes you on a journey into the everyday struggles and moments that define living with anxiety. From unexpected triggers to moments of clarity, Wilko shares relatable insights and offers comfort to those who may be facing similar challenges. Whether you're...
Aug 16, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Guess who's back, back again. I have enjoyed the experiment, but I have returned to the original idea again, and the podcast is returning to the feeds for you all. There is a YouTube version, too, but I have removed all the fluff and brought the podcast without the distraction of anything else. YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/TGE__jICg_Q
Aug 02, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Yes i am back straight away with another quick video. maybe I should not have recorded this as I forgot so much for the flight. oh well. In this episode I discuss how my life can be chaos and when it does spiral into a mess how I deal with that now. I talk about the change in mind set towards life's obstacles these days compared to what it was in the past. I discuss the way I will be tracking my progress going forward into the future with Locked on Lads content and what I hold important in my co...
Jun 12, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 3
That's right, I am back. We have the Rally in just a few days, and I have finally successfully recorded content for you all. In this episode, I discuss my life, where I am at, and what changes I am making to be a better person. I discuss what Locked on Lads means to me and where I want it to go in the future. I chat about my weight and how I am trying to be a better person and help those around me. Let me know if any of this means anything to you and what you want from me in the future....
Jun 12, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Just a quick episode to explain where I have been and where the content has been for the last 12 months. If you are interested in donating to our Box Rally campaign, head to www.lockedonlads.com/charity Thanks for listening, and I hope to chat with you all soon.
Jan 02, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week I take a moment to chat about my experience chasing mice around the house, cars around a track and trolls around the internet. More chat about my I-racing career and how that is travelling and more racing games including Grid that have my attention still. I discuss the grave mistake made by one of my favourite people in the world, Julian Gerighty, as a follow up to last weeks episode about being positive and how responding to negativity on the internet is the worse thing you can do. Fi...
Oct 13, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week I talk about my weekend away playing Smash Bros and Mario Kart and spending time in the beautiful Byron Bay. I also discuss my time with Ghost Recon Breakpoint while wanting to play a very special series from my past in the new Grid game from Codemasters. Also, having to miss out on titles like Heist, Destiny 2 and even John Wick Hex as I struggle to find enough time to game at all. Finally, I discuss the culture of being negative on the internet and why you should try and give being p...
Oct 08, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week I am a bit short of breath as I have just finished taking a jog before the podcast and explain why it is so important that I actually did do it. More car racing this week as I talk about my exploits in I-Racing and how I have improved and my return to an old classic in Gran Turismo. Also, I chat about the beautiful little indie game called Heist and explain why you would be silly to skip this one and touch on why I am so looking forward to my upcoming break and why it is so important t...
Sep 29, 2019•30 min•Ep. 9
This week I talking in-depth about my new love for I-racing and what it is like to spend hours and hours on end to come last and how good that feels. Also, I chat about my new obsession with Trials Rising and how it is just a super hardcore platform game in the disguise of a motorbike game. Finally, I chat about the event season I have just gone through and what that meant to me and what it is like building a community, what I get out of it and what we want to do for you in the future. Thanks fo...
Sep 22, 2019•34 min
This week I talk to myself again but it is on a bit more of a down note. I am sorry for this being a heavier episode with no real gaming content but I just wanted to discuss the issue once again of what to do if someone in your life is going through a hard to and not OK. Mental health is a real problem and there are real people that can help you out. Please seek help before it is too late.
Sep 15, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week I chat about my personal struggle to review Gears 5 and what it is like to review a game that just doesn't click for you. I then discuss the contrasting view of my time with Ghost recon Breakpoint, a game not as polished but far more suited to my game style. I then ramble about running a community and a content team and what it means to go to an event like Ubisoft Experience and why I make the effort to travel across the country to do it. Thanks to all those that are listening and I wi...
Sep 08, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week I get to discuss my trip to the Mebourne esports open where I watched all the Rainbow Six my eyes could stomach. Some amazing matches and I really enjoyed my time there and meeting so many new people. I talk about my time watching the Masters and also my hands on with Grid, Gears of War 5 and Borderlands 3. Finally I chat about what it is like to go to a big event like the Melbourne esports open and why you should do it next time.
Sep 01, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week I start talking the redacted game I was reviewing and don't stop for nearly half an hour. So this becomes my Control review. This is why the episode is delayed slightly. I also chat about my first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy note 10 plus and my schedule going forward with the Melbourne Esports open, Ubisoft Experience and Oz Comic Con. Once again I just ramble for 30 minutes, so be warned.
Aug 26, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
So I made it back again for another episode of Nothing but Ramblings, even though I almost didn't. It has been a tough week, well weekend. So I discuss why it has been so difficult and how my paranoia makes it hard to create content, especially a website. I touch on forza fridays and explain what it is like to review a game before release when your under a strict NDA. Finally I have a big section on the brutal platformer, Never Give up, and why it holds such a special place in my heart and is a ...
Aug 18, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I am back for another episode of me talking to myself. This week I recap my last 7 days of gaming and look a bit more in depth at Forza Horizon 4, The Galaxy note 10 reveal and why I have been so stressed of late. Also, I discuss my weight loss and where I am at with it at the moment. If your interested in more of my content check it out at www.lockedonlads.com and www.ultrasupermega.com.au or pop over and join the discord . If you like this podcast then maybe pop in and give it a review on your...
Aug 11, 2019•30 min•Ep. 2
The very first episode is up and this week I touch on the following topics and I ramble my way through almost 40 minutes for you all. -New Website -Dragon Quest Builders 2 -Dr Mario -Lego Tower -Xbox Game Pass -Banks -upcoming content Hope you all enjoyed it just a little and if you want to suggest content or topics or just give feed back you can email me at contactus@lockedonlads.com
Aug 01, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
