Jack Laurence is back with one of the most unbelievable true crime stories you’ll ever hear. Temüjin Kensu has been locked up for 38 years—life without parole—for a murder he couldn’t possibly have committed . With nine alibi witnesses, no evidence, and a 400-mile gap between him and the crime scene, his case is as crooked as they come. Jack walks us through the tangled web of corruption, forged theories, and absolute injustice that’s kept an innocent man behind bars since 1986. This yarn will l...
Jul 08, 2025•16 min•Ep. 311
Podcast host Jack Laurence is back with one of the craziest stories yet—an inmate who conned the U.S. justice system, sued Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for $100 million, won , and had the paperwork to (seemingly) back it all up. But when Jack starts digging deeper, the story begins to unravel fast. From forged documents and three-way phone calls to feeding answers in real time, this yarn has it all—celebrity drama, courtroom chaos, and prison politics. Absolute madness from start to finish. #propertrue...
Jul 06, 2025•15 min•Ep. 310
From death row to international fugitives, podcaster Jack Laurence has heard it all—and on this Proper True Yarn, he shares the wildest tales behind One Minute Remaining and Wanted . Jack lifts the lid on America’s broken justice system, cartel hitmen with pet monkeys, and the underground app where fugitives and hackers talk shop. A rollercoaster yarn filled with chaos, crime, and characters you won’t believe are real. This one’s as proper as they come. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jul 03, 2025•16 min•Ep. 309
In the final yarn of the series, AFL premiership player Robbie “Bushy” Copeland opens up about the wildest player he played with, the toughest teammates, and the brutal realities of life after footy. From dreams of billion-dollar farms and moose pets to diesel in fishing boats and punch-ups with schoolyard footy critics, this one’s a proper send-off. Packed with raw laughs, old-school honesty, and good bush values—Copeland leaves nothing in the tank (except maybe diesel). #propertrueyarn Hosted ...
Jul 01, 2025•13 min•Ep. 308
In this yarn, Robbie Copeland strips back the glitz of AFL glory and shares the brutal reality of footy finances in the early 2000s. From earning just $150 a week while juggling footy and furniture removal, to being offered a big-money move to Richmond and turning it down for loyalty—this episode dives into the less glamorous side of professional sport. Robbie also chats about playing on legends like Judd and Cousins, the physical toll of tagging elite midfielders, and how he ended up toothless ...
Jun 29, 2025•9 min•Ep. 307
In the third instalment with AFL legend Robbie Copeland, we dive into the peak of his playing days – a standout season capped by shutting down Nathan Buckley in the 2003 Grand Final. From copping a flying elbow that shattered three front teeth (thanks, teammate) to taking on one of Collingwood’s greatest with nothing but grit and niggle, Robbie breaks down what made that Lions dynasty so dominant. He also opens up on the brutal end to his AFL career, the changing tides in the game, and how Port ...
Jun 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 306
AFL great Robbie Copeland returns for another red-hot yarn, diving into the wild tales of premiership glory, Mad Monday madness, and footy folklore. From Don King helping Jason Akermanis seal a Nike deal in Vegas to nearly getting dumped in a bin truck at Carindale, this episode is packed with raw laughs and classic locker room stories. Copeland breaks down what made the Brisbane Lions dynasty so dominant, how Leigh Matthews led with quiet power, and why being the team pest was a job he proudly ...
Jun 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 305
In this Proper True Yarn episode, former Brisbane Lions AFL star Robbie Copeland takes us back to the glory days—when footy was raw, tough, and full of character. From missing the draft twice to winning a premiership on his 20th birthday, Robbie shares what it took to go from working a day job to running out on the MCG. With wild Mad Monday stories, zinc oxide disasters, missing premiership cups, and the truth behind the "keys to the city," this is a locker room yarn for the ages. #propertrueyar...
Jun 22, 2025•11 min•Ep. 304
From a race car bursting into flames mid-lap to torching a ute on the trailer before the race even finished, this yarn with Scott Risky is absolute chaos in the best way. Brett and Risky trade full-throttle stories about high-speed mishaps, adrenaline-fuelled recoveries, and one unforgettable truck wreck that went unseen for ten hours. With wild tales from the track, the pits, and under Queensland bridges, this one’s pure mechanical madness. Full send, no filter, plenty of laughs. #propertrueyar...
Jun 08, 2025•13 min•Ep. 298
From flogging rental vans around racetracks to dodging speeding trucks in a midnight highway near-miss, Scott Risky is back with Brett for another unfiltered yarn session. They dive into some of the loosest rental car stories you’ve ever heard, tradesman mishaps that will leave you in stitches, and high-stakes towing encounters that could’ve ended much worse. High-octane, full-send storytelling with plenty of laughs, near-deaths, and broomstick backfires. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Jun 05, 2025•15 min•Ep. 297
In this confronting episode, host and former funeral director Brett sits down again with Scott Andriske to share the darkest, rawest side of life on the road. From a catastrophic bus crash that tore through homes and nearly claimed a busload of kids, to a heartbreaking fatal hit-and-run involving people close to Scott—this is the unfiltered truth of what first responders and towies really face. The boys talk trauma, desensitisation, and the unseen weight of being first on scene. Not for the fain...
Jun 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 296
In one of the most confronting episodes yet, Scott Andriske returns to unpack the full story behind the infamous SeaWorld helicopter crash. From getting the New Year’s Day callout while his whole family was overseas, to coordinating barges, excavators, tow trucks, and dealing with live media coverage and police, this yarn is raw, intense, and unforgettable. Scott gives a firsthand account of the crash recovery mission, the emotional toll, and the chaos of working under pressure with the whole na...
Jun 01, 2025•10 min•Ep. 295
From launching pistons through the house to nearly blowing up the yard with a corn-firing spud gun, this episode with Scott “Risky" Andriske is absolute bedlam in the best way. The Logan tow truck legend shares wild yarns from the road basher days—banging $400 bombs, flipping cars at parties, and sending moped races through the workshop. But it’s not all wreckage—Scott’s also a serious racer, taking on 25-hour enduros in Europe and flying the Aussie flag at Spa and Donington. One minute it’s for...
May 29, 2025•15 min•Ep. 294
In this final yarn with GT champ Ricky Collard, the stories hit top gear. From almost making it to F1, to wild parties in paddocks and burnouts with Sebastian Vettel in Christian Horner’s driveway – Ricky lets loose like never before. He unpacks why he’d still take on an F1 seat today, the reality of missing out due to money, and his dream of racing full-time in Australia. Oh, and there's also cow stampedes, bear-hunting dogs, and a few yarns we probably can’t legally print. Buckle up, it’s prop...
May 27, 2025•17 min•Ep. 293
Strap in for a full-throttle ride with British GT champ Ricky Collard as he breaks down the brutal reality of 24-hour racing – from sleep-deprived stints at 3AM to smelling sausages while ripping past German bogans in the Nürburgring woods. Ricky unpacks the chaos of race week, what it takes to stay sharp behind the wheel, why night racing is electric, and the sheer power of driving an F2 beast. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll probably want to sink a tin in a hot tub trackside. It’s prope...
May 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 292
Ever wondered what it really costs to become a professional race car driver? British GT Champion Ricky Collard lays it all out in this jaw-dropping episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast. From $500,000 karting seasons to $5 million Formula 2 campaigns, this yarn breaks down just how deep your pockets need to be to chase the chequered flag. Ricky and Knuckles rip into the brutal financial reality behind motorsport, the chaos of tyre bills, why talent alone isn't enough, and why even the best in ...
May 22, 2025•15 min•Ep. 291
Strap in for this absolute belter of an episode as British GT champion Ricky Collard drops by the Proper True Yarn Podcast. From growing up on a farm with more horsepower than luxury to racing against names like Verstappen and Leclerc, Ricky’s journey has been anything but boring. He recounts a near-death crash in Italy, hospital stays with popped lungs, and rolling a farm bomb VW Polo with a broken shoulder—cheered on by his old man. It’s raw, honest, and a laugh-a-minute insight into what it r...
May 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 290
In this episode, the third-best machinery operator in the world ( self-proclaimed but heavily decorated ), Trev 966, joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast for a round of hard laughs and heavy yarns. From shaggy pickup lines and tiger-sized dreams to marble rings in Augathella and losing his virginity at a snail's pace, Trev doesn’t hold back. There’s guidepost carnage, fairway-crossing driving, and a trophy room overflowing with employee of the month awards. A lighthearted, piss-taking, Aussie-as c...
May 18, 2025•6 min•Ep. 289
Third-best operator in the world ( self-declared but unchallenged ), Trev 966 returns to spin another cracking set of yarns from the bush — this time featuring rogue kangaroo shooters, near-death gun mishaps, burning down creeks with lead fires, and wild fishing days on the Warrego. From dodging a roo mid-hold-up to nearly dying from “yabby-itis” at daycare, this episode is loaded with proper laughs, true blue nostalgia, and just enough chaos to make you wish you'd grown up out bush. Fair dinkum...
May 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 288
Trev 966 is back in the saddle (literally) with a yarn so wild it only lasted three days. From getting flung into mustering chaos on a massive Windorah station to rolling a Toyota while nursing a dozen stubbies, Trev recounts the madness of his brief but unforgettable ringer days. We also dive into early shearing shed disasters, rookie mistakes with bucking broncos, and the raw beauty of bush life before mobile phones. Classic bush comedy and rough-as-guts truth — this one’s for anyone who's eve...
May 13, 2025•11 min•Ep. 287
Proper Aussie larrikin Trev 966 joins the podcast for a yarn full of chaos, comedy and classic road train tales. From carting 600 frozen kangaroos with a screaming vegan hitchhiker, to shooting himself in the shoulder on a rogue hunting trip, to misunderstanding what "bobtail" really means — Trev delivers non-stop laughs. We chat truckie life, the highs and lows of social media fame, and the power of a well-timed piss-take to lift someone's spirits. This one’s a full load of true blue madness. #...
May 11, 2025•19 min•Ep. 286
Dogga Dare is back after driving over 3,000km in a week just to spin yarns with us! From failed vasectomies and spirit level jobs to camel racing chaos, 44-gallon drum lifts, wild pub fights, and why he’d spend $1 billion unlocking the bush—this episode’s a riot. Tune in as the Deputy Dawg of Thargomindah talks mateship, outback life, and why tourists mean everything to the bush. Lest we forget! #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2025•16 min•Ep. 285
Dogga Dare returns to the Proper True Yarn Podcast with a dust-laced whirlwind of yarns about camel races, Catholic confessions gone rogue, and why canceling bush events is the worst thing you can do. From the legend of "Hook 'Em Up" the come-from-behind camel, to running the Bedourie and Boulia races, and why the Shitbox Rally is one of the greatest events for the bush—this one’s full of outback gold. Dog also dives into the importance of looking after tourists, the truth about carbon credits, ...
May 06, 2025•11 min•Ep. 284
Deputy Dog is back with another round of wild, dusty yarns straight from the Aussie outback. From ordering pizza at Birdsville and getting slapped over a bloke named Oral, to pub brawls, shearing shed legends, and a mate so well-endowed he needed a “prodding-up stick”—this episode’s got everything. Dogger shares stories from the Toompine pub days, his love for the Thargomindah community, and even a sneak peek into camel racing chaos coming next round. It’s Aussie storytelling at its rawest and f...
May 04, 2025•10 min•Ep. 283
Back for another ripper, Dogger Dare unleashes classic stories from the sheds, the Birdsville racetrack, and outback pubs where fights were just part of the fun. From losing a car he won in a card game to running one of Australia’s biggest catering operations with nothing but grit, laughs, and a good woman beside him, this episode dives deep into the wild characters and hard truths of country life. Oh — and his racehorse "Persevere"? It didn’t just run — it romped in by six. #propertrueyarn Host...
May 01, 2025•10 min•Ep. 282
The king of outback yarns is back! In this wild ride, Deputy Mayor Dogger Dare shares tales from the shearing sheds, a card game that almost won him a car (until the missus stepped in), and driving unregistered Toyotas through flood country. From pub brawls and busted diffs to raw truths about the land, mulga, carbon credits, and feeding Australia — this is Dogger in full swing, saying what everyone else won’t. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2025•11 min•Ep. 281
In this classic Aussie yarn, Proper True Yarn welcomes Doug Adair , aka Dogger Dare — Deputy Mayor of Thargomindah, outback catering king, and living legend of the bush. From feeding thousands at Big Red Bash and racing on salt lakes, to wild shearing shed stories and driving a brake-less panel van through kangaroo country, Dogger spins yarns that have to be heard to be believed. One of the funniest, rawest, most Aussie chats yet. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Apr 27, 2025•14 min•Ep. 280
In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast , viral competitive eater Jimmy Judge is back with more wild stories—from spewing after a pizza flight to full-blown nightclub brawls and suplexing blokes onto taxis. We dive into his upcoming regional tour in a van named Dorothy, his favourite meats to demolish, and the daily battles of staying shredded while eating like a monster. A genuine yarn with one of the nicest blokes behind the most unlikely face tats. #propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See...
Apr 24, 2025•9 min•Ep. 279
In this laugh-out-loud episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, viral food challenge king Jimmy Judge recounts his most chaotic day on the job—flying across the country to eat a one-metre pizza , nearly missing flights, spewing mid-air, and triggering a flight crew panic. We dive into the guts (literally) of extreme eating, the aftermath no one talks about, and the behind-the-scenes moments that prove this job is far from easy. From airport delays to flavour fatigue and holding in massive dumps ...
Apr 22, 2025•10 min•Ep. 278
In this no-holds-barred yarn, Knuckles catches up with viral food challenge king Jimmy Judge for a deeper dive into life behind the plates and punches. From dealing with online hate to witnessing a death in the boxing ring, Jimmy shares powerful stories of resilience, raw emotion, and chasing purpose. He breaks down the mindset behind stretching his stomach for 20,000-calorie feasts, leaving boxing behind, and taking food content to the next level. One of the wildest and most honest convos yet —...
Apr 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 277
