Send us a text Dan Bardallo is a skateboarder, content creator, author, and founder of the Skateboarding Strength rehab and "pre-hab" exercise programs. This week Dan joins me from his home in Sydney, Australia to discuss ways skaters can look after their bodies by doing simple warm-ups, by preparing mentally and not "sending it" to soon in a session, how to rehab ankle injuries so they don't keep re-occuring and general ways to stay on the board for longer…and have more fun doing it. In true TH...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Send us a text The Next Gen are back on the show for the second instalment of me, attempting to document their coming of age. Annoying, loud, they talk over each other, and they leave a vape cloud that would rival the Port Kembla smoke stack...Better yet, they still don't know what climate change is, but we discover that Jonah loves the Queen. Filmed and recorded on location in King Pin Skate shop in front of a small audience, it's a fun episode in which the boys give us an update of their lives...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Send us a text Jack Brown is the president of suicide prevention initiative Talk 2 Me Bro , he is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding suicide, and he is a past guest on the show. Last time he was on we talked all things prevention, support, tinder dates gone wrong and much much more. Check it out, it's episode #145. This week he is with me in person to check in, share journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. Always a pleasure. Enjoy, Shan If you are struggling, it's ok...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us a text Colby "Golden Boy” Thickenesse is a 23 year old professional MMA fighter, he trains out of Freestyle fighting gym under legendary head coach Joe Lopez. He caught me a little off-guard with his level of depth, sincerity and kindness. It was so inspiring to speak with a young man of his age who possesses such a high-level of discipline and self-belief. He is a man with a dream who cultivates a champion mind-set in all aspects of his life. I really loved this conversation... Enjoy! S...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us a text *Trigger warning: This episode covers topics such as child abuse, sex slavery and forced prostitution . Professor Andrew MacLeod is a humanitarian lawyer, philanthropist and former UN aid worker. He is co-founder of Swiss and US charity Hear their Cries , and he is a visiting Professor at Kings College London. His previous humanitarian work included deployments to Rwanda and former Yugoslavia for the International Committee of the Red Cross, and multiple deployments for the UN inc...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us a text As much as I love recording in Bali, it has it's challenges. It feels that nowhere is safe from the screeching sounds of an angle-grinder, loud motor bike, barking dog, or in this case a generator from a large truck pumping water. Half way into this episode there is some pretty significant background noise. I did my best to 'soften' it in editing, however, I've never been the best audio engineer...however, Augusto's words and messages are clear and easy to understand. An enjoyable...
Aug 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here This week's guests are environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and founders of the amazing, Bali rivers clean-up initiative; Sungaiwatch. Born in France, raised in Bali and with me live and in-person at Indosole headquarters in Canggu, brothers Sam and Gary Benchenghib go deep into their 13 year environmental conservation journey. Co-hosted by president of Indosole, Mr Kai Paul, its a relaxed chat about the mechanics of trash up-cycling, social enterpr...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Send us a text Oh man, I love Slippery Surfa. I never use the word "juxtaposition" however, it really is the best word to describe him. Surfer to his core, yet somewhat of a juxtaposition to the stereotypical surf culture norms of either: a) being a laid back, soul surfing , spirit-animal or b) clean-living, mobility-training, paleo, breath-working enthusiast who is chasing the world tour dream. He might be none, or all of those stereotypes, running alongside and refusing to be categorised. A fa...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us a text This week, past guest, musician, singer, songwriter, founder of the docu-series Bent Planet, and long-time friend, Mr Athron joins me live and on location in Canggu, Bali. I don't say this often, but this might be one of the most profound, unique and poignant episodes I've recorded to date. There was magic in the air, on the largest full moon of the year and Athron taps into some deep memories from my childhood which catch me off-guard. Overall, he takes me on a journey through so...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send us a text This week’s guest is Sam Giles. I want to say that Sam is one of the best skateboarders in Australia, however, how can this be measured? Is it competition results? Is it video parts? Sponsorship deals? Style? Consistency? It’s so subjective, like trying to grade an artwork...and that’s what I love about skateboarding. Either way, Sam ticks all of the boxes I just mentioned, but moreover, it’s the high level and intensity that he has sustained over 20 (plus) years that really puts ...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here Garrett Stratford-Cutler is a self-described alpha heterosexual (insert sarcasm here please) , Wellbeing Teacher at an international private school in Bangkok Thailand, friend, and kind-soul. I worked with Garrett at the Green School in Bali many years ago and needless to say, he was my kind of weird and we became good friends immediately. Garrett believes in love and wears his heart on his sleeve in this brutal world of online everything…Garrett...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here Shell Whitbred is an Energetic Mentor and Human Design Apprentice. Shell is also a long-time Yoga Teacher who actively participates in empowering women to unlock their limitless potential. The conversation gets deep quickly this week as Shell delves into her childhood, personal trauma, her concept of family, intimacy, false narratives, manifesting, the importance of connecting with our body and much more. There is lots of laughs and some tears. Y...
Jun 16, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here Tim Morris is a father, surfer, sales and marketing manager at the Channel Islands Onboard store in Padang Padang Bali and all 'round amazing human. From surfing, and snowboarding escapades to racing motorcycle in his younger years, Tim’s zest for life is abundantly clear…and at 63 years of age, it doesn’t look like he is slowing down anytime soon. Age is just a number right Tim? In this week's episode, Tim joins me live and in-person at his home...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here This week’s guest is founder of the Drifter surf shops in Bali, surfer, charger, parent, entrepreneur and all around rad human...Mr Jake Mackenzie! This week, Jake is with me live and on location at Drifter surf shop in Bingin, Bali, to checkin, share journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. Jake is vibrating high in this episode and it was abundantly obvious from the very start that he is in a very inspired time of his life. Ja...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here Kris Markovich is a husband, father, artist and iconic skateboarder. In this week’s episode, Kris joins me from his home in Florida and discusses his 30 (plus) years of skateboarding, being a pro skater for the best companies in the 90's, touring the world, starting board companies, navigating sponsorship deals, his favourite video part, his love for battling tricks, why he chooses not to live in the past, his admiration for his father, his strug...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here Gaile Juknyte is a fashion designer, creative, and professional photographer. Born in Lithuania, and raised by her world travels, Gaile is a potent source of creative energy. She is an acclaimed photographer who has featured in Berlin Photo Week, shortlisted for the Eyeem Photo Awards, she is sponsored by Luminar, and had her work purchased by major brands such as National Geographic, American Express and Adobe. Aside from these esteemed accolade...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Send us a text Become a Patron of THT! Click here. Dylan Green is the Greens political party candidate for the seat of Cunningham at the upcoming Australian federal election. When I learnt that Dylan was 24 years old, passionate about social justice issues, climate change and generally wanting to challenge the political status quo, I became immediately intrigued. In this week's episode, Dylan is with me in-person in his rented apartment, to share journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for th...
May 14, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 153
Send us a text Kristyan Stjerne is a surfer, prolific artist, friend, free-thinker, seeker, and all-round Rad Human. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you’ll know that Kristyan has featured a number of times on the show, and my last in-person episode with Kish was the day before the world went into lockdown back in 2020. So this week, after a 2 year hiatus, Kish is with me live and in-person in his amazing art studio in Uluwatu Bali, to check in, share journey, exp...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Send us a text Martana Diputra is a Balinese regenerative food farmer, student of Agro-Eco-Technology at University, and lead facilitator at the Astungkara Way. In this week's episode, Martana is with me live and on location in Canggu Bali, to check in, share journey, experiences , challenges and hopes for the future of Bali. Martana is a deeply sincere individual whom I collaborated with on community building initiatives during my tenure at the The Green School in Bali. His drive and passion fo...
Apr 30, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Send us a text Kyle Parsons is the founder of Indosole footwear, an environmentally conscious company dedicated to eco fashion and keeping motor vehicle tyres out of landfill for as long as possible. Working with President of Indosole Kai Paul, the company has been functioning since 2009 on a mission to highlight the secondary resource market that exists in waste products. This week, the guys are with me live and on location at Indosole HQ in Canggu, Bali to check in, share journey, experiences,...
Apr 23, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Send us a text Michael “Muzzy” Graham is the founder of Quay Supply co and Quay Canteen. He’s a entrepreneur, fashion designer, frothing mountain biker and much more. This week, Muzzy is with me live and in-person at his store Quay Collective, to share his journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. It was a relaxing chat in which Muzzy delves into his passion for Mountain Bike Riding, exploring new terrain, starting out by selling T-shirts from his 2 bedroom apartment, business l...
Apr 09, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Send us a text Joshua Greentree is a Hip Hop artist, social witness poet, producer, event organiser, skateboarder and much more. Josh is the co-founder of the Unomindz Hip Hop Collective, and all round’ rad human. In this week's episode, Josh is with me in-person and live from King Pin Skateshop to share his journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. Such a sick episode, Josh sings his tracks "Where I belong", "Hermit" and "Philosophy" with some freestyling to see the show out. S...
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Send us a text **Trigger warning: Josh shares the loss of his first daughter which occurred via unexpected and tragic circumstances. Although his story is a lesson in resilience and healing, I suggest you listen with caution and please reach out for help if you are struggling with grief and loss. Lifeline is always a great place to start so click here for 24 hour support. Bio Joshua Stanley is a father, sponsored skateboarder and support worker. Josh advocates for children by promoting better pa...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Send us a text This week's guests are Tobi Wilson, Will Morgan and Jonah Sullivan. Recently, Will hit me up at the skatepark and said “Hey Shan, on your podcast, you said that young people need to be given a voice, so why haven’t you asked me and my friends to be guests on the show yet?” (or something to that effect). And he was right, I did say that, and he fully called me out...I was impressed. This episode is a fun snapshot of a crew of young skaters that aren't dis-similar to those in your l...
Mar 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Send us a text ***Trigger warning*** Jack is the president of suicide prevention initiative #talk2mebro. He is passionate about ending the stigma around suicidal ideation and seeks to open lines of communication for those struggling around the world. That being said, we talk openly about our own personal experiences, triage methods, and support strategies. I honestly feel like this is one of the most educational and profound episodes I've ever recorded, but please listen with caution, listen wit...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Send us a text Kieran Woolley might be the hardest working Skateboarder in the world right now. He is back in Australia after a long-stint travelling overseas which included representing Australia at the Tokyo Olympics, winning the Red Bull Cold Bowl event, and the Slam magazine New Gen Of The Year Award. At 18 years of age, Kieran is not only living his dream, but also living the dream of many skateboarders, past, present and future. In this week's episode, Kieran is with me live and in-person,...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Send us a text https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Ricky Roberts lll is a skateboarder, motivational speaker and published author. After almost being stabbed to death in a street fight at age 17, Ricky has dedicated his life to his personal healing journey and sharing what he has learnt along the way through his writing and public speaking engagements. Ricky’s latest book “Thank you Skateboarding” pays homage to the gift of having a passion and the positive ways it can contribute to all aspects of l...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Send us a text https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Warren Keelan is a multi-award winning seascape and ocean photographer, husband, and all round nice guy! Aside from being an obvious ocean lover, body boarder and skateboarding enthusiast, Warren is also a deeply passionate musician at his core. In this week's episode Warren is with me live and on location in his Gallery to share his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. Warren goes deep on his early days growing up, how he dis...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Send us a text https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Sarah and Ben Anderson are a husband and wife team who can best be described as environmentally pro-active conservationists, and urban market garden food farmers. They grow organic, "happy food" in their bio diverse residential backyard know as Popes Produce. Sarah is the head gardener, a passionate visual artist, and Ben, an ocean lover, avid surfer and school teacher. In this week's episode Ben and Sarah are with me live and on location in their a...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Send us a text https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Lije Sarki is a skateboarder, film producer, husband and father. Lije is a past guest on the show dating all the way back to episode #95, in which we discuss his involvement in the movie The Peanut Butter Falcon, his first film Concrete Kids, and also the PUSH docu-series for the Berrics. Lije and I discuss the sobriety journey, the (at times) thank less nature of being in the creative realm, the gift of still being able to progress on his skateboar...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 140
