Drew Brauer went on Married At First Sight in 2020 not knowing anything about the show, but thought it could be fun. It turned out to be anything but. Since then, Drew has openly discussed his disdain for the show, but here he goes in-depth with what goes on behind the scenes, how the show is allegedly manipulated and the repercussions on contestants mental health and what it's like being thrust into the national spotlight overnight. He also chats about his music career and his mental health cha...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
WARNING: This episode contains discussions of war, death, murder and rape. Please be advised that it may not be suitable for all listeners. Ukraine based, Australia photojournalist Bryce Wilson has been sharing pictures and stories of the region's ongoing conflict with Russia long before this years invasion. However, it was the recent attacks that brought his work to the world stage with the Aussie regularly appearing on television and going live to his increasing social media following to show ...
Jul 04, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Blake 'BT' Thornton and matt 'Gilso' Gilsenan set out 8 years ago to capture their adventures that have taken them all around the planet and pushed them as far out of their comfort zone as they could get. From surfing in Iceland, snowboarding in Alaska and flying in a wing suit over multiple continents, these guys have a love of extreme sports and pushing their bodies to the limit, while capturing it all on film for their new film Chase That Feeling. BT and Gilso chat to Christo and Dion about t...
Jun 22, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Josiah Frazier aka Guy With The Hair has amassed a following on social media for his unique take on the same song, ranging from motivational pep talks to loving showers, an ode to the work "f*ck" and tackling depression. A mental health advocate, Josiah is also polyamorous, an atheist, a travel enthusiast and a cat lover and shares with the boys some of the secrets to his viral success. SHOW LINKS: The Guy With The Hair - all links BrownPark.com.au (for all enquiries) Visit our shop and support ...
Jun 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Australian recording artist, actress and TV host Natalie Bassingthwaighte has made no secret of her struggles with her mental health. From her time on Neighbours, to touring the country as part of the phenomenally successful Rogue Traders, to her own recording career, Nat has had the career highs, while experiencing the personal lows. In this ep, Christo and Dion chat with Nat about her battle, what made her body physically shut down and how she navigated it all to find her place in the world. S...
May 22, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
BMX Freestyle World Champion Brandon Loupos joins Christo and Dion to chat about what it takes to be the best on the planet, his friendly rivalry with fellow BMX Gold Medallist Logan Martin and how missing out on the coveted Olympic spot resulted in him landing in a psychiatric ward. BRANDON LOUPOS LINKS: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 09, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, the boys are joining the Sistahood and having a chat with Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence! Erika's life story is nothing short of astounding. From her website: "After overcoming a life full of trauma, physical and sexual abuse, near-death experiences, loss, massive confidence-lacking and more hard life shit, I decided it was time to get out of my pain and change my life dramatically." Here, she chats about those traumas, her life experiences and how she turned her entire l...
Apr 23, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
WARNING: This episode may trigger some listeners as it contains discussions of war, PTSD, mental health, suicide, body retrieval and has excessive swearing throughout. Nick Owen is a man wanting to heal the wounds of his past. From being a rowdy kid, to joining the military as a Combat Engineer, doing two tours of duty to Afghanistan, suffering severe PTSD, working in body retrieval during a weather event, getting shot at over a drug deal gone wrong and spending the night in New York's Central P...
Mar 28, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Dr Geoff Wilson has been places that no other human has been and has achieved the unimaginable. From the longest solo, unsupported polar journey in human history, the fastest, solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica, to the first and only wind-assisted crossing of the Sahara Desert, Dr Geoff Wilson has pushed his body to the absolute limits. In our latest Brown Park Podcast, Geoff discusses his numerous life threatening adventures, how a bear chased him into a river and the art of relieving your...
Mar 15, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Aussie rocker Clint Boge first found fame as the frontman of The Butterfly Effect more than two decades ago. Since then, he's experienced all the ups and downs of show biz – and he's lifting the lid on some of the wild experiences they've had along the way. In this episode, Christo and Dion dive into the nitty gritty of how it all began. Forming back in 1999, Clint shares how the band went from playing dive bars and small gigs to touring sold-out shows across Australia and the world (including m...
Mar 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It's the debut episode of The Brown Park Podcast and joining Christo and Dion for a chat is the no-nonsense personal trainer and best selling author James Smith (aka James Smith PT). Known for "Removing all the bullshit from the fitness industry one post at a time," James discusses his fondness for Australia, testosterone treatment for men, this one time in Coachella, sleep therapy and why the fitness industry despises him, but he simply doesn't care. Follow James on Insta @jamessmithpt or check...
Feb 13, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Stories of breaking points, comebacks and turning corners and the magic that happens in between. Hosted by Christo and Dion. BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 10, 2022•1 min
