Part 2 of our look back on the past season includes chats with: Mel Greig: One half of the infamous radio prank call duo. Jason Field: Discussing the 'wonder drug' Ayahuasca Tommy Herschel: Chatting about the lasting effects of an upbringing Brendan hall: Australian Paralympian Life Speaks Life: On Donald Trump and what it means to the world BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Dec 12, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 21
As we wind up for another season, we thought we'd look back at some of our favourite guests from the past year and play some bits that really hit home with us. Guest 1: Mason Sawyer Guest 2: Sydney Raz Guest 3: Sam Fischer Guest 4: Shane Chantel 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....
Nov 26, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the royal prank call that made international headlines, Mel Greig has decided it’s time to own her story. In a sit-down chat with the Christo and Dion, Mel opens up in a way she never has before about that infamous radio moment that changed a number of lives forever. At the time, it made her one of the most-hated people on the planet. Soon, Mel internalised that energy into her own spiral of self-hatred, and many difficult years followed. BROWN PARK LINKS: I...
Oct 29, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We spent a big 5 days visiting Las Vegas and trying to cram everything we could into a small amount of time. From watching u2 at the Sphere (and Dion missing half of it), visiting Area 51 in an inflatable alien outfit to a simple drink that cost $50, we cover off on some of the weird and wonderful moments we had on our trip! 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 inf...
Oct 22, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Joining the National Security Council in January 2001 became a whole other job for Damien Thomas later that year following September 11. In our chat, Damien discusses his day to day life as a War Crimes Investigator following that fateful day and what subsequently led to him designing an anti-anxiety treatment that was competing with movie and film Director James Cameron! DAMIEN'S LINKS: Meet Bobi website Meet Bobi Instagram BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Ho...
Oct 06, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Jimmy Rex was one of America's top real estate agents, but felt that he wanted more. He now takes groups to run with the bulls, climb Mt Kilimanjaro and anything that pushes people out of their comfort zones. Jimmy wants his social movement, 'We Are The They' to take on the world! Jimmy's Links: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/ https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.rex.realtor https://www.youtube.com/@mrjimmyrex BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop ...
Sep 26, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Tommy Herschell is trying to help "fellas young and old... to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff, and the tools to shift that culture that's been holding blokes back from speaking up for far too long." Experiencing his own breakthrough in his 30s, Tommy has worked hard to deal with the issues of his past and forge a new path forwards with his charity Find Ya Feet. In this open and honest chat, Tommy talks about his parents split, how to control drinking habits and how to bring up th...
Sep 10, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Mitch Wallis is a man on a mission. His goal is to transform the lives of one billion people to be more mentally healthy and he's not going to stop until he's done it. From his bio: "Mitch is mental health expert – holding a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University in New York, and he has over 20 years of lived experience with mental ill health including anxiety, depression and OCD." In this chat, he goes through how he discovered he had mental health issues, helps Dion and...
Aug 29, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We're having a short break between episodes and there's a very good reason. We'll be back with fresh eps soon! 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....
Aug 16, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Just 30 seconds in the company of Life is enough to know you’re in the presence of someone who truly has the ability to change lives. Life’s story is incredible: from his early career in the Marines to his current mission as a transformational speaker & life coach, his unique take on mindset and motivation will have you pondering your own life long after the podcast has finished. It was an absolute honour to chat with Life (who dialled in from his car on the side of the road in North Carolin...
Jul 19, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Jason Field was just a regular everyday Australian banker. Until he had a breakdown that changed his entire life. He's now a successful model living in Hamburg but still dealing with his inner demons that he discusses on his socials and on his podcast. In our latest ep, he chats with Dion and Christo about the breakdowns, finding inner peace in Bali and the drug Ayahuasca (don't try this at home!). JASON'S LINKS: Instagram BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Host...
Jul 08, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Sam Fischer was on the tip of global superstardom. His song This City was exploding everywhere and demand for his time was at an all-time high, the kind of moment a singer/songwriter strives to achieve. Then COVID happened and he was forced into lockdown with the rest of the world. In this open and honest chat with the Sydney born singer, Sam discusses his rise, his famous contact list, his mental health struggles, his behind the scenes battles and more. SAM FISCHER'S LINKS: https://www.samfisch...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Sam Webb's world changed when he lost his best mate to suicide. He was one of the founders mental health charity LIVIN' which has helped so many people through their work and their motto "It Ain't Weak To Speak". He's also done some acting in Neighbours and other Aussie shows and has made a name for himself as one of the good guys on Australian Survivor over a couple of series. Now he sits down for a chat with the boys about life in Hollywood, the night that changed his life, behind the scenes o...
Jun 13, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Nicole Madigan's new relationship was going amazingly well. After a previous marriage didn't work out, she had found who she thought was the one. However, her partner's ex had different intentions and what happened next is 3 years of hell. Documented in her book Obsession, Nicole Nadigan joins The Brown Park Podcast to discuss the stalking, the emotional toll it took on her mental health, her family and the reasoning behind it. NICOLE'S LINKS: Instagram Buy her book Obsession BROWN PARK LINKS: I...
May 29, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Where do we even start with a story like Shani Chantel's? Her life has not been easy, but every hero has an origin story and hers is a fascinating one. It started when she decided to strip to help keep her family afloat at just 17. Strap yourself in and here this amazing woman's journey from impoverished upbringing to successful female entrepreneur and the path that has led her here. SHANI'S LINKS Instagram Femmepod podcast FEMMECON BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown...
May 16, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
UPDATE: Our thoughts go out to Russell Manser's family and friends following his passing in 2024. Sent to an adult jail facility at the age of 16, Russell's story of being a juvenile in an adult system is disturbing. A system designed to punish and rehabilitate lead to multiple incarcerations for a variety of crimes and repeated sexual abuse, but his survival instincts prevailed and he now uses his life as an example to help others. RUSSELL MANSER LINKS: Voice of a Survivor Website BROWN PARK LI...
May 03, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Think of her like a Football coach for parents! Maysaa Fahour is a conscious parent coach who teaches parents how to interact and handle those tricky parenting situations and better understand the minds of our little ones. In this chat with Dion and Christo, she discusses parenting techniques for kids having tantrums, ADHD, why kids don't get along and how to become a better parent by living in the present. MAYSAA FAHOUR LINKS: Website Instagram BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Websi...
Apr 13, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Sidney Raz has amassed a huge following online thanks to his life hacks and the things he didn't know until he was in his 30s. In this chat with Dion and Christo, he opens up about making a living from being online, his favourite hack and the trauma of his childhood. SIDNEY RAZ LINKS Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Facebook 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 informatio...
Apr 02, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Mason Sawyer has experienced the worst moment imaginable - being told that your wife and 2 out of your 3 children are dead after an accident involving 22 cars. How he has handled the immense tragedy and grief since their passing is nothing short of astounding and this ep we catch up with him on The BROWN PARK Podcast. MASON SAWYER: Instagram The 10Ninety BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudi...
Mar 21, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Paralympian swimmer Brendan Hall, OAM has so many gold, silver and bronze medals to his name, we'd run out of room to list them. Here he sits down with Dion and Christo and chats about how Chickenpox changed his life! 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....
Mar 14, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Stunt driver Matt Mingay has died twice on the racetrack. Both times at the same event with injuries that will stay with him for the rest of his life. He's been Tom Cruise's stunt double and is still up for almost any challenge! 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....
Mar 06, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As the frontman for Aussie band The Choirboys, Mark Gable is best known for one of this country's most enduring rock anthems - Run To Paradise. In this chat with Christo and Dion, Mark talks about life in the band, how the song came about and his battles with depression and his unique strategies for dealing with the black dog. SHOW NOTES: Mark Gable Instagram Mark Gable Facebook The Choirboys Website Beyond Blue Website BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted ...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Gary Fahey, once the head of security for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and served as the executive officer to the head of the Australian Federal Police Commissioner. His illustrious 18-year career came crashing down after an addiction to gambling - pushed by depression - found him on the wrong side of the law. After narrowly escaping jail and losing his livelihood Gary has turned his life around and talks to Dion and Christo about his dramas, what brought him unstuck and life as a...
Oct 23, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Social media rising star Kyrus Keenan Westcott describes himself as a "Mental Health Humorist". Kyrus - under the moniker of The Vibe With Ky - shines a light on his own personal issues, turning it into funny and entertaining online content that's drawing a big crowd of followers. In our chat he discusses depression, ADHD and ADHA Paralysis and Dion also opens up about his recent diagnosis. SHOW NOTES: The Vibe With Ky Instagram All other links for Ky BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok...
Oct 09, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Randy Spelling didn't grow up like the rest of us. Born to famous parents, his father Aaron produced some of the biggest television hits of our time including Charlies Angels, Beverly Hills 90210 and it's spinoff Melrose Place. In this episode, Randy chats about life growing up in Hollywood, how it almost cost him his life, the mansion he called home and how he found his calling in helping others. SHOW LINKS: Randy Spelling Website Randy Spelling Instagram Randy Spelling Facebook BROWN PARK LINK...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 17
Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM's story is nothing short of amazing. Born in Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia, Dinesh was involved in a major car accident at age 25 causing a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia, a moment he says changed his life for the better. He his now a practicing doctor on the Gold Coast in the busy emergency ward and is a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities. Did we mention he's also received the Order of Australia for services to medicine? Enjoy the chat. SHOW NOTES: F...
Sep 12, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In honour of Australian Father's Day, we've found a list of The 57 Things That Will Make You A Better Husband and Father Today (we don't do all 57 of them!). SHOW NOTES: List inspired by: Save.Your.Sons Brown Park Website 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....
Sep 05, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
AFL Legend Barry Hall is one of the greatest players of all time. From St Kilda to the Sydney Swans (where he lead the team to their first premiership as since 1933) and then to the Western Bulldogs, Hall's Hall of Fame membership is well earned. From his on field antics giving him the unofficial title of Big Bad Baz, to his post-AFL career as a professional boxer, Barry Hall has experienced the highs and lows of being in the public eye. On this ep, Barry sits down with the boys to talk about li...
Aug 29, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The boys went on a family holiday to Bali and made a lobster-based dream come true for Dion, while Christo got alcohol poisoning! 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....
Aug 21, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Host of the number one radio show in Dubai and across the UAE, Kris Fade is more than a media personality. As a side hustle, Kris started a fitness brand that's turning into an empire across the UAE and expanding to other parts of the globe with food, a tennis academy, fitness equipment and more all under the Fade Fit umbrella. Along that way, he's befriended Paris Hilton, had Will Smith help him propose to his now wife, walked the red carpet of the Oscars, hosted the Pope and more. He now joins...
Aug 12, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
