This week on the podcast we’re asking where did emos go? As we struggle to recall the last time we saw a tight black denim jean wearing fringed legend and we unpack the concept of dacking and tell some of the greatest dacking stories we have been witness too. 😯 Plus Riley dusts off a fan favorite impressions themed game and Joey finds a Florida man who takes on a wild animal and wins not only the battle but this week's Everyday Hero. 1. Where Did The Emo's Go? 2. Dacking 3. Impressions That We ...
Apr 20, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 123
This week on the podcast Joey is debating Queuing Etiquette after he found himself in a rather awkward social interaction at the WACA, the boys play a game of Whose Review surrounding a few local laser tag establishments, and Jake explains a rather unfortunate faux pas involving a woman who was planning a funeral. 💀 Plus Riley awards this week's Everyday Hero to a group of young lads who assisted a mate of theirs who was in a wheelchair at a nightclub and we run a quick flashback to a few of Ju...
Apr 13, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 122
This week on the podcast we’re discussing head lice and the fact they only seem to be prevalent in primary schools, we play a game of best bro - that has us discussing the rather bizarre morning ritual that Riley used to do each and every day before school and we ask what happened to the Tarzo’s and other such prizes they used to have in chip packets. Plus Jake awards this week's Everyday Hero to a group of civilians who assisted a poor lad who got himself into quite the pickle at the local golf...
Apr 06, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 121
This week on the podcast we’re discussing a handful of bizarre interactions we’ve had with kids over the last couple of weeks. Junior unpacks the scenario surrounding how he received a rather prestigious accolade at work, and we play a 2nd edition of Best Bro, which this week surrounds some of the greatest April fools pranks we have pulled. 😂 Plus Jake awards this weeks Everyday Hero to a generous young stranger he met at the pub. 🍻 1. Kids Do The Darndest Things 2. Riley Work Accolade 3. Best...
Mar 30, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 120
This week on the podcast Joey explains a few rather bizarre instances of employees acting out of the norm, a Woolies employee who was openly bagging out another employee and a McDonald's worker who managed to pour soft serve everywhere but in the cone. Riley explains a customer that used to take photos of him while he worked and we debate the superior mint between Spearmint and Peppermint. 💪🏽 Plus we debut a brand new segment, “Jake Tries” to introduce Jake to a world full of new foods - inclu...
Mar 23, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 119
This week on the podcast Joey tells us about the latest gig he attended for some lady named Bjork? (Yeah we’ve never heard of her either 🤷🏽♂️). Which somehow ended up being a segway into a bunch of dick jokes. (as It always does 🍆). Riley told a 20 min story about a whole bunch of shit he wasn’t meant to share (so that had to be removed 😑). We provided the least informed, least researched, footy predictions you’ll ever hear. (Probably the highlight 🏆). We chatted about lollies for a bit (t...
Mar 16, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 118
This week on the podcast Joey and Junior chat about the rather raucous night they had at a Dungeons and Dragons live podcast - which inevitably ended with Riley taking his shirt off yet again. Junior showcases one of the greatest debuts of all time when he plays his first round of Good Film Hunting and Joey and Jake bring you some news in the wild world of TikTok & Victoria Bitter. 🍻 Plus We discuss Beer Pong rules after Riley tells of a rather impressive feat that took place last weekend a...
Mar 09, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 117
This week on the podcast we unpack the Harry Styles and Bon Iver gigs we were fortunate enough to attend over the last week, debate the ridiculousness of the paid blue tick verification scheme Instagram and Facebook have implemented and discuss the rather hectic new gambling disclaimers punters will begin hearing on all gambling advertising. 😯 Plus Junior tells of a tale that this week saw him in an equally awkward and disgusting toilet cubicle moment and Jake awards this week's Everyday Hero t...
Mar 02, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 116
This week on the podcast the brains of the Podcast Joey announces the brand new Tafe Course he has started, he explains the rather chaotic Valentines Day dinner he endured and even discloses that he thinks Channing Tatum is “Hot.” Plus Good Film Hunting returns for its 2nd week and Riley hands out a handful of honorable mentions before finally awarding this week's Everyday hero to a Dart Wielding Hero who spent a night in the front yard with a rather poorly version of himself. 1. Joey's Learning...
Feb 23, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 115
This week on the podcast we discuss the influx of international superstars Perth hosted over the last week, debut a brand new game that sees Jake pair up with an unknowing partner en route to charade-esk success and Joey hijacks Riley’s Rave Review for a riveting Laneway review of his own. 🥳 💯 Plus we debate if it’d be better to outlive your partner or pass before them. Jake awards this week's Everyday Hero to a gent who’s happiness was contagious and we shout out a few legends who have droppe...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 114
his week on the podcast we discuss Harry Styles, his success at this year's Grammys and the single imperfection the man might have. Junior explains the rather eventful first shift he had in his new found career as an Uber Eats driver and Jake brings us a tale from the US about a basketball coach that trialed a rather bizarre way to change the fate of the game. 😮 Plus we talked about hot girl scammers and how Jake nearly got scammed out of thousands at work - all before awarding this week's Ever...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 113
This week on the podcast we did something a little different, when we took the pod on the road and sat down with Body Majic for his podcast! 💪🏽 We shared some behind the scenes stories about how things run here on the MacPack, delved into some of the fantastic opportunities we’ve been fortunate enough to have over the last 12 months and tell some stories about the absolute legends we’ve been lucky enough to meet. 🙏🏽 Plus this week we dusted off the highly acclaimed calorie game that we playe...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 112
This week on the podcast we discussed our Uber ratings after Riley’s latest trip saw him become quite well acquainted with his driver. We shared our predictions for this year's hottest 100 to see if Joey has a chance to go back to back after predictions of last year's winner about 7 months prior to the count. 😯 We debuted a brand new game “Best Bro” which this week saw Joey tell the stories about how his childhood pets were killed and how his idea for recreating Teletubby toast turned into one ...
Jan 26, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 111
We sat down backstage for a chat with A.M.C who just won his 5th consecutive Best DJ at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards 2022 and his MC Phantom for a chat on New Year's Day during their tour of Australia & New Zealand at No One But Us. AMC: https://bit.ly/3ZSU7bf Phantom: https://bit.ly/3wnSkxh Featuring music by DeepDaze Send us a text Hey Guys! If you're enjoying the show - the best way to show your support would be to send this episode to a friend! Simply hit share, tell them we're alrig...
Jan 24, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 110
1. Introducing Cooper 2. Growing Up & Surfing 3. Mental Health & Public Talks 4. The Good Human Factory Featuring music by DeepDaze Featuring music sourced from Bensound.com The Good Human Factory: https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/ The Good Human Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oJ4Sc6YW6viChTWD7oLvW Share the EP with a mate & Leave us 5 stars and a review for your chance to have it read out on the Pod. Send us a text Hey Guys! If you're enjoying the show - the best way to ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 109
This week we were incredibly thrilled to have Cooper Chapman join us on the pod! Cooper was a professional surfer for more than 10 years, which saw him compete around the globe against some of the biggest names in the World Surf League before his interest in mental health saw him launch “The Good Human Factory.” An initiative that has seen him travel around Australia inspiring thousands of Australian students, teachers, athletes, and corporates to increase their mental strength and resilience an...
Jan 17, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 108
This week on the podcast Joey shares some rather incredible news surrounding a talking dog and a president who pissed himself at a public ceremony, Jake brings the rather dire news that the classic DVD & CD shop “Sanity” has officially closed their doors and we discuss how they have been able to exist for as long as they did. 😯 Plus Juniors provides us with a rather eventful Rave Review from his time at Falls Festival over the weekend which saw one our iconic fan favorite friends of the sho...
Jan 12, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 107
This week we’re coming to you live from Seasons for New Year’s Eve! 🎉 We discuss our plans for the New Year, reflect on last year's rather forgettable resolutions and even host a very chaotic game of Pickup Please with a few fans who couldn’t make it to the Seasons festivities. 📞 Plus we were fortunate enough to be joined by some legends in Kobe & Covvy to get their thoughts and hopes for the NYE celebrations and their aspirations for 2023. And two of the masterminds behind Seasons, Jarrad...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 106
This week Joey brings us some beach thoughts such as why do we leave our valuables in our shoes? We discuss the Fitzroy Garage Party and try to understand why there has been such an uproar and Junior asks about the protocol surrounding when you need to vomit, what bucket or location is the most socially acceptable. 🤮 Plus Joey shares a rather thoughtful Everyday Hero that went out of his way for Joey when the opportunity arose and we discuss our plans for Seasons and read some beautiful reviews...
Dec 29, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 105
This week we discuss the Santa Photo Tradition, work Christmas parties, and have a little Christmas Carol draft of our own. 👀 Plus we bring you our thoughts from the McDonalds chocolate soft serve tasting session we embarked on during the weekend, Junior calls out SZA after hearing some incredible similarities in her latest hit to another well known song and Jake awards this week's Everyday Hero to a very thoughtful road working legend. 🦸♂️ 1. Christmas Parties 2. Christmas Carol Draft 3. Cho...
Dec 22, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 104
This week Joey explains how he was handed the duty of assisting a 9 year old girl's surprise birthday party. 👀 We discuss the new chocolate McDonalds soft serve and the move that will see Chick Treat venture over east and we debate at what number you should start your advent calendar. 🎄 Plus Junior tells of his rather short and unfulfilled tennis career before bringing one of the most hectic Everyday Hero stories we’re still coming to grips with! 🏍️ 1. The Surprise Party 2. Fast Food Update 3...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 103
This week we rip into a quick Kendrick Lamar review after Joey and Junior saw his Perth gig last week, we play a Christmas version of ‘Oh Hai Mark’ and Riley explains the rather huge day of drinking that gave him potentially too much confidence when interacting with his university tutors. 😵💫 Plus we discuss some of the weird and wonderful Christmas traditions and celebrate a very rare feat that saw Joey bring an Everyday Hero to the table when he shared an unknown and rather wholesome Zach Ga...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 102
This week the boys are discussing his Melbourne and Sydney trip - spent chasing Sam Fender across Australia, the bizarre scenes that took place at the Sydney Bridge Climb and what it was like to hit the world famous Bondi Beach… oh an Jake flew business class 👀 Plus Jake explains how he managed to write off his car, we debate which limb we would rather lose and we engage with our minds and our ears to work out if Ken dropped the F-Bomb in a Toy Story film. 😯 1. Fender Bender (Sam) 2. Fender Be...
Dec 01, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 101
This week we were fortunate enough to welcome Perth Heat Superstar Sam Kennelly to the Podcast! Although he wouldn’t admit it himself, Sam is Baseball royalty in WA - coming from a long line of Kennelly brothers who have all played the game at varying levels before him. ⚾️ Sam has traveled far and wide to play Baseball professionally over the last 10 years, with stints in America, Europe and Asia additional to the 10 years (including 3 championships he won) with the Perth Heat. SK talked us thro...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 100
This week we welcomed one of Perth best baseballers and nicest blokes going in Sam Kennelly. Sam has built quite the career with the Perth Heat in the Australian Baseball League - with this 2022 season marking his 10th year in the league! SK’s successes as an infielder with the Heat has seen him head to America and Europe for multiple stints where he played for the Bristol Pirates & the GCL Pirates as well as a stint in Netherlands playing for the De Glaskoning Twins in Oosterhout! Sammy's f...
Nov 22, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 99
This week on the Pod we chat about ATAR exams and our memories of finishing highschool, discuss Jake’s impending holiday to Melbourne & Sydney on route to seeing his man Sam Fender and unpack a story out of Queensland surrounding a new Orgy craze taking over their state. 😯 Plus we dust off “Cost Is Correct” after an 80 week layoff and award this week's Everyday Hero to a homeless duo with a friendship that is thicker than thieves, all before we officially announce a bunch of rather large ne...
Nov 17, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 98
This week we were incredibly fortunate to be invited to the Rechabite Rooftop to chat with some of the freshest faces in the WA comedy game for WA Comedy Week! 🎤 From being taught the meaning of life while watching a live horse castration and discussing potential holes in the moon landing to explaining how some of the best life lessons are learnt from behind the counter at a Mandurah BP Fuel station - it’s safe to say there was no topic too big or too small to unpack this week! 😂 Sit back, rel...
Nov 10, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 97
This week on the MacPack Podcast we debrief our time at Seasons, as well as the Tame Impala gig we went to last weekend. Joe gives us an update on his trials and tribulations with Listen Out and Jake asks if we are being too trusting when he brings a rather interesting Nandos insight to the table. 🍗 Plus we play Pickup Please with the team at Baskin Robbins and award our funniest Everyday Hero yet - to a bloke who went above and beyond to assist us at Seasons. 🦸♂️ 1. Seasons + Tame Impala 2. ...
Nov 03, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 96
This week we’re coming to you live from the Ozone Reserve for the Seasons season opener! And talk about an All Star Cast!!! 🤩 Firstly, we discuss the relatively bizarre pre festival itinerary Junior boy completed prior to heading down to Seasons, explain the rather scary incident that took place preparing for the day, and hear about Jake’s experience or lack their of with music festivals. ☀️ All before we are then joined by some absolute superstars! The PNC lads perched up to give some advice t...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 95
This week on the Pod we discuss our plans for tomorrow's big appearance at Seasons, announce our VIP competition winners and explain the competition we’ll be running at the event tomorrow. 🎟️ 🍻 Plus Jake explains how a trip back to an old favourite Fish and Chips shop made him feel like a genuine goose, Riley tells of a rather bizarre physical altercation he got himself tangled up in the heart of the CBD and Joey asks the People of Perth - are R plates really going to fulfill their purpose? 👀...
Oct 20, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 94
