After a brief hiatus we are back. Last year I learned an incredible amount from some amazing guests and i’m looking forward to seeing what we can learn from this years guests. The plan will be to put out as many podcasts as consistently as possible, improve our production and hopefully all of you can spend a little time each week learning along with me. This is a solo episode so we can get the feed rolling again. As always please reach out and let me know what you think and what guests you would...
Sep 14, 2022•8 min
Royce Simmons is an Australian former NRL Player & Coach. During his playing career he represented the Penrith Panthers, NSW Blues and Australian Kangaroos. After he finished playing he moved into the coaching world and ended up coaching the Panthers, Hull FC, St Helens and later worked as an assistant coach to Tim Sheens at Wests Tigers. When Penrith Panthers’ rugby league legend Royce Simmons disclosed in January 2022 that, at age 61, he had been diagnosed with dementia the previous year, ...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 48
Richard Harry was a halfback, who became a flanker and finally a loosehead prop in order to realise his dream of representing Australia. Harry’s first taste of representative football came when he attended Scotch College in Melbourne and was selected at halfback for Victoria in the 1979 National Age Championships. In 1980 his family moved to Sydney and he attended Barker College. It was there that his size and speed prompted a shift to flanker. On leaving school he studied for an economics degre...
Mar 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 47
This week on the podcast we sit down with one of the godfathers of Australian Scrum coaching former Wallaby Mark Bell. In Bellys playing career he played his school rugby at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill - Australia's leading rugby nursery. A consistent hooker, Bell played in the undefeated 1st XV premiership team of 1986. That was the springboard to higher honours as a record-equalling ten players from that side were picked in the GPS 1st XV and from there Bell was selected for the Australi...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 46
This weeks guest on the podcast is Martin Bingisser. Martin is the founder of HMMR Media, Swiss national hammer throw coach, and 11-time national champion.. During his athletic career he worked extensively under Anatoli Bondarchuk, the most successful Olympic throws coach of all time, and writer of fundamental coaching text “Transfer of Training in Sport”. Martin is currently doing some continued education projects with the Australian Rugby Union.
Feb 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 45
This weeks guest on the Podcast is Winter Olympian Matthew Wekpe. Matthew is a member of the 2022 Jamaican Bobsled Team representing his country at the Beijing Olympics.
Feb 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 44
This weeks guest on the podcast is Scottish Rugby Royalty Dan Parks. During Dans professional career he won 67 caps for Scotland as well as representing the Glasgow Warriors, Cardiff Blues and Connacht. Dan is the Glasgow Warriors record appearance holder as well as holding the record for the most appearances for the club. Until recently Dan was also the all time leading point scorer for the Pro 12 (now The United Rugby Championship). Dan also represented Scotland in 2 Rugby World Cups winning S...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 43
This week on the podcast is Brumbies Head Coach & Wallabies Forwards Coach Dan McKellar. I have been a massive fan of Dans for a long time and it was an honour to sit down and pick his brain on all aspects of how to build teams & the unique challenge of getting 8 massive humans to work together.
Jan 18, 2022•Ep. 42
This week on the podcast we have part 2 of our chat with current NSW Waratah Head Coach Darren Coleman. During Darrens coaching career he has won the Shute Shield with both the Warringah Rats & Gordon Rugby Club. In addition Darren was the foundation coach for the Los Angeles Giltinis in the US Major League competition taking them to a championship in their first year. Darren has coached professionally for 20 plus years and has had experience working previously in Italy & Canada as well ...
Jan 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 41
This week on the podcast we have part 1 of our chat with current NSW Waratah Head Coach Darren Coleman. During Darrens coaching career he has won the Shute Shield with both the Warringah Rats & Gordon Rugby Club. In addition Darren was the foundation coach for the Los Angeles Giltinis in the US Major League competition taking them to a championship in their first year. Darren has coached professionally for 20 plus years and has had experience working previously in Italy & Canada as well ...
Jan 04, 2022•52 min•Ep. 40
A solo podcast giving an update on everything going on in the Wandering Bear Sports Universe
Dec 09, 2021•28 min•Ep. 39
This weeks guest on the podcast is former Waratah, Brumbies and Wallabies back rower Stephen Hoiles. Stephen is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Giltinis in the US Major League Rugby Competition.
Nov 02, 2021•52 min•Ep. 38
This weeks guest on the Podcast is Brumbies Forwards Coach Laurie Fisher. Laurie began his coaching career with the Brumbies in 2000 when he was appointed head coach of the Brumbies Rugby Academy and later assumed control of the Brumby Runners and the Canberra Vikings. He implemented a rugby program aimed at developing the cream of local ACT rugby talent into players capable of competing for training contracts or full contracts with the Brumbies squad. Guy Shepherdson, Matt Giteau and Julian Sal...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 37
This weeks episode is a bit different. I sit down with Hawkes bay Scrum Coach Francisco Deformes to talk all aspects of scrum coaching.
Oct 12, 2021•Ep. 36
This weeks guest on the podcast is the head coach of the Kobe Steelers Dave Dillon. I loved talking to Dave. This podcast is such a great resource for people who want to learn how to get the most out of a group of humans. We talked about dealing with conflict, how important it is for people to feel a connection to the organisations they are apart off, coaching teams, learning from mistakes, why building relationships is critical and plenty more. My biggest take away from this chat was that Dave ...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 35
This weeks guest on the podcast is Anthony Seibold. Anthony is a former head coach of the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. This season he worked as a coaching consultant for the Newcastle Knights before taking over the as the teams defence coach. Anthony has recently taken up the role as the defence coach for the England Rugby Team working with Eddie Jones. I was really excited to talk to Seibs as he has been someone I have admired for some time and he absolutely didn’t disappoin...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
This week on the podcast we sit down with Pete Fairbairn the Director of Sport for Thrive PR & Communications. During his career Pete has worked as a Media Manager for the Melbourne Rebels, he’s worked as the Communications and Commercial Manager for the Rugby Union Players Association and in his spare time he works as an Adjudicator for Guinness World Records. During our conversation we talked about Petes journey in media, how important relationships are whilst working in and with the media...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 33
This weeks guest on the podcast is Austin Gilgronis backrower Lachlan McCaffrey. As well as representing the Brumbies, Western Force and The Waratahs Lachie has played overseas for London Welsh, Leicester Tigers and Kyuden Voltex in Japan. Lachlan has a unique perspective on a career in professional sport and is refreshingly open and honest about the ups and downs in his career. He has a great story and it was a pleasure to speak to him.
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 33
This week we are trying something a bit different and putting out a bitesize episode. What makes the ACT Brumbies So Special with Lachlan Mccaffrey. Lachie Mccaffrey is a former Brumbies Backrower currently playing for the Austin Gilgronis in the US Major League
Aug 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 32
This weeks guest on the Podcast is known by many in the rugby world as “The Greatest Coach Ever”. Wayne Smith is one of only 2 coaches in history to win back to back Rugby World Cups. During Waynes career he has won Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders and the Chiefs and is considered to be the tactical genius behind the All Blacks Success during his 16 year tenure. As a young coach it was a privilege to talk to one of the greatest and whilst the conversation is focussed a lot on Rugby, its rea...
Aug 17, 2021•58 min•Ep. 31
This weeks guest on the Podcast has played Super Rugby for The Waratahs, Rebels and the Brumbies as well as representing the Maori All Blacks. Currently playing for Auckland in the New Zealand National Provincial Championship Robbie Abel has experienced a lot is his Rugby Career. He has experienced the highs and the lows and has one hell of a perspective on a career in professional sport.
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 30
This week on the podcast we sit down with the General Manager of Budgy Smuggler Brenden Hartmann. BJ (as he’s more commonly known) goes into some great detail on how the little Manly based Swim Wear company has slowly started to take over the world.
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 29
This weeks amazing guest on the podcast is the Wallabies Mental Performance coach Dave Diggle. Dave Diggle is a veteran of the sporting arena with over 40 years of competitive and hands-on experience at the top level. After representing Great Britain as an International Gymnast, Dave has channelled his passion into the next generation of elite performers. With a background as a high-performance coach, Dave turned his attention to helping athletes, coaches, Business people and Organisations with ...
Jul 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 28
Todays guest on the Podcast is multiple time Shute Shield Winning Athletic Performance coach Clint Hill. Clint has over 20 years experience as a coach in a variety of sports and has coached athletes from all levels including a couple of athletes who are competing at the Tokyo Olympics. In addition to coaching, Clint runs a mentoring, education, and coaching business based out of Maroubra Beach in Sydney and is a brand ambassador for Australian company Body Science. Clint also hosts a podcast on ...
Jul 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 27
This weeks episode is with NSW Waratah Backrower Rahboni Vosayaco. Rahboni has trod a different path to most on the journey to the top of professional rugby. Starting his career in Japan with NTT under coach Rob Penney, Boni was 1 week short of qualifying to Play for Japan in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Because of this and the success of his childhood friend Brandon Paenga- Amosa, Boni decided he would give Australia another chance and has signed a 2 year deal to play for the NSW Waratahs.
Jul 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 26
This weeks guest on the Podcast is 2021 Waratahs Interim Co-head coach Jason Gilmore. A former Australian Under 20s Head Coach and Assistant Coach at the Queensland Reds Jason has a huge amount of experience as a coach at all levels of the game. For me it was particularly interesting to hear about the lessons that Jase has learnt from the many challenges 2020-2021 has thrown at the Waratahs. I really enjoyed picking this brain, and if you are a young coach like me there are a lot of valuable tak...
Jul 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 25
In this weeks episode my brother, known as the Dennis Rodman of Hong Kong Rugby , Lachlan Chubb, Interviews me over a couple of pints of Guinness.
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 24
Todays episode is with Ben Alexander. Ben played 72 tests for the Wallabies and 154 Games for the Brumbies over the course of his career. After transitioning from Rugby, Ben started a nutrition and energy tracking app known as Alfred with the goal of helping the average person maximise their energy levels. During the podcast we talk about gratitude, life after sport, transitioning into start up founder, reflections on his career and much much more.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 23
Todays guest on the podcast is Southern Districts Head Coach Todd Louden, during his career which has taken him all over the rugby world, Todd has won a Super Rugby Title as the attack coach for the Bulls and has made the final as the attack coach for the Waratahs. During his Shute Shield career he has won the Shute Shield with Sydney University. Working with him at Southern Districts has been an eye opening experience for myself. As someone who has always been interested in coaching, when I mad...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 22
oday’s very special guest is a 5 time super rugby champion for the canterbury crusaders, he’s also just been named as captain of manu samoa for their upcoming world cup qualifiers and in my opinion is one of the best tight head props in the world. mike gives some great insights into what makes the crusaders one of the worlds greatest sporting teams and was very open about what he’s learnt from being there and being around some of the worlds best. Considering just before he left Australia Mike wa...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 21
