Dylan Buckley had the AFL dream and then lost it.
But what came next would change everything.
In this episode, Dylan breaks down the brutal reality of life after footy, building a media empire from scratch, smashing stigma around mental health, and why he believes any dickhead can start a podcast (including him).
This isn’t just about leaving sport.
It’s about legacy, resilience, and betting on yourself when nobody else will.
🧨 Big setbacks. Bigger comeback.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:49 - Welcoming Dylan Buckley!
00:01:22 - “Any Dickhead Can Start a Podcast!”
00:08:45 - 8 Years in the AFL: Dyl’s Journey
00:12:47 - Brendon Bolton’s Life-Changing Advice
00:18:18 -Breaking Down the Stigma: Mental Health
00:21:14 - Life Beyond Footy
00:29:04 - How Dyl & Friends Was Born
00:35:02 - The End of the GWS Giants Chapter
00:42:16 - Dyl & Friends: It’s About to Blow Up!
00:45:00 - What’s the Best Case Scenario?
00:48:47 - Building Brands and Big Partnerships
00:53:46 - Founding Producy and Clubby Sports
00:56:12 - The Aussie Podcasting Scene
01:00:00 - Dyl’s Book: Honest Chat
01:04:02 - Growing Up as Jim Buckley’s Son
01:06:11 - Balancing Work, Life, and Being a Dad
01:13:10 - Outro
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