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Pulling ThreadsThe Online Course Scam That Almost Cost Me $4,000Alex got strong-armed by an online PT course for eight months after trying to cancel. Debt collector threats, credit score scare tactics, fake final warnings. He used AI to fight back and won without paying a cent. This one's a masterclass in not rolling over when a company tries to bully you.In this episode:- The full breakdown of how an online fitness course tried to squeeze Alex for $4,000 he didn't owe- How to formally dispute a predatory contract and why accepting a payment plan is the worst move you can make...
2026-05-311h 36Pulling ThreadsThe Sport That Refuses to Recognise Half Its AthletesBlaine Burke dropped a carousel that put the entire backyard ultra world on notice. Women make up 5% of the field, the female world record holder gets recorded as a DNF, and the guy who invented the sport thinks splitting categories would ruin the whole point. Alex and Troy break down why that argument doesn't hold up anymore and what King of the Hill is doing differently.In this episode:- Blaine Burke's case for a women's category in backyard ultras and why the data backs him up- Lazarus Lake's counter-culture philosophy and whether it...
2026-05-241h 26
Matt and MatesSNIPS | Alex Cleary: Why I chose to run a marathon in AntarcticaThis weeks M&M Snip is from my chat with Alex about how he decided to run a marathon in Antarctica. After a friend of his changed something in their life, this sparked something in Alex's head to decide he needs to go outside of his comfort zone. Be sure to go back and listen to the full episode with Alex as this was only one of many great stories he had to share.As always, ily all xox
2026-05-1905 minPulling ThreadsThe Sub 2 Hour Marathon That Nobody Will RememberA bloke runs the first ever sub two hour sanctioned marathon and the guy who came second also breaks the world record. Nobody will remember his name. That kicks off a conversation about loneliness stats, making mates as an adult, the dumbest things operators have ever done on site, and whether wearing undies under your jammies makes you a psychopath.In this episode:- Sebastian Saur's sub two hour marathon and why second place got completely robbed- The male loneliness epidemic and how 15% of men now have zero close friends- Practical ways...
2026-05-171h 18Matt and Mates#35 Alex Cleary | The hardest of Harry'sThis week I am joined by Alex Cleary to talk all things ultra running, Hardcore Harry's, and podcasting. Originally from a small rural town in Queensland, Alex has made his way to Melbourne to tackle the next adventure in his life. Along the way he has had several battles that led him into the ultra running space where he found his love for extreme challenges. This was such an insightful chat into a young man's mind and where his journey has taken him. If you haven't been following Alex before this, you will definitely be his biggest fan after...
2026-05-111h 00Pulling ThreadsI Prepared Like a World Champion and Still LostAlex ran 38 hours at the Melbourne Front Yard Ultra and still walked away feeling like he never got to race. This is the raw, honest debrief of what went right, what went wrong, and why world-class preparation doesn't guarantee the result you wanted.In this episode:- The full breakdown of Alex's 38-yard backyard ultra debut and the knee injury that ended it- Why boring is beautiful in a backyard ultra and how Alex paced his laps- The crewing experience from Troy's perspective and what he'd do differently next time...
2026-05-101h 50Pulling ThreadsThe Household Product Scam Costing You 10x More Than It ShouldTroy reverse-engineers a household scam that's been ripping off every Australian kitchen for decades, and the fix costs 17 cents and a hot glue gun. Alex breaks down the only cold weather running gear you actually need (hint: it's less than you think), and we get deep into the unwritten lore of mine sites, from the Jesus Box to the Whack Pit.In this episode:- Troy's 17-cent hack that beats the $1.70 dishmatic refill scam- The five points on your body that regulate your temperature and why gloves matter more than jackets- What...
2026-05-031h 00Pulling ThreadsThe Hair Loss Drug That Costs Men Their ManhoodAlex ran 100km solo through the night and started falling asleep on his feet six hours in. Troy discovered his smoko noodles are 800 calories. And there's a hair loss drug blokes are popping like vitamins that might shut down the one thing they actually need working.In this episode:- Alex's backyard ultra sim and the moment sleep deprivation hit like a truck- Troy's calorie tracking wake-up call and what Mi Goreng noodles are really doing to him- Tim Kaprizak's new coaching app Mindset Matters and why you can't bullshit him...
2026-04-261h 30
Pretty Much Fine88: Talkin' Shop on Pop - Alex vs Alix, TFP updates, Olivia Rodrigo new music, Lamar Odom doc, & more Amanda & West dramaThe pop culture universe is absolutely popping off and so are we. We're back with another pop culture round up episode! This week, Kat & Carol are doing a deep dive in each topic because there is just simply too much to say. We start off with the Alex Cooper vs Alix Earle of it all and what it's really all about (the veil has been lifted). Kat tells us her thoughts on The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, Olivia Rodrigo's new single and upcoming album, we give a Taylor Frankie Paul charges update, Carol gives her Lamar Odom...
2026-04-2151 minPulling ThreadsThe 104kg Man Who Ran 100 Miles With Zero TrainingA 104kg bloke got punched in the back of the head, couldn't sleep for months, nearly lost his mind in London, and somehow turned it all into a career helping men sleep and a movement called the Heavyweight Running Division. Jordan Stanton is one of the most honest, high-energy guests we've had on the pod.In this episode:- How a Muay Thai sparring session gave Jordan a traumatic brain injury and destroyed his sleep for months- The cortisone injection at the base of his skull that bought him two to three months of...
2026-04-192h 07Pulling ThreadsColes Scammed Every Australian And Nobody NoticedHannah finally cracked the sourdough code, Coles got caught running one of the most genius scams in Australian retail history, and we found three small things that gave us outsized returns in life. Plus we get into whether your wife not taking your last name should be a deal breaker. Spoiler: we don't agree on everything.In this episode:- Hannah's cheese and jalapeno sourdough and the evolution from banana bread baddie to bread baking bad bitch- The Coles down down scam broken down with real examples of how they inflated prices before fake...
2026-04-121h 25Pulling ThreadsThe $98,000 Mistake That Could Have Been AvoidedA bloke lost $98,000 on a house deposit because he was two days late and then decided to take it to court instead of taking the money back. That story alone tells you everything you need to know about this episode. Alex and Troy get into the dumbest financial decisions blokes make, why you need to move out of home before life moves on without you, and the quiet art of winding up your partner just enough.In this episode:- The $98,000 house deposit story that will make you sick to your stomach- Why buying...
2026-04-051h 07Pulling ThreadsThe Man Who Has It All (And Why He's A Better Role Model Than Any Influencer)After watching the Manosphere documentary, Alex went straight to a Gordon Ramsay doco and couldn't stop thinking about the contrast. One side is a bunch of blokes getting rich telling young men women are objects. The other is a bloke with six kids, 70 restaurants, and the same wife for 20 years. This episode is a genuine conversation about what a good man actually looks like in 2025.In this episode:- The LA Marathon handed out medals to runners who quit at the 30K mark because it was 32 degrees- Why the ultra running community would never...
2026-03-291h 41Pulling ThreadsThe Near Death Experience That Changed How I Work ForeverAlex nearly got cooked alive on a recycling plant floor when an operator reached over his shoulder and switched a live circuit back on mid-job. Troy got pinned against a locomotive by a runaway bobcat. And that was before they got to the shaft inspection where a concrete door exploded at exactly the spot they were supposed to be standing. This episode is Crib Time Stories at its most unhinged — real near-death moments from real blokes who somehow lived to tell them.In this episode:- Alex's operator switches on a live circuit while his hands ar...
2026-03-221h 14Pulling ThreadsThe Job Perks That Make You Never Want to Leave MiningMining perks are a different animal entirely. Free tools, supplier kickbacks, box seats at State of Origin, Lady Gaga tickets, and flying anywhere in the world on the company's dime — Alex and Troy break down the wildest job perks they've ever had, and some of them are genuinely unbelievable. Plus Troy's coworkers found the podcast, someone shit themselves on a run, and David Gatt just did 168 kilometres and 14,000 metres of vert in the Dandies for the Black Dog Institute.In this episode:- Troy's coworkers found the podcast and some of them are salty about it
2026-03-151h 30Pulling ThreadsTim Kacprzak: Your Kids Don't Hear What You Say They Watch What You DoTim Kacprzak grew up with a rough family environment, was 25 kilos overweight at 29, and couldn't button his shirt at a mate's suit fitting. Now he's one of Australia's most decorated ultra endurance athletes with a 37% career podium rate. This one goes deep on fatherhood, breaking generational patterns, and what it actually costs to build a life worth admiring.In this episode:- Tim's upbringing and how Rachel saved his life- Losing 15kg in 12 weeks for a mate's wedding suit- The World Tough Mudder disaster that left him...
2026-03-082h 02
The Book DealAmy Doak on writing young adult fiction, twisty crime, new books and tips for navigating the querying processTina Strachan interviews author Amy Doak about her YA mystery thriller What Have They Done to Liza McLean?, pitched as a twisty story set at an elite boarding school with dual viewpoints and secrets leading to a death. Amy discusses crafting one-liners using comp titles to convey “vibe,” avoiding overthinking, and balancing the ongoing Eleanor Jones series (book four, Eleanor Jones Is Not Drowning, due in July) with writing a standalone to avoid being a “one trick pony.” She shares her publishing journey: an unsellable adult action-adventure manuscript, writing Eleanor Jones for her teenage self and niece, pitching agents, submitti...
2026-03-0457 minPulling ThreadsAI Just Did Two Days Of My Work In 10 MinutesAI agents just did in 10 minutes what used to take days of research, and it scared the shit out of both of us. This week we also break down a 12,345 pull-up world record, a family who scammed a $600 steak dinner with an armpit hair, and a Norwegian Olympic medalist who confessed to cheating on live TV. If you reckon AI won't touch your life, this is the episode that'll change your mind.Check out the AI article here
2026-03-011h 05Pulling Threads#064 - Can You Have Friends of the Opposite Sex?If you’re in a relationship, where’s the line between “we’re mates” and “this is getting a bit too close”? We get stuck into the best-friend boundary, the situations that look innocent on paper, and why the door being “slightly open” is still a problem.From there it turns into the usual Pulling Threads chaos: anonymous accounts talking big without putting their name to it, why that’s a bitch move, and why accountability feels like it’s disappearing in real life too.Plus Harry of the Week is a different species: Man Sharma doing the world...
2026-02-221h 16Pulling Threads#063 - “Public Figure” in Your Facebook Name Is CriminalSomeone out there is deadset calling themselves a “public figure” on Facebook, in their actual name. Not the bio, not the grey little tag, the name. We saw it, nearly threw up, and had to unpack what kind of person does that, and why it feels so criminal. Before we get there though, we kick off with the post-challenge slump, Strava tax drama, and Troy getting absolutely rinsed for butchering the Swiss Army Knife “doctor’s ABCD”, so we made him an AI jingle like the petty blokes we are. Then we go on a proper tangent about trai...
2026-02-1548 minPulling Threads#062 - “It Worked.” The Moment We Realised This Event’s BiggerThere was a moment mid-event where the ticket sales just kept popping off, and the fear flipped into this one thought: holy shit, it actually worked. Not just “the race went well”… but the whole idea of what we’re building.We talk about how the livestream turned king of the hill into proper background test cricket. Something you chuck on in the workshop, get distracted, come back, talk shit, then get sucked back in. It wasn’t just athletes running up a hill, it became this weird little community where people at home are messaging, coffees are magica...
2026-02-082h 14Pulling Threads#061 - Yorkmania: Cape York to Tassie with a Hammock and a TrailerMerlin didn’t just “go for a run”. He dragged a little trailer from the top of Australia all the way to Tassie, slept in a hammock on the side of the road, and woke up every day to do it again.We talk the real logistics and the real shit parts: 126 days, about 5,700km, what he ate, how he found water, what happens when the trailer breaks, and what it’s like camping in croc country with mozzies chewing you alive (plus a wild boar popping up before the run even properly started).But the best...
2026-02-011h 56Pulling Threads#060 - The Swiss Army Knife Every Man Should HaveMost blokes reckon they’re “capable”… until something actually goes wrong and they’re standing there like a stunned mullet. In this episode we rip into what makes you a “bitch” when shit hits the fan and what the bare minimum should be if you want to be a dependable man, not just a loud one.We build out the “swiss army knife” list, the skills every bloke should have in his back pocket for work, home, the road, and real life. Then we get into harry of the week, harry’s last one standing, plus running chat, strava tax, an...
2026-01-251h 05Pulling Threads#059 - He Got Sacked Because of a Group ChatA bloke messages the crew chat asking if anyone wants drugs for the work christmas party… and a screenshot ends with him on a drug test and sacked. We rip into whether it’s a dog act or fair game, plus the worksite double standards around who gets away with what and why. Then we roll into the other stuff, king of the hill behind the scenes, building something under pressure, and the mindset shift from chasing results to leaving it all out there.
2026-01-181h 10Pulling Threads#058 – We Built Something Bigger Than A RaceWhat started as a brutal endurance race turned into something way bigger than we expected. This episode pulls back the curtain on King of the Hill — the chaos, the 12-hour days, the mistakes, the wins, and that quiet moment after pack-down where you realise it actually worked. We talk livestreams, sacrifice, building something from nothing, and why the race was never really the point.
2026-01-111h 33
Better By Next WeekAlex Cleary - Better By Next WeekOn this week’s Better By Next Week podcast 🎙️ Tim and Ollie sit down with Alex Cleary for a conversation that goes deep, fast.From chaotic younger years to building a life with intention, Alex shares how he flipped the script without losing himself along the way. We unpack identity shifts, accountability, and the uncomfortable middle ground where you’re no longer who you were… but not yet who you’re becoming 🤯Alex takes us inside some of his wildest chapters, including attempting to run from Sydney to Melbourne, stopping due to...
2026-01-042h 19Pulling ThreadsIf You Work On A Laptop Your Job Is Already CookedAI just levelled up and it's got Alex rattled — this week the boys break down the new wave of AI agents, why laptop workers should be worried, and what it means for two tradies trying to run a podcast.
2026-01-0100 minPulling ThreadsIf You Work On A Laptop Your Job Is Already CookedAI just levelled up and it's got Alex rattled — this week the boys break down the new wave of AI agents, why laptop workers should be worried, and what it means for two tradies trying to run a podcast.
2025-12-0100 minPulling Threads#057 - The Story Behind Maple MovementHis gut shut down, his body gave up — and that’s where Maple Movement began.He wasn’t chasing enlightenment — he was just trying to fix his gut. What started as crippling health issues turned into a full-blown wake-up call that changed everything. Dan from Maple Movement opens up about hitting the wall, rebuilding his body from the ground up, and creating a brand to help others do the same.Check out Maple Movement Have your say: @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-10-131h 42Pulling Threads#056 - The Wizard, The Bitch & The Big HorseWe’re back with another round of bloke logic, bad nicknames, and deep chats disguised as bullshit. From why some blokes are “wizards,” others are “bitches,” and who earns the title of “big horse,” this ep is all about the culture that makes Aussie men who they are. Bring your sense of humour, you’ll need it.Have your say: @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-10-0637 minPulling Threads#055 - Should Trans Athletes Hold Women’s Records?We kick off with the FKT controversy — a trans athlete breaking the women’s record on the Appalachian Trail — and ask the hard question: should that stand? From there, we shout out this week’s Harry dragging a rowing machine up a mountain, debate whether pissing on the lawn is stingy or smart, and launch a brand-new segment: things that make you a bitch as a man.Have your say: @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-09-3024 minPulling Threads#054 - When Failure Fuels Growth (and Gambling Drains It)What if failure was the missing piece in your growth? In this ep we talk about how to reframe losses, spot the lessons, and keep moving forward when most blokes quit. We discuss what the perfect ratio between failure and momentum is and We also call out the Australian gambling culture, why it feels like fun in the moment but might be quietly destroying young Aussies futures. Have your say: @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-09-2245 minPulling Threads#053 - Is It Racist to Fly the Aussie Flag?This week we shout out Shane Kent, one of only 64 people to ever complete the brutal Arch to Arc from London to Paris and then dive headfirst into a bigger question: is it racist to fly the Australian flag?Have your say: @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-09-1522 minPulling Threads#052 - From sparky to house flipperFrom sparky to house flipper making six figures on projects Sam Harper breaks down how he escaped the grind and built his own lane. This episode dives into the risks, the sleepless nights, and the moments he nearly fucked it all up. If you’ve ever thought about trading stability for freedom, you’ll want to hear this story.Have your say: @sammywharper @harper.projects @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-09-081h 17Pulling Threads#051 - The King of the Hill (Pyry Liukkonen)Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod@coachpyry
2025-09-011h 25Pulling Threads#050 - Huberman was wrong, all time aussie put downs & running he length of the UKHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-08-251h 02Pulling Threads#Bonus - Find That DogHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-08-2005 minPulling Threads#049 - Liam HendersonHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-08-182h 01Pulling Threads#048 - Getting arrested & raising 50kHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-08-1138 minPulling Threads#047 - WNBA pay negotiations , fat PT's & couples financesHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-08-051h 14Pulling Threads#046 - Search4Hurt RecapHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-07-281h 03Pulling Threads#045 - Dead Cow Gully from Brandon Grech's EyesGet strapped in for a masterclass in Back Yard Ultras from one of the best. Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-07-221h 34Pulling Threads#044 - Creatine scandal, charging wedding guests & Hyrox loversHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-07-1432 minPulling Threads#043 - Oldest man to complete an IronMan, 2 years sober & effort of challengesThis week we're talking about the oldest an to complete an ironman, thoughts on what its been like being sober for the last two years, people parking in front of your house & why the effort it takes to complete is more important than the objective difficulty of the challenge itselfHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-07-0727 minPulling Threads#042 - Backyard ultra world record, woman's world records & tough guys with tattoosDead Cow Gully set a new world record for the backyard ultra space, A guy who fights his follows, a failed run from Sydney to Brisbane, a successful run from Perth to Sydney & my hot take about guys with tattoos Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-06-3028 minPulling Threads#041 - Hyrox is dead, The Hurt We Choose doco & recovery hot takeThis week we're talking about the controversy at Hyrox world championships, the Hardcore Harrys documentary that makes you want to run through a brick wall, my recovery hot takes and an update of dead cow gully.Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.podShot this episode from my half renovated house, excuse the shit video and probably audio quality.
2025-06-2416 min
The Missions ShowMissions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve ClearyCan Scripture be translated into animation and be faithful to the text?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about his groundbreaking work in creating the iBible—an animated, visual translation of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Steve Cleary launched a global multimedia project that seeks to reach oral and visual learners through a new medium of Scripture presentation, particularly in underserved regions.
The conversation also addresses deeper theological and strategic implications of visualizing Scripture, especially for oral cultures and generations in...
2025-06-2330 min
The Missions ShowMissions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve ClearyCan Scripture be translated into animation and be faithful to the text?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about his groundbreaking work in creating the iBible—an animated, visual translation of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Steve Cleary launched a global multimedia project that seeks to reach oral and visual learners through a new medium of Scripture presentation, particularly in underserved regions.
The conversation also addresses deeper theological and strategic implications of visualizing Scripture, especially for oral cultures and generations in...
2025-06-2330 minThe Missions ShowMissions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve ClearyCan Scripture be translated into animation and be faithful to the text?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about his groundbreaking work in creating the iBible—an animated, visual translation of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Steve Cleary launched a global multimedia project that seeks to reach oral and visual learners through a new medium of Scripture presentation, particularly in underserved regions.
The conversation also addresses deeper theological and strategic implications of visualizing Scripture, especially for oral cultures and generations in...
2025-06-2330 minThe Missions ShowMissions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve ClearyCan Scripture be translated into animation and be faithful to the text?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about his groundbreaking work in creating the iBible—an animated, visual translation of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Steve Cleary launched a global multimedia project that seeks to reach oral and visual learners through a new medium of Scripture presentation, particularly in underserved regions.
The conversation also addresses deeper theological and strategic implications of visualizing Scripture, especially for oral cultures and generations in...
2025-06-2330 min
The Missions ShowMissions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve ClearyCan Scripture be translated into animation and be faithful to the text?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about his groundbreaking work in creating the iBible—an animated, visual translation of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Steve Cleary launched a global multimedia project that seeks to reach oral and visual learners through a new medium of Scripture presentation, particularly in underserved regions.
The conversation also addresses deeper theological and strategic implications of visualizing Scripture, especially for oral cultures and generations in...
2025-06-2330 minThe Missions ShowMissions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve ClearyCan Scripture be translated into animation and be faithful to the text?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about his groundbreaking work in creating the iBible—an animated, visual translation of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Steve Cleary launched a global multimedia project that seeks to reach oral and visual learners through a new medium of Scripture presentation, particularly in underserved regions.
The conversation also addresses deeper theological and strategic implications of visualizing Scripture, especially for oral cultures and generations in...
2025-06-2330 minPulling Threads#040 - Greta Thunberg, Comrades Marathon & male OFThis week we're talking about Greta Thunberg getting kidnapped, the state of activism in the 21st Century, one psycho who's done Comrades Marathon a staggering amount of times and the male equivalent of female OF business owners.Listen to the history of Comrades hereHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-06-1621 min
Land Lady ListensEpisode 4: Where Business Meets Real Estate Deals with Alex Cleary & Carissa SousaIn this episode of Land Lady Listens, Meg Hayden sits down with SBA loan experts Alex Cleary and Carissa Sousa from Shoreham Bank to break down everything you need to know about financing commercial real estate through SBA loans—whether you're buying a business, selling one, or representing a client doing either.They discuss how SBA loans work when a business owns real estate, what lenders look for in both buyers and sellers, and how things like contracts, cash flow, and documentation impact the loan process. Alex and Carissa also explain how closing costs are typically structured, the difference be...
2025-06-0932 minPulling Threads#039 - Professionalisaion of 'challenges', Deadcow Gully & another pull up record This week we are discussing whether or not we're seeing the professionalisation of fitness challenges, what the dead cow Gully lineup is looking like, BPN's last man standing event & another pull up world record Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-06-0933 minPulling Threads#038 - Enhanced games, the toughest ultra in the southern hemisphere & dumb dog ownersThis week we're talking about how the enhance games are breaking world records, how the toughest ultra race in the southern hemisphere is ending and dumb dog owners Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-06-0331 minPulling Threads#037 - Chris Griffin's sexist comments and a cheated world recordTheres a lot of negativity this week going around and today we're diving deep into it. What you see is what you get with the title plus a bit of a carry on from last week.Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-05-2735 minPulling Threads#036 - Average aussie savings, double Everest, Facebook marketplace & love lettersThis week we discuss what it's like selling a bus on facebook marketplace, a mad man completing a double Everest, the average Australian savings, love letters and a few other bits and bobs.Double Everest documentary Harry of the week - @renbaotsenHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-05-1932 minPulling Threads#035 - Should you pay for dinner, PT being dogged & a harry running through the desertThis week we're talking about the Search4Hurt prep, Wings for life world run, a Harry taring it up in regional Australia, whether you should be paying for dinner with your girl, a PT getting absolutely dogged and a few other bits and pieces.Harry of the week - @t_rav_mcelligottHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-05-1227 minPulling Threads#034 - Silverchair tickets, MAFS celebes & whether you have to raise money for charityHey legends, this week we're talking about my most recent event Run The Tan, a Silverchair dog act, whether you have to raise money for your events, meeting a MAFS celeb, laps around Singapore & much more.Harry of the week - @the_branniffHave your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-05-0528 minPulling Threads#033 - Ciggy black market, dog acts & ute taxThis week we're talking about the ciggy black market, a legend doing laps in sydney, ute tax and maybe the biggest dog act of all time.Have your say - @clearlyruns @pt.pod
2025-04-2838 minPulling Threads#032 - Clout chasing, soap dispensers & Fyre festivalWe're back with another audio only episode as Alex returns from Vietnam with his top airport carry on's, shout outs for some hectic humans, first event of the year and the return of Fyre festival. Hope you enjoy legends.
2025-04-2131 minPulling Threads#031 - Angry vegans, USA border patrol, woman's world recordsJoin Alex & Troy as they talk about USA border patrol instagram game, woman's world records that are up for grabs, ethical meat production, psycho vegan activists & more realestate chat.Check out - If You Eat Meat You Should Know ThisInstagram - @clearlyruns @pt.pod @youmesuzie
2025-04-1445 minPulling Threads#030 - Anal sunning, antarctica & breast milk ice creamThis week we're joined by Chris Dennis who is a good friend of mine doing some pretty interesting things! We talk about his adventure to Antartica, his journey to run in all 7 continents & his nutrition company.Also talk about Harry of the week, breast milk ice cream, urine therapy and much more Instagram: @chrisharris11 @gonutritionau @pt.pod @clearlyrunsHarry of the week: @the__healthproject
2025-04-071h 03Pulling Threads#029 - Wombat girl, McGregor on the marching powder & Australian landlords this week we're talking about the girl who picked up the wombat, mcGregor, running for president of Ireland, the state of the Australian property market and why everyone hates landlords, the ethical standpoint of finding money on the ground and much more.Have your say @pt.pod or @clearlyruns
2025-03-3129 minPulling Threads#028 - Digital dropshipping, quarter pounders & more scamsThis week we're talking about a tell tale sign of a scam, digging into Enagic and their shady practices and talking about the stingyest person I know.
2025-03-2424 minPulling Threads#027 - Vapes = poor mans ciggys, Pull ups world record & Stolen frozen goodsThis week we're talking about why vapes are a poor mans cigarette, Matts world record attempt for the most pull ups in a month, drawing dicks and stealing frozen foodWant to get involved? Have your say @pt.pod Check out Harry of the week @mattlafontaine
2025-03-1729 minPulling Threads#026 - America is cooler than Australia, masculinity in 2025 & supermarket schemeThis week we're talking about why America is cooler than Australia, a Harry who has raised over half a million for youth mental health, what it means to have a positive impact on masculinity in 2025, a new supermarket scheme and a few more bits and bobs!Want to get involved? Have your say @pt.pod Check out Harry of the week @the_444_run
2025-03-1033 minPulling Threads#025 - Ozempic, melted shoes & using couponsThis week we're talking about a man who was fined for using his loud speaker on a train, whether or not Ozempic is cheating, what happens to your shoes when you decide to run during 40 degree days & whether using coupons is an effective use of your time.Instagram: @pt.pod @clearlyruns
2025-03-0329 minPulling Threads#024 - Gender pay gap, Giveaway Scheme & Pregnancy testsThis week we're talking about Sportico's richest #100 athletes and why theres no females there, Bonnie Blues pregnancy results, Whether entering instagram giveaways are stingy and Why a sedentary lifestyle leads to the grave.Instagram: @pt.pod , @clearlyruns
2025-02-2423 min
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg NettleWhy Some Church Plants Fail and Others Thrive (with Marc Cleary and Dino Rizzo from ARC)In this episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," host Greg Nettle, president of Stadia Church Planting, engages with guests Marc Cleary and Dino Rizzo. They discuss the nuances of church planting, the importance of clarity in calling, and the attributes of successful church leaders. Marc and Dino share their extensive experience in fostering thriving church communities through the Association of Related Churches (ARC). They emphasize the significance of financial health, strong personal relationships, and a clear vision for future church leaders. For more about their work, visit ARC's website: https://www.arcchurches.com To connect with host...
2025-02-1927 minPulling Threads#023 - Trannys, Hybrid Athletes & Sam KerrThis week we're talking about Sam Kerr and whether or not pommys are pussies, Trumps executive order, if hybrid athletes have gone to far and much more.Instagram: @clearylyruns@pt.pod
2025-02-1618 minPulling Threads#022 - Kangen Water Scam (Enagic)This week we're talking all things MLM scams and in particular the Kangen Water scam known as Enagic.I spent a lot of time this week speaking with members, reading articles and immersing myself in their facebook groups.Find some of the stuff I sight below and read for yourself.References:ABC ,Sydney Morning Herald ,Enagic USA Earnings Disclosure StatementInstagram:@clearlyruns
2025-02-1035 minPulling Threads#021 - What is up with influencers in 2025?Welcome back to season 2 of Pulling Threads Podcast!
Over the past few months I've noticed an abundance of rubbish content on instagram and today I'm talking about the knobs that have produced it.
Take it with a grain of salt, nothing is ever that deep but I believe it's important to point out what we believe to be stupid and take the piss out of people where we can.
Myself included, hope you enjoy.
This pod is quite different from my normal episodes so if you enjoy it leave a comment...
2025-02-0234 minPulling Threads#020 - 7 Ways to Practically Systemise your LifeIn todays episode expect to learn:
- What systemisation is
- Why you should be taking a systemised approach to your life
- The difference in outputs that I've found in my own life
- 7 practical tools you can use to help systemise your life
Links mentioned in pod:
- Free Systemisation guide
- The Productivity Playbook
Socials
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The Steak Lad Experience#38 Alex Cleary - What I Learnt Attempting To Run From Sydney to MelbourneIn Episode 38 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my friend, Alex Cleary.
In September 2024, Alex attempted to run from Sydney to Melbourne, a brutal goal which would require him to run a total of 100kms a day for 10 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health.
I remember being glued to my phone during the run and was honestly shocked by what he was putting his body through, so much so that I could not help but connect to try and understand the driver's behind hi...
2024-12-111h 31Pulling Threads#019 - No One Gives A F*ck About YouIf you like this episode then you'll probably enjoy my free weekly newsletter.
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2024-12-0813 minPulling Threads#018 - Why The People Around You MatterEvery journey requires a lonely chapter and today I'm going to talk about the difference in the people you have around you from the beginning compared to the end.
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2024-12-0323 minPulling Threads#017 - Why You Should Set Unreasonable GoalsIf there's one thing that will push you to progress faster than anything else it's setting goals that are so unreasonable that you have to take huge steps to even get in the ball park.
If you want to achieve something with your life then this is how!
2024-11-2534 minPulling Threads#016 - What Can You Do In 6 Months?Learned about the amazing story of Luke Thomas.
A nod to what can be accomplished in the space of 6 months if you just put in the work.
2024-11-1724 minPulling Threads#015 - King Of The HillWe're talking about all things King Of The Hill this week! Couple of yarns about the unreal people who participated and lot more.
2024-11-1015 minPulling Threads#014 - Kissing BoothsWhat are the things in life that you’re doing right now that you’ll look back on with regret? Find more of my content @clearlyruns
2024-11-0317 minPulling Threads#013 - Should You Go Sober?Basically just a few yarns about my experience going sober and why I think you should consider giving it a go.
If you want to go through the same experience I offer 1:1 coaching via application.
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2024-10-2738 minPulling Threads#012 - Dealing With The Fear Of ChangeIn this weeks episode I talk about what it's been like leaving the mining industry to pursue my passions, what it was like working in Africa and the mild depression I found myself in through out my mining career.
Hopefully you'll take away that kick up the ass you probably need to chase after the things you care about.
2024-10-2022 minPulling Threads#011 - Successes & F*ck Up's From Project Sydney > MelbourneI attempted to run from Sydney to Melbourne - 100km a day for 10 day with close to 2000m of elevation each day to try and raise $100k for the Black Dog Institute.
I didn't make it and on todays podcast i talk about all of the f*ck up's and successes of that journey.
Find me @clearlyruns
2024-10-131h 21Pulling Threads#010 - Ethan Fleming - World Records, Throwing Money Away & What It's Like To Be A 'Tough' GuyEthan Fleming is the epitome of don't judge a book by it's cover. It would be easy to think hes this 'tough' guy and nothing phases him but you'll soon find out that his exterior comes from years of trying to understand himself through his relentless work ethic towards becoming the most refined version he can be.
We talk about his multiple Guinness World Records, challenges that broke him, his journey of self discovery, what it's like to throw away hundreds of thousands of dollars and where his intense work ethic comes from.
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In Pursuit with Jadyn LamRunning 100km a day for 10 Days. Growing from 200 Followers to 25k & The Life of a Content Creator ft. Alex Cleary (EP103) | Life With LamAlex Cleary is an endurance athlete, speaker, podcaster and mental health advocate that I had the privilege of sitting down with in October 2023.
His current project is running 100km a day for 10 days from Sydney to Melbourne raising $100k for the Black Dog Institute.
We chat about how he grew his following from 200 followers to 26,000 followers in the span from us initially chatting and what his preparation has looked like leading up to this incredible adventure!
Support the man here: https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraiser/alexcleary/syd---mel
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2024-09-1157 minPulling Threads#009 - Daniel Boswell - Becoming A Dad, Running For a Cause & World RecordsBozzy recently completed 100km run from Albury to Wagga Wagga to support of his niece fighting cancer. He raised just shy of $10,000.
Expect to learn what it's like raising a child while dealing with your own mental health battles, how to be a role model to future generations and what world record Bozzy hopes to set in the future.
2024-08-251h 29Pulling Threads#008 - Bardie Somerville - The Shift, Blue Rooms & BreathingBardie is such a down to earth legend. She runs the Shift AU which is a program to help tradies deal with lifes challenges and give them the tools to tackle their mental health.
Expect to learn about the breath and how it impacts us daily, how to conduct a self check in, the struggles that lead to the Shift AU starting and heaps more.
Bardie is a chippy but we wont hold that against her...
2024-08-111h 52Pulling Threads#007 - Lachlan Cameron - Breaking Records, Dealing Drugs & Life Changing MomentsLachy Cameron is just a straight up guy who's done a tremendous amount of work to get to where he is today.
We discuss his recent record breaking run from Brisbane to Sydney, how he used to be a chameleon around others, why he dealt drugs and where hes set his sights on next.
Lachy stayed with me in Melbourne, we completed a 24 hour challenge together and I'm proud to now call him a mate.
You can find Lachy on instagram @lachycam_runs
2024-07-281h 35Pulling Threads#006 - Sari-Elle Kraemer - Lions, Mt Everest & Pat FarmerSari-Elle is nothing short of an inspiration that we can all look up to. She raised over $120k for Lions while completing the highest marathon in the world at Everest base camp.
She goes in depth with her involvement in Lions Australia, what the future generation of volunteering looks like, what it's really like to run the highest marathon in the world and why she won't stop fundraising for causes she believes in.
You can find Sari-Elle @sariellekraemer
2024-07-141h 40Pulling Threads#005 - Adrian Copeland - Energy Suckers, A Bullet Proof Mind & The Big 4Adrian Copeland is a straight shooter, says it like it is and isn't afraid to go after what he wants.
I love Adrian, the way he does life is commendable and to be able to learn from him is an honour.
We discuss the sheer volume of Adrians achievements & goals, what family means to him and his philosophy on energy suckers.
You can find Adrian @aidc6
2024-06-301h 54Pulling Threads#004 - Zac Petitt - Osteosarcoma, Building A Charity & Trust IssuesZac Pettit is the founder of T2KO a non-for profit charity designed to raise awareness for the decease osteosarcoma.
Zac is raw, open and honest discussing the loss of his best friend Zane, why he has trust issues, his addiction and what he's had to do to turn his life around through ultra endurance.
When you speak with Zac you can feel the weight he carries on his shoulders and the authenticity in his language is a true strength of his.
You can...
2024-06-162h 34Pulling Threads#003 - Pat Abrey - Goal Setting, Family & Giving BackPat Abrey is a guy who in the last 18 months has come from seemingly no where to dominate in the ultra running space by completeing 50 marathons in 50 days
Pat and I talk about the massive influence his parents has played on his life, why committing to big goals are so important to success and what it's really like to juggle running a marathon each day on top of a full time job and the struggles that come along with it.
You can find Pat on his Instagram @kalirun.co
2024-06-021h 33Pulling Threads#002 - Jye McCormick - Being A Brumby, Ultramarathons & A Patek WatchJye McCormick is a ultra-endurance athlete. He runs XL Carpentry and although he looks well put together now he has spend years bringing himself back from addiction and destructive behaviour.
Jye is a prime example of someone who didn't start life with a silver spoon but is putting all the pieces in place to ensure he never eats with anything less than silver in the future.
You can find Jye @jyemccormick
You can find Jye's building company @xlcarpentry_
2024-05-192h 02Pulling Threads#001 - Glen Murray - Building A Business, Influencers & TriathlonGlen is a well established photographer in the triathlon, cycling and trail space. Better known as Korupt Vison.
He is also part owner of Atohi a new and fresh competitor in the triathlon space.
Expect to learn what it takes to build a business, raising kids with a professional athlete and the state of influencers these days.
You can find Glen @Koruptvison
Or check out his company @Atohi.co
2024-05-051h 27
Real LivesHow to change your mentality & the $30,000 ice marathon w/ Alex ClearyFor this week's episode I flew out to Belfast to sit down with the legend that is Alex Cleary. Alex is an electrician who works on mines in Mali, but is out to show everyone that it's possible to balance an intensive job and train for extreme events. We discuss his recent marathon in Antarctica, how running changed his mentality, his why behind what he does, developing an understanding of mental health, good habits you can do to change your perspective, why everyone such attempt a period of sobriety, and much more...SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
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