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Dear Luke + BenAaron Curnow: 25 Years of Spunk & Rock Music!Summary
Aaron Curnow, the founder of Spunk Records, discusses his career in the music industry and the relationships he has built with artists. He reflects on the success of the label and the challenges he faced, including the impact of COVID-19. Curnow also talks about the importance of being connected to the music and the artists he works with. He discuss the changing landscape of the music industry, particularly in relation to the rise of streaming platforms like Spotify. They talk about the challenges faced by up-and-coming bands and the shift in focus from...2024-06-171h 00
Dear Luke + BenBlakey Johnston Part 2: The World Record HolderGet ready to dive into an exciting and inspiring part 2 with Blakey Johnston, the world record holder for continuously surfing for 40.07 hours, riding 707 waves. Not only is Blakey, a skilled surfer, but he's also a passionate advocate for mental health, having raised $400,000 for Youth Mental Health and the Chumpy Pullin Foundation.
In this episode, we get an exclusive glimpse into Blakey's journey towards breaking the world record and learn about his physical and mental challenges during the attempt. But that's not all, as Blakey and Lauren have a surprise in store for Ben, which you won't want...2023-04-1651 min
Dear Luke + BenBlakey Johnston Part 1: Eight Days Prior to His World RecordBlakey Johsnton is about to surf for 40 hours. This episode captures Blakes's mindset just eight days from embarking on his world record attempt, which has already raised an incredible $150,000 for Youth Mental Health as we air on this episode of Dear Luke and Ben (without Luke). This is a testament to his passion and dedication to Mental health, and Blakey has just begun.
In this episode, we delve into the incredible challenge that Blakey is about to undertake: surfing for 40 hours straight in salt water. We discuss the risks involved in this record-breaking attempt and how Blakey prepares himself physically...2023-03-1444 min
Dear Luke + BenJoshua Lalor: The Reluctant Fast Bowler!Josh Lalor is one of only a handful of Indigenous cricketers to have represented NSW in First Class cricket. He is also really good friends with Ben (from Dear Luke & Ben). We called this episode the reluctant fast bowler and we need you to understand, before anything else, what reluctant actually means to us. Here is the abbreviation: feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or reluctance to get involved. Also: having or assuming a specified role. A reluctant hero.
I want to draw your attention to the last part, the word where it says the hero. Imagine turning up to something, b...2022-11-2248 min
Dear Luke + BenDave Winner: The Man from CoalcliffThis episode is essential listening. Every human should take the time to listen to Dave's story. Dave Winner is a lifelong, all-season surfer and ocean swimmer. He can often be seen striding confidently into the surf, regardless of the weather. In August 2020, at the age of 69, large unpredictable waves caught him off-guard and swept him off the rocks and into a deep rockpool, where he was knocked unconscious and failed to resurface. Dave was under the water for more than 6 minutes while witnesses on the beach rushed to his aid.
It took five people to retrieve him...2022-11-0154 min
Dear Luke + BenVashti Whitfield's Guide to the GalaxyTrust us, charging through not only your daily grind, but flying through the entire galaxy goes better with some Vashti Whitfield wisdom. Whether it be through her books, films, personal coaching or even a daily hit of "Vashti" that you can find on social media platforms, her inspiring words make intergalactic travel so much smoother. Following the tragic loss of her husband, actor Andy Whitfield, Vashti has opened the portal of truth and light to millions throughout the world and now she sits down with Luke and Ben (in studio) to discuss just how to they can maximise the...2022-10-101h 04
Dear Luke + BenGuestlessWelcome to our first official "Guestless" episode, where we break down the previous season and discuss what we have learnt, where we are heading and what it means to be a filmer maker and own a digital agency in times of upheaval and disruption. This episode shares our experiences through unscripted dialogue and organic confusion with your hosts, Luke Shanahan and Ben Rennie (Guestless). What follows is a conversation that will make you laugh, squirm & feel oddly inspired. Luke and Ben hope to feed the creative mind (or help you rediscover the one you may have lost). Welcome to "...2022-09-2927 min
Dear Luke + BenCulture Queen: Myf Warhurst vs Pop CultureThere are many reasons Australia loves, broadcaster, writer, host, actress and national treasure, MYF WARHURST. Her prolific broadcasting career, her love of Eurovision, her work on everyone's favourite Aussie show, BLUEY and her obsession with Dolly Parton are a few of the topics Luke and Ben sit down with Myf to discuss.
The question remains, Would Luke and Ben dare ask Myf the Pop Culture Icon - any Rock Trivia ?
Or worse, would they try and sing?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearlukeandben/message2022-01-2748 min
Dear Luke + BenGreens Leader Bob Brown on How to Save the WorldSpeaking with Bob Brown makes us all feel a little lazy. He is, Australia's Humanist!
Doctor, Senator, environmentalist, activist, leader and writer are some of the roles he's occupied but his reach is much wider than that. It's lonely at the top and from having to go it alone on many issues in parliament, he's now seen as a figurehead to the next generation of climate activists and those who choose to care about the planet.
Strap yourself in, it's time to save the world.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearlukeandben/message2022-01-2055 min
Dear Luke + BenSilverchair's Ben Gillies vs The 90's!Ben Gillies is a rockstar!
From his lengthy career as founding member and drummer of Silverchair, the band that went on to sell 8 million records and win a staggering 21 ARIA awards, this Newcastle lad has packed three lifetimes into his 40 years. His prolific career started when he formed his first band at 12 and he then went on to travel the world smashing out some of Australia's most iconic and memorable tracks. Now a new father to twin boys with his wife, Jacqui Gillies (from TV'S REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE), its hard to understand just how he had time to stop...2022-01-1449 min
Dear Luke + BenActor Damon Herriman: Once Upon a Time in LAFrom Logie nominated child star to working alongside the world's most famous film-makers, Damon Herriman has done it all.
Working constantly between LA and Australia, Damon not only has taken direction from some of the world's leading directors such as Clint Eastwood, David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino but also has worked with.....Luke Shanahan. You better believe it. With a slew of awards under his belt, this conversations explores just how Damon has maintained a creative integrity through his truthful story-telling while managing to still, "swim with the sharks" in Hollywood.
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Dear Luke + BenBen Baker vs The Presidents (Part 2)PART 2: Ben Baker vs the Presidents of the United States.
Ben is a beacon of hope for all of us. He represents anything is possible, how to keep looking forward, make good decisions, and the chips will, more often than not, land exactly where you need them to. In Bens case, in the White House or on the front cover of Rolling Stone or The New Yorker!On his way to an assisting in the UK Ben stopped by New York City where he was offered a position as an assistant to the legendary Annie Leibovitz. His first project with...2021-12-3038 min
Dear Luke + BenBen Baker vs The Presidents (Part 1)Ben Shares honest & powerful perspectives on what it takes to shoot the president of the united states, not once, over and over again!
With a camera, of course, in the oval office with some of the most powerful humans in the world!
How chance plays a part in our lives, but not at the expense of hard work, finding your voice and stamping your footprint on the planet, regardless of how big or seemingly far away that world might be.
Ben is a beacon of hope for all of us. He represents anything is possible, how to keep looking forward...2021-12-2343 min
Dear Luke + BenComedian Dan Ilic vs Climate ChangeWe chat with Dan Illic, writer, director, performer, comedian and political activist. Long revered for making people laugh, Dan has now turned his comic powers to the worldwide environmental cause.
And he's got a bloody big billboard in Times Square, New York City to prove it!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearlukeandben/message2021-12-1650 min
Dear Luke + BenEllidy Pullin vs The InternetEllidy Pullin is the founder of the Chumpy Pullin Foundation & International Podcast Series, Darling, Shibe with Chloe Fisher. El is the life partner to world champion snowboarder - Alex (Chumpy) Pullin, who died tragically in 2020. This led Ellidy to reassess her life and the chance of a future family. The result is a fantastic journey through grief, resilience and ultimately progression to parenthood. However, the spirit of (Chumpy) lives on through new life, and in this episode, we discover, Ellidy has a story that goes way beyond baby Minnie and the legacy of her famous husband.
This is El's story.
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Dear Luke + BenScott Maggs vs Jimmy NigglesJimmy Niggles sold his beard for $1,013,970, to be exact. In this world-first; Jimmy talks for the first time about how he needs to say goodbye to the persona (Jimmy Niggles), to become the person who created it all, Scotty Maggs.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearlukeandben/message2021-12-0151 min
Dear Luke + BenTim Ross vs RossoEver the Renaissance man, Tim Ross (Rosso) tackles our big question with thought-provoking ideas, wondering just how cavemen might have fared in these COVID times while at the same time pondering if there is in fact any (real) difference between a car salesman and a politician. What we really learn is how to lead, inspire and create a path that is truly your own in a way that is authentic and connected to your lifelong passion. Enjoy.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearlukeandben/message2021-12-0141 min