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A Lot To Talk About#264 - Dave Hoey: Last King of the Cross & Granny Flat Comedy.Dave Hoey is an Australian actor & comedian best known for his role as Michael Ibrahim in 'Last King of the Cross' & as one half of 'Granny Flat Comedy'.5 years ago Dave was a different human being. He was living a life riddled with bad habits & self sabotage, then he made a commitment to change.In the best shape of his life, collaborating with the likes of Katy Perry, Jack Black & Michael Bublé, Dave's love for filmmaking & comedy became the unlikely combination that lead to his debut role on screen as John Ibrahim's little brother i...2025-02-251h 30A Lot To Talk About#263 - The problem with productivity, limiting beliefs & victim mentality | Q&A + Insights.To celebrate 5 years of the podcast I answered 6 listener questions in depth & discussed 5 of my favourite insights from the last year of my life.Thank you to all of you who support the show & have been along for the ride these last 5 years. Onwards & upwwards!Subscribe, share it with your mates & follow me on socials @bradleyjdryburgh for more.Big love,Brad xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-181h 24A Lot To Talk About#262 - The Neuroscience of Understanding Yourself | Katharina Kuehn.Katharina Kuehn is a neuroscientist.Her work into understanding the science of human behaviour & personality through what she calls ‘Deep Sphere’ has seen her work with some of the world’s biggest consumer brands to influence consumer behaviour. Whilst her work in the consumer space will continue to flourish, this year Kat is expanding her mission to put a greater emphasis on helping you & I understand how we are wired to survive & thrive in a world that is designed to steal your attention & strip your pockets.Within the episode you will h...2025-02-041h 04A Lot To Talk About#261 - Robbie Maddison: Don't let fear dictate your destiny.Robbie Maddison is an Australian freestyle motor cross rider living in California.Robbie, sometimes better known as the Maddog, has broken countless world records & tackled some of the greatest feats ever witnessed in extreme sports. To many he is the Evil Knieval of our generation but his story & who he is as a man, is far more than his accomplishments on 2 wheels.In this incredibly candid conversation with Robbie, you'll hear about:His humble beginnings on the South Coast of NSW, Australia.The jet ski accident at 18 that nearly cost him his...2025-01-201h 09A Lot To Talk About#260 - Dominique Elissa: Overcome self sabotage & live your best life.Dominique Elissa is an Australian model, podcast host & creator.Her podcast 'Selfdom' hosts a number of experts & individuals passionate about health & wellness.In this conversation, Dom speaks honestly about:Her personal struggles with insomnia that lead to alcohol & sleeping pill dependency, & how she recovered from that difficult period.How her mums stage 4 cancer diagnosis has changed their relationship & her entire life perspective.How journalling has impacted her quality of life.Her balanced approach to health & wellness.Social media addiction.Coming off contraception, the challenges associated with that.amongst much more!2025-01-121h 03A Lot To Talk About#259 - 3 Mates Recap Their Biggest Lessons of 2024.Joey & Phoons (Tye) are 2 of my best mates. While I'm privileged to speak with some of the countries best athletes, thought leaders & story tellers on the podcast, I always look forward to sitting down with these guys to discuss life, the challenges we face as men in our late 20's/early 30's & how we intend to move through the world in positive ways.This episode was a deep dive into what our 2024 looked like, the lessons it afforded us & the intentions we are setting for 2025.Be sure to follow the us on socials...2025-01-012h 19A Lot To Talk About#258 - These Small Actions Can Completely TRANSFORM You in 5 Years | Sean McInroy’s Secret.Sean Mcinroy is quickly becoming one of the worlds favourite strength coaches online.His 'larger than life' character, flexible yet well measured & scientifically backed approach to training & online resume of big lifts have seen over 400k followers look to Sean for guidance.I sat down with Sean in his gym to explore his philosophy for training that seems to bleed into all areas of his life. He shares:- The seemingly insignificant actions that can make you unrecognisable in 5 years, - The importance of a why behind any goal...2024-12-221h 17A Lot To Talk About#257 - Australia's Best Podcasters Asked Me 12 Life-Changing Questions.I asked 12 of the countries best podcast hosts to ask me a big life question & I answer all of them on this 60min episode.Below are the questions I answer & the incredible hosts who sent them my way:Darcy Tobin from the steak lad experience:Does being acutely conscious of life’s uncertainties make it harder to find peace?Dominique Elissa from Selfdom:What does wellness mean to you?Guy Lawler from Future Self:Are you a 1.58 or 2.02 person?...2024-12-1758 minA Lot To Talk About#256 - Alex 'Godly Strong' Simon: Time in prison, overcoming insecurities & UFC heavyweight aspirations.Alex Simon was recognised as the strongest man in Australian history & third strongest in the world. The former strongman now cage fighter is the physical personification of confidence & brute force but as Alex describes, it's not always how he felt.He spoke of an insecure young boy trying to find his place in the world, how a group of young mates & outlaw behaviour led him to a stint in a maximum security prison, how he discovered his potential between the walls of that prison & how he turned his life towards the noble pursuit of self understanding...2024-12-081h 15A Lot To Talk About#255 - Chat GPT asked me 20 thought provoking questions about life.I prompted Chat GPT to ask me 20 thought provoking questions about life. This episode was honest, reflective & full of the insights I am learning about life & myself.The questions:1. What do you think is the ultimate purpose of life, and how do you define a meaningful existence?2. If you could instantly acquire the ability to understand one thing about the universe, what would it be and why?3. How much control do you think we have over our fate, and how much is determined by circumstances or chance?2024-12-021h 01A Lot To Talk About#254 - Unlock Confidence, Attract True Love & Win in Life | Tim RobardsWhen Tim Robards first stepped onto the set of The Bachelor Australia a decade ago, he hoped for love but never knew how much his life would change. He walked off the show with Anna, the love of his life, and now the mother of their two beautiful children.Since then, Tim has transformed his life and career in ways few could have predicted. He became the most featured man on the cover of Men's Health, built a fitness empire, launched a rosé brand (Elle Wines), and has begun making waves in the entertainment world with a...2024-11-241h 11A Lot To Talk About#253 - Pete Murray Reveals His Secrets to 20 Years of Success & Why He Stayed in Australia!Pete Murray is an Australian singer/songwriter. His success has been long enjoyed & plentiful, with a number of successful singles & albums across two decades.Before he heads off on his Aussie summer tour, we caught up to discuss:The highs & lows of a career in the music industry.His unique qualities & strengths that have afforded him long & sustained success.The early grief that inspired him to craft a life by design.How he realised his music talent in his early to mid 20's.Does he believe in destiny or free will? Why he never moved...2024-11-1837 minA Lot To Talk About#252 - Cody Ramsey on performance anxiety & his debilitating illness.Cody Ramsey is a contracted rugby league player at the St George Illawarra Dragons.After an electric first year in the NRL, Cody fell ill with a debilitating condition that not only halted his career but his whole life. Losing 29 kilograms in a matter of weeks, surviving multiple surgeries & an 8 month stint in hospital, he is set to make what may be the greatest comeback in rugby league history.In this incredibly raw conversation, Cody speaks on his fiance's unwavering support through the most challenging time of their lives, a look under the...2024-11-111h 06A Lot To Talk About#251 - The depths of depression nearly cost Ash Wicks his life.Ash Wicks is quickly becoming one of Australia's favourite creators. With his witty humour & relatable take on marriage & parenthood, Ash has amassed a following of over 400k on Instagram & a loyal audience on his podcast 'Two Doting Dads', alongside cohost & great mate Matty J. Though behind the humour, there is a story bigger than what some may expect from the funny man. A hard fought battle with depression & anxiety that Ash admits nearly got the better of him in his first few months of fatherhood. A story he has found purpose in sharing...2024-11-041h 16A Lot To Talk About#250 - Josh Szeps: 'When white males act out, civilisations burn to the ground.'Josh Szeps is an Australian journalist & the host of popular podcast 'Uncomfortable Conversations' where he hosts some of the biggest political & social commentators/journalists from across the globe.In this conversation we discussed a range of topics from:- The importance of creating safe spaces to discuss uncomfortable/taboo topics for education & social progression.- The identity wars of the LGBTIA+ movements & whether it's actually creating equality or greater division.- How identity labels & tribalism garner division & create global conflict.- Whether the use of pronouns & trans education...2024-10-281h 19A Lot To Talk About#249 - Lachie Gill: How winning 'The Voice' changes your life.Lachie Gill won Australia's 'The Voice' in 2022 & has gone on the launch his music career with an EP, hit singles & tours across the country.We spoke about his early life & where his passion for music comes from. How pain makes for great song writing & how song writing & performing are great therapy for him. We discussed the realities of his early career in music & what his plans look like for the future, as well as his mental health & how he manages that in such a fickle industry. All this & much more in a really enjoyable hour of...2024-10-2057 min
A Lot To Talk About#248 - Why Mark Bouris wouldn't run for politics.Mark Bouris is one of Australia's most recognisable entrepreneurs & media personalities.His successes are to the tune of half a billion dollar business sales, a 6 figure following online & hundreds of popular podcast episodes & interviews as a host - all of which have been of great interest to the public. But not until know has someone asked what keeps Bouris up at night? The real motivation behind his successful venture 'Wizard home loans' with business partner Kerry Packer & his advice for young Aussies looking to make a success of themselves in the current economic climate.2024-10-1349 minA Lot To Talk About#247 - If you aren't where you want to be, just yet...A little reminder that the world doesn't need to know who you are or what you do, for you to be considered a success. I hope you enjoy this solo episode of my exploring my own feelings around what it means to pursue your dreams & be a 'success'.Be sure to subscribe to the channel for more of the conversations I have with incredible guests & for daily content head to my socials @bradleyjdryburgh Big love xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2237 minA Lot To Talk About#246 -Surviving tribal rituals & the road less travelled w/ Tim Noonan.Tim Noonan is a documentary filmmaker best known for his series 'Boy To Man', 'Extreme Engagement & 'Hunt For Truth'.We shared an incredibly honest conversation about what it means to live a life of adventure, to choose your challenges & walk your own path, his journey surviving the tribal rites of passage to step into: manhood, marriage & fatherhood, remaining grateful through hardship & living a life less-ordinary.You can connect with us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @timnoonantvBe sure to subscribe to the poddy & share this episode with a mate that would love...2024-09-161h 35A Lot To Talk About#245 - The future of work, relationships & AI sex robots w/ Dr Ben Hamer.Dr Ben Hamer is an accredited futurist.Recently awarded the number one thought leader for the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific by Onalytica, Ben has undertaken work and research around the world, including time spent leading critical projects at the World Economic Forum as well as being a Visiting Scholar at Yale University.In this incredibly interesting & eye opening yarn we discussed what the future of work, life & play could look like & how this effects all of us. Ben has chosen to exercise the more optimistic perspective towards all of the changes...2024-09-091h 13A Lot To Talk About#244 - An honest yarn w/ Zac Lomax & Blake Lawrie.As the 2024 NRL season enters its final regular season round, I took the time to sit down with 2 of my great mates Zac Lomax & Blake Lawrie as they work towards a spot in the top 8.We had an honest yarn about: living a life that is true to you, pursuing your dreams, riding the rugby league roller coaster, Zaccy's impending Parra move & his first state of origin series, Blocks upcoming wedding & a whole lot more.You can connect with us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @zaclomax @blake.lawrieBe sure to subscribe...2024-09-012h 02A Lot To Talk About#243- Live a life that is true to you.My thoughts on following your dreams & living a life that is true to you.You can connect with me on socials @bradleyjdryburghBe sure to subscribe to the poddy & share this episode with a mate that would love it.Big love,Brad xoxo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2649 minA Lot To Talk About#242 - Brett Connellan: Reflecting, learning & evolving.Brett Connellan is a great mate of mine & regular guest on the show.He is a film maker & speaker from the South Coast of NSW, best known for his film 'Attacking Life' that documented his inspiring recovery after surviving a life threatening bull shark attack.In this conversation we discussed a host of topics, most to do with reflecting on our experiences to learn & grow. As always, it was a great yarn.You can connect with Brett & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @brettconnellanBe sure to subscribe to...2024-08-192h 02A Lot To Talk About#241 - The perks of selling your business for $180 million ft. Frank Greeff.Frank Greeff is the co-founder of Realbase, a market place for real estate agents to purchase products to power their marketing & sales campaigns. Acquired by Domain in 2022, Frank & his fellow founding brothers cashed in on 10 years of blood, sweat & tears for a sweet return to the tune of $180 million. Frank continued on as CEO of Realbase for 2 years at Domain but in the last month has stepped away from his role, to turn his attention & focus toward passion & purpose.Frank's new podcast 'Chew the Fat' is centred around interviewing men & women in the business space to...2024-08-121h 07A Lot To Talk About#240 - Proposals, bar fights & saviour complex: 3 mates question everything.Brad, Joey & Tye (Phoons) discuss the former limiting beliefs they once held that they no longer believe to be true. Isn't it odd that society tends to criticise people in power or influence for changing their beliefs/stance even when it seems to be for the better? A healthy element of growing as a human is to use or experience & learnings to understand ourselves & the world a little better than we did yesterday. Therefore, it only makes sense that with growth some of our beliefs are questioned, challenged & changed. We...2024-08-052h 02A Lot To Talk About#239 - Start building wealth in your 20's & 30's ft. Equity Mates.Bryce & Alec (Ren) are the two Aussie lads behind the popular finance & investing podcast Equity Mates.I invited the fellas on the poddy to discuss Australia's housing & affordability crisis, how to start your investing journey & the keys to building wealth & planning your future while enjoying your avo toast & oat latte's too.As a 23 year old I fought my way into the property market at the end of 2019, sold high in the covid housing boom in 2021 & burnt through my piggy bank pursing my dreams & living my life. I don't regret it, in fact it...2024-07-2242 minA Lot To Talk About#238 - Paul McGregor: Wins, losses & lessons, a life in Rugby League.Paul McGregor is a former Illawarra Steelers & St George Illawarra Dragons legend, having represented both his state & country at the elite level of the game.McGregor was the head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons from 2014-2020 & has been involved as an assistant coach & consultant for a number of other clubs & representative teams over the course of his career.Our yarn dived into his career thus far, the lessons it has afforded him & the wisdom he will take into this next chapter of his life. We discussed the potential of him stepping...2024-07-081h 15A Lot To Talk About#237 - Gary Jubelin: Is our prison system turning men into monsters?Gary Jubelin is a former homicide detective turned true crime podcaster. In his latest series 'Breaking badness, Gary explores the faults in Australia's prison system to question whether we are turning men into monsters & how we can rehabilitate prisoners & reduce the rate of inmates returning to the system.We discussed:Gary's 3 week excursion into a maximum security prison in NSW & how he was received by the inmates.What Gary misses about his life as a detective & how his life has improved since.His career as a podcaster & journalist.& much more.2024-07-011h 28A Lot To Talk About#236 - Jarrett Wilbraham: The life & psychology of a fighter.Jarrett Wilbraham is a Australian MMA fighter in the featherweight division. He is booked to fight for the title under Australian promotion HEX later this year & hopes to use his current winning momentum to make his way into the UFC as soon as an opportunity presents itself.In this incredible conversation Jarrett shared:The challenges of his early life, growing up tough on the streets of Nowra & how fighting for survival lead to a career in the sport. The huge sacrifice he has made to pursue a career in MMA.His approach to training, nutrition...2024-06-241h 57A Lot To Talk About#235 - Tommy Herschell is helping young men navigate their hardships & find their feet.Tommy Herschel is the founder of https://findyafeet.org/A former educator with his own hardships & childhood trauma, Tommy found himself searching for answers at the bottom of the bottle before a few of his closest people held him accountable & encouraged him to turn his life around. On the journey of discovering himself & working through his own trauma, Tommy found his feet & in the process developed a purpose to help young Aussies find their feet too.Not one to buy into the bullshit, Tommy doesn't believe that true impact is...2024-06-101h 26A Lot To Talk About#234 - Billy Dib: How a 2 time boxing world champion found the will to live in his darkest hour.Billy Dib is a former world champion boxer with a professional record of 48 wins & 6 losses. Having fought legends like Amir Khan, it might come as a surprise to hear that Dib's toughest opponent was found outside of the ring with far more than world titles at stake. Billy's diagnosis with cancer in 2017 set the scene for his toughest fight to date & the 6 months his doctor gave him to live meant he would be fighting for his life.His story is one of great inspiration, surrendering to faith, identifying a purpose to not only...2024-06-0357 minA Lot To Talk AboutAli Terai: Recognising opportunity & the risk of unfulfilled dreams.Ali Terai is the founder of 'Future Golf', the co-creator of the 'Recalibrate' program & co-host the 'Vinh & Ali Show'.I first was connected to Ali through our mutual friend Dyl Buckley & was immediately struck by the wisdom he had to share & his willingness to be a champion for those in his life. I have since had the pleasure of forming a friendship with Ali & always look forward to our chats.In this episode we discuss:His early life with an alcoholic father who showed him the kind of man he did not...2024-05-271h 25A Lot To Talk AboutSexual assault & violence against women: A societal crisis with a human solution.Humanity is currently facing a crisis. Women are falling victim to physical, sexual & emotional abuse at the hands of men & the statistics tell a sad story of a culture gone wrong.I spent the morning having a long form conversation with 2 of my best mates. We are certainly not experts, we don’t have all the answers but we wanted to start a conversation & create dialogue to develop our understanding, to be accountable for what needs to change & to lead the way for other men to do the same. We understand that the we can only tr...2024-05-132h 03A Lot To Talk AboutWhat will history say about the moment we are living in? ft. Marc Fennell.Marc Fennell is a journalist, documentary film maker & tv host. He is of the creators & the host behind the global phenomenons 'Stuff the British Stole' & 'House of Skulls'. In this conversation we discussed a host of topics & Marc shared his thoughts on questions such as:- What will history say about the moment we are living in?- Is society cooked or are we just spending too much time on the internet?- How curiosity has been the catalyst behind some of his biggest success....2024-05-061h 28A Lot To Talk AboutLouis Phillips: Are ultra marathons & entrepreneurship the modern man's expedition?Louis Phillips is online fitness personality & a co-founder of INTVL a running app intended as act as a coach in in your pocket.We discussed the creation & development of INTVL along with the appeal of ultra endurance sports & entrepreneurship for modern men looking for a challenge.Louis touched on the positives & negatives of being an online personality & his experience as a former contestant of reality show 'Big Brother'. This conversation is intended for those dedicated to the pursuit of self betterment. The outliers, the believers, the uncommon amongst common folk...2024-04-2954 minA Lot To Talk AboutSamantha Gash: 'Adventure is a journey with an unknown ending.'Samantha Gash is an Endurance Athlete, Inspirational Speaker, Social Impact Entrepreneur & the founder of Her Trails.Her willingness to step into the unknown & challenge herself at the highest level has afforded her incredible lessons into themes like resilience, vulnerability, leadership & social change. Having adventured across deserts, mountain ranges & everything in between with a goal to impact meaningful change & a dedication to the pursuit of self betterment.This conversation is intended for those dedicated to the pursuit of self betterment. The outliers, the believers, the uncommon amongst common folk. By default, we are all...2024-04-221h 31A Lot To Talk About3 Mates on living a life by design.Brad has come together with 2 of his best mates Tye (Phoony) & Joey for a series of episodes to tackle some of life’s big questions, topics & the tough stuff that we so often choose to battle in solitude.The aim is to inspire you to connect with your mates on conversations that enhance the quality of your life.The boys feel so blessed to have the incredible friendship they do & it’s no coincidence that our depth of conversation has created such strength in our bond.This week they delve into...2024-04-012h 40A Lot To Talk AboutJarrod Wynn: Dedication to the pursuit of self betterment.Jarrod Wynn is an entrepreneur & fitness enthusiast. He is co- founder of Red Dragon Nutritionals & the 'Never Lazy Run Club', he is also a great mate of mine.As a man on a mission to be the best version of myself, I am inspired by Jarrod's relentless work ethic & his dedication to the pursuit of self betterment in all area's of his life. We spoke in depth about this way of living, how going 'alone' will never take you as far as going together with a group of like minded individuals & why its...2024-03-251h 31A Lot To Talk AboutJames O'connor on facing his demons, self discovery & life as a well travelled rugby legend.James O’Connor burst onto the super rugby scene as a 17 year old & had his first Wallabies cap at the ripe age of 18. His early talent marked him a stand out for rugby fans & a target for the Australian media. As a young man mistakes are inevitable & James’ often made for good headlines on the back page & a tirade of criticism. Both of which hugely influenced his decision to step outside of Australia & explore career opportunities in Europe for a number of years. Now back on home soil, it’s clear that James has made...2024-03-181h 14A Lot To Talk AboutSpeak & Share: The power of positive community & vulnerable conversations.Speak & Share is a not for profit mental health organisation. Founded by Nath, Mase & Ben, the boys have used social media, community run clubs, merchandise & in person workshops to encourage vulnerable conversations & tackle the stigma of speaking up about mental health. I sat down with Nath & Mase to talk about the origin story behind speak & share, some of the positive actions we can take to enhance our mental wellbeing & we even teased some future plans to collaborate on an exciting project. Be sure to connect with the lads on socials...2024-03-1154 minA Lot To Talk AboutDyl Buckley on growing up & the alchemy of turning dreams into reality.Dyl Buckley is the host of 'Dyl & friends' one of the country's most popular podcasts & I'm blessed to call him a mate.In this episode I returned serve after my appearance on his show last year & we discussed some of his story & the key themes or idea's that are relevant to his life right now. Dyl has been interviewed on so many occasions, so we tried to steer the conversation into new territory & we had some great laughs along the way.Make sure you check out his show https://podcasts.apple.com/au...2024-03-041h 27A Lot To Talk AboutThe Streets Barber, Nasir Sobhani On 11 Years Sober & Helping The Homeless Feel Human.Nasir Sobhani is known as 'The Streets Barber'.Nas, a former addict now 11 years sober is using the vehicles of storytelling & barbering to humanise those who have found themselves on the streets in the wake hardship & addiction. When I first met Nas, I could feel that he was a special human being before we exchanged a single word. In this incredibly deep & vulnerable conversation we discussed the foundational belief that led him down the path of addiction, the healing power of purpose & reconnecting with ourselves to live fruitful lives. To...2024-02-261h 12A Lot To Talk AboutAlly Langdon shares the story behind her career in Australian media.Ally Langdon is the wonderfully talented & caring host of A Current Affair.Her career progression has been astonishing, she made her way into the world of journalism & media, as a Nightline producer before working her way up the ranks to be a prominent part of channel 9's 60 Minutes, co-anchor alongside Karl Stefanovic on Today Show & now the host of A Current Affair. A career that she attributes to a relentless work ethic & the occasional bit of luck- which is quite humble of her I must say.We discussed her early life living in...2024-02-191h 08A Lot To Talk AboutJack Post: Beyond the laughter & into the depths of male postnatal depression.Jack Post is in my opinion, one of the funniest humans on the air waves.Jack's comedic talent shines in its own right but is widely known through his roles as the resident right hand man of GOLD 103.4FM's Christian O'Connell & the loveable often witty producer that acts as the sometimes understated yet vital waist-coast of the 3 piece suit that is the Hamish & Andy Podcast.In this episode we went beyond the laughter for a highly vulnerable & emotional conversation in which he spoke about the challenging days of early parenthood as he grappled...2024-02-121h 16A Lot To Talk AboutKeeshia Pettit on turning failures & misfortunes into life changing opportunities.G'day G'day,Keeshia Pettit is the wonderful executive producer of some of Australia's best podcasts (Life Uncut, Two Doting Dads & Not An Overnight Success).Her story is incredibly inspiring & a testament to the wise words 'when one door closes, a window opens', turning 2 moments that at the time were deemed failures or misfortunes into life changing opportunities. We had an incredibly honest & heartfelt yarn about some of the life lessons that have afforded her incredible perspective, the wonderful work she is doing & the back story behind the success she is...2024-02-051h 13A Lot To Talk AboutJames Graham on hot water bottles, mental health & life after rugby league.G'day G'day,Had a yarn with the English rugby league legend, 400 gamer & proper hard geezer Mr James 'Jimmy Graham'. We exchanged stories, spoke about his humble beginnings, how his passion for rugby league was born, whether he'd find net against the famous Arsenal invincible team & how his mental health was impacted by retirement.If you loved listening to the big fella as much as I did, you can go listen to his show 'The Bye Round' on all good poddy platforms.Cheers & big love xoxo...2024-01-291h 07A Lot To Talk AboutThe untold story of Jai Waetford.Jai Waetford was hailed to become the next Justin Bieber when he took the nation by storm on the Australian X-Factor at just 14 years of age.With his meteoric rise to fame came with all of the challenges he was never prepared for, leaving Jai as he describes 'broke, depressed & lost'. That was until, at the depths of rock bottom, Jai made a decision that changed the trajectory of his life in the years that followed.This is his revival.Be sure to follow Jai & I on socials: (Insta/TikTok) @bradleyjdryburgh @jaiwaetfordFollow Jai on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaiWaetfordOfficialTo...2023-12-201h 32A Lot To Talk AboutTime Waits For No One - Denham Hitchcock On Leaving A Successful Career To Sail Around The World.Denham Hitchcock made his living bringing stories to life. On our TV screens for nearly 30 years, he was the jacked, good looking cat reporting on the ground in war zones, unearthing hidden truths & sharing tragic stories & it taught him one thing: 'time waits for no one, dreams shouldn't be left on the pillow'. That realisation was the catalyst for a major life change when he, his wife & daughter set sail on the adventure of a life time, one he reports to be quite fulfilling. In our conversation we yarn...2023-12-1155 minA Lot To Talk AboutThe Best Of 'A Lot To Talk About' In 2023.G'day all & welcome to the best of 2023.I sat down & extracted the 6 most impactful lessons I have taken & applied to my life from 6 wildly different & wonderful guests of the show this year.The 6 incredible guests I have featured & lessons they have taught me are:1. Katharina Kuehn - the neuroscience of self-knowledge: understanding the 5 primal emotions of human behaviour & how we are hardwired so that you can live your most fulfilling & authentic life.2. Joshua Heares - how your dream day can inform your dream life:the life changing philosophy that aligned Josh with a more fulfilling career path & ultimately encouraged the...2023-12-041h 14A Lot To Talk AboutKeegan Hipgrave: Encouraging Athletes To Be Vulnerable Will Inspire Change.Keegan Hipgrave was medically retired from the NRL at just 24 years of age, a whole decade before he had planned to call time on the career he had set his sights on as a young man playing Australian school boys alongside some of the games form players. His exit from the game has afforded him to the time to pursue a path he deems to be full of passion & purpose. His podcast Keegan & Company was built to normalise the conversation around mental health with elite athletes, ultimately setting an example for all Australian's who...2023-11-271h 07A Lot To Talk AboutAge Is Not A Barrier To Achieving Entrepreneurial Success ft. Chris Griffin.Chris Griffin became an online sensation sharing heartfelt words of wisdom & speaking from his own experience as a 20 something year old. It struck a chord with over 600,000 people on TikTok & Instagram. But as always, there is more to the story...Chris & I shared a conversation about the identity crisis he experienced as a popular high school student that threw him full force into the world of business & entrepreneurship, co-founding his first company in the software industry at just 17 years of age. We discussed:- The failure he...2023-11-201h 41A Lot To Talk AboutPerfectionism Fuelled Success & A Dangerous Obsession ft. Amy Ruffle.Amy Ruffle is an actress, comedian & all-round entertainer. In her adolescent years, Amy trained & competed as an elite diver. It was the early foundation of a relationship with perfectionism that eventually proved to be detrimental to her health, leading her down the path of an eating disorder that she courageously & vulnerably opens up about in the episode.From the age of 13, acting was on the radar. After leaving school Amy studied musical theatre before landing her first role on TV in Netflix's 'Mako Mermaids'. The show lasted 4 seasons before...2023-11-131h 15A Lot To Talk AboutHooked On Life: Living Through The Lens Of The Author ft. Tom Nash.Tom Nash aka 'DJ Hookie' is a quadruple amputee after narrowly surviving the grip of a shock meningococcal diagnosis now 20 years ago. He is the co-founder of Starfvckers, a Sydney based club in which he first headlined as DJ Hookie. He is a world renowned speaker & storyteller, having graced stages across the world including TED X in Sydney during 2019 to deliver his memorable keynote 'The Perks Of Being A Pirate', & he is a newly acclaimed author.Losing his limbs, particularly his arms has afforded Tom one of his most recognisable features: his pirate hooks...2023-11-061h 14A Lot To Talk About'This Too Shall Pass': Hugo Toovey's Decade Long Battle With Testicular & Bowel Cancer //VIDEO.Hugo Toovey is an incredibly inspiring human being. At the young age of 21, Hugo was diagnosed with testicular cancer & told that it had spread through his body. He could hardly believe the news as a fit young man in the defence force at that time. He would go on to face a bowel cancer diagnosis a little later on, multiple surgeries & treatments to eventually survive a decade long battle. Never-the-less it has left him with complications that make life challenging on a daily basis.Hugo spoke vulnerably about the challenges of these last 10 years. Not only the physical but the...2023-10-231h 35A Lot To Talk About'Your Lack Of Therapy Is Hurting People.' - Mitch Wallis // VIDEO.Mitch Wallis is a mental health expert with a mission to change the way the world feels.After hitting rock bottom in 2016, the successful Microsoft employee turned his focus to healing his mind. Studying a masters degree in clinical psychology at Columbia University in New York, was as he describes an attempt to avoid therapy, however it was the start of much more. Now an authority in the space, Mitch is most well known for being the founder of Heart On My Sleeve - a leading global mental health...2023-10-1654 minA Lot To Talk AboutDefusing Explosives In Iraq & Afghanistan: Daniel Glenn's Philosophy For Life To Combat Death & Fear // VIDEO.Daniel Glenn served in the United States Navy as an EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) Officer. Roughly 50% of war casualties in Iraq & Afghanistan between late 2011 & 2020 were attributed to IED's (improvised explosive devices), Daniels job was to disarm & dispose of those devices - high stakes but high reward when executed correctly.Since leaving the Navy, he completed a masters degree as a Schwarzman Scholar (the oldest person to do so at that time), broke a record for the fastest mile in an 85 pound bomb-suit & donned that same suit to complete a half marathon all to raise...2023-10-091h 43A Lot To Talk AboutAsk These 8 Questions To Encourage Deeper Connections ft. Brett Connellan // VIDEO.Brett Connellan is no stranger to the poddy, this will be the third conversation we have shared on the platform. Armed with 4 questions each, Brett & I dive into a deep conversation across a range of thoughts & topics. Be sure to follow Brett & I on socials: (Insta/TikTok) @bradleyjdryburgh & @brettconnellan To book us for a keynote, check the link below:https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/brett-connellan-bradley-dryburghFollow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world & share the episode with a mate...2023-10-022h 11A Lot To Talk AboutHow A Former Drug Dealer Left Prison, Found Comedy & Changed His Life ft. Andrew Hamilton //VIDEO.In June 2021, Andrew Hamilton was at the tail end of 2 day cocaine bender enjoying Guy Ritchie's 'Wrath Of Man' when NSW Police's 'Raptor Squad' kicked his door in & changed the trajectory of his life forever. Andrew was at the height of his drug dealing business, bringing in 5 figures a week. His beginnings in the Sydney underworld were as he describes, not morally challenging despite the knowledge he was breaking the law. Unlike heroin & ice, Andrew found his own moral comfort in the knowing that psychedelics weren't responsible for ruining their users lives. But somewhere...2023-09-251h 10A Lot To Talk AboutJack 'Jarchy' Archdale: A Meaningful Life, An Honest Laugh & No Appetite For Assholes // VIDEO.Jack 'Jarchy' Archdale is one half of the 'We Mean Well' podcast & is one whole of a good human being. He has cultivated a huge online audience through his humour & appetite for absolute nonsense podcast yarns but at the core of the modern day funny man is a simple being who's online attention hasn't stolen his focus from a real & meaningful life.We shared a yarn on:- The social climate & the importance of true connection.- Back to the bush & the peace a more...2023-09-181h 33A Lot To Talk AboutThe Health Classes You Missed - Sex, Drugs & Mental Health ft. Monica Vantilburg //VIDEO.Monica Vantilburg is the host behind 'The Health Classes You Missed'. A podcast built to bridge the gap between whats taught in the classroom & the missing information that students go searching for on the internet. Mon is a high school health teacher turned podcast host making her qualified to have these discussions. She shares that her initial purpose behind the pod was to provide education for the high school age demographic but has found that the information has been high in demand for mature age listeners who want a further depth of knowledge around...2023-09-111h 24A Lot To Talk AboutGary Jubelin On Catching Killers & The Hard Truth Behind Badness // VIDEO.Gary Jubelin's 30 years in the NSW Police Force were not for the faint hearted. Arguably Australia's most celebrated homicide detective, Gary was responsible for leading the investigations into some of the countries most high profile cases: missing child William Tyrrell, the horrific case of Anita Cobby & the murder of 3 young Indigenous children in Bowraville. His fame made it's way from crime scenes to TV screens as one of the detectives portrayed in the Australian 'Underbelly' series, but it all come at a heavy cost.In 2019 Gary resigned from the force after being stood down...2023-09-041h 27A Lot To Talk AboutAn All Black Legend's Battle With Anxiety & Depression ft. Sir John Kirwan // VIDEO.At the 1987 Rugby World Cup, All-Blacks legend John Kirwan scored a length of the field try & in turn, he inspired a generation of future all-blacks & rugby greats to follow their own dreams. On the surface, he was the fit & strapping superstar that every young man wanted to be, but below the surface, he was fighting the toughest battle of his life: anxiety & depression. JK talks of his fear for speaking out at that troubling time. The fear that his career would be taken from him, that he would be labelled insane. It all came...2023-08-281h 07A Lot To Talk AboutAI & Robotics Engineer Clyde Campbell Has Teamed Up With Fellow Parkinson's Patient Michael J Fox To Find A Cure // VIDEO.Clyde Campbell is one of Australia's top AI & robotics engineers. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's aged just 44 and chose not to be victim but rather to spring into action & begin the quest to find a cure. Clyde founded Shake It Up Australia, an organisation created to fund Parkinson's research in Australia. His frustrations with a lack of research & innovation in Australia seen Clyde team up with award winning actor & fellow patient Michael J. Fox who is leading the way in Parkinson's research in the US.Alongside Clyde's incredible story, his...2023-08-2454 minA Lot To Talk AboutBruce Bryan Spent 29 Years In Prison, Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder // VIDEO.I first heard Bruce Bryan's story on Joe Rogan's podcast in June 2023. I was moved to tears at what this man has endured despite his innocence.Released from Sing Sing Correctional Facility in NY, Bruce was granted clemency & is awaiting full exoneration.How Bruce was wrongfully convicted of such a heinous crime will make your blood boil. How any human could be robbed of 29 precious years yet choose to see it as an opportunity to be better not bitter, will inspire you to embrace the power of perspective in your own life. The reason I was captivated by Bruce Bryan's...2023-08-211h 07A Lot To Talk AboutCuriosity Created A Multi-Billion Dollar Company ft. Will Ahmed, The Founder & CEO of Whoop // VIDEO.Will Ahmed walked into Harvard with an intention to study Government & Economics. His athletic endeavours as a university squash player had formed a fascination with human physiology, but with a propensity to overtrain & burn out, Will's curiosity for turned to the 20 hours of his day in which he wasn't training but rather recovering.Within little time, he found himself chasing physiology classes to feed his curiosity. Early on, he identified 3 key indicators of performance that remain an integral part of his success to this day. In his final year...2023-08-141h 11A Lot To Talk About36 Half Ironmans In 36 Days ft. Layne Storrier // VIDEO.Layne Storrier & I first met at Never Lazy Run Club & were instantly mates. Over his first 12k run & a coffee he shared his desire to run 100km by the years end. When I hear his plans, his nickname ‘Layneo insaneo’ started to make a whole lot of sense but as he’s gone on to prove, what’s insane to many is most certainly achievable for the big fella.His next challenge begins on September 1st in which Layneo will tackle 36 Half Ironmans in 36 days. Not only is he doing it to test himself & to hopefully set a world record...2023-08-071h 06A Lot To Talk AboutDyl & Friends // VIDEO.G'day G'day,Loved my time chatting with Dyl on his incredible poddy. I love that we could share a laugh amongst some vulnerable & honest stories & I feel truly blessed that he & his team were kind enough to give us the full ep to share on my channel too. Get amongst it!Be sure to follow Dyl & I on socials: (Insta/TikTok) @bradleyjdryburgh & @dylbuckley @dylandfriendsTo book me for a keynote, check the link below:https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/bradley-dryburgh2023-07-312h 09A Lot To Talk AboutWhy You Should Believe In Your Dreams & Pursue Your Passions ft. Onyedika Agbarakwe //VIDEO.Onyedika Agbarakwe is a former medical professional turned creator, model & influencer.After working & studying in the pathology field, Onye found an outlet for his creativity during covid lockdown. A pass-time turned into a passion & a creative identity developed into a career that see's Onye flying around the world to model & create for brands like Jean Paul Gaultier. It's a far cry from the life he once thought he would live, but is grateful he experienced as its a part of the human experience in which he derives the ideas & inspiration for his content & creative endeavours.In this conversation we discuss...2023-07-241h 43A Lot To Talk AboutThe Kindness Of Strangers Changed Kath Koschel's Life // VIDEO.Kath Koschel is the founder of Kindness Factory, a global not-for-profit organisation and movement which inspires ordinary people to do extraordinary things. A former professional cricketer and Iron Man competitor, Kath has defied all medical prognoses by teaching herself to walk on three separate occasions. Despite facing other serious personal, mental and physical setbacks, her resilience allowed her not only to overcome these challenges but also to see the good in the world when most others couldn’t.In this incredible conversation, Kath & I delve into her story & the mo...2023-07-171h 10A Lot To Talk AboutInspirational Neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo Reveals The Trials, Tribulations & The Truth Of His Professional Exile // VIDEO.Charlie Teo is an inspirational neurosurgeon who has saved & extended thousands of lives operating on the brain tumours that were deemed by so many of his peers as ‘inoperable’.The medical board & many Australian media sources have taken it upon themselves to persecute Charlie for his work & as a result he is no longer able to operate in Australia.Having raised over $50M for brain cancer research through his own foundation, whilst still flying around the world in hopes to help the patients who's lives depend on it, Charlie is fighting for what he b...2023-07-101h 03
A Lot To Talk AboutZac Lomax, Josh Holden & Jimmy Stewart On Lifelong Rivalry & Airing Dirty Laundry.St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax was my 100th episode only a few months ago. Today we ran it back, but he wasn't alone. Accompanied by his day 1 boys, Joshy & Jimmy, they shared childhood war stories, spoke on their lifelong rivalries as best mates & aired the dirty laundry on whats it's like living together.We covered all the dust ups, the roles they assume as a make shift family & reminisced on great memories. A real laugh with moments of great depth. I have no doubt you will enjoy tuning in as much a...2022-04-101h 42
A Lot To Talk AboutZac Lomax On Embracing Authenticity & The Greatest Advice He's Ever Received.St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax invited me into his home for a conversation on passion, purpose & life as a professional rugby league player. We dived into his upbringing in the country town of Temora, reflected on his first 4 seasons in the NRL & dissected his purpose & passions in life. I was a fan of Zac Lomax the footy player when we first sat down to chat & by the days end, I was an ever bigger fan of the man behind the jersey & away from the bright lights. A conversation of gre...2022-01-0320 min
The Stronger Stride Podcast21. Bradley J Dryburgh - The challenges of running with cystic fibrosisEp. 21 w/ Bradley J Dryburgh
Brad aka ‘The Captain’ is a 25 year old podcaster, runner and story-teller from Wollongong who was born with a life-threatening illness called Cystic Fibrosis. Brad’s mission is to raise awareness for CF and inspire the CF community to not just maintain hope but aspire to realising their dreams and greatest potential.
In our chat with Brad we learn what exactly CF is and Brad's health story from his childhood up until now. Brad delves into how he got into running and why he started #42forCF. Brad shares many running anecdotes and explains the specia...2021-10-131h 44
A Lot To Talk AboutTragedy Inspired Sebastian Terry To Find Happiness in A List of 100 Things.Sebastian Terry was backpacking around the world when he received tragic news of a friends accidental death. Confucious said, "we have two lives & the second begins when you realise you only have one". That realisation forced Seb to consider his own mortality & it revealed that he was unhappy & unfulfilled. He was inspired to write a list of things that he thought would help him find true happiness. Along the way, his own journey of self discovery led him to helping others find real meaning in their own lives. '100 Things' was born & he now h...2021-09-1251 min
A Lot To Talk AboutWhat Does It Mean To Live Well? w/ Ruben Chavez of 'Think Grow Prosper'.Ruben Chavez is the brains behind the instagram account @thinkgrowprosper. With 2.6 million followers, Ruben has spent the last few years of his life exploring the idea of what it means to live well. - We spoke on the 6 dimensions of human nature & how they can allow you to explore your purpose in a practical way. - How confusion & uncertainty must be the cost of exploring that purpose & - Why we should value harmony over happiness. A conversation exploring the questions that don't always lead to answers but rather allow us to unde...2021-08-051h 00
A Lot To Talk AboutComing Of Age, Heart Break, Hopes & Dreams w/ Ellis Hall of Loretta.Ellis Hall is the incredibly talented front man of Loretta.When the man walks into a room theres a few things I notice. He holds a real energy that radiates & has everyone at attention but it feels so humble & genuine in nature which is a huge nod to his caring character & pure personality that you will fall in love with throughout the course of our conversation. Ellis opened up about his loner days in high school before finding 'his people' & the importance of being true to yourself. He shared his creative process when wri...2021-06-1759 min
A Lot To Talk AboutChange Your Habits, Change Your Life w/ Emma Reynolds.Emma Reynolds has been on a journey of self discovery. Finding the love of her life, getting engaged, moving out of home & undergoing physical & mental transformation to compete as a bikini model on stage.Physically & mentally finding your best takes a lot of personal work. It is a journey that does not come without great sacrifice or unrelenting effort. Juggle that with a fiancé living interstate, a job that requires to wake up before the crack of dawn & all of the other challenges that come at this stage of our lives, its fair to say Em...2021-06-1449 min
A Lot To Talk AboutDenan Kemp Is Just Another Bloke In A Bar.Denan Kemp is a former NRL Winger turned media personality, entrepreneur & goosey connoisseur. The man behind Bloke Beer, Bloke In A Bar & The Locker Room is a rugby league cult figure but it didn't come without sacrifice & hard work. Enjoy this arousing conversation that takes you on the journey of a bloke that thats just doing what he loves & doing a bloody good job of it. Go subscribe to Denan's podcast channel & follow him on insta at the tags below: @blokeinabar @denankemp @blokebeer If you enjoyed this ep more than a burnt Maccas coffee on a Monday morning, subscribe rate & review...2021-06-1054 min
A Lot To Talk AboutPhoe Thaw Is Speaking Out Against The Myanmar Military Coup.One Championship fighter Phoe Thaw is speaking out against the Military Coup in Myanmar. The people of Myanmar have experienced many dictatorships in their time. In the recent weeks, the military have overthrown the elected democracy, detaining the country's rightful leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi. With hundreds of thousands taking to the street in protest, the military has taken innocent lives & shown a blunt disregard for human rights. It is without question that as human beings we deserve the right to be represented by a government we elect. Lets fight with Myan...2021-02-2128 min
A Lot To Talk AboutTom Panos Is Australasia's #1 Real Estate Coach.It's no surprise Tom Panos is the #1 real estate coach in the southern hemisphere. Amongst his clients are the industries top performers, seasoned professionals & the rookies. All with something to learn & apply from Tom's Real Estate Gym where he trains the minds & moulds the results of all who walk through the digital doors.Alongside John McGrath, Tom is the co-founder of the industries biggest event, AREC (The Australian Real Estate Conference) held on the Gold Coast every year. Ask anyone in real estate & they will tell you its on their calendar & engrained within the ideas t...2021-02-1039 min
A Lot To Talk AboutMatty C Fox - Former Pro Tennis Player, Cancer Survivor & Fitness Guru.At one point in time, Matty C Fox has probably blessed your instagram feed with his chiseled physique & high energy fitness video videos.The former pro tennis player from Melbourne, Australia spent his early years travelling & competing on courts throughout Europe before returning home to a new challenge. The diagnosis of testicular cancer would preset a hurdle like no opponent he had ever faced. But like any great tennis player does, when the balls in your court you return it with all your energy & an almighty scream to go with it, 'come onnnnn'.The now, 'fitness guru' is living in...2021-01-1338 min
A Lot To Talk AboutForever Projects Is Tackling The Orphan Crisis In Tanzania.Forever Projects is creating change that matters.In 2010, Mark and Anna Dombkins put their two children on a plane and moved to Africa. They dreamed of providing a home for children who didn't have one. Little did they know, an even bigger story was starting to unfold.Discovering that there were over 3,000,000 orphans in Tanzania, the harsh reality was they couldn't adopt them all. Real change takes understanding. Understanding the systemic issues that require a resolution. Forever Projects was founded to do just that. Empowering change through education & inspiring a tribe th...2021-01-061h 11
A Lot To Talk AboutPrinnie Stevens On Life's Great Lessons.Prinnie Stevens is an incredibly talented woman.A mother of 2, a global superstar & a beautiful soul. We touched on her life journey & all the lessons she has learned along the way.From the bright lights of New York City to 'The Voice Australia' & any stage that Prinnie plants her feet, there is a common theme behind each performance. Her goal is to convey powerful messages through her musical gift. I had a great time in conversation with Prinnie & I have no doubt the wisdom within this conversation will have a positive impact on e...2020-12-021h 19
A Lot To Talk AboutHollywood Guru Jonathon 'JMo' Moran On Owning Your Insecurities & Embracing Who You Are.Jonathon ‘JMo’ Moran is the Hollywood guru or the a-list whisperer as I like to call him. He is the chief entertainment writer at the Daily Telegraph & he hosts his own podcast alongside his own Nova radio show ‘confidential’.He has built an incredible career sharing conversation with some of the world’s biggest stars. However, if I was asked “who is JMo” my answer wouldn’t tell the tale of his work nor would it address his connections in the world of entertainment. My answer would share an insight into the man that opened up to me in this conve...2020-11-2458 min
A Lot To Talk About"Nothing Is Impossible" - Ryan Fisher, Founder & CEO Of Fisher TM.When I think about my good mate Ryan Fisher one statement comes to mind. “Nothing is impossible”.Three words I’ve heard him speak on so many occasions. The three words that in essence sum up what he has been able to achieve throughout each moment in his exceptional life thus far.We met at WHITEFOX real estate in Melbourne. By this time, Fish as he’s known by many was already considered a phenomenon within the real estate industry. Yet this wasn’t the ending nor even close to the beginning of a good story. The...2020-11-201h 42
A Lot To Talk AboutSophie Grace Holmes On Beating Cystic Fibrosis & Taking Trikafta.Sophie Grace Holmes is a beacon of light & a symbol of hope in the cystic fibrosis community.The 29 year old is well known across social media as the energetic fitness figure that's challenging the world of ultra endurance events with a big smile on her face. It's hard to believe she has ever had cystic fibrosis let alone be challenged by it. Yet like all CF patients she has faced her fair share of mountains to climb. Her mindset is what keeps her in such good health. Believing that CF will never hold her back, s...2020-11-1754 min
A Lot To Talk AboutMarina Passalaris Is The Founder & CEO Of Beautiful Minds.Marina Passalaris Is The Founder & CEO Of Beautiful Minds. Whilst working for a modelling agency, Marina found that the talent they were acquiring suffered with poor mental health & numerous eating disorders. They were predominately young women & while the heads/owners of that agency didn't care for their health of their talent, Marina did. That is where the idea began & a business was born. With time it evolved & grew into something extremely spectacular. An amazing story of a successful business woman who has built an organisation through her passion to positively change lives. This e...2020-11-1146 min
A Lot To Talk AboutCorey Phillpot VS The Worlds Strongest Marathon.On the 3rd of March 2021 Corey Phillpot will attempt to break the world record for 'the worlds strongest marathon'. To do so, he will be required to pull a 1.5 tonne car for the full 42.2kms. The record was first held by the famous Ross Edgley & was since broken by Justin True. However, Corey made it clear he wants to blow them out of the park.You may wonder, for someone to be tackling a challenge like this at the ripe age of 23, they must have been training their whole life. Well the early years of C...2020-11-0956 min
A Lot To Talk AboutMartinus Evans Is 300 Pounds & Running!In 2012, Martinus Evans' doctor called him fat & laughed in his face when Martinus claimed he would run a marathon.For some, that would be humiliating enough to give up before you had even begun. For Martinus, it just fuelled a fire that has been burning ever since.Having now run over 100 races around the world he has well & truly proven that doctor wrong. However, more importantly he has inspired so many. Creating the 'Slow AF Run Club' to encourage back of the pack runners to keep going, Martinus has linked up with Adidas amongst other...2020-10-2848 min
A Lot To Talk AboutLife Is Like A Game Of Poker - My Guest Appearance On 'The Hustle & Flow Podcast'.In this episode you will be hearing me as a guest of 'The Hustle & Flow Podcast' hosted by Leslie Lau & Shaun Cooper.In one of my earlier episodes I referred to life like a game of poker saying "You are dealt a hand to play with & it's out of your control. If you choose to fold early & throw in your chips your game is finished. But, if you choose to hold on, keep the faith & wait for the river, your life might just get a whole lot richer". Les & Shaun used this piece as the framework of...2020-10-261h 08
The Hustle & Flow PodcastEpisode #030 — Interview with Bradley J DryburghIn this episode, Shaun and I are joined by Bradley J Dryburgh.Bradley was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness at birth, and with that, faced the odds of a grim life expectancy, along with the ritual of consuming 50 tablets a day in order to maintain his health. While some might resign themselves to a lesser expectation of life, he chooses optimism, and approaches life from a place of positivity.He has an interesting philosophy on life, likening it to a game of poker. In his words:“You are dealt a hand to play wi...2020-10-251h 03
A Lot To Talk AboutAdam Everill Conquered Kokoda In A Day.Adam Everill is the co-founder of Equal Playing Field. The EPF Academy trains young men and women under the age of 35 as facilitators and advocates for gender equality and respectful relationships. EPF was started by Adam & his co-founder Jacqui Joseph. Jacqui is the Chief Executive Officer in PNG, while Adam now heads up EPF Australia. EPF has a Board of Directors made up of prominent PNG citizens who are responsible for the organisation’s governance.Some years ago, Jacqui was inspired to run a marathon to raise funds for Equal Playing Field, which meant Adam was on board too. The feat...2020-10-201h 23
A Lot To Talk AboutSam Webb Is The Co-Founder Of Livin Org.Sam Webb is the co-founder of Livin Org. What is Livin?THE LIVIN HEALTH MOVEMENTLIVIN was founded on the Gold Coast, Australia in honour of a great man Dwayne Lally who like many others took his life after living in silence from a mental illness. LIVIN is all about living your life at the top and breaking the stigma around mental health. Connecting, supporting and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges because “It Ain’t Weak to Speak”. Through the development of cutting edge education programs, apparel and community a...2020-10-1538 min
A Lot To Talk AboutBlake Pavey Is A TikTok Sensation & Comedic Genius.Blake Pavey is an 18 year old Aussie TikTok sensation.You wont find him doing the 'renegade' or hitting the 'woah' but rather as one of the many characters in his social media comedic skits.His style has been likened to that of Chris Lilley & there is no doubt that beyond the app that has taken the world by storm, Blake has a bright future ahead of him in the big wide world of entertainment.When he's not popping up in your 'for you' page, he's just living life as a typical Aussie fella...2020-10-0136 min
A Lot To Talk AboutThe Story Behind #42forCF.As many of you know, I was born with Cystic Fibrosis. CF predominately effects the respiratory system & as a result in late June/early July this year I suffered from some bleeding in the small airways of my lungs.Whilst sitting in the emergency room at Wollongong Hospital I had the inspiration to run a marathon before the years end. Proving that no hurdle can stand in your way if you have a positive outlook & great work ethic.Now 8 weeks into my training with the guidance of my coach Ben Seymour & the support of the...2020-09-2133 min
A Lot To Talk AboutSandor Earl On Embracing Life's Challenges & Being Fuelled By Fire.Sandor Earl is one of the NRL's biggest stories.Growing up, Sandor's first love was rugby league. The outsider would say he's talented, he disagrees. As he reflects on what got him to where he is today, he credits his insane work ethic for his success as a footballer. It's a trait that shines through in everything he does. Not only is Sandor a professional athlete but also a business owner with a number of projects running outside of 4 lines on the footy field.But like any great story, it's not been all smooth sailing...2020-09-0842 min
A Lot To Talk AboutPat Farmer Has Run Across The World In Service Of Others.Pat Farmer is arguably one of Australia's greatest runners.He has run around the world in pursuit of purpose, to raise funds & awareness for numerous charities whilst experiencing some of the worlds most beautiful & volatile territory along the way. From jogging through the beautiful Petra, sweating bullets in the Simpson desert or running surrounded by armed guards in Panama, Pat has lived an exciting life but it's not all running. Having served his time in politics doing great things for his community Pat has shown that he is one of the most selfless people you w...2020-09-0541 min
A Lot To Talk AboutLogan Dodds - Life Is Finite, Will You Make The Most Of It?Logan Dodds is an extraordinary human being, living an extraordinary life.After losing his father to a sudden stroke at the age of 18, Logan learnt the hard way that life is a blessing that can be taken from you at any minute. That lesson has ultimately shaped his way of life. Pursuing his passion for travel resulted in a life changing opportunity. Logan was quick to notice it, grabbing the bull by the horns & leveraging his new found social media audience to dive into the world of videography & photography. He uses his skillset to freelance w...2020-08-2531 min
A Lot To Talk AboutJoe Daymond On Realising Dreams & Believing In Your True Purpose.Joe Daymond was a guest on the show back in April this year.At the time we touched on the years of blood sweat & tears that had gone into his craft, both writing & performing stand up comedy. In April, he had started to take social media by storm, an exciting feeling for a creative who had fought to keep his head above water after years without recognition. Fast forward 3 months & he is the youngest comedian in New Zealand's history to sell out sky city arena in Auckland & has come off the back of a 10 show tour.2020-08-1342 min
A Lot To Talk AboutDom Gauci Of DG Designs - Creating Art Inspired By Pop Culture.Dom Gauci is my new favourite artist.Creating art from pop culture, Dom's style is described as geometric illustration. Based out of Melbourne, Australia, DG Designs was born in NYC. After hustling on the side for 2 years, Dom has spent the past 2 working at her business full time. Her talent has lead to collaborations with KIA at The Australian Open, Richmond Tigers, The Block, Barbie & many more.In search for a fresh & upgraded look for 'The Bradley J Dryburgh Experience' I kept coming back to Dom's work & I am excited to la...2020-07-1746 min