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The Steak Lad Experience#74 Joel Smith - Embracing the Lessons Hidden Within Life’s Unexpected SetbacksIn Episode 74 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Joel Smith. As I mentioned early in the podcast, both of us connected early on in my social media journey and he was actually one of the people I first asked on the podcast, so to sit down with him after over 70 episodes was a real treat. During our conversation we touched on his early childhood balancing both AFL/basketball, the numerous challenges faced throughout his career in relation to injuries, how his competitive nature was developed in hi...2025-08-1059 min
The Steak Lad Experience#73 Steve Johnson - The Unseen Sacrifices Behind a Lifelong Dream to Play AFLIn Episode 73 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with AFL legend, Steve Johnson. To have the chance to sit down with him was a surreal moment for myself personally given that I grew up watching him when he was at the peak of his powers. Our conversation revolved around all aspects of his incredible career including the intense passion he showed for the game from a young age, some of the mistakes he made in the earlier stages of his tenure in the AFL, the struggles of li...2025-08-031h 07
The Steak Lad Experience#72 Kaitlyn Menere - How Past Traumas Became a Foundation for HealingIn Episode 72 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Kaitlyn Menere. We both happened to connect at an event earlier in the year and I was immediately intrigued by her story. Based on that interaction and her role as an integrative psychotherapist, I knew that I needed to reach out to make a conversation happen. During the podcast we touched on the adversity faced during her early childhood, the impact of losing her mum in her early 20’s, the previous battle she faced with Crohn’s/the path t...2025-07-271h 21
The Steak Lad Experience#71 Nicole Scarpino - A Conversation For People Chasing Their DreamsIn Episode 71 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Nicole Scarpino. Similar to numerous other guests I have on the show, myself and Nicole connected via social media a few months ago. We spoke about my podcast and ironically she mentioned something about coming on when she becomes successful. The more I observed, the more I realised there was a story to tell, so I reached out and made the conversation happen!!! During the podcast we touched on aspects of her childhood that helped shaped her into th...2025-07-201h 42
The Steak Lad Experience#70 Dominic Hart - What It Means to Truly Give Life a CrackIn Episode 70 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the man who loves to give things a crack, Dominic Hart. A few weeks ago I saw one of Dominic’s posts on social media and it struck a chord with me, so much so that I reached out to invite on him on show. During the podcast we touched on the beauty in having a crack, the excitement that comes from chasing your dreams whilst balancing the uncertainty that comes with it, how to distinguish between a good...2025-07-131h 27
The Steak Lad Experience#69 Archie Thompson - The Silent Battles of an Australian Sporting IconIn Episode 69 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the privilege of sitting down with legendary soccer player, Archie Thompson. It goes without saying that this was a pinch yourself moment for myself personally, especially considering that I grew up watching the great man in his prime when the beautiful world of social media did not exist! During the podcast we touched on how his childhood impacted the majority of his adult life, highlights of his professional sporting career, coping mechanisms for the immense shame previous actions have caused, a...2025-07-061h 23
The Steak Lad Experience#68 Jordi Donaldson - A Life Transformed Through The Carnivore DietIn Episode 68 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Jordi Donaldson, otherwise known as @jordinary.life through his respective social media platforms. Both myself and Jordi are both based in Melbourne and lead a very similar lifestyle, so after crossing paths at an event earlier in the year we connected and naturally this conversation ensued. During the podcast we touched on early moments that helped shape him into the man he his today, how his life was changed through the power of the carnivore diet, his immense cu...2025-06-291h 19
The Steak Lad Experience#67 Zed Nasheet - How Poverty Fuelled A Relentless Work Ethic & A Desire for SuccessIn Episode 67 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne real estate agent, Zed Nasheet. Given my background in Real Estate and a previous connection in my formative years as an agent, this was a conversation I had been eyeing off for a long time, so to finally get it done was a real privilege. During the podcast we touched on what his family went through prior to coming into Australia, learning’s from his career in real estate to date, the power of mentors (especially for peop...2025-06-221h 11
The Steak Lad Experience#66 Jack Hanley - Rebuilding through Running & Discipline One Step at a TimeIn Episode 66 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of the all time great blokes, Jack Hanley. Personally we go back a long way to the junior football days and connected recently through social media, so when the opportunity for a conversation arose it was an easy decision to make! During the podcast we touched on his formative years, a number of eye opening stories in relation to his mental health struggles, the acknowledgement of a recent relapse as well as how it impacted him, the po...2025-06-151h 11
The Steak Lad Experience#65 Jed Lamb - A Path to Healing from a Life Altering Early ChildhoodIn Episode 65 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Jed Lamb. In late 2024 I was told by a mutual friend that Jed would a great person to chat to and after learning about what he went through as a child, I was immediately set on making it happen. During our discussion (which having had the chance to listen is one of my favourites to date), we touched on what it was like to grow up in an abusive household being 1 of 8 children, the fall out from his fa...2025-06-081h 14
The Steak Lad Experience#64 Mitch Lang - Creating Your Own Path Through Purpose, Passion & BeliefIn Episode 64 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with King of the Court founder Mitch Lang. Myself and Mitch connected through mutual friends and as a result of what he has been through to date as well as the underlying message behind his journey, a conversation most certainly made a lot of sense! During our discussion we spoke about what set him apart as a younger child, what it means to go all in on your dreams, the story behind the establishment of King of the Court, hi...2025-06-011h 13
The Steak Lad Experience#63 Raymond Hicks - A Life Rewritten Through Hardship, Forgiveness & GodIn Episode 63 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was genuinely privileged to sit down with fellow Carnivore, Ray Hicks. I have been a fan of Ray through his social media platform ‘Carnivore Ray’ since its inception, so whilst he was visiting Melbourne recently I shot my shot and invited him on the podcast. Having had the chance to listen and digest the podcast prior to its release, without going into too much detail I was met with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the conversation we had. During our discus...2025-05-241h 26
The Steak Lad Experience#62 Danny Kennedy - Crafting Your Reality Through Conscious Intention & VibrationIn Episode 62 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the host of the Lifestyle & Fitness Podcast, Danny Kennedy.Danny is someone who I have been admiring from afar for a very long time and having started his own podcast in 2016, is what I would consider to be a genuine podcast Goat. During our chat we touched on the critical importance of taking the first step, how to manage self doubt (specifically for those on an entrepreneurial path), how to detach yourself when setting aspirational goals, the importance o...2025-05-181h 32
The Steak Lad Experience#61 Campbell Somerville - The Hidden Work of Becoming Stronger Than You Were YesterdayIn Episode 61 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my long time friend and professional Boxer, Campbell Somerville. Myself and Campbell go back to my amateur boxing days and as I mentioned during the podcast, he was one of people I initially asked to come on the show in the weeks leading up to the first Episode launching so to finally get it done was unreal!!! During the podcast we touched on some of the behaviours he portrayed as a child/teenager that ultimately forged his pathway to...2025-05-111h 17
The Steak Lad Experience#60 Jason Vaux - A Lifelong Pursuit to Evolve & Grow Through HardshipIn Episode 60 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the very inspiring man that is Jason Vaux. Myself and Jase connected through some mutual friends and since that day I began admiring his resilience through the beautiful world of social media. Jason was born with Spastic hemiplegia, which is a neuromuscular condition that results in the muscles on one side of the body being in a constant state of contraction.During the podcast we touched on how he has dealt with and overcome challenges presented through his d...2025-05-041h 14
The Steak Lad Experience#59 Fraser Lack - How to Build a Life of Abundance through Hardship, Discipline & Self DiscoveryIn Episode 59 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my good friend Fraser Lack. Fraser is a Melbourne based Real Estate agent who has built a reputable profile off the back of his social media presence and appearance on a number of well known reality TV shows. He is also an incredibly deep thinker, which having listened to our conversation sums it very well!!! During the podcast we touched on the early childhood moments that helped shape him into who he is today, the importance of taking ow...2025-04-271h 16
The Steak Lad Experience#58 Steven Baker - How to Find Meaning & Purpose by Overcoming AdversityIn Episode 58 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with ex AFL footballer and all time great bloke, Steven Baker. Steven is a man who has done a lot of podcasts in his time and as such, I wanted our conversation to be unlike any other he had ever done before. After having the chance to re listen to our conversation, I am convinced we achieved this goal and for that I am very grateful!During our chat we touched on the early ch...2025-04-201h 05
The Steak Lad Experience#57 Ashlee McNamara - Healing From the Scars of a Turbulent Early ChildhoodIn Episode 57 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down and enjoyed a beautiful Steak with Ashlee McNamara. Myself and Ash connected on the beautiful world of social media after I noticed a story she posted which provided an insight into her eye opening early childhood. For context, her mother fell into a severe drug addiction whilst Ash was in the early stages of her life and she was ultimately raised by her loving Grandma, Marita. During our incredible conversation we discussed her frightening first childhood memory, how what sh...2025-04-131h 17
The Steak Lad Experience#56 Hamish McKay - The Driving Force Behind Building a Multi Million Dollar Business at 20In Episode 56 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the privilege to sit down with the inspiring man that is Hamish McKay. Hamish is a serial entrepreneur who is the Co-Founder of Order Editing, which as the name suggests allows people to edit their order after an online purchase. For months in the lead up to our conversation I was observing his insights on Linked In and was fortunate he agreed to a conversation when I eventually snuck into the DMs. During our fascinating chat, we discuss Hamish’s earl...2025-04-061h 27
The Steak Lad Experience#55 Sean Bell & Mitch Viney - A Profound Reflection on a World Record Run around AustraliaIn Episode 55 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the privilege to sit down with my friends Sean Bell & Mitch Viney.This was an incredible two-part discussion and a first for me personally on the podcast, given I have never had two guests on at the same time. During Part 1, myself and Sean spoke together on a standalone basis, discussing numerous aspects of his early childhood, the importance of mentors throughout his journey, how he got into running and the dominoes that fell into the place that eventually motivated h...2025-03-301h 53
The Steak Lad Experience#54 Tim O’Sullivan - A Unique Journey Towards Mindfulness & Inner PeaceIn Episode 54 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down and enjoyed a Steak with Melbourne based Entrepreneur, Tim O’Sullivan.Tim is the co-founder of Bae Juice, a popular hangover drink that was established in 2018 and is now available within Australia as well as the USA.The great man has done plenty of podcasts, but throughout our conversation we dive deep into his journey, childhood and mindset in detail, unlike any other conversation I have heard of his before. Expect to take out of...2025-03-231h 25
The Steak Lad Experience#53 Louis Phillips - Building Confidence by Facing your Fear of FailureIn Episode 53 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Louis Phillips. Louis is a veteran social media influencer who is best known for his beginner running content, which ultimately inspired the creation of the successful app he co-founded called INTVL. I am often shocked meeting people who have a large social media following and getting to witness who they are behind closed doors. With this in mind, Louis was by far one of the most genuine and down to earth people I ha...2025-03-161h 27
The Steak Lad Experience#52 Thomas Baulch (Prime Train) - The Psychology of Setting & Achieving Unreachable GoalsIn Episode 52 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with one of the all time greats, Thomas Baulch. Similar to lasts weeks guest, Thomas was someone I had been interested to talk to since the early days of this podcast and it most certainly did not disappoint. Having had the chance to listen to our conversation in depth, I am convinced that it is unlike any other he has ever had before and reveals a different side to the social media personality we all know and love. ...2025-03-091h 27
The Steak Lad Experience#51 Chris Griffin - Learning, Growing & Evolving Through HardshipIn Episode 51 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was incredibly fortunate enough to sit down with Chris Griffin. Chris was someone who was on my list of dream guests so to have the chance to sit down with him and enjoy some steak was a real treat. Expect to take out of our discussion the confidence gained from some of his early hardships in the business world, his unique view on the importance of failing and the personal growth it provided, insights into the “delusion” he had towards the life h...2025-03-021h 40
The Steak Lad Experience#50 Tim Lane - Diving Deep into the Career of a Legendary Sports BroadcasterIn Episode 50 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with legendary sports commentator Tim Lane. This was a surreal moment for myself personally having listened to Tim hundreds of times (whether I knew it or not) throughout my childhood and early adult life. Expect to take out of our discussion how he his love for commentating started, some of the personal challenges he faced during the early stages of his career, an insight into some of his all time favourite sporting moments, what it takes to be an el...2025-02-231h 20
The Steak Lad Experience#49 Des Tobin - My Grandfather’s Captivating Life StoryIn Episode 49 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my grandfather, Des Tobin who at the time of filming had just turned 86 years old. Throughout our conversation, we unpacked numerous stories from his early childhood, adult life and journey throughout the business world. Expect to take out of our discussion some of his early life changing experiences, the early expansion of the family business “Tobin Brothers Funerals”, his views on how children are raised in todays environment, the importance of taking risks in order to achieve success, how he...2025-02-161h 14
The Steak Lad Experience#48 Nathan Chan - Discovering Your True Self on the Path to SuccessIn Episode 48 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne based entrepreneur, Nathan Chan. Nathan is the CEO of Foundr, a media and education company for entrepreneurs globally. Personally, this was an invaluable discussion and absolutely full of takeaways for the aspiring entrepreneur or anyone remotely interested in business. Expect to take out of our discussion why pain is often a motivation for achieving success, the importance of focusing on your strengths when building a business, how to deal with/overcome hardships, characteristics of a good leader wi...2025-02-091h 15
The Steak Lad Experience#47 Ben Fletcher - Powerful Reflections from a Near-Death ExperienceIn Episode 47 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Ben Fletcher.
A few years ago I was at an event and by chance ended up having a brief encounter with Ben. It was during this conversation that I learnt about his incredible story and years later it was impactful enough for me to invite him on the show.
For context (I won’t give away too much) a few years ago Ben was on a camping trip and was involved in a horrific car accident which almost too...2025-02-0259 min
The Steak Lad Experience#46 Holly Fowler - Building Dreams from the Lessons of Life’s Darkest MomentsIn Episode 46 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne based entrepreneur, Holly Fowler. Myself and Holly connected through a past guest and after our initial phone call knew we would be having an amazing chat. Holly is the founder of Wable, a social networking app that fosters meaningful connections between neurodivergent people. Our conversation touches on the thought process behind the establishment of Wable as well as a number of other life changing events that have helped shaped her into who she is today.Expect to t...2025-01-261h 08
The Steak Lad Experience#45 Sam Hynes - The Blueprint for Building & Succeeding in Social MediaIn Episode 45 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the algorithm specialist, Sam Hynes.
Myself and Sam connected through our respective platforms and I immediately resonated with his story as well as his occupation, which involves focusing on building brands/individuals through the world of social media.
Expect to learn what it takes for a video to go viral, the story behind how Sam landed his biggest client to date (Spanian), the power of appreciating the highs and lows in life, invaluable advice for anyone starting out in...2025-01-191h 21
The Steak Lad Experience#44 David Reynolds - Exploring the Mental Fortitude of an Elite Supercar DriverIn Episode 44 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with current Australian supercar driver David Reynolds.
David developed his immense passion as a child with a longstanding career of over 20 years in Australian racing scene, with our conversation exploring a number of key highlights throughout this journey.
Expect to learn why people tend to perform better when there is an element of nerves associated with the task at hand, the immense highs and intense lows of David’s occupation, how to show up in a sport where losing is...2025-01-121h 10
The Steak Lad Experience#43 Troy Bullock - Confronting the Untold Impacts of Childhood TraumaIn Episode 43 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of the all time great men, Troy Bullock.
Troy’s story is by far one of the most impactful and eye opening I have had on the podcast to date, emphasised by an incredibly unstable early childhood which influenced his path to crime, drug addiction and an eventual prison sentence in his mid 20s.
Expect to uncover the lifelong impact of some of Troy’s most traumatic early childhood memories, the power of intense self reflection, how to ove...2025-01-051h 23
The Steak Lad Experience#42 Matt Owies - Transforming Setbacks into Opportunity within the AFLIn Episode 42 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with current AFL player, Matt Owies.
Matt was recently traded to the West Coast Eagles after a 72 game career with the Carlton Football Club, a process which was unfortunately clouded with controversy and spoken about in detail throughout our chat. Despite this, the experience has given him a new perspective and the opportunity to establish himself as a key player within a new club.
Expect to take out of this conversation the impact the above had on Matt’s mind...2024-12-291h 17
The Steak Lad Experience#41 Danielle Weber - What Will You Remember When Life Gets Challenging?In Episode 41 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with Melbourne based artist, Danielle Weber.
Danielle is an incredible human with a powerful story of resilience and strength. Her journey to get to where she is now is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, which we explore in depth during our chat. This episode offers a glimpse into these struggles and what she has implemented in the past to overcome them.
Expect to learn why people gravitate towards life’s high...2024-12-221h 15
The Steak Lad Experience#40 Keegan Hipgrave - Overcoming the Stigma of Mental HealthIn Episode 40 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with podcaster and ex NRL athlete, Keegan Hipgrave.
Myself and Keegan connected after I listened to several of his conversations on his podcast, Keegan & Company. For months I admired the quality of the conversation’s he was having as well as the overwhelming passion he had for storytelling and after an initial cold call we locked in time to chat whilst he was visiting Melbourne.
Expect to take out of this conversation the importance of meaningful relationships, how to over...2024-12-181h 40
The Steak Lad Experience#39 Matt LaFontaine - Simple Habits to Build an Impactful LifeIn Episode 39 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with Matt LaFontaine.
Matt and I were introduced to each other a week prior to this conversation taking place after I witnessed him complete 3249 pull ups in just under 8 hours. Despite this very impressive feat, our conversation revealed that there’s far more to him than meets the eye.
Expect to take out of this conversation why you shouldn’t take life so seriously, the stepping stones required to becoming the best version of yourself, the power...2024-12-151h 39
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 31
The Steak Lad Experience#37 Mitch Wallis - Embracing Adversity & Redefining Yourself After The AFLIn Episode 37 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with ex-AFL player Mitch Wallis.
Mitch and I (although a few years apart) went to the same school meaning that I have always had admired him from afar, before and after his AFL career.
I observed from early on when we were introduced that he was an incredibly deep thinker which I believe is most certainly highlighted throughout our discussion. We touched on the “emotional rollercoaster” that came after his exit from the AFL, his intense focus...2024-12-081h 29
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 22 - How Wilton Zigler Discovered the Carnivore DietIn this moment from Episode 22 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Wilton Zigler opens up about the life events that motivated his shift to the adoption of the “The Carnivore Lifestyle” and how it has positively benefited his life from a physical/mental perspective.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/WZ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/WZ
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/WZ2024-12-0604 min
The Steak Lad Experience#36 Kylah Fruend - Building a Life of Abundance, Excitement & SuccessIn Episode 36 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne real estate agent and bodybuilder Kylah Fruend.
Kylah and I encountered each other by chance earlier in the year through the world of real estate. Following this encounter, we connected on Instagram and after a few days I was immediately taken aback by her mindset, work ethic and discipline (at the time she was preparing for a bodybuilding competition).
During our discussion we touched on how she managed to balance a full time job as a real es...2024-12-041h 01
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 21 - The Emotional Toll of Losing a Best MateIn this moment from Episode 21 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Tylar Young opened up about the impact that losing his best mate Darcy Young had on not only himself but those around him.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/TY
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/TY
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/TY2024-12-0303 min
The Steak Lad Experience#35 Stephanie Keenan - Unraveling the Misconceptions of Only FansIn Episode 35 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with my friend Stephanie Keenan.
A few months ago I was scrolling on Tik Tok and noticed a comment come through on one of my videos from Stephanie which read “three girls in Brunswick keen for you to cook us a Steak”. Understandably, this sparked my attention and after some back and forth we made it happen.
Obviously I was aware of her profession as a full time Only Fans creator in the lead up to meetin...2024-12-011h 17
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 20 - A Heartfelt Conversation with my DadIn this moment from Episode 20 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, me and my Dad had the most in depth conversation we have ever had, exploring what he wishes he had done differently during my formative years, what he is most proud of and the practical steps required to strengthen our relationship moving forward.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MT
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MT
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MT2024-11-2905 min
The Steak Lad Experience#34 Loughlan de Burgh - Rising Above the Past to Build an Unstoppable FutureIn Episode 34 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne entrepreneur Loughlan De Burgh.
Loughlan is the one of the co-founder’s of “Pretty Privilege”, a platform committed to breaking down barriers and providing a stepping stone into a life often depicted in social media highlight reels.
Throughout our discussion we touched on the development/thought process behind Pretty Privilege, learnings from past business ventures, the motivation behind his mindset/what drives him to be better everyday, life events that helped shaped him into who he is today an...2024-11-271h 02
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 19 - A Father’s Role in Personal Growth & AmbitionIn this moment from Episode 19 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Aaron Gravias reflects on the role that his father played in the development of his entrepreneurial spirit and how the recent death of his grandfather helped shaped him into the man he is today.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/AG
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/AG
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/AG2024-11-2603 min
The Steak Lad Experience#33 Alex Graham - An Olympic Swimmer’s Inspiring Journey of Self-DiscoveryIn Episode 33 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with recently retired Australian swimmer, Alex Graham.
Having competed at the level elite for over 9 years, our conversation centered around his impressive track record which has seen him medal at the Olympic/Commonwealth Games as well the World/Pan Pacific championships.
We touched on how he dealt with the setbacks that have come his way, some of his best memories whilst competing at the highest level of swimming, what it was like to go to an Olympic Games, his fu...2024-11-241h 12
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 18 - The Role of Discipline in AFLW SuccessIn this moment from Episode 18 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Celine Moody describes her experience in the army and how these qualities have become the foundation of her success in the AFLW league.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/CM
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/CM
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CM2024-11-2203 min
The Steak Lad Experience#32 Matt Pillios - What It Takes to Be an Elite Real Estate AgentIn Episode 32 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of Melbourne’s most recognised real estate agents, Matt Pillios.
A prominent figure in the Bayside area, Matt has an exceptional track record in the luxury market which has seen him awarded as the Number 1 agent within Victoria and 6th nationally.
Throughout our discussion we touched on the life changing moment that propelled him into real estate, the driving force behind the sacrifices he is willing to make on a daily basis, the characteristics of elite real esta...2024-11-201h 17
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 17 - Your Greatest Pain is Your Greatest Gift with Nadia ZekariaIn this moment from Episode 17 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Nadia Zekaria reflects on how the challenges and pain stemming from her early childhood have shaped her journey of growth, ultimately moulding her into the woman she is today.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/NZ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/NZ
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/NZ2024-11-1906 min
The Steak Lad Experience#31 Ziad Zakharia - Empowering Troubled Youth to Lead with Passion & PurposeIn Episode 31 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the principal of the Frank Dando Sports Academy, Ziad Zakharia.
Ziad started working at the Academy in 2001, a Melbourne-based school focusing on educating bright boys aged between 11 to 17 who face challenges in traditional academic settings.
Our conversation got incredibly deep at times as we explored his sense of purpose and the driving force behind his dedication & work.
We also spoke about what a day in the life looks like for a someone at t...2024-11-171h 22
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 16 - Understanding the Importance of Women's Safety with Connor SahelyIn this moment from Episode 16 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Connor Sahely highlights the crucial role men play in the promotion of women’s safety in public, delving into the responsibilities and actions men can adopt to foster a culture of respect and protection. He also suggests practical strategies the “next generation” can adopt to better understand and embrace these values.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/CS
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/CS
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CS2024-11-1508 min
The Steak Lad Experience#30 Kiara Keating - Building Unshakable Resilience from Life’s Toughest MomentsIn Episode 30 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the one and only Kiara Keating.
Kiara is a Melbourne based student who in July/August 2024 ran 40 marathons in 40 days in support of The Heart Foundation. This was inspired by an extensive family history of people with heart disease and the passion she has pushing her body to the absolute limits.
Throughout our discussion, we touched on her early childhood/how it shaped her into the women she is today, the joy she has in pushing her mind & b...2024-11-131h 01
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 15 - Heath Shaw’s Approach to Living with ADHDIn this moment from Episode 15 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Heath Shaw opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, sharing the strategies he's incorporated into his daily routine to help him thrive. Through this, he provides an insight into the practical adjustments that support his focus, productivity, and well-being, showing how he manages ADHD in both his personal and professional life.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/HS
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/HS
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/HS2024-11-1208 min
The Steak Lad Experience#29 Dan Hannebery - Life, Purpose & Mental Health After the AFLIn Episode 29 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with ex-AFL player and current commercial real estate agent Dan Hannebery.
Dan was drafted to the Sydney Swans in 2008 at the age of 17, playing a total of 208 games between 2009-2018 and an additional 18 at St Kilda towards the later stages of his career. Despite this (as we touched on during our discussion), he still had a hard time coming to terms with the success of his career and still felt like he could have “left more on the table”.
...2024-11-101h 24
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 14 - Michael Weldon’s Accidental MasterChef JourneyIn this moment from Episode 14 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Micheal Weldon shares a memorable story about how a casual dare from his friends at the pub led him to enter MasterChef Australia, ultimately resulting in him becoming the season's runner-up.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MW
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MW
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MW2024-11-0602 min
The Steak Lad Experience#28 Lachie Gill - The Highs & Lows of Life in the Music IndustryIn Episode 28 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of all time great humans, Lachie Gill.
Lachie is a singer-songwriter who in 2022 was crowned as the winner of The Voice, Australia. Whilst there is no doubt that this was a life changing experience, what has followed since then has challenged him immensely as he continues to build as an artist both personally and professionally which we touched on during our discussion.
We also spoke about his experience on The Voice, his recent battle with anxiety/panic at...2024-11-031h 21
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 13 - Exploring the Most Impactful Traits of Jake Edginton’s FatherIn this moment from Episode 13 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Jake Edginton highlights the characteristics that were instilled in him from his late father which helped shape him into the man he is today.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/JE
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/JE
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/JE2024-10-3002 min
The Steak Lad Experience#27 Richard Rozen - A Holocaust Survivor’s Extraordinary Life StoryIn Episode 27 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the genuine privilege of speaking with Richard Rozen.
Richard was born in Poland on the 15th April 1935 (meaning at the time of filming he is 91) and as a result of the war was forced into hiding alongside his mother and father. For 13 months, they hid in a cupboard without seeing the light of day. When their money ran out, they were asked to leave and whilst his family was being transported to an extermination camp were smuggled out by the partisans due his fathers previous o...2024-10-271h 24
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 12 - Thriving Through Adversity with Bradley DryburghIn this moment from Episode 12 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Bradley Dryburgh highlights the mindset he possesses that allows him to appreciate and be grateful for the small things in life despite being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at a young age.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/BD
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/BD
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BD2024-10-2303 min
The Steak Lad Experience#26 Rhys McDonnell - Building Your Future with Intention & PurposeIn Episode 26 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rhys McDonnell.
Rhys is a self described deep thinker and co-founder of the FlowST8 in Glen Iris, a revolutionary gym that combines ancient wisdom with modern training principles.
During our discussion we touched on early struggles that motivated him towards developing into best version of
himself, the power of meditation, the never ending journey of evolving as a person, the importance of aligning your values in life to the decisions you make and much more.
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The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 11 - The Importance of Expressing Gratitude Through the Eyes of Liam PowerIn this moment from Episode 11 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Liam Power reflected on the importance of expressing gratitude for the simple things in life and the peace of mind pushing himself to the absolute limit provides towards the betterment of his mental health.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/LP
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/LP
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LP2024-10-1602 min
The Steak Lad Experience#25 Ned Baxter - Breaking Free From An Ordinary LifeIn Episode 25 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Ned Baxter.
I have been admiring Ned from afar since the conception of “The Steak Lad”, so much so the I thought it would be good to chat with the great man over some beautiful Steak!
Ned is a man of many talents and currently runs Melbourne based construction company whilst living an incredibly disciplined life focused on both health/wellbeing.
During our discussion we touched on his ear...2024-10-1352 min
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 10 - An Honest Insight Into Micheal Glasser’s Lowest PointIn this moment from Episode 10 of The Steak Lad Experience, Michael Glasser provided an insight into what fuelled his previous battles with anxiety, how it ultimately resulted in his self described rock bottom moment and coping mechanisms used to deal with what developed as a result.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MG
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MG
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MG2024-10-0902 min
The Steak Lad Experience#24 Majak Daw - Navigating Life Beyond AFLIn Episode 24 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with Majak Daw.
Majak Daw is a former AFL player footballer who played for the North Melbourne/Melbourne football clubs between 2011 and 2020.
Anyone listening will likely know that Majak been through a number of eye opening mental health battles, which he was grateful enough to provide an insight to during our discussion.
We also touched on the immense love he has for his child Hendrix, the power of practicing gratitude, what he...2024-10-061h 25
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 9 - How The Carnivore Diet Saved Bradley Marshall’s LifeIn this moment from Episode 9 of The Steak Lad Experience, my good friend Bradley Marshall described how the Carnivore Diet cured his debilitating Eczema within 4 months which had burdened him for 26 years of life.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/BM
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/BM
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BM2024-10-0202 min
The Steak Lad Experience#23 Bardie Somerville - Transforming Childhood Trauma Into A SuperpowerIn Episode 23 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down and enjoyed some steak with none other than Bardie Somerville.
Bardie (otherwise known as Bards) is one of the most genuine and warm hearted people I have had the pleasure of speaking to over the past few months since starting this venture. Her story and how it has shaped her perspective on life are genuinely incredible, what a privilege it was to sit down with her!
Throughout our discussion we touched on the trauma she experienced in her early ch...2024-09-291h 34
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 8 - Charlie Crozier Reflects on the Tragic Death of his FatherIn this moment from Episode 8 of The Steak Lad Experience, Charlie Crozier provided me with an insight into what it was like to lose his father from cancer when he was only 20 years old.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/CC
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/CC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CC2024-09-2504 min
The Steak Lad Experience#22 Wilton Zigler - The Life Changing Impact of The Carnivore DietIn Episode 22 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had a very intriguing discussion with Wilton Zigler.
Wilton is a former professional MMA fighter based in California, who in early 2023 established “@the_carnivore_lifestyle” Instagram page to highlight the positive impact the Carnivore Diet was having on his life.
Throughout our discussion we spoke about his early childhood/family life, the motivation as to why he started his page, his advice for anyone second guessing the Carnivore Diet, the positive impact he has had on those around him as a resu...2024-09-2258 min
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 7 - Social Media Hate Changed Johnny Starr’s LifeIn this moment from Episode 7 of The Steak Lad Experience, John Gorman (otherwise known as Johnny Starr) describes his eye opening previous mental health battles fueled by online hate as well as his immense love for bodybuilding.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/JS
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/JS
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/JS2024-09-1804 min
The Steak Lad Experience#21 Tylar Young - A Young Talent’s Rise to the AFLIn Episode 21 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down and enjoyed some steak with Tylar Young.
Tylar is a professional AFL player for the Richmond Football Club and although injured at present, is recognised as one of the clubs upcoming defenders.
Throughout our discussion we touched on his pathway to being drafted, some of his best early childhood memories, what it was like to lose his best mate growing up in a major car accident, the joy he has mentoring junior players within the club and much more.
...2024-09-1554 min
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 6 - Paul Jones Journey Towards Becoming An Elite Real Estate AgentIn this moment from Episode 6 of The Steak Lad Experience, Paul Jones provided an insight into the life events that ultimately resulted in a transition to becoming one of Melbourne’s most recognised commercial Real Estate agents.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/PJ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/PJ
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PJ2024-09-1103 min
The Steak Lad Experience#20 Martin Tobin - Stories Shared With My FatherIn Episode 20 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my Dad, Martin Tobin.
In light of Father’s Day last week, I thought it would be worthwhile sitting down with my old man (as I did with my mum on Mather’s Day). My Dad and I have a very strong relationship, although it is most certainly not one that is built on comments such as “I love you” or talking about how we feel. To have the conversation like the one we did I believe will play a big part in the ongo...2024-09-081h 32
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 5 - My Mum's Best Memories Of My GrandmotherIn this moment from Episode 5 of The Steak Lad Experience, my lovely mother (Moira) reflected on the best memories of my Grandma and the impact she continues to have on her life.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MT
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MT
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MT2024-09-0406 min
The Steak Lad Experience#19 Aaron Gravias - Building A Multi Million Dollar Business at 26In Episode 19 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne based entrepreneur Aaron Gravias.
Inspired by his fathers career in property and lifelong interest in Real Estate, Aaron established “Gravias Property”, a development/construction company focused on delivering contemporary spaces for the modern industry.
We spoke about his fathers early influence on his entrepreneurial mindset, aspirations for Gravias Property moving forward, his introduction to business running some of Melbourne’s biggest nightclubs, the recent death of his grandfather and much more.
The path Aa...2024-09-011h 15
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 4 - Aaron Curtis Describes His Previous Mental Health StrugglesIn this moment from Episode 4 of The Steak Lad Experience, Aaron Curtis reflects on the actions that ultimately resulted in a significant downturn of his mental health.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/AC
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/AC
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/AC2024-08-2803 min
The Steak Lad Experience#18 Celine Moody - Aiming High and Achieving Success in AFLWIn Episode 18 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with Celine Moody.
Celine is a professional AFLW player, having previously played 42 games for Western Bulldogs and currently preparing for her first season at the Carlton Football Club.
We spoke about her journey to AFLW, her previous experiences in the Army, the immense love she has for has for her immediate family, the post football plans and much more. We also touched on the upcoming season with Carlton which commences next Friday on the 30th of Au...2024-08-251h 22
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 3 - Max Pertzel's One In A Million Cancer DiagnosisIn this moment from Episode 3 of The Steak Lad Experience, Max Pertzel provided an insight into what it was like to be diagnosed with an incredibly rare cancer at the age of 21.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MP
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MP
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MP2024-08-2113 min
The Steak Lad Experience#17 Nadia Zekaria - Unlocking Mental Fitness for Peak PerformanceIn Episode 17 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with mental health and performance coach Nadia Zekaria.
Due to a rainy Melbourne day, we unfortunately didn’t have my normal backdrop but rest assured that didn’t get in the way of the quality of the conversation.
Nadia is a mental health and performance coach with a bachelor degrees in psychology who works with business owners, athletes and everyday men to optimise their performance, outputs and success.
We spoke about her eye opening early childhood, her assessment of my stre...2024-08-181h 37
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 2 - Brett Deledio Reflects On His Legendary AFL CareerIn this moment from Episode 2 of The Steak Lad Experience, Brett Deledio was grateful enough to provide an insight into his best and worst memories from his legendary 243 game career at the Richmond and Greater Western Sydney football clubs.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/BD
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/BD
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BD2024-08-1407 min
The Steak Lad Experience#16 Connor Sahely - Embracing the Power of ConsistencyIn Episode 16 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of chatting to one of the all time great men, Connor Sahely.
Connor is the brains behind the Oliver's Hill Run Club and the Cold Water Club, two community clubs located in Frankston and inspired by his previous mental battles.
We spoke about the ability to show up on a daily basis, the motivation behind his support for women’s safety, his love for daily suffering, the privilege of discipline as well as the power of perspective and much...2024-08-111h 23
The Steak Lad ExperienceMoment 1 - Luke Mathews Best Memory From The 2018 Commonwealth GamesIn this moment from Episode 1 of The Steak Lad Experience, Luke Mathews details one of his best memories from the 2018 Commonwealth Games where he was fortunate enough to compete in the 800m final and receive a Bronze medal.
Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/LM
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/LM
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LM
2024-08-0708 min
The Steak Lad Experience#15 Heath Shaw - Balancing ADHD & AFL at the Elite LevelIn Episode 15 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the privilege of chatting with Heath Shaw.
Heath is one of the AFL’s most decorated past players, having played a total 325 games at the Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney football clubs.
We spoke about his ADHD and how he dealt with this throughout his career, the power of speaking to those closest to you, his reflection on how his mindset benefited him whilst playing AFL, his transition out of football and much more.
This conve...2024-08-0454 min
The Steak Lad Experience#14 Michael Weldon - Discovering Purpose On MasterchefIn Episode 14 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the great Michael Weldon.
Michael competed in the 2011 MasterChef series at the age of 25 and made it all the the way to the Top 2. The 2011 series of MasterChef attracted a staggering audience of 2.74 million viewers, making it the third most viewed episode of any Australian television series that year.
During our discussion, we spoke about his early childhood memories in the kitchen, the development of his passion for cooking, learnings from the MasterChef experience, what he is up to...2024-07-281h 04
The Steak Lad Experience#13 Jake Edginton - Behind The Curtain of RattlesnakeTVIn Episode 13 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my long time friend Jake Edginton on my first (and potentially last) Zoom podcast.
Jake and myself went to high school together and I therefore had the foresight of a number of personal challenges he has gone through over the years.
Jake is the brains behind “RattlesnakeTV”, which has grown to over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube since its inception in 2022.
Throughout our discussion, we spoke about how he dealt with the above mentioned personal challe...2024-07-211h 14
The Steak Lad Experience#12 Bradley Dryburgh - Living Boldly with Cystic FibrosisIn Episode 12 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the genuine privilege of sitting down with Bradley Dryburgh.
Bradley was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a child and has been through a number of eye opening health battles which are further outlined throughout our conservation. Despite this, he has an incredible perspective on enjoying the small things in life and has used his inspiring story as motivation for his podcast “A Lot to Talk About”.
We spoke about the power of consistency whilst doing the things you love, the highs...2024-07-141h 42
The Steak Lad Experience#11 Liam Power - The Man On a Mission to Run from Sydney to MelbourneIn Episode 11 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by the inspiring man that is Liam Power.
On August the 27th 2024, Liam will be attempting to break the Ultramarathon running record from Sydney to Melbourne in an effort to raise $1 million for Beyond Blue.
To do this he will need to run a staggering 177kms per day, over 5 days.
Liam was unfortunately plagued by an unstable early childhood and found running in his early teenage years which helped him cope with the debilitating a...2024-07-0751 min
The Steak Lad Experience#10 Michael Glasser - Insights from 20 Interviews in 100 daysIn Episode 10 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by my long time friend Michael Glasser, the man behind “Munching with Mentors.”
Myself and Michael met at a birthday party and he has been a massive inspiration behind the podcast platform I have started.
Our brief encounter roughly 10 years ago was at a time when he was running “The Hamburgler” Instagram page which was one of Melbourne’s most well known Burger pages at the time… as we touched on in our discussion I couldn’t actually believe I met him!!! 2024-06-3053 min
The Steak Lad Experience#9 Bradley Marshall - Curing Eczema with the Carnivore DietIn Episode 9 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by the powerful Bradley Marshall.
For 26 years of his life, Bradley suffered from debilitating eczema which left him struggling to work and in constant pain.
Destined to a life of pharmaceutical drugs, he stumbled upon the carnivore diet by chance which ultimately cured him of all symptoms within 3 months. Today he is a shining light of positivity and for me personally serves as a reminder to enjoy the small things in life that most people take for granted.
2024-06-2352 min
The Steak Lad Experience#8 Charlie Crozier - The World's Impact in One PodcastIn Episode 8 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by my good friend Charlie Crozier.
Myself and Charlie met a few years ago by chance when he was in his early 20s, so it was great to catch up with him to discuss where he is at now.
Charlie is the founder of the start up company Voli, which strives to empower businesses and individuals to do good, more often. This venture was inspired by his father's death from cancer when he was just 20 years old, which shifted hi...2024-06-161h 08
The Steak Lad Experience#7 Johnny Starr - The Healing Power of BodybuildingIn Episode 7 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by Melbourne Real Estate Agent and Bodybuilder John Gorman, otherwise known as Johnny Starr.
John was gracious enough to sit down with me despite a full day of open for inspections prior to our discussion, for which I was very grateful.
An icon in the Australian bodybuilding social media scene, we spoke about his goal of making his company Never Home a globally recognised brand, the passion he has for bodybuilding, his eye opening mental health battles and the do...2024-06-091h 02
The Steak Lad Experience#6 Paul Jones - An Elite Real Estate Agent's Inspiring JourneyIn Episode 6 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by Melbourne Real Estate Agent Paul Jones.
Despite the imminent arrival of a second child, Paul was kind enough to sit down with me to have this raw and inspiring discussion.
We spoke about how he started in Real Estate, some of the challenges faced throughout his career, future plans for his current business (Jones Real Estate) and his battle with a previous drug/alcohol addiction.
This conversation serves as a reminder on the im...2024-06-0248 min
The Steak Lad Experience#5 Moira Tobin - Stories Shared with my MumIn Episode 5 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by my Mum for a bit of a Mother’s Day podcast special.
To say my Mum has been through it all raising four children is an understatement and it was an absolute pleasure sitting down with her to have this conversation which is unlike any we have ever had before.
We spoke about my early childhood, our shared passion for health/wellbeing, some challenges our family has been through and my Grandma who died tragically when my Mum was...2024-05-2651 min
The Steak Lad Experience#4 Aaron Curtis - The Journey of an Elite Natural BodybuilderIn Episode 4 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by elite Australian bodybuilder Aaron Curtis.
Having trained since his early teenage years, Aaron was an early social media bodybuilding icon in Australia and throughout the world.
We spoke about how his passion for the sport, the mindset involved in preparing your body for a bodybuilding competition, challenges he has faced balancing his lifestyle whilst remaining committed towards his family and much more.
I honestly did not expect Aaron to be as open as he...2024-05-201h 03
The Steak Lad Experience#3 Max Pertzel - The Mindset of Conquering CancerIn Episode 3 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by my long time friend Max Pertzel.
At the age of 21, Max was diagnosed with Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP), a rare cancer which impacts approximately 1 in every 1 million people.
On his road to recovery there were a number of ups and downs that he experienced and it was incredibly powerful hearing the impact they had (and to continue to have) on his life.
Today, Max is a shining light of positivity and works full time as...2024-05-121h 10
The Steak Lad Experience#2 Brett Deledio - AFL Legend talks to the Power of PerspectiveIn Episode 2 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by former professional AFL player Brett Deledio.
Throughout his career at both Richmond and the GWS Giants, he achieved two-all Australian’s, two best and fairest’s and the rising star award during his debut year in 2005.
We discussed the love he has for his family, some of his best/worst memories throughout his time at the AFL, the transition out of football and his current role at Mac’s Sports Promotions as a player agent.
We also touched on his relentless pursuit to perfor...2024-05-051h 01
The Steak Lad Experience#1 Luke Mathews - Life Lessons from an Olympic AthleteIn Episode 1 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was joined by Australian Olympic/Commonwealth Games middle distance runner Luke Mathews.
Luke and I were school mates growing up and I therefore have several fond memories of his utter domination as a junior athlete.
We discussed his athletic career to date, future plans, mindset and the learnings from his 2016 Rio Olympics performance where he competed at the age of 21.
In addition, we touched on his best memories from the 2018 Commonwealth Games in which he achieved a B...2024-04-281h 08
The Competitive EdgeStraight Outta Competition: Dr Philip Marsden on specialist tech regulation, ultramarathons and bringing rap to competition lawDr Philip Marsden is a Professor of Law and Economics, an ultra-marathon runner, an antitrust rapper and a co-author of the Furman report into digital competition, and he joins us to talk about all these things and more. Plus everything that's happened since the last episode: regulations, consultations, user locations, triangulations, revised variations, and artificial intelligence gets fast and furious. All this and more with co-hosts Moya Dodd and Matt Rubinstein of The Competitive Edge with Gilbert + Tobin. Treasury consultation on Digital Platform Regulatory Reform Jeremy Jose on the gas price cap in the Australian Financial Review...2023-02-1636 minThe Competitive EdgeNumber Five is Alive: ACCC Digital Platforms chief Kate Reader on the latest report of the big tech inquiry and the argument for upfront regulation.Half-time at the ACCC's five-year Digital Platform Services Inquiry sees the agency reflecting on changes in the high-tech sector and recommending a new approach to regulation, with up-front or ex-ante rulemaking in additional to traditional enforcement. Digital Platforms Branch General Manager Kate Reader discusses the ACCC's proposals and what they would mean for big tech, small business and consumers. Plus turf wars and concerted practices, government action on privacy and buy-now-pay-later arrangements, and Swift justice for Ticketmaster. All this and more with co-hosts Moya Dodd and Matt Rubinstein on The Competitive Edge with Gilbert + Tobin. 2022-12-1234 minThe Competitive EdgeSpecial Episode: Clerkships, canapés and competition law at Gilbert + TobinWhy should you start your legal career in Australia’s leading competition and regulation practice? Recent grads Asha Keaney and Amelia Douglass, partners Louise Klamka and Charles Coorey, and some old friends who’ve moved on to great things let us know in this special episode. Hear what they think about the people, the opportunities and the firm’s focus on innovation and social impact. Subscribe to the podcast mailing list - https://bit.ly/3SmIXaJ Visit our website for details regarding the selection process for each office and to access the application form https://www.gtlaw.com...2022-07-0532 min
Retail NightmaresRetail Nightmares Episode 353 - Darcy Michael!Superstar comedian, actor, writer, and tiktok celeb Darcy Michael joins the co-ghosts to discuss macramé, ADHD hacks, and pizza crimes!2022-04-041h 11