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Talk Birdie To MeRory McIllroy Bites the Hand: 'Royal Melbourne Not the Best Course in Melbourne'. Nick and Mark Live from Royal Melbourne.The Australian Open starts tomorrow, and today Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are live from Royal Melbourne. We start with a special guest - Tour Pro Elvis Smylie has dropped him and Nick, has just come from a weather briefing and runs through for Elvis what they've just found out about tomorrow's weather. Warm and Windy......the warmth was expected, the wind was not.We ask Elvis how he's planning to play the course, and how the greens are playing in his practise runs. Mark has had a couple of spies watching a number of players...
2025-12-0324 min
NeuroshamblesHow autistic is your child? | Kieran RoseThis week, Mark is joined once again by the brilliant Kieran Rose, AKA The Autistic Advocate – writer, educator, and parent of three neurodivergent children. Together, they take a deep (and sometimes uncomfortable) dive into one of the most contentious topics in neurodiversity parenting: labels.
What do we mean when we describe someone as “severely autistic”? Why is it so hard to explain what being autistic actually means? And how useful (or harmful) are terms like high-functioning, low-functioning, profound autism, or even Asperger’s?
In a wide-ranging and compassionate chat, Mark and Kieran explore how complex, deeply p...
2025-12-031h 55
Arkaro InsightsFrom Inside Out to Outside In: Aligning Teams Around User Needs with Rich AllenMost organisations plan strategy with the outside world in mind, then implement it using unchanged internal structures. The result? Good teams with clear intentions still end up working at cross purposes.In this episode, Rich Allen, author of User Needs Mapping, shows us how to shift from "inside out" to "outside in" thinking—anchoring change on what users actually need, then designing teams to deliver value with less friction and greater flow.We explore why strategy so often stays trapped in slide decks, never translating into sustainable change. Rich introduces User Needs Mapping as a pr...
2025-11-2845 minTalk Birdie To MeTalk Birdie Mini: 'LIV Has Stuffed Brooks Koepka's Game' - says Mark Allen.A Talk Birdie Mini today, and we have a question from Matthew in Nebraska who asks for Nick and Marks thoughts on what he calls 'a rather uncompetitive year' for Brooks Koepka. Nick has been surprised, saying that he felt the LIVG structure and style would have suited Brooks, however it seems to not have. Mark says that his swing, his putting, everything else is still the same - aside from the scores. Mark says that in his view 'LIV has stuffed Brooks game, and the move has backfired for both Brooks and...
2025-11-2313 min
Peak Sports Psychiatry PodcastTrain Your Brain: Mental Skills for Golf and Life with Dr. Carly HuntContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).Golf may be the greatest mental game ever created — and this week’s guest proves it.In this episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Carly Hunt, sport & health psychologist, former Division I golfer (Georgetown & Maryland), and author of Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain. Together, they break down what separates good golfers from great ones — and why skills like trust...
2025-11-1844 minPeak Sports Psychiatry PodcastAustralia's Playbook for Peak Performance with Dr. Samantha McLeodContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).Australia is emerging as a global leader in athlete mental health—and in this episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Samantha McLeod, one of the country’s top sport psychologists, to unpack why.Dr. McLeod shares her journey into sport psychology, the evolution of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and how Australia built one of the most integrated, athlete-centered ment...
2025-11-1450 minTalk Birdie To MePreview: DP World Tour Championship: Nick and Mark Pick Their WinnerBonus pod today with Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen previewing the DP World Tour Championship this weekend in Dubai at the Earth Course. We discuss who is coming in with good form and whilst there are plenty of great players in the event, Nick and Mark believe the combination of Rory's form coming in, and the type of course it is - which Mark says is 'built for Rory' - means he is an excellent chance of winning.Nick says the Earth Course suits long hitters perfectly. So he agrees that Rory looks...
2025-11-1110 min
Project Profile PodcastEpisode 12: Why Tracking Matters in Property MarketingIn this concise yet insightful episode of Project Profile, Mark Allen demystifies one of the most overlooked yet critical components of property marketing: tracking. With a focus on UTMs (Urchin Tracking Modules), Mark explains how effective tracking can uncover what’s really working in your marketing campaigns—not just in terms of leads, but in actual property sales outcomes.Listeners will gain clarity on how to implement UTMs across platforms like Google, Meta, and email campaigns, and how to use the data collected to build smarter, more cost-effective campaigns that convert. Whether you're running large-scale developments or bout...
2025-10-1511 minTalk Birdie To MeBonus: Live Wolfpack Q&A from Links Hope Island with Nick O'Hern & Mark AllenOn Wednesday Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen were at the beautiful Links Golf & Wellbeing at Hope Island for an 18-hole Talk Birdie To Me golf tournament with around 80 Wolfpack members. We loved it! So much fun. A chipping and putting clinic in the morning, lunch, then the tournament, along with dinner and presentations to the winners. And then we did a 30-minute live Q&A with everyone. As you would appreciate not everything discussed at an event where no question was off limits is 'publishable', so this audio isn't the entire Q&A, but we thought...
2025-10-1112 minPeak Sports Psychiatry PodcastFrom Campus to Clubhouse: Embedding Mental Health in Baseball & Beyond with Dr. Tess PalmateerContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).“It’s scary as hell, but be vulnerable.” – Dr. Tess PalmateerIn this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Tess Palmateer, the Mental Health Coordinator for the New York Mets.Tess shares her journey from being a collegiate volleyball player to pioneering mental health support in both college athletics and professional sports. The conv...
2025-10-0950 minProject Profile PodcastEpisode 11: Back to Basics: Split Testing in Property Marketing📄 Episode Description:In this back-to-basics episode of the Project Profile Podcast, host Mark Allen explores the powerful impact of split testing in property marketing. Whether you're refining landing pages, crafting ad copy, or deciding which images to use in your campaigns, split testing is one of the most effective tools to improve results and reduce wasted ad spend.You'll learn:What split testing (A/B testing) actually isThe key elements to test: headlines, images, CTAs, form fields, copyHow to structure your tests with clear hypothesesWhy you sho...
2025-10-0921 minNeuroshamblesManaging the work/shambles balance | Mark HolborowIn this episode of Neuroshambles, Mark Allen is joined by devoted dad and fellow Neuroshambler Mark Holborow, for a refreshingly honest look at the difficulties of holding down a job, while raising neurodivergent kids and trying (often unsuccessfully) to keep those two worlds from colliding.
They discuss naked Zoom call interruptions and the emotional labour of school drop-offs, as well as the guilt, the resilience, and the accidental skillsets parents of ND kids develop.
It’s a cathartic, relatable deep dive into the realities of navigating employment when your home life is anything but typical – with...
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Project Profile PodcastEpisode 10: In the Middle of the Industry - Adam Di Marco on Property, Media, and the FutureIn this deep-dive episode of the Project Profile Podcast, host Mark Allen sits down with Adam Di Marco—Founder and CEO of The Urban Developer and Director of the Di Marco Group—to explore the future of property development, media, and marketing in Australia.From launching The Urban Developer as a side hustle to building it into the leading independent voice in the industry, Adam shares his unique perspective at the intersection of media and development. With a background that spans high-level corporate development, international projects like Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, and a media platform truste...
2025-09-241h 02Peak Sports Psychiatry PodcastAI, High Agency, and Reinventing Sport Psychology with Dr. Alex AuerbachContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).In this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist (NBA, NFL) and founder of Momentum Labs.Alex shares his journey from leaving a dream role with the Toronto Raptors to building a platform that makes mental skills training accessible to youth athletes everywhere. The conversation dives into:🧠 How AI can...
2025-09-2256 minPeak Sports Psychiatry PodcastPlaying the Long Game: Parents, Coaches, and Athlete Mental Health w/ Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen BreezeContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).In this episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Dr. Sue Schimmel and Maureen Breeze, authors of Playing the Long Game, to explore the critical intersection of mental health and sports performance. Together, they unpack the dynamics between athletes, parents, and coaches—highlighting the importance of resilience, communication, and psychological safety in youth sports.From technology’s impact on problem-solving to the role...
2025-09-171h 01
Project Profile PodcastEpisode 9: Designing for Trust: Architecture, Development & Marketing with Joe AdsettIn this episode of Project Profile, host Mark Allen sits down with celebrated architect and developer Joe Adsett for an insightful discussion on the intersection of architectural design, property development, and project marketing in Australia. With 15 years as an architect and a decade of experience as a developer, Joe shares how wearing both hats has shaped his design philosophy, marketing approach, and understanding of what today’s buyers truly value.From climate-responsive design and sustainability to the evolution of digital sales tools and the importance of authenticity in marketing, this conversation uncovers the behind-the-scenes thinking that drives su...
2025-09-1141 min
Project Profile PodcastEpisode 8: CRM Strategies That Actually Work for Property DevelopersIn this episode of the Project Profile Podcast, host Mark Allen welcomes Jake Vanderrol, founder of Wiredlans, to unpack the real-world benefits and challenges of implementing CRMs in the property development space.With more than a decade of experience helping businesses streamline operations using Salesforce, Jake shares how developers can consolidate fragmented systems into a single source of truth. From AI-powered marketing automation to full contract workflows and inventory tracking, this episode breaks down what a modern, intelligent CRM setup should look like—and how to avoid the pitfalls of underpowered tools.If you’re a de...
2025-09-0349 minProject Profile PodcastEpisode 7: Now Selling Taking Your Property Project to MarketIn this episode of The Project Profile Podcast, host Mark Allen is joined once again by Beck to dive deep into the pivotal “Now Selling” phase of property marketing campaigns in Australia. Following the “Coming Soon” (Register Your Interest) stage, this conversation explores how to shift gears from generating awareness to driving conversions and sales.The team unpacks what changes in messaging, platforms, creative, and buyer engagement tactics as the campaign matures. From sales-ready websites and rich buyer content, to floor plans, pricing strategy, CRM utilisation, and EDM reporting—this episode is packed with actionable insights for developers...
2025-08-2852 minPeak Sports Psychiatry PodcastYou Can't Hide in a Race: Mental Health, Running, and Humor with Adam BoardmanContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).In this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Adam Boardman, a former All-American cross-country runner turned therapist, to explore the intersection of sport, identity, and mental health.Adam shares how running shaped his sense of self, why athletes need therapists who truly understand their experiences, and how creativity (including a brief stint in stand-up comedy...
2025-08-2152 minPeak Sports Psychiatry PodcastInside the NHL: Mental Health, Injury Recovery, and Elite Athlete Care with Kevin MorleyContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).In this episode of the Peak Sports Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn sit down with Kevin Morley, Head Athletic Trainer for the Nashville Predators, to explore the evolving world of athletic training and the growing emphasis on mental health in sports medicine.Kevin shares his journey from collegiate to professional sports, offering rare insights into the vital role athletic trainers play in...
2025-08-0153 minProject Profile PodcastEpisode 6: Coming Soon Campaigns: The Pre-Launch Secret to Property SuccessEpisode Synopsis:In the first episode of a new campaign-focused series, Mark Allen welcomes Beck Jane West from Project Profile to unpack the importance and strategy behind “Coming Soon” or hype campaigns in property marketing. These pre-launch initiatives may begin with almost no content—just a logo and a vision—but their impact can be pivotal in positioning a project for success long before a sales campaign begins.Listeners will discover the tactical approaches, creative strategies, and common challenges involved in launching early-stage property campaigns. Beck shares expert insights on building anticipation, generating a qualified database, and nurt...
2025-07-2324 minProject Profile PodcastEpisode 5: How to Master Property Project Marketing Content — With Beck from Project ProfileEpisode Synopsis:In this episode of the Project Profile podcast, host Mark Allen sits down with Beck from Project Profile to dive deep into the engine room of content and creative for property development marketing. Beck shares a strategic and experience-rich perspective on crafting compelling content that converts — from social media to blogs, landing pages to email campaigns.Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Project Profile uses storytelling, testing, audience targeting, and channel-specific messaging to build campaigns that genuinely resonate with buyers across different markets. From avoiding the classic Canva and Ch...
2025-07-1756 minProject Profile PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to the Project Profile PodcastIn this debut episode of the Project Profile Podcast, host Mark Allen introduces the mission and vision behind the show—bringing insightful conversations from within Australia’s dynamic property marketing landscape. With a wealth of experience across various property sectors, Mark lays the foundation for what listeners can expect: real stories, strategic insights, and expert advice from developers and marketers navigating ever-changing market conditions. Whether you're a developer, marketer, or industry enthusiast, this episode sets the tone for a compelling journey into the art and science of property marketing.
2025-07-1001 minNeuroshamblesSwimming | Hatty AshdownIn this episode of Neuroshambles, Mark is joined by returning guest Hatty Ashdown - not only a parent of a neurodivergent child, but also a brilliant comedian, writer and host of the Funny Mummies podcast. Together they dive into the deceptively simple but totally chaotic world of swimming.
For children with autism, ADHD, PDA, and other forms of neurodivergency, swimming can be simultaneously a magical sensory experience and an absolute logistical nightmare. From the infuriating act of trying to get them to swim in the first place, to negotiating the changing room routine, navigating the lockers and...
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Project Profile PodcastEpisode 3: How AI Is Transforming Property Marketing with David BennettIn this eye-opening episode of the Project Profile Podcast, host Mark Allen sits down with David Bennett, AI consultant at Adaptive, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the Australian property marketing landscape. From productivity gains and generative design tools to hyper-personalized buyer journeys and AI-powered sales agents, David provides a rich and accessible guide to how property professionals can integrate AI today—and what to expect in the near future. Whether you're a developer, marketer, or sales agent, this episode delivers valuable insights to help you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.Episode Br...
2025-07-0259 minTalk Birdie To MeEp144: Mark Allen 'A Miracle if Royal Melbourne is Ready', Top 100 Investigation Update, and Why a Scratch Golfer has 'Zero Chance' of Beating a Womens Tour ProHold everything. We start today's pod with an update on Marks investigation into the debacle of the recent Top 100 Golf Course list. The person Mark suspected of being responsible, he has discovered was not, and he names the person who he says is responsible for it. Marks contact has gone to ground, and he is hitting a brick wall, particularly now he is enquiring about this named person.Mark puts the invite to the Top 100 Course people, that we'd like them to come onto the podcast to discuss the list. Open invite. And to make it...
2025-07-0258 minPeak Sports Psychiatry PodcastHilinski’s Hope & Mental Health in College Sports | Peak Sports PsychiatryContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.) or visit hilinskishope.org/resources for support options.In this powerful first episode, Dr. Mark Allen and Dr. Tommy Horn speak with Kym and Mark Hilinski, co-founders of Hilinski’s Hope—a nonprofit dedicated to raising mental health awareness in college athletics.The Hilinskis share the story of their son Tyler’s suicide in 2018 and how they transformed their grief into a mission to support student-athletes. This conversation explores t...
2025-05-2357 minTalk Birdie To MeEp132🏌🏿♂️The Tour Pro Tiger Woods Tells his Son Charlie to Watch; Mark Allen - 'The US PGA Got This Wrong'; and More on Rakes (sigh...)We start today's pod talking about Scottie Scheffler's thumping win in Charlotte, Nick describes Scottie as 'Tiger-esque' at the moment, and Nick and Mark discuss his impressive performance, and some key moments. Mark loves how the year is shaping up with Rory, Scottie notching big wins, and Nick adds Bryson to the conversation as well.Nick brings up the multi that we had on with Betr. It didn't go well. Rory let us down, and it appears that we were on the wrong JT. Mark is confident that one will come off for the Wolfpack, and...
2025-05-2154 minTalk Birdie To MeEp125🏌🏿♂️Tips for Playing Slow or Fast Greens, Justin Rose at The Masters, and Why Does Mark Say a 59 is 'Not Even Worth Rating'Welcome to another feedback pod, these are the episode where you control the topics and we read out your questions and feedback (good and bad)!We start with a chat about Mark's comments last week that the Rory shot on 5 was the greatest shot ever made. Some wolfpackers have a different view - we won't read them out today, but we'll wait until Nick is back in the studio next week (he's in Cathedral for the school holidays) and we will do a bonus pod on 'the greatest shot ever made in golf'. Fun.
2025-04-2426 minTalk Birdie To MeEp121🏌🏿♂️Nick O'Hern Names His '5 Hard to Watch Tour Pros', Are Member/Guest Fees too High, and Mark Allen: 'This Reeks of Someone Who Doesn't Understand Golf'Fantastic win from Warrnambool's favourite son Marc Leishman in Florida at the weekend, and we begin today's show chatting about the win....Marc becomes the third Aussie to win a tournament in the last couple of weeks, following Min Woo and Steve Allen. Mark loves the 'drive, chip, and putt' competition and thinks there should be more of them prior to tournaments.We discuss the elephant in the room, will we get the world feed for The Masters. Neither Nick or Mark has been able to get clarity. They're hopeful that we get Jim Nance and...
2025-04-091h 01Talk Birdie To MeEp118🏌🏿♂️Feedback: When Tiger Woods Nearly Killed Mark Allen, Grand Slam of Club Golf, and We Analyse a Pod Listeners SwingWe've had plenty of feedback and questions coming in for Nick and Mark, so today a feedback pod. On the show we discuss:Broomstick putters following a question from James;Gibbo has some comments on the potential PGA/LIV merger and asks for thoughts;We spoke to David from Brisbane last week who went to the Barossa on a golf trip with a bunch of mates, how did it go, and did the advice help? We get an update;Ashley has a ripping question about the 'grand slam of club golf';John has a red-hot...
2025-03-3120 minTalk Birdie To Me🏌🏿♂️Bonus: Why Mark Allen Can't Forgive Colin Montgomerie, and Did The Queen Really Say 'That' about Sir Nick Faldo???A fun bonus pod today, one which Mark has christened 'story time'. Don't worry, we'll dump the name, it won't survive. But today we talk about some of the great guys that Nick and Mark played with and spent time with on tour, Nick tells a hilarious story about tour pro David Howell involving Sir Nick Faldo and The Queen.Then.....Mark reveals why he has always said Colin Montgomerie is 'an arsehole'. It is a very funny, and detailed story, which you must hear.We do the show from Titleist and FootJoy...
2025-03-2722 minTalk Birdie To MeEp115: Nick O'Hern: '2 Things Rory Must do to Win a Major in 2025', Mark Allen 'The Players Should be a Major'We start today by talking about The Players, a wonderful tournament, and Nick and Mark discuss Rory's win. Mark believes it is time The Players became classed as a major, he loves the event. Nick agrees it is fantastic. Whilst Rory won, Nick has identified two things that he needs to do in order to win a (current) major this year, and he explains what they are and why they would make a huge difference. Mark has an observation on Rory's putting which we discuss. An interesting week for Rory, he won The Players, and also pinched a kids...
2025-03-191h 06Talk Birdie To MeEp111: Ryan Peake's Win, Top 5 Ridiculous Putting Actions, and Why Mark Says: 'The NZ Open Setup is Garbage'Another fun pod today. We start with the huge win of Ryan Peake in the New Zealand Open, without being dismissive of the past, it is a wonderful redemption story and Mark says a great example of what second chances can do. Mark and Nick both want to get Ryan on the pod when he is back in Australia.However, Mark is not a fan of the NZ Open being a Pro-Am calling it 'garbage'. Nick understands why it is and proposes a compromise approach, Mark then offers an alternate compromise.Jake Knapp's 59...
2025-03-0559 minTalk Birdie To Me🏌🏿♂️Bonus: Nick O'Hern on Losing Passion for Golf, Mark Allen calls The Ox a 'disgrace', and could Jack Riewoldt have been a Golf Pro? A bonus Q&A pod today, we're all remote, Nick at home, Mark at 3AW about to fly out to play Tara Iti, and Dan in Wollongong.Today we look at some of your questions:Craig from Western Australia asks Nick and Mark about how to get passion for golf back if it has waned. Nick and Mark explains what they did when it happened to them.Antony and Clinton have comments on rakes. Yes seriously. It's getting beyond a joke now.Dave from Merewether in NSW...
2024-10-0919 minTalk Birdie To MeEp82: Mark 'I Love LIV's Teams Format', Nick's Top 5 Pro-Ams, Cam Smith to QLD, Anniversary of Marks "ESPN Worst in Sport' AwardAll over the place this week. Mark's in Port Douglas without a shirt on, watch out ladies, Nick is at home in Melbourne, as is Dan, and the wonders of technology means we're still yakking golf!Over the weekend Mark watched the highlights of the LIV teams event, and loved it - he describes the format as the perfect teams event structure, the best he has seen, and says LIV have nailed it. Nick watched the last 2 or 3 holes, and said it was fantastic. We discuss it, and Cam Smith's performance in particular. Mark chats about...
2024-09-241h 04Talk Birdie To MeEp73: Xanders' Big Win, Should Pros Play More Links Golf,, & Mark tells a Former Pro to 'Get His Head Out of His Arse'Gee the time difference to watch The Open Championship is a punish in Australia and New Zealand, specifically later in the day, but we got some in live and plenty of highlights....and what a tournament it was! Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen spend a bit of time unpacking some of the key moments.The weather played a role, as we expect it will in this tournament, but Mark feels it was perfect to test the players. And Nick and Mark discuss whether the pros should play more Links golf than they do, given the uniqueness...
2024-07-2355 minTalk Birdie To MeEp70: Mark: "PIF, PGA, DPWT & SSG Soon to Join", and Nick is Annoyed Over a Listener CommentWe kick off today's podcast by listening to some audio that was not on our bingo card this week. We would not have expected what happened to happen.Once we get through that, we chat Cam Davis. Wow. A wonderful performance in Detroit, Nick and Mark discuss how well he played. We nearly had an all Aussie finish with Min Woo in the hunt for a while. Nick felt sorry for Akshay Bhatia who was very unlucky. Nick tells Mark about how Cameron Young broke his driver on the back nine. Funny.Mark b...
2024-07-0257 minNeuroshamblesNavigating Emotions | Grace LockrobinThis episode explores how we navigate the maelstrom of emotions in families with a mix of different neurotypes. Mark speaks to Grace Lockrobin, philosopher and fellow parent of neurodivergent boys (one 8-year old, diagnosed autistic, and a 5-year old with suspected ADHD), as they look at how members of their own households handle the contrasting ways that each of them understands, expresses and responds to emotions - both in themselves and in others.
Mark and Grace also discuss how they deal with their own emotions as parents - from having to keep a firm lid on anger...
2024-04-101h 24NeuroshamblesLife as a social outcast | Samuel WilsonThis episode discusses the lighter side of parents of SEND kids being treated as outcasts from polite society.
Mark speaks to Samuel Wilson, author and parent of two children: an 8-year old daughter (on the autism pathway, with Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Visual Impairment and Sensory Processing Disorder) and a 4-year old son (undiagnosed neurotypical).
Mark and Sam shine a humorous light on being ostracised by the other parents at school, alienated from WhatsApp groups and treated as a social pariah at parties, before discussing how this social isolation can sometimes be used to our benefit.
2024-02-281h 13Talk Birdie To MeEp51: Mark's DP World Tour/PIF Theory, Tiger Shanks it, Spieth is DQ'd, and 'Golf Ambush Marketing'This weeks show kicks off with a prediction from Mark Allen. He and Nick are playing today (Tuesday 20th February) in the Portarlington Pro-Am in Victoria, and he is determined to shoot 65. Nick is hoping to shoot par given he is out of practise following his recent injury.Nick and Mark discuss 'ambush marketing' where players were getting paid cash to wear hats in tournaments, and they each tell a couple of fun stories about how it worked.Riviera: Mark watched Tiger closely and was impressed with his swing, his walking, and thinks...
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Talk Birdie To Me🏌🏾♀️Best Of: Mark Allen's Top 5 Worst Rules in Golf HistoryNick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so.This one from Mark Allen, the Top 5 worst rules in golf history.Don't forget to share the pod with a friend who is into golf, and to subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear from you, either on socials or you can leave...
2024-01-0905 min
Talk Birdie To Me🏌🏾♀️Best Of: Mark Allen's Top 5 US Open Shots of All TimeNick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so.This one from Mark Allen, listing his Top 5 US Open shots of all time.Don't forget to share the pod with a friend who is into golf, and to subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear from you, either on socials or you...
2024-01-0407 min
Talk Birdie To Me🏌🏾♀️Best Of: Mark Allen's Top 5 Golf Movies of All TimeNick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so.This one from Mark Allen, counting down his Top 5 Golf movies of all time.Don't forget to share the pod with a friend who is into golf, and to subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear from you, either on socials or you...
2023-12-3106 min
Talk Birdie To Me🏌🏾♀️Best Of: Mark Allen Masterclass 'It's All in the Hips'Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen are back live on Tuesday January 16 with the first Talk Birdie To Me podcast for 2024. Until then we're replaying some of the Top 5's and Masterclasses that you particularly engaged with throughout the last 12 months or so.This one from Mark Allen, inspired by Camilo Villegas, a masterclass on using your hips.Don't forget to share the pod with a friend who is into golf, and to subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear from you, either on socials or...
2023-12-2302 minNeuroshamblesSpecial Interests | Liam MulloneIn this episode, host Mark Allen speaks to Liam Mullone, who has twin 12-year old boys - one diagnosed autistic with suspected ADHD and the other suspected autistic/ADHD. They discuss the pros and cons of raising neurodivergent kids with intense special interests, from Pokemon, Greek Mythology and Football, to Thomas the Tank Engine, Rollercoasters and Murder Drones.
Links to stuff we mention in this episode
Crealy Family Theme Park: https://www.crealy.co.uk/
Murder Drones: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHovnlOusNLiJz3sm0d5i2Evwa2LDLdrg
Simply Great Media: https://simplygreatmedia.c...
2023-11-151h 04NeuroshamblesHolidays | Dr Hildi MitchellIn this episode, host Mark Allen speaks to Dr Hildi Mitchell, who has an autistic daughter, aged 19, and another daughter, 22, who is also suspected autistic, with agoraphobia. The topic of this show is “Holidays”. Mark reports back from his holiday in Greece and Dr Mitchell discusses their annual holiday routine, as well as exploring the unique set of challenges posed by going on holiday with a neurodivergent family.
Links to stuff we mention in this episode
Gatwick special assistance: https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/flying-out/special-assistance/
EasyJet Special Assistance: https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/boardi...
2023-11-011h 04NeuroshamblesBirthday Parties | “Belle”Host Mark Allen talks to anonymous guest, “Belle”, who has two neurodivergent kids - an 8-year old autistic girl with sensory processing disorder and PDA, and a 6-year old suspected-autistic boy with Tourette Syndrome. In this episode, they discuss the thorny issue of “Birthday Parties”, as well as looking at more neurodiversity champions and a tiny win.
Links to stuff we mention in this episode
Gatwick special assistance: https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/flying-out/special-assistance/
Freaky sorting hat: Harry Potter Talking Sorting Hat
Deluxe crocs: Fleece-lined, fancy crocs!
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2023-10-181h 01Talk Birdie To MeEp35: Mark Allen: "This Guy Will be a Golf Superstar"Another big show this week. Marko wants to discuss his new favourite player, Ludvig Aberg, who he describes as a 'machine'. Nick agrees that he is going to be a superstar and calls him a tall, strapping strong, ball striking machine. Mark reckons he’ll play in the the next US Masters, Nick believes he is the most exciting player since Rory McIllroy.Speaking of Rory - we discuss Rory's height.There's great golf swings, and then there is this one from Carl Yuan. Worth a look. Nick and Mark discuss....
2023-10-1053 minNeuroshamblesCamping | Jo MatthewsThe very first episode of Neuroshambles sees host Mark Allen talking to Jo Matthews - a fellow parent with a neurodivergent setup (a 16-year old autistic daughter, with sensory processing disorder, and a 20 year old autistic son with ADHD). In this show, they discuss the joys and frustrations of camping with neurodifferent kids, as well as looking a some neurodiversity champions, tiny wins and a selection of moments that make you say "what the flip?".
LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:
Science museum autism-friendly events: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/e...
2023-10-041h 05NeuroshamblesTrailerA trailer previewing Neuroshambles - a fortnightly podcast about the ludicrous realities of parenting neurodivergent kids. If you want to hear a bunch of frazzled parents gleefully swapping tales from the trenches of parenting neurodiverse children and having a laugh at some of the nonsense we have to navigate, this is the podcast for you.
Lapsed comedian Mark Allen has three kids - two diagnosed autistic with ADHD and one suspected neurotypical. Each episode, he speaks to other parents of neurodivergent children to find out how they deal with seemingly simple events, such as birthday parties, holidays...
2023-10-0301 minTalk Birdie To MeEp21: When Nick Gave Bernhard Langer a Putting Lesson; and Mark's 'Tiger Woods' TheoryOn this weeks episode, Mark Allen reveals a big theory about Tiger Woods, and he has a reliable source. A theory which, if it comes to fruition, would be fantastic for golf. Nick likes it, and says a world where Tiger is playing is a better world for golf.Onto Rickie Fowler. What a win in Detroit, Nick loved the emotion in the press conference after the game, and the family involvement. Both Nick and Mark are fans, and Nick says that Rickie is one of the tours' nice guys. Nick and Mark discuss the importance...
2023-07-0444 minTalk Birdie To MeEp18: Merger Update, US Open, & Mark Names a 'Mongrel Golfer'Today we're live from the awesome Peter Thomson Room at Australian Golf HQ, surrounded by memorabilia and history. One thing we're not surrounded by, in amongst the hundreds of golf books, is Nick O'Hern's book....Nick is going to fix that major problem.On the show, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen discuss the Canadian Open, and the great performance of Nick Taylor. Mark was impressed with Tommy Fleetwood, even though he just fell short in the playoff - Nick thinks he had his chance and just didn't take it. A highlight of the event was Adam...
2023-06-1447 min
Talk Birdie To Me🏌🏿♂️Bonus: Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen's PGA PreviewBonus episode with the US PGA in New York this weekend. Nick O’Hern is put on the spot by Mark Allen to name the 5 Australians who have won the US PGA. Mark has a theory on Jason Day which augurs well for his performance this weekend, Mark reckons he’s a real shot.The boys discuss the impact of the weather on the tournament, with the move from August to May. Mark loves the change, and feels that the date coming earlier has made the US PGA a far stronger tournament.
2023-05-1823 min
Talk Birdie To Me🏌🏿♂️Bonus: Masters Preview - Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen Predict Their WinnerThe US Masters are here!This is a bonus episode of Talk Birdie To Me with Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen talking everything Masters. The Chairman of The Masters has laid down the law to the media about how much LIV discussion they can have during The Masters. Mark hypotheses what will happen if a LIV golfer wins, and the other 17 players join for a big celebration. Mark reckons it could change golf forever. Nick’s got some great stories about when he played The Masters - including the time he was...
2023-04-0641 minTalk Birdie To MeEp4: Mark Allen 'The Worst Person I Ever Played With'This week on Talk Birdie To Me, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen talk about their love of Royal Melbourne, and take us through the new renovations - specifically the carpark which Mark describes as the 'best carpark in Australia by a mile'. Some people don't love the Royal Melbourne course, the boys don't get that, they love it and explain why. And Mark has a theory on the greens at Royal Melbourne which involves Ernie Els.Mark tells a great story about how former Tour Pro Wayne Smith virtually saved his career at a time when...
2023-03-0738 min
Post-Growth Australia PodcastWelcome to Asbestosville! Season 4 Premiere with Michael Bayliss and Mark AllenWe can’t believe that PGAP is into its fourth season already! So, to shake things up, Michael is joined by Mark Allen from Town Planning Rebellion and Holistic Activism as the co-host for this season. You may remember Mark from his two previous guest appearances on PGAP here and here.
This first episode of the season is the culmination of a personal journey for them both. For Michael it is an opportunity to share his lived experiences in the West Australia rental market (in what has been labelled as the asbestos capital of the wo...
2022-11-061h 12
Mark Allen Hayes PodcastWhy Billionaires Love One PagersWhy Billionaires Love One Pagers Working with billionaires, Mark Allen Hayes learned early on the power of one pagers. Billionaires are very fast thinkers so one pagers reduce your thoughts to some thing that someone else can use. Mark discusses major shortcuts in writing for powerful people who are very successful, including rules of great one pagers - what to do and what not to do, along with some examples.
2022-04-0424 min
Mark Allen Hayes PodcastPower of Public Speaking: Stockworth Institute Lecture Series 2Power of Public Speaking: Stockworth Institute Lecture Series 2 After 15 years of research in Academia and Real Estate, Mark discussed the 5 most reported skills for financial freedom. Today, he goes in details on skill number one. #1: Public Speaking Listen to learn more from Mark Allen Hayes!
2022-03-2316 min
Mark Allen Hayes PodcastReal Estate FarmingHow do you start real estate farming? And how do you choose a farm area? Mark Allen Hayes talks us through the basics on how to pick your real estate farm area and strategies for geographic farming.
2022-02-0910 min
Mark Allen Hayes Podcast$20 Million Year PlanWant to sell $20 million in real estate? How do you plan your year to hit that goal? How many homes do you need to sell per month, in what price range, etc.? Mark Allen Hayes talks us through how to plan out your year using a performa so you can hit $20 million in real estate sales.
2022-01-2609 min
Mark Allen Hayes PodcastShould I Become a Real Estate Agent?Deciding if real estate is right for you? Listen to find out more on the introduction to real estate. All your questions answered: 1. Why should I become a real estate agent? 2. Can you succeed part-time in real estate? 3. How much money do you need upfront to get started in the business? 4. What is a typical yearly salary for a real estate agent? 4. What are top criteria to look for when selecting a broker? 5. What are pros and cons of being a real estate agent? 📲 CO...
2022-01-2411 min
Hungry Hip HopBonus: Is Kendrick the 2010s Hip Hop Messiah? Pt. 2In this bonus clip, the Hungry Hip Hop crew continues their debate on whether or not Kendrick is the Messiah for 2010s Hip Hop? Did Allen and Mark finally convince Milo? Check out this episode to find out!
Please check out our Album Appetizers playlist on Spotify! (2 songs from every album we reviewed so far!)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Le9LEQZ97d61omcSfJBoE?si=LJIxKo9pSICS855pZbUHFw
Check out our Hungry Hip Hop 2020 Favorites playlist on Spotify! (Our top 30 songs from the year!)
https://open.spotify.com...
2021-04-1117 min
Hungry Hip HopEp. 39 Ep 2-Go! (JPEGMafia Ep Review)JPEGMAFIA is back with another EP, and the gang is back with another episode. EP2! is a collection of songs JPEGMAFIA recorded during 2020, The Year of the Quarantine, and it received a pretty favorable review from the Hungry Hip Hop Crew. The album also sparked some discussion between Mark and Allen about whether it lived up to the esteem of JPEGMAFIA’s prior works, as well as some debate about the project’s composition. Tune in and find out what everyone had to say.
Please check out our Album Appetizers playlist on Spotify! (2 songs from every album we r...
2021-03-011h 24
Hungry Hip HopEp. 38 Tyron's Pad Thai (Slowthai Album Review)The reviews on Slowthai’s latest project Tyron are in, and the album is actually pretty spicy. Overall, this album has a lot to offer its listeners. As a matter of fact, Allen and Milo have an intriguing theory that there’s a lot beneath the surface here. All that said, the UK rapper’s music was unable to redeem itself fully in Mark’s eyes for reasons which, if you tune in, you can hear Mark explain himself.
Please check out our Album Appetizers playlist on Spotify! (2 songs from every album we reviewed so far!)
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2021-02-2353 min
Hungry Hip HopBonus Clip: Allen and Milo debate various kinds of AddictionIn this bonus clip from our episode "Ep. 37 Pinch Of Sage (Navy Blue Album Review), Allen and Milo get into a heated discussion over various kinds of addiction. Tune in for a fiery conversation on drugs and what quantifies as addiction.
2021-02-1515 min
Hungry Hip HopBonus Clip: Mark and Milo debate Depression and & ArtIn this bonus clip taken from our episode "Ep. 37 Pinch of Sage (Navy Blue Album Review)", Mark and Milo debate depression and its expression in art, particularly hip-hop. Tune in to listen to an interesting discussion on mental health and expression through art.
2021-02-1514 min
Hungry Hip HopBonus Ep: Allen gets HEATED at Milo's refusal to listen to GoblinIn this bonus clip, Mark tells Allen that we can't do a Side Dish episode on Tyler, the Creator because Milo REFUSES to listen to Goblin, though he listened to Bastard and LOVED it. See and Milo and Allen get into it in this short 5 minute clip!
2021-01-0305 min
Hungry Hip HopEp. 22 Stankfil-A (Outkast Album Review)Tune into an explosive debate among the Hungry Hip-Hop crew. In today’s installment, Allen wages full-on war against Mark and Milo in a desperate effort to defend his most cherished album of all time: Stankonia, by Outkast. The odds are against him, but will the clever Allen be able to outsmart his two genius cohosts and vindicate the lesbians with no tongues? Join us here on Hungry Hip-Hop to find out.
2020-10-261h 46
Hungry Hip HopBonus Ep: Allen Defends GINGERIn this bonus clip, Allen defends Brockhampton's album, GINGER. This clip is taken from a part of an upcoming episode. We hope you'll enjoy it!
2020-09-2608 min
Finding Your SummitMark Allen: 6-time Ironman World Champion with an incredible mindset!On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Mark Allen, 6x Ironman Triathlon World Champion, and Author of The Art of Competition, Fit Soul, Fit Body, and Total Triathlete.
2020-02-1448 min
The Simplified Wellness Podcast4. Living With Someone That Has Food Allergies with Mark AllenToday on the podcast I interview my husband, Mark Allen, and he tells us what it is really like living with someone with food allergies. In addition, he gives us his top nutrition tips from a "non-nutritionist" perspective. Listen in and let us know what you think!
Connect with Kelsey:
Instagram - @kelseyallenwellness
Website - https://www.mysimplifiedwellness.com/
2019-10-2814 min
Finding Your SummitAnthony Allen – Catching up with NFL Wide Receiver & Huskies TeammateAnthony Allen and Mark Pattison were teammates at the University of Washington. Before that they were cross-town rivals. Anthony attended Garfield High School in Seattle. Anthony also played for the Washington Redskins. During his time in DC he scored a touchdown on an 88-yard pass. Finally, in 1987, Anthony and the Redskins won Super Bowl XXII. Anthony and Mark caught up on memories, kids and caring for family in this sweet episode, because sometimes, you got to slow down to catch up.
2019-02-2245 min
The Primal Kitchen PodcastEpisode #44: Interview with Mark Allen - Triathlon Legend, Author, and CoachHost Brad Kearns catches up with Mark Allen, the greatest triathlete in history, who has a record six victories at the Hawaii Ironman and ten victories at the Nice, France World Long Course Championship. Today, he is a popular triathlon coach at MarkAllenCoaching.com, TV commentator, corporate speaker, author, and presenter of “Fit Soul, Fit Body” retreats with Brant Secunda, a Huichol shaman and healer.First, Mark talks about the importance of releasing attachment to outcomes and being committed to the enjoyment and appreciation of the process. He discusses how, after a series of unfortunate setbacks, Mark’s firs...
2014-11-2643 min
Mark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 1A whole load of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and sidekick Eli Silverman.
2013-03-2400 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 1A whole load of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and sidekick Eli Silverman.
2013-03-2400 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 13A joyful wedge of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and Eli "Chief Trolley Wrangler for Spraffcos" Silverman. Apologies for the delay in getting another spraff out, but we've tried to make up for it with a bumper episode this time. Featuring tales from LA and Buxton, Poetry Smackdown, Lonely Hates, Pap Filter and a new feature called Swan Threat Update. Fill your boots!
2010-12-0136 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 13A joyful wedge of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and Eli "Chief Trolley Wrangler for Spraffcos" Silverman. Apologies for the delay in getting another spraff out, but we've tried to make up for it with a bumper episode this time. Featuring tales from LA and Buxton, Poetry Smackdown, Lonely Hates, Pap Filter and a new feature called Swan Threat Update. Fill your boots!
2010-12-0136 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 12Further smatterings of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and Eli "Deputy Returning Officer for the Sprafferton ward" Silverman. With poetry smackdown, Papa Filter and an elightening story about a lady tramp. Cronkles!
2010-05-1235 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 12Further smatterings of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and Eli "Deputy Returning Officer for the Sprafferton ward" Silverman. With poetry smackdown, Papa Filter and an elightening story about a lady tramp. Cronkles!
2010-05-1235 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 11Further spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and Eli "Non-Executive Director of the Board of Spraff" Silverman. Featuring poetry smackdown, lonely hates and special guest Papa Filter. Yumbles!
2010-02-0336 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 11Further spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and Eli "Non-Executive Director of the Board of Spraff" Silverman. Featuring poetry smackdown, lonely hates and special guest Papa Filter. Yumbles!
2010-02-0336 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 10Episode 10 of the Spraffcast with comedian Mark Allen and "Titular Reverand of the Church of Our Lady of the Spraff, Swaffham" Eli Silverman. Featuring Lonely Hates, Poetry Smackdown and all manner of other spraff and nonsense. Cripes.
2009-12-2034 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 10Episode 10 of the Spraffcast with comedian Mark Allen and "Titular Reverand of the Church of Our Lady of the Spraff, Swaffham" Eli Silverman. Featuring Lonely Hates, Poetry Smackdown and all manner of other spraff and nonsense. Cripes.
2009-12-2034 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 9Further lashings of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "Dean of Spraffton University" the esteemed Eli Silverman. Yowsers.
2009-11-1633 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 9Further lashings of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "Dean of Spraffton University" the esteemed Eli Silverman. Yowsers.
2009-11-1633 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 8A slightly tardy helping of more spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and the "Grand Poobah de Spraff" Eli Silverman.
2009-11-1633 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 8A slightly tardy helping of more spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and the "Grand Poobah de Spraff" Eli Silverman.
2009-11-1633 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 7Even more spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "Yeoman of the Spraff" Eli Silverman. Featuring poetry smackdown, spraffmail and the best lonely hates you're likely to hear. Magic!
2009-07-0237 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 7Even more spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "Yeoman of the Spraff" Eli Silverman. Featuring poetry smackdown, spraffmail and the best lonely hates you're likely to hear. Magic!
2009-07-0237 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 6Another tirade of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "the Deputy Minister for Spraff Affairs" Eli Silverman. Featuring 'Elephant in the room', 'Mark's diary update' and a hotly contested 'Poetry Smackdown' about administrative professionals. Cripes!
2009-06-0434 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 6Another tirade of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "the Deputy Minister for Spraff Affairs" Eli Silverman. Featuring 'Elephant in the room', 'Mark's diary update' and a hotly contested 'Poetry Smackdown' about administrative professionals. Cripes!
2009-06-0434 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 5The fifth episode of Spraffcast from comedian Mark Allen and "spraffling" Eli Silverman. Featuring lonely hates, poetry smackdown and all manner of other spraff and nonsense. Lovely.
2009-04-2933 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 5The fifth episode of Spraffcast from comedian Mark Allen and "spraffling" Eli Silverman. Featuring lonely hates, poetry smackdown and all manner of other spraff and nonsense. Lovely.
2009-04-2933 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 4Yet more spraffings from comedian Mark Allen and "Attaché to the Ambassador of spraff" Eli Silverman. Crikey!
2009-04-0334 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 4Yet more spraffings from comedian Mark Allen and "Attaché to the Ambassador of spraff" Eli Silverman. Crikey!
2009-04-0334 minMark Allen's SpraffcastMark Allen's Spraffcast - Episode 3Yet another load of spraff and nonsense from comedian Mark Allen and "henchman" Eli Silverman. Splendid.
2009-03-2634 min