#42 - How To Find Your Soul Mate
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On this episode, we had a conversation with former star from The Bachelor, Thomas Malucelli. The discussion primarily centered around how, as young men, we can be selfish and fail to represent our best selves during our early relationships. Thomas used himself as a case study to illustrate how he turned himself around, now becoming a man he's proud of and open to love. We delved into topics such as relationship attachment styles, modern dating, love languages, and all that stuff. It was a very insightful conversation, and we hope you all enjoy listening.
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#41 - Russell Manser: Child Abuse Victim
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Wise Guys is making a return in 2024, and our first episode features an incredibly powerful story. We had the privilege of hosting Russell Manser, a survivor of child sexual abuse. Russell takes us through his journey, starting with stealing a Porsche and landing in a government-run rehabilitation center for youth. Unfortunately, it was in this facility that he, along with his peers, experienced sexual abuse from the staff. This traumatic period led Russell down a dark path of heroin abuse and bank robbery, resulting in a hefty 20-year prison sentence. Against all odds, Russell has managed to...
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#40 - Byron Dempsey: Founder of Driven Young
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On this episode we spoke with Byron Dempsey, founder of Driven Young. Driven Young is a company that runs programs to bring together people in there 20s to help build new relationships, learn practical life skills and also have fun. Byron is also a contributing author of a book, runs a successful podcast series and on personal development standpoint is miles ahead of most 25 year olds we have met. This was a great episode discussing some of the pitfalls of being young and also how to get ahead in your career. Hope you enjoy.
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#39 - The Truth About Addiction
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On this episode we spoke with reformed criminal and drug addict, Ron Isherwood. Ron was born into a criminal family which led him to a life of theivery, drug dealing and gem smuggling across the globe. After spending many years in prison Ron was able to change his life around by helping other drug addicts break their addicitons. Ron takes us through the journey he took to clean his soul and shared all the valuable lessons he has gained from what was a very unadmirable life. It was a great chat and we hope you enjoy. Follow Us on Instagram: Follow Ron on Instagram:
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#38 - Abstacker: The Fittest Man In Bondi
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On this episode we chatted with Bondi's very own, Abstacker. Holder of two world records he has raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities through completing fitness challenges that are David Goggins esque. Abstacker also runs a fitness community at Bondi beach and is a familiar face for all of the locals. We spoke about all things health and fitness, the Bondi lifestyle, mindset and his personal outlook on life. Abstacker is truely unique and full of energy, making for a great conversation. Hope you guys enjoy. Follow Abstacker on Instagram: Follow Us on Instagram: ...
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#37 - Debrief Of Our 24-Hour Run Challenge
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On this episode Sam and I debrief on our 24 running challenge "Run Grateful" with the organiser of Run Grateful, Mark White. Mark traveled from the UK to do his organisations first Australian run with collaboration from the founder of the 440 Run Club Trent Knox. It was great to debrief how this chat impacted us, the things we learnt, Mark shared his personal struggles and we emphasised why it's importnat for men of all ages to involve themselves in initiatives like this one. Hope you enjoy Follow us Here: Follow Run Grateful:
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#36 - Career Criminal to Life Changer
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On this episode we chatted with Jeffrey Morgan. Growing up in Redfern Jeff became a product of his environment, which led him to a lifetime of crime. Serving 18 years in prison due to bank robberies and other criminal activity Jeff decided one day that he had enough and changed his whole life. Now Jeff with his winning formula spends his time helping other people change their lives. We chatted about relationships, mental health, showing up for your friends and the lessons Jeff learnt along the way. I hope you guys enjoy.
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#35 - Keegan Hipgrave: Talking Mental Health, The NRL & Following Your Passion.
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This episode Sam sat down with Keegan Hipgrave, former NRL player and host of the Keegan and Company podcast. After fulfilling his dream of playing first grade rugby league, Keegan was forced to medically retire at 24 due to concussions. Since then Keegan has worked with the whatability foundation, launched a mental health podcast featuring guests such as Ariarne Titmus, Pat Carrigan and Jarrod Wallace, and is about to begin a degree In psychology to gain a greater understanding of mental health and to help prevent tragic losses in the future, like Keegan experienced when losing his...
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#34 - Playing Rugby, Tennis & Dating In A Wheelchair
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On this episode we sat down with a wheelchair rugby league star, Stephan Rochecouste. Stephan spoke to us about his experience living with a disability, his time playing with the Australian and NSW wheelchair rugby league teams, dating with a disability and more. Hope you guys enjoy this one. Follow us on Instagram
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#33 - Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts
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On this episode we chatted with celebrity chef Jason Roberts. In the early 2000's Jason had his own cooking show on Channel 9 5 days a week and also worked in the US on popular shows such as Good Morning America and E. Jason started his professional cooking career here in Sydney and became one of the nations most notorious chefs. He has had an incredible life journey and shared with us some amazing advice. Hope you guys enjoy. Follow Jason on Instagram: Follow us on Instagram:
info_outlineOn this episode we caught up with Brad Eisenhuth, the founder of The Outperformer and Outperformer podcast.
We spoke about the issues young people are facing in the world today, how to stand out from the pack, why to always be there for your mates especially when they are having a crack at something and how life is a constant pursuit of being better.
There was no real structure to this chat it was just a very open conversation about the world today and the lessons Brad has picked up along the way.
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