Beernuts Productions Podcast
The Beernuts Productions Podcast is a fun and entertaining interview podcast. gough chats to comedians, actors, musicians, artists, athletes and basically anyone else who is interesting. Each episode is 20 minutes in length and is recorded professionally at the Beernuts Studios.
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gough
06/05/2024
gough
This week’s episode of the Beernuts Productions podcast is a touch different. A few weeks back I went onto social media (make sure to follow Beernuts Productions on all the socials if you’re not already) and asked you to ask me questions, which I would answer in an upcoming episode and this is it. After all, I’ve been asking others questions for so long, I thought it was only fair to put myself in the hot seat. Well you guys came back with a range of brilliant questions. Questions about films I’ve made. My casting process. My thought process in regards to filmmaking. My inspirations. Plus a few fun personal questions for good measure. The amazing Craig Ingham assisted in recording this episode and of course he puts in his two cents as well. Hopefully I answered everyone’s questions to their liking and it is an episode you’ll all enjoy listening too as well. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please visit
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Ashleigh Rainer
01/25/2024
Ashleigh Rainer
Ashleigh Rainer is an actress, singer, dancer and all-round creative force of nature and she is gough’s special guest on this week’s episode of the Beernuts Productions podcast. Ashleigh starts off by telling us about how she first got involved in the creative arts and her training both in and out of the school system. She then takes us through the process of how her acting career began and gives some great advice for anyone starting out in the entertainment industry. Ashleigh has also appeared in several Beernuts Productions films and tells us about her experiences in those projects. She then talks about her music career and takes us through her song writing process. She then chats about her band’s new album and with the help of Scott, her song writing partner, she closes the show by playing one of her band’s original songs. A really entertaining and fun episode with a truly talented and creative lady. To learn more about this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please go to
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Cr Shelley Curtis
01/18/2024
Cr Shelley Curtis
Shelley Curtis serves division 4 on the Gold Coast City Council, before that, she was a member of the Australian Defence Force and has also been a long-time foster parent, so as you can see, a lot to chat about and lucky for us, she swung by the studio for a grilling from gough. Shelley tells us about why she became a foster parent, the process of becoming a foster parent and what is involved in being a foster parent. Shelley then tells us about her time in the Australian Defence Force, why she joined and what serving meant to her, along with her roles within the ADF. Shelley then tells us why she ran for city council and how she plans on serving the community going forward. She also talks about how important inclusion is and how that can assist a community in so many ways. And above all, why she is so community minded and driven to make a difference. A really interesting and informative chat with a local powerhouse. Make sure you head on over to for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.
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Andre Dippenaar
01/11/2024
Andre Dippenaar
Andre Dippenaar is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach and he stops by the studio for an interesting chat with gough. Andre starts off by telling us why he chose the health and fitness industry and how his industry has evolved over the years. He then talks about how movement is key in improving your quality of life and how amazingly adaptable the human body is. Andre and gough also discuss injury prevention and how important the rehab process is, if you are recovering from an injury or surgery. He also tells us about the frustrations of his job, but also why he loves what he does. A really informative and fun chat that will hopefully help motivate and provide some good starting points in your health and fitness journey. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please visit
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Garth Remington
01/04/2024
Garth Remington
This week on the Beernuts Productions podcast Garth Remington drops by for a fun and entertaining chat with gough. Garth is a comedian, writer and performer and starts off by telling us why he loves comedy and how much he enjoys making people laugh. Garth takes us through how he got started in the industry and how he progressed and branched out into other styles, such as sketch comedy and improv. Garth chats about the anxiety that is involved in the industry and the backstage politics at play. He also talks about his writing process for sketch comedy and his experiences and enjoyment of performing improv. Garth and gough chat about some of the do’s and don’ts and unwritten rules of comedy, plus hecklers and comedy hero’s. A great interview for all comedy nerds out there. To learn more about the podcast and all the great work Beernuts Productions has produced over the years, please go to
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Dave Luxmoore
12/27/2023
Dave Luxmoore
Dave Luxmoore is not your average retired gentleman, he is a croquet champion and an accomplished musician who plays in pubs and clubs all over Queensland. Dave and gough chat about he’s love of music, especially Celtic music and how he got started in the industry, playing in bush bands etc. Dave also tells us why he chose the fiddle and mandolin as his instruments of choice. Dave talks about how important it is to read an audience and how much he loves seeing them dance and have a great time at his gigs. gough and Dave then switch gears and talk about Dave’s croquet accomplishments. He tells us about how he enjoys the strategy of the sport and some of the trophies he’s won over the years. He explains how, like all sports, croquet is mainly played above the shoulders and how setting goals helps him achieve. A really entertaining chat with a real top bloke. To learn more about this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to
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Paris Gillis
12/20/2023
Paris Gillis
Paris Gillis is a super talented actress and model and she stops by the Beernuts Productions fun factory for a fun chat with gough. Paris and gough chat about her modelling career, how she was scouted at a young age and some of her early work. Paris pulls apart a few of the myths and stereotypes about models and modelling competitions and tells us about her experiences in this world. gough and Paris also chat about her love of dance, performing and being on different sets. Paris also chats about her recent travels and the modelling work she’s done overseas, plus her goals for the future. A really entertaining and enjoyable chat with an up-and-coming star of the future. If you enjoyed this episode, please visit for more info on the podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, including the film projects Paris has been a part of.
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Al Gibson
12/13/2023
Al Gibson
A Beernuts Productions favourite, Al Gibson stops by the studio for a chat on this week’s episode of the podcast. You may know Al from his hilarious character work in Beernuts Productions films, but there is a lot more to this multi-talented fella. Al talks about his voice over work and creating a character from scratch. He chats about his music career and his love of music and how it saved him from a life of 9 to 5 boredom. gough and Al also talk about the range of characters he’s done for Beernuts Productions and how he created them, but most importantly how being diverse in your talents helps pay the bills. Then Al finishes the podcast by playing us a Crowded House classic. A really fun chat with a multi-talented performer. To watch Al, get more info on the podcast or just learn more about Beernuts Productions, please visit
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David Daffey
12/06/2023
David Daffey
You may think David Daffey is slightly nuts when you hear what he does, he is an iron man athlete. In short, 3.8km swim 180km bike and a full marathon 42km, in total, around 11 hours of racing and he rode himself into the studio for a chat with gough. They talk about why he chose this sport and why he keeps doing it. They discuss the recent world championships in France which David competed in. They also chat about his training schedule, nutrition and just what goes into being an iron man, plus what the body goes through during and then after a race, along with what happens when you need to go to the bathroom during a race. David also trains kids triathlon and talks about the how’s and why’s in regards to that. A truly inspirational chat with a real-life iron man, not the Robert Downey Jr. kind. For info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts, please visit,
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Michael Croaker
11/29/2023
Michael Croaker
This week on the podcast gough chats to Michael Croaker. Michael has been in the entertainment industry all of his life and is currently the head of entertainment at Village Roadshow Theme Parks. Michael speaks of his early years in radio and how he got his start in show business. He talks about how being rejected from NIDA was the best thing that ever happened to him. Michael talks about how he worked his way up from a ride’s operator, to an announcer, to writing, producing and casting a show at Sea World. He speaks about how important it is to make a show a sensory experience and explains what that means and how to do it. Micheal speaks about how important improvisation is when you’re a street performer at a theme park and gives some great advice to young actors on how to improve their improv skills. A really funny and interesting chat from a very talented and knowledgeable professional. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please head on over to
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Tom Rockliff
11/22/2023
Tom Rockliff
On this week’s episode of the Beernuts Productions podcast, gough welcomes into the studio Tom Rockliff. Tom is an Australian Rules Footballing superstar, who played for both the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Football clubs over many years. gough and Tom chat about Tom’s early years in the game and being drafted from country Victoria to the lions. He talks about the life lessons he learnt through playing football and moving away from home. They also discuss the role of the media in football along with the pressures of being a professional athlete. Tom also talks about what he is currently doing and how he scratches that competitive itch. A really fun and entertaining chat with not just a great footballer, but a great bloke. Make sure to check out for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer.
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Tania de Jong
11/16/2023
Tania de Jong
Tania de Jong is an advocate for psychedelic assisted therapy and runs a charity called “Mind Medicine Australia.” And she is the guest on this week’s episode of the Beernuts Productions podcast. She chats with gough about how she got interested in this type of therapy and her own experiences as a patient. They discuss the benefits of psychedelic assisted therapy and who it can help and how it can help them. Along with the need for this type of therapy amidst a growing mental health crisis. Tania takes us through the drugs that are used and how a session happens, plus the regulations and where we are at in Australia for the legalisation of this type of therapy. A hugely informative and thought-provoking chat, which will hopefully give people pause and insight into a different type of therapy. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to https://beernutsproductions.com/.
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Melanie Hayward
09/14/2022
Melanie Hayward
gough is thrilled to welcome to the podcast studio Melanie Hayward, an actress, writer, producer, director, just an all-around filmmaker and film lover. Melanie starts off by telling us about where the love of film came from for her, then tells us about some of the amazing projects she’s made over the years, both as an actor and writer/producer etc. Melanie also talks about film festivals and why she loves not just entering her work in them, but attending them as a film nerd. She also chats about the community element of the film industry and how anxious she gets while one of her projects is being screened. Melanie also gives some great advice on filmmaking and how to get by on low budgets and how important it is to learn on the job. Melanie also talks about the work she has done for Beernuts Productions over the years, plus she is also a great cook……..just saying. Please visit for more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.
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Danielle Collins
09/07/2022
Danielle Collins
Danielle Collins is a multi-talented lady dabbling in all aspects of the arts and social media. Danielle starts off by telling us why she loves the performing arts and how her journey began. Danielle is also an influencer and explains how one becomes an influencer and how the process works in regards to connecting with brands and how the content is made and distributed etc. She also talks about her Patreon account and what is involved with creating that content along with the creep element and unwanted messages she gets via her socials. She also talks about her love of thrift shopping and how she has incorporated that into her social media updates. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please go to .
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Michael Balderstone
08/31/2022
Michael Balderstone
Michael Balderstone is the leader of the Hemp Embassy in Nimbin and one of the foremost voices in the fight against the war on drugs. Michael tells us about how he got involved in politics and how and why the hemp embassy got started. He talks about the struggles in getting cannabis legalised and the trials and tribulations over the years of trying to get it legalised. Michael gives his thoughts on why cannabis was made illegal in the first place and what benefits, from taxation to medical, social costs to law and order would be gained from making it legal. Michael discusses the best ways to monitor and legalise cannabis and dispels some of the common myths around its use. A really interesting and thought-provoking chat with a knowledgeable character. To learn more about this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please go to today.
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Russell “Rusty” Smith
08/24/2022
Russell “Rusty” Smith
This week on the show gough chats to Russell “Rusty” Smith, not just an expert on all thing’s didgeridoo, but a talented singer songwriter and performer in his own right. Rusty talks about how he got into the music industry and how he got his foot in the door. He talks about some amazing experiences playing didgeridoo for the likes of Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela, plus some of the great musicians he's performed with. Rusty also schools us on the didgeridoo, its origins, meanings and how it can be incorporated into any style of music. He also gives us an example of how it’s played. Rusty then closes the episode with one of his original tracks “Heart Of The Matter” from his new album. Visit for more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts.
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Alyssa Maughan
08/17/2022
Alyssa Maughan
Alyssa Maughan is an expert dog trainer and drops by the podcast studio for a fun chat with gough. Alyssa talks about her love of animals and where it came from. She also gives some wonderful advice and tips on how best to train your dog and how, at times, the human needs even more training than the dog. She also talks about her disability and how that impacts her work. Alyssa chats about working dogs, such as Guide Dogs and the do’s and don’ts when handling a working animal. Plus dog massage, how that can help your dog’s wellbeing and what to look out for to make sure your dogs stays fit, happy and healthy. A really interesting and thought-provoking chat with a very knowledgeable lady. Please visit for more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer.
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Melissa Bates
08/11/2022
Melissa Bates
This week gough welcomes to the podcast studio an amazingly talented artist, Melissa Bates. Melissa specialises in portraits, but not your usual kinds of portraits, she doesn’t use canvas and paints, instead she uses cardboard and a scalpel. As far as we know she is the only person in the world to do art work/portraits this way. gough asks her all the why and how’s in regards to her work, her tools of the trade and how she learnt this technical art form. Melissa also explains her love of getting to know the people she does portraits for and how that helps her in her craft. Melissa is also a keen life drawer and talks about that passion as well. A really fun chat with a unique and talented artist. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please go to .
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Courtney Varley
08/03/2022
Courtney Varley
This week the amazingly talented Courtney Varley drops by the podcast studio for a chat with gough. Courtney starts off by telling us why she loves the arts generally speaking and how she manages her time so she can fit everything in. She also chats about her expectations and then the reality of being involved in the arts. Courtney also gives some great advice on boundaries and how to spot red flags when it comes to being ripped off by photographers or unwanted creepy behaviour by any of your peers. Courtney also chats about some of the acting roles she’s undertaken over the years, including her work for Beernuts Productions, including our latest film, “The Kidnapping”. A really fun and entertaining chat with a super talented young lady. Please visit for more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.
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Tony Tully
07/28/2022
Tony Tully
On this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough welcomes to the studio Tony Tully. Tony has lived somewhat of an interesting life, growing up in Ireland and having a range of jobs, he then moved to Australia, where he was diagnosed with an eye condition which has sent him blind. He then went on to take up Lawn Bowls and has won several tournaments. So with a back story like that, why wouldn’t gough want to talk to him. Tony also chats about learning how to use a guide dog and some of the funny experiences he’s had with Drummer. Plus how much fun it is beating sighted people in his newly chosen sport of Lawn Bowls. A really fun and interesting chat with a real character. For more info on the podcast and all things Beernuts Productions please go to .
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Hannah
07/21/2022
Hannah
A few months back gough conducted a written interview with Hannah, a sex worker based in Queensland. Because the interview had such an overwhelmingly positive response, gough asked Hannah if she’d do a follow up and she kindly agreed. So this episode of the podcast is an audio version of those two interviews. Because Hannah was not comfortable coming into the studio, Courtney Varley is reading out her written answers. In these two thoroughly interesting interviews, Hannah explains why she does what she does, how she does what she does and her thoughts on the negative stigma around her work. She also discusses intimacy, fetishes, personal boundaries, disability, social media, the power of language and so much more. She provides information and a point of view most folks would either not be aware of or not be exposed too and she does it with grace and humour. Please visit for more information.
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Tracey Spicer
03/02/2022
Tracey Spicer
Tracey Spicer is an award-winning journalist, presenter, author and public speaker and gough’s special guest on this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” Tracey tells us the inspiration behind her career choice and why she loves what she does for a living. Tracey also tells us about her departure from the ten network and the fallout from those events. She also discusses her film documentary’s, her books and why she feels it’s important to add humour to darker and heavier subject matter. Tracey also chats about her public speaking and how discussing her experiences can be therapeutic for her. gough and Tracey also talk about how important proper media training is for presenters/journalists and how those skills can be used by any professionals who do any kind of public speaking. A truly interesting interview on a number of topics with an experienced and knowledgeable professional. For more info on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer, please go to .
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Jason McGregor
02/23/2022
Jason McGregor
On this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” Jason McGregor stops by the podcast studio for a few tunes and a chat. Jason starts the episode with an amazing rendition of a John Mayer classic. Jason has a unique style and talks about where it came from and why he enjoys putting is own stamp on both covers and originals. Jason talks about how he started out in North Queensland and his move to Brisbane, he also chats about his inspirations and who encouraged the music in his early years. Jason explains why he likes playing at venues where he is part of the experience and not the soundtrack to someone else’s experiences, he also gives some great advice to bar owners and managers on how to improve the live music experience in venues. Jason also talks about his originals and the song writing process. Jason then closes the episode with one of his awesome originals called “That’s Why We’re Here.” For more info on this podcast or anything else Beernuts Productions, please go to .
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Dr. Phil Jauncey
02/17/2022
Dr. Phil Jauncey
This week on “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” gough welcomes performance psychologist Dr. Phil Jauncey. Phil has worked with Olympic teams, entertainers and some of the biggest names in the world and he passes on some incredible knowledge in this thoroughly interesting and entertaining interview. Phil starts off by telling us what takes someone from being good at their craft to being the best in their craft. He also gives us the 3 basic rules of keeping your brain working for you, not against you. Phil then breaks down the following statement. “We can’t care what you think, we only care what you do.” He also chats about different personality types and what works and what doesn’t work when engaging with different types of people. A wonderful chat with a great mozzie…….not a typo, listen to find out what that means. Please visit for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.
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Matilda Simmons
02/09/2022
Matilda Simmons
The beautiful and super talented Matilda Simmons swings by the podcast booth to record down a fun episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” Matilda is a multiskilled performer and starts off by telling us why she loves the creative fields. She chats about her dance training, acting training and roles she has played in both theatre and film. gough and Matilda then talk about body image and the pressure that can be felt to look and act a certain way when in the entertainment industry. Matilda tells us about a stage combat course she under took and how that has helped her in her professional career. She also talks about how preparation is the key to success and gives some great advice to young actors who maybe listening. Matilda has also starred in a few Beernuts Productions films and she tells us what that experience was like for her as well. A really interesting and fun chat with a truly skilled and entertaining young lady. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions please visit .
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Matthew Primus
02/03/2022
Matthew Primus
Superstar Australian Rules Footballer and senior coach Matthew Primus is gough’s special guest on this week’s episode of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast.” gough and Matt start off by talking about how he was drafted to Fitzroy and their final days in the competition. He then discusses his move to the Port Adelaide Football Club and his relationship with legendary coach Mark Williams. Matt then talks about his rise to becoming captain of the club and the highs and lows of his football career. gough and Matt then talk about his transition into coaching and the challenges he faced in that high stress job. A really interesting interview with a footballing legend and gough being the football nut he is was nerding out the whole time, which was rather embarrassing. Head on over to for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions.
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Dr. Lalitha Kirsnan
01/25/2022
Dr. Lalitha Kirsnan
This week on the Beernuts Productions podcast gough welcomes to the studio marketing guru and university lecturer Dr. Lalitha Kirsnan. Lalitha tells us why she loves consumer psychology and unpacking why the consumer does what they do. She also explains the concept of mindful marketing, what it means and more importantly how it works. Lalitha also explains how important it is to offer solutions to your customers as a way of selling to them, along with staying focused on your goals and adjectives. Lalitha also speaks about how important research and feedback is in setting up your marketing plan. Plus social media, how best to use it to your advantage and not to over do it. A really thoughtful and interesting interview with some great marketing tips and advice. Visit for more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions has to offer.
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Holly Fraser
01/19/2022
Holly Fraser
On this week’s episode, gough welcomes to the Beernuts Productions podcast, make-up artist to the stars, Holly Fraser. Holly chats about how she got started in the make-up industry and what she loves about being a make-up artist. Holly also talks about how to use social media to your professional advantage and gives some great advice to youngsters who maybe thinking of a career as a make-up artist. Holly talks about the difference between film make-up, runway make-up and photographic make-up. She also gives some great skin care advice, not just for the girls, but also for the boys. Holly has also worked for Beernuts Productions and talks about what it’s like doing make-up on a Beernuts film set. A really fun chat with a bright and bubbly professional. For more information on this podcast and everything else Beernuts Productions, please go to .
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Mike Hannan
01/13/2022
Mike Hannan
What happens when you cross an intrepid traveller, author and motorcycle enthusiast? You get gough’s special guest for this week’s podcast episode, Mike Hannan. Mike starts the episode by telling us about how he rebuilt a 1919 Indian motorcycle and why he chose that particular bike. Mike then tells us about his world travels, the places he’s been and enjoyed. Plus why he chose to ride a motorbike around the world and the pros and cons of doing that.
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Conspiracy Of One
01/06/2022
Conspiracy Of One
On this musical edition of “The Beernuts Productions Podcast” singer songwriter Conspiracy Of One drops by for a chat and a few tunes. After starting with a Whitlams classic, gough and Nathan chat about where his stage name came from and their shared love of Aussie music. Plus why he enjoys playing more obscure tunes and not so much the commercial “norm”. Nathan then talks about why he chose the guitar as his instrument of choice and why he loves writing and composing songs.
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