Wild Spark

Just two crazy ladies who love life. Dan (Miss Chardy) lives on a remote cattle station in the NT, 5 hours from town and Ed lives down in Brisbane, 30 minutes from the City - together we are helping to bridge the city/country divide. Wild Spark is a rural women's network - connecting rural, regional and remote women, helping them be the best they can be no matter where they live.

39 Over promise and underdeliver! 07/18/2023

39 Over promise and underdeliver! That's our motto! Here we are back finally after nearly a whole year, crazy! Who knows what this podcast sounds like or what we said - I edited half of it and the lost it so started all over again and probably left way to much in but hey - done is better than perfect, right? Recommendations: Dan's handbag - Show on Stan too funny not to watch - My Massive C*ck Netflix - Mrs Harris goes to Paris /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/27501957

Therapy - some sad news 10/20/2022

Therapy - some sad news Recommendations: Chute 9 Netflix movie: Wine Country /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/24754284

38. Better late than never! 08/14/2022

38. Better late than never! Well after a massive break we are back. We have decided to under promise and over deliver. Or just under promise and see what we can do. Recommendations: The Deep - The Son of a Murderer Dust & Boots Hot Pink Skirt /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/24050370

37. Dan in her Van - the tight arse tour 02/20/2022

37. Dan in her Van - the tight arse tour Recommendations Dan: The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg Ed: Gardening and Roses! /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/22197617

36. Still Catching Up 02/15/2022

36. Still Catching Up We go back to December - talk Christmas, Birthdays and feeling down at this time of the year. Wet season on a remote cattle station v's life in the city. Recommendations: Books: Leading on the Edge by Rachael Robertson The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, The Horse by Charlie Mackesy Watching: Sweet Magnolias Season 2 - Netflix Ginny & Georgia - Netflix Sex & The City - Binge And Just Like That - Binge Yellowstone - Stan 1883 - Paramount Plus The Guilded Age - Paramount Plus Poldark - iTunes (or DVD) /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/22134383

35. Let's Recap the end of 2021 02/13/2022

35. Let's Recap the end of 2021 Because it has been sooooo long between podcasts we decided to go back to where we left off last year. /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/22119671

34. The Wheels Fall Off 11/08/2021

34. The Wheels Fall Off Quite literally... a wheel fell off Ed's car as she was leaving Trek West, a very scary time indeed. Recommendations: Ed: Dan: Netflix: Maid /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/21084767

33. Better late than never! 08/08/2021

33. Better late than never! Ed has been out in the wilderness for 4 months with Trek West Hiking Tours so it has been nearly impossible to record a podcast. But this week we caught up and got to record together and have a massive catch up. Happy listening. /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/20072150

32. Ed & Kel's epic drive to Trek West 05/06/2021

32. Ed & Kel's epic drive to Trek West This week we did a speed date style podcast, a quickie before Ed headed up to the Trek West Stockcamp for the first hike of the season. We chatted about her big drive and massive change in her life. Lots of laughs. /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/19012487

31. Edwina Queen of the Outback 04/22/2021

31. Edwina Queen of the Outback Recommendation Links: eyEnvy - - from Woolworths Watching: Wakefield on iView Amazing Grace on 9Now Outlander on Netflix /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/18828425

30. Naudic Clothing and Personality Types 03/03/2021

30. Naudic Clothing and Personality Types We chat all things Naudic and also figure out our personality types with the Dan is an ESFJ and Ed is an ENFP Recommendations: Ed - Dan - The Undoing - murder mystery starring Nicole Kidman & Hugh Grant - watch it on , buy it on Apple TV or watch on Foxtel /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/18180161

29. Wild Spark Long Lunch Mt Isa 02/25/2021

29. Wild Spark Long Lunch Mt Isa Lots of excitement about our long lunch coming up in Mt Isa on Sat 6th March for International Women's Day and raising funds for RFDS. Recommendations Dan: Ed: Dentist in Brisbane: Dr Stuart Garraway /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/18097469

28. Public transport, wet roads & so many laughs 02/20/2021

28. Public transport, wet roads & so many laughs We are back with an update on what has been happening in our lives, recommendations and our quote for the day. Ed's Recommendation: - half price at the moment for members - only $10!!! Dan's Recommendation: - only $79 from with free postage!!! Usually $160.00!!! /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/18019085

27. Wild Spark Mt Isa & Other Chit Chat 01/18/2021

27. Wild Spark Mt Isa & Other Chit Chat Show Notes Recommendations: Movie: The Dry - at cinemas now - swim wear Series on iTunes/Apple TV: The Undoing - 6 episodes with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant - crime/thriller/suspense drama set in New York City for some unreal recipes Facebook Photo Book: Head over to facebook to check out photos to accompany this weeks podcast /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/17583602

26. Christmas 2020 Re-Cap 01/07/2021

26. Christmas 2020 Re-Cap This week we chat all things Christmas and also Dan's Birthday. Head over to our Wild Spark Facebook page to see all the pics we chat about on todays episode. Recommendations: Clarins Double Serum Clarins BB Cream Shave your face to get rid of the face fluff/fuzz Three Women by Lisa Taddeo /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/17453513

25. Christmas Menu & General Dribble 12/14/2020

25. Christmas Menu & General Dribble Possibly our worst episode yet - sorry if your ears are bleeding! Head to for our Christmas Special - menu & recipes, this is where you can also buy Dan's cookbook: Miss Chardy's Guide to Station Cooking. Netflix: The Queens Gambit Virgin River Audiobooks (Search ) The Button Jar Series (3 books) by Fiona McCallum The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/17177516

24. Wine & Lady Shavers 11/29/2020

24. Wine & Lady Shavers Recommendations: - $17.95 - personalised - for some amazing new recipes (esp Thai) (for table furnishing) - great gift ideas /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/16986119

23. Songs that take us back in time 11/20/2020

23. Songs that take us back in time Recommendations: Levi's 312 Shaping Slim - may be on sale for $36 at the Airport DFO Brisbane Podcasts: From the Saddle Married to the Land Lady Start Up - Mamamia I Don't Know How She Does It - Mamamia Cooking: /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/16885028

22. A Quick Catch Up 11/04/2020

22. A Quick Catch Up Recommendations Ed: Motherland Aus Podcast & Extra Ordinary Outback Stories Podcast Dan: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with Gin Stephens & Melanie Avalon - episodes 2, 3 & 4 to get you started /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/16686128

SEASON 2 10/28/2020

SEASON 2 Recommendations Nars Orgasm Blush from Mecca Movie on Netflix: Rebecca Show on Stan: Younger 7Plus to watch lots of shows for free: A Place to Call Home Brothers & Sisters Mistresses Packed to the Rafters Bed of Roses All Saints Levi's 312 Shaping Slim Jeans Quotes for Kids: "Never do for a child what he can do for himself. A "dependent" child is a demanding child... Children become irresponsible only when we fail to give them opportunities to take on responsibility." "Giving our children everything they want makes them demanding and ungrateful and they never learn how to be self controlled. Think about this next time you give in to your screaming child". /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/16578446

20. Things your Mum used to say 09/19/2020

20. Things your Mum used to say Recommendations: - purchase from The Xtra Mile Cafe & Sanctum Day Spa - both in Mt Isa - on 7Plus Younger - on Stan /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/16071869

19. Recording TOGETHER in Dan's wardrobe! 09/03/2020

19. Recording TOGETHER in Dan's wardrobe! Oh my goodness, we were so excited to finally see each other after 5 months. We had not seen each other since we started this podcast, but... this week Ed came to visit me up here in the NT! It was super exciting to be able to record the podcast together in my wardrobe! Recommendations: Shelly's Egg & Bacon Pie from Miss Chardy's Guide to Station Cooking (cookbook) Trek West Tailored Hiking Tours - Blend 11 Muesli - "Best poo's ever... guaranteed!" Apparently - I am waiting for my Blend 11 to arrive so will keep you posted. You Beauty Podcast - Interview with Lisa Wilkinson /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15876563

18. Having a baby city v's country, how do you stand in the shower and recommendations 08/15/2020

18. Having a baby city v's country, how do you stand in the shower and recommendations This week Dan & Ed chat about how things looked when they brought their babies home from hospital - city v's country. There is, of course, the usual chit chat, dribbling of shit and lots of laughs. Recommendations: Ed - Dan - Book/Audiobook - The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15620570

17. Covid catchup, Ed's mature age nursing studies & recommendations 08/03/2020

17. Covid catchup, Ed's mature age nursing studies & recommendations The world is still all over the shop and we are over it - COVID we have had it with you! Ed tells us all about how she went about studying nursing as a mature age student and we have our usual recommendations. Ed recommends a full run of blood tests to check for everything Dan recommends a podcast: The Deep with Zoe Marshall /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15455126

16. Intermittent Fasting & Our Usual Laughter 07/30/2020

16. Intermittent Fasting & Our Usual Laughter Dan talks Intermittent Fasting - she has lost 4.6kg since starting - and Ed just rolls her eyes out loud. Just our usual chit chat this week and recommendations. Oh and Dan shares tells us about the first time she drove the horse truck across the countryside. Recommendations: Ed - TLF Foundation Dan - Rattle Gun and kit for changing tyres - blocks of wood, overalls, towel and shower cap to save your town clothes /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15417686

15. The Technical Issues Episode... sorry! 07/16/2020

15. The Technical Issues Episode... sorry! This week we had some technical difficulties and editing it was like trying to piece together a puzzle so it you make it to the end you definitely deserve a medal. Sorry in advance for the poor audio and Dan nearly deafening you and Ed being really faint at times. It was a total cluster f*%k. Also: explicit language! Recommendations: Ed - - $249.00 Dan - - $99.00 Dan & Ed - Levis 312 Shaping Slim - best jeans ever! - $129.00 And... Intermittent Fasting ... just had to squeeze that one in, ha ha ha ha ha. /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15239366

14. Laughter, a day in the life of Dan & recommendations 07/10/2020

14. Laughter, a day in the life of Dan & recommendations This week there is SO MUCH LAUGHTER! Getting to Know You is all about Dan and what a day in her life looks like. We also have our usual recommendations. Ed: Dan: This week Dan can't stop banging on about Intermittent Fasting - she has only been doing it for 3 weeks but has already dropped about 3kg and 13cm, she feels amazing and this is her new way of life. If you are interested to know more she highly recommends you start by listening to Gin's podcast and also checking out her website. Podcast: Audiobook: Book: Website: /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15155318

13. The usual chit chat, Ed's secret to staying wrinkle free & recommendations 07/02/2020

13. The usual chit chat, Ed's secret to staying wrinkle free & recommendations This week involves our usual chit chat. We flick back to Ed for "Getting to Know You" and she shares here secret on staying wrinkle free. Recommendations Ed: Botox/Disport - , Milton Brisbane Phone: 1300 366 960 Dan: Audiobooks BorrowBox - download the app, join a library and use your library membership to sign into BorrowBox - the audiobooks are all FREE - $16.45 per month and first book is free My favourite audiobooks: The Tattooist of Auschwitz Wild by Cheryl Strayed What I know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey The Accidental Entrepreneur by Janine Allis Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer The Crossroad by Mark Donaldson The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein No Shortcuts to the Top by Ed Veisters Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Some great books to listen to in the car with the kids: A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey and all the books by David Walliams Quote of the week: "I'm going to make the rest of my life the best of my life" /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/15066935

12. Laughter, the story of Dan's broken neck and recommendations 06/25/2020

12. Laughter, the story of Dan's broken neck and recommendations This week we hear about the time Dan ended up in hospital down in Sydney with a broken neck after a car accident. Spoiler alert - it has a happy ending. The usual chit chat, snorting and laughter with a few quotes thrown in for good measure. Recommendations: Ed - on sale at the moment and only $6.47! - yes please!!!! You can also find them at Just Jeans, David Jones, Myer & The Iconic Podcast: Dan Podcast: - a podcast to help you fall asleep. /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/14968976

11. Ed's France Story Part 2, Listener Questions and Recommendations 06/18/2020

11. Ed's France Story Part 2, Listener Questions and Recommendations Today Ed continues with her amazing story about that one time that her family all went to live in France for a year! Such a fascinating story. We have a few listener questions that were fun to answer and our recommendations. Quote of the week: "If life gives you lemons, find someone whose life has given them vodka and have a party" /episode/index/show/wildspark/id/14883317

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