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Welcome to 30something. We're a couple of Blokes from Australia who talk about issues faced by 30 something old people with a twist of humour and dash of sport. We discuss relationships, career, investment and hot topics in the news. And more dashes of sport.

Pat & Gomez


    • Mar 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Episode 23 - Magic Mike (Not a stripper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 51:04


    We talk to Mike Webb aka “Magic Mike not a stripper”. Mike is bloke who grew up in a big family in the ‘burbs of Canberra. After trialling a career in finance he decided to risk it all and become a full time magician. Today he performs shows far and wide with audiences including the Australian Cricket Team and is mentored by the likes of Hamish and Andy. You may have seen him on Australia's got Talent with that card trick. We talk the ups and downs of his magical story. Pardon the pun. Magic Mike (Not a stripper) Links to Videos and sites mentioned in the episode: https://www.michaelwebbmagic.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/magicmike_notastripper/ https://youtu.be/LuFlOzKxWdo https://youtu.be/yQmgCVgxKyYMental Health Resources: Beyond Blue - beyondblue.com.au Lifeline - 13 11 14

    Episode 22 - Jeff Tho - Volant, Badminton and the man with no limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 41:39


    We chat to Jeff Tho. A man with no limitations. I was lucky enough to cross paths with Jeff as a teenager and not surprised with the level of success he has achieved across multiple platforms. Some of his highlights include representing Australia as a both a player and coach in Badminton, practising as a dentist, creating his own Sports Brand Volant and the successful 'The Badminton Podcast'. We discuss Jeff's drive for success and the personal story behind this.Further Links about Jeff and his story: Volant - volantbadminton.comLinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tho-02625676Instagram - www.instagram.com/jefftho/Badminton- www.badminton.org.au/newsevents/meet-jeff-tho/The Badminton Podcast - https://anchor.fm/thebadmintonpodcast

    Episode 21 - Anei's Story - A refugee's story of being brought up in 'burbs of Melbourne.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 50:55


    Today I talk to Anei Thou, a proud Aussie brought up in Western Suburbs of Melbourne. His Story in unique - Anei was born in Sudan where he fled with family due to brutal civil war in Sudan and subsequently arrived in Australia as a refugee. This Civil war nearly lasted half a century resulting in two million deaths and millions displaced. He talks about his family's journey to Australia and growing up as a Black African in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Links: Sudanese Civil War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_Civil_WarAnei Thou's Personal Blog - https://www.sudo-australianmd.com/aboutKakuma Refugee Camp - https://www.unhcr.org/ke/kakuma-refugee-campAfrican Gang Panic in Australia - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/one-election-later-the-lessons-from-melbourne-s-african-gang-panic-20211118-p59a4u.html

    Episode 20 - Bec Martin feat. Gender Inequality, Digital Footprints and Sharenting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 61:38


    Today, I talk with our regular guest Bec Martin. She's a teacher and co-founder of Evolve Education, an educational platform that educates students about digital wellbeing and online safety. We discuss the issues of Sharenting - i.e. Parents sharing their children's image and information over social media and Gender Inequality specifically society assigning roles based on someone's sex. As always, there is some banter and laughs just to keep it interesting. For more information about Evolve Education - - https://www.evolve-edu.com.au

    Episode 19 - The Stewart Twins, Cooling algorithms and Exergenics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 53:12


    Today's guests are Iain and Tim Stewart, a couple of lads (and I should mention identical twins) from the eastern 'burbs of Melbourne who provide us an insight to the company they've created called Exegenics. This start-up was the brainchild of Iain, an Engineer who created a possible game-changing algorithm to optimise chilled water plants in large buildings, factories and warehouses. 10-15% of our energy usage revolves around cooling - so that's a huge market. Tim has used his sales experience to propel this business with the assistance of Energy Labs, a local start-up accelerator to hopefully tackle climate change and make a few bucks in the process. Check out their website and start-up accelerator below. Exergenics - https://www.exergenics.com/ Energy Lab - https://energylab.org.au/

    Episode 18 - Matt Guest. A tale of success, hockey and overcoming adversity.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 67:54


    I talk to Matthew Guest in today's episode. He is an Intensive Care doctor and humble man heralding from the outskirts of Shepparton where we discuss his unique tale of representing Canada internationally in Field Hockey including the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio. We discuss what it takes to become an elite athlete and how he represented a country that is literally on the other side of the world. Finally, Matt discusses his personal encounter with post-concussion syndrome and the need for a paradigm shift to our approach to concussions.Further Information about this Episode: - https://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au/post-concussion-syndrome-mild-traumatic-brain-injury/- https://ckgbby.com/our-team/stefan-sigalet/- https://olympic.ca/team-canada/matthew-guest/- https://au.linkedin.com/in/drmatthewguest- https://theconversation.com/for-an-unlucky-10-of-people-with-concussion-the-symptoms-may-be-long-lasting-116825

    Episode 17 - The Pat Knight Rises feat. Black Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 53:05


    We welcome back Patrick O'Gorman to the podcast. This is a very moving and personal episode, as Patrick reveals his own story regarding the Black Saturday Bushfires. This was one of the worst bushfires in Australia's history, where on Saturday, the 7th of February, 2009 - this fire destroyed 450,000 hectares of land, injured 414 humans and over 1 million animals were lost. The most horrendous part was that 173 people were killed, three of those being Patrick's mother, father and younger brother. In the matter of minutes, the lives of Patrick and his twin sister would never be the same. Patrick discusses that one dark Saturday in February including the aftermath and attempt to return to normal life. His talks about emotional shock, trauma, adversity and what lessons he has learnt from that dreadful day twelve years on. Links regarding the Black Saturday Bushfire: National Museum of Australia - https://nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/black-saturday-bushfires2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Final Report -http://royalcommission.vic.gov.au/Commission-Reports/Final-Report.htmlABC Australian Story Episode involving Patrick and Bronwyn O'Gorman - https://www.abc.net.au/austory/her-beauty-and-her-terror/9172800Patrick's 'Magic Mountain' Camp Site at his Humevale Property - https://www.hipcamp.com/victoria/magic-mountain/magic-mountainIf anyone needs help regarding their mental health and needs someone to talk to please seek advice via: - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/https://mensline.org.au/

    Episode 16 - Richie and the Strait Yakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 50:46


    We chat with Richie, a bloke from the coast who recently paddled the Bass Strait. Yep - you heard me. Paddles the Bass strait! He and his mates nicknamed the Strait Yakers paddled from Victoria to Tasmania hence the name - i.e. Strait to reference the Bass and Yakers as slang term for Kaykers. We hear Richie's story and how personal adversity resulted in them having an adventure of a lifetime. Links for further information regarding the episode's topics - https://www.instagram.com/straityakers/- https://beaumiles.com/films/bass-by-kayak/- https://www.rarecancers.org.au/- https://www.wheelsinmotion.org.au/

    Episode 15 - Art with Georgie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 35:27


    Today's episode is about Georgie. She's an accomplished art teacher and proud Tasmanian who had to deal with her first child being diagnosed with an unexpected life-threatening condition within minutes of her birth. Georgie discusses this very personal story involving overcoming adversity, adapting and utilising this experience to help forge a platform of art for Eve and children alike. For more information about 'Art with Georgie' and Eve's story, check out the following links: - https://www.artwithgeorgie.com/- https://www.instagram.com/art_with_georgie/- https://www.facebook.com/artwithgeorgie/- Email - hello@artwithgeorgie.com

    Episode 14 - Bec, Gomez (minus Pat) - MAFS, social equality and healthy relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 35:57


    In today's episode, I talk to Rebecca Martin. This pioneering teacher and equality advocate kindly joins us once again. We talk about the media exposing the female discrimination and harassment that is happening in our own backyard and its driving factors. Furthermore, we talk about how the younger generation needs to be educated appropriately about healthy relationships. For those who are interested about Rebecca Martin's Company - Evolve Education - Here's the link - https://www.evolve-edu.com.au/Given the topics we talk about I must mention that if you or somebody that you know is at risk of harm or requires help please contact the local authorities or seek advice from medical professional. Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811Mensline: 1300 789 978Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 1141800 RESPECT (1800 737732) - National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

    Episode 13 - Bitcoin, Gamestop and Blockchain feat. the Crypto King

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 53:35


    G'day. In Today's episode we discuss Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and Trading. We focus on the the recent story regarding a Reddit chat and the fight for GameStop. Our guest today is the one and only self-proclaimed Crypto King from Kerang, Chris. Enjoy :) Links exploring topics discussed in this episode - The Gamestop and Wallstreet Bets Story - https://youtu.be/YFQ-v1jCpF0 - What is Cryptocurrency - https://youtu.be/bBC-nXj3Ng4- TED Talk about BLockchain - https://youtu.be/RplnSVTzvnU- BlockChain and Cryptocurrency - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0iVR8sl9TiX5HUjgRRz94tlct5Upgm9ENugget's News - https://nuggetsnews.com.au/

    Episode 12 - The Amazing Sam and her story of Frankley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 46:10


    We talk to Sam Armstrong. Originally from rural Victoria, she describes a story of creating a business from scratch, Frankley Pet Providore. She never saw herself as entrepreneur however as she transitions to adulthood she finds herself randomly juggling a growing business, finishing off a PhD and trying to be a Masterchef....literally. Duration is ~45 minutes.

    Episode 11 - The amazing Phil Burrows and his personal tales of international competitive hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 66:15


    We talk to Phil Burrows, a proud New Zealander who has represented and captained his country in the sport of hockey on an international level. He has been to multiple Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. We hear his story of determination and what it takes to become an elite athlete.

    Episode 10 - Part 2 - Pat Vs. Zander featuring Inequality, Sexism and Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 54:17


    This is Part 2 of Episode 10. We continue our conversation with our special guest Zander. In this episode we discuss inequality, sexism and racism in our culture. Also, how we strive (or not) towards a society with equality for all. It's a serious conversation however there is regular 30something banter to lighten to mood. Duration - Approx. 55 minutes

    Episode 10 - Part 1 - Jewish heritage, True Grit and Goals of Care: A Unique Trio Indeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 30:55


    We talk to our sincere and "Half-jewish" mate Zander regarding his heritage, pushing your limits in the face of adversity and difficult decisions regarding the the use of intensive care medicine from his experience as a senior medical doctor. This is Part 1 of a Two-part series focusing on numerous topics with Zander.

    Episode 9 - Renovating Houses with Hally :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 32:45


    We talk to our good mate Hally who discusses the highs, lows and whatever is in between when buying and renovating a house.

    Episode 8 - The Matt Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 38:10


    We talk to Matt, a highly-educated and well-travelled individual who gave up a high-flying white-collar job to follow his father's footsteps as a tradesmen.

    Episode 7 - Cybersafety and Kids feat. Bec Martin.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 26:32


    We talk about kids, cybersafety, awkward teenage stories and for once 'not covid' featuring special guest Rebecca Martin.

    Episode 6 - Covid-19 Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 24:53


    In amidst this Corona virus debacle, two young men strive in providing a humorous and larrikin standpoint on how this invisible infection is causing chaos in Australia. Welcome to 30something. Covid-19 Series.

    Episode 5 - Covid-19/Easter Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 24:34


    Episode 4 - Covid-19 Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 22:40


    We're continuing the discussion of the Corona Virus aka Covid-19 - as part of an ongoing special series regarding this global pandemic. #CoronaSomething #MyCorona-by the Shack #IsolationLand

    Episode 3 - Covid-19 Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 17:11


    We're talking the Corona Virus aka Covid-19 - part of an ongoing special series regarding this global pandemic. #CoronaSomething #MyCorona-by the Shack #IsolationLand

    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 27:09


    The second episode of 30something - we talk motivation, flipping outdoor settings and the President's Cup

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    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 12:50


    Welcome to 30something. We're a couple of ordinary blokes in Australia, talking about issues that 30-something old people face with twist of humor and dash of sport. We talk investing, relationships, career and cover current hot topics.

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