Jez & Friends

In today's episode, I chat with my running mate Marley Wagner. He has recently moved to Melbourne to study for a Bachelor of Design. He is also a fantastic runner with personal bests of 1:58 in the 800 metres, 3:59 in the 1500 metres and 15:40 in the 5000 metres. We also learn about growing up in Cairns in far North Queensland, jet-skiing near the Great Barrier Reef and plenty more! Both of us are racing the 2023 National XCR Champs in Stromlo, Canberra so tune in. --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - @jezzandfriends --- Marley's Instagram - @marley_wagner05

Second one of 2023! I've known Vi for three years as we both participated in the Western Bulldogs Youth Leadership Program in 2020. Vi and I reminisce about the program and raising $1000 for Batyr: a youth mental health organisation. Funnily enough, we're both studying the same Journalism degree at RMIT! Vi shares her amazing internship opportunity with the 'Ministry of Sport' through SportsGrad. She is also a massive Doggies Diehard fan. We compare the Bulldogs' 2016 Premiership triumph in comparison with the 2021 grand final loss. Absolute pleasure chatting to Vi and we'll make sure we play a role in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics working in Sports media. --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - @jezzandfriends --- Vi's Instagram - @_vitruong

First episode of 2023. I really enjoyed this chat with Max Southern who is great mate from the UK. Max and I delve into the fun and gruelling experience of working in Events. Memorable moments involving controlling large crowds at the AO and Formula One. Max shares his journey across Australia as a tourist. He also gives insight into the recent rise of his favourite team, Newcastle United in the Premier League. He also shares his travel tips on how to save money while traveling. --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - @jezzandfriends --- Max's Instagram - @max_southern18

Welcome back friends to the first episode of 2023. In today's episode I reflect briefly on a grueling 2022 with the completion of my high-schooling journey. I set some pretty lofty standards for running, which may involve moving up distancess.. Been mingling with Events and Tutoring as work currently, so walkthrough the funny stories of patrons getting a bit rowdy or angry.  My plans for Jez & Friends is to totally re-shape it with a variety of interviews with those who know me the best. Listen to find out who.... New podcast ideas and joining the Sports Desk too, this will most definitely crazy!!! To add on some crazy personal advice is to breathe! And I make sure to add in goals to, let's make sure we kick them!  --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - @jezzandfriends

In today's episode, I chat with Paris Gadsden who is an original member from the MUAC Development Training Squad. Paris' running journey has progressed very well in the past few years especially most recently in the 800m at Vic Milers #1... Paris is also a nurse at the RM Hospital often working long shifts and treating many patients in different sectors. Nursing is an incredibly selfless role and it is amazing to learnt he amazing roles and patients Paris has dealt with! Thrifting is a passion of Paris' too, South Melbourne, or Fitzroy? There's a few cool places to visit during your summer holidays. Nike Dunks and professional Nike Aeroswifts are some of my treasures, the second kindly gifted by Paris. Two things I learnt from this chat is to be happy and healthy, simplicity can lead to great successes in life. --- --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - @jezzandfriends --- Paris' Instagram - @pazgads Strava - Running

EXAMS ARE OVER = Podcast return! Today, I chat with a great mate from running, Taine Lang. Taine shares his journey growing up in Bendigo and tranisitoning into tertiary studies at the University Melbourne. In this chat, we dive into topical discussions of our favourite running shoes, and what it's like working in a retail shoe store. Also we reflect on the incredible career of Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer who everyone admires both on and off the field. Taine was also a ball-kid at a Federer game! Overall, this chat epitomises the uniqueness of running and how it can lead to great friendships with high-quality athletes and moments of banter that is not shared anywhere else. --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends --- Taine's Instagram - @tainelang Strava - Running

WELCOME TO THE FINAL EVER EPISODE OF YEAR 12 DIARIES! Today I am joined by a fellow Year 12, student Bridie as we both reflect in our Year 12 Journeys. While, Year 12 has been pretty grueling and challenging with the pressures of grinding for the study scores and ATARs we all desire, it has been a COVID free year. We celebrate our triumphs this year and list a few plans in a few months after exams before Uni kicks off. A topic of discussion is study methods, both Bridie and I study very differently, and that is alright. It is all about how you study, currently I have been using the FLORA app where you stay productive for a certain amount of time and plant trees as a result. On track for 20 hours this week.. We recap on our current studying weeks and rant about our spread out exam scheduless. VCE = VERY COMPLEX EMOTIONS, we bust some year 12 myths about what it is really like as a student! Some tips to manage stress and final day celebration days which were very TAME. Good luck to the CLASS OF 2022 in your remaining exams and best wishes for all those future graduates. xx --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com    Instagram - @jezzandfriends

Welcome to EP 5 of Year 12 diaries which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12!  This episode covers - my SAC result for the maths matrices, which I passed.. And also my travels to another high school in order to sit the Critical Thinking Test for Extended Investigations. There was a 30-minute delay!! My SAC goals for the 'Need for Change' Business Management SAC coming up is to get above 43 marks while nailing defines.. Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health -playing an instrument (guitar for me).  - Busting Year 12 myths (Do study score calculators really work?)  Please send in your questions below!    ---    Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to EP 4 of Year 12 diaries which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12!  This episode covers - my final ever high-school camp, so sadd. We had lots of fun, which includes an elevator incident or two... English Oral presentation mishaps... analysing my survey data gathered for extended investigations and preparing for the Matrices, Further maths SAC..  SAC goals for the maths sac - 70+, matrices can be confusing, but generally an achievable topic for everyone. Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health -socialising with friends.  - Busting Year 12 myths (Do you need to study hard to get a great ATAR?  Please send in your questions below!   ---   Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I chat Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Public-speaker Shaun Gold! Shaun's main lesson is to follow your passion instead of following where the crowd goes. He graduated from the University of Miami and from their he ran the majority of the Miami NightLife scene. Shaun has met many incredible people along his entrepreneur journey which includes parties with 4x NBA CHAMP Lebron James! I am honoured to share Shaun's journey with you all and I hope his story inspires many of you to follow your passion! --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends --- Shaun's Website - www.shaungold.com Shaun's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamshaungold/ Shaun's Linkedin - Connect with him

Welcome to EP 3 of Year 12 diaries which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12!  This episode covers:  - SAC reflections on an Extended Investigations Oral Presentation, English Comparative APA and Maths Financial SAC - SAC goals for the upcoming English Oral presentation and to nail a 10 marker! Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health - music!  - Busting Year 12 myths (Do you need to study hard to get a great ATAR?  Please send in your questions below!  ---  Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I chat with my coach Elly who has an awesome running journey to share! She runs through her typical training week during a track season, favourite/least favourite workouts, running in pregnancy. Elly also describes how to manage and coach athlete's from a recreational background and for those who are more seasoned athlete's. Thanks to Elly and the Development Squad coaches, I have gradually continue to develop my running and improve every session. Elly loves Harry Potter too! Absolutely loved this chat and I hope you do to! --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to EP 2 of Year 12 diaries which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12! This episode covers: - Weekly recaps of school activities during the week including coursework, sacs and other work commitments. - SAC goals and preparation for the Extended Investigations Oral SAC and English APA. - Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health - meditation! - Busting Year 12 myths (unscored and still get an ATAR? Please send in your questions below! --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I chat with Tahlia who is a great mate who envisages to pursue media down the road. We chat about her amazing Media experiment interview with James Robinson. Also we uncover the production process as a media-maker. It generally involves quite hefty amount of pre-production set-up, delegating and adapting to different settings and equipment available. Aside from our media journeys, we also cover Tahlia's love for basketball. She has been playing basketball since the age of 10 and also coaches up and coming athletes in the 'Aussie Hoops' program. Tahlia's coaching helps her to develop her own basketball skills, and develop strong relationships with her basketball community. She sets the example for Women in Sport and encourages her friends to join in the action too! --- Tahlia's Instagram - @tahliadowell --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to the new series. Year 12 diaries is a podcast series which aims to celebrate and uncover the challenges and successes of year 12!  This first episode covers: - Weekly recaps of school activities during the week including coursework, sacs and other work commitments. - SAC goals and preparation for the 'Rear Window' English SAC and Media written SAC on ideologies. - Chill zone: weekly tips regarding maintaining mental health -  - Busting Year 12 myths Please send it your questions below! --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Honoured to chat with talented youngster Max Becker on his media credentials so far. Only in Year 9, Max demonstrates that age is just a number by hosting his very own podcast 'The Sporting Max Podcast' interviewing pro sports people, their careers, struggles and laughs along the way. He has had the likes of 2010 Premiership Superstar Steele Sidebottom and Basketball Legend Andrew Gaze as guests. He has also recently begun hosting breakfast radio alongside AFLW Bulldogs Captain Ellie Blackburn 'The Kids Edition'. Max teaches me a thing or two on how to get into the industry and takes inspiration off Gerard Whateley. --- Max's Instagram - @sportingmax.podcast SEN on radio - https://www.sen.com.au/listen-live/ --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

In today's episode, I chat with Zacca Newman who has been at Melbourne University Athletics Club since 2010, co-founder of Run2PB online coaching and ambassador for Pillar Performance. Zacca has a wealth of experience in distance running, his pbs are 30:25 in the 10k , 66 in the half and 2:25 in the marathon. We discuss Zacca's journey through running initially running in College at West Virginia, the importance of doing the little things right and training consistently to succeed in the Marathon, funny stories in Lake Biwa and favourite workouts. --- Zacca's Instagram - @zaccanewman Run2PB Online Run Coaching - https://www.run2pb.co/ Better with Running Podcast - https://www.run2pb.co/better-with-running-podcast Pillar Performance - https://pillarperformance.shop/ --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

2022 Good Friday appeal. Just like last year, I want to discuss the wonderful things all the volunteers, staff do to make sick kids' lives just that 1% better. Today, I chat about the wonderful ways to contribute on Good Friday, patient stories and if you are going to the game between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, there is a very special bandana you can purchase for $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Good Friday Appeal! Dig deep everyone for an incredible cause with the link down below and in my bio!!! --- Donate to the Good Friday Appeal - https://goodfridayappeal.com.au/donate Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends​

Welcome to EPISODE 73! Today I chat with Quan Nguyen who runs for Melbourne Uni and also currently studying a Bachelor's of Science, majoring in Mathematics. We touch on the year 12 journey during COVID in 2020, ambitious running goals, speed cubing (Completing a rubik's cube within 10 secs) and Quan's YouTube channel which delves into imaginary numbers and exotic maths ideas (qncubed3). If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Quan's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/qncubed3/ Quan's maths tutoring and CAS programs - https://qncubed3.wixsite.com/maths --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to EPISODE 72! Today I chat with Riley Walsh who runs for Athletics Essendon recently ran 1:59 in the 800 and goes to school with me. Riley is a multi-talented athlete and recaps his 100 he made in cricket, medaling at States for MAC and the funny All Schools experiences from over the years. Also some cheeky fireworks at Falls Creek.. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Riley's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/riley.w_05 --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to another episode. Today I chat with Greg Steele who is a great mate from Melbourne University Athletics Club. Greg went to the infamous scoreboard on fire game at Waverley, and reminisces his experiences growing up in the 90s with the likes of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls a major influence. Greg also gives us a rundown of his journey to become an Audio Engineer and owning a record label as a musician. Also to be a KIND person! If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Greg's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/Steele.audio Steele audio - https://www.steeleaudio.com/ Artist page on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hwCo... --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today is a Gnurad catch-up with both my good mates Declan and Seth. We have some laughs about the funny stories from our expo's with our respective groups playing around on camp. For those who didn't know, Declan was my roommate and Seth was Aymane's. The boys speak about their respective part time jobs and career outcomes. Seth is close to purchasing a Kombi and starting his very own Kombucha business!!. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! This episode also diverges into drug use so if this has raised some concerns please call 'Family Drug Help' on 1300 660 068 for those people impacted by drug use. --- Declan's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/declan_murnez --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

WELCOME ANOTHER EP! Today I chat with Jack Lunn who is a 1:46 800m runner and 4:15 in the 1500m. Jack shares his experiences with running in high school and finding the balance with enjoying other life activities. Jack is also studying a Bachelor's of Science at Monash University alongside his aspirations of representing Australia at Paris 2024 and Melbourne Com Games 2026. Jack also talks about the importance of training with a group of like-minded people at Rising T.C. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Jack's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/jack.lunn1 --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

WELCOME EPISODE 68! Today I chat to former MAC College Captain and recent graduate Brendon Henry. Brendon shares his journey growing up in Jamaica with the major influence of Usain Bolt inspiring him to achieve his best and watch his diamond leagues. Brendon is also a high achieving student achieving our schools only 40 study score and setting himself well for his dream course at Melbourne University. We also touch on politics and how impacts a country. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Brendon's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/biddytodiworl --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

WELCOME EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 3! Today I chat to my mate Shyam from MUAC who holds PBs of 4:41 in the 1500, 10:19 in the 3K, 17:15 in the 5K. Shyam captures his experiences growing up in Singapore and Malaysia and how it differs to Australia from an educational perspective and living circumstances. We touch on the variety an arts degree offers through Journalism to Economics. Shyam is an entrepreneur and established Oracui, a peer mentoring program for high school students to connect with industry professionals and University students. Shyam is also a volunteer for On My Feet which operates in Perth and Melbourne focused on creating 6 month programs combining, education, exercise, employment to combat homelessness. Shyam also hosts a podcast Insights with Experts focused on interviewing guests who have lived and achieved so much offering their advice to us youth! If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Shyam's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/shyam_bhuller Oracui - https://oracui.com/ On Your Feet - https://www.onmyfeet.org.au/ Insights with Experts Podcast - https://insightswithexperts.com/insights-with-experts-2/insights-with-experts/ --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

A special EP with some of my favourite episodes from this year. I'd like to thank all the listeners for supporting this show, without you I would not be motivated to continue. Also I'd love to thank all the guests who have joined the FRIENDS CLUB by jumping on the poddy!!! Next year will be an absolute ripper of a year. 2022, has come so quickly I cannot believe we are headed to season 3 of the podcast and I am finishing my schooling journey after 13 years of highs and lows. Grateful for everyone, have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year!

WELCOME TO THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 2! Last time I spoke to Mazz was on EP7 which popped off so go check it out! We reminisce over our high school journey with Mazz reflecting on her all time favourite camp and subject. As well as Ice Creams as Mazz is currently working at 1565. Also favourite childhood TV Shows which has been a topical discussion over the past few weeks and Mazz gives incredible insights into Taylor Swift re-recording her previous albums with great recommendations! If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Mazz's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mazz.martin123 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to Episode 64! In today's EP I chat with Jack Melleuish who is a good mate from MUAC and holds PBs of 2:07 in the 800m, 4:28 for the 1500 and has run a marathon! We discuss the move from growing up in Bendigo to moving to Melbourne. Running PBS, studying Data Science at Melbourne University whilst working at Woolworths. Jack's got great movie recommendations as well go watch 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Marley and Me' two of the best. Jack was also a ball-kid at the Australian Open from 2014-17 and in his final year he had the opportunity to experience the famous 2017 men's final between the G.O.A.T, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as a ball-kid! How cool is that! If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Jack's Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/51292384 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to Episode 63! Today I chat to Doug Buckeridge who is a National Champion and holds PBs of 3:48 in the 1500m and 8:16 for the 3k. We reflect on high-school as Doug has recently finished his year 12 exams. We also cover Doug's journey through running in local school cross country to joining Box Hill and SAS Track. Doug also does not use social media, so massive respect as Insta and Snap we all use frequently but there any benefits. Doug's a massive CATS fan too so it was fun to chat about their ageing list and the time North Melbourne managed to hold on in the 2014 semi-final! If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Doug's Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/32976880 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to Episode 62! Today I chat to Dhruv who is the twin of Rutav (Episode 46). We reflect on the journey at MAC from grueling exams in Singapore to the vertical curriculum here. Also cover a range of topics including Cooking BROWNIES, SPICES, favourite burgers at Hungry Jacks and ambitions towards the ultimate achievement the DUX. Dhruv is also keen on pursuing Computer Engineering down at RMIT if things go well, plenty of pathways we touch on. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Dhruv's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dhruv_a_saurausrex Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

The challenge is to raise $30 million dollars and pull 30 million pounds of ocean plastic from the oceans, rivers, beaches filled with plastic trash. Pollution has created a health crisis across the planet and the marine animals are greatly affected. 100% of the money raised goes directly to non-profit organisations Ocean Conservancy and The Ocean Cleanup. This launched October 29th and officially ends on new years day 2022. Join the team by signing up here http://www.teamseas.org/signup to get your free #TeamSeas hoodie. This lets us keep you in the loop and give platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Twitch and others a heads up that you're part of #TeamSeas.

Welcome to Episode 60. Today I chat to Wallace who is a two time guest as I had him earlier on in the year with Cal and Will on Episode 37. We talk marathons as Wallace is planning on running a Half Marathon and possibly a Marathon in the coming years. As well as living overseas because Wallace has some key learnings to share from journey living in China and Malaysia. Wallace also works at a Café, assisting with customer service, and we touch on the Premier League with Wallace being a huge Spurs fan about the possibilities of a top 4 finish. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Wallace's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/butterboy_jr Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

In today's episode, I chat with Luke Hopman. Luke has coached for a number of years at Flemington Juniors Football Club and has coached me in the past. This chat was mainly about our love of footy which includes; Luke's experience of playing country footy, A fun chat about the possibilities of the Magpies winning their next flag. We talk about winning premierships and the preparation, emotions behind it and the exciting prospects of an uninterrupted footy season in 2022! If you laughed a lot from this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Luke's Instagram Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukehopman Flemington Juniors - https://www.instagram.com/flemingtonjuniors Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome back to the podcast! Today I chat to Bridie Golding who I've recently met and together we've recorded a few media segments for SYN Media who offer a variety of media opportunities for youth in (Radio, Podcasts, Journalism) just to name a few. We talk all about the final years of high-school and our recent experience with the GAT, Humanities and Politics with the recent Australian Submarine deals. Also discuss problems with climate change and encouraging action when lockdown is over like 2019, bit of travel in China and a funny story about Possums just like Dyl's from episode 2. If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE!  ---  Bridie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridiegolding SYN MEDIA - http://syn.org.au/ Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I had an awesome chat and catch up with Ella Klassen who is a former MAC student currently studying a double degree in Business and Chemistry at RMIT. Ella has some incredibly stories around leadership as we discuss what it was like to become college captains at a younger age, growing up in Sydney, cheerleading and running her very own catering business. Also movie and book recommendations during lockdown and some funny stories. --- Ella's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/classy.klassen Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Grateful to chat with Melbourne University Athletics Club legend and fellow Middle Distance runner Isaac Hockey who has run a 1500m of 3:38 and 8:01 in the 3000m. We discuss growing up in Geelong with the awesome running tracks and Eastern Beach, studying Medicine at Melbourne University, the art of middle distance running. Also Isaac is a coach at Run2pb which is an online coaching platform for runners of all abilities. Isaac also works at The Running Company Yarraville, gives some shoe recommendations. discusses how the book the Alchemist has impacted him and the one worded captions on Instagram. Of course an interesting funny story or two as well!  Isaac's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bicephockey  Run 2pb coaching - https://www.instagram.com/run2pb The Running Company Yarraville - https://www.instagram.com/therunningcompany_yarraville Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/7392530 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

DOGS VS DEES Granny this weekend, my tip is the Dees by 18, amazing specticule cannot wait! This week I chat to Cal Watkins and Jack Shears who have previously featured on the show. We discuss what has been an interesting year for our beloved teams the Kangaroos and Bombers. We also dive into the incoming trade period, draft night and surprise packages of the year. Who would have fought Ollie Wines would snag the brownlow. The boys give their opinions on their favourite finals moments both past and present, and celebrate what has been a tremendous year of footy in the AFL despite all the challenges and adversities of COVID, may the best team win! Jack's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jack_shears Cal's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cjack29 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Another week, another episode with an elite runner! This time I chat to Josh Lunn who has run a 2:17 marathon and is one of the hosts of the Inside Jogging Podcast based in the UK. It was a pleasure to chat about the London Olympics 2012 and the impact it had on everyone in the UK, the Premier League [Josh is an Arsenal Supporter], holiday recommendations to visit in the UK and his gaming ventures with Gold Medalist Matt Centrowitz playing Warzone. Josh has got a pretty funny story lined up about a trip gone wrong in Belgium, go listen!!! Josh's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/josh_lunn Inside Jogging Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/insidejoggingpodcast Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/5995063 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Buckingham who recently represented Australia in the Tokyo Olympics for Steeplechase. He also clocked a 4 second PB in Tokyo running 8:20.95! We discuss what it was like growing up on a farm in Myrtleford, what it's like also balancing running as a lawyer, his thoughts on his beloved Melbourne Demons. As well as his favourite training spots in Saint Moritz, Switzerland, alongside training with 1500m superstars Stewy McSweyn and Matt Ramsden and some funny stories.  ---       Buck's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbuckingham Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com      Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

The poddy is back this week with a two timer Aymane! We discuss many topics with the his new career in modeling and the benefits of becoming a model. We also touch on the later parts on VCE and what subjects he will be pursuing next year in year 12, and his plans of studying at RMIT. Aymane's taken up a few new hobbies during the lockdown period, such as back-flipping. Don't worry, because he is keeping it safe, only try this if you have got some safety measures in place!! As always, Aymane's got some funny stories to share especially one in media class!   ---   Aymane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/__aaymanee Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

In today's episode, I have a chat with Arlo. We have a laugh about the moment we found out that we were back in Lockdown, then the isolation. I was intrigued by Arlo's stories when he travelled to Japan pre-lockdown, the driving stories and experiences with almost clocking up 60 kms. Also with his awesome work experience placement at Production Alley, learning all things sound engineering! Last but not least drones, the amount of insane footage that is able to be taken from that is absolutely a touch of class. If you laughed a lot from this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Arlo's Instagram   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arlo_pillow  Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Finally we reach the half century, 50 episodes!! I'd like to personally thank everyone who has been on this journey with me and cheers to 50 more! Today I chat with two of my good mates Sol and Tom! Despite being in isolation, we have used it to get ahead on our studies. We dive into some funny events including Animal Farm 2019, Tom covering Kid Laroi, Sol's favourite Olympic moments with Peter Bol, Jess Fox and Paddy Mills the standouts. We even add in some shocking guitar playing from myself and Tom with Sol carrying us. And if you're ever struggling with your mental health feel free to reach out via the links below, it is better to chat about it than keep it in.  If you laughed a lot from this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! ---  Sol & Tom's Instagram  Sol 's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sol577_ Tom's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomasbnorman Sol's Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/65366236 My Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/64512295 --- Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends Music in this Video:  The Kid Laroi - Not Sober: Licensed by SME (on behalf of Columbia); 5ive - Me and my brothers: Licensed by SME (on behalf of Records/Colombia); Avicii - Levels: Licensed by UMG (on behalf of Universal Music AB); Guy Sebastian - Like A Drum: Licensed by SME (on behalf of The Cherry Party/Sony Music); Oasis - Wonderwall: Licensed by [Merlin] Ignition, WMG (on behalf of Big Brother Recordings Ltd);

Today I chat with a hilarious comedian from Atlanta, Kyndra Crump. She has recently graduated from Clark Atlanta University and has got so many tips for those heading into adolescence. Kyndra also runs her own podcast the 'Kyndra Crump Show' so make sure you go subscribe and give it a listen. We also touch on the topics of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, her thoughts on the 9.11 attacks almost 20 years on and her jump shot being better than Trae Young!  If you laughed a lot from this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Kyndra Crump Instagram Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekyndracrumpshow YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfWwPo89i3frdSOsTV-jUQ Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I interview an absolute legend Aden! Been a while since I spoke to him, but it was like old times. Had some laughs about his 'infamous' handshakes he had with everyone, the burning the arm trick and how lockdown is going. We touch on Aden's Meningitis which is where there is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cords and his inspirational journey from it. We also discuss matters around travelling, motivational quotes and some funny stories!  ---   Aden Said Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adena.said Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Welcome to the Jez and friends podcast episode #1. Today's first ever episode is Jack Shears. We discuss everything from Jack's footy mistakes to being the hero, school, sports and funny stories.   ---  Jack Shears Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jack_shears   Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www/instagram.com/jezzandfriends 

Welcome back to the poddy!!! Today I sit down with Nick Wotherspoon who is a first year Commerce Student at Melbourne University. Funnily enough we know each other through the Melbourne University Athletics Club. We talk all about running and the sports we played previously before getting into running. Also the problems with pressure from parents in sports, and how the ruins enjoyment. The winter study Nick is doing to further enhance his WHAM SCORES (Similar to SAC scores but Uni), his travelling experiences in Surfers Paradise and much much more!! If you loved this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE! --- Nick Wotherspoon Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/nick.wotherspoon  Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/89050658  Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Today I chat with one of the smartest people I know Rutav Potnis. He loves his STEM, does very well in Math Methods and any science you name it and aspires to be an Astronomer hopefully travelling to MARS. Anyway I took a lot from this chat, particularly about the habits he developed from schooling in of the worlds top education systems in Singapore. Like always, another chat about fast food and working there, as Rutav compares himself and his brother's Hungry Jacks, whilst also putting him under the bus in one of the 'funnier' stories. If you had a blast from this episode, please share with mates, follow on Spotify and Subscribe on iTunes and of course YOUTUBE!  --- Rutav Potnis Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astronomicaltav Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

In this weeks episode I chat to Ben Ludbrook. Currently studying in his final year of high school, Ben also works at The Running Company alongside co-host of the Inside Running Podcast 'Moose'. We have a laugh about our aspirations to get a 40 in P.E, the poor form of his beloved Magpies and Renegades as well as his incredible running journey running in multiple national cross country and athletics events. Also Ben's got some hilarious funny stories to share!!! If you liked the ep maybe share it with a mate, follow on Spotify or Subscribe on iTunes! --- Ben Ludbrook Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benluddy Ben's Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/26827607 Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

In this weeks episode, we are celebrating youth week. As part of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, I'll be hosting a webinar on zoom on the 2nd of July to celebrate Youth Week!. You can register via the link in my bio or head over to the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation social media pages. There will be two special guests Mikayla and Issy who are very inspirational youth. Also a kahoot where there a prizes to be won!  -- Western Bulldogs Community Foundation  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wbfcfoundation Twitter - https://twitter.com/WBFCFoundation Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WBFCFoundation Contact Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com

For my Unit 1/2 Media Class, I was tasked with created a documentary based on social media. There I compiled three friends of the show Aymane, Josh and Bilhah to jump on highlighting the pros and cons of social media, the main sites they use, their fears and their own screen usage. I hope everyone gets something out of it and can relate to them too, enjoy!  ---  Aymane Abdou Said Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aaymanee  Josh Coates Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/its_joshuar  Bilhah Ryan - No socials   Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends

Jez & Friends is back this week as exams are over for now.. In today's episode, I chat to Sundus about school life at the moment with VCE, exams and the benefits of doing a VCE subject early. Also the trending show which is Big Brother where we discuss how the players this year have no clue what they're doing and what we could possibly accomplish if we were in the game. We also touch on working at various fast food chains (KFC, Hungry Jacks), the shit we cop and some funny stories! If you liked the ep maybe share it with a mate, follow on Spotify or Subscribe on iTunes! --- Sundus Mohamed Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ssunduss_ Contact Email - jezzaa004@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezzandfriends