Nevermind Adventure The Oddcast

We chat to Cam Elkins, the ambitious Motorcycle Filmmaker behind TV Series ‘Stories of Bike’. Stories Of Bike, is an online series of short films which explore the relationship between custom motorbike and owner, their history and the reasons they ride. Matt & Cam share a similar life philosophy along with a connection that creates an episode full of adventure and stories of inspiration that’ll get your heart pumping full of motivation. Cam’s passion for learning, understanding and growth is humbling to say the least, his modest and wise nature creates a safe space to be open and vulnerable within. In this episode we go deep and personal with Cam about his life & the road to becoming a successful filmmaker. Listen out for a big announcment around a collaboration between Matt & Cam, also including a Nevermind update with a new Nevermind HQ location and a new master mind of bikes joining the Nevermind team. ‘Don’t be scared of the dark times, embrace it. It’ll one day tell a story. Treat your darkness as a gift.’ View & Watch Stories Of Bike Episodes here - www.storiesofbike.com

Introducing, Steve Tibbits who is not your usual psychotherapist. Steve is passionate about helping others, a great reputation as a psychotherapist for over 10 years, also specialising in Hypnotherapy & Counselling.We chat to Steve and explore a fountain of topics such as his dark road to becoming a Psychotherapist. We delve deeper into Steves younger life at a stage when he was influenced by drugs & alcohol. This stage led his soul down the rabbit whole and into a rocky place of anxiety and depression. Where there’s darkness there’s enlightenment as Steve hit a turning point in his life.If you’ve ever been afraid, confused or reluctant to reach out for help, we invite you to listen to a side of therapy that you may not know. You may feel a sense of enlightenment after this episode along with a few answers for your own thoughts and life. What’s the next step? You can contact Steve via his website or phone for an alternative approach to your mental health. www.stevetibbits.com.au

Matt fly’s solo with this very special lounge room edition, Matt opens with a very unsightly and poetic reading from The novel The Picture Of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde. Matt opens up with his Covid life and how his mental health hit a real low but with the dark holes come light into realisation and reflection. Matt reveals some mouth opening stories of his travels in South Africa as a 21 year old - these stories shall keep you on the edge of your seat. In a very fitting way the episode includes a song by ‘Frankie & The Crusty Runt. The Crusty Runt being our Host Matt and the Frankie, being our producer Frankie. In the peak of lockdown 1 Frankie and Matt turned the Nevermind HQ into a music den by kicking the desk to the side and replacing them with a drum kit… learning & experimenting here’s what they came up with. Tune in and enjoy.

The Nevermind Oddcast team travel up to Bonny Hills, NSW to catch up with our dear friend Lesa Prowse. If there’s anyone that can inspire you to ride or live… it’s this women. You might remember Lesa from our Documentary Moto Mahila, released 3 years ago we follow the journey of three women riding through Rajasthan. All different ages and ranges of experience. Lesa got her licence when she was 36, starting out on a scooter and now in her 60’s Lesa is riding the dusty roads of Rajasthan to the switchbacks in Vietnam. We chat to Lesa about her journey through motorcycling and all of her adventures in between. If you haven’t seen our Documentary Moto Mahila… Then watch it now, everyone needs a little inspiration in their life. Moto Mahila: www.vimeo.com/254244466

Mates, Motorcycles and Pubs with RoothyThe outback legend and hilarious story teller Mr John “Roothy” Rooth is back on the Oddcast.The Oddcast team trekked up to QLD to have a beer with Roothy! It’s obvious that Matt & Roothy share a unique bond with never ending stories of Australian bush adventures, life on the road and out of the box philosophical views on life and how to live within this current world of confusion. Tune in for some education with honest laughs. ridiculous stories of mischief mushroom adventures in Indonesia and find out where Roothy's favourite watering holes in Australia are...John “Roothy” Rooth https://roothy.com.au

Are you a beer lover? Do you like a quick witted sense of humour? Then tune into this episode as we chat to the quirky and quick witted character Al Owen from Black Duck Brewery in Port Macquarie, where our very own Nevermind Beer was brewed. Big Al and his partner Hayley who run the Brewery are close friends of the Nevermind family since Al explored the Himalayas with us a few years back, we share those tales of India along with Als adventure through England which inspired the beginning of Black Duck Brewery. If you’re ever in Port Macqurie stop by the Brewery for the tastiest beer and the friendliest folks. www.blackduckbrewery.com.au

Tune into Episode #28 with our dear friend Jo Rowan from Launch Group. Joanne is back on the Oddcast for more authentic chats on life and your inner happiness. We discuss how we are navigating our way through such a challenging year, the year that took us to a better place. We chat about Jo’s new program for women called ‘ And she rose’ a program tapping into their women craft. This episode is a raw, beautiful and honest conversation that will provide you with support and tools for challenges that you may be facing. Check out the launch group website and get in contact with Jo. www.mylaunchgroup.com.au

“Hey is that Biker-Becca?!” If you haven’t met this rad lord of a human before, then you sure as hell have heard of her… and if you haven’t, well... allow us to change your life. Becca is the real deal people, no bullshit around her as she is a well respected and active member in the biker community with her humbling stories, passion for choppers and her infectious attitude for life. Tune in as we chat to Becca about all things bikes and life with her new bike projects, Australia moto travels, the female bike community and the general bad ass adventures that Biker Becca has cooking up. Becca's Insta: biker_becca

“Life is full of wanting to experience the most special things that life can offer, even if you fail, at least you’ve had a crack at it… and I’ve failed a lot of things in my life but I’ve also been very successful” - Darryn Lyons had us captivated by his stories as soon as he walked into The Nevermind HQ for a chat. Lyons is a man with buckets full of passion and has done just about everything under the sun, which boils together an adventurous podcast episode! Darryn is an Australian media personality, entrepreneur, Paparazzi king, war correspondent Author and also Geelong's Ex-Mayor... the list goes on. It is obvious that his passion spreads wide and far, his passion for the community and for his home town of Geelong. We go deeper into Darryn's life touching a range of topics of when he was a war zone journalist in Bosnia, Lyons carries us on a raw journey of the time he was kidnapped and placed into a game of Russian roulette. We also chat about small business' and how they are a vital part of our economy and get a little inside scope into the vindictive attitudes in Politics. Tune in and learn more about Darryn Lyons - we look forward to the second instalment of this episode! Visit Lyons website > www.darrynlyons.com

Tune into Episode #25 with special guest John 'Roothy' Rooth. Our favourite bushman is back for more campfire chats and tales. As usual, we discuss a wide variety of topics and stories told by Roothy, that will captivate you with humour and adventure.We delve deeper into Roothys life as a well respected Motorcycle Journalist and how the the media has rapidly changed over the years - Is mainstream media just all bullshit? We discuss how being in isolation has boiled a new found desire to explore Australia’s backyard in depth and Matt dissects Nevermind 2.0 with Roothy and the new 10 commandments sharing their views around running an ethical business with a sprinkle of philosophy and motorbikes - this episode will not disappoint. Enjoy and learn more about Roothy > www.roothy.com.au

Nevermind Adventure The Oddcast Episode #24 - Practiculture 101: A Guide to being a less of a shit person.Tune in to Episode#24 with Matt and special Guest Rohan Anderson. Rohan is a hunter & gather who expands the mind of those around him and isn’t afraid to flow through the ‘shit’ times with humour, motorcycle adventures and creative outlets.We had a lot of fun and laughs chatting to Rohan, who is described as modern-day food warrior. We chat about his recently published book “A Whole Larder Love", a cook book sharing his healthy and sustainable secrets and experiences of life with a delectable recipes and advice. We discuss thinking beyond the set of rules, those rules that are enforced into our life with a strict box of how we are meant to live. This is what sparked Rohans curated life philosophy of Practiculture … what is Practiculture you ask? Well tune in to find out. Head on over to Roh’s website to follow his adventures and purchase his books...www.thesearched.com.au

Episode #23 Society and the Truth with our favourite Guru - Jem FullerToday we explore the nature of information as it flows through to us from various sources and discuss where our innate desire to ride motorcycles and travel originates from. As always with Jem we dig deep and ask the tough philosophical questions that would have most people spinning... but not Jem, he loves this stuff and makes it all sound so simple. Tune in for another great lockdown episode of the Nevermind Adventure The Oddcast with Matt, Frankie and Jem. www.jemfuller.com

Understanding during uncertainty. Meet Joanne Rowan from Launch Group. Joanne is a long time friend and supporter of the Nevermind team and a guru when it comes to thinking outside the box. We discuss relationships and strategies for coping during these uncertain times in particular understanding what that special lady in your life might be going through. If you're feeling the pressure then this may just be the catalyst you are looking for. We hear Joannes' story and look at some alternative ways of perceiving the world.Check out the Launch Group Website at www.mylaunchgroup.com.au

Tim Fisher is a long time friend of the Nevermind family and joins us all the way from Fremantle Western Australia. Tim is an environmental scientist and is responsible for managing many of the national parks and public lands in the Fremantle/Perth area. Tim has been involved with Nevermind and the founders for nearly 20 years and witnessed the inception of the organisation from way back to today and has participated on many of our very greatest adventures.Today we talk to Tim about his journey in motorcycling, hear some of his favourite travel stories and get some great advice for coping with uncertainty, very pertinent for us all.We talk bikes and stories of Nevermind, discuss fear coping mechanisms and Nevermind 2.0 and our new ten commandments, our new operating procedure that we hope to roll out over the coming months. Also some freebies on offer!

In this episode we talk to two of our favourite people, Jenni and Craig from New Zealand. These guys have travelled with us all over the world and have become passionate Royal Enfield Enthusiasts and huge supporters of Nevermind. Tune in to this very special episode to hear the story behind a recent family tragedy. Jenni and Craig offered to share this story in the hope that it may prevent something like this from happening again. It is more important than ever that we look out for the signs of anxiety and depression in particular in these times of uncertainty.Together we can help prevent suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone. Call Lifeline 13 11 14Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.auRainbow Youth - https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/port-macquarie/lgbtiq-social-group/

Feeling overwhelmed, afraid, anxious...then tune into this episode for some context and just all round great advice.Meet Jem Fuller, founder of Leaders for Life and all round life guru. In this timely episode Matt and Jem discuss tools that can help you deal with crisis, travel stories and of course their shared passion for Royal Enfield motorcycles, India and the Himalayas.www.jemfuller.com

Meet the Million Dollar Bogan, Daniel Hayes! This bloke has a rags to riches tale that will have you inspired from the moment we kick off. Tune in to hear about some of his wild adventures with Harley Davidson and his amazing attitude toward life. Another Aussie icon doing some great work for our community and keeping us all well entertained along the way. Enjoy folks :)

Episode #17 - Heather EllisLong before Ewan and Charlie and the long way round kicked bought Adventure Motorcycling to the world Heather Ellis was off exploring the dark and remote corners of the planet on her bike. Heather is a national treasure, amazingly talented, fearless and so much fun to talk to. Motorcycle adventurer, author, activist and a humbling soul who rode solo across Africa and Central Asia along the Silk Roads to China on her Yamaha TT600. She is the author of two bestselling books, Ubuntu: One Woman’s Motorcycle Odyssey Across Africa and Timeless On The Silk Road: An Odyssey From London to Hanoi.We chat to heather about her childhood, her adventures and her future projects all infused with the usual Nevermind bullshit!

Tune into episode 16 of the Oddcast, live from Patagonia! During our Patagonia Adventure, we meet the unforgettable character Marc-Antoine Calonne. Marc traveled the wide open spaces of Argentina for 7 years on a horse, before becoming the owner of the Estancia Santa Thelma, a 12000 acre ranch, located about a hundred kilometers from the Andes Cordillera.Marc was once a high flying Parisian lawyer, an author and a travelling cowboy. If you can read French be sure to check out Marcs book called a 'Horse Riders view of Patagonia.

Anna & Frances gave Matt the boot and travelled up to Melbourne for a chat with Remmi the legend, the brains and the soul behind Sheilas Shakedown.What the hell is Sheilas Shakedown you ask? A motorcycle campout right here in Australia, a space for women, trans and NB folks who share a love for motorcycles & wild fun! The Sheilas philosophy is not only encouraging female motorcyclists but also friends and enthusiasts of the moto culture to come along to this annual campout. A weekend that connects souls from all over the world! We delve into discussions about how Sheilas started and why it is vital for the motorcycle community and our mental health that events like this do exist.You will walk away from Sheilas with life long friendships, a whole lotta stories and along with that, a rejuvenated soul that'll prepare you for the rest of the year! Head on over to the website and join us Sheilas for a good old fashioned Shakedown!www.sheilasshakedown.com '

Part Two of Episode #14 Join us as we get deep and personal with one of Australia's most respected motorcycle journalists and legend outdoorsman John Rooth. John "Roothy" Rooth hosts his own popular YouTube series and when it comes to talking about bikes, travel and the outdoors there is none more passionate and engaging. Roothy is a national icon so listen in as we can down the rabbit hole with the man, the myth, the legend - John Rooth! In this episode Roothy and Matt discuss a wide range of material from Roothys early days at Two Wheels and Live to Ride to his Unlock the Bush campaigns and the role the Australian bush has, and should continue, to play in developing the Australian character. Enjoy and learn more about Roothy at www.roothy.com.au

Join us as we get deep and personal with one of Australia's most respected motorcycle journalists and legend outdoorsman John Rooth. John "Roothy" Rooth hosts his own popular YouTube series and when it comes to talking about bikes, travel and the outdoors there is none more passionate and engaging. Roothy is a national icon so listen in as we can down the rabbit hole with the man, the myth, the legend - John Rooth! In this episode Roothy and Matt discuss a wide range of material from Roothys early days at Two Wheels and Live to Ride to his Unlock the Bush campaigns and the role the Australian bush has, and should continue, to play in developing the Australian character. Enjoy and learn more about Roothy at www.roothy.com.au

Nevermind Adventure The Oddcast - Episode #13 Hells Learners“The Art of Speaking Second”Meet Todd, a Stoic American Philosopher Biker - Todd and his family packed up and left New York 3 years ago and landed in Geelong! And featured the move in the well known TV series 'House Hunters'. Many wouldn't know that Todd was not into motorcycles when he arrived in Australia but thanks to Nevermind Adventure he was soon a seasoned biker, riding the world's highest and most remote roads.Todd touches on how to quickly improve your confidence as a rider and takes us through his journey of being a learner to a moto guru. We are treated with an unexpected guest speaker Ricardo, who is impressed by Nevermind Adventure and the range of gear we stock and chats about Tasmania and the reason why he has booked a Tasmania 7 day adventure with Nevermind.And as usual Matt tries to wind up Frances by threatening to walk naked around one of the nations most iconic and controversial landmarks....

Tune into Episode #12 with special guest superstar Jess, moto yogi and probably the nicest person in the world. This episode is full of philosophical debate, moto travel stories and breaking down barriers of how yogis should look and behave. And listen out as Matt riffs some old school Kipling.Jess reveals how trouble in paradise led Jess & her husband Damien, down the path of becoming yoga teachers and to running one of the regions most popular Yoga studio's - ‘Yoga Dojo’. We discuss artificial intelligence and the system and Guru Tex, 3 year old yogi, giggles his way through some awkward moments.

Tune into Episode #11 - Pristine Patagonia.This episode we talk to Lucia and Lucio from South America, 2 of the nicest people on the planet.We discuss riding in Patagonia and why it is such a special place. This is where Hitler disappeared to after world war two, it is also home of the largest dinosaur in the world, the best wines and we reckon the best people!Get intimate with our Nevermind's South American family and have a great laugh with us. Another hilarious episode and our first attempt at an international interview.

In this fascinating episode Matt talks to Michael Catchpole from Nevermind Adventure's big city cousin - Melbourne's Midlife Cycles recorded live from Midlife Cycles!Hear all about Mike's amazing journey from cadet journalist, rally car driving to establishing one of the world's best Royal Enfield Motorcycle stores. Get all the behind the scenes stories, stolen bikes, life and business advice and of course Mikes's "Gift of Fury" and Philosophy of Two Wheels. Matt and Mike discuss Matt's latest social experiment and take a close look at a picture of Matts arse.Tune in for another great episode of bikes, travel, philosophy

Tune into Episode #9 It's Revival Motor Festival time this weekend the 24th and 25th of November and the motoring world is coming to GeelongListen in as Scott from Geelong Revival tells us all about this world class event, the speed trials, the foods and the festivities that will be on show. Super fascinating event and Scott tells a great story so tune in to get all the insider information with the usual Oddcast twists.

Title: Nevermind Adventure Oddcast - Episode #8 The Rampagers Return from RajasthanThis one is going to get the tongues wagging! Nevermind's very own travel guru, Georgia Lennon, has returned from riding Rajasthan and is pumped about life, nude women on bikes, corporate Australia and Matt's newfound interest in gambling.The usual philosophical discussions about life, travel and motorcycles with hilarious special comments from Co-host Tom and an inspiring and bizarre "Gift of Fury" story.

Tune into episode #7 of the Nevermind Adventure Oddcast with special guests Peter and Kaz from Perth, Western Australia. This charismatic couple have traveled wide and far with Nevermind and have amassed a wealth of great stories.Hear about Peter's motorcycling journey, Kaz's fascination with Bridge while Matt tries hard to get a "Gift of Fury" story.

Tune in to Episode #6 with Matt & Tom. The boys are back together in the Nevermind HQ, Geelong and the cops have already been called... Find out the crazy story involving Tom & Matt, a very mad customer, a chair and the police. Matt also reveals the new tours Nevermind have been working on behind the scene that will be BLOW, your mind!

Tune in to Episode #4 with Matt, Frances & special guest Matt Plummer from Cairns live from Strahan, Tasmania. If you put two Matts into a room who both have a quirky philosophical approach to life, with a little bit of craziness you get one hilarious, quirky, informative, weird... podcast episode. Matt plummer is an intriguing character from Cairns who's passion involves one of the most deadliest living creatures, crocodiles. Plummers journey as a crocodile farmer is the perfect ingredient to our 'Gift of Fury' segment, involving crocodiles and the 'Simbu Warriors' of Papa New Gunea.

Matt and Ian discuss world order, the upcoming global financial revolution and of course bikes, travel, life and philosophy. Ian is one of the most interesting cats on the Island. We know you will enjoy hearing his take on global issues. Already looking forward to our next visit to Zeehan.--

Tune in to episode #3 as Matt, Frances and special guest Nikki talk bikes and travel live from Hobart, Tasmania - arguably the most beautiful city in the world. Nikki talks about her journey into motorcycling, travelling Canada and Europe by bicycle, getting chased by wild bears and her experience as a woman motorcyclist in a male dominated game. Learn about price fixing in the travel industry and what happens when shit goes south!Matt gets real deep and attempts to explain the human experience that is life and Nikki tells her "Gift of Fury" story. And find out what teenagers of the 90's got up to "down the creek" :0

Tune in to Episode #2 as Matt and Tom talk about the China syndrome, Camel Safaris, Bike Sharing, adventure travel, biker mindset and philosophy and Political Anarchy. Bizarre, hilarious, informative and thought provoking as always . This is without doubt our best podcast so far.Be part of the action and help us create the world's best podcast. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Comment and suggestions welcome.