The PodVan is a mobile podcasting studio built inside a cute, little, retro caravan. The podcast itself is hosted by an ex-radio guy called Rabbit. It celebrates the lighter side of life and the simple joy of being human. With over three decades on-air and a bunch of awards, Rabs easily curates an atmosphere that invites lighthearted conversations, uplifting tales, and moments that leave you with a smile. Â From special guests sharing their delightful experiences to everyday people recounting the small miracles that brighten their days, "PodVan" is a testament to resilience and possibilities. Find #PodvanPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Also, feel free to join us in the Podvan Group and check out our merch at Podvan.com.au Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oh man, if you haven't heard this story - you're in for a treat!! (And it's super short and sweet!)Julie had a great idea: let's bring back our old radio segment, Thankful Thursday! Simple, right? WRONG.What if someone listens on a Saturday? Or starts on a Thursday but finishes on a Monday?! The panic was real, but the jingle I came up with to solve this ridiculous, self-inflicted problem is even better.Remember, if you'd like to hear the whole episode it came from, just search for Episode 47 of The Podvan Podcast! NEW EPISODES every MONDAY
I had the absolute pleasure of having a last-minute sit-down with the brilliant Jen, who runs the Central Coast 'Walk It Off' ladies group. What started as a chat about mental health quickly went in soooo many incredible and unexpected directions.Jen opens up about how she lost 44 kilos, and the huge mental and emotional journey that comes with it. We also get into her life as a female carpenter, why some men find her independence 'intimidating', and how being raised by an incredible single mum shaped the woman she is today.This is an AWESOME chat! Actually - if you enjoy it, please leave a comment on the episode!
Kofi and Talula jumped in the Podvan about a year ago in Long Jetty, while they were here backpacking around Australia. In this Quick Fix, you'll hear how Kofi dropped out of uni and started a "Solo Travel Vlog" from scratch - to the point where he now has over 100,000 followers on his socials and travels the world for a job!If you enjoy this Quick Fix, you can just scroll back through to episode 49 and you can hear the whole chat!Let's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
I really hope Julie doesn't read the title of this one... But, I mean - it's actually what's coming up in this episode!!We talk about some of the things I brought back from Thailand (including a strange rash
About a year ago, I rolled up to the Triple M carpark in Gosford to have a chat with Maz (one half the brekky team there) - and then the other half of the show barged in...
For my 200th episode, I wanted to introduce my Podvan family... to my actual family! It's my Mum and Dad!So, in this one, we talk about the time I was at my absolute lowest, and they drove 10 hours from Melbourne for a surprise hug I didn't even know I needed. We also finally get the story about why I went to a psychiatrist when I was three years old (what?!), and we find out what they really thought about this "Podcast from inside a caravan" idea when they first heard it. Mum's response is HILARIOUS!!! And to you, if you're reading this, thank you.
"If you hadn't done what you did... would you be alive right now?" "No."That's how the chat started with the incredible Jon and Nicky, and their story only gets more unbelievable from there. It's a journey that spans decades, through multiple cancer diagnoses, unbelievable heartbreak, and a mental health crisis that brought Nicky to a breaking point where she was ready to end it all.We also talk about the crazy parallels between Jon losing his job and my own story of being let go from radio, and the simple (but controversial) lifestyle change they made that left Nicky's doctor absolutely stunned, uttering words she had never heard in her entire life: "It's gone."This is my longest ever episode. Hope you've got some time cleared in the schedule! I LOVED this chat - and I know you will too!If you do enjoy it - please share it around with your friends and loved ones. I'd love for this story to hit the number of people it deserves to!
"If you hadn't done what you did... would you be alive right now?" "No."That's how the chat started with the incredible Jon and Nicky, and their story only gets more unbelievable from there. It's a journey that spans decades, through multiple cancer diagnoses, unbelievable heartbreak, and a mental health crisis that brought Nicky to a breaking point where she was ready to end it all.We also talk about the crazy parallels between Jon losing his job and my own story of being let go from radio, and the simple (but controversial) lifestyle change they made that left Nicky's doctor absolutely stunned, uttering words she had never heard in her entire life: "It's gone."This is my longest ever episode. Hope you've got some time cleared in the schedule! I LOVED this chat - and I know you will too!If you do enjoy it - please share it around with your friends and loved ones. I'd love for this story to hit the number of people it deserves to!
I was super excited to show Julie my new party trick: an AI bot that writes songs about our episodes on the spot. I just needed a subject.Enter Bev, a lovely ceramic artist we met on the beach. Perfect, right? Except... in my excitement, I told the AI her name was Val...Remember, if you'd like to hear the whole episode it came from, just search for Episode 44 of The Podvan Podcast! NEW EPISODES every MONDAY
If you get a chance, fire up the video version of this episode on Spotify or YouTube!The family just got back from Thailand - where Tiana and I weren't allowed to take our ADHD Meds with us... And yet we still managed to pull together a podcast episode from a chaotic week in Phuket! We have soooo many laughs - and we hope you will too! I'd love to hear from you! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
"You didn't know they didn't have a gun. You didn't know what they were capable of."I had psychologist Heather Irvine-Rundell from The READ Clinic back in the van, and I decided to share a story that messed me up for years. It involved my five-year-old son and a hooded figure trying to break in at 1am. Fun times.Heather so brilliantly explains what actually happens in our brain during a moment of terror, why you freeze or why you fight - and why you have absolutely no choice in the matter!We also chat about the unique trauma faced by first responders, the story of the time a police detective told her she'd "lost", and the critical difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD. ***A heads up, this one gets into some heavy topics, so please take care while listening.If you've ever been shaken by an event and wondered why it affected you so much -and for so long, this episode could help you figure it out.Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers!Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/membersLet's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
Oh man, if you haven't heard this story - you're in for a treat!! (And it's super short and sweet!)My kids (Jordan and Tiana) joined me in the Podvan about a year ago - and I'm still laughing about this story...Remember, if you'd like to hear the whole episode it came from, just search for Episode 42 of The Podvan Podcast! NEW EPISODES every MONDAY
I had the absolute honour of sitting down with Adrian Date, a man who spent nearly 20 years as an intensive care paramedic. I've always wanted to chat with an ambo, and this chat went to places I never expected!Adrian tells me about the time he drove straight into a brawl between two bikie gangs, shares a deeply personal story behind his tattoo, and we talk about the heartbreaking privilege of being with someone in their final moments.I LOVED this chat - and I hope you do too!Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers!Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/membersLet's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
Well this episode is a little different!After a reel I made about the NDIS went completely bonkers online, I got quite curious about the whole thing. The universe then delivered Imbi and Darren, old family friends I hadn't seen in 20 years since our kids were in mother's group together.It turns out they're NDIS Plan Managers (a job I didn't even know existed), but the biggest lesson I learned is that their job title is completely wrong! We talk about the real fee they get paid per client, how providers can rort the system, and why they get so much joy from a job that seems like an absolute nightmare of confusion and spreadsheets.If you're in the web of the NDIS yourself, or you're a sponge for learning (like me), you'll love this.Oh, and if you want to get in touch with Imbi and Darren, you can find their fancy new website here: Pure Plan ManagementAnd their instagram here: @pureplanmanagementHuge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers!Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/membersLet's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
"He lies Rabs, all the gear and no idea."Well, it seems Jules and I have sorted out what's going on my tombstone. So that's one thing ticked off the list.This was one of those classic Podvan chats that went everywhere and nowhere all at once. We talked about the weird and wonderful world of online comment sections, whether our phones are actually reading our minds, and the new TV show that has Julie thinking about wrapping people in tarps (I'm watching my back).If you love a chat that feels like you're eavesdropping on two mates having a laugh, you'll love this.Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers!Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/membersLet's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
This one comes from waaay back in episode 42! We parked up at Umina beach, and I invited a bunch of collectors down. Some amazing stories about the things they have - and why!Remember, if you'd like to hear the whole episode it came from, just search for Episode 42 of The Podvan Podcast!NEW EPISODES every MONDAYPATREON EXCLUSIVE episodes for members at podvan.com.au/members
Ever wondered why you are the way you are? And why you do things the way you do?In another awesome chat with Clinical Psychologist Heather Irvine-Rundle from The Read Clinic, we talk about how childhood experiences, including trauma and adverse events, can shape the adults we become and, most importantly, what can be done about it.Heather takes us through how the brain develops in those crucial first four years, why it's not what happens to you but the meaning you make of it that matters, and how healing is possible at any stage of life. Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/members Let's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
Rosie Waterland's "Just The Gist" podcast had over 10 million downloads, and her memoir "The Anti-Cool Girl" was a best-selling award winner. I recorded this chat with Rosie at Words on the Waves, where she was promoting her new book Broken Brains, co-written with Jamila Rizvi. We got into what it means to live with trauma, the invisibility of mental illness, and how she's learned to stop chasing a cure and start living her life - WITH the trauma.It's a beautiful, honest, and often hilarious chat!Hope you enjoy it!Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/members Let's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
People have talking about really copping the winter blues lately. Do you need a laugh or 2? Here you go!Julie's back in the Podvan and somehow we cover everything from what people always say to tall people, to my dodgy hacked chairs, to GTA5 life lessons and a bit of how to get backstage at a racetrack.Just a bit of classic Podvan banter. Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/members Let's connect! ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
This Quick Fix is pure chaos in the best way: we're parked up at the beach, the dogs are everywhere, there's suspicious Labrador mischief, we test out bone-conduction headphones (through our actual bones, obviously), and then spiral into a very scientific debate about bears, men, and Hemsworths. No plan- and a stack of laughs!!! If this doesn't put a smile on your face - go see your doctor!
WARNING: This episode contains talk around car crashes, fatalities, PTSD, and suicide. It's a great chat - and we have a lot of laughs amongst it, but it's real and it's raw - and if you're not in the right headspace to listen right now, you might want to give this one a skip.I've always wanted to get a firefighter on the podcast! And then I met Billy Mac. He has lived through a lot! Ex-firefighter, ex-army, and now living with PTSD, CTE and a late ADHD diagnosis that kinda makes sense of the chaos he has carried for years. (I can relate!)In this episode, he shares the breakdowns that nearly ended him, the wife who saved him, the young blokes on the rugby field who keep him grounded, and why telling his story might just save someone else's life too.Feel free to drop a comment below. I love seeing when one pops up!Huge thanks to our Patreon legends in our member's section, where you can get bonus episodes and content for $10 a month via: https://patreon.com/podvanLet's chat!
You know those plastic bottle tops you toss in the bin? Lottie Dalziel's turned them into coasters, earrings and pens! She's the founder of Banish, a platform that makes sustainability accessible (and fun!). We talk about how she started with one New Year's resolution and ended up with 70 shoeboxes a day in the mail, the realities of greenwashing, and how to do your bit for the planet.We also get into:• What sparked Lottie's green mission• The small changes that actually save you money• Why greenwashing is everywhere and how to spot it• Banish's recycling program and how it works• Her advice for staying motivated without being perfectHuge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/membersLet's connect! ⬇️
In this Quick Fix, we're joined by renowned chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan, straight from the stage to the van! Luke shares his story of navigating the restaurant world, including how he faced near-bankruptcy, the relentless overheads of the industry, and what drives his success.If you'd like to hear the whole chat, which includes Shane Fitzsimmons on leadership during the devastating 2019–2020 bushfires, and Tim Martin on AI in business and life, just look up Episode 39 in the Podvan Podcast!Oh, and remember,
This one is very different - and super special. I sat down in front of a packed room with author, broadcaster and journalist Julia Baird at the Words on the Waves Writers Festival to talk about her new book Bright Shining. Julia's work has changed lives and given so many people the courage to keep going. In this chat, we look at the big ideas that shape her writing – awe, grace, and the power of compassion. From a nurse's gentle touch to a father's act of forgiveness, these stories are AMAZING!Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Get bonus episodes and more for $10 a month at http://podvan.com.au/members Let's connect! ⬇️
I REALLY hope you're finding this episode on the day it's released! It'll just make the whole experience so much more fun for you!
Sarah Kearns is back - and glowing from the inside out.The program Sarah runs is called " Project Glow" - and it's so much more than a health kick. It's a full-circle transformation built on self-respect, tiny habits, and a brutally honest look at what's not working. Sarah opens up about her own journey through motherhood, grief, hormone shifts, and the slow, sustainable changes that helped her find herself again.We chat about:• The moment that changed everything (a waterfall in Cairns)• Why body acceptance and change can co-exist• Building new habits that actually stick• What women need to know about their cycle and strength• How Project Glow became a toolkit for real lifeI'd love to know what you think about this one! Please leave a comment below!Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️There's a whole other chat with Sarah in the Members Page...Let's connect! ⬇️
A year ago in Episode 38, Cass and Vicky rolled into town and jumped in the van. Cass and I used to work together at the radio station and both of us (and Vicky, it turned out) had a lot of reflection and redirecting to do when we got hit with a massive change. I'm sure many of us have been through this - and it's a bloody tough thing to navigate!This one starts off loose and broken - but ends up deep and thoughtful. Hope you enjoy it.And if you'd like to hear the whole episode it came from, just search for Episode 38 of The Podvan Podcast!Oh, and remember,
This is a really fun one! Amanda and Ed from the Not Quite Write podcast run flash fiction competitions that flip traditional writing advice on its head — and their “daredevil” critiques have become a favourite feature for brave writers.We talked about:• How “kill your darlings” became a writing comp prompt• Why tough feedback beats empty praise• Blind judging, beta readers, and growth through critiqueAnd to enter to win part of the $4000 in cash prizes, head to http://notquitewriteprize.comHuge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Exciting things coming for you soon!Let's connect! ⬇️
Julie had no idea what she was walking into.She thought she was meeting me at the beach - instead, she ended up in a float tank under an apartment block, getting Reiki, facials, and mocked by a woman with a massage oil holster. And it only got weirder from there.Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️All memberships now $10 a month - and include weekly Patreon Exclusive episodes with "Rabbit and Julie Goodwin"Let's connect! ⬇️
*Video Episode on Spotify* Bobby-Jo from the Safari Life podcast jumps in the van with wild stories, hilarious first meetings, emotional photos and one very frisky prehistoric bird.
Yep. The title says it all really. And honestly, I reckon you'll be shocked by some of these numbers!BIG announcement regarding the future plans for the Podvan Podcast in this one too.Please leave a comment below. I'd love to hear from you!Rabs. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I met Jenny Darbin at her beautiful homewares store, Ivy & Rose in Wyong. She's sharp, hilarious, and endlessly generous - and this episode shows every side of her.Jen's been an interior designer for over 25 years, working across huge corporate fit-outs, high-end homes, and deeply emotional renovations. Her story of how she got to where she is includes more drama, heartbreak, and triumph than you'd ever expect!We'll go through:• What actually makes a “good” interior designer• The jaw-dropping "money-is-no-object" renovations• Surviving a horrific accident - and learning to walk again• Why Jenny is so passionate about mental health, especially for women• Her upcoming fundraiser for the Debbie Gaunt FoundationI think you'll really like this one!Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Exciting things coming for you soon!Let's connect! ⬇️
I reckon this one should come with a warning: high chance of laughter-induced snorting.Julie Goodwin is back in the van and this time, we spiral gloriously through philosophical dilemmas, accidental insults, ADHD meds, trolley problems, and a puppy called Jerry. It's loose. It's chaotic. And it's probably the most on-brand episode we've ever done!
I had the absolute honour of recording my 100th episode with Cath Troy – and I'll never forget it. At 101 years old, she was still sharp as a tack, full of cheek, and generous with her stories. Cath passed away yesterday at the age of 101.If you've never heard her stories, this is the time. She grew up in Balmain, watched the Harbour Bridge being built, danced through the war years, fell in love with her beloved Cess, and told stories with the kind of sparkle that only comes from living a very full life.Rest in Peace, Cath - and thank you for giving us your story.Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Exciting things coming for you soon!Let's connect! ⬇️
You don't meet many people like Jordan Cabrita.At 28, he's a world-ranked adaptive CrossFit athlete with Down syndrome, autism, and a tonne of other diagnoses that were never meant to line up with what he's achieved. Alongside his powerhouse mum Danielle, Jordy has taken on life-threatening surgeries, lifelong health challenges, and a fitness scene that didn't always know where he fit. Now? He's leading the charge. With plans to travel to Vegas and coach the next gen of adaptive athletes, Jordy's story is equal parts gutsy, hilarious and deeply moving.I reckon you'll love this one.Huge thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! ❤️Exciting things coming for you soon!Let's connect! ⬇️
Oh man - I'd forgotten how good this chat was!!Sarah Kearns shares the moment her stillbirth story cracked open - and how a panic attack during a jelly facial finally brought the anxiety to the surface. This one's raw, powerful, and unexpectedly hilarious in parts (eyelash tinting nearly broke me).
Shaun's a fishing-obsessed lad from Bristol who's built an awesome community around his YouTube channel, The Fishing Bloggers. He's in Australia right now chasing a few bites and joined me in the van for a yarn about the massive cultural differences in how we fish, what fish are worth (seriously, wait till you hear the price of a carp), and why he's completely hooked.We covered:• How a humble hobby turned into a full-on YouTube following• What it's really like fishing in the UK vs Australia• How fishing became his mental recharge and creative outletAs always, a massive thanks to our Patreon crew for keeping this show alive ❤️All the links:Podvan WebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramPatreonTikTokYouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's the thing about Quick Fixes... I love them too! I forget who I had on last week - so to go back and hear people from over a year ago - it's like hearing brand new episodes!
From investigative journalism during the Asian financial crisis to working in London's dot-com bubble, Amber's journey has taken her from the newsroom to founding her own PR agency and becoming one of the country's most respected crisis communications experts.We chat about ambition, burnout, bouncing back, and what it's really like to coach someone through a 60 Minutes interview when their world is falling apart.• The reality of winning a Walkley Award at 22• What the “dot-bomb” era was like behind the scenes• Why silence breeds suspicion in a media crisis• Tough clients, tricky headlines, and the power of a second act• The podcast she's launching for elite athletes who suddenly have to start againFrom schoolyard newspapers to media war rooms, this one is full of real talk, honesty and perspective.If you'd like to check out the event Amber is holding on May 16th: Click hereThanks so much to our Patreon legends for supporting the show
When I put the call out for unique local legends, I didn't expect a crew of metal detectorists to roll into the van, but that's exactly what happened. Matt, Dave and Scott are part of a quiet underground of people who spend their time (and a fair bit of money) helping strangers recover lost wedding rings, car keys, and even pendants holding a loved one's ashes. All for free.In this episode:• How their online community has grown to 65,000 members• Emotional recoveries from beaches, backyards and bush tracks• Their wildest finds, from Tiffany rings to 1930s radio dials• Why they never charge, even when people insistThis one's full of heart and good feels. Enjoy!Huge thanks to our Patreon legends for keeping the wheels turning.All the links:Podvan WebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramPatreonTikTokYouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elsa, Olaf and Existential CrisisThis one starts with a cute F1 reel… and ends with me questioning everything I know about Frozen.It's got movie memory loss, school motto confessions, and my kids being far too confident with their Disney trivia. Fast-paced, funny, and full of sibling sass.If you liked this snippet, the full family chaos lives in Episode 25.
I rocked up to a singles night at a bowling alley… I parked out the front with the Podvan, waiting to chat with some of the locals brave enough to walk in solo.In this episode I chat with:• Grace, who moved to the Coast with no mates and has built friendships through these events• Irene, a widow who's learning to reinvent herself• Steve, a men's coach sharpening his social skills post-divorce• Scott, a full-blown pro bowler (yes, with the wrist guard and his own balls)• And Lisa from Connect Social, the driving force behind these fun eventsWe talk loneliness, laughter, starting over, and why it's worth putting your jammies aside and saying yes to something new.Thanks as always to our Patreon crew for supporting this little retro caravan of stories.All the links:
"Parts of me need to stay on the bus – and not drive"Julie's brilliant metaphor about our inner selves cracked me up and hit hard.This one's from when we sat down to talk about Julie Goodwin's new book: "Your Time Starts Now". It's got mental health, identity, anxiety, and me admitting how I “read” her book.If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 22.
Lisa from Connect Social is back in the van! And yep, the chaos kicks in immediately. Last time we had her on, the power cut out mid-chat — so this time we crossed our fingers and jumped straight back into the deep end. ADHD meds, weird habits, relationships, love, friendship events… and a whole heap of laughs.We cover:My own ADHD diagnosis & the do-it/don't-do-it voices in my headLisa's take on adult friendships, traffic light parties & weird wristband codesWhy Connect Social isn't just for singles anymoreThe challenge (and joy) of creating real spaces for connectionWild theories about birds, Red Bulls, and scabs (yep, you read that right)And somewhere in there, we almost talked about her business.Massive thanks to Lisa for jumping back in. We'll see if she lets me come crash her bowling night for Ep175…Big thanks to our Patreon legends who help make this show happen. Want to hear full episodes, behind-the-scenes reels, or support the van rolling? Jump on here: https://patreon.com/podvanAll the links:
So… this is different. I've got Covid! First time, five years late, and now I'm banished to the downstairs level like a proper plague rat (my son's words, not mine). No guests allowed, so you're stuck with me — but there's plenty going on!•My overdue Covid debut and some very amusing isolation moments•An update on starting ADHD meds •Some very cool behind-the-scenes on the Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co partnership•The beauty of Memory Lane sessions, especially after editing one for Julie's 30th anniversary•A hilarious post-episode van chat with Julie about gyms, weddings, and getting a ferret up your clacker (yep, it's in there)Thanks for sticking with me while I get better. Normal recording resumes as soon as I can be trusted around people again. Meanwhile, enjoy this weird and wonderful little time capsule.Thanks to our Patreon legends for keeping the van rolling.All the links:
Funnel webs and a very suspicious “dog toy” – pest control has never been this entertaining.When you bring in the professionals to deal with spiders, fleas and cockroaches, you also get wild stories about haunted toilets, charging devices best left unnamed, and a book left out for a bathroom funnel web.If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 24.
I thought I was going to chat with Donna about her art therapy work with kids. But from the moment we jumped on the phone, I realised there was a lot more to this story.It has a lot to do with her kids. Her son is literally a rocket scientist, one daughter is the mutli-ARIA-nominated musician Jack River, and the other daughter, Shannon, is the reason Donna now runs one of the most impactful art programs I've ever heard of. We barely scratch the surface here, but the insight, strength, and soul she brings is something I'll never forget.This one is a crazy-beautiful mix of space, music, grief, healing, and hope. Thank you Donna ❤️Thanks as always to our Patreon legends for keeping this van rolling down the road.All the links:
What started as a $20 trip to the markets turned into a full-blown backyard reno! Now the family's got a funny farm, a dog-duck friendship, and a rogue budgie named George.If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 18.
Need a good laugh? We kick off this episode in a jungle of fake plants and fly straight into ADHD meds, denim cowboy boots, and a hotel toaster inferno. It's the chaotic catch-up we all needed!Huge thanks to our Patreon legends for keeping the wheels turning.All the links:Podvan WebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramPatreonTikTokYouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Ted. An 87-year-old bloke that jumps in his truck every day to scrub graffiti off walls for free!In this funny, heartfelt, and completely one-of-a-kind chat, Ted climbs into the Podvan to share how a heart attack, a pushbike, and a stubborn sense of justice led to a decades-long mission to keep the MidCoast clean.He opens up about:• Why he's never accepted a cent for his work• How local kids and community service programs are part of the solution• The secret to getting graffiti off anything (and what not to do)• How he turned a rundown footy field into a dog park with two ride-ons and a gardenThis one's packed with heart, humour, and genuine Aussie spirit. Ted doesn't want fame — just a cleaner town.Thanks to all our Patreon supporters!All the links:
Rabs and Julie go full chaos mode trying to break the space-time continuum.Rabbit's van plans spark a mind-bending debate about past, present and future – with a detour into failed business ideas and a 5kg Fruit Choc gift gone very wrong. Time is meaningless, but the laughs are real! If you enjoyed this snippet, you can check out the full chat in Episode 17.