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A couple of episodes ago, I started a feature of shining a light on a few Central Coast small businesses to prove that a big idea can come from anywhere (even a reality show about Mormons).Ash from Sandy Rose Designs reveals how she built a global swimwear brand from her bedroom at fifteen while hiding from high school bullies. We talk about the late-night letterbox drops to stay anonymous and the fifteen-thousand-dollar risk that paid off. Then, Kate from Sippin Fizzy joins me to talk about the 'dirty soda' craze she brought to the coast after a cheeky reality TV binge. We get into the reality of market life, the hustle of being a content creator in your forties, and why sometimes you just have to get going and get good later.Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Flashing back to when Julie had just finished Dancing With The Stars - and we go into talking about a very funny wardrobe malfunction she had at The Logies!If you enjoy this snippet - you can track down the full episode by searching for Episode 71!And if you haven't done so yet, if you could hit the FOLLOW button on this podcast - I'd really appreciate it!

Right after Julie and I came off stage in Narrabri, I got chatting to Malinda, a clinical psychologist who traded the bright lights of London and Sydney to head back to her roots in Narrabri. I asked her if she'd like to join me for an episode about mental health in rural areas, and she said "sure!"We get into the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) way the brain dumps cortisol into the body, causing everything from mysterious rashes to back pain that won't quit.It's a chat about why the "resilient" Aussie attitude is a double-edged sword and why your body might be screaming for help while your brain is telling you to just "suck it up."You can find Malinda at @malindaguest or via https://boundlesspsychology.com/Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This chat might change the way you look at your bank account !Marcus Kroek has done it all - policeman in Darlinghurst, teacher, and now a high-level business coach who once helped a local company quadruple its profits in just six months. We get into the "Profit First" mentality and why Marcus reckons most small business owners are actually just technicians wearing way too many hats. We also chat about the psychology of being a "bargain hunter," why you should treat your business finances like a 90s milk run pay packet, and the "small plate" theory that stops you from overspending. Marcus is now my Business Coach and I have learned SO MUCH from him over the last year! But what you hear in this Quick Fix episode, is the first time we met!He also has his own podcast now - Business Unlocked and you can hear the full episode by searching for Episode 70 of the Podvan Podcast!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I'm sitting in my hotel room in Dubbo after a massive weekend on the road with Jules, reflecting on the day the Podvan became a hub for the coast's most inspiring side hustlers.First up: Dan, a man who has been a "silent partner" in the show for a year without me ever knowing his name. He's a garbo by morning and a marketplace hero by afternoon. Then, Mel drops by to explain why my energy levels might be more "giant ball of chaos" than "life force," and McKayla shares the beautiful (and goosebump-inducing) reason she's taking her scissors out of the salon and into the homes of families who need a completely different approach to a haircut. It's an episode about people starting things from the heart, over-delivering early, and the dream of turning that "little something on the side" into the main event.Fast Lane DeliveriesIn Harmony QigongSensory HairstylesWanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I Pulled Up To A Car Park In Ettalong And Found A Group Of Humans Who Have Figured Out The Ultimate Health Hack: Sweat First, Pizza Second.In this Quick Fix, I'm sitting down with Chrissy, Kelly, and the "token male" Chris to figure out how a fitness brand from 1982 is still changing lives on the Coast today. And today is Chrissy's birthday! Happy Birthday!We get into the reality of moving to a new town where you don't know a soul, the "lonely" stage of parenting, and why one member went from a hard "no" to owning three franchises. We also chat about why the exercise is actually the least important part of what happens here, and why everyone is still shivering in a car park long after the music has stopped just to avoid going home to the family for five more minutes.Of course, this is just a snippet of the full episode! If you'd like to hear the whole thing – just search for episode 69! Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Jules and I are rolling down to Sydney for our final tour rehearsal, and things got weird before we even hit the M1.In this episode, we find out about a secret job Julie had back in the 90s that required a very specific set of shoes, and we get into the bizarre official complaints from her radio days (one of them involving a sausage sizzle). We discuss what she got banned from doing on air and the reason she was hauled into the manager's office over a comment about a business that was advertising with us. (And it's a big one! lol

In this Quick Fix episode, (which I considered naming "My Kids Have A Plan To Fix The G20 Summit", Jordan and Tiana are back in the Podvan, and things get a little bit out of hand as we look at the upcoming "Enhanced Games" and Tiana's much better idea: The Hunger Games Olympics. We get into the logistics of "Swap Nights" for sports you're terrified of, and why the G20 summit needs more random people from the street.As always with a Quick Fix, there's more to this episode - and if you'd like to hear the whole thing, just search up Episode 64!Have a great day!Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I've been trying to track this man down for over twenty years.When I was fifteen, a kind gesture changed the trajectory of my entire life. In this episode, I finally get to make the phone call I've been rehearsing in my head for two decades to the man who started it all. I have NEVER spoken to him - until now.We get into the "sliding doors" moments that define a career (including a drummer who left what became an iconic Aussie band), and a health update that honestly left me speechless.I am SO STOKED with how this played out!!! It's a conversation about the ripple effect of kindness and why you should never wait to say thank you.If you enjoy this one, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

A massive thanks and welcome to Brian Hilton Wyong for jumping on board and backing the Podvan! They're sponsoring the weekly Quick Fix episodes and helping us keep on rolling down the road!Oh, and the Podvan is getting towed around by some pretty schmikko vehicles, too! (Currently, it's the Kia Tasman. Look it up - it's awesome!)In this episode, we're going back to when I had a whole bunch of Scouts join me for a chat at their 100th Anniversary Celebrations. (It's the most prepared anything has ever been in the Podvan). If you enjoy it and would like to hear the full episode that it comes from, just look up episode 66!

Is your body trying to tell you something while you're ignoring the signals?I sat down with Maureen from the Cosmic Scavenger Hunt podcast for a chat that started with a crazy "small world" moment involving my hometown in New Zealand and ended up deep in the "spaceship closet."

Today's Quick Fix episode is a throwback to when Tiana was 14 and Jordan was 19. (They're 32 and 63 now). This is a genuine look into behind the scenes of our family – and what our usual dinner conversation sounds like!

I haven't seen Coops in 26 years and the first thing she does is bring up the time I got her kids banned from daycare!

A quick fix episode is a bit of a look back to a standout bit from an episode from around a year ago. This one takes us back to episode 61 with a few snippets from the Podvan entry into the Australian Podcast Awards!There's some ripper stuff in here. From the tourist who didn't recognise the celebrity she was sitting right next to – to the time something was growling and clawing its way out of a long drop toilet! A lot of laughs in this one! Enjoy :)

It's New Year's Day, we're at The Skillion at Terrigal, and despite being dressed for summer, we are absolutely freezing our butts off!In this episode, Jules and I look at our "Word For The Year", Julie shares a brilliant analogy about rugby players and recovery - and it makes me realise that my work "jar" is completely broken.If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

About a year ago, I got my mechanic (Vince from All Pro Automotive) to jump in for a chat about what he thinks are the most reliable vehicles, what the Central Coast was like when he started his business over 30 years ago, and the kinds of things he's found in people's cars!

I've decided to stop sitting on the fence.As we head into the New Year, I've been thinking a lot about choosing my word (or "phrase to live by") for 2026. After months of having this one particular thing that I've been too scared to commit to, in the space of a phone call I move from 0 to 100! I've locked in a decision that puts me completely out of my comfort zone - on soooo many levels! In the episode, we talk about the psychology of taking these leaps, and why "waiting for the right time" is the worst thing to do.I'm nervous, I'm technically committed, and now there's absolutely no going back!

It's the last episode before Christmas and we are sitting in the car park at the Doylo...If you're listening to this between 7 and 9am on the Monday it comes out - we're LIVE on Coast FM right now!! If not... Carry on...In this one, I pitch Julie my genius business idea for our upcoming tour - which involves a GoFundMe page. We also chat about why her face is currently haunting drivers on the Central Coast, and Jules shares a beautiful, different way to look at work-life balance.Get tickets to the live show here: https://juliegoodwin.com.au/If you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

When I sat down with G in the Podvan, I wasn't expecting a masterclass on Memphis duck parades, the brutal reality of American tipping culture, or the absolute nightmare of having a Facebook business page hijacked. Lil G (who is not so Lil anymore!) shares the frustration of losing her digital platform to hackers and then settles the soul with an incredible live acoustic performance of her single "So They Say" right here in the van.If you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 59) and you can hear the whole thing!If you're loving these archive moments, please chuck us a rating or a review on Spotify - it helps the Podvan keep rolling!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

As this episode comes out, we're heading into the crazy season (I've upgraded it from the silly season) and I've been hearing sooo much from people around being overwhelmed and just DONE lately. I asked Dr Nathan Beehag from The Read Clinic to pop in and explain things like why your body shuts down the second you go on holidays. He also shares his brilliant "Skittles" analogy for managing your energy, we chat about "High Functioning Burnout," and how to say NO to things!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this Quick Fix version of an episode from about a year ago, JG is in the Van and things get weirdly specific very quickly.We kick off with a chaotic Thankful Thursday that covers the secret martial-arts style hierarchy of McDonald's uniforms and a listener who is sewing a hoodie made entirely of chicken nugget fabric, before trying to invent a version of Spotto that doesn't involve goosing the person next to you. Yep. That'll do I reckon.If you'd like to listen to the FULL episode this came from... It's episode 58!Enjoy!

Well, that was probably the scariest weekend the Central Coast has seen in years.In this episode, I chat with a couple of locals who were right in the thick of the Koolewong fires to hear their stories. You'll hear one of them explain why she wasn't sure if she should leave the house, and how the other one ended up in an absolute panic due to a cat named Pedro who decided it was a great time to play games. Plus, we realise the one thing that we all forgot to do... (But will be doing now!)If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Jordan turns 21 today?!?!

Oh man, this is so funny!!! I'd totally forgotten about this stuff!This is a highlight from back in Episode 57, when Julie and I parked the Podvan up at Koolewong and talked about some harsh feedback we've received online. This is also going back to when Gwandalan Bowling Club came on board for the first time. Personally, I find it just incredible to listen back to this and see how far the podcast - and Podvan Media have come since then. I am truly thankful to you for your support, to the businesses that have come on board to partner up and work with me - and of course, to Julie, for being the absolute best mate anyone could ask for.If you'd like to hear the whole episode this bit came from, just look up Episode 57 of the Podvan Podcast!Enjoy!

She was given a "use by date" of 12 years old.In this episode I sit down with Tayla to chat about the reality of living with Cystic Fibrosis. (I had no idea what it really was) We get into the "invisible" struggles that you'd never see just by looking at her, the time her sweat turned into actual salt crystals in her soccer gear (wild), and the groundbreaking drug trial that changed her life right when things were looking their worst. Plus, we bond over my theory that humans are basically just used cars waiting for a mechanic, and she teaches me that sometimes, a dark sense of humour is the best survival mechanism you can have.You can support Tayla's fundraising efforts here: https://www.breakasweat.com.au/tayla-purves And if you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This is a Quick Fix by request!I was sitting in the library doing some editing yesterday arvo, when a message came through via Facebook. It said:Hey Rabs, have been listening from the beginning in order - just finished 150 the other day with Heather, and you mentioned that you would put up the BIMMS as a quick fix. I have a few people I would like to listen to it. I have looked but can't see it, and don't want to have to go back to the original ep to find it Any chance you could put it up?Well, ask and ye shall receive! If you want to hear more from this chat with Heather (Heather Irvine-Rundle, clinical psychologist from the READ Clinic), just scroll on back to Episodes 72 and 73. (It was a 2 parter) Thanks for your support! I really appreciate it!Rabs

I was in a horrible place recently.And even when a friend offered to listen, I told them I was fine. (I wasn't). This chat with my old colleague Larissa is about International Men's Day... and why she's championing it. We talk about why it feels 'controversial' to even celebrate men, and the awful stats (three-quarters of suicides are male) that prove why we need to. We get into why we (as blokes) feel like a burden, why we struggle to talk, and why I've now promised to call one of my best mates (result below). I think this is a really important chat.We do mention suicide in this one, so if you're not in a great space yourself right now, maybe give this one a skip? And remember, Lifeline provides a free, 24-hour crisis support service. If you need to, call them on 13 11 14.If you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.* And yeah, Matt answered and we had a great chat.

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Kyla (from Cakes By Kyla) is back in the Podvan!It's been ages (three kids ago, apparently!) since Kyla's been in. We catch up on what's happened since she closed the cupcake store after 8 crazy years, and how she's gone back to her roots. Of course, with Kyla's massive social media following comes a whole lot of drama... we talk about the controversy, how she's developed a thick skin to deal with the trolls, and the story behind the new Central Coast Farmer's Markets (and the online #marketwars that kicked off!). We also get completely sidetracked by emoji shortcuts, dodgy internet speeds, and why we both get our fists up when we're startled.You can follow Kyla's amazing creations over at https://www.instagram.com/cakesbykylaIf you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

It's a "Thankful Thursday" Quick Fix, and for the first time in history, Jules and I recorded it on an actual Thursday. (And it has the World's Best Jingle) Julie shares what she's grateful for this week, including her "playground" kitchen and a big family holiday.If you'd like to hear the FULL episode this came from - just search for Episode 54 of the Podvan Podcast!

"Why isn't anyone talking about this?"That's the question that sat with Richard and Lee for years... so they started a podcast (Richly Told) to talk about it all themselves!In this episode, we get into all the stuff we usually hide: the feeling of being a "terrible employee," the courage it takes to talk about mental health, and that moment of finally admitting you might need to ask for help (and what happens when you're a total sceptic about it). It's a chat that I reckon will make a lot of people go, "Oh, that's soooo like me."We also chat about why they homeschool their kids and there's a hilarious story about how they got together! You can (and totally should) check out their podcast, Richly Told, here!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Well, this was the end of the 50 Guests In 50 Minutes (attempt) from a Sunday morning at Long Jetty Markets. We got the 50 guests.... It just went over a few episodes! Lots of laughs in this one, finishing with a couple of HILARIOUS kids and a Podvan Podband song!!Enjoy!

My guest today had NO idea he was the guest.This was a heap of fun. Wayne from Coast FM 963 thought he was just popping down to the waterfront to pre-record a quick chat for his show... until the awesome moment at the start of this one where he realised that he was actually the guest for this episode! (I think his heart is still recovering). We get into why he (and a third of all Aussies) volunteer their time for free, the absolute passion of being a true "radio nerd," and what it was like for him to go on air for the first time. It also got me thinking about my own start in radio, from playing pretend in a caravan to the mentor who inspired my entire career. I also share the story of my disastrous first-ever live shift...If you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!! I appreciate you!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This is part three of the "50 Guests in 50 Minutes" special, and the stories just get crazier. Rani was adopted from Sri Lanka and only found out her real birth year (but still not the date!) after she Googled her biological name and found her sister who had been searching for her. We also hear from her daughter who has some terrifyingly funny sleepwalking stories and meet someone with a truly freaky thumb talent!To hear the full episode this Quick Fix came from, just search up Episode 52 of the Podvan Podcast!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Now listen... This was recorded BEFORE the official announcement (I think it's pretty clear that I didn't know all of the details about the tour at that stage), but it was recorded at that time purely to capture the hilarity of a question Julie had been asked by her management. It's sooooo funny!! In fact, this episode has a LOT of laughs in it!We chat about/workshop what the stage setup will actually look like, what'll be in the show, what's going up on the big screen - and I think we well and truly answer that question Julie's management put to us.

OK! So, this Quick Fix is a snippet from waaaaay back in Episode 51, recorded live at the Long Jetty Markets. We've got a whole bunch of guests with short stories like: The most mortifying thing a dog can possibly do at work, what it feels like when a theme park ride malfunctions while you're upside down, a useless superpower involving only lips, and a dare that ended with a bloke becoming a temporary nude statue in a small French town.Good times!Remember, if you enjoy this snippet, you can always jump back to Episode 51 and hear the whole thing!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

It's been almost 20 years since Damien Leith won Australian Idol! In this chat, we find out what job he was doing when he auditioned, we get into some of his crazy celebrity run-ins and he tries to convince me to put something on hot chips that just sounds nuts! (Apparently it's a very Irish thing to do)He also finishes our chat with a beautiful, acoustic performance of his new single, 'These Days', live from the Podvan!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this episode, I tell Jules about seeing my 15-year-old daughter try on her formal dress for the first time... and how I basically crumbled into a million pieces. Julie then tells the beautiful story of her son Patty getting engaged, and how he was white as a sheet with nerves before it!Lots of laughs - and a lot of heart in this one. And in case you haven't heard, we're 2 episodes away from a huge announcement! I can't wait to share it with you!!!

With the sad news yesterday of Jane Goodall's passing, we thought we'd look back at an episode where her name randomly popped up - and led to an amazing story!It was during my visit to Lithgow and a chat with Melinda from Kanimbla Wombats - who was hanging out with Jane just last year. If you don't now anything about Jane Goodall and the amazing things she did - have a listen to this.

"You're deaf but you're not deaf enough."I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the brilliant Mikaela Magro, a 19-year-old legend from the Central Coast who plays for the Australian Women's Deaf Football Team. I had so many questions!We chat about the amazing technology - like the magnet screwed to her skull (that doubles as a brilliant party trick), and the surprising rule that every player has to follow, to create a truly level playing field. Mikaela is currently fundraising to get to the Deaf Olympics in Tokyo. If you can help her in any way at all, please head to:https://deaf-koalas-deaflympics.raiselysite.com/mikaela-magro And her instagram is: @mikaela.magro1Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

About a year ago, I pulled into the Triple M carpark with the Podvan (which was a WEIRD moment - after years of driving past it every weekday on my way to a competing breakfast radio show!) and I had a great chat with Maz Compton. Maz does the show with Paddy Gerrard and we go waaaaaay back! In fact, she said that I was the first person to ever put her on air!We went to all sorts of places - including this bit, where Maz talked about quitting drinking, and getting her endometriosis diagnosis.If you enjoy it - and want to hear the full episode, just scroll back and look for Ep 48!Thanks for listening! Have a great day!

First up, a bit of a warning on this one. This episode deals with the loss of a child. There's tears, there's (surprisingly) a lot of laughs - and there's actually a positive message out of the whole thing. It's a beautiful episode - but I wanted to give you a heads-up, so it didn't come out of the blue and trigger something for you.

"I don't feel comfortable asking people for money."This is a bit of a different one... it's a podcast within a podcast! My business coach (Marcus Kroek) asked me to go on his Business Unlocked podcast, to talk about my journey from employee to business owner. We chat about everything from how I learned to define my own version of success (it's actually not about the money) to why I needed to stop working 24/7. If you're in business yourself, you might get some helpful stuff from this chat. If you're not, I hope you'll just enjoy a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset shifts I've had to make along the way. 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!)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!