Proper True Yarn

In this second sit-down with Craig Membrey, we peel back the layers on how a young bloke with no tickets and a big dream built one of Australia's most respected crane and transport businesses — and lived a hell of a life along the way.Craig breaks down his journey from leaving school at 14, taking over a small family operation, and growing it into a massive fleet spanning cranes, trucks, trailers, forklifts, and heavy gear across Australia. He shares raw lessons on leadership, hiring the right people, backing yourself, and why passion beats formal education every day of the week.The conversation then rolls into wild international yarns - from countless trips to Las Vegas, shooting machine guns from helicopters, and driving stretch Hummers across the desert, to meeting legends like Neil Armstrong, hanging backstage with ZZ Top, and crossing paths with Lionel Richie.Craig also shares his love for American road trips - from Nashville and Broadway, to the SEMA Show, the Mid-America Truck Show, and old-school towns like Lynchburg, home of Jack Daniel's. Along the way, he talks travel, culture, risk-taking, business mistakes, and why young people should stop wasting weekends and start seeing the world.If you're into business podcasts, Australian success stories, transport industry yarns, Vegas stories, American road trips, or no-BS life lessons, this episode delivers big time.Straight talk. Big laughs. A proper true yarn about building something real - and enjoying the ride while you're at it.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Proper True Yarn – Silly Saturday, Knuckles and Zak rip into another round of outrageous listener yarns. From the great “fuck coriander” debate to a bloke secretly dosing his housemate's strawberry jam with Viagra, the stories just keep getting wilder.There's also a cracking tale about a Deep Heat disaster that went horribly wrong, plus shoutouts to the legends rocking Country Trucker Caps (CTC) around Australia. The boys chat beers, dodgy decisions, and why simple lagers still beat fancy fruit-salad craft beers any day of the week.If you love wild Australian stories, raw comedy podcasts, and proper true yarns from everyday legends, this Silly Saturday episode delivers plenty of laughs and questionable life choices.Get involvedA Send a voice message to the boysDrop us a yarn or question and you might feature on the show.Enquiries: propertrueyarn@gmail.comWebsite: linktr.ee/propertrueyarn睡Follow the PodcastInstagram: @propertrueyarnTikTok: @propertrueyarnFacebook: Proper True Yarn PodcastYouTube: Proper True Yarn PodcastMeet the HostsKnuckles - Country Trucker CapsInstagram: @countrytruckercapsTikTok: @knucklesctoZak PalmasInstagram: @zpdigitalsTikTok: @zakpal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of the most emotional and important conversations ever recorded on the Proper True Yarn Podcast.In this powerful episode, we sit down with trucking identity and industry legend Craig Membrey, known by many as The Bling King, as he opens up about loss, purpose, and turning pain into action.Craig shares the deeply personal story of losing his son Rowan to suicide, a moment that forever changed his life. From that heartbreak came a mission - to create awareness, spark conversations, and save lives. That mission led to the creation of a one-of-a-kind 2000th Franna crane, built in honour of Rowan and wrapped in the colours of Beyond Blue, standing as a moving symbol for mental health awareness across Australia.This episode goes far beyond trucks and cranes. Craig speaks openly about depression, dark moments, seeking help, survivor's guilt, and the ripple effects suicide leaves behind on families, friends, and communities. He explains why awareness matters more than donations, why starting conversations can save lives, and why men especially need to learn how to speak up.You'll also hear how a simple trucker cap became a conversation starter, a symbol of remembrance, and a tool for change - worn not for fashion, but for meaning.⚠️ This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.This isn't just a yarn - it's a legacy piece. Raw. Honest. Necessary.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this laid-back but revealing episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian boxing talent Clay Waterman drops the guard and answers the kind of questions fans rarely get to hear.Clay opens up about the man who inspired him most - Muhammad Ali - and why Ali's impact went far beyond boxing. He shares stories from wild nights in Miami, brushes with global fame, and what it was really like sparring elite fighters including Terence Crawford and crossing paths with the Mayweather camp.From growing up as a late bloomer, explosive teenage growth, tattoos, and fighting tough opponents who just wouldn't stay down, to honest reflections on mistakes, values, discipline, and staying grounded - this episode shows the human side of a man most people only see as a fighter.If you're into boxing culture, fighter Q&As, behind-the-scenes fight stories, Miami party tales, sparring world champions, or real conversations with elite athletes, this episode delivers a proper true yarn from start to finish.No hype. No ego. Just stories, laughs, and a rare glimpse behind the gloves.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, world-title-winning boxer Clay Waterman steps away from fight talk and lays out his bold vision to change lives far beyond the ring.Clay opens up about building a long-term backup plan outside of boxing, leading to the creation of the Manna Foundation - a purpose-driven initiative focused on youth programs, cultural education, and community-first gyms across Australia. Drawing from his Māori, Aboriginal, and European heritage, Clay explains how boxing can be used as a tool to teach discipline, respect, identity, and leadership.He breaks down his flagship 10-week boxing and cultural program, designed to bring young people from all backgrounds together, reconnect them with culture, remove ego, and build real-world life skills - all culminating in a respectful, structured fight night. This episode tackles culture, unity, leadership, execution, and why helping others is the real definition of success.If you're into purpose-driven business, boxing-based youth programs, leadership mindset, cultural education, Australian community stories, or real conversations about change, this episode hits hard in the best way.This isn't just a plan - it's a mission. A proper true yarn about legacy, leadership, and changing Australia for the better.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Silly Saturday on the Proper True Yarn Podcast, where Knuckles and Zak play the funniest, wildest and most ridiculous listener phone calls from around Australia and beyond.This episode kicks off with a mysterious Scottish tongue twister before diving into a serious yarn from a truck driver about dangerous overtaking on Aussie highways and the risks truckies face every day on the road. The boys share their own close-call stories and talk about why drivers need to show a bit more respect for the big rigs keeping the country moving.There's also a classic pub joke involving an Englishman, a German and an Aussie, a chaotic hospital mishap that'll have you cringing, and a bloke who accidentally jumps into the wrong car at a servo and nearly drives off with it.As always, the yarns come straight from listeners — truck drivers, farmers, tradies and everyday legends across Australia — bringing the chaos, comedy and unbelievable moments that make Proper True Yarn what it is.If you love Australian humour, wild outback stories, truckie yarns, tradie banter and ridiculous real-life moments, this episode is for you.

In this wild episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian boxing savage Clay Waterman breaks down his jump into the brutal world of bare knuckle fighting - and why it might be the purest form of combat there is.Clay opens up about saying yes to bare knuckle fights without hesitation, how it completely changed his fighting style, and why many traditional boxers wouldn't survive a real street fight. He explains the mindset shift required to fight without gloves, the reality of broken hands, blood-soaked events, and why bare knuckle knockouts happen fast and brutally.From his knockout win at one of Australia's first major bare knuckle events, to the rise of combat sports entertainment, boxing politics, ego checks, and why learning how to fight properly can change your life - this episode is raw, honest, and unapologetic.If you're into bare knuckle boxing, combat sports podcasts, Australian boxing stories, street fight mentality, fight culture, or unfiltered fight talk, this one hits hard.No fluff. No filters. Just violence, respect, and a proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down with Australian boxer Clay Waterman for an unfiltered deep dive into resilience, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of elite boxing.Clay opens up about fighting for years with a broken hand, missing his shot at the Rio Olympics, and the politics that nearly ended his career. He shares what it was really like chasing Olympic qualification, why he believes turning professional earlier could have changed everything, and how stepping away from boxing to work on remote construction sites near Alice Springs nearly cost him his life - but ultimately saved his career.From driving road trains at 150km/h in the outback, to rebuilding his body and mind, winning national titles, and earning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, this is a proper true yarn about backing yourself when everything is on the line.If you're into boxing podcasts, Australian sports stories, Olympic boxing journeys, combat sports mindset, or real-life comeback stories, this episode is not to be missed.Crack a cold one and settle in - this one's raw, honest, and hard-earned.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From buying alcohol at 13 in Ukraine to winning Australia's first amateur world title in Kazakhstan, this is a proper true yarn from one of the toughest fighters the country has produced.In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Knuckles sits down with Clay Waterman, Australia's first junior amateur world champion, to unpack a lifetime spent in the ring. Clay opens up about starting combat sports as a kid, travelling the world before most people leave school, and racking up over 160 amateur fights before turning pro.They dive deep into:Winning world titles as a teenagerFighting bigger, older opponents as a kidThe brutal realities of international boxingBreaking a wrist mid-fight in Florida and finishing anywayWhy Clay chose the hard road as a free-agent fighterThe love-hate relationship every boxer has with the sportAdvice for parents putting kids into boxing for discipline and confidenceRaw, honest, and full of insight into the politics, pain, and pride behind elite boxing — this episode is a must-listen for fight fans, athletes, and anyone chasing something bigger than themselves.

Silly Saturday rolls in with the usual weekend sermon: rip, tear, bust… or do absolutely fuck-all,just don't spend it mowing the lawn.Then the hotline delivers a stacked set of yarns:Harley Wong (Rodeo Root): a backseat session turns into next-day panic when the girl messages asking if he left a condom in her… and Harley's response is as cooked as you'd expect.Carl Zilly (Average Willy, Bundaberg): at a diabetes seminar in Hervey Bay, he links with a “wee Bonnie lass” and ends up in the bedroom staring down a prosthetic leg… that quickly becomes part of the requested “mischief.”Nulsy's Fishing Adventures (Rooftop Tent Intruders): comes back to his own rooftop tent to find two randoms mid-act-lets them finish, then bins the mattress the next day.Beefo Keef (Car Crash Horror Film): a head-on at highway speed, the other car's occupants dead, a hospital lockdown with an angry mob, cops revealing the driver was known and the car was stolen… and the kicker: the passenger was already dead before the crash. Somehow it ends with $150k compo and buying a sailboat in Florida to sail back to Australia.To wrap, the boys plug Our Cow: use code YARN for $50 off your first box over $200, and the yarn of the month scores a free meat box-plus a reminder to send your own yarns in.

Knuckles wraps up with AJ “the NZ hype train” and fires through a rapid set of guest questions - from grooming habits and what you'd buy with a billion, to biggest fuck-up, dream movie casting, and the ultimate fantasy pet.AJ's “biggest fuck-up” turns into a full wedding-night disasterclass: arriving underfed, going way too hard, letting off fireworks, an accidental dancefloor knock-out, and a brutal one-liner that gets him kicked out… before making the worst decision of all and drink driving - owning that he deserved to be pulled over.They finish lighter: wild party picks (R&V and Oktoberfest in Munich), AJ casting himself as Jim Carrey (Ace Ventura devotion included), and choosing a trained big ape as the ultimate pet. Knuckles closes the ep with a final shout-out to AJ and a new life motto to send everyone off on the right note.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ wraps up his wild Auckland era with absolute carnage from Rhythm & Vines (R&V) - New Zealand's massive New Year's festival pulling 30,000+ punters.Him and Ant get handed the main stage hosting gig, which is normally just quick intros… but they turn it into full theatre: six or seven costume changes a night, morph suits, Kermit, Pink Panther, inflatable boat races, kiss cams - and at one point, going out completely nude before a major headline act (thankfully not during).They share the chaos of working around big artists like Savage, Sticky Fingers (who rocked up 40 minutes late while the crowd frothed), and the madness of trying to keep a festival crowd engaged when no one's really listening anyway.Then it drifts into pure after-dark festival mischief: roaming campgrounds in costume at sunrise, hiding in hay bales to dodge security, impulsively stealing a tractor for absolutely no reason… and somehow ending up buying a plus-size inflatable doll named “Bernice” for $100 - who later appears on stage leaking in front of thousands.They also revisit the old Short & Wide TV show days, including a brutal hurdles challenge that leaves AJ with one of the most unfortunate bruising stories you'll ever hear.It's five years of festival madness, media chaos, and two idiots pushing stage hosting way further than it ever needed to go.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ reckons his 2015–2018 era in Auckland was a full-blown heater — TV show attempts, MC gigs, and running social campaigns (including a massive Snapchat growth run). But the wheels properly fall off with two all-time public blow-ups.First: he's working content for a Blue Sky / Spring Break party trip heading to Rarotonga. He's filming the hype on a delayed Jetstar charter, steps near the cockpit to grab a shot, and the captain reckons he's filming inside - final call is the captain's, so AJ gets escorted off by police and left watching the party flight take off without him. He books the next-day flight anyway… only to arrive and get quarantined in his room for two days so the crew can “lay low” in case it hits the news. That ends his Blue Sky run.Then: an international match at Seddon Park (Hamilton) where security mistakes AJ for another bloke in the same classic Black Caps top. He gets cut off, then cameras catch him taking a sip of a mate's beer - and he's escorted out. A snarky push turns into AJ saying “I'm walking” … and it escalates to handcuffs, right as the Northern Districts CEO clocks the whole thing. The result: AJ loses the upcoming MC gig for the grand final, and he takes it as the final straw.After that, he heads back to Dunedin, slows down, and the rest is history - meets his future wife on Tinder, kid, new job, calmer chapter.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday is back with Knuckles and Zak firing up the hotline—powered by the legends at Spit & Swallow (code YARN gets $50 off your first box over $200, plus a monthly free meat-box giveaway).The boys chat work-life balance, upcoming travel, and drop an early tease for the 2026 Podcast Royale: the seven-man blindfold is locked in, with teams being picked and the call-out going wide for anyone game enough to jump in (including the dream of a tough-as-nails yarnette entering the chaos).Then the yarns roll in:Poosie Yarn: a birthday shack session goes feral when a mate destroys the bathroom-shit everywhere-leaving someone else to deal with the crime scene.Quick One-Liner: a classic mechanic/tradie quote about what can “squeal.”Bali Collarbone Yarn: a post-night-out massage turns into a near-robbery, a moped stack, a broken clavicle, Bali hospital drama, and a solo flight home-right before starting a new job.Knuckles wraps it up with respect for the tough bastards who push through injury, and the usual reminder: send your yarns in through the Country Companies site or the link in bio.

AJ's back for Part 2 — and it starts with the obvious question: how bad was the Wilson car park damage? ($300… and they basically gave up issuing tickets.)Then AJ tells the story of his return to Forsyth Barr Stadium years later, this time asked to suit up as William Wallace again for a halftime dance comp (with an iPad on the line)… except he stops at a student flat, turns a “warm-up” into a full bottle of vodka, and the whole mission spirals.From falling over at a crossing and losing his gear, to roaming the stadium yelling Braveheart quotes, to pulling himself into the marketing room and spewing on the costume, it's an absolute trainwreck. Then comes the infamous toilet incident - including the alleged wall-writing that AJ swears was a setup - and two cleaners reportedly running out screaming.Somehow he isn't banned, eventually gets welcomed back as a megaphone hype-man, and AJ says he's even been invited to MC the 2026 season - full circle.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ rolls in dusty after a big night and immediately delivers one of the loosest sports yarns you'll ever hear.Back in 2013 in Dunedin, AJ gets recruited to fire up the Highlanders student section (“The Zoo”) at Forsyth Barr Stadium - but instead of a normal mascot gig, he ends up in a full chicken suit, half cut, and armed with a “bag of gags”… including a black dildo that (somehow) becomes part of the entertainment.It goes exactly as you'd expect: the sponsor finds out, emails start flying, and AJ cops a life ban… until they change their mind and invite him back with one condition: no dildos.Then it levels up. Mid-season, a streaker hits the field and AJ - still dressed as a chicken — absolutely crunches him in a tackle that blows up across radio, news, and even lands on ESPN Top 10 plays. But the fame comes with a cost: a news outlet tries to unmask the mascot, forcing AJ into a choice that changes everything.From there it turns into a three-week Highlanders championship bender: packed pubs, the “Landers Army,” printing champions tees, trophy tours, a cooked Bedford bus with shithouse brakes, cops pulling them over, and a 21-day tear that ends in pneumonia… and a relationship ultimatum he definitely ignores.This is pure chaos, pure NZ rugby culture, and a proper true yarn from start to finish.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

his episode is a proper yarn with Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group - one of Australia's biggest hospitality and entertainment operators.Rob breaks down the biggest business lessons he's learned over the years (including knowing when to cut bait), the high-stakes Brisbane court case that nearly broke them, and how that risk turned into a massive win.Then it gets loose: Rob tells the story of the wildest party he ever hosted - inside a converted Energex substation - with security on the gate, a DJ setup, roof dives into the pool, and absolute Superbad-level chaos.We also chat about meeting famous faces (Post Malone), scouting Nashville bars for ideas, building venues with their own personality, and the behind-the-scenes madness of running a distillery + brewery, including the reality of rum ageing rules and importing ethanol into Australia.If you're into Australian pub culture, hospitality business, nightlife stories, and elite proper true yarns, this one's for you.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back to regular programming… and it gets loose quick.This week on Silly Saturday #10, a listener tackles a brutal 15km Tough Mudder, crawling through mud, obstacles, and pure pain just to prove he's still got it - while Zak yarns about a wild rodeo weekend, country chaos, and everything that comes with it.It's classic carry-on:• tough mudder survival stories• rodeo madness• blokey banter• random tangents• proper dumb laughsIf you love Aussie humour, country culture, and unfiltered yarns between mates, this one's right up your alley.Chuck it on for the drive, the shed, or the gym.

Back with Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group for a behind-the-curtain look at what really goes on when world-famous artists hit Australian venues.Rob shares the Marilyn Manson story you won't believe - insane green room demands, “don't look at him” rules, and an elevator meltdown that turned into a 45-minute standoff… all because he refused to walk a short set of stairs.We also get into the wildest security briefing Rob's ever heard, how venues handle extreme performers, and why respect for staff matters - especially when you're dealing with security teams on the front line.Then it flips to legendary: Ice Cube's rider might be the best of all time - two buckets of KFC and a bottle of bourbon - and yes, they had to keep KFC open late to make it happen. Rob also talks Cypress Hill nights where the crowd was a full-blown smoke cloud, plus what “artist riders” really cost and why most of it never even gets touched.To wrap it up, Rob breaks down what makes a concert truly successful: the punter experience, constant improvements, and building venues and events that people walk away from singing.If you love Australian hospitality stories, backstage chaos, music industry insights, and proper true yarns, this one's for you.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with Rob Comiskey from Comiskey Group to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring massive live shows to life.Rob breaks down the promoter game: why sometimes you don't “promote” a show - you buy it, how deals can be decided in minutes, and why it's all risk vs reward (and honestly… sometimes it's just a punt). From turning down Elton John early at Sandstone Point, to bringing out The Beach Boys, to the brutal moment COVID flipped a sold-out Violent Femmes show into a six-figure loss overnight - Rob shares the wins, the misses, and the stuff punters never see.They yarn about genre-by-genre bar spend, lightning evacuations, why insurance has become a nightmare, and the reality that one headline or a curveball can change everything. If you've ever wondered how the big dogs do it — this one's a proper behind-the-scenes belter.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group jumps on the Proper True Yarn Podcast to share how his family built some of Australia's biggest pubs and live music venues -including Eaton's Hill Hotel and Sandstone Point Hotel.From building Subways at 19, getting ripped off by dodgy managers, and taking massive risks, to running eight mega pubs, resorts and $850M+ in projects - this is a proper “have-a-crack” business yarn about backing yourself and building big.Hospitality, property, live music, and real Aussie hustle.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knuckles and Zak are back behind the mic pressing play on some of the loosest listener yarns yet.Silly Saturday #9 is full call-in chaos - random voicemails, outback stories, and the kind of stuff you only hear when real legends send in their “proper true yarns.”This week the boys react to:• a firefighter protecting a property near Dalby that turns out to be the world's weirdest “bird sanctuary” (aka the infamous bro-tel)• a remote nurse with a classic roadside outback mishap• a Thailand party trip that turns into a full kidnap/extortion scare• heaps of banter, roasting, and zero filter from Knuckles & ZakIt's unpredictable, unedited, and exactly what Silly Saturday is meant to be - mates listening to wild stories and talking absolute rubbish.Perfect for the drive, the shed, or a laugh at the gym.

Russ shares a wild 21st yarn: Long Islands, blackout dancing, waking up naked on a stranger's lawn, and still rocking up to smash his family's yardie record in 28.8 seconds. Pure Kiwi chaos, pub culture, and one hell of a Proper True Yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kiwi mad dog Russ joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast to spin loose yarns about getting arrested after a Devilskin gig, smart-assing cops, getting pepper sprayed, and learning the hard way to stay on the right side of the law.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ returns with another unhinged Kiwi yarn - earning his “Mad Dog Club” ring after towing a cut-open drum behind a Corolla at 100km/h, rolling it 13 times, blowing the straps off his crocs and skinning himself head-to-toe. Plus, the time he watched a mate take 22 pellets of birdshot “just to see what happens.” Pure chaos and classic Proper True Yarn energy.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Proper True Yarn, the phone lines deliver absolute carnage.We're talking myths, legends, and right-off-tap yarns — from wild farm stories and jaw-dropping confessions, to spearfishing chaos with sharks, and a sparky who delivered the pettiest breakup revenge imaginable.

Russ tells how he rolled his Triton twice, copped a $20k repair bill, then later drowned the ute in a flooded ford, only to have the rescue video hit Facebook and rack up hundreds of thousands of views courtesy of “Frank's Trees.”#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ tells the story of a “quick trip” to Christchurch that turned into a 45-hour bender: pulling a sickie, smashing red wines on the plane, his mate getting thrown in detox at Macky G, ending up naked in fluffy slippers wandering the streets at 4am, getting scooped by the boys in an Uber, then backing it up for another full day on the piss. Pure chaos, peak Kiwi mischief, absolute Proper True Yarn territory.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knuckles wraps up with Luke Modini for a loose rapid-fire yarn—autographs, biggest stuff-ups, craziest fights, and life outside the ring. Luke talks sparring Mairis Briedis, fighting through injuries, taking late-notice title fights on Foxtel, and why he loves a proper grudge match. Then it gets wild: Luke's rare dog-breeding side hustle, the ultra-rare Laizhou Hong (Chinese Red Dog) in Australia, and what it takes to train serious protection dogs. Plus: respect for Jai Opetaia and the fight Luke would take in a heartbeat.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Proper True Yarn, things go from bad to absolutely cooked — fast.We've got listener yarns that include NT cattle station chaos, a cowgirl escaping a burning camp only to end up waist-deep in a septic tank, and house-party disasters that spiral into parents walking in, smashed fish tanks, and life-ending timing.

Knuckles sits down with Luke Modini for a powerful Proper True Yarn about family, grit, and purpose. Luke opens up about being raised by his grandparents, the work ethic of his 13-year-old brother, and building CSE Boxing Gym from the ground up. He reflects on coaching, teamwork, his devastating knockout power, and calls out Jake Paul - before breaking down the Tyson vs Paul fight controversy. Honest, heartfelt, and hard-hitting.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Modini joins Knuckles for a straight-up Proper True Yarn about life in the ring. From starting boxing at 13, sparring grown men, and his lone amateur loss, to becoming ANBF Australian Cruiserweight Champion, vacating his belt, and keeping it “in the family.” Luke opens up about his brutal hand surgery, his comeback plan for 2025, chasing world rankings, and taking fights anywhere—from New Zealand to the Congo and even Russia. Raw insight from one of Australia's toughest cruiserweights.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knuckles sits down with Jack Jensen (MSFT Productions) for a chaotic Proper True Yarn—motocross in NZ, big crashes, freeride filming, wild parties, and meeting legends like FISHER and Israel Adesanya. Raw laughs, real lessons, and big-send energy.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday is back and the voicemail line is fully unhinged.Knuckles and Zak rip through a stack of listener call-ins featuring country chaos, unreal spearfishing moments, and a few “how did this even happen?” stories that should probably stay in the group chat (but didn't).In this episode:A farm yarn that escalates fastSpeargun mayhem and sharks trying to tax your catchZak's spearfishing days: shark tornadoes and a close call off the islandsA sparky's breakup revenge prank that'll make you think twice before cheatingClassic weekend banter, wild characters, and proper Aussie energyPlus, Yarn of the Month is powered by Our Cow — call in your best yarn for a shot at a box of top-shelf goodies.Good choices are boring… you know what to do.#proeprtrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Jensen shares how MSFT Productions grew into a 200k-strong action sports community and how losing mates to suicide led him to start Spark That Chat – a mental health charity using stoke, storytelling and connection to spark conversations and help keep legends here longer.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From knocking himself out on a 450 trying to flip, to crane failures, bike dramas and finally stomping not one but two dirt backflips at Franklin Farm, Jack breaks down overcoming fear, curveballs and sending it anyway.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Jensen relives his brutal 2022 moto crash near Taupō - clipping a hidden pine at full speed, blowing his big toe off the bone, and enduring a 10-hour rescue through deep forest with no service, codeine, ketamine, a chopper evac and 50 strangers crowd-surfing him over a fence. He breaks down the surgeries, losing half a toe, wild leech therapy, Eastern medicine, wheelchair life, rehab, and the mindset that got him back on his feet. Proper chaos, proper resilience, proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Proper True Yarn, the listener call-ins are absolutely unhinged.We hear yarns about rough childhood discipline, rogue jokes that go nowhere, a snow igloo built… then stolen for clout, and one of the best bush poems we've ever had — The Beef Road Yeti — brutally cut off mid-legend.

Jordy jumps into the Proper True Yarn guest questions hot seat - from shaving the balls and losing his virginity in a caravan under a Bible, to wild mushroom-fuelled party domes, street dust-ups and billion-dollar fishing dreams. Plus, why he'd own a colony of gannets to find tuna and invites listeners out for a yarn and a fish if they're battling upstairs.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordy shares school-camp carnage with teacher-turned-radio-host Jay Reeves sending kids into heavy surf on an IRB, a touch-footy tackle that ended in a hip replacement, and childhood antics digging a car-swallowing trap on the family beach track.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordy yarns about youth search and rescue in the Kaimai bush, goat-wrangling on the Whanganui River, finding a lost old fella in the mangroves, and how pushing others can literally change lives.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive headfirst into insurance loopholes, non-binary pricing madness, and the questionable economics of identity — before things spiral hard into listener-submitted chaos.We've got:A boat launch gone violently wrong at the Noosa barA spud gun incident that nearly ends a blokeOne of the most cooked “I shit myself” yarns we've ever heardCampfire disasters, stubby missiles, and poor life choices all roundAs always, it's raw, unfiltered, and absolutely not advice. Good choices are boring — this is Proper True Yarn.

Jordy unleashes a wild run of bender stories - from 30-hour Thailand bus trips to Coromandel shed parties, burnouts, bonfires, and accidentally passing out in the wrong houses. Full-noise mischief, mateship, and absolute chaos. Proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand fisho and spearo Jordy jumps on the mic to spin wild ocean yarns - orcas rolling under his kayak, a great white bigger than his boat, sharks smashing kingies and bar crossings gone wrong. We get into spearfishing, overnight reef missions, paua and kingfish tartare, and why sharing a feed means more than the fish itself.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordy joins the pod to drop proper wild ocean yarns - orcas under the kayak, great whites bigger than the boat, overnight reef missions and the legendary kingfish tartare he rocked up with at Mystery Creek. A-class fishing, chaos and laughs.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kurt Capewell returns with fresh yarns — nearly burning down the caravan at polocrosse, loose boys' trips in Bali and Queenstown, meeting Bob Menery in Vegas, and growing up in a house full of dust-ups. He chats life at the Sharks, Panthers, Broncos and Warriors, the travel grind, the biggest pests he's played with, and his new fishing/golf YouTube channel. Plus a shout to Clayton's Organics. Up the Wahs!#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to https://surfshark.com/yarn or use code YARN at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!NRL star Kurt Capewell drops some absolutely rogue yarns – from the Cronulla Sharks premiership Mad Monday bender and spewing mid-shoey before the key to the city, to the massive Sharks logo tattooed on his ass, thanks to Gal and the boys. We get into growing up playing polocrosse in Charleville, which of his brothers would actually win in a fight, his favourite position on the field, and which club he's loved playing for most out of the Sharks, Panthers, Broncos and Warriors.Kurt also talks travel grind with the Warriors, juggling footy with family, the brutal swing of Broncos fans, why Warriors supporters are next-level loyal, and the biggest pests and pranksters he's played with – from Jimmy Maloney and Adam Reynolds to Luke Lewis and Freddie Lussick.Hit follow on Proper True Yarn Podcast for more wild NRL and outback Aussie stories.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL star Kurt Capewell unleashes one of the wildest Mad Monday yarns ever told - shoeys gone wrong, cigars gone VERY wrong, spewing on teammates, getting banned from receiving the key to the city, and finishing it all off with a full-cheek Cronulla Sharks tattoo.From premiership celebrations to Northies chaos, fire-hoses, Maloney stirring the pot, and the infamous spew-filled shoey, Kurti walks through the most unhinged three days of his life.If you love Mad Monday mayhem, NRL blow-ups and proper filth, this yarn is elite. Strap in.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday is back with unfiltered phone-in yarns from all over Australia and NZ. From pig hunts gone wrong and bush pub chaos to outrageous one-liners and laugh-out-loud moments, this one's pure mayhem from start to finish. Listener stories, bad decisions, and proper true yarn energy.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queensland Origin weapon Kurt Capewell returns for a raw, hilarious yarn about the phone call that dragged him back into the arena. From missing Game 1 to being thrown into the fire for Game 2, Capes breaks down the pressure, the buzz and the chaos of Origin camp - including Alfie's antics, six-week drink-ups, and the pests who make camp unforgettable.He opens up on grand final heartbreaks, premiership highs, Melbourne grubs, Munster's sledges, and the brutal reality of bashing your mates one week and lining up beside them the next. Packed with honesty, humour and top-tier footy stories, this is Capewell unfiltered.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL gun Kurt Capewell drops in for a cracking yarn - packing premiership stories, Origin pressure, and one of the funniest on-field disasters you'll ever hear. From the Roosters and Sharks to the Panthers dynasty, Broncos heartbreak and life now with the Warriors, Capes breaks down the culture, the coaches, the sprays and the moments that shaped his career.We dive into Panthers' unmatched system, the truth behind his “good luck charm” reputation, playing through pain, Melbourne's grub tactics, and what he wants after footy. Honest, humble, hilarious- this is Kurt Capewell in full flight.#ProperTrueYarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.