Proper True Yarn

In Episode 487 of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Knuckles sits down with the one and only Poo Bandit for a hilarious, unfiltered, and surprisingly heartfelt yarn about life, fame, friendship, and finding purpose.Poo Bandit shares the outrageous story behind his nickname, the journey from working in the mines to becoming a full-time co-host of Australia's biggest podcast, and the wild behind-the-scenes moments from Alpha Blokes and Podcast Royale. From shitting himself in an elevator to surviving the chaos of live events, MC disasters, and near career-ending moments, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud stories and proper true yarns.But beneath the comedy lies a powerful conversation about alcohol struggles, mental health, personal growth, and the impact that honest storytelling can have on people's lives.#propertrueyarn

In this episode of Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with Adam "The Poo Bandit" Boradale for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt yarn. Adam shares the unforgettable story of a primary school excursion to the local police station that took an unexpected turn when he discovered his biological father sitting in the watch house. The conversation dives into family, growing up around chaos, learning what not to do, and why being a good dad has nothing to do with biology. Packed with laughs, wild stories, Aussie humour, and a powerful message about fatherhood and resilience.#propertrueyarn

Did that really happen?In this hilarious episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Adam Borradale shares the unbelievable story of the day a massive pepper tree fell on him as a kid, leaving him unconscious and in intensive care. The yarn sounds so outrageous that Knuckles doesn't believe a word of it... until Adam calls his grandma live on the podcast to confirm every detail.From being accidentally booked as "Reverend Adam Borradale" on a business-class flight to surviving a freak tree accident, this episode is packed with classic Australian banter, wild stories, and plenty of laughs.

Welcome back to Proper True Yarn! Recorded LIVE at AlphaFest, this episode is packed with wild, hilarious and unbelievable crowd yarns. First up, Zak meets a drummer with one of the most cooked highway stories you'll ever hear, involving a dodgy Honda Accord and a very questionable driver. Then Chris shares an incredible survival story after being diagnosed with stage four Burkitt's lymphoma at just 15 years old. Given only 12 to 24 hours to live, he somehow pulled through, beat cancer and is now 25 years cancer free. We also hear a classic old-school motorbike yarn from Townie, before the Novocastrian Nuisance wraps things up with a parenting lesson gone horribly wrong involving hygiene advice, a young fella and a scourer. Funny, shocking, emotional and very Australian, this is AlphaFest Live at its finest.#propertrueyarn 

Welcome back to Proper True Yarn! Recorded LIVE at AlphaFest, this episode delivers two unforgettable stories from the crowd. First, Rusty shares how a drunken weekend on Bribie Island somehow led to a homemade traffic detour, the unofficial closure of Bribie Bridge, and the mysterious theft and sale of a giant pelican statue. Then "Fingers the Firebug" tells the incredible story of surviving an 11,000-volt electric shock while working on a roof. After multiple surgeries, skin grafts, months in hospital and even being placed into a coma, he somehow cheated death and lived to tell the tale. From hilarious mischief to unbelievable survival stories, this is another classic AlphaFest Live episode packed with proper true yarns.#propertrueyarn

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers some of the wildest yarns from the crowd and from Proper True Yarn regular, Tiny. First up, Casey recounts the time she accidentally found herself behind the wheel of a massive tractor at a country pub near Roma. What started as trying to impress a few old cowboys quickly turned into sprinklers exploding, sheep running through the car park, and enough muddy water to irrigate half the town. Then fan favourite Tiny steps up with two absolute belters. He tells the story of "Fuckface Damo", the bloke who survived bull riding, facial reconstruction and hearing aids, only to have his martial arts career ended in one disastrous fight. But the chaos doesn't stop there. Tiny also relives the unbelievable Fraser Island rescue mission where a cooked 80 Series LandCruiser somehow became airborne at Ngkala Rocks and miraculously drove for another two years. From country pub disasters and cowboy culture to flying LandCruisers and blokes who refuse to quit, this AlphaFest live recording is packed with classic Aussie humour and outrageous true stories. Based on the AlphaFest live recording transcript.

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers a mix of heartwarming, hilarious and downright unbelievable yarns. First, district nurse Sam shares the story of a dementia patient who left her questioning who was actually confused. She then dives into some of the wildest things she's witnessed on the job, from awkward home visits to a bathroom situation that can never be unseen. Sam also opens up about her own mental health journey, recovery, and the support that helped her get back on track. Then Alpha Blokes legend Two Metre Peter steps up with an all-time pub yarn. After a big night on the beers, a run-in with a security guard escalates into one of the most unexpected weapons ever used in self-defenc, a fully loaded kebab. What follows is a story so ridiculous it sounds completely made up. A classic AlphaFest live recording packed with laughs, chaos, resilience, mental health awareness, and legendary Aussie storytelling.

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers two absolutely unbelievable yarns from the crowd. First up, Dylan shares the Christmas Day adventure that started with a quiet drink after the kids left and somehow escalated into a spontaneous foursome he never saw coming. Then things take an even stranger turn when Casey from CJ Electrical tells the incredible story of how a vasectomy—meant to stop him having more children—somehow led to him fathering a third child naturally after years of IVF treatments. From wild Christmas chaos and questionable life decisions to medical mysteries that sound too crazy to be true, this AlphaFest live recording is packed with laughs, shock moments, and classic Aussie storytelling. Featuring Alpha Blokes community members, unexpected twists, and the kind of yarns that only happen when microphones are rolling at AlphaFest.

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this powerful and emotional episode features Bizza from Newcastle sharing his personal battle with mental health, anxiety, online criticism, and suicidal thoughts. After being publicly targeted and falling into a dark place, Bizza opens up about how community, mateship, podcasts, and seeking help changed the direction of his life. This raw conversation highlights the importance of men's mental health, checking in on your mates, speaking up when you're struggling, and finding strength through connection. Bizza explains how the Alpha Blokes, Proper True Yarn, Two Flogs Podcast and the wider AlphaFest community helped him step back from the ledge and rediscover purpose. A moving reminder that you're never alone, and that one conversation can change a life. 

Welcome back to Proper True Yarn! This episode was recorded LIVE at Alpha Fest, where Knuckles handed the mic to festival-goers and let them loose with some absolute belters. First up, Jimmy shares the unbelievable story of buying his first home, only to discover it had previously been used as a drug house. Things took a terrifying turn when three men posing as police stormed the property looking for $25,000 in cash and hidden drugs. Then Jess takes us back to the Deni Ute Muster, where a few too many bags of wine led to an unforgettable night involving dancing on a ute tray, getting stark naked in front of a massive crowd, and ending up in the drunk tank. Finally, Laurie tells the story of a local cricket club president who got blind drunk, fell asleep in the shower, flooded his parents' house, and earned himself a legendary nickname that still follows him today. These are the kinds of wild, hilarious and unbelievable stories that make Proper True Yarn what it is. If you've ever wondered what happens when you hand a microphone to a crowd full of Australians at a festival, this episode has your answer.

Part 6 with Chad Collins, guest questions round and it gets unhinged.Chad takes the rapid-fire guest questions and the answers are gold. He'd grab Mr. Beast's autograph (met him at UFC 299 next to Logan Paul), reckons Muhammad Ali would've been the proper sit-down yarn, and breaks down the biggest fuck-up of his life, not moving to Thailand at 17 instead of 21, all because of puppy love. The boys talk about chasing dreams and why your partner has to be on the same page or they're not the one.Plus the story of losing his virginity at 13, and the absolute curse that his dad was hooking up with the girl's mum on the same night. The Nobby's surfy share-house party as a grade 8 kid getting fed goon by the older blokes. Punching on with local Gold Coast pro skater Peewee in the 5th Ave Maccas car park for 15 minutes over localism until Peewee started vomiting. Two years sober now, fully locked in on the fight game.Walks out to The Doors' LA Woman every fight and reckons Jim Morrison could play him in the movie. Also wants a pet ostrich to run his K's with.⚠️ Explicit content.

Part 5 of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, world-class Muay Thai fighter Chad Collins shares wild stories from Thailand fight camps, surviving COVID chaos overseas, getting chased by rabid dogs during training runs, dengue fever before a world title fight, and the harsh reality of making money in combat sports. Chad opens up about life fighting in Thailand and Japan, the struggle of Australian fighters getting paid peanuts, and what needs to change in Muay Thai. This episode is packed with unbelievable yarns, fight culture, and raw insight into the life of a professional fighter.

Part 4 with world champion Chad Collins — this one's all heart. Chad gets passionate about why every belt he's won (17-19 of them and counting) lives at his gym instead of collecting dust at home. He breaks down the kid-walking-into-Urban-Fight-Gym moment as a young Tucker, seeing Nathan Corbett's WMC world titles on the wall, and realising that's the dream — and how he's now paying it forward for the next generation of Aussie weapons coming through. Plus a proper breakdown of Muay Thai's global rankings (Thailand 60%, England second, Australia a fast-rising third), why he reckons it's a poor man's sport that deserves more shine, and a healthy rant about why MMA is shit when they're wrestling on the ground. Knuckles agrees — get the fuck up and punch on. ⚠️ Explicit content.

Part 3 with world champion fighter Chad Collins — and it's the rawest one yet. Chad walks through his 15-fight winning streak, the WBC world title defence where he split his shin open, and the four-week turnaround for the brutal Petch Panomarung fight in Japan where he won with blood and piss pouring out of his leg. Then the high comes crashing down. Chad gets honest about Miguel Trinidad — the Portuguese striker who idolised him, told him at the weigh-in "I'm gonna beat you bad," and then put Chad down for the first time in his career. He talks through the head-game spiral afterwards, the comeback win in Japan, the 8-man Glory vs Rise tournament, and the rematch with Trinidad that didn't go his way either. Plus the "purple patch / black patch" philosophy from his old man, and why Chad reckons the tide is turning ahead of his next fight on 2 November — round 3 of the 24-man Last Man Standing tournament against Yura. ⚠️ Explicit content.

Knuckles and Zak are live from Launceston, Tasmania for Silly Saturday #23 — drinking Boag's Draught 3.5 (Knuckles' new favourite) and rolling through another round of unhinged listener yarns. Charlie Maybury carries the whole episode with three rippers — a metals class welding slag incident that coated the teacher, and two Dubbo nights out involving a gorilla-on-steroids bouncer, a hammered taxi ride, and donuts in a Falcon at the Maccas car park that ended on a power pole. Plus Knuckles tells the proper true yarn about hitting a horse at 120k's on the Dubbo highway at 3am — and what he did with the dead horse to teach the dickhead owner a lesson. Zak chips in with his own Dubbo story about getting chased through the streets at 2am.

Part 3 with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing — and this one's all yarns. Fresh out of school with zero horse experience, Cam talked his way into a job at Gai Waterhouse's Randwick stable. He breaks down the journey from picking up shit for six months to begging Gai for a ride on the lead pony — and the absolute disaster that followed when a 25-year-old half-asleep ex-racehorse decided he'd had enough and bucked Cam right in front of the entire Randwick track. Plus race day chaos with Knuckles, Brizzy and Buster — the bookie who refused to take any more bets, and the bloke who jumped the fence and ran the straight shirtless during a rain-out at Eagle Farm. Cam also gets honest about the lows — including the 1-in-5-million yearling retired before she ever raced.

Part 2 with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing — and this one's a ripper. Cam breaks down exactly how he picks the horses he syndicates, why his data analyst (allegedly living in a dark room under a house) is the secret weapon, and the heartbreaking yarn about the horse he was this close to buying — that went on to win a Caulfield Cup, then a Melbourne Cup. Yeah. Half Yours. Plus the boys get into why a failed vet check (Paltrow Miss) was actually the right call, how benchmark ratings work, and why Buckeye is the perfect tried horse for the Mustr syndicate — already winning by 5 lengths, well-bred, and racing again by early July. Cam also walks through the new Mustr Racing app — live updates, prize money straight into your wallet, marketplace, all the gear.

Knuckles sits down in Launceston, Tasmania with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing for the first ever Proper True Yarn pod recorded in Tassie. Cam runs Mustr Racing with his two brothers Michael and Tom — a micro-share syndication business making race horse ownership accessible to everyday Aussies. The boys yarn about Cam's failed-professional-punter grandfather, his dad's first horse share bought off a hot day at the races, and how Mustr has partnered with Alpha Blokes, Hello Sport, and now Knuckles himself on the new horse — Buckeye. Cam breaks down how a one-off $255 buy-in covers training fees, vet costs, race day events and a merch pack for the entire career of the horse — no surprise bills, no monthly invoices. Just the fun of being an owner without getting smashed by ongoing fees. Part 1 of 2 — next episode dives into how Cam and the boys actually pick the horses they syndicate.

Knuckles and Zak are back for Silly Saturday #22 with cold beers and another round of unhinged listener yarns. The boys kick off with details on AlphaFest — Sandstone Point Hotel, last weekend in May, $99 tickets, with Bliss N Eso, Shannon Noll, The Wolfe Brothers, Buster, Danny Grant, Benny Penningill and more. Best yarn on the day wins a one-of-one custom stonker hat. Listener yarns this week:Bocco Leslie on shearer Bob Tully's poly-pipe flogging that ended in a courtroom classic — "the shitting happened during the flogging"The 44 Drum and the Pig — Ronald the pig caught red-handedTyler from the DKC on a 12-year-old, a hopper chopper, and a missing fingerBoisey on the army mates, the punched pizza, and the shit-topped revengeBest yarn of the month wins a meat box from Our Cow. ⚠️ Explicit content.

7x Muay Thai & kickboxing world champion Chad Collins returns to the Proper True Yarn Podcast to tell the full story behind his first world title win — and the emotional moment with his father that changed why he fights forever. From bawling in the change room while getting his hands wrapped, to facing Thai superstar Yod IQ in Melbourne on Rebellion, Chad opens up about manifestation, mindset, and the green lights that told him he was going to win before the bell even rang. He also shares the powerful words his dad — now living with Parkinson's — said to him after the fight: "You have now paid the ferryman." In this episode:Winning his first world title vs Yod IQ in Melbourne (2022)Crying in the change room before the fightHow he accidentally discovered manifestationHis dad's Parkinson's diagnosis and "paying the ferryman"Fighting to make his old man proudGym mottos: "rip him apart like a hot chook" and "whack 'em and stack 'em"Muhammad Ali's hype man Bandini and the power of confidenceWhy he fights as often as possible"Your youth is only on loan"The butcher bird that appeared after his dog passed awayWhy the highs come with the lowsA raw, emotional conversation about fighting, family, faith and the unseen forces behind a champion.

Australian Muay Thai superstar Chad Collins joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast to tell the full story behind becoming a 7-time world champion. From brutal fight camps, savage weight cuts, and training through injuries, to getting robbed on the scorecards in Thailand and fighting across the world — Chad opens up about the sacrifices, politics, and mindset behind elite combat sports. He shares stories about:Growing up in boxing gyms with his old manMoving to Thailand to chase the Muay Thai dreamFighting in the biggest stadiums in the worldThe dark side of fight matchmaking and judgingCompeting injured in Paris for a world titleExtreme weight cutting and fight camp lifeWinning world championships in Muay Thai and kickboxingMeeting Alex Pereira in DubaiWhy changing gyms changed his entire careerThis is one of the rawest combat sports conversations we've had on the podcast.

Knuckles and Zak are back for Silly Saturday #21 with cold beers and the best listener yarns of the week. Fresh off the Flood Relief Tour with Lee Kernaghan, Luke Geiger and Jared Wrigley, Knuckles shares the road stories — including how the boys threw a free pub night for the flooded-in locals at Eulo. Plus listener yarns from Nathan, The Semen Eater, Judy the Horny Cougar, The Broken Foreskin, and Big Mick Scalina (son of the bloke behind the legendary Tarcutta truck blockade). Finished off with a proper shout-out to Australia's truckies and farmers.

Aussie actors Jordan Abbey Young and Beau Jones crack a cold one with Knuckles for a no-holds-barred yarn about life on and off screen. From working alongside Chris Hemsworth on Thor and Jason Momoa on Aquaman, to crashing Chris Pine's LA house party with a carton of beer and a bottle of JD these blokes have stories. In this episode the boys cover:Getting bogged in the outback and the six-day, six-night walk that followedThe wildest street fight ever told (featuring a Louis Vuitton purse that did more damage than the bloke)Doing a fight scene with Jessica AlbaWhy Mel Gibson is the only celebrity worth losing your mind overHollywood vs Aussie drinking culture (spoiler: nobody understands the carton)Who'd play them in the movie of their lives — Pierce Brosnan or Mel Gibson?Acting classes with Selena Gomez and the bouncer who nearly didn't let Beau inTwo true blue Aussies giving you the proper unfiltered yarn — Hollywood gossip, outback chaos, and everything in between.

Knuckles is back on the piss with Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young — and within minutes Knuckles drops a curly one. At the Childers show, a carny rocked up to his stall calling himself Jonesy, reckoning he was Beau's older brother. Helicopter yarns, court battles over Coolibah Station, a feud over the family inheritance — the bloke had detail for days. Only problem: nobody in the actual Jones family has ever heard of him.So they ring the real brother live. Milton picks up from the pub on a half-day off, somewhere between Brisbane and the Territory, and the boys break the news he might have a long-lost sibling running rides at country shows. Turns out it's not the first one either — there's another fake Jones allegedly running tabs at Coolibah in Milton's name, plus the one who reckons he's at an Ag Force convention in Melbourne doing six o'clock meetings while everyone else is drinking piss.Pull out a Jones name in any pub between Roma and the Territory and there's a chance you're related to one of them. Crack a cold one and have a listen.#propertrueyarn

Knuckles is joined by Beau and Jordan — two mates who grew up in the bush — for a proper crack about reality TV, fake country blokes, and the next great Aussie dating show: Miner Wants a Vagina.Beau gives the inside word on growing up on Keeping Up with the Joneses, the reality series built around his family. He reckons every reality TV format hits the same four base needs — shelter, food, sex, and social — and Joneses nailed all of them 15 years before Yellowstone made country cool. Jordan brings his own take on the gap between bush and country culture, and the cunts they finally met at Podcast Royale who live it for real.Plus: dial-up internet trauma (running back and forth on the verandah to type "H-T-T-P"), the bloke at Johnny Ringo's running three head of Brahmans in head-to-toe RM Williams, and a mining reality show pitch that gets more cooked by the minute.Crack a cold one and have a listen.#propertrueyarn

It's Silly Saturday 20 and this one is absolute chaos from start to finish.We've got a proper true yarn from a small-town rodeo that quickly spirals out of control, involving a pissed-up night, a run-in with an angry granny, shitting yourself mid-street, a river misadventure, and somehow ending with an op shop break-in just to get a fresh outfit.Plus, the Poddy Royale is heating up with submissions rolling in for the blindfold fight, and a couple of absolute mongrels putting their hands up to represent the podcast.If you love wild Aussie stories, rodeo antics, and unfiltered yarns that go completely off the rails, this episode delivers.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young break down the moment acting school stopped serving a purpose and real experience finally took over.The conversation centres on Beau's time filming Territory in the Northern Territory, and how different the environment was compared to his early work on productions like Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. Where acting school drilled rules like “don't speak,” “don't stand out,” and “don't question anything,” Territory demanded the opposite.Instead of being told where to stand and when to die, Beau explains how he was asked real creative questions. What would your character wear? How would he act? What habits would he have? That shift marked a turning point from being a nervous extra to being trusted as part of the storytelling process.Filming at Tipperary Station amplified everything. Long days, isolation, a fully functioning cattle station still running around the production, and no escaping back to city comforts. Cast and crew lived together, drank together, and learned from each other, including time spent with experienced actors like Rob Taylor.The episode also dives into why the Northern Territory hasn't been boxed into a genre yet, and why Beau believes it should be treated like Australia's modern Wild West. Raw, rough, authentic, and still largely misunderstood on screen.As always, the yarn doesn't stay serious for long. Stories spiral into escaped zoo animals, pig hunters and pygmy hippos, stolen penguins, and a full-on altercation with a koala on North Stradbroke Island.It's an honest breakdown of confidence, creative growth, and the moment you realise school teaches rules, but sets teach reality.If you're into acting behind the scenes, Australian TV, Territory life, or hearing how careers actually get built, this episode delivers.Straight talk, real lessons, and classic Proper True Yarn chaos.#propertrueyarn

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young take Knuckles back to Jordan's hometown of Forsayth in North Queensland for what was meant to be a wholesome country weekend and quickly turned into absolute chaos.What starts as a 2000-kilometre road trip in an old 75 Series LandCruiser becomes a full-scale lesson in small-town dynamics. Yabbie races with serious money on the line, locals who already know everything about you before you arrive, and tension brewing the moment someone decides to run their mouth at the pub.The boys unpack how a “big blue” turned out to be the most anticlimactic fight of all time, why Bo somehow always manages to miss the action by going for a piss, and how rumours grow legs faster than facts in a town of eighty people. By the end of the weekend, stories of coward punches, fires, and alleged violence are circulating, despite almost nothing actually happening.Things escalate further at the Forsayth Turnout when country music royalty Luke Geiger pulls Jordan up on stage in front of his hometown crowd. What should have been a hero moment turns into pure second-hand embarrassment when Jordan realises he doesn't know the lyrics to his own family anthem or Friends in Low Places.The episode also dives into the aftermath. More pub blues, emotional locals, a grown man crying on his mum's shoulder in front of half the town, and one of the strangest hypothetical questions ever asked between mates, ending with the unforgettable answer: “larger than not, no.”It's a raw, hilarious look at country towns, long memories, fragile egos, and why going home is never as simple as it sounds.If you're into outback stories, small-town pub fights, country music chaos, road trips gone wrong, and real Australian yarns, this episode delivers exactly that.Messy, honest, and completely unapologetic.A proper true yarn from the bush.#propertrueyarn

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast goes completely off the rails as Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young introduce one of the strangest ongoing bits in podcast history.What starts as a casual yarn quickly turns into an in-depth, highly unscientific investigation into circumcision, foreskins, late cuts, and why one of the boys is actively keeping a written list of who's cut, who isn't, and who gets an exemption for being a good bloke.The conversation spirals into stories about late-life circumcisions, running theories on hygiene, confidence, and why certain blokes just “give off” uncut energy. There are wild metaphors involving cars, engines, fuel filters, and luxury vehicles that somehow all get tied back to anatomy.Jordan explains why he named his cock after Gerard Butler, comparisons are made that no one asked for, and a pub-based foreskin guessing game is pitched as a genuine social experiment.Along the way, the boys break down why asking uncomfortable questions is sometimes the fastest way to work out who you'll actually get along with. According to this logic, if someone can't answer “cut or uncut” without panicking, they're probably not staying out till 3am with you anyway.It's crude, ridiculous, self-aware, and exactly the kind of yarn that could only happen after a few tins with the right people.If you're into unfiltered Australian humour, pub logic, conversations that go way too far, and episodes that abandon all dignity within five minutes, this one delivers.Absolutely not safe for work.Absolutely a proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young break down acting school from the inside, what it actually teaches you, what it doesn't, and why most people misunderstand how acting careers really work.The conversation centres around their time at the New York Film Academy on the Gold Coast, back when it operated out of the Movie World studios. The boys explain that while acting can't really be “taught” in a traditional sense, being immersed on real sets teaches you the most important skills of all. Where to stand, how cameras see you, how marks work, and how not to be a liability on set.They talk honestly about the chaos of acting school. Big egos, strange personalities, wild rumours, and the reality that anyone could enrol, which meant a mix of people chasing lifelong dreams and others just dabbling for fun. Drama school, in every sense of the word.The episode also dives into the strange hierarchy of the film industry. One year you're being coached by someone, the next year you might have more screen credits than them. Beau and Jordan explain why humility, consistency, and being easy to work with matter more than talent alone.They share surreal moments from studying alongside major productions like Thor: Ragnarok, casually seeing Jeff Goldblum walking past during lunch, and learning a simple rule that stuck with them more than any acting technique ever did: don't be a cunt.The conversation expands into why acting classes can actually be valuable for anyone, not just performers. Confidence, communication, handling pressure, and getting out of your own head are skills that transfer into every part of life.It's honest, funny, self-aware, and pulls the curtain back on an industry that looks glamorous from the outside but is chaotic, political, and brutally unforgiving underneath.If you're into behind-the-scenes film stories, acting school realities, creative careers, or conversations that cut through the bullshit, this episode delivers.Straight talk, zero romance, and plenty of proper laughs. A proper true yarn about learning the hard way.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast brings two absolute weapons into the studio, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young, for a long-form yarn about friendship, acting, and how careers sometimes start in the strangest possible ways.Both Beau and Jordan grew up as station kids in North Queensland and the Northern Territory, chasing an acting dream that confused their families and tested their commitment early. Their paths eventually crossed on the Gold Coast through short films, indie projects, and pure chaos, including the first time they properly met when one of them was literally playing a homeless bloke in a wheelie bin during a film shoot in Beenleigh.Beau talks about boarding school on the Gold Coast and studying acting at the New York Film Academy, before returning to Australia to grind through low-budget productions and short films. Jordan shares his own journey, bouncing between stations, sheds, couches, and castings while chasing opportunities wherever they appeared.The episode really opens up when the boys break down landing roles in Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, their first major professional acting job. They tell the full story of beating thousands of auditions, getting flown to Kingaroy, and immediately celebrating their “big break” by getting completely blind the night before a freezing early-morning call time.What follows is an all-time hangover yarn. Missed alarms, panic showers, vomiting into a backpack full of scripts and wardrobe, and still somehow surviving a full day of filming without getting sent home. It's funny, brutal, and painfully honest about how unforgiving the industry can be when you're just getting started.Beyond the chaos, the episode digs into shared rural values, persistence over polish, and what it means to back yourself without a safety net. It's about timing, luck, and finding your people along the way.If you're into Australian film stories, behind-the-scenes acting yarns, regional blokes chasing creative careers, or raw conversations about getting your first real break, this episode delivers.Loose, honest, and full of proper laughs. A proper true yarn about friendship, timing, and earning your shot.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Silly Saturday 19 and this one kicks off with a proper blow-up over Australia Post and the chaos small businesses are dealing with right now.We break down exactly what's going on behind the scenes — from incorrect parcel scanning, underpaid postage charges, and why small businesses across Australia are getting stitched up by a broken system.There's also a listener yarn with some real insight into taking on big systems, plus the usual unfiltered chat, strong opinions, and classic Proper True Yarn carry-on.If you run a business, ship products, or just love hearing real Aussie takes on real issues — this episode hits hard.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas jumps into the hot seat for a rapid-fire question session, live on TikTok.From the very first question, it's chaos.Jimmy shares where to find his viral Christmas light displays (Jimmy_Xmas on socials) and talks about the Tongan rugby league light show that blew up online. What started as a hobby has turned into one of the most talked-about Christmas light setups in Australia.Then the questions get real.If he could get anyone's autograph, dead or alive, who would it be? Jimmy doesn't hesitate. It's Steve Renouf, “The Pearl.” He tells the story of finally meeting his childhood hero after State of Origin and how it felt to come face-to-face with the bloke he used to pretend to be in the backyard.He also opens up about one of his biggest and most expensive mistakes. In true DIY fashion, Jimmy accidentally wired 24-volt power supplies into a 12-volt setup and let the “magical smoke” out of a brand-new control board imported from America. A painful lesson in checking specs before plugging things in.The rapid-fire keeps rolling:Losing his virginity at 14 after a very suspicious “study session.”Meeting Billy Slater after the 2017 Grand Final and confidently grabbing him mid-celebration.Dust-ups at ag college that escalated quickly and got completely out of hand.Why Seann William Scott (Stifler from American Pie) would be the perfect actor to play him in a movie.And why, if he could own any animal in the world, it would absolutely be a monkey.It's loose, unfiltered, and exactly what happens when you mix footy, farming, Christmas lights, and a live audience egging it on.If you're into Aussie humour, rugby league stories, Christmas light madness, or rapid-fire guest questions that go completely off track, this episode delivers.Fast, funny, and full of classic Jimmy Christmas energy.A proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas looks back on the years that shaped him most, his time at agricultural college, and why it was the best thing that ever happened to him.Jimmy talks openly about hating school, struggling academically, and being given one last shot when his parents allowed him to leave in Year 10 and head to Ag College. With strict conditions to pass and no room to fail, he explains how that structure finally clicked and forced him to apply himself in a way traditional schooling never did.The episode takes a brutal turn when Jimmy tells the full story of crushing his fingers in a farming accident just before starting college. A hydraulic ram, a bad decision, and a split-second mistake left him hospitalised, heavily bandaged, and turning up late to college with a mangled hand and no mates. It's graphic, funny in hindsight, and completely honest about how fast things can go wrong on farms.From awkward first days and standing up for teachers when no one else did, to discovering half the class had failed maths despite supposedly needing Bs to get in, the yarn captures the chaos, humour, and growth that came with those years at Ag College in Emerald.Jimmy also dives into a bigger conversation about education in Australia. He questions whether the current school system actually works for everyone and argues strongly for more trade-based pathways, practical life skills, and real-world education. Business basics, tax knowledge, and exposure to trades are things he believes would help far more kids than forcing everyone down the same academic road.It's a thoughtful, funny, and brutally real episode about finding your place, learning the hard way, and why some people just aren't built for classrooms but thrive when given responsibility and purpose.If you're into Australian rural stories, farm life, education debates, or coming-of-age yarns that actually say something, this one hits hard.Honest, raw, and full of perspective. A proper true yarn about becoming a man the hard way.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas switches gears from farming chaos to classic footy stories that only come from road trips, rep sides, and too much freedom in motel rooms.Jimmy talks about growing up around footy, playing local and rep sides, and why making representative teams was often more about the away trips than the games themselves. He shares one unforgettable trip where a simple idea for team bonding turned into a full-blown motel party involving two footy teams, overturned beds, angry owners, a mysteriously missing minibar, and police turning up to absolutely nothing.The yarn digs into why team culture matters, how shared chaos builds trust, and why that one night off the field helped turn a smashed side into a competitive unit the very next game. It's a reminder that footy isn't just about talent, it's about camaraderie, trust, and knowing the bloke next to you has your back.Jimmy also opens up about marrying into a deeply football-connected family and the moments that come with it. From being inside sheds after big games to State of Origin access that money can't buy, he explains why those behind-the-scenes experiences mean more than any photo or post.One of the standout moments comes when Jimmy tells the story of being mistaken for Tim Glasby and getting wrapped up in a hug by Alfie Langer, before Alfie realises he has absolutely no idea who he's hugging.It's loose, funny, and packed with classic footy energy. The kind of episode that reminds you why sport, trips away, and shared chaos create stories that last forever.If you're into Australian footy yarns, rep team chaos, road trips, or behind-the-scenes sporting stories, this one's an absolute belter.Funny, nostalgic, and a proper true yarn from kickoff to siren.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another loose Silly Saturday on the Proper True Yarn Podcast packed with outrageous listener stories, unfiltered banter, and absolute chaos. From backyard spud gun disasters to a brutal “Ring of Fire” yarn that'll have you wincing, nothing is off limits.We dive into ridiculous would-you-rather questions, share some of the funniest (and most cooked) call-ins yet, and wrap it up with a wild New Zealand pig hunting story that proves things can go sideways real quick in the bush.If you love Australian humour, hunting stories, pub yarns, and uncensored comedy podcasts, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Jimmy Christmas delivers one of the loosest and most unbelievable farm yarns you'll ever hear, and every word of it is true.The conversation dives straight into the reality of hiring seasonal workers on a regional avocado farm, where interviews don't always tell the full story and first days can go wildly off the rails. Jimmy introduces listeners to “Kelvin”, a character inspired by a collection of real-life workers whose behaviour was so cooked it eventually became its own ongoing persona.What starts as a normal hire quickly turns into chaos when a new worker arrives claiming experience, only to be found hours later completely naked in a cherry picker, metres in the air, scratching himself and blaming allergies to grass, weeds, and leaves. On a farm. Full of grass, weeds, and leaves.From support buses dropping workers off, to machinery safety concerns, to phone calls at two in the morning explaining why someone is “still itchy” and can't come back, Jimmy breaks down the genuine challenges of managing staff, staying patient, and knowing when to cut your losses.The episode also explores broader farming realities, including workforce shortages during COVID, reliance on backpackers and Pacific Island labour programs, language barriers, and why finding ten reliable workers can be harder than running the entire operation solo.It's raw, funny, ridiculous, and eye-opening, showing a side of farming most people never see, where you don't just manage crops, you manage absolute characters.If you're into Australian farm stories, wild worksite yarns, regional life, or episodes that make you say “that can't be real”, this one is an all-time classic.Loose, honest, and completely unforgettable.A proper true yarn straight from the paddock.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast features a brand new guest with one of the most unexpected passions you'll hear about all year.Knuckles sits down with Jimmy Xmas, also known as James Cortese, the bloke who turned a simple idea for his kids into a fully synchronised Christmas light display that pulls crowds from all over the region.What started as a few lights quickly turned into a full-scale operation powered by late nights, YouTube tutorials, patience, and a very understanding partner. Jimmy breaks down how deep the rabbit hole goes, how much gear is actually hanging off his house, and why once you start, there's no turning back.Alongside the lights, the conversation dives into life as an avocado farmer. Jimmy explains how seasonal farming really works, what a good avocado tree actually produces, where the fruit ends up, and why most people have no idea how thin the margins really are once freight, labour, and supermarkets take their cut.It's a proper country yarn about family, work ethic, passion projects, and doing something purely for the joy it brings other people, especially kids. No influencers, no hype, just someone backing an idea and going all in.If you're into Australian farming stories, Christmas traditions, small business realities, or people who build something cool from scratch, this episode is a ripper.Wholesome, honest, and a proper true yarn from start to finish.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast is pure loose chat, fast questions, and unfiltered answers as The Baron gets thrown straight into the hot seat.Knuckles fires off rapid-fire questions that spiral quickly from dream autographs and celebrity encounters to golf blow-ups, Tasmanian party chaos, and a full-blown teenage brawl that involved branches, numbers, and very poor decision-making. The Baron opens up about his biggest stuff-ups, first loves, wild nights, and the kind of fights you only end up in when you're young, drunk, and convinced you're invincible.The conversation also drifts into fame by association, including being followed by Gordon Ramsay, getting a personal message from Peter Andre, and why Dwayne Johnson would be the only acceptable choice to play him in a movie.It's light, chaotic, brutally honest, and exactly what Proper True Yarn does best. No overthinking, no polishing, just mates talking shit, telling stories, and laughing their way through it.If you're into raw Australian podcasts, rapid-fire yarns, and guests who don't dodge questions, this one's a ripper from start to finish.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silly Saturday is back and this one is absolutely unhinged.In Silly Saturday #17, Knuckles and Zak rip into some of the wildest listener yarns we've ever heard – this time from a frontline ambo who's seen it all. From bizarre emergency callouts to full-blown chaos in the back of an ambulance, these stories prove truth is always stranger than fiction.We dive into:Insane ambulance callouts you won't believe actually happenedCaravan park disasters and questionable life choicesEmergency room moments that'll have you laughing and cringingThe reality of life as a paramedic in AustraliaUnexpected overdoses, wild injuries and absolute madnessA few lessons learned the hard way… (seriously, don't try this stuff)There's also plenty of banter around fight predictions, country events, and the chaos of everyday Aussie life that makes Silly Saturday what it is.If you love raw, unfiltered storytelling, outrageous humour and proper true yarns from real people – this episode delivers.⚠️ Warning: This episode contains explicit language and some graphic stories.

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast goes places no one expects and somehow ends up delivering one of the most important health messages you'll hear all year.What starts as a loose laugh turns into an unforgettable yarn when The Baron tells the full story of discovering a very swollen left nut. From bleach baths and bathroom mirrors to real estate being taken up where it shouldn't be, Nathan walks through the moment he realised something wasn't right.The conversation breaks down what a hydrocele actually is, how quickly your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, and why so many men ignore symptoms instead of getting checked. Nathan shares the doctor visits, scans, specialists, and the sheer relief of reading the words “the testicle looks fantastic” in a medical report.Between the jokes, metaphors, and absolutely cooked analogies, there's a serious message that cuts through clearly. If something feels off, get it checked. Don't ignore it. Don't assume the worst. Don't accept the first answer if it doesn't sit right. Push for clarity and look after yourself.The episode also ties into the broader message around men's health, second opinions, and why early action matters more than pride or embarrassment. It's crude, funny, uncomfortable at times, and genuinely important.If you like raw Australian podcasts, unfiltered humour, and real conversations that actually say something useful, this episode delivers all of it in one completely unhinged package.Laugh hard. Cringe a bit.And seriously, get yourself checked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of the most raw and important episodes of the Proper True Yarn Podcast to date.In a conversation that strips everything back, The Baron opens up about life behind the laughs, sharing the deeply personal story of his daughter Evie and the reality of raising a child with complex medical needs.Nathan speaks honestly about Evie's diagnosis of cerebral palsy, her being nonverbal, and the shock of later discovering she also has type 1 diabetes. He walks through the early warning signs, the endless crying as a newborn, missed developmental milestones, hospital visits, and the moment everything changed when her pancreas shut down.The episode captures the helplessness of not being able to communicate with your child when something is wrong, the fear that comes with managing a life-threatening condition, and the emotional weight carried quietly by parents who still have to show up every day. Nathan also explains how modern medical technology has helped them manage Evie's condition, while still acknowledging how fragile and overwhelming it can feel.Alongside the pain, there's perspective. Nathan talks about resilience, gratitude, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward, even when things feel unbearable. It's a powerful reminder that the loudest people often carry the heaviest loads, and that everyone you meet is fighting something you can't see.This episode isn't about jokes, viral clips, or internet personas. It's about parenthood, vulnerability, love, and surviving situations you never imagined facing.If you're a parent, a carer, or someone who needs to hear that they're not alone, this episode will hit hard in the best possible way.Raw. Honest. Human.A proper true yarn that matters.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this relaxed and unexpectedly personal episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down with The Baron for a yarn that moves from family life to food debates and everything in between.Nathan opens up about life away from the internet persona, talking honestly about his wife, his kids, and what it's like raising a family in Tasmania. While most people know him for loud laughs and viral videos, this episode shows the grounded side that doesn't always make it onto social media.Naturally, the conversation drifts into food, and it turns into an all-time Australian debate. Sausage rolls, bakeries, servos, and what actually makes a good one. Moistness is discussed at length. So is why lamb is officially off the menu for The Baron after too many years of mining camp meals in Western Australia.From there, things spiral into peanut butter. Crunchy vs smooth. Aussie-made vs imported. Loaded peanut butter flavours that probably shouldn't exist but absolutely do. Nathan breaks down how his love for peanut butter turned into a collaboration, how a small Australian brand caught his eye before it even launched properly, and why good products still beat good marketing.It's a loose, funny, and very Australian conversation covering family, food, business, Tasmania life, and the kind of arguments that only happen between mates sitting around a table.If you're into Australian podcasts, Tassie yarns, food debates, internet creators, or unfiltered conversations that go absolutely anywhere, this episode is a ripper.Easy listening, plenty of laughs, and a proper true yarn the whole way through.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phones are ringing and things get out of hand real quick…We kick things off with a strong debate on beers and why simple is best, before a cracking hat idea emerges—“F* Coriander”** might just be the next big drop.Then it escalates:A bloke doses his housemate with a Viagra jam special (yeah… seriously)Another yarn proves why you should never mix Deep Heat with a “solo DJ session”Someone accidentally gets saved by Jesus mid-shift thanks to daylight savings chaosPlus some love from listeners repping CTC lids across the countryAbsolute carnage, questionable decisions, and proper true yarns.Moral of the story: if it burns… you've probably stuffed up.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down with Australian internet favourite The Baron for a full-blown verbal demolition of the English language.What starts as a casual chat quickly turns into a hilarious, rage-fuelled breakdown of why English is one of the most confusing, inconsistent, and poorly designed languages ever forced upon humanity. From words that look identical but sound completely different, to spelling rules that simply disappear when they feel like it, The Baron explains exactly why learning English is an absolute nightmare.He runs through some of the most painful examples imaginable. Tough, though, rough, cough, thorough. Make, bake, ache, naked. Desert and desert. Wind and wind. Produce and produce. Object and object. Bass the fish, bass the instrument, bass the drum. Every example somehow makes sense on its own, yet none of it works together.As the frustration builds, the conversation expands into teachers trying to explain this madness, why educators secretly agree it makes no sense, and how the English language seems to have been designed by a committee that hated consistency. Even the letter W cops a hiding, with a surprisingly valid argument that it is harder to say than the words it represents.This episode also dives into why The Baron turned this exact frustration into his book The English Language Is a Cunt, how his videos around spelling and pronunciation blew up online, and why people from all over the world message him daily just to say, “Thank you, I thought it was just me.”If you love Australian comedy podcasts, language humour, viral internet creators, or yelling at words that don't behave, this episode will hit home hard.Loud, funny, painfully accurate, and impossible to argue with.A proper true yarn for anyone who has ever tried to spell “thorough” without swearing.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this classic laugh-out-loud episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, The Baron drops one of his all-time great travel stories from his first wild night in Amsterdam.What starts as a harmless Europe trip with his then fiancée quickly escalates into sex shows, cheap joints, tour groups getting loose, and a nightclub that somehow empties out without him noticing. After getting absolutely cooked and separated from everyone he knows, The Baron finds himself wandering the streets of a foreign country with no phone direction, no hostel name, and no clue where he is.Trying to wave down taxis in the dark, he finally hops into a car he assumes is a cab, only to realise after more than an hour of driving around the city that the bloke behind the wheel is not a taxi driver at all. Just a local on his way to work who decided to help a blind drunk Australian stranger get home.The story somehow gets better with every turn, covering weed cafes, tour groups, sex shows, language barriers, hostel roulette, and one of the nicest random acts of kindness you'll ever hear in a yarn that sounds completely made up but somehow isn't.If you love travel disaster stories, Amsterdam nightlife yarns, Aussie humour, or proper true stories that spiral out of control, this episode is an absolute belter.Unplanned. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.A proper true yarn told exactly how it happened.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down with Australian internet cult figure The Baron to unpack the real story behind the character, the comedy, and the chaos that made him one of the most recognisable storytellers on social media.Nathan explains how The Baron was born while working in mining in Western Australia, after being handed a welder's beanie that sparked the nickname “The Red Baron.” What started as a worksite joke quickly became a character that helped him sell thousands of T-shirts through his early brand Instinct Athletic, years before TikTok even existed.He breaks down how the original Baron character was completely mute, communicating only through music and mimed clips on Snapchat, effectively experimenting with short-form storytelling long before platforms like TikTok took over. After stepping away from content and selling the business at a loss, Nathan later revived The Baron online, this time focused purely on telling funny, raw, true stories.One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is the reality of social media money. Despite millions of views and viral clips, The Baron explains why Australian creators make nothing directly from TikTok or Instagram, and why only platforms like Facebook currently offer meaningful ad revenue. It's an honest look at the creator economy that most people get completely wrong.The episode also dives into the Baron Files Podcast, viral story submissions, and why telling good yarns still matters even when there's no cheque at the end of it. From mining camps to social media myths, this conversation strips it all back.If you're into Australian podcasts, viral storytelling, TikTok reality checks, mining humour, or no-bullshit creator talk, this one hits the mark.Funny, honest, and grounded.A proper true yarn from start to finish.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another loose Silly Saturday on the Proper True Yarn Podcast, and this one's absolute chaos from start to finish. Knuckles and Zak dive into wild listener stories including late-night street “cracktivities,” a brutal croc attack in the NT, a caravan park spa yarn you won't forget, and a near-miss with a roadside drug bus. Plus, plenty of banter, stitch-ups, and classic Aussie humour.If you love outrageous real-life stories, unfiltered laughs, and proper true yarns from around Australia, this episode delivers big time.

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down again with Australian transport heavyweight Craig Membrey for a raw, honest conversation that moves from wild stories to deeply personal reflection.Craig answers listener questions that dig into the moments that shaped him - from the biggest lessons of his life to the people he's admired, the mistakes that still sit with him, and the experiences money can't buy. He opens up candidly about losing his son Rowan, the realities of grief, regret, parenting, and how perspective changes after surviving multiple heart attacks. This isn't filtered or polished - it's real talk about life, responsibility, and learning to live with what you can't change.The episode also delivers classic Craig yarns, including his unbelievable run-in with Michael Schumacher at the Melbourne Grand Prix, where a freak crash, a tow truck, the media, and a chance encounter led to a moment most people would never believe. It's one of those stories that sounds made up - until you hear it told properly.Craig also reflects on meeting influential figures like Lindsay Fox, rubbing shoulders with global industry leaders, attending no-expense-spared parties in Las Vegas, and why his personal motto - Make It Happen - has guided every decision he's made. When asked who would play him in a movie about his life, his answer is pure Australian: Paul Hogan.Balancing humour with honesty, this episode covers success, failure, loyalty, enemies, second chances, and why Craig values people over possessions. It's a fitting close to a series of conversations that capture exactly what the podcast is about - unfiltered stories, lived experience, and proper true yarns.If you're into Australian podcast interviews, real-life success stories, business lessons, grief and resilience, wild true stories, or larger-than-life characters, this episode hits hard and stays with you.Uncensored. Honest. Human. A proper true yarn from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unforgettable episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian transport identity Craig Membrey takes us inside what may be one of the most outrageous 60th birthday celebrations ever thrown.Craig breaks down the full story behind the party - from exploding birthday cakes and last-minute chaos to tattoo artists giving permanent reminders, casino tables, Vegas-style showgirls, comedians, stretch Hummers, supercars, cranes on display, and over 400 hand-picked guests. Hosted at the legendary car museum owned by Lindsay Fox, this wasn't just a party - it was a full-scale production.Beyond the madness, Craig explains why milestones matter more as you get older, how surviving multiple heart attacks reshaped his outlook on life, and why he believes money is best spent creating memories and rewarding loyalty. He opens up about celebrating life after loss, surrounding yourself with the right people, and refusing to do anything “small” - especially when it comes to gratitude.From mates mistakenly thinking real tattoos were fake, to friends flying in from all over Australia, to giving every guest something meaningful to take home, this episode perfectly captures Craig's philosophy: go all in, or don't bother.If you're into wild Australian yarns, larger-than-life personalities, outrageous party stories, business success, or real conversations about living life properly, this episode is an absolute standout.Raw, ridiculous, and unforgettable - a proper true yarn from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.