Welcome to the ‘Life of Brian’. Tune in weekly to hear me share some tales from life, chat footy and swap stories with mates, well known personalities, family and much more.
This week Brian and Harrison hit on; an update on Brian's arm injury, a behind the scenes account of the Australian Football Hall of Fame night, Brian talks about how he showed up to the Grand Opening of Channel Seven's new HQ in Birks and a T-shirt, CHAT-BT' and plenty more. Joining them on the mic this week is friend of the show and the voice of cycling in Australia, Matt Keenan. Matt joined the boys back on Ep. #3. Today they discussed all things cycling ahead of the 2025 Tour de France, behind the scenes of world cycling, footy, life and much more. We thank Matt for his time. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Matt Keenan Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by chatting about Brian's recent arm surgery and how little care and sympathy he's been receiving from his nearest and dearest. The surgery reignited his love of anesthetics and having a nurse to hail at any moment. They also discuss a few footy topics and have a round of 'CHAT-BT'. Joining them on the mic this week is Derek Hine. Derek is one of the most highly respected recruiters in the AFL, contributing to Collingwood Football Club's impressive list for the past 21 years, culminating in two premierships and several grand final appearances. He is now at the helm of the Tasmanian Devils where he hopes to do the same
This week Brian and Harrison kick things of with some footy chat, they cover; State of Origin footy, the Front Bars 'Team of Tradies; (which BT features in), plus, 'CHAT-BT'. Next, the boys are joined by radio presenter and the unofficial 'Queen of Melbourne', Jacqui Felgate. A journalist by trade, Jacqui has been providing Melburnians with the news as it unfolds, and we have come to love her unfiltered and authentic approach to sharing stories. Across her career, she has been extremely successful in conveying her information across an array of mediums, including print with the Herald Sun, on the TV news desk with Seven and Nine, and more, recently on radio with 3AW as the host of their weekday afternoon/drive program, 'Drive with Jacqui'. She has also become an integral source of information for the city of Melbourne across social media, where, as the kids would say, her Instagram account 'pops off'. BT and Jacqui met and grew a friendship when Jacqui was working as a host and presenter for Seven's AFL coverage, she is a very caring, humble, 'no non-sense' operator and we absolutely loved chatting with her. We hope you enjoy. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jacqui Felgate Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by paying tribute to both Adam Selwood and Robert Walls, the death of both have rocked the AFL community - we send our deepest condolences to their families. They also touch on; BT's movement over Sir Doug Nichols Round, Andrew Bogut entering the International Basketball Hall of Fame and finally, they introduce 'CHAT-BT'. Next, the boys are joined by Jonathan Brown. Browny is an Australian rules football legend, beloved media personality and one of the most celebrated players in the game, he's a 3x Premiership player, 2x All-Australian, 3x Brisbane B&F, Coleman medalist, Brisbane captain and a member of the AFL Hall of Fame. Put simply, this man is one of the greats, not just as an athlete but he's also one of the most-liked people in the industry, a guy that everyone wants to have a beer with, and if you're lucky enough to experience it, it's something you'd never forget. As a player he was ferociously competitive, brave and as hard-working as they come, he was always the loyal team man, valuing group achievements over the many individual accolades he received. Along with his great on-field achievements, he has also paved a prominent role within the AFL media; he's a key member of the Fox Footy commentary team as well as on the weekly program 'On the Couch', along with his successful podcast 'Browny's Podcast' with Campbell Brown. He also spent several years co-hosting NOVA 100's Melbourne breakfast show. We hope you enjoy! This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jonathan Brown Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison are joined by friend of the show, Rocky Dabscheck, they cover; their thoughts on the recent federal election, some current AFL topics, Josh Giddy crashing the Frankston domestic basketball comp., Piastri dominating and plenty more. Next, the boys are joined by the former Governor of Victoria and one of the smarted people they've ever met, Linda Dessau. Linda's list of assignments, roles, accolades and awards is serious business; she served as the 29th Governor of Victoria (2015-2023), a judge of the Family Court of Australia (1995-2013), was crown counsel in the legal department to Hong Kong, she was appointed as a magistrate with the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, along with time with Children's Court & Coroners Court and she spent time with the AFL Commission (the 2nd woman to do so). There are so many things that we could add to this list, but above all else, Linda is a beautiful person and we loved chatting with her, we hope you enjoy also. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Chat BT: Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Linda Dessau Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chat, they cover: AFL umpiring errors, the Kane Cornes vs North Melbourne saga, an update on 'Ryan's Shed' and finally, Brian's Content Corner. Next, the boys are joined by renowned sports journalist, Caroline Wilson. 'Caro' as she's known is incredibly well-respected within the Australian sports media landscape, primarily covering the AFL, she has worked across TV, radio, print and online, all culminating in an abundance of awards and highly sought after roles. Caroline's rise through the ranks of a male dominated industry would have been challenging to say the least, but her resilience, boldness and hunger in the face of adversity make her journey all the more impressive. We thank Caro for her time. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Caroline Wilson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chat, they cover: ANZAC Appeal Round, some behind the scenes action with Thursday Night Seven coverage, Bailey Smith, LoB MAILBAG is back and plenty more. Next, the boys are joined by global snowboarding superstar and World Record Holder, Valentino Guseli. Val is a 20-year-old Park and Pipe snowboarder born in Canberra and currently based in the New South Wales coastal town of Dalmeny. Val is a 'shred machine', he is known as one of the most technically diverse snowboarders on the planet, competing in 3x seperate disciplines, while also being an incredibly talented back country rider. He's a 2x Overall Park and Pipe Crystal Globe Winner (World Cup season Champion), has accumulated 9x Park and Pipe World Cup career podiums and is the world record holder for the highest snowboard air off a hip. At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Val's 2nd Olympics, he will be aiming to make history by being the first male athlete to compete in 3x separate disciplines: Half-Pipe, Slopestyle and Big Air. Val's style, flair and boldness makes him one of the most exciting snowboarders to watch, and as a result, he is a tremendous ambassador winter sports. With a big smile on his face and an outgoing personality, Val has the talent and skills to match the best in the world. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Valentino Guseli Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison skip the entree and go straight to the main meal... Collingwood Magpies legend, former Sydney Swans National Recruiting Manager and great mate of BT's, Ricky Barham. Ricky is a life member of 2x AFL clubs after a stellar 10 year career as a dashing and skilful wingman for Collingwood (playing in 5x Grand Finals) and 21 years playing various roles at the Sydney Swans, primarily their National Recruiting Manager. Barham played a pivotal role in putting together Sydney's 2005 and 2012 Premiership teams. Ricky and Brian met when BT joined the pies 85', they've been good mates ever since and now spend their days going fishing and sipping lattes in Lorne, VIC. The conversation hit so many areas; what is a recruiter looking for in a player, draft night stories, 'stealing' Gaelic players from Ireland, Collingwood playing days, Lorne fishing comps. and plenty more. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Ricky Barham Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison go solo, BT gives his Gather Round run-down, Rory McIlroy winning the Masters, Piastri wins Bahrain GP, Gout Gout goes speed of light (and Bruce climax's), and much much more. We hope you enjoy. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off covering a range of topics, including; the tragic passing of Andrew Krakouer, BT opens up on a new gripe of his: ‘new community sports pavilions having nothing on the walls', plus he also relives a clip that we've all seen of him carrying on in the 80s vs St Kilda, plus, plenty more. Next, the boys are joined by Michael Roach. ‘Disco' as he's affectionately known is a former Australian Rules Footballer, a legend of the Richmond Football Club, playing 200 games, accruing 2x Coleman Medals and a premiership across a 12-year career. Brian and Michael first met when a 17-year-old BT walked into the Richmond FC doors, the next few years caused headaches for Richmond selectors as the pair playing similar positions came into their prime. Through it all, they were and still are, great mates. They exchange some cracking stories and memories from their days at Tigerland. We thank Michael for his time. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Michael Roach Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison are joined by their 'cultural attache', Rocky Dabscheck. They discuss; Rocky's recent trip to China, what is Australia's culture?, some AFL news, world sports headlines, the federal budget and much more. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with a few areas of interest: AFL supporters writing teams off after a few games, they give an update on an ongoing project for another of Brian's sons (‘Ryan's Shed'), Jesse Taylor joins the show to give an update on local football and his job with Powercore, plus, Content Corner is back. Next, the boys are joined by Eddie McGuire. 'Eddie Everywhere' as he's affectionately known is an Australian commentator, journalist and TV presenter, his passion for sport and insatiable appetite for work is unmatched in the Australian media industry. From growing up in Broadmeadows to becoming one of Melbourne's most recognisable identities, there is no secret sauce to Eddie's great success, he's just prided himself on being the most prepared and hardest worker in the room. The character and charisma does of course help, but it's determination at the core. We thank Eddie for his time. This episode is brought to you by: Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Eddie McGuire Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison start off with some footy chat; BTs start to the season, the Rich vs Carl match, Max Gawn vs Mandurah and footy show overload. Harrison then puts Brian's knowledge of GEN Z lingo to the test. Next, the boys are joined by AFL player and icon, Mason Cox. Born and raised in Texas (USA), Mason came to Australia on a whim, a twinkle of a chance of making it in the ultra-competitive and strange world of Aussie Rules, he has one of the most unique AFL journey's you'll ever come across. Over his 10 year career he has played the villain, he's played the hero, but regardless of the role, at the core, Mason is just a ripper bloke, he's humble, curious, authentic and truly charismatic. We thank Mason for his time Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mason Cox Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some AFL chat, including; Opening Round, the Jamarra Ugle-Hagan situation, some brief season predictions and BT takes us behind the scenes to reveal what a radio broadcast build up looks like. Plus, he responds to his 'interesting' cameo in the recent Kayo AFL promo. Next, the boys are joined by a man who Brian likes to refer to as; 'the best hairdresser in the world', Rod Cutler. Rod grew up on the outskirts of Melbourne in Chelsea, Brian and Rod first connected at the Prahran Football Club in 1991, during that time Rod was fast becoming one of Melbourne's most sought after hairdressers and with a thirst for more he took a chance and moved to the Big Apple (NYC). After a few years of honing his craft and building his reputation, Rod went out on his own, 20 odd years later, he is now at the helm of a hairdressing empire. Cutler has several salon's across New York and another in LA, a range of both consumer and B2B hair products and has cut and styled the hair of some of the biggest names in showbiz (Paul McCartney, Emma Watson and Liza Minnelli to name a few). Rod is as passionate as they come, he has an insatiable energy and to his credit, has stayed profoundly humble despite his lofty achievements and distinguished company. We thank Rod for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Cutler Salon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison and joined by friend of show, Rocky, Firstly, they re-live the antics surrounding their annual social cricket match and then sift through the results of their recent podcast survey, where there was plenty of 'mixed' feedback for our friend Rocky. Next, the boys are joined by AFL star & budding artist Cody Weightman. Cody is building an impressive career playing for the Western Bulldogs but what find most enticing about Cody is his positive energy, zest for life and his interest outside of football. Growing up on a hobbie farm in Officer, Cody has no problems keeping himself entertained and engaged, he is a talented painter, a keen surfer and has charm and charisma to boot. We really enjoyed getting know Cody and we hope you do to. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Cody Weightman / Flea Market Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by re-hashing some recent family events, talk through some AFL news, as well as some other sporting issues making headlines recently. Next, the boys are joined by AFL legend & mental health advocate, Wayne Schwass. Wayne played 282 games across his illustrious, 14-year AFL career, amassing; 282 games, 3x B&Fs, a premiership (1996), an All-Australian, NMFC Team of the Century and NMFC Hall of Fame. Despite his many great accomplishments on the field, it is Wayne's personal journey with mental health and the work that he is now subsequently doing in the community that is most impactful and admirable to us. As the founder of PukaUp, (a social enterprise dedicated to mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention) Wayne is starting the conversation and helping to change the narrative and stigma surrounding mental health. This is the most raw, emotional and sentimental conversation we've had on the podcast, not only referencing discussions around mental health broadly but also the sometimes 'complicated' relationship between father and son. We are grateful for Wayne's dedication to his calling, his bravery and his incredible perspective. We're glad he has found his purpose. This episode is brought to you by: Hard Cuddles: Website - hardcuddles.com Instagram - @hard.cuddles Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Wayne Schwass / Puka Up Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Welcome to the inaugural Life of Brian ‘BEST OF' series! This is our first go at it and we're excited to share with you all the best bits of episodes 1-60. The series will be broken down into 5x categories: Sports Guests Other/Life Guests Family & Friends Behind the Scenes BT Solo This episodes is the ‘BEST OF: BT Solo' Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: Various Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Welcome to the inaugural Life of Brian ‘BEST OF' series! This is our first go at it and we're excited to share with you all the best bits of episodes 1-60. The series will be broken down into 5x categories: Sports Guests Other/Life Guests Family & Friends Behind the Scenes BT Solo This episodes is the ‘BEST OF: Behind the Scenes' Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: Various Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Welcome to the inaugural Life of Brian ‘BEST OF' series! This is our first go at it and we're excited to share with you all the best bits of episodes 1-60. The series will be broken down into 5x categories: Sports Guests Other/Life Guests Family & Friends Behind the Scenes BT Solo This episodes is the ‘BEST OF: Family & Friends' Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: Various Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Welcome to the inaugural Life of Brian ‘BEST OF' series! This is our first go at it and we're excited to share with you all the best bits of episodes 1-60. The series will be broken down into 5x categories: Sports Guests Other/Life Guests Family & Friends Behind the Scenes BT Solo This episodes is the ‘BEST OF: Other/Life Guests' 2025 SURVEY Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: Various Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chat they discuss; the Lorne Pier to Pub, the Ash Barty Foundation Golf Day, Californian bushfires, the hiker the went missing at Mt Kosciusko and plenty more. Next, the lads are joined by Australian sports legend, media personality and ‘Lambassador' 'Slammin' Sam Kekovich. Keka as he's known is a former AFL star playing in the 1975 North Melbourne Premiership, but you might know him better as the Australian ‘Lambassador', where he has spent 20 years as the face of Lamb for Meat & Livestock Australia. He's enjoyed an illustrious media career, including' the ABC show The Fat (known for his direct-to-camera monologues), 3AK radio breakfast show, SEN 1116, Triple M's pre-match AFL coverage, PTI (pardon the interruption) Australia on ESPN, along with these programs, BT, Keka and ubiquitous Taylor family member, Rocky Dabscheck had a radio show called ‘The Dropkicks' on 3UZ in the 90s. This chat is a hilarious melting pot of 3 very unique characters, all of which have no problem talking, we hope you enjoy. 2025 SURVEY Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Sam Kekovich Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Welcome to the inaugural Life of Brian ‘BEST OF' series! This is our first go at it and we're excited to share with you all the best bits of episodes 1-60. The series will be broken down into 5x categories: Sports Guests Other/Life Guests Family & Friends Behind the Scenes BT Solo This episodes is the ‘BEST OF: Sports Guests' Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guests: Various Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week on the show the boys welcome in 2025 chatting all their happenings from the Holidays and some uneducated cricket chat. Looking forward to a big 2025 with you all! Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chit chat; BT gives us an update on his lookout project, they talking about the new Collingwood FC President, the boys gives their takes on the new NBA All Star game format and plenty more. Next, the lads are joined by trailblazing Australian cyclist, Phil Anderson. Phil is one of the most important figures in the globalisation of cycling, he was the first non-European to wear the yellow jersey and the first Australian to win a stage at the Tour de France, he and American, Greg Lemond were the pioneers promoting cycling outside of Europe. The chat covers; Phil's illustrious career, his move from Kew to Paris as a 19yo to peruse his love of cycling, some cracking stories from his time with some of the biggest cycling teams and personalities in the world (particularly, Bernard Hinault & Lance Armstrong), the controversies of doping in his day. They also chatted about Phil's love of the bush, where and what he's riding today and plenty more. Phil is a ripper bloke, super humble, hard-working and is an iconic figure within the Australian cycling community. We are grateful for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Phil Anderson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some general chatter; BT walks us through a couple of the projects he has going on at home, he shares a kidney stone story (which combines with a story of poor parenting) and Brian also shares 'the hardest thing he has ever done'. Next, the boys are joined by Australian Rules football legend and one of the most celebrated players in the game, Simon Black. 3x AFL Premierships, a Brownlow, a Norm Smith and countless other 'trinkets', there's next to nothing he hasn't done in the game. Put simply, this man of one of the greats, not just as an athlete but more so as a a man. He's humble, hardworking and was gifted with incredible skill. Always the loyal team man, he valued group achievements over the many individual accolades he received. Simon is a client of NC Management (Harrison's work), so the boys know Simon well and were able to squeeze some of the best juice out of this conversation. Hope you enjoy! Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Simon Black Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison are joined by Jesse Taylor (youngest of the Taylor boys). They discuss their opinions of having weddings on public holidays, particularly one that is coming up for them on NYE (no mercy was shown). BT talks through his new role on Thursday Nights with Seven, plus his current fitness/health kick. Next, the boys are joined by one of the world's best surfboard shapers, Darren Handley. Darren, runs and owns 'DHD Surf', which creates performance surfboards for the some of the best athletes on the planet, including; Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, Owen Wright, Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum. Growing up on the beaches of Kirra QLD, as a young boy, he dreamt of becoming a professional surfer, that dream didn't fully eventuate, however, he was destined to aid some of the best surfers in the world become World Champions. Through is passion and desire to create high quality surfboards, he has chased perfection in his designs. It is Darren's ability to form strong relationships and establish a collaborative environment that sets him apart. The conversation goes deep into the relationship between a shaper and the surfer, the details behind the manufacturing process, life on the WSL tour, his passion for the Carlton Football Club and much more. We thank Darren for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Darren Handley Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison wiz through a few topics including; what went down at the NC Management XMAS Party, the new coach at the Sydney Swans, what BT has been up to in his time off and their take on Black Friday Sales. Next, the boys are joined by Australian Business Identity, Jeff Browne. For those who don't know the name, Jeff has been involved with the AFL industry within various roles and at across locations for 40 years. A lawyer by trade, he was one of the key people that were involved in the the VFLs transition to a national league, the introduction of the national draft and he was also a pioneer of the systems that allowed player movement within the league. In addition to his work as an advisor to the AFL, he was also the Managing Director of Channel Nine from 2010-2013 and most recently, the Collingwood FC President from 2022-2024. Jeff was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Myeloma a few years ago, fortunately he is now I deep remission, however, after stepping down as Collingwood President, he has decided to take on the role as Chairman of the Myeloma Foundation to help raise awareness and funds for those suffering with the illness. We thank Jeff for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jeff Browne Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Australian sports journalist Jon Anderson to review the 2024 year of sport. If you would like to hear more about ‘Ando', he first joined the show back on Episode #25. We thank Ando for his time. Hope you enjoy! Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jon Anderson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some brief updates on Brian's world including: attending a skateboarding event and Oaks Day in the same week and his thoughts on the US Election. Next, the boys are joined by the greatest ever Australian Basketball player (in their opinion), Andrew Gaze. 'Gazey' as he's known is a true Aussie sporting icon, when it comes to Basketball there isn't much he hasn't done; 5x Olympic Games, 7x NBL MVP, 2nd highest point scorer in FIBA World Champs. history, played in Europe, played in the NBA, starred for Seaton Hall in the NCAA, he's even coached in the NBL as well. He was a player that valued playing for his country and the ideology of 'mate-ship' above anything else, to put it simple, Gazey is one of the all-around great blokes. The conversation dives into his illustrious career, some cracking stories from his time in the NBA, the evolution of the game, the best players he's seen and played with, the Lindsay Gaze legacy and his top-notch work in the media today. We thank Andrew for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Gaze Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by getting their 'cultural attache', Rocky Dabscheck on. They discuss the delicate ins & outs of 'wooding' (fire wood collecting), Brian's concrete driveway construction, Anthony Albanese & the Qantas Chairmen's Club debacle, and much more. Later, the boys are joined by Brian's wife Tania (The Darl), as they deep dive on BTs 2000s. His move from the city to the farm, raising 4 boys, the importance of community sports, his media work across the decade, including; stints at Channel Nine and Fox Sports and MMM on radio. Brian also opens up on the big move from MMM to 3AW that transpired in 2009/2010. If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing career // Ep. #39 - BTs 90s Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck & Tania Taylor Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian continues his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' . They also chat through; the recently announced Glasgow Commonwealth Games stripped-down schedule, international airline rankings, the return of the NBA, and the Australian MotoGP. Next, the boys are joined by legendary Australian radio DJ & TV presenter, Lee Simon. Lee is bonafide radio royalty, he is known as the 'Godfather of Rock' and the man who brought football to FM radio. He's worked on radio and in TV across the country as a DJ, presenter, host, program director and producer, he's interviewed some of the biggest names in the world of rock, including; Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Led Zeppelin and many more. Lee was also one of the pioneers who brought footy to FM radio with the birth of MMM (formerly EON FM), helping to launch the careers of some of the industry's most loved and respected identities including; Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, James Dunstall and of course, our very own BT. With his experiences spanning 50 years within rock and sport, the man is not short of story and above all else, he is an incredibly humble, generous and intelligent man, we thank Lee for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Lee Simon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian does his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' (noting this was recorded before the trade deadline, so we missed a few). They revisit the general anaesthetic conversation from the previous episode and review the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix. Next, the boys are joined by a true Australian treasure, Mike Brady. Mike is one of Australia's most successful and prolific musicians, known for his iconic anthems synonyms with the AFL in “Up There Cazaly” and “One Day in September”, along with these, he has also composed and recorded some of Australia's most famous advertising Jingles, including; 'Lucky You're With AAMI', 'Dodo, Dodo, internet that flies' and the 'Hard Yakka' theme of yesteryear. Beyond his immense talent as a musician, Mike is a great storyteller and all around good bloke. Mike now resides down the road from the Taylor household in Wye River, we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Mike's journey, some incredible insights into the world of advertising and many great yarns, we thank Mike for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mike Brady Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
After a couple of weeks off, Life of Brian is back, and on this episode BT and Harrison catch up on all things happening in their world since the AFL season wrapped up. They cover; Bathurst & Chico Rolls, Harrison's ankle surgery / Brian's love for general anesthetics, his dream caravan, triple-cooked potato chips, Brian's short career in acting, Jesse Taylor signing with a new local football club and Brian's Content Corner is back as the boys compare and contrast the Netflix shows, ‘Mr McMahan' and ‘Starting 5'. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week on Life of Brian, BT and Harrison digest the 2024 AFL Grand Final, including; their thoughts on the game, the entertainment, the post match storylines and much more, plus whats next for BT as we switch to the offseason. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
It's the biggest week on the AFL calendar, the big dance awaits! Today BT and Harrison chat through their thoughts on the match up, what Grand Final week looks for BT, detailing all the ins and outs; the luncheons, the meetings, broadcast schedules, the Melbourne buzz. They also touch on a few AFL headlines as well as some mailbag submissions. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: N/A Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about Mac Andrew's monster deal, the Bulldogs who want out, Hawthorn's celebration in week 1 of Finals, the Mitch Robinson / Lions situation and Brian recalls one of the biggest on-field dust ups during his time playing. They then chat about the opening of the NFL season, thoughts on Tom Brady commentating and we get the full run-down on the life of BTs Channel Seven suits of all things! Next, they are joined by a pioneer of Women's Football in Australia, Daisy Pearce. Daisy grew up a country girl in the Vic High County (Wandiligong to be specific), there are few that have done more for women's sport in Australia in such a short time than Daisy, she has been at the forefront of the fast-expanding AFLW since its launch on the national stage in 2016, her resume is unmatched; Premiership captain of the Melbourne Football Club, 3x club Best & Fairest, 3x All-Australian, 4x AFLW best captain, not to mention the exemplary CV in the VFLW before the national league started. Off the field, she has been a leading media personality, a development coach with Geelong men's program, a practicing mid-wife, mother of twins, and now the head coach of the West Coast Eagles's W team. Beyond of the impressive surface of Daisy's achievements is the person and the example she sets for our community. She is one of the most humble and inspiring people we have ever met. She is able to connect and break-down barriers through her innate relatability, vulnerability and passion for the things and people she cares about. We're honoured to have Daisy on the podcast and we hope you enjoy our chat with this legend. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Daisy Pearce Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; recording before the week's action they talk about the finals buzz and who BT likes to go all the way. They then recap Christmas in July (in August), address some follows ups to their controversial 'Taylor boys friends rankings' and finally hit some mailbag submissions. Next, they are joined by Australian sports broadcaster, Matt Hill. Matt, renowned for his work in horse racing has called the Melbourne Cup for the last 8 years. Along with his illustrious career as one of Australia's leading race callers, Matt has also worked on several Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Tennis, World Athletics and the AFL. With a booming voice, an intricate knowledge of the sports he calls, a relatable authenticity and an incredibly humble and gracious approach to life, there is no surprise as to why this man is so well respected within the industry and adored by fans. The conversation is an insightful look behind the curtain and a genuine broadcasting masterclass, the chat covers; Matt's journey and pathway into broadcasting, developing art of race calling, what's like to call 'the race that stops the nation' and many other iconic Australian sporting moments, BT and Matt's experiences calling footy together, both of their approach's to calling and much more. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Matt Hill Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Back by popular demand! Just Footy and Family (in that order). This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; 30 Years of the Footy Show, the Melbourne Football Club x Petracca debacle, AFLPA Awards, All-Australian team, trade requests, Cody Weightman's art exhibition and much more. Later, the boys are joined by Tania Taylor (Mrs T / ‘The Darl' / Brian's wife / Harrison's mum)! Tania first joined the show back on episode 8 and we are delighted to have her back. As Tania and all mum's do, she acts as the glue of the family and often the conduit between father's and their sons - as it is Father's Day, they discuss what they have learnt as parents, advice for father's, Harrison attempts to open up to his dad (unsuccessfully), what's new in Tania's world, her takes on: Footy Finals, the Paris Olympics and 2024 fashion & culture trends. Finally, Harrison gets his parents to draft/rank his and his brothers friends for a 5-man roster. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Tannia Taylor Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; they chat about the weather delay at the Pies vs Dees game, the finals picture as it stands, the launch of the AFLW season and plenty more. Away from football, they cover off; BT's wrap of the TV Week Logies, what goes on for his week off, and they get to some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by 4x Paralympian Ahmed Kelly. Ahmed's story is one of the more incredible tales of inspiration and resilience that you'll ever encounter, he was born with severely underdeveloped arms and legs (not uncommon in countries torn by chemical warfare). After his birth, he was abandoned at an orphanage in Bagdad, Iraq, and following several years of living in that orphanage, he met his now mother, humanitarian Moria Kelly. Moria brought Ahmed to Australia for major life altering surgery, and not after long, ended up adopting Ahmed. Fast forward, he is now a 4x Paralympic swimmer, collecting a Paralympic Silver Medal in 2020, World Championship Gold and Silver Medals (23' & 19' respectively) and a true beacon of inspiration. What sticks out most about Ahmed is his unwavering positivity and outlook on life, he has never used his disability as a disadvantage and approaches all things with a massive smile. Brian and Harrison have a long-standing connection with Ahmed having grown up in the Kilmore area and attending Assumption College together. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Ahmed Kelly Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT shares his thoughts on the outgoing retiree class, which led to a conversation around player transition and money management. Next, BT gives us an update on his battle with Sarcoptic Mange. Later, the boys are joined by the iconic AFL umpire, 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain. In a field of work that is traditionally reserved and somewhat prudent, Razor Ray, as he's known is a larger-than-life character who oozes personality and showmanship and that is exactly why we love him! An AFL Life Member, he's been a treasure in our game for a long time and after over 375 games and 20 years of service, he has recently announced that he'll be hanging up the whistle at the end of 2024. The conversation covers; Getting into umpiring, does the perfect game exist? Performing in a high-pressure environment, coping abuse, are umpires normal people or a bit weird? What does training look like for an umpire, community football umpire shortages and how we can inspire young people to get involved and much more. We thank Ray for his time and wish him all the best for his next chapter in life. This episode is brought to you by: Taubmans Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Ray Chamberlain Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT shares his thoughts around the top teams in the league as we approach the finals, who he trusts / who he's ruling out and how he thinks things will shake out in the coming weeks, he also pays homage to retirees Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins. Next, BT tells-all regarding his medical battle with mange before finally reviewing the Paris 2024 Olympics. Later, the boys are joined by AFL legend, Mark Ricciuto. Mark, or 'Roo' as he's known, was a champion footballer for the Adelaide Crows, after playing for 15 years, collecting a premiership, a Brownlow Medal, 8x All Australian selections, 3x club best & fairest, all culminating in AFL Life Membership in 2011, there is no doubt he has amassed one of the greatest careers in the football world. He was a fierce competitor, as hard as they come, a powerful mid-fielder and dangerous forward, he showed a deep passion for the game and loyalty towards his club and was loved by fans. Mark is now a prominent member of the AFL media working with MMM as a breakfast announcer and in expert comments as well as on Fox Footy on expert comments as well. The conversation covers; Roo growing up in the small river town of Waikerie on the bank of the Murray, his time in the AFL, stories from the infamous Toyota Tour, his thoughts on the game today and much more. This episode is brought to you by: Le Mans Toyota Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Mark Ricciuto Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison are joined firstly by podcast regular, Rocky Dabscheck as they discuss Scott Pendlebury's 400th game, their thoughts on the Paris Olympics thus far, plus, some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by AFL cult hero, Billy Brownless. Billy is an icon of the game and a cherished member of the football community, to put it simply, he's a deadset legend with an infectious energy and a tremendous ability to entertain. He's a good old fashioned country bloke who loves a beer, loves a chat and would do anything for his mates. Bill's esteemed media career was launched via his great work on Channel Nine's 'The Footy Show' & 'The Sunday Footy Show', along with this, and his extensive tenure on the radio with MMM, he was also a former player with the Geelong Cats (198 games). The chat covers the glory days of the 'The Footy Show', growing up in the country, attending Assumption College Kilmore and some great stories from his playing days with the Cats. We thank Bill for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Billy Brownless Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Support Pisker's Recovery from Footy Accident Head Trauma Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Bruce McAvaney PART 2 of 2: This week the boys are back with more Bruce! Before jumping back into their conversation with Bruce, Brian and Harrison briefly discuss AFL trade rumours and then move onto the Paris Olympics where they review the Opening Ceremony as well as looking ahead to BTs most anticipated events. As mentioned in PART #1, Life of Brian is honoured to be joined by the most esteemed sports broadcaster that Australia has ever produced, Bruce McAvaney OAM. If you're from Australia and you've ever watched sport, you have no doubt witnessed Bruce's brilliance. His resume and list of achievements is astounding, he's been at it for almost 50 years covering Summer and Winter Olympics, horse racing (incl. Melbourne Cups), AFL, Australian Open Tennis, Australian Open Golf, World Athletics, Swimming World Championships, Bledisloe Cup, Rugby World Cup and plenty more. To put it simply, Bruce is one of the greatest commentators of all-time, he calls with class, precision, and most importantly, with absolute passion, he has been the soundtrack for countless great Australian sporting moments. PART #2 covers; Bruce's dream Olympic Men's 100m final, who he would have at his Olympic dinner party, the most important achievements in Australian sport, biggest race days he's witnessed, and will we hear Bruce calling Test Cricket? We also get his top 3 James Bond movies, some stern thoughts on the 'Enhanced Games' and finally, an all-time ‘QUICK HANDS'. We thank Bruce for his time. This episode is brought to by Grimley's. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Bruce McAvaney Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Special thanks to Seven Network Adelaide for access to their facilities. Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
Bruce McAvaney PART 1 of 2: This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by the most esteemed sports broadcaster that Australia has ever produced, Bruce McAvaney OAM. If you're from Australia and you've ever watched sport, you have no doubt witnessed Bruce's brilliance. His resume and list of achievements is astounding, he's been at it for almost 50 years covering Summer and Winter Olympics, horse racing (incl. Melbourne Cups), AFL, Australian Open Tennis, Australian Open Golf, World Athletics, Swimming World Championships, Bledisloe Cup, Rugby World Cup and plenty more. To put it simply, Bruce is one of the greatest commentators of all-time, he calls with class, precision, and most importantly, with absolute passion, he has been the soundtrack for countless great Australian sporting moments, and we are extremely humbled and grateful to be given the opportunity to chat with him. PART #1 covers; The Art of Commentary, Bruce's unbelievable dedication to preparation, his love and passion for sport, his relationship with Brian and other colleagues, some incredible stories from his time working on the Olympic Games and finally, a look ahead to the coming Olympics in Paris. We thank Bruce for his time. This episode is brought to by Grimley's. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Bruce McAvaney Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Special thanks to Seven Network Adelaide for access to their facilities. Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT gives his thoughts on why state of origin footy has never worked in the AFL and how we can make it work and then Harrison quizzes BT on what Mad Mondays were like in the 80s. Brian then shares a scary story about how he almost lost his life in a Scooba diving incident before finally working through some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by 3x Olympic Gold Medallist, Grant Hackett. Grant is one of the greatest distance swimmers in history and for many years was the undisputed King of the 1500m Freestyle having gone unbeaten in the discipline through 11 years of competition. He won 26x Gold Medals combined at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games & World Championships and broke 16x world records. He has also received prestigious honors such as the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal, The Don Award, Australian Sports Medal, and membership within the Sports Australia Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame. The conversation goes deep on; the pressure of performing and adapting to challenges, mindset around goal setting and winning and losing, finding balance between focused intensity and finding joy in the process, the determination and attention to detail required to be the best and his relationship with greats of the sports such as Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe , plus much, much more. With an educational background in business administration, business law and financial services, Grant is now the CEO of Generation Life, an Australia-based, publicly listed investment firm managing more than $1.3 billion. More importantly than his role at Gen. Life, Grant is a proud husband and father and all-round top bloke. We thank Grant for his time. This episode is brought to by Hard Cuddles. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Grant Hackett Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT gives his thoughts on the current state of umpiring, he clarifies the leadership changes at Channel Seven and sets the story straight on his future with the network. Away from footy they hit on; the Tour de France, Wimbledon and some mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) CEO, Travis Auld. Travis joined the AGPC after a successful and extensive career within the AFL world where he worked as COO for the Essendon Bombers (97'-09'), as the inaugural CEO of the Gold Coast Suns (09'-14') and then, CFO and GM of Broadcast & Clubs for the AFL (14'-23'). The conversation details his time at those clubs and the AFL and how it all compares to being in charge of two of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar in the F1 GP and the MotoGP. Travis is a fascinating, intellectual and engaging character who is helping to accelerate the prominence of Australian sporting events on the global scene, we thank Travis for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Travis Auld Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; they touch on the AFL Hall of Fame, how being in the paper affects players and a classic Campbell Brown story. Away from footy they hit on; reviewing their recent episode with Andrew Dillon, how many bites does it take for Brian to polish off 2x Filet-O-Fish, and a few mailbag submissions. Later, the boys do a deep dive on BTs transition from playing league football into the media, recalling some unbelievable stories and everything that went on in-between throughout the 90s, including the infamous 3UZ tapes (Nadia Comăneci etc.), his Prahran playing career and getting his start in the media. To add to things, BT and Harrison are joined by man who was ubiquitous during this period of Brian's life, close friend of the family and previous podcast guest, Rocky Dabscheck. If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing career Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; BT expresses his concerns around the length of quarters and provides a solution, plus, he shares his experiences being involved with the Big Freeze. Away from footy they hit on; reviewing their recent episodes with Josh Frydenberg and Lydia Lassila, why MotoGP is one of the craziest sports on the planet, and a few mailbag submissions. Later, the boys are joined by AFL CEO, Andrew Dillon. Andrew Dillon was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League at the end of 2023. Andrew took on the role of CEO after an extensive (over 20 years) and diverse tenure at the AFL, before that, he spent time as a legal council for Village Roadshow. They discuss Andrew's professional background, his experiences in community football, his goals for the AFL as CEO, plus all the major topics in the world of football today. With a passion for grassroots and community football, a calm and humble nature, and a steady eye on the future, we know the AFL is in great hands. We thank Andrew for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Dillon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Olympic Champion Lydia Lassila. Lydia is a former Australian freestyle skier (Aerials) and entrepreneur. She is a 5x Winter Olympian, winning Gold at Vancouver in 2010 and Bronze at Sochi in 2014. A trailblazer in her sport, she continually pushed the progression of her sport no matter the consequences, she is undoubtably one of Australia's greatest ever athletes. She is inspiring, incredibly resilient and has always maintained the very Aussie philosophy that it is just all about ‘having a crack', she delt with devastating injuries, took time away to start a family and many more challenges, but always got through with sheer grit and determination. As a youngster, Lydia was a talented gymnast with dreams of competing at the Olympics, injuries and opportunities forced her to give up her dream, but when a former coach called her and said that they were starting a pilot program that's goal was to turn gymnasts into aerial skiers, and with the carrot of the Olympics dangling, she was all in without hesitation, the only problem was, at that stage, Lydia had never skied before. Within 18 months, she competed at the Olympics in 2002 (Salt Lake City) and by the Olympics in 2018 (PyeongChang) she was one of Australia's most decorated and inspirational Winter Olympic athletes. In 2016, Lydia released a fantastic documentary called ‘The Will To Fly', which follows her journey to the 2014 Olympics, documenting her career to date and her experiences as mum and competing in one of the world's most dangerous sports. Lydia is also the founder of two businesses BodyICE (ice and heat therapy products) and Zone by Lydia (sustainable yoga gear). Zone by Lydia BodyICE Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Lydia Lassila Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by talking footy, covering; the AFL mid-season draft, BT's top 3 storylines at the mid-way point of the season and discuss if the level of talent was better in 2004 or today in 2024. They also review last week's episode with Dyl Buckley and hit the mailbag. Next, the boys are joined by Former Australian Treasurer & Deputy leader of the Liberal Party, Josh Frydenberg. The chat covers Josh's promising tennis career BT, his passion for the Carlton Blues and their mutual love of Lorne. They then discuss Josh's professional life, from excelling in the academic realm, his time in the private sector and pathway into politics. The boys quiz Josh on what life is like in Parliament, sacrifices made, stories from his impressive career and his thoughts on the state of the country and the world. Finally, they address a conversation that is very close to Josh's heart and means a lot to his community. Josh is a proud Jewish man and has made the brave decision to use his profile and voice as a device for change, he has just released a powerful new documentary called ‘Never Again: The Fight Against Anti-Semitism'. The documentary investigates the devastating impact of antisemitism on Australia and delivers a message of warning and a plea to come together to stamp out the issue in our community. We thank Josh for his time and his commitment to making Australia a better place for all. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Josh Frydenberg Produced by Producey and Harrison Taylor Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by covering off an array of topics from burping live on air and blaming someone else, all the way through to BTs soft drink rankings. For the main course, the boys are joined by Australian podcast mogul, Dylan Buckley. Dylan is a former AFL player for the Carlton Blues and GWS Giants and is now taking the ‘new media' world by storm with his podcast ‘Dyl & Friends', and his two businesses in Producey (a content creation and brand amplification studio) and Clubby Sports (an independent podcast network). They discuss Dyl's journey post football, finding purpose, carving out your niche, setting standards for yourself and what's in the secret sauce for creating a successful business. Plug in to hear all about it and much more. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Dylan Buckley Produced by Harrison Taylor and the Producey Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast
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