30something

Pat & Gomez

Welcome to 30something. We're a couple of blokes from Australia who talk about issues faced by 30 something old people with a twist of humour and dash of sport. We discuss relationships, career, investment and hot topics in the news. And more dashes of sport.

  1. 18/12/2024

    Episode 27 - Canada & Australia Crossover - Sri-lankan migrants growing up Down-under and Toronto feat. Steve Joseph

    It's a Cross-over Episode over Different Time Zones. Two Podcasts. One Episode.  Myself being in Melbourne, Australia and my mate/cousin Steve Joseph in Toronto, Canada. We talk growing up as kids of Sri Lankan Migrants in Western and Caucasian societies. Depsite different geographic upbringings we share similiarites and the adjustments we had to face.  Steve Joseph Linktree & Podcast Link

    1h 4m

  2. 26/06/2024

    Episode 26 - Climate Change and Net Zero with Lahiru

    We interview Lahiru, a innovative Engineer based in Queensland who is helping Australia transition to Renewable Energy future. We talk about Climate Change, the benefits of renewables and barriers that Australia face to acheive net carbon zero.  Links regarding Documentaries and Films regarding Climate Change  2040 (Documentary and Film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2040_(film) David Attenborough - A Life on our PLanet (Documentary) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough:_A_Life_on_Our_Planet David Attenborough - Breaking Boundaries (Documentary) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breaking_Boundaries

    53 min

  3. 06/10/2023

    Episode 25 - Bradley Dryburgh: Defying the Odds (Part 2)

    This is Part 2 of 2 and continuation of the Bradley Dryburgh Episode. We focus on his journey with Cystic Fibrosis and his amazing attitude that all of us should learn from. #DefyingTheOdds We would recommend listening to Part 1 prior to tuning into this episode. Original Information from Part 1 (Episode 24): We talk to Bradley Dryburgh - a bloke from the ‘Gong. He has a lust for life and bloody fit. Like running ultra marathons fit. Brad lives with a condition called Cystic Fibrosis - which affects many organs in his body mainly his pancreas, liver and lungs. Despite this, he lives a super-human life (seriously) and is not defined by his condition (despite what the doctors told his parents as an infant . We discuss this pretty inspirational story. Links: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyjdryburgh/?hl=en https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-15/living-with-cystic-fibrosis-podcast-host-writes-eulogy/101966498 https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/about/

    44 min

  4. 01/09/2023

    Episode 24 - Bradley Dryburgh: Defying the Odds (Part 1)

    We talk to Bradley Dryburgh - a bloke from the ‘Gong. He has a lust for life and bloody fit. Like running ultra marathons fit. Brad lives with a condition called Cystic Fibrosis - which affects many organs in his body mainly his pancreas, liver and lungs. Despite this, he lives a super-human life (seriously) and is not defined by his condition (despite what the doctors told his parents as an infant . We discuss this pretty inspirational story. This is 2-part series. This Episode is part 1. Part 2 will be released very shortly. Links: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyjdryburgh/?hl=en https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-15/living-with-cystic-fibrosis-podcast-host-writes-eulogy/101966498 https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/about/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0F7u8INlXQ0KvtjwK6Zf12?si=c384203dff294cc1

    39 min

  5. 01/03/2023

    Episode 23 - Magic Mike (Not a stripper)

    We talk to Mike Webb aka “Magic Mike not a stripper”. Mike is bloke who grew up in a big family in the ‘burbs of Canberra. After trialling a career in finance he decided to risk it all and become a full time magician. Today he performs shows far and wide with audiences including the Australian Cricket Team and is mentored by the likes of Hamish and Andy. You may have seen him on Australia’s got Talent with that card trick. We talk the ups and downs of his magical story. Pardon the pun. Magic Mike (Not a stripper) Links to Videos and sites mentioned in the episode: https://www.michaelwebbmagic.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/magicmike_notastripper/ https://youtu.be/LuFlOzKxWdo https://youtu.be/yQmgCVgxKyY Mental Health Resources: Beyond Blue - beyondblue.com.au Lifeline - 13 11 14

    51 min

  6. 30/11/2022

    Episode 22 - Jeff Tho - Volant, Badminton and the man with no limits

    We chat to Jeff Tho. A man with no limitations. I was lucky enough to cross paths with Jeff as a teenager and not surprised with the level of success he has achieved across multiple platforms. Some of his highlights include representing Australia as a both a player and coach in Badminton, practising as a dentist, creating his own Sports Brand Volant and the successful 'The Badminton Podcast'. We discuss Jeff's drive for success and the personal story behind this. Further Links about Jeff and his story: Volant - volantbadminton.com LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tho-02625676 Instagram - www.instagram.com/jefftho/ Badminton- www.badminton.org.au/newsevents/meet-jeff-tho/ The Badminton Podcast - https://anchor.fm/thebadmintonpodcast

    42 min

  7. 13/09/2022

    Episode 21 - Anei's Story - A refugee's story of being brought up in 'burbs of Melbourne.

    Today I talk to Anei Thou, a proud Aussie brought up in Western Suburbs of Melbourne. His Story in unique - Anei was born in Sudan where he fled with family due to brutal civil war in Sudan and subsequently arrived in Australia as a refugee. This Civil war nearly lasted half a century resulting in two million deaths and millions displaced. He talks about his family’s journey to Australia and growing up as a Black African in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Links: Sudanese Civil War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_Civil_War Anei Thou’s Personal Blog - https://www.sudo-australianmd.com/about Kakuma Refugee Camp - https://www.unhcr.org/ke/kakuma-refugee-camp African Gang Panic in Australia - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/one-election-later-the-lessons-from-melbourne-s-african-gang-panic-20211118-p59a4u.html

    51 min

  8. 24/05/2022

    Episode 20 - Bec Martin feat. Gender Inequality, Digital Footprints and Sharenting

    Today, I talk with our regular guest Bec Martin. She's a teacher and co-founder of Evolve Education, an educational platform that educates students about digital wellbeing and online safety. We discuss the issues of Sharenting - i.e. Parents sharing their children's image and information over social media and Gender Inequality specifically society assigning roles based on someone's sex. As always, there is some banter and laughs just to keep it interesting. For more information about Evolve Education - - https://www.evolve-edu.com.au

    1h 2m
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Welcome to 30something. We're a couple of blokes from Australia who talk about issues faced by 30 something old people with a twist of humour and dash of sport. We discuss relationships, career, investment and hot topics in the news. And more dashes of sport.

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  • Creator
    Pat & Gomez
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Pat & Gomez
  • Show Website
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