gwunspoken - Beyond the Plan

Garry

 gwunspoken: Beyond the Plan Hear the person beyond the plan. This podcast is where NDIS participants, families, and supporters reclaim their narrative. We dive into life beyond the diagnosis, beyond the reports, and beyond the plans—exploring identity, strength, and voice.  Whether you're a parent seeking connection, a support worker craving understanding, or someone walking their own NDIS journey, this space is for you.  Because labels don’t define people—stories do. 

  1. 1D AGO

    From Vandalised Toilets To Virtual Classrooms: Yup, Coke Still Wins

    What if the fix for a “bad school fit” isn’t tougher rules, but a better environment? We sit down with Shaun, a 15-year-old gamer and history diehard, to map the messy, honest path from a massive high school that felt unsafe and pointless to a distance education model that actually works. He’s blunt about what pushed him out—vandalism, everyday sexism and racism, and the grind of too many subjects at once—and clear on what brought him back to learning: fewer classes, five-week rotations, and space to move with ADHD without getting punished for it. The heart of the chat is simple and powerful: good teachers stay calm, offer grace, and make rules serve learning, not the other way around. Shaun talks openly about ADHD and autism, naming a reality many neurodivergent students live with—hyperfocus on passion projects and friction with “easy” tasks that lack meaning. That lens reframes the whole school debate. When interest leads, attention follows. When culture is toxic, no curriculum can save it. The shift to distance education reduced noise, boosted results, and brought back a sense of safety. And then there’s joy. Shaun lights up describing WWII naval history, War Thunder lore, and a family-funded museum pilgrimage across the US: USS Iowa, USS Hornet, and a private walk-through on the USS Midway with a veteran who served on board. He dreams forward to HMS Belfast in London, the Missouri in Hawaii, and the UK’s Tank Museum, where engines roar and history moves. Along the way we talk small-life texture—Coke over everything, go-karts that punch to 50 km/h, the cost of care, and parents who show up. If you care about distance education, neurodiversity, student agency, or the power of niche passions to unlock real learning, this story will land. Subscribe, share with a parent or teacher who needs a different blueprint, and leave a review telling us one change that would make school work better for more kids.

    27 min

  2. JAN 13

    Connection To Country: Kids, Waterholes, And Songs

    Start with the smell of salt on your hands, the hum of tyres after a long drive, and the easy rhythm that only comes when mates pile into one day with no big agenda. We invited Arie, Jack, and Memphys to lean into Connection to Country, and what unfolded was a string of small, honest moments that felt bigger than any plan: a caught flounder, a lost magnet miraculously scooped from the water, and the kind of laughter that makes time slow down. We move from jetty talk to waterhole dreams, swapping stories about Iluka, rule-bending at the waterpark, and the micro-choices that reveal who we are—favourite colours, best snacks, and why some of us will always choose the movie theatre over the couch. Music keeps the energy warm and unguarded. Eminem becomes a lullaby on a late-night drop-off. Marshmello and Juice WRLD spark a debate about beats, vocals, and what gets stuck in your head when you’re not trying to impress anyone. Ari threads in a brave melody. Memphis drops robot tones with style. Jack leans into the jokes and the heart. Underneath the banter sits a real framework for belonging: land, water, and shared attention. Connection to Country isn’t a slogan here—it’s the jetty under our feet, the net in our hands, and the way a lucky catch can turn a near-miss into a story everyone owns. We touch on kindness and giving, too, when the candy-aisle question becomes a conversation about charity and character. Even the snack picks—honey soy chips, gummy bears, and apple pie with custard—carry the comfort of rituals that say, you’re safe here. If you’re looking for an episode that blends youth voice, outdoor adventure, and the healing power of music, you’ll feel right at home. Press play for a day that proves strong communities grow from simple habits: show up, share the moment, sing the chorus, and celebrate the small wins. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a mate, and leave a quick review to help more people find these stories.

    17 min

  3. JAN 13

    Fishing, Friendships, And Friendly Rivalries

    A fishing line bends, a reel almost hits the water, and three teens spark a debate that sets the tone for everything that follows: was it skill, luck, or pure mateship that landed the brim? From that first laugh, we dive into a day shaped by sport, holidays, and the kind of quickfire questions that reveal more than they seem. The energy is light, the teasing is real, and the insights sneak up between stories of sleepovers, boat rides to Moreton, and cheering the Bullets win or lose. We open up the sporting map: basketball dreams with point guards in the making, rugby union passion from flanker to second row, and shoutouts to the Wallabies and Brisbane teams. The chat flows into what school gets right—HPE wins when movement beats theory—and why aiming high matters. We talk about setting goals big enough to stretch you, like shooting for Australia and being proud if you land at a top club. The boys own their preferences without apology: red or blue, six or seven, chocolate or gummy bears. Those choices, simple as they are, carry a confidence you can hear. Then the lens widens. A green Lamborghini versus not caring about cars at all. Bikes and riding with mates. A $100 million thought experiment that turns into a lesson on investing, private islands, and buying a Maccas franchise because community spots and business can go hand in hand. The thread through it all is persistence and play: try a different bait, cast further, stick with it. We wrap with plans for a feed, a kick of the footy, and a swim—because the best days balance effort with joy. If you love youth sport, real talk, and the spark of big dreams told with a grin, you’ll feel right at home here. Listen, share it with a mate who needs a nudge to aim higher, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show.

    15 min

  4. JAN 13

    We Colour, We Chat, We Discover How Simple Moments Can Slow A Busy Mind

    Crayons out, mics on, and a turtle to bring to life. We sat down with Memphys during the holidays and discovered how a simple colouring page can flip a noisy day into something calm, curious, and surprisingly honest. As the greens and browns filled the paper, the chat wandered in the best way: from treasure-hunting fantasies to real-world care for the little wild lives we share space with. Memphys walked us through his holiday haul — a metal detector, a tiny plane-like drone, and a dig kit — and we mapped a day from lunch to the lake. Along the way we broke down how magnet fishing works, what rust does to the catch, and how to make smart choices if you pull up something you shouldn’t keep. That led straight to values: when to share, how to return lost finds, and why doing the right thing feels better than a lucky haul. Then came the turtles, dozens of them, shy and curious. We talked about feeding them safely, reading their mood, and rebuilding trust when people haven’t been kind. Between colour choices and lettuce plans, we leaned into humour. Skeleton puns, frog gags, a butt quack groaner Memphys has heard before — the joke scorecard swung between groans and giggles, which is half the fun. We also celebrated small wins at school, teased out sibling dynamics, and prepped for a wedding walk with a toddler in tow. The day rounded out with a love note to local libraries: free podcast rooms, quiet creative spaces, and the kind of community setup that makes mindful habits easy to keep. If you’re feeling fried, take this as your sign: put a colouring book on the table, throw a game on in the background, and let your hands lead your mind back to steady. Press play, then tell us your favourite low-tech reset, and don’t forget to follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people find their calm.

    28 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    A Card Without A Candy Cane Can Ruin A Twelve-Year-Old’s Christmas

    A missing candy cane should not be enough to derail Christmas, and yet here we are: two mates unpacking why small details matter when the stakes feel big. We start with the joy of holidays and the unfiltered bliss of sleeping till midday, then wander into year eight nerves, quiet wishes for fewer crowds and the strange comfort of a lazy summer day. The conversation is fast, funny and a little too honest, the kind of back-and-forth that makes you remember the texture of being twelve and the humour it takes to be fifty. Our fishing adventure is a comedy of errors: a shiny new rod without a reel, a breezy bridge session with zero bites, and the eternal question of who actually knows what they’re doing. Between the teasing and tall tales, we dig into real gear advice for beginners, why a combo can beat fancy parts, and how ego sneaks into simple hobbies. Food becomes personality as we fight it out over onions, tomatoes and the rightful throne of sour worms. It’s messy, specific and wonderfully human. Then a curveball: life expectancy numbers on a phone screen and a blunt reckoning with time. The ten-year thought experiment opens a quiet space for dreams that don’t involve passports or fireworks. Instead we hear about choosing solitude over noise, finding comfort in routine and learning how small rituals carry the season. We close with the school reality few adults see—vapes in bathrooms, pressure cooking early—and the joke that holds the heart of the episode: if you’re going to give a card at Christmas, put the candy cane in. Hit play for laughs, a few gentle gut checks and a reminder that the best gifts are thoughtful, simple and complete. If you enjoyed this, follow the show, share it with a friend and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us.

    16 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    A Quick Chat Before Laser Tag: Teamwork, Turtles, And Doing The Dishes

    The countdown to laser tag starts the moment Memphis hits the studio, and the energy never lets up. We’re plotting team tactics, laughing about vests that light up, and debating who’s got the better aim when the arena goes dark. What begins as a quick pre-game chat turns into a snapshot of a whole day: a Woolworths dash for patties and sausages, a detour to Gary’s place to meet the dogs, an unexpected moment with Chili the lizard, and a calm pause feeding turtles before the next burst of action. Between the jokes and predictions, we hit on something that sticks—helping out even when it isn’t glamorous. After cooking, Memphis jumps in to load the dishwasher, despite its quirks, and we talk about why pitching in matters. No lectures, just a simple truth: nobody loves the chore, but everyone loves the feeling of being backed up. That small act says as much about teamwork as any game plan. We carry that spirit into a friendly rivalry, setting terms for a Timezone high-score face-off and letting the banter fly. Memphis puts his name on the winner’s board early; I push back and ask the listeners to decide. It’s cheerful, scrappy, and very human—plans that shift, jokes that land, and a shared soundtrack to close it out, possibly in a language Memphis chooses on a whim. If you love quick-hit stories with heart, moments with pets, and the kind of honest humour that comes from real connection, you’ll feel right at home. Hit play, then tell us: Team Memphis or Team Host? Subscribe for more easygoing adventures, share with a friend who needs a smile, and leave a review with your best laser tag or arcade tip.

    7 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    Schoolyard Stroll

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    13 min

  8. 11/30/2025

    What Do Kids Value Most? Play, Pets, And The Joy Of Simple Days

    A simple car ride turned into one of those chats you wish you could bottle. We picked up after school, grabbed Subway, wandered through Rebel Sport to inspect every basketball, and then hit the park—where a scrappy run of 18 kicks in a row felt like a trophy. Between laughs and questionable dad jokes, we peeled back what actually matters to a ten-year-old: second break at school, the thrill of PE and swimming, the magnetic pull of Minecraft and YouTube, and a deep love for sea turtles that needs no justification. We talk about how play creates connection—tagging through a shopping centre, testing how long we can keep a ball alive, and turning small wins into big memories. The screen time conversation gets real without getting preachy, as he explains PvP, mobs, and the satisfaction of building worlds block by block. School isn’t just subjects; it’s the ritual of breaks, the joy of soccer, and that precious feeling of independence. There’s space for fears too—spiders, snakes, the vague “everything”—balanced by the security of five lively dogs at home and the kind of family noise that feels like love. You’ll hear favourites that sketch a kid’s inner map—seven, green, chocolate mint ice cream, and Fanta edging out the milkshake. You’ll also hear how curiosity roams: turtles sunbathing on a log, squid and sharks joining the list, and the calm humour that makes scary creatures feel less so. It’s warm, messy, and honest—a reminder that the best conversations happen in the margins between school and home, snacks and dinner, questions and laughter. If this made you smile, tap follow, share it with a mate who needs a wholesome listen, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. What was your favourite school break—and why?

    14 min
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 gwunspoken: Beyond the Plan Hear the person beyond the plan. This podcast is where NDIS participants, families, and supporters reclaim their narrative. We dive into life beyond the diagnosis, beyond the reports, and beyond the plans—exploring identity, strength, and voice.  Whether you're a parent seeking connection, a support worker craving understanding, or someone walking their own NDIS journey, this space is for you.  Because labels don’t define people—stories do. 

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  • Creator
    Garry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 gwunspoken - Beyond the Plan
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