Dyl & Friends

Clubby Sports

Dylan Buckley spent nine seasons and 41 games in the AFL. Enough time to know that life after football was coming, but not nearly enough time to feel ready for it. So he started a podcast. Dyl sits down with interesting & notable guests - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, anyone with a story and gets genuinely curious about their lives. Career highs and lows, mindset, identity, what actually makes people tick. Dyl's simple rule: 'Be real, be authentic, and ask the questions I wish I knew the answers to.' You don't need to know the guests before you press play. By the time the episode's done, you'll feel like you've known them for years.

  1. 2d ago

    Five years after everything changed | Alexa Leary

    This week I'm joined by two-time Paralympic gold medallist, author, musician and life of the party, Alexa Leary. Just days after the five-year anniversary of the cycling accident that changed her life, we both lined up in the La Roche-Posay 10K at Run Melbourne. On recovery day, Alexa joined me in the studio to talk about the amazing journey she's been on since that day in 2021. Doctors told Alexa's family she wouldn't survive. If she did, they believed she'd never walk or talk again. Instead, Alexa rebuilt her life from the ground up; relearning everyday tasks, returning to the pool through rehabilitation, and, just three years later, standing on top of the Paralympic podium in Paris. But this conversation isn't just about what happened in 2021. It's about who Alexa is today. We talk: What happened on the day of Alexa's cycling accident Being told she'd never walk or talk again Relearning everyday life after a traumatic brain injury Losing five years of memories and rebuilding her identity Why she says she's "living a second life" The road from rehabilitation to two Paralympic gold medals The ongoing reality of living with an invisible disability Her mission to raise awareness for traumatic brain injuries Writing Sink or Swim and pursuing music beyond swimming What's next for this Aussie icon If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

    Five years after everything changed | Alexa Leary

  2. Jul 19

    What can you actually control? | Stoicism with Professor Matthew Sharpe

    This week I'm joined by Professor Matthew Sharpe, National Head of School of Philosophy at ACU and co-author of 'Philosophy as a Way of Life: Philosophy as a Way of Life: History, Dimensions, Directions'. Stoicism is a philosophy that's been around for more than 2,000 years, but its lessons feel more relevant today than ever. In this conversation, we unpack the practical ideas that have helped shape the way I think about adversity, anxiety, relationships and living a meaningful life. We dive into the foundations of Stoicism, where it came from, why it has stood the test of time, and how simple daily practices can help us stop worrying about the things we can't control. Whether you're completely new to Stoicism or you've already picked up Meditations, I think you'll take something valuable away from this conversation. We talk: What Stoicism actually is (and the biggest misconceptions about it) The simple question that can help stop overthinking Why strength of character matters more than money, status or success How to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't Why adversity is essential for growth and resilience The Stoic exercises that can improve your mindset every day How Marcus Aurelius used Stoicism to lead through crisis The "two goals" framework that can change the way you approach work and life Why seeking validation from others will never lead to lasting happiness How reflecting on your day can help you become a better version of yourself Professor Matthew Sharpe's Stoicism reading list: Meditations — Marcus Aurelius Enchiridion (The Manual) — Epictetus The Inner Citadel — Pierre Hadot How to Think Like a Roman Emperor — Donald Robertson If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

  3. Jul 12

    Lost and behind bars: How Moses Riek turned prison into purpose

    Arriving in Australia as a child after fleeing civil war in Sudan, Moses Riek was a highly talented basketball prospect with the world at his feet.  Fast forward to only months after he finished school and he found himself behind bars. However, prison became the turning point that changed his life.  Today, Moses mentors young people involved in the justice system, works alongside Victorian Government agencies, speaks publicly about crime prevention and rehabilitation and is dedicated to showing young people there is another path. He joined Dyl to tell his story: -The injury that changed everything -Falling in with the wrong crowd -His arrest & entering adult prison -The first phone call to his mum -Release, relapse & the wake-up call -His mentoring method -Family & rebuilding trust If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: ⁠Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

  4. Jul 5

    Meet my psychiatrist: what he's taught me about anxiety, identity & healthy living | Dr Ranjit Menon

    This week I'm joined by my psychiatrist, Dr Ranjit Menon. We've been working together for the past three years, so I wanted to sit down and ask him everything he's taught me about anxiety, identity and what it actually means to live a healthy life. We start with my own mental health journey before diving into the questions I think so many of us have. Why do we experience anxiety? Should we identify with a diagnosis? Why are more people struggling? And what are the simple habits that make the biggest difference to our health and wellbeing? Whether you've been through therapy yourself or you're just trying to better understand your own mind, I think there's something in this conversation for everyone. We talk: What my psychiatrist has learned about me over the past three years Why anxiety isn't something we should try to eliminate The difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder Why your diagnosis should never become your identity How elite sport approaches mental health and high performance The four pillars of a healthy life Why doing hard things builds resilience The difference between being selfish and being self-centred Why reading is one of the most underrated tools for improving your mind How small daily habits help protect your mental health over time The one thing Ranjit believes every person should prioritise for better health If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

  5. Jun 28

    Swag on the Beat | An accidental EXCLUSIVE from Australia's favourite sketch comedy duo

    I love the Swag boys. You love the Swag boys. And this chat definitely delivered! Jack, Isaac and myself get into everything from first kisses, MSN Messenger and terrible dates, to how they've built one of Australia's biggest comedy brands without ever chasing the algorithm. I loved hearing how their creative process has evolved, what they've learnt over the years, and why they're still just focused on making each other laugh. We also chat Smart Ass toilet paper, the comedians who inspired us,, producing the Swag podcast, hosting Jim Jefferies, and I even have a crack at a bit of crowd work... Oh yeah... and they accidentally drop a decent exclusive on us... but you'll have to listen to find out. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! & Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

  6. Jun 28

    Sunday Roast | Top 30 wrestlers of all time (we only got to 3) + Toy Story 5 & a Strokes quiz no one asked for

    I'm starting to like the sound of a weekly Sunday Roast ep with Josh, Benny Rai and Mitch, and we start with our top 30 wrestlers of all time (but actually just three). On the rest of the plate: An update of our World Cup office sweep. Should I start getting cabbies and ride share drivers on the podcast? Josh reviews Toy Story 5; why I reckon you should re-watch Dune and get onto comedian Ben Hunter. And yet another one of my favourite YouTube clips, which leads to a quiz on The Strokes that no one asked for. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! & Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠ This week's World Cup WRA update is brought to you by the SBS World Cup Watchers' Rights Association, standing up for your right to watch the World Cup during work hours. Head to jointhewra.com for more information. #SBSWorldCup #WRA @SBSOnDemand

  7. Jun 26

    IMMEDIATE REAX: Socceroos through to the Round of 32!

    Phew... we're through! Baldy and Ben Randall jumped straight behind the mics with me after the Socceroos' dominant yet nail biting 0-0 draw with Paraguay. The boys are into the round of 32... and we *maybe* know who we're playing next, but first listen to our poor analysis of how we got there... Plus: How the world game's tactics are all through AFL Dyl's Top 5 playing kits of this World Cup Why these crowds just don't stack up to the World Cups of the past Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! & Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠ This week's World Cup WRA update is brought to you by the SBS World Cup Watchers' Rights Association, standing up for your right to watch the World Cup during work hours. Head to jointhewra.com for more information. #SBSWorldCup #WRA @SBSOnDemand

  8. Jun 21

    Don't dog your mates | Tommy Herschell on building your "pit crew" & the mates who saved him

    This week I'm joined by Tommy Herschell, founder of Find Ya Feet and one of the great storytellers . Tommy has spent years helping young people, sporting clubs and workplaces have better conversations around mental health, vulnerability and looking after the people around us. It's a funny, honest and powerful chat that starts with me trying to understand Tommy's slang and hopefully ends with you putting in that phone call to your mate. We talk: What Find Ya Feet is all about Why Tommy lives by the motto "Don't dog your mates" The mates who changed Tommy's life and became part of his "pit crew" Whether your therapist should be treated like a mechanic or a panel beater Stories and lessons from Tommy's workshops around Australia Life as a "chalkie" before Find Ya Feet Why making the call to a mate can change everything The power of vulnerability and showing up for the people around you A heads up, this episode discusses some heavy topics, including domestic violence and suicide. Please look after yourself while listening. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! & Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

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Dylan Buckley spent nine seasons and 41 games in the AFL. Enough time to know that life after football was coming, but not nearly enough time to feel ready for it. So he started a podcast. Dyl sits down with interesting & notable guests - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, anyone with a story and gets genuinely curious about their lives. Career highs and lows, mindset, identity, what actually makes people tick. Dyl's simple rule: 'Be real, be authentic, and ask the questions I wish I knew the answers to.' You don't need to know the guests before you press play. By the time the episode's done, you'll feel like you've known them for years.

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  • Creator
    Clubby Sports
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Dyl & Friends

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