Beyond The Noise

Tim McKern and Luke Owens
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Beyond the Noise is about the climb, not just the peak. It’s where real, unpolished conversations intersect with personal growth, purpose, and building a life that feels good from the inside out. Hosted by Tim and Luke, we talk about leaning into discomfort, finding direction, and balancing ambition with finding joy in the process. We cut through the static to share tools, perspectives, and stories that help you keep moving upward and tune in to what matters.

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep 26 - Dreaming Isn't Doing

    In this episode, we unpack one of the hidden reasons we stay stuck: The gap between who we say we want to become and the small, boring reps required to actually become that person. Because dreaming, planning, learning and talking can feel like progress, even when nothing has really changed. It’s easy to fall in love with the future version of yourself. The fitter version.The more confident version.The successful version.The disciplined version. But at some point, the dream has to become action. From the story of the Lazy Samurai to ambition, procrastination, preparation, motivation and identity, this conversation is about getting honest with where we might be hiding in the idea of change instead of practising it. We explore: – Why we can become addicted to the idea of becoming someone– How planning and learning can become disguised procrastination– Why ambition without action can turn into fantasy– Why motivation often comes after movement– How small reps compound into confidence and real change– The question that matters most: what is the next small rep? If this resonates, share it with someone who has been talking about the thing for too long. Sometimes the most powerful shift is simple: Stop waiting to feel ready.Start doing the reps. 🎙 Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise – @thebeyondthenoisepodcast This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522

    57 min

  2. APR 24

    Ep 25 – The Dallas Pedretti Story: From Newmarket Chaos to Fatherhood & Resilience

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Dallas Pedretti — or as many know him, “Disco.” If you’ve spent any time around Bendigo, you’ve probably crossed paths with him. From the Newmarket days, the late nights, and the chaos…to the man he is now — a dad, a leader, and someone people genuinely rely on. But this conversation goes deeper than the surface. We talk about what it was like growing up in a tight-knit family,the bond with his brother Reece,and navigating life after losing him following a long battle with illness. We also dive into:– Growing up in Lockwood South and life on the farm – The Newmarket era and the stories that came with it– Where the nickname “Disco” came from– Learning things the hard way and shifting direction– Fighting to be in his daughter’s life and what that taught him– Fatherhood, growth, and becoming someone your kids are proud of– Life now — leadership, health, and finding a better way to live This episode is about growth. It’s about responsibility. And it’s about the kind of person you become when life really tests you. If this one made you reflect, appreciate your people, or think about the kind of person you want to be — share it with someone who’ll get something from it. This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast

    1h 23m

  3. APR 13

    Ep 24 - Why We’re Walking for 24 Hours

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we talk about the 24 hour walk — and more importantly, why we’re doing it. On the surface, it’s a challenge.24 hours. Around the lake. Keep moving. But underneath that, there’s a much deeper reason behind it all. This conversation goes back to 2016, losing a mate, and the realisation that you never truly know what someone is going through — even the people who seem the happiest on the outside. From there, we talk through the journey:– How the Bendigo to Melbourne walk came about– The Canberra to Bendigo walk and what those long days taught us– Why Walk & Talk Bendigo started and what makes it so powerful– The importance of connection and creating space for real conversations– Why sometimes the best thing you can do is listen, not fix– And how this 24 hour walk brings all of that together This episode isn’t just about the walk. It’s about checking in.It’s about being there for people.And it’s about remembering that something as simple as showing up can mean a lot more than you think. If this episode made you think of someone — send it to them.Check in. Have the conversation. This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast

    41 min

  4. MAR 29

    Ep 23 - The Matt Sawyer Story: Loyalty, Leadership & Legacy

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Matt Sawyer — a name that carries weight around White Hills and local footy circles. If you’ve been around the club, you already know what he’s about.If you haven’t, this conversation will give you a pretty good idea. On the surface, Matty is the big presence. The competitor. The one who always fronted up. But beneath that is a loyal, honest, and deeply caring person — someone who shows up for people and puts others first. This episode isn’t just about footy.It’s about loyalty, leadership, and the kind of legacy you leave through the way you live. We dive into:– Growing up around White Hills and finding his way in footy– His rise as a consistent, hard-to-stop player– The Bendigo Bombers stint and what it taught him– Losing grand finals and what falling short teaches you– Loyalty to the club and the 2024 premiership, 36 years in the making– Fatherhood, family, and what matters most now If this episode made you reflect, appreciate your people, or think about the kind of person you want to be — share it with someone who’ll get something from it. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast

    1h 15m

  5. MAR 19

    Ep 22 – Q&A with Luke & Tim: Getting to Know Us

    In this episode, we thought we’d mix things up with our first ever Q&A. Just Luke and I, no guest. What starts as some rapid fire questions turns into a much deeper conversation about life, growth, mental health, and the things that actually matter. We chat about everything from routines, food and travel, through to purpose, vulnerability, and what a good life really looks like. We also reflect on the SPAN Walk from that morning, the power of community, and why doing hard things with good people can change your life. We dive into:• Our routines, habits and go to meals• Favourite, songs, recovery tools and travel experiences• What we see as each other’s strengths and what people might not see behind the scenes• Advice we’d give our younger selves and what living a good life actually looks like• Why connection and community matter, and what we’re still learning about life and being present If you enjoy this one, share it with someone who might like getting to know us a little better. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcastTim — @timmckernLuke — @l_u_k_e_o_w_e_n_s

    1h 18m

  6. MAR 8

    Ep 21 – Nath Ryan: Do Hard Things — Walking 600km for Mental Health

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Nath Ryan — a bloke who believes in doing hard things. Not for the sake of suffering… but for what it teaches you about yourself, the people around you, and what you’re capable of. Alongside Tim and Wal, Nath took on a challenge most people wouldn’t even consider: flying to Canberra… then walking all the way home to Bendigo. Over 600 kilometres. 12 days. Blisters, heat, exhaustion — and moments that pushed them to their limits. But the walk was never just about the distance. It was about mental health. Connection. And showing people they’re not alone when things get tough. Throughout the conversation, Nath reflects on the highs, the lows, and the moments that made the journey unforgettable — from laughing through pain with the boys, to powerful encounters with strangers who shared their own stories along the road. This episode isn’t just about endurance. It’s about resilience, brotherhood, and the idea that doing hard things can bring out the best in us. We dive into: – How the idea to walk from Canberra to Bendigo began – What it’s really like walking 50–70km a day for nearly two weeks – The physical toll: blisters, exhaustion, and pushing through pain – The moments that nearly broke them — and the ones that kept them going – Why doing hard things with your mates can change your life – Nath’s own journey with mental health – And the moment they walked back into Bendigo — greeted by hundreds of kids cheering them home At its core, this episode carries a simple message: Do hard things. Because of who you become on the other side. If this episode made you think, reflect, or inspired you in some way — share it with someone who might need to hear it. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast Tim — @timmckern Luke — @l_u_k_e_o_w_e_n_s

    1h 28m

  7. FEB 2

    Ep 20 - Why Everything Feels Like Life or Death

    In this episode, we unpack something that quietly shapes modern life more than we realise:The feeling that everything is urgent, permanent, and high-stakes. Emails feel loaded. Decisions feel irreversible. Conversations feel heavier than they need to be.Without noticing it, many of us end up living in a constant state of fight-or-flight — treating everyday moments like they’ll decide our entire future. We explore where this pressure comes from, how our nervous system mistakes stress for danger, and why being “serious” is often confused with being mature. From overthinking and perfectionism to decision paralysis, identity shifts, and perspective — this conversation is about loosening the grip, zooming out, and learning how to care deeply without panicking. We explore:– Why modern stress triggers life-or-death responses– The amygdala and why it hasn’t caught up with modern life– How overthinking starts as self-protection– The 80/20 rule and why most stress comes from very little– Shedding old identities that no longer fit– Perfectionism, urgency, and the cost of taking life too seriously– Regret minimisation and trusting yourself to adjust as you go If this resonates, share it with someone who feels like they’re always rushing or carrying the weight of getting it right.Sometimes the most freeing realisation is this: not everything requires panic. 🎙 Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise – @thebeyondthenoisepodcastTim – @timmckernLuke – @l_u_k_e_o_w_e_n_s

    54 min

  8. JAN 22

    Ep 19 - The Donny Walker Story: Big Energy, Sensitive Soul

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Donny Walker — a bloke whose name carries weight not because of a title, a career, or an achievement… but because of how he shows up for people. If you’re from Bendigo, you already know Donny.If you’re not, this conversation will make you feel like you do. On the surface, Donny is the larrikin. The storyteller. The bloke who turns a five-minute trip into an hour-long catch-up.But beneath the jokes and big personality is a deeply caring, sensitive soul — someone who checks in, shows up, and makes people feel seen. This episode isn’t about milestones or success.It’s about presence. Connection. And the quiet impact of being a genuinely good human. We dive into:– Growing up in Spring Gully and being “the same bloke” his whole life– Why shopping with Donny always takes an extra hour– The larrikin persona vs the sensitive soul underneath– Music, travel, chaos, and unforgettable stories– Mental health, dark periods, and learning to accept support– Why checking in matters more than people realise– The power of being present — and how it can change lives– What it means to matter, even when you don’t realise you do– And the emotional moment Donny hears what people really say about him If this episode made you laugh, reflect, or appreciate the impact one person can have — share it with someone who’ll get something from it. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram:Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcastTim — @timmckernLuke — @l_u_k_e_o_w_e_n_s

    57 min
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Beyond the Noise is about the climb, not just the peak. It’s where real, unpolished conversations intersect with personal growth, purpose, and building a life that feels good from the inside out. Hosted by Tim and Luke, we talk about leaning into discomfort, finding direction, and balancing ambition with finding joy in the process. We cut through the static to share tools, perspectives, and stories that help you keep moving upward and tune in to what matters.

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  • Creator
    Tim McKern and Luke Owens
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tim McKern and Luke Owens
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Noise

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