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Rambling is about discovering good things blokes are doing in our local communities. Shunter and 8-Ball are two old mates who love to explore stories of men doing good things in regional communities - especially in the Geelong and Surf Coast region . We love to scratch beneath the surface of our local communities to see what stories lie beneath, Each episode we kick off a conversation about life as a bloke in the modern world and see where it leads us. We typically cover topics such as family, business, mental health, music, literature, and sport. Our conversations are rambling, fun and insightful. Become a member on Patreon to access ad-free episodes, early access to episodes, exclusive content, and our Rambling community. Follow us on Instagram

  1. 21h ago

    Rambling #67: On finding our balance with Ange Tydd

    Ange Tydd is a Torquay-based kinesiologist, healer, artist and "village aunty" as she is known by some of her clients. Ange left home at 16 to escape an environment of domestic violence, an experience that gave her a strong sense of right and wrong, and a determination to call out any inappropriate behaviour by men toward women. After 20 years working as a hairdresser, Ange decided she wanted to help people on a more fundamental level and completed an Advanced Diploma of Applied Kinesiology at the Nicolie O'Neill school of kinesiology in Perth. There she was fortunate to work under Dr Charles Krebs, an American scientist who devoted his life to the study and teaching of kinesiology after it help him walk again following a case of the bends that doctors told him would leave him a paraplegic. In this episode Ange talks to the Scott and Brian about the pressures her male clients feel in today's world, how embracing a balance between their masculine and feminine sides can help men to be more at ease with their role within the family and society, and how a tough childhood led to her having a strong moral compass and a passion for helping others navigate their way through life. To learn more about Ange's kinesiology practice or to get in touch go to the Earthway Healing website or follow her on her Instagram page. To check out here Bonescrounger artwork, follow the Bonescrounger Instagram here. _______ To support these conversations and to gain early access to episodes and access to exclusive, members only content, visit our Patreon page and become a member for just $5 per month.

    Rambling #67: On finding our balance with Ange Tydd

  2. Oct 12

    Rambling #66: On John Steinbeck and old school mates with Shunter & 8-Ball

    The Rambling lads catch-up guest-free and ramble on about everything from John Steinbeck, to catching up with old school mates, and the state of politics. Scott rants about government intervention in the housing market and Brian returns and rates Scott's grunge albums to continue his vinyl listening journey. If you like what we do, please follow and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It would mean the world!

    Rambling #66: On John Steinbeck and old school mates with Shunter & 8-Ball

  3. Oct 5

    Rambling #65: On forging life as a blacksmith with David Graham

    David Graham is a Torquay based artist and blacksmith working out of Ashmore Arts, an artists' collective community overlooking Torquay's stunning Spring Creek Valley. Dave's path to becoming a blacksmith has not always been a smooth one, but he has always persevered in the pursuit of his love of the art of blacksmithing. Along the way he has faced personal tragedy, career twists and turns, and the challenges of dealing with undiagnosed ADHD. This is a frank and fascinating conversation with a bloke who has faced loss and grief, PTSD, and mental health challenges while along following his creative dream. *Note: This episode was recorded over two weeks due to some timing restraints. To find out more about Dave's work and blacksmithing workshops visit his website here. _______ To support these conversations and to gain early access to episodes and access to exclusive, members only content, visit our Patreon page and become a member for just $5 per month.

    Rambling #65: On forging life as a blacksmith with David Graham

  4. Sep 29

    Rambling #64: On rites of passage with Michael Judd

    When Michael "Juddy" Judd's 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer, his and his wife's world was turned upside down. When she tragically passed away 2 years later, Juddy made her a promise - that he would do something great and help people. This was a promise he couldn't back out of and from that DIIGG Wellbeing was born. Initially Juddy scribbled some ideas about how to fulfil that promise on a whiteboard, but didn't know how to put his ideas into action. Then, after a prompt from the CEO of the company he was working for, Juddy called up 30 mates and invited them around for a heartfelt discussion about his plans. From there DIIGG Wellbeing grew and is now a juggernaut helping provide community connection, leadership training, and rites of passage programs for young people and their parents or mentors. This is a raw and heartfelt discussion about how a family tragedy inspired one man to make a positive difference in the world, and how beginning in our local community we can make a difference globally. To learn more about DIIGG Wellbeing or to get involved, visit their website here. _______ To support these conversations and to gain early access to episodes and access to exclusive, members only content, visit our Patreon page and become a member for just $5 per month.

    Rambling #64: On rites of passage with Michael Judd

  5. Sep 22

    Rambling #63: On books, potholes and country footy with Allan Barden

    Scott and Brian catch with writer, historian and good mate of Rambling Allan Barden. Together the lads chat about the terrible state of our country roads, country footy finals, and their shared love of books. Following on from the ABCs Hottest 100 Australian Books, the guys discuss some of their favourite books. Allan also chats about the current writing projects he is working including recording his 91 year old great-aunt's life story and how the Barden's found their way to Tasmania and eventually to Victoria's Western district. This is a fun, casual chat about common interests in our typically Rambling style. You can check out Allan's writing for the Footy Almanac here.

    Rambling #63: On books, potholes and country footy with Allan Barden

  6. Sep 15

    Rambling #62: On freedom through adversity with Chris "Hendo" Henderson

    Chris "Hendo" Henderson was a life-long "pretty decent" country footy player and corporate head kicker. Then, around 9 years ago, he was diagnosed with MS. What began as devastating news, soon made him reassess his values in life. He then followed an opportunity to try out for wheelchair footy and, within weeks was playing wheelchair AFL for Richmond. He then went on to captain Richmond and is the current captain-coach of Essendon. Hendo then went on to found Freedom Sports Foundation, a not-for-profit connecting kids and adults to wheelchair sports and providing pathways for people in wheelchairs to play sport at an elite level. Hendo has also represented Australia at world championships for para beach volleyball and European handball. This is an important conversation about how a life-shaking event can create purpose in a person's life and can lead to helping others find opportunity, connection and meaning, when previously there was only hurdles, isolation and lack of support. To learn more or get involved with Freedom Sports Foundation visit their website here. To listen to past episodes of Freedom Radio visit The Pulse website here or tune into 94.7 The Pulse on Mondays from 4-5pm. _______ To support these conversations and to gain early access to episodes and access to exclusive, members only content, visit our Patreon page and become a member for just $5 per month.

    Rambling #62: On freedom through adversity with Chris "Hendo" Henderson

  7. Sep 8

    Rambling #61: On gardening, real food, and music with Vasili Kanidiadis

    Vasili is the kind of household name in Australia that doesn't need a second name. Gardener, entrepreneur, musician and media identity, Vasili has been a part of the our TV screens and radio waves since the 1990's. Vasili has produced and hosted TV programs on Channel 31, SBS, and 7Two, and now has his own You Tube channel. Vasili has also hosts a greek language program on SBS radio has been a regular co-host on 3AW alongside Denis Walter for over 15 years. Vasili brings with him to the Rambling studio the kind of energy and enthusiasm that has made him a much loved part of our media landscape. He chats with Brian and Scott about growing up in a fish and chip shop in Coburg, what inspired him to dedicate his career and life to gardening, his rivalry with TVs other Greek gardening guru Costa Georgiadis, and how music has been a massive part of his life. He even brings in one of his piano-accordians to entertain and delight the Rambling lads. This is one of our most freewheeling and fun episodes and we know you'll love listening to it! You can follow Vasili on his website here or check out his show on You Tube here.

    Rambling #61: On gardening, real food, and music with Vasili Kanidiadis

  8. Sep 1

    Rambling #60: On book clubs for blokes with Shay Leighton

    Shay Leighton is the founder and driving force behind Tough Guys Book Club. TGBC started as 2 blokes meeting in a pub beer garden in Collingwood because they needed a hobby, to now boasting almost 200 chapters and 10,000 members meeting in pubs across the world. The story of how TGBC has grown is inspiring; from an excuse to get out of the house, to a organisation helping blokes around the world to find a love of reading and to connect socially. Shay chats about his own challenges with reading and undiagnosed dyslexia when he was younger and how that has inspired him to help blokes challenge their reading habits and see literature as a way of making their lives fuller and more rewarding. in the 14 years of running TGBC, Shay has stuck to his guns in the face of pressure to sell out, in particular in the face of a large sponsorship offer from a major sports betting agency which he knocked back to maintain the integrity of what he has built. This episode is a must listen. Tough Guys Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm and becoming a member is free. To find a chapter near you click here.

    Rambling #60: On book clubs for blokes with Shay Leighton
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Rambling is about discovering good things blokes are doing in our local communities. Shunter and 8-Ball are two old mates who love to explore stories of men doing good things in regional communities - especially in the Geelong and Surf Coast region . We love to scratch beneath the surface of our local communities to see what stories lie beneath, Each episode we kick off a conversation about life as a bloke in the modern world and see where it leads us. We typically cover topics such as family, business, mental health, music, literature, and sport. Our conversations are rambling, fun and insightful. Become a member on Patreon to access ad-free episodes, early access to episodes, exclusive content, and our Rambling community. Follow us on Instagram

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