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Who Is Your Hero is an unapologetically real Australian podcast created and hosted by Matthew “Buzz” Fidler, built on one simple belief: 👉 Everyone has a story that can change someone’s life. Born from a personal journey through kidney failure, footy fields, PNG jungles, construction sites, and some of life’s toughest setbacks, Who Is Your Hero has become a national movement of resilience, mateship, truth-telling, and everyday heroes. Each episode dives deep into the lives of ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things — survivors, soldiers, footy legends, community leaders, domestic-violence warriors, tradies, battlers, advocates, and the quiet achievers who keep this country rolling. Buzz brings the raw honesty, humour, and heart Australians crave: Real talk without the polishBig laughs mixed with big truthsLife lessons from people who’ve actually livedA platform for voices that deserve to be heardWith conversations that hit like a beer-shed yarn, a hospital-bed reflection, and a campfire confession all in one, Who Is Your Hero isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. A movement that says:➡️ Your story matters.➡️ Your struggles can lift someone else.➡️ Your heroes might be right beside you — not on a screen. From Townsville to Tassie, from veterans to young dads, from survivors to those still fighting — this is the podcast Australia needed. Real people.Real stories.Real heroes. Who Is Your Hero?Only one way to find out. 🎙️ Available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.🔥 Follow the movement at WhoIsYourHero.com.au#WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #AussiePride #BuzzTalk #TribeVsSystem #Resilience #Community #HealthWorthWhyWealth

  1. ⛳🎙️ GOLF CART CHRONICLES – EPISODE 4 PATRICK MURDOCK – “16 GOING ON 30”

    May 18

    ⛳🎙️ GOLF CART CHRONICLES – EPISODE 4 PATRICK MURDOCK – “16 GOING ON 30”

    ⛳🎙️ GOLF CART CHRONICLES – EPISODE 4 PATRICK MURDOCK – “16 GOING ON 30” He’s only 16 years old… but spend five minutes with Patrick Murdock and you’ll swear this young bloke is going on 30. Respectful. Driven. Grounded. And already trying to build something bigger than himself through junior golf at Townsville Golf Club. This episode isn’t just about golf. It’s about: ⛳ Resilience ⛳ Family hardship ⛳ Mental health ⛳ Belonging ⛳ Young leadership ⛳ And becoming the person you wish you had growing up There’s laughs… shocking golf shots… raw honesty… and one bloody good conversation between the tee box and the green. Patrick opens up about: Growing up toughHaving to mature earlyWhy golf became his safe placeThe importance of his mum and nanaHis vision for a Junior Committee at Townsville Golf ClubAnd why young blokes need stronger culture and connectionBuzz also reckons this kid might need his own podcast soon… 👀🎙️ 🚨 AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS 🚨 🎧 LISTEN HERE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601637/episodes/19192953 📲 ALSO CHECK OUT THE NEW “STAY ONE MORE DAY” APP Built to help people through tough days, mental struggles and life’s heavy moments. The app includes: ✅ Local support contacts ✅ Mental health tools ✅ Emergency contacts ✅ Daily reminders ✅ Positive memory journaling ✅ A safe place in your pocket when life feels overwhelming 📥 Download now from the Apple App Store by searching: “Stay One More Day” 💙 Want to help someone who can’t afford access? Pay it forward here: https://gofund.me/a171059cd One pay-it-forward could genuinely help save a life. A massive thank you to Patrick for jumping in the cart and sharing his story. Tell your heroes what they mean to you before the eulogy. #WhoIsYourHero #GolfCartChronicles #PatrickMurdock #16GoingOn30 #StayOneMoreDay #MensMentalHealth #TownsvilleGolfClub #YoungLeadership #HeroUp #Resilience Support the show

    1h 11m
  2. 🎙️ Episode 56: Predator on the Pulpit – Kathleen Walsh (Part 2)

    May 10

    🎙️ Episode 56: Predator on the Pulpit – Kathleen Walsh (Part 2)

    🎙️ Episode 56: Predator on the Pulpit – Kathleen Walsh (Part 2)There are episodes you listen to…  And there are episodes that stay with you. Part 2 of Predator on the Pulpit with Kathleen Walsh takes us deeper into the lived reality of abuse, silence, and the devastating ripple effects that follow when systems fail to protect the vulnerable. Kathleen speaks with raw honesty about her childhood—about being just a young girl navigating a world where what was happening to her was not only known… but ignored. This episode explores the confusion, shame, and silence that surrounded abuse in a time when children were not believed, not protected, and not empowered to speak. It’s confronting. It’s emotional. And it’s necessary. ⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode contains discussions around:  Child abuse  Trauma  Suicide and self-harm  Institutional failure If this episode brings anything up for you, please don’t sit with it alone. 📞 Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14 📞 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 📞 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 💬 What This Episode Unpacks In Part 2, we begin to understand the deeper impact of what Kathleen endured—not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically. We explore:  The silence and shame carried by children  Why victims don’t speak up  The role of fear, authority, and control  The ripple effect of trauma on families, friendships, and communities  Early signs of emotional breakdown, including suicide attempts at a young age  The lifelong impact of not being believed One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode is the understanding that no one walks away from abuse untouched—not the victims, not their families, not even those who stood by and didn’t understand what they were witnessing. 🧠 A Deeper Conversation on Suicide & Survival Kathleen courageously shares moments from her childhood where she reached breaking point. Her insight is powerful: People don’t end their life to hurt others…  They do it to escape their own pain.This episode offers not just awareness—but understanding. And a message we want every listener to hear: 👉 Stay another day. ⚖️ Accountability & Truth A key theme emerging in this series is responsibility. Kathleen makes it clear: This was never the responsibility of children.  Not the victims.  Not their friends.  Not their families. The responsibility sits where it always should have: 👉 With the perpetrators 👉 With those who knew and did nothing 👉 With the institutions that allowed it to continue 🔥 What’s Coming in Part 3 Part 3 of this series will go even deeper. We step into the system.  Who knew?  Who stayed silent?  Who moved offenders on?  And when does silence become complicity? This next episode is where the conversation shifts from story… to accountability. 💪 Support the Podcast This is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for truth, healing, and real conversations that matter. If you’d like to support the mission and help keep these stories being told: 👉 https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 ⚡ Powered by Our Major Sponsor 👉 https://my.lactigo.com/buzz2026 🎧 Listen Now Available on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. Support the show

    59 min
  3. 🎙️ Episode 56: Predator on the Pulpit – Kathleen Walsh (Part 1)

    Apr 28

    🎙️ Episode 56: Predator on the Pulpit – Kathleen Walsh (Part 1)

    🎙️ Episode 56: Predator on the Pulpit – Kathleen Walsh (Part 1) This is not an easy listen…  But it’s an important one. Recorded live at C-Bar on The Strand, overlooking Magnetic Island, this episode pulls back the curtain on a story that should never have happened — and a truth that should never have been hidden. In Part 1, Buzz sits down with Kathleen Walsh — a survivor, advocate, and voice for those who were silenced. What unfolds is raw, confronting, and deeply personal. This is a story about:  Trust that was broken  A system that failed to protect  The silence that followed  And the courage it takes to finally speak This episode doesn’t chase comfort — it chases truth. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abuse, trauma, and institutional failure. Please take care while listening. 💬 If this episode affects you: You are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust or contact support services:  Lifeline: 13 11 14  1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732  Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800  Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636  In immediate danger: Call 000 🔥 This is just the beginning… In Part 2, we go deeper — into accountability, systems, and what must change. Because silence is where this survives…  And we’re not doing silence anymore. 🎧 Listen now on all major platforms 📢 Follow, share, and help amplify voices that matter 🙏 Proudly supported by: 🍻 C-Bar – Eat. Drink. Celebrate. 🟢 Lactigo – Supporting recovery. Supporting performance. Who Is Your Hero Real stories. Real people. Real impact. #WhoIsYourHero #PredatorOnThePulpit #KathleenWalsh #SpeakUp #BreakTheSilence #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #Justice #Townsville #Podcast Support the show

    41 min
  4. 🎙️ Episode 55: THE HARRY DEAKES COMEBACK – PART 1 From the edge… to a second chance

    Apr 10

    🎙️ Episode 55: THE HARRY DEAKES COMEBACK – PART 1 From the edge… to a second chance

    🎙️ THE HARRY DEAKES COMEBACK – PART 1From the edge… to a second chance There are episodes you record…  And then there are episodes that stay with you. This is one of them. This isn’t about fame.  This isn’t about headlines. This is about a 24-year-old bloke who went toe-to-toe with the black dog…  and somehow found his way back. Not perfectly.  Not overnight.  But day by day. Step by step. ⚠️ THE REALITY FOR YOUNG BLOKES RIGHT NOW What Harry opens up about in this episode…  is something happening all around us. The party cycle.  The pressure.  The expectation to keep showing up like everything’s fine… when it’s not. And how easy it is to get caught in it. What starts as a good time…  can slowly turn into something else. Something heavier.  Something harder to escape. And the scariest part? 👉 Most people don’t even see it happening. 💔 WHEN IT ALL STARTS TO FALL APART This is where the story gets real. Because Harry doesn’t hold back. He talks about the dark periods…  the struggles…  the moments where things could’ve gone very differently. And this is the part so many people will relate to— 👉 Fighting battles in silence  👉 Feeling stuck  👉 Wondering how the hell you got there It’s raw.  It’s honest.  And it’s exactly what more people need to hear. ❤️ THE DIFFERENCE – FAMILY But here’s what stood out more than anything… Family. When things got tough…  when most people would’ve walked away… His family stepped in. They backed him.  They supported him.  They held him together when he couldn’t do it himself. And that’s something not everyone has. Which is why this story matters. Because for every Harry…  there’s someone out there going through the same thing… alone. ⚡ THIS IS WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about starting the conversation. It’s about letting people know— 👉 You’re not alone  👉 You’re not broken  👉 And things can turn Not instantly.  Not easily. But they can. 🔥 PART 2 – COMING SOON If Part 1 is the fall… Part 2 is the rebuild. We’re talking recovery.  Mindset.  Family support.  Stepping into purpose. And how Harry turned his life around and launched his own business— 👉 East West Electrical A business built on resilience, discipline, and doing things the right way. No shortcuts. Just real growth. 🤝 SUPPORT THE TRIBE Who Is Your Hero is independent. No big media backing.  No subscriptions. Just real stories… helping real people. If this episode hit home— 👉 Share it with someone who needs it  👉 Start a conversation  👉 Tell your people you love them And if you want to support the mission— 👉 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 🎧 LISTEN NOW This is one every young Aussie needs to hear. Raw.  Unfiltered.  Real. Because sometimes… Hearing someone else’s story  is the thing that helps you stay one more day. — A Who Is Your Hero Production – Buzz #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #Resilience #ComebackStory #Family #StayAnotherDay #Tribe Support the show

    39 min
  5. Episode 54🎙️ Clint Mackay – Part 2 | Breath, Truth & Becoming Your Own Hero.

    Apr 8

    Episode 54🎙️ Clint Mackay – Part 2 | Breath, Truth & Becoming Your Own Hero.

    🎙️ Clint Mackay – Part 2 | Breath, Truth & Becoming Your Own Hero In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Buzz sits back down with Clint Mackay — and this is where things go deeper. From the beaches of Australia to the birthplace of yoga in India, Clint shares how his journey through injury, pain, and self-discovery opened his eyes to a completely different way of living. This episode dives into: 🔥 What India really taught him about life, presence, and simplicity  🔥 Why modern life is keeping people distracted, busy… but unfulfilled  🔥 The truth about “freedom” — and why it might not be what you think  🔥 Lightning Ridge, adventure, and what we’ve lost in the cities  🔥 Relationships, growth, and learning to listen instead of react  🔥 The power of values — and why Clint replaced “freedom” with “adventure” And then… one of the most powerful answers we’ve had on the podcast: 👉 Who is your hero? Clint’s answer might just change the way you look at your own life. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a conversation about waking up, slowing down, and becoming the best version of yourself. 🎧 Available on all major platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Buzzsprout 💥 Support the podcast / Join the Tribe: Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/whoisyourhero GoFundMe 👉 https://gofund.me/a6e40c460 Your support helps us share more real stories and reach more people who need to hear them. 📩 Want to share your story or sponsor an episode? Email: matt.whoisyourhero@gmail.com #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RealTalk #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #TribeVsSystem #PodcastAustralia #Growth #Awareness #BeYourOwnHero Support the show

    58 min
  6. 🔥 EPISODE 52 – PART 3 (FINAL): REN PEDERSEN OAM 🎙️ Pain Into Purpose – The Final Chapter

    Apr 7

    🔥 EPISODE 52 – PART 3 (FINAL): REN PEDERSEN OAM 🎙️ Pain Into Purpose – The Final Chapter

    🔥 EPISODE 52 – PART 3 (FINAL): REN PEDERSEN OAM 🎙️ Pain Into Purpose – The Final Chapter This is it, legends… the final chapter of one of the most powerful stories ever told on Who Is Your Hero. If you’ve followed Part 1 and Part 2, you already know — this isn’t just a podcast… this is a journey. A journey through:  💔 heartbreak  💪 resilience  👨‍👧 fatherhood  🔥 purpose  🇦🇺 mateship  …and what happens when a man refuses to let tragedy be the end of the story. In Part 3, we go deeper than ever. This is where Ren opens up about:  • Life after loss  • The memories that never leave  • The mates that carry you  • The truth about asking for help  • The role of faith, purpose, and meaning  • And why sometimes… the smallest moments matter the most You’ll hear raw honesty.  You’ll hear humour.  You’ll hear pain.  And you’ll hear something even more powerful… 👉 hope ❤️ At the centre of everything is Amy A daughter.  A fighter.  A legacy. This episode lands as we reflect on the anniversary of Amy’s passing — so we ask you to take a moment… a real moment… to honour her, and every family walking this road right now. 💥 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO HELP Ren isn’t just telling a story — he’s building a mission. 👉 Ren’s Million Dollar Mission is funding critical research into DIPG — one of the most aggressive childhood brain cancers in the world. And right now, Ren is chasing something BIG: 💥 THE 1000 CLUB 👉 1,000 people donating $1,000 each If you’re in a position to give — this is your moment. 🔗 Donate here:  👉 www.ccia.org.au/event/rens-million-dollar-mission/home Even if you can’t donate — share it, talk about it, spread it. Because this is how change happens. 🙏 On behalf of every DIPG family in the fight: THANK YOU. 🎧 Listen now:  👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601611/episodes/18935435 💛 Support the podcast & help us keep sharing these stories:  👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601611/support 🌍 Learn more about the mission:  👉 www.rensmilliondollarmission.com This is more than an episode. This is legacy.  This is purpose.  This is what a real hero looks like. 🎙️ Episode 52 – Part 3: Ren Pedersen OAM – AVAILABLE NOW #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RenPedersen #RensMillionDollarMission #DIPG #ChildhoodCancer #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #Community #AussiePride #RealTalk #PodcastAustralia Support the show

    44 min
  7. Episode 52 – Ren Pedersen (Part 2): Pain into Purpose

    Mar 31

    Episode 52 – Ren Pedersen (Part 2): Pain into Purpose

    Episode 52 – Ren Pedersen (Part 2): Pain into Purpose In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Buzz sits back down with Ren Pedersen to go deeper into the mission, the mindset, and the fight that grew from unimaginable loss. After sharing the heartbreak of losing his daughter Amy to DIPG in Part 1, Ren now opens up about what came next — rebuilding after devastation, recalibrating through divorce and burnout, earning his commercial helicopter licence in his fifties, and returning to unfinished business with a mission that is now creating real hope for families facing childhood brain cancer. This episode dives into Ren’s Million Dollar Mission, the rise of DIPG research in Australia, the power of purpose, and the incredible momentum behind the cause — including the huge support of the Nielsen Foundation’s $250,000 donation. More than just a story about grief, this is a story about resilience, service, support, and refusing to stay down when life has every right to expect you to. This episode is also being released on the anniversary of Amy’s passing, making this conversation even more meaningful as we honour her life and the legacy that continues to help children and families around the world. In this episode, we cover:  Rebuilding after loss, divorce, and burnout  Why Ren got his commercial helicopter licence in his fifties  The creation of Ren’s Million Dollar Mission Raising serious money for DIPG research in Australia  The $250,000 Nielsen Foundation donation Support, resilience, recalibration, and purpose  Why families facing DIPG today have more hope than ever before A raw, inspiring, and deeply human conversation about not staying down. Please take a moment for Amy today — and if this story moves you, support Ren’s Million Dollar Mission and help keep the fight going. Support the show

    44 min
  8. Episode 54 – Clint Mackay (Part 1): From Pain to Presence – Breath, Tribe & Awakening

    Mar 29

    Episode 54 – Clint Mackay (Part 1): From Pain to Presence – Breath, Tribe & Awakening

    Episode 54 – Clint Mackay (Part 1): From Pain to Presence – Breath, Tribe & Awakening In Part 1 of this powerful chat, Buzz sits down with Clint Mackay — son of Greg Mackay, a man known for grit, storytelling and never giving up — for a deep conversation about family, toughness, pain, purpose and waking up to life. Clint opens up about growing up in the Mackay tribe, the lessons his father passed down, and the early moments that made him question the normal path society lays out for us. The conversation then turns raw as Clint shares the serious back injuries that left him relying on huge amounts of painkillers, the dark mental toll that came with it, and the moment yoga became more than a stereotype — it became a lifeline. This episode is about more than stretching or wellness trends. It’s about discipline, breath, self-awareness, and what happens when life forces you to rebuild from the inside out. In this episode:  The Mackay family and growing up in a busy tribe  Lessons from Greg Mackay on resilience and never giving up  Why storytelling shapes how we see our lives  Questioning the system from a young age  Severe back injuries and hitting rock bottom  How yoga became Clint’s path back to healing  Why more Aussie blokes should rethink yoga A big shoutout to Rebel Wellness, Clint and Sharna’s online coaching platform, where breathwork, movement, discipline and epigenetic profiling come together to help people better understand their bodies and reset their health. 👉 Check them out at rebelwellness4581.com 👉 And tell ’em Buzz sent ya. Part 2 is on the way. #WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #RealTalk #Resilience #Breathwork #Yoga #RebelWellness #MensHealth #Awakening Support the show

    48 min
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Who Is Your Hero is an unapologetically real Australian podcast created and hosted by Matthew “Buzz” Fidler, built on one simple belief: 👉 Everyone has a story that can change someone’s life. Born from a personal journey through kidney failure, footy fields, PNG jungles, construction sites, and some of life’s toughest setbacks, Who Is Your Hero has become a national movement of resilience, mateship, truth-telling, and everyday heroes. Each episode dives deep into the lives of ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things — survivors, soldiers, footy legends, community leaders, domestic-violence warriors, tradies, battlers, advocates, and the quiet achievers who keep this country rolling. Buzz brings the raw honesty, humour, and heart Australians crave: Real talk without the polishBig laughs mixed with big truthsLife lessons from people who’ve actually livedA platform for voices that deserve to be heardWith conversations that hit like a beer-shed yarn, a hospital-bed reflection, and a campfire confession all in one, Who Is Your Hero isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. A movement that says:➡️ Your story matters.➡️ Your struggles can lift someone else.➡️ Your heroes might be right beside you — not on a screen. From Townsville to Tassie, from veterans to young dads, from survivors to those still fighting — this is the podcast Australia needed. Real people.Real stories.Real heroes. Who Is Your Hero?Only one way to find out. 🎙️ Available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.🔥 Follow the movement at WhoIsYourHero.com.au#WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #AussiePride #BuzzTalk #TribeVsSystem #Resilience #Community #HealthWorthWhyWealth

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  • Creator
    mattwhoisyourhero
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 www.whoisyourhero.com.au
  • Show Website
    www.whoisyourhero.com.au

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