Just Glen

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Just Glen is a weekly podcast of reflections, observations, and honest musings from a 55-year-old Australian navigating work, family, sport, culture, and the world as it is — not as it’s packaged. Some weeks it’s what’s been in the news. Some weeks it’s a mindset thought that won’t leave him alone. Other weeks it’s parenting, marriage, sport, something he’s watching, or a moment from the week that quietly mattered. This isn’t coaching. It’s not advice. And it’s definitely not a highlight reel. It’s simply one man thinking out loud — honestly, imperfectly, and without trying to impress. New episodes weekly. Glen also works in education and personal development, but this space is intentionally personal.

  1. 2d ago

    15. Thinking out loud about the Group Chat That Never Sleeps, Soft F1 Cars, and Getting Booed by a PlayStation

    Welcome back to Just Glen. Pop your earpods in, let’s go for a walk. This week we start with a serious question: When did Formula 1 cars get so soft? They’ve got little tyre blankets to keep them warm, and a guy checking the asphalt temperature so it’s not too hot or too cold. It’s the Goldilocks of motorsport. Compare that to the 80s when we played cricket on concrete with no helmets and called it Saturday. Speaking of the 80s, I talk about ride-or-die brand loyalty. I was a Nike, Gray-Nicolls, and Ray-Ban guy. I tell the story of spending every cent I had on a pair of Top Gun aviators, only for my brother to break them—and then nearly kill me in a car crash involving a palm tree in Townsville. But the Deep Dive this week is about the group chat. Every bloke over 40 has a group chat that is completely out of control. It started five years ago to organise a catch-up, and now it’s 200 messages a day of fire emojis and nonsense. We talk about the unspoken rules, the chat you’re too scared to leave, and why men seem to communicate better via a 3-minute voice note than face-to-face. Plus, a massive What I’m Watching segment featuring The Crash on Netflix, Widow's Bay on Apple TV, The Four Seasons Season 2, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and The Man in the High Castle. And I reveal my secret dream of starring in a stage play, despite being told to mime by my high school teacher and literally getting booed by the SingStar video game. Let's get into it.

    30 min

  2. May 22

    14. Thinking out loud about funerals and hip replacements

    We start this week with a bit of a laugh about the state of our bodies. I recently went to a funeral, and instead of talking about the footy, every single bloke my age was comparing their upcoming operations. Hips, knees, shoulders — it turns out the body was keeping score the whole time we were playing 80s sport on concrete courts with zero recovery. We were athletes, and now we’re just spare parts. But then, we get real. Funerals have a way of cutting through the noise and making you stop. I talk about the bizarre reality of having your entire life packaged up into a 10-minute slideshow and a eulogy read by a celebrant who never even met you. It made me ask a tough question: What does your slideshow look like? And who is in the room? I also share two very personal stories about standing up for the people you love: why I couldn't speak at my mum's funeral (and how I still carry that), and how I found the words to deliver a eulogy for my great friend Sam after she took her own life. Plus, we’ve got a massive What I’m Watching segment featuring Deadloch Season 2, Netflix’s Legends, and my frustration with the 4-episode season of Full Swing. And finally, my Star of the Week goes to a little legend named Mackenzie, who refused to accept her parents' no-lolly diet and became a ruthless playground survivor. Pop your earpods in. Let’s go for a walk. Timestamps: •[00:00] Intro & WNBA update: Why you need to watch the Indiana Fever •[01:58] The Operations Roundtable: Going to a funeral and comparing surgical schedules •[07:55] 80s Sport: Concrete courts, zero stretching, and why we all need new hips •[09:45] What I’m Watching: Deadloch Season 2, Legends (Netflix), and Full Swing Season 4 •[12:14] Star of the Week: Mackenzie the lunchbox lolly thief •[14:13] The Deep Dive: Funerals. What does your slideshow look like? •[16:18] The Eulogies: Why I couldn't speak for my mum, but had to speak for Sam •[20:34] Mental Health Moment: Grief cuts through the noise. Reach out if you need to. •[21:51] Business Tip: How AI (like Manus) replaces the need to be an expert in everything •[25:01] Travel: Planning a New Zealand golf trip (Cape Kidnappers, Tara Iti) •[26:06] Question of the Week: What do you want your eulogy to say? (If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636).

    27 min

  3. May 14

    13. Thinking Out Loud About Mother’s Day, Memories and Getting Older

    This week’s episode turned into a more reflective one than I expected. It started with watching another frustrating Essendon performance… but somehow ended up becoming an episode about memory, ageing, appreciation and the people we miss. With Mother’s Day just passing, I found myself thinking a lot about my mum — the little details I still remember, the things I wish I could ask her now as an adult, and how strange it is that someone can be gone for decades but still feel present in your life. Along the way I also talk about: why sport memories stay with usgetting older and feeling different about lifebuying Beth a Louis Vuitton scarf for Mother’s Daythe strange guilt and appreciation that comes with spending money on the people you loveand why some memories never really leave us This one’s a little slower, more reflective, and probably says a lot about where my head’s been lately. ⭐ Star of the WeekA quick shoutout this week to the people who quietly shape our lives and leave a lasting impact long after they’re gone.

    38 min

  4. May 6

    The Razor Blade Wars, 80s Tuckshops, and Summer House Leaks

    Welcome back to Just Glen. Pop your earpods in and let's go for a walk. This week, we are diving into the petty domestic battles we all fight but never discuss. Why do women get 80% of the bathroom real estate? Why is my razor treated with respect while Beth's is left in a puddle of water? We're calling it the Razor Blade Wars, and we need to talk about it. We also take a trip back to the 80s to discuss the terrifying reality of watching Freddy Krueger at 10 years old, and the absolute nutritional wasteland that was the 80s school tuckshop. Plus, we unpack the leaked audio from the Summer House reunion, the reality of getting "backed up" after a flight, and why tracking your kids with an AirTag is a wild contrast to the freedom we had growing up. Finally, we look at the reality of retirement. I have a 5-6 year plan to sell the business, but what does the next chapter actually look like? Send me a DM and let me know your thoughts. Connect with Glen: •Learn more at The Life Coaching College: https://thelifecoachingcollege.com.au/

    33 min

  5. Apr 26

    11. Thinking out loud about a 35 Year Diet, Menopause Rants, and a Maldives Prime Hack

    Why is it called MENopause? And at what age do you get to start walking with your arms clasped behind your back? In this episode of Just Glen, we’re covering the big questions. We’re also taking a trip back to the 80s to remember the terrifying reality of having to call a girl’s landline and get past her dad, plus the time we had to manually squeegee a Toyota Corolla while driving down the Nepean Highway in a torrential downpour. But then we go deep. For the first time, Glen opens up about a 35-year battle with food. From being the "fattest kid in school" to developing anorexia and bulimia, Glen shares the reality of male eating disorders—a topic that is almost never talked about. He explains the mental torture of food obsession, how he finally broke the cycle with keto and intermittent fasting, and why building a home gym at 56 proves it’s never too late to become the healthiest version of yourself. Plus, a hilarious story about what happens when you leave your Amazon Prime account logged in at a luxury Maldives resort. Timestamps: •00:00 – The Menopause rant: Why are we getting the blame? •02:46 – At what age do you start walking with your arms behind your back? •04:07 – 80s Nostalgia: No stack hats, and the legend of "Danny and the Squeegee" •10:13 – The 80s Landline Gatekeeper: Trying to call a girl's house •12:20 – What I'm Watching: The Afterparty, Your Friends & Neighbours, Shrinking, and Summer House •16:48 – The Deep Dive: Being late to a healthy lifestyle and building a gym at 56 •17:21 – The 35-Year Diet: Surviving anorexia, bulimia, and the mental torture of food •25:28 – What finally worked: Atkins, keto, and 18:6 fasting •30:13 – The Maldives Prime Hack: "Glenn can't get it up" •32:38 – The Takeaway: It is never too late to turn it around If you’re curious about life coach training and want to have a chat, Anthony on our team would love to connect with you — https://calendly.com/tlcccoach/become-a-coach-chat

    33 min

  6. Apr 19

    Suing Google, Surfing mini-vans and pool ownership

    Happy birthday to Just Glen! This week we're celebrating Glen's 56th birthday with one of the most wide-ranging episodes yet. It starts with a phone call from a law firm asking if Glen wants to be the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Google — and the very tempting, very brief fantasy of seeing his name in the headlines. Then we cover the ongoing chaos of Trump and Iran, celebrate the miracle of Essendon finally winning a game of football, and question whether Cameron Green should still be in the Australian cricket team. We head back to the 80s for Goon of Fortune, drinking games at Jason's house, and the legendary night Glen surfed on the roof of a minivan down Nepean Highway to get to Food Plus. Then we talk about how easy kids have it today — Blockbuster, landline gatekeepers, and the complete absence of anything resembling convenience. In What I'm Watching, the Summer House Amanda and West saga continues to spiral, and Glen delivers his verdict on MAFS Australia — spoiler: he's Team Danny, and he's not apologising for it. The Deep Dive covers the great Australian dream of owning a pool (42 solar panels, two batteries, and a wife who won't swim in anything under 29 degrees), and we close out with the Razor Blade Wars — the petty domestic battle that is very real in the Murdoch household. Timestamps•[00:00] Welcome & Glen turns 56 — the birthday pod begins •[01:38] The Google lawsuit — should Glen sue the company keeping his business alive? •[04:13] Trump & Iran — still nobody knows what's happening, plus the Sayona lithium share play •[07:09] Essendon finally win! 323 days, 17 straight losses — the curse is broken •[09:42] Cameron Green, the IPL, and whether he should still be in the Australian team •[10:53] Growing up in the 80s — Goon of Fortune and drinking games at Jason's house •[15:02] Surfing on the roof of a minivan down Nepean Highway to Food Plus •[17:26] Kids have it too easy — calling a girlfriend's landline and surviving the gatekeeper •[19:31] Blockbuster — trying to explain to Lara what it meant to "rent" a movie •[22:57] Manus AI — the discovery that makes ChatGPT look like it has an IQ of six •[24:07] The philosophical question: if the world reset tomorrow, what could you actually rebuild? •[25:56] Singapore Airport — autonomous wheelchairs and the crazy world we live in •[26:54] Summer House — Amanda and West, Ciara's revenge dress, and the In The City spinoff •[28:36] MAFS Australia — Team Danny, not Team Bec, and why David's mic drop was perfect •[31:29] The Deep Dive: The Reality of Owning a Pool in Melbourne •[36:35] The Razor Blade Wars — men vs. women and the unspoken rules of domestic life •[38:44] The Takeaway & sign off Quotes from This Episode"Glen Murdoch from the Life Coaching College sues Google. Can you imagine the headlines? Look, I'm not going to lie — part of me was like, that would be pretty cool." "Manus makes ChatGPT look like it has an IQ of about six." "The only reason those 42 solar panels are on that roof is to keep that bloody pool warm." "Maybe all the times Danny said he wasn't attracted to her... was the hint." Connect with Glen•Podcast: just-glen.captivate.fm/listen •The Life Coaching College: thelifecoachingcollege.com.au •Curious about becoming a Life Coach? Book a chat with our team at thelifecoachingcollege.com.au

    39 min

  7. Apr 9

    9. Why I'm Cancelling Men's Urinals (and Other Holiday Revelations)

    I’m back! After a couple of weeks away jet-setting with Beth, I am back in the seat and I have a lot to catch up on. We start this week with a serious question: Why, in 2026, are Australian men still subjected to the primitive, godforsaken trough urinal? After experiencing the luxury of Singapore airport toilets, I am officially starting a petition. From there, we dive into the baffling reality of Tiger Woods’ latest accident and ask a deeper question about what happens when you achieve every dream you ever had but still can’t find baseline happiness. Then, for my reality TV nerds, we need to talk about the Summer House scandal. Amanda, West, Kyle... where do we stand on dating your mate's ex-wife? Plus, a throwback to the terrifying 80s Olympic sport of sneaking out of the house (shout out to Tina!), and a deep dive into my recent trip to the Maldives. Beyond the business class flights and the unbelievable snorkelling, I share some really honest thoughts on the reality of working with your spouse every day, and why taking a 9-day trip without the kids was the best thing we could have done for our marriage. In this episode, we cover: •[00:00] Welcome back and the absolute luxury of Singapore Airport toilets. •[01:45] The Men's Room Rant: Why it's time to ban the trough. •[03:20] Tiger Woods: The latest accident and a coaching insight on the "hedonic treadmill" and baseline happiness. •[07:15] What I'm Watching: The Summer House drama and the golden rules of dating a mate's ex. •[11:30] Growing up in the 80s: When sneaking out of the house was an extreme sport (and how my Mum busted me). •[15:10] The Maldives Trip: 28 hours of travel, paying $2500 for a sleep, and swimming in a real-life aquarium. •[21:00] The Deep Dive: The honest truth about running a business with your wife, and why couples need to put their own "oxygen masks" on first. •[25:30] The Takeaway: A challenge to carve out distraction-free time with your partner this week. Quotes from this episode: •"Who thought it would be a great idea to line a whole bunch of blokes up in this primitive, godforsaken lineup, get our bits out, and pee shoulder to shoulder?" •"The real game is played between your ears. That is where you truly get to decide your happiness." •"If we had our time again, I have no doubt that our relationship has not been stronger because we work together every day." Links & Resources: •Find out more about Glen and his work at The Life Coaching College If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who might need a laugh (or a holiday) today.

    30 min

  8. Mar 24

    Trump, Petrol, and 4 Years Sober — Thinking Out Loud

    Episode 8: Thinking out loud about Trump, Petrol and my sobriety journeyEpisode Description: Welcome back to Just Glen. This week starts off light but goes somewhere deeply personal. I'm thinking out loud about the crazy state of the world—from the fact that it just cost me $250 to fill up my car, to the absolute reality-TV chaos of Donald Trump's situation in Iran. We also take a quick detour into what I'm watching right now (including the weirdest Will Ferrell movie I've ever seen). But the core of today's episode is something I've been wanting to share for a long time. Tomorrow, March 25th, marks exactly four years since I had my last alcoholic drink. For over 30 years, I never went to a social event without a drink in my hand, and I never once thought to ask why. Today, I'm talking about the drinking culture of the 80s, the raw panic of my first sober social event, and the profound "aha" moment when I realised that alcohol was never actually my problem—it was the solution to a problem I didn't know I had. This is a real, raw, and unscripted look at anxiety, childhood trauma, and the incredible clarity that comes from putting the drink down and finally meeting the person who picked it up in the first place. In this episode, we cover: •[00:00] The $250 fill-up: Why petrol prices are mental right now and my short-lived dream of buying an electric car. •[01:50] Geopolitics with Glen: Trying to make sense of Trump, Iran, and the "orange man's presidency." •[03:11] What I'm Watching: Why you need to see The Afterparty, the Cougar Town connection to Shrinking, and waiting for the jokes in the Will Ferrell drama Downhill. •[05:57] The Deep Dive: Celebrating four years of sobriety and the turning point that made me stop. •[14:47] The first hurdle: The raw, unmedicated panic of attending a black-tie ball completely sober. •[16:06] The Epiphany: Discovering that social anxiety—rooted in childhood trauma—was the real reason I drank. •[17:53] Life now: How I navigate social events today, learning to be the "observer," and the power of the Irish exit. •[21:46] Meeting the real me: Navigating friendships when people only ever knew the "drinking, partying" version of you. Quotes from this episode: •"I felt like a carpenter turning up to a job site without his tools. I was really exposed. It was terrifying." •"The problem that I had was never alcohol. The alcohol was the solution to a problem I didn't know I had." •"It's been the best four years of my life, and there's no doubt that four years has coincided with me not drinking. That's the actual truth." Links & Resources: •Find out more about Glen and his work at The Life Coaching College •Shows mentioned: The Afterparty (Apple TV), Shrinking (Apple TV), Paradise (Hulu/Disney+), Downhill (Netflix) If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

    24 min
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Just Glen is a weekly podcast of reflections, observations, and honest musings from a 55-year-old Australian navigating work, family, sport, culture, and the world as it is — not as it’s packaged. Some weeks it’s what’s been in the news. Some weeks it’s a mindset thought that won’t leave him alone. Other weeks it’s parenting, marriage, sport, something he’s watching, or a moment from the week that quietly mattered. This isn’t coaching. It’s not advice. And it’s definitely not a highlight reel. It’s simply one man thinking out loud — honestly, imperfectly, and without trying to impress. New episodes weekly. Glen also works in education and personal development, but this space is intentionally personal.

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  • Creator
    Glen Murdoch
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    © Copyright 2026 Glen Murdoch
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