The FIFO Show

Brett & Sheena
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The FIFO Show

This is the podcast for all things Fly In, Fly Out. Listen in as our hosts Brett & Sheena speak to people who live and work in the FIFO industry, to share their stories and experiences, and to help entertain and educate people from inside and outside of the industry.

  1. 12/24/2021

    20. | Mango | A bushfire threatened my mine site

    On this episode we catch up with Mango, a heavy diesel mechanic who now works as a workshop foreman. Mango tells us about the time he was on a mine site during a pretty wild bush fire, and the measures that were taken to keep everybody safe. We also discuss the current AdBlue shortage in Australia and touch on the current Covid situation, particularly with the now mandated booster shot for WA workers.

    46 min

  2. 12/10/2021

    18. | Hobbsy & Jimmy | Steel caps do what to your toes?!

    On this episode Hobbsy returns to the hot seat, bringing along one of his good mates, Jimmy. Hobbsy's been off on another snow filled adventure since we last spoke to him, and Jimmy is an Ex-Diamond Driller who now works as a Pit Technician. Sheena sits this one out as Bretto and the boys sit down to discuss everything from prescription drugs, diamond drilling and shitting at work, to gold theft, skills shortage and the true purpose of steel cap boots.

    1h 14m

  3. 12/10/2021

    19. | Aaron & Cesca | Parenting, Podcasting & Writing the "FIFO" Novels

    On this episode we chat with Aaron White and his wife Francesca, for our first ever Video Chat episode. Aaron works at a drive in drive out mine site in Southern WA, operating just about every surface mining machine there is. He's also a Father, a Podcast Host and an Author. Aaron tells us about his introduction to the mining industry, as well as some of the things he's seen over the 15+ years he's worked FIFO & DIDO, while Cesca gives us an insight into what its like being t...

    52 min

  4. 08/22/2021

    17. | Dylan | R&R isn't always Events and Activities

    In Episode 17 we catch up with Dylan, a Heavy Diesel Mechanic and one of Brett's good work mates. Dylan talks about the challenges he faced when leaving his Perth based job, to have a crack at underground mining, as well as the new challenges he's facing right now, doing a trade upgrade to become an auto sparky. We also have a good chat about what we get up to on our days off, including the time we spend alone while our partners are at work, and how we tend to make grand plans to get shit d...

    58 min

  5. 07/27/2021

    16. | Vasta | Occupational Therapy & Injury Management

    On Episode 16 we catch up with Vasta, an Occupational Therapist and good mate of ours. Vasta gives us an insight into what an Occupational Therapist does, and how that carries over into the mining industry. We also chat about workplace injuries and injury management, sharing our opinions on lost time injury numbers and reporting culture, as well as workers compensation claims. Vasta also shares a story about the time she auditioned for an Australian TV show, its hilariously cringe worthy an...

    1h 27m

  6. 07/01/2021

    15. | Matt Hern | The Money Coach

    Matt is an Ex-FIFO worker from the Oil & Gas industry who, after a quarter life crisis, left it all behind in search of a new career in the Financial Sector. Now working as a Money Coach and a Financial Wellbeing Educator, Matt has spent the past 20 years working with people from the FIFO and Mining sector, to help them better manage their money, reach their financial goals and afford a life that lights them up. We had an awesome chat with Matt, who takes the approach of blending social ...

    1h 17m

  7. 06/16/2021

    14. | Chris | Overweight & Suicidal to Happy & Healthy

    On episode 14 of The FIFO Show we sit down and chat with Chris, a Light Vehicle Fitter (Mechanic) who has been on one hell of a personal journey these past couple of years. This inspirational story begins with the end of an 18 year relationship, which sees Chris' life spiral out of control, through drug and alcohol fueled R&Rs. Already overweight and a heavy smoker, his bad habits had lead him into a very unhealthy place, both physically and mentally. Hear how Chris turns his life around...

    1h 17m

  8. 05/30/2021

    13. | Just Us | Why Have We Been So Quiet?... Lets Push Up for Mental Health

    Its been a minute... but we're back! On this episode Brett & Sheena open up about some of the struggles they've faced in their personal lives so far in 2021, giving an explanation into why they've been so quiet on the podcast front. They also share some of their plans for moving forward into the future, with ideas around creating awareness, community engagement, volunteer work, and giving a helping hand. One example of this is The FIFO Show joining in on The Push Up Challenge for mental ...

    45 min
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This is the podcast for all things Fly In, Fly Out. Listen in as our hosts Brett & Sheena speak to people who live and work in the FIFO industry, to share their stories and experiences, and to help entertain and educate people from inside and outside of the industry.

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  • Creator
    Brett & Sheena
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The FIFO Show
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    The FIFO Show

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