Before The Blow Up

Petrin Rusu is a Romanian developer based in Melbourne. Years of experience in the building industry has taught him how to make real money. Discovering Christ has been his journey in recent years and what that looks like in business and developments.

Jed McIntosh is s a versatile drummer and recording artist who has performed across genres including pop, reggae, metal, and rock. He gained broader public recognition in 2023 as one of the three leads on season 10 of The Bachelors Australia. Battling childhood trauma, years of drug and alcohol abuse Jed has found the light.

Jackson Connelly has yarn with us today about his career as a downhill rider. Dominating as a junior, riding for pink bike and now figuring out what being a privateer means.

Such a good chat with Ollie Zwar this week. A late start to his career but slowly built up the confidence and discipline to become a pro. Riding for Canyon and Fox while also running his own MTB team. Tradie to Pro Athlete in a single moment.

On this weeks episode we sit down with registered psychologist Chris Barsoum. We talk about a variety of topics including building resilience and an iron clad mindset, how to spot a narcissist or to figure out if you're one, the dark triad traits and so much more. Longest episode yet but such a good chat.

In this episode we sit down with Hudson Ball, someone who has battled and battled, time and time again to beat "the system". Breaking out of his debts and being able to get out of his 9-5. Such a great chat.

One of the most positive chats we've had. Fletch is such an inspiring guy, choosing to overcome and not be victimised by becoming a paraplegic at such a young age. If you don't get something out of this podcast you're really missing out.

Episode 16 - the boys talk about Isaac's trip to Mexico and working with some well connected producers and writers. Frotha's surgery update and putting pride aside.

We're back after a short hiatus. A bit of an update for the last two months and the upcoming rest of the year. Love being back.

This week we have a chat with track and field athlete Godfrey Okerenyang. Part of his story: battling huge, season ending injuries to the importance of God and winning the AFL Grand Final Sprint. Modelling on the side while also juggling UNI as well, we have a good talk about a bunch of things - have a listen and let us know what you think.

Solo is one of the members of the group Justice Crew, we talk about what was being in Justice Crew really like? He's also one of Australia's biggest producers, even the pioneer for the Aussie drill scene. Producing OneFour's biggest hits and even living with the Kid Laroi, we have a mean discussion about Solo's Blow Up.

Mitch Reeve is an exceptionally talented black belt jiu jitsu artist who trains with some of the best in the world. We sit down with Mitch this week and talk about how he got to where he is now, growing and learning from different aspects of his life. We also delve into some deep conspiracy theories from Mitch's perspective.

Former World Champion Boxer, Fox Sports Commentator and Entrepreneur Ted Cofie sits down and chats with us about his life story. From growing up as an immigrant in England to fighting on the world stage. Ted has some incredible knowledge and insight and we loved having him on the pod.

Boys only episode this week. We combine two podcasts to make one banger with great content for each and every one of you. Have a listen, leave a comment and tell us what you think.

The biggest guest yet! JT Foxx, the world's highest paid business coach, global entrepreneur and investor. In this episode we ask some hard hitting questions and try to draw as much business advice as possible. This episode is for you.

This week we sit down with Nath Battishall who has somewhat of a rags to riches story, overcoming the trials of having a business go bankrupt, Nathan has come out the other side with some incredible insight. Now owning several business and finding success in his professional and personal life.

This week we sit down with Sam Hardman, a pro mountain bike rider. Battling some insane injuries over the last few years, often ending up in hospital for a few months. Beating an opioid addiction and constant trip his life had become now to finding the bright side of life again.

On this weeks episode we sit down and recap the last fortnight's blows while trying to figure out ways around some decent hits to our career. We also have a special guest feature who is an up and coming talented athlete and basketballer.

On this weeks episode we talk about what the future of the podcast will look like while both of us are overseas. We also talk about how toxic the Australian culture has become when people are giving things a solid crack and the ups and downs of dealing with loss.

This week we sit down with one of Australia's greatest mountain bike riders "Dean Lucas" and discuss how he has continuously challenged his own mind to get to that next level and to persevere throughout his career.

On this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Isaac's story on how he became a musician and the driving factors behind that. We talk about some insane gigging story plus heaps more - all to be revealed in this episode!

Episode 1 of "Before The Blow Up" is finally here! This week, we sit down and discuss how we became friends and some elite stories growing up together. We take a deep dive into things all men struggle with and motivation vs disclipline.