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BLXCK INK Podcast
by Jake Kerr
The BLXCK INK Podcast is a deep dive into the mind of host Jake Kerr, exploring ideas about life, business, friendship and more. You can expect from each episode 45 minutes of ad free, non stop easy listening with the occasional anecdote. Keep up to date with the trials and tribulations of BLXCK INK and all the crazy ideas that got us here.
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#205 - Jaysen Miguel - Bunbury Mayor
Speak to our friends at Koombana Financial today about your free initial chat to discuss your financial future. www.koombanafinacial.com.au In our six monthly catchup, we chew the fat on local government, public pressure, city growth, online outrage, development projects, parking problems…
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#204 - Eliot Buswell - Civilcon Construction
Speak to our friends at Koombana Financial today about your free initial chat to discuss your financial future. www.koombanafinacial.com.au Eliot talks about growing up around construction through his family business, working massive commercial projects around Bunbury, and eventually finding...
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#230 - Jesse James
Speak to our friends at Koombana Financial today about your free initial chat to discuss your financial future. www.koombanafinacial.com.au Jesse James joins the podcast for a wide-ranging deep dive into modern life, discipline, consciousness, business, religion, addiction, media manipulation,...
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#202 - Riz
This episode dives into our journey toward starting a family. From 12 months of trying, to IVF, to now being 16 weeks into pregnancy. It’s an honest, grounded conversation about fertility, mindset, relationships, and what has proven successful for us in building a life together. We talk about...
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#201- Kirstie Hahn - Blue Tongue Screen Printing
Kirstie Hahn (Blue Tongue Screen Printing) talks about a life built around art, resilience, and reinvention. From starting in textiles and screen printing over 20 years ago, to lecturing in visual arts and shaping the creative paths of hundreds of students, Kirstie shares what it actually takes…
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#200 - Hamish Hall - Triathlete
Welcome my friend and fellow athlete: Hamish Hall. We cover everything from growing up on farms and riding motorbikes, to transitioning into endurance sport and pushing through the mental battles of long-distance racing. Hamish shares his journey from motocross and downhill racing into triathlon,...
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#199 - Carmelo Ioppolo - ENM Electrical
Carmelo Ioppolo, founder of ENM Electrical joins me for a deep 3.5-hour conversation about entrepreneurship, growth, mindset, and building a business at a young age. At just 25 years old, Carmelo is already scaling his electrical business with ambitious plans to grow a serious team and push…
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#198 - Kyle Potter - Bunbury Turf Club
Bunbury Turf Club is gearing up for its biggest day of the year and this week’s episode goes right inside the operation. Ahead of this weekend’s Bunbury Cup, I sat down with Kyle Potter to break down what actually goes into running and maintaining a major regional racecourse. From track…
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#197 - Gage Edgecombe
Gage is back for round seven and like always, it goes everywhere. This episode starts chaotic (nicotine relapses, bad podcasts, Japanese cigars, and marketplace hustles) before slowly evolving into something deeper: addiction cycles, discipline, masculinity, money, ambition, business benchmarks,...
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#196 - Ian Meacham - Toby Foundation & Constructive PD
Learn more and donate here 👉🏼 https://www.toby.org.au/ Ian Meacham shares the deeply personal story of his son Toby’s childhood cancer diagnosis and the emotional journey that followed. From the shock of diagnosis to months spent living near hospital care, Ian opens up about how this experience...
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#195 - Brandon Willington - Where U?
Heres a front-row seat into the mind of Brandon Willington. Australia's top Facebook and Google marketing education agency. Known for building high-performing ad systems, winning industry recognition for his results, and helping businesses scale with precision. Brandon doesn’t just talk…
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#194 - Dave Faulkner - Nixon Electrical
I sit down with David Faulkner, owner of Nixon Electrics, for a raw, operator-to-operator conversation about what it really takes to scale a trade business. Dave breaks down the realities of growing from a single location into a multi-site operation, the pressure that comes with managing people…
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Supporting her through IVF - a blokes perspective
A solo episode unpacking our IVF journey so far told entirely from my perspective as the partner. This conversation covers the mental and emotional side of IVF, navigating fertility issues, vasectomy reversal, learning how complex conception actually is, and what it’s like supporting someone you...
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# 193 - Rhys Veen - Veen Physiotherapy
Rhys Veen is a Bunbury-based physiotherapist, business owner, husband, and new dad and this conversation goes well beyond injuries and rehab. Rhys shares his journey from uni graduate to clinic owner, how he thinks about money, growth, and hiring, and what changes when you’re responsible for both…
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#192 - Amy Howes - Allure Beauty & Co
Amy shares the full story of losing her salon in a fire that wasn’t just accidental damage but collateral from criminal activity next door. We unpack the shock of waking up to your entire livelihood gone, the pressure of still showing up for clients and staff, and the mental toll of having to “be...
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#191 - Josh Wood – Banking and Lending
In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Wood for a wide-ranging conversation that moves well beyond finance. We talk about the reality of working with banks, why human advice still matters in an AI-heavy world, and how confidence, preparation, and adaptability shape everything from business to...
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#190 - Ben Small - Federal Member for Forrest
Federal Member for Forrest, Ben Small, joins the BLXCK INK Podcast for the second time to discuss his new role and some important current topics. We unpack big issues affecting the South West and the country more broadly, including housing affordability, small business, entrepreneurship, regional...
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#189 - Ash Griggs – Jake's Apple Design Co
In today's episode, I sit down with Ash Griggs for a yarn about creativity, business, fatherhood, competition, identity, and what it really means to build something over time. We talk about the evolution of creative work, discipline versus talent, staying in the game when things get hard, and how...
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#187 - Ben Lloyd-Smith - Zephyr Real Estate
Ben Lloyd-Smith returns to the BLXCK INK Podcast for a long-overdue deep dive into business, real estate, development, systems, burnout, growth, personal evolution, and everything in between. Ben has been building Zephyr Real Estate and Zephyr Developments with an obsessive focus on service,...
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#186 - Zac O’Bree - Red Hot Engineering
Visit www.mgmgroup.com.au/careers today to explore an exciting future in transport www.blxckink.com.au 👈🏼 all new goods now available! Secure your Bahlu // BLXCK INK tee before they sell out 🎙 Todays guest From heavy-fab in Kalgoorlie to running one of the cleanest vehicle fabrication…
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#185 - Julie Broad - City Councillor
Visit www.mgmgroup.com.au/careers today to explore an exciting future in transport! Julie Broad has worn many hats — from CEO of the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce to now being one of Bunbury’s newest City Councillors. In this episode, we go deep into her personal and professional…
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#184 - Liam & Corey - Little Spencer
Visit www.mgmgroup.com.au/careers today to explore an exciting future in transport! From a humble coffee van to one of Bunbury’s most loved cafes — this is the full story of Little Spencer. Liam and Corey join me fresh off the sale of their café to talk about how they built it from scratch, the...
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#183 - Jimmy Giacci – MGM Bulk
🖤 BLXCK INK tees 🖤 www.blxckink.com.au 👈🏼 all new goods now available! Every shirt you buy supports the podcast. Check out our latest drops, a fusion between BLXCK INK and our beautiful city of Bunbury. Printed here in Bunbury by yours truly. 🎙 Todays guest This episode dives deep into the...
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#182 - Terry Pantlin - Pantlin & Associates
Today I sit down with Terry Pantlin, long-time Bunbury accountant and owner of Terry Pantlin & Associates. We talk about the real guts of business — risk, reward, failure, tenacity, and everything that sits between the spreadsheets. Terry’s been guiding local business owners for over 35 years…
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#181 - Miral Fahmy - Reporter
www.blxckink.com.au 👈🏼 all new goods now available! Every shirt you buy supports the podcast. Check out our latest drops, a fusion between BLXCK INK and our beautiful city of Bunbury. Printed here in Bunbury by yours truly. 🎙 Todays guest I sit down with Miral Fahmy for a raw, unfiltered...
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#180 - Gabi Ghasseb - Mayor Elect
Gabi Ghasseb is a Bunbury City councillor, long-time local, and mayoral candidate in the 2025 Bunbury City Council elections. Born in Lebanon to Lebanese and Syrian parents, Gabi migrated to Australia at age 7 and has lived in Bunbury ever since. He has a background in business and community...
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#179 - Rhys Crawford - South Bunbury Football Club
Rhys “Crawf” Crawford is a South Bunbury footballer and now premiership player. Known for his grit on the field and commitment off it, Crawf’s story is one of discipline, personal growth, and community. From footy culture and Mad Mondays to training, sobriety, and chasing back-to-back flags, he...
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#178 - Sue Chapman - Independent Member for Forrest Elect
In this episode I sit down with Sue Chapman – surgeon, former federal election candidate, and community leader – for an unfiltered conversation about life, politics, and personal growth. We cover everything from emotional intelligence, self-reflection, and the lessons hidden in failure, through…
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#177 - Jaysen Miguel - Bunbury Mayor
Back in the studio for the third time is Jaysen Miguel, the current Mayor of Bunbury, who is now putting his hand up for re-election. With ballots going out soon, this conversation dives into what’s at stake for Bunbury’s future — housing, CBD revitalisation, community safety, local events, and…
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#176 - Glen Fitzgerald - Fitzgerald's Nightclub
From running one of Bunbury’s most iconic nightclubs for over two decades to now owning a beachfront café, Glen “Fitzy” Fitzgerald has seen it all. In this episode, we dive into the untold stories behind Fitzgerald’s Nightclub, the licensing battles, the nightlife culture of the 2000s, and how…
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#175 - Durak Tucker - Sydney Swans
This week on the BLXCK INK Podcast, I sit down with Durak Tucker — former AFL player whose journey through footy is as raw as it gets. From the highs of being drafted to the Sydney Swans at just 18, to the heartbreak of repeated injuries and the crushing reality of being delisted, Durak opens up...
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#174 - Kai Norton - Kai Salon
In this episode, I sit down with Kai — a bold, fearless creative who has made waves in hairdressing, fashion, and self-expression at just 21. We dive deep into his journey from facing bullying and violence in high school, to finding empowerment in the hair industry, to becoming unapologetically...
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#173 - Deon Attard - Part 2
Abandoned the Patreon idea due to popular demand. You're welcome.
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#173 - Deon Attard - Part 1
From sticky nightclub floors and festival euphoria to building dream homes and chasing family goals. Deon has lived both ends of the lifestyle spectrum. In this episode, we dive into the wild nights of Bunbury’s golden-era party scene, the “boys being boys” antics that somehow didn’t kill anyone,...
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#172 - Scott Mellor - Loston, Club Good, Street X
In this marathon 3.5-hour conversation, I sit down with designer, creative, and former Club Good co-host Scott Mellor for a deep dive into the realities of creative life, personal growth, and everything in between. We talk openly about the evolution of our views on work, relationships, and...
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#171 - Brandon Willington - Where U?
You dont get much more unique than Brandon Willington. Founder of Where U?, the digital agency behind some of the sharpest ad strategies in the game, Brandon has built a reputation on results — and built an empire by saying no to the wrong clients. In this episode, we sit down in his office on...
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#170 - Tyrrell Gardiner - Shire President of Dardanup
In this episode, I sit down with Shire President of Dardanup: Tyrrell Gardiner.. He's a cattle farmer and proud fourth-generation councillor. We unpack the realities of local government, the identity of regional WA, and the emotional weight of community leadership. From the evolving urban sprawl…
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#169 - Stephen Tate - Australian Idol, Survivor, Amazing Race & Big Brother
Meet Stephen Tate – the man behind some of Australia’s biggest TV shows. From launching Australian Idol to producing Survivor and I'm a Celebrity, Stephen’s fingerprints are all over Aussie television history. In this raw, funny, and eye-opening conversation, we talk about his 40-year media…
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#168 - Jake Kerr - BLXCK INK, Outfit Co
No guest, no script — just me, sitting down to talk about where I’ve been, what I’ve built, and why I do what I do. From running out of cash in a caravan to figuring out how to print shirts from home… this episode is about the real behind-the-scenes of growing a business when you’ve got no plan,...
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#167 - Troy Bennell and Rhonda Norman - NAIDOC Week Special
Recorded live during NAIDOC Week Light Projection at Tech Village Bunbury, this episode is a powerful celebration of Aboriginal storytelling, identity, and resilience. Jake sits down with Troy Bennell, renowned Nyoongar artist and cultural educator, and Rhonda Norman, a newly emerging artist and...
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#166 - Jordan Gian - Entrepreneur
In this episode of the BLXCK INK Podcast, Jake sits down with Jordy — long-time mate and owner of a respected medical clinic in Bunbury — for a real conversation about business, belief, and the kind of legacy worth building. This one goes deep on mentorship, ego-free decision-making, and how…
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#165 - Cliff Reeve - Life After Radio
From AM crackle to podcast clarity — this one’s a ride. Cliff Reeve joins Jake for a brutally honest, hilarious, and heartfelt yarn that pulls back the curtain on nearly 50 years in WA radio. From teenage dreams in Bridgetown to a national award-winning career at Triple M and RadioWest, Cliff…
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#164 - Niomi Hurley
Niomi Hurley — founder of Get Up and Grow Consulting — joins Jake for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, and what it really takes to live in alignment. With a background in corporate leadership, psychology, and hypnotherapy, Niomi brings a unique blend of spiritual depth and…
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#163 - Jaysen Miguel - Bunbury Mayor
Mayor Jaysen Miguel returns to the BLXCK INK podcast for a second round, two years after being my second-ever guest. Since that first yarn, Jaysen’s journey as Bunbury’s mayor has unfolded through community challenges, big wins, and a constant drive to build a thriving regional city. We talk...
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#162 - Gage Edgecombe - Running 10Ks, Adulting Hard & Dice
This episode is pure gold from start to finish. Gage Edgecombe returns for a classic long-form yarn — and it’s everything you’d expect and more. We talk about growing up, running goals, car disasters, quitting weed, and the subtle art of buying $50 dice for your mates (and never keeping one...
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#161 - Ritchie Spice - Truck Driver
In this raw and reflective episode, I sit down with an old mate and former trucking mentor to unpack everything from learning to drive road trains to life-changing accidents, parenting with purpose, and leaving the shift work grind behind. From diesel spills to dad life, this one’s packed with...
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#160 - Ash Atkinson - The Climb Collaborative
In todays episode of the BLXCK INK Podcast, I sit down with Ash to talk business, parenthood, identity, and everything in between. No script and zero fluff, we dive into how parenting twins shaped Ash's mindset, why niching into trade businesses changed her game, and the power of honest...
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#159 - Brendan Kelly - Former City Councillor
In this episode, we dive into a raw and meaningful conversation about storytelling, leadership, purpose, and the beauty of everyday life. Author Brendan shares the heart behind his book of short stories—each grounded in the unpredictability of life and the human experience. We explore themes like...
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#159 - Amanda Yip - Former City Councillor
Support the podcast - www.blxckink.com.au April's limited BLXCK INK podcast merch now available Follow BLXCK INK on 🖤 Instagram🖤 https://www.instagram.com/blxck.ink/?hl=en 🖤 Facebook 🖤 https://www.facebook.com/blxckink And for all of your uniform needs Check out our uniform supply & print…
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#157 - Bash Riachi - Rhythms, routines and rituals
Support the podcast - www.blxckink.com.au April's limited BLXCK INK podcast merch now available Follow BLXCK INK on 🖤 Instagram🖤 https://www.instagram.com/blxck.ink/?hl=en 🖤 Facebook 🖤 https://www.facebook.com/blxckink And for all of your uniform needs Check out our uniform supply & print…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The BLXCK INK Podcast is a deep dive into the mind of host Jake Kerr, exploring ideas about life, business, friendship and more. You can expect from each episode 45 minutes of ad free, non stop easy listening with the occasional anecdote. Keep up to date with the trials and tribulations of BLXCK INK and all the crazy ideas that got us here.
HOSTED BY
Jake Kerr
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