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Delving with Des
by Des Kennedy
Delving is a Community Interest Podcast for the Port Macquarie Region interviewing people of interest in the community. We chat about their lives, their serving in the community, and how they make a difference. The Show is also broadcast on Rhema Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia FM 99.9.
Episodes
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2026-10-14 - DWD - Al Deets
From the streets of untidy Ilford in London, to Adelaide by boat, to the Australian Australian Navy, to Wauchope, Al Deets has had, by any definition, an interesting journey both in faith and in deed. Get to know the real Al but listening to this show - an ride through his life, the good and the...
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2026-10-07 - DWD - Brittany Michelle
This week on "Delving with Des" we are chatting with the delightful Brittany Michelle, who is working on her 4th degree including a Masters, and is planning on a 5th next year. Hailing from the Central Coast, but local since she was six, Brittany has done so much in her 30+ years - just amazing....
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2026-09-30 - DWD - Paul Simios
This week on Delving with Des I am chatting with Paul Simios, an interesting man who grew up in Blacktown in Sydney, ended up traveling to India, Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam and became a Yoga trainer, a health specialist, and a life coach. Paul lived in Vietnam, married a Vietnamese lady, and,...
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2026-09-23 Kevin Young
Join me as I chat with the funny and interesting Kevin Young, a well known local man who continues to do some interesting things around the globe.
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2026-09-16 - John Cronshaw
This week we are chatting to local John Cronshaw, who, along with his wife, has a total of 19 grandkids - that in itself is amazing..!! From early days as a teacher in Nabiac, and Oberon, he developed a passion for tours, especially bus tours, and now leads Christian Fellowship Tours.
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2026-09-02 - DWD - Debbie Loveday
In this week's show, we talk again with local identity, Debbie Loveday, who just happens to have the same birthday as my good self. In this show we talk about her life, and her commitment to the Rotary organisation, and what they are achieving around the world. Amazing some of the work in Uganda,...
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2026-08-26 Jesse Webber
Jesse Webber is an award-winning business leader and community advocate from the Hastings Valley in New South Wales, named Oxley Local Woman of the Year for 2026. She is well-known for co-founding Playtime Childcare and driving regional economic and charitable initiatives. Great Conversation…
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2026-08-19 - DWD - Duncan Armstrong OAM - Australian Gold Medal Winner
IN this show, we have adapted two interviews with the great Duncan Armstrong OAM, who won the swimming Gold Medal at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. We chat about his childhood, his training regime with Laurie Lawrence, and the emotions involved in swimming at the highest level. We talk about the...
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2026-08-12 - DWD - Matt Doeland
This week on Delving with Des, I will be chatting to local Worship Leader, Matt Doeland about his life
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2026-08-05 - DWD - Heart Health
This week, I am chatting to three members of Heart Health - a charity aimed at helping those who have had heart issues to live a health lifestyle.....
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2026-07-29 - DWD - David Golledge - Show 2
This week is the second interview with David Golledge - what a great and interesting man who has given so much to so many people throughout his life. In this show we talk with Jenny Knowles about his journey with EV and Emily's ride, his work with Westpac Rescue, tragedy, and how he has helped...
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2026-07-22 - DWD - David Golledge (Show 1)
This week on Delving with Des, we are talking to the interesting David Golledge, who traveled around New South Wales with his family as a boy, worked on trains, and ultimately joined the prison service - what an experience that turned out to be. He ultimately received a bravery award for his...
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2026-07-15 - DWD - Erik Carresco
This week, on Delving with Des, we are delving into the life of local Clinical Psychologist, Erik Carresco, who was born in Chile, and came to these shores as a young boy. Despite language difficulties as a boy (grew up only speaking Spanish), he progressed to achieve multiple degrees and Masters...
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2026-07-08 - DWD - Dawn Tindall (Community Crafts)
This week we are chatting to the delightful Dawn Tindall who hails from Stockton, California and has, lucky for us, ended up with her family in Port Macquarie. Amongst other things, Dawn runs the Community Craft shop in the Colonial Arcade in Port Macquarie and you can call in anytime for a…
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2026-07-01 - DWD - Suzie Wood
This week, on "Delving with Des" we chat with the lovely Suzie Wood about her life growing up in Regional Victoria, meeting her Husband, Peter, their life together, her adventures and illnesses, and ultimately starting to do life alone. Great journey made up of a positive attitude and a…
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2026-06-24 - DWD - Natalie Junge
Natalie Junge’s story is one of courage, resilience, and remarkable determination. From a childhood shaped by adoption, family tension, and rejection, to scaling mountains across Australia, Canada, and theUSA, Natalie has continually risen above life’s toughest challenges. She has faced…
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2026-06-17 - DWD - Paul Humphries
This week, on "Delving with Des" we talk to Paul Humphries about his life, and journey and introduce you to "Tracy" and "Solo Man" - both great friends of Paul. A great and interesting journey that you will enjoy listening and relating to. I look forward to you joining me. Des
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2026-06-10 - DWD - Scott Rodwich
A fellow Northern Irishman, Scott Rodwich is a lovely young man who grew up in Portstewart on the north coast of Northern Ireland, and decided to move to Australia with a mate, for sun and surf. After a timely invitation to a wedding in Port Macquarie, he decided this was the place for him, and…
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2026-06-03 - DWD - Joseph McKay Rodriguez
Join me this week on "Delving with Des" when I chat with the interesting Joseph McKay Rodriguez about his life, childhood, lack of identity of his father and its impact and his journey through life in California, Idaho, and ultimately Port Macquarie. Eventful life, broken life, and lots of…
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2026-05-27 - DWD - Dr. Katie Willis
This week on Delving with Des, I’m joined by the delightful Dr Katie Willis for a warm and inspiring conversation about life, faith, and the journey that has shaped her. Katie has worn many hats over the years — doctor, mother, and woman of deep faith — and she shares honestly about the joys,...
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2026-05-20 - DWD - Benny Smith
This is a great interview with local Benny Smith - originally from Queensland and the domain of Rugby League, he lived a life bound in trauma. From his earliest days were impacted by severe trauma which impacted his whole life. He now spends his life helping others through his own business.
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2026-05-13 - DWD - Casey Baldwin
Hi there, this week I am joined by the delightful Casey Baldwin formally the 2IC at Heritage Christian College in Port Macquarie and now running an amazing organisation called Intergen Connect (www.intergenconnect.com.au) which brings together the Aged and the Young for the benefit of both. Join…
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2026-05-06 - DWD - Brooke Cherfils - Show 2
IN this Episode, we continue our chat with Brooke Cherfils, after her arrival in Australia from Canada. We think that life would be better, right..? Well, think again..!! Brooke's life took a traumatic turn. Listen in as we delve into Brooke's life in Australia. Des
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2026-04-29 - DWD - Brooke Cherfils - Show 1
In this first interview (of two) with Brooke Cherfils - a delightful Canadian lady who now lives and works in Port Macquarie, we talk about her traumatic early life, her faith, and her overcoming the most horrific of times. Join me as I chat with Brooke about what is important to her and how she...
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2026-04-22 - DWD - Vincent and Jane Moore
On the show this week, I will be delving into the lives of Vincent and Jane Moore, who got married later in life and are actively involved in serving/volunteering in the local PMQ community. Vincent runs a group called "Blokes Coffee Time" so check them out on Facebook, and Jane is active in many...
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2026-04-15 - DWD - Bron Watson - Show 2
IN this second show with the amazing Bron Watson, we talk about her struggles with cancer and then about the current systems and how they need to be changed to be more supportive of those going through this illness. Bron talks about A = A, and how to disregard B through G which are the way our…
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2026-04-08 - DWD - Bron Watson - Show 1
On the "Delving with Des" show this week, we have the amazing Bron Watson. Bron is well known in Port Macquarie for her drive, enthusiasm, through coaching, and mentoring. But underneath all her energy has been pain, severe sickness, and life changing circumstances. In this first of two shows…
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2026-03-25 - DWD - Sam Jackel Show 2
In this second show with Sam Jackel, Sam talks about her accident on the farm that Sam and Peter own and manage. A seriously life threatening incident that could have been so traumatic and devastating. Sam talks about how she self-counseled herself - an interesting idea.
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2026-03-18 - DWD - Sam Jackel - Show 1
This interview is with the amazing lady, wife, and mother of five, Sam (Samantha) Jackel who now lives just west of Kempsey. From her earliest memories, right through to her mid-20's, Sam's life was filled with trauma, abuse, lack of self-esteem, and a wrong identity. Listen as Sam talks about…
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2026-03-11 - DWD - Ellen Crepaz - Show 2
In this follow-up show with Ellen Crepaz we are chatting about that great subject of Food and Communications. The importance of food and doing food well with friends and family. Ellen is of Greek origin and so have a very expressive view of food and its enjoyment.
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2026-03-04 - DWD - Ellen Crepaz - Show 1
In this interesting show, we chat with Ellen Crepaz, a lady well know on Social media in the greater Port Macquarie region. Of Greek decent, Ellen talks about her life, her illnesses and impacts, bellydancing, and the impact on her of being a leader in the community. Great conversation, and lots…
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2026-02-25 - DWD - Dhavve Manoharan
IN this episode of Delving with Des, we will be chatting with a lovely young man called Dhavve Manoharan. We talk about his interesting name, his journey from Malaysia to Port Macquarie, and his discovery of Multiple Sclerosis which affeects the brain and our nervous system. We discuss the…
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2026-02-18 - DWD - Mike Woof
In this episode of "Delving with Des" I will be chatting with the interesting Mike Woof. We talk about his models (www.thatmodelcar.com), his work alongside "Answers in Genesis", Christians and Evangelism - "if not you, then who..?", and then about the new monthly show on DWD "The Woofy Report"...
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2026-02-11 - DWD - Kelly Carter
This is our 1st show of 2026 and we have the delightful Kelly Carter with us. Kelly is a lovely lady with a blended family of six kids - yes, six. She is a wife to Craig, and a successful Mortgage Broker in Port Macquarie. In this show we talk about her early life, life lessons around our…
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2025-12-10 - DWD - Tony Cosgayon (Spade Surfboards)
This week on the show, I am chatting with Tony Cosgayon who was born in the Philippines and migrated with his family to Australia in the 70's. He has lived his life in Australia as a surfer and now runs a business building surfboards. Interesting guy, and we delve into the details of building...
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2025-12-03 - DWD - Bruce Blackwell
What a great joy it was to interview Bruce Blackwell, who has done so much in his life including being a missionary in Peru for seven years. Along with his wife, Marsha, who also trained in nursing, and their three children lived and traveled around Peru, the Andes and the Amazon as missionaries....
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2025-11-26 - DWD - Cherie Strudwick
This week we are chatting to the lovely Cherie Strudwick, artist, Minister, Pastor, wife, mother etc. You can check out Cherie's art at artbycherie.com. Great conversation about her life, her travels, her ministry, her trials, and now in retirement, her peace in her art. I look forward to you...
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2025-11-19 - DWD - Home Schooling Expo
This week on the show I will be speaking with Ronel, Karen, and Katelyn (after a lot of persuading) about Home Schooling and their upcoming Expo on 29th November 2025. We talk at length about Home Schooling and Home Schooling Studio, and about the value of the Expo. Expo is being held at Wauchope...
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2025-11-12 - DWD - Ian Brougham
In this interview, I chat again with Ian Brougham about his current life, his wife Kerrianne health journey, and his current role as Operations Manager of the Hope Shops in and around Port Macquarie. Maybe go back and listen to the previous shows with Ian........
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2025-11-05 - DWD - Jessica Korenic - Show 2
In this fascinating second show, we talk further with Jessica Korenic who, along with her husband, left the Jehovah Witness organisation and left family and close friends behind. We talk about Jessica's newfound Christian faith and how she deals with the hurt and pain associated with leaving such...
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2025-10-29 - DWD - Jessica Korenic (Show 1)
In this episode of Delving with Des, the first part of two, I will be chatting with Jessica Korenic about her life in the Jehovah Witness religion and her struggles with some of the rules and practices of that belief system. Jessica, whilst nervous, opened up about her life and experiences.
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2025-10-22 - DWD - Jodie Lindfield
This week on the show we will be talking with Jodie Lindfield, who grew up in Taree, and has three daughters and is now a qualified Counselor with the Australian Institute of Family Counseling (AIFC). We talk about her life's journey and what brought her to his point where she offers online...
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2025-10-15 - DWD - Mike Woof Show 2
This week follows on from last week where was chatted to Mike Woof, a man who has experienced things in his life that I, for one, have never experienced. It would be worth re listening to the first show from last week, before listening to this follow-up show. Mike talks about his factory accident...
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2025-10-08 - DWD - Mike Woof - Show 1
In this quite long first interview, we chat with Mike Woof who is a great character in Port Macquarie, and has survived quite a lot of Trauma in his life from childhood. Mike is open and raw about what happened to him and the impact on the trajectory of his life. ** Note that this story is not...
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2025-10-01 - DWD - Ronel and Karen - Homeschool Studio
In this second interview with Ronel and Karen, we discuss the value of Home schooling and talk about their new venture to help families going down the Home Schooling path - Homeschool Studio which is a great innovation aimed at helping both kids and parents to navigate their experience.
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2025-09-24 - DWD - Ronel Bezuidenhout and Karen Haasbroek
Join me this week as we chat to two lovely ladies - Ronel and Karen about their journey to Port Macquarie from South Africa, and their decision to Home School their children. Great conversation about the struggles of coming to a new country and making it home......
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2025-09-17 - DWD - Shirley Cabon
Join me this week on Delving with Des when we chat with the delightful Shirley Cabon. Shirley was born in Tasmania, and spent most of her life in Canberra with her husband Geoff. Of recent years, Shirley has been serving with PMQ based charity "Every Daughter Matters" which seeks to free young...
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2025-09-10 - DWD - Julia Rose
In this show we chat with the lovely Julia Rose, who describes herself as a "Bible Worker". Julie works in the Port Macquarie region helping people to find a better path in life by providing a holistic view of the health and happiness - and that is based about a profound belief in Jesus. Join me…
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2025-09-03 - DWD - Des and Simon
ON this week's show, I am being interviewed by Simon Goeshyl from Geelong, Victoria about Des's passion for Men's Ministry and Momentum Australia, a Ministry that reached thousands of men around Australia and the world.
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2025-08-27 - DWD - Robert Dywer MP
Join us on "Delving with Des" as we chat with our new State member of Parliament, Robert Dywer MP. We talk about his childhood, his life in the Laurieton area, and him taking over from Leslie Williams as the State member for Port Macquarie. A great conversation..!!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Delving is a Community Interest Podcast for the Port Macquarie Region interviewing people of interest in the community. We chat about their lives, their serving in the community, and how they make a difference. The Show is also broadcast on Rhema Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia FM 99.9.
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Des Kennedy
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