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Fresh From the Esky
by Andrew Hodgens
Fresh From the Esky. A podcast for the people by the people, join us as we speak with ordinary everyday people(as is the majority of people). We will review a beer or two along the and have a general chat with a bit of a sports slant and a touch of nostalgia.
Episodes
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S2 Episode 5: Sport, sport & more sport with Shimma.
Regular co-host Wayne "Schimma" Clifford drops in to join Ledge and discuss the opening round of the 2023 NRL season and the fortunes of the involved in the 10 day away start of the AFL season. Ledge is initially thrown off balance by the fact that Schimma actually turns up with notes an idea...
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S2 Episode 4: Herdon Bulls.
At the age of six Damian Herdon decided he wanted to become a Bull rider, now if life was a movie he would have a few hurdles along the way to become a world champion, he would meet a girl who helps him on this path, he would get caught up in the glitz, glamour, drugs and casual sex offerings of...
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S2 Episode 3: Crashing back to earth.
After the sensational start to season 2 where slick production, precise information and a well constructed format became the norm rather than the exception episode 3 puts FFTE into a downward death spiral. As Tyler joins Ledge, the recently lauded research assistant seems to take an unscheduled...
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S2 Episode 2: Electric oysters.
Lucky Esikimo's after the day I had in the heat, worried I may sleep through alarm. So have uploaded early. ENJOY!! Season 2 keeps rollicking along when Meg's returns to join Ledge with the guest she said she would like to hear on "Fresh From the Esky" during her own guest appearance on episode…
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S2 Episode 1: The triumphant return of the research assistant.
Eskimo's rejoice!! "Fresh From the Esky" makes it's much anticipated season return. And what a return it is, with Ben abroad in the motherland fan favourites Wayne "Schimma" Clifford and Meagan "Megs" Rickertt step in to fill the void. This pairing bring with them a physiological depth to…
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Episode 39: Ben's farewell.
Ledge & Ben draw the curtain on season 1 of "Fresh from the Esky" with an emotion charged(well as much emotion as two Australian males will show other than when their sporting team wins or loses) final episode as only hours after recording Ben catches a plane to begin his UK adventure. With his...
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Episode 38: The killing of Kenny
Join Ledge & Ben on the penultimate episode of season 1 as they have a beer and a chat with Malcom Kenny. Mal who as a youngster (he now considers himself a veteran) tried every sport he was allowed (and that was many and many again which he excelled at) before settling on a path of least...
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Episode 37: Only fans & Eskimo's
Just as season one is wrapping up Ledge & Ben are really hitting their stride. In their most organised, free flowing, concisely researched episode yet. This is the episode which will move "Fresh From the Esky" from much hyped to critically acclaimed. The acquisition of the much talked about...
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Episode 36: The Graduate.
On the eve of his graduation from university(first in his immediate family to do so) Ben proves that university qualifications don't necessarily make you a good booking agent when the guest he promised 10 days ago still does not materialise. But a least Ben himself is available and much of the…
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Episode 35: The substitute
The normal disorganisation that is "Fresh from the Esky" hurtles towards catastrophic mayhem at warp speed when Ben is struck down with a life threatening stomach ache( commonly referred to as as "pain in the gut"}. Tyler Hodgens is called but still on the road completing a return trip from...
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Episode 34: Meagan "Sparkle"
Meagan Rickett makes her much anticipated appearance with Ledge and Ben this week. Throughout the the conversation you will find a young lady(though to often the older veteran, for her own liking) who tackles life at full tilt with an infectious attitude. Whether it be pumping iron at the gym,...
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Episode 33: Waffling with a new sound.
Another episode that was lucky not to be left on the editing room floor. With "Fresh From the Esky" already known for the cutting edge technology they use in all phases of production. confusion reigns supreme when more is added. The more added been 2 microphone stands and Ledges attempt to…
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Episode32: Chasing G.O.A.T.S.
With Ben once again absent it is left to Ledge to cobble together an episode. And a lot of cobbling takes place. So while Ben enjoys the carnival atmosphere that is the Melbourne Cup, Ledge , the sound editing, cutting and splicing teams go hard to work to bring you an episode that you will...
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Episode 31: Saints, Seinfeld & a rabbit warren.
Two weeks in a row on time. With Ledge & Ben back in the same state and Ben actually been at home everything seems to have aligned. But the script is thrown out the window(not that there ever was a script) with the arrival minutes before recording begins of a surprise co-host who would appear to…
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Episode 30: Couples therapy Part II Kid's & boobs
On time and double the value!! Fresh From the Esky is back on the road and this time a once again solo Ledge catches up with an old friend in Trevor Hourigan, who only agrees to guest on the show if his wife Julie will do the same, Julie only agrees to guest because the penalty for murdering your...
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Episode 30: Couple's therapy. Part I Football, gumboots & the crown Jule's
On time this week. Fresh From the Esky is back on the road and this time a once again solo Ledge catches up with an old friend in Trevor Hourigan, who only agrees to guest on the show if his wife Julie will do the same, Julie only agrees to guest because the penalty for murdering your husband is...
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Episode 29: The missing link.
In an effort to quell the growing dissent due to no episodes for the past 2 weeks management have decided to release Episode 29 early, read on. Yes, we are back, for those of you that have missed the disorganised chaos, poorly researched, ill informed information that is " Fresh from the Esky" we...
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Episode 28: The aftermath.
In the aftermath of a disappointing AFL grand final Ledge and Ben are once again separated by thousands of kilometres. While Ben is "footy tripping" as the aftermath of his season, Ledge is left to deal with the aftermath of covid in internet ravaged Victoria. In an episode that may not see the...
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Episode 27: Predictions of a week past.
Ben is back, but Ledge is leaving so the team commit to an early recording for episode 27, which means you can now hear how right or wrong Ledge and Ben are with their preliminary final and Brownlow medal predictions. The efforts of a couple of local league teams rate a mention and we even…
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Episode 26: Fight night.
With Ben still unavailable due to post football shenanigans Ledge is left to go it alone toe to toe with Dave "Big Rig" Evans. Most people who meet Dave would find him to be a pretty easy going bloke, devoted husband, caring father, hard worker who has only recently completed his mature age...
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Episode 25: Mad Monday late edition
It is still Tuesday, isn't it? Huge weekend in football, but not all has gone to plan. Due to Ben and his Bull team mates been knocked out at the preliminary final stage Silly Sunday and Mad Monday antics take precedent to Ben's commitment to the "Fresh From the Esky" podcast even though it has...
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Episode 24: Revenge, assault & slow cooking.
Say no more...... Haidyn Thomas makes his much anticipated and long awaited guest appearance on "Fresh from the Esky". After Ledge initially enforced a cooling off period following the episode that besmirched his name with accusations of poor house etiquette and angry tears, Haidyn shows time has...
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Episode 23: The riddle of nudity.
Must be Wednesday tomorrow.......... Ledge and Ben wrap up what has been an exciting last round of the AFL home and away series, dabble into to the NRL as well as a big weekend in the combat sports scene. While initially appearing happy with the current status of the " Fresh From the Esky"…
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Episode 22: Nice bloke's an be winners!
Tuesday,,,,,,,say no more, So often we are told to be successful in business you must be ruthless, to achieve in sport you must me selfish as nice guy's finish last. Well join Ledge and Ben as they enter the realm of "Mythbusters" when they speak with this weeks guest Wayne "Schimma" Clifford....
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Episode 21: Love triangles & weak gutted dogs.
21 today, 21 today.......... Ledge and Ben celebrate their coming of age with a controversy packed episode. In a blatant ratings grab they offer their non-expert opinion on a wide range of topics. The Manly seven, Collingwood, Port Adelaide prison bar dispute are discussed along with the Crow's...
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Episode 20: The undelivered package.
Sunday, Monday, Fresh From the Esky day........ Many of us dream of playing a sport of our choosing at the elite level when we are young children. A small percentage achieve that dream a much greater percentage realise at, also a very young age that the dream is a bridge to far. But what of those...
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Episode 19: Retro ramblings
I don't have to tell you what day it is.......... We say it every week but Ledge and Ben have outdone themselves this week yet again, with their wayward ramblings. A series of unconnected conversations and discussions that only such a unscripted, unedited production could provide. While the...
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Episode 18: Raining in my room.
Ledge and Ben return as a duo with a guest along for the first time in a while. Jarred Rainsford is that guest, who in his younger years led a nomadic yet at the same time reclusive life. Now a long time resident of Rockhampton Jarred has plenty to talk about, share house eudicot, blossoming...
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Episode 17: Beer, Nick and the " House of Pain"
Another Tuesday, another episode of "Fresh from the Esky" Ledge and Ben are back together doing what they do best, as rambling and getting off track are taken to a new level. The beer tasting aspect is taken up a notch with the introduction of a beer tasting app with which our listeners can also...
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Episode 16: Oh boy, it's a girl!
Your right it is Tuesday! So here is your home delivered "Fresh From the Esky". Warning: This episode does not have beer tasting in it(sorry Joey). There is shattered glass all over the floor of the "Fresh From the Esky" studio(in this case the kitchen of Ledge's childhood home) as ceilings are...
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Episode 15: Degrees of separation.
Not sure what day it is? Well, just to confirm it is Tuesday here is another dose of "Fresh From the Esky" Ledge and Ben return to dissect the contents of the mailbag as well as the contents of another beer. They catch up on the latest AFL, Ledges quest for speed, coincidences and the six degrees...
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Episode 14: Tale of store keeper & timber yardman.
Tuesday is "Fresh From the Esky" as you all know, two extra ways to listen are now available with the app "pocket podcasts" and the "listennotes" platform picking up the feed. On his recent southern journey Ledge makes a stopover at Yamba to help celebrate the birthday of Mark Johnston. Whilst…
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Episode 13: Hunt in the blue arctic.
Must be Tuesday, because another episde of "Fresh From the Esky" has dropped. Ledge has returned from his southern (and cold) road trip with mixed results in terms of guests participants for "Fresh From the Esky", this results in a new segment titled "Cupcakes & Cowpads" with a few of each given...
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Episode 12: Beatles in a rabbit hole.
Yes, it's that time of the week. Join Ledge and Ben for more ramblings and ruminations. Ledge and Ben return as does "Conspiracy corner" this time with little more research, Chinese frogmen, Mistress's, Prime ministers and "Hey Jude " is questioned. Ben brings up a few "Nuggets" of "Payneful"...
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Episode 11: Return of the donkey.
After extended and protracted contract negotiations the "Missing In Action" guest from Episode 6 Ricky McHugh make his much anticipated appearance on "Fresh From the Esky". A self confessed brilliant student who also happened to be a very talented junior rugby league player, Ricky struggled to…
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Episode 10: A conspiracy or a lack research?
Yes that thing you have been waiting for all of 7 days has arrived, Episode 10 of "Fresh From the Esky" is uploaded and out. be sure to have a listen. After going through the mailbag Ledge & Ben go completely off track with poorly researched topics of conspiracy, outer space, JFK and Marilyn...
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Episode 9: Tommy Gun expertise
It is all big news from "Fresh From the Esky" this week. Huge outlays in the way of a new microphone to add to the extensive studio equipment on hand (now 2 microphones and 1 laptop) and T shirt merchandise has arrived (well 2 shirts anyway, hey it is a trial run). But the biggest thing to happen...
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Episode 8 Lockout, unanswered calls & the dark side.
After an extended break due to lack of guest buy in, other projects, COVID and general disorganisation Ledge and Ben are back. Ben get his chance for a right of reply on the infamous Melbourne lock out as Ledge fumbles for what could be the final link in the chain leading to the G.O.A.T. The AFL…
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Episode 7: The King, Jacko & l.
Episode 7 is out. Now available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple podcast and Google podcast and you can follow us on Instagram, P.S Sorry I forgot(and could work out how to change afterwards) the new artwork. Hopefully will get it next episode(hopefully there is a next episode)
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Episode 6: Changing donkeys in a horse race.
The "Fresh From the Esky" production team is thrown into disarray with a last minute guest cancellation, not wishing to disappoint their ever-growing listener base the crew leap into action with back up plans. After all markers and favours are called in and promises of better audio than provided...
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Episode 5: Jumping sharks in deep water.
After been on the road "Fresh From the Eskey" returns to its roots, Ledge's outdoor backyard bar.Are listener numbers really plummeting? Or were initial expectations and goals too lofty? While Ledge contemplates a "Jump the shark" episode, Ben seems a little lost as only someone of his geography...
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Episode 4: Ordinary Orr not?
Ledge & Ben take "Fresh From the Esky" on the road for the first time. In the palatial surrounds of Capricornia and Wandal/Glenmore Bulls administration icon Grahame Ore, Grahame along with wife Heather played a huge part in Australian rules football in central Queensland, now as Grahame...
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Episode 3: Critiques at the speed of light.
This episode has Ledge & Ben on their own again discussing the critiques and feedback by the few active listeners.. not the 4 billion we were hoping for yet. They talk about the responses to the first two episodes and then touch an array of subjects such as music, physics, Ledge's inability to...
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Episode 2: Extraordinarily ordinary Wayne Redsell
Living up to expectations set by the introduction, this episode features some very ordinary audio quality, hopefully this doesn't take away from the interview and stories that Ledge and Ben discuss with Glenmore Bulls legend and all round good guy Wayne Redsell. They delve into Wayne's young…
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Introductions and GOATS.
Meet the team behind possibly the worlds greatest podcast(hey if your going to dream, dream big). In this episode the boys discuss themselves lightly and delve into the GOAT debate.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fresh From the Esky. A podcast for the people by the people, join us as we speak with ordinary everyday people(as is the majority of people). We will review a beer or two along the and have a general chat with a bit of a sports slant and a touch of nostalgia.
HOSTED BY
Andrew Hodgens
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Fresh From the Esky. A podcast for the people by the people, join us as we speak with ordinary everyday people(as is the majority of people). We will review a beer or two along the and have a general chat with a bit of a sports slant and a touch of nostalgia.
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Fresh From the Esky is created and hosted by Andrew Hodgens.
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