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Fresh From The Esky
by Andrew Hodgens
Fresh From The Esky is a podcast by the people, for the people A podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously featuring father & son, Ledge & Ben, having everyday discussions with everyday people. Everyday people are the largest majority population in the world, who cares about your Kim Kardashians and Kayne Wests' of the world. Whether it's 4 billion or just 4 everyday listeners that are tuning in, hopefully they can find some entertainment in these everyday ramblings. #nomerchandisecurrentlyavailable
Episodes
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S4 Episode 3: All at sea with Matt.
With so many sports reaching there climatic end of season finals it only seemed appropriate that the much loved FFTE podcast put out it's third episode for the season. Though Ledge tries to sell every episode as a SPECIAL now, it is quiet easy to see this is an excuse for laziness. Just the same...
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S4 Episode 2: Doctor in the house.
Fresh From the Esky is back again in season 4, now with no specific timetable Ledge has proclaimed every episode to be a "SPECIAL". And with that said this episode is special indeed with not only FFTE returning but with it co-host Ben which only helps to add to the nostalgia. Then to really take...
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S4 Episode 1: Marco the off-grid Dutchman
Hard to believe, but yes FFTE has returned(Joe Rogan beware) with fan mail at an all time high begging for a new episode it has finally happened. Ledge has had to familiarise himself with all the recording, editing and production nuances once again which has probably led to one of the less…
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S4 Episode 1 : Marco the off grid Dutchman
Hard to believe, but yes FFTE has returned(Joe Rogan beware) with fan mail at an all time high begging for a new episode it has finally happened. Ledge has had to familiarise himself with all the recording, editing and production nuances once again which has probably led to one of the less…
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S3 Episode 3: The reunion special.
It takes Ben to drag Ledge back behind the microphone after the Spotify shambles that has left S3 Episode 2 and all following episodes as a separate entity from the previous 70 odd episodes of what has become part of a staple diet for many podcast listeners. Feeling he had lost listeners and...
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S3 Episode 2: For the true believers
Ledge is adamant that he needs to provide something for his loyal listeners and the production team are in full agreeance. What follows leads the production team to question this agreement. An episode that begins with unusally good research descends quickly in to disconnected prattle as Ledge…
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S3 Episode 1: On air with the opening episode
After using up every excuse available and then some, "Fresh From the Esky" make it's long awaited return from hibernation. Whether this was prompted by clamouring fans or the demise of "The List Cloggers" been seen as an opportunity to pick up these now disenfranchised listeners or maybe Ledge…
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S2 Episode 33: Season 2 Final.
As season 2 of "Fresh From the Esky" draws to it's close Ledge has popular co-hosts Tyler & Meagan around to discuss the past season and dissect why they have still not overtaken Joe Rogan as the most listened to podcast in the world. Though general consensus is the surely FFTE has closed the gap...
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S2 Episode 32: Hard or soft Spot ?
Two blokes at a bar and they get to talking, the conversation ranges in topics, the meat trade, weather in Victoria compared to Queensland, playing football, motorcycles, V8's and delivering babies. Sounds like an episode of "Fresh From the Esky" doesn't it? Of course it does because that's…
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S2 Episode 31: Mums cooking.
As Ledge spends time prepping a solo episode, Ben returns his text from 3 days ago, gets up from his death bed (another pain in the guts) and turns up for recording. An episode that covers the Tszyu fight("The Butcher" not "The Soul Taker), AFL draft (which Ledge has trouble understanding)…
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S2 Episode 30: The cutting edge.
Join Ledge as he has a one on one chat with John Sharpe. These days you will find Sharpie to be a quietly spoken, doting grandfather and great grandfather, you will also find a man though who will stand for his convictions, his mate's and anyone he thinks is receiving treatment they don't deserve...
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S2 Episode 29: Turning road blocks into stepping stones.
After Tyler's critically acclaimed performance in Episode 28 Ben feels it is time to regain his mantle and turns up unannounced wishing to record. Only problem is Ledge has just returned from a nightshift swing and is not in the best of shape, but in true "Fresh From the Esky" spirit they soldier...
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S2 Episode 28: Gypsy King Vs Predator
Just when you thought it was safe to enter the world of podcasting again, "Fresh from the Esky" returns. Ledge has had a week off and justifies it with "this is only a bit of fun, it's not like anyone is paying for it, or sponsoring it" which is completely true. And after listening to this poorly...
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S2 Episode 27: The greatest rabbit hole?
With Ben having moved out of home to move in with some mates, add the duress of a $300 grocery bill(can't it be like Mum's fridge & pantry and food just appear int it) Ben is hard pressed to make time for "Fresh From the Esky" but does so when he remembers who he was to the outside world without...
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S2 Episode 26: Playing with guns.
Join the "Fresh From the Esky" team, early morning birds and guest Chris Winchester for this 6.45 am recorded episode. Having like Ledge just completed a seven day swing at the undisclosed mine a which they both work "Winnie" is kind enough to drop in at the bar in the early stages of his 8.5…
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S2 Episode 25: Humble pie.
After a weekend of grand Finals to remember unless your a Queenslander, Ledge and Ben unpack the highs and lows. Then after having a look at a sport that is in somewhat of a resurgence currently here in Australia discuss some summertime plans. Join the lads for a listen, a beer and then give us a...
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S2 Episode 24: The why not, Grand Final edition.
List Cloggers have it, the Front Bar have it, the Footy Show had it, hell even Roy and HG have one so why not the "Fresh From the Esky" GRAND FINAL edition. With the highest density packed the bar has had Ledge has returned regular co-host Ben in along with those that helped out in his absence...
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S2 Episode 23: Hit me with your best quiz.
A late Tuesday edition due to Ben been very hard to pin down with all the catch up engagements he has on the go since his return from the UK. But Ben does not let the "Fresh From the Esky" team down, though reluctant to discuss(and that's putting it mildly) his golf game, Ben is quite prepared to...
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S2 Episode 22: Grace under pressure.
The production team at "Fresh From the Esky" went to a lot of trouble to stop Ledge from going with the clinched title of "Amazing Grace" for this episode with guest Grace Griffin, though even they did admit if would have been very apt. Self proclaimed talker and "bit of a geek" Grace joins Ledge...
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S2 Episode 21: Ben's back at the bar.
After hi-jacking last years Fathers day with his drunken behaviour Ben is at it again this year but in a good way this time. As much as been a celebration of Fathers day Sunday is also the return of the "prodigal" son(this been Ben in this case) from the mother land of England. Ben shares some of...
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S2 Episode 20: Waltzing Matilda & other swags
Regular co-host Meagan Rickertt returns to FFTE as the reigning CAFL women league best & fairest winner as well as yet again a premiership player for the Brothers Rugby league club. And as per usual with Meg's a wide range of topics are covered from Barbie dolls to Rodriguez and from the AFL to...
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S2 Episode 19: Flippin Ferrari's & unbashing Blues.
Tyler drops around to the "Fresh from the Esky" studio to chat with Ledge(also known as his Father) about the many going on's in the world of sport in this bonus episode. With India joining America on picking up the "Fresh from the Esky" fever that has other podcasters so concerned there are now...
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S2 Episode 18: When the rain tumbles down in July.
Actually recorded on the first day of August, the title just seemed appropriate with the rain tumbling down on the uninsulated tin roof of the outdoor bar that is the "Fresh From the Esky" studio. Adding to that appropriateness is our guest Joey " Pentridge" Kneebone, you can just see him sitting...
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S2 Episode 17: Captain, my Captain.
Ledge is joined by guest Brendan Forde this week on " Fresh From the Esky". Fordey as a student was gravitating towards life in the armed forces after he had risen to the highest position possible in the cadets. A position that even at school age was taking him all over the country. Still…
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S2 Episode 16: Phoenix from the ashes.
Yes, Fresh From the Esky is back. After much concern from the listener base as to the extended break between episode 15 and this episode 16 just like the Phoenix we have risen from the ashes. And the Ashes make up part of this episodes wide ranging topics, along with the AFL, UFC and other rather...
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S2 Episode 15: Phone training, MILF's & DM's
Once again the "Fresh From the Esky" team is thrown into disarray when organised guest is a no show, luckily for Ledge popular co-host Meagan interrupts her busy schedule to help out. The editing team are left with an episode that is as wide ranging as it is random. Ledge and Meagan meander from...
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S2 Episode 14: Feeling the Blues.
As the AFL season has now passed the one third completion mark, Ledge gets Shimma and Tyler around to take a more in depth look at how the teams are shaping up. In particular they discuss the chances of the the Carlton football club. A club that entered the season with their second year coach and...
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S2 Episode 13: What have we done in 50 years?
Something a little different from the esky this week. With the upcoming 50 year celebrations of the Wandal/Glenmore Bulls aussie rules club (a club that Ledge himself has played a multitude of mediocre games for) the "Fresh From the Esky" team decide to have a day out at the footy. A day that…
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S2 Episode 12: The dark side of Yeppoon.
Hopefully you noticed the FFTE team missed a week, but more importantly you the listener missed a week of this highly informative, well researched, slick production that is "Fresh from the Esky". This was a situation we could not have occur again so when no co-host is available due to previous...
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S2 Episode 11: Gather round the esky.
In tribute to the AFL's just completed "Gather Round" Ledge recruits in both co-hosts Meagan & Tyler(Shimma was also asked but unavailable due to tennis duties)in for an episode that focus's on the AFL but digresses through the UFC, Heavy weight boxing, a bit of trip advisor, tribute beers to the...
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S2 Episode 10: VX in the Hood featuring Nomadic Neil
When Ledge's neighbour agrees to guest on FFTE, Ledge seizes the opportunity to try out the new VB extra VX glug, glug stubbies. Been a 6% alcohol content beer it seems a good idea to have them with a guest who just has to walk next door. Once again it is a Friday night, once again the…
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S2 Episode 9: When the Saints go marching in.
When scheduling proves difficult for a co-host due to everyone having prior commitments, it looks like Ledge has to go it alone, then at the last moment an old friend of the FFTE team comes to the rescue. That old friend is former co-host and founder Ben Hodgens. Ben even with the knowledge that...
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S2 Episode 8: "Air Turtle"
A very "stripped back" episode this week with our guest Tim "Turtle" Borg and his good friend, also former guest of FFTE Joel "Oysters" Kilpatrick as guest co-host. The combined facts that Joel ubers to the studio after a arvo sesh, Collingwood are playing Friday night footy which Ledge has on…
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S2 Episode 7: Redemption or repeat?
When Ledge decides to give Meg's and Shimma a week off from FFTE duties it is Ledge & Tyler;s shot at redemption. After season 2 episode 3 (Crashing back to earth) saw Tyler's and the research assistants contracts torn up, Tyler is given a reprieve due to popular demand but not so the research...
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S2 Episode 6: MC Hannah, Celebrant or Celebrity?
As stated previously when you look up the "more like this " column on Spotify when listening to Fresh From the Esky, the answer given is "We couldn't find anything". And this weeks episode exemplifies that fact more than ever. Where else will you find a podcast where subject matter ranges from...
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S2 Episode 5: Sport, sport & more sport with Schimma
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 Oyster's.
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 34 "Meagan Sparkle" in season 1. Recorded on a balmy Sunday afternoon Ossie makes his usual cameo along with the...
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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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Episode37: 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 31: Saints, Seinfeld & a rabbit warren.
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 be doing a audition for the...
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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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Episode 32: Chasing G.O.A.Ts.
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 30: Couple's therapy Part II : Kids & boobs
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 life. But from this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fresh From The Esky is a podcast by the people, for the people A podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously featuring father & son, Ledge & Ben, having everyday discussions with everyday people. Everyday people are the largest majority population in the world, who cares about your Kim Kardashians and Kayne Wests' of the world. Whether it's 4 billion or just 4 everyday listeners that are tuning in, hopefully they can find some entertainment in these everyday ramblings. #nomerchandisecurrentlyavailable
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Fresh From The Esky is a podcast by the people, for the people A podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously featuring father & son, Ledge & Ben, having everyday discussions with everyday people. Everyday people are the largest majority population in the world, who cares about your Kim...
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Fresh From The Esky is created and hosted by Andrew Hodgens.
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