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Hammer It Home
by 10 Speaks
Join builder, developer, entrepreneur and host of The Living Room, Barry Du Bois, on lifestyle podcast Hammer it Home. Barry will chat to interesting people from all walks of life (including a few friends from the telly) about modern living. Learn about design innovations, gadgets, sustainability and how to improve your home from the inside out. Catch Barry on 'The Living Room' Fridays 19:30 or catchg up on 10play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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6. Where to from here?
Well, we’ve come to the end of our journey, and what an adventure it’s been! Barry takes a look back at what we’ve learned throughout the series and, with a little help from his friends, reminds us why environmental sustainability is important, and what things we can start doing to live our best...
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5. Building the foundations for a better future
Having been a builder for a few years now, Barry is passionate about urban architecture. But with the temperature and our population steadily rising, is it really working in our favour? He’s called in Robert Puflett, principal at international architecture and design firm ThomsonAdsett to get…
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4. Unpacking the corporate perspective
When it comes to climate change and emissions, what part do the big corporations play? And are they doing anything about it? Barry wants some answers so he’s going straight to the top at one of the biggest corporations in the world - IKEA. He sits down with Australia CEO Jan Gardberg to talk…
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3. If we could talk to the animals
In the last couple of eps we’ve been talking about the damage us humans are doing to the planet and the effect it’s having on our lives - but what effect is climate change having on the animal kingdom? There’s only really one person Barry can talk to about this. You’d be forgiven for thinking…
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2. Why Do We Do the Things We Do?
Last time we looked at what carbon is and why sustainability is important. And this has got Barry thinking – now that we know all of that, why do we keep repeating the same old behaviours? Why do we do things over and over again that we know are bad for us? That’s not a question Barry can answer,...
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1. What Is Carbon?
Carbon. It’s a word that’s bandied about a lot when we talk about environmental sustainability. But how many people can honestly say they really know what it is? To find out more, Barry talks to self-confessed carbon nerd Dr Vanessa Rauland. Vanessa is passionate about climate change and...
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Barry’s back!
Baz Du Bois is back! In this special series about environmental sustainability, Barry deep dives into what environmental sustainability is, why it’s important, what’s happening to our planet, and what we can do to help. Join Baz and his special guests on a journey to a more sustainable future...
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Perez Hilton
After watching weeks of “I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here”, Barry decided he wanted to get involved in some of the action! What better way to do that than to reach out to Perez Hilton? They discuss Perez’ time in the jungle (including thoughts on camp conflict), ethics in celebrity reporting,...
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Barry’s Technology Rant
There’s something Barry wants to get off his chest this week – it’s to do with kid’s not being allowed to use their imagination. Do you agree? He wants your opinions, send an e-mail to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Barry, his Dad and the Bikies
Barry’s a bloke with a lot of wild stories. This week you’ll hear about a run-in he and his dad had with bikies at a wrecking yard in the 70s. Not everyone came out unscathed. If you’re interested in reading more about Barry, check out his book Life Force:...
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Derek Rielly
The man who helped write Barry’s book ‘Life Force’ is in the studio today. Derek’s just written a new book about actor David Gulpilil – it’s his second biography after ‘Wednesdays with Bob’ (Bob Hawke that is). Derek shares some anecdotes about his writing process and gives a bit of insight into...
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Guided Meditation
Did last week’s episode get you interested in meditation? Still not sure where to start? Barry invites Tom Cronin to do a quick 5-minute guided meditation. Sit down, get comfortable and give it a try. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness
If there’s a question Barry’s used to hearing, it’s how he stays upbeat despite everything life’s thrown at him. Barry attributes much of his positivity to mindfulness and meditation. On today’s episode Tom Cronin and Jacqui Fifer, the creators behind new movie The Portal, have a frank…
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Tania Soulos
Tania Soulos is talented business coach and mentor with over 20 years experience helping executives solve their businesses problems. Tania is also the CEO and Founder of TWALK, a company that combines Tania's mentoring abilities with getting outside and being active. As part of Sparkfest, TWALK…
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Amanda Keller
Barry chats to good friend and 'The Living Room' cohost Amanda Keller about her thoughts on her childhood, parenting, work philosophy and role models. Catch Amanda on 'The Living Room' 7:30 Fridays on Channel 10 and weekday mornings on 'Jonesy and Amanda' on WSFM. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Kate Peck
Kate is a model, television presenter, and motorbike fanatic. She talks about highs and lows of her career, including why modelling can be a tougher gig than it appears. If you want to keep up to date with what Kate's up to, follow her @katepeckme Music provided by Storyblocks Hosted on Acast.…
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Sam ‘Mac’ McMillan
The fur-midable Sam Mac talks about his Instagram-famous pet, how he became a signed artist with the Wiggles with his song ‘Half Man, Half Cat’ and what caused his run-in with the police at a Perth radio station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Miguel Maestre
Miguel talks about his life with Barry over lunch at South Melbourne Market. Hear why Miguel’s parents decided to put him in an all-girls high school and how Miguel managed to win over his now-wife Sascha, despite speaking no English at the time. If you’d like to get in touch with Barry, send him...
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Interviewing Your Kids
This week’s podcast comes with a challenge: sit down with your kids and interview them about their lives. Barry did just that with his seven-year-old twins and was charmed by their funny, honest answers. If you want to take part in the challenge, here are some good questions to start with: What...
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Declutter Your House, Declutter Your Mind
Peter Walsh - a decluttering guru who has appeared on shows like Oprah and the Living Room - talks about how to clear your house of unwanted items. According to Peter, the process is as mental as physical. If you want more information, take a look at Peter’s website…
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Home Renovations for Beginners
Barry talks to social media influencer, Poppy Lee, about her recent DIY home improvements. From how to choose a tradie to picking which room to renovate first, there are plenty of tips in this episode for anyone looking to improve their property. Poppy’s Instagram:...
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How to Become a Homeshare Mogul
Ever thought about putting a room or a house on a website like AirBnB or Stayz? Barry talks to expert Monique Eyles from Hotelesque about how to be booked solid with five-star reviews. Superstar photographer Steven Chee also has a chat, he shares some tips on how to make your interior photography...
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Green Thumb, Green Home
Celebrity landscaper Matt Leacy drops in for a chat with Barry. They talk about why indoor plants should be in every home and how to keep them alive and happy. And did you see the WOW House on the Living Room’s 300th episode? The Tuft House designer Isaac Tyson will explain what it takes to go...
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Pets, Apartments and Penguins with Dr Chris Brown
There are always plenty of laughs when good mates Barry and Chris get together. In this episode, Chris talks about growing up as the son of a vet (and his job of scooping penguins out of the family pool), an old feud he has with Barry involving a misguided phone call to a crew member and Chris…
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Trailer
Barry Du Bois introduces his new home and design podcast - coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join builder, developer, entrepreneur and host of The Living Room, Barry Du Bois, on lifestyle podcast Hammer it Home. Barry will chat to interesting people from all walks of life (including a few friends from the telly) about modern living. Learn about design innovations, gadgets, sustainability and how to improve your home from the inside out.
Catch Barry on 'The Living Room' Fridays 19:30 or catchg up on 10play.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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