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If your kid has ever picked up a clarinet… there’s a fair chance this bloke had something to do with it.Rowan McBride joins me in the van, and if you grew up on the Central Coast, you probably already know his name. He’s been running school band programs for over 20 years, shaping thousands of young musicians and watching everything from first-day squeaks to full-blown “that was the best thing I’ve ever done” moments on stage. We get into what’s actually changed with kids over the years, why instant gratification is making music harder to stick with, and the surprising number of students who go from “can’t play five notes” to absolutely smashing it. There’s also a great chat about perfect pitch, the reality of conducting, and the surprising hardest part of being in an orchestra.It’s a mix of funny stories, honest moments, and a really good reminder of why doing hard things properly still matters. If you enjoy it, please leave a comment - and I'd love it if you'd hit the FOLLOW button!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I asked for driving stories… and got everything from written-off cars to someone literally driving into a fridge.This one’s a bit different. You’ll hear from Leanne, Karen, Britney, Katrina and Harrison as I jump on the phone and collect some absolute ripper stories about getting your Ls, Ps and everything that can go wrong in between. It all started with my daughter getting her Ls and our first driving lesson together which, honestly, was enough to remind me how much you take for granted once you’ve been driving for years! And in something super special just for you... Right at the end, I can finally give you a sneak peek at something I’ve been quietly building for the past year.If you enjoy the episode, please leave a comment - and I'd love it if you'd hit the FOLLOW button!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I did not expect to be talking about sexy cockroaches today… but here we are.This week, I'm joined by the absolutely brilliant Ed and Amanda from the Not Quite Right podcast, and we get into some pretty wild territory! They're here to chat about their latest project, "Flesh Fiction" – a writing competition and now a book that challenged authors to make the unsexy, utterly irresistible.We're talking about the incredible (and sometimes shocking!) entries they received, from intimate encounters with plants and mushrooms to stories that made even the legendary Blanche d'Alpuget fall for a cockroach. You'll hear al about the surprising themes people chose, like Monopoly - and even doing the dishes. It's a fascinating peek into human creativity and what truly gets people going, even if it's just a giggle. This chat is packed with laughs, some truly mind-bending concepts, and a whole lot of cheeky banter. If you want to check it all out: RSVP to the “sexy book launch” Learn more about Not Quite Write Listen to the Not Quite Write podcast Pre-order your copy of FLESH FictionAnd of course, if you enjoy the episode, please leave a comment - and I'd love it if you'd hit the FOLLOW button!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Up for a laugh?Julie is back in the podvan, and things go off the rails almost immediately.What starts as a nice catch-up quickly turns into a deeply important discussion about gyrocopters, and why calling a stranger on Easter Saturday about flying one over the Central Coast feels totally reasonable. Along the way, we get into the viral Gosford waterfront video, suspicious urns found under the house, and the kind of nonsense that only happens when we get together.It’s loose, it’s ridiculous, and there's a LOT of laughs!If you enjoy it, please share it around - and maybe give it a review or rating? Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I finally made it to the Principal’s office without copping a suspension!I sat down with Murray Balfe, the man at the helm of Lisarow High School, to find out what life is really like on the other side of the desk. We get into the nitty-gritty of the mobile phone ban, how AI is actually being used in the classroom, and the surprising reason why some of the biggest "dropouts" can end up being the most successful people in the room. Murray opens up about his own unconventional path to leadership, his secret thing he's massively into outside of school hours, and why he’s about to risk it all by performing a funk routine for charity. It's a refreshing look at education from a man who believes that a final grade is the least interesting thing about a student.You can support Murray’s Stars of the Central Coast journey here!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this Quick Fix episode (a shorter bit from a full episode from a couple of years ago!) I'm hitting the pavement with Adam from Ruksak for a proper walk and talk. Adam opens up about his "decade of destruction" where business success came at the cost of a 16.3 cholesterol level and a shock cancer diagnosis. We chat about the reality of being a "health hacker," the struggle of managing fitness while medicated for anxiety, and why he decided to trade the corporate hustle for a year on the road with his family. It is a raw, honest look at what happens when your body finally decides to stop cheating death and demands a change.If you want to check out a Ruksak - click here!If you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 83) and you can hear the whole thing!(Also, it would mean the world if you could leave a quick rating or a comment if you are enjoying these trips down memory lane!)Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Natalie King is a Clinical Psychologist who has spent the last decade specialising exclusively in couples therapy, and she joins me to pull apart why we react the way we do when things get heated.We explore the "Pursuer-Withdrawal" dynamic (when one person needs to talk it out right now while the other needs to walk away) and how our childhood "stuff" is usually the invisible hand at play. Natalie explains why fighting about the bins is rarely about the bins, why money is such a universal trigger, and the radical power of simply recognising what your partner is doing right.Stick around for the end where Natalie shares her number one tip for prioritising your relationship as a living, breathing thing that needs constant tending.You'll walk away with a much better understanding of your partner (and yourself) after this!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Tam and Kathy have a couple of cracking stories about those mortifying moments when your kids repeat something they definitely shouldn't have. We hear about a three year old who learned the entire, very adult vocabulary of a certain song, and a little boy who chose the worst moment at a checkout to quote a movie line to a stranger! It is a hilarious reminder that little ears are always listening, and no matter how much you apologise, some stories can stay with you for 30 years! 😂If you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 82) and you can hear the whole thing!(Has your kid ever embarrassed you in public like this? Drop a comment and let us know!)Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

We first met Mel Bean a few weeks back during our side hustle chat, but I knew the second we started talking that she had a much bigger story to tell. Today, Mel shares her incredible journey through a Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis and why she made the brave, personal choice to follow her intuition when it came to her treatment.Mel is the founder of In Harmony Qigong on the Central Coast, and she explains how this ancient practice helped her reclaim her body and her peace after major surgery. We talk about the "medicine in the slow," why our modern brains are struggling to keep up with our lives, and the science behind that stress score on your smartwatch.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or like you’re constantly operating at a Level 10, this conversation is exactly what you need. Mel even takes us through a breathing exercise at the end.You'll feel great after this!You can find Mel here: In Harmony QigongWanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Julie drops by the Podvan to talk up the joys of op shopping and why her whole family keeps bumping into each other at Vinnies (including some very questionable smelling coats - which is VERY funny!) Plus, I share the brilliant story of how T-Pain pulled off the ultimate 30th birthday surprise for Meghan Trainor, and Jessica joins us to explain how her dad became a master of misdirection by hacking into bank accounts and landing helicopters in the backyard just to keep a secret.If you enjoy this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 78) and you can hear the whole thing!And I'd love it if you could take a second to rate the show or leave a comment! 🤗Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This is one of my favourite episodes ever! Jason Van Genderen is a world-class storyteller who started a revolution when he ended up on the big stage in New York City - winning one of the world's most prestigious short film festivals with a device most people only used for Snake! Beyond the bright lights of New York, Jason shares incredible stories from his recent trip to Kenya - including why he was hiding in a shipping container to get the perfect shot and the "creature" that kept falling from the ceiling. It’s a masterclass in curiosity, patience, and why the best camera can be the one you already have in your pocket.Check out his incredible shots here: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvangenderen/Oh, and the Found By Laura page we talked about: https://www.instagram.com/foundbylaura/Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this Quick Fix episode I catch up with two of our legends from the Podvan community, Tara and Kylie, to hear about the incredible friendships they sparked while holidaying. We get into the story of a 22 year friendship that started on a Sydney jetboat, a solo mission to Rome that resulted in a lifelong travel buddy, and the reason why Kylie actually prefers a rocky cruise ship over a smooth one.If you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 77) and you can hear the whole thing!(Also, if you’re enjoying these little trips down memory lane, it would be heaps of help if you could leave a rating or a quick review!)Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Natalie and I are getting into the nitty-gritty of why so many couples hit a wall once the kids finally pack their bags... It’s a weird, quiet transition where the three or four-bedroom house suddenly feels way too big and you realise you haven’t actually had a real conversation with the person across the table in years. Natalie King from The READ Clinic joins me in the van to talk about Empty Nester Syndrome and why it often crashes right into the chaos of perimenopause. We talk about the Gottman Method (which sounds fancy but actually started with a couple of maths nerds looking for dates) and the Magic Six Hours that can keep a relationship from becoming just a series of logistically managed chores. Whether you’re right on the cusp of an empty house or you’re a decade away, Natalie explains how to ensure you’re still laughing together in 30 years. Plus, we get into the one specific way to bring up a problem that guarantees you won't end up in a screaming match.If you enjoy the episode, please leave a comment - and I'd love it if you'd hit the FOLLOW button!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

If you've ever felt like you're walking around with a constant "hot flash" of overwhelm or wondered why your brain is always anticipating a threat, you might want to give this one a listen...This snippet is from the first time I sat down with the legend that is Heather Irvine Rundle from the Reed Clinic for a chat that gets incredibly personal. (I didn't see that coming!)We talk about the invisible weight of anxiety, why a simple neighbourly fire pit used to send me into a total spiral, and the honest reality of using medication to level out the highs and lows. I hope this helps you - or that you can share it with someone you think it might help.Of course, if you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 72) and you can hear the whole thing!(I would love to hear what you think of these archive moments, so feel free to leave a rating or a comment if you are enjoying the trip down memory lane!)Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

A couple of episodes ago, I started a feature of shining a light on a few Central Coast small businesses to prove that a big idea can come from anywhere (even a reality show about Mormons).Ash from Sandy Rose Designs reveals how she built a global swimwear brand from her bedroom at fifteen while hiding from high school bullies. We talk about the late-night letterbox drops to stay anonymous and the fifteen-thousand-dollar risk that paid off. Then, Kate from Sippin Fizzy joins me to talk about the 'dirty soda' craze she brought to the coast after a cheeky reality TV binge. We get into the reality of market life, the hustle of being a content creator in your forties, and why sometimes you just have to get going and get good later.Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Flashing back to when Julie had just finished Dancing With The Stars - and we go into talking about a very funny wardrobe malfunction she had at The Logies!If you enjoy this snippet - you can track down the full episode by searching for Episode 71!And if you haven't done so yet, if you could hit the FOLLOW button on this podcast - I'd really appreciate it! 🤗

Right after Julie and I came off stage in Narrabri, I got chatting to Malinda, a clinical psychologist who traded the bright lights of London and Sydney to head back to her roots in Narrabri. I asked her if she'd like to join me for an episode about mental health in rural areas, and she said "sure!"We get into the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) way the brain dumps cortisol into the body, causing everything from mysterious rashes to back pain that won't quit.It's a chat about why the "resilient" Aussie attitude is a double-edged sword and why your body might be screaming for help while your brain is telling you to just "suck it up."You can find Malinda at @malindaguest or via https://boundlesspsychology.com/Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This chat might change the way you look at your bank account !Marcus Kroek has done it all - policeman in Darlinghurst, teacher, and now a high-level business coach who once helped a local company quadruple its profits in just six months. We get into the "Profit First" mentality and why Marcus reckons most small business owners are actually just technicians wearing way too many hats. We also chat about the psychology of being a "bargain hunter," why you should treat your business finances like a 90s milk run pay packet, and the "small plate" theory that stops you from overspending. Marcus is now my Business Coach and I have learned SO MUCH from him over the last year! But what you hear in this Quick Fix episode, is the first time we met!He also has his own podcast now - Business Unlocked and you can hear the full episode by searching for Episode 70 of the Podvan Podcast!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I’m sitting in my hotel room in Dubbo after a massive weekend on the road with Jules, reflecting on the day the Podvan became a hub for the coast’s most inspiring side hustlers.First up: Dan, a man who has been a "silent partner" in the show for a year without me ever knowing his name. He’s a garbo by morning and a marketplace hero by afternoon. Then, Mel drops by to explain why my energy levels might be more "giant ball of chaos" than "life force," and McKayla shares the beautiful (and goosebump-inducing) reason she’s taking her scissors out of the salon and into the homes of families who need a completely different approach to a haircut. It’s an episode about people starting things from the heart, over-delivering early, and the dream of turning that "little something on the side" into the main event.Fast Lane DeliveriesIn Harmony QigongSensory HairstylesWanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I Pulled Up To A Car Park In Ettalong And Found A Group Of Humans Who Have Figured Out The Ultimate Health Hack: Sweat First, Pizza Second.In this Quick Fix, I’m sitting down with Chrissy, Kelly, and the "token male" Chris to figure out how a fitness brand from 1982 is still changing lives on the Coast today. And today is Chrissy's birthday! Happy Birthday!We get into the reality of moving to a new town where you don’t know a soul, the "lonely" stage of parenting, and why one member went from a hard "no" to owning three franchises. We also chat about why the exercise is actually the least important part of what happens here, and why everyone is still shivering in a car park long after the music has stopped just to avoid going home to the family for five more minutes.Of course, this is just a snippet of the full episode! If you'd like to hear the whole thing – just search for episode 69! Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Jules and I are rolling down to Sydney for our final tour rehearsal, and things got weird before we even hit the M1.In this episode, we find out about a secret job Julie had back in the 90s that required a very specific set of shoes, and we get into the bizarre official complaints from her radio days (one of them involving a sausage sizzle). We discuss what she got banned from doing on air and the reason she was hauled into the manager's office over a comment about a business that was advertising with us. (And it's a big one! lol😂)Plus, I pitch a new invention involving Velcro and a motor home that I'm pretty sure has legs.Check out our upcoming tour dates here: https://www.juliegoodwin.com.au/tourIf you enjoy the chat, I’d love it if you could leave a review or a rating! It helps more than you know. Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this Quick Fix episode, (which I considered naming "My Kids Have A Plan To Fix The G20 Summit", Jordan and Tiana are back in the Podvan, and things get a little bit out of hand as we look at the upcoming "Enhanced Games" and Tiana’s much better idea: The Hunger Games Olympics. We get into the logistics of "Swap Nights" for sports you’re terrified of, and why the G20 summit needs more random people from the street.As always with a Quick Fix, there's more to this episode - and if you'd like to hear the whole thing, just search up Episode 64!Have a great day!Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

I’ve been trying to track this man down for over twenty years.When I was fifteen, a kind gesture changed the trajectory of my entire life. In this episode, I finally get to make the phone call I’ve been rehearsing in my head for two decades to the man who started it all. I have NEVER spoken to him - until now.We get into the "sliding doors" moments that define a career (including a drummer who left what became an iconic Aussie band), and a health update that honestly left me speechless.I am SO STOKED with how this played out!!! It's a conversation about the ripple effect of kindness and why you should never wait to say thank you.If you enjoy this one, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

A massive thanks and welcome to Brian Hilton Wyong for jumping on board and backing the Podvan! They're sponsoring the weekly Quick Fix episodes and helping us keep on rolling down the road!Oh, and the Podvan is getting towed around by some pretty schmikko vehicles, too! (Currently, it's the Kia Tasman. Look it up - it's awesome!)In this episode, we're going back to when I had a whole bunch of Scouts join me for a chat at their 100th Anniversary Celebrations. (It's the most prepared anything has ever been in the Podvan). If you enjoy it and would like to hear the full episode that it comes from, just look up episode 66!

Is your body trying to tell you something while you're ignoring the signals?I sat down with Maureen from the Cosmic Scavenger Hunt podcast for a chat that started with a crazy "small world" moment involving my hometown in New Zealand and ended up deep in the "spaceship closet." 👀We explore her incredible transition from a 16-year corporate career to leading a soul-led business, and look into why your body rate might be spiking even when you think you're relaxed. Maureen shares the exact tool she used to stop people-pleasing and how she finally learned to trust her own internal compass. If you've ever felt like you're just following a playbook that just doesn't fit, this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.Check out Maureen's work and the Clarity Compass here: http://earthskyactivation.comAnd, of course, the Cosmic Scavenger Hunt podcast!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Today's Quick Fix episode is a throwback to when Tiana was 14 and Jordan was 19. (They're 32 and 63 now). This is a genuine look into behind the scenes of our family – and what our usual dinner conversation sounds like! 😆If you enjoy this snippet and would like to hear the entire episode, just search up episode 63 of the Podvan Podcast! Have yourself an awesome day! 🤗

I haven't seen Coops in 26 years and the first thing she does is bring up the time I got her kids banned from daycare! 😂My old radio co-host from the mid 1700s was driving through the Central Coast - so she jumped into the Podvan for an overdue therapy session. We got to relive the absolute chaos of our time in Cairns back in 1999/2000. We chat about the time we faked a fight on air that caused a flood of FAXES to the station, a disastrous Brian Adams interview, and the most mortifying moment of my career. (Total accident - but sooooo bad)Plus, Coops is now living the van life dream, so we chat about how to pull the pin on work without running out of cash.If you enjoy the episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

A quick fix episode is a bit of a look back to a standout bit from an episode from around a year ago. This one takes us back to episode 61 with a few snippets from the Podvan entry into the Australian Podcast Awards!There's some ripper stuff in here. From the tourist who didn't recognise the celebrity she was sitting right next to – to the time something was growling and clawing its way out of a long drop toilet! A lot of laughs in this one! Enjoy :)

It's New Year's Day, we're at The Skillion at Terrigal, and despite being dressed for summer, we are absolutely freezing our butts off!In this episode, Jules and I look at our "Word For The Year", Julie shares a brilliant analogy about rugby players and recovery - and it makes me realise that my work "jar" is completely broken.If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

About a year ago, I got my mechanic (Vince from All Pro Automotive) to jump in for a chat about what he thinks are the most reliable vehicles, what the Central Coast was like when he started his business over 30 years ago, and the kinds of things he's found in people's cars! 😳It's a real fun chat and, as always with a quick fix, if you'd like to hear the full episode that this bit comes from, you can just scroll on back to episode number 62!Have an awesome day!

I’ve decided to stop sitting on the fence.As we head into the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot about choosing my word (or "phrase to live by") for 2026. After months of having this one particular thing that I've been too scared to commit to, in the space of a phone call I move from 0 to 100! I've locked in a decision that puts me completely out of my comfort zone - on soooo many levels! In the episode, we talk about the psychology of taking these leaps, and why "waiting for the right time" is the worst thing to do.I’m nervous, I’m technically committed, and now there's absolutely no going back! 😱This one is about facing your nerves and finding out what happens when you finally stop thinking and start doing.If you enjoy this episode, I'd love it if you would leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

It's the last episode before Christmas and we are sitting in the car park at the Doylo...If you're listening to this between 7 and 9am on the Monday it comes out - we're LIVE on Coast FM right now!! If not... Carry on...In this one, I pitch Julie my genius business idea for our upcoming tour - which involves a GoFundMe page. We also chat about why her face is currently haunting drivers on the Central Coast, and Jules shares a beautiful, different way to look at work-life balance.Get tickets to the live show here: https://juliegoodwin.com.au/If you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

When I sat down with G in the Podvan, I wasn't expecting a masterclass on Memphis duck parades, the brutal reality of American tipping culture, or the absolute nightmare of having a Facebook business page hijacked. Lil G (who is not so Lil anymore!) shares the frustration of losing her digital platform to hackers and then settles the soul with an incredible live acoustic performance of her single "So They Say" right here in the van.If you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 59) and you can hear the whole thing!If you’re loving these archive moments, please chuck us a rating or a review on Spotify - it helps the Podvan keep rolling!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

As this episode comes out, we're heading into the crazy season (I've upgraded it from the silly season) and I've been hearing sooo much from people around being overwhelmed and just DONE lately. I asked Dr Nathan Beehag from The Read Clinic to pop in and explain things like why your body shuts down the second you go on holidays. He also shares his brilliant "Skittles" analogy for managing your energy, we chat about "High Functioning Burnout," and how to say NO to things!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this Quick Fix version of an episode from about a year ago, JG is in the Van and things get weirdly specific very quickly.We kick off with a chaotic Thankful Thursday that covers the secret martial-arts style hierarchy of McDonald’s uniforms and a listener who is sewing a hoodie made entirely of chicken nugget fabric, before trying to invent a version of Spotto that doesn't involve goosing the person next to you. Yep. That'll do I reckon.If you'd like to listen to the FULL episode this came from... It's episode 58!Enjoy!

Well, that was probably the scariest weekend the Central Coast has seen in years.In this episode, I chat with a couple of locals who were right in the thick of the Koolewong fires to hear their stories. You'll hear one of them explain why she wasn't sure if she should leave the house, and how the other one ended up in an absolute panic due to a cat named Pedro who decided it was a great time to play games. Plus, we realise the one thing that we all forgot to do... (But will be doing now!)If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Jordan turns 21 today?!?! 😭 Where did the time go?!?We're so incredibly proud of the beautiful and caring man he's become - but it's no surprise really... He's always been that way, he's just...a bigger version now! 😂In this episode, we're looking back on his memories of meeting Nickelback as a toddler, how he "negotiated" a price UP at a garage sale, our old "J Days" we'd spend together, why he's studying Ancient History at uni, his thoughts on AI, and where he sees the future of this crazy world going. If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Oh man, this is so funny!!! I'd totally forgotten about this stuff!This is a highlight from back in Episode 57, when Julie and I parked the Podvan up at Koolewong and talked about some harsh feedback we've received online. This is also going back to when Gwandalan Bowling Club came on board for the first time. Personally, I find it just incredible to listen back to this and see how far the podcast - and Podvan Media have come since then. I am truly thankful to you for your support, to the businesses that have come on board to partner up and work with me - and of course, to Julie, for being the absolute best mate anyone could ask for.If you'd like to hear the whole episode this bit came from, just look up Episode 57 of the Podvan Podcast!Enjoy!

She was given a "use by date" of 12 years old.In this episode I sit down with Tayla to chat about the reality of living with Cystic Fibrosis. (I had no idea what it really was) We get into the "invisible" struggles that you'd never see just by looking at her, the time her sweat turned into actual salt crystals in her soccer gear (wild), and the groundbreaking drug trial that changed her life right when things were looking their worst. Plus, we bond over my theory that humans are basically just used cars waiting for a mechanic, and she teaches me that sometimes, a dark sense of humour is the best survival mechanism you can have.You can support Tayla's fundraising efforts here: https://www.breakasweat.com.au/tayla-purves And if you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This is a Quick Fix by request!I was sitting in the library doing some editing yesterday arvo, when a message came through via Facebook. It said:Hey Rabs, have been listening from the beginning in order - just finished 150 the other day with Heather, and you mentioned that you would put up the BIMMS as a quick fix. I have a few people I would like to listen to it. I have looked but can't see it, and don't want to have to go back to the original ep to find it Any chance you could put it up?Well, ask and ye shall receive! If you want to hear more from this chat with Heather (Heather Irvine-Rundle, clinical psychologist from the READ Clinic), just scroll on back to Episodes 72 and 73. (It was a 2 parter) Thanks for your support! I really appreciate it!Rabs

I was in a horrible place recently.And even when a friend offered to listen, I told them I was fine. (I wasn't). This chat with my old colleague Larissa is about International Men's Day... and why she's championing it. We talk about why it feels 'controversial' to even celebrate men, and the awful stats (three-quarters of suicides are male) that prove why we need to. We get into why we (as blokes) feel like a burden, why we struggle to talk, and why I've now promised to call one of my best mates (result below). I think this is a really important chat.We do mention suicide in this one, so if you're not in a great space yourself right now, maybe give this one a skip? And remember, Lifeline provides a free, 24-hour crisis support service. If you need to, call them on 13 11 14.If you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.* And yeah, Matt answered and we had a great chat. 🤗

"𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗥!!"That's what was said about Episode 55 when it came out about a year ago. These nurses tell the best stories! Like... What song was playing on the hospital stereo for their first deliveries as midwives 😂The biggest baby they've delivered 😳And how some husbands handle being there 😂 This is a quick 20 minute version that's ALL laughs! To hear the full episode it came from, just search for Episode 55 of the Podvan Podcast!

Kyla (from Cakes By Kyla) is back in the Podvan!It’s been ages (three kids ago, apparently!) since Kyla’s been in. We catch up on what’s happened since she closed the cupcake store after 8 crazy years, and how she’s gone back to her roots. Of course, with Kyla’s massive social media following comes a whole lot of drama... we talk about the controversy, how she’s developed a thick skin to deal with the trolls, and the story behind the new Central Coast Farmer’s Markets (and the online #marketwars that kicked off!). We also get completely sidetracked by emoji shortcuts, dodgy internet speeds, and why we both get our fists up when we’re startled.You can follow Kyla's amazing creations over at https://www.instagram.com/cakesbykylaIf you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

It’s a "Thankful Thursday" Quick Fix, and for the first time in history, Jules and I recorded it on an actual Thursday. (And it has the World's Best Jingle) Julie shares what she's grateful for this week, including her "playground" kitchen and a big family holiday.If you'd like to hear the FULL episode this came from - just search for Episode 54 of the Podvan Podcast!🤗Have an awesome day!!Rabs

"Why isn't anyone talking about this?"That's the question that sat with Richard and Lee for years... so they started a podcast (Richly Told) to talk about it all themselves!In this episode, we get into all the stuff we usually hide: the feeling of being a "terrible employee," the courage it takes to talk about mental health, and that moment of finally admitting you might need to ask for help (and what happens when you're a total sceptic about it). It's a chat that I reckon will make a lot of people go, "Oh, that's soooo like me."We also chat about why they homeschool their kids and there's a hilarious story about how they got together! You can (and totally should) check out their podcast, Richly Told, here!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Well, this was the end of the 50 Guests In 50 Minutes (attempt) from a Sunday morning at Long Jetty Markets. We got the 50 guests.... It just went over a few episodes! Lots of laughs in this one, finishing with a couple of HILARIOUS kids and a Podvan Podband song!!Enjoy! 🤗

My guest today had NO idea he was the guest.This was a heap of fun. Wayne from Coast FM 963 thought he was just popping down to the waterfront to pre-record a quick chat for his show... until the awesome moment at the start of this one where he realised that he was actually the guest for this episode! (I think his heart is still recovering). We get into why he (and a third of all Aussies) volunteer their time for free, the absolute passion of being a true "radio nerd," and what it was like for him to go on air for the first time. It also got me thinking about my own start in radio, from playing pretend in a caravan to the mentor who inspired my entire career. I also share the story of my disastrous first-ever live shift...If you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!! I appreciate you!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

This is part three of the "50 Guests in 50 Minutes" special, and the stories just get crazier. Rani was adopted from Sri Lanka and only found out her real birth year (but still not the date!) after she Googled her biological name and found her sister who had been searching for her. We also hear from her daughter who has some terrifyingly funny sleepwalking stories and meet someone with a truly freaky thumb talent!To hear the full episode this Quick Fix came from, just search up Episode 52 of the Podvan Podcast!If you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

Now listen... This was recorded BEFORE the official announcement (I think it's pretty clear that I didn't know all of the details about the tour at that stage), but it was recorded at that time purely to capture the hilarity of a question Julie had been asked by her management. It's sooooo funny!! In fact, this episode has a LOT of laughs in it!We chat about/workshop what the stage setup will actually look like, what'll be in the show, what's going up on the big screen - and I think we well and truly answer that question Julie's management put to us. 🤭We'd LOVE to see you at a show!!For all the tour dates and info, head to juliegoodwin.com.auIf you enjoy this episode, feel free to leave a comment - or maybe rate the podcast if you haven't done so yet? Thanks heaps!!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

OK! So, this Quick Fix is a snippet from waaaaay back in Episode 51, recorded live at the Long Jetty Markets. We've got a whole bunch of guests with short stories like: The most mortifying thing a dog can possibly do at work, what it feels like when a theme park ride malfunctions while you're upside down, a useless superpower involving only lips, and a dare that ended with a bloke becoming a temporary nude statue in a small French town.Good times!Remember, if you enjoy this snippet, you can always jump back to Episode 51 and hear the whole thing!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.