Richie’s Roundup Podcast.

This time on Richie’s Roundup, I sit down with the incredibly talented Uncle Joe Walker.Since 2018, Uncle Joe has had the honour of designing the South Sydney Rabbitohs Indigenous Round NRL jersey, showcasing his remarkable Aboriginal artwork on one of the biggest stages in Australian sport.In this episode, we talk about his journey as an artist, the stories and culture behind his work, and what it means to share Aboriginal culture through art.Have a listen to Uncle Joe’s story. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

This week I’m joined by Tahlia Marsh, one of Australia’s brightest BMX talents and the nation’s fastest female BMX rider in the 17–24 years category.Hailing from Grafton, Tahlia has been making waves on the national stage and is now preparing to represent Australia at the BMX World Championships in July.We chat about her journey in BMX, the dedication it takes to compete at the highest level, balancing training and competition, and what it means to wear the green and gold on the world stage.

This time on the podcast, I’m joined by Jo Powell. We chat about what it means to represent Australia at the highest level and her experience as a Matilda. With the World Cup now underway, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the pride, passion, and dedication that come with playing for your country. Jo also shares her thoughts on women’s sport and how much it has grown over the years, from increased visibility and support to the opportunities available for the next generation of athletes. Away from the football field, Jo is also a local small business owner, and we talk about life beyond sport and the challenges and rewards of running a business in the community.It’s a great conversation packed with stories, insights, and reflections.

This week, I catch up with the 2026 Casino Beef Week Queen, Frewoini Baume. Fresh from a huge Beef Week celebration, Frewoini joins me to chat about one of Australia’s premier regional festivals and what it means to be casino Beef Week Queen.We talk all things beef, bees, agriculture, community, and the many events that make Casino Beef Week such a special time for the Northern Rivers. From the paddock to the parade, it’s a great insight into the people and industries that help drive our region.

Rhianna is the 2026 Clarence Harvest Queen. Rhianna is born and bred. Rhianna is a local registered nurse, a mum of two toddlers and a proud cane farm owner with her husband. Enjoy the festival over the June long weekend.

Welcome to Richie’s Roundup Podcast. Today I catch up with a true Clarence local character, Mr Beven Cootes. Born in 1929, Bevin has seen plenty of history across the Clarence Valley and still has plenty of stories to tell.I sat down over a coffee at his local café to talk about his remarkable life. Beven is a life member of the Clarence River Jockey Club, was one of the very first employees at the Grafton Brewery in 1952 and also among the first employees at Peters Ice Creamery in Grafton.Now at 97 years young, Beven still walks every morning at 5am, enjoys a cold beer and doesn’t mind the odd punt. He’s part of a generation that helped build our community and it was an absolute pleasure to spend some time with him.

Will McSwan is a young racing car driver from Coutts Crossing NSW. Will is also my nephew and the test case for my new Richie’s Roundup Podcast.