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The Ripple Effect Podcast
by Dave & Marsh
Ordinary people. Extraordinary stories.Join us as we uncover powerful, real-life stories from everyday individuals who’ve made a lasting impact—big or small. From quiet acts of courage to unexpected journeys, each episode celebrates the ripple effect one life can have on the world.
Episodes
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Real Talk #34 - Healing Through Laughter
Nothing is off limits. From current events and social issues to personal experiences, parenting, relationships, mental health, and the challenges facing everyday Australians, Dave and Marshall dive into another raw and unfiltered conversation. As always, there are laughs, disagreements, plenty of...
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How Boxing Changed Our Lives | Jimmy & Junior Two Shoes
This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast we sit down with Jimmy Two Shoes and Junior Two Shoes for a raw and honest conversation about boxing, discipline, mental health and turning life around. Junior opens up about getting into serious trouble, falling in with the wrong crowd, and how finding...
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Real Talk #33 - The Manosphere EXPOSED: Selling Lies to Young Men | Real Talk Gets Heated
This one gets raw. We dive deep into the rise of the “manosphere” and the influencers shaping young men today — and let’s just say… we don’t hold back. From fake alpha mindsets and clout-chasing content to the dangerous messages being fed to young boys, we break down what’s really going on behind...
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Marshall’s Rambles: Deadbeat Dad Claims, Trolls & Leveling Up as a Father
Marshall is back… and this one gets personal. After being called a “deadbeat dad” online, Marshall fires back — not with emotion, but with facts, perspective and a whole lot of energy. In this episode of Marshall’s Rambles, he dives into online comments taken out of context, people forming…
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Stop Doom Scrolling: The Affirmations That Brought $1300
"I’m a real grounding snob now." Marshall is back in the trenches this week, but he’s trading the TikTok rabbit holes for a lesson in manifestation. We’re talking about the "naked mirror" exercise and why Marshall spends his mornings pointing his sphincter at the sun to get grounded. From winning...
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The Science of Grounding & Jimmy’s Surfboard "Injury"
"What are we doing today? Can you catch me up?" We’re two weeks out from fight night on March 21st and the intensity is building. Leah is officially heading off to training camp in Cloncurry with the heavy hitters—Olympic legend Todd Kidd and sports star Justin Hodges. But before the gloves go…
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Marshall's Rants - Keyboard Warriors & Fake Profiles
If you’ve got that much energy to be angry, go use it to protect kids or fix the Family Court." 🎙️🔥 In this high-voltage RANT of Marshall's he hits his limit with the "User 2784361" crowd. What starts as a laugh about Marshall scrolling the comments during the show turns into a powerful…
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Real Talk #31 - Smashing the Matrix & The Files
Buckle up. In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall and Dave aren't just pushing boundaries—they’re tearing them down. Marshall is "feisty" today, diving deep into the Epstein Files, global power structures, and why it feels like the "Matrix" isn't even trying to hide the truth...
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Marshalls Apology - Not For Swearing Though
On this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall and Dave tackle the tough task of owning your words and the power of a genuine apology. Marshall opens up about a recent passionate rant, clarifying his stance on co-parenting and the necessity of leaving ego at the door for the sake of the...
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Marshall’s Rambles: Karma, Car Crashes, and the "Rent" Test
Marshall puts the "ranting jacket" back on for a deep dive into the law of Karma. After being kept from his son for months, Marshall faced the ultimate test: a phone call from the very person who hurt him, begging for help to avoid eviction. In this episode, Marshall explores: Instant Karma: Why...
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Real Talk #30 - Grounding, Manifesting, and the Shopping Addiction Trap
In this episode of The Ripple Effect, the boys dive into why "grounding" is more than just a buzzword—it’s about finding yourself before you lose yourself to the "Matrix." We get raw about online shopping addictions, the trap of buying "labels" to feel better, and why your self-love journey has…
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Real Talk #29 - Bovine University, V8 Super Liners, Divine Guidance, & A Speeding Lessons
In this episode, we take a high-octane trip down memory lane to the late '90s trucking scene. From wrenching on diff angles all weekend to "blowing the doors off" fridge vans in a V8 Mack Super Liner, we explore the wild bravado of a young driver living life at full noise. But it’s not all chrome...
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Real Talk #28 - Healing the Family Bond: Road Trips, Reconnections, and Raising the Bar on Fatherhood
In this powerful season opener, we reflect on a 12-month journey that was actually six years in the making. We dive deep into the emotional reality of navigating family breakdowns, addressing a child’s abandonment issues, and the moment two brothers finally met for the first time over a box of...
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Real Talk #27: The Return of MJ, Healing from Narcissistic Abuse & The "Turkey Baster" Lie
MJ is Finally Home. After 10 weeks of silence, blocked numbers, and uncertainty, Marshall shares the update everyone has been waiting for: MJ is back with his dad. But it’s not just a celebration—Marshall opens up about the heartbreaking reality of separation anxiety and the damage caused by...
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Real Talk #26 - Family Court, Control, Trauma Bonds & Telling the Truth Out Loud
This Real Talk episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast is one of the most raw and confronting conversations we’ve had. We talk openly about family court, broken systems, trauma bonds, manipulation, control, and the long-term damage caused when adults put ego ahead of children. This isn’t a polished...
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Marsh's Telstra Stories
In this short and hilarious episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall finally unloads one of his most talked-about work stories from his Telstra days — and it’s every bit as wild as you’d expect. From climbing massive communication towers with sketchy safety standards, to hauling cables…
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Real Talk #25 - Merry Christmas!!
This Real Talk episode lands right as the year wraps up — and while it’s tagged as a Christmas special, it’s not about tinsel, presents or pretending everything’s perfect. It’s a raw, honest check-in. We talk life, pressure, the stuff that’s been building all year, and the realities that don’t...
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Real Talk #24: The Tinder Date Who Brought Her Kid & The "Deadbeat Dad" Rant
Marsh and Dave are firing on all cylinders. Marsh shares a story from his "unhealed" days on Tinder that you have to hear to believe—involving a late-night meetup, a semi-trailer truck, and a date who brought her 7-year-old son along for the ride (and a McDonald's run). Then, the boys get…
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Real Talk #23: The "Dead Dad" Lie, Alienation & The Turd Burglar
In Real Talk #23, we go from the absolute ridiculous to the heartbreakingly real. Marsh opens up about the darkest side of Parental Alienation: the "Dead Dad" lie. We discuss the reality of children being manipulated into grieving a parent who is still fighting to see them, and Marsh gives a raw...
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Princess Leah: The Champ Mindset & Changing Lives
Princess Leah steps back into the Ripple Effect studio — and as always, she brings honesty, heart and a champion’s mindset. In this episode, Leah opens up about her latest fight at Fortitude Boxing, walking out with the crowd behind her, watching her brother go to war in the ring, and managing…
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Real Talk #22
Ever wondered why you feel completely wiped after being around certain people? In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, we get real about boundaries, narcissists and energy vampires – and how to protect your peace without feeling guilty. We talk about: Angel numbers, intuition and using…
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Real Talk #21
This episode is a rollercoaster — trucking stories, late-night work shifts, old Telstra war tales, knee blowouts, dumb injuries, physio torture, and the kind of mateship that gets you through it all. Then we flip into the heavy stuff: parental alienation, custody battles, manipulation, healing…
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Real Talk #20: Optimus Prime's Origin, V8 Rollovers, and Why We Need Human Contact
Marshall drops one of his wildest stories: a seriously near-fatal, drunken HQ Holden rollover from his youth—a tale of luck, idiocy, and a crash that forced a major life change. We transition to the world of trucking culture, discussing Marshall's passion for Mack Super-Liners, the iconic Optimus...
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #19
Raw, honest, and unfiltered (with fewer profanities than usual). Dave and Marshall dig into the tension between authenticity and self-control, then dive deep on co-parenting roadblocks, parental alienation, and the “energy vampire” cycle—financial drain, emotional chaos, and trauma bonds.…
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Real Talk with Dave & Marsh #18
Golf shirts, dating disasters, and a story involving way too many guinea pigs — this episode has it all. Dave and Marshall swap wild travel tales from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, talk about the “back nine” in more ways than one, and open up about family court, co-parenting, and learning to laugh through...
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #17
Dave and Marsh are back with another wild one. This week, Marsh opens up about his Dirty Dancing “date,” how sparkling water became a personality test, and his emotional trip to Townsville to reconnect with his son after 7 years. It’s equal parts funny, heartfelt, and just the right amount of...
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From Punches to Purpose: Fight Night for Mates in Construction
This week, Princess Leah steps back into the Ripple Effect ring — literally — joined by her coach Luke Melton from Fortitude Boxing. We chat all things fight night, training discipline, and how boxing’s helping break cycles and build stronger minds. Leah’s chasing her next belt, Luke’s guiding…
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #16
In this episode of Ripple Effect Podcast, Dave and Marsh explore how small rituals and positive self-talk can transform your day. From manifesting green lights on the freeway to late-night grounding under the stars, they share the mindset shifts that help balance work, family, and life on the…
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #15
Healing Through Laughter: Telstra towers, union days & “Loose Bruce” lore Dave & Marshall are in rare form — telling wild worksite stories (yes, radio linesmen and 45°C outback jobs), having a laugh about “Loose Bruce,” and then swerving straight into the real talk: fatherhood, co-parenting,...
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #14
Gold chains, big laughs, bigger honesty. Dave and Marsh salute the AusPost crew at Redbank Plains, swap an old-school trucking story, and talk plainly about drugs, alcohol, gambling, and how today’s testing culture changed the game. They also unpack “manifesting” more work and the realities of...
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #13
This week on the Ripple Effect Podcast, Dave and Marsh take you from busted jobsite antics to timeless life lessons. You’ll hear about t-shirt sponsorships, beef tallow skincare, the cost of horses, Telstra madness in the ’90s, and why stoicism might just be the key to keeping your head straight....
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #12
Outrageous stories, real growth. Dave & Marsh trade chaotic tales (yep, that “Hot Rod” tattoo makes an appearance), tower-climbing days, and roadside shenanigans — then open up about healing, setting boundaries, and picking the right person. Funny, raw, and weirdly helpful — this is Real Talk…
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The Hammer Files - Episode 3
Mark “The Hammer” Dixon is back to the mic with candid pub stories and the characters who shaped them. We open playfully—shirts, online tee rabbit holes, and moonlit “grounding”—before moving into two true stories: one addressing confronting conduct around children (content warning) and another...
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #11
In this episode, Dave & Marsh pull no punches as they share their journeys through narcissistic abuse, court battles, broken families, and the struggle to protect their kids. It’s confronting, raw, and often hilarious — proof that healing doesn’t have to be boring. From shy childhood moments to...
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Real Talk With Dave & Marsh #10
On Real Talk with Dave & Marsh, the conversation is as real as it gets—funny, blunt, and sometimes a little too honest. This episode dives into a classic question: who actually listens when you’re talking? From mums and partners who claim they “don’t tune in” but can quote you word-for-word, to...
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The Hammer Files - Episode 2
Mark Dixon is back in The Hammer Files, serving up outrageous stories from his days as a bouncer, bodyguard, and all-round mischief-maker. Dave tries to keep things on track, but with Mark behind the mic, nothing’s off-limits. Packed with laughs, jaw-dropping moments, and the kind of yarns you’ll...
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Milly: Heavy Haulage Queen and Holding Her Own
In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, we’re joined by Milly — a veteran heavy haulage pilot driver with decades of wild stories, sharp wit, and a heart of gold. From navigating massive oversize loads across Australia to dealing with clueless motorists, dodgy radio calls, and breakdowns in...
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Real Talk with Dave & Marsh #9
This one’s a wild ride, from hidden trauma to bad tattoo regrets, and everything in between. Dave and Marsh go deep on why men don’t talk, how trauma shows up in your body, and why doing the work (even when it’s messy) is worth it. We unpack family dynamics, the long road of healing, how anger...
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Real Talk with Dave & Marshall #8
The boys are back behind the mics with more unfiltered stories, big laughs, and deeper reflections. From the chaos of trucking life and family pressures to late-night overthinking and mirror pep talks—we’re hitting it all. There’s honest chat about mental health, a few digs at each other…
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Real Talk with Dave and Marsh #7
Dave and Marsh dive headfirst into the messy, hilarious, and ultimately liberating journey of self-healing. In this refreshingly honest episode, join them as they tackle personal trauma, the chaos of modern life, and unconventional paths to peace. From candid confessions about past struggles...
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Real Talk with Dave and Marsh #6
In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, Dave and Marshall dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truth about excuses and self-sabotage. From the little lies we tell ourselves to the daily habits that either build us up or break us down, we unpack how easy it is to get soft in a world…
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Linc’s Story: Surviving Brain Surgery
This week on the Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with Linc to hear his incredible story of surviving brain surgery. From the first signs that something was wrong to the life-changing diagnosis, Linc opens up about the fear, the fight, and the resilience it took to make it through. He shares…
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Discipline, Mental Health & a Fight Night Comeback
From getting KO’d by his sister to becoming a 4–0 pro boxer, Jimmy “Two Shoes” brings stories that’ll leave you laughing, inspired, and maybe even booking a one-way ticket to Thailand. In this episode, we dive into Jimmy’s wild journey—how he went from amateur boxing burnout to finding clarity…
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Real Talk with Dave and Marsh #5
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the unspoken side of hard work — the loneliness that creeps in while chasing the Aussie dream. From seed retention to sitting down to piss (yes, really), Dave and Marshall unpack the emotional toll of grinding 24/7, missing family moments, and learning how…
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Real Talk with Dave & Marsh #4
Dave and Marsh reflect on growth, grief, and getting the words out right — just in time for Men’s Mental Health Month. What starts as a chat about delivery and mic presence turns into something deeper: self-reflection, emotional honesty, and the power of opening up as men. From critiquing their…
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From the Streets to the Ring – The Rise of Princess Leah
This episode packs a punch—literally. We sit down with Leah Reuben....The Princess, a boxer whose journey from youth detention to the pro circuit is nothing short of inspiring. From running amok in Townsville to training alongside Boxing champions. Leah opens up about how boxing saved her life…
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Real Talk With Dave & Marshall #3
In this episode, Dave and Marshall sit down for a raw, real, and ridiculously funny convo. From confronting emotional scars and healing past trauma, to sharing dating disasters and near-fights over cheesecake — nothing’s off limits. The boys dive into personal growth, bad habits, mental health…
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The Hammer Files - Episode 1
Mark Dixon launches The Hammer Files – a recurring feature on Ripple Effect Podcast where he shares wild, true stories from his life on the door and in the shadows. In this first episode, Mark pulls no punches. It’s gripping, funny, and brutally honest. This is raw storytelling at its best.
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Real Talk With Dave & Marshall #2
Ever trauma bonded over a laugh? In this episode, Dave and Marshall spill it all — toxic relationships, emotional healing, narcissists, family court chaos, and why crying in a truck is perfectly normal. It’s deep, it’s raw, and it’s got more swearing than a highway CB. But underneath the banter…
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3. The Cruise to Remember: Rod’s Ride for Dementia Awareness
In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with Rod, the founder of The Cruise to Remember — a heartfelt initiative raising funds and awareness for Dementia Australia through car and bike cruises that bring communities together. Rod shares the deeply personal story that inspired…
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Ordinary people. Extraordinary stories.Join us as we uncover powerful, real-life stories from everyday individuals who’ve made a lasting impact—big or small. From quiet acts of courage to unexpected journeys, each episode celebrates the ripple effect one life can have on the world.
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Ordinary people. Extraordinary stories.Join us as we uncover powerful, real-life stories from everyday individuals who’ve made a lasting impact—big or small. From quiet acts of courage to unexpected journeys, each episode celebrates the ripple effect one life can have on the world.
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