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Wise Guys
by Tom & Sam
The Wise Guys Podcast Series exists to help young men gain access to quality advice and guidance from incredible mentors that Tom and Sam somehow convinced to come on the show. Whether it be within your career, your health or your relationships, we believe the journey of self-improvement is a never-ending one. Growing up is hard, so we've decided to create this podcast to ask individuals who have conquered the challenges of being a young person and excelled while doing it.
Episodes
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#42 - How To Find Your Soul Mate
On this episode, we had a conversation with former star from The Bachelor, Thomas Malucelli. The discussion primarily centered around how, as young men, we can be selfish and fail to represent our best selves during our early relationships. Thomas used himself as a case study to illustrate how he...
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#41 - Russell Manser: Child Abuse Victim
Wise Guys is making a return in 2024, and our first episode features an incredibly powerful story. We had the privilege of hosting Russell Manser, a survivor of child sexual abuse. Russell takes us through his journey, starting with stealing a Porsche and landing in a government-run…
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#40 - Byron Dempsey: Founder of Driven Young
On this episode we spoke with Byron Dempsey, founder of Driven Young. Driven Young is a company that runs programs to bring together people in there 20s to help build new relationships, learn practical life skills and also have fun. Byron is also a contributing author of a book, runs a successful...
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#39 - The Truth About Addiction
On this episode we spoke with reformed criminal and drug addict, Ron Isherwood. Ron was born into a criminal family which led him to a life of theivery, drug dealing and gem smuggling across the globe. After spending many years in prison Ron was able to change his life around by helping other…
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#38 - Abstacker: The Fittest Man In Bondi
On this episode we chatted with Bondi's very own, Abstacker. Holder of two world records he has raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities through completing fitness challenges that are David Goggins esque. Abstacker also runs a fitness community at Bondi beach and is a familiar face for…
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#37 - Debrief Of Our 24-Hour Run Challenge
On this episode Sam and I debrief on our 24 running challenge "Run Grateful" with the organiser of Run Grateful, Mark White. Mark traveled from the UK to do his organisations first Australian run with collaboration from the founder of the 440 Run Club Trent Knox. It was great to debrief how this...
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#36 - Career Criminal to Life Changer
On this episode we chatted with Jeffrey Morgan. Growing up in Redfern Jeff became a product of his environment, which led him to a lifetime of crime. Serving 18 years in prison due to bank robberies and other criminal activity Jeff decided one day that he had enough and changed his whole life.…
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#35 - Keegan Hipgrave: Talking Mental Health, The NRL & Following Your Passion.
This episode Sam sat down with Keegan Hipgrave, former NRL player and host of the Keegan and Company podcast. After fulfilling his dream of playing first grade rugby league, Keegan was forced to medically retire at 24 due to concussions. Since then Keegan has worked with the whatability…
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#34 - Playing Rugby, Tennis & Dating In A Wheelchair
On this episode we sat down with a wheelchair rugby league star, Stephan Rochecouste. Stephan spoke to us about his experience living with a disability, his time playing with the Australian and NSW wheelchair rugby league teams, dating with a disability and more. Hope you guys enjoy this one....
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#33 - Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts
On this episode we chatted with celebrity chef Jason Roberts. In the early 2000's Jason had his own cooking show on Channel 9 5 days a week and also worked in the US on popular shows such as Good Morning America and E. Jason started his professional cooking career here in Sydney and became one of...
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#32 - Paul Dillon: Drug & Alcohol Expert
On this episode we speak with a drug and alcohol expert Paul Dillon. We had a lot of questions... Paul broke down some of the harsh truths about drug and alcohol abuse, statistics around drug use, what is really inside a lot of the drugs being consumed, the drink and drug culture within Australia...
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#31 - Noble Brothers: 'I Fight You Fight'
On this episode Sam and I speak with two brothers Alex and Zac Noble. Alex at the age of 16 became a quadriplegic after being tackled during rugby training while representing his state. Since then Alex has continued to inspire those around him through his positive mindset, incredible work ethic…
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#30 - Bondi Rescue's Lifeguard Maxi
On this episode Sam sat down with Trent Maxwell, or as others know him as Lifeguard Maxi. Sam and Trent, spoke about his time on the hit show Bondi Rescue, his role as a firefighter battling blazes around Sydney and most notably the large bush fires we had in 2019-20. Maxi is also an author of...
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#29 - Louie Collins: Five By Flynn Founder
"Don't wait for things to be perfect because they never will" On this episode we sat down with Louie Collins, the founder of an up and coming contemporary based fashion and lifestyle brand, Five By Flynn. Louie started the brand when he was just 22 years old and he has done an amazing job…
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#28 - Trent Knox: Founder Of The Bronte 440
On this episode we spoke to the founder of the 440 Club in Bronte, Trent Knox. Trent spoke to us about what the 440 means to his community and himself, his battle against alcohol/substance abuse and his advice on how to start living a better life. Trents philosophy around starting your weekend...
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#27 - Billy Dib 2x Boxing World Champion & Cancer Survivor
On this episode we had the pleasure of talking to a 2 time boxing world champion Billy Dib. Not only has Billy reached the pinnacle of his chosen career as an athlete but he has overcome more adversity then anyone we have spoken to yet. Growing up as a young boy Billy dealt with racism and...
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#26 - Anthony Minichiello
On this episode we talk with NRL Legend Anthony Minichiello. We spoke about the ups & downs of his career, the greatest players he played with, his injury troubles, retirement, diet/nutrition, fasting and much more in what is the most exciting podcast we have recorded thus far. We are sure you…
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#25 - Founder of Nexba & Our First Sponsor
On this episode we had 2 guests at once Troy Douglas & Lockie Cooke, who are both incredibly successful entrepreneurs who started businesses at a very young age. Troy founded his business Nexpa when he was 21 years old and has now turned that into Goodness Group Global which is one of the worlds...
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#24 - From Heroin Baby To Inmate To Millionaire
On this episode we sat down with Brad Gimbert, a 27 year old indigenous Australian who's inspiring story has been doing it's rounds lately, with some of the biggest podcasts in the country booking him on. Before all this recent success Brad was born as a heroin baby who still has never met either...
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#23 - Be Uncommon
On this episode we spoke with one of the most inspirational and disciplined individuals we have ever come across... Courtney Joyce. 4 years ago Courtney was living in a small mining town working in a mine 6 days a week and felt as if he was the same as everyone else. Fast-track 4 years Courtney…
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#22 - Life Lessons From A Psychologist
On this episode we caught up with Joe Hart, a organisational psychologist who works with high level proffesionals to figure out how they can become better leaders, more productive and ultimately even more succesful. We took all the knowledge and experience Joe had and turned it into a…
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#21 - Talking Fashion With Sydney's Premier Tailor
On this episode we spoke with Miles Wharton, Founder of Bespoke Corner Tailors. Miles is an entrepreneur at heart and found himself in the world of suits after many other attempts at business in his 20's. The conversation started by discussing all things fashion and then we discussed what it…
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#20 - From Athlete to Entrepreneur to Mentor
On this episode we caught up with Brad Eisenhuth, the founder of The Outperformer and Outperformer podcast. We spoke about the issues young people are facing in the world today, how to stand out from the pack, why to always be there for your mates especially when they are having a crack at...
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#19 - Roger Fabri: Speed Coach To Australia's Star Athletes
On this episode we spoke with renowned speed coach Roger Fabri. As the highest rated speed coach in the country, Roger has worked with some of the biggest names in the NRL, NFL and Athletics. Although his achievements as a coach speak volumes, Roger's ecstatic personality and refusal to be anyone...
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#18 - A Man Changing Lives
On this episode we spoke with Tommy Herschell, the founder of Findyafeet which is an organisation that is all about empowering the future generation. Tommy is one by one changes thousands of lives by having confronting conversations with struggling youth, allowing them to let go of the laundry…
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#17 - Talking To A Sales Expert
On this episode we sat down with Andrew Herrmann, who is a business owner and sales expert. Andy supplies IT services and equipment to businesses all across Australia and easily the most well rounded bloke we have spoken with yet. Above all else Andy is a stand up guy, gentlemen and family man…
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#16 - Roundtable: TOUGH. Monday
Another Roundtable discussion with Sam and Will, where we talk about concepts written about in our articles and obscurely relate them back to our own lives. We went through the following articles: https://wiseguys.club/articles/the-7-38-55-rule/...
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#15 - Helping Indigenous Youth
On this epsiode we chatted with Ed Morgan, the founder of Bandu, a charity that helps young indigenous Australians tranisiton out of school. Ed has chnaged the lives of many young Australians after taking a huge leap from being a school teacher to then quitting his job to start a charity. Ed is a...
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#14 - We Made A New Friend
On this episode we spoke with Adam Geha, a successful entrepreneur who currently mentors young people through life and business. Adam's company manages a real estate portfolio worth $5 billion dollars but that was the least interesting thing about him. Adam is a true philosopher in the way he...
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#13 - Getting to 7 million Subscribers With Australian Youtube Creator
On this episode of the podcast, we're sitting down with Kevin Lerdwichagul who is one of Australia's largest Youtube creators. Kevin started doing Youtube with his brother 7 years ago and now their channels have over 7 million subscribers. Making them one of the largest channels in Australia with...
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#12 - Roundtable: Louis, Stack, Sam & Tom
The Wise Guys Roundtable is where we sit around and discuss relevant topics, important concepts, great literature and our own articles, relating them back to our lives in obscure ways. Another great episode this week with new guests Louis and Stack. We spoke about the ups and downs of moving out...
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#11 - Roundtable: Salt, Will, Sam & Tom
The Wise Guys Roundtable is where we sit around and discuss relevant topics, important concepts, great literature and our own articles, relating them back to our lives in obscure ways. Another hilarious episode this week but we still touched on some important topics that you hopefully can take...
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#10 - We're All Capable Of More
On this episode we spoke with Robbie Allison, An entrepreneur at heart and commercial director of Blackroo Industries - an incredible organisation with the sole goal of reducing the incarceration rates within the indigenous community and building strong pathways of education, training and…
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#9 - There's More Paths To Take Than University
On this episode we spoke with Nick Alderdice, who is the founder of Learning Vault, which is an education company that is trying to revolutionise the way we learn and recognise our achievements. Nick has run multiple successful businesses through his 20's and now 30's and had a lot of great…
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#8 - Playing Top Flight Football With Europes Best Players: Ribery, Neuer, Raul...
On this episode we are speaking with Alex Baumjohann, who was the youngest ever player to sign a professional contract with the Bundesliga side Schalke 04, he then went on to play 13 years in the Bundesliga for clubs such as Bayern Munich, Schalke, Borussia Monchengladbach and Hertha Berlin. Alex...
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#7 - Roundtable: Salt, Will, Sam & Tom
Introducing a brand new podcast series, where we sit around and discuss great literature from the past and our own articles, relating them back to our lives in obscure ways. On this episode we discussed the 2 Articles linked below: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Generous 21 Principles Of The...
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#6 - Bouncing Back From Rockbottom At 27
On this episode we spoke with Matt Browne, who has invested and mentored hundreds of start-ups and businesses throughout his career. After moving to a country town with his then girlfriend and baby at 21, Matt embarked on many twists and turns as a young man that led him to the man he is today....
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#5 - The CEO Behind "Share a Coke With a Friend" & "Rhonda & Ketut"
On Todays podcast we were fortunate enough to chat with Andrew Baxter, one of Australia's most brilliant and successful marketers, responsible for campaigns such as the infamous Rhonda and Ketut commercials and the globally adopted Share a Coke campaign. Andrew speaks with us about legendary...
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#4 - Building Two Multi-Million Dollar Businesses Before 30
On today's podcast we spoke with Mark Di Noia, who's a serial entrepreneur and now business coach. Mark started his business journey at 21, owning and operating petrol stations in Mt. Druitt, turning over $20 million a year, then at 27 started a construction business that became one of…
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#3 - What Working With Over 300 Startups Teaches You
In this episode we spoke to Steve Grace, a serial entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in recruitment and start-ups. Steve works daily with businesses all over the country with his current venture, The Nudge Group, whose main mission is to help start-ups get off the ground and make the world…
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#2 - How an Ex CommBank GM Climbed The Corporate Ladder
Today we spoke with Adrian Hondros, to get adivce on how young people can effectively climb the corporate ladder, what it's like being a CEO of one of Australia's largest companies, important leadership qualities, his experience with 9/11 and much more... Hondo's Accomplishments: Ex General…
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#1 - How A Skinny 16y/o Founded Australia's Most Exclusive Gym
Today we spoke with Lachy Rowston, to talk about all aspects of health, including how to balance your social life with fitness training, why young men should confront their insecurities, how to find your niche and succeed, understanding the misconceptions in the fitness industry, knowing why…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Wise Guys Podcast Series exists to help young men gain access to quality advice and guidance from incredible mentors that Tom and Sam somehow convinced to come on the show. Whether it be within your career, your health or your relationships, we believe the journey of self-improvement is a never-ending one. Growing up is hard, so we've decided to create this podcast to ask individuals who have conquered the challenges of being a young person and excelled while doing it.
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Tom & Sam
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