

Inspired by Yarra
Rev Paul Joy
Inspired by Yarra is a podcast series of conversations with our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who recall funny, compelling, informative and inspiring stories. Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar School Chaplain Paul Joy, guests share some of their fondest memories of their time at Yarra and how that has helped establish their lives, their families and their careers to this day.
Episodes
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Feb 2, 2020 • 46min
043 - IBY Sam Harper (YOG 2015)
Episode 43: Sam Harper (YOG 2015) - Victorian cricketer
"I think it's important to be your own person and to do what you want to do."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jan 21, 2020 • 32min
042 - IBY Emily Pollard (nee Collins)( YOG 2010)
Episode 42: Emily Pollard (nee Collins) (YOG 2010) - Head booker at a modelling agency
"Many of my teachers were inspirational - but you often don't realise that until you leave school."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jan 6, 2020 • 31min
010 IBY - Doug Fryer (YOG 1984)
Episode 10: Doug Fryer (YOG 1984) - Former Assistant Commissioner (Road Policing Command) Victoria Police
“Yarra prepares students to step out into the big wide world. It’s a principle of Yarra’s education to prepare kids for the future”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jan 6, 2020 • 38min
041 - IBY Doug Witschi (YOG 1983)
Episode 41: Doug Witschi (YOG 1983) - Australian Federal Police Officer
"Yarra taught me to keep an open mind, to look for opportunities and to not place limitations on myself."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Dec 9, 2019 • 52min
040 - IBY Jeremy Irvine (YOG 1992)
Episode 40: Jeremy Irvine (YOG 1992) - CEO Australian Dental Prosthetists Association
"I had wonderful teachers. You didn't muck around with them, they pushed you in a good way."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Nov 25, 2019 • 41min
039 - IBY Eloise Grace (nee Gentle) (YOG 1994)
Episode 39: Eloise Grace (nee Gentle) (YOG 1994) - Television journalist
"The spirit of the School helped me gain a lot more confidence. There was always a positive vibe and by the time I left, I found it easy to talk to anyone."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Nov 11, 2019 • 44min
038 - IBY Alex Obradovic (YOG 2014)
Episode 38: Alex Obradovic (YOG 2014) - Astrophysicist
"Yarra gave me lessons about friendship and life."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Oct 28, 2019 • 52min
037 - IBY Abbie Roodenburg (nee Underwood) (YOG 1996)
Episode 37: Abbie Roodenburg (nee Underwood) (YOG 1996) - Barrister
"The Yarra Spirit brings to mind how everyone bonded and encouraged one another."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Oct 14, 2019 • 42min
036 - IBY Chris Adnam (YOG 1978)
Episode 36: Chris Adnam (YOG 1978) - Musician and Author
"There were paddocks and orchards everywhere back then".
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Sep 30, 2019 • 47min
035 - IBY Andy Baldwin (YOG 1987)
Episode 35: Andy Baldwin (YOG 1987) - Music Producer
“There’s a real deep respect, friendship and loyalty.”
For more information please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast