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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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 13min
100 - IBY 100th Episode Special
Episode 100 of the Inspired By Yarra podcast offers a snapshot of bite sized clips from some of the 99 conversations we’ve had with Yarra Old Grammarians since the podcast first launched in September 2018. Featured YOGs include Dr Chris Fildes (YOG 1971 from Episode 8), Kirsten Jackson (YOG 1987 from Episode 83), Chris Beale (YOG 1999 from Episode 97), Stephanie Puopolo (YOG 2009 from Episode 61), Josh Simmonds (YOG 2013 from Episode 84) and many more.
Tune in as we hear from previous guests on the podcast, reflecting on their favorite memories from their time at Yarra Valley Grammar. And listen to a range of quick responses to favorite questions like, ‘What did your lunchbox contain?’ and ‘What House were you in during your time at Yarra?’
For more information, please go to www.yvg.edu.au/podcast
Jun 29, 2022 • 49min
099 - IBY Rojini Selladurai (YOG 2011)
Episode 99: Rojini Selladurai (YOG 2011) - Product Manager, REA Group
"I got involved in as many things as I could, and that helped shape who I am today"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 14, 2022 • 43min
098 - IBY YOGFC Full Episode featuring Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004)
Episode 98: Yarra Old Grammarians Football Club (YOGFC) Full Episode featuring Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004)
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 30, 2022 • 15min
097 - IBY YOGFC Lightning Round featuring Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004)
Episode 97: featuring three leading stars of the Yarra Old Grammarians (YOG) Football Club, Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004). In this episode they answer quick fire questions in what we refer to as our Lightning Round. The next episode will be the full interview with the three YOGs focusing more on the YOG Footy Club!
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 16, 2022 • 43min
096 - IBY David Stevenson (YOG 1994)
Episode 96: David Stevenson (YOG 1994) - General Manager Operations, AFL
"Yarra taught me not just to stick to my interests, but to try new things to progress."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 3, 2022 • 34min
095 - IBY Andrew Siebel (YOG 1995)
Episode 95: Andrew Siebel (YOG 1995) - Melbourne Data Analytics Platform Manager
"I had a passion for Maths and Science and teachers who inspired me."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Apr 8, 2022 • 35min
094 - IBY Zoe Petropoulos (YOG 2019)
Episode 94: Zoe Petropoulos (YOG 2019) - Education Support Worker
"As long as I try my best and can help someone else – that’s success to me.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Apr 3, 2022 • 54min
094 - IBY Paul Kenny (YOG 1986)
Episode 94: Paul Kenny (YOG 1986) - Book Publisher
"A good school should teach you to take what you’ve learned and to appreciate the adventures that come next.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Mar 20, 2022 • 53min
092 - IBY Euan Ritchie (YOG 1993)
Episode 92: Euan Ritchie (YOG 1993) - Environmental Scientist
"Yarra did a good job of letting students play to their strengths."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Dec 16, 2021 • 55min
091 - IBY Ryan Buhagiar (YOG 2001)
Episode 91: Ryan Buhagiar (YOG 2001) - First Year Graduate Medical Student
"I had the full Yarra experience that I am very thankful for"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast .
