A Lot To Talk About

Brett Connellan was mauled by a bull shark at Kiama's "Bombo beach" in May 2016. Narrowly escaping the attack with his life, Brett was told he may never walk again. That is where this story begins...Pyrophytes are plants which have adapted to tolerate fire. In fact, some of these species react favourably to it, growing stronger & more resistant. It's fair to say, Brett shares a strand of DNA with a pyrophyte, in that the shark attack & all of the challenges that came along with recovery only fuelled his growth. Pyrophytic is a film about living life on a second chance. A story of opportunity masked by challenge & revealed where great tragedy was avoided. Brett Connellan & good friend/filmmaker Sam Tolhurst have worked tirelessly to capture that journey over the past 2 years. The last piece of the puzzle is the "Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships". A 52km race from one Hawaiian island to another that will serve as the final message of this documentary feature film. I have been blessed to connect with these great fellas & even had the pleasure of running alongside Brett in our #42forCF marathon last year, in which he supported my charity. This story is beyond inspiring & has the power to leave lasting impact on the world & the way we all see life.Be sure to follow the boys, the film & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @pyrophyticfilm @brettconnellan @_tollywoodDon't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your mates.Big Love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colby 'Golden Boy' Thicknesse is a professional MMA fighter. Colby is a training partner for UFC feather weight champion Alex Volkanovski & was one of the team sent to Las Vegas for the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter on Team Volkanovski. He shared a lot of what he learnt from that experience working with world class athletes & renowned fight dietitian Jordan Sullivan.We dived into:- Hot/cold therapy- Managing performance anxiety- Nasal breathing- Primal performance & the lost art of human nature- Disconnecting from social media to re-connect with the real worldBe sure to follow Colby & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @colbythicknesseDon't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your mates.Big Love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nation fell in love with Taku Chimwaza on hit reality series 'Love Island Australia'.I've been blessed to have a long term friendship with the charismatic character that lit up tv screens & let me tell you - what you see is what you get!It was a great honour to have Taku on the poddy. He shared his stories of humble beginnings in Zimbabwe, his journey to Australia & the lessons he learnt from his time on the island.Now more clearly than ever, T understands his mission in life. Finding true purpose in inspiring others through his story & allowing them to see the beauty in their unique nature.He says, "energy is my currency" & like always, there was plenty to be found in our conversation. I am so grateful to call this man a friend & I feel privileged that T has chosen my poddy to share his most vulnerable interview yet.Be sure to follow Taku & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @taku.chimwazaDon't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your mates.Big Love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Storer is the definition of resilient. A proud Fijian & Aboriginal man who grew up in an environment that tested every ounce of your strength & will to survive. Jimmy's childhood was an environment surrounded by alcohol & violence. It shaped him as the provider & protector for his family at a young age & it is why he describes himself as a young man at the ripe age of 8 years old. When faced with such adversity, most conform to it by adolescence. Choosing to lead a life similar to the one they have been exposed to, but James chose a different path. One that required him to have gratitude for the challenges & hardship he had faced. Gratitude that fuelled his success as a professional rugby league player & drove him to represent Fiji at 3 rugby league world cups. There are some people you meet in this life that leave you inspired with each encounter, Jimmy is one of those fellas. A story of true resilience in the face of great adversity.Be sure to follow James & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @jameskstorerDon't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your mates.Big Love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Moss is the brains behind "Uncle Nathan". An online platform he has created to help you connect the dots post school & find direction in adulthood.  We spoke on the negative impacts of expectation & comparison, how developing core values will guide you to a purpose driven path & why your intelligence/value can't be dictated by your success in the school system.  Be sure to follow Nath & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @unclenathanco  Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your mates. Find Nath's channel here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-post-school-podcast-with-uncle-nathan/id1554173524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jlJvsZYkZ41LI1z7gVpkF?si=f53299cc9d9d428eBig Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Ford is an Aussie TikTok star who has acquired over 1 million followers in his 2 years on the app.The 20 year old sketch comedian found humour in the workings of the classroom & schoolyard that has turned him into a creative sensation on the platform. What began as a form of his procrastination has become a form of entertainment for so many of TikTok's users & it has inspired Tom to stretch his talents outside of the app & consider his options in the world of entertainment.Tom & I shared story over the course of the morning with some of Sydney's most iconic settings as our backdrop. A genuinely good fella who shared an insight into his content, life, hopes & dreams over the course of our conversation.I hope you enjoy tuning into our chat as much as we enjoyed recording it.Be sure to follow Tom & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @tom.fordd TikTok: @bradleyjdryburgh @tomford19Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your mates.Big Love,Brad <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax invited me into his home for a conversation on passion, purpose & life as a professional rugby league player.  We dived into his upbringing in the country town of Temora, reflected on his first 4 seasons in the NRL & dissected his purpose & passions in life. I was a fan of Zac Lomax the footy player when we first sat down to chat & by the days end, I was an ever bigger fan of the man behind the jersey & away from the bright lights.  A conversation of great depth yet not lacking in humour, I hope you enjoy watching it, as much as we enjoyed recording it.  Be sure to connect with Zac & I on socials @zaclomax @bradleyjdryburgh , subscribe/follow the channel & share this episode with a friend who will enjoy it.  Big Love, Bradley J Dryburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Mac is the face of Australian weather.  The channel 7 weatherman had the country head over heels from the moment he made his first appearance on the nations number 1 morning show 'Sunrise'.  The first of his kind to admit that he in fact knows nothing about the weather, the release of his book 'Accidental Weatherman' was a huge success as he shared the moments that have made up his time on tele thus far.  This pod was filled with laughs amongst some touching moments where Sam paid tribute to a friend lost to suicide & spoke of his ongoing work as an ambassador of 'R U Ok Day'.  Be sure to grab a copy of Sam's book at the link below & follow him on insta @sammacinsta for daily updates of life as a weatherman https://www.booktopia.com.au/accidental-weatherman-sam-mac/book/9780733645976.html It would mean the world if you subscribed/followed on your podcast platform of choice & follow me on insta @bradleyjdryburgh @a.lot.to.talk.about  Big Love, Brad AKA The Captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After connecting with Lachie on the first ever episode of the podcast, I invited him back to share an insight into the community he created in 'The Barstool Brothers'.  At the time, his business 'Hisboy Elroy' was using beers & burgers to bring blokes together. Before long, the allure of beers & burgers allowed strangers to create friendships & bonds in safe space that allowed them to openly share the trials & tribulations of their own lives when they felt comfortable to do so.  The natural progression of 'The Barstool Brothers' encouraged Lachie & co to connect with mental health professionals to ensure the man who were openly sharing in the group could be connected with the correct clinical help where necessary.  With hopes to make 'The Barstool Brothers' a not for profit, it's remarkable to see what this man has created & what he continues to do for a community in need.    Please follow/subscribe on your platform of choice & share this ep with your friends to help my dream become a reality!You can find me on insta @a.lot.to.talk.about @bradleyjdryburgh & find The Barstool Brothers group & His Boy Elroy on facebook & @hisboyelroy on instagramBig Love, Brad AKA 'The Captain'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Garside took the world by storm as he boxed his way to an olympic bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 (2021).  He became a household name over the course of the games, not just for his ability in the ring but rather his unique personality & the evident pride he had  for being himself.  Described by many of the headlines as the "ballet-dancing Melbourne plumber & boxer" it's only natural to be curious as to exactly who Harry Garside is & exactly how he has become the nations greatest hope for boxing gold at the 2024 olympic games.  In our chat we dived below the surface to speak on :-  - Harry's life growing up & how his parents polar opposite personalities shaped his own unique nature.- Where his Olympic dream was born & what it took to stand on the podium at Tokyo. - The battle of being a broke professional athlete & the age old 'amateur v pro boxing' argument. - His thoughts on the likes of Jake & Logan Paul making big money in boxing. - His routines & beliefs systems that help to shape his success in the boxing ring. - How ballet has helped his boxing brain & why its important to never stop learning.  I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much Harry & I enjoyed ourselves having it. Be sure to follow Harry on his insta @harry_garside & me on mine @bradleyjdryburgh @a.lot.to.talk.about It would mean the world if you subscribed/followed the channel & shared this around with your friends!!  Big Love, Brad AKA The Captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.