A Lot To Talk About

Brett Connellan was attacked by a bull shark on the 30th of March 2016. It took a large part of his leg & with it, nearly his life.   But this is no sob story. It's the tale of a man who starred death in the eye & lived to fight another day.   When life grants you a second chance would you let it pass you by or would you take the opportunity to change the world around you? Would you rise from the ashes & prove that nothing is impossible? Would you be relentless?  Brett Connellan chose to take the road less travelled. To own his circumstances, to not let them own him.   A real life Rocky story about a truly inspirational man who will challenge your perspective & positively impact your life.  It was a privilege to share his story. Enjoy this episode of The Experience & follow him on instagram @brettconnellan  Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richie Vas Vaculik is a fighter & big wave surfer. But ultimately he’s a Bra Boy.What makes Richie a Bra Boy?It’s not the words tattooed across his stomach or the postcode on his mailing address. It’s the attitude that formed many great champions & the scars that tell many great stories. The same way of life that was the ruining of some & the catalyst of greatness for others.  It’s fighting the fear, looking it dead in the eyes & charging forward like your life depends on it, and sometimes it does in this story. But most of all, a Bra Boy is one man amongst a brotherhood. Men who surf together, fight alongside each other & champion their mates on their chosen path. It’s what made a Richie Vaculik the man he is today. It’s the reason he sat beside me with many incredible stories to tell. It’s what challenged him, changed his perspective & set him on a path to success.The story Richie shares today is one of self diagnosed failure, redemption & success. He hopes that those of you listening learn from his experience & if not, fast enough from your own.It was a pleasure to sit face to face with a great man. To hear his story & share it, is my privilege. Richie will always be welcome to share story on The Experience.Enjoy our yarn & spread the word far & wide.Follow Richie on instagram @richievasBig love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick 'Chappo' Chapman is an endurance athlete & nutritionist.  The recent launch of his business 'Chappo Health & Nutrition' was a project born to combat the false & financially driven mis-information making its way into the nutrition & health conversation.  With a degree in nutrition & many years as a competitive endurance athlete, not only does he know the science of food but he understands how to put it to practice.   In this episode, Chappo busts the bullshit surrounding nutrition & talks bout practical application for the everyday office worker to the competitive athlete.  An educational yet entertaining conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed. I hope you do too.  Follow his instagram @chapp.o & head to his website https://www.chappo-healthnutrition.com/ Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Littrich AKA 'Big Twisty' & his band the 'Funknasty' are bringing the funk back.There is no doubt that Dom's alter ego is a show of musical talent & genuine passion with a side of comic flare.An endeavour designed to boost the vibe of everyone ear & soul his music touches, the growth of 'Big Twisty' has been one of the real success stories of 2020.You may recognise Dom's name & voice from Ep007 of The Experience where he shared the story & journey behind the creation of his alter ego & the success of his other musical endeavour with popular Aussie band 'Pacific Avenue'.It was a pleasure to have the Twisty back in the studio for a catch up on the year that followed our first interview.Find him on his socials @domlittrich @big.twisty @pacificavenueauBig Love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gus Worland was a humble laptop salesman in the UK before his stardom began.  In his late 30's a trip to the cricket with best mate Hugh Jackman inspired Gus to follow the Australian cricket team & their fans around the world filming a number of shows for network television.  Whilst sharing his story on radio one morning Gus found himself receiving a call up to feature on radio full time & that move shaped a huge part of his life for the years to come.  Whilst taking great satisfaction from his work, there was something brewing in the background that Gus felt was his true purpose in life. Some years after losing a close mate to suicide, Gus felt compelled to begin a journey within mental health awareness & suicide prevention.  Gus founded 'Gotcha 4 life'. A not-for-profit Foundation that funds sustainable educational workshops, training programmes and products building this mental fitness in communities across Australia, to enable strong, open and binding relationships.  A powerful story that I had the pleasure to share. Please take the time to follow their work & support the people around you.  https://www.gotcha4life.org/ @gusworland @gotcha4life  Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you know me, you know I love the sport of MMA.   I had Jayden, Callum & Beau come through the podcast to talk about their show 'Couch Critics MMA'.   We touched on all of the upcoming & recent fights we have had the pleasure of watching, the UFC's best match ups in 2021 & the beautiful art of fighting.  I hope you enjoying watching this as much as I enjoyed hosting it.  Subscribe to their: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LMCFX484ouMFuZcmNzKyQ Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-couch-critics-podcast/id1526981937 https://open.spotify.com/show/4wbLx8gvJmBWRROVDJyWz6?si=Z_Cow2uGQ_abz4rPLDO8bw Follow them on Instagram @couchcriticsmma  This episode was proudly sponsored by:Zac Critcher Tiling - 0412988315 - https://www.facebook.com/zaccritchertiling/ Instagram: @zaccritchertilingBig Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The month of February was crazy but full of great learning & self development. Here is my honest take on:-- The financial challenges I've faced in 2021.- My running & an update on training.- My latest podcast episodes & future guests to come.- My current focus on self development, reading & my daily tech detox.Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Morgan is a specialist 1:1 business coach mentoring businesses & brands for over 10 years.  The founder of Relauncher & Sticky Studio balances business & home life like no other. As a loving wife & mum to 2 teenage boys, there is no room for excuses in Alison's schedule.  We spoke on the keys to early business success, business evolution & her personal journey.  Alison has a wealth of knowledge & I highly advise you take your notes & reach out to here on the below platforms for her guidance in your business endeavours.  https://www.relauncher.com.au/ https://www.stickystudio.com.au/ Instagram: relauncher_alison  This episode is proudly sponsored by:-Inspect Wollongong - https://www.inspectwollongong.com.au/- 0450121121Social St - @socialst on instagram - Taylor 0449293497Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Championship fighter Phoe Thaw is speaking out against the Military Coup in Myanmar.  The people of Myanmar have experienced many dictatorships in their time. In the recent weeks, the military have overthrown the elected democracy, detaining the country's rightful leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi.  With hundreds of thousands taking to the street in protest, the military has taken innocent lives & shown a blunt disregard for human rights.  It is without question that as human beings we deserve the right to be represented by a government we elect. Lets fight with Myanmar for their rights & ultimately their freedom.  Thank you for listening.Bradley J Dryburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Simi is a modern day Picasso & podcast host.Now host of his own show 'Jordan's Room' under the YKTR banner, he sky rocketed to top of the Aus & NZ comedy charts instantly on his shows debut.Simi is diving into the world of dating to share real experiences along with the do's & don't's of modern relationships.He displays his artistic talents through his IG page @paintofjordan where he has been approached by galleries around the world but for the moment, chooses to sell his work from the comfort of his home studio.Jordan is also a dad & all around really decent human. Opening up about his anxiety & his path to finding purpose, I enjoyed his authenticity as well as his humour throughout our conversation.Follow him on Instagram @jordan.simi @paintofjordan & don't forget to head to your podcast platform of choice to subscribe to his show 'Jordan's Room'.This episode is proudly sponsored by: Inspect Wollongong - https://www.inspectwollongong.com.au/ - 0450121121. Definition Fitness - @definitionfitness - https://definitionfitness.com.au/ - 0242269143.Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.