A Lot To Talk About

Fine Kula spent the early years of his life in South Auckland before being scouted by the Cronulla Sharks at the ripe age of 13.Moving with his family to Sydney, Fine was in a new school, living a new life & playing to earn his spot at the Sharks. After winning the Harold Matthews under 16's & Toyota Cup under 20's premiership with Cronulla, Fine found himself training amongst the NRL squad.With 2019 coming to a close, so was the first half of pre-season. Heading into the Christmas/New Year break Fine was experiencing headaches that would last days on end. Seeking doctors advice he was told that he was most likely suffering bad migraines & was sent home. Coming back to finish the pre-season in 2020 a day after his 21st birthday, Fine looked for a second opinion from the Cronulla Sharks doctor who sent him to hospital from training that day to get an MRI scan.Within days Fine alongside his partner & family were sat in front of doctors who would give him the unfortunate news he never expected. Diagnosed with Sonic Hedgehog Medulloblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, Fine's life changed in a matter of moments.Thrust into treatment immediately whilst trying to comprehend the magnitude of the situation, at first he was upset by the thought that this may be the end of his footy career but quickly he was motivated to get through this to ensure he can spend many years to come watching his niece & nephews grow up & spending precious time with the people he loves. Maintaining a focused approach on coming through his treatment & getting healthy again, let's get behind Fine & ensure he is surrounded by positive energy as he faces this challenge. He & his family have been overwhelmed by the support of the community & are grateful for all the well wishes & motivating messages.You can support Fine by donating at the gofundme link below & by simply sending a message of support on instagram @kula_fts.https://www.gofundme.com/f/7cbqg-fight-for-fine?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tipCherish your health as it is the greatest wealth you will ever know & understand how precious our time with loved ones on this earth is.Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ky Taylor is the host of 'NO REGRETS'. A podcast he runs from his home town of Ballarat. Ky came across my podcast after listening & was intrigued by my story.We spoke of my life journey thus far & my daily fight to ensure I stay on top of my life threatening illness 'cystic fibrosis'. This chat is a more detailed version of what I have briefly discussed in both episode 004 & 027 of my podcast.It was a pleasure to be a guest on Ky's podcast & would love if you could support him the way you do with my show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warren Keelan is one of the most highly respected ocean photographers in the current age.Having always been passionate about the ocean, the avid surfer & fisherman soon found himself dabbling with a lens & couldn't seem to put it down. We spoke of the beauty that the ocean & its inhabitants have to offer, the power of mother nature & how Warren translates these moments into life lessons.From photographing great white sharks, to experiencing the power of a whales song, Warren & his wife Michelle substituted material things to live for the moments of beauty this world has to offer.An incredible human being with powerful experiences to share, I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did.Follow Warren on Instagram @warrenkeelan & visit his website warrenkeelan.com to see more of his amazing work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tye Grieve is the creator of Gooné.A brand & business built off the back of Australian culture, low budgets & good times.After 5 years at University & 3 years in a stable career, Tye left his job as a civil engineer to pursue an idea & hunch he couldn't ignore any longer. Any young Aussie knows that a goon bag is the go to drink to keep the spirits high & the wallet full, but the question always begs "why does it have to taste so bad"? Thats when the idea to create a pre mixed wine forced Tye to throw himself in the deep end. Learning the ins & outs of the alcohol business as each new hurdle presented itself, he is now 4 years on with a product on shelfs & a burning desire to see the idea he plotted on a napkin so long ago become a national success story.We sat to discuss the journey thus far & all of Tye's learnings along the way. Touching on personal development & life direction, Tye admits in the early days of Gooné he was half the man he is now. In order to succeed in business he had to work on himself & now knowing this man as a friend I can honestly say the future is bright for both he & his business.A true grass roots story with the potential to be a big time success. Enjoy the beverage, share with friends & get behind an amazing business story. You can show your support for Tye by following @goone.wine on instagram.Enjoy the listen & stay classy ;). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirra Jones is from Wollongong Australia.The former Australian Netball player was scouted by a modelling agency at the age of just 14.By 15/16 years old she was in Germany experiencing her first fashion week & thrust into the life of daily castings, cat walks & the ever growing pressure to take the perfect photo.Now 22 Kirra has settled into her life in London Town. Focussing on commercial modelling gigs & creating a more steady life without the demand of constant travel & the sleepless weeks that come hand in hand with Paris fashion week (& the many others).We had some amazing laughs, shared some great stories & reflected on how life has changed since leaving school all those years ago. However, one thing hasn't changed. The girl I became great friends with in high school is still the same down to earth Aussie she always was & you have got to love that.There may have even been a mention of meeting Leonardo Dicaprio, but you will have to listen to hear about that...Follow Kirra on IG @kiirrajonesHope you enjoy the episode <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Religion can be such a taboo topic. As a society we have built barriers & walls around the topics that make us uncomfortable or make us question the comforts of our every day lives.Caleb Hanzy & I met many years ago through our younger years in school.Both educated at a Christian school, faith was always present. However, my family & I were never involved in church or consistent religious practice while for Caleb & his family it was quite different.I became great friends with he & his family throughout my schooling years & even more so with Caleb in the year past. One thing I always admired was not just his family's faith in Christianity, led by parents Scott & Rachel but they way the share their message. A true example of the good old saying 'actions speak louder than words' I have so much respect for the Hanzy family & the way they lead their lives.Whilst always involved in church, Caleb is now a minister at his family's church (Awaken Church). This episode we discussed many things. I touched on my personal beliefs which i've not really shared with too many others & felt comfortable to host with little bias towards the topic.I hope this is an enjoyable listen for many of you & that if you feel compelled to reach out to Caleb, you can do so via instagram @calebhanzAs you will hear in many occasions throughout the episode this isn't about forcing you into a way of life or belief. It's about making you feel comfortable having that conversation if you ever choose to do so.Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of you know why I quit my job in the real estate industry, however, I've had a lot of requests to go into detail & share the story a little more.The catalyst was not only passion for this podcast but rather the 2 weeks spent in a hospital in September/October 2019.Those realisations in late 2019 had me write down 4 words on a notepad at the beginning of this year (2020). Health, Happiness, Family & Authenticity. Those 4 words led to a huge change in my life & I'm loving every minute of it!Subscribe, Leave a 5 star review & follow me on IG @bradleyjdryburgh. Big love to you all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Nauer was the voice of New Zealand radio for over a decade. It all started when he bullshit his way into a radio interview for a laugh. What was meant to be a joke turned into a career opportunity. His talents were recognised early when he was scouted to make the move from New FM to the popular Mai FM. Having hosted some amazing guests on radio Nate & I reflected on some of the most memorable celebrity guests for all the right & wrong reasons as well as discussing Nate's personal development throughout his career. Having felt his passion for work slowly die in the recent year, he has now stepped away from the world of radio to spend more time with his family & find what makes him tick again. Father to his beautiful daughter, man child to his loving partner & a proud uncle to his nephew, the love this man has for his family is admirable. In his down time, a close friend urged Nate to host a podcast. He has now aired 3 episodes all having huge success on youtube & will continue to do so until he figures out the next step.I am inspired by the path Nate has walked this past decade & I look forward to seeing what the future holds for him & his family.Follow Nate on IG @nate.nauer & listen to 'Run It Straight with Nate Nauer' on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Kahu is a man of many talents. Outside back for the Brisbane Broncos, owner of Chur Media & Dad/Husband to his growing family.In 2015, Jordan & his partner Jess welcomed the arrival of their first born child. Talk about timing, it happened to be just 2 weeks before he stepped onto the field with his Brisbane team mates to play in one of the greatest rugby league grand finals we will ever witness.In devastating fashion he walked away from that game without a win & ironically in 2019 found himself playing for the side that delivered that tough loss, the North Queensland Cowboys.A year on & he is back at the Broncos.  In many ways life has changed for Jordan & Jess. Now parents to two beautiful kids with a third on the way & the owner of Chur Media, a business he has built off the back of his passion, life really does look great in the Kahu household.I had the privilege to host Jordy & we spoke on a range of topics that aren't always covered by the media in the modern game. I can honestly say, what a genuine human being this guy is & I couldn't be more thankful for his time & energy throughout this episode.Follow Jordan on insta @jordan.kahu & visit chur-media.com.Enjoy fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am privileged to call Jared Pescud a friend.A man who was no more than a familiar face only months ago invited me to sit amongst a group of blokes at a dinner table one evening. Great yarns turned into deep conversation where we shared a portion of our life story's & I left that evening knowing full well that I would go on to spend time with Jared as a new mate.After a few more catch-ups our relationship had grown stronger. Strong enough for Jared to share with me what he doesn't always preach to the world. He spoke of his battles with clinical depression & bipolar. Honestly, it hit me for a six. One of the most outgoing & happy humans I know sharing that he has struggled through some emotionally testing times & at one stage wanted to take his own life.I asked Jared to share this story for two reasons:-1. This can happen to anyone at any stage in life.2. Jared speaks highly of the health professionals who saved his life & the importance of trusting in those that are qualified to handle the emotional minefield the mind can create when suffering from mental health struggles.He kindly accepted my invitation to share his journey & whilst I sit here & write this now I am proud of my friend as I know his message will be one of great positivity for so many.Please if you are encountering tough times in your life, reach out to the some of the following support networks. It's ok, not to be ok. BIG LOVE TO YOU ALL.Lifeline - Call: 13 11 14Beyond Blue - Call: 1300 22 4636 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.