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On this episode I catch up again with the awesome and talented author Bruce Lowery. Late last year we spoke about the release of his debut novel 'Catch The Wind from the Nullarbor to the far north west in '68" .
On this episode we speak about the sequel to this novel titled "Out of Time roaring in Queensland in '69".
The amazing story continues of Bruce's tails and the weird and wonderful people he meets as well as reflecting on Australian culture and what was prevalent in Australian society at the time.
With amazing reviews and great story telling these books are a really great read.
I encourage you all to take a listen and if you want to get in touch with Bruce or read his books everything can be found at
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Welcome back to 2025!
I hope everyone had a good break on the first ep of 2025 I sit down and chat with a guy whose work I've enjoyed for a number of years.
If you are a fan of Rugby League you may already be familiar with my next guests content.
Whether it's on his podcasts "Rugby League Guru Podcast" or "Beers and Breakevens" with Tim Williams of "SC playbook podcast" . Or seen his as a regular host on the highly popular sports podcast "Bloke in a Bar" or the myriad of other sports podcasts out there you would know this guy lives and breaths rugby league.
Nathan Durkin AKA (The Rugby League Guru) has been in content creation for the best part of a decade and is extremely talented. He and his producer "Kat" AKA the rookie bring his shows to life week to week and give the consumer inside perspectives into the world of footy.
With regular supercoach chat , interviews with players and other rugby league stakeholders you're bound to learn lots about the greatest game of all .
He speaks of his journey so far , how he got started and some highlights along the way .
I hope you enjoy his story I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the great man. We talk bold 2025 NRL prediction , Supercoach strategy and more. I hope you enjoy.
If you'd like to interact with or check out his content links can be found below :
Instagram and Facebook Search "Rugby League Guru"
Http://rugbyleagueguru.com.au
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On this episode I speak to one of the unsung heroes of Hollywood . Like previous episode I speak to those who work behind the camera. Like Kip , Randall Winston , Carey Bennett and more I enjoy bringing stories to life of those who don't get the recognition they deserve .
I would like to speak to the kind and extremely talented Ashley Rosenberg. Whether she is Producing films , Assisting in Production assisting actors in Dialogue or being an AD there isn't much she hasn't done in her career thus far.
She sits down for a chat and shares some of her stories some insight on the shows she has worked on and currently working on and what the future has for her .
I hope you enjoy this laid back chat
Cheers Mitch -
On this week's episode I have the pleasure of speaking to a very special guest my next guest has been on the show before we spoke about the genesis of his entertainment career some of the milestones he had achieved up to that point.
He started out working in production department on my favorite show scrubs thus helping him have a career in entertainment spanning almost two decades with plenty of achievements .
He has then has gone onto great things he's won Emmy’s and worked on several hit shows including but not limited to the great Ted Lasso , Shrinking which has it a second season coming out and the new production Bad Monkey staring Vince Vaughan on apple TV
It has nearly been 3 years since we have had a chat it has flown by!
He shares some behind the scenes stories of the productions he's worked on , A preview of things to come and more things entertainment and Hollywood !
I hope you all enjoy if you're interested in these shows they are all now streaming on Apple TV.
Cheers Mitch -
On this episode of life's a mitch podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing an extremely talented Indie rock artist , based in the Geelong Surf Coast just below Melbourne, Australia, recently on Friday the 13th 2024 he released his new heartfelt single, “Paint me how you see me".
This track will be part of his upcoming album “just another sunflower, searching for the sun,”
Today we talk about the genesis of his music career, a little about him as a person and chat about his upcoming music it is with great pleasure I’d like to introduce Stefan West!!
Stefan is a talented singer/songwriter , a yoga teacher , wellness practitioner and all around legend . This is a very laid back and very funny chat I hope you enjoy and please check out Stefans music and socials below:
SOCIAL LINKS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanwestmusic/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stefanwesttt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanwestmusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stefanwestmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PBx1cYritKInSKLkn3Zea?si=1V7mZKq0Rca7mjtGMnPMsg
AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stefan-west/1411114453
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All of you would know by now I am a huge Cronulla Sharks fan and to me this was a pure joy to collaborate with an absolute legend meet the very talented musician and podcast lord Sam Shinazzi
Sharkcast was the first ever podcast dedicated to the Cronulla Sharks NRL club, established in 2015 by Sam Shinazzi and Adam Newman. With Adam leaving in November 2020, Sam and a range of regular special guest hosts now discuss all things Sharks week in, week out. Over the years they've had interviews with current and past players , coaches and more .
We speak about some of the milestones over the decade long running podcast , about Sams music and more .
This was a cross collaboration episode Sam took the reigns for a time and interviewed me on my journey of podcasting , how I came to be a sharks fan and we even discuss the current season, The 2016 premiership year and much more .
This is a long one I hope you enjoy please find Sams socials below please support him and the crew.
https://www.instagram.com/sharkcastpod
https://twitter.com/sharkcastpod
https://www.facebook.com/sharkcastpod/
https://www.youtube.com/@sharkcastpod
https://www.tiktok.com/@sharkcastpod
https://open.spotify.com/show/7IcKNJqi8LHu1bpipb5YSY
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sharkcast-cronulla-sharks-nrl-podcast/id1038411132 -
On this weeks episode I speak to Owun Taylor . Owun is a kind professional who has offered some of his time to speak about some smart decisions than can me made if you're contemplating investing in property.
If you're a fan of Supercoach and listen to podcast like the SC playbook podcast or beers and breakevens you'd be aware of the great work blue wealth property does in the investing and real estate space in Australia.
Owun offers decades of experience so I encourage you to take a listen he is also the host of "Clever Investor Podcast". Streaming everywhere
This is an all inclusive podcast for Australian investors. Join Blue Wealth’s Senior Education Specialist, Owun Taylor in conversation with industry experts, leaders, and thinkers about what it takes to be a clever and more successful investor.
A weekly podcast serving up the easiest-to-understand finance program. Delivered in bite-sized chunks, meaning no episode is ever more than 20 minutes.
Please take a listen and if you wish to interact with Owun or Blue Wealth Property find links below :
https://www.instagram.com/the_clever_investor_podcast/
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On this episode I have the incredible opportunity to speak to an extremely brave Australian woman Simone O'Brien.
WARNING this episode contains references to domestic violence which could be triggering for some listeners if you or someone you know is suffering, please find resources to help down below
In 2012 she suffered a horrific domestic violence attack at the hands of a perpetrator who would not take “no” for an answer.
It started with emotional and psychological abuse, including telling lies, stealing money and insults. And it ended with her being beaten with a baseball bat to within inches of her life.
She lost eyesight on her right side and her sense of smell. Her skull is currently held together with screws and titanium plates. The ripple effect of this on her children has been unimaginable.
I became aware of Simone's story at a workplace comms day where she presented her story and had an audience of hundreds of people speechless and in awe of her presence ...
53 Surgeries , Court Cases , Medical Treatment every week for the rest of her life are bit some of the hardships she has had to face from experiencing a truly traumatic experience.
Yet despite this she offers help freely on a mission to break the stigma of DV , raising awareness , helping identify red flags and educating individuals on ways to help break and end the pandemic of DV.
It was an honor to host such a selfless kind person and have a very important conversation . 1 in 4 women suffer from DV in Australia and 1 in 14 men suffer . Also we lose a womans life on average every 4 days due to DV which is a truly alarming statistic.
I encourage you all to listen to this conversation as its a current relevant topic in the world at present and help end the horror of DV.
This conversation for me was very insightful , informative and rewarding to have i hope you get something from it ....
And please remember IT'S OK TO ASK FOR HELP YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
If you or a loved one is experiencing DV please find support at these links below.
www.whiteribbon.org.au
www.lifeline.com.au
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare%27s_Law
Also If you wish to get in touch and work with Simone find her website here :
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My next guest is a single mum of two based in Sydney, Australia. Having completed her journalism degree in 2011, she’s spent the past decade working in PR across both the public and private sectors. These days, she’s a part-time media adviser, and, on her days off from the corporate world, an aspiring indie author with big dreams. Creative writing, including poetry, is her joy. She considers putting pen to paper to be an exquisite art, free therapy, and a form of meditation meet Dana Da Silva
We talk about her life before the release of her book "The Shift",
We talk about the challenges associates with self publishing , The early stages of her career and discovering she had obsessive compulsive disorder , her amazing travels throughout the self discoveries she made this and much more.
This is dead set one of the funniest conversations I've had on this show this is a Mitch guarantee you'll laugh at this EP the bitchy with Mitchy ....
I encourage you all to get in touch with Dana order her book and much more ... This book may have been written By Dana Da Silva but this content IS DANA DA GOLD !!!!!!
Instagram Handle For Dana .
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On this weeks episode I'd love to introduce a new first time published author Bruce Lowery.
Propelled by the collapse of an intense love affair, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lowery sets off from his home in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria for a yearlong adventure in 1968.
Unexpectedly armed with a letter of permission from his father, Bruce and various mates hitch-hike to the remotest corners of outback Australia. They master the rudiments of fettling and sheep mustering, and find lodgings in some of the most isolated places on the planet. It’s hard yakka under the hot Australian sun, and encounters with wildlife are part and parcel of the experience.
It is an era when social mores are changing and young men and women have more sexual freedoms than ever before, yet Bruce still chafes against the conservative views he comes up against. His long blonde hair is considered an impediment to employment, but he’ll be damned if he’s going to cut it.
As Bruce struggles to come to terms with the ambiguity surrounding his relationship back in Victoria, he encounters a host of colorful characters who amuse, alarm and inspire him. From the middle-aged nurse with an unhealthy interest in young men’s testicles, to the drunken railway ganger and the law-evading jackaroo, join Bruce as he travels vast distances across this wide brown land.
sit back and enjoy a relaxed chat about the book , Bruce as a person and more I think you'll enjoy this chat.
Find links for Bruce's book and interact with him at
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On this episode I'd love to introduce a dedicated professional in the field of alternate dispute resolution, specialising in family mediation and restorative justice practices I'd love to introduce the very kind , professional and dedicated Rosemary Gatusso
In her role as a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has guided numerous families through separation with a focus on respect and the well-being of children. Rosemary actively contributes to various Restorative Justice panels for government agencies.
With a commitment to a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, Rosemary remains present with her clients as they navigate changes and challenges. Beyond her practice, she extends her impact as a facilitator, sharing valuable insights with mediators and mental health practitioners and promoting a strengths-based lens in their work.
Take a listen to Rosemary's story from her earliest fandom , to her studies at Harvard through to today and her rise in the professional world , and also hear about her book to aid in those who are chronic over thinkers like herself , myself and many others.
If you'd like to interact with Rosemary or if you're interested in discovering the group for authors as mentioned find the links below thanks again Mitch
www.rosemarygattuso.com
www.asauthors.org.au -
My next guest is a very talented individual she is a Journalist, Writer, Presenter, Media Consultant and Master of Ceremonies, she has spent 20 years in Australian television as a reporter, producer and presenter I would like you all to meet Nicole Webb.
A key player at 24 hour news channel Sky News for a decade, when she and her hotelier husband moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and then Xi’an, North West China in 2014, she was quickly able to establish herself as the creative go-to-girl for anything media related in Asia-Pacifica.
As communications are her specialty, her work has included hosting premier business awards in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines, presenting corporate videos across China and media training and consulting for Hong Kong and Australian companies; as well as a guest on RTHK Radio 3’s morning show as an expert blogger. Her wide-ranging articles from lifestyle to political pieces are regularly published in magazines and online publications around the globe.
Her biggest achievement today though (besides mastering chopsticks) is navigating life in a foreign countries, namely 2nd tier China and currently resides in Singapore.
She has also released a book called “ China blonde” which was released in 2020.she is currently a book Author publicist working with upcoming and talented author’s .
In China Blonde she also adds her personal stories and the warmth and humor please sit back and relax I hope you all enjoy this chat and please feel free to find Nicole's website and Instagram handle below.
www.nicolewebbonline.com
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On this ep I once again speak to relationship and dating guru Kim Dunlop. On her third appearance we speak about the topic of rejection in the dating world and how to navigate dealing with potential heartbreak.
Further to this I ask Kim ways and techniques of what we can do as individuals to bring our confidence levels up and how to successfully put ourselves back in the dating world.
Listeners will know Kim has had many years as an accredited relationship expert helping those attract their ideal partner.
If you'd like to learn more about Kim or utilize her services contact her at:
www.thedatingdoctor.com.au
Cheers Mitch -
On this episode I've done something I haven't done for a while and done a cross platform release episode.
I'd love to introduce my Friend a very talented podcaster a motor sports enthusiast and a true genuine fan of life David Haddon .
Chat with the Hat is David's podcast where he dives into all things motorsport , interviews , analysis of race meets and more.
We deep dive into each others stories , the genesis of our podcasts and more .
If you're into motorsports this is the pod for you please check out David's podcast streaming at all major podcast stores!
Cheers Mitch -
Ladies and gentlemen my next guest has just about done everything in the game of NRL (National Rugby League) . He has won premierships , played state of origin , Represented not 1 but 2 nations , In Australia and Ireland , Played Country Rugby League Rep footy , Represented Two First Grade clubs (Melbourne and Canberra)
After his 10 year career as a player he has gone onto various successful coaching roles for another 10 years and still going strong.
He is currently an Assistant Coach at the Gold Coach Titans and has been apart of the coaching staff of the Australian Side , The Canberra Raiders and will join the coaching staff in the 2024 State of Origin Series for NSW.
It is of course the extremely humble , kind , tough and talented Brett White . He opens up about his stellar career revisiting some of the highs and lows . We talk about premiership titles he won as a player and even the controversial salary cap scandal in the 2009-2010 seasons and plenty more as he offers a rare insight as both a player and coach.
I think every rugby league fan should give this a listen as it gives insight as to what its like to play and coach at the top level .
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode I hope you all enjoy
Cheers Mitch -
This ladies and gentlemen is in my top 5 episodes to date. For those of you who are regular listeners know I am from Newcastle NSW Australia and those of you who happen to be from part of this world will be familiar with my next guest.
This generous , talented , funny and inspiring individual has blessed us with over 40 years of entertainment so far as well as countless hours of guest speaking and untold amounts of charity work .
I'd love to introduce Super Hubert a humble , kind and funny individual who has emersed himself into Newcastle legend.
Whether you've seen his live shows , seen him on TV or heard him on radio you'll know Super always makes those around him smile and feel better .
I invite you to listen to some of the hilarious and heart warming stories from this gentlemen's life and perhaps reflect on a moment in your life you may have had interactions with this legend.
Hubert does so much and asks for so little in return he is truly kind It also may not be well known he has received a prestigious Order of Australia Medal for his years of entertainment and charity work.
So please take a listen and if you're interested in booking Hubert for a show in future please find all the details at his website below :
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Warning - This podcast includes references to potentially triggering topics of conversation if you feel yourself being triggered it is advised that you contact a free professional counselling service like
Beyond Blue -
1300 22 4636 (In Australia)
Happy 2024 everyone and welcome to the first Ep for the year . On this episode I speak with Australian True crime podcaster Ali Joy as we take a deep dive into the genesis of her career and projects she has worked on.
True crime has captivated and has been the number 1 listened to Genre of podcasts in Australia for a number of years now. This project focuses on young children's lives and how their lives were tragically cut short.
Her podcast "Stolen Lives True Crime" are easily consumable episodes that are enjoyable in the way they are structured. they are insightful , informative and professionally constructed.
I met Ali as we matched on bumble, so this is an interesting way to have a conversation, she was kind and extremely professional when sharing her story. I advise you to check it out and if you want to interact with Ali's socials, please find them below.
Cheers Mitch
Alis Socials Are Below:
https://www.facebook.com/stolenlivespodcast
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On this week's episode I speak to Sean Payne.
Sean has been in the entertainment industry for 20 plus years and shares his experiences of running a record label company plus being front man of the band Cyanotic.
Please feel free to interact with Sean and his social media group and feel free to stream all of his music in the links below.
I hope you enjoy.
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https://glitchmoderecordings.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1KTRCXfICD6FcJ58iYRG7YXmbWWaq7H77F10Xr2NUq4koSS5aq6DgDJMU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=rvlcpMPyuZ58RGst&fbclid=IwAR2hzc2kvAYw9alwEhR5zZszGs3DO6agj41YQ9mZOEFLb8p_jucdlKW2dbc&v=pR3XjIxX5xo&feature=youtu.be -
I'd love to introduce you all to the super talented and hyper busy Bradley Trevor Grieve AKA BTG.
BTG is an insanely talented human who has done so much, and I cover it all in my introduction. It's over 5 mins long the intro so if you want to go straight to the interview it's at around 5:30.
Some of his key milestones are but not limited to:
He is a 6 x New York Times best-selling publisher.
He has over 300 million copies sold to 115 countries.
He has 2x Australian booksellers' book of the year (2000 - 2017)
Had his stories made into movies on Netflix and has stared and written on his own show also.
He is a busy conservationist /zoologist and does work on every continent.
He Graduated the Russian Cosmonaut program.
Was in finding Nemo.
Is a podcaster.
Worked on major tv networks like animal planet, E, CBS, NBC and more.
He is also the recipient of the Order Australia Medal for his work in literature and conservation ,
He's an active member of the Writers Guild of America and SAG and we even talk about the current strikes happening in Hollywood.
He was kind enough to chat after I reached out to him on his social media. My late nan Helen was a massive fan of his works and passed some books onto be a few years ago . Nan recently passed and he was kind enough to hear my story. So sit back get comfy this is a long one I hope you enjoy,
If you wish to interact with BTG follow him on his Instagram . His podcast is called Semi Indestructible (streaming everywhere) and if you wish to watch his works on Netflix Search "Penguin Bloom" and "Adventure Beast"
I would love to dedicate this episode to the late great Helen Merrick "May you soar higher than the clouds and stay as radiant as the sun."
I miss and love you Nan forever your Grandson Pet xx -
Hey everyone, I owe you all an apology it's been far too long....Before we get into this episode, please note there is a content warning we speak about mental health issues, suicide and more.If this is a potential trigger, please know there are plenty of free services that are able to render assistance such as beyond blue, lifeline and more. I have had lots going on in the background and I am sorry it's been a while since the last ep. Meet a much better Mitch than I . Let me introduce you to Mitch Mohrmann . Content Creator, Podcaster , Voice Over Artist and now Author . This talented gentleman opens up about the release of his new book "Unraveling a Lifetime of PTSD : The diary of the Smelly Kid"Mitch opens about his 40+ years of hardships dealing with a heartbreaking disorder and much more all the information about this tragic story can be found in his book (Released 16/8/23)He talks about his voiceover work and some of the projects he has worked on including the famous "Fallout" video game franchise and more.We have an extremely in depth conversation about mental health and the importance of speaking up and getting assistance. We in no way are professionals we are just speaking about our own individual stories. I hope you all enjoy this conversation and please find links to Mitch's work and his book below;Thanks for being patient with me Regards Mitch xohttps://www.youtube.com/@76.1thevault?reload=9&fbclid=IwAR0WpwRwyKHvH2VLRVydz0flBW1GIAPfVynrjxi4wxoCGZJC5jA8ltqHEnIhttps://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063243069208&name=xhp_nt__fb__action__open_userhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFCSZ2M6?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_GBVCAG3XJ6AR6KS39ZXS&fbclid=IwAR2aHEI_69RXM76n2i33yYL4QwSwRJ2sgjIGTDqh-YgGXV_--vRdLG1tZCM
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